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

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$11.79
+0.05 (+0.43%)
(As of 11:12 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$11.76
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$11.79
50-Day Range
$11.56
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$12.14
52-Week Range
$10.99
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$12.24
Volume
7,841 shs
Average Volume
48,233 shs
Market Capitalization
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P/E Ratio
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Dividend Yield
9.58%
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About Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Stock (NYSE:HYI)

Western Asset High Yield Defined 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 by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd., Western Asset Management Company Ltd and Western Asset Management Company Limited. It invests fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in high-yield corporate fixed income securities with varying maturities. It invests in below investment grade fixed income securities. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. was formed on July 20, 2010 and is domiciled in the United States.

HYI Stock Price History

HYI Stock News Headlines

April 19, 2024 | msn.com
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund goes ex dividend Monday
April 19, 2024 | msn.com
Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. goes ex dividend Monday
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April 19, 2024 | msn.com
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund goes ex dividend Monday
April 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI)
April 2, 2024 | bloomberg.com
Japan Investors in Alternative Assets Jump 50% in Hunt for Yield
March 4, 2024 | businesswire.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
February 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.com
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc goes ex dividend tomorrow
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February 20, 2024 | businesswire.com
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of March, April and May 2024
November 24, 2023 | benzinga.com
Western Asset Global High Stock (NYSE:EHI) Dividends: History, Yield and Dates
November 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2023, January and February 2024
October 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2023
October 20, 2023 | msn.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund goes ex dividend Monday
September 18, 2023 | msn.com
WDI: Attractive Discount, ~12% Distribution Yield, And Solid Coverage
July 17, 2023 | msn.com
$100,000 worth of investments for $85,000? In this market?
May 22, 2023 | msn.com
Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust (IGI) Declares $0.07 Dividend
May 22, 2023 | msn.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI) Declares $0.09 Dividend
May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of June, July and August 2023
October 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2022
October 14, 2022 | reuters.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc
October 14, 2022 | reuters.com
HYI.A - Western Asset High Yield Dfnd Opp FI | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters
October 10, 2022 | reuters.com
HYI.P - Western Asset High Yield Dfnd Opp FI | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters
September 1, 2022 | nasdaq.com
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July 11, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
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April 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of February 28, 2022
January 14, 2022 | nasdaq.com
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Web
institutional.myleggmason.com
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800-822-5544
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Annual Sales
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HYI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HYI shares performed in 2024?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $12.09 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, HYI shares have decreased by 2.5% and is now trading at $11.79.
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Are investors shorting Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 25,200 shares, an increase of 50.0% from the March 15th total of 16,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 50,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 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 announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.095 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $1.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.67%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 22nd.
Read our dividend analysis for HYI.

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%.
Read our dividend analysis for HYI.

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

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), ONEOK (OKE), Pfizer (PFE), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund (CHY), Energy Transfer (ET), Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund (GDO), International Business Machines (IBM), Kohl's (KSS) and Main Street Capital (MAIN).

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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC (0.00%) and Future Financial Wealth Managment 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:HYI) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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