Simplify MBS ETF (NYSEARCA:MTBA) Short Interest Update

Simplify MBS ETF (NYSEARCA:MTBA) was the target of a large increase in short interest in February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 35,726 shares, an increase of 80.7% from the January 29th total of 19,774 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 262,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 262,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Simplify MBS ETF Price Performance

Shares of Simplify MBS ETF stock traded up $0.06 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $50.61. 169,473 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 231,992. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $50.51 and a 200-day simple moving average of $50.48. Simplify MBS ETF has a 52 week low of $49.16 and a 52 week high of $50.88.

Simplify MBS ETF Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 24th were paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.9%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 24th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Simplify MBS ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Steinberganna Wealth Management boosted its position in Simplify MBS ETF by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Steinberganna Wealth Management now owns 12,601 shares of the company’s stock valued at $635,000 after buying an additional 221 shares in the last quarter. Huntington National Bank boosted its holdings in shares of Simplify MBS ETF by 29.3% in the 2nd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,078 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,000 after acquiring an additional 244 shares in the last quarter. Cambridge Advisors Inc. grew its position in Simplify MBS ETF by 1.6% during the 3rd quarter. Cambridge Advisors Inc. now owns 16,667 shares of the company’s stock worth $839,000 after acquiring an additional 258 shares during the last quarter. Tranquilli Financial Advisor LLC increased its holdings in Simplify MBS ETF by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter. Tranquilli Financial Advisor LLC now owns 13,850 shares of the company’s stock valued at $697,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Longview Financial Advisors Inc. raised its position in Simplify MBS ETF by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Longview Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 24,063 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,213,000 after purchasing an additional 279 shares during the last quarter.

Simplify MBS ETF Company Profile

The Simplify MBS ETF (MTBA) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. MBTA seeks total return from an actively managed portfolio consisting of investment-grade mortgage-backed securities (MBS). The fund primarily includes residential or commercial MBS issued by government-sponsored entities, as well as non-agency MBS. MTBA was launched on Nov 6, 2023 and is issued by Simplify.