Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHC) Short Interest Update

Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHC) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 168,281 shares, an increase of 138.4% from the December 31st total of 70,593 shares. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 593,326 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Based on an average trading volume of 593,326 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF Stock Down 2.5%

Shares of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF stock traded down $1.25 on Friday, hitting $48.81. 497,490 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 547,705. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $46.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $45.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.25 and a beta of 0.96. Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF has a 1-year low of $30.84 and a 1-year high of $50.40.

Institutional Trading of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Activest Wealth Management acquired a new position in shares of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Palisade Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF during the third quarter worth about $31,000. Independence Bank of Kentucky purchased a new position in Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Traub Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Godsey & Gibb Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $40,000.

About Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF

Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (the Fund) seeks to track the total return of the FTSE Developed Small Cap ex-US Liquid Index (the Index). The Fund’s index consists of small capitalization companies in developed countries outside the United States. The Index defines the small capitalization universe as approximately the bottom 10% of the eligible universe with a minimum free float capitalization of $150 million. The types of derivatives used by the Fund are options, futures, options on futures and swaps.