VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:HYEM) Short Interest Up 133.8% in January

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:HYEM) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 532,259 shares, an increase of 133.8% from the January 15th total of 227,704 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 175,545 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.0 days. Approximately 2.4% of the shares of the company are sold short. Approximately 2.4% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 175,545 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.0 days.

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF Stock Down 0.0%

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF stock traded down $0.01 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $20.15. 125,557 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 173,843. VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $18.43 and a 52-week high of $20.25. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $20.02 and its 200 day moving average is $20.00.

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 5th. Investors of record on Monday, February 2nd were given a $0.1152 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 2nd. This is an increase from VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.11. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.9%.

Institutional Trading of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Jones Financial Companies Lllp purchased a new stake in shares of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Camelot Portfolios LLC acquired a new stake in VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in shares of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $45,000. MRP Capital Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $56,000. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF by 5,039.8% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,266 shares of the company’s stock valued at $86,000 after purchasing an additional 4,183 shares during the period.

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF Company Profile

The VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in high yield fixed income. The fund tracks an index that measures the performance of sub-investment-grade corporate debt from emerging markets. HYEM was launched on May 9, 2012 and is managed by VanEck.