ASX Limited (OTCMKTS:ASXFY) Short Interest Update

ASX Limited (OTCMKTS:ASXFY) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 2,400 shares, a drop of 29.4% from the October 15th total of 3,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 6,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.

ASX Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS ASXFY traded down $0.04 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $42.45. 8,069 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 10,031. ASX has a 52 week low of $36.16 and a 52 week high of $46.27. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $43.47 and its 200 day moving average price is $42.35.

ASX Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 4th. Investors of record on Monday, August 26th were issued a dividend of $0.6605 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 26th. This is a positive change from ASX’s previous dividend of $0.61. ASX’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 83.79%.

ASX Company Profile

ASX Limited operates as a multi-asset class and integrated exchange company in Australia and internationally. The company provides education programs, research and insights, investor access and peer group networking; distribution facility for quoted exchange traded funds (ETFs) and debt securities. It is also involved in the trading of futures and options on interest rate, equity index, agricultural and energy products, and options over individual securities; cash market trading of equities, warrants, exchange-traded funds, and debt securities; and clearing of exchange-traded derivatives and over-the-counter interest rate and equity derivatives.