Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF (NYSEARCA:ASMF) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Posted by Dante Gardener on Feb 13th, 2026

Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF (NYSEARCA:ASMF – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 11,623 shares, an increase of 116.5% from the January 15th total of 5,369 shares. Approximately 0.9% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 15,346 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 15,346 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.9% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Institutional Trading of Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ASMF. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF by 136.9% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 30,394 shares of the company’s stock valued at $706,000 after purchasing an additional 17,565 shares during the period. Abbington Investment Group purchased a new position in Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF in the 3rd quarter worth about $2,163,000. Finally, A&I Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $8,749,000.

Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSEARCA ASMF traded up $0.08 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $25.61. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,778 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,486. Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF has a 12-month low of $21.82 and a 12-month high of $26.43. The firm has a market cap of $33.29 million, a P/E ratio of 15.22 and a beta of 0.28. The business’s 50 day moving average is $24.60 and its two-hundred day moving average is $23.64.

About Virtus Alpha Simplex Managed Futures ETF

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The Virtus Alphasimplex Managed Futures ETF (ASMF) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in global macro alternatives. The fund is an actively managed alternative fund that uses trend-following models and risk management approaches to capture opportunities in futures contracts of various asset classes. ASMF was launched on May 15, 2024 and is issued by Virtus Investment Partners.