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

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 7,700 shares, a growth of 97.4% from the February 13th total of 3,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 37,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Institutional Trading of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of WIA. CF Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,760,000. Alpine Global Management LLC raised its holdings in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 719.7% during the 4th quarter. Alpine Global Management LLC now owns 200,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,600,000 after buying an additional 175,600 shares during the period. Guggenheim Capital LLC raised its holdings in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 102.4% during the 4th quarter. Guggenheim Capital LLC now owns 281,181 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,249,000 after buying an additional 142,231 shares during the period. Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV acquired a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $296,000. Finally, Capstone Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $287,000.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:WIA opened at $8.32 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $8.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $8.24. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has a fifty-two week low of $7.82 and a fifty-two week high of $8.61.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Investors of record on Monday, March 24th will be given a $0.052 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 24th. This represents a $0.62 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.50%.

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.