Barings Participation Investors (NYSE:MPV) Short Interest Update

Barings Participation Investors (NYSE:MPV) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 16,800 shares, a growth of 265.2% from the January 31st total of 4,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 35,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Barings Participation Investors Stock Performance

MPV stock traded up $0.06 on Friday, reaching $16.14. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,454 shares, compared to its average volume of 37,388. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $16.85 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $16.72. Barings Participation Investors has a 12-month low of $15.15 and a 12-month high of $17.99.

Barings Participation Investors Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a — dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 30th were paid a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a yield of 8.6%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 30th.

Institutional Trading of Barings Participation Investors

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Noble Wealth Management PBC purchased a new position in Barings Participation Investors in the 4th quarter worth about $34,000. Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new stake in shares of Barings Participation Investors in the fourth quarter worth approximately $61,000. Compass Planning Associates Inc purchased a new position in shares of Barings Participation Investors during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $108,000. MML Investors Services LLC lifted its position in Barings Participation Investors by 9.4% during the third quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 12,797 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $217,000 after purchasing an additional 1,097 shares during the period. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its holdings in Barings Participation Investors by 12.9% in the fourth quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 20,484 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $350,000 after purchasing an additional 2,348 shares during the last quarter.

About Barings Participation Investors

Barings Participation Investors is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Barings LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in below-investment grade, long-term corporate debt obligations which are directly purchased from its issuers.