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IBKR’s Hottest Shorts as of 09-21-2026

IBKR’s Hottest Shorts as of 09-21-2026

Posted September 21, 2026 at 11:45 am

IBKR Securities Lending Desk
IBKR Securities Lending Desk

Largest Short Values of Stocks at IBKR

RankStockDescription
1PAGPPLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP
2FLNGFLEX LNG LTD
3RUMRUM GROUP INC
4LCIDLUCID GROUP INC
5INFYINFOSYS LTD-SP ADR
6QUBTQUANTUM COMPUTING INC
7SOUNSOUNDHOUND AI INC-A
8RWAYRUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP
9EOSEEOS ENERGY ENTERPRISES INC
10PSECPROSPECT CAPITAL CORP

Excludes stocks with borrow fees less than 1%

Largest Short Values of ETFs at IBKR

RankStockDescription
1IWMISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF
2JEPIJPMORGAN EQUITY PREMIUM INCO
3JEPQJPM NASDAQ EQUITY PREMIUM
4USOUNITED STATES OIL FUND LP
5SCZISHARES MSCI EAFE SMALL-CAP
6XBISPDR S&P BIOTECH ETF
7SQQQPROSHARES ULTRAPRO SHORT QQQ
8SOXLDIREX DAIL SEMI BU 3X ET-USD
9CHPYYLDMX SMICON PO OPTN INC ETF
10SOXSDIREX DAI SEMI BE 3X ETF-USD

Excludes ETFs with borrow fees less than 1%

Most Requested Stocks from the Securities Lending Desk

RankStockDescription
1RUMRUM GROUP INC
2MMEDMINIMED GROUP INC
3OMABGRUPO AEROPORTUARIO CEN-ADR
4SLSSELLAS LIFE SCIENCES GROUP I
5BSPAMERICAN STRATEGIC INCOME II
6BCATBLACKROCK CAPITAL ALLOC TR
7EDRYEURODRY LTD
8PDSBPDS BIOTECHNOLOGY CORP
9RCATRED CAT HOLDINGS INC
10BAC PRSBANK AMER CORP DEP SHS REPSTG 1/000

Includes requests from the past week

Most Requested ETFs from the Securities Lending Desk

RankStockDescription
1USOUNITED STATES OIL FUND LP
2UCOPROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG CR
3XOPSPDR S&P OIL & GAS EXPLORATION
4SOXLDIREX DAIL SEMI BU 3X ET-USD
5KORUDIREXION DLY M SK BULL 3X-UI
6SOXSDIREX DAI SEMI BE 3X ETF-USD
7HELOJPMORGAN HEDGED EQUITY ETF
8XRTSS SPDR S&P RETAIL ETF
9LITXTRADR 2X LG LITE DA ETF
10SNXXTRADR 2X LONG SNDK DAILY ETF

Includes requests from the past week

Highest Borrow Fees (Stocks)

RankStockDescription
1VEEAVEEA INC
2BALYBALLY’S CORP
3STDNSTANDARD NUCLEAR INC-A
4PSPERSHING SQUARE INC
5BOTCBOT HOLDINGS INC-CLASS A
6BYNDBEYOND MEAT INC
7CRMLCRITICAL METALS CORP
8MMEDMINIMED GROUP INC
9CSWCCAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP
10QUBTQUANTUM COMPUTING INC

Excludes stocks with short value less than $1M

Highest Borrow Fees (ETFs)

RankStockDescription
1SKDDGRANTSHR 2X SHRT SK HYNX ETF
2BWETBREAKWAVE TANKER SHIPPING
3MUZDEFNC DT 2X SHT MU ETF
4REMISHARES MORTGAGE REAL ESTATE
5POELDFNCE DLY TGT 2X LG POET ETF
6OKLLDEFIANC D TRGT 2X L OKLO ETF
7DUSTDIR DLY GOL MN IDX BR 2X ETF
8TMVDIR DA 20+YR TRE BE 3X ETF-U
9RCAXDEFIANCE DY TAR 2X LO ETF
10TURISHARES MSCI TURKEY ETF

Excludes ETFs with short value less than $1M

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Disclosure: Buffered Outcome ETFs

Investors may lose their entire investment, regardless of when they purchase ETF shares, and even if they hold the shares for an entire Outcome Period. There is no guarantee that the Fund will be successful in its attempt to provide the Outcomes for an Outcome Period. The Cap may increase or decrease and may vary significantly. An investor who purchases Fund Shares after the Outcome Period has begun or sells Fund Shares prior to the end of the Outcome Period may experience results that are very different from the investment objective sought by the Fund for that Outcome Period. There is no guarantee that the Cap will remain the same after the end of the Outcome Period. The Buffered Outcome ETFs' investment strategies are different from more typical investment products, and the Funds may be unsuitable for some investors. It is important that investors understand the investment strategy before making an investment. For more information regarding whether an investment in the Fund is right for you, please see the prospectus.

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.

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