Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI)

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE: HYI) is a closed-end investment fund classified as common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. The fund, formerly described as Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc., is managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC and co-managed by several Western Asset Management entities. It focuses on fixed income markets globally, with an emphasis on high-yield corporate debt and other below-investment-grade securities across a range of maturities. The fund was formed on July 20, 2010 and is domiciled in the United States.


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Ticker Fair Value Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Market Cap
NYSE-HYI
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Good
November 20, 2026
November 30, 2026
11.2%
129.9 M
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Quality & Financial Risk for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE-HYI)

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Upcoming Events & Dividends for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE-HYI)

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Dividend Payment Date

November 30, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

November 20, 2026

Dividend Yield

11.2%

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Financial Health
Good
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The current financial health read for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE-HYI) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 11.2%, ex-dividend date is November 20, 2026, payment date is November 30, 2026.

The current market capitalization listed for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund is 129.9 M.

The ticker symbol for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund is NYSE-HYI, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE-HYI) is listed on NYSE.