The Big "Risk" Wall Street Got Wrong (We're Cashing in With 8.6% Dividends)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 07 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Default Panic Misconception: Despite widespread fears of corporate defaults leading to a wave of bankruptcies, the actual default rates have remained low, with high-yield bonds experiencing a surge in demand and performance throughout 2023 and into 2025.
Investment Opportunity in High-Yield Bonds: The Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) offers an attractive investment option with an 8.6% yield, benefiting from a diversified portfolio primarily in inflation-linked bonds, making it a safe haven amidst market uncertainties.
Analyst Views on WIW
Wall Street analysts forecast WIW stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WIW is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About WIW
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income for its shareholders. The Fund's secondary investment objective is capital appreciation, when consistent with current income. Under normal market conditions and at the time of purchase, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total managed assets in inflation-linked securities. The Fund may invest up to 100% of its total managed assets in non-United States (U.S.) dollar investments. The Fund may also invest up to 40% of its total managed assets in below investment grade securities. The Fund's investment manager is Western Asset Management Company, LLC. The Fund's investment advisers include Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. and Western Asset Management Company Ltd.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
