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The Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: WDI) has announced its initial monthly distribution of $0.117 per share, payable on September 1, 2021. The Fund commenced trading on the NYSE on June 25, 2021. Important dates include the ex-dividend date of August 23, 2021, and the record date of August 24, 2021. The distribution represents an annualized yield of 7.02% based on the $20.00 IPO price per share. The Fund aims for high current income and capital appreciation, investing in a variety of fixed-income securities while managing risks associated with interest rates and credit.
Franklin Templeton's Western Asset Diversified Income Fund has successfully raised $1 billion in its IPO by selling 50 million shares at $20 each. Trading commenced on June 25, 2021, under the symbol WDI, with the offering expected to close on June 29, 2021. The Fund aims for high current income and capital appreciation, leveraging Western Asset's extensive $476.3 billion in AUM. The underwriters also have an option to purchase an additional 6,833,830 shares, potentially raising total funds to about $1.137 billion.