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iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares MSCI China ETF Short Interest Data

iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) has a short interest of 3.81 million shares. This marks a 59.41% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.0, indicating that it would take 1.0 days of the average trading volume of 3.66 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
3,810,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,390,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+59.41%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$196.82 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
106,600,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
3.57%
Today's Trading Volume
629,707 shares
Average Trading Volume
3,663,116 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
17%
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MCHI Short Interest Over Time

MCHI Days to Cover Over Time

MCHI Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares MSCI China ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/30/20253,810,000 shares $196.82 million +59.4%N/A1 $51.66
4/15/20252,390,000 shares $119.91 million +32.0%2.2%0.6 $50.17
3/31/20251,810,000 shares $98.46 million -72.3%1.6%0.5 $54.40
3/15/20256,540,000 shares $375.20 million -25.7%5.6%1.9 $57.37
2/28/20258,800,000 shares $471.50 million +71.5%8.2%2.6 $53.58
2/15/20255,130,000 shares $274.25 million +41.7%4.8%1.6 $53.46
1/31/20253,620,000 shares $175.24 million +52.7%N/A1.1 $48.41
1/15/20252,370,000 shares $107.38 million +4.9%N/A0.8 $45.31
12/31/20242,260,000 shares $105.90 million -34.1%N/A0.6 $46.86
12/15/20243,430,000 shares $165.39 million +12.8%N/A0.6 $48.22
11/30/20243,040,000 shares $143.85 million +3.1%N/A0.5 $47.32
11/15/20242,950,000 shares $139.77 million -5.1%N/A0.6 $47.38
10/31/20243,110,000 shares $153.17 million -59.2%N/A0.6 $49.25
10/15/20247,620,000 shares $373.68 million -20.9%N/A1.6 $49.04
9/30/20249,630,000 shares $490.26 million +79.7%N/A2.2 $50.91
9/15/20245,360,000 shares $219.22 million -4.6%N/A2 $40.90
8/31/20245,620,000 shares $235.08 million -28.8%N/A2.2 $41.83
8/15/20247,890,000 shares $330.75 million +50.3%N/A2.9 $41.92
7/31/20245,250,000 shares $217.98 million +14.1%N/A1.8 $41.52
7/15/20244,600,000 shares $198.17 million +13.9%N/A1.6 $43.08
6/30/20244,040,000 shares $170.37 million -15.5%N/A1.4 $42.17
6/15/20244,780,000 shares $206.16 million -19.3%N/A1.6 $43.13
5/31/20245,920,000 shares $259.41 million -16.9%N/A1.9 $43.82
5/15/20247,120,000 shares $329.37 million +2.0%N/A1.9 $46.26
4/30/20246,980,000 shares $292.25 million +9.2%N/A1.9 $41.87
4/15/20246,390,000 shares $251.96 million +33.1%N/A1.6 $39.43
3/31/2024200 shares $7,946.00 -100.0%N/A0.1 $39.73
3/15/20245,900,000 shares $236.30 million -23.5%N/A1.2 $40.05
2/29/20247,710,000 shares $300.61 million -16.2%N/A1.5 $38.99
2/15/20249,200,000 shares $351.35 million +49.4%N/A1.8 $38.19
1/31/20246,160,000 shares $225.09 million -24.5%N/A1.2 $36.54
1/15/20248,160,000 shares $316.44 million +19.7%N/A1.6 $38.78
12/31/20236,820,000 shares $277.85 million -24.3%N/A1.6 $40.74
12/15/20239,010,000 shares $371.21 million +4.9%N/A2.1 $41.20
11/30/20238,590,000 shares $366.62 million +60.3%N/A2.5 $42.68
11/15/20235,360,000 shares $240.56 million +6.6%N/A1.6 $44.88
10/31/20235,030,000 shares $210.30 million +1.8%N/A1.5 $41.81
10/15/20234,940,000 shares $213.26 million -3.3%N/A1.5 $43.17
9/30/20235,110,000 shares $221.21 million +22.0%N/A1.4 $43.29
9/15/20234,190,000 shares $185.28 million -30.4%N/A1.1 $44.22
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8/31/20236,020,000 shares $270.36 million +11.9%N/A1.5 $44.91
