iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, traders have sold 3,990,000 shares of IJR short. Learn More on iShares Core S&P Small-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. IJR shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on iShares Core S&P Small-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 Core S&P Small-Cap ETF: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, K2 Principal Fund L.P., Twin Tree Management LP, Jane Street Group LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., and Cetera Investment Advisers. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,990,000 shares, an increase of 11.8% from the previous total of 3,570,000 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.

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF: iShares Russell 2000 ETF (35.25%), Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (0.10%), Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (0.15%), Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (0.05%), Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (0.06%), Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (0.13%), Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (6.48%), iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (5.47%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (0.11%), iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (5.39%),

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.

Short selling IJR is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF as its price is falling. IJR shares are trading up $1.28 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 Core S&P Small-Cap 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 IJR, 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 IJR, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.