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NYSE:HIO

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$3.58
-0.02 (-0.55%)
(As of 10/3/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$3.57
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$3.62
50-Day Range
$3.59
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$3.87
52-Week Range
$3.57
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$4.19
Volume
566,837 shs
Average Volume
259,141 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
10.32%
Price Target
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About Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HIO) Stock

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. is a closed ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company and Western Asset Management Company Limited. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in high-yielding corporate debt obligations. The fund seeks to maintain an average duration of around four years with an average credit quality of B. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index. The fund was formerly known as High Income Opportunity Fund. Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. was formed on November 16, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.

HIO Price History

HIO Stock News Headlines

August 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of June 30, 2023
June 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
HIO - Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.
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May 23, 2023 | wsj.com
Western Asset Macro Opportunities Fund;A
May 22, 2023 | msn.com
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) Declares $0.03 Dividend
May 22, 2023 | msn.com
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI) Declares $0.14 Dividend
May 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
HIO Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.
April 1, 2023 | benzinga.com
Western Asset High Income Stock (NYSE:HIO), Quotes and News Summary
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February 22, 2023 | benzinga.com
Western Asset High Income Stock (NYSE:HIO), Dividends
February 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of December 31, 2022
January 2, 2023 | msn.com
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December 20, 2022 | msn.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund goes ex dividend tomorrow
September 28, 2022 | fool.com
Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE: GDO)
August 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of June 30, 2022
August 4, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
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August 4, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
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August 1, 2022 | msn.com
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June 20, 2022 | msn.com
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June 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Digital Says It Will Consider Splitting Main Units
June 2, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund Q1 2022 Commentary
May 19, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. declares $0.03 dividend
May 11, 2022 | msn.com
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May 7, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
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April 21, 2022 | ft.com
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April 14, 2022 | ft.com
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April 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
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Today
10/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/1 Dividend
10/23/2023
Dividend Payable
11/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend
11/21/2023
Dividend Payable
12/01/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Asset Management
Sub-Industry
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Sector
Financial Services
Current Symbol
NYSE:HIO
CUSIP
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CIK
910068
Web
www.leggmason.com
Phone
800-822-5544
Fax
N/A
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Year Founded
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Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
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Return on Assets
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Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
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Current Ratio
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Quick Ratio
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Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$-29,717,269.00
Price / Sales
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Price / Cash Flow
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Book Value
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Price / Book
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Miscellaneous

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Free Float
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Optionable
Not Optionable
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HIO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HIO shares performed in 2023?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $3.95 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, HIO shares have decreased by 9.2% and is now trading at $3.5850.
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Are investors shorting Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund saw a decrease in short interest in September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 32,100 shares, a decrease of 62.5% from the August 31st total of 85,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 254,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.
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How often does Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund declared a monthly dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 24th will be given a dividend of $0.0355 per share on Wednesday, November 1st. This represents a $0.43 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 11.88%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 23rd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous monthly dividend of $0.03.
Read our dividend analysis for HIO.

What ETFs hold Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HIO) stock in their portfolio include Rareview Dynamic Fixed Income ETF (RDFI).First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF).

Is Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund a good dividend stock?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HIO) pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.07%.
Read our dividend analysis for HIO.

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

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund investors own include Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Transat A.T. (TRZ), Aegon (AEG), Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT), Endologix (ELGX), American Airlines Group (AAL) and Acadia Healthcare (ACHC).

What is Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock symbol?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HIO."

How do I buy shares of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?

Shares of HIO 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.
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What is Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock price today?

One share of HIO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.59.

How can I contact Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's mailing address is 620 8th Ave Fl 49, NEW YORK, NY 10018-1618, United States. The official website for the company is www.leggmason.com. The closed-end fund can be reached via phone at 800-822-5544.

This page (NYSE:HIO) was last updated on 10/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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