SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (NYSEARCA:DIVS) Short Interest Up 192.8% in February

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (NYSEARCA:DIVS) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 284 shares, an increase of 192.8% from the January 29th total of 97 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,218 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are short sold. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 3,218 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF Stock Down 0.2%

Shares of NYSEARCA DIVS traded down $0.06 during trading on Thursday, reaching $33.12. The company had a trading volume of 1,903 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,147. The business’s 50-day moving average is $31.93 and its 200 day moving average is $31.39. The stock has a market cap of $43.06 million, a PE ratio of 23.34 and a beta of 0.71. SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF has a 12-month low of $26.25 and a 12-month high of $33.43.

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 12th were paid a $0.427 dividend. This is a boost from SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.14. This represents a $1.71 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.2%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 12th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF

A hedge fund recently raised its stake in SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF stock. Flow Traders U.S. LLC lifted its stake in SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (NYSEARCA:DIVS) by 151.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 26,680 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 16,067 shares during the period. Flow Traders U.S. LLC owned 2.05% of SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF worth $830,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

About SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF

The SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI World NR index. The fund is an actively-managed portfolio of dividend-paying companies from both developed and emerging markets. The fund seeks income and consistent dividend growth. DIVS was launched on Mar 30, 2012 and is managed by SmartETFs.