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IGI 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Closed Fund (IGI)

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Closed Fund (IGI) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Profit since last BUY2.74%
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11/05/2025: IGI (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Simulated Profits (2.74%). Updated daily EoD!

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 5.83%
Avg. Invested days 65
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 99.37M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.37
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 12.37
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 15.70 - 18.30
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 15.70 - 18.30
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.14%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.34

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Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -
Return on Equity (TTM) -

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.37
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.83
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.83
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.83
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 5993650
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 5993650
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 12.88
Percent Institutions 37.99

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Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Closed Fund

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Closed Fund (IGI) launched to provide a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. It's managed by Western Asset Management Company.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Investment Management: Manages a portfolio of investment-grade corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The fund is managed by a team of portfolio managers at Western Asset Management Company, a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Investment Grade Bond Portfolio: Focuses on investment-grade corporate bonds. Market share data for closed-end funds is difficult to pinpoint due to the fragmented nature of the market. Competitors include other closed-end bond funds from firms like BlackRock, PIMCO and Nuveen.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The closed-end fund industry is influenced by interest rates, credit spreads, and investor sentiment. Demand for fixed-income investments often rises during periods of economic uncertainty.

Positioning

IGI aims for high current income through investment-grade corporate bonds, appealing to income-seeking investors.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM is the broader market for investment-grade fixed-income assets. IGI targets a segment of this TAM by offering a closed-end fund structure with active management. Total market value in the trillions.

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Strengths

  • Experienced management team at Western Asset
  • Focus on investment-grade credit quality
  • Potential for higher yields compared to open-end bond funds

Weaknesses

  • Closed-end fund structure can lead to trading at a discount to NAV
  • Sensitivity to interest rate changes
  • Reliance on active management

Opportunities

  • Rising interest rate environment can increase fund income
  • Market volatility can create attractive buying opportunities
  • Growing demand for income-generating investments

Threats

  • Credit spread widening could negatively impact performance
  • Interest rate hikes could decrease NAV
  • Competition from other fixed-income products

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund (HYT)
  • PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY)
  • Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund (JQC)

Competitive Landscape

IGI competes with other closed-end bond funds based on factors such as yield, expense ratio, and management expertise. It strives for consistent income by focusing on investment grade bonds.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: The fund's historical growth is dependent on market conditions and management's investment decisions.

Future Projections: Future projections are subject to market volatility and are not guaranteed.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on managing credit risk and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Summary

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Closed Fund (IGI) focuses on generating income through investment-grade bonds. Its performance depends on interest rate movements and credit spread environments. IGI's strength lies in its experienced management team and focus on credit quality. It needs to manage the risk of trading at a discount to NAV.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Fund Fact Sheets
  • Annual and Semi-Annual Reports
  • Company Website
  • Financial News Outlets

Disclaimers:

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About Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Closed Fund

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2009-06-26
CEO -
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Western Asset Investment Grade Opportunity Trust Inc. is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It 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. The fund invests in fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade corporate debt securities with varied maturities. It will liquidate on or about December 2, 2024. The fund conducts in-house research to make its investments. Western Asset Investment Grade Opportunity Trust Inc. was formed on June 26, 2009 and is domiciled in the United States.