EFA Dark Pool Activity
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Data as of Sep 11, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Sep 11, 2026, FINRA reported 3.1M EFA shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 2.2M of those shares (70.1%) were marked short or short-exempt, above EFA's 30-day rolling average of 65.3% (z-score 0.62).
Off-Exchange Volume
3.1M
Short Volume
2.2M
Short Volume Ratio
70.1%
30-Day Average
65.3%
z-score 0.62
EFA dark pool FAQ
- How much EFA off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Sep 11, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 3.1M EFA shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Sep 11, 2026; 2.2M of those shares (70.1%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is EFA's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Sep 11, 2026, EFA's short volume ratio of 70.1% is above EFA's 30-day rolling average of 65.3% (z-score 0.62). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.