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iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF (HYBB) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$46.87 +0.11 (+0.24%)
As of 06/26/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF Short Interest Data

iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF (HYBB) has a short interest of 13,600 shares, representing 0.31% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 288.57% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.1, indicating that it would take 0.1 days of the average trading volume of 62,371 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
13,600 shares
Previous Short Interest
3,500 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+288.57%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$630.09 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
4,550,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.31%
Today's Trading Volume
13,805 shares
Average Trading Volume
62,371 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
22%
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HYBB Short Interest Over Time

HYBB Days to Cover Over Time

HYBB Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/202513,600 shares $630.09 thousand +288.6%0.3%0.1 $46.33
5/15/20253,500 shares $161.32 thousand +250.0%N/A0 $46.09
4/30/20251,000 shares $46 thousand -85.1%N/A0 $46.00
4/15/20256,700 shares $304.05 thousand -50.7%N/A0.1 $45.38
3/14/20259,600 shares $443.52 thousand No ChangeN/A0.4 $46.20
2/14/202514,800 shares $689.24 thousand -34.5%N/A0.6 $46.57
1/31/202522,600 shares $1.05 million -10.7%N/A0.8 $46.66
1/15/202525,300 shares $1.17 million +194.2%N/A0.5 $46.30

HYBB Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 13,600 shares of HYBB short. 0.31% of iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond 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. 0.31% of iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 13,600 shares, an increase of 288.6% from the previous total of 3,500 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 BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.31% of iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF: JPMorgan High Yield Municipal ETF (0.16%), Putnam ESG High Yield ETF (0.01%), AB High Yield ETF (0.16%), Simplify High Yield ETF (0.63%), iShares ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (0.41%), WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund (0.17%), Harbor Scientific Alpha High-Yield ETF (0.02%), Invesco Global ex-US High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (0.39%), Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF (1.09%), BondBloxx CCC Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (0.66%),

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 BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF stock?

Short selling HYBB is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF as its price is falling. HYBB shares are trading up $0.11 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 BB Rated Corporate Bond ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond 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 HYBB, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares BB Rated Corporate Bond 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 HYBB, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




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