Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:AVSD) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:AVSD) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,969 shares, a growth of 41.8% from the December 31st total of 7,029 shares. Currently, 0.2% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 12,123 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 12,123 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Currently, 0.2% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF Price Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA AVSD opened at $77.90 on Tuesday. Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF has a 1 year low of $53.36 and a 1 year high of $78.83. The stock has a market cap of $428.45 million, a P/E ratio of 15.41 and a beta of 0.85. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $74.95 and a 200 day moving average of $72.09.

Institutional Trading of Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AVSD. Willow Creek Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Willow Creek Wealth Management Inc. now owns 217,469 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,560,000 after buying an additional 981 shares in the last quarter. Clarity Asset Management Inc. grew its position in Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF by 9.8% during the 2nd quarter. Clarity Asset Management Inc. now owns 207,501 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,017,000 after purchasing an additional 18,553 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC grew its position in Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF by 22.7% during the 3rd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 57,835 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,138,000 after purchasing an additional 10,708 shares during the last quarter. Riverwater Partners LLC increased its stake in Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF by 6.5% during the 3rd quarter. Riverwater Partners LLC now owns 55,675 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,984,000 after purchasing an additional 3,387 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV raised its holdings in Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF by 1,023.0% in the third quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 46,897 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,355,000 after buying an additional 42,721 shares during the last quarter.

About Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF

The Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF (AVSD) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund actively invests in companies of all market capitalizations in developed markets outside of the US. Holdings are screened for multiple ESG metrics and selected based on fundamental criteria AVSD was launched on Mar 15, 2022 and is managed by American Century Investments.