Short Interest in Simplify MBS ETF (NYSEARCA:MTBA) Rises By 105.3%

Simplify MBS ETF (NYSEARCA:MTBA) saw a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 56,300 shares, an increase of 105.3% from the December 31st total of 27,424 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 266,730 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 266,730 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Simplify MBS ETF Stock Performance

Shares of MTBA traded down $0.05 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $50.38. The stock had a trading volume of 125,563 shares, compared to its average volume of 236,731. The business has a fifty day moving average of $50.47 and a 200 day moving average of $50.39. Simplify MBS ETF has a 12 month low of $49.16 and a 12 month high of $50.88.

Simplify MBS ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 27th will be given a $0.25 dividend. This is an increase from Simplify MBS ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.02. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, January 27th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.0%.

Institutional Trading of Simplify MBS ETF

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Citizens National Bank Trust Department lifted its stake in shares of Simplify MBS ETF by 16.0% in the 4th quarter. Citizens National Bank Trust Department now owns 31,749 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,600,000 after purchasing an additional 4,376 shares during the period. Aprio Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Simplify MBS ETF by 7.8% during the fourth quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 447,371 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,552,000 after acquiring an additional 32,492 shares during the last quarter. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC grew its position in Simplify MBS ETF by 4.8% in the 4th quarter. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC now owns 36,038 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,817,000 after acquiring an additional 1,646 shares in the last quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Simplify MBS ETF by 5.2% during the fourth quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC now owns 153,478 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,737,000 after purchasing an additional 7,583 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hegarty Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Simplify MBS ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $346,000.

About Simplify MBS ETF

The Simplify MBS ETF (MTBA) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. MBTA seeks total return from an actively managed portfolio consisting of investment-grade mortgage-backed securities (MBS). The fund primarily includes residential or commercial MBS issued by government-sponsored entities, as well as non-agency MBS. MTBA was launched on Nov 6, 2023 and is issued by Simplify.