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Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$25.00 +0.01 (+0.04%)
As of 12:09 PM Eastern

Western Asset Bond ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) had a short interest of 1,882 shares sold short, representing 0.29% of the public float. This marks a -14.92% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 3.1, meaning it would take 3.1 days of the average trading volume of 1,898 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
1,882 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,212 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-14.92%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$47.67 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
3.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
650,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.29%
Today's Trading Volume
746 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,898 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
39%
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WABF Short Interest Over Time

WABF Days to Cover Over Time

WABF Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Western Asset Bond ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/20261,882 shares $47.67 thousand -14.9%0.3%3.07 $25.33
3/31/20262,212 shares $55.68 thousand +253.4%0.3%2.58 $25.17
3/13/2026626 shares $15.75 thousand +6.3%0.1%0.59 $25.16
2/27/2026589 shares $15.18 thousand -65.5%0.1%0.13 $25.78
2/13/20261,708 shares $43.88 thousand +31.1%0.3%2.11 $25.69
1/30/20261,303 shares $33.16 thousand -89.7%0.2%0.28 $25.45
1/15/202612,647 shares $322.06 thousand +34.5%1.9%4.21 $25.47
12/31/20259,404 shares $238.81 thousand -6.8%1.4%12.62 $25.40
12/15/202510,089 shares $256.06 thousand +59.5%1.6%2.93 $25.38
11/28/20256,327 shares $162.22 thousand +48.5%1.0%6.11 $25.64
11/14/20254,261 shares $108.31 thousand +87.0%0.7%2.67 $25.42
10/31/20252,279 shares $58.29 thousand -11.3%0.4%3.52 $25.58
10/15/20252,600 shares $66.64 thousand +62.5%0.4%2.4 $25.63
9/30/20251,600 shares $40.79 thousand +14.3%N/A1.5 $25.50
9/15/20251,400 shares $35.88 thousand +27.3%N/A1.3 $25.63
8/31/20251,100 shares $27.81 thousand +175.0%0.2%1.1 $25.28
8/15/2025400 shares $10.06 thousand -33.3%N/A0.5 $25.16
7/31/2025600 shares $15.04 thousand +50.0%0.1%0.8 $25.06
7/15/2025400 shares $9.93 thousand -99.9%N/A0.6 $24.83
6/30/2025423,100 shares $10.68 million +105,675.0%1.7%2.6 $25.25
6/15/2025400 shares $9.95 thousand +100.0%0.1%0.1 $24.87
5/31/2025200 shares $4.98 thousand -60.0%0.0%0 $24.88
5/15/2025500 shares $12.34 thousand No Change0.1%0.1 $24.68
4/15/2025500 shares $12.41 thousand -95.5%0.1%0.1 $24.82
3/31/202511,000 shares $277.97 thousand +26.4%1.5%1.3 $25.27
3/15/20258,700 shares $218.46 thousand -70.2%0.5%2.1 $25.11
2/28/202529,200 shares $745.15 thousand +4.3%1.8%6.2 $25.52
2/15/202528,000 shares $703.92 thousand +9.0%1.8%5 $25.14
1/31/202525,700 shares $642.76 thousand -10.8%N/A5.7 $25.01
1/15/202528,800 shares $715.10 thousand No ChangeN/A6.5 $24.83
12/31/202428,800 shares $716.26 thousand +1.8%N/A6.7 $24.87
12/15/202428,300 shares $710.12 thousand +272.4%N/A6.6 $25.09
11/30/20247,600 shares $195.81 thousand +11.8%N/A1 $25.77
11/15/20246,800 shares $172.38 thousand +47.8%N/A1.3 $25.35
10/31/20244,600 shares $117.44 thousand +18.0%N/A1 $25.53
10/15/20243,900 shares $101.36 thousand +143.8%N/A0.9 $25.99
9/30/20241,600 shares $42.27 thousand +14.3%N/A0.4 $26.42
9/15/20241,400 shares $37.18 thousand +16.7%N/A0.3 $26.56
8/31/20241,200 shares $31.40 thousand +140.0%N/A0.3 $26.17
8/15/2024500 shares $13.03 thousand +66.7%N/A0.6 $26.05
7/31/2024300 shares $7.76 thousand -50.0%N/A0.3 $25.86
7/15/2024600 shares $15.35 thousand No ChangeN/A0.6 $25.58
3/31/202431,200 shares $802.60 thousand +131.1%N/A0.1 $25.72
3/15/202413,500 shares $343.58 thousand No ChangeN/A16.9 $25.45
2/29/202413,500 shares $344.87 thousand No ChangeN/A15 $25.55
2/15/202413,500 shares $345.06 thousand No ChangeN/A10.4 $25.56
1/31/202413,500 shares $351.41 thousand No ChangeN/A9.6 $26.03

WABF Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Asset Bond ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Western Asset Bond ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, investors have sold 1,882 shares of WABF short. 0.29% of Western Asset Bond ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Western Asset Bond ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Western Asset Bond 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. WABF shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.1. Learn More on Western Asset Bond ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Western Asset Bond ETF?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 0.29% of Western Asset Bond ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Western Asset Bond ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Western Asset Bond ETF saw a decrease in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,882 shares, a decrease of 14.9% from the previous total of 2,212 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 Western Asset Bond ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.29% of Western Asset Bond ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Western Asset Bond ETF: Thornburg Core Plus Bond ETF (0.95%), Nuveen Core Plus Bond ETF (0.04%), iShares BBB-B CLO Active ETF (0.89%), Astoria Dynamic Core US Fixed Income ETF (0.14%), WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (0.04%), Thornburg Multi Sector Bond ETF (0.22%), AB Core Plus Bond ETF (0.19%), NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF (0.65%), First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (0.45%), iShares Total Return Active ETF (0.87%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Western Asset Bond ETF stock?

Short selling WABF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Western Asset Bond ETF as its price is falling. WABF shares are trading up $0.01 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 Western Asset Bond ETF?

A short squeeze for Western Asset Bond ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of WABF, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Western Asset Bond 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 WABF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do WABF's short interest metrics mean?

Understanding short interest metrics can help you assess how traders are positioning around a stock like WABF:

  • Shares Sold Short: The total number of shares that have been sold by short sellers but have not yet been covered or closed out. A high number may indicate bearish sentiment.
  • Short Float: The percentage of a company’s publicly available shares (or "float") that are sold short. A higher short float suggests a greater portion of the stock is being bet against.
  • Days to Cover (Short Interest Ratio): This estimates how many days it would take short sellers to cover their positions, based on average daily trading volume. Higher values can signal potential for a short squeeze if buying pressure increases.

These metrics are often used by traders to gauge sentiment, volatility risk, and the potential for price movements based on short covering activity.




This page (NASDAQ:WABF) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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