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First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (RFEM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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As of 05/2/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF Short Interest Data

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (RFEM) has a short interest of 5,300 shares, representing 1.18% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -26.39% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.3, indicating that it would take 1.3 days of the average trading volume of 2,993 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,300 shares
Previous Short Interest
7,200 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-26.39%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$331,573.30
Short Interest Ratio
1.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
450,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.18%
Today's Trading Volume
15,794 shares
Average Trading Volume
2,993 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
528%
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RFEM Short Interest Over Time

RFEM Days to Cover Over Time

RFEM Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/20255,300 shares $331,573.30 -26.4%1.2%1.3 $62.56
3/31/20257,200 shares $468,648.00 -7.7%1.6%1.8 $65.09
3/15/20257,800 shares $518,232.00 +69.6%1.7%2.3 $66.44
2/28/20254,600 shares $296,580.40 -25.8%1.0%1.4 $64.47
2/15/20256,200 shares $405,349.80 -22.5%1.4%2.3 $65.38
1/31/20258,000 shares $511,808.00 -13.0%N/A3.1 $63.98
1/15/20259,200 shares $575,828.00 -7.1%N/A3.8 $62.59
12/31/20249,900 shares $626,571.00 -10.0%N/A4.5 $63.29
12/15/202411,000 shares $713,364.30 -14.7%N/A4.8 $64.85
11/30/202412,900 shares $829,973.10 -3.0%N/A6.8 $64.34
11/15/202413,300 shares $845,614.00 +17.7%N/A6 $63.58
10/31/202411,300 shares $734,695.49 -9.6%N/A5.7 $65.02
10/15/202412,500 shares $829,641.25 -6.7%N/A4.8 $66.37
9/30/202413,400 shares $913,344.00 -5.0%N/A4.8 $68.16
9/15/202414,100 shares $926,048.52 +281.1%N/A4.9 $65.68
8/31/20243,700 shares $243,830.00 +19.4%N/A1.1 $65.90
8/15/20243,100 shares $199,529.02 -8.8%N/A1 $64.36
7/31/20243,400 shares $222,428.00 +79.0%N/A1.1 $65.42
7/15/20241,900 shares $127,718.00 No ChangeN/A0.8 $67.22
9/30/202316,300 shares $867,992.93 -11.9%N/A7.8 $53.25
9/15/202318,500 shares $1.02 million -45.9%N/A7.7 $55.03
8/31/202334,200 shares $1.86 million -12.8%N/A14.4 $54.26
8/15/202339,200 shares $2.09 million +0.8%N/A16.3 $53.29
7/31/202338,900 shares $2.23 million -17.1%N/A16.2 $57.27
7/15/202346,900 shares $2.67 million +22.5%N/A20.4 $56.92
6/30/202338,300 shares $2.11 million +81.5%N/A17.4 $55.03
6/15/202321,100 shares $1.21 million +21,000.0%N/A10.6 $57.28
5/31/2023100 shares $5,272.44 No ChangeN/A0 $52.72
5/15/2023100 shares $5,310.00 No ChangeN/A0 $53.10
12/15/20226,200 shares $316,448.00 -1.6%N/A1.9 $51.04
11/30/20226,300 shares $341,523.00 +103.2%N/A1.9 $54.21
11/15/20223,100 shares $164,331.00 -68.4%N/A1 $53.01
10/31/20229,800 shares $465,402.00 -2.0%N/A4.1 $47.49
10/15/202210,000 shares $468,000.00 No ChangeN/A4.2 $46.80
9/30/2022100 shares $4,604.00 -99.6%N/A0 $46.04
9/15/202223,600 shares $1.23 million +7.3%N/A15.7 $52.14
8/31/202222,000 shares $1.18 million +1.4%N/A16.9 $53.78
8/15/202221,700 shares $1.21 million +1,105.6%N/A15.5 $55.92
7/31/20221,800 shares $98,460.00 +1,700.0%N/A0.9 $54.70
7/15/2022100 shares $5,073.00 No ChangeN/A0 $50.73
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7/15/20211,000 shares $74,039.30 -16.7%N/A0.2 $74.04
6/30/20211,200 shares $90,132.00 +1,100.0%N/A0.3 $75.11
6/15/2021100 shares $7,519.00 -66.7%N/A0 $75.19
5/28/2021300 shares $22,656.00 -40.0%N/A0.1 $75.52
5/14/2021500 shares $35,759.30 -93.5%N/A0.1 $71.52
4/30/20217,700 shares $576,884.00 -61.1%N/A1.3 $74.92
4/15/202119,800 shares $1.45 million -14.3%N/A2.7 $73.36
3/31/202123,100 shares $1.68 million -2.9%N/A2.9 $72.84
3/15/202123,800 shares $1.75 million -15.3%N/A2.9 $73.72
2/26/202128,100 shares $2.08 million -19.7%N/A3.4 $74.13
2/12/202135,000 shares $2.71 million +5,733.3%N/A5.5 $77.45
1/29/2021600 shares $44,004.00 +500.0%N/A0.1 $73.34
1/15/2021100 shares $7,367.00 No ChangeN/A0 $73.67

RFEM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, traders have sold 5,300 shares of RFEM short. 1.18% of First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets 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. RFEM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets 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. 1.18% of First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF saw a drop in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,300 shares, a drop of 26.4% from the previous total of 7,200 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 RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.18% of First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF: First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (1.03%), Defiance Nasdaq 100 Income Target ETF (0.59%), Invesco Nasdaq Free Cash Flow Achievers ETF (0.40%), Western Asset Short Duration Income ETF (0.08%), First Trust High Income Strategic Focus ETF (0.06%), WisdomTree Target Range Fund (0.08%), First Trust IPOX Europe Equity Opportunities ETF (0.07%), First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (0.01%), AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright FSM All Cap World ETF (0.17%), iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF (1.01%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($21.71 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.48 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($8.92 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($3.72 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($3.47 billion), AppLovin Co. ($2.64 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($2.46 billion), and The Kroger Co. ($2.33 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF stock?

Short selling RFEM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF as its price is falling. RFEM shares are trading up $1.63 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 RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF?

A short squeeze for First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets 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 RFEM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets 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 RFEM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:RFEM) was last updated on 5/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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