NYSE:HYI

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

$12.53

-0.02 (-0.16%)

(As of 01/27/2023 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $12.49
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$12.59
50-Day Range: $11.73
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$12.77
52-Week Range: $11.21
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$14.82

Volume: 50,863 shs
Average Volume: 46,948 shs
Market Capitalization: N/A

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 0.08%
Price Target: N/A

Institutional Ownership

About Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund

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.

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HYI Stock News Headlines

January 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.09 on February 1st

October 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2022

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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

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August 4, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of September, October, and November 2021

April 28, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

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Today: 1/29/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend: 2/17/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend: 2/17/2023
Dividend Payable: 3/01/2023
Dividend Payable: 3/01/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Investment Trusts & Mutual Funds
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Miscellaneous
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

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Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
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Pretax Margin: N/A
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Return on Assets: N/A

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

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 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, HYI stock has increased by 0.4% and is now trading at $12.53.
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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 in the month of December. As of December 30th, there was short interest totaling 24,800 shares, an increase of 127.5% from the December 15th total of 10,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 59,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 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, November 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.094 per share on Wednesday, March 1st. This represents a $1.13 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.00%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 17th.
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 $1.06 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Capital Investment Advisors LLC (0.00%), GraniteShares Advisors LLC (0.00%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.00%), E&G Advisors LP (0.00%), Camelot Portfolios LLC (0.00%) and Clear Harbor Asset Management 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 $12.53.
How can I contact Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund?: 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 1/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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