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

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Karpus Management Inc. raised its holdings in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 1.9% in the 1st quarter. Karpus Management Inc. now owns 7,280,412 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $59,263,000 after buying an additional 135,330 shares during the last quarter. Wakefield Asset Management LLLP raised its holdings in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 1.9% in the 1st quarter. Wakefield Asset Management LLLP now owns 95,035 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $774,000 after buying an additional 1,817 shares during the last quarter. Matisse Capital bought a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $309,000. RHS Financial LLC raised its holdings in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 2.5% in the 1st quarter. RHS Financial LLC now owns 163,977 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,335,000 after buying an additional 3,963 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nomura Holdings Inc. acquired a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $153,000.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Stock Up 0.7 %

Shares of WIA stock traded up $0.05 on Friday, reaching $8.14. The company had a trading volume of 15,173 shares, 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 business’s 50-day moving average is $8.04 and its 200 day moving average is $8.06.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Dividend Announcement

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

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.