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 large growth in short interest in 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 shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 16,881 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.8 days. Based on an average daily volume of 16,881 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.8 days. Currently, 3.1% of the company’s shares are short sold.

First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF Trading Up 1.5%

FTHF stock traded up $0.61 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $42.47. 24,664 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 17,853. First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF has a 52-week low of $20.03 and a 52-week high of $42.64. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $36.72 and its 200-day moving average is $32.39. The company has a market cap of $87.06 million, a P/E ratio of 11.94 and a beta of 0.55.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cetera Investment Advisers acquired a new stake in First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF during the 4th quarter valued at $345,000. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF during the fourth quarter valued at $769,000. LPL Financial LLC purchased a new stake in First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $244,000. MGO One Seven LLC purchased a new stake in First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $2,291,000. Finally, Treasure Coast Financial Planning lifted its stake in First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF by 17.2% in the 4th quarter. Treasure Coast Financial Planning now owns 49,582 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,643,000 after acquiring an additional 7,259 shares in the last quarter.

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.