Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd
CUSIP 33733E856FT VEST GOLDIGLDQ1 2026
Shares Short
194.5K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+145.3%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
356.4K
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 | 194.5K | 79.3K | +145.3% | 356.4K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 79.3K | 131.9K | -39.9% | 454.9K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 131.9K | 174.4K | -24.3% | 355.0K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 174.4K | 113.7K | +53.3% | 294.2K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 113.7K | 164.9K | -31.1% | 351.4K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 164.9K | 73.3K | +125.0% | 274.0K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 73.3K | 150.8K | -51.4% | 238.1K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 150.8K | 43.3K | +248.1% | 380.6K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 43.3K | 49.3K | -12.2% | 213.0K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 49.3K | 126.1K | -60.9% | 199.2K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 126.1K | 196.2K | -35.7% | 307.4K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 196.2K | 55.6K | +253.1% | 368.6K | 1.00 |