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First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF (DVOL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF Short Interest Data

First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF (DVOL) has a short interest of 55,700 shares, representing 2.72% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -2.96% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 3.3, indicating that it would take 3.3 days of the average trading volume of 15,536 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
55,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
57,400 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-2.96%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.95 million
Short Interest Ratio
3.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
August 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
2,050,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.72%
Today's Trading Volume
14,332 shares
Average Trading Volume
15,536 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
92%
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DVOL Short Interest Over Time

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DVOL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
8/31/202555,700 shares $1.95 million No Change2.7%3.3 $35.02
6/15/202422,600 shares $680.49 thousand No ChangeN/A7.8 $30.11
5/31/202422,600 shares $684.03 thousand -7.4%N/A7.8 $30.27
5/15/202424,400 shares $740.40 thousand No ChangeN/A5.3 $30.34
4/30/202424,400 shares $713.93 thousand +0.4%N/A3.7 $29.26
4/15/202424,300 shares $710.11 thousand -0.8%N/A3.2 $29.22
3/31/202424,500 shares $748.73 thousand -0.8%N/A2.7 $30.56
3/15/202424,700 shares $736.79 thousand +1.7%N/A2.1 $29.83
2/29/202424,300 shares $717.96 thousand No ChangeN/A1.7 $29.55
2/15/202424,300 shares $699.84 thousand No ChangeN/A1.6 $28.80
1/31/202424,300 shares $681.00 thousand No ChangeN/A1.7 $28.02
2/15/2023100 shares $2.62 thousand No ChangeN/A0 $26.19
1/31/2023100 shares $2.64 thousand No ChangeN/A0 $26.42
1/15/2023100 shares $2.65 thousand -85.7%N/A0 $26.53
12/30/2022700 shares $18.40 thousand -81.1%N/A0.1 $26.28
12/15/20223,700 shares $98.07 thousand -59.8%N/A0.2 $26.50
11/30/20229,200 shares $250.70 thousand +12.2%N/A0.5 $27.25
11/15/20228,200 shares $212.13 thousand -25.5%N/A0.5 $25.87
10/31/202211,000 shares $286.99 thousand -14.1%N/A0.5 $26.09
10/15/202212,800 shares $305.29 thousand No ChangeN/A0.6 $23.85
9/30/202212,200 shares $292.19 thousand -23.3%N/A0.5 $23.95
9/15/202215,900 shares $413.39 thousand -25.7%N/A0.7 $26.00
8/31/202221,400 shares $557.68 thousand +0.5%N/A0.8 $26.06
8/15/202221,300 shares $586.18 thousand +5.5%N/A0.8 $27.52
7/31/202220,200 shares $537.19 thousand -6.9%N/A0.8 $26.59
7/15/202221,700 shares $547.27 thousand -16.5%N/A0.7 $25.22
6/30/202226,000 shares $653.64 thousand -28.8%N/A0.9 $25.14
6/15/202236,500 shares $893.39 thousand +50.8%N/A1.4 $24.48
5/31/202224,200 shares $635.49 thousand -16.6%N/A1.1 $26.26
5/15/202229,000 shares $759.22 thousand -90.9%N/A1.2 $26.18
4/30/2022317,700 shares $8.68 million +740.5%N/A12.2 $27.31
4/15/202237,800 shares $1.08 million -6.2%N/A1.4 $28.53
3/31/202240,300 shares $1.15 million +4.1%N/A1.6 $28.65
3/15/202238,700 shares $1.05 million -12.1%N/A1.4 $27.23
2/28/202244,000 shares $1.19 million +22.9%N/A1.5 $27.07
2/15/202235,800 shares $979.13 thousand +37.7%N/A1.4 $27.35
1/31/202226,000 shares $732.68 thousand -53.6%N/A1.2 $28.18
1/15/202256,000 shares $1.62 million +22.5%N/A2.7 $29.00
12/31/202145,700 shares $1.45 million +687.9%N/A2.4 $31.77
12/15/20215,800 shares $179.45 thousand +23.4%N/A0.3 $30.94
11/30/20214,700 shares $139.64 thousand +56.7%N/A0.3 $29.71
11/15/20213,000 shares $90.90 thousand +900.0%N/A0.2 $30.30
10/29/2021300 shares $8.95 thousand +200.0%N/A0 $29.83
10/15/2021100 shares $2.86 thousand -75.0%N/A0 $28.64
9/30/2021400 shares $11.02 thousand +100.0%N/A0 $27.54
9/15/2021200 shares $5.86 thousand -95.4%N/A0 $29.29
8/31/20214,300 shares $127.35 thousand -90.7%N/A0.4 $29.62
8/13/202146,100 shares $1.34 million +1,673.1%N/A3.2 $29.06
7/30/20212,600 shares $74.39 thousand +420.0%N/A0.1 $28.61
7/15/2021500 shares $13.85 thousand -50.0%N/A0 $27.70
6/30/20211,000 shares $27.19 thousand +900.0%N/A0 $27.19
6/15/2021100 shares $2.69 thousand -97.4%N/A0 $26.88
5/28/20213,900 shares $104.56 thousand -73.8%N/A0.1 $26.81
5/14/202114,900 shares $394.70 thousand +2,028.6%N/A0.5 $26.49
4/30/2021700 shares $18.74 thousand +75.0%N/A0 $26.77
4/15/2021400 shares $10.31 thousand +300.0%N/A0 $25.78
3/31/2021100 shares $2.46 thousand -50.0%N/A0 $24.60
3/15/2021200 shares $4.86 thousand -60.0%N/A0 $24.30
2/26/2021500 shares $11.99 thousand -72.2%N/A0 $23.98
2/12/20211,800 shares $44.92 thousand +63.6%N/A0.1 $24.96
1/29/20211,100 shares $26.67 thousand +175.0%N/A0 $24.25
1/15/2021400 shares $9.80 thousand -85.2%N/A0 $24.50
12/31/20202,700 shares $65.79 thousand +68.8%N/A0.1 $24.37
12/15/20201,600 shares $38.19 thousand -88.7%N/A0.1 $23.87
11/30/202014,100 shares $332.76 thousand +14,000.0%N/A0.4 $23.60
11/15/2020100 shares $2.37 thousand No ChangeN/A0 $23.67
10/30/2020100 shares $2.23 thousand -98.1%N/A0 $22.33
10/15/20205,200 shares $122.16 thousand +5,100.0%N/A0 $23.49
9/30/2020100 shares $2.25 thousand -98.3%N/A0 $22.49
9/15/20201,800 shares $40.46 thousand -70.0%N/A0 $22.48

DVOL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of August 31st, investors have sold 55,700 shares of DVOL short. 2.72% of First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. DVOL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 2.72% of First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF saw a decline in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 55,700 shares, a decline of 3.0% from the previous total of 57,400 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

2.72% of First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF: American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF (0.71%), First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (0.01%), iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF (0.68%), WisdomTree Target Range Fund (0.05%), iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (1.46%), AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright FSM All Cap World ETF (0.12%), First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (0.03%), Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF (0.00%), First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (0.38%), First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (0.53%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($73.23 billion), Invesco QQQ ($29.52 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.82 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.76 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($9.37 billion), Strategy Inc ($7.58 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.78 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.72 billion), AppLovin Corporation ($6.37 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($6.29 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF stock?

Short selling DVOL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF as its price is falling. DVOL shares are trading down $0.11 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF?

A short squeeze for First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of DVOL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatility ETF's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including DVOL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is August, 31 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:DVOL) was last updated on 9/12/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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