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iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Short Interest Data

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) has a short interest of 93.29 million shares. This marks a -11.97% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.7, indicating that it would take 1.7 days of the average trading volume of 38.76 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
93,290,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
105,970,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-11.97%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$7.40 billion
Short Interest Ratio
1.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
203,100,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
45.93%
Today's Trading Volume
44,525,250 shares
Average Trading Volume
38,756,744 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
115%
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HYG Short Interest Over Time

HYG Days to Cover Over Time

HYG Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield 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
5/15/202593,290,000 shares $7.40 billion -12.0%N/A1.7 $79.33
4/30/2025105,970,000 shares $8.33 billion +5.7%N/A2.1 $78.60
4/15/2025100,290,000 shares $7.76 billion -0.2%N/A2 $77.33
3/14/2025103,670,000 shares $8.18 billion +8.6%N/A2.8 $78.88
2/14/202585,760,000 shares $6.84 billion -6.6%N/A2.8 $79.76
1/31/202591,840,000 shares $7.32 billion -4.9%N/A2.9 $79.72
1/15/202596,590,000 shares $7.66 billion +16.1%N/A2.9 $79.30

HYG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, traders have sold 93,290,000 shares of HYG short. Learn More on iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond 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. HYG shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF: Anson Funds Management LP, Intrua Financial LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Yaupon Capital Management LP, CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Two Seas Capital LP, Silver Rock Financial LP, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Ion Asset Management Ltd., Ionic Capital Management LLC, Edenbrook Capital LLC, Brigade Capital Management LP, BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda., AYAL Capital Advisors Ltd, Empyrean Capital Partners LP, Paloma Partners Management Co, Nantahala Capital Management LLC, Nomura Holdings Inc., DRW Securities LLC, Aperture Investors LLC, OnyxPoint Global Management LP, Magnetar Financial LLC, HAP Trading LLC, MYDA Advisors LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Carlson Capital L.P., Eisler Capital Management Ltd., Ripple Effect Asset Management LP, Helix Partners Management LP, PEAK6 LLC, Anson Funds Management LP, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Jump Financial LLC, BlackBarn Capital Partners LP, ADAPT Investment Managers SA, One William Street Capital Management L.P., Jones Road Capital Management L.P., Hsbc Holdings PLC, Wellington Management Group LLP, HighTower Advisors LLC, Boundary Creek Advisors LP, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, Belvedere Trading LLC, Kim LLC, M.D. Sass LLC, Baker Avenue Asset Management LP, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Dauntless Investment Group LLC, Mackenzie Financial Corp, 400 Capital Management LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Mariner Investment Group LLC, Trium Capital LLP, NewGen Asset Management Ltd, and IMC Chicago LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Is iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF saw a decline in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 93,290,000 shares, a decline of 12.0% from the previous total of 105,970,000 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 iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?
Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF stock?

Short selling HYG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF as its price is falling. HYG shares are trading down $0.17 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 iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares iBoxx $ High Yield 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 HYG, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares iBoxx $ High Yield 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 HYG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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