NYSE:HYI Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $9.68 +0.01 (+0.05%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$9.68 0.00 (0.00%) As of 04:04 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesNews and TrendsOwnershipSEC Filings About Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Stock (NYSE:HYI) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get HYI alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$9.65▼$9.7050-Day Range$9.61▼$10.5352-Week Range$9.59▼$11.54Volume34,876 shsAverage Volume60,917 shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield12.70%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE: HYI) is a closed-end investment fund managed by Western Asset Management Company. The fund seeks to provide a high level of current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. HYI invests primarily in below-investment-grade corporate debt, commonly known as high-yield or “junk” bonds. Its portfolio may include bonds and other fixed-income securities issued by companies in a range of industries, with an emphasis on securities that offer higher income in exchange for greater credit risk. The fund is designed to provide investors with access to professionally managed high-yield credit markets through a publicly traded vehicle. Western Asset, a global fixed-income investment manager and a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc., oversees the fund’s investment management. HYI commenced operations in 2011 and may invest in securities issued by companies in the United States and other countries, subject to its investment policies.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More 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. 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HYI Stock News HeadlinesWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HYI) Stock Crosses Below 50 Day Moving Average - Here's WhyOctober 10, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comHYI: High Yield Exposure At A Deep DiscountSeptember 23, 2026 | seekingalpha.com“The crisis that’s emerging now is just the tip of the iceberg,” says Dr. Martin D. Weiss, who has made shocking and accurate predictions for 55 yearsDr. Martin D. Weiss, who predicted the Dot-Com collapse and the failures of Fannie Mae, Bear Stearns, and Lehman Brothers, is warning of a developing financial crisis. The New York Times has credited him as among the first to see the dangers ahead, and Forbes dubbed him Mr. Independence. He says this emerging situation could trigger a chain reaction across banks and markets. Watch his free video breakdown and see the five steps he outlines for investors.October 16 at 1:00 AM | Weiss Ratings (Ad)HYI: Improved Valuation, But Still Likely To StruggleJune 18, 2026 | seekingalpha.comWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund IncJune 3, 2026 | money.usnews.comWestern Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) Announces Portfolio Management Team UpdateApril 17, 2026 | businesswire.comHYI: Higher Rates Present An Opportunity To AccumulateFebruary 23, 2026 | seekingalpha.comHYI Seems Less Competitive In The Market TodayNovember 27, 2025 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines 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 $11.1550 at the start of the year. Since then, HYI shares have decreased by 13.2% and is now trading at $9.6850. Who are Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund include Shaker Financial Services 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. Company Calendar Today10/16/2026Record date for 10/30 Dividend10/23/2026Ex-Dividend for 10/30 Dividend10/23/2026Dividend Payable10/30/2026Record date for 11/30 Dividend11/20/2026Ex-Dividend for 11/30 Dividend11/20/2026Dividend Payable11/30/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (7m+) 1-Year History Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 HYI's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. HYI has been in this zone for over 7 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Capital Markets Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks Current SymbolNYSE:HYI CIK1497186 Webwww.franklintempleton.com Phone800-822-5544FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)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$14.72 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 7 Stocks That Could Lead the Next Market BoomTesla, Nvidia, and Google helped shape the last era of market growth, but the next wave could come from a new group of companies. 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