Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp Raises Stock Holdings in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI)

Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp boosted its position in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI) by 1.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 72,636 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 836 shares during the quarter. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp’s holdings in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund were worth $899,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of HYI. International Assets Investment Management LLC lifted its position in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund by 1,138.0% during the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 143,026 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,771,000 after acquiring an additional 131,473 shares during the last quarter. Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund by 20.0% during the 3rd quarter. Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC now owns 24,800 shares of the company’s stock worth $307,000 after buying an additional 4,125 shares during the last quarter. Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at about $79,000. MRA Advisory Group acquired a new stake in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund in the third quarter worth about $136,000. Finally, Sanctuary Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund during the second quarter worth about $180,000.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Stock Down 0.1 %

HYI stock traded down $0.01 during trading on Friday, reaching $12.05. The company had a trading volume of 42,909 shares, compared to its average volume of 58,208. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. has a twelve month low of $10.99 and a twelve month high of $12.44. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $12.20 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.84.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, November 21st will be given a $0.095 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 21st.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Profile

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.