Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchange-Traded Fd
CUSIP 33739Q705FT VEST S&P 500KNGQ1 2026
Shares Short
142.8K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+32.9%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
284.2K
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 | 142.8K | 107.5K | +32.9% | 284.2K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 107.5K | 88.8K | +21.0% | 267.5K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 88.8K | 103.2K | -14.0% | 283.3K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 103.2K | 105.3K | -2.0% | 319.4K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 105.3K | 135.3K | -22.2% | 266.8K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 135.3K | 238.9K | -43.4% | 459.5K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 238.9K | 110.8K | +115.6% | 434.6K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 110.8K | 151.2K | -26.7% | 285.1K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 151.2K | 51.3K | +194.7% | 298.1K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 51.3K | 28.4K | +80.6% | 462.6K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 28.4K | 16.6K | +71.1% | 308.6K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 16.6K | 24.7K | -32.9% | 415.5K | 1.00 |