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iShares MSCI Italy ETF (EWI) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares MSCI Italy ETF Short Interest Data

iShares MSCI Italy ETF (EWI) has a short interest of 230,100 shares, representing 2.01% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -3.92% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.6, indicating that it would take 0.6 days of the average trading volume of 413,533 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
230,100 shares
Previous Short Interest
239,500 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-3.92%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$11.08 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
14,700,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.01%
Today's Trading Volume
76,450 shares
Average Trading Volume
413,533 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
18%
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EWI Short Interest Over Time

EWI Days to Cover Over Time

EWI Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares MSCI Italy ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/30/2025230,100 shares $11.08 million -3.9%2.0%0.6 $48.14
6/15/2025239,500 shares $11.36 million +132.5%2.1%0.5 $47.43
5/31/2025103,000 shares $4.91 million +0.5%1.0%0.2 $47.70
5/15/2025102,500 shares $4.77 million -14.7%N/A0.2 $46.53
4/30/2025120,200 shares $5.31 million -28.3%N/A0.2 $44.21
4/15/2025167,700 shares $6.97 million +72.0%N/A0.3 $41.54
3/14/2025168,400 shares $7.25 million -13.3%N/A0.4 $43.03
2/28/2025194,200 shares $7.92 million +35.1%N/A0.5 $40.80
2/14/2025143,700 shares $5.83 million -64.7%N/A0.4 $40.59
1/31/2025407,000 shares $15.69 million -12.2%N/A1.3 $38.55
1/15/2025463,600 shares $17.27 million +6.1%N/A1.3 $37.25

EWI Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Short interest is the volume of iShares MSCI Italy ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 30th, investors have sold 230,100 shares of EWI short. 2.01% of iShares MSCI Italy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares MSCI Italy ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares MSCI Italy 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. EWI shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on iShares MSCI Italy ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares MSCI Italy 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. 2.01% of iShares MSCI Italy ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

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

iShares MSCI Italy ETF saw a decline in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 230,100 shares, a decline of 3.9% from the previous total of 239,500 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 Italy ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

2.01% of iShares MSCI Italy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares MSCI Italy ETF: John Hancock Multifactor Developed International ETF (0.31%), iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF (33.54%), JPMorgan Short Duration Core Plus ETF (0.05%), First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF (0.01%), John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (0.13%), iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (3.95%), World Equity ETF (0.49%), Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (0.26%), Xtrackers MSCI USA Selection Equity ETF (0.22%), Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF (0.37%),

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 ($72.10 billion), Invesco QQQ ($26.89 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.61 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.52 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.70 billion), WD-40 Company ($7.66 billion), Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ($6.10 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.80 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF ($5.53 billion), and Vanguard Large-Cap ETF ($5.35 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

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

Short selling EWI is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares MSCI Italy ETF as its price is falling. EWI shares are trading up $0.35 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 Italy ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares MSCI Italy ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of EWI, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares MSCI Italy 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 EWI, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 30 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:EWI) was last updated on 7/18/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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