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IBKR’s Hottest Shorts as of 2/16/2023

IBKR’s Hottest Shorts as of 2/16/2023

Posted February 21, 2023
IBKR Securities Lending Desk
Interactive Brokers

Largest Short Values of Stocks at IBKR

RankStockDescription
1COINCOINBASE GLOBAL INC -CLASS A
2GMEGAMESTOP CORP-CLASS A
3CVNACARVANA CO
4THTARGET HOSPITALITY CORP
5MSTRMICROSTRATEGY INC-CL A
6CACCCREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP
7LCIDLUCID GROUP INC
8AMCAMC ENTERTAINMENT HLDS-CL A
9XPEVXPENG INC – ADR
10GFSGLOBALFOUNDRIES INC
Excludes stocks with borrow fees less than 1%

Largest Short Values of ETFs at IBKR

RankETFDescription
1TQQQPROSHARES ULTRAPRO QQQ
2ARKKARK INNOVATION ETF
3HYGISHARES IBOXX HIGH YLD CORP
4KRESPDR S&P REGIONAL BANKING
5EZUISHARES MSCI EUROZONE ETF
6UVXYPROSHARES ULTRA VIX ST FUTUR
7XHBSPDR S&P HOMEBUILDERS ETF
8VXXIPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX
9XRTSPDR S&P RETAIL ETF
10VGKVANGUARD FTSE EUROPE ETF
Excludes ETFs with borrow fees less than 1%

Most Requested Stocks from the Securities Lending Desk

RankETFDescription
1UPSTUPSTART HOLDINGS INC
2VLONVALLON PHARMACEUTICALS INC
3BBBYBED BATH & BEYOND INC
4AIC3.AI INC-A
5LUNRINTUITIVE MACHINES INC
6IBIOIBIO INC
7SISILVERGATE CAPITAL CORP-CL A
8SERASERA PROGNOSTICS INC-A
9AMCAMC ENTERTAINMENT HLDS-CL A
10XPONEXPION360 INC
Includes requests from the past week

Most Requested ETFs from the Securities Lending Desk

RankETFDescription
1ARKKARK INNOVATION ETF
2KOLDPROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBE
3UVXYPROSHARES ULTRA VIX ST FUTUR
4SMHVANECK SEMICONDUCTOR ETF
5IWMISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF
6TQQQPROSHARES ULTRAPRO QQQ
7XHBSPDR S&P HOMEBUILDERS ETF
8WWJDINSPIRE INTERNATIONAL ETF
9FSMDFIDELITY SMALL-MID MULTIFACT
10VXXIPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX
Includes requests from the past week

Highest Borrows Fees (Stocks)

RankStockDescription
1BBAIBIGBEAR.AI HOLDINGS INC
2GNSGENIUS GROUP LTD
3SMMTSUMMIT THERAPEUTICS INC
4AMCAMC ENTERTAINMENT HLDS-CL A
5BLTEBELITE BIO INC – ADR
6EVTLVERTICAL AEROSPACE LTD
7TTCFTATTOOED CHEF INC
8BYNDBEYOND MEAT INC
9BBBYBED BATH & BEYOND INC
10QSQUANTUMSCAPE CORP
Excludes stocks with short value less than $1M

Highest Borrow Fees (ETFs)

RankETFDescription
1HDEFXTRACKERS MSCI EAFE HIGH DIV
2DAXGLOBAL X DAX GERMANY ETF
3KOLDPROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBE
4MUBISHARES NATIONAL MUNI BOND E
5TSLQAXS TSLA BEAR DAILY ETF
6MOONDIREXION MOONSHOT INNOVATORS
7IBUYAMPLIFY ONLINE RETAIL ETF
8TURISHARES MSCI TURKEY ETF
9IEVISHARES EUROPE ETF
10BIZDVANECK BDC INCOME ETF
Excludes ETFs with short value less than $1M
Disclosure: Interactive Brokers

The analysis in this material is provided for information only and is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security. To the extent that this material discusses general market activity, industry or sector trends or other broad-based economic or political conditions, it should not be construed as research or investment advice. To the extent that it includes references to specific securities, commodities, currencies, or other instruments, those references do not constitute a recommendation by IBKR to buy, sell or hold such investments. This material does not and is not intended to take into account the particular financial conditions, investment objectives or requirements of individual customers. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.

The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Interactive Brokers, its affiliates, or its employees.

Disclosure: ETFs

Any discussion or mention of an ETF is not to be construed as recommendation, promotion or solicitation. All investors should review and consider associated investment risks, charges and expenses of the investment company or fund prior to investing. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.

Disclosure: Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products

Complex or Leveraged Exchange-Traded Products are complicated instruments that should only be used by sophisticated investors who fully understand the terms, investment strategy, and risks associated with the products.  Learn more about the risks here: https://gdcdyn.interactivebrokers.com/Universal/servlet/Registration_v2.formSampleView?formdb=4155

Disclosure: Penny Stocks

Low priced microcap securities (also known as “Penny Stocks”) represent low priced shares of small companies typically not traded or quoted on an exchange. Prices are often not available. Investors in Penny Stocks often are unable to sell stock back to the dealer that sold them the stock. Thus, you may lose your investment. Be cautious of newly issued Penny Stocks. For additional information please review the Penny Stock Trading Risk Disclosure at https://gdcdyn.interactivebrokers.com/Universal/servlet/Registration_v2.formSampleView?formdb=9490

Disclosure: OTC Securities

An investment in an OTC security is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Many OTC securities are relatively illiquid, or "thinly traded," which tends to increase price volatility. Illiquid securities are often difficult for investors to buy or sell without dramatically affecting the quoted price. In some cases, the liquidation of a position in an OTC security may not be possible within a reasonable period of time.

Disclosure: Margin Trading

Trading on margin is only for sophisticated investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment. For additional information regarding margin loan rates, see ibkr.com/interest

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