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iShares MSCI Spain ETF (EWP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Closing price 06/26/2025 04:10 PM Eastern
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iShares MSCI Spain ETF Short Interest Data

iShares MSCI Spain ETF (EWP) has a short interest of 420,700 shares, representing 1.42% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -67.89% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.8, indicating that it would take 0.8 days of the average trading volume of 388,040 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
420,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,310,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-67.89%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$18.20 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
30,000,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.42%
Today's Trading Volume
433,238 shares
Average Trading Volume
388,040 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
112%
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EWP Short Interest Over Time

EWP Days to Cover Over Time

EWP Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares MSCI Spain ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025420,700 shares $18.20 million -67.9%1.4%0.8 $43.26
5/15/20251,310,000 shares $54.71 million +127.8%N/A2.4 $41.76
4/30/2025575,200 shares $23.35 million -29.9%N/A1.1 $40.60
4/15/2025819,900 shares $31.71 million -52.1%N/A1.7 $38.68
3/14/2025486,400 shares $18.40 million -42.5%N/A1.3 $37.82
2/28/2025846,400 shares $30.54 million +438.8%N/A2.4 $36.08
2/14/2025157,100 shares $5.53 million -37.1%N/A0.5 $35.19
1/31/2025249,700 shares $8.24 million +495.9%N/A0.9 $32.99
1/15/202541,900 shares $1.33 million -50.1%N/A0.1 $31.70

EWP Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Short interest is the volume of iShares MSCI Spain ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 31st, investors have sold 420,700 shares of EWP short. 1.42% of iShares MSCI Spain ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares MSCI Spain ETF's current short interest.

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

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares MSCI Spain 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. 1.42% of iShares MSCI Spain ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

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

iShares MSCI Spain ETF saw a decline in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 420,700 shares, a decline of 67.9% from the previous total of 1,310,000 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 Spain ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.42% of iShares MSCI Spain ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares MSCI Spain ETF: iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (4.16%), VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF (0.18%), Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF (0.02%), Invesco RAFI Emerging Markets ETF (0.11%), JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (0.14%), AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (0.04%), SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (0.29%), SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (0.13%), Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (3.02%), iShares MSCI Australia ETF (3.26%),

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 ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

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

Short selling EWP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares MSCI Spain ETF as its price is falling. EWP 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 Spain ETF?

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

How often is iShares MSCI Spain 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 EWP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:EWP) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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