Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) Short Interest Update

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) saw a significant drop in short interest in February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 2,519 shares, a drop of 96.3% from the February 12th total of 68,917 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 99,282 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days. Based on an average trading volume of 99,282 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days.

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

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Wolverine Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the third quarter worth approximately $59,000. &PARTNERS acquired a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund in the fourth quarter valued at $85,000. Readystate Asset Management LP bought a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at $115,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 3rd quarter worth $138,000. Finally, Uhlmann Price Securities LLC grew its holdings in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 11.8% during the 3rd quarter. Uhlmann Price Securities LLC now owns 18,319 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $154,000 after acquiring an additional 1,933 shares in the last quarter.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE WIA remained flat at $8.11 during midday trading on Wednesday. The stock had a trading volume of 51,788 shares, compared to its average volume of 47,510. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has a twelve month low of $8.02 and a twelve month high of $8.54. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $8.27 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $8.34.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 29th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.052 per share. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.7%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 21st.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Company Profile

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE: WIA) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to deliver a high level of current real income while preserving real capital. The fund strives to achieve its objective by investing primarily in inflation-linked debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, as well as inflation-linked bonds issued by supranational organizations and corporate issuers. By focusing on instruments that adjust principal and interest payments in line with inflation, WIA aims to protect investors’ purchasing power over time.

Since its initial public offering in December 2007, the fund has employed a flexible, research-driven approach to managing duration, sector allocation and credit exposure.