Summary
12.14 0.01(0.08%)09/13/2024
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI)
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI)
Key Facts
| 1 Day | 1 Week | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years | All Time |
| 0.08 | 1.08 | 0.75 | 4.75 | 0.17 | 4.03 | -70.61 | 55.61 |
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| Trading Data | ||
| Close | 12.14 | |
| Open | 12.15 | |
| High | 12.19 | |
| Low | 12.13 | |
| Volume | 35,751 | |
| Change | 0.01 | |
| Change % | 0.08 | |
| Avg Volume (20 Days) | 50,802 | |
| Volume/Avg Volume (20 Days) Ratio | 0.70 | |
| 52 Week Range | 10.99 - 12.23 | |
| Price vs 52 Week High | -0.74% | |
| Price vs 52 Week Low | 10.46% | |
| Range | 0.17 | |
| Gap Up/Down | 0.00 | |
Fundamentals | ||
| Market Capitalization (Mln) | 275 | |
| EBIDTA | 0 | |
| PE Ratio | 0.0000 | |
| PEG Ratio | 0.0000 | |
| WallStreet Target Price | 0.00 | |
| Book Value | 0.0000 | |
| Earnings Per Share | 0.0000 | |
| EPS Estimate Current Quarter | 0.0000 | |
| EPS Estimate Next Quarter | 0.0000 | |
| EPS Estimate Current Year | 0.0000 | |
| EPS Estimate Next Year | 0.0000 | |
| Diluted EPS (TTM) | 0.0000 | |
| Revenues | ||
| Profit Marging | 0.0000 | |
| Operating Marging (TTM) | 0.0000 | |
| Return on asset (TTM) | 0.0000 | |
| Return on equity (TTM) | 0.0000 | |
| Revenue TTM | 0 | |
| Revenue per share TTM | 0.0000 | |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YOY) | 0.0000 | |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YOY) | 0.0000 | |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | 0 | |
| Dividends | ||
| Dividend Share | 0.0000 | |
| Dividend Yield | ||
| Valuations | ||
| Trailing PE | 0.0000 | |
| Forward PE | 0.0000 | |
| Price Sales (TTM) | 0.0000 | |
| Price Book (MRQ) | 0.0000 | |
| Revenue Enterprise Value | 0.0000 | |
| EBITDA Enterprise Value | 0.0000 | |
| Shares | ||
| Shares Outstanding | 0 | |
| Shares Float | 0 | |
| Shares Short | 0 | |
| Shares Short (Prior Month) | 0 | |
| Shares Ratio | 0.00 | |
| Short Outstanding (%) | 0.00 | |
| Short Float (%) | 0.00 | |
| Insider (%) | 0.00 | |
| Institutions (%) | 0.00 | |
06/21 05:52 EST - seekingalpha.com
Current Alpha Opportunities In The CEF Space
With market valuations back to expensive levels, we are looking at a number of alpha strategies in the CEF space. These include interval and term funds, relative value as well as leaning against investor flows. We highlight a number of attractive funds such as RSF, PFO, BGH and others.
Current Alpha Opportunities In The CEF Space
With market valuations back to expensive levels, we are looking at a number of alpha strategies in the CEF space. These include interval and term funds, relative value as well as leaning against investor flows. We highlight a number of attractive funds such as RSF, PFO, BGH and others.
06/14 17:04 EST - seekingalpha.com
HYI: Discounted High Yield Term Fund
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund is a term-structured, non-leveraged high-yield fund that is expected to liquidate in 2025. As the termination date approaches, the HYI fund's discount becomes more important in potentially generating alpha. HYI has a distribution yield of 9.96% and offers diversified exposure with meaningful allocations outside the U.S.
HYI: Discounted High Yield Term Fund
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund is a term-structured, non-leveraged high-yield fund that is expected to liquidate in 2025. As the termination date approaches, the HYI fund's discount becomes more important in potentially generating alpha. HYI has a distribution yield of 9.96% and offers diversified exposure with meaningful allocations outside the U.S.
06/14 09:23 EST - seekingalpha.com
HYI: Term CEF Lacking A Matched Collateral Base
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund is a fixed-income CEF with a term maturity date of September 30, 2025. The fund's holdings do not match the maturity profile, leading to significant market risk as it approaches liquidation. Performance of HYI is in line with ETF peers, but with higher fees and risks, investors are advised to switch to other options.
