Short Interest in WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund (NYSEARCA:OPPE) Rises By 126.2%

WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund (NYSEARCA:OPPE) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 17,577 shares, an increase of 126.2% from the March 15th total of 7,771 shares. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 26,124 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days.

WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSEARCA:OPPE traded up $0.14 during trading on Friday, reaching $56.75. 9,028 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 51,205. The company’s 50 day moving average is $54.36 and its two-hundred day moving average is $51.82. The firm has a market capitalization of $289.43 million, a PE ratio of 11.72 and a beta of 0.63. WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund has a 52 week low of $38.65 and a 52 week high of $56.91.

Institutional Trading of WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Harbour Investments Inc. bought a new stake in shares of WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund during the 4th quarter valued at $34,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund during the 4th quarter worth $35,000. Comerica Bank bought a new stake in shares of WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund during the 4th quarter worth $38,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund during the 4th quarter worth $76,000. Finally, Blair William & Co. IL bought a new stake in shares of WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund during the 4th quarter worth $103,000.

WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund Company Profile

The WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund seeks to provide exposure to small-cap European equities while hedging against fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the euro. The fund aims to mitigate currency risk for U.S. investors investing in European small-cap companies.