First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (NASDAQ:FICS) Short Interest Up 20.9% in September

First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (NASDAQ:FICS) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 23,700 shares, an increase of 20.9% from the September 15th total of 19,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 25,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.9 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new position in First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. TD Capital Management LLC bought a new position in First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $52,000. VitalStone Financial LLC lifted its holdings in shares of First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF by 690.7% in the first quarter. VitalStone Financial LLC now owns 2,625 shares of the company’s stock worth $92,000 after buying an additional 2,293 shares in the last quarter. Private Client Services LLC purchased a new position in First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF during the third quarter worth about $301,000. Finally, DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. raised its stake in shares of First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF by 34.8% during the second quarter. DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. now owns 12,073 shares of the company’s stock worth $413,000 after acquiring an additional 3,116 shares in the last quarter.

First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF Stock Performance

NASDAQ FICS traded up $0.16 on Monday, reaching $37.02. The company had a trading volume of 9,305 shares, compared to its average volume of 27,119. The firm has a market capitalization of $157.34 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.06 and a beta of 0.84. The company’s fifty day moving average is $36.28 and its 200-day moving average is $35.18. First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF has a 1-year low of $28.86 and a 1-year high of $37.93.

First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 26th were paid a dividend of $0.1032 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 26th. This represents a $0.41 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.12%.

First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF Company Profile

The First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF (FICS) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Funds fees and expenses) of an index called The International Developed Capital Strength IndexSM (the Index).