iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 61,820 shares, a growth of 49.7% from the January 15th total of 41,309 shares. Approximately 2.9% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 23,118 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.7 days. Based on an average daily volume of 23,118 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.7 days. Approximately 2.9% of the company’s shares are sold short.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Stock Up 0.3%

IEUS traded up $0.24 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $72.56. 5,379 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 14,456. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $69.99 and its 200-day moving average price is $67.90. iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF has a 1-year low of $49.82 and a 1-year high of $73.87. The firm has a market capitalization of $152.38 million, a P/E ratio of 15.50 and a beta of 1.07.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 16th were issued a $0.8125 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 16th. This represents a yield of 242.0%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. 3EDGE Asset Management LP increased its position in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 249.0% during the fourth quarter. 3EDGE Asset Management LP now owns 100,981 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,953,000 after buying an additional 72,046 shares during the period. UBS Group AG boosted its position in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 47.1% during the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 59,360 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,000,000 after acquiring an additional 19,003 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. grew its holdings in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 36,174 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,437,000 after acquiring an additional 155 shares during the period. Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF in the 3rd quarter worth about $2,272,000. Finally, Pictet North America Advisors SA lifted its stake in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Pictet North America Advisors SA now owns 31,087 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,131,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares during the period.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Company Profile

The iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (IEUS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Europe Small Cap index, a market-cap-weighted index of companies in developed countries of Europe. IEUS was launched on Nov 12, 2007 and is managed by BlackRock.