10,945 Shares in Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI) Bought by B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.

B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE:HYI) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 10,945 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $128,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in HYI. Hara Capital LLC grew its holdings in shares of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund by 17.4% during the 2nd quarter. Hara Capital LLC now owns 180,743 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,097,000 after purchasing an additional 26,725 shares during the period. Raymond James & Associates increased its position in shares of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund by 7.2% in the second quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 138,342 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,605,000 after acquiring an additional 9,283 shares in the last quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC increased its position in shares of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund by 163.2% in the second quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC now owns 109,635 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,285,000 after acquiring an additional 67,976 shares in the last quarter. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp raised its stake in shares of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund by 103.6% in the 2nd quarter. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp now owns 71,800 shares of the company’s stock valued at $833,000 after acquiring an additional 36,527 shares during the period. Finally, Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund by 8.1% during the 1st quarter. Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC now owns 33,175 shares of the company’s stock valued at $397,000 after acquiring an additional 2,500 shares in the last quarter.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Stock Down 0.1 %

Shares of NYSE HYI opened at $12.33 on Friday. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. has a 1-year low of $10.99 and a 1-year high of $12.44. The business has a 50-day moving average of $12.13 and a 200-day moving average of $11.82.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 1st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.095 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 24th.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Company 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.