Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 63,200 shares, a growth of 51.6% from the March 31st total of 41,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 68,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.9 days.
Aviva Price Performance
Shares of AVVIY traded up $0.15 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $11.85. The stock had a trading volume of 19,644 shares, compared to its average volume of 32,679. The company’s 50-day moving average is $12.02 and its 200 day moving average is $11.12. Aviva has a 12-month low of $9.25 and a 12-month high of $12.72.
Aviva Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 12th will be issued a $0.5488 dividend. This is a boost from Aviva’s previous dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 11th.
Aviva Company Profile
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.
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