Simplify MBS ETF (NYSEARCA:MTBA) Short Interest Update

Simplify MBS ETF (NYSEARCA:MTBA) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 35,726 shares, an increase of 80.7% from the January 29th total of 19,774 shares. Currently, 0.1% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 262,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 262,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days. Currently, 0.1% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Simplify MBS ETF Price Performance

MTBA stock traded up $0.06 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $50.61. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 169,473 shares, compared to its average volume of 231,992. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $50.51 and its 200-day simple moving average is $50.48. Simplify MBS ETF has a 52 week low of $49.16 and a 52 week high of $50.88.

Simplify MBS ETF Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 24th were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 24th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.9%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Simplify MBS ETF

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Anchor Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of Simplify MBS ETF by 4.3% during the 4th quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 52,162 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,629,000 after buying an additional 2,167 shares during the period. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Simplify MBS ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $140,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Simplify MBS ETF by 53.6% during the 4th quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 10,260 shares of the company’s stock worth $517,000 after acquiring an additional 3,579 shares during the last quarter. Evolve Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Simplify MBS ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $201,000. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its holdings in Simplify MBS ETF by 4.2% during the fourth quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 18,746 shares of the company’s stock valued at $945,000 after purchasing an additional 759 shares during the period.

About Simplify MBS ETF

The Simplify MBS ETF (MTBA) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. MBTA seeks total return from an actively managed portfolio consisting of investment-grade mortgage-backed securities (MBS). The fund primarily includes residential or commercial MBS issued by government-sponsored entities, as well as non-agency MBS. MTBA was launched on Nov 6, 2023 and is issued by Simplify.