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At Close: Jun 03, 2026
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of April and highlight recent market action. CEF markets faced renewed risk aversion, with sector discounts widening to histo
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Financials.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, March 2026

12:13pm, Wednesday, 01'st Apr 2026
The Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report screens for CEFs with distribution coverage exceeding 100%, targeting funds less likely to cut payouts. Discounted, fully-covered CEFs offer dual benefits: po
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund transitioned from a term to a perpetual structure last year, resulting in a widened discount post-tender offer. HYI's non-leveraged approach is unique in the
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund offers a 10.2% yield, trading at a 6.07% discount to NAV, making it attractive amid high rates. HYI's portfolio is 85.89% below investment-grade bonds, with s
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.

HYI Seems Less Competitive In The Market Today

08:17am, Thursday, 27'th Nov 2025
HYI is a CEF managed by Franklin Templeton created to generate high income and, in a second phase, capital appreciation. After the tender offer phase, it seems that a certain climate of distrust has d
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund offers a high 9.52% yield but struggles to fully cover its distribution from net investment income and realized gains. The fund's net asset value has been dec
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of July and highlight recent market action. Muni CEFs face NAV pressure from rising Treasury rates, underperformance, and ove
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.

CEF Weekly Review: HYI Wants To Keep Going

10:12pm, Saturday, 21'st Jun 2025
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of June and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with most sectors posting positive NAV returns. HYI will
HYI shareholders recently approved the fund to switch from a term structured fund to a perpetual fund. However, investors are also given the opportunity to participate in a tender offer at 100% of NAV
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