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

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SPDR S&P Telecom ETF Short Interest Data

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) has a short interest of 4,900 shares. This marks a 188.24% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.3, indicating that it would take 0.3 days of the average trading volume of 12,419 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
4,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,700 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+188.24%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$517.39 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
1,000,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.49%
Today's Trading Volume
5,904 shares
Average Trading Volume
12,419 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
48%
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XTL Short Interest Over Time

XTL Days to Cover Over Time

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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
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 closed out or covered. As of May 15th, traders have sold 4,900 shares of XTL short. Learn More on SPDR S&P Telecom ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting SPDR S&P Telecom ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of SPDR S&P Telecom ETF: IMC Chicago LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,900 shares, an increase of 188.2% from the previous total of 1,700 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 S&P Telecom 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: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 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 $0.91 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 increases 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 May, 15 2025.




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