Short Interest in UTG, Inc. (OTCMKTS:UTGN) Rises By 200.0%

UTG, Inc. (OTCMKTS:UTGN - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 300 shares, a growth of 200.0% from the December 31st total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.6 days.

UTG Price Performance

Shares of UTG stock remained flat at $29.75 on Wednesday. 10 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 342. UTG has a 52-week low of $24.81 and a 52-week high of $32.00. The stock has a market cap of $94.31 million, a PE ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 0.17. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $28.83 and its 200 day moving average price is $27.26.

About UTG

UTG, Inc, an insurance holding company, provides individual life insurance products and services in the United States. Its individual life insurance includes servicing of existing insurance business in-force; the acquisition of other companies in the insurance business; and the administration processing of life insurance business for other entities.

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