WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSEARCA:WTPI) Short Interest Update

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSEARCA:WTPI) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 57,070 shares, a growth of 82.8% from the December 31st total of 31,213 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 112,570 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Currently, 0.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 112,570 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Stock Up 0.4%

NYSEARCA WTPI traded up $0.13 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $33.56. 76,375 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 131,884. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $33.43 and its 200-day moving average is $33.15. WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund has a 52-week low of $27.00 and a 52-week high of $34.02.

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 29th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 27th were paid a dividend of $0.2521 per share. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 9.0%. This is a boost from WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund’s previous monthly dividend of $0.08. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, January 27th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WTPI. Castle Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund in the third quarter valued at $8,735,000. Avory & Company LLC acquired a new stake in WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the third quarter worth approximately $250,000. Arkadios Wealth Advisors purchased a new position in shares of WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund in the 3rd quarter valued at $899,000. Klingman & Associates LLC acquired a new stake in WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund during the 3rd quarter worth $397,000. Finally, Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund in the third quarter valued at $206,000.

About WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund

The WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (Ticker: WTPI) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by WisdomTree, Inc The fund seeks to provide investors with consistent income by selling put options bi-weekly on the S&P 500 Index, targeting a 2.5% premium. This strategy aims to capitalize on the volatility premium in the options market, potentially offering attractive income opportunities, especially in flat-to-down market conditions.