HYI: Term CEF Lacking A Matched Collateral Base
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund is a fixed-income CEF with a term maturity date of September 30, 2025. The fund's holdings do not match the maturity profile, leading to significant market risk as it approaches liquidation. Performance of HYI is in line with ETF peers, but with higher fees and risks, investors are advised to switch to other options.
05/20 07:18 EST - https://www.defenseworld.net
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) To Go Ex-Dividend on May 22nd
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI – Get Free Report) declared a monthly dividend on Thursday, February 22nd, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be paid a dividend of 0.095 per share on Monday, June 3rd. This represents a $1.14 annualized dividend and a yield of 9.81%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 22nd. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund has increased its dividend by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 2 years. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Stock Performance NYSE:HYI opened at $11.62 on Monday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $11.77 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.83. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund has a one year low of $10.99 and a one year high of $12.24. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Company Profile (Get Free Report) 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.
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) To Go Ex-Dividend on May 22nd
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI – Get Free Report) declared a monthly dividend on Thursday, February 22nd, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be paid a dividend of 0.095 per share on Monday, June 3rd. This represents a $1.14 annualized dividend and a yield of 9.81%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 22nd. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund has increased its dividend by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 2 years. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Stock Performance NYSE:HYI opened at $11.62 on Monday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $11.77 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.83. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund has a one year low of $10.99 and a one year high of $12.24. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Company Profile (Get Free Report) 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.
04/29 08:00 EST - businesswire.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of February 29, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Financials.
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of February 29, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Financials.
03/25 05:40 EST - seekingalpha.com
HYI: This High-Yielding Junk Bond Fund Could Be A Decent Holding
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund is a closed-end fund scheduled to be liquidated in 18 months. The fund's current yield of 9.52% compares well to similar options in the market. HYI's performance has been disappointing, but investors purchasing it today should realize some gains upon liquidation unless interest rates do not fall at all.
HYI: This High-Yielding Junk Bond Fund Could Be A Decent Holding
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund is a closed-end fund scheduled to be liquidated in 18 months. The fund's current yield of 9.52% compares well to similar options in the market. HYI's performance has been disappointing, but investors purchasing it today should realize some gains upon liquidation unless interest rates do not fall at all.
03/04 08:00 EST - businesswire.com
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.
02/22 07:32 EST - seekingalpha.com
HIX: Better Valuation After Rights Offering, But Questionable Track Record
The Western Asset High Income Fund II is undergoing a rights offering, which has pushed the fund to a deep discount.
HIX: Better Valuation After Rights Offering, But Questionable Track Record
The Western Asset High Income Fund II is undergoing a rights offering, which has pushed the fund to a deep discount.
12/22 14:56 EST - seekingalpha.com
HYI: High Yield Fund With A ~9.6% Distribution Rate
The Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund offers investors exposure to high-yield corporate debt. The fund provides a respectable yield with relatively strong distribution coverage despite using no borrowings. The fund's current discount is fairly attractive but has narrowed since our prior update.
HYI: High Yield Fund With A ~9.6% Distribution Rate
The Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund offers investors exposure to high-yield corporate debt. The fund provides a respectable yield with relatively strong distribution coverage despite using no borrowings. The fund's current discount is fairly attractive but has narrowed since our prior update.
12/15 13:00 EST - seekingalpha.com
CEF Weekly Commentary | December 10, 2023 | High Quality Opportunities
Stocks were up slightly as the jobs report shifted the narrative towards 'higher for longer.' The payroll report came in stronger than expected, but the narrative was that it was a hawkish report, meaning higher rates for longer. Discounts for CEFs continue to tread water, with real estate and interest rate-sensitive bond sectors performing well, while emerging market equity and convertibles performed poorly.
CEF Weekly Commentary | December 10, 2023 | High Quality Opportunities
Stocks were up slightly as the jobs report shifted the narrative towards 'higher for longer.' The payroll report came in stronger than expected, but the narrative was that it was a hawkish report, meaning higher rates for longer. Discounts for CEFs continue to tread water, with real estate and interest rate-sensitive bond sectors performing well, while emerging market equity and convertibles performed poorly.
09/24 10:56 EST - seekingalpha.com
HYI: No Leverage, No Problems
Leveraged closed-end funds are facing headwinds of rising costs associated with leverage in a higher interest rate environment. The Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund offers exposure to a high-yield bond portfolio with an attractive discount while being a term fund. HYI's income has been growing with rising yields, and the fund recently increased its distribution, making it a potentially attractive investment.
