Short Interest in WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSEARCA:WTPI) Declines By 30.0%

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSEARCA:WTPI) saw a large decline in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 39,976 shares, a decline of 30.0% from the January 15th total of 57,070 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 151,280 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 151,280 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Trust Point Inc. acquired a new position in WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the third quarter worth about $7,644,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Tactive Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund in the third quarter valued at approximately $361,000. Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund in the third quarter valued at approximately $7,793,000. Finally, CWM LLC acquired a new stake in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund in the third quarter valued at approximately $552,000.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Stock Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:WTPI traded down $0.17 during trading on Monday, reaching $33.20. The stock had a trading volume of 138,771 shares, compared to its average volume of 122,446. WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund has a 1-year low of $27.00 and a 1-year high of $34.02. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $33.43 and a 200-day moving average price of $33.24.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 29th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 27th were paid a dividend of $0.2521 per share. This is a boost from WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund’s previous monthly dividend of $0.08. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, January 27th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 9.1%.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Company Profile

The WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (Ticker: WTPI) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by WisdomTree, Inc The fund seeks to provide investors with consistent income by selling put options bi-weekly on the S&P 500 Index, targeting a 2.5% premium. This strategy aims to capitalize on the volatility premium in the options market, potentially offering attractive income opportunities, especially in flat-to-down market conditions.