SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) Short Interest Down 45.6% in December

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) saw a large drop in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,722 shares, a drop of 45.6% from the November 30th total of 8,682 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 24,735 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 24,735 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Salem Investment Counselors Inc. bought a new position in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the third quarter worth $46,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF during the first quarter worth about $51,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 217.0% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 913 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after acquiring an additional 625 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at about $119,000. Finally, Seed Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at about $213,000.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSEARCA:QEFA traded up $0.17 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $91.20. The company had a trading volume of 14,013 shares, compared to its average volume of 54,167. SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF has a one year low of $70.97 and a one year high of $91.31. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $89.06 and its 200-day moving average price is $87.18. The firm has a market cap of $971.28 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.98 and a beta of 0.76.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Company Profile

The SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series (USD) index. The fund tracks an index of securities from developed markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. The index equal-weights 3 subindexes: value, minimum volatility and quality. QEFA was launched on Jun 4, 2014 and is managed by State Street.