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First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$213.63 -2.36 (-1.09%)
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First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund Short Interest Data

First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) has a short interest of 263,500 shares, representing 2.09% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -3.09% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.9, indicating that it would take 1.9 days of the average trading volume of 227,215 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
263,500 shares
Previous Short Interest
271,900 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-3.09%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$56.47 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
12,600,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.09%
Today's Trading Volume
10,713 shares
Average Trading Volume
227,215 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
5%
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QTEC Short Interest Over Time

QTEC Days to Cover Over Time

QTEC Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/2025263,500 shares $56.47 million -3.1%2.1%1.9 $214.31
7/15/2025271,900 shares $58.34 million -8.8%N/A1.6 $214.55
6/30/2025298,100 shares $63.44 million -17.7%2.3%1 $212.83
6/15/2025362,000 shares $72.95 million +54.4%2.6%1 $201.53
5/31/2025234,400 shares $44.98 million -64.6%1.7%0.6 $191.91
5/15/2025662,000 shares $131.10 million -15.8%4.8%1.7 $198.04
4/30/2025786,400 shares $139.97 million -15.8%N/A2.1 $177.99
4/15/2025934,400 shares $155.14 million +5.1%6.4%2.6 $166.03
3/31/2025888,800 shares $154.26 million +34.0%4.4%3.5 $173.56
3/15/2025663,500 shares $119.68 million +52.3%3.3%3.8 $180.37
2/28/2025435,700 shares $82.96 million +54.8%2.2%2.6 $190.41
2/15/2025281,500 shares $58.50 million -21.6%1.4%2 $207.80
1/31/2025359,000 shares $71.43 million +47.5%N/A2.6 $198.97
1/15/2025243,400 shares $46.91 million -28.5%N/A1.8 $192.74
12/31/2024340,400 shares $64.09 million +0.1%N/A2.8 $188.28
12/15/2024340,100 shares $67.87 million -29.2%N/A2.8 $199.57
11/30/2024480,600 shares $94.34 million -5.4%N/A4.1 $196.30
11/15/2024507,800 shares $96.10 million +5.8%N/A4.1 $189.24
10/31/2024480,000 shares $89.22 million +1.0%N/A4 $185.87
10/15/2024475,300 shares $92.09 million +0.6%N/A3.6 $193.76
9/30/2024472,300 shares $90.36 million +8.7%N/A3.5 $191.31
9/15/2024434,500 shares $80.50 million -26.7%N/A3.7 $185.28
8/31/2024592,800 shares $113.41 million +55.2%N/A5.2 $191.31
8/15/2024382,000 shares $72.46 million +5.5%N/A3.7 $189.68
7/31/2024362,000 shares $68.64 million +176.8%N/A3.7 $189.61
7/15/2024130,800 shares $26.75 million +6.0%N/A1.6 $204.52
6/30/2024123,400 shares $24.37 million -7.7%N/A1.5 $197.46
6/15/2024133,700 shares $26.23 million -15.1%N/A1.5 $196.15
5/31/2024157,400 shares $29.19 million +11.8%N/A1.6 $185.48
5/15/2024140,800 shares $26.95 million -41.0%N/A1.4 $191.40
4/30/2024238,800 shares $43.00 million +6.6%N/A2.1 $180.06
4/15/2024224,100 shares $40.94 million +19.8%N/A1.9 $182.67
3/31/20242,300 shares $438.56 thousand -98.6%N/A3.3 $190.68
3/15/2024160,500 shares $29.81 million +50.1%N/A1.3 $185.75
2/29/2024106,900 shares $20.38 million +34.5%N/A0.9 $190.61
2/15/202479,500 shares $15.05 million -50.7%N/A0.7 $189.37
1/31/2024161,200 shares $28.91 million -0.7%N/A1.4 $179.37
1/15/2024162,300 shares $28.32 million -3.9%N/A1.3 $174.52
12/31/2023168,900 shares $29.64 million +16.4%N/A1.3 $175.47
