NYSE:HIO Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) Stock Price, News & Analysis $3.26 -0.01 (-0.15%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$3.25 0.00 (-0.15%) As of 07:30 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOwnershipSEC Filings About Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Stock (NYSE:HIO) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get HIO alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$3.24▼$3.2750-Day Range$3.25▼$3.5852-Week Range$3.24▼$3.89Volume327,028 shsAverage Volume396,878 shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield14.13%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HIO) is a closed-end investment fund that seeks to provide investors with a high level of current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in below-investment-grade, or high-yield, debt securities issued by corporations and other borrowers. Its portfolio may include bonds and other fixed-income instruments issued by companies in the United States and international markets, including emerging markets. The fund’s investments can vary by industry, issuer and credit quality, and may be exposed to interest-rate, credit and market risks associated with high-yield securities. HIO is managed by Western Asset Management Company, a global fixed-income investment manager and a subsidiary of Franklin Resources. The fund is organized as a closed-end management investment company, meaning its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange while the underlying portfolio is managed by the investment adviser.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Receive HIO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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HIO Stock News HeadlinesWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HIO) Shares Break Below 200 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?October 9, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comWestern Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc's Dividend AnalysisSeptember 23, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comBuffett's Final Warning: "The Dollar Is Going to Hell"On May 3rd, 2025, Warren Buffett looked at his shareholders for the last time and said: "The dollar is going to hell." Ray Dalio agrees. The founder of Bridgewater Associates ($150 billion AUM) calls it a "debt death spiral." But there's a specific asset class and investment system that actually thrives when the dollar collapses.October 13 at 1:00 AM | Decentralized Masters (Ad)Western Asset High Income Oppor Fd Inc's Dividend AnalysisSeptember 23, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comHIO: Discount And High Distribution Aren't EnoughAugust 24, 2026 | seekingalpha.comWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) Announces Portfolio Management Team UpdateApril 17, 2026 | businesswire.comWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of December 31, 2025February 23, 2026 | tmcnet.comHIO: Dividend Cut May Be Needed To Slow NAV ErosionJanuary 31, 2026 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines HIO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HIO shares performed this year? Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $3.71 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, HIO shares have decreased by 12.3% and is now trading at $3.2550. How were Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's earnings last quarter? Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HIO) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 20th. The closed-end fund reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Who are Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's major shareholders? Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's top institutional shareholders include Sage Capital Advisors llc and Eclectic Associates Inc. ADV. Insiders that own company stock include Carol L Colman, Peter Daniel Charles Mason and Hillary A Sale. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund investors own include PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI), AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF), DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL), Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund (EXG), FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO), Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX) and BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund (HYT). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/20/2026Today10/13/2026Record date for 10/30 Dividend10/23/2026Ex-Dividend for 10/30 Dividend10/23/2026Dividend Payable10/30/2026Record date for 11/30 Dividend11/20/2026Ex-Dividend for 11/30 Dividend11/20/2026Dividend Payable11/30/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (2w+) 1-Year History Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 For the last 2 weeks, HIO's financial health has been in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Capital Markets Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks Current SymbolNYSE:HIO CIK910068 Webwww.franklintempleton.com Phone800-822-5544FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$28.21 million Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding SharesN/AFree FloatN/AMarket CapN/A OptionableNot Optionable BetaN/A The Infrastructure's Backbone: 10 Stocks Powering the AI BuildoutThe AI boom extends far beyond the biggest tech names. Discover 10 companies supplying the memory, storage, networking, semiconductor manufacturing, and power infrastructure that make AI possible. 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