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

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iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF Short Interest Data

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF (EPU) has a short interest of 18,000 shares, representing 0.58% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 7.14% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.1, indicating that it would take 1.1 days of the average trading volume of 40,599 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
18,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
16,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+7.14%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$875.70 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
1.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
3,100,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.58%
Today's Trading Volume
8,486 shares
Average Trading Volume
40,599 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
21%
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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
7/31/202518,000 shares $875.70 thousand +7.1%0.6%1.1 $48.65
7/15/202516,800 shares $808.42 thousand +20.0%N/A0.9 $48.12
6/30/202514,000 shares $680.26 thousand +14.8%0.4%0.7 $48.59
6/15/202512,200 shares $589.14 thousand -18.7%0.4%0.2 $48.29
5/31/202515,000 shares $694.80 thousand No Change0.5%0.2 $46.32
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 covered or closed out. As of July 31st, traders have sold 18,000 shares of EPU short. 0.58% of iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure 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. EPU shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure 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. 0.58% of iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

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

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF saw a increase in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 18,000 shares, an increase of 7.1% from the previous total of 16,800 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?

0.58% of iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF: Pacer Trendpilot International ETF (0.39%), Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF (0.47%), SRH U.S. Quality GARP ETF (0.01%), SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (0.25%), CP High Yield Trend ETF (0.38%), iShares MSCI UAE ETF (2.65%), BNY Mellon Concentrated International ETF (0.76%), iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (6.00%), American Century Multisector Income ETF (0.01%), FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (0.35%),

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 ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 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 up $0.45 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 July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:EPU) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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