Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. is a non-diversified, limited-term, closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is to provide high income and seek capital appreciation. The fund invests a majority of its net assets in a portfolio of high-yield corporate fixed-income securities issued or originated by U.S. or foreign public or private corporations and other business entities, with varying maturities.
Quick Stats
Feb 02, 202661.9
AI Score
BUY0.54
Volume Ratio
Next Earnings
16
+ve Days (30d)
10
-ve Days (30d)
HYI Stock Summary
Last updated Feb 02, 2026
HYI is currently trading at $11.16, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $11.6, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $10.87 to $12.22.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $11.1, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 53.103, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.225, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates HYI at 61.9/100 with a BUY recommendation.
HYI (Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.) Indicators
Last updated Feb 02, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 53.103 |
| CMF (20) | 0.225 |
| ROC (10) | 0.27 |
| ADX (14) | 12.442 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.009 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 50.0 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -42.529 |
| MFI (14) | 59.545 |
HYI Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
HYI Price vs Max Options Open Interest
HYI Max Change In Options Open Interest
HYI Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
3rd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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HYI Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
3rd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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HYI Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
3rd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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HYI Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
3rd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
HYI Moving Averages Analysis
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Feb 02, 2026
HYI (Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Feb 02, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 11.16 |
| 20 | 11.15 |
| 30 | 11.13 |
| 50 | 11.1 |
| 100 | 11.34 |
| 200 | 11.6 |