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Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$38.10 +0.47 (+1.25%)
As of 04:10 PM Eastern

Franklin FTSE Japan ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP) had a short interest of 2.04 million shares sold short, representing 2.22% of the public float. This marks a 3.36% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.5, meaning it would take 1.5 days of the average trading volume of 1.38 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
2,035,966 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,969,692 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
3.36%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$77.67 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
92,400,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.22%
Today's Trading Volume
2,245,061 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,381,335 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
163%
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FLJP Short Interest Over Time

FLJP Days to Cover Over Time

FLJP Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Franklin FTSE Japan ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/20262,035,966 shares $77.67 million +3.4%2.2%1.46 $38.15
3/31/20261,969,692 shares $71.26 million +750.0%2.3%1.03 $36.18
3/13/2026231,729 shares $8.27 million -95.0%0.3%0.11 $35.67
2/27/20264,674,102 shares $185.09 million +147.8%6.3%4.43 $39.60
2/13/20261,886,539 shares $75.56 million +4,551.5%2.6%1.25 $40.05
1/30/202640,558 shares $1.48 million -75.1%0.1%0.03 $36.58
1/15/2026162,931 shares $5.93 million -62.8%0.2%0.29 $36.38
12/31/2025437,399 shares $15.07 million +95.4%0.6%0.63 $34.45
12/15/2025223,815 shares $8.16 million +276.5%0.3%0.67 $36.46
11/28/202559,442 shares $2.12 million -39.8%0.1%0.15 $35.66
11/14/202598,666 shares $3.55 million -92.4%0.1%0.16 $35.94
10/31/20251,291,481 shares $46.04 million +88.5%1.9%2.87 $35.65
10/15/2025685,000 shares $23.93 million +107.0%1.0%2 $34.93
9/30/2025331,000 shares $11.44 million -16.2%N/A0.9 $34.56
9/15/2025395,100 shares $13.87 million +233.4%N/A0.9 $35.11
8/31/2025118,500 shares $4.00 million -51.0%0.2%0.2 $33.78
8/15/2025241,800 shares $8.33 million +155.1%N/A0.4 $34.47
7/31/202594,800 shares $3.01 million +78.2%0.1%0.2 $31.75
7/15/202553,200 shares $1.64 million -69.3%N/A0.1 $30.82
6/30/2025173,300 shares $5.57 million +5.3%0.3%0.2 $32.15
6/15/2025164,600 shares $5.20 million -30.5%0.2%0.2 $31.61
5/31/2025236,700 shares $7.49 million -74.5%0.3%0.3 $31.65
5/15/2025929,000 shares $28.75 million -6.8%N/A1.1 $30.95
4/30/2025996,200 shares $30.44 million -1.4%N/A1.2 $30.56
4/15/20251,010,000 shares $29.26 million -63.0%N/A1.2 $28.97
3/14/20251,010,000 shares $30.44 million -4.7%N/A1.6 $30.14
2/28/20251,060,000 shares $30.96 million +491.5%N/A1.8 $29.21
2/14/2025179,200 shares $5.28 million -3.5%N/A0.3 $29.49
1/31/2025185,600 shares $5.40 million +12.4%N/A0.3 $29.11
1/15/2025165,200 shares $4.66 million -51.8%N/A0.2 $28.21

FLJP Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin FTSE Japan ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Franklin FTSE Japan ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, investors have sold 2,035,966 shares of FLJP short. 2.22% of Franklin FTSE Japan ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Franklin FTSE Japan ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Franklin FTSE Japan 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. FLJP shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.5. Learn More on Franklin FTSE Japan ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Franklin FTSE Japan ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Franklin FTSE Japan ETF: Simplex Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Franklin FTSE Japan 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. 2.22% of Franklin FTSE Japan ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Franklin FTSE Japan ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Franklin FTSE Japan ETF saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,035,966 shares, an increase of 3.4% from the previous total of 1,969,692 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 FTSE Japan ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

2.22% of Franklin FTSE Japan ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Franklin FTSE Japan ETF: iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (5.46%), iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF (0.58%), Dimensional US Core Equity 1 ETF (0.21%), Invesco RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid ETF (0.02%), Invesco RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. ETF (0.64%), JPMorgan Small & Mid Cap Enhanced Equity ETF (0.19%), WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (4.82%), JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (0.51%), Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF (2.95%), Capital Group International Equity ETF (0.15%),

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 FTSE Japan ETF stock?

Short selling FLJP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Franklin FTSE Japan ETF as its price is falling. FLJP shares are trading up $0.47 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 FTSE Japan ETF?

A short squeeze for Franklin FTSE Japan ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of FLJP, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Franklin FTSE Japan 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 FLJP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do FLJP's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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.




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