iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF (BATS:AQLT) Short Interest Up 119.1% in July

iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF (BATS:AQLT) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 58,646 shares, a growth of 119.1% from the July 15th total of 26,768 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 24,685 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.4 days. Approximately 0.8% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Institutional Trading of iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Jane Street Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF in the first quarter valued at $586,000. Flow Traders U.S. LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $419,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. purchased a new stake in iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF in the 3rd quarter worth about $335,000. Strategic Blueprint LLC purchased a new stake in iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $327,000. Finally, Empire Life Investments Inc. purchased a new stake in iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $651,000.

iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF Stock Performance

BATS:AQLT opened at $32.28 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $245.33 million and a PE ratio of 24.97. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $31.35 and its 200 day moving average is $30.23. iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF has a 12 month low of $25.77 and a 12 month high of $32.58.

About iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF

The iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF (AQLT) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI ACWI Quality index. The fund tracks an index of large- and mid-cap stocks from around the world selected for their high quality scores. The portfolio is market cap-weighted, with tilts based on the quality scores derived from fundamental factors. AQLT was launched on Dec 11, 2024 and is issued by BlackRock.