SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – Here’s Why

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) shares saw strong trading volume on Friday . 82,987 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 104% from the previous session’s volume of 40,676 shares.The stock last traded at $74.60 and had previously closed at $74.49.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Stock Up 0.4 %

The firm has a market capitalization of $949.66 million, a PE ratio of 15.32 and a beta of 0.76. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $77.84 and its 200 day moving average price is $77.12.

Institutional Trading of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in QEFA. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC boosted its holdings in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 0.9% in the third quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 14,705 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,183,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 42,195 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,396,000 after purchasing an additional 188 shares in the last quarter. L & S Advisors Inc increased its position in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. L & S Advisors Inc now owns 18,386 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,374,000 after purchasing an additional 192 shares during the period. Element Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter. Element Wealth LLC now owns 17,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,396,000 after buying an additional 231 shares in the last quarter. Finally, 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 42,796 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,444,000 after buying an additional 323 shares during the period.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Company Profile

The SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series (USD) index. The fund tracks an index of securities from developed markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. The index equal-weights 3 subindexes: value, minimum volatility and quality.