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Franklin FTSE Australia ETF (FLAU) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$35.56 -0.10 (-0.28%)
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Franklin FTSE Australia ETF Short Interest Overview

As of July 31, 2026, Franklin FTSE Australia ETF (FLAU) had a short interest of 6,449 shares sold short, representing 0.13% of the public float. This marks a -15.08% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, meaning it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 37,071 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
6,449 shares
Previous Short Interest
7,594 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-15.08%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$225.52 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2026
Outstanding Shares
5,050,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.13%
Today's Trading Volume
1,104 shares
Average Trading Volume
37,071 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
3%
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Franklin FTSE Australia 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
7/31/20266,449 shares $225.52 thousand -15.1%0.1%0.2 $34.97
7/15/20267,594 shares $261.01 thousand +160.1%0.2%0.03 $34.37
6/30/20262,920 shares $98.29 thousand +399.2%0.1%0.7 $33.66
6/15/2026585 shares $20.32 thousand -49.4%0.0%0.22 $34.74
5/29/20261,156 shares $40.34 thousand -88.8%0.0%0.08 $34.90
5/15/202610,350 shares $353.87 thousand +185.7%0.4%2.62 $34.19
4/30/20263,623 shares $127.20 thousand +850.9%0.1%0.14 $35.11
4/15/2026381 shares $13.63 thousand -63.5%0.0%0.05 $35.77
3/31/20261,043 shares $34.33 thousand -97.3%0.0%0.03 $32.91
3/13/202638,504 shares $1.28 million +373.6%0.8%1.57 $33.23
2/27/20268,131 shares $291.42 thousand +138.9%0.2%0.82 $35.84
2/13/20263,403 shares $117.95 thousand +53.2%0.1%0.52 $34.66
1/30/20262,222 shares $73.79 thousand -85.0%0.0%0.08 $33.21
1/15/202614,838 shares $476.15 thousand +1,525.2%0.3%0.38 $32.09
12/31/2025913 shares $28.70 thousand -43.2%0.0%0.08 $31.44
12/15/20251,607 shares $50.97 thousand -82.2%0.0%0.42 $31.72
11/28/20259,025 shares $281.85 thousand +777.9%0.2%0.24 $31.23
9/15/20251,600 shares $52.45 thousand -98.7%N/A0.2 $32.78
8/31/2025125,900 shares $4.06 million +20,883.3%5.5%15.5 $32.25
8/15/2025600 shares $19.14 thousand -62.5%N/A0.1 $31.90
7/31/20251,600 shares $49.39 thousand -92.6%0.1%0.2 $30.87
7/15/202521,600 shares $666.36 thousand -30.3%N/A3.1 $30.85
6/30/202531,000 shares $961.31 thousand +75.1%1.5%4 $31.01
6/15/202517,700 shares $549.94 thousand -84.3%0.9%1.6 $31.07
5/31/2025112,600 shares $3.43 million +693.0%5.6%7.9 $30.43
5/15/202514,200 shares $427.85 thousand -48.6%N/A1.1 $30.13
4/30/202527,600 shares $802.61 thousand +38.7%N/A2.3 $29.08
4/15/202519,900 shares $547.65 thousand -45.0%N/A1.7 $27.52
3/14/202530,400 shares $844.82 thousand -35.5%N/A3 $27.79
2/28/202547,100 shares $1.33 million +4.9%N/A10.7 $28.30
2/14/202544,900 shares $1.35 million +29.4%N/A11.2 $30.03
1/31/202534,700 shares $1.01 million +80.7%N/A7.7 $29.14
1/15/202519,200 shares $552.58 thousand +45.5%N/A4.4 $28.78

FLAU Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of Franklin FTSE Australia ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, traders have sold 6,449 shares of FLAU short. 0.13% of Franklin FTSE Australia ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Franklin FTSE Australia ETF's current short interest.

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. FLAU shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.2. Learn More on Franklin FTSE Australia ETF's short interest ratio.

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. 0.13% of Franklin FTSE Australia ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Franklin FTSE Australia ETF saw a decline in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 6,449 shares, a decline of 15.1% from the previous total of 7,594 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.

0.13% of Franklin FTSE Australia ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Franklin FTSE Australia ETF: iShares MSCI Austria ETF (0.67%), SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (0.31%), Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF (0.04%), Fidelity Enhanced Emerging Markets ETF (0.50%), iShares MSCI Belgium ETF (1.20%), FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (0.23%), SPDR S&P 1500 Momentum Tilt ETF (0.88%), Columbia Short Duration Bond ETF (0.02%), VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (0.11%), VanEck Israel ETF (0.47%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($50.36 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($21.20 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($13.40 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($11.59 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($11.46 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($7.84 billion), iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.51 billion), iShares Semiconductor ETF ($6.37 billion), and Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($6.34 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling FLAU is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Franklin FTSE Australia ETF as its price is falling. FLAU shares are trading down $0.10 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.

A short squeeze for Franklin FTSE Australia 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 FLAU, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including FLAU, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2026.

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

  • 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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Short interest data for NYSEARCA:FLAU is sourced from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), with the most recent report published on 8/11/2026. FINRA publishes updated short interest twice a month.
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