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iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$99.55 +1.43 (+1.46%)
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iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF Short Interest Data

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) has a short interest of 49,400 shares, representing 0.08% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -73.15% decrease 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 329,391 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
49,400 shares
Previous Short Interest
184,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-73.15%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$4.74 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
61,050,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.08%
Today's Trading Volume
194,410 shares
Average Trading Volume
329,391 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
59%
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IJS Short Interest Over Time

IJS Days to Cover Over Time

IJS Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/202549,400 shares $4.74 million -73.2%0.1%0.1 $95.86
5/15/2025184,000 shares $18.13 million +12.2%N/A0.4 $98.51
4/30/2025164,000 shares $15.06 million +171.1%N/A0.4 $91.82
4/15/202560,500 shares $5.31 million +11.0%N/A0.1 $87.75
3/14/2025485,200 shares $47.74 million +695.4%N/A1.2 $98.40
2/14/2025168,200 shares $18.32 million -2.5%N/A0.5 $108.93
1/31/2025172,500 shares $19.06 million -3.6%N/A0.5 $110.47
1/15/2025178,900 shares $19.62 million -73.9%N/A0.5 $109.65

IJS Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 49,400 shares of IJS short. 0.08% of iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value 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. 0.08% of iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF saw a decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 49,400 shares, a decrease of 73.2% from the previous total of 184,000 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.08% of iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF: iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (0.16%), Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (0.19%), Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (0.19%), Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (0.61%), SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (0.16%), SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (0.50%), Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (0.56%), Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF (0.14%), Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (0.25%), Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (0.53%),

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 S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF stock?

Short selling IJS is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF as its price is falling. IJS shares are trading up $1.43 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value 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 IJS, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value 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 IJS, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:IJS) was last updated on 6/26/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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