4,950 Shares in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc (NYSE:EMO) Purchased by XML Financial LLC

XML Financial LLC bought a new stake in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc (NYSE:EMO) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 4,950 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $230,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Sanctuary Advisors LLC purchased a new position in ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,670,000. LexAurum Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund in the third quarter valued at $268,000. Gilliland Jeter Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund during the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund during the 3rd quarter worth $161,000. Finally, Bogart Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund in the 3rd quarter worth about $37,000.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Franklin Resources Inc sold 2,209 shares of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $46.04, for a total transaction of $101,702.36. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 28,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,289,120. This trade represents a 7.31 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Stock Performance

NYSE:EMO opened at $51.04 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $47.89 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $43.86. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc has a twelve month low of $34.56 and a twelve month high of $51.87.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 3rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.33 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 24th. This represents a dividend yield of 7.75%.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Company Profile

ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by ClearBridge Investments, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the energy sector.