Short Interest in iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (NASDAQ:USXF) Decreases By 38.8%

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (NASDAQ:USXF) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 44,100 shares, a decrease of 38.8% from the January 31st total of 72,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 69,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.6 days.

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF Trading Up 1.7 %

USXF traded up $0.82 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $49.97. 120,359 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 75,850. iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF has a 12-month low of $41.43 and a 12-month high of $52.76. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $50.76 and a 200 day moving average of $50.13. The firm has a market cap of $1.32 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.53 and a beta of 1.06.

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 17th were issued a dividend of $0.1691 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 17th. This is a boost from iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF’s previous dividend of $0.13.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Clarity Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $37,000. WealthTrak Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $39,000. Transce3nd LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $41,000. Capital A Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $43,000. Finally, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF by 34.0% in the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,695 shares of the company’s stock valued at $84,000 after buying an additional 430 shares in the last quarter.

About iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF

The iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (USXF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI USA Choice ESG Screened index. The fund tracks an index of large- and mid-cap US equities screened for positive environmental, social and governance rating while also screening for involvement in controversial activities.