Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (IGI)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (IGI) has returned -1.21% so far this year and 2.22% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IGI has returned 2.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 2009, IGI's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.39%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 14.8 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 2020 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, IGI closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.4%.

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.56%, beta of 0.20, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2009.

• This stock participated in 41.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 31.15% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.20 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.05 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.05 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

IGI ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (IGI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. provided a 5.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.85 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. was 31.83%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. drawdown is 14.52%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.