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First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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First Trust Expanded Technology ETF Short Interest Data

First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) has a short interest of 4,900 shares, representing 0.58% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -50.00% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.0, indicating that it would take 1.0 days of the average trading volume of 7,281 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
4,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
9,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-50.00%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$167.09 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
1.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
August 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
850,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.58%
Today's Trading Volume
4,223 shares
Average Trading Volume
7,281 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
58%
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XPND Short Interest Over Time

XPND Days to Cover Over Time

XPND Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

First Trust Expanded Technology ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
8/31/20254,900 shares $167.09 thousand -50.0%0.6%1 $34.10
8/15/20259,800 shares $335.45 thousand +78.2%N/A2.3 $34.23
7/31/20255,500 shares $186.23 thousand -11.3%0.6%1.3 $33.86
7/15/20256,200 shares $206.96 thousand -96.7%N/A1.4 $33.38
6/30/2025187,500 shares $6.32 million +46,775.0%0.3%1.6 $33.68
6/15/2025400 shares $12.82 thousand -73.3%0.1%0.1 $32.04
5/31/20251,500 shares $46.79 thousand +150.0%0.2%0.2 $31.19
5/15/2025600 shares $18.83 thousand No ChangeN/A0.1 $31.38
4/15/2025100 shares $2.75 thousand -97.8%N/A0 $27.54
3/14/20253,500 shares $101.12 thousand -79.7%N/A0.4 $28.89
2/14/202517,800 shares $582.77 thousand +12.0%N/A1.8 $32.74
1/31/202515,900 shares $503.08 thousand +160.7%N/A1.6 $31.64

XPND Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Trust Expanded Technology ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of First Trust Expanded Technology ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of August 31st, traders have sold 4,900 shares of XPND short. 0.58% of First Trust Expanded Technology ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on First Trust Expanded Technology ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for First Trust Expanded Technology 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. XPND shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on First Trust Expanded Technology ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for First Trust Expanded Technology 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. 0.58% of First Trust Expanded Technology ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is First Trust Expanded Technology ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

First Trust Expanded Technology ETF saw a decrease in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,900 shares, a decrease of 50.0% from the previous total of 9,800 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 Expanded Technology ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.58% of First Trust Expanded Technology ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust Expanded Technology ETF: Alger AI Enablers & Adopters ETF (0.64%), TrueShares Technology, AI & Deep Learning ETF (0.73%), Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF (0.19%), Texas Capital Texas Equity Index ETF (0.03%), Next Frontier Internet ETF (0.11%), First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (0.33%), Carbon Collective Climate Solutions U.S. Equity ETF (0.38%), Guru Favorite Stocks ETF (0.03%), Roundhill GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF (3.47%), First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF (0.11%),

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 ($73.23 billion), Invesco QQQ ($29.52 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.82 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.76 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($9.37 billion), Strategy Inc ($7.58 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.78 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.72 billion), AppLovin Corporation ($6.37 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($6.29 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short First Trust Expanded Technology ETF stock?

Short selling XPND is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust Expanded Technology ETF as its price is falling. XPND shares are trading up $0.26 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 Expanded Technology ETF?

A short squeeze for First Trust Expanded Technology 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 XPND, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is First Trust Expanded Technology 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 XPND, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is August, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:XPND) was last updated on 9/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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