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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$26.32 +0.22 (+0.84%)
As of 08/28/2026 04:10 PM Eastern

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF Short Interest Overview

As of August 14, 2026, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) had a short interest of 44.06 million shares sold short, representing 22.26% of the public float. This marks a 6.07% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.1, meaning it would take 2.1 days of the average trading volume of 24.66 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
44,063,314 shares
Previous Short Interest
41,541,170 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
6.07%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.19 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
August 14, 2026
Outstanding Shares
197,950,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
22.26%
Today's Trading Volume
11,171,227 shares
Average Trading Volume
24,655,627 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
45%
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KWEB Short Interest Over Time

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KWEB Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
8/14/202644,063,314 shares $1.19 billion +6.1%22.3%2.09 $27.01
7/31/202641,541,170 shares $1.18 billion -2.6%21.0%1.93 $28.49
7/15/202642,669,108 shares $1.15 billion +20.3%21.6%1.99 $27.00
6/30/202635,468,715 shares $867.92 million +0.3%17.8%1.57 $24.47
6/15/202635,378,184 shares $941.77 million +23.5%15.7%1.76 $26.62
5/29/202628,643,077 shares $765.63 million -46.3%12.7%0.99 $26.73
5/15/202653,289,501 shares $1.50 billion +49.3%23.7%1.43 $28.17
4/30/202635,685,322 shares $1.03 billion -18.6%15.9%1.39 $28.77
4/15/202643,852,416 shares $1.30 billion +51.0%19.5%2.2 $29.64
3/31/202629,034,310 shares $825.45 million -17.7%14.7%1.16 $28.43
3/13/202635,283,842 shares $1.06 billion +20.5%17.8%1.22 $30.16
2/27/202629,275,295 shares $909.29 million -4.3%14.8%1.4 $31.06
2/13/202630,584,184 shares $1.00 billion +10.4%13.6%1.12 $32.79
1/30/202627,715,685 shares $980.58 million -27.5%14.0%0.98 $35.38
1/15/202638,220,343 shares $1.39 billion +67.2%19.3%1.33 $36.38
12/31/202522,856,997 shares $778.28 million -23.9%11.5%1.72 $34.05
12/15/202530,035,595 shares $1.09 billion -10.9%15.2%1.88 $36.26
11/28/202533,692,136 shares $1.27 billion -20.9%17.0%1.77 $37.57
10/15/202536,740,000 shares $1.46 billion -9.7%15.4%1.7 $39.66
9/30/202540,670,000 shares $1.71 billion -19.6%N/A2 $42.01
9/15/202550,610,000 shares $2.07 billion +69.1%N/A2.7 $40.94
8/31/202529,930,000 shares $1.14 billion No Change14.1%1.7 $38.18
7/15/202525,700,000 shares $915.95 million -7.6%N/A1.5 $35.64
6/30/202527,810,000 shares $954.72 million -2.4%14.9%1.4 $34.33
6/15/202528,480,000 shares $968.32 million +31.9%15.3%1.3 $34.00
5/31/202521,590,000 shares $706.86 million -42.7%11.6%0.9 $32.74
5/15/202537,650,000 shares $1.29 billion +99.0%20.0%1.5 $34.29
4/30/202518,920,000 shares $607.33 million -24.4%N/A0.7 $32.10
4/15/202525,030,000 shares $778.68 million -1.6%13.1%0.8 $31.11
3/31/202525,430,000 shares $887.76 million -3.1%12.7%0.9 $34.91
3/15/202526,230,000 shares $964.74 million -18.8%11.2%1.1 $36.78
2/28/202532,290,000 shares $1.09 billion -25.6%13.6%1.3 $33.88
2/15/202543,400,000 shares $1.55 billion -9.5%18.6%2 $35.65
1/31/202547,930,000 shares $1.50 billion +105.8%N/A2.4 $31.28
1/15/202523,290,000 shares $665.86 million +2.0%N/A1.3 $28.59
12/31/202422,830,000 shares $667.55 million -37.1%N/A1.2 $29.24
12/15/202436,270,000 shares $1.15 billion +22.6%N/A1.3 $31.71
11/30/202429,580,000 shares $911.06 million -9.1%N/A1.1 $30.80
11/15/202432,540,000 shares $984.66 million -4.1%N/A1.2 $30.26
10/31/202433,930,000 shares $1.09 billion -35.0%N/A1.3 $32.20
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10/15/202452,160,000 shares $1.66 billion -18.6%N/A2 $31.86
9/30/202464,100,000 shares $2.18 billion +214.4%N/A2.7 $34.02
9/15/202420,390,000 shares $518.31 million -10.6%N/A1.3 $25.42
8/31/202422,800,000 shares $585.73 million -1.6%N/A1.5 $25.69
8/15/202423,170,000 shares $612.38 million +4.4%N/A1.5 $26.43
7/31/202422,200,000 shares $588.30 million -9.8%N/A1.4 $26.50
7/15/202424,610,000 shares $684.90 million -1.0%N/A1.3 $27.83
6/30/202424,850,000 shares $671.45 million +1.5%N/A1.4 $27.02
6/15/202424,480,000 shares $703.80 million +6.6%N/A1.4 $28.75
5/31/202422,960,000 shares $670.20 million -28.0%N/A1.2 $29.19
5/15/202431,880,000 shares $0.00 +3.4%N/A1.6 $0.00

KWEB Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of August 14th, traders have sold 44,063,314 shares of KWEB short. 22.26% of KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on KraneShares CSI China Internet 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. KWEB shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.1. Learn More on KraneShares CSI China Internet 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. 22.26% of KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 14th, there was short interest totaling 44,063,314 shares, an increase of 6.1% from the previous total of 41,541,170 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.

22.26% of KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF: SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (0.26%), First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (2.04%), The Defiance Quantum ETF (2.82%), VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (1.50%), iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF (0.04%), iShares Exponential Technologies ETF (0.14%), iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (1.09%), iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF (0.08%), Xtrackers MSCI USA Climate Action Equity ETF (0.00%), iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (0.25%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($71.57 billion), Invesco QQQ ($46.97 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.02 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($15.37 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($12.60 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($12.14 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($10.32 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.38 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($7.62 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.07 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling KWEB is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF as its price is falling. KWEB shares are trading up $0.22 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.

A short squeeze for KraneShares CSI China Internet 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 KWEB, 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 KWEB, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is August, 14 2026.

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

  • 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.



Short interest data for NYSEARCA:KWEB is sourced from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), with the most recent report published on 8/25/2026. FINRA publishes updated short interest twice a month.
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