Short Interest in iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:QLTA) Declines By 96.0%

Posted by Tyrone Williams on Feb 25th, 2026

iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:QLTA – Get Free Report) saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 5,308 shares, a decline of 96.0% from the January 29th total of 131,805 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 176,252 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 176,252 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.

iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF Trading Down 0.0%

Shares of QLTA traded down $0.01 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $48.57. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 246,714 shares, compared to its average volume of 287,860. iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF has a 12-month low of $45.81 and a 12-month high of $49.02. The company’s 50 day moving average is $48.25 and its 200 day moving average is $48.32.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of QLTA. AlphaCore Capital LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF in the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF during the third quarter worth $34,000. Palladiem LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $35,000. WealthShield Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth $48,000. Finally, Bogart Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF during the 4th quarter worth $59,000.

iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF Company Profile

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The iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF (QLTA) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of dollar-denominated fixed-rate corporate bonds rated AAA-A issued by US and non-US corporations with maturities of at least one year. QLTA was launched on Feb 14, 2012 and is managed by BlackRock.