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First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$18.86 -0.02 (-0.11%)
As of 08/6/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF Short Interest Overview

As of July 15, 2026, First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (LDSF) had a short interest of 8,481 shares sold short, representing 0.10% of the public float. This marks a -39.68% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.6, meaning it would take 0.6 days of the average trading volume of 28,649 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
8,481 shares
Previous Short Interest
14,060 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-39.68%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$160.38 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
8,550,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.10%
Today's Trading Volume
14,944 shares
Average Trading Volume
28,649 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
52%
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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/20268,481 shares $160.38 thousand -39.7%0.1%0.57 $18.91
6/30/202614,060 shares $265.73 thousand -40.2%0.2%0.38 $18.90
6/15/202623,491 shares $445.62 thousand +129.4%0.3%1.27 $18.97
5/29/202610,239 shares $194.23 thousand +85.1%0.1%0.41 $18.97
5/15/20265,531 shares $104.59 thousand -68.2%0.1%0.21 $18.91
4/30/202617,371 shares $329.35 thousand +67.2%0.2%0.9 $18.96
4/15/202610,392 shares $197.86 thousand -18.6%0.1%0.25 $19.04
3/31/202612,764 shares $241.49 thousand -64.8%0.1%0.47 $18.92
3/13/202636,245 shares $687.57 thousand -16.5%0.5%1.29 $18.97
2/27/202643,414 shares $832.25 thousand +596.0%0.5%1.1 $19.17
2/13/20266,238 shares $119.89 thousand +18.2%0.1%0.19 $19.22
1/30/20265,277 shares $101.16 thousand -5.2%0.1%0.24 $19.17
1/15/20265,565 shares $106.96 thousand -72.9%0.1%0.1 $19.22
12/31/202520,555 shares $393.83 thousand -9.9%0.3%0.46 $19.16
12/15/202522,818 shares $435.82 thousand +26.5%0.3%1.01 $19.10
11/28/202518,039 shares $345.54 thousand +276.4%0.3%0.49 $19.16
11/14/20254,792 shares $91.67 thousand -58.2%0.1%0.19 $19.13
10/31/202511,473 shares $219.25 thousand +109.6%0.2%0.28 $19.11
10/15/20255,500 shares $105.44 thousand -73.8%0.1%0.2 $19.17
9/30/202521,000 shares $401.52 thousand +30.4%N/A0.8 $19.12
9/15/202516,100 shares $309.12 thousand -18.7%N/A0.6 $19.20
8/31/202519,800 shares $377.98 thousand No Change0.3%0.7 $19.09
6/30/202512,800 shares $243.20 thousand -56.3%0.2%0.4 $19.00
6/15/202529,300 shares $554.36 thousand +138.2%0.5%0.6 $18.92
5/31/202512,300 shares $232.10 thousand -29.7%0.2%0.3 $18.87
5/15/202517,500 shares $330.40 thousand -68.8%0.3%0.4 $18.88
4/30/202556,000 shares $1.06 million +2,847.4%N/A1 $18.89
4/15/20251,900 shares $35.61 thousand -88.6%0.0%0 $18.74
3/31/202516,700 shares $315.13 thousand -31.8%0.3%0.3 $18.87
3/15/202524,500 shares $462.56 thousand -44.8%0.4%0.6 $18.88
2/28/202544,400 shares $840.94 thousand +145.3%0.7%0.9 $18.94
2/15/202518,100 shares $341.55 thousand +46.0%0.3%0.4 $18.87
1/31/202512,400 shares $233.37 thousand -3.1%N/A0.4 $18.82
1/15/202512,800 shares $240.26 thousand +2,460.0%N/A0.4 $18.77
12/31/2024500 shares $9.39 thousand -95.6%N/A0 $18.77
12/15/202411,300 shares $212.84 thousand -46.7%N/A0.4 $18.84
11/30/202421,200 shares $401.42 thousand -71.5%N/A0.5 $18.94
11/15/202474,400 shares $1.40 million +866.2%N/A1.7 $18.85
10/31/20247,700 shares $145.11 thousand -65.8%N/A0.2 $18.85
10/15/202422,500 shares $427.73 thousand -12.5%N/A0.5 $19.01
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5/31/20242,300 shares $42.92 thousand +15.0%N/A0 $18.66
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4/30/2024700 shares $12.96 thousand -84.1%N/A0 $18.52
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3/31/202413,300 shares $249.42 thousand +315.6%N/A0.2 $18.75
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2/29/20241,600 shares $29.95 thousand -95.4%N/A0 $18.72
2/15/202434,900 shares $654.03 thousand +162.4%N/A0.6 $18.74
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11/30/2023600 shares $11.15 thousand -40.0%N/A0 $18.58
11/15/20231,000 shares $18.46 thousand -98.8%N/A0 $18.46
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10/15/2023136,900 shares $2.51 million +59.9%N/A2.9 $18.32
9/30/202385,600 shares $1.57 million +112.9%N/A1.8 $18.34
9/15/202340,200 shares $742.90 thousand -60.4%N/A0.6 $18.48
8/31/2023101,400 shares $1.88 million +113.5%N/A1.7 $18.51
8/15/202347,500 shares $876.03 thousand -17.4%N/A0.8 $18.44
7/31/202357,500 shares $1.06 million -84.8%N/A0.9 $18.51
7/15/2023378,500 shares $7.03 million +281.6%N/A6 $18.58
6/30/202399,200 shares $1.83 million +272.9%N/A1.8 $18.44
6/15/202326,600 shares $494.11 thousand +8,766.7%N/A0.6 $18.58
5/31/2023300 shares $5.57 thousand -99.5%N/A0 $18.58
5/15/202362,900 shares $1.17 million -53.0%N/A1.3 $18.66
4/30/2023133,900 shares $2.50 million +185.5%N/A1.9 $18.67
4/15/202346,900 shares $876.09 thousand +46,800.0%N/A0.6 $18.68
3/31/2023100 shares $1.86 thousand -99.9%N/A0 $18.63
3/15/2023105,400 shares $1.96 million +7,428.6%N/A1.1 $18.62
2/28/20231,400 shares $25.90 thousand -92.1%N/A0 $18.50
2/15/202317,800 shares $330.55 thousand +3,460.0%N/A0.2 $18.57
1/31/2023500 shares $9.36 thousand -97.4%N/A0 $18.72
1/15/202319,100 shares $356.60 thousand -80.3%N/A0.2 $18.67
12/30/202296,700 shares $1.78 million +7,958.3%N/A1.2 $18.44
12/15/20221,200 shares $22.35 thousand +50.0%N/A0 $18.63
11/30/2022800 shares $14.81 thousand -96.9%N/A0 $18.51
11/15/202225,800 shares $477.30 thousand +108.1%N/A0.5 $18.50
10/31/202212,400 shares $226.92 thousand -84.8%N/A0.2 $18.30
10/15/202281,500 shares $1.49 million No ChangeN/A1.2 $18.31
9/30/202217,100 shares $314.13 thousand -32.7%N/A0.2 $18.37
9/15/202225,400 shares $474.73 thousand -43.8%N/A0.3 $18.69
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LDSF Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 15th, traders have sold 8,481 shares of LDSF short. 0.10% of First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF's current short interest.

