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First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF (HUSV) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF Short Interest Data

First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF (HUSV) has a short interest of 17,300 shares, representing 0.82% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 4.85% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.9, indicating that it would take 0.9 days of the average trading volume of 15,766 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
17,300 shares
Previous Short Interest
16,500 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+4.85%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$684.04 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
2,100,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.82%
Today's Trading Volume
5,745 shares
Average Trading Volume
15,766 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
36%
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HUSV Short Interest Over Time

HUSV Days to Cover Over Time

HUSV Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/202517,300 shares $684.04 thousand +4.9%0.8%0.9 $39.54
7/15/202516,500 shares $648.78 thousand -1.8%N/A1.1 $39.32
6/30/202516,800 shares $670.82 thousand +12.0%0.7%1 $39.93
6/15/202515,000 shares $595.35 thousand +4.9%0.7%0.9 $39.69
5/31/202514,300 shares $571.86 thousand -15.9%0.6%1 $39.99
5/15/202517,000 shares $679.15 thousand +37.1%N/A1 $39.95
4/30/202512,400 shares $489.55 thousand -13.9%N/A0.8 $39.48
4/15/202514,400 shares $559.15 thousand -17.7%N/A0.9 $38.83
3/14/202513,300 shares $522.96 thousand +4.7%N/A1.2 $39.32
2/14/202512,200 shares $480.07 thousand -0.8%N/A1.5 $39.35
1/31/202512,300 shares $476.63 thousand -18.0%N/A1.6 $38.75
1/15/202515,000 shares $562.05 thousand +11.1%N/A2.5 $37.47

HUSV Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, investors have sold 17,300 shares of HUSV short. 0.82% of First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic 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. HUSV shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic 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. 0.82% of First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 17,300 shares, an increase of 4.8% from the previous total of 16,500 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 Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.82% of First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF: THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF (2.48%), First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF (0.05%), WisdomTree PutWrite Strategy Fund (0.15%), Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF (0.09%), and Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF (0.78%).

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 ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF stock?

Short selling HUSV is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF as its price is falling. HUSV shares are trading down $0.13 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 Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF?

A short squeeze for First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic 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 HUSV, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic 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 HUSV, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:HUSV) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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