12/15/2023145,100 shares $25.19 million +1.7%N/A1 $173.62
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11/30/2023142,700 shares $23.11 million +99.0%N/A0.9 $161.93
11/15/202371,700 shares $11.26 million +83.9%N/A0.2 $157.07
10/31/202339,000 shares $5.43 million -4.7%N/A0.1 $139.24
10/15/202340,900 shares $6.04 million -47.4%N/A0.1 $147.77
9/30/202377,800 shares $11.30 million -45.5%N/A0.3 $145.27
9/15/2023142,800 shares $21.14 million +325.0%N/A0.6 $148.06
8/31/202333,600 shares $5.12 million +295.3%N/A0.1 $152.24
8/15/20238,500 shares $1.23 million -70.1%N/A0.1 $144.69
7/31/202328,400 shares $4.47 million +67.1%N/A0.3 $157.26
7/15/202317,000 shares $2.58 million -37.3%N/A0.2 $151.69
6/30/202327,100 shares $3.99 million -91.4%N/A0.3 $147.16
6/15/2023314,200 shares $46.97 million +267.1%N/A3.1 $149.50
5/31/202385,600 shares $11.99 million +164.2%N/A0.8 $140.05
5/15/202332,400 shares $4.11 million +42.1%N/A0.4 $126.86
4/30/202322,800 shares $2.80 million -77.9%N/A0.3 $122.84
4/15/2023103,000 shares $12.99 million +315.3%N/A1.1 $126.13
3/31/202324,800 shares $3.24 million +138.5%N/A0.3 $130.51
3/15/202310,400 shares $1.26 million -66.9%N/A0.1 $121.14
2/28/202331,400 shares $3.79 million +18.5%N/A0.4 $120.82
2/15/202326,500 shares $3.39 million +26.8%N/A0.3 $127.88
1/31/202320,900 shares $2.48 million +237.1%N/A0.2 $118.79
1/15/20236,200 shares $698.56 thousand -24.4%N/A0.1 $112.67
12/30/20228,200 shares $862.97 thousand -73.9%N/A0.1 $105.24
12/15/202231,400 shares $3.46 million -31.0%N/A0.3 $110.25
11/30/202245,500 shares $5.21 million -50.9%N/A0.5 $114.42
11/15/202292,700 shares $10.76 million +990.6%N/A0.9 $116.10
10/31/20228,500 shares $905.85 thousand +28.8%N/A0.1 $106.57
10/15/20226,600 shares $647.92 thousand No ChangeN/A0.1 $98.17
9/30/20229,300 shares $975.20 thousand -24.4%N/A0.1 $104.86
9/15/202212,300 shares $1.41 million -66.0%N/A0.1 $114.64
8/31/202236,200 shares $4.34 million -63.7%N/A0.4 $119.84
8/15/202299,800 shares $13.69 million +370.8%N/A1.1 $137.21
7/31/202221,200 shares $2.73 million +3.9%N/A0.2 $128.76
7/15/202220,400 shares $2.42 million +4.6%N/A0.1 $118.50
6/30/202219,500 shares $2.23 million +6.6%N/A0.1 $114.41
6/15/202218,300 shares $2.15 million +3.4%N/A0.1 $117.23
5/31/202217,700 shares $2.28 million -15.7%N/A0.1 $128.99
5/15/202221,000 shares $2.61 million +65.4%N/A0.1 $124.45
4/30/202212,700 shares $1.65 million -65.2%N/A0 $129.97
4/15/202236,500 shares $5.09 million +13.7%N/A0.1 $139.53
3/31/202232,100 shares $4.89 million -57.0%N/A0.1 $152.49
3/15/202274,600 shares $10.15 million +77.6%N/A0.2 $136.08
2/28/202242,000 shares $6.36 million +36.4%N/A0.2 $151.49
2/15/202230,800 shares $4.81 million +2.0%N/A0.2 $156.23
1/31/202230,200 shares $4.72 million -15.2%N/A0.2 $156.17
1/15/202235,600 shares $5.85 million -37.4%N/A0.3 $164.35
12/31/202156,900 shares $9.97 million -36.1%N/A0.6 $175.16
12/15/202189,000 shares $15.50 million +14.4%N/A1 $174.14
11/30/202177,800 shares $13.46 million -25.1%N/A1.1 $173.05
11/15/2021103,900 shares $18.48 million +16.6%N/A1.5 $177.88
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10/29/202189,100 shares $15.13 million +32.8%N/A1.3 $169.82
10/15/202167,100 shares $10.94 million -37.6%N/A1 $163.09
9/30/2021107,600 shares $16.98 million +61.1%N/A1.5 $157.80
9/15/202166,800 shares $11.23 million -12.2%N/A1 $168.06
8/31/202176,100 shares $12.74 million -6.5%N/A1.1 $167.37
8/13/202181,400 shares $13.23 million +5.2%N/A1.1 $162.47
7/30/202177,400 shares $12.60 million -29.8%N/A0.9 $162.74
7/15/2021110,200 shares $17.15 million +43.7%N/A1.2 $155.60
