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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Short Interest Data

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) has a short interest of 71.26 million shares. This marks a -0.53% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.6, indicating that it would take 2.6 days of the average trading volume of 27.00 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
71,260,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
71,640,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-0.53%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$3.30 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
376,650,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
18.92%
Today's Trading Volume
26,235,016 shares
Average Trading Volume
26,999,145 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
97%
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EEM Short Interest Over Time

EEM Days to Cover Over Time

EEM Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/202571,260,000 shares $3.30 billion -0.5%N/A2.6 $46.29
4/30/202571,640,000 shares $3.13 billion -18.2%N/A2.5 $43.76
4/15/202587,600,000 shares $3.69 billion -19.3%N/A3 $42.09
3/14/202587,040,000 shares $3.88 billion -20.2%N/A3.3 $44.58
2/28/2025109,100,000 shares $4.71 billion +59.8%N/A4.2 $43.21
2/14/202568,260,000 shares $3.03 billion -7.1%N/A2.8 $44.41
1/31/202573,500,000 shares $3.14 billion +10.6%N/A2.9 $42.72
1/15/202566,470,000 shares $2.78 billion -11.8%N/A2.7 $41.81
11/30/2020119,910,000 shares $6.11 billion -10.1%N/A2.7 $50.95
11/15/2020133,390,000 shares $6.50 billion +11.2%N/A3 $48.73
10/30/2020120,010,000 shares $5.80 billion -1.5%N/A2.8 $48.33
10/15/2020121,870,000 shares $5.60 billion -5.8%N/A0 $45.92
9/30/2020129,370,000 shares $5.96 billion +9.0%N/A3.3 $46.04
9/15/2020132,600,000 shares $5.69 billion +11.7%N/A3.2 $42.93

EEM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, investors have sold 71,260,000 shares of EEM short. Learn More on iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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. EEM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF: Jane Street Group LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Ionic Capital Management LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Nomura Holdings Inc., OLD Mission Capital LLC, HAP Trading LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Hsbc Holdings PLC, Annandale Capital LLC, US Bancorp DE, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Carrhae Capital LLP, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Calamos Advisors LLC, and Checchi Capital Advisers LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF saw a decrease in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 71,260,000 shares, a decrease of 0.5% from the previous total of 71,640,000 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 Emerging Markets 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: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

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

Short selling EEM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF as its price is falling. EEM shares are trading up $0.24 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 Emerging Markets ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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 EEM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 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 EEM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:EEM) was last updated on 6/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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