Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchng Traded Fd Vi
CUSIP 33740U778VEST BUFFEREDBUFGQ1 2026
Shares Short
22.5K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+72.6%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
39.7K
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 | 22.5K | 13.1K | +72.6% | 39.7K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 13.1K | 36.2K | -63.9% | 36.5K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 36.2K | 41.7K | -13.3% | 68.6K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 41.7K | 21.4K | +94.4% | 28.8K | 1.45 |
| May 15, 2026 | 21.4K | 11.3K | +89.1% | 28.5K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 11.3K | 27.6K | -59.0% | 22.6K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 27.6K | 5.1K | +437.7% | 42.8K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 5.1K | 4.0K | +28.6% | 46.1K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 4.0K | 18.1K | -77.9% | 27.9K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 18.1K | 11.4K | +59.2% | 54.2K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 11.4K | 27.1K | -58.1% | 35.4K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 27.1K | 75.6K | -64.1% | 57.1K | 1.00 |