Short Interest in iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IWY) Increases By 32.3%

by · The Markets Daily

iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IWY – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 177,801 shares, an increase of 32.3% from the November 30th total of 134,378 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 376,110 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.3% of the company’s shares are short sold. Currently, 0.3% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 376,110 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days.

iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF Stock Down 0.7%

iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF stock traded down $1.99 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $276.94. The stock had a trading volume of 152,025 shares, compared to its average volume of 348,715. The firm has a market cap of $16.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.13 and a beta of 1.12. iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF has a 52-week low of $180.65 and a 52-week high of $288.99. The company has a fifty day moving average of $278.05 and a 200 day moving average of $265.63.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. CENTRAL TRUST Co acquired a new position in shares of iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF during the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. TruNorth Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bfsg LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000.

iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF Company Profile

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iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares Russell Top 200 Growth Index Fund, seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Russell Top 200 Growth Index (the Growth Index). The Growth Index is a style factor weighted index that measures the performance of the largest capitalization growth sector of the United States equity market. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Growth Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Growth Index.

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