HIO
NYSEWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.
SectorFinanceIndustryFinance/Investors Services
Price$3.60-0.01 (-0.42%)
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News · 26 weeks15-25%
2025-12-072026-05-31
Mix1190d
- Other5(45%)
- SEC Filings3(27%)
- Insider2(18%)
- Dividends1(9%)
Latest news
25 items- SECSEC Form N-CSRS filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.N-CSRS - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
- PRFranklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds for the Months of June, July and August 2026Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions for the next three months. Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date June 6/23/2026 6/23/2026 6/30/2026 July 7/24/2026 7/24/2026 7/31/2026 August 8/24/2026 8/24/2026 8/31/2026 Ticker Fund Name Month Amount Change from Previous Distribution EMO ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity June $0.36000 - Fund Inc.* July $0.36000 August $0.36000 PIM Putn
- SECSEC Form SCHEDULE 13G filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.SCHEDULE 13G - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Subject)
- PRWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of StockholdersWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:HIO) announced today the results of the votes cast at the Fund's annual meeting of stockholders held April 17, 2026. Robert D. Agdern, Carol L. Colman and Anthony Grillo were elected as Class I Directors of the Fund by holders of record of the Fund's outstanding shares of common stock to hold office until the annual meeting of stockholders in the year 2029, or until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, or until they resign or are otherwise removed. In addition, the stockholders voted to ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountants of the Fund for the fi
- SECSEC Form 424B3 filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.424B3 - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
- PRWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) Announces Portfolio Management Team UpdateThe current named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (the "Fund") is as follows: Michael Buchanan Walter Kilcullen Christopher Kilpatrick John Hwang Ryan Kohan Effective September 30, 2026, Christopher Kilpatrick will no longer be a member of the portfolio management team of the Fund. Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources, Inc. and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund. For more information about the Fund, please call Fund Investor Services: 1-888-777-0102, or consult the Fund's website at www.frank
- INSIDERSEC Form 4 filed by Colman Carol L4 - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 3 filed by new insider Stout Kim3 - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form EFFECT filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.EFFECT - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
- SECAmendment: SEC Form N-2/A filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.N-2/A - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
- SECSEC Form DEF 14A filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.DEF 14A - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
- PRWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of December 31, 2025Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HIO) today announced the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2025. Current Q Previous Q Prior Yr Q December 31, 2025 September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 Total Net Assets $ 380,962,054 $ 387,998,151 $ 389,684,290 NAV Per Share of Common Stock (a) $ 4.01 $ 4.08 $ 4.10 Market Price Per Share $ 3.71 $ 3.84 $ 3.93 Premium / (Discount) (7.48 )% (5.88 )% (4.15 )% Ou
- PRFranklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds for the Months of March, April and May 2026Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions for the next three months. Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date March 3/24/2026 3/24/2026 3/31/2026 April 4/23/2026 4/23/2026 4/30/2026 May 5/21/2026 5/21/2026 5/29/2026 Ticker Fund Name Month Amount Change from Previous Distribution EMO ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity March $0.36000 - Fund Inc.* April $0.36000 May $0.36000 PIM Putn
- PRWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) Announces Portfolio Management Team UpdateEffective January 27, 2026, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (the "Fund") is as follows: Michael Buchanan Walter Kilcullen Christopher Kilpatrick John Hwang Ryan Kohan Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund. For more information about the Fund, please call Fund Investor Services: 1-888-777-0102, or consult the Fund's website at www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds. The information contained on the Fund's website is not part
- SECSEC Form N-CEN filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.N-CEN - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
- SECSEC Form N-CSR filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.N-CSR - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
- PRFranklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2025, January and February 2026Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC announced today that certain closed end funds have declared their distributions for the months of December 2025, January and February 2026. The following dates apply to the distribution schedule below: Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date December 12/23/2025 12/23/2025 12/31/2025 January 1/23/2026 1/23/2026 1/30/2026 February 2/20/2026 2/20/2026 2/27/2026 Ticker Fund Name Month Amount Change from Previous Distribution EMO ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity December $0.36000
- SECSEC Form N-2 filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.N-2 - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 3 filed by new insider Masom Jeffrey3 - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form N-PX filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.N-PX - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
- PRWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of June 30, 2025Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HIO) today announced the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2025. Current Q Previous Q Prior Yr Q June 30, 2025 March 31, 2025 June 30, 2024 Total Net Assets $ 386,397,434 $ 384,449,694 $ 391,066,898 NAV Per Share of Common Stock (a) $ 4.06 $ 4.04 $ 4.11 Market Price Per Share $ 3.98 $ 3.98 $ 3.81 Premium / (Discount) (1.97 )% (1.49 )% (7.30 )% Outstanding Shares
- PRFranklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of September, October and November 2025Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC announced today that certain closed end funds have declared their distributions for the months of September, October and November 2025. The following dates apply to the distribution schedule below: Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date September 9/23/2025 9/23/2025 10/1/2025 October 10/24/2025 10/24/2025 11/3/2025 November 11/20/2025 11/20/2025 12/1/2025 Ticker Fund Name Month Amount Change from Previous Distribution EMO Clea
- INSIDERDirector Mason Peter Daniel Charles bought $40,183 worth of shares (10,000 units at $4.02) (SEC Form 4)4 - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Sale Hillary A bought $20,058 worth of shares (5,167 units at $3.88) (SEC Form 4)4 - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form N-CSRS filed by Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.N-CSRS - WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC. (0000910068) (Filer)
HIO FAQ
6 questionsWhat does Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. do?
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. is a closed ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company and Western Asset Management Company Limited. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in high-yielding corporate debt obligations. The fund seeks to maintain an average duration of around four years with an average credit quality of B. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2%...Where does HIO stock trade?
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) is listed on NYSE.What sector and industry is HIO in?
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. operates in the Finance sector, Finance/Investors Services industry.Does HIO pay a dividend?
Yes. HIO's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-23 with a declared cash dividend of $0.04 per share, payable 2026-06-30.What companies are similar to HIO?
Notable peers in the same industry include CET (Central Securities Corporation), HASI (HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc.), MAIN (Main Street Capital Corporation), NEA (Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund), KYN (Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Inc.). Compare HIO side-by-side with any of them on Quantisnow.How can I track HIO on Quantisnow?
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