Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc. (NYSE:NUV) Short Interest Update

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc. (NYSE:NUV) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 180,870 shares, a growth of 82.5% from the January 29th total of 99,115 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 489,810 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days. Currently, 0.1% of the company’s shares are sold short. Currently, 0.1% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 489,810 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Nuveen Municipal Value Fund

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its holdings in Nuveen Municipal Value Fund by 166.5% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 3,059 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 1,911 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Camelot Portfolios LLC bought a new stake in shares of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund during the 4th quarter valued at about $45,000. EQ Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund during the 4th quarter valued at about $47,000. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund during the fourth quarter valued at about $50,000. Institutional investors own 22.50% of the company’s stock.

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Stock Performance

Shares of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund stock traded down $0.02 during trading on Friday, reaching $9.20. 636,587 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 448,108. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $9.11 and its 200 day moving average is $9.00. Nuveen Municipal Value Fund has a 1 year low of $8.38 and a 1 year high of $9.25.

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a $0.0325 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 4.2%.

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Company Profile

The Nuveen Municipal Value Fund (NYSE:NUV) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide its shareholders with current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade municipal securities, including bonds and other debt obligations issued by state, municipal, and local governments across the United States. Through its diversified portfolio, NUV aims to deliver a stable stream of tax-advantaged income while preserving capital.

NUV’s investment strategy focuses on long-term municipal bonds, selecting securities based on credit quality, yield potential, and sector diversification.