SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) Short Interest Up 70.3% in February

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 24,071 shares, an increase of 70.3% from the January 29th total of 14,132 shares. Approximately 0.2% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 47,090 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. Based on an average trading volume of 47,090 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. Approximately 0.2% of the company’s shares are short sold.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSEARCA:QEFA traded up $0.16 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $99.76. 39,576 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 39,312. The business’s 50 day moving average is $94.85 and its two-hundred day moving average is $90.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.09 billion, a PE ratio of 15.98 and a beta of 0.76. SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF has a one year low of $70.97 and a one year high of $100.17.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. AQR Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the 1st quarter worth approximately $218,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC bought a new stake in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the second quarter valued at $301,000. Bank of Montreal Can boosted its holdings in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 116.0% in the second quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 17,141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,463,000 after acquiring an additional 9,207 shares in the last quarter. Flagship Private Wealth LLC increased its position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 3.9% during the 2nd quarter. Flagship Private Wealth LLC now owns 3,572 shares of the company’s stock valued at $305,000 after purchasing an additional 134 shares during the period. Finally, Nvwm LLC raised its holdings in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 34.8% in the 2nd quarter. Nvwm LLC now owns 21,661 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,849,000 after purchasing an additional 5,594 shares in the last quarter.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Company Profile

The SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series (USD) index. The fund tracks an index of securities from developed markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. The index equal-weights 3 subindexes: value, minimum volatility and quality. QEFA was launched on Jun 4, 2014 and is managed by State Street.