Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchng Traded Fd Vi
CUSIP 33740U760VEST BUFFEREDBUFTQ1 2026
Shares Short
25.8K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.22
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+19.3%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
21.2K
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 | 25.8K | 21.7K | +19.3% | 21.2K | 1.22 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 21.7K | 21.3K | +1.8% | 18.8K | 1.15 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 21.3K | 36.6K | -41.9% | 17.0K | 1.25 |
| May 29, 2026 | 36.6K | 19.2K | +90.9% | 22.4K | 1.63 |
| May 15, 2026 | 19.2K | 14.4K | +33.0% | 12.6K | 1.52 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 14.4K | 13.5K | +6.9% | 9.7K | 1.48 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 13.5K | 2.7K | +390.5% | 17.7K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 2.7K | 28.4K | -90.3% | 34.9K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 28.4K | 14.6K | +94.5% | 17.3K | 1.64 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 14.6K | 46.1K | -68.3% | 16.8K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 46.1K | 22.8K | +101.8% | 37.4K | 1.23 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 22.8K | 29.5K | -22.5% | 29.0K | 1.00 |