Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) Short Interest Update

Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 14,700 shares, a decline of 75.8% from the December 15th total of 60,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 77,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AVVIY has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Hsbc Global Res raised Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Aviva to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 18th. Royal Bank of Canada upgraded shares of Aviva to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised shares of Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 27th. Finally, BNP Paribas raised shares of Aviva from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Aviva presently has an average rating of “Buy”.

Aviva Stock Performance

OTCMKTS AVVIY traded down $0.09 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $11.59. 42,393 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 35,213. The business’s 50 day moving average is $12.10 and its 200-day moving average is $12.56. Aviva has a 12-month low of $10.50 and a 12-month high of $13.58.

About Aviva

Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, investment, and savings products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and internationally. The company offers life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund business and lifetime mortgage products.