WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DFJ) Short Interest Update
by Doug Wharley · The Cerbat GemWisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DFJ – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 123,685 shares, a growth of 56.0% from the December 31st total of 79,264 shares. Approximately 3.5% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 14,383 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 8.6 days. Based on an average trading volume of 14,383 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 8.6 days. Approximately 3.5% of the company’s shares are short sold.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in DFJ. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its position in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund by 192.3% during the 3rd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 51,026 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $4,839,000 after acquiring an additional 33,572 shares in the last quarter. Nkcfo LLC purchased a new stake in shares of WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund during the third quarter valued at approximately $1,970,000. Avestar Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund in the second quarter valued at $1,306,000. Flow Traders U.S. LLC purchased a new position in shares of WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund in the third quarter valued at $1,414,000. Finally, Arkadios Wealth Advisors acquired a new stake in WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund during the 2nd quarter valued at $770,000.
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund Stock Down 0.3%
Shares of DFJ traded down $0.26 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $102.39. The company had a trading volume of 10,231 shares, compared to its average volume of 24,582. WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund has a 1-year low of $70.04 and a 1-year high of $103.63. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $97.76 and its 200-day simple moving average is $94.19. The stock has a market cap of $358.37 million, a PE ratio of 11.40 and a beta of 0.42.
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund Company Profile
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that closely correspond to the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of dividend paying small-capitalization companies in Japan. After the 300 largest companies have been removed from the WisdomTree Japan Dividend Index, the remaining companies are chosen for inclusion in the Index. Companies are weighted in the Index based on annual cash dividends paid.