Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (NYSE:WIA) was the target of a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 11,900 shares, an increase of 54.5% from the February 28th total of 7,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 33,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.4 days.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Stock Up 0.3 %

NYSE:WIA traded up $0.03 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $8.35. 31,881 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 36,170. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has a 12 month low of $7.82 and a 12 month high of $8.61. The company has a fifty day moving average of $8.22 and a 200 day moving average of $8.24.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 25th will be given a $0.052 dividend. This represents a yield of 7.47%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 24th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of WIA. CF Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund during the fourth quarter valued at $1,760,000. Alpine Global Management LLC grew its position in shares of 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 stake in shares of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund by 102.4% during the fourth 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 last quarter. Capstone Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund in the third quarter valued at approximately $287,000. Finally, Mezzasalma Advisors LLC bought a new position in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $251,000.

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.