Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchng Traded Fd Vi
CUSIP 33740F169FT VEST LADDEREDBUFYQ1 2026
Shares Short
101.2K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
3.86
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
-7.4%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
26.2K
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 | 101.2K | 109.3K | -7.4% | 26.2K | 3.86 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 109.3K | 93.3K | +17.1% | 68.5K | 1.60 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 93.3K | 67.8K | +37.6% | 39.5K | 2.36 |
| May 29, 2026 | 67.8K | 65.0K | +4.3% | 13.6K | 4.97 |
| May 15, 2026 | 65.0K | 91.8K | -29.2% | 25.6K | 2.54 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 91.8K | 53.3K | +72.2% | 80.6K | 1.14 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 53.3K | 48.7K | +9.6% | 50.9K | 1.05 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 48.7K | 44.1K | +10.3% | 23.0K | 2.11 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 44.1K | 41.2K | +7.2% | 24.3K | 1.81 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 41.2K | 48.7K | -15.4% | 89.7K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 48.7K | 54.8K | -11.2% | 39.6K | 1.23 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 54.8K | 67.8K | -19.2% | 48.9K | 1.12 |