WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSEARCA:WTPI) Short Interest Up 82.8% in January

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSEARCA:WTPI) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 57,070 shares, an increase of 82.8% from the December 31st total of 31,213 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 112,570 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. Approximately 0.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Approximately 0.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 112,570 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in WTPI. Comerica Bank purchased a new position in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC purchased a new position in WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at about $40,000. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the third quarter worth about $47,000. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund in the third quarter valued at approximately $91,000. Finally, Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund in the third quarter valued at approximately $206,000.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of WTPI traded up $0.02 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $33.45. The stock had a trading volume of 53,610 shares, compared to its average volume of 131,019. The business’s fifty day moving average is $33.42 and its 200 day moving average is $33.14. WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund has a 52-week low of $27.00 and a 52-week high of $34.02.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 29th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 27th were given a $0.2521 dividend. This is an increase from WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund’s previous monthly dividend of $0.08. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.0%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, January 27th.

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.