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Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
7 Stocks That Will Drive the Weight Loss Drugs Market
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
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QQQ   444.01
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Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
7 Stocks That Will Drive the Weight Loss Drugs Market
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
NYSE:HYI

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

$11.94
+0.02 (+0.17%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$11.91
$11.96
50-Day Range
$11.84
$12.19
52-Week Range
$10.99
$12.24
Volume
35,904 shs
Average Volume
49,374 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
9.46%
Price Target
N/A
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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.

HYI Stock Price History

HYI Stock News Headlines

Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?
China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.
Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?
China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.
High Yield At Reduced Risk With Annaly Preferreds
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Company Calendar

Today
3/29/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend
4/22/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend
4/22/2024
Dividend Payable
5/01/2024
Dividend Payable
5/01/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Asset Management
Sub-Industry
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$-6,780,866.00

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
N/A
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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 1.2% and is now trading at $11.94.
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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 March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 16,800 shares, an increase of 34.4% from the February 29th total of 12,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 51,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 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 announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.095 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $1.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 22nd.
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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%.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund own?
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 shareholders include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.00%), Uncommon Cents Investing LLC (0.00%), Capital Investment Advisors LLC (0.00%), International Assets Investment Management LLC (0.00%), Raymond James & Associates (0.00%) and TFB Advisors 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:HYI) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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