Allianz SE (OTCMKTS:ALIZY) Short Interest Up 182.4% in December

Allianz SE (OTCMKTS:ALIZY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 125,400 shares, a growth of 182.4% from the December 15th total of 44,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 248,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Allianz to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, September 18th.

Allianz Stock Performance

Shares of ALIZY traded down $0.27 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $30.03. 197,098 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 158,985. The stock has a market cap of $115.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.46, a P/E/G ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.11. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $30.79 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $30.50. Allianz has a 1 year low of $26.05 and a 1 year high of $33.19.

Allianz Company Profile

Allianz SE, together with its subsidiaries, provides property-casualty insurance, life/health insurance, and asset management products and services worldwide. The company's Property-Casualty segment offers various insurance products, including motor liability and own damage, accident, general liability, fire and property, legal expense, credit, and travel to private and corporate customers.