Short Interest in AIA (OTCMKTS:AAGIY) Rises By 54.1%

Key Points

• Short interest in AIA (OTCMKTS:AAGIY) increased significantly by 54.1% in August, reaching a total of 71,200 shares as of August 31st.
• The company has declared a dividend of $0.2208 per share, which represents an impressive yield of 229.0%, payable on October 3rd.
• AIA's stock opened at $38.82 recently, with a 52-week range between $25.00 and $39.32.

AIA (OTCMKTS:AAGIY - ) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 71,200 shares, a growth of 54.1% from the August 15th total of 46,200 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the company's stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 357,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 357,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company's stock are sold short.

AIA Price Performance

Shares of AIA stock opened at $38.82 on Monday. AIA has a one year low of $25.00 and a one year high of $39.32. The stock's fifty day moving average is $37.07 and its 200 day moving average is $33.71. The company has a quick ratio of 0.07, a current ratio of 0.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

AIA Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 3rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.2208 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 8th. This represents a yield of 229.0%.

About AIA

AIA Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides life insurance based financial services. The company offers life insurance, accident, and health insurance and savings plans; and employee benefits, credit life, and pension services to corporate clients. It is also involved in the distribution of investment and other financial services products.

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