WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund (NYSEARCA:EZM) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund (NYSEARCA:EZM) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 81,099 shares, an increase of 74.9% from the February 12th total of 46,357 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 16,953 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.8 days. Currently, 0.7% of the company’s stock are sold short. Currently, 0.7% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 16,953 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.8 days.

WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund Stock Performance

WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund stock opened at $66.34 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $69.85 and its 200 day moving average price is $67.44. The firm has a market capitalization of $815.98 million, a PE ratio of 12.98 and a beta of 1.09. WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund has a one year low of $51.10 and a one year high of $72.45.

Institutional Trading of WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in EZM. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC purchased a new position in shares of WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund in the fourth quarter valued at $48,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund during the 3rd quarter worth $73,000. Franklin Resources Inc. purchased a new stake in WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund during the 4th quarter worth $114,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its holdings in WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund by 86.5% in the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,943 shares of the company’s stock worth $128,000 after buying an additional 901 shares in the last quarter. Finally, US Bancorp DE lifted its holdings in WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund by 56.4% in the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,955 shares of the company’s stock worth $129,000 after buying an additional 705 shares in the last quarter.

About WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund

WisdomTree MidCap Earnings Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree MidCap Earnings Index (the Index). The Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures the performance of earnings-generating companies within the mid-capitalization segment of the United States stock market. The Index consists of the companies in the top 75% of the market capitalization of the WisdomTree Earnings Index after the 500 largest companies have been removed.