WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund (NYSEARCA:EPS) Short Interest Up 75.8% in May

WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund (NYSEARCA:EPSGet Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in May. As of May 29th, there was short interest totaling 37,707 shares, an increase of 75.8% from the May 14th total of 21,454 shares. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 48,781 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.8 days.

WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund Stock Up 1.6%

NYSEARCA EPS traded up $1.23 on Monday, hitting $78.87. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 35,035 shares, compared to its average volume of 54,492. WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund has a 1-year low of $61.70 and a 1-year high of $79.47. The company’s 50-day moving average is $75.42 and its 200 day moving average is $72.43. The firm has a market cap of $1.55 billion, a PE ratio of 21.24 and a beta of 0.95.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Bessemer Group Inc. acquired a new position in WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Meramec Financial Planners LLC acquired a new position in WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund by 60.0% in the 2nd quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 640 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 240 shares during the period. Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new position in WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $69,000. Finally, Advisors Preferred LLC acquired a new position in WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $82,000.

About WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund

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WisdomTree Earnings 500 Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree Earnings 500 Index (the Index). The Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures the performance of earnings-generating companies within the large-capitalization segment of the United States stock market. Companies in the Index are incorporated and listed in the United States, and have generated positive cumulative earnings over their most recent four fiscal quarters prior to the Index measurement date.

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