Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE:IGD) Short Interest Update

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE:IGD) saw a significant increase in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 103,700 shares, an increase of 58.8% from the February 13th total of 65,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 254,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund during the fourth quarter valued at $55,000. PFG Investments LLC bought a new stake in Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $60,000. GWN Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund in the fourth quarter worth $72,000. Client 1ST Advisory Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund in the fourth quarter valued at about $89,000. Finally, Independent Advisor Alliance acquired a new position in Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund during the 4th quarter worth about $105,000.

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund Trading Up 0.1 %

NYSE IGD traded up $0.01 on Monday, hitting $5.59. 93,403 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 246,245. Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund has a twelve month low of $4.95 and a twelve month high of $5.70. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $5.47 and a 200 day moving average of $5.52.

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.05 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 3rd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 10.74%.

About Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Voya Investment Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Voya Investments, LLC and NNIP Advisors B.V. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors.