FlexShares Credit-Scored Bond Fund Reports Increased Trading Volume

Shares of the FlexShares Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index Fund (NASDAQ: SKOR) experienced a notable surge in trading volume on Friday following the announcement of a dividend payout. Approximately 37,860 shares were traded during mid-day, marking a decline of 26% compared to the previous day’s volume of 50,837 shares. The stock was last recorded at $49.03, down from its previous close of $49.17.

The fund announced that a dividend of $0.1978 per share will be distributed to stockholders on December 26, 2023. Shareholders of record as of December 19, 2023 will qualify for this payout. The dividend represents an increase from the fund’s prior monthly dividend of $0.18, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 4.8%.

Stock Performance Analysis

Despite the positive news regarding the dividend, shares of the FlexShares Credit-Scored fund decreased by 0.3% during trading. The fund is characterized by its investment in intermediate-maturity, investment-grade corporate bonds, which are selected and weighted based on fundamental factors. The 50-day moving average for the stock stands at $49.22, while the 200-day moving average is at $48.93.

Investment analysts are observing the fund’s performance closely, particularly in light of recent activity from hedge funds. The FlexShares Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index Fund, launched on November 12, 2014, is managed by FlexShares and aims to provide investors with exposure to high-quality fixed-income assets.

The recent increase in dividend payouts may signal confidence in the fund’s financial health, potentially attracting further interest from both retail and institutional investors. As the market reacts to this announcement, investors will be keen to monitor how the fund’s performance evolves in the coming weeks.

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