WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DTH) Short Interest Update

WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DTH) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 114,006 shares, a growth of 960.7% from the December 31st total of 10,748 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 48,524 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.3 days. Currently, 1.1% of the company’s stock are sold short. Currently, 1.1% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 48,524 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.3 days.

WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund Stock Down 0.7%

DTH stock traded down $0.37 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $54.38. 102,586 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 47,084. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $51.37 and its 200 day moving average price is $49.59. The stock has a market cap of $565.50 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.30 and a beta of 0.66. WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund has a fifty-two week low of $37.58 and a fifty-two week high of $54.88.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its position in shares of WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund by 5.8% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 28,166 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,196,000 after purchasing an additional 1,538 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund during the 1st quarter worth $28,000. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund in the 2nd quarter worth about $212,000. ORG Partners LLC bought a new position in WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund during the second quarter valued at about $93,000. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC purchased a new stake in WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund during the second quarter worth about $73,000.

About WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree DEFA Equity Income Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that closely correspond to the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree DEFA Equity Income Index (the Index). The Index is a fundamentally weighted Index that measures the performance of companies with high dividend yields selected from the WisdomTree DEFA Index. At the Index measurement date, companies within the WisdomTree DEFA Index with market capitalizations of at least $200 million and average daily trading volumes of at least $200,000 for the prior three months are ranked by dividend yield.