8/15/20235,380,000 shares $240.81 million +100.8%N/A1.3 $44.76
7/31/20232,680,000 shares $133.46 million -53.1%N/A0.7 $49.80
7/15/20235,710,000 shares $266.31 million +44.6%N/A1.5 $46.64
6/30/20233,950,000 shares $176.72 million +6.8%N/A1.1 $44.74
6/15/20233,700,000 shares $176.75 million -45.1%N/A1 $47.77
5/31/20236,740,000 shares $291.44 million +19.7%N/A1.7 $43.24
5/15/20235,630,000 shares $270.69 million -0.2%N/A1.4 $48.08
4/30/20235,640,000 shares $269.14 million -4.1%N/A1.4 $47.72
4/15/20235,880,000 shares $287.18 million +71.9%N/A1.3 $48.84
3/31/20233,420,000 shares $170.62 million -5.0%N/A0.7 $49.89
3/15/20233,600,000 shares $167.90 million -13.0%N/A0.7 $46.64
2/28/20234,140,000 shares $198.14 million +2.7%N/A0.7 $47.86
2/15/20234,030,000 shares $206.90 million -58.3%N/A0.7 $51.34
1/31/20239,660,000 shares $517.58 million +155.6%N/A1.6 $53.58
1/15/20233,780,000 shares $203.67 million -64.0%N/A0.6 $53.88
12/30/202210,490,000 shares $498.28 million -8.9%N/A1.6 $47.50
12/15/202211,510,000 shares $544.31 million +37.7%N/A1.8 $47.29
11/30/20228,360,000 shares $393.00 million -4.2%N/A1.4 $47.01
11/15/20228,730,000 shares $395.56 million +112.4%N/A1.5 $45.31
10/31/20224,110,000 shares $146.23 million +27.2%N/A0.8 $35.58
10/15/20223,230,000 shares $129.07 million No ChangeN/A0.6 $39.96
9/30/20225,680,000 shares $241.74 million +41.7%N/A1.2 $42.56
9/15/20224,010,000 shares $188.95 million +1.3%N/A0.8 $47.12
8/31/20223,960,000 shares $196.77 million +37.5%N/A0.7 $49.69
8/15/20222,880,000 shares $143.28 million -9.4%N/A0.5 $49.75
7/31/20223,180,000 shares $158.01 million +12.0%N/A0.5 $49.69
7/15/20222,840,000 shares $145.72 million -58.2%N/A0.4 $51.31
6/30/20226,800,000 shares $379.51 million -4.0%N/A1 $55.81
6/15/20227,080,000 shares $380.90 million +20.4%N/A1 $53.80
5/31/20225,880,000 shares $304.53 million -3.6%N/A0.8 $51.79
5/15/20226,100,000 shares $294.75 million +75.8%N/A0.8 $48.32
4/30/20223,470,000 shares $175.10 million -51.1%N/A0.5 $50.46
4/15/20227,090,000 shares $370.17 million +40.7%N/A1 $52.21
3/31/20225,040,000 shares $266.57 million -12.4%N/A0.7 $52.89
3/15/20225,750,000 shares $260.07 million +60.2%N/A0.9 $45.23
2/28/20223,590,000 shares $210.41 million -43.6%N/A0.6 $58.61
2/15/20226,360,000 shares $401.70 million +94.5%N/A1.1 $63.16
1/31/20223,270,000 shares $204.70 million -31.0%N/A0.6 $62.60
1/15/20224,740,000 shares $301.84 million +7.2%N/A0.9 $63.68
12/31/20214,420,000 shares $277.44 million +13.3%N/A0.9 $62.77
12/15/20213,900,000 shares $244.37 million +49.4%N/A0.8 $62.66
11/30/20212,610,000 shares $170.20 million -55.5%N/A0.5 $65.21
11/15/20215,870,000 shares $411.72 million +6.0%N/A1.3 $70.14
10/29/20215,540,000 shares $383.59 million -36.0%N/A1.3 $69.24
10/15/20218,660,000 shares $609.92 million +25.1%N/A1.9 $70.43
9/30/20216,920,000 shares $467.31 million -20.3%N/A1.6 $67.53
9/15/20218,680,000 shares $601.96 million +35.2%N/A2 $69.35
8/31/20216,420,000 shares $454.47 million +22.8%N/A1.6 $70.79
8/13/20215,230,000 shares $372.38 million +36.9%N/A1.4 $71.20
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7/30/20213,820,000 shares $272.25 million -2.1%N/A1.1 $71.27
7/15/20213,900,000 shares $307.91 million +10.5%N/A1.3 $78.95
6/30/20213,530,000 shares $291.01 million -32.3%N/A1.2 $82.44
6/15/20215,210,000 shares $419.04 million +1.4%N/A1.7 $80.43
5/28/20215,140,000 shares $420.66 million +68.0%N/A1.7 $81.84
5/14/20213,060,000 shares $234.67 million -32.2%N/A0.9 $76.69
4/30/20214,510,000 shares $375.68 million -24.6%N/A1.2 $83.30
4/15/20215,980,000 shares $487.49 million +23.1%N/A1.5 $81.52
3/31/20214,860,000 shares $396.28 million -36.9%N/A1.2 $81.54
3/15/20217,700,000 shares $651.04 million +26.4%N/A1.9 $84.55
