SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) Short Interest Update

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,739 shares, an increase of 110.9% from the December 31st total of 4,618 shares. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 53,408 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 53,408 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are short sold.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF stock traded down $0.35 on Friday, reaching $95.28. 2,423 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 40,105. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.04 billion, a PE ratio of 15.98 and a beta of 0.76. SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF has a 1-year low of $70.97 and a 1-year high of $96.14. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $91.08 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $88.54.

Institutional Trading of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of QEFA. Salem Investment Counselors Inc. purchased a new position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the third quarter worth $46,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its stake in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 217.0% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 913 shares of the company’s stock valued at $78,000 after purchasing an additional 625 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF during the second quarter worth about $119,000. AQR Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF during the first quarter worth about $218,000. Finally, Collaborative Wealth Managment Inc. purchased a new position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the third quarter valued at about $226,000.

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.