Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:EFAS) Short Interest Up 25.6% in March

Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:EFAS) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 40,954 shares, a growth of 25.6% from the March 15th total of 32,594 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 20,927 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.0 days. Approximately 2.2% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:EFAS traded down $0.02 during trading on Thursday, reaching $21.87. 5,593 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 24,764. Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF has a 12 month low of $15.80 and a 12 month high of $22.01. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $21.04 and a 200-day moving average price of $19.78. The firm has a market cap of $41.12 million, a PE ratio of 11.91 and a beta of 0.59.

Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, April 13th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 6th were given a dividend of $0.086 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, April 6th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. SHP Wealth Management purchased a new position in Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Cetera Investment Advisers lifted its stake in Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF by 6.7% in the fourth quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 19,751 shares of the company’s stock worth $383,000 after purchasing an additional 1,235 shares during the last quarter. 3EDGE Asset Management LP increased its position in shares of Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF by 6.6% in the fourth quarter. 3EDGE Asset Management LP now owns 189,165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,671,000 after acquiring an additional 11,738 shares during the period. Encompass More Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $599,000. Finally, Crux Wealth Advisors purchased a new position in shares of Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $258,000.

Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF Company Profile

The Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (EFAS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Top 50 Dividend index. The fund tracks an index of stocks from developed countries outside North America. After screening for dividend growth and sustainability, the 50 highest yielding stocks are selected and given equal weight. EFAS was launched on Nov 14, 2016 and is managed by Global X.