Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) Short Interest Down 56.6% in November

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 10,500 shares, a decrease of 56.6% from the October 31st total of 24,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 44,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

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

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Capstone Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 3rd quarter worth $287,000. Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV acquired a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the third quarter worth about $296,000. Matisse Capital lifted its holdings in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 7.4% in the second quarter. Matisse Capital now owns 40,823 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $327,000 after acquiring an additional 2,820 shares during the last quarter. Almitas Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $951,000. Finally, Wolverine Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 17.6% during the 2nd quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC now owns 146,516 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,174,000 after purchasing an additional 21,903 shares during the last quarter.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Price Performance

WIA stock traded up $0.06 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $8.28. The stock had a trading volume of 31,257 shares, compared to its average volume of 36,579. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $8.35 and a 200 day simple moving average of $8.19. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has a 52 week low of $7.82 and a 52 week high of $8.61.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 21st will be given a dividend of $0.05 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 21st. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.25%.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Company Profile

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.