Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchange Traded Fd
CUSIP 33738R407NASDAQ BUYWRITEFTQIQ1 2026
Shares Short
77.6K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
-6.2%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
275.7K
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 | 77.6K | 82.7K | -6.2% | 275.7K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 82.7K | 112.0K | -26.1% | 213.5K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 112.0K | 160.0K | -30.0% | 207.4K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 160.0K | 120.9K | +32.3% | 178.6K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 120.9K | 76.7K | +57.7% | 235.6K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 76.7K | 121.3K | -36.8% | 720.6K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 121.3K | 75.1K | +61.6% | 366.6K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 75.1K | 119.2K | -37.0% | 214.2K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 119.2K | 76.8K | +55.1% | 166.1K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 76.8K | 62.3K | +23.2% | 304.1K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 62.3K | 109.8K | -43.2% | 287.3K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 109.8K | 97.3K | +12.9% | 246.4K | 1.00 |