iShares CMBS ETF (NYSEARCA:CMBS) Short Interest Update

iShares CMBS ETF (NYSEARCA:CMBS) saw a significant drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 15,318 shares, a drop of 77.5% from the January 29th total of 68,138 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 46,837 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 46,837 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Institutional Trading of iShares CMBS ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in iShares CMBS ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $42,000. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares CMBS ETF during the third quarter worth $49,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in iShares CMBS ETF by 596.6% during the 3rd quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,689 shares of the company’s stock valued at $132,000 after purchasing an additional 2,303 shares in the last quarter. MAI Capital Management raised its stake in shares of iShares CMBS ETF by 190.0% in the 3rd quarter. MAI Capital Management now owns 2,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $142,000 after purchasing an additional 1,900 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in iShares CMBS ETF by 4,772.7% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,216 shares of the company’s stock worth $157,000 after purchasing an additional 3,150 shares during the last quarter.

iShares CMBS ETF Stock Performance

iShares CMBS ETF stock traded up $0.34 during trading on Friday, reaching $49.89. 64,421 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 58,088. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $49.25 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $49.13. iShares CMBS ETF has a 52-week low of $47.45 and a 52-week high of $50.09.

About iShares CMBS ETF

The iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg U.S. CMBS (ERISA Only) index. The fund tracks an index of investment-grade commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBSs) with an expected life of at least one year. CMBS was launched on Feb 14, 2012 and is managed by BlackRock.