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

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$15.58 +0.09 (+0.58%)
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Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD) had a short interest of 2.25 million shares sold short, representing 2.65% of the public float. This marks a -4.05% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.2, meaning it would take 2.2 days of the average trading volume of 970,613 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
2,247,344 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,342,293 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-4.05%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$34.38 million
Short Interest Ratio
2.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
85,510,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.65%
Today's Trading Volume
585,652 shares
Average Trading Volume
970,613 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
60%
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RYLD Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF 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
4/15/20262,247,344 shares $34.38 million -4.1%2.6%2.22 $15.30
3/31/20262,342,293 shares $35.02 million +3.7%2.8%1.7 $14.95
3/13/20262,258,701 shares $33.88 million -15.4%2.7%2.34 $15.00
2/27/20262,669,311 shares $41.83 million +11.7%3.2%4.85 $15.67
2/13/20262,389,842 shares $37.50 million -5.0%2.8%2.47 $15.69
1/30/20262,516,166 shares $38.85 million +0.7%3.0%2.35 $15.44
1/15/20262,497,640 shares $39.19 million -19.6%3.0%2.62 $15.69
12/31/20253,105,642 shares $47.52 million -9.4%3.7%4.17 $15.30
12/15/20253,426,505 shares $52.73 million -15.7%4.2%4.23 $15.39
11/28/20254,065,554 shares $62.37 million +5.2%5.0%6.78 $15.34
11/14/20253,863,115 shares $58.91 million -0.3%4.7%8.03 $15.25
10/31/20253,876,462 shares $59.74 million -4.7%4.8%6.87 $15.41
10/15/20254,070,000 shares $62.60 million -1.2%5.0%6.3 $15.38
9/30/20254,120,000 shares $62.01 million -3.7%N/A6.3 $15.05
9/15/20254,280,000 shares $65.36 million +2.6%N/A6.7 $15.27
8/31/20254,170,000 shares $63.05 million No Change4.9%6.8 $15.12
6/30/20253,720,000 shares $55.47 million +9.4%4.3%5.8 $14.91
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 closed out or covered. As of April 15th, traders have sold 2,247,344 shares of RYLD short. 2.65% 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 2.2. Learn More on Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF's short interest ratio.

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. 2.65% 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 decrease in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,247,344 shares, a decrease of 4.1% from the previous total of 2,342,293 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?

2.65% 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 Russell 2000 Growth ETF (0.40%), Global X Russell 2000 ETF (0.15%), First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (0.50%), Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF (0.91%), VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF (0.29%), WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund (0.04%), Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (0.02%), Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (0.19%), iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (0.61%), Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (0.23%),

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 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 $0.09 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 increases 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 April, 15 2026.

What do RYLD's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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:RYLD) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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