WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEF (HYI) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEF (HYI). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q2 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Allspring Global Investments Holdings, Llc, Sit Investment Associates Inc, Invesco Ltd., 1607 Capital Partners, Llc, and Readystate Asset Management Lp.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1607 Capital Partners, Llc | Sell | -23,717 | -12.5% | 166,567 | $1.77M | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Sell | -16,431 | -22.0% | 58,109 | $617.70K | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Invesco Ltd. | Buy | +30,896 | — | 30,896 | $328.42K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Readystate Asset Management Lp | Sell | -17,793 | -47.8% | 19,417 | $206.40K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jones Financial Companies Lllp | Buy | +17,445 | +40.3% | 60,774 | $640.55K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Logan Stone Capital, Llc | Sell | -16,341 | -18.1% | 73,932 | $785.90K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ionic Capital Management Llc | Sell | -11,725 | -32.8% | 23,973 | $254.83K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Buy | +11,545 | — | 11,545 | $122.72K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -9,601 | -1.8% | 517,162 | $5.50M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Nomura Holdings Inc | Buy | +5,555 | +38.5% | 20,000 | $212.60K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Buy | +3,128 | +9.3% | 36,739 | $390.54K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Sell | -276 | -0.3% | 92,187 | $979.95K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, Llc | Buy | +267,803 | — | 267,803 | $2.85M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Ubs Group Ag | Sell | -4,839 | -41.3% | 6,884 | $73.18K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | Buy | +1,256 | +0.7% | 175,019 | $1.86M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Sell | -948 | -0.8% | 115,647 | $1.23M | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, Llc | Buy | +925 | +12.9% | 8,121 | $86.33K | Q2 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Sit Investment Associates Inc | Buy | +173,430 | — | 173,430 | $1.84M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Guggenheim Capital Llc | Sell | -13,566 | -3.4% | 385,512 | $4.10M | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Buy | +459 | +2.9% | 16,264 | $172.89K | Q2 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Hara Capital Llc | Buy | +6,500 | +62.5% | 16,900 | $179.65K | Q2 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Wolverine Asset Management Llc | Sell | -5,584 | -2.4% | 231,288 | $2.46M | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Arax Advisory Partners | Buy | +1,892 | — | 1,892 | $20.11K | Q2 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Lpl Financial Llc | Buy | +1,045 | +2.7% | 39,765 | $422.70K | Q2 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Capital Investment Advisors, Llc | Sell | -6,946 | -7.7% | 83,799 | $890.78K | Q2 2026 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Fifth Third Bancorp | Buy | +191 | +2.6% | 7,423 | $78.91K | Q2 2026 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. | Sell | -7,622 | -35.8% | 13,675 | $145.36K | Q2 2026 | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Private Management Group Inc | Buy | +4,513 | +37.3% | 16,623 | $176.70K | Q2 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Quest 10 Wealth Builders, Inc. | Buy | +79 | +2.7% | 3,008 | $31.98K | Q2 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| E&G Advisors, Lp | Sell | -90 | -0.1% | 63,131 | $671.08K | Q2 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about HYI activity
Which institutional owners are buying HYI?
Institutional owners buying HYI include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in HYI activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in HYI compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEF (HYI) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in HYI increasing?
Institutional interest in HYI can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.
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