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NASDAQ:FTSM

First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$59.62
+0.03 (+0.05%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$59.60
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$59.63
50-Day Range
$59.46
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$59.69
52-Week Range
$59.26
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$59.76
Volume
896,972 shs
Average Volume
1.46 million shs
Market Capitalization
$7.76 billion
Assets Under Management
$7.44 billion
Dividend Yield
3.96%
Net Expense Ratio
0.25%
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First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF Short Interest Data

Current Short Volume
1,810,000 shares
Previous Short Volume
904,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+100.04%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$107.66 million
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
1.5
Last Record Date
August 31, 2023
Outstanding Shares
130,100,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.39%
Today's Trading Volume
896,972 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,462,009 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
61%
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First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (NASDAQ:FTSM) Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
8/31/20231,810,000 shares $107.66 million +100.0%N/A1.5 $59.48
8/15/2023904,800 shares $53.88 million +65.5%N/A0.7 $59.55
7/31/2023546,600 shares $32.50 million -22.0%N/A0.4 $59.46
7/15/2023700,300 shares $41.71 million -28.1%N/A0.5 $59.56
6/30/2023974,100 shares $57.87 million -27.3%N/A0.7 $59.41
6/15/20231,340,000 shares $79.82 million +6,191.1%N/A0.9 $59.57
5/31/202321,300 shares $1.27 million -38.3%N/A0 $59.48
5/15/202334,500 shares $2.06 million -66.4%N/A0 $59.64
4/30/2023102,800 shares $6.12 million -52.2%N/A0.1 $59.52
4/15/2023215,100 shares $12.82 million +46.5%N/A0.1 $59.61
3/31/2023146,800 shares $8.74 million -82.6%N/A0.1 $59.51
3/15/2023844,700 shares $50.36 million +461.3%N/A0.5 $59.62
2/28/2023150,500 shares $8.95 million -65.3%N/A0.1 $59.45
2/15/2023433,100 shares $25.79 million +294.8%N/A0.2 $59.55
1/31/2023109,700 shares $6.52 million +34.8%N/A0.1 $59.48
1/15/202381,400 shares $4.85 million -81.2%N/A0.1 $59.55
12/30/2022432,900 shares $25.73 million +71.0%N/A0.3 $59.44
12/15/2022253,100 shares $15.06 million +3.7%N/A0.2 $59.50
11/30/2022244,000 shares $14.49 million +0.6%N/A0.2 $59.38
11/15/2022242,600 shares $14.41 million -6.4%N/A0.2 $59.41
10/31/2022259,100 shares $15.36 million +28.5%N/A0.2 $59.29
10/15/2022201,700 shares $11.97 million No ChangeN/A0.1 $59.36
9/30/2022327,500 shares $19.43 million +312.5%N/A0.2 $59.32
9/15/202279,400 shares $4.72 million -52.4%N/A0.1 $59.42
8/31/2022166,900 shares $9.92 million -16.6%N/A0.1 $59.41
8/15/2022200,100 shares $11.89 million -3.8%N/A0.2 $59.44
7/31/2022207,900 shares $12.35 million +8.1%N/A0.2 $59.41
7/15/2022192,300 shares $11.42 million -27.7%N/A0.2 $59.39
6/30/2022266,000 shares $15.80 million -3.3%N/A0.2 $59.38
6/15/2022275,000 shares $16.34 million +43.7%N/A0.3 $59.40
5/31/2022191,400 shares $11.39 million -14.7%N/A0.2 $59.52
5/15/2022224,400 shares $13.35 million +143.4%N/A0.3 $59.48
4/30/202292,200 shares $5.49 million -62.4%N/A0.1 $59.52
4/15/2022245,100 shares $14.59 million +3,853.2%N/A0.3 $59.53
3/31/20226,200 shares $369,086.00 -67.5%N/A0 $59.53
3/15/202219,100 shares $1.14 million -82.0%N/A0 $59.52
2/28/2022105,900 shares $6.32 million +301.1%N/A0.1 $59.69
2/15/202226,400 shares $1.58 million +91.3%N/A0 $59.69
1/31/202213,800 shares $824,688.00 -98.8%N/A0 $59.76
1/15/20221,150,000 shares $68.76 million +1,596.2%N/A1.6 $59.79













FTSM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of August 31st, traders have sold 1,810,000 shares of FTSM short. Learn More on First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity 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. FTSM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF's short interest ratio.

Is First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,810,000 shares, an increase of 100.0% from the previous total of 904,800 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 Enhanced Short Maturity ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF: Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (6.44%), iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (0.09%), iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (0.56%), Invesco BulletShares 2024 Corporate Bond ETF (0.10%), iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (0.44%), Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (1.03%), Invesco BulletShares 2025 Corporate Bond ETF (0.63%), iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (0.74%), Invesco BulletShares 2023 Corporate Bond ETF (0.57%), Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF (0.21%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.69 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($3.67 billion), T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.56 billion), Suncor Energy Inc. ($3.20 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.19 billion), Celsius Holdings, Inc. ($2.09 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.08 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.04 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.00 billion), and Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.96 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF stock?

Short selling FTSM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF as its price is falling. FTSM shares are trading up $0.03 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 Enhanced Short Maturity ETF?

A short squeeze for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity 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 FTSM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity 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 FTSM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is August, 31 2023.



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