Defense World
13 Oct 2026, 08:01 UTC · 2h ago
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CQQQ faces negative technical pressure as it trades within $0.13 of its 12-month low, coinciding with a significant jump in short interest. While short interest rose 334.5%, the low overall short percentage (1.6%) suggests this is a bearish trend rather than a setup for a short squeeze.
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Short interest in Invesco China Technology ETF (CQQQ) grew 334.5% in September, reaching 923,350 shares by September 30th.
Priced indata refers to September 30th, published Oct 13th
So whatDespite the surge, the 1.6% short percentage suggests low conviction for a squeeze in the coming weeks.
More negative than 86% of claims this week
CQQQ opened at $42.98 on Tuesday, October 14th, near its 12-month low of $42.85.
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The ETF is trading at $42.98, nearly touching its 12-month low of $42.85, while short interest surged 334.5% in September to 923,350 shares.
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The fund reported a 337% increase in short interest for September, indicating rising bearish sentiment.
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Newreported price for 'Tuesday' relative to Oct 13 publication
So whatTrading within $0.13 of a yearly low increases the risk of a technical breakdown below the support level.
More negative than 78% of claims this week
Several hedge funds, including BlueCrest Capital Management, acquired or grew positions in CQQQ during the second quarter.
Priced inanalysis of Q2 results reported earlier
So whatThese long positions were established months ago at higher price levels, potentially leaving these funds underwater given the current $42.98 price.
More positive than 54% of claims this week
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CQQQ hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $42.98 (Oct 12); the reaction starts at the next open.
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FTSL hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $44.63 (Oct 12); the reaction starts at the next open.
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