iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF (NYSEARCA:JPXN) Short Interest Update

iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF (NYSEARCA:JPXN) saw a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 10,039 shares, an increase of 167.0% from the December 31st total of 3,760 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 11,991 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.8% of the company’s shares are sold short. Approximately 0.8% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 11,991 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days.

iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF Stock Performance

Shares of iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF stock traded up $0.79 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $92.34. 41,901 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 32,558. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $88.56 and a 200-day moving average of $85.89. The company has a market cap of $110.81 million, a PE ratio of 14.59 and a beta of 0.65. iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF has a 12 month low of $64.67 and a 12 month high of $92.46.

Institutional Trading of iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Matthew Goff Investment Advisor LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF during the fourth quarter valued at $307,000. Susquehanna International Group LLP increased its holdings in iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF by 14.8% during the third quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP now owns 12,816 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,092,000 after buying an additional 1,653 shares during the last quarter. Flow Traders U.S. LLC raised its holdings in iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF by 12.1% in the 3rd quarter. Flow Traders U.S. LLC now owns 84,389 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,193,000 after purchasing an additional 9,135 shares during the period. Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF in the third quarter worth about $2,746,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF by 1.3% during the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 13,448 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,146,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares in the last quarter.

About iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF

iShares Japan Large-Cap ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares S&P/TOPIX 150 Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P/TOPIX 150 (the Index). The Index is comprised of approximately 70% of the market value of the Japanese equity market. Components primarily include consumer discretionary, financial and industrials companies. The Fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the Index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the Index.