Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (NYSE:WIW) Short Interest Update

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (NYSE:WIW) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in 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 days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in WIW. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. bought a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $86,000. StoneX Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund during the 4th quarter worth $86,000. MGO One Seven LLC bought a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund during the 4th quarter valued at $87,000. Mezzasalma Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund during the 4th quarter valued at $88,000. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund in the 3rd quarter worth $98,000.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund Stock Performance

Shares of WIW stock traded up $0.06 on Friday, reaching $8.75. The stock had a trading volume of 334,833 shares, compared to its average volume of 217,417. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund has a 1 year low of $8.21 and a 1 year high of $8.88. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $8.68 and a 200 day simple moving average of $8.63.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund Dividend Announcement

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

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.