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FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund (MBSD) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund (MBSD) had a short interest of 5,393 shares sold short, representing 0.12% of the public float. This marks a 236.85% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.9, meaning it would take 0.9 days of the average trading volume of 8,971 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,393 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,601 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
236.85%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$111.96 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
4,550,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.12%
Today's Trading Volume
3,393 shares
Average Trading Volume
8,971 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
38%
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MBSD Short Interest Over Time

MBSD Days to Cover Over Time

MBSD Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund 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
4/15/20265,393 shares $111.96 thousand +236.9%0.1%0.92 $20.76
3/31/20261,601 shares $33.16 thousand -10.3%0.0%0.15 $20.71
3/13/20261,785 shares $36.93 thousand -60.5%0.0%0.25 $20.69
2/27/20264,518 shares $95.10 thousand +37.7%0.1%0.7 $21.05
2/13/20263,280 shares $68.72 thousand -29.3%0.1%0.37 $20.95
1/30/20264,642 shares $96.83 thousand -16.7%0.1%0.45 $20.86
1/15/20265,575 shares $116.18 thousand +1,273.2%0.1%0.48 $20.84
12/31/2025406 shares $8.43 thousand -86.3%0.0%0.05 $20.77
12/15/20252,953 shares $61.33 thousand -51.2%0.1%0.3 $20.77
11/28/20256,056 shares $127.12 thousand -17.3%0.1%0.76 $20.99
11/14/20257,321 shares $152.64 thousand +6.0%0.2%1.02 $20.85
10/31/20256,907 shares $144.56 thousand +97.6%0.2%0.39 $20.93
10/15/20253,500 shares $73.26 thousand -30.0%0.1%0.4 $20.93
9/30/20255,000 shares $104.30 thousand -79.9%N/A0.7 $20.86
9/15/202524,900 shares $521.90 thousand +266.2%N/A3.4 $20.96
8/31/20256,800 shares $141.10 thousand +36.0%0.2%0.8 $20.75
8/15/20255,000 shares $103.05 thousand -46.8%N/A0.6 $20.61
7/31/20259,400 shares $193.36 thousand +104.4%0.2%1.1 $20.57
7/15/20254,600 shares $93.98 thousand -6.1%N/A0.5 $20.43
6/30/20254,900 shares $101.43 thousand +29.0%0.1%0.3 $20.70
6/15/20253,800 shares $77.71 thousand +22.6%0.1%0.2 $20.45
5/31/20253,100 shares $63.49 thousand -6.1%0.1%0.2 $20.48
5/15/20253,300 shares $67.42 thousand +43.5%N/A0.2 $20.43
4/30/20252,300 shares $47.56 thousand -76.8%N/A0.1 $20.68
4/15/20259,900 shares $203.05 thousand +37.5%N/A0.4 $20.51
3/14/202515,300 shares $314.42 thousand +66.3%N/A0.7 $20.55
2/14/202520,500 shares $418.61 thousand +83.0%N/A1.1 $20.42
1/31/202511,200 shares $227.70 thousand +300.0%N/A0.6 $20.33
1/15/20252,800 shares $56.64 thousand No ChangeN/A0.2 $20.23

MBSD Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, traders have sold 5,393 shares of MBSD short. 0.12% of FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund?

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. MBSD shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.9. Learn More on FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund?

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. 0.12% of FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund's short interest increasing or decreasing?

FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,393 shares, an increase of 236.9% from the previous total of 1,601 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 FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.12% of FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund: CCM Affordable Housing MBS ETF (0.33%), WisdomTree Mortgage Plus Bond Fund (0.08%), iShares GNMA Bond ETF (0.06%), Simplify MBS ETF (0.04%), First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (0.13%), Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (0.06%), Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (0.11%), SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF (0.37%), Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (0.95%), and iShares MBS ETF (0.37%).

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 ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund stock?

Short selling MBSD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund as its price is falling. MBSD shares are trading up $0.02 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 FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund?

A short squeeze for FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund 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 MBSD, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is FlexShares Disciplined Duration MBS Index Fund'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 MBSD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do MBSD's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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.




This page (NYSEARCA:MBSD) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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