iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF (NYSEARCA:AOM) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF (NYSEARCA:AOM) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 41,585 shares, an increase of 145.1% from the January 15th total of 16,964 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 200,376 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Based on an average trading volume of 200,376 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. Painted Porch Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $51,000. Strategic Advocates LLC purchased a new stake in iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $135,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $139,000. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC increased its position in iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF by 128.7% during the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,554 shares of the company’s stock worth $170,000 after purchasing an additional 2,000 shares during the period.

iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA:AOM traded down $0.11 during trading on Thursday, reaching $48.72. The company had a trading volume of 65,057 shares, compared to its average volume of 179,088. iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF has a fifty-two week low of $41.20 and a fifty-two week high of $49.14. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $48.20 and its 200 day moving average price is $47.57. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.75 and a beta of 0.52.

iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF Company Profile

iShares Moderate Allocation ETF, formerly iShares S&P Moderate Allocation Fund (the Fund), is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P Target Risk Moderate Index (the Moderate Allocation Index). The Moderate Allocation Index seeks to measure the performance of an asset allocation strategy targeted to a moderate risk profile. The Fund is designed for investors seeking current income, some capital preservation and an opportunity for moderate to low capital appreciation.