Free Trial

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF (EPU) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF logo
$48.59 -0.21 (-0.43%)
As of 04:10 PM Eastern

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF Short Interest Data

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF (EPU) has a short interest of 15,000 shares. This marks a -38.27% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, indicating that it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 54,206 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
15,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
24,300 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-38.27%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$675.90 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
3,100,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.48%
Today's Trading Volume
38,668 shares
Average Trading Volume
54,206 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
71%
Short Selling iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF?
cover of A Guide to High-Short-Interest Stocks and How to Trade Them ebook

Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter.

Skip Charts & View Short Interest History

EPU Short Interest Over Time

EPU Days to Cover Over Time

EPU Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/202515,000 shares $675.90 thousand -38.3%N/A0.2 $45.06
4/30/202524,300 shares $1.08 million +9.5%N/A0.3 $44.33
4/15/202522,200 shares $957.93 thousand +115.5%N/A0.3 $43.15
3/14/20253,100 shares $134.45 thousand -60.8%N/A0.1 $43.37
2/28/20257,900 shares $323.43 thousand +6.8%N/A0.6 $40.94
2/14/20257,400 shares $312.87 thousand -60.2%N/A0.6 $42.28
1/31/202518,600 shares $749.21 thousand +785.7%N/A1.4 $40.28
1/15/20252,100 shares $85.83 thousand +110.0%N/A0.2 $40.87

EPU Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, traders have sold 15,000 shares of EPU short. Learn More on iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF's current short interest.

Is iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF saw a decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 15,000 shares, a decrease of 38.3% from the previous total of 24,300 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 Peru and Global Exposure ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF: Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (1.93%), SPDR S&P 1500 Momentum Tilt ETF (0.12%), CP High Yield Trend ETF (0.29%), LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF (0.12%), FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (0.36%), Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF (4.32%), Barron's 400 ETF (0.29%), iShares MSCI UAE ETF (6.70%), iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (19.50%), Pacer Trendpilot International ETF (0.71%),

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 Peru and Global Exposure ETF stock?

Short selling EPU is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF as its price is falling. EPU shares are trading down $0.21 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 Peru and Global Exposure ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure 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 EPU, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure 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 EPU, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:EPU) was last updated on 6/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
From Our Partners