First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund Price & Performance (FEMS)

Short interest in the First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund spiked 20.3% in March, reaching 41,500 shares by month-end. Despite the uptick, institutional investors have continued to adjust positions, with several firms increasing their stakes. The fund’s stock recently traded near its 52-week low, reflecting ongoing market volatility.123

First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund saw its short interest drop by nearly 30% in March, falling to 15,400 shares. Institutional investors have been actively repositioning, with some notably increasing their holdings. The fund's price remains volatile, trading between its 52-week low of $59.29 and high of $85.01.45

Recent filings show a notable increase in institutional trading for the First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund, with several major investors boosting their stakes last quarter. Despite this, the fund’s price has dipped below its 200-day moving average, highlighting mixed investor sentiment amid a challenging environment for emerging markets.31