Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) Short Interest Update

Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 60,800 shares, a decrease of 24.0% from the November 30th total of 80,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 61,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days.

Aviva Stock Up 0.3 %

Shares of AVVIY traded up $0.04 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $11.87. The stock had a trading volume of 37,612 shares, compared to its average volume of 32,067. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $12.17 and its 200-day moving average price is $12.58. Aviva has a 52 week low of $10.50 and a 52 week high of $13.58.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Aviva to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 18th. Royal Bank of Canada raised Aviva to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. BNP Paribas raised Aviva from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, December 5th. Hsbc Global Res raised Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 15th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

About Aviva

Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, investment, and savings products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and internationally. The company offers life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund business and lifetime mortgage products.