Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE:RQI) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE:RQI) was the target of a large growth in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 581,500 shares, a growth of 29.7% from the January 31st total of 448,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 359,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.6 days.

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund Stock Performance

Shares of RQI stock traded down $0.17 on Thursday, reaching $12.97. 168,920 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 356,679. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $12.72 and its 200 day moving average price is $13.23. Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund has a twelve month low of $10.61 and a twelve month high of $14.41.

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 15th were given a dividend of $0.08 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, January 14th. This represents a dividend yield of 7.8%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in RQI. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new position in Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Morse Asset Management Inc purchased a new position in shares of Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Golden State Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund during the 4th quarter worth $61,000. Finally, Rialto Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund in the fourth quarter valued at $63,000.

About Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Cohen & Steers, Inc The fund is managed by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the real estate sector, including real estate investment trusts.