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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 Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) had a short interest of 1,918 shares sold short, representing 0.02% of the public float. This marks a 211.87% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.1, meaning it would take 0.1 days of the average trading volume of 73,727 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
1,918 shares
Previous Short Interest
615 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
211.87%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$122.35 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
7,750,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.02%
Today's Trading Volume
23,169 shares
Average Trading Volume
73,727 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
31%
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Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/20261,918 shares $122.35 thousand +211.9%0.0%0.05 $63.79
3/31/2026615 shares $38.23 thousand +2,695.5%0.0%0.01 $62.17
3/13/202622 shares $1.47 thousand -98.2%0.0%0 $66.80
2/27/20261,209 shares $84.67 thousand -84.0%0.0%0.03 $70.03
2/13/20267,541 shares $504.34 thousand -94.2%0.1%0.16 $66.88
1/30/2026130,328 shares $8.41 million +263.1%1.6%1.15 $64.52
1/15/202635,895 shares $2.21 million +588.3%0.4%0.47 $61.51
12/31/20255,215 shares $300.38 thousand -66.2%0.1%0.06 $57.60
12/15/202515,416 shares $886.57 thousand +5.6%0.2%0.57 $57.51
11/28/202514,599 shares $828.35 thousand +39.1%0.2%0.31 $56.74
11/14/202510,496 shares $573.50 thousand -5.2%0.1%0.28 $54.64
10/31/202511,068 shares $589.81 thousand -84.1%0.1%0.1 $53.29
10/15/202569,400 shares $3.91 million +28.5%0.9%0.6 $56.37
9/30/202554,000 shares $2.79 million +65.1%N/A0.6 $51.66
9/15/202532,700 shares $1.61 million +55.0%N/A0.4 $49.21
8/31/202521,100 shares $971.23 thousand +9.3%0.4%0.5 $46.03
8/15/202519,300 shares $859.04 thousand +4.9%N/A0.5 $44.51
7/31/202518,400 shares $811.07 thousand -10.2%0.3%0.4 $44.08
7/15/202520,500 shares $909.79 thousand -29.1%N/A0.4 $44.38
6/30/202528,900 shares $1.27 million -1.0%0.6%0.3 $43.97
6/15/202529,200 shares $1.34 million +42.4%0.6%0.3 $45.84
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 April 15th, investors have sold 1,918 shares of FGDL short. 0.02% 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 ratio for Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold 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. FGDL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.1. Learn More on Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF's short interest ratio.

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. 0.02% 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 April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,918 shares, an increase of 211.9% from the previous total of 615 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?

0.02% 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: MicroSectors Gold 3x Leveraged ETN (9.68%), ProShares UltraShort Gold (15.66%), Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF (0.54%), MicroSectors Gold -3x Inverse Leveraged ETN (3.72%), DB Gold Double Long ETN (0.06%), DB Gold Double Short ETN (0.68%), DB Gold Short ETN (0.18%), GraniteShares Gold Trust (0.53%), VanEck Merk Gold ETF (1.17%), iShares Gold Trust Micro (0.47%), and

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 ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 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 up $0.48 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 April, 15 2026.

What do FGDL's short interest metrics mean?

Understanding short interest metrics can help you assess how traders are positioning around a stock like FGDL:

  • Shares Sold Short: The total number of shares that have been sold by short sellers but have not yet been covered or closed out. A high number may indicate bearish sentiment.
  • Short Float: The percentage of a company’s publicly available shares (or "float") that are sold short. A higher short float suggests a greater portion of the stock is being bet against.
  • Days to Cover (Short Interest Ratio): This estimates how many days it would take short sellers to cover their positions, based on average daily trading volume. Higher values can signal potential for a short squeeze if buying pressure increases.

These metrics are often used by traders to gauge sentiment, volatility risk, and the potential for price movements based on short covering activity.



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This page (NYSEARCA:FGDL) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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