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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 Overview

As of July 31, 2026, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) had a short interest of 3.34 million shares sold short, representing 3.88% of the public float. This marks a -21.38% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.9, meaning it would take 0.9 days of the average trading volume of 5.55 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
3,341,287 shares
Previous Short Interest
4,249,848 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-21.38%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.75 billion
Short Interest Ratio
0.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2026
Outstanding Shares
86,090,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
3.88%
Today's Trading Volume
1,510,141 shares
Average Trading Volume
5,550,992 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
27%
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SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/20263,341,287 shares $1.75 billion -21.4%3.9%0.85 $524.32
7/15/20264,249,848 shares $2.24 billion -17.5%4.9%1.23 $525.95
6/30/20265,151,578 shares $2.69 billion -8.0%6.1%0.97 $522.39
6/15/20265,596,790 shares $2.90 billion +25.2%6.5%0.98 $518.44
5/29/20264,469,711 shares $2.28 billion -15.3%5.2%0.87 $510.78
5/15/20265,273,919 shares $2.61 billion +4.4%6.1%1.19 $495.37
4/30/20265,053,347 shares $2.51 billion +15.9%5.8%1.16 $496.65
4/15/20264,360,652 shares $2.11 billion +5.5%5.0%1.05 $484.72
3/31/20264,132,566 shares $1.91 billion +19.8%4.7%0.5 $463.19
3/13/20263,449,751 shares $1.61 billion -2.9%3.9%0.42 $466.41
2/27/20263,554,325 shares $1.74 billion -3.7%4.0%0.6 $489.66
2/13/20263,690,360 shares $1.83 billion +0.7%4.3%0.46 $495.28
1/30/20263,665,042 shares $1.79 billion +0.2%4.1%0.59 $489.03
1/15/20263,659,216 shares $1.81 billion -12.5%4.0%0.56 $494.48
12/31/20254,182,940 shares $2.01 billion -24.1%4.5%0.99 $480.57
12/15/20255,510,071 shares $2.67 billion +13.9%6.2%1.06 $485.17
11/28/20254,836,125 shares $2.31 billion -10.0%5.4%0.6 $477.18
11/14/20255,373,240 shares $2.54 billion -21.3%6.0%0.76 $471.80
10/31/20256,823,717 shares $3.25 billion +21.2%7.7%0.93 $475.67
10/15/20255,630,000 shares $2.61 billion -12.0%6.3%1.1 $462.71
9/30/20256,400,000 shares $2.97 billion +3.9%N/A1.4 $463.74
9/15/20256,160,000 shares $2.83 billion +13.4%N/A1.4 $460.07
8/31/20255,430,000 shares $2.48 billion +13.1%6.3%1.4 $456.09
8/15/20254,800,000 shares $2.16 billion -5.9%N/A1.3 $449.53
7/31/20255,100,000 shares $2.25 billion -16.9%5.9%1.5 $441.33
7/15/20256,140,000 shares $2.70 billion -1.9%N/A2 $440.15
6/30/20256,260,000 shares $2.76 billion +26.0%7.1%1.9 $440.65
6/15/20254,970,000 shares $2.10 billion -15.9%5.7%1.5 $422.81
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

DIA Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, traders have sold 3,341,287 shares of DIA short. 3.88% 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.

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 0.9. Learn More on SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's short interest ratio.

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. 3.88% of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust's floating shares are currently sold short.

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust saw a decline in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 3,341,287 shares, a decline of 21.4% from the previous total of 4,249,848 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.

3.88% 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: JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (1.31%), iShares Russell 1000 ETF (1.02%), Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (0.05%), iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (0.52%), Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (0.23%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF (0.27%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF (0.33%), ProShares UltraPro QQQ (5.07%), Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (0.24%), Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (0.14%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($50.36 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($21.20 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($13.40 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($11.59 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($11.46 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($7.84 billion), iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.51 billion), iShares Semiconductor ETF ($6.37 billion), and Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($6.34 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

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 down $0.40 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.

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.

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 July, 31 2026.

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

  • 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.


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Short interest data for NYSEARCA:DIA is sourced from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), with the most recent report published on 8/11/2026. FINRA publishes updated short interest twice a month.
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