Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd
CUSIP 33733E849VEST GOLD STRTGYBGLDQ1 2026
Shares Short
31.8K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
2.18
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+32.2%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
14.6K
FINRA reported ADV
Short Interest History
17 settlements on record · FINRA consolidated
Higher short interest is bearish: increases show red, decreases green.
| Settlement | Shares Short | Prior | Change | Avg Daily Vol | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 31.8K | 24.0K | +32.2% | 14.6K | 2.18 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 24.0K | 21.2K | +13.1% | 24.0K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 21.2K | 22.6K | -6.0% | 20.5K | 1.03 |
| May 29, 2026 | 22.6K | 13.2K | +71.6% | 23.4K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 13.2K | 9.5K | +38.1% | 19.3K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 9.5K | 9.7K | -1.4% | 18.2K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 9.7K | 8.6K | +12.1% | 25.1K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 8.6K | 33.8K | -74.5% | 29.6K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 33.8K | 8.0K | +324.1% | 56.6K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 8.0K | 11.4K | -30.0% | 35.6K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 11.4K | 5.2K | +120.0% | 28.2K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 5.2K | 8.1K | -36.3% | 60.6K | 1.00 |