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

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) saw a large drop in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 600 shares, a drop of 33.3% from the June 15th total of 900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 30,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Trading Up 0.7 %

WIA stock traded up $0.05 during trading on Friday, hitting $8.14. 15,173 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 33,069. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has a one year low of $7.56 and a one year high of $8.52. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $8.04 and a 200 day simple moving average of $8.06.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 23rd will be given a $0.05 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.37%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 23rd.

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

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WIA. Raymond James & Associates acquired a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund in the 4th quarter valued at about $83,000. Twin Focus Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 4th quarter worth approximately $93,000. Nomura Holdings Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 4th quarter worth approximately $153,000. Matisse Capital acquired a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 1st quarter worth approximately $309,000. Finally, PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. grew its position in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 8.4% during the 4th quarter. PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. now owns 51,666 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $420,000 after buying an additional 4,000 shares during the period.

About Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund

Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Guggenheim Partners, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Ltd., and Western Asset Management Company Pte.