Short Interest in First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (NASDAQ:FSCS) Grows By 137.5%

First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (NASDAQ:FSCS) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 7,600 shares, an increase of 137.5% from the November 15th total of 3,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.3 days.

First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ FSCS traded down $0.20 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $37.22. 1,422 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,663. First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF has a 12-month low of $29.93 and a 12-month high of $38.61. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $36.61.

First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be issued a $0.1089 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 13th.