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iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares China Large-Cap ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 30, 2026, iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) had a short interest of 41.53 million shares sold short, representing 25.15% of the public float. This marks a -10.39% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.8, meaning it would take 1.8 days of the average trading volume of 33.24 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
41,533,018 shares
Previous Short Interest
46,347,244 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-10.39%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.53 billion
Short Interest Ratio
1.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 30, 2026
Outstanding Shares
165,150,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
25.15%
Today's Trading Volume
23,317,656 shares
Average Trading Volume
33,244,566 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
70%
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iShares China Large-Cap ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/30/202641,533,018 shares $1.53 billion -10.4%25.1%1.84 $36.79
4/15/202646,347,244 shares $1.71 billion +4.2%28.1%1.8 $36.88
3/31/202644,467,525 shares $1.60 billion +16.8%26.9%1.16 $35.90
3/13/202638,086,161 shares $1.38 billion -9.3%22.8%1 $36.24
2/27/202641,995,435 shares $1.57 billion +29.7%25.2%1.33 $37.28
2/13/202632,374,652 shares $1.24 billion -21.0%19.4%0.9 $38.33
1/30/202640,969,636 shares $1.62 billion -3.1%24.6%1.13 $39.61
1/15/202642,276,239 shares $1.69 billion +14.3%25.3%1.15 $40.00
12/31/202536,975,995 shares $1.42 billion -28.3%22.2%1.54 $38.29
12/15/202551,592,484 shares $2.00 billion +6.3%30.5%1.94 $38.74
11/28/202548,542,705 shares $1.92 billion -1.7%28.7%1.55 $39.53
11/14/202549,388,051 shares $1.98 billion -5.6%29.2%1.78 $40.12
10/31/202552,329,225 shares $2.08 billion -18.2%31.0%1.67 $39.71
10/15/202563,990,000 shares $2.55 billion -0.7%37.9%2 $39.80
9/30/202564,450,000 shares $2.65 billion -26.9%N/A2.2 $41.14
9/15/202588,210,000 shares $3.60 billion +21.1%N/A3.1 $40.78
8/31/202572,870,000 shares $2.84 billion +3.6%43.1%2.5 $38.91
8/15/202570,360,000 shares $2.70 billion -0.7%N/A2.4 $38.34
7/31/202570,850,000 shares $2.65 billion +1.6%41.9%2.4 $37.44
7/15/202569,750,000 shares $2.63 billion -11.1%N/A2.2 $37.64
6/30/202578,440,000 shares $2.88 billion -16.1%46.4%1.9 $36.76
6/15/202593,450,000 shares $3.42 billion +8.6%55.3%2.1 $36.58
5/31/202586,050,000 shares $3.01 billion -13.9%51.5%1.8 $34.94
5/15/202599,970,000 shares $3.57 billion +8.7%N/A1.9 $35.75
4/30/202591,960,000 shares $3.11 billion +3.6%N/A1.6 $33.86
4/15/202588,730,000 shares $2.94 billion +25.0%N/A1.5 $33.18
3/14/202598,980,000 shares $3.73 billion -12.2%N/A2 $37.66
2/28/2025112,750,000 shares $3.97 billion -4.7%N/A2.2 $35.23
2/14/2025118,270,000 shares $4.14 billion -6.1%N/A2.6 $35.04
1/31/2025125,900,000 shares $4.01 billion +31.7%N/A2.7 $31.89
1/15/202595,580,000 shares $2.85 billion +15.0%N/A2.2 $29.82
9/30/2024120,030,000 shares $3.81 billion +36.0%N/A2.3 $31.78
9/15/202488,240,000 shares $2.28 billion +2.4%N/A2.7 $25.86
8/31/202486,140,000 shares $2.28 billion +4.4%N/A2.8 $26.46
8/15/202482,500,000 shares $2.13 billion +1.0%N/A2.6 $25.84
7/31/202481,720,000 shares $2.10 billion -3.4%N/A2.5 $25.68
7/15/202484,580,000 shares $2.25 billion +3.1%N/A2.3 $26.61
6/30/202482,060,000 shares $2.13 billion -4.7%N/A2.2 $25.99
6/15/202486,110,000 shares $2.25 billion -5.7%N/A2.3 $26.17
5/31/202491,280,000 shares $2.43 billion -12.5%N/A2.4 $26.63
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FXI Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of iShares China Large-Cap ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 30th, investors have sold 41,533,018 shares of FXI short. 25.15% of iShares China Large-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares China Large-Cap ETF's current short interest.

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. FXI shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.8. Learn More on iShares China Large-Cap ETF's short interest ratio.

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of iShares China Large-Cap ETF: PEAK6 LLC, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Torno Capital LLC, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL, OLD Mission Capital LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Balyasny Asset Management L.P., Value Aligned Research Advisors LLC, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC, Jain Global LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, and ADAPT Investment Managers SA. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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. 25.15% of iShares China Large-Cap ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

iShares China Large-Cap ETF saw a decrease in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 41,533,018 shares, a decrease of 10.4% from the previous total of 46,347,244 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.

25.15% of iShares China Large-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares China Large-Cap ETF: Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares (5.59%), WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund (0.19%), Dimensional US Large Cap Value ETF (0.11%), Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (0.15%), Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF (0.12%), Schwab 1000 Index ETF (0.11%), Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF (0.24%), BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF (0.17%), iShares Large Cap Core Active ETF (0.17%), VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (0.14%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($86.09 billion), Invesco QQQ ($39.89 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($26.13 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($12.66 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($12.29 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($11.87 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($9.82 billion), Lumentum Holdings Inc. ($8.51 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($7.76 billion), and Bloom Energy Corporation ($7.40 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling FXI is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares China Large-Cap ETF as its price is falling. FXI shares are trading down $0.04 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.

A short squeeze for iShares China Large-Cap 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 FXI, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including FXI, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2026.

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

  • 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.


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This page (NYSEARCA:FXI) was last updated on 5/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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