FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June (BATS:XIJN) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June (BATS:XIJN) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,371 shares, a growth of 163.7% from the June 30th total of 520 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 6,012 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.5% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June Stock Performance

BATS:XIJN traded up $0.02 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $30.63. 4,645 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 12,766. FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June has a 12-month low of $30.43 and a 12-month high of $31.14. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $30.68 and its 200-day moving average is $30.75.

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 22nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 18th were issued a $0.1788 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 18th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.0%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $214,000. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC boosted its position in FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June by 8.5% during the 4th quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 7,442 shares of the company’s stock valued at $231,000 after acquiring an additional 581 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP purchased a new position in shares of FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June in the 2nd quarter valued at $259,000. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June in the 3rd quarter valued at $346,000. Finally, Susquehanna International Group LLP raised its position in shares of FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June by 68.4% in the 3rd quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP now owns 21,962 shares of the company’s stock worth $683,000 after acquiring an additional 8,924 shares in the last quarter.

About FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June

The FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF – June (XIJN) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in large cap equity. The fund seeks to provide a consistent income stream and a buffer against the first 10% of losses over a one-year period. The actively managed fund holds a package of SPY FLEX options and US Treasurys. XIJN was launched on Jun 21, 2024 and is issued by First Trust.