Short Interest in Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF (NYSEARCA:ASMF) Grows By 490.6%

Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF (NYSEARCA:ASMF) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,369 shares, an increase of 490.6% from the December 31st total of 909 shares. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 5,126 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.0 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 5,126 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.0 days. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Institutional Trading of Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF by 136.9% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 30,394 shares of the company’s stock worth $706,000 after purchasing an additional 17,565 shares during the period. Abbington Investment Group purchased a new position in Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $2,163,000. R. W. Roge & Company Inc. grew its position in Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF by 153.1% in the 2nd quarter. R. W. Roge & Company Inc. now owns 159,287 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,595,000 after acquiring an additional 96,342 shares in the last quarter. Finally, A&I Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF during the third quarter worth about $8,749,000.

Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:ASMF traded up $0.21 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $25.62. The company had a trading volume of 6,315 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,643. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $24.12 and its 200-day simple moving average is $23.41. The stock has a market cap of $33.31 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.22 and a beta of 0.28. Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF has a twelve month low of $21.82 and a twelve month high of $26.27.

About Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF

The Virtus Alphasimplex Managed Futures ETF (ASMF) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in global macro alternatives. The fund is an actively managed alternative fund that uses trend-following models and risk management approaches to capture opportunities in futures contracts of various asset classes. ASMF was launched on May 15, 2024 and is issued by Virtus Investment Partners.