AlphaCentric Advisors LLC Sells 841 Shares of iShares MSCI Australia ETF (NYSEARCA:EWA)

AlphaCentric Advisors LLC lessened its stake in iShares MSCI Australia ETF (NYSEARCA:EWA) by 4.1% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 19,853 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 841 shares during the quarter. AlphaCentric Advisors LLC’s holdings in iShares MSCI Australia ETF were worth $485,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. International Assets Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in iShares MSCI Australia ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $2,090,000. Choreo LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares MSCI Australia ETF by 11.4% in the fourth quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 30,425 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $741,000 after acquiring an additional 3,125 shares during the period. Metis Global Partners LLC bought a new stake in iShares MSCI Australia ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,004,000. Mount Lucas Management LP bought a new stake in iShares MSCI Australia ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $3,330,000. Finally, Janney Capital Management LLC bought a new position in iShares MSCI Australia ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $203,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.69% of the company’s stock.

iShares MSCI Australia ETF Price Performance

iShares MSCI Australia ETF stock traded down $0.03 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $25.87. The company had a trading volume of 760,343 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,138,529. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $24.69 and a 200 day moving average price of $24.39. iShares MSCI Australia ETF has a 12-month low of $20.46 and a 12-month high of $26.00.

About iShares MSCI Australia ETF

iShares MSCI Australia ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares MSCI Australia Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, of publicly traded securities in the Australian market, as represented by the MSCI Australia Index (the Index).