Short Interest in Barings Participation Investors (NYSE:MPV) Grows By 265.2%

Barings Participation Investors (NYSE:MPV) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 16,800 shares, an increase of 265.2% from the January 31st total of 4,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 35,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Barings Participation Investors

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Noble Wealth Management PBC acquired a new position in shares of Barings Participation Investors in the 4th quarter worth approximately $34,000. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new stake in Barings Participation Investors during the 4th quarter worth approximately $61,000. Compass Planning Associates Inc acquired a new stake in Barings Participation Investors during the 4th quarter worth approximately $108,000. MML Investors Services LLC lifted its holdings in Barings Participation Investors by 9.4% during the 3rd quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 12,797 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $217,000 after buying an additional 1,097 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its holdings in Barings Participation Investors by 12.9% during the 4th quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 20,484 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $350,000 after buying an additional 2,348 shares in the last quarter.

Barings Participation Investors Stock Performance

Shares of MPV stock opened at $16.15 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $16.83 and its 200-day moving average price is $16.74. Barings Participation Investors has a one year low of $15.15 and a one year high of $17.99.

Barings Participation Investors Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a — dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 30th were issued a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 8.6%.

Barings Participation Investors Company Profile

Barings Participation Investors is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Barings LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in below-investment grade, long-term corporate debt obligations which are directly purchased from its issuers.