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Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF (FRTY) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$19.70 +0.45 (+2.34%)
As of 04:10 PM Eastern

Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF Short Interest Data

Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF (FRTY) has a short interest of 5,500 shares, representing 0.11% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 2,650.00% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, indicating that it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 39,800 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,500 shares
Previous Short Interest
200 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+2,650.00%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$105.71 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
5,225,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.11%
Today's Trading Volume
55,153 shares
Average Trading Volume
39,800 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
139%
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FRTY Short Interest Over Time

FRTY Days to Cover Over Time

FRTY Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/30/20255,500 shares $105.71 thousand +2,650.0%0.1%0.2 $19.22
6/15/2025200 shares $3.59 thousand -88.9%0.0%0 $17.95
5/31/20251,800 shares $31.52 thousand -47.1%0.0%0 $17.51
5/15/20253,400 shares $59.36 thousand +183.3%N/A0.1 $17.46
4/30/20251,200 shares $19.48 thousand -52.0%N/A0 $16.23
4/15/20252,500 shares $38.30 thousand -65.3%N/A0 $15.32
3/14/202512,600 shares $204.37 thousand +57.5%N/A0.3 $16.22
2/28/20258,000 shares $142 thousand -55.6%N/A0.2 $17.75
2/14/202518,000 shares $364.86 thousand +30.4%N/A0.4 $20.27
1/31/202513,800 shares $269.93 thousand +273.0%N/A0.3 $19.56
1/15/20253,700 shares $71.89 thousand -72.6%N/A0.1 $19.43

FRTY Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 30th, traders have sold 5,500 shares of FRTY short. 0.11% of Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Alger Mid Cap 40 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. 0.11% of Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF saw a increase in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 5,500 shares, an increase of 2,650.0% from the previous total of 200 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 Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.11% of Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF: First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (0.51%), Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares (2.57%), American Century Mid Cap Growth Impact ETF (0.04%), Calvert US Mid-Cap Core Responsible Index ETF (0.15%), Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (0.03%), Argent Mid Cap ETF (0.66%), ProShares UltraPro MidCap 400 (1.83%), SoFi Next 500 ETF (0.28%), Strive Mid-Cap ETF (0.05%), ProShares Ultra MidCap 400 (0.40%),

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 ($72.10 billion), Invesco QQQ ($26.89 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.61 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.52 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.70 billion), WD-40 Company ($7.66 billion), Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ($6.10 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.80 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF ($5.53 billion), and Vanguard Large-Cap ETF ($5.35 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF stock?

Short selling FRTY is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF as its price is falling. FRTY shares are trading up $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 Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF?

A short squeeze for Alger Mid Cap 40 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 FRTY, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Alger Mid Cap 40 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 FRTY, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 30 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:FRTY) was last updated on 7/18/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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