Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd
CUSIP 33738D747VEST INVESTMENTLQTIQ1 2026
Shares Short
18.5K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
-38.8%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
112.4K
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 | 18.5K | 30.2K | -38.8% | 112.4K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 30.2K | 73.0K | -58.7% | 70.5K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 73.0K | 31.3K | +132.9% | 71.7K | 1.02 |
| May 29, 2026 | 31.3K | 38.9K | -19.5% | 67.8K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 38.9K | 45.1K | -13.7% | 88.7K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 45.1K | 10.0K | +350.7% | 89.3K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 10.0K | 24.6K | -59.3% | 89.8K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 24.6K | 17.7K | +38.8% | 77.7K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 17.7K | 25.2K | -29.8% | 145.5K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 25.2K | 22.1K | +14.1% | 94.4K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 22.1K | 22.6K | -2.2% | 93.3K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 22.6K | 40.7K | -44.5% | 67.1K | 1.00 |