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First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund Short Interest Data

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) has a short interest of 470,700 shares, representing 0.54% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 30.06% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.6, indicating that it would take 1.6 days of the average trading volume of 234,636 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
470,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
361,900 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+30.06%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$17.66 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
87,455,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.54%
Today's Trading Volume
194,647 shares
Average Trading Volume
234,636 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
83%
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EMLP Short Interest Over Time

EMLP Days to Cover Over Time

EMLP Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/2025470,700 shares $17.66 million +30.1%0.5%1.6 $37.51
5/31/2025361,900 shares $13.36 million -5.8%0.4%1.3 $36.92
5/15/2025384,200 shares $14.25 million +8.5%N/A1.2 $37.08
4/30/2025354,100 shares $12.79 million +36.7%N/A1 $36.13
4/15/2025259,000 shares $9.28 million +0.6%N/A0.7 $35.82
3/14/2025271,300 shares $10.05 million +170.8%N/A0.9 $37.05
2/28/2025100,200 shares $3.75 million -34.7%N/A0.3 $37.42
2/14/2025153,400 shares $5.72 million +29.6%N/A0.5 $37.29
1/31/2025118,400 shares $4.36 million -37.0%N/A0.4 $36.79
1/15/2025188,000 shares $6.93 million -10.8%N/A0.9 $36.84

EMLP Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 15th, investors have sold 470,700 shares of EMLP short. 0.54% of First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure 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. EMLP shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure 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. 0.54% of First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund's short interest increasing or decreasing?

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund saw a increase in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 470,700 shares, an increase of 30.1% from the previous total of 361,900 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 North American Energy Infrastructure Fund's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.54% of First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund: Global X Uranium ETF (3.39%), Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (0.86%), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (124.52%), Global X MLP ETF (1.73%), iShares Global Energy ETF (0.60%), Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (2.12%), Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF (1.22%), iShares U.S. Energy ETF (4.02%), VanEck Oil Services ETF (69.23%), FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (0.03%),

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 ($69.26 billion), Invesco QQQ ($25.22 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.33 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.99 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.12 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($6.73 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.52 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.60 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.64 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.59 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund stock?

Short selling EMLP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund as its price is falling. EMLP shares are trading down $0.07 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 North American Energy Infrastructure Fund?

A short squeeze for First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund 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 EMLP, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure 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 EMLP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:EMLP) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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