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SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (QWLD) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$158.31 +0.05 (+0.03%)
As of 08/6/2026 04:10 PM Eastern
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SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF Short Interest Overview

As of July 15, 2026, SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (QWLD) had a short interest of 3,168 shares sold short, representing 0.28% of the public float. This marks a 311.96% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.3, meaning it would take 1.3 days of the average trading volume of 5,001 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
3,168 shares
Previous Short Interest
769 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
311.96%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$485.69 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
1.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
1,120,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.28%
Today's Trading Volume
1,680 shares
Average Trading Volume
5,001 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
34%
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SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/20263,168 shares $485.69 thousand +312.0%0.3%1.32 $153.31
6/30/2026769 shares $116.82 thousand -43.2%0.1%0.29 $151.91
6/15/20261,354 shares $206.39 thousand -84.1%0.1%0.47 $152.43
5/29/20268,515 shares $1.30 million +4.6%0.7%0.47 $152.95
5/15/20268,142 shares $1.23 million +1.3%0.7%0.54 $150.87
4/30/20268,038 shares $1.21 million +1,599.4%0.6%3.2 $150.31
4/15/2026473 shares $70.52 thousand +31.8%0.0%0.35 $149.09
3/31/2026359 shares $51.39 thousand -45.2%0.0%0.25 $143.14
3/13/2026655 shares $94.37 thousand +1,537.5%0.1%0.38 $144.07
2/27/202640 shares $6.05 thousand -57.0%0.0%0.02 $151.30
2/13/202693 shares $13.92 thousand -98.1%0.0%0.01 $149.65
1/30/20264,807 shares $707.54 thousand +205.2%0.4%1.09 $147.19
1/15/20261,575 shares $229.49 thousand +43.4%0.1%0.32 $145.71
12/31/20251,098 shares $157.29 thousand +65.1%0.1%0.4 $143.25
12/15/2025665 shares $95.22 thousand -31.4%0.1%0.27 $143.19
11/28/2025969 shares $137.88 thousand -31.9%0.1%0.33 $142.29
9/30/2025100 shares $14.04 thousand -95.2%N/A0 $140.43
9/15/20252,100 shares $292.70 thousand -19.2%N/A0.5 $139.38
8/31/20252,600 shares $358.10 thousand +13.0%0.2%0.6 $137.73
8/15/20252,300 shares $315.72 thousand -25.8%N/A0.5 $137.27
7/31/20253,100 shares $413.76 thousand -58.7%0.3%0.6 $133.47
7/15/20257,500 shares $1.00 million +108.3%N/A1.4 $133.77
6/30/20253,600 shares $485.57 thousand +44.0%0.3%0.7 $134.88
6/15/20252,500 shares $329 thousand +108.3%0.2%0.4 $131.60
5/31/20251,200 shares $158.27 thousand +140.0%0.1%0.2 $131.89
5/15/2025500 shares $65.64 thousand -64.3%N/A0.1 $131.27
4/30/20251,400 shares $179.51 thousand +250.0%N/A0.2 $128.22
4/15/2025400 shares $49.66 thousand -75.0%N/A0.1 $124.14
3/14/20257,500 shares $957.98 thousand +53.1%N/A1.3 $127.73
2/14/20258,700 shares $1.14 million -20.2%N/A1.8 $130.65
1/31/202510,900 shares $1.40 million +51.4%N/A2.3 $128.48
1/15/20257,200 shares $898.70 thousand -33.9%N/A1.8 $124.82

QWLD Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 15th, investors have sold 3,168 shares of QWLD short. 0.28% of SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors 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. QWLD shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.3. Learn More on SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors 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. 0.28% of SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,168 shares, an increase of 312.0% from the previous total of 769 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.

0.28% of SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF: Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF (4.01%), Franklin FTSE Australia ETF (0.16%), iShares MSCI Austria ETF (4.07%), Pacer Trendpilot International ETF (0.38%), Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF (0.06%), First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (0.75%), Fidelity Enhanced Emerging Markets ETF (0.35%), First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF (0.16%), FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (0.31%), SPDR S&P 1500 Momentum Tilt ETF (0.85%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($73.09 billion), Invesco QQQ ($48.11 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($23.61 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($12.69 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($12.18 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($11.95 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($11.73 billion), Quhuo Limited Sponsored ADR ($9.74 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($9.57 billion), and Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($8.43 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling QWLD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF as its price is falling. QWLD shares are trading up $0.05 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 SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors 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 QWLD, 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 QWLD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2026.

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

  • 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.


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This page (NYSEARCA:QWLD) was last updated on 7/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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