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First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) had a short interest of 26,915 shares sold short, representing 0.08% of the public float. This marks a -71.12% 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 383,854 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
26,915 shares
Previous Short Interest
93,193 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-71.12%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.28 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
33,450,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.08%
Today's Trading Volume
114,889 shares
Average Trading Volume
383,854 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
30%
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First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense 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
4/15/202626,915 shares $1.28 million -71.1%0.1%0.15 $47.40
3/31/202693,193 shares $4.17 million +83.4%0.3%0.42 $44.71
3/13/202650,817 shares $2.38 million +44.2%0.2%0.15 $46.87
2/27/202635,248 shares $1.74 million -75.3%0.1%0.04 $49.32
2/13/2026142,939 shares $6.89 million +1,445.1%0.5%0.53 $48.18
1/30/20269,251 shares $452.65 thousand -91.4%0.0%0.01 $48.93
1/15/2026107,105 shares $5.37 million +494.9%0.3%0.28 $50.14
12/31/202518,003 shares $770.35 thousand -99.5%0.1%0.05 $42.79
12/15/20253,423,282 shares $142.34 million +32,125.2%66.5%1.08 $41.58
11/28/202510,623 shares $432.78 thousand -12.5%0.2%0.77 $40.74
11/14/202512,140 shares $493.61 thousand +123.5%0.2%0.52 $40.66
10/31/20255,432 shares $233.96 thousand -88.1%0.1%0.27 $43.07
10/15/202545,500 shares $1.94 million +50.7%0.9%2 $42.74
9/30/202530,200 shares $1.25 million -8.8%N/A1.2 $41.45
9/15/202533,100 shares $1.31 million +82.9%N/A1.3 $39.55
8/31/202518,100 shares $709.34 thousand No Change0.4%0.7 $39.19
5/15/20253,900 shares $131.47 thousand -11.4%N/A0.2 $33.71
4/30/20254,400 shares $139.52 thousand -20.0%N/A0.2 $31.71
4/15/20255,500 shares $167.81 thousand -60.4%N/A0.2 $30.51
3/14/202516,500 shares $496.16 thousand -22.9%N/A0.6 $30.07
2/14/20257,000 shares $210.21 thousand -58.1%N/A0.2 $30.03
1/31/202516,700 shares $523.04 thousand +47.8%N/A0.5 $31.32
1/15/202511,300 shares $353.80 thousand +68.7%N/A0.4 $31.31

MISL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, investors have sold 26,915 shares of MISL short. 0.08% of First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense 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. MISL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.2. Learn More on First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense 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 First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense 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. 0.08% of First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF saw a drop in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 26,915 shares, a drop of 71.1% from the previous total of 93,193 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 First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.08% of First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF: First Trust Water ETF (0.01%), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF (9.27%), First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (0.26%), Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF (0.55%), Invesco Water Resources ETF (0.10%), First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund (0.16%), Invesco Building & Construction ETF (0.62%), Invesco Dorsey Wright Industrials Momentum ETF (0.53%), Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares (3.01%), SPDR S&P Transportation ETF (1.67%),

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 First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF stock?

Short selling MISL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF as its price is falling. MISL shares are trading down $0.45 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 First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF?

A short squeeze for First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense 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 MISL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense 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 MISL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do MISL's short interest metrics mean?

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

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