Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:DBEF) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:DBEF) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 163,540 shares, an increase of 332.3% from the December 31st total of 37,834 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 660,052 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 660,052 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF in the third quarter valued at $30,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF during the third quarter valued at about $46,000. Hoese & Co LLP bought a new position in shares of Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF in the second quarter worth $54,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF by 1,299.4% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,477 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $108,000 after purchasing an additional 2,300 shares during the last quarter.

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA DBEF traded down $0.10 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $49.78. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 788,449 shares, compared to its average volume of 737,757. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.43 and a beta of 0.64. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $48.87 and a 200-day moving average price of $47.18. Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF has a 12-month low of $37.81 and a 12-month high of $50.47.

About Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF

The Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund tracks an index of developed-market equities excluding North America. It is hedged for currency exposure from a USD point of view. DBEF was launched on Jun 9, 2011 and is managed by Xtrackers.