Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) — SEC Filings
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) — 9 SEC filings. Latest: EFFECT (Apr 2, 2026). Includes 3 DEF 14A, 2 DEFA14A, 2 SC 13G.
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Overview
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a EFFECT filed on Apr 2, 2026: Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. filed an EFFECT form, indicating the effectiveness of a registration statement, on April 2, 2026. The filing relates to Act 33 and has File Number 333-291193. The company's mailing and business address is One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 100
Sentiment Summary
Across 9 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 9 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) has filed 1 EFFECT, 3 DEF 14A, 2 DEFA14A, 1 8-K, 2 SC 13G with the SEC between Feb 2024 to Apr 2026.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (9)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | EFFECT | Western Asset High Yield Fund Effectiveness Notice Filed | low |
| Sep 16, 2025 | DEF 14A | HYI Sets Oct. 17 Annual Meeting, Board Elections & PwC Ratification | low |
| May 22, 2025 | DEFA14A | Western Asset High Yield Fund Proxy Filing | low |
| Apr 22, 2025 | DEFA14A | Western Asset High Yield Fund Files Proxy Docs | low |
| Mar 31, 2025 | DEF 14A | Western Asset High Yield Fund Files Proxy Statement | low |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 8-K | Western Asset High Yield Fund Files 8-K | low |
| Sep 17, 2024 | DEF 14A | Western Asset High Yield Fund Files Proxy Statement | low |
| Jul 25, 2024 | SC 13G | SC 13G Filing | |
| Feb 13, 2024 | SC 13G | SC 13G Filing |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of HYI's 7 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 0 as medium-risk, and 7 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Key Executives
- Nisha Kumar
- Hillary A. Sale
- Jane E. Trust, CFA
- Marc A. De Oliveira
Industry Context
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. operates within the closed-end fund sector, specifically focusing on high-yield debt. This sector is characterized by its pursuit of higher income generation through investments in lower-rated corporate bonds, which carry higher credit risk. The industry is influenced by macroeconomic factors such as interest rate movements, credit market conditions, and overall economic growth, which directly impact the performance of high-yield securities.
Top Tags
governance (4) · proxy-filing (2) · proxy-statement (2) · registration-statement (1) · effectiveness (1) · fund-filing (1) · DEF 14A (1) · Proxy Statement (1) · Annual Meeting (1) · Board of Directors (1)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| File Number | 333-291193 | Associated with the registration statement |
| CIK | 0001497186 | Identifier for Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. |
| Annual Meeting Date | October 17, 2025 | Date of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders |
| Record Date | August 29, 2025 | Date for determining stockholders entitled to vote |
| Shares of Common Stock outstanding | 12,814,003 | Total shares entitled to vote as of the Record Date |
| Class II Directors | 3 | Number of directors nominated for election |
| Term expiration year | 2028 | Year Class II Directors' terms expire if elected |
| Portfolios overseen by Nisha Kumar | 21 | Number of portfolios in the Fund Complex overseen by Director nominee |
| Portfolios overseen by Hillary A. Sale | 21 | Number of portfolios in the Fund Complex overseen by Director nominee |
| Portfolios overseen by Jane E. Trust, CFA | 119 | Number of portfolios in the Fund Complex overseen by Director nominee |
| SEC File Number | 811-22444 | Identifies the specific SEC registration for the fund. |
| IRS Number | 27-3075810 | The fund's Employer Identification Number. |
| Period of Report | 20241018 | The proxy statement covers the period ending on this date. |
| Fiscal Year End | 0831 | The company's fiscal year concludes on this date. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI)?
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. has 9 recent SEC filings from Feb 2024 to Apr 2026, including 3 DEF 14A, 2 DEFA14A, 2 SC 13G. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of HYI filings?
Across 9 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 9 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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What are the key financial highlights for Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.?
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What is the investment thesis for HYI?
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Who are the key executives at Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.?
Key executives identified across Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.'s filings include Nisha Kumar, Hillary A. Sale, Jane E. Trust, CFA, Marc A. De Oliveira.
What are the main risk factors for Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. stock?
Of HYI's 7 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 0 medium-risk, and 7 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.?
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