Short Interest in First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF (NYSEARCA:FTHF) Increases By 427.9%

First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF (NYSEARCA:FTHF) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 64,111 shares, a growth of 427.9% from the January 29th total of 12,144 shares. Currently, 3.1% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 16,881 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.8 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 16,881 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.8 days. Currently, 3.1% of the company’s stock are sold short.

First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF Price Performance

Shares of FTHF stock traded up $0.61 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $42.47. The company had a trading volume of 24,664 shares, compared to its average volume of 17,853. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $36.72 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $32.39. First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF has a one year low of $20.03 and a one year high of $42.64. The company has a market capitalization of $87.06 million, a PE ratio of 11.94 and a beta of 0.55.

Institutional Trading of First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. MGO One Seven LLC bought a new stake in shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF during the 4th quarter worth $2,291,000. Treasure Coast Financial Planning boosted its holdings in First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF by 17.2% during the fourth quarter. Treasure Coast Financial Planning now owns 49,582 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,643,000 after acquiring an additional 7,259 shares during the period. Susquehanna International Group LLP grew its position in shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF by 37.8% in the third quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP now owns 33,683 shares of the company’s stock valued at $994,000 after purchasing an additional 9,247 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $769,000. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers bought a new position in shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $345,000.

About First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF

The First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF (FTHF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Emerging Markets Human Flourishing index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-sized emerging market companies that adequately promotes human flourishing. Securities are screened on their human rights beliefs and are selected based on their fundamentals. FTHF was launched on Oct 30, 2023 and is issued by First Trust.