iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (NYSEARCA:IBIC) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (NYSEARCA:IBIC) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 19,480 shares, an increase of 363.7% from the December 15th total of 4,201 shares. Approximately 0.7% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 28,426 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 28,426 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Approximately 0.7% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Institutional Trading of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of IBIC. High Note Wealth LLC bought a new position in iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF in the 2nd quarter worth $3,146,000. Addison Advisors LLC purchased a new position in iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,369,000. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 13.0% in the third quarter. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC now owns 296,317 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,685,000 after buying an additional 34,171 shares in the last quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP bought a new position in shares of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $473,000. Finally, MKT Advisors LLC bought a new position in iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $309,000.

iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of IBIC stock traded up $0.01 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $25.59. 2,729 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 20,581. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $25.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $25.75. iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF has a 12-month low of $25.50 and a 12-month high of $26.08.

About iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF

The iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of US Treasury inflation-protected securities maturing between January and October 2026. The fund will terminate in October 2026. IBIC was launched on Sep 13, 2023 and is issued by BlackRock.