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Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (symbol: WIW) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment goal is to provide current income for its shareholders, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. Managed by a seasoned team of professionals under Franklin Resources, Inc., the fund is dedicated to investing in inflation-linked securities.
WIW primarily targets investments in sectors that benefit from rising inflation, which helps in maintaining the purchasing power of the investors' income. The fund employs a diversified investment strategy, focusing on a mix of government, corporate, and other inflation-linked securities. This approach aims to protect against inflation and deliver steady income, providing a robust financial shield for shareholders.
Since the merger between Legg Mason and Franklin Templeton, WIW has been managed with enhanced resources and expertise. This merger has bolstered the fund's ability to leverage global investment insights, sophisticated risk management techniques, and extensive market research to achieve its objectives.
Recent Achievements and Projects:
- Successful integration with Franklin Templeton, bringing in greater investment acumen and operational efficiency.
- Continued strategic allocation to inflation-linked bonds, providing a hedge against inflationary pressures.
- Focus on sustainable income generation through diversified investment portfolios.
WIW remains committed to providing value to its shareholders through disciplined management and a proactive approach to navigating market dynamics. The fund's performance and strategic direction are continually assessed to ensure alignment with its investment objectives and shareholders' expectations.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) has announced its distribution details for February 28, 2025. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy that aims to deliver long-term total return potential through fixed monthly distributions per common share.
The distributions may be sourced from net investment income, realized capital gains, or return of capital. The Fund estimates it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, indicating that a portion of the distribution may represent a return of capital to shareholders. This return of capital reduces a shareholder's tax basis in their Fund shares but is not taxable.
The Fund calculates its performance metrics through January 31, 2025, including Average Annual Total Return, Annual NAV Total Return, Annualized Distribution Rate, and Cumulative Total Return. The Board of Directors maintains the authority to terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy, which could impact the Fund's market price.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, has announced that certain closed-end funds will distribute dividends for March, April, and May 2025, under their managed distribution policy. Key dates for these distributions are:
- March: Record Date - 3/24/2025, Ex-Dividend Date - 3/24/2025, Payable Date - 3/31/2025
- April: Record Date - 4/23/2025, Ex-Dividend Date - 4/23/2025, Payable Date - 4/30/2025
- May: Record Date - 5/22/2025, Ex-Dividend Date - 5/22/2025, Payable Date - 5/30/2025
The funds and their respective distribution amounts are:
- Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA): $0.05200 per month
- Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW): $0.06250 per month
Under the managed distribution policy, the funds aim to maintain consistent distribution levels from income and capital gains. If necessary, they may distribute long-term capital gains or return of capital. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to modify or terminate the policy, which could affect the funds' market prices.
For fiscal year-to-date distributions, both funds have sourced 100% of their distributions from income. Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting. For more information, visit Franklin Templeton's website or call 1-888-777-0102.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) has announced its January 2025 distribution details and fiscal year-to-date allocations. The Fund will distribute $0.0605 per share on January 31, 2025, sourced entirely from net investment income.
Key performance metrics as of December 31, 2024 include: 0.59% five-year average annual total return, 7.63% annualized distribution rate, and -2.04% cumulative total return for the fiscal period. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy aiming to deliver long-term total return potential through monthly distributions.
The Fund notes that distributions may come from net investment income, realized capital gains, or return of capital. Shareholders are advised that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and realized capital gains are less than the distribution amount, the difference will constitute a return of capital, which reduces a shareholder's tax basis rather than being taxable.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) has announced its distribution details for December 31, 2024. The Fund will distribute $0.0605 per share, sourced entirely from net investment income. For the fiscal year 2024, the cumulative distribution is $0.7260 per share, also fully derived from net investment income.
The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 1.61% over the five-year period, with an annualized distribution rate of 7.43%. The cumulative total return for the fiscal period through November 30, 2024, stands at 5.93%. The Fund maintains a managed distribution policy aimed at delivering long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions at a fixed rate per share.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund [NYSE: WIW] has announced its distribution details for November 29, 2024. The Fund will distribute $0.0605 per share, sourced entirely from net investment income. The fiscal year-to-date distribution totals $0.6655 per share. The Fund maintains a 7.39% annualized distribution rate and has achieved a 1.43% average annual total return over the five-year period ended October 31, 2024. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy aimed at delivering long-term total returns through regular monthly distributions, which may include net investment income, realized capital gains, or return of capital.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser has announced distribution schedules for certain closed-end funds covering December 2024, January and February 2025. The distributions affect two funds: Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) with monthly distributions of $0.05000, and Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) with monthly distributions of $0.06050. The distributions maintain consistent levels derived from income and capital gains, with both funds showing 100% income sources for their fiscal year-to-date distributions through February 28, 2025. The distributions will be paid on December 31, 2024, January 31, 2025, and February 28, 2025, respectively.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund [NYSE: WIW] has announced its distribution details for October 31, 2024. The Fund will distribute $0.0605 per share, sourced entirely from net investment income. The fiscal year-to-date distribution totals $0.6050 per share. The Fund's performance metrics show a 2.22% average annual total return over the five-year period and an 8.28% cumulative total return for the fiscal period through September 30, 2024. The annualized distribution rate stands at 7.18% of NAV. The Fund maintains a managed distribution policy aimed at delivering long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund [NYSE: WIW] has announced its distribution sources for September 30, 2024, and the fiscal year 2024 to date. The Fund's September monthly distribution is $0.0605 per share, entirely sourced from net investment income. The cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution is $0.5445 per share, also fully derived from net investment income.
Key performance metrics as of August 31, 2024, include:
- Average Annual Total Return (5-year): 1.61%
- Annualized Distribution Rate: 7.29%
- Cumulative Total Return (fiscal period): 6.03%
- Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate: 5.47%
The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy, aiming to deliver long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions. Distributions may come from various sources, including returning capital. Shareholders are advised that a return of capital reduces their tax basis in Fund shares.
Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, has announced distributions for certain closed-end funds for September, October, and November 2024. The distributions are part of their managed distribution policy. Key details include:
- Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) will distribute $0.05000 per share each month
- Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) will distribute $0.06050 per share each month
- Distribution dates are set for the last day of each month
- Both funds estimate 100% of distributions to come from income for the fiscal year ending November 30
The company notes that distributions may include long-term capital gains or return of capital if sufficient income is not available. Shareholders are advised not to draw conclusions about fund performance from these distributions.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund [NYSE: WIW] has announced its distribution details for August 30, 2024, and the fiscal year 2024. The Fund's estimated distribution per share is $0.0605, entirely sourced from net investment income. For the fiscal year-to-date, the cumulative distribution is $0.4840 per share, also fully attributed to net investment income.
The Fund's performance metrics include an average annual total return of 1.44% over the past 5 years, an annualized distribution rate of 7.30%, and a cumulative total return of 5.19% for the current fiscal period. The Fund operates under a managed distribution policy, aiming to deliver long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions.
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