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iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$106.83 +0.04 (+0.04%)
As of 06/5/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

iShares Global Comm Services ETF Short Interest Data

iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) has a short interest of 23,100 shares. This marks a -6.48% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.6, indicating that it would take 0.6 days of the average trading volume of 36,250 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
23,100 shares
Previous Short Interest
24,700 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-6.48%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.40 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
3,950,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.58%
Today's Trading Volume
17,733 shares
Average Trading Volume
36,250 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
49%
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IXP Short Interest Over Time

IXP Days to Cover Over Time

IXP Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares Global Comm Services ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/202523,100 shares $2.40 million -6.5%N/A0.6 $103.77
4/30/202524,700 shares $2.42 million +16.5%N/A0.6 $97.84
4/15/202521,200 shares $2.00 million +37.7%N/A0.5 $94.54
3/14/202527,700 shares $2.75 million -55.5%N/A0.8 $99.39
2/14/202526,400 shares $2.82 million -29.6%N/A1.2 $106.93
1/31/202537,500 shares $3.90 million +240.9%N/A1.9 $103.87
1/15/202511,000 shares $1.07 million -31.7%N/A0.8 $97.65

IXP Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares Global Comm Services ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares Global Comm Services ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, traders have sold 23,100 shares of IXP short. Learn More on iShares Global Comm Services ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares Global Comm Services 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. IXP shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on iShares Global Comm Services ETF's short interest ratio.

Is iShares Global Comm Services ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares Global Comm Services ETF saw a decrease in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 23,100 shares, a decrease of 6.5% from the previous total of 24,700 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 Global Comm Services ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares Global Comm Services ETF: SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (0.49%), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (0.03%), ProShares Ultra Communication Services (0.44%), Vanguard Communication Services ETF (0.66%), and Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (2.61%).

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

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.

What does it mean to sell short iShares Global Comm Services ETF stock?

Short selling IXP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares Global Comm Services ETF as its price is falling. IXP shares are trading up $0.04 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 Global Comm Services ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares Global Comm Services 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 IXP, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares Global Comm Services 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 IXP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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