First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF Price & Performance (LMBS)

F/m Investments has submitted an amended application to the SEC, aiming for regulatory relief to launch ETF share classes. This move could increase competition in the ETF market, potentially allowing more mutual funds to offer ETF share classes and broadening investor access to diversified products. The decision is closely watched by industry players.1

Short interest in the First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FEX) surged by nearly 189% in March, reaching 15,600 shares. Despite this increase, the short-interest ratio remains low at 0.4 days, indicating that bearish bets, while rising, are still a minor portion of overall trading activity.2

First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FYT) experienced a 72% decline in short interest at the end of March. Meanwhile, several institutional investors increased their holdings, signaling growing confidence in the fund's outlook despite recent market volatility affecting small-cap equities.3