iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:FXI) Short Interest Up 36.0% in September

iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:FXI) saw a large growth in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 120,030,000 shares, a growth of 36.0% from the September 15th total of 88,240,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 53,243,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.3 days.

iShares China Large-Cap ETF Stock Performance

Shares of FXI traded down $0.97 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $31.77. The stock had a trading volume of 14,993,595 shares, compared to its average volume of 45,918,875. iShares China Large-Cap ETF has a 52 week low of $20.86 and a 52 week high of $37.50. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $28.18.

Institutional Trading of iShares China Large-Cap ETF

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. M&R Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of iShares China Large-Cap ETF in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. ORG Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares China Large-Cap ETF during the third quarter valued at $32,000. Asset Dedication LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares China Large-Cap ETF during the second quarter valued at $39,000. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares China Large-Cap ETF during the second quarter valued at $39,000. Finally, Eagle Bay Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of iShares China Large-Cap ETF by 19.0% during the second quarter. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC now owns 3,343 shares of the company’s stock valued at $87,000 after buying an additional 533 shares in the last quarter.