FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August (BATS:AUGM) Short Interest Up 993.6% in August

FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August (BATS:AUGM) saw a significant increase in short interest in August. As of August 14th, there was short interest totaling 2,395 shares, an increase of 993.6% from the July 30th total of 219 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 5,029 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Approximately 0.4% of the company’s shares are short sold.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August Price Performance

BATS:AUGM remained flat at $35.42 during trading hours on Tuesday. 54,978 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,909. FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August has a 52 week low of $33.24 and a 52 week high of $35.48. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $35.17 and a 200 day simple moving average of $34.68.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Susquehanna International Group LLP increased its holdings in FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August by 486.8% in the 3rd quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP now owns 49,949 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,680,000 after buying an additional 41,437 shares during the period. Centaurus Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August in the 3rd quarter valued at $505,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August in the fourth quarter worth $349,000. Cetera Investment Advisers lifted its position in FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August by 38.8% during the first quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 30,052 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,018,000 after purchasing an additional 8,399 shares during the period. Finally, OLD Mission Capital LLC acquired a new position in FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $226,000.

About FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August

The FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF – August (AUGM) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in large cap equity. The fund seeks to provide a pre-determined investment outcome over a one year period. The exposure is reset annually in August AUGM was launched on Aug 16, 2024 and is issued by First Trust.