First Trust Capital Strength ETF (NASDAQ:FTCS) Short Interest Down 93.7% in July

Posted by Geri Gentry on Aug 13th, 2026

First Trust Capital Strength ETF (NASDAQ:FTCS – Get Free Report) was the target of a large decline in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,096 shares, a decline of 93.7% from the July 15th total of 64,633 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 562,165 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Institutional Trading of First Trust Capital Strength ETF

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of FTCS. Eastern Bank bought a new stake in First Trust Capital Strength ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Caitlin John LLC raised its stake in shares of First Trust Capital Strength ETF by 288.0% during the fourth quarter. Caitlin John LLC now owns 291 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 216 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in First Trust Capital Strength ETF by 492.0% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 296 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 246 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its stake in First Trust Capital Strength ETF by 140.0% in the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 300 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 175 shares during the period. Finally, BOKF NA bought a new position in First Trust Capital Strength ETF in the third quarter worth about $28,000.

First Trust Capital Strength ETF Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:FTCS traded up $0.40 during trading on Thursday, hitting $100.84. 238,132 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 579,096. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $96.32 and a 200 day moving average of $95.39. The company has a market cap of $8.00 billion, a PE ratio of 21.51 and a beta of 0.70. First Trust Capital Strength ETF has a 52-week low of $89.76 and a 52-week high of $101.12.

First Trust Capital Strength ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were issued a $0.2636 dividend. This represents a $1.05 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 25th.

First Trust Capital Strength ETF Company Profile

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First Trust Capital Strength ETF, formerly First Trust Strategic Value Index Fund, seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund’s fees and expenses) of an equity index called the Credit Suisse U.S. Value Index, Powered by HOLT (the Index). The Index is developed, maintained and sponsored by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Credit Suisse Group AG (collectively, the Index Provider). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets in common stocks that comprise the Index.