Jiayin Group (NASDAQ:JFIN) Reaches New 12-Month High - Investment Insights

Jiayin Group Inc. (NASDAQ:JFIN) saw its stock hit a fresh 52-week high during trading on Thursday. The stock recorded a peak at $10.76 before closing at $10.13, with a trading volume of 66,182 shares. This represents an increase from the previous day’s close of $9.77.

Recent Stock Performance

Currently, Jiayin Group has a market capitalization of $518.06 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.22, and a beta of 0.78. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average stands at $8.19, while the 200-day simple moving average is at $7.01.

Institutional Investment Activity

Recent reports indicate that hedge funds and institutional investors have been active in adjusting their positions in Jiayin Group. Notably, Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its holdings by 10.3% in the fourth quarter, now owning 19,291 shares valued at approximately $123,000 after acquiring an additional 1,799 shares. Similarly, LPL Financial LLC invested in Jiayin Group with a new stake amounting to about $174,000 during the fourth quarter. Furthermore, XTX Topco Ltd has also purchased shares valued at around $109,000 during the same period. As a result, institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own around 44.08% of Jiayin Group’s stock.

About Jiayin Group

Jiayin Group Inc. operates within the online consumer finance sector in the People's Republic of China. The company’s platform connects individual borrowers with financial institutions, providing various financial services, including referral services for investment products, technology development, and guarantee services.

Investment Considerations

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