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

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund logo
$11.73 0.00 (0.00%)
Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
Extended Trading
$11.76 +0.04 (+0.30%)
As of 05/2/2025 04:05 PM Eastern
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About Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Stock (NYSE:HYI)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$11.69
$11.76
50-Day Range
$11.30
$12.13
52-Week Range
$11.05
$12.44
Volume
32,344 shs
Average Volume
61,771 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
9.72%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
N/A

Company Overview

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

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HYI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $11.82 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, HYI stock has decreased by 0.8% and is now trading at $11.73.
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Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's top institutional investors include Huntleigh Advisors Inc., Huntleigh Advisors Inc., Uncommon Cents Investing LLC and Hara Capital LLC.
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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

Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend
3/24/2025
Record date for 4/1 Dividend
3/25/2025
Dividend Payable
4/01/2025
Record date for 5/1 Dividend
4/23/2025
Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend
4/23/2025
Dividend Payable
5/01/2025
Today
5/03/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Asset Management
Sub-Industry
Financial Services
Current Symbol
NYSE:HYI
Fax
N/A
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$29.60 million
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Book
N/A

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
N/A
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This page (NYSE:HYI) was last updated on 5/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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