Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF (NYSEARCA:ASMF) Short Interest Update

Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF (NYSEARCA:ASMF) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 909 shares, a growth of 15,050.0% from the December 15th total of 6 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 4,855 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s shares are short sold. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 4,855 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Institutional Trading of Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Jane Street Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF by 136.9% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 30,394 shares of the company’s stock worth $706,000 after buying an additional 17,565 shares during the last quarter. Johnson & White Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF during the second quarter worth $444,000. Abbington Investment Group purchased a new stake in Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF in the third quarter valued at $2,163,000. R. W. Roge & Company Inc. raised its position in Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF by 153.1% in the second quarter. R. W. Roge & Company Inc. now owns 159,287 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,595,000 after purchasing an additional 96,342 shares during the period. Finally, A&I Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $8,749,000.

Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF Stock Performance

Shares of ASMF stock traded up $0.29 on Monday, hitting $24.87. 2,155 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,422. Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF has a twelve month low of $21.82 and a twelve month high of $26.27. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $23.70 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $23.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $31.09 million, a PE ratio of 15.22 and a beta of 0.28.

About Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF

The Virtus Alphasimplex Managed Futures ETF (ASMF) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in global macro alternatives. The fund is an actively managed alternative fund that uses trend-following models and risk management approaches to capture opportunities in futures contracts of various asset classes. ASMF was launched on May 15, 2024 and is issued by Virtus Investment Partners.