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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. logo

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.

NYSE:HYIFinancial Services
-1.35%$9.52
AH Close$9.52+0.00%vs close
Mkt Cap$121.99M
Float12.81M
O/S12.81M
Inst Own30.1%
Div Yield11.97%
Dilution
Historical Data
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Key Metrics
Market Cap$121.99M
Enterprise Value--
P/E Ratio--
Est. Net Cash/Share--
Institutional Ownership30.11%

based on 12.81M shares outstanding

SectorFinancial Services
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeNYSE
CountryUSUS
IPO DateOct 27, 2010
Shares Outstanding12.81M
Float12.81M
Company Overview

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

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
30.1%
Institutional
(46)
0.0%
Insiderⓘ
(1)
4.8%
5%+ Owners
(1)
65.1%
Unattributed (incl. retail)ⓘ
Institutional30.1%
Insider0.0%
5%+ Beneficial4.8%
Unattributed (incl. retail)65.1%
Top Shareholders
NameShares%
First Trust Portfolios L.P. logo
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
· joint filing· may incl. warrants· filed Jul 2026
615.2K4.8%
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC logo
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC
517.2K4.0%
GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC logo
GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC
385.5K3.0%
Uncommon Cents Investing Inc logo
Uncommon Cents Investing Inc
318.9K2.5%
Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC logo
Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC
267.8K2.1%
WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC logo
WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
231.3K1.8%
ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC logo
ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
200.0K1.6%
Shaker Financial Services, LLC logo
Shaker Financial Services, LLC
179.3K1.4%
Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. logo
Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.
175.0K1.4%
SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC logo
SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC
173.4K1.4%
Sources: 13F, Form 4, 13D/13GO/S: 12.8M · checked 25 Oct 2026 · market-data provider
Insiders & Institutional Holders
52-Week Range
$9.42$11.54
$9.52(5th percentile)
Volume
Average Daily Volume60.51K
40.14K today vs 60.51K avg(-34%)

30d Avg

60.51K

60d Avg

62.49K

90d Avg

60.35K

Earnings
Dividend History
TTM Yield
11.97%
Paid monthly
Annual (LTM)
$1.14
Latest
$0.0950
Nov 20, 26
5Y Growth
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Compliance Status
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