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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Short Interest Data

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) has a short interest of 42.62 million shares, representing 15.76% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -2.45% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.5, indicating that it would take 1.5 days of the average trading volume of 26.30 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
42,620,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
43,690,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-2.45%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$4.59 billion
Short Interest Ratio
1.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
270,400,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
15.76%
Today's Trading Volume
24,704,784 shares
Average Trading Volume
26,302,372 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
94%
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LQD Short Interest Over Time

LQD Days to Cover Over Time

LQD Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/202542,620,000 shares $4.59 billion -2.5%15.8%1.5 $107.79
5/31/202543,690,000 shares $4.70 billion -10.3%15.6%1.5 $107.52
5/15/202548,730,000 shares $5.21 billion -12.5%N/A1.6 $106.90
4/30/202555,670,000 shares $6.01 billion +4.9%N/A1.9 $107.98
4/15/202553,060,000 shares $5.65 billion +0.3%N/A1.8 $106.45
3/14/202550,570,000 shares $5.46 billion +4.3%N/A2 $107.95
2/14/202538,810,000 shares $4.19 billion -12.8%N/A1.8 $107.99
1/31/202544,500,000 shares $4.78 billion -6.0%N/A2 $107.46
1/15/202547,320,000 shares $5.04 billion +2.9%N/A2.1 $106.48
11/30/202028,020,000 shares $3.84 billion -10.6%N/A2.2 $137.15
11/15/202031,350,000 shares $4.34 billion +10.1%N/A2.5 $138.44
10/30/202028,480,000 shares $3.87 billion +7.0%N/A2.3 $135.76
10/15/202026,620,000 shares $3.61 billion -5.7%N/A0 $135.45
9/30/202028,240,000 shares $3.83 billion +1.7%N/A2.5 $135.58
9/15/202025,020,000 shares $3.36 billion -9.9%N/A2.2 $134.22

LQD Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 15th, investors have sold 42,620,000 shares of LQD short. 15.76% of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond 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. LQD shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF: Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Brigade Capital Management LP, Susquehanna International Group LLP, HAP Trading LLC, EMG Holdings L.P., Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Citigroup Inc., Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board, and FNY Investment Advisers LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond 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. 15.76% of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF saw a decline in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 42,620,000 shares, a decline of 2.4% from the previous total of 43,690,000 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 iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

15.76% of iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF: JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (0.25%), Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (0.09%), Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (1.43%), iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (0.88%), Fidelity Total Bond ETF (0.36%), Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (0.11%), iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (0.52%), iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (0.34%), PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Exchange-Traded Fund (0.05%), PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF (0.30%),

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 ($69.26 billion), Invesco QQQ ($25.22 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.33 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.99 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.12 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($6.73 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.52 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.60 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.64 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.59 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF stock?

Short selling LQD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF as its price is falling. LQD shares are trading down $0.18 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 iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond 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 LQD, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond 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 LQD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:LQD) was last updated on 6/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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