2/26/20216,090,000 shares $536.53 million -13.1%N/A1.5 $88.10
2/12/20217,010,000 shares $676.54 million +13.3%N/A1.9 $96.51
1/29/20216,190,000 shares $551.53 million -17.3%N/A1.6 $89.10
1/15/20217,480,000 shares $642.01 million +29.9%N/A1.8 $85.83
12/31/20205,760,000 shares $466.10 million +41.5%N/A1.5 $80.92
12/15/20204,070,000 shares $319.62 million -25.1%N/A1.1 $78.53
11/30/20205,430,000 shares $447.59 million -19.2%N/A1.4 $82.43
11/15/20206,720,000 shares $540.69 million +1.5%N/A1.8 $80.46
10/30/20206,620,000 shares $523.58 million +7.1%N/A1.8 $79.09
10/15/20206,180,000 shares $479.57 million +12.8%N/A0 $77.60
9/30/20205,480,000 shares $406.45 million -10.6%N/A1.5 $74.17
9/15/20205,090,000 shares $380.83 million -17.0%N/A1.4 $74.82
8/31/20206,130,000 shares $463.73 million +10.9%N/A1.6 $75.65
8/14/20205,530,000 shares $399.71 million -29.0%N/A1.3 $72.28
7/31/20207,790,000 shares $557.06 million +12.9%N/A1.8 $71.51
7/15/20206,900,000 shares $503.63 million -15.0%N/A1.6 $72.99
6/30/20208,120,000 shares $532.43 million +67.4%N/A2 $65.57
6/15/20204,850,000 shares $309.28 million +79.0%N/A1.2 $63.77
5/29/20202,710,000 shares $160.54 million -18.4%N/A0.6 $59.24

MCHI Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares MSCI China ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares MSCI China ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 30th, traders have sold 3,810,000 shares of MCHI short. Learn More on iShares MSCI China ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares MSCI China ETF?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. MCHI shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on iShares MSCI China ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting iShares MSCI China ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of iShares MSCI China ETF: Jane Street Group LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, PEAK6 LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., and Annandale Capital LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Is iShares MSCI China ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares MSCI China ETF saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 3,810,000 shares, an increase of 59.4% from the previous total of 2,390,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does iShares MSCI China ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?
Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Spotify Technology S.A. ($4.67 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.58 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($4.47 billion), The Kroger Co. ($2.56 billion), Reddit, Inc. ($2.23 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($2.16 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($1.90 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.85 billion), Zscaler, Inc. ($1.75 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($1.75 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short iShares MSCI China ETF stock?

Short selling MCHI is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares MSCI China ETF as its price is falling. MCHI shares are trading down $0.15 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against iShares MSCI China ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares MSCI China ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of MCHI, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares MSCI China ETF's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including MCHI, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:MCHI) was last updated on 5/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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