Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGIP) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGIPGet Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totalling 23,600 shares, a growth of 23.6% from the September 30th total of 19,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 6,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.7 days.

Selective Insurance Group Stock Performance

Shares of SIGIP traded down $0.11 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $19.71. 2,471 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,362. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $19.52 and its 200-day moving average price is $18.80. Selective Insurance Group has a 12 month low of $15.32 and a 12 month high of $20.30.

Selective Insurance Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 2nd will be issued a $0.2875 dividend. This represents a $1.15 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.83%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 2nd.

Selective Insurance Group Company Profile

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Selective Insurance Group, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance products and services in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Standard Commercial Lines, Standard Personal Lines, E&S Lines, and Investments. It offers casualty insurance products that covers the financial consequences of employee injuries in the course of employment and bodily injury and/or property damage to a third party; property insurance products, which covers the accidental loss of an insured's real property, personal property, and/or earnings due to the property's loss; and flood insurance products.

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