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iShares LifePath Retirement ETF (IRTR) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares LifePath Retirement ETF Short Interest Data

iShares LifePath Retirement ETF (IRTR) has a short interest of 2,500 shares, representing 0.39% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 31.58% increase 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 6,280 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
2,500 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,900 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+31.58%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$72.73 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
641,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.39%
Today's Trading Volume
12,128 shares
Average Trading Volume
6,280 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
193%
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IRTR Short Interest Over Time

IRTR Days to Cover Over Time

IRTR Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares LifePath Retirement ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/20252,500 shares $72.73 thousand +31.6%0.4%0.3 $29.09
5/31/20251,900 shares $54.95 thousand -93.4%0.3%0.2 $28.92
5/15/202528,900 shares $834.63 thousand +2,790.0%N/A3.6 $28.88
4/30/20251,000 shares $28.56 thousand -91.1%N/A0.1 $28.56
4/15/202511,200 shares $312.48 thousand +1,020.0%N/A1.5 $27.90
3/14/20255,800 shares $165.18 thousand -34.1%N/A0.8 $28.48
2/14/20259,000 shares $260.55 thousand +50.0%N/A1.4 $28.95
1/31/20256,000 shares $171.84 thousand +46.3%N/A1 $28.64
1/15/20254,100 shares $115.99 thousand -19.6%N/A0.7 $28.29

IRTR Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares LifePath Retirement ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares LifePath Retirement ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of June 15th, investors have sold 2,500 shares of IRTR short. 0.39% of iShares LifePath Retirement ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares LifePath Retirement ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares LifePath Retirement 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. 0.39% of iShares LifePath Retirement ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares LifePath Retirement ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares LifePath Retirement ETF saw a increase in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,500 shares, an increase of 31.6% from the previous total of 1,900 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 LifePath Retirement ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.39% of iShares LifePath Retirement ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares LifePath Retirement ETF: First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (0.79%), Simplify Macro Strategy ETF (0.31%), Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF (0.34%), Harbor Multi Asset Explorers ETF (0.04%), PMV Adaptive Risk Parity ETF (0.39%), Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF (0.80%), Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF (0.04%), SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF (0.26%), RPAR Risk Parity ETF (0.26%), and NYLI Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF (0.01%).

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 ($69.26 billion), Invesco QQQ ($25.22 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.33 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.99 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.12 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($6.73 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.52 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.60 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.64 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.59 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short iShares LifePath Retirement ETF stock?

Short selling IRTR is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares LifePath Retirement ETF as its price is falling. IRTR shares are trading up $0.06 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 LifePath Retirement ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares LifePath Retirement ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of IRTR, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares LifePath Retirement 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 IRTR, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




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