Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund Inc. is a diversified closed-end management investment company whose common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GDO. The Fund has a primary investment objective of providing current income and a secondary objective of seeking capital appreciation. Its portfolio focus is U.S. and foreign corporate fixed-income securities with varying maturities.
The Fund is part of the Western Asset fund family and is managed by Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC. It is subadvised by Western Asset Management Company, LLC and certain foreign-based affiliates of Western Asset Management Company. Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser and Western Asset Management Company are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc., which operates as Franklin Templeton.
As a closed-end fund, GDO issues common shares that trade on an exchange rather than continuously offering and redeeming shares at net asset value like an open-end mutual fund. Its public disclosures and stockholder communications center on fund governance, board elections, independent registered public accountant ratification, net asset value matters, tender offer activity, and changes to the Fund's capital and structural terms.
The Fund previously operated under the name Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Stockholders approved the elimination of the Fund's term and the related policy to liquidate, and the Fund completed an issuer tender offer for common shares. Following that transition, the Fund operates under the name Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund Inc. while retaining the NYSE ticker GDO.
Stock Performance
Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund (GDO) stock last traded at $11.05, down 0.72% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 4.5%. At a market capitalization of $83.0M, GDO is classified as a micro-cap stock with approximately 7.5M shares outstanding.
GDO Rankings
Latest News
Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 5 articles coincided with positive price movement and 5 with negative movement. View all GDO news →
SEC Filings
Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 1 Form 3, 1 Form DEF 14A, 1 Form N-CEN, 1 Form N-CSR. The most recent filing was submitted on April 7, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all GDO SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Portfolio manager departure
Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund has 1 upcoming scheduled event. The next event, "Portfolio manager departure", is scheduled for September 30, 2026 (in 141 days). Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the GDO stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund (GDO) currently stands at 37.0 thousand shares, up 143.7% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.5% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 234%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund (GDO) currently stands at 1.3 days, up 26% from the previous period. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has increased 26% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume.
GDO Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund (GDO) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE.
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