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.
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based on 7.52M shares outstanding
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
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Country
US
Sector
Financial Services
Website
institutional.myleggmason.com
| Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Purchase | 1.0K | $11.4K | May 27, 2025 |
| Name | Shares | % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Morgan Stanley I.R.S. # 36-3145972 · also on 13F· may incl. warrants· filed Dec 2023 | 595.3K | 4.0% as filed | 13G |
First Trust Portfolios L.P. · joint filing· may incl. warrants· filed Jul 2026 | 355.8K | 4.7% | 13G |
OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. · also on 13F· may incl. warrants· filed May 2026 | 354.6K | 4.7% | 13G |
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 187.5K | 2.5% | 13F |
OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | 185.0K | 2.5% | 13F |
MORGAN STANLEY | 163.1K | 2.2% | 13F |
1607 Capital Partners, LLC | 135.4K | 1.8% | 13F |
GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC | 118.0K | 1.6% | 13F |
Smith Asset Management Co., LLC | 106.4K | 1.4% | 13F |
Fiera Capital Corp | 103.9K | 1.4% | 13F |
based on 7.52M shares outstanding
30d Avg
38.26K
60d Avg
44.63K
90d Avg
46.68K