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First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund Short Interest Data

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) has a short interest of 146,800 shares, representing 0.51% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 51.65% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.8, indicating that it would take 0.8 days of the average trading volume of 119,038 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
146,800 shares
Previous Short Interest
96,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+51.65%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$3.99 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
29,000,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.51%
Today's Trading Volume
158,031 shares
Average Trading Volume
119,038 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
133%
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FGD Short Interest Over Time

FGD Days to Cover Over Time

FGD Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/2025146,800 shares $3.99 million +51.7%0.5%0.8 $27.19
5/31/202596,800 shares $2.56 million -21.0%0.3%0.6 $26.42
5/15/2025122,500 shares $3.18 million +39.1%N/A0.7 $25.92
4/30/202588,100 shares $2.20 million -23.1%N/A0.5 $25.00
4/15/2025114,600 shares $2.72 million +17.4%N/A0.7 $23.75
3/14/202596,900 shares $2.35 million -10.5%N/A0.6 $24.29
2/28/2025108,300 shares $2.54 million -24.9%N/A0.7 $23.45
2/14/2025144,200 shares $3.39 million +60.2%N/A1.2 $23.48
1/31/202590,000 shares $2.05 million -9.9%N/A0.7 $22.80
1/15/202599,900 shares $2.24 million +557.2%N/A1.1 $22.42

FGD Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of June 15th, investors have sold 146,800 shares of FGD short. 0.51% of First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend 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. FGD shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend 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. 0.51% of First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund's short interest increasing or decreasing?

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund saw a increase in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 146,800 shares, an increase of 51.7% from the previous total of 96,800 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 Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.51% of First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund: Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF (0.02%), SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (0.22%), iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (0.68%), Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF (0.14%), VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF (0.02%), T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF (0.11%), FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (0.11%), Global X SuperDividend ETF (2.52%), Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (0.24%), Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (0.11%),

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 Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund stock?

Short selling FGD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund as its price is falling. FGD shares are trading down $0.08 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 Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund?

A short squeeze for First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index 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 FGD, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend 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 FGD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




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