Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:HNW) Short Interest Update

Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:HNW) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 12,700 shares, an increase of 16.5% from the January 15th total of 10,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 34,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Institutional Trading of Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HNW. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC grew its stake in Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund by 8.8% during the 3rd quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC now owns 20,970 shares of the company’s stock worth $258,000 after buying an additional 1,700 shares during the last quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC boosted its holdings in Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund by 55.1% in the third quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC now owns 106,990 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,316,000 after acquiring an additional 38,028 shares in the last quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund by 206.3% during the third quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 156,062 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,920,000 after acquiring an additional 105,105 shares during the last quarter. Choreo LLC increased its holdings in shares of Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund by 27.6% during the fourth quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 25,106 shares of the company’s stock valued at $300,000 after acquiring an additional 5,438 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $638,000.

Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund Price Performance

Shares of HNW traded up $0.04 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $12.08. The company had a trading volume of 20,255 shares, compared to its average volume of 38,005. Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund has a one year low of $11.10 and a one year high of $12.54.

Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 18th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.93%. This is a positive change from Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund’s previous monthly dividend of $0.10. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 18th.

Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund Company Profile

Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund, Inc is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Pioneer Investment Management, Inc It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in higher yielding asset classes, including high yield bonds, leveraged bank loans, and event-linked bonds .It employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis to create its portfolio.