Short Interest in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA) Increases By 110.9%

Posted by ABMN Staff on Feb 1st, 2026

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (NYSEARCA:QEFA – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,739 shares, an increase of 110.9% from the December 31st total of 4,618 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 53,408 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Based on an average trading volume of 53,408 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in QEFA. Salem Investment Counselors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the third quarter valued at about $46,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its stake in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF by 217.0% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 913 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after purchasing an additional 625 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at about $119,000. Collaborative Wealth Managment Inc. acquired a new position in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $226,000. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF during the 1st quarter worth approximately $218,000.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Stock Down 0.5%

Shares of NYSEARCA:QEFA opened at $95.16 on Friday. SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF has a 12-month low of $70.97 and a 12-month high of $96.14. The business has a 50 day moving average of $91.23 and a 200-day moving average of $88.64. The stock has a market cap of $1.04 billion, a PE ratio of 15.98 and a beta of 0.76.

SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF Company Profile

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The SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series (USD) index. The fund tracks an index of securities from developed markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. The index equal-weights 3 subindexes: value, minimum volatility and quality. QEFA was launched on Jun 4, 2014 and is managed by State Street.