How have DMO shares performed in 2023?

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $10.77 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, DMO shares have increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $10.85. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 12,100 shares, an increase of 70.4% from the October 31st total of 7,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 46,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. View Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund's Short Interest .

How often does Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund declared a monthly dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 21st will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 13.27%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 20th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous monthly dividend of $0.12. Read our dividend analysis for DMO .

Is Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund a good dividend stock?

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (NYSE:DMO) pays an annual dividend of $1.38 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.10%. Read our dividend analysis for DMO .

What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund investors own include Penn Virginia Corporation (PVAHQ) (PVAHQ) , Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM) , AT&T (T) , Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (ETO) , Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) , Walt Disney (DIS) , PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI) , Walmart (WMT) , AbbVie (ABBV) and CVS Health (CVS) .

Who are Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund's major shareholders?

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors Inc. (0.00%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.00%), Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp (0.00%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (0.00%), Advisor Partners II LLC (0.00%) and Matisse Capital (0.00%). View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund?

Shares of DMO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (DMO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$10.85

+0.03 (+0.28%)

(As of 04:23 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $10.82
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50-Day Range: $10.12
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Volume: 34,359 shs
Average Volume: 47,630 shs
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Dividend Yield: 12.72%
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About Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Stock (NYSE:DMO)

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. The fund is co-managed Western Asset Management Company and Western Asset Management Company Limited. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests primarily in mortgage-backed securities. It employs intensive proprietary research to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Floating Rate Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Securities Index. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. was formed on December 11, 2009 and is domiciled in the United States.

DMO Stock Price History

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DMO Stock News Headlines

December 11, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (NYSE:DMO) and StepStone Group (NASDAQ:STEP) Head to Head Comparison

November 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2023

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November 7, 2023 | tmcnet.com

AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. Stockholders Approve Issuance of Common Stock in Merger With Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation

October 27, 2023 | businesswire.com

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation Stockholders Vote “For” the Proposed Merger With AG Mortgage Investment Trust

October 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

DMO Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc

October 20, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund goes ex-dividend on Monday

October 8, 2023 | msn.com

Fixed-income returns are growing as inflation decreases, says Western Asset's Rob Amodeo

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July 20, 2023 | msn.com

DMO: Discount Narrowing Drives Results

July 13, 2023 | marketwatch.com

AG Mortgage Proposes Acquisition of Western Asset Mortgage >MITT WMC

June 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Western Asset Mortgage Capital And Terra Property Trust To Merge

May 22, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (DMO) Declares $0.10 Dividend

May 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2023

May 17, 2023 | wsj.com

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May 3, 2023 | msn.com

Preview: Western Asset Mortgage's Earnings

March 24, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset Mortgage Capital (WMC) Declares $0.35 Dividend

March 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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February 28, 2023 | benzinga.com

Western Asset Mortgage Stock (NYSE:DMO), Earnings Estimates, EPS, and Revenue

February 22, 2023 | benzinga.com

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December 27, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

DMO: Strong Long-Term Results, But Mixed More Recently

December 26, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

DMO: Not Your Usual Mortgage Fund, 11% Yield

November 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2022

October 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Franklin Templeton Closed-End Funds Announce Share Repurchases for the Third Quarter of 2022

September 21, 2022 | reuters.com

Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc

August 5, 2022 | msn.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Asset Management
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Sector: Financial Services
Current Symbol: NYSE:DMO
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CIK: 1478102
Web: www.leggmason.com
Phone: 800-822-5544
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Employees: 147,000
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Key Executives

Mr. Kenneth Donald Fuller (Age 65)
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Mr. Stephen Kenneth Leech (Age 68)
Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager
Mr. Paul Jablansky
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Greg Handler C.F.A. (Age 42)
Portfolio Manager

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DMO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DMO shares performed in 2023?: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $10.77 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, DMO shares have increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $10.85.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund?: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 12,100 shares, an increase of 70.4% from the October 31st total of 7,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 46,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.
View Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund's Short Interest.
How often does Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund?: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund declared a monthly dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 21st will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 13.27%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 20th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous monthly dividend of $0.12.
Read our dividend analysis for DMO.
Is Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund a good dividend stock?: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (NYSE:DMO) pays an annual dividend of $1.38 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.10%.
Read our dividend analysis for DMO.

What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund investors own include Penn Virginia Corporation (PVAHQ) (PVAHQ), Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM), AT&T (T), Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (ETO), Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI), Walt Disney (DIS), PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI), Walmart (WMT), AbbVie (ABBV) and CVS Health (CVS).
Who are Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund's major shareholders?: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors Inc. (0.00%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.00%), Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp (0.00%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (0.00%), Advisor Partners II LLC (0.00%) and Matisse Capital (0.00%).
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund?: Shares of DMO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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