First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF (NYSEARCA:CAAA) Short Interest Down 75.4% in February

First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF (NYSEARCA:CAAA) was the target of a large decrease in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 7,021 shares, a decrease of 75.4% from the January 29th total of 28,495 shares. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 15,293 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Based on an average daily volume of 15,293 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s shares are short sold.

Institutional Trading of First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of CAAA. Prospera Financial Services Inc bought a new position in shares of First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF in the 2nd quarter worth about $5,761,000. STAR Financial Bank increased its holdings in First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF by 27.2% in the fourth quarter. STAR Financial Bank now owns 441,039 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,041,000 after purchasing an additional 94,432 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP increased its holdings in First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF by 101.1% in the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 72,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,475,000 after purchasing an additional 36,192 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF in the first quarter valued at approximately $435,000. Finally, Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $313,000.

First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSEARCA CAAA traded up $0.06 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $20.64. The stock had a trading volume of 10,549 shares, compared to its average volume of 12,853. First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF has a twelve month low of $20.10 and a twelve month high of $20.85. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $20.54 and its 200 day moving average price is $20.56.

First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 20th will be issued a $0.08 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 20th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 4.7%.

About First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF

The First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF (CAAA) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund is an actively managed fund that primarily invests in commercial mortgage-backed securities with a credit rating of AAA. The fund seeks to provide long-term total return CAAA was launched on Feb 27, 2024 and is issued by First Trust.