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Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBBQ) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF Short Interest Data

Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBBQ) has a short interest of 8,700 shares, representing 0.57% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 40.32% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.7, indicating that it would take 0.7 days of the average trading volume of 12,344 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
8,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
6,200 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+40.32%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$193.75 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
1,520,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.57%
Today's Trading Volume
6,093 shares
Average Trading Volume
12,344 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
49%
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IBBQ Short Interest Over Time

IBBQ Days to Cover Over Time

IBBQ Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/20258,700 shares $193.75 thousand +40.3%0.6%0.7 $22.27
7/15/20256,200 shares $135.28 thousand +10.7%N/A0.5 $21.82
6/30/20255,600 shares $118.33 thousand -16.4%0.3%0.5 $21.13
6/15/20256,700 shares $143.35 thousand +26.4%0.4%0.5 $21.40
5/31/20255,300 shares $107.48 thousand -8.6%0.3%0.4 $20.28
5/15/20255,800 shares $116 thousand +544.4%0.3%0.4 $20.00
4/30/2025900 shares $19.13 thousand -65.4%N/A0.1 $21.26
4/15/20252,600 shares $52.08 thousand No Change0.1%0.2 $20.03
3/31/20252,600 shares $55.09 thousand +52.9%0.1%0.2 $21.19
3/15/20251,700 shares $37.76 thousand -56.4%0.1%0.1 $22.21
2/28/20253,900 shares $88.10 thousand -41.8%0.2%0.3 $22.59
2/15/20256,700 shares $151.29 thousand +116.1%0.4%0.6 $22.58
1/31/20253,100 shares $70.09 thousand +6.9%N/A0.3 $22.61
1/15/20252,900 shares $62.58 thousand -32.6%N/A0.3 $21.58
12/31/20244,300 shares $92.54 thousand +207.1%N/A0.4 $21.52
12/15/20241,400 shares $31.08 thousand +75.0%N/A0.1 $22.20
11/30/2024800 shares $18.59 thousand -20.0%N/A0.1 $23.24
11/15/20241,000 shares $21.96 thousand -93.1%N/A0.1 $21.96
10/31/202414,500 shares $336.40 thousand +195.9%N/A0.5 $23.20
10/15/20244,900 shares $117.45 thousand +122.7%N/A0.2 $23.97
9/30/20242,200 shares $52.32 thousand -47.6%N/A0.1 $23.78
9/15/20244,200 shares $103.11 thousand +50.0%N/A0.1 $24.55
8/31/20242,800 shares $68.52 thousand -86.0%N/A0.1 $24.47
8/15/202420,000 shares $476.60 thousand -24.2%N/A1 $23.83
7/31/202426,400 shares $640.73 thousand +10.0%N/A2.6 $24.27
7/15/202424,000 shares $579.60 thousand +228.8%N/A2.4 $24.15
6/30/20247,300 shares $166.15 thousand +10.6%N/A0.8 $22.76
6/15/20246,600 shares $148.98 thousand -12.0%N/A0.5 $22.57
5/31/20247,500 shares $165.15 thousand -28.6%N/A0.6 $22.02
5/15/202410,500 shares $234.15 thousand -45.0%N/A0.7 $22.30
4/30/202419,100 shares $398.24 thousand -25.7%N/A1.1 $20.85
4/15/202425,700 shares $533.02 thousand +213.4%N/A1.4 $20.74
3/31/20248,200 shares $181.88 thousand +4,000.0%N/A0.4 $22.18
3/15/2024200 shares $4.38 thousand -90.0%N/A0 $21.91
2/29/20242,000 shares $44.38 thousand -83.3%N/A0.1 $22.19
2/15/202412,000 shares $266.40 thousand -37.8%N/A0.6 $22.20
1/31/202419,300 shares $423.06 thousand -9.0%N/A1 $21.92
1/15/202421,200 shares $474.24 thousand -70.1%N/A1.2 $22.37
12/31/202371,000 shares $1.55 million +822.1%N/A4.7 $21.89
12/15/20237,700 shares $163.01 thousand +120.0%N/A0.8 $21.17
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11/30/20233,500 shares $67.90 thousand -2.8%N/A0.5 $19.40
11/15/20233,600 shares $68.15 thousand +227.3%N/A0.6 $18.93
10/31/20231,100 shares $20.37 thousand -31.3%N/A0.2 $18.52
10/15/20231,600 shares $31.54 thousand +433.3%N/A0.3 $19.71
9/30/2023300 shares $5.95 thousand +50.0%N/A0 $19.82
9/15/2023200 shares $4.07 thousand -97.4%N/A0 $20.33
8/31/20237,700 shares $159.01 thousand +120.0%N/A1.2 $20.65
8/15/20233,500 shares $71.86 thousand +59.1%N/A0.5 $20.53
7/31/20232,200 shares $45.50 thousand +340.0%N/A0.3 $20.68
7/15/2023500 shares $10.28 thousand -16.7%N/A0.1 $20.56
6/30/2023600 shares $12.26 thousand +20.0%N/A0.1 $20.43
6/15/2023500 shares $10.65 thousand +66.7%N/A0.1 $21.29
5/31/2023300 shares $6.12 thousand -50.0%N/A0 $20.41
5/15/2023600 shares $12.82 thousand -33.3%N/A0.1 $21.37

IBBQ Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, investors have sold 8,700 shares of IBBQ short. 0.57% of Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology 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. IBBQ shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology 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. 0.57% of Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 8,700 shares, an increase of 40.3% from the previous total of 6,200 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 Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.57% of Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF: ProShares Ultra Nasdaq Biotechnology (0.88%), First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF (0.02%), JPMorgan Healthcare Leaders ETF (0.07%), ProShares UltraShort Nasdaq Biotechnology (7.47%), Invesco Dorsey Wright Healthcare Momentum ETF (0.26%), VanEck Biotech ETF (0.17%), and iShares Biotechnology ETF (29.39%).

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 ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF stock?

Short selling IBBQ is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF as its price is falling. IBBQ shares are trading up $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 Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF?

A short squeeze for Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology 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 IBBQ, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology 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 IBBQ, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:IBBQ) was last updated on 8/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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