Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) Short Interest Up 202.2% in November

Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) was the target of a large increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 13,600 shares, an increase of 202.2% from the October 31st total of 4,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 97,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

AVVIY has been the subject of several analyst reports. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Aviva to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 18th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada upgraded shares of Aviva to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 3rd.

Aviva Stock Performance

Shares of AVVIY stock opened at $12.50 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $12.54 and a 200-day moving average of $12.63. Aviva has a 12-month low of $10.50 and a 12-month high of $13.58.

Aviva Company Profile

Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, investment, and savings products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and internationally. The company offers life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund business and lifetime mortgage products.