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iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF Short Interest Data

iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) has a short interest of 159,900 shares, representing 0.27% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -72.13% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.3, indicating that it would take 0.3 days of the average trading volume of 366,170 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
159,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
573,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-72.13%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$16.31 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
58,100,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.27%
Today's Trading Volume
122,732 shares
Average Trading Volume
366,170 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
34%
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IGM Short Interest Over Time

IGM Days to Cover Over Time

IGM Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025159,900 shares $16.31 million -72.1%0.3%0.3 $102.01
5/15/2025573,800 shares $59.29 million +162.6%N/A0.9 $103.32
4/30/2025218,500 shares $20.24 million +12.2%N/A0.4 $92.62
4/15/2025194,800 shares $17.16 million +142.3%N/A0.4 $88.08
3/14/2025109,900 shares $10.37 million +79.6%N/A0.3 $94.39
2/14/2025103,400 shares $11.18 million -71.7%N/A0.4 $108.11
1/31/2025365,700 shares $38.40 million -26.1%N/A1.4 $105.00
1/15/2025495,100 shares $50.99 million +93.3%N/A2 $102.98

IGM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 31st, traders have sold 159,900 shares of IGM short. 0.27% of iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares Expanded Tech Sector 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. 0.27% of iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF saw a decline in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 159,900 shares, a decline of 72.1% from the previous total of 573,800 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 Expanded Tech Sector 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: 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 Expanded Tech Sector ETF stock?

Short selling IGM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF as its price is falling. IGM shares are trading up $1.99 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 Expanded Tech Sector ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares Expanded Tech Sector 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 IGM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares Expanded Tech Sector 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 IGM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:IGM) was last updated on 6/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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