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. LDSF shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.6. Learn More on First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF's short interest ratio.

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. 0.10% of First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF saw a decline in short interest in July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 8,481 shares, a decline of 39.7% from the previous total of 14,060 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.

0.10% of First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF: Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF (0.46%), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF (0.38%), Angel Oak UltraShort Income ETF (0.24%), Burney U.S. Factor Rotation ETF (0.14%), Eaton Vance Short Duration Income ETF (0.20%), First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (0.06%), First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF (0.16%), First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (0.75%), Optimize Strategy Index ETF (0.02%), Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF (0.84%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($73.09 billion), Invesco QQQ ($48.11 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($23.61 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($12.69 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($12.18 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($11.95 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($11.73 billion), Quhuo Limited Sponsored ADR ($9.74 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($9.57 billion), and Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($8.43 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling LDSF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF as its price is falling. LDSF shares are trading down $0.02 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.

A short squeeze for First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of LDSF, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including LDSF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2026.

Understanding short interest metrics can help you assess how traders are positioning around a stock like LDSF:

  • Shares Sold Short: The total number of shares that have been sold by short sellers but have not yet been covered or closed out. A high number may indicate bearish sentiment.
  • Short Float: The percentage of a company’s publicly available shares (or "float") that are sold short. A higher short float suggests a greater portion of the stock is being bet against.
  • Days to Cover (Short Interest Ratio): This estimates how many days it would take short sellers to cover their positions, based on average daily trading volume. Higher values can signal potential for a short squeeze if buying pressure increases.

These metrics are often used by traders to gauge sentiment, volatility risk, and the potential for price movements based on short covering activity.


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This page (NASDAQ:LDSF) was last updated on 7/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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