Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 63,200 shares, an increase of 51.6% from the March 31st total of 41,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 68,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days.
Aviva Price Performance
OTCMKTS:AVVIY traded up $0.15 on Friday, reaching $11.85. 19,644 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 32,679. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $12.02 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.12. Aviva has a 12 month low of $9.25 and a 12 month high of $12.72.
Aviva Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 12th will be issued a $0.5488 dividend. This is a boost from Aviva’s previous dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 11th.
About Aviva
Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, investment, and savings products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and internationally. The company offers life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund business and lifetime mortgage products.
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