ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan (NYSEARCA:EZJ) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan (NYSEARCA:EZJ) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 9,943 shares, an increase of 36.0% from the January 29th total of 7,312 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 28,144 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days. Currently, 6.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. Currently, 6.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 28,144 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan Trading Up 4.1%

NYSEARCA EZJ traded up $2.40 on Wednesday, hitting $61.10. 16,652 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 13,808. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $59.57 and its 200-day moving average price is $53.59. The company has a market capitalization of $9.78 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.73 and a beta of 1.37. ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan has a 52-week low of $28.50 and a 52-week high of $70.50.

Institutional Trading of ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan

An institutional investor recently bought a new position in ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan stock. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan (NYSEARCA:EZJ) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 4,200 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $205,000. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC owned 2.80% of ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan at the end of the most recent reporting period.

ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan Company Profile

ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan (the Fund) seeks daily investment results that correspond to twice (200%) the daily performance of the MSCI Japan Index. The MSCI Japan Index adjusts the market capitalization of index constituents for free float and targets for index inclusion 85% of free float-adjusted market capitalization in each industry group, in Japan. The Fund invests in equity securities and derivatives. Its investment advisor is ProShare Advisors LLC.