Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSE:IHD) Short Interest Update

Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSE:IHD) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 33,016 shares, a growth of 56.8% from the August 31st total of 21,052 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 46,444 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days.

Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of IHD traded up $0.03 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $7.61. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 72,607 shares, compared to its average volume of 99,051. Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund has a 12-month low of $5.93 and a 12-month high of $8.14. The company’s 50 day moving average is $7.53 and its 200 day moving average is $7.36.

Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 1st will be issued a $0.0550 dividend. This represents a $0.66 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 1st.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Cetera Investment Advisers raised its holdings in Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund by 36.1% during the first quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 16,530 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $110,000 after purchasing an additional 4,383 shares in the last quarter. Comprehensive Money Management Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund in the 2nd quarter valued at $111,000. Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new position in shares of Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund in the 1st quarter valued at $310,000. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund in the 2nd quarter valued at $418,000. Finally, Almitas Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund in the 2nd quarter valued at $610,000.

Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund Company Profile

Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSE: IHD) is a closed-end investment fund managed by Voya Investment Management. The fund seeks to provide investors with a high level of current income and long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in dividend-paying equities issued by companies in emerging-market countries.

The fund’s portfolio may include common stocks and other equity securities across a range of industries and emerging-market geographies. Its investment approach emphasizes companies that offer attractive dividend income while providing exposure to the growth potential of developing economies.