Is Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from May 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 0.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 0.0% | |
| Net Margin | 0.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Total Assets | $274M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $10.56 |
| 50-Day MA | $11.04 |
| 200-Day MA | $11.46 |
| Avg Volume | 50K |
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52-Week Range
$10.48
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About Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI)
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity 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 Pte. Ltd., Western Asset Management Company Ltd and Western Asset Management Company Limited. It invests fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in high-yield corporate fixed income securities with varying maturities. It invests in below investment grade fixed income securities. Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. was formed on July 20, 2010 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. (HYI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.'s debt ratio?
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc. has a market capitalization of $134M, trailing P/E ratio of 14.0, and revenue of $22M.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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