Short Interest in iShares CMBS ETF (NYSEARCA:CMBS) Grows By 46.3%

iShares CMBS ETF (NYSEARCA:CMBS) saw a large increase in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 68,138 shares, an increase of 46.3% from the January 15th total of 46,568 shares. Approximately 0.7% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 57,738 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Based on an average daily volume of 57,738 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Approximately 0.7% of the company’s stock are short sold.

iShares CMBS ETF Stock Performance

Shares of CMBS stock traded up $0.04 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $49.47. The company had a trading volume of 135,848 shares, compared to its average volume of 61,938. iShares CMBS ETF has a 1-year low of $47.30 and a 1-year high of $50.09. The company has a 50 day moving average of $49.17 and a 200 day moving average of $49.09.

Institutional Trading of iShares CMBS ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of iShares CMBS ETF by 7.7% during the fourth quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 16,479 shares of the company’s stock worth $809,000 after buying an additional 1,185 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in iShares CMBS ETF by 3.5% during the 4th quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 41,076 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,016,000 after purchasing an additional 1,380 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC bought a new position in iShares CMBS ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $3,286,000. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares CMBS ETF by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 33,716 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,655,000 after buying an additional 390 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sykon Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of iShares CMBS ETF by 6.8% in the 4th quarter. Sykon Capital LLC now owns 72,936 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,580,000 after acquiring an additional 4,640 shares in the last quarter.

About iShares CMBS ETF

The iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg U.S. CMBS (ERISA Only) index. The fund tracks an index of investment-grade commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBSs) with an expected life of at least one year. CMBS was launched on Feb 14, 2012 and is managed by BlackRock.