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Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund Short Interest Data

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) has a short interest of 516,500 shares, representing 0.35% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -98.07% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, indicating that it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 10.35 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
516,500 shares
Previous Short Interest
26,700,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-98.07%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$76.19 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
148,780,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.35%
Today's Trading Volume
15,048,843 shares
Average Trading Volume
10,352,145 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
145%
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XLI Short Interest Over Time

XLI Days to Cover Over Time

XLI Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/30/2025516,500 shares $76.19 million -98.1%0.3%0.2 $147.52
6/15/202526,700,000 shares $3.81 billion -15.2%17.8%2.4 $142.65
5/31/202531,470,000 shares $4.49 billion +14.7%21.8%3 $142.65
5/15/202527,430,000 shares $3.90 billion +3.6%N/A2.6 $142.16
4/30/202526,470,000 shares $3.47 billion -5.2%N/A2.5 $131.22
4/15/202527,910,000 shares $3.53 billion +6.3%N/A2.5 $126.35
3/14/202523,850,000 shares $3.13 billion -10.1%N/A2.6 $131.13
2/14/202524,760,000 shares $3.41 billion -6.8%N/A3.1 $137.55
1/31/202526,570,000 shares $3.68 billion -1.6%N/A3.4 $138.35

XLI Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of June 30th, traders have sold 516,500 shares of XLI short. 0.35% of Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund: CenterStar Asset Management LLC, Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Boundary Creek Advisors LP, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Millennium Management LLC, Interval Partners LP, Elliott Investment Management L.P., Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Gates Capital Management Inc., Caption Management LLC, HAP Trading LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Hsbc Holdings PLC, Citigroup Inc., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, and Trium Capital LLP. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund?

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. 0.35% of Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund saw a drop in short interest during the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 516,500 shares, a drop of 98.1% from the previous total of 26,700,000 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 Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.35% of Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund: Vanguard Industrials ETF (3.45%), Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (0.34%), First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (0.29%), SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (7.72%), Global X Defense Tech ETF (0.34%), FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (0.53%), Invesco Water Resources ETF (0.04%), First Trust Water ETF (0.26%), First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund (0.03%), Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF (0.32%),

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 ($72.10 billion), Invesco QQQ ($26.89 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.61 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($9.52 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.70 billion), WD-40 Company ($7.66 billion), Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ($6.10 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.80 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF ($5.53 billion), and Vanguard Large-Cap ETF ($5.35 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund stock?

Short selling XLI is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund as its price is falling. XLI 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 Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund?

A short squeeze for Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund 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 XLI, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund'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 XLI, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 30 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:XLI) was last updated on 7/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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