iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (NASDAQ:USXF) Short Interest Decreases Dramatically in March

The iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (NASDAQ:USXF) experienced a significant drop in its short interest in March 2025. As of March 15th, the ETF recorded a short interest of just 9,700 shares. This figure marks a remarkable decrease of 94.9% compared to the short interest of 192,000 shares reported at the end of February. Given the ETF's average daily trading volume of 78,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently at 0.1 days, indicating that only 0.0% of the fund's shares are currently sold short.

Hedge Funds Adjust Their Positions in iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF

Several hedge funds have made adjustments to their investments in the iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF. WealthShield Partners LLC increased its share holding by 14.7% during the fourth quarter, amassing a total of 1,704 shares valued at approximately $85,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares. Similarly, Buttonwood Financial Group LLC enhanced its shareholding by 2.2%, resulting in 10,802 shares worth about $565,000 following a purchase of 232 additional shares.

Comerica Bank also expanded its stake in the ETF by 6.6%, bringing its total to 3,892 shares valued at $194,000 after buying 240 more shares. Meanwhile, Zacks Investment Management raised its position by 6.2%, owning 5,215 shares worth around $259,000 after purchasing an extra 304 shares. Lastly, CoreCap Advisors LLC added to its holdings by 3.1%, totaling 10,583 shares valued at approximately $526,000 after acquiring 316 additional shares.

Current Trading Position of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF

On the trading front, shares of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF opened at $47.62. The ETF holds a market capitalization of $1.25 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.69 and a beta value of 1.03. It has a 50-day simple moving average of $49.83 and a 200-day simple moving average of $50.14. Over the past year, the ETF has experienced a low of $41.43 and a high of $52.76.

Dividend Activity of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF

Recently, the ETF declared a dividend that was distributed on March 21st. Investors who held shares as of March 18th received a dividend payout of $0.1026. The ex-dividend date also fell on March 18th.

Overview of iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF

The iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (USXF) is an exchange-traded fund that follows the MSCI USA Choice ESG Screened index. This fund is designed to track large- and mid-cap U.S. equities that meet specific environmental, social, and governance criteria while avoiding companies involved in controversial activities.

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