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iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF (ITDF) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF (ITDF) had a short interest of 13,649 shares sold short, representing 0.81% of the public float. This marks a 19.09% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.8, meaning it would take 0.8 days of the average trading volume of 15,206 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
13,649 shares
Previous Short Interest
11,461 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
19.09%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$535.72 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
1,700,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.81%
Today's Trading Volume
6,070 shares
Average Trading Volume
15,206 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
40%
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iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/202613,649 shares $535.72 thousand +19.1%0.8%0.79 $39.25
3/31/202611,461 shares $419.82 thousand -25.2%0.7%1.09 $36.63
3/13/202615,323 shares $564.96 thousand -9.5%1.1%1.2 $36.87
2/27/202616,931 shares $661.49 thousand +99.3%1.2%0.96 $39.07
2/13/20268,495 shares $328.08 thousand +90.7%0.6%0.5 $38.62
1/30/20264,455 shares $170.63 thousand -2.8%0.3%0.32 $38.30
1/15/20264,585 shares $175.06 thousand -42.2%0.3%0.23 $38.18
12/31/20257,937 shares $295.10 thousand +89.8%0.6%0.51 $37.18
12/15/20254,182 shares $156.99 thousand +161.1%0.4%0.37 $37.54
11/28/20251,602 shares $60.06 thousand -66.6%0.1%0.17 $37.49
11/14/20254,796 shares $177.60 thousand +72.3%0.4%0.43 $37.03
10/31/20252,783 shares $104.03 thousand -73.3%0.2%0.23 $37.38
10/15/202510,400 shares $382.93 thousand +181.1%1.0%1.4 $36.82
9/30/20253,700 shares $135.90 thousand -43.1%N/A0.5 $36.73
9/15/20256,500 shares $237.19 thousand +225.0%N/A1 $36.49
8/31/20252,000 shares $71.06 thousand -35.5%0.2%0.3 $35.53
8/15/20253,100 shares $109.86 thousand +82.4%N/A0.5 $35.44
7/31/20251,700 shares $58.67 thousand +112.5%0.2%0.3 $34.51
7/15/2025800 shares $27.40 thousand -74.2%N/A0.1 $34.25
6/30/20253,100 shares $105.99 thousand -43.6%0.3%0.5 $34.19
6/15/20255,500 shares $182.60 thousand -42.1%0.6%0.7 $33.20
5/31/20259,500 shares $310.75 thousand No Change1.2%1.2 $32.71
5/15/20259,500 shares $309.99 thousand +171.4%N/A1.3 $32.63
4/30/20253,500 shares $108.99 thousand -27.1%N/A0.5 $31.14
4/15/20254,800 shares $143.86 thousand +128.6%N/A0.7 $29.97
3/14/20258,200 shares $256.66 thousand +39.0%N/A1.2 $31.30
2/14/20252,300 shares $75.44 thousand -78.1%N/A0.4 $32.80
1/31/202510,500 shares $338.31 thousand -18.6%N/A1.7 $32.22
1/15/202512,900 shares $406.87 thousand +57.3%N/A2.2 $31.54

ITDF Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, investors have sold 13,649 shares of ITDF short. 0.81% of iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 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. ITDF shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.8. Learn More on iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 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. 0.81% of iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 13,649 shares, an increase of 19.1% from the previous total of 11,461 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 Target Date 2050 ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.81% of iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF: Leuthold Core ETF (0.41%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2045 ETF (1.19%), SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF (0.05%), First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (0.38%), RH Hedged Multi-Asset Income ETF (1.38%), WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund (0.58%), Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF (0.03%), Inspire Tactical Balanced ETF (0.02%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2055 ETF (0.82%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2040 ETF (1.30%),

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 ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF stock?

Short selling ITDF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF as its price is falling. ITDF shares are trading up $0.41 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 Target Date 2050 ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 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 ITDF, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 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 ITDF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do ITDF's short interest metrics mean?

Understanding short interest metrics can help you assess how traders are positioning around a stock like ITDF:

  • Shares Sold Short: The total number of shares that have been sold by short sellers but have not yet been covered or closed out. A high number may indicate bearish sentiment.
  • Short Float: The percentage of a company’s publicly available shares (or "float") that are sold short. A higher short float suggests a greater portion of the stock is being bet against.
  • Days to Cover (Short Interest Ratio): This estimates how many days it would take short sellers to cover their positions, based on average daily trading volume. Higher values can signal potential for a short squeeze if buying pressure increases.

These metrics are often used by traders to gauge sentiment, volatility risk, and the potential for price movements based on short covering activity.



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This page (NYSEARCA:ITDF) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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