Diana Shipping
DSX
About: Diana Shipping Inc provides shipping transportation services. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates a fleet of vessels consisting of dry bulk carriers such as Panamax, Kamsarmax, Post-Panamax, Capesize and Newcastlemax vessels. Using this fleet, the firm provides transportation services for various goods including coal, iron ore, and grains. It also transports minor bulks, including steel products, cement, and fertilizers through its dry bulk carrier vessels. The operation of the vessels is the main source of revenue generation, the services provided by the vessels are similar and all operate under the same economic environment.
Employees: 981
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1,440% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $231K | Put options by funds: $15K
7% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 16 | Existing positions reduced: 15
0.61% less ownership
Funds ownership: 9.4% [Q1] → 8.79% (-0.61%) [Q2]
8% less funds holding
Funds holding: 61 [Q1] → 56 (-5) [Q2]
13% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $17M [Q1] → $14.9M (-$2.12M) [Q2]
29% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 10 | Existing positions closed: 14
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