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iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares Global REIT ETF Short Interest Data

iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) has a short interest of 2.04 million shares, representing 1.24% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 23.64% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.9, indicating that it would take 1.9 days of the average trading volume of 778,507 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
2,040,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,650,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+23.64%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$50.84 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
164,550,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.24%
Today's Trading Volume
93,225 shares
Average Trading Volume
778,507 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
12%
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REET Short Interest Over Time

REET Days to Cover Over Time

REET Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares Global REIT ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/20252,040,000 shares $50.84 million +23.6%1.2%1.9 $24.92
5/31/20251,650,000 shares $40.87 million +26.9%1.0%2.1 $24.77
5/15/20251,300,000 shares $31.82 million -1.5%N/A1.6 $24.48
4/30/20251,320,000 shares $31.90 million +21.1%N/A1.8 $24.17
4/15/20251,090,000 shares $25.36 million -39.8%N/A1.4 $23.27
3/14/20252,180,000 shares $52.76 million +56.8%N/A3.1 $24.20
2/14/20251,270,000 shares $31.38 million -18.1%N/A1.9 $24.71
1/31/20251,550,000 shares $37.70 million +13.1%N/A2.3 $24.32
1/15/20251,370,000 shares $32.44 million -23.9%N/A1.9 $23.68

REET Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares Global REIT ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares Global REIT ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, traders have sold 1,650,000 shares of REET short. 1.05% of iShares Global REIT ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares Global REIT ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares Global REIT 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. REET shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on iShares Global REIT ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares Global REIT 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. 1.05% of iShares Global REIT ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares Global REIT ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares Global REIT ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,650,000 shares, an increase of 26.9% from the previous total of 1,300,000 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 Global REIT ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.05% of iShares Global REIT ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares Global REIT ETF: iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (27.12%), Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (0.29%), iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (0.78%), Dimensional Global Real Estate ETF (0.30%), SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (1.21%), Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (0.12%), SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (0.12%), Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (0.11%), Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (0.34%), iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (0.26%),

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 Global REIT ETF stock?

Short selling REET is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares Global REIT ETF as its price is falling. REET shares are trading up $0.06 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 Global REIT ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares Global REIT 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 REET, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares Global REIT 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 REET, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




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