Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.84% ($0.75/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

8.84%

Payout Ratio

105%

Annual Dividend

$0.75

5-Yr Avg Growth

15.2%

Ex-Dividend Date

Jun 23, 2026

Years of Growth

5

Frequency

monthly

Beta

0.51

Market Cap

$518.8M

P/E Ratio

11.9

5-Yr Total Return

-36%

52-Week Range

$8.33 – $9.03

Dividend Safety

C · 56/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2020)

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