Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September (BATS:KSEP) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September (BATS:KSEP) saw a significant growth in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 14,884 shares, a growth of 15,734.0% from the August 15th total of 94 shares. Currently, 3.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 12,071 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days.

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September Price Performance

KSEP traded down $0.17 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $31.01. 55,841 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 12,141. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $31.12 and its 200 day simple moving average is $30.06. Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September has a 1-year low of $26.65 and a 1-year high of $31.51.

Institutional Trading of Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of KSEP. Allworth Financial LP acquired a new position in Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,228,000. Susquehanna International Group LLP grew its stake in shares of Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September by 2,419.5% during the 3rd quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP now owns 248,348 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,805,000 after purchasing an additional 238,491 shares during the period. Schulz Wealth LTD. purchased a new position in shares of Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $3,746,000. Citadel Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,143,000. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc increased its holdings in shares of Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September by 1,072.2% during the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 41,731 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,287,000 after purchasing an additional 38,171 shares in the last quarter.

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September Company Profile

The Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – September (KSEP) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in small-cap stocks. The fund aims to participate in the price movement of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF, up to a predetermined cap, while buffering the first 15% of losses over a one-year period. The fund is actively managed, using FLEX options and collateral to provide exposure. KSEP was launched on Aug 31, 2024 and is issued by Innovator.