Parametric Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:PHEQ) Sees Significant Decline in Short Interest

Posted by Doug Wharley on Mar 13th, 2026

Parametric Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:PHEQ – Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 3,690 shares, a drop of 32.3% from the February 12th total of 5,448 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 13,239 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 13,239 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Parametric Hedged Equity ETF

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Farther Finance Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Parametric Hedged Equity ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $43,000. von Borstel & Associates Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Parametric Hedged Equity ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $4,356,000. Finally, Wayfinding Financial LLC grew its stake in shares of Parametric Hedged Equity ETF by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Wayfinding Financial LLC now owns 134,303 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,374,000 after buying an additional 766 shares during the last quarter.

Parametric Hedged Equity ETF Stock Performance

NYSEARCA PHEQ traded down $0.10 on Friday, hitting $32.00. 10,210 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 26,405. Parametric Hedged Equity ETF has a 52-week low of $26.19 and a 52-week high of $33.03. The firm has a market capitalization of $134.40 million, a P/E ratio of 25.95 and a beta of 0.53. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $32.61 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $32.34.

Parametric Hedged Equity ETF Company Profile

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The Parametric Hedged Equity ETF (PHEQ) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in large cap equity. The fund invests in individual US large-cap stocks while utilizing a laddered options strategy to mitigate losses. The option strategy caps the potential upside participation. PHEQ was launched on Oct 16, 2023 and is issued by Parametric.