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Short Interest in FEMS Surges 28.6% Amid Boosted Holdings

2/2/2025

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Story summary
  • Short interest in the First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) rose by 28.6% in January, reaching 900 shares.
  • The stock opened at $37.38, boasting a market cap of $278.48 million and a P/E ratio of 5.02.
  • A dividend of $0.4454 per share was distributed on December 31 to eligible shareholders.
  • Institutional investors boosted their FEMS holdings significantly in the fourth quarter.
  • FEMS focuses on outperforming other index funds by selecting small-cap emerging market securities.