Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exch Traded Fd III
CUSIP 33739P103LNG/SHT EQUITYFTLSQ1 2026
Shares Short
142.3K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.26
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+75.1%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
112.8K
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 | 142.3K | 81.3K | +75.1% | 112.8K | 1.26 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 81.3K | 486.3K | -83.3% | 193.3K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 486.3K | 381.9K | +27.4% | 107.8K | 4.51 |
| May 29, 2026 | 381.9K | 318.9K | +19.7% | 105.1K | 3.63 |
| May 15, 2026 | 318.9K | 277.9K | +14.7% | 103.8K | 3.07 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 277.9K | 182.8K | +52.0% | 83.5K | 3.33 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 182.8K | 210.3K | -13.1% | 100.4K | 1.82 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 210.3K | 193.7K | +8.6% | 110.0K | 1.91 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 193.7K | 64.4K | +200.8% | 91.4K | 2.12 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 64.4K | 29.6K | +117.2% | 78.9K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 29.6K | 32.4K | -8.4% | 97.0K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 32.4K | 108.4K | -70.1% | 160.2K | 1.00 |