HYI: No Leverage, No Problems
Leveraged closed-end funds are facing headwinds of rising costs associated with leverage in a higher interest rate environment. The Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund offers exposure to a high-yield bond portfolio with an attractive discount while being a term fund. HYI's income has been growing with rising yields, and the fund recently increased its distribution, making it a potentially attractive investment.
11/10 08:00 EST - businesswire.com
Certain Closed End Funds Advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announce Appointment of New Lead Independent Director
The Board of each Fund announced today the appointment of Eileen Kamerick as Lead Independent Director, effective November 8, 2022. Ms. Kamerick replaces William Hutchinson, the former Lead Independent Director of the Funds, who recently passed away. The Boards also announced that Nisha Kumar will succeed Ms. Kamerick as Chair of each Fund's Audit Committee.
Certain Closed End Funds Advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announce Appointment of New Lead Independent Director
The Board of each Fund announced today the appointment of Eileen Kamerick as Lead Independent Director, effective November 8, 2022. Ms. Kamerick replaces William Hutchinson, the former Lead Independent Director of the Funds, who recently passed away. The Boards also announced that Nisha Kumar will succeed Ms. Kamerick as Chair of each Fund's Audit Committee.
11/08 01:06 EST - seekingalpha.com
HYI:Â When High Returns Are Not Forever
HYI is a fixed-income closed-end fund. What makes HYI stand out is its term structure, with the fund set to terminate on or about September 30, 2025.
HYI:Â When High Returns Are Not Forever
HYI is a fixed-income closed-end fund. What makes HYI stand out is its term structure, with the fund set to terminate on or about September 30, 2025.
08/28 20:37 EST - seekingalpha.com
HYI: High Yield Fund, No Leverage, Attractive Monthly Distribution
HYI is a non-leveraged fund that operates in the high-yield space. During times of volatility and higher interest rates, no leverage can be a benefit.
HYI: High Yield Fund, No Leverage, Attractive Monthly Distribution
HYI is a non-leveraged fund that operates in the high-yield space. During times of volatility and higher interest rates, no leverage can be a benefit.
08/09 17:00 EST - seekingalpha.com
The 'High-High-Low' Closed-End Fund Report, July 2022
Only funds with yields over 6.5%, coverage higher than 85% and trading at under a +5% premium are considered. Top lists of discount, yield, DxY and DxYxZ are given.
The 'High-High-Low' Closed-End Fund Report, July 2022
Only funds with yields over 6.5%, coverage higher than 85% and trading at under a +5% premium are considered. Top lists of discount, yield, DxY and DxYxZ are given.
08/02 08:00 EST - businesswire.com
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of September, October, and November 2022
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of September, October, and November 2022
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related
04/20 18:45 EST - seekingalpha.com
HYI And HYB: 2 High Yield Bond Funds Worth A Look
HYI and HYB both offer exposure to a portfolio in the high yield space; high yield bonds provide reduced interest rate sensitivity. One of the primary differences is that HYB is leveraged while HYI is non-leveraged and term structured.
HYI And HYB: 2 High Yield Bond Funds Worth A Look
HYI and HYB both offer exposure to a portfolio in the high yield space; high yield bonds provide reduced interest rate sensitivity. One of the primary differences is that HYB is leveraged while HYI is non-leveraged and term structured.
02/16 08:00 EST - businesswire.com
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of March, April and May 2022
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of March, April and May 2022
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related
12/30 23:45 EST - seekingalpha.com
Closed-End Funds HYI And UTF: Letting Valuation Guide Your Investing
Closed-End Funds HYI And UTF: Letting Valuation Guide Your Investing
Closed-End Funds HYI And UTF: Letting Valuation Guide Your Investing
Closed-End Funds HYI And UTF: Letting Valuation Guide Your Investing
10/30 15:52 EST - seekingalpha.com
CEF Weekly Market Review: Beware Of The Free CEF Lunch
We review CEF market valuation and performance over the third full week of October and highlight recent market events. Equity-linked CEF sectors have been supported by strength in equities while higher-quality fixed-income sectors continue to face the headwind of higher Treasury yields.
CEF Weekly Market Review: Beware Of The Free CEF Lunch
We review CEF market valuation and performance over the third full week of October and highlight recent market events. Equity-linked CEF sectors have been supported by strength in equities while higher-quality fixed-income sectors continue to face the headwind of higher Treasury yields.