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iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Closing price 08/1/2025 04:10 PM Eastern
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iShares Russell 2000 ETF Short Interest Data

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has a short interest of 89.58 million shares. This marks a -1.41% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.8, indicating that it would take 2.8 days of the average trading volume of 32.96 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
89,580,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
90,860,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-1.41%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$19.60 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
289,800,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
30.91%
Today's Trading Volume
63,791,554 shares
Average Trading Volume
32,957,910 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
194%
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IWM Short Interest Over Time

IWM Days to Cover Over Time

IWM Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares Russell 2000 ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/202589,580,000 shares $19.60 billion -1.4%N/A2.8 $218.82
6/30/202590,860,000 shares $19.61 billion -6.6%30.5%2.6 $215.79
6/15/202597,320,000 shares $20.33 billion +0.3%32.8%2.7 $208.89
5/31/202597,020,000 shares $19.94 billion -8.2%32.4%2.7 $205.48
5/15/2025105,690,000 shares $22.00 billion -1.0%N/A2.9 $208.13
4/30/2025106,750,000 shares $20.80 billion -0.6%N/A3.1 $194.86
4/15/2025107,360,000 shares $20.05 billion +28.9%N/A3.1 $186.76
3/14/202589,720,000 shares $18.20 billion -0.9%N/A3.1 $202.89
2/14/202582,700,000 shares $18.69 billion +6.6%N/A3.3 $225.97
1/31/202577,570,000 shares $17.57 billion -6.6%N/A2.9 $226.48
1/15/202583,090,000 shares $18.62 billion +7.0%N/A3.1 $224.04
11/30/202092,650,000 shares $18.08 billion +9.4%N/A3.6 $195.13
11/15/202084,680,000 shares $15.35 billion +1.3%N/A3.3 $181.30
10/30/202083,570,000 shares $14.49 billion -14.6%N/A3.5 $173.44
10/15/202097,880,000 shares $15.48 billion -7.5%N/A0 $158.18
9/30/2020105,830,000 shares $17.21 billion +8.3%N/A4.7 $162.66
9/15/202094,490,000 shares $13.84 billion -3.3%N/A4 $146.42

IWM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares Russell 2000 ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares Russell 2000 ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 15th, traders have sold 89,580,000 shares of IWM short. Learn More on iShares Russell 2000 ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares Russell 2000 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. IWM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on iShares Russell 2000 ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting iShares Russell 2000 ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of iShares Russell 2000 ETF: 400 Capital Management LLC, Belvedere Trading LLC, FNY Investment Advisers LLC, AIGH Capital Management LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Twin Tree Management LP, Credit Industriel ET Commercial, Merit Financial Group LLC, CenterStar Asset Management LLC, Northeast Financial Group Inc., Venture Visionary Partners LLC, Militia Capital Partners LP, Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Mendon Capital Advisors Corp, Jane Street Group LLC, Alpha DNA Investment Management LLC, CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Select Equity Group L.P., Repertoire Partners LP, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco LLC, Philosophy Capital Management LLC, PointState Capital LP, Polar Asset Management Partners Inc., Interval Partners LP, Edenbrook Capital LLC, Covalent Partners LLC, Brigade Capital Management LP, BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda., Alua Capital Management LP, Apollo Management Holdings L.P., Empyrean Capital Partners LP, HBK Investments L P, Metavasi Capital LP, Scoggin Management LP, Elliott Investment Management L.P., Carronade Capital Management LP, Nantahala Capital Management LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Armistice Capital LLC, Quarry LP, Nomura Holdings Inc., DRW Securities LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Kingdon Capital Management L.L.C., Alphadyne Asset Management LP, OLD Mission Capital LLC, Boundary Creek Advisors LP, HAP Trading LLC, MYDA Advisors LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Brant Point Investment Management LLC, EVR Research LP, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., Helix Partners Management LP, PEAK6 LLC, Affinity Asset Advisors LLC, Nishkama Capital LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Jump Financial LLC, Ameriprise Financial Inc., Garda Capital Partners LP, Hsbc Holdings PLC, Raymond James Financial Inc., Cresset Asset Management LLC, Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, Littlejohn & Co. LLC, Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Persistent Asset Partners Ltd, Annandale Capital LLC, HighTower Advisors LLC, Northeast Financial Group Inc., Corre Partners Management LLC, Belvedere Trading LLC, Delta Accumulation LLC, Bank of Nova Scotia, Baker Avenue Asset Management LP, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., LPL Financial LLC, 400 Capital Management LLC, AIGH Capital Management LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, and Diversify Advisory Services LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Is iShares Russell 2000 ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares Russell 2000 ETF saw a decrease in short interest in the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 89,580,000 shares, a decrease of 1.4% from the previous total of 90,860,000 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 iShares Russell 2000 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: Coinbase Global, Inc. ($5.11 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.76 billion), Reddit Inc. ($2.84 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.79 billion), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC ($2.79 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($2.67 billion), Rocket Lab Corporation ($2.49 billion), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ($2.12 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.09 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($2.04 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short iShares Russell 2000 ETF stock?

Short selling IWM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares Russell 2000 ETF as its price is falling. IWM shares are trading down $4.47 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 iShares Russell 2000 ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares Russell 2000 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 IWM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares Russell 2000 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 IWM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:IWM) was last updated on 8/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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