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Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF Short Interest Data

Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) has a short interest of 20,500 shares, representing 0.39% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 107.07% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, indicating that it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 52,237 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
20,500 shares
Previous Short Interest
9,900 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+107.07%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$902.41 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
5,200,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.39%
Today's Trading Volume
58,896 shares
Average Trading Volume
52,237 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
113%
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FGDL Short Interest Over Time

FGDL Days to Cover Over Time

FGDL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/202520,500 shares $902.41 thousand +107.1%0.4%0.2 $44.02
5/15/20259,900 shares $426.29 thousand -20.8%N/A0.1 $43.06
4/30/202512,500 shares $550 thousand -8.8%N/A0.1 $44.00
4/15/202513,700 shares $591.98 thousand -16.5%N/A0.1 $43.21
3/14/202510,400 shares $415.48 thousand +6.1%N/A0.2 $39.95
2/28/20259,800 shares $374.46 thousand -59.8%N/A0.2 $38.21
2/14/202524,400 shares $944.04 thousand +27.8%N/A0.5 $38.69
1/31/202519,100 shares $718.16 thousand -23.3%N/A0.5 $37.60
1/15/202524,900 shares $900.14 thousand +20.3%N/A0.8 $36.15

FGDL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 31st, traders have sold 20,500 shares of FGDL short. 0.39% of Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold 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. 0.39% of Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 20,500 shares, an increase of 107.1% from the previous total of 9,900 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 Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.39% of Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF: ProShares UltraShort Gold (12.43%), MicroSectors Gold -3x Inverse Leveraged ETN (0.01%), DB Gold Double Short ETN (0.93%), DB Gold Short ETN (2.20%), ProShares Ultra Gold (7.64%), abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (1.13%), GraniteShares Gold Trust (0.60%), VanEck Merk Gold ETF (0.70%), iShares Gold Trust Micro (0.57%), SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (2.04%),

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 ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF stock?

Short selling FGDL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF as its price is falling. FGDL 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 Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF?

A short squeeze for Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold 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 FGDL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold 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 FGDL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




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