Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd
CUSIP 33738D739VEST HIGH YIELDHYTIQ1 2026
Shares Short
20.0K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+17.4%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
26.6K
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 | 20.0K | 17.0K | +17.4% | 26.6K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 17.0K | 27.0K | -36.9% | 45.2K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 27.0K | 20.8K | +29.7% | 19.1K | 1.41 |
| May 29, 2026 | 20.8K | 36.8K | -43.4% | 31.7K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 36.8K | 44.2K | -16.8% | 41.5K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 44.2K | 13.1K | +238.7% | 27.4K | 1.61 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 13.1K | 18.4K | -29.3% | 20.2K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 18.4K | 7.7K | +140.0% | 52.4K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 7.7K | 18.8K | -59.1% | 31.2K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 18.8K | 14.2K | +32.6% | 29.9K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 14.2K | 46.4K | -69.5% | 35.2K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 46.4K | 41.4K | +12.2% | 40.3K | 1.15 |