Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (NASDAQ:QQQE) Short Interest Update

Key Points

• Short interest in QQQE rose sharply, increasing 35.0% to 839,898 shares as of Feb. 27, equal to 7.1% of shares sold short and a days-to-cover ratio of about 3.3.
• Several institutional investors opened new, but modest, positions in QQQE recently (e.g., Simplex Trading, Goodman Advisory, Caldwell Trust, Miller Global, AssetMark), with stakes roughly in the $25k–$63k range.
• QQQE is a Direxion ETF that tracks an equal-weighted NASDAQ-100, has a market cap of about $1.18 billion, and trades near $99.94 with a 12-month range of $75.07–$107.06.

Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (NASDAQ:QQQE - ) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 839,898 shares, an increase of 35.0% from the February 12th total of 621,943 shares. Currently, 7.1% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 254,517 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.3 days. Based on an average trading volume of 254,517 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.3 days. Currently, 7.1% of the company's shares are sold short.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Simplex Trading LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Goodman Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Caldwell Trust Co acquired a new position in Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares in the second quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Miller Global Investments LLC acquired a new position in Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $57,000. Finally, Assetmark Inc. purchased a new position in Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares in the fourth quarter worth approximately $63,000.

Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of QQQE opened at $99.94 on Friday. Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares has a 12-month low of $75.07 and a 12-month high of $107.06. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.96 and a beta of 1.08. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $103.46 and a 200 day moving average price of $102.25.

Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares Company Profile

The Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NASDAQ-100 Equally Weighted index. The fund tracks an equal-weighted version of the NASDAQ 100. QQQE was launched on Mar 21, 2012 and is managed by Direxion.

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