Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI)

Currency in USD
11.87
+0.02(+0.17%)
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After Hours
11.87+0.01(+0.08%)
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Full Analysis
Pays a significant dividend to shareholders
High dividend Yield
Fair Value
Day's Range
11.8411.90
52 wk Range
11.0512.44
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
11.85
Open
11.85
Day's Range
11.84-11.9
52 wk Range
11.05-12.44
Volume
38.47K
Average Volume (3m)
54.14K
1-Year Change
-0.25%
Book Value / Share
-
Fair Value
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Company Profile

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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P/E Ratio
0.0x8.4x9.5x
PEG Ratio
0.00−0.080.03
Price/Book
0.0x0.8x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
0.0x28.1x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
0.0%0.0%14.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -
Dividend Yield
9.60%
Annualised payout
1.14
Paid monthly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 30, 2023
EPS / Forecast
-0.29 / --
Revenue / Forecast
13.32M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

HYI Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Western Asset High Yield Defined Op Trade On?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Op is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Western Asset High Yield Defined Op?

The stock symbol for Western Asset High Yield Defined Op is "HYI."

What Is the Western Asset High Yield Defined Op Market Cap?

As of today, Western Asset High Yield Defined Op market cap is 269.06M.

What Is Western Asset High Yield Defined Op's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Western Asset High Yield Defined Op EPS (TTM) is 0.00.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is HYI a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Western Asset High Yield Defined Op Stock Split?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Op has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Western Asset High Yield Defined Op Have?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Op has 0 employees.

What is the current trading status of Western Asset High Yield Defined Op (HYI)?

As of 02 Aug 2025, Western Asset High Yield Defined Op (HYI) is trading at a price of 11.87, with a previous close of 11.85. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 11.84 to 11.90, while its 52-week range spans from 11.05 to 12.44.
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