iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (NASDAQ:USXF) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (NASDAQ:USXF) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 77,500 shares, a growth of 98.2% from the December 31st total of 39,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 83,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.9 days.

Institutional Trading of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF by 5.7% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 17,201 shares of the company’s stock worth $801,000 after acquiring an additional 928 shares in the last quarter. Regal Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter. Regal Investment Advisors LLC now owns 20,594 shares of the company’s stock valued at $959,000 after purchasing an additional 622 shares during the period. Sanctuary Advisors LLC bought a new stake in iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,607,000. Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc raised its holdings in iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF by 5.9% during the 3rd quarter. Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc now owns 20,006 shares of the company’s stock worth $983,000 after buying an additional 1,110 shares during the period. Finally, Hoxton Planning & Management LLC lifted its stake in iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF by 15.8% in the third quarter. Hoxton Planning & Management LLC now owns 5,366 shares of the company’s stock valued at $263,000 after buying an additional 733 shares in the last quarter.

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF Stock Up 0.8 %

NASDAQ USXF traded up $0.42 during trading on Friday, reaching $51.35. 13,512 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 70,165. iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF has a fifty-two week low of $41.00 and a fifty-two week high of $52.76. The firm has a market cap of $1.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.78 and a beta of 1.03. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $51.02 and its 200 day moving average price is $49.40.

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF Increases 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 $0.1691 dividend. This is a positive change from iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF’s previous dividend of $0.13. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 17th.

About iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF

The iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (USXF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI USA Choice ESG Screened index. The fund tracks an index of large- and mid-cap US equities screened for positive environmental, social and governance rating while also screening for involvement in controversial activities.