Short Interest in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) Expands By 22.0%

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) saw a large growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 41,309 shares, a growth of 22.0% from the December 31st total of 33,871 shares. Approximately 2.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 9,226 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.5 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 9,226 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.5 days. Approximately 2.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Institutional Trading of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. 4Thought Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $41,000. Private Trust Co. NA increased its position in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 33.3% during the 3rd quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 868 shares of the company’s stock worth $58,000 after purchasing an additional 217 shares in the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 19.5% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,016 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,000 after purchasing an additional 166 shares during the last quarter. Wexford Capital LP bought a new position in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $75,000. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $121,000.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Price Performance

NASDAQ:IEUS traded down $0.14 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $71.93. The stock had a trading volume of 23,490 shares, compared to its average volume of 16,359. iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF has a 12 month low of $49.82 and a 12 month high of $73.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $151.05 million, a PE ratio of 15.50 and a beta of 1.07. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $69.06 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $67.62.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 19th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 16th were paid a $0.8125 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 16th. This represents a dividend yield of 242.0%.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Company Profile

The iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (IEUS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Europe Small Cap index, a market-cap-weighted index of companies in developed countries of Europe. IEUS was launched on Nov 12, 2007 and is managed by BlackRock.