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HIO

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund

3.42 USD
+0.02
0.59%
At close Updated Sep 16, 12:41 PM EDT
1 day
0.59%
5 days
-0.87%
1 month
-4.2%
3 months
-6.56%
6 months
-6.56%
Year to date
-7.32%
1 year
-14.71%
5 years
-35.59%
10 years
-30.49%
 

About: Western Asset High Income Oppor Fd Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's primary objective is to seek high current income and the secondary objective is capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its net assets in high-yield corporate debt securities and the rest in common stock equivalents, including options, warrants, and rights. The company invests in securities of companies from various sectors such as energy, technology, utilities, industrials, communications, finance, and capital goods among others.

News

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Sentiment 3-Months
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Neutral 0%
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
22 days ago
HIO: Discount And High Distribution Aren't Enough
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund offers a ~12% yield and trades at a 9% discount to NAV. HIO's non-leveraged structure appeals to risk-averse investors, but its long-term performance lags peers and its benchmark. While the high distribution rate can be attention-grabbing, distribution coverage suggests continued potential for erosion going forward.
HIO: Discount And High Distribution Aren't Enough
Neutral
Business Wire
4 months ago
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
CEF Market Weekly Review: Distribution Cuts Continue At CLO Equity Funds
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the last week of February and highlight recent market action. Closed-end fund discounts remain tight, with Utilities and MLP funds leading performance for the week. CLO Equity CEF CCIF cut its distribution, likely to retain earnings and support NAV, despite core NII exceeding the previous payout.
CEF Market Weekly Review: Distribution Cuts Continue At CLO Equity Funds
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of December 31, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Financials.
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of December 31, 2025
Negative
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
HIO: Dividend Cut May Be Needed To Slow NAV Erosion
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund maintains a sell rating due to poor NAV growth and unsustainable dividend coverage. HIO trades at a 6.23% discount to NAV, yet remains expensive relative to its ten-year historical range and recent performance. The fund's high 11.3% yield is not supported by consistent net investment income, risking future dividend cuts.
HIO: Dividend Cut May Be Needed To Slow NAV Erosion
Neutral
Business Wire
7 months ago
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
HIO: Struggling To Cover The Distribution And Potentially Limited Upside
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. offers an 11.24% yield, outperforming major bond indices but trailing some closed-end fund peers. HIO's net asset value has declined consistently, raising concerns about distribution sustainability as it fails to fully cover payouts with investment income. Recent market events and Fed rate cuts have pressured HIO's income, especially from its floating-rate assets, and further cuts may worsen this trend.
HIO: Struggling To Cover The Distribution And Potentially Limited Upside
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
High-Yield Closed-End Funds (Part 4): HIO
HIO is a high-yield, diversified closed-end fund trading near its lowest valuation in the past year, offering attractive entry for value-seeking investors. The fund boasts a moderate BB credit rating, no leverage, and a 10.47% distribution rate on NAV, making it suitable for conservative, income-focused portfolios. HIO's historical total returns have consistently outperformed HYG, even when HYG is leveraged, underscoring its strong long-term performance.
High-Yield Closed-End Funds (Part 4): HIO
Neutral
Business Wire
1 year ago
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of June 30, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Financials.
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position as of June 30, 2025
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