Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.
HIOFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframeWestern Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. operates in the Asset Management space. Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. is a closed ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC.
Market Cap
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Beta
0.51
P/E (TTM)
11.50
P/E (Fwd)
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EPS (TTM)
$0.30
EPS (Fwd)
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ROE
7.3%
ROA
4.8%
Cash
$1.9M
Total Debt
$0
Free CF
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52W Change
-12.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where HIO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, HIO finished 1.14% below its 150-day moving average ($3.51) and 0.57% below its 200-day moving average ($3.49). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is HIO overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, HIO's RSI(14) was 36.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. reports $1.9M in cash and $0 in total debt. Return on equity stands at 7.3%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from -$81.6M (2022) to $26.7M (2025), reflecting a 133% increase over the period.
HIO's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing HIO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.