Investors Show Increased Interest in Put Options for iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSEARCA:EWW)

On November 2, 2024, the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSEARCA:EWW) experienced significant activity in options trading. Investors purchased a large volume of put options, totaling 18,032 contracts. This marked a remarkable increase of approximately 126% over the usual daily trading volume, which averages around 7,965 put options.

Performance Overview of iShares MSCI Mexico ETF

On the same day, shares of the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF opened at $51.11. The fund boasts a market capitalization of $1.56 billion, a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 13.53, and has a beta value of 0.87, indicating lower volatility compared to the broader market. The ETF's 50-day simple moving average stands at $53.54, while the 200-day simple moving average is $58.17. Over the past year, the ETF reached a low of $50.78 and a peak of $71.12.

Trends in Institutional Investment

Recent adjustments by hedge funds and institutional investors have been noted in their holdings of the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF. For example, Highline Wealth Partners LLC made a new investment worth $28,000 in the ETF during the third quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC also entered a new position in the first quarter valued at $74,000. In a more drastic move, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in the ETF by an astonishing 4,737.1% during the second quarter, bringing their total ownership to 1,693 shares, now valued at $96,000 after an acquisition of 1,658 additional shares. Meanwhile, Lowe Wealth Advisors LLC enhanced its position by 16.2% in the same quarter, now owning 1,848 shares worth $105,000 after securing 258 more shares. Headlands Technologies LLC also made a notable move by acquiring a new stake worth approximately $188,000 in the ETF during the second quarter.

About the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF

The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF, formerly known as the iShares MSCI Mexico Capped Investable Market Index Fund, functions as an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Its objective is to achieve investment results that closely reflect the performance and yield of the MSCI Mexico IMI 25/50 Index, which is comprised of stocks primarily listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange.

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