Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exch Traded Fd III
CUSIP 33738D820FT VEST SMIDSDVDQ1 2026
Shares Short
119.1K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+12.5%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
198.7K
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 | 119.1K | 105.8K | +12.5% | 198.7K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 105.8K | 70.8K | +49.6% | 162.1K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 70.8K | 53.2K | +33.0% | 144.0K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 53.2K | 56.5K | -5.8% | 166.7K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 56.5K | 59.7K | -5.4% | 143.7K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 59.7K | 47.1K | +26.8% | 591.2K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 47.1K | 55.6K | -15.4% | 325.9K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 55.6K | 59.4K | -6.3% | 158.4K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 59.4K | 25.7K | +131.1% | 142.5K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 25.7K | 24.0K | +7.2% | 388.6K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 24.0K | 42.9K | -44.1% | 141.2K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 42.9K | 59.9K | -28.4% | 169.5K | 1.00 |