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NYSE:HYI

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

$11.36
-0.11 (-0.96%)
(As of 09/26/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$11.36
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$11.47
50-Day Range
$11.42
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$11.94
52-Week Range
$11.15
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$13.01
Volume
26,905 shs
Average Volume
57,917 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
9.95%
Price Target
N/A
ProfileChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesShort InterestSocial Media

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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 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 Price History

HYI Stock News Headlines

September 18, 2023 | msn.com
WDI: Attractive Discount, ~12% Distribution Yield, And Solid Coverage
September 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HYI) Share Price Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $11.73
September 26, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)
New Cash Law Will Be Disaster for Savers
New law has expert warning seniors and retirees to beware. There's a darker truth behind this financial bombshell...
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
September 26, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)
New Cash Law Will Be Disaster for Savers
New law has expert warning seniors and retirees to beware. There's a darker truth behind this financial bombshell...
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
Why Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
July 11, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
High Yield At Reduced Risk With Annaly Preferreds
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
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Common Stock (HYI)
November 17, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2021, January and February 2022
October 20, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2021
August 11, 2021 | barrons.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.
August 4, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of September, October, and November 2021
June 6, 2021 | investing.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI)
April 28, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of February 28, 2021
March 12, 2021 | ft.com
Coronavirus latest: ‘Explosive’ outbreak at Hong Kong gym stokes fears of fresh wave
January 28, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Cresco Labs Expands High Supply Brand Portfolio to Include 1.0 g and 0.5 mg Live Cartridges Available in California and Illinois
January 22, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Cresco Labs Announces Closing of Offering of Subordinate Voting Shares
January 19, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Cresco Labs Employees Volunteer Over 5,000 Hours for Company’s 2020 "Make a Difference" Initiative
January 19, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Cresco Labs Hires PepsiCo Veteran and Supply Chain Expert Ty Gent as Its New Chief Operating Officer
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Today
9/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/1 Dividend
10/23/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/1 Dividend
10/23/2023
Dividend Payable
11/01/2023
Dividend Payable
11/01/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Asset Management
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Financial Services
Current Symbol
NYSE:HYI
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
820537
Web
institutional.myleggmason.com
Phone
800-822-5544
Fax
N/A
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
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P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
N/A
Net Margins
N/A
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Quick Ratio
N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$-6,780,866.00
Price / Sales
N/A
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
N/A
Price / Book
N/A

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
N/A
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
N/A
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
N/A
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kenneth Donald Fuller (Age 65)
    Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Pres
  • Mr. Stephen Kenneth Leech (Age 68)
    Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Mang.
  • Mr. Keith J. Gardner
    Co-Head of Emerging Markets Debt and Portfolio Mang.
  • Mr. Michael C. Buchanan CFA
    Head of Global Credit and Portfolio Mang.

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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 8.7% and is now trading at $11.39.
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Are investors shorting Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund saw a decline in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,900 shares, a decline of 10.2% from the August 15th total of 8,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 62,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 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 dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.095 per share on Wednesday, November 1st. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 23rd. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of $0.09.
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).

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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.00%), Sit Investment Associates Inc. (0.00%), Uncommon Cents Investing LLC (0.00%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (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 $11.39.

How can I contact Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's mailing address is 280 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017, United States. The official website for the company is institutional.myleggmason.com. The company can be reached via phone at 800-822-5544.

This page (NYSE:HYI) was last updated on 9/26/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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