Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exch Traded Fd III
CUSIP 33739P855INSTL PFD SECSFPEIQ1 2026
Shares Short
99.5K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+90.2%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
304.2K
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 | 99.5K | 52.3K | +90.2% | 304.2K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 52.3K | 134.9K | -61.2% | 296.4K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 134.9K | 152.8K | -11.7% | 282.0K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 152.8K | 67.4K | +126.9% | 388.3K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 67.4K | 66.5K | +1.2% | 308.5K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 66.5K | 58.1K | +14.6% | 516.4K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 58.1K | 139.6K | -58.4% | 344.6K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 139.6K | 215.4K | -35.2% | 591.6K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 215.4K | 358.0K | -39.8% | 469.4K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 358.0K | 396.5K | -9.7% | 290.5K | 1.23 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 396.5K | 431.7K | -8.2% | 485.4K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 431.7K | 519.5K | -16.9% | 465.7K | 1.00 |