Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:EFAS) Short Interest Up 85.7% in December

Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:EFAS) saw a significant increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 23,049 shares, an increase of 85.7% from the December 15th total of 12,415 shares. Approximately 1.2% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 16,398 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. Based on an average daily volume of 16,398 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days. Approximately 1.2% of the company’s shares are short sold.

Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:EFAS traded down $0.06 on Friday, hitting $19.57. The company had a trading volume of 7,674 shares, compared to its average volume of 19,352. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $19.12 and a 200 day moving average price of $18.81. The stock has a market cap of $36.59 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.91 and a beta of 0.76. Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF has a 1-year low of $13.32 and a 1-year high of $19.73.

Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 30th were given a dividend of $0.1526 per share. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.4%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 30th. This is a boost from Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.07.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Farther Finance Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF in the third quarter valued at $111,000. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF in the second quarter valued at about $244,000. Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $261,000. Susquehanna International Group LLP bought a new position in shares of Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF during the third quarter worth about $362,000. Finally, Flow Traders U.S. LLC acquired a new position in shares of Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF in the second quarter worth approximately $621,000.

About Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF

The Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (EFAS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Top 50 Dividend index. The fund tracks an index of stocks from developed countries outside North America. After screening for dividend growth and sustainability, the 50 highest yielding stocks are selected and given equal weight. EFAS was launched on Nov 14, 2016 and is managed by Global X.