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SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF Short Interest Data

SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) has a short interest of 9.11 million shares, representing 5.00% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -11.55% decrease 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 3.58 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
9,110,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
10,300,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-11.55%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$228.93 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
182,200,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
5.00%
Today's Trading Volume
256,138 shares
Average Trading Volume
3,584,734 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
7%
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SJNK Short Interest Over Time

SJNK Days to Cover Over Time

SJNK Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/20259,110,000 shares $228.93 million -11.6%5.0%1.9 $25.13
5/31/202510,300,000 shares $259.77 million +147.6%5.9%2.1 $25.22
5/15/20254,160,000 shares $104.62 million -37.2%N/A0.8 $25.15
4/30/20256,620,000 shares $165.43 million +68.5%N/A1.3 $24.99
4/15/20253,930,000 shares $96.72 million -67.7%N/A0.9 $24.61
3/14/202510,420,000 shares $262.48 million -2.6%N/A3.2 $25.19
2/14/202510,140,000 shares $258.87 million -7.9%N/A3.5 $25.53
1/31/202511,010,000 shares $281.42 million -9.1%N/A3.9 $25.56
1/15/202512,110,000 shares $308.20 million +20.1%N/A4.3 $25.45

SJNK Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 15th, investors have sold 9,110,000 shares of SJNK short. 5.00% of SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond 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. SJNK shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond 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. 5.00% of SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF saw a decline in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,110,000 shares, a decline of 11.6% from the previous total of 10,300,000 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 SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?
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 SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF stock?

Short selling SJNK is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF as its price is falling. SJNK shares are trading down $0.01 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 SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF?

A short squeeze for SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond 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 SJNK, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond 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 SJNK, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




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