Western Asset Global High Income Fund (EHI) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026
- Largest daily move
- -2.7% close of September 23, 2026
- 1-year change
- -17.4% closing prices, September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026
- 5-year change
- -47.1% closing prices, September 30, 2021 to September 30, 2026
Company Description
Western Asset Global High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EHI) is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company that seeks high current income and total return through a worldwide portfolio of securities. The fund is part of the Western Asset fund family and its common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EHI.
The fund’s portfolio mandate is global rather than limited to a single domestic market. Its investments may span multiple sectors, including financials, energy, industrials, materials, consumer discretionary and other areas represented in global securities markets. As a closed-end fund, EHI has publicly traded common shares and reports net asset value information that can be used in fund actions such as issuer tender offers and share repurchases.
Western Asset Global High Income Fund is managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. The fund is sub-advised by Western Asset Management Company, LLC, Western Asset Management Company Limited and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd., each identified as an affiliate of the investment manager through Franklin Resources.
The fund’s public-company record includes closed-end fund governance and shareholder matters. Proxy materials address director elections, board structure and ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm. Fund-level capital actions have included an issuer tender offer for common stock, with repurchases priced in relation to per-share net asset value and non-tendered shares remaining outstanding.
Stock Performance
Western Asset Global High Income Fund (EHI) closed at $5.45 on September 30, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 17.4%.
EHI Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through September 30, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
Western Asset Global High Income Fund has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 5 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. View all EHI news →
SEC Filings
Western Asset Global High Income Fund has filed 10 recent SEC filings, including 4 Form 3, 2 Form DEF 14A, 1 Form 4, 1 Form N-CSR. The most recent filing was submitted on September 14, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all EHI SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Western Asset Global High Income Fund (EHI) currently stands at 22.0 thousand shares, down 33.3% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.1% of the shares outstanding. Since September 2025, short interest has increased by 17.3%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Western Asset Global High Income Fund (EHI) currently stands at 1.0 days. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume.
EHI Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Western Asset Global High Income Fund (EHI) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, EHI ranks #56 by dividend yield.
Investors comparing EHI often look at related companies in the same sector, including RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. (OPP), Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest (FT), Barings Participation Investors (MPV), WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF), and Blackstone Senior Floating Rate 2027 Term Fund (BSL). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate EHI's relative position within its industry.