Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI)
The Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. functions as a closed-end investment vehicle, concentrating its portfolio on fixed-income assets. Its inception and primary oversight are managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. Additionally, a collective of entities including Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd., Western Asset Management Company Ltd, and Western Asset Management Company Limited contribute to its co-management. The fund strategically allocates capital across global fixed-income markets, with a particular focus on high-yielding corporate debt instruments. These securities often possess diverse maturity profiles and are typically categorized as below investment grade. Established on July 20, 2010, the fund is legally based in the United States.
Industry: Asset Management
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.
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based on 12.81M shares outstanding
The Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. functions as a closed-end investment vehicle, concentrating its portfolio on fixed-income assets.
Its inception and primary oversight are managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC.
Additionally, a collective of entities including Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd., Western Asset Management Company Ltd, and Western Asset Management Company Limited contribute to its co-management. The fund strategically allocates capital across global fixed-income markets, with a particular focus on high-yielding corporate debt instruments. These securities often possess diverse maturity profiles and are typically categorized as below investment grade. Established on July 20, 2010, the fund is legally based in the United States.
Leadership
Christopher Berarducci
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
Eileen A. Kamerick
Chair
Fred Jensen
Chief Compliance Officer
Hillary A. Sale
Director
Employees
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Country
US
Sector
Financial Services
Website
institutional.myleggmason.com
| Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Purchase | 1.0K | $11.7K | May 27, 2025 |
| Name | Shares | % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
First Trust Portfolios L.P. · joint filing· may incl. warrants· filed Jul 2026 | 615.2K | 4.8% | 13G |
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | 517.2K | 4.0% | 13F |
GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC | 385.5K | 3.0% | 13F |
Uncommon Cents Investing Inc | 318.9K | 2.5% | 13F |
Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 267.8K | 2.1% | 13F |
WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | 231.3K | 1.8% | 13F |
ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | 200.0K | 1.6% | 13F |
Shaker Financial Services, LLC | 179.3K | 1.4% | 13F |
Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | 175.0K | 1.4% | 13F |
SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC | 173.4K | 1.4% | 13F |
Insiders
- GRILLO ANTHONYDirector
Top institutional holders
- RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC
- GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC
- Uncommon Cents Investing Inc
- Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC
- WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
- ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
- Shaker Financial Services, LLC
- Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.
- SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC
- 1607 Capital Partners, LLC
based on 12.81M shares outstanding
30d Avg
60.51K
60d Avg
62.49K
90d Avg
60.35K