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SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$120.94 -0.45 (-0.37%)
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SPDR S&P Telecom ETF Short Interest Data

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) has a short interest of 137,400 shares, representing 0.38% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 1,516.47% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.9, indicating that it would take 0.9 days of the average trading volume of 12,509 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
137,400 shares
Previous Short Interest
8,500 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+1,516.47%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$16.12 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
1,100,000 shares
Float Size
36,050,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.38%
Today's Trading Volume
2,786 shares
Average Trading Volume
12,509 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
22%
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XTL Short Interest Over Time

XTL Days to Cover Over Time

XTL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/30/2025137,400 shares $16.12 million +1,516.5%0.4%0.9 $117.31
6/15/20258,500 shares $902.70 thousand +93.2%0.9%0.7 $106.20
5/31/20254,400 shares $447.83 thousand -10.2%0.4%0.3 $101.78
5/15/20254,900 shares $517.39 thousand +188.2%N/A0.3 $105.59
4/30/20251,700 shares $164.02 thousand -10.5%N/A0.1 $96.48
4/15/20251,900 shares $177.14 thousand +216.7%N/A0.1 $93.23
3/14/20254,200 shares $430.12 thousand +68.0%N/A0.4 $102.41
2/14/202512,200 shares $1.37 million -12.9%N/A1.1 $112.08
1/31/202514,000 shares $1.51 million -36.9%N/A1 $107.68

XTL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of SPDR S&P Telecom ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 30th, traders have sold 137,400 shares of XTL short. 0.38% of SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for SPDR S&P Telecom 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. XTL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for SPDR S&P Telecom 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. 0.38% of SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF saw a increase in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 137,400 shares, an increase of 1,516.5% from the previous total of 8,500 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.

What is SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's float size?

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF currently has issued a total of 1,100,000 shares. Some of SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. SPDR S&P Telecom ETF currently has a public float of 36,050,000 shares.

How does SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.38% of SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to SPDR S&P Telecom ETF: Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (0.03%), ProShares Ultra Communication Services (0.50%), JAKOTA K-Pop and Korean Entertainment ETF (1.00%), iShares Global Comm Services ETF (0.74%), Vanguard Communication Services ETF (0.32%), and Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (0.00%).

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), MicroStrategy 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 SPDR S&P Telecom ETF stock?

Short selling XTL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from SPDR S&P Telecom ETF as its price is falling. XTL shares are trading up $2.65 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 S&P Telecom ETF?

A short squeeze for SPDR S&P Telecom 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 XTL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is SPDR S&P Telecom 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 XTL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 30 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:XTL) was last updated on 7/18/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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