WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DFJ) Short Interest Update

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DFJ) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 201,352 shares, a growth of 62.8% from the January 15th total of 123,685 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 34,875 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.8 days. Currently, 5.8% of the company’s stock are sold short. Currently, 5.8% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 34,875 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.8 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DFJ. Raymond James Financial Inc. increased its stake in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 2.3% during the third quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 210,721 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $19,983,000 after purchasing an additional 4,769 shares during the last quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN grew its position in shares of WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 3.4% during the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 126,103 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $12,149,000 after buying an additional 4,144 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC raised its stake in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 3.7% during the third quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 91,335 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $8,662,000 after acquiring an additional 3,274 shares during the period. Barry Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 1.3% in the third quarter. Barry Investment Advisors LLC now owns 86,134 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $8,168,000 after acquiring an additional 1,109 shares during the period. Finally, Vontobel Holding Ltd. boosted its stake in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 2.3% in the fourth quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. now owns 82,443 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $7,943,000 after acquiring an additional 1,820 shares during the period.

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of DFJ traded down $1.28 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $110.63. The company had a trading volume of 14,523 shares, compared to its average volume of 25,464. The stock has a market cap of $387.21 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.40 and a beta of 0.42. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $100.21 and its 200 day moving average price is $95.58. WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund has a 52 week low of $70.04 and a 52 week high of $112.15.

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund Company Profile

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that closely correspond to the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of dividend paying small-capitalization companies in Japan. After the 300 largest companies have been removed from the WisdomTree Japan Dividend Index, the remaining companies are chosen for inclusion in the Index. Companies are weighted in the Index based on annual cash dividends paid.