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WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD OPP (HYI)

43 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HYI. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — HYI

Based on 43 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HYI than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 78% of 3.0Y peak

78% of all-time peak
43 funds currently hold this stock — 78% of the 3.0-year high of 55 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 12% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
6 fewer hedge funds hold HYI compared to a year ago (-12% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

29 buying23 selling
Last quarter: 29 funds bought or added vs 23 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HYI position: 7 → 9 → 7 → 15. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

56% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 28% new
24 out of 43 hedge funds have held HYI for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +8790% but shares only +27% — price-driven

Value
+8790%
Shares
+27%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +8790%, but actual share count only changed +27%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

6 → 7 → 9 → 7 → 15 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 9 → 7 → 15. A growing number of institutions are discovering HYI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

63% veterans 9% 1-2yr 28% new
Of 43 current holders: 27 (63%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 99% AUM from top-100 funds

99% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 43 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 99% of total institutional value in HYI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HYI

How many hedge funds hold HYI — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HYI vs. share price

Market Analysis: HYI

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HYI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 12 days 43 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 43 40 7.5%
13F Shares 3M 3M 27.33%
Total Value $2.77B $31M 8790.42%
New Positions 15 7 +8
Increased Positions 14 12 +2
Closed Positions 12 22 -10
Reduced Positions 11 12 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 18 institutional holders of HYI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.73% 295,495 $3.2M
2 TFB Advisors LLC 0.47% 83,538 $892K
3 ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC 0.31% 245,966 $2.6M
4 Everstar Asset Management, LLC 0.25% 44,105 $471K
5 E&G Advisors, LP 0.15% 63,221 $675K
6 MRA Advisory Group 0.06% 12,914 $138K
7 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.04% 21,297 $227K
8 Quest 10 Wealth Builders, Inc. 0.03% 2,929 $31K
9 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.02% 236,872 $2.5M
10 RVW Wealth, LLC 0.02% 27,623 $295K
11 Capital Investment Advisors, LLC 0.02% 90,745 $969K
12 INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 9,155 $98K
13 PRIVATE TRUST CO NA 0.00% 2,959 $32K
14 Calamos Advisors LLC 0.00% 26,332 $281K
15 HIGHLINE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.00% 250 $3K
16 FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 0.00% 7,232 $77K
17 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 38,720 $414K
18 UBS Group AG 0.00% 11,723 $125K
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD OPP (HYI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HYI?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added HYI than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for HYI?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 29 funds bought or added vs 23 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for HYI holders?

Elite ownership — 99% AUM from top-100 funds: 10 of 43 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 99% of total institutional value in HYI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HYI?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 24 out of 43 hedge funds have held HYI for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.