How have HYI shares performed in 2024?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $12.09 at the start of the year. Since then, HYI stock has decreased by 3.6% and is now trading at $11.66. 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 increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 25,200 shares, an increase of 50.0% from the March 15th total of 16,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 50,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 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 Tuesday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.095 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $1.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 22nd. 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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Uncommon Cents Investing LLC (0.00%), Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC (0.00%) and Future Financial Wealth Managment 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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Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$11.66

-0.08 (-0.68%)

(As of 04/19/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $11.65
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$11.79
50-Day Range: $11.56
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$12.14
52-Week Range: $10.99
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$12.24

Volume: 57,450 shs
Average Volume: 48,899 shs
Market Capitalization: N/A

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 9.69%
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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.

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HYI Stock News Headlines

April 19, 2024 | msn.com

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April 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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April 2, 2024 | bloomberg.com

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March 4, 2024 | businesswire.com

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

February 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

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February 20, 2024 | businesswire.com

Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of March, April and May 2024

November 24, 2023 | benzinga.com

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November 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2023, January and February 2024

October 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2023

October 20, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund goes ex dividend Monday

September 18, 2023 | msn.com

WDI: Attractive Discount, ~12% Distribution Yield, And Solid Coverage

July 17, 2023 | msn.com

$100,000 worth of investments for $85,000? In this market?

May 22, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust (IGI) Declares $0.07 Dividend

May 22, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI) Declares $0.09 Dividend

May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of June, July and August 2023

October 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2022

October 14, 2022 | reuters.com

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October 14, 2022 | reuters.com

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April 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of February 28, 2022

January 14, 2022 | nasdaq.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:HYI
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CIK: 820537
Web: institutional.myleggmason.com
Phone: 800-822-5544
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Annual Sales: $-6,780,866.00
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Key Executives

Mr. 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. Gardner
Co-Head of Emerging Markets Debt and Portfolio Mang.
Mr. Michael C. Buchanan CFA
Head of Global Credit and Portfolio Mang.

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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 at the start of the year. Since then, HYI stock has decreased by 3.6% and is now trading at $11.66.
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 increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 25,200 shares, an increase of 50.0% from the March 15th total of 16,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 50,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 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 Tuesday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.095 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $1.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 22nd.
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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Uncommon Cents Investing LLC (0.00%), Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC (0.00%) and Future Financial Wealth Managment 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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