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

iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (NYSEARCA:IBIC) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 21,287 shares, an increase of 941.4% from the January 15th total of 2,044 shares. Currently, 0.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 31,972 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days. Based on an average daily volume of 31,972 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days. Currently, 0.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF Price Performance

Shares of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF stock remained flat at $25.65 during mid-day trading on Wednesday. 2,647 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 37,159. iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF has a one year low of $25.50 and a one year high of $26.08. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $25.64 and a 200-day moving average of $25.74.

Institutional Trading of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of IBIC. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC lifted its position in iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 7.6% during the second quarter. Jim Saulnier & Associates LLC now owns 12,240 shares of the company’s stock worth $318,000 after buying an additional 865 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its holdings in iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 44.6% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 3,247 shares of the company’s stock valued at $84,000 after buying an additional 1,002 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. CENTRAL TRUST Co increased its stake in shares of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 5.6% during the 2nd 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. Finally, Allworth Financial LP lifted its holdings in shares of iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF by 105.1% during the 4th quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 4,117 shares of the company’s stock worth $105,000 after acquiring an additional 2,110 shares during the period.

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.