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WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. (EHI)

The Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc., a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income assets, was initially launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. Its ongoing oversight is a collaborative effort involving Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. The fund actively seeks investment opportunities across global fixed income markets, with a particular focus on acquiring undervalued bonds from companies spanning diverse sectors. Its strategic portfolio construction incorporates a variety of fixed income securities, including those classified as investment grade, below investment grade, and emerging market debt. To build and maintain its holdings, the fund utilizes rigorous quantitative analysis. On average, its fixed income securities maintain an S&P credit quality rating of BB and have an average duration of 3.8 years. For performance evaluation, the fund benchmarks itself against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. Established on July 28, 2003, and domiciled in the United States, this fund was previously identified as Salomon Brothers Global High Income Fund Inc.

Industry: Asset Management - Income

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Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.

NYSE:EHIFinancial Services
-1.69%$5.22
AH Close$5.22+0.00%vs close
Mkt Cap$158.16M
Float30.3M
O/S30.3M
Inst Own23.9%
SI0.3%
Div Yield16.09%
Dilution
Historical Data
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Key Metrics
Market Cap$158.16M
Enterprise Value--
P/E Ratio--
Est. Net Cash/Share--
Institutional Ownership23.86%

based on 30.30M shares outstanding

SectorFinancial Services
IndustryAsset Management - Income
ExchangeNYSE
CountryUSUS
IPO DateJul 29, 2003
Shares Outstanding30.30M
Float30.30M
Company Overview

The Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc., a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income assets, was initially launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC.

Its ongoing oversight is a collaborative effort involving Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. The fund actively seeks investment opportunities across global fixed income markets, with a particular focus on acquiring undervalued bonds from companies spanning diverse sectors.

Its strategic portfolio construction incorporates a variety of fixed income securities, including those classified as investment grade, below investment grade, and emerging market debt. To build and maintain its holdings, the fund utilizes rigorous quantitative analysis. On average, its fixed income securities maintain an S&P credit quality rating of BB and have an average duration of 3.8 years. For performance evaluation, the fund benchmarks itself against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. Established on July 28, 2003, and domiciled in the United States, this fund was previously identified as Salomon Brothers Global High Income Fund Inc.

Leadership

Christopher Berarducci

Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

Fred Jensen

Chief Compliance Officer

Jane E. Trust, CFA

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

Marc A. De Oliveira

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer

Employees

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Country

US

Sector

Financial Services

Website

institutional.myleggmason.com

Analyst Coverage
No analyst coverage for this companyNo ratings, price targets, or covering firms on file.
Insider Trading
InsiderTypeShares
COLMAN CAROL L profile photoCOLMAN CAROL LSale3.0K
GRILLO ANTHONY profile photoGRILLO ANTHONYPurchase2.0K
Shareholders
23.9%
Institutional
(45)
0.0%
Insiderⓘ
(2)
0.0%
5%+ Owners
(0)
76.1%
Unattributed (incl. retail)ⓘ
Institutional23.9%
Insider0.0%
Unattributed (incl. retail)76.1%
Sources: 13F, Form 4, 13D/13GO/S: 30.3M · checked 25 Oct 2026 · market-data provider
Insiders & Institutional Holders
52-Week Range
$5.22$6.55
$5.22(0th percentile)
Volume
Average Daily Volume132.75K
219.25K today vs 132.75K avg(+65%)

30d Avg

132.75K

60d Avg

149.26K

90d Avg

145.03K

Earnings
Dividend History
TTM Yield
16.09%
Paid monthly
Annual (LTM)
$0.84
Latest
$0.0700
Nov 20, 26
5Y Growth
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Compliance Status
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