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iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF Short Interest Data

iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) has a short interest of 393,100 shares, representing 10.08% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -0.03% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 22.9, indicating that it would take 22.9 days of the average trading volume of 21,256 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
393,100 shares
Previous Short Interest
393,200 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-0.03%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$55.27 million
Short Interest Ratio
22.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
3,900,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
10.08%
Today's Trading Volume
12,641 shares
Average Trading Volume
21,256 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
59%
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IYM Short Interest Over Time

IYM Days to Cover Over Time

IYM Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/2025393,100 shares $55.27 million 0.0%10.1%22.9 $140.60
7/15/2025393,200 shares $55.93 million -0.6%N/A20.4 $142.25
6/30/2025395,600 shares $55.39 million -1.0%10.1%15.6 $140.01
6/15/2025399,400 shares $55.26 million -1.8%10.2%15.1 $138.37
5/31/2025406,600 shares $54.52 million +0.4%11.0%16.7 $134.09
5/15/2025405,000 shares $54.00 million +2.8%N/A16.6 $133.33
4/30/2025393,800 shares $51.47 million -3.5%N/A14.9 $130.69
4/15/2025408,000 shares $51.83 million -7.0%N/A15.1 $127.03
3/14/2025436,300 shares $59.05 million -2.1%N/A17.7 $135.34
2/14/2025435,900 shares $61.03 million -0.7%N/A19.4 $140.02
1/31/2025439,000 shares $60.46 million +0.3%N/A20.8 $137.73
1/15/2025437,500 shares $59.25 million +0.2%N/A22.7 $135.43

IYM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, investors have sold 393,100 shares of IYM short. 10.08% of iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares U.S. Basic Materials 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. IYM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 23.0. Learn More on iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares U.S. Basic Materials 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. 10.08% of iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF saw a decline in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 393,100 shares, a decline of 0.0% from the previous total of 393,200 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 iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

10.08% of iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF: SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF (0.05%), VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (0.75%), Sprott Gold Miners ETF (0.14%), Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (4.96%), Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF (0.11%), Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares (8.20%), iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (0.16%), iShares Global Materials ETF (0.02%), First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (0.15%), Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (0.27%),

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 iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF stock?

Short selling IYM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF as its price is falling. IYM shares are trading up $2.67 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 U.S. Basic Materials ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares U.S. Basic Materials 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 IYM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares U.S. Basic Materials 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 IYM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:IYM) was last updated on 8/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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