Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD) Short Interest Up 173.6% in February

Posted by Amy Steele on Mar 11th, 2026

Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD – Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 444,000 shares, an increase of 173.6% from the February 12th total of 162,293 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,385,445 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s stock are short sold. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 1,385,445 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Global X Defense Tech ETF Stock Performance

SHLD stock traded down $1.27 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $75.59. 4,375,905 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,213,472. The company has a market cap of $7.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.24 and a beta of 0.27. Global X Defense Tech ETF has a 1-year low of $42.01 and a 1-year high of $78.49. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $74.37 and its 200 day simple moving average is $68.65.

Global X Defense Tech ETF Company Profile

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The Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Global X Defense Tech index. The fund tracks a modified market-cap weighted index of the top 50 pure-play defense technology companies from around the world. These companies are considered best positioned to benefit from increased governmental defense spending. SHLD was launched on Sep 11, 2023 and is issued by Global X.