iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF (NASDAQ:EMXF) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF (NASDAQ:EMXF) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 4,303 shares, an increase of 268.4% from the January 29th total of 1,168 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 5,426 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 5,426 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Timmons Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $36,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF by 795.7% in the 2nd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,254 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,000 after purchasing an additional 1,114 shares during the last quarter. NBT Bank N A NY grew its position in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF by 13.5% during the 4th quarter. NBT Bank N A NY now owns 2,567 shares of the company’s stock worth $119,000 after buying an additional 305 shares during the period. Finally, Stewardship Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF during the fourth quarter worth approximately $202,000.

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of EMXF stock opened at $52.09 on Friday. iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF has a 1 year low of $34.03 and a 1 year high of $53.04. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $49.36 and its 200-day moving average is $46.93. The firm has a market capitalization of $140.64 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.05 and a beta of 0.63.

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 19th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 16th were given a $1.0666 dividend. This represents a yield of 471.0%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 16th.

About iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF

The iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF (EMXF) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap equities in emerging markets, screened for positive ESG rating while also screening for involvement in controversial activities. EMXF was launched on Oct 6, 2020 and is managed by BlackRock.