Short Interest in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc (NYSE:EMO) Expands By 100.0%

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc (NYSE:EMO) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 7,400 shares, a growth of 100.0% from the March 31st total of 3,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 24,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of EMO. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund during the 4th quarter worth about $203,000. Virtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund during the fourth quarter worth about $206,000. Pasadena Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund during the first quarter valued at approximately $223,000. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $272,000. Finally, Blackstone Inc. bought a new position in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund in the third quarter valued at approximately $358,000.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Stock Performance

Shares of EMO traded up $0.07 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $41.37. The stock had a trading volume of 16,611 shares, compared to its average volume of 24,611. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $39.35 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $35.70. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund has a twelve month low of $26.42 and a twelve month high of $41.99.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Company Profile

ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by ClearBridge Investments, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the energy sector.