EFA Facing Increased Short Pressure
Investors in international equities should take note of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA), which has seen a 22.1% increase in short interest as of the September 30, 2026, reporting date. With 47.6 million shares now held short, the days-to-cover ratio has reached 3.0, reflecting a growing conviction among bears regarding the performance of developed international markets.
Daily Trading Flow
On October 21, 2026, EFA recorded a high short-volume ratio of 59.05% on nearly 2.9 million shares traded. This high daily short volume, combined with the significant increase in open short interest, highlights a strong bearish trend. The ETF currently holds a bearish confluence score of 34, signaling that market participants are actively hedging or betting against the EAFE index. As global market conditions remain fluid, the elevated short volume in EFA serves as a key indicator of institutional caution.
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