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SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust Short Interest Data

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) has a short interest of 5.91 million shares, representing 6.52% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 11.72% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.8, indicating that it would take 1.8 days of the average trading volume of 3.19 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,910,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
5,290,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+11.72%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.50 billion
Short Interest Ratio
1.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
87,140,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
6.52%
Today's Trading Volume
497,164 shares
Average Trading Volume
3,191,662 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
16%
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DIA Short Interest Over Time

DIA Days to Cover Over Time

DIA Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/20255,910,000 shares $2.50 billion +11.7%6.5%1.8 $422.39
5/15/20255,290,000 shares $2.24 billion -9.4%N/A1.6 $423.48
4/30/20255,840,000 shares $2.37 billion -9.7%N/A1.8 $406.34
4/15/20256,470,000 shares $2.61 billion +5.0%N/A1.9 $403.71
3/14/20255,460,000 shares $2.27 billion +2.3%N/A1.9 $415.36
2/28/20255,340,000 shares $2.34 billion +1.9%N/A1.8 $438.37
2/14/20255,240,000 shares $2.34 billion -21.0%N/A1.8 $445.79
1/31/20256,630,000 shares $2.95 billion +16.5%N/A2.1 $445.39
1/15/20255,690,000 shares $2.46 billion -33.6%N/A1.8 $432.24
11/30/20207,730,000 shares $2.34 billion +12.9%N/A2.2 $302.34
11/15/20206,850,000 shares $2.03 billion +0.2%N/A1.9 $296.85
10/30/20206,840,000 shares $2.02 billion +6.2%N/A1.9 $295.15
10/15/20206,440,000 shares $1.77 billion +12.2%N/A0 $274.79
9/30/20205,740,000 shares $1.65 billion -26.0%N/A1.8 $286.74
9/15/20207,900,000 shares $2.15 billion +1.8%N/A2.4 $271.64

DIA Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, traders have sold 5,910,000 shares of DIA short. 6.52% of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust?

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. DIA shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust: Jane Street Group LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Royal Bank of Canada, Nomura Holdings Inc., Twin Tree Management LP, All Terrain Financial Advisors LLC, HAP Trading LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, PEAK6 LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Garda Capital Partners LP, Maven Securities LTD, HighTower Advisors LLC, Simplex Trading LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Baker Avenue Asset Management LP, Cetera Investment Advisers, and IMC Chicago LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust?

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. 6.52% of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's short interest increasing or decreasing?

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 5,910,000 shares, an increase of 11.7% from the previous total of 5,290,000 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 SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's short interest compare to its competitors?

6.52% of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust: iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (0.39%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF (0.24%), JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (0.32%), iShares Russell 1000 ETF (2.18%), Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (0.03%), Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (0.19%), Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (0.05%), Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (0.13%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF (0.14%), Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (0.34%),

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 SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust stock?

Short selling DIA is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust as its price is falling. DIA shares are trading up $1.54 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 SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust?

A short squeeze for SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust 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 DIA, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust'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 DIA, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:DIA) was last updated on 6/26/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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