How have HIO shares performed in 2024?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $3.86 at the start of the year. Since then, HIO shares have decreased by 2.7% and is now trading at $3.7550. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 218,000 shares, an increase of 108.8% from the March 15th total of 104,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 301,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days. View Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's Short Interest .

How often does Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.0355 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $0.43 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 11.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 22nd. Read our dividend analysis for HIO .

Is Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund a good dividend stock?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HIO) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.07%. Read our dividend analysis for HIO .

What ETF holds Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock?

First Trust Income Opportunities ETF holds 49,057 shares of HIO stock, representing 0.71% of its portfolio.

What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund investors own include Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) , Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) , Transat A.T. (TRZ) , Aegon (AEG) , Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT) , Endologix (ELGX) , American Airlines Group (AAL) and Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) .

Who are Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's major shareholders?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include RFG Advisory LLC (0.00%), Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.00%) and Harbour Capital Advisors LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Carol L Colman and Carol L Colman . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?

Shares of HIO 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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Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$3.76

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Volume: 172,728 shs
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Dividend Yield: 10.65%
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About Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Stock (NYSE:HIO)

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. is a closed ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company and Western Asset Management Company Limited. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in high-yielding corporate debt obligations. The fund seeks to maintain an average duration of around four years with an average credit quality of B. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index. The fund was formerly known as High Income Opportunity Fund. Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. was formed on November 16, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.

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March 20, 2024 | marketbeat.com

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Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

February 24, 2024 | investing.com

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November 2, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset Mortgage Capital (WMC) Declares $0.14 Dividend

August 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of June 30, 2023

June 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 23, 2023 | wsj.com

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May 22, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) Declares $0.03 Dividend

May 22, 2023 | msn.com

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May 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

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April 1, 2023 | benzinga.com

Western Asset High Income Stock (NYSE:HIO), Quotes and News Summary

February 22, 2023 | benzinga.com

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February 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of December 31, 2022

January 2, 2023 | msn.com

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Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
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Current Symbol: NYSE:HIO
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CIK: 910068
Web: www.leggmason.com
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HIO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HIO shares performed in 2024?: Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $3.86 at the start of the year. Since then, HIO shares have decreased by 2.7% and is now trading at $3.7550.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?: Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 218,000 shares, an increase of 108.8% from the March 15th total of 104,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 301,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days.
View Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's Short Interest.
How often does Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?: Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.0355 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $0.43 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 11.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 22nd.
Read our dividend analysis for HIO.
Is Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund a good dividend stock?: Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:HIO) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.07%.
Read our dividend analysis for HIO.

What ETF holds Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock?: First Trust Income Opportunities ETF holds 49,057 shares of HIO stock, representing 0.71% of its portfolio.
What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund investors own include Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Transat A.T. (TRZ), Aegon (AEG), Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT), Endologix (ELGX), American Airlines Group (AAL) and Acadia Healthcare (ACHC).
Who are Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's major shareholders?: Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include RFG Advisory LLC (0.00%), Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.00%) and Harbour Capital Advisors LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Carol L Colman and Carol L Colman.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund?: Shares of HIO 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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Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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