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Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$59.35 -0.99 (-1.64%)
As of 10:48 AM Eastern

Global X Defense Tech ETF Short Interest Data

Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) has a short interest of 897,300 shares, representing 1.85% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 396.29% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.0, indicating that it would take 1.0 days of the average trading volume of 751,731 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
897,300 shares
Previous Short Interest
180,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+396.29%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$53.19 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
48,480,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.85%
Today's Trading Volume
533,577 shares
Average Trading Volume
751,731 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
71%
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SHLD Short Interest Over Time

SHLD Days to Cover Over Time

SHLD Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Global X Defense Tech ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/2025897,300 shares $53.19 million +396.3%1.9%1 $59.28
5/31/2025180,800 shares $10.25 million -78.6%0.5%0.2 $56.70
5/15/2025845,200 shares $45.52 million +38.3%N/A1.1 $53.86
4/30/2025611,300 shares $31.70 million -32.0%N/A0.9 $51.85
4/15/2025898,300 shares $45.55 million +376.8%N/A1.4 $50.71
3/14/20251,740,000 shares $83.12 million +1,209.3%N/A3.3 $47.77
2/14/2025128,700 shares $5.28 million -60.7%N/A0.3 $41.00
1/31/2025327,100 shares $12.96 million +36.6%N/A0.9 $39.61
1/15/2025239,400 shares $9.21 million +138.7%N/A0.7 $38.48

SHLD Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global X Defense Tech ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Global X Defense Tech ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 31st, investors have sold 180,800 shares of SHLD short. 0.48% of Global X Defense Tech ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Global X Defense Tech ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Global X Defense Tech 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. 0.48% of Global X Defense Tech ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Global X Defense Tech ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Global X Defense Tech ETF saw a decrease in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 180,800 shares, a decrease of 78.6% from the previous total of 845,200 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 Defense Tech ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.48% of Global X Defense Tech ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Global X Defense Tech ETF: FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (1.06%), Invesco Water Resources ETF (0.10%), First Trust Water ETF (0.29%), First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund (0.03%), SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (0.91%), First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (0.47%), Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF (0.21%), Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (0.27%), iShares Global Industrials ETF (0.24%), U.S. Global Jets ETF (24.55%),

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 Global X Defense Tech ETF stock?

Short selling SHLD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Global X Defense Tech ETF as its price is falling. SHLD shares are trading up $1.80 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 Defense Tech ETF?

A short squeeze for Global X Defense Tech 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 SHLD, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Global X Defense Tech 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 SHLD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




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