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IShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (NASDAQ:AAXJ) saw a significant decline in short interest in January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 420,300 shares, a decline of 56.5% from the January 15th total of 967,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,297,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.
IShares Asia 50 ETF (NASDAQ:AIA) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,100 shares, an increase of 27.5% from the December 31st total of 4,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 82,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (NASDAQ:QCLN) was the target of some unusual options trading activity on Monday. Traders acquired 5,369 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 646% compared to the average volume of 720 call options.
Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (NYSE:BBAR) saw a large decrease in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 301,100 shares, a decrease of 32.2% from the December 31st total of 444,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 560,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days.
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (NASDAQ:EBMT) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 6,200 shares, a decrease of 36.7% from the December 31st total of 9,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 8,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short.