Barron’s 400 ETF (NYSEARCA:BFOR) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Barron’s 400 ETF (NYSEARCA:BFOR) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 12,300 shares, a growth of 44.7% from the September 15th total of 8,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.6 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.6 days.

Barron’s 400 ETF Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of Barron’s 400 ETF stock opened at $81.68 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $183.78 million, a PE ratio of 16.61 and a beta of 1.13. Barron’s 400 ETF has a 12 month low of $60.26 and a 12 month high of $82.46. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $80.67 and its 200 day simple moving average is $76.38.

Institutional Trading of Barron’s 400 ETF

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. IFP Advisors Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Barron’s 400 ETF in the first quarter valued at about $226,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Barron’s 400 ETF by 56.7% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,175 shares of the company’s stock valued at $82,000 after acquiring an additional 425 shares during the last quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Barron’s 400 ETF in the second quarter valued at about $2,728,000. Alteri Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of Barron’s 400 ETF by 8.4% in the second quarter. Alteri Wealth LLC now owns 11,100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $855,000 after acquiring an additional 864 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Barron’s 400 ETF in the second quarter valued at about $158,000.

Barron’s 400 ETF Company Profile

The Barron’s 400 ETF (BFOR) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund tracks an equally weighted index comprising 400 US companies selected on fundamental parameters. BFOR was launched on Jun 4, 2013 and is managed by ALPS.