Lazard Japanese Equity ETF (NASDAQ:JPY) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Lazard Japanese Equity ETF (NASDAQ:JPY) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 3,130 shares, an increase of 158.7% from the January 29th total of 1,210 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 6,447 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.1% of the company’s shares are sold short. Currently, 0.1% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 6,447 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Institutional Trading of Lazard Japanese Equity ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Lazard Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Lazard Japanese Equity ETF during the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,460,000. Permanens Capital L.P. bought a new stake in shares of Lazard Japanese Equity ETF in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $17,443,000. Citadel Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lazard Japanese Equity ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $2,017,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Lazard Japanese Equity ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $1,161,000. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Lazard Japanese Equity ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $338,000.

Lazard Japanese Equity ETF Stock Performance

Shares of JPY stock opened at $36.19 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $77.81 million, a P/E ratio of 13.38 and a beta of 1.79. Lazard Japanese Equity ETF has a fifty-two week low of $23.47 and a fifty-two week high of $37.22. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $33.98 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $32.33.

Lazard Japanese Equity ETF Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 22nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 19th were given a $0.2096 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 19th.

About Lazard Japanese Equity ETF

The Lazard Japanese Equity ETF (JPY) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund is actively managed, seeking long-term capital appreciation through investments in equities and equity-related securities traded on Japanese markets. JPY was launched on Apr 4, 2025 and is issued by Lazard.