Short Interest in Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc. (NYSE:IIF) Decreases By 51.2%

Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc. (NYSE:IIF - Get Free Report) saw a significant decrease in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 12,100 shares, a decrease of 51.2% from the March 31st total of 24,800 shares. Currently, 0.1% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 44,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund Trading Up 0.7 %

NYSE IIF traded up $0.19 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $25.95. 59,352 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 44,003. Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund has a 1-year low of $22.20 and a 1-year high of $30.41. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $23.91 and a 200 day simple moving average of $25.59.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of IIF. Wolverine Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund in the fourth quarter worth approximately $419,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its holdings in shares of Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund by 30.4% in the fourth quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 10,000 shares of the company's stock valued at $253,000 after acquiring an additional 2,331 shares in the last quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund by 10.9% during the 4th quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC now owns 8,904 shares of the company's stock worth $216,000 after purchasing an additional 872 shares during the period. HighTower Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund by 32.8% during the fourth quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 10,929 shares of the company's stock worth $276,000 after buying an additional 2,699 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund by 30.6% during the 4th quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 7,683 shares of the company's stock valued at $194,000 after acquiring an additional 1,800 shares during the period. 36.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund Company Profile

Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc The fund is co-managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company. It invests in the public equity markets of India. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors.

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