NYSE:HYI Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Trump’s Gift Could Unleash $51 Billion in New Wealth (From Wealthpin Pro) (Ad) Free HYI Stock Alerts $11.56 +0.08 (+0.70%) (As of 06/11/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.47▼$11.5650-Day Range$11.39▼$11.9752-Week Range$10.99▼$12.24Volume57,382 shsAverage Volume55,337 shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield9.78%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipShort InterestTrends Get Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund alerts: Email Address Ad Birch GoldHistoric Crash Could Wipe Away Your 401k (Govt Debt Explosion)A new report reveals that government debt is skyrocketing at an unprecedented rate, rising by a staggering $1 trillion every 90 days. This reckless spending is setting us up for an economic catastrophe that could wipe out the life savings of millions of hard-working Americans.How Can This Affect Your Savings? 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 HeadlinesMay 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 MondayApril 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, 2023October 20, 2023 | msn.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund goes ex dividend MondaySeptember 18, 2023 | msn.comWDI: Attractive Discount, ~12% Distribution Yield, And Solid CoverageJuly 17, 2023 | msn.com$100,000 worth of investments for $85,000? In this market?May 22, 2023 | msn.comWestern Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust (IGI) Declares $0.07 DividendMay 22, 2023 | msn.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI) Declares $0.09 DividendMay 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLegg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of June, July and August 2023October 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2022October 14, 2022 | reuters.comWestern Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund IncOctober 14, 2022 | reuters.comHYI.A - Western Asset High Yield Dfnd Opp FI | Stock Price & Latest News | ReutersOctober 10, 2022 | reuters.comHYI.P - Western Asset High Yield Dfnd Opp FI | Stock Price & Latest News | ReutersSeptember 1, 2022 | nasdaq.comWhy Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your PortfolioSee 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. 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Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.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 Global Dynamic Dividend FundNYSE:AGDabrdn Global Premier Properties FundNYSE:AWPAbrdn Healthcare Opportunities FundNYSE:THQAbrdn Income Credit Strategies FundNYSE:ACPAbrdn World Healthcare FundNYSE:THWView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipCatalytic Wealth RIA LLCBought 3,393 shares on 5/11/2024Ownership: 0.000%City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd.Sold 49,274 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 0.000%Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors LLCBought 1,321 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 0.000%Private Management Group Inc.Sold 3,472 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.000%Camelot Portfolios LLCSold 34,619 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions 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 stock has decreased by 4.4% and is now trading at $11.56. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund? Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund saw a decline in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,100 shares, a decline of 40.0% from the April 30th total of 18,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 51,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. View Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's Short Interest. 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 Wednesday, May 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 21st will be given a dividend of $0.095 per share on Monday, July 1st. This represents a $1.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.86%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 21st. 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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.00%), Uncommon Cents Investing LLC (0.00%), City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd. (0.00%), Private Management Group Inc. (0.00%), Camelot Portfolios LLC (0.00%) and PFG Investments LLC (0.00%). 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. 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