Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchng Traded Fd Vi
CUSIP 33740U703FT VEST LADDEREDBUFDQ1 2026
Shares Short
77.9K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
-55.7%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
291.8K
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 | 77.9K | 175.7K | -55.7% | 291.8K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 175.7K | 99.7K | +76.3% | 313.2K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 99.7K | 107.2K | -7.1% | 265.9K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 107.2K | 61.0K | +75.7% | 286.2K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 61.0K | 198.6K | -69.3% | 274.2K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 198.6K | 53.5K | +271.4% | 243.6K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 53.5K | 139.5K | -61.7% | 311.8K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 139.5K | 39.6K | +251.9% | 283.7K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 39.6K | 10.1K | +291.0% | 265.9K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 10.1K | 74.0K | -86.3% | 266.4K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 74.0K | 61.8K | +19.8% | 303.9K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 61.8K | 309.7K | -80.0% | 293.4K | 1.00 |