iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 8,078 shares, an increase of 50.4% from the November 30th total of 5,372 shares. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 8,519 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 8,519 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Institutional Trading of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Private Trust Co. NA boosted its position in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 33.3% during the 3rd quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 868 shares of the company’s stock worth $58,000 after acquiring an additional 217 shares in the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its position in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 19.5% during the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,016 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,000 after acquiring an additional 166 shares in the last quarter. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new stake in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $75,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF during the third quarter worth approximately $121,000. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp raised its holdings in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 118.7% during the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,187 shares of the company’s stock worth $145,000 after purchasing an additional 1,187 shares in the last quarter.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Stock Down 0.0%

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF stock traded down $0.01 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $68.49. The stock had a trading volume of 11,472 shares, compared to its average volume of 14,996. The stock has a market capitalization of $160.94 million, a P/E ratio of 15.50 and a beta of 1.07. iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF has a 12-month low of $49.82 and a 12-month high of $68.96. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $66.72 and its 200-day moving average price is $66.82.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 16th were issued a $0.8125 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 16th. This represents a yield of 242.0%.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Company Profile

The iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (IEUS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Europe Small Cap index, a market-cap-weighted index of companies in developed countries of Europe. IEUS was launched on Nov 12, 2007 and is managed by BlackRock.