iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF (BATS:DMAX) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF (BATS:DMAX) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 5,968 shares, an increase of 110.1% from the August 15th total of 2,841 shares. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 5,931 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.0 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in DMAX. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF during the first quarter worth about $2,627,000. Crosspoint Financial LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF during the 1st quarter worth approximately $576,000. J. L. Bainbridge & Co. Inc. purchased a new position in iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $18,124,000. ATX Financial Planning LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF in the fourth quarter worth $929,000. Finally, Shared Vision Wealth Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF during the fourth quarter worth $381,000.

iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF Price Performance

Shares of BATS:DMAX opened at $27.73 on Monday. iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF has a 1 year low of $26.32 and a 1 year high of $27.75. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $27.56 and its 200-day moving average price is $27.19.

iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF Company Profile

The iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF (DMAX) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in large cap equity. The fund seeks to track the price return of the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) up to a cap, with 100% downside hedge over a one-year outcome period. The actively managed fund obtains exposure by holding IVV shares and options. DMAX was launched on Dec 31, 2024 and is issued by BlackRock.