Institutional Ownership
First Tr Exchng Traded Fd Vi
CUSIP 33744U204FT VEST LADDEREDBUFXQ1 2026
Shares Short
23.1K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
5.79
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+27.4%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
4.0K
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 | 23.1K | 18.1K | +27.4% | 4.0K | 5.79 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 18.1K | 24.4K | -25.8% | 6.0K | 3.03 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 24.4K | 11.5K | +111.3% | 9.6K | 2.54 |
| May 29, 2026 | 11.5K | 16.8K | -31.2% | 3.7K | 3.14 |
| May 15, 2026 | 16.8K | 4.0K | +319.6% | 6.0K | 2.78 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 4.0K | 5.0K | -19.9% | 5.4K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 5.0K | 11.1K | -55.2% | 8.2K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 11.1K | 6.8K | +62.9% | 1.2K | 9.37 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 6.8K | 760 | +798.5% | 1.5K | 4.48 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 760 | 2.9K | -73.8% | 2.3K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 2.9K | 2.9K | -1.5% | 5.1K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 2.9K | 3.0K | -1.8% | 1.5K | 1.91 |