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iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF (IYY) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF Short Interest Data

iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF (IYY) has a short interest of 15,700 shares, representing 0.10% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -61.80% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.4, indicating that it would take 0.4 days of the average trading volume of 40,239 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
15,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
41,100 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-61.80%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.25 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
16,450,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.10%
Today's Trading Volume
19,429 shares
Average Trading Volume
40,239 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
48%
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IYY Short Interest Over Time

IYY Days to Cover Over Time

IYY Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/202515,700 shares $2.25 million -61.8%0.1%0.4 $143.26
5/15/202541,100 shares $5.92 million +48.9%N/A0.9 $144.06
4/30/202527,600 shares $3.73 million -52.8%N/A0.6 $134.99
4/15/202558,500 shares $7.65 million +189.6%N/A1.1 $130.77
3/14/202514,700 shares $2.01 million -23.4%N/A0.3 $136.97
2/14/202518,200 shares $2.71 million +64.0%N/A0.5 $149.12
1/31/202511,100 shares $1.64 million +38.8%N/A0.3 $147.44
1/15/20258,000 shares $1.16 million -24.5%N/A0.3 $144.97

IYY Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, traders have sold 15,700 shares of IYY short. 0.10% of iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares Dow Jones U.S. 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. 0.10% of iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF saw a decline in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 15,700 shares, a decline of 61.8% from the previous total of 41,100 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 Dow Jones U.S. ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.10% of iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF: iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (0.16%), iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (2.34%), Goldman Sachs MarketBeta US 1000 Equity ETF (0.00%), SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF (0.08%), American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF (0.50%), iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF (0.12%), WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund (0.06%), T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth ETF (0.35%), Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF (0.21%), JPMorgan Active Value ETF (0.13%),

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 Dow Jones U.S. ETF stock?

Short selling IYY is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF as its price is falling. IYY shares are trading up $1.22 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 Dow Jones U.S. ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares Dow Jones U.S. 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 IYY, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares Dow Jones U.S. 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 IYY, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




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