ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc (NYSE:EMO) Short Interest Update

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc (NYSE:EMO) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in 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 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 large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Atlas Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund in the third quarter valued at about $611,000. Clough Capital Partners L P grew its holdings in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund by 180.6% in the 3rd quarter. Clough Capital Partners L P now owns 54,228 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,719,000 after buying an additional 34,900 shares during the last quarter. Alpine Global Management LLC bought a new position in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,404,000. Saba Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund by 12.3% during the third quarter. Saba Capital Management L.P. now owns 2,543,688 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $80,635,000 after buying an additional 278,098 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Blackstone Inc. bought a new stake in shares of 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 trading hours on Friday, hitting $41.37. 16,611 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 24,611. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $39.35 and its 200-day moving average is $35.70. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund has a 52 week low of $26.42 and a 52 week high of $41.99.

About ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund

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.