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

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.53 to $11.60
• 50-Day Range: $11.30 to $12.21
• 52-Week Range: $11.05 to $12.44
• Volume: 59,780 shs
• Average Volume: 62,700 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 9.86%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

HYI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HYI shares performed this year?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's stock was trading at $11.82 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, HYI shares have decreased by 2.2% and is now trading at $11.56.
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Who are Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's major shareholders?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's top institutional shareholders include Huntleigh Advisors Inc., Uncommon Cents Investing LLC, E&G Advisors LP and Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp.
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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.

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

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund investors own include YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY), YieldMax COIN Option Income Strategy ETF (CONY), YieldMax META Option Income Strategy ETF (FBY), Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC), AGNC Investment (AGNC), JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) and Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD).

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
• Today: 4/26/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/01/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:HYI
• CIK: 820537
• Web: institutional.myleggmason.com
• Phone: 800-822-5544
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

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

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A