Jiayin Group (NASDAQ:JFIN) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - What's Next?

Jiayin Group Inc. (NASDAQ:JFIN) experienced a surge in trading volume on Friday, with approximately 118,056 shares exchanged during mid-day trading. This figure represents a notable 30% increase compared to the previous session's volume of 90,860 shares. The stock was last quoted at $11.77, rising sharply from its previous close of $9.83.

Jiayin Group Trading Up 19.3%

The company’s 50-day moving average stands at $8.60, and its two-hundred day moving average is $7.16. Jiayin Group boasts a market capitalization of $629.46 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.90, and a beta of 0.78, indicating its volatility relative to the market.

Institutional Trading of Jiayin Group

Several hedge funds and institutional investors have adjusted their holdings in Jiayin Group recently. Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its position by 10.3% during the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 1,799 shares for a total of 19,291 shares valued at $123,000. Similarly, LPL Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Jiayin during this period for about $174,000. Additionally, XTX Topco Ltd added a new position valued at around $109,000. Overall, institutional investors and hedge funds now own 44.08% of Jiayin Group's stock.

Jiayin Group Company Profile

Jiayin Group Inc. provides online consumer finance services across the People's Republic of China. Through its fintech platform, the company connects individual borrowers with financial institutions and offers referral services for various investment products. Furthermore, Jiayin develops technology and provides related services, along with offering guarantee services.

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