Short Interest in Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:OTSKY) Increases By 717.1%

Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:OTSKY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 28,600 shares, an increase of 717.1% from the February 29th total of 3,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 61,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Otsuka Stock Down 1.6 %

Otsuka stock traded down $0.33 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $20.73. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 45,436 shares, compared to its average volume of 31,650. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $19.75 and its 200 day moving average is $18.82. Otsuka has a 52-week low of $15.56 and a 52-week high of $21.34.

About Otsuka

Otsuka Holdings Co, Ltd. engages in the pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, consumer products, and other businesses worldwide. The company develops pharmaceutical products in the fields of psychiatry, neurology, oncology, cardiovascular and renal system, digestive system, ophthalmology, and diagnostics, as well as intravenous solutions and medical devices.