Short Interest in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLRP) Increases By 20.0%

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLRP) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 600 shares, a growth of 20.0% from the February 13th total of 500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 5,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Trading Down 0.1 %

Shares of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust stock opened at $3.98 on Wednesday. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust has a 52-week low of $1.39 and a 52-week high of $4.60. The company has a 50 day moving average of $3.90 and a 200 day moving average of $3.30.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Wolverine Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the 4th quarter worth about $180,000. Magnetar Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the fourth quarter worth approximately $700,000. Corbin Capital Partners L.P. acquired a new position in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $152,000. LPL Financial LLC purchased a new position in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $70,000. Finally, Stilwell Value LLC acquired a new stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,495,000.

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.