iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (NYSEARCA:EWS) Short Interest Up 23.5% in December

iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (NYSEARCA:EWS) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 293,114 shares, an increase of 23.5% from the December 15th total of 237,418 shares. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 767,557 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days. Based on an average daily volume of 767,557 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Institutional Trading of iShares MSCI Singapore ETF

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of EWS. Barry Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI Singapore ETF by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter. Barry Investment Advisors LLC now owns 86,403 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,245,000 after acquiring an additional 374 shares during the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC lifted its position in iShares MSCI Singapore ETF by 2.8% during the second quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 14,656 shares of the company’s stock valued at $388,000 after purchasing an additional 394 shares during the period. Gould Asset Management LLC CA boosted its holdings in iShares MSCI Singapore ETF by 1.7% in the third quarter. Gould Asset Management LLC CA now owns 27,934 shares of the company’s stock valued at $792,000 after purchasing an additional 475 shares during the last quarter. Fiduciary Financial Group LLC grew its position in iShares MSCI Singapore ETF by 3.7% during the 4th quarter. Fiduciary Financial Group LLC now owns 13,535 shares of the company’s stock worth $372,000 after purchasing an additional 481 shares during the period. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of iShares MSCI Singapore ETF by 3.5% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 18,243 shares of the company’s stock valued at $474,000 after buying an additional 624 shares during the last quarter. 52.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

iShares MSCI Singapore ETF Stock Down 0.0%

Shares of NYSEARCA:EWS opened at $28.04 on Tuesday. iShares MSCI Singapore ETF has a 52-week low of $20.08 and a 52-week high of $29.65. The stock has a market cap of $748.67 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.28 and a beta of 0.69. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $27.91 and a 200-day moving average price of $27.93.

About iShares MSCI Singapore ETF

iShares MSCI Singapore ETF, formerly iShares MSCI Singapore Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange traded fund (ETF). The Funds seeks investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the MSCI Singapore Index (the Underlying Index). The Underlying Index consists of stocks traded primarily on the Singapore Stock Exchange. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. The Fund’s investment advisor is BlackRock Fund Advisors (BFA).