Short Interest in Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHC) Rises By 101.5%

Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHC) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 223,418 shares, an increase of 101.5% from the February 26th total of 110,878 shares. Currently, 0.2% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 625,664 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Institutional Trading of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its position in shares of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF by 13.4% during the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 12,199 shares of the company’s stock valued at $520,000 after buying an additional 1,446 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $146,000. AlphaCore Capital LLC raised its position in shares of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF by 900.3% in the 2nd quarter. AlphaCore Capital LLC now owns 3,241 shares of the company’s stock worth $138,000 after acquiring an additional 2,917 shares in the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF by 156.7% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 59,605 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,539,000 after purchasing an additional 36,386 shares during the period. Finally, J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. boosted its position in shares of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF by 4.7% during the second quarter. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. now owns 13,416 shares of the company’s stock valued at $571,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares in the last quarter.

Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF Stock Performance

NYSEARCA:SCHC traded down $0.33 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $45.29. 385,161 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 532,362. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.25 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a fifty day moving average of $48.80 and a 200 day moving average of $46.66. Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF has a 12 month low of $30.84 and a 12 month high of $51.78.

About Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF

Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (the Fund) seeks to track the total return of the FTSE Developed Small Cap ex-US Liquid Index (the Index). The Fund’s index consists of small capitalization companies in developed countries outside the United States. The Index defines the small capitalization universe as approximately the bottom 10% of the eligible universe with a minimum free float capitalization of $150 million. The types of derivatives used by the Fund are options, futures, options on futures and swaps.