Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:EHI) Short Interest Update

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:EHI) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 30,300 shares, an increase of 22.7% from the November 30th total of 24,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 155,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Western Asset Global High Income Fund

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EHI. QSV Equity Investors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Western Asset Global High Income Fund in the 3rd quarter valued at $82,000. Sykon Capital LLC purchased a new position in Western Asset Global High Income Fund in the second quarter valued at about $137,000. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Western Asset Global High Income Fund during the second quarter worth about $211,000. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Western Asset Global High Income Fund during the second quarter worth about $224,000. Finally, Shaker Financial Services LLC boosted its position in shares of Western Asset Global High Income Fund by 239.0% in the third quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC now owns 153,175 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,073,000 after buying an additional 107,991 shares during the period.

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Trading Up 1.2 %

Shares of NYSE EHI traded up $0.08 on Tuesday, reaching $6.68. 151,804 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 85,652. Western Asset Global High Income Fund has a fifty-two week low of $6.53 and a fifty-two week high of $7.35. The company has a 50 day moving average of $6.70 and a 200 day moving average of $6.91.

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, January 24th will be given a dividend of $0.07 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 24th.

About Western Asset Global High Income Fund

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe.