Short interest in the STWD stock price has declined over the last month, possibly indicating less bearish sentiment among traders. Investors should note that institutions actually own more than half the company, so they can collectively wield significant power. Starwood Property Trust is not owned by hedge funds. The company's largest shareholder is BlackRock, Inc., with ownership of 9.5%. The Vanguard Group, Inc. is the second largest shareholder owning 9.1% of common stock, and Barry Sternlicht holds about 4.3% of the company stock. Barry Sternlicht, who is the third-largest shareholder, also happens to hold the title of Chairman of the Board. STWD is raising capital through a 25.5M share offering to fund its acquisition of Fundamental Income Properties. Current trading patterns suggest the STWD stock price could retest quarterly highs if commercial property market data in July surprises to the upside.
