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WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (GDO)

The Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. is a U.S.-domiciled, closed-end mutual fund that primarily invests in global fixed income markets. Established on September 17, 2009, its primary management is handled by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. The fund also benefits from the co-management expertise of several Western Asset Management entities, specifically Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd., Western Asset Management Company Ltd., and Western Asset Management Company Limited. This fund strategically allocates capital to high-quality, investment-grade debt securities, constructing its portfolio through rigorous proprietary research. To assess its performance, the fund benchmarks its returns against the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Corporate Index. It was previously known as Western Asset Global Credit Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

Industry: Asset Management - Global

Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. logo

Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

NYSE:GDOFinancial Services
-1.13%$9.65
AH Close$9.65+0.00%vs close
Mkt Cap$72.56M
Float7.52M
O/S7.52M
Inst Own19.1%
Div Yield15.17%
Dilution
Historical Data
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Key Metrics
Market Cap$72.56M
Enterprise Value--
P/E Ratio8.88
Est. Net Cash/Share--
Institutional Ownership19.11%

based on 7.52M shares outstanding

SectorFinancial Services
IndustryAsset Management - Global
ExchangeNYSE
CountryUSUS
IPO DateNov 24, 2009
Shares Outstanding7.52M
Float7.52M
Company Overview

Western Asset Global Corporate 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 in the fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in investment grade debt securities.

It employs intensive proprietary research to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Corporate Index.

It was formerly known as Western Asset Global Credit Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. was formed on September 17, 2009 and is domiciled in the United States.

Leadership

Christopher Berarducci

Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

Fred Jensen

Chief Compliance Officer

Jane E. Trust, CFA

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

Jeanne M. Kelly

Senior Vice President

Employees

--

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
GRILLO ANTHONY profile photoGRILLO ANTHONYPurchase1.0K
Shareholders
19.1%
Institutional
(29)
0.0%
Insiderⓘ
(1)
4.7%
5%+ Owners
(1)
76.1%
Unattributed (incl. retail)ⓘ
Institutional19.1%
Insider0.0%
5%+ Beneficial4.7%
Unattributed (incl. retail)76.1%
Top Shareholders
NameShares%
Morgan Stanley I.R.S. # 36-3145972 logo
Morgan Stanley I.R.S. # 36-3145972
· also on 13F· may incl. warrants· filed Dec 2023
595.3K4.0% as filed
First Trust Portfolios L.P. logo
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
· joint filing· may incl. warrants· filed Jul 2026
355.8K4.7%
OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. logo
OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC.
· also on 13F· may incl. warrants· filed May 2026
354.6K4.7%
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC logo
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC
187.5K2.5%
OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. logo
OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC.
185.0K2.5%
MORGAN STANLEY logo
MORGAN STANLEY
163.1K2.2%
1607 Capital Partners, LLC logo
1607 Capital Partners, LLC
135.4K1.8%
GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC logo
GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC
118.0K1.6%
Smith Asset Management Co., LLC logo
Smith Asset Management Co., LLC
106.4K1.4%
Fiera Capital Corp logo
Fiera Capital Corp
103.9K1.4%
Sources: 13F, Form 4, 13D/13GO/S: 7.5M · checked 25 Oct 2026 · market-data provider
Insiders & Institutional Holders
52-Week Range
$9.33$11.95
$9.65(12th percentile)
Volume
Average Daily Volume38.26K
13.44K today vs 38.26K avg(-65%)

30d Avg

38.26K

60d Avg

44.63K

90d Avg

46.68K

Earnings
Dividend History
TTM Yield
15.17%
Paid monthly
Annual (LTM)
$1.46
Latest
$0.1220
Nov 20, 26
5Y Growth
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Compliance Status
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