Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.·Financial Services

GraniteShares Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: EHI) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 426,368 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,733,000. Western Asset Global High Income

Western Asset Global High Income Fund offers high-yield exposure with a 13.15% distribution yield, but coverage is weak, which adds some uncertainty. EHI's discount has widened a bit since our prior update, yet remains near its five-year average; a deeper discount would make entry more attractive. The fund's portfolio blends corporate high-yield and emerging market debt, resulting in higher duration and interest rate sensitivity.

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Western Asset Global High Income 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 Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in undervalued bonds of companies operating across diversified sectors. It seeks to invest in a portfolio of below investment grade fixed income securities, emerging market fixed income securities and investment grade fixed income securities. The fund employs quantitative analysis to build its portfolio. It invests in fixed income securities with an average credit quality of BB as per S&P and an average duration of 3.8 years. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. It was formerly known as Salomon Brothers Global High Income Fund Inc. Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc was formed on July 28, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Asset Management - Income
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