Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF (NYSEARCA:AVSF) Short Interest Up 115.0% in February

Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF (NYSEARCA:AVSF) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 93,031 shares, an increase of 115.0% from the January 29th total of 43,276 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 236,790 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days. Currently, 0.7% of the shares of the company are short sold. Currently, 0.7% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 236,790 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:AVSF traded up $0.06 on Friday, reaching $47.34. 437 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 123,255. The company has a 50-day moving average of $47.14 and a 200-day moving average of $47.14. Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF has a 1-year low of $46.08 and a 1-year high of $47.37.

Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 5th were paid a dividend of $0.184 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 5th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. This is a boost from Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.15.

Institutional Trading of Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of AVSF. CoreCap Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 38,086 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,798,000 after buying an additional 1,765 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC raised its holdings in Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF by 3.8% during the third quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC now owns 148,368 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,005,000 after purchasing an additional 5,368 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF in the third quarter valued at $403,000. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Finally, Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000.

Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF Company Profile

The Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF (AVSF) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund is an actively managed ETF investing in investment-grade, short-term fixed income securities across sectors from issuers around the globe. AVSF was launched on Oct 15, 2020 and is managed by American Century Investments.