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Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF Short Interest Data

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD) has a short interest of 3.40 million shares, representing 3.86% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -3.41% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 4.9, indicating that it would take 4.9 days of the average trading volume of 716,699 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
3,400,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
3,520,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-3.41%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$50.12 million
Short Interest Ratio
4.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
88,070,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
3.86%
Today's Trading Volume
207,956 shares
Average Trading Volume
716,699 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
29%
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RYLD Short Interest Over Time

RYLD Days to Cover Over Time

RYLD Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/20253,400,000 shares $50.12 million -3.4%3.9%4.9 $14.74
5/31/20253,520,000 shares $51.04 million -16.8%4.0%5 $14.50
5/15/20254,230,000 shares $61.97 million +4.2%N/A5.5 $14.65
4/30/20254,060,000 shares $58.83 million +5.5%N/A5.3 $14.49
4/15/20253,850,000 shares $55.13 million +3.2%N/A4.9 $14.32
3/14/20253,520,000 shares $53.79 million -5.6%N/A4.6 $15.28
2/14/20253,510,000 shares $58.76 million +31.5%N/A5 $16.74
1/31/20252,670,000 shares $44.22 million +6.0%N/A3.9 $16.56
1/15/20252,520,000 shares $41.93 million -10.0%N/A3.9 $16.64

RYLD Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 15th, traders have sold 3,400,000 shares of RYLD short. 3.86% of Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call 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. RYLD shares currently have a short interest ratio of 5.0. Learn More on Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF: Astra Wealth Partners LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call 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. 3.86% of Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF saw a drop in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,400,000 shares, a drop of 3.4% from the previous total of 3,520,000 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 Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

3.86% of Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF: Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (0.27%), Global X Russell 2000 ETF (0.01%), EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF (0.12%), Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF (0.01%), Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (0.37%), WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund (0.02%), Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (0.24%), Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (0.51%), WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (0.06%), VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF (0.14%),

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 Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF stock?

Short selling RYLD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF as its price is falling. RYLD shares are trading up $0.04 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 Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF?

A short squeeze for Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call 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 RYLD, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call 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 RYLD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




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