ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc (NYSE:EMO) Short Interest Update

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc (NYSE:EMO) was the target of a significant decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 6,102 shares, a decline of 51.1% from the December 15th total of 12,467 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 54,697 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days. Based on an average trading volume of 54,697 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in EMO. First Trust Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 17,854 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $856,000 after purchasing an additional 269 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors boosted its holdings in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund by 9.6% during the second quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 5,510 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $264,000 after buying an additional 483 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP acquired a new stake in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund during the second quarter valued at $29,000. Thompson Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund during the second quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers increased its holdings in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund by 9.0% in the second quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 9,204 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $442,000 after buying an additional 761 shares in the last quarter.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Stock Performance

Shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund stock traded down $0.05 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $46.51. The company had a trading volume of 55,187 shares, compared to its average volume of 70,197. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $44.41 and a 200 day simple moving average of $45.43. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund has a 12-month low of $39.65 and a 12-month high of $51.87.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 20th will be issued a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 20th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.3%.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Company Profile

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EMO) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a combination of current distribution income and capital appreciation. The fund primarily targets equities and equity-related securities of companies in the energy midstream sector, including entities involved in the gathering, processing, transportation and storage of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids.

EMO’s portfolio typically includes common stocks, convertible securities and interests in master limited partnerships (MLPs) and other energy infrastructure partnerships.