Short Interest in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) Increases By 22.0%

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 41,309 shares, an increase of 22.0% from the December 31st total of 33,871 shares. Approximately 2.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 9,226 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.5 days. Based on an average trading volume of 9,226 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.5 days. Approximately 2.0% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Courier Capital LLC grew its stake in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Courier Capital LLC now owns 25,634 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,727,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 0.4% during the third quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 36,174 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,437,000 after buying an additional 155 shares in the last quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. increased its stake in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 19.5% in the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 1,016 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,000 after buying an additional 166 shares during the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA raised its holdings in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 33.3% in the third quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 868 shares of the company’s stock valued at $58,000 after acquiring an additional 217 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pictet North America Advisors SA boosted its stake in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Pictet North America Advisors SA now owns 31,087 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,131,000 after acquiring an additional 259 shares during the last quarter.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of NASDAQ IEUS traded up $0.01 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $71.94. 3,399 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 15,789. The company has a market capitalization of $151.06 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.50 and a beta of 1.07. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $69.06 and its 200 day moving average price is $67.62. iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF has a twelve month low of $49.82 and a twelve month high of $73.29.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 19th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 16th were given a $0.8125 dividend. This represents a yield of 242.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 16th.

About iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

The iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (IEUS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Europe Small Cap index, a market-cap-weighted index of companies in developed countries of Europe. IEUS was launched on Nov 12, 2007 and is managed by BlackRock.