Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchng Traded Fd Vi
CUSIP 33740F243VEST LADDERED SMBUFSQ1 2026
Shares Short
29.4K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
-63.2%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
37.8K
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 | 29.4K | 79.8K | -63.2% | 37.8K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 79.8K | 71.3K | +11.9% | 30.6K | 2.61 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 71.3K | 25.0K | +185.4% | 29.5K | 2.42 |
| May 29, 2026 | 25.0K | 17.4K | +43.8% | 49.2K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 17.4K | 11.0K | +57.9% | 37.4K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 11.0K | 11.4K | -3.2% | 21.7K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 11.4K | 4.8K | +136.7% | 27.9K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 4.8K | 12.4K | -61.4% | 21.3K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 12.4K | 34.1K | -63.5% | 25.8K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 34.1K | 26.3K | +29.5% | 31.5K | 1.08 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 26.3K | 167.7K | -84.3% | 28.6K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 167.7K | 14.4K | +1066.8% | 121.2K | 1.38 |