Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) Short Interest Down 56.6% in November

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 10,500 shares, a decline of 56.6% from the October 31st total of 24,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 44,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Capstone Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund in the third quarter valued at about $287,000. Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV bought a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund in the third quarter valued at approximately $296,000. Matisse Capital boosted its holdings in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 7.4% in the second quarter. Matisse Capital now owns 40,823 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $327,000 after acquiring an additional 2,820 shares during the last quarter. Almitas Capital LLC bought a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $951,000. Finally, Wolverine Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 17.6% during the 2nd quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC now owns 146,516 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,174,000 after purchasing an additional 21,903 shares during the last quarter.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Trading Up 0.7 %

NYSE WIA traded up $0.06 on Thursday, hitting $8.28. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 31,257 shares, compared to its average volume of 36,579. The company’s 50-day moving average is $8.35 and its 200 day moving average is $8.19. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has a 1-year low of $7.82 and a 1-year high of $8.61.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 28th. Investors of record on Friday, February 21st will be given a dividend of $0.05 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.25%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 21st.

About Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund

Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Guggenheim Partners, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Ltd., and Western Asset Management Company Pte.