Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exch Traded Fd III
CUSIP 33739P202EME MRK BD ETFFEMBQ1 2026
Shares Short
22.6K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+200.9%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
137.8K
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 | 22.6K | 7.5K | +200.9% | 137.8K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 7.5K | 38.5K | -80.5% | 95.1K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 38.5K | 35.2K | +9.4% | 61.3K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 35.2K | 28.9K | +21.8% | 86.3K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 28.9K | 17.3K | +67.3% | 58.7K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 17.3K | 55.6K | -68.9% | 59.2K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 55.6K | 5.1K | +981.1% | 174.7K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 5.1K | 7.6K | -32.3% | 123.7K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 7.6K | 21.8K | -65.3% | 178.3K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 21.8K | 40.0K | -45.4% | 168.1K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 40.0K | 95.7K | -58.2% | 186.4K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 95.7K | 43.0K | +122.5% | 177.8K | 1.00 |