WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSEARCA:WTPI) Short Interest Down 63.2% in December

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSEARCA:WTPI) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 31,213 shares, a decrease of 63.2% from the December 15th total of 84,792 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 107,314 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 107,314 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Price Performance

Shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund stock traded up $0.01 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $33.60. 65,013 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 112,635. The business has a fifty day moving average of $33.36 and a two-hundred day moving average of $33.04. WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund has a 1 year low of $27.00 and a 1 year high of $34.07.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a special dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 12th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 10th were issued a $0.7218 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 10th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC purchased a new position in WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the third quarter worth approximately $33,600,000. Castle Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund in the 3rd quarter worth $8,735,000. Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the 3rd quarter worth $7,793,000. Trust Point Inc. purchased a new position in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the 3rd quarter worth $7,644,000. Finally, Solutions 4 Wealth Ltd acquired a new position in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at about $6,218,000.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Company Profile

The WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (Ticker: WTPI) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by WisdomTree, Inc The fund seeks to provide investors with consistent income by selling put options bi-weekly on the S&P 500 Index, targeting a 2.5% premium. This strategy aims to capitalize on the volatility premium in the options market, potentially offering attractive income opportunities, especially in flat-to-down market conditions.