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 recipient of a significant 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. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 15,293 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s shares are short sold. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 15,293 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CAAA. Prospera Financial Services Inc bought a new stake in shares of First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF in the second quarter valued at about $5,761,000. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $201,000. Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF by 4.5% in the third quarter. Inspirion Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 33,708 shares of the company’s stock valued at $698,000 after purchasing an additional 1,449 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF by 7.6% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 60,989 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,251,000 after purchasing an additional 4,325 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Platform Technology Partners boosted its holdings in First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF by 14.2% during the third quarter. Platform Technology Partners now owns 50,160 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,029,000 after purchasing an additional 6,245 shares during the last quarter.

First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF Stock Up 0.0%

NYSEARCA CAAA traded up $0.01 during trading on Thursday, reaching $20.59. 4,763 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 12,833. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $20.53 and its 200 day moving average price is $20.56. First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF has a fifty-two week low of $20.10 and a fifty-two week high of $20.85.

First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF Announces Dividend

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

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.