Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLRP) Short Interest Update

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLRP) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,500 shares, a growth of 150.0% from the January 15th total of 600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 6,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Price Performance

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust stock opened at $4.09 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $3.41 and its 200 day simple moving average is $3.03. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust has a fifty-two week low of $1.12 and a fifty-two week high of $4.60.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. LPL Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the fourth quarter worth about $70,000. Corbin Capital Partners L.P. acquired a new stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the 4th quarter worth approximately $152,000. Wolverine Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $180,000. Finally, Magnetar Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $700,000.

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Company Profile

Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc is a fully integrated, self-managed commercial real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning and operating income-producing retail properties with a primary focus on grocery-anchored centers.