Simplify Barrier Income ETF (NYSEARCA:SBAR) Short Interest Up 82.1% in January

Simplify Barrier Income ETF (NYSEARCA:SBAR) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 28,595 shares, an increase of 82.1% from the January 15th total of 15,699 shares. Approximately 0.4% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 207,138 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 207,138 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days. Approximately 0.4% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SBAR. Simplify Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Simplify Barrier Income ETF during the second quarter valued at about $28,842,000. AE Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Simplify Barrier Income ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $10,103,000. Principal Securities Inc. increased its position in shares of Simplify Barrier Income ETF by 398.9% during the 4th quarter. Principal Securities Inc. now owns 437,425 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,443,000 after purchasing an additional 349,743 shares during the last quarter. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Simplify Barrier Income ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $8,674,000. Finally, Beacon Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Simplify Barrier Income ETF in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $6,608,000.

Simplify Barrier Income ETF Price Performance

SBAR stock traded up $0.09 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $25.82. The company had a trading volume of 188,710 shares, compared to its average volume of 215,600. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $26.19 and a 200-day moving average price of $26.19. Simplify Barrier Income ETF has a 1 year low of $24.57 and a 1 year high of $26.95.

Simplify Barrier Income ETF Company Profile

Simplify Exchange Traded Funds – Simplify Barrier Income ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Simplify Asset Management Inc The fund invests in public equity and fixed income markets of global region. For its equity portion, it invests directly, through derivatives and through other funds in stocks of companies operating across consumer discretionary, communication services, consumer staples, energy, health care, industrials, information technology, materials, real estate and utilities sectors.