VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF (NASDAQ:UEVM) Short Interest Up 550.6% in January

VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF (NASDAQ:UEVM) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,213 shares, an increase of 550.6% from the December 31st total of 955 shares. Approximately 0.2% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 4,016 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.5 days. Based on an average trading volume of 4,016 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.5 days. Approximately 0.2% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its holdings in VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF by 9.2% in the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 18,110 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,005,000 after acquiring an additional 1,521 shares in the last quarter. Northeast Planning Associates INC. NH boosted its position in VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF by 5.9% during the 2nd quarter. Northeast Planning Associates INC. NH now owns 45,642 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,393,000 after buying an additional 2,532 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF in the 1st quarter valued at about $382,000. Finally, Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $720,000.

VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ UEVM traded down $0.38 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $60.33. 1,872 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,555. The stock has a market capitalization of $247.37 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.04 and a beta of 0.59. VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF has a 1-year low of $41.47 and a 1-year high of $61.18. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $56.69 and its 200-day moving average price is $55.48.

VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 11th were paid a $0.6572 dividend. This is a positive change from VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.09. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 11th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 13.1%.

About VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF

The VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF (UEVM) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund tracks a multi-factor-selected, volatility-weighted index of stocks from emerging economies. UEVM was launched on Oct 24, 2017 and is managed by VictoryShares.