HIO: Struggling To Cover The Distribution And Potentially Limited Upside [Seeking Alpha]
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund, Inc. (HIO)
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HIO's net asset value has declined consistently, raising concerns about distribution sustainability as it fails to fully cover payouts with investment income. Recent market events and Fed rate cuts have pressured HIO's income, especially from its floating-rate assets, and further cuts may worsen this trend. HIO shares trade at a 6.44% discount to NAV, but ongoing NAV erosion and likely distribution cuts warrant caution for income-focused investors. PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images The Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. HIO ) is a closed-end fund, or CEF, that aims to provide its investors with a very high level of current income that can be used to More on my IG service At Energy Profits in Dividends, we seek to generate a 7%+ income yield by investing in a portfolio of energy stocks while minimizing our risk of principal loss. By subscribing, you will get access to our best ideas earlier than they are released to the general public (and many of them
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Sec Filings
- 11/26/25 - Form N-CSR
- 11/25/25 - Form NPORT-P
- 10/28/25 - Form N-2
- HIO's page on the SEC website