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iShares MSCI Ireland ETF (EIRL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$72.98 +0.69 (+0.95%)
As of 04:10 PM Eastern

iShares MSCI Ireland ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, iShares MSCI Ireland ETF (EIRL) had a short interest of 801 shares sold short, representing 0.08% of the public float. This marks a -42.29% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, meaning it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 7,616 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
801 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,388 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-42.29%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$59.21 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
950,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.08%
Today's Trading Volume
2,678 shares
Average Trading Volume
7,616 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
35%
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EIRL Short Interest Over Time

EIRL Days to Cover Over Time

EIRL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares MSCI Ireland 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
4/15/2026801 shares $59.21 thousand -42.3%0.1%0.23 $73.92
3/31/20261,388 shares $95.58 thousand -88.9%0.1%0.3 $68.86
3/13/202612,511 shares $852.62 thousand -43.2%1.3%0.87 $68.15
2/27/202622,032 shares $1.66 million -56.1%2.3%1.64 $75.20
2/13/202650,235 shares $3.65 million +13.1%5.3%4.02 $72.60
1/30/202644,421 shares $3.35 million -47.2%4.7%7.4 $75.38
1/15/202684,081 shares $6.18 million +25.7%8.9%12.95 $73.48
12/31/202566,900 shares $4.92 million +14.8%7.4%14.93 $73.51
12/15/202558,277 shares $4.34 million +80.7%6.5%7.65 $74.43
11/28/202532,247 shares $2.35 million +24.9%3.6%6.44 $72.84
11/14/202525,811 shares $1.80 million +139.1%2.9%5.03 $69.92
10/31/202510,795 shares $736.87 thousand +46.8%1.2%4.46 $68.26
10/15/20257,400 shares $495.36 thousand -10.8%0.8%2.1 $66.94
9/30/20258,300 shares $560.00 thousand +295.2%N/A1.8 $67.47
9/15/20252,100 shares $141.54 thousand -36.4%N/A0.5 $67.40
8/31/20253,300 shares $222.22 thousand +266.7%0.3%0.7 $67.34
8/15/2025900 shares $61.69 thousand -82.4%N/A0.2 $68.54
7/31/20255,100 shares $334.61 thousand +410.0%0.5%1.1 $65.61
7/15/20251,000 shares $65.55 thousand -37.5%N/A0.2 $65.55
6/30/20251,600 shares $107.33 thousand +100.0%0.2%0.4 $67.08
6/15/2025800 shares $53.78 thousand -46.7%0.1%0.1 $67.22
5/31/20251,500 shares $98.43 thousand +114.3%0.2%0.3 $65.62
5/15/2025700 shares $44.01 thousand +40.0%N/A0.1 $62.87
4/30/2025500 shares $30.84 thousand -16.7%N/A0.1 $61.67
4/15/2025600 shares $35.32 thousand -40.0%N/A0.1 $58.86
3/14/20252,100 shares $129.61 thousand -8.7%N/A0.3 $61.72
2/28/20252,300 shares $139.27 thousand -17.9%N/A0.3 $60.55
2/14/20252,800 shares $167.13 thousand -6.7%N/A0.3 $59.69
1/31/20253,000 shares $179.55 thousand -33.3%N/A0.3 $59.85
1/15/20254,500 shares $256.05 thousand +45.2%N/A0.4 $56.90

EIRL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares MSCI Ireland ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares MSCI Ireland ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, investors have sold 801 shares of EIRL short. 0.08% of iShares MSCI Ireland ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares MSCI Ireland ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares MSCI Ireland 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. EIRL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.2. Learn More on iShares MSCI Ireland ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares MSCI Ireland 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. 0.08% of iShares MSCI Ireland ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

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

iShares MSCI Ireland ETF saw a drop in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 801 shares, a drop of 42.3% from the previous total of 1,388 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 Ireland ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.08% of iShares MSCI Ireland ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares MSCI Ireland ETF: Ranger Equity Bear ETF (0.92%), WisdomTree Target Range Fund (0.57%), First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (0.00%), Lazard Japanese Equity ETF (0.42%), First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (0.09%), Pacer Trendpilot Fund of Funds ETF (0.43%), Simplify Bond Bull ETF (0.37%), Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor ETF (0.00%), Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF (0.12%), Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF (0.08%),

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 iShares MSCI Ireland ETF stock?

Short selling EIRL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares MSCI Ireland ETF as its price is falling. EIRL shares are trading up $0.69 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 Ireland ETF?

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

How often is iShares MSCI Ireland 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 EIRL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do EIRL's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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 (NYSEARCA:EIRL) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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