WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DEM) Short Interest Update

WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DEM) was the target of a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 116,012 shares, a growth of 57.4% from the November 30th total of 73,704 shares. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 174,826 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 174,826 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its position in shares of WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund by 173.5% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 547 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 347 shares during the last quarter. Creekmur Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund by 172.3% during the second quarter. Creekmur Asset Management LLC now owns 580 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 367 shares during the period. Advantage Trust Co purchased a new position in WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund during the second quarter worth $27,000. Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new position in WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund during the third quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, AE Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund by 54.8% in the second quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC now owns 709 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 251 shares during the period. 58.33% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA DEM traded up $0.22 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $46.91. 155,543 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 225,424. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.30 billion, a PE ratio of 9.40 and a beta of 0.62. WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund has a one year low of $37.25 and a one year high of $47.89. The company’s 50 day moving average is $46.50 and its 200 day moving average is $46.14.

About WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that closely correspond to the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Index (the Index). The Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures the performance of the highest dividend yielding stocks selected from the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index. At the index measurement date, companies within the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index are ranked by dividend yield.