iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (NYSEARCA:IBIC) Short Interest Update

iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (NYSEARCA:IBIC) was the target of a large 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. Based on an average daily volume of 28,426 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days. Approximately 0.7% of the company’s stock are sold short. Approximately 0.7% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 28,426 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 5.6% in the fourth quarter. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC now owns 312,885 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,996,000 after purchasing an additional 16,568 shares in the last quarter. High Note Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 18.3% in the 3rd quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 143,361 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,718,000 after buying an additional 22,193 shares during the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 7.0% during the 3rd quarter. Addison Advisors LLC now owns 97,649 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,533,000 after acquiring an additional 6,405 shares in the last quarter. Citadel Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 12.7% during the 3rd quarter. Citadel Advisors LLC now owns 35,361 shares of the company’s stock worth $917,000 after acquiring an additional 3,983 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CENTRAL TRUST Co lifted its position in iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 5.6% during the second quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co now owns 28,963 shares of the company’s stock valued at $752,000 after acquiring an additional 1,525 shares during the last quarter.

iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA IBIC traded up $0.01 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $25.59. 2,729 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 20,581. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $25.70 and its 200-day simple moving average is $25.75. iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF has a one year low of $25.50 and a one year high of $26.08.

iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF Company Profile

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.