Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLRP) Short Interest Up 150.0% in January

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLRP) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,500 shares, an increase of 150.0% from the January 15th total of 600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 6,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Stock Down 2.5 %

WHLRP stock traded down $0.10 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $4.11. 200 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,317. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust has a twelve month low of $1.12 and a twelve month high of $4.60. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $3.36 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Magnetar Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the fourth quarter worth about $700,000. Wolverine Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $180,000. Corbin Capital Partners L.P. acquired a new stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $152,000. Finally, LPL Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $70,000.

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Company Profile

Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc is a fully integrated, self-managed commercial real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning and operating income-producing retail properties with a primary focus on grocery-anchored centers.