ASX Limited (OTCMKTS:ASXFY – Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 3,900 shares, a growth of 3,800.0% from the January 31st total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 52,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.
ASX Stock Up 0.8 %
Shares of OTCMKTS ASXFY traded up $0.32 on Thursday, hitting $42.43. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 19,761 shares, compared to its average volume of 25,688. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $40.52 and a 200-day moving average of $42.34. ASX has a 12-month low of $36.46 and a 12-month high of $46.27.
ASX Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.697 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 24th. This is a boost from ASX’s previous dividend of $0.66. ASX’s dividend payout ratio is 83.79%.
About ASX
ASX Limited operates as a multi-asset class and integrated exchange company in Australia and internationally. The company provides education programs, research and insights, investor access and peer group networking; distribution facility for quoted exchange traded funds (ETFs) and debt securities. It is also involved in the trading of futures and options on interest rate, equity index, agricultural and energy products, and options over individual securities; cash market trading of equities, warrants, exchange-traded funds, and debt securities; and clearing of exchange-traded derivatives and over-the-counter interest rate and equity derivatives.
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