HYI
NYSEWestern Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.
Price$10.58-0.01 (-0.09%)
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News · 26 weeks13-75%
2025-12-072026-05-31
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25 items- 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 424B3 filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.424B3 - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Filer)
- PRWestern Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of February 28, 2026Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI) today announced the financial position of the Fund as of February 28, 2026. Current Q Previous Q Prior Yr Q February 28, 2026 November 30, 2025 February 28, 2025 Total Net Assets (a) $ 151,306,008 $ 152,595,085 * $ 276,431,374 NAV Per Share of Common Stock (a) $ 11.81 $ 11.91 $ 12.20 Market Price Per Share $ 11.16 $ 11.17 $ 12.08 Premium / (Discount) (5.500)% (6.21)% (0.98)% Outstandin
- PRWestern Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) Announces Portfolio Management Team UpdateThe current named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Western Asset High Yield 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.frankl
- SECAmendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.SCHEDULE 13G/A - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Subject)
- INSIDERSEC Form 3 filed by new insider Stout Kim3 - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form EFFECT filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.EFFECT - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Filer)
- SECAmendment: SEC Form N-2/A filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.N-2/A - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Filer)
- SECAmendment: SEC Form N-2/A filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.N-2/A - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Filer)
- 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
- SECSEC Form N-CSRS filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.N-CSRS - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Filer)
- PRWestern Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) Announces Portfolio Management Team UpdateEffective January 27, 2026, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Western Asset High Yield 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
- SECAmendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.SCHEDULE 13G/A - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Subject)
- 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 Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.N-2 - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Filer)
- PRWestern Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of August 31, 2025Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI) today announced the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2025. Current Q Previous Q Prior Yr Q August 31, 2025 May 31, 2025 August 31, 2024 Total Net Assets $ 154,575,769 * $ 269,260,514 $ 277,245,875 NAV Per Share of Common Stock (a) $ 12.06 $ 11.88 $ 12.23 Market Price Per Share $ 11.96 $ 11.85 $ 12.11 Premium / (Discount) (0.83)% (0.25)% (0.98)% Outstanding Shares
- PRWestern Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of StockholdersWestern Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:HYI) announced today the results of the votes cast at the Fund's annual meeting of stockholders held October 17, 2025. Nisha Kumar, Hillary A. Sale and Jane Trust were elected as Class II 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 shareholders in the year 2028, or until their respective 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 fo
- SECAmendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.SCHEDULE 13G/A - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Subject)
- SECAmendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.SCHEDULE 13G/A - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Subject)
- SECSEC Form DEF 14A filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.DEF 14A - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Filer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 3 filed by new insider Masom Jeffrey3 - Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form N-PX filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.N-PX - Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Filer)
- SECSEC Form N-CEN filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.N-CEN - Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Filer)
- SECAmendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.SCHEDULE 13G/A - Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (0001497186) (Subject)
- 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
HYI FAQ
7 questionsWhat does Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. do?
Western Asset High Yield 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 fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in high-yield corporate fixed income securities with varying maturities. It invests in below investment grade fixed income securities. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund...Where does HYI stock trade?
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) is listed on NYSE.What sector and industry is HYI in?
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. operates in the Finance sector, Investment Managers industry.When did Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. go public?
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) completed its IPO in 2010.Does HYI pay a dividend?
Yes. HYI's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-23 with a declared cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable 2026-06-30.What companies are similar to HYI?
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