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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 October 30, 2026, iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF (ITDF) had a short interest of 28,965 shares sold short, representing 1.19% of the public float. This marks a 43.74% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 3.0, meaning it would take 3.0 days of the average trading volume of 13,596 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
28,965 shares
Previous Short Interest
51,483 shares
Change Vs. Previous Report
-43.74%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.19 million
Short Interest Ratio
3.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
October 30, 2026
Outstanding Shares
2,440,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.19%
Today's Trading Volume
15,649 shares
Average Trading Volume
13,596 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
115%
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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
10/30/202628,965 shares $1.19 million -43.7%1.2%3.02 $41.10
10/15/202651,483 shares $2.15 million -7.6%2.1%3.39 $41.71
9/30/202655,742 shares $2.32 million -15.5%2.4%8.08 $41.56
9/15/202665,976 shares $2.74 million +23.8%2.9%2.85 $41.57
8/31/202653,292 shares $2.25 million -4.7%2.6%7.29 $42.29
8/14/202655,903 shares $2.39 million +23.6%2.7%4.04 $42.73
7/31/202645,245 shares $1.87 million -18.5%2.2%7.65 $41.23
7/15/202655,489 shares $2.30 million -18.2%2.7%6.69 $41.52
6/30/202667,839 shares $2.81 million -22.3%3.4%4.13 $41.49
6/15/202687,356 shares $3.64 million +4.1%5.1%6.55 $41.68
5/29/202683,887 shares $3.48 million +49.1%4.9%6.66 $41.52
5/15/202656,257 shares $2.27 million +21.3%3.3%2.52 $40.32
4/30/202646,364 shares $1.85 million +239.7%2.7%4.11 $39.87
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%0.6%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%0.5%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
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ITDF Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of October 30th, investors have sold 28,965 shares of ITDF short. 1.19% 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.

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 3.0. Learn More on iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF's short interest ratio.

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. 1.19% of iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF saw a drop in short interest since the prior report. As of October 30th, there was short interest totaling 28,965 shares, a drop of 43.7% from the previous total of 51,483 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.

1.19% 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: Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF (0.03%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2045 ETF (0.26%), Invesco Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF (0.01%), Principal Spectrum Tax-Advantaged Dividend Active ETF (0.06%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2040 ETF (0.22%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2035 ETF (0.15%), Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF (0.27%), and ClearShares OCIO ETF (0.00%).

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($77.66 billion), Invesco QQQ ($57.17 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($21.91 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.53 billion), Union Pacific Corporation ($9.26 billion), iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($9.05 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($7.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($7.81 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($7.36 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.20 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

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 $0.46 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 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.

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 October, 30 2026.

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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Short interest data for NYSEARCA:ITDF is sourced from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), with the most recent report published on 11/10/2026. FINRA publishes updated short interest twice a month.
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