iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Qual (SQLT) — Cost to Borrow & Stock Loan Fee
Latest borrow fee for SQLT: 0.25% per year (as of Jun 24, 2026 8:02 AM ET) . Shortable shares available: 0.
Over the last window (Jun 23, 2026 – Jun 24, 2026) , borrow fees ranged from 0.25% to 0.25%, averaging 0.25% across 43 samples.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost to borrow SQLT?
The latest borrow fee for SQLT is 0.25% per year, sourced from IBKR.
Why does borrow fee change?
Borrow fees rise when fewer shares are available to lend and fall when supply grows. Low-float, high-interest names often show sharp intraday fee spikes.
How often is CTB updated?
finshort polls IBKR throughout each trading session. Borrow fees and shortable share counts are refreshed every few minutes during market hours.