Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (NASDAQ:PSCC) Short Interest Update

Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (NASDAQ:PSCC) saw a large decrease in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 800 shares, a decrease of 50.0% from the August 31st total of 1,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 5,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 5,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of PSCC. Cetera Investment Advisers purchased a new stake in Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF in the first quarter valued at approximately $1,209,000. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC bought a new stake in shares of Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF during the 1st quarter valued at $500,000. Integrity Alliance LLC. purchased a new position in shares of Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF in the 1st quarter worth about $350,000. Summit Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new position in Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF in the 1st quarter worth about $258,000. Finally, Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF in the 1st quarter worth about $219,000.

Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NASDAQ PSCC opened at $33.06 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $37.36 million, a PE ratio of 14.43 and a beta of 0.70. Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF has a 12-month low of $31.91 and a 12-month high of $41.03. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $34.32 and its 200 day simple moving average is $34.42.

Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 22nd were given a dividend of $0.2168 per share. This is a boost from Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. This represents a $0.87 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 22nd.

About Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF

PowerShares S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples Portfolio (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the index called the S&P SmallCap 600 Capped Consumer Staples Index (the Underlying Index). The Underlying Index consists of common stocks of United States consumer staples companies that are principally engaged in the businesses of providing consumer goods and services that have non-cyclical characteristics, including tobacco, textiles, food and beverage, and non-discretionary retail.