Short Interest in SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QWLD) Expands By 312.0%

Posted by Paula Ricardo on Jul 27th, 2026

SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QWLD – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,168 shares, a growth of 312.0% from the June 30th total of 769 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,401 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.3 days. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the company are sold short.

SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSEARCA QWLD traded up $0.81 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $153.65. The stock had a trading volume of 932 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,165. The firm has a market cap of $172.09 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.41 and a beta of 0.76. SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF has a fifty-two week low of $132.45 and a fifty-two week high of $154.27. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $152.00 and a 200-day moving average of $149.03.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of QWLD. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new stake in SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $33,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $120,000. Finally, Susquehanna International Group LLP acquired a new position in shares of SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $288,000.

SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF Company Profile

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The SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (QWLD) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund tracks an index of developed-market securities that consists of 3 subindexes based on value, minimum volatility and quality. QWLD was launched on Jun 4, 2014 and is managed by State Street.