Short Interest in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) Increases By 70.3%

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 24,071 shares, a growth of 70.3% from the January 29th total of 14,132 shares. Currently, 0.2% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 47,090 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. Based on an average daily volume of 47,090 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.2% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the first quarter valued at about $218,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC purchased a new position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the second quarter valued at approximately $301,000. Bank of Montreal Can lifted its stake in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 116.0% in the second quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 17,141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,463,000 after purchasing an additional 9,207 shares during the last quarter. Flagship Private Wealth LLC grew its holdings in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 3.9% during the second quarter. Flagship Private Wealth LLC now owns 3,572 shares of the company’s stock valued at $305,000 after purchasing an additional 134 shares during the period. Finally, Nvwm LLC increased its position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 34.8% in the second quarter. Nvwm LLC now owns 21,661 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,849,000 after buying an additional 5,594 shares during the last quarter.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Price Performance

Shares of QEFA stock traded up $0.16 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $99.76. The company had a trading volume of 39,576 shares, compared to its average volume of 39,312. The company has a market cap of $1.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.98 and a beta of 0.76. SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF has a 12 month low of $70.97 and a 12 month high of $100.17. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $94.85 and a 200-day simple moving average of $90.50.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Company Profile

The SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series (USD) index. The fund tracks an index of securities from developed markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. The index equal-weights 3 subindexes: value, minimum volatility and quality. QEFA was launched on Jun 4, 2014 and is managed by State Street.