Short Interest in Lazard Japanese Equity ETF (NASDAQ:JPY) Expands By 502.2%

Lazard Japanese Equity ETF (NASDAQ:JPY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 6,076 shares, an increase of 502.2% from the December 15th total of 1,009 shares. Currently, 0.3% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 4,531 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 4,531 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.3 days. Currently, 0.3% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Institutional Trading of Lazard Japanese Equity ETF

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in Lazard Japanese Equity ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $338,000. Lazard Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lazard Japanese Equity ETF during the second quarter valued at about $32,460,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Lazard Japanese Equity ETF in the third quarter worth about $1,161,000. Citadel Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Lazard Japanese Equity ETF in the third quarter worth about $2,017,000. Finally, Permanens Capital L.P. bought a new position in Lazard Japanese Equity ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $17,443,000.

Lazard Japanese Equity ETF Stock Up 0.7%

NASDAQ JPY traded up $0.23 on Monday, hitting $33.60. The stock had a trading volume of 49,048 shares, compared to its average volume of 18,164. The company’s 50-day moving average is $32.02 and its two-hundred day moving average is $30.93. Lazard Japanese Equity ETF has a one year low of $23.47 and a one year high of $34.44. The stock has a market cap of $68.88 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.38 and a beta of 1.79.

Lazard Japanese Equity ETF Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 22nd. Investors of record on Friday, December 19th were issued a $0.2096 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 19th.

Lazard Japanese Equity ETF Company Profile

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.