Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) Short Interest Update

Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) was the target of a large decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 14,700 shares, a decline of 75.8% from the December 15th total of 60,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 77,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have commented on AVVIY shares. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Aviva to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 18th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 15th. Royal Bank of Canada upgraded Aviva to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 3rd. BNP Paribas upgraded Aviva from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 5th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy”.

Aviva Stock Performance

AVVIY stock opened at $11.61 on Wednesday. Aviva has a twelve month low of $10.50 and a twelve month high of $13.58. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $12.08 and its 200-day moving average is $12.55.

About Aviva

Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, investment, and savings products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and internationally. The company offers life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund business and lifetime mortgage products.