iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (NYSEARCA:EWS) Stock Short Interest Report for September

iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (NYSEARCA:EWS) saw a significant decrease in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 1,512,720 shares, a decrease of 41.1% from the September 15th total of 2,567,095 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,100,115 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.4 days. Currently, 3.3% of the company’s stock are sold short.

iShares MSCI Singapore ETF Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of NYSEARCA:EWS opened at $31.20 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $1.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.28 and a beta of 0.57. iShares MSCI Singapore ETF has a 12 month low of $26.69 and a 12 month high of $34.60. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $33.36 and its 200 day simple moving average is $31.04.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares MSCI Singapore ETF

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Singapore ETF in the 1st quarter valued at about $29,000. Purpose Unlimited Inc. bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Singapore ETF in the fourth quarter valued at about $35,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI Singapore ETF by 7.9% in the first quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 18,609 shares of the company’s stock valued at $525,000 after purchasing an additional 1,369 shares in the last quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC lifted its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI Singapore ETF by 10.9% in the first quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 14,327 shares of the company’s stock valued at $404,000 after purchasing an additional 1,407 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares MSCI Singapore ETF by 13.1% during the first quarter. Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC now owns 14,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $415,000 after buying an additional 1,700 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 52.30% of the company’s stock.

About iShares MSCI Singapore ETF

iShares MSCI Singapore ETF, formerly iShares MSCI Singapore Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange traded fund (ETF). The Funds seeks investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the MSCI Singapore Index (the Underlying Index). The Underlying Index consists of stocks traded primarily on the Singapore Stock Exchange. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. The Fund’s investment advisor is BlackRock Fund Advisors (BFA).