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 significant increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 54,500 shares, an increase of 141.2% from the February 29th total of 22,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 226,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund Stock Performance

WIW traded up $0.02 during trading on Thursday, hitting $8.63. The stock had a trading volume of 384,025 shares, compared to its average volume of 229,230. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $8.56 and its 200 day moving average price is $8.51. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund has a twelve month low of $8.01 and a twelve month high of $9.37.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.0605 per share. This represents a $0.73 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.41%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 22nd.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of WIW. Ancora Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund by 103.1% in the 1st quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 3,700 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 1,878 shares during the period. International Assets Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund by 767.0% during the 4th quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 7,803 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $68,000 after buying an additional 6,903 shares during the last quarter. Capital Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund in the 3rd quarter worth about $83,000. RPO LLC acquired a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund in the 4th quarter valued at about $87,000. Finally, MGO One Seven LLC purchased a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at about $93,000.

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.