WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DFJ) Short Interest Update

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DFJ) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 201,352 shares, an increase of 62.8% from the January 15th total of 123,685 shares. Approximately 5.8% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 34,875 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 5.8 days. Based on an average daily volume of 34,875 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 5.8 days. Approximately 5.8% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. AE Wealth Management LLC increased its position in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 120.6% in the 3rd quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC now owns 278 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 152 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in shares of WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 171.5% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 543 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 343 shares during the period. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund during the third quarter valued at about $211,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its holdings in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 20.2% in the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,861 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $369,000 after purchasing an additional 648 shares during the period. Finally, 3EDGE Asset Management LP bought a new position in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund in the 3rd quarter valued at about $431,000.

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund Stock Down 1.1%

DFJ stock traded down $1.28 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $110.63. The company had a trading volume of 14,523 shares, compared to its average volume of 25,464. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $100.21 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $95.58. The stock has a market capitalization of $387.21 million, a P/E ratio of 11.40 and a beta of 0.42. WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund has a one year low of $70.04 and a one year high of $112.15.

About WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that closely correspond to the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of dividend paying small-capitalization companies in Japan. After the 300 largest companies have been removed from the WisdomTree Japan Dividend Index, the remaining companies are chosen for inclusion in the Index. Companies are weighted in the Index based on annual cash dividends paid.