Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchange Traded Fd
CUSIP 33738R746FIRST TRUST SMIDFSGSQ1 2026
Shares Short
358
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
-95.1%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
632
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 | 358 | 7.3K | -95.1% | 632 | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 7.3K | 7.1K | +2.3% | 1.3K | 5.65 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 7.1K | 315 | +2159.4% | 9.1K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 315 | 493 | -36.1% | 679 | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 493 | 100 | +393.0% | 1.3K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 100 | 840 | -88.1% | 1.5K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 840 | 367 | +128.9% | 3.2K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 367 | 321 | +14.3% | 671 | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 321 | 668 | -52.0% | 1.4K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 668 | 724 | -7.7% | 810 | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 724 | 226 | +220.3% | 6.3K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 226 | 606 | -62.7% | 1.1K | 1.00 |