iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:SCZ) Short Interest Update

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:SCZ) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 1,514,212 shares, a drop of 48.8% from the February 12th total of 2,954,612 shares. Approximately 0.9% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 1,380,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 1,380,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.1 days. Approximately 0.9% of the company’s shares are sold short.

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF Trading Down 1.5%

NASDAQ SCZ traded down $1.18 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $77.83. The company had a trading volume of 1,478,862 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,693,619. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $82.31 and a 200 day moving average of $78.58. iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF has a 1-year low of $56.64 and a 1-year high of $86.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.79 and a beta of 0.89.

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 19th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 16th were paid a $1.4974 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 392.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 16th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in SCZ. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. acquired a new position in iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF during the third quarter worth $25,000. Hamilton Point Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, SHP Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000.

About iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. is a Canada-based company engaged in the operation, exploration and commercial exploitation of mining concessions in Mexico, with a primary focus on silver, but also, including gold, lead and zinc. The Company is focused on its producing property, the Rosario Mine. In addition, the Company is also exploring three other mineral properties, being the San Felipe Project, which is an advanced-stage project; the Gavilanes Project, which is an exploration project, and the El Gachi Property, which is an early-stage exploration project.