Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (NYSE:WIW) Short Interest Up 101.3% in March

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (NYSE:WIW) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 62,200 shares, a growth of 101.3% from the February 28th total of 30,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 219,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. StoneX Group Inc. bought a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund in the fourth quarter worth about $86,000. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund in the 4th quarter worth approximately $86,000. MGO One Seven LLC purchased a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $87,000. Mezzasalma Advisors LLC bought a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund during the fourth quarter valued at $88,000. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund in the third quarter worth $98,000.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund Stock Performance

Shares of WIW stock traded up $0.06 during trading on Friday, hitting $8.75. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 334,833 shares, compared to its average volume of 217,417. The business has a fifty day moving average of $8.68 and a 200-day moving average of $8.63. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund has a 52 week low of $8.21 and a 52 week high of $8.88.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 25th will be paid a dividend of $0.0625 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 8.54%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 24th.

About Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund

Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC. It is managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Ltd., and Western Asset Management Company Pte.