Western Asset High Yield I (WAHYX) Stock Price & Analysis
Western Asset High Yield I (WAHYX) closed at USD 6.57 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 0.15% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 6.58; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 6.57–6.57 on volume of 0 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 6.57–7.06 (NAS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 23:58 UTC.
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Key facts (WAHYX)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +0.8% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +15.1% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WAHYX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.8% | +15.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +0.8% | +2.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Max drawdown | -3.6% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -16.9% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 23:58 UTC)
| Price | USD 6.57 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.15% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 6.58 |
| Open | USD 6.57 |
| Day Range | USD 6.57 – 6.57 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.57 – 7.06 |
| Volume | 0 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NAS |
Technical Analysis (WAHYX)
Nexqual's technical model rates WAHYX "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 23:58 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 21.27 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 6.74) |
| MACD | -0.05 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (WAHYX)
Nexqual rates Western Asset High Yield I's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 23:58 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHYAX | SEI International Management Tr | USD 5.18 | ▲ 0% |
| MWHYX | Metropolitan West High Yield Bo | USD 8.86 | ▲ 0% |
| STHYX | Wells Fargo Advantage High Inc | USD 8.03 | ▲ 0% |
| SAMHX | Virtus Seix High Yield Fund Cla | USD 7.53 | ▼ 0% |
| NTHEX | Northeast Investors Trust | USD 3.8 | ▲ 0% |
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