iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) Short Interest Update

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:IEUS) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 53,100 shares, a growth of 563.8% from the January 31st total of 8,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 13,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.0 days.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Stock Performance

Shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF stock traded down $0.97 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $56.64. 5,028 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 15,680. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $55.08 and its 200-day moving average price is $56.73. The stock has a market cap of $84.96 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.28 and a beta of 1.15. iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF has a 12 month low of $51.55 and a 12 month high of $61.44.

iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 17th were issued a dividend of $0.5488 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 17th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of IEUS. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 5,363 shares of the company’s stock valued at $288,000 after purchasing an additional 183 shares during the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG raised its position in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 17,951 shares of the company’s stock worth $963,000 after purchasing an additional 632 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF by 15.3% in the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 7,249 shares of the company’s stock valued at $389,000 after purchasing an additional 962 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. bought a new stake in iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF during the 4th quarter valued at $88,000. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $211,000.

About iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF

The iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (IEUS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Europe Small Cap index, a market-cap-weighted index of companies in developed countries of Europe. IEUS was launched on Nov 12, 2007 and is managed by BlackRock.