Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, October 2, 2025 to October 2, 2026
- Largest daily move
- -1.8% close of September 23, 2026
- 1-year change
- -9.1% closing prices, October 2, 2025 to October 2, 2026
- 1-month change
- -3.2% closing prices, September 2, 2026 to October 2, 2026
Company Description
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company that seeks current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary investment objective. The fund’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WIA, and its investment program is centered on inflation-linked fixed income securities.
Under normal market conditions and at the time of purchase, the fund invests at least 80% of total managed assets in inflation-linked securities. It also invests at least 60% of total managed assets in U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, commonly known as TIPS. The fund may allocate a portion of managed assets to non-U.S. dollar investments, giving the portfolio exposure beyond U.S. inflation-linked government securities while remaining tied to an income-oriented mandate.
As a closed-end fund, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has a fixed pool of common shares that trade in the secondary market. Its share price can differ from net asset value, and closed-end fund shares may trade at premiums or discounts to the value of the underlying portfolio. The fund has reported distributions under a managed distribution policy, including regular monthly distributions and, at times, special distributions tied to portfolio income, accumulated income, capital gains, and tax accounting records.
The fund is associated with the Western Asset fund family and has appeared in distribution announcements issued by Franklin Templeton and Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. Its public-company profile is therefore defined by closed-end fund mechanics, inflation-linked securities exposure, shareholder distributions, net asset value considerations, and trustee-governance matters.
Stock Performance
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) closed at $7.65 on October 2, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 9.1%.
WIA Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through October 2, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 6 articles coincided with positive price movement and 3 with negative movement. View all WIA news →
SEC Filings
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has filed 9 recent SEC filings, including 4 Form SCHEDULE 13D/A, 2 Form 3, 1 Form DEF 14A, 1 Form N-CEN. The most recent filing was submitted on October 1, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all WIA SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Portfolio manager departure
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has 1 upcoming scheduled event. The next event, "Portfolio manager departure", is scheduled for December 31, 2026 (in 89 days). Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the WIA stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) currently stands at 16.3 thousand shares, up 71.1% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.1% of the shares outstanding. Since October 2025, short interest has decreased by 27.3%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) currently stands at 1.0 days. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 1.0 to 3.1 days.
WIA Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, WIA ranks #353 by dividend yield.
Investors comparing WIA often look at related companies in the same sector, including Western Asset Global High Income Fund, Inc (EHI), Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB), Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest (FT), Pioneer Municipal High Income Advantage Fund, Inc. (MAV), and BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (DHF). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate WIA's relative position within its industry.