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Welcome to our dedicated page for Western Asset High Yield Opp Fund news (Ticker: HYI), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Western Asset High Yield Opp Fund stock.

Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HYI) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that focuses on high-yield corporate fixed-income securities. The fund’s news flow reflects its status as an exchange-listed investment company with an income and capital appreciation objective in the high-yield bond space.

On this page, readers can follow news related to HYI’s corporate governance, stockholder actions, and fund-level developments. Recent announcements have covered the results of annual and special meetings of stockholders, including the election of Class II Directors to the fund’s Board of Directors and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountants for a specified fiscal year.

News items also document significant structural decisions affecting the fund. For example, stockholders approved a proposal to convert the fund from a limited-term structure to a perpetual fund by eliminating its term and its fundamental policy to liquidate on or about a specified date. Related press releases describe an issuer tender offer for up to 100% of the fund’s outstanding shares of common stock at a price equal to 100% of net asset value per share on the expiration date, and the subsequent change of the fund’s name to Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. while retaining the HYI ticker.

Investors and observers can use this news feed to track how HYI’s Board and its adviser, Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC, implement stockholder-approved proposals, conduct tender offers, and manage key relationships such as the appointment of independent auditors. Regular updates provide context on the fund’s governance, capital actions, and other formal communications that are relevant to understanding HYI’s operations as a listed closed-end fund.

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FAQ

What is the current stock price of Western Asset High Yield Opp Fund (HYI)?

The current stock price of Western Asset High Yield Opp Fund (HYI) is $10.71 as of March 20, 2026.

What is the market cap of Western Asset High Yield Opp Fund (HYI)?

The market cap of Western Asset High Yield Opp Fund (HYI) is approximately 139.2M.

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