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iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares CMBS ETF Short Interest Data

iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS) has a short interest of 71,200 shares, representing 0.77% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -19.73% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.6, indicating that it would take 1.6 days of the average trading volume of 56,206 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
71,200 shares
Previous Short Interest
88,700 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-19.73%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$3.43 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
9,200,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.77%
Today's Trading Volume
5,389 shares
Average Trading Volume
56,206 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
10%
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CMBS Short Interest Over Time

CMBS Days to Cover Over Time

CMBS Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares CMBS ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/202571,200 shares $3.43 million -19.7%0.8%1.6 $48.23
5/31/202588,700 shares $4.27 million +21.8%1.0%2 $48.19
5/15/202572,800 shares $3.48 million +86.2%N/A1.5 $47.87
4/30/202539,100 shares $1.90 million +501.5%N/A0.7 $48.52
4/15/20256,500 shares $309.53 thousand -66.3%N/A0.1 $47.62
3/14/202522,400 shares $1.07 million -36.0%N/A0.3 $47.84
2/28/202535,000 shares $1.69 million +207.0%N/A0.5 $48.21
2/14/202511,400 shares $541.96 thousand -37.0%N/A0.2 $47.54
1/31/202518,100 shares $863.55 thousand -72.9%N/A0.3 $47.71
1/15/202566,900 shares $3.18 million +177.6%N/A1.2 $47.47

CMBS Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares CMBS ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares CMBS ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 31st, traders have sold 88,700 shares of CMBS short. 0.99% of iShares CMBS ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares CMBS ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares CMBS 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. CMBS shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on iShares CMBS ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares CMBS 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. 0.99% of iShares CMBS ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares CMBS ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares CMBS ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 88,700 shares, an increase of 21.8% from the previous total of 72,800 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 CMBS 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: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short iShares CMBS ETF stock?

Short selling CMBS is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares CMBS ETF as its price is falling. CMBS shares are trading up $0.08 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 CMBS ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares CMBS 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 CMBS, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares CMBS 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 CMBS, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:CMBS) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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