Short Interest in JPMorgan Equity Focus ETF (NASDAQ:JPEF) Decreases by 7.6%

The JPMorgan Equity Focus ETF (NASDAQ:JPEF) has experienced a notable decline in short interest throughout December. As of December 15, short interest had fallen to 74,900 shares, representing a 7.6% decrease from the previous total of 81,100 shares reported on November 30. With an average daily trading volume of 107,900 shares, the current short-interest ratio stands at 0.7 days.

Institutional Investment in JPMorgan Equity Focus ETF

Recently, several large institutional investors have engaged in buying and selling shares of JPMorgan Equity Focus ETF. For instance, International Assets Investment Management LLC established a new position in the ETF during the second quarter, acquiring shares worth approximately $26,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. saw a dramatic increase in its holdings, scaling up its stake in the ETF by 3,006.0% over the same period, resulting in ownership of 2,578 shares valued at around $161,000 after buying an additional 2,495 shares. Furthermore, Planning Directions Inc. and Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners both purchased new stakes in the ETF during the third quarter, with respective investments close to $202,000 and $201,000. Advisory Alpha LLC also acquired shares in the second quarter, investing roughly $204,000.

JPMorgan Equity Focus ETF Stock Performance

As of Wednesday, the shares of JPEF opened at $67.11. The ETF has demonstrated a 50-day moving average price of $68.19 and a 200-day average price of $65.27. With a market capitalization of approximately $923.43 million, the fund showcases a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.11 and a beta value of 1.11. Over the last year, the stock has seen a low of $51.99 and a high of $70.09.

Dividend Announcement by JPMorgan Equity Focus ETF

The fund recently declared a dividend, which was paid on December 27. Investors who held shares as of December 24 received a dividend of $0.3881 per share, with the ex-dividend date also falling on December 24. This dividend payment marks an increase from the previous $0.09 per share distribution.

Overview of JPMorgan Equity Focus ETF

The JPMorgan Equity Focus ETF (JPEF) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that primarily invests in a diversified basket of U.S. equities, integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into its selection process. The ETF was launched on July 28, 2023, and is managed by JPMorgan Chase.

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