SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) was the target of a large decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,722 shares, a decrease of 45.6% from the November 30th total of 8,682 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 24,735 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 24,735 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Institutional Trading of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in QEFA. Salem Investment Counselors Inc. bought a new position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $46,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the first quarter valued at about $51,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its stake in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 217.0% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 913 shares of the company’s stock valued at $78,000 after acquiring an additional 625 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the 2nd quarter worth about $119,000. Finally, Seed Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at about $213,000.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Stock Up 0.2%

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF stock opened at $91.20 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $89.06 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $87.14. The stock has a market cap of $971.28 million, a P/E ratio of 15.98 and a beta of 0.76. SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF has a twelve month low of $70.97 and a twelve month high of $91.31.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Company Profile

The SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series (USD) index. The fund tracks an index of securities from developed markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. The index equal-weights 3 subindexes: value, minimum volatility and quality. QEFA was launched on Jun 4, 2014 and is managed by State Street.