Significant Short Interest Spike in ACWX
Data from the latest reporting cycle ending August 31, 2026, reveals a substantial increase in bearish positioning against the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX). According to MarketBeat, the number of shares sold short surged by 6,480,733, representing a 1,433.3% increase from the previous period. This brings the total short interest to approximately 6.93 million shares, with a days-to-cover ratio of 3.54. While this data reflects the bi-weekly settlement snapshot and is not real-time, the magnitude of the increase suggests a significant shift in institutional sentiment regarding international equity exposure.
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