6/30/202176,700 shares $12.20 million +92.2%N/A0.8 $159.04
6/15/202139,900 shares $6.03 million -2.7%N/A0.3 $151.23
5/28/202141,000 shares $6.06 million -74.6%N/A0.2 $147.76
5/14/2021161,600 shares $22.19 million +316.5%N/A0.5 $137.34
4/30/202138,800 shares $5.88 million -21.5%N/A0.1 $151.66
4/15/202149,400 shares $7.44 million -27.7%N/A0.1 $150.67
3/31/202168,300 shares $9.62 million +190.6%N/A0.2 $140.88
3/15/202123,500 shares $3.30 million -78.3%N/A0.1 $140.33
2/26/2021108,300 shares $15.47 million +581.1%N/A0.5 $142.86
2/12/202115,900 shares $2.44 million +6.0%N/A0.1 $153.50
1/29/202115,000 shares $2.12 million +41.5%N/A0.1 $141.06
1/15/202110,600 shares $1.52 million -14.5%N/A0.1 $143.45
12/31/202012,400 shares $1.71 million -49.6%N/A0.1 $138.10
12/15/202024,600 shares $3.31 million +59.7%N/A0.2 $134.40
11/30/202015,400 shares $2.01 million -66.5%N/A0.1 $130.54
11/15/202045,900 shares $5.81 million +29.7%N/A0.2 $126.62
10/30/202035,400 shares $4.17 million -63.2%N/A0.2 $117.84
10/15/202096,300 shares $12.03 million +872.7%N/A0 $124.88
9/30/20209,900 shares $1.16 million -83.7%N/A0 $117.22
9/15/202011,900 shares $1.39 million -80.4%N/A0.1 $116.73
8/31/202060,800 shares $7.41 million -1.1%N/A0.3 $121.80

QTEC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, investors have sold 263,500 shares of QTEC short. 2.09% of First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund?

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. QTEC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund: Belvedere Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund?

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. 2.09% of First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's short interest increasing or decreasing?

First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund saw a drop in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 263,500 shares, a drop of 3.1% from the previous total of 271,900 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 NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's short interest compare to its competitors?

2.09% of First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund: First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (0.38%), JPMorgan U.S. Tech Leaders ETF (0.22%), First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (0.08%), Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (2.33%), Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (0.30%), First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (15.45%), Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (3.02%), Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF (0.48%), iShares Semiconductor ETF (13.89%), and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (8.90%).

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 ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund stock?

Short selling QTEC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund as its price is falling. QTEC shares are trading down $2.36 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 NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund?

A short squeeze for First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund 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 QTEC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund'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 QTEC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:QTEC) was last updated on 8/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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