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NYSE:HYI

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$11.85
+0.30 (+2.60%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$11.52
$11.88
50-Day Range
$11.20
$12.02
52-Week Range
$11.15
$13.01
Volume
85,597 shs
Average Volume
54,738 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
9.54%
Price Target
N/A

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About Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HYI) Stock

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified, limited-term, closed-end management fund, which engages in the investment activities focusing on fixed securities. It seeks high income, with a capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The company was founded on July 20, 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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HYI Price History

HYI Company Calendar

Today
6/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend
6/22/2023
Dividend Payable
7/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend
7/21/2023
Dividend Payable
8/01/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Investment Trusts & Mutual Funds
Sub-Industry
N/A
Phone
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$-32,293,479.00

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
N/A

Key Executives

  • Jane Elizabeth Trust
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Christopher Berarducci
    Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
  • Fred Jensen
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Jeanne M. Kelly
    Senior Vice President
  • Thomas Christopher Mandia
    Assistant Secretary













HYI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HYI shares performed in 2023?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $12.48 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HYI stock has decreased by 5.0% and is now trading at $11.85.
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Are investors shorting Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund saw a drop in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,600 shares, a drop of 59.0% from the April 30th total of 3,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 59,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days.
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How often does Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund declared a monthly dividend on Monday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.094 per share on Monday, July 3rd. This represents a $1.13 annualized dividend and a yield of 9.52%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 22nd.
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What ETF holds Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock ?

GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF holds 190,833 shares of HYI stock, representing 3.55% of its portfolio.

Is Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund a good dividend stock?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HYI) pays an annual dividend of $1.13 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.08%.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund own?
What is Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock symbol?

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

Who are Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's major shareholders?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Bramshill Investments LLC (0.00%), Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. (0.00%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.00%), Uncommon Cents Investing LLC (0.00%), Guggenheim Capital LLC (0.00%) and Capital Investment Advisors LLC (0.00%).
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How do I buy shares of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund?

Shares of HYI 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 Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock price today?

One share of HYI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $11.85.

This page (NYSE:HYI) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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