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Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF (FTSD) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$90.36 +0.05 (+0.06%)
As of 02:31 PM Eastern

Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF (FTSD) had a short interest of 11,548 shares sold short, representing 0.37% of the public float. This marks a 3.93% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.7, meaning it would take 0.7 days of the average trading volume of 28,500 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
11,548 shares
Previous Short Interest
11,111 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
3.93%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.05 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
3,130,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.37%
Today's Trading Volume
6,933 shares
Average Trading Volume
28,500 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
24%
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FTSD Short Interest Over Time

FTSD Days to Cover Over Time

FTSD Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government 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
4/15/202611,548 shares $1.05 million +3.9%0.4%0.72 $90.68
3/31/202611,111 shares $1.01 million -77.0%0.4%0.36 $90.77
3/13/202648,335 shares $4.38 million +175.2%1.6%1.26 $90.64
2/27/202617,562 shares $1.60 million +107.0%0.6%0.82 $91.19
2/13/20268,485 shares $773.24 thousand +151.3%0.3%0.2 $91.13
1/30/20263,377 shares $308.08 thousand -17.6%0.1%0.15 $91.23
1/15/20264,100 shares $373.10 thousand -63.1%0.1%0.1 $91.00
12/31/202511,123 shares $1.01 million -17.7%0.4%0.25 $91.01
12/15/202513,507 shares $1.23 million +2,492.5%0.5%0.4 $91.04
11/28/2025521 shares $47.46 thousand -98.1%0.0%0.02 $91.09
11/14/202527,016 shares $2.45 million +68.8%1.0%0.7 $90.85
10/31/202516,009 shares $1.46 million +5,556.9%0.6%0.56 $91.14
10/15/2025300 shares $27.30 thousand +200.0%0.0%0 $91.00
9/30/2025100 shares $9.11 thousand -99.7%N/A0 $91.06
9/15/202536,900 shares $3.36 million +1,950.0%N/A1.1 $91.07
8/31/20251,800 shares $163.96 thousand -91.4%0.1%0.1 $91.09
8/15/202520,800 shares $1.89 million +18.9%N/A0.8 $90.81
7/31/202517,500 shares $1.59 million +872.2%0.7%0.7 $90.82
7/15/20251,800 shares $162.99 thousand +200.0%N/A0.1 $90.55
6/30/2025600 shares $54.53 thousand -33.3%0.0%0 $90.88
6/15/2025900 shares $81.39 thousand -67.9%0.0%0 $90.43
5/31/20252,800 shares $253.71 thousand +300.0%0.1%0.1 $90.61
5/15/2025700 shares $63.57 thousand -87.3%N/A0 $90.82
4/30/20255,500 shares $500.94 thousand +10.0%N/A0.2 $91.08
4/15/20255,000 shares $453.30 thousand -10.7%N/A0.2 $90.66
3/14/20257,500 shares $679.65 thousand +177.8%N/A0.2 $90.62
2/28/20252,700 shares $245.19 thousand -47.1%N/A0.1 $90.81
2/14/20255,100 shares $461.09 thousand +54.6%N/A0.1 $90.41
1/31/20253,300 shares $299.24 thousand +175.0%N/A0.1 $90.68
1/15/20251,200 shares $108.60 thousand -90.6%N/A0 $90.50

FTSD Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, investors have sold 11,548 shares of FTSD short. 0.37% of Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government 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. FTSD shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.7. Learn More on Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government 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. 0.37% of Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,548 shares, an increase of 3.9% from the previous total of 11,111 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 Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.37% of Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF: ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury (13.02%), Simplify Barrier Income ETF (0.38%), US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF (0.08%), iShares iBonds Dec 2034 Term Treasury ETF (0.32%), US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF (0.21%), BondBloxx Bloomberg Twenty Year Target Duration US Treasury ETF (0.02%), BondBloxx Bloomberg Two Year Target Duration US Treasury ETF (0.63%), iShares iBonds Dec 2035 Term Treasury ETF (0.51%), Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF (1.87%), Nicholas Fixed Income Alternative ETF (0.00%),

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 Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF stock?

Short selling FTSD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF as its price is falling. FTSD shares are trading up $0.05 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 Liberty Short Duration US Government ETF?

A short squeeze for Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government 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 FTSD, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Franklin Liberty Short Duration US Government 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 FTSD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do FTSD's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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:FTSD) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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