NYSE:HYI Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $11.74 +0.04 (+0.34%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.73▼$11.7850-Day Range$11.39▼$11.8152-Week Range$10.99▼$12.24Volume39,561 shsAverage Volume58,809 shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield9.71%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipShort InterestTrends Get Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund alerts: Email Address Ad The Oxford ClubAlex's "Next Magnificent Seven" StocksToday Alex Green is releasing his new breakdown of AI's "Next Magnificent Seven." So please make some time to watch it.Watch Alex's "Next Magnificent Seven" presentation now. 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.Read More HYI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HYI Stock News HeadlinesJuly 26 at 7:18 AM | americanbankingnews.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI) Sees Significant Decrease in Short InterestJuly 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI) to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.10July 27, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Next opportunity for crypto millionsThe Bitcoin halving is the #1 creator of "crypto millionaires". That's because historically, every halving has led to a massive bull run in the year after it happens. That means we're in the "golden window" right now…May 25, 2024 | investing.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI)April 30, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLooking Past Spreads For Opportunities In High YieldApril 29, 2024 | businesswire.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of February 29, 2024April 19, 2024 | msn.comWestern Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund goes ex dividend MondayApril 19, 2024 | msn.comWestern Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. goes ex dividend MondayJuly 27, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Next opportunity for crypto millionsThe Bitcoin halving is the #1 creator of "crypto millionaires". That's because historically, every halving has led to a massive bull run in the year after it happens. That means we're in the "golden window" right now…April 19, 2024 | msn.comWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund goes ex dividend MondayApril 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI)April 2, 2024 | bloomberg.comJapan Investors in Alternative Assets Jump 50% in Hunt for YieldMarch 4, 2024 | businesswire.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) Announces Portfolio Management Team UpdateFebruary 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWestern Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc goes ex dividend tomorrowFebruary 20, 2024 | businesswire.comFranklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of March, April and May 2024November 24, 2023 | benzinga.comWestern Asset Global High Stock (NYSE:EHI) Dividends: History, Yield and DatesNovember 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLegg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2023, January and February 2024October 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2023See More Headlines Receive HYI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Today7/26/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/3 Dividend8/23/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/3 Dividend8/23/2024Dividend Payable9/03/2024Dividend Payable9/03/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinancial Services Industry Asset Management Sub-IndustryFinancial Services Current SymbolNYSE:HYI CUSIPN/A CIK820537 Webinstitutional.myleggmason.com Phone800-822-5544FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)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$12.45 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 Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link below to learn more about how your portfolio could bloom.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Kenneth Donald Fuller (Age 66)Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Pres Mr. Stephen Kenneth Leech (Age 69)Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Mang. Mr. Keith J. GardnerCo-Head of Emerging Markets Debt and Portfolio Mang.Mr. Michael C. Buchanan CFAHead of Global Credit and Portfolio Mang.Key CompetitorsAbrdn World Healthcare FundNYSE:THWAllianceBernstein Global High Income FundNYSE:AWFAllianceBernstein National Municipal Income FundNYSE:AFBASA Gold and Precious MetalsNYSE:ASABlackRock California Municipal Income TrustNYSE:BFZView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipRaymond James & AssociatesBought 9,283 shares on 7/19/2024Ownership: 0.000%E&G Advisors LPSold 1,250 shares on 7/19/2024Ownership: 0.000%Capital Investment Advisors LLCSold 1,879 shares on 7/12/2024Ownership: 0.000%Gilman Hill Asset Management LLCSold 12,500 shares on 7/12/2024Ownership: 0.000%Catalytic Wealth RIA LLCBought 3,393 shares on 5/11/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions HYI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HYI shares performed this year? Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $12.09 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HYI stock has decreased by 2.9% and is now trading at $11.74. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Who are Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund include Raymond James & Associates, Capital Investment Advisors LLC, E&G Advisors LP and Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that 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) and Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund (GDO). This page (NYSE:HYI) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetche...Crypto Swap Profits | Sponsored“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 sp...Unstoppable Prosperity | SponsoredMusk’s new company could top a trillion?The investment legend who predicted the rise of Bitcoin, Facebook and streaming services like Netflix… Just...Paradigm Press | SponsoredJ.P. 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