- ISIN
- US95790A1016
- CUSIP
- 95790A101
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- IPO Date
- Jun 26, 2009
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $96.20M
- Enterprise Value
- $96.19M
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.79
- PE Ratio
- 4.24
- PEG Ratio
- 0.04
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $10.78M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $5.45M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $22.73M
- Year Range
- $15.78 - $17.09
- ROA (TTM)
- 21.20%
- ROE (TTM)
- 21.38%
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Performance
IGI Performance Chart
Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (IGI) is down 0.6% since the beginning of the year. At $16 per share, IGI is trading 6.1% below its 52-week high of $17. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IGI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $953.
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Returns By Period
Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (IGI) has returned -0.58% so far this year and 3.59% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IGI has returned 1.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc.
- 1D
- -0.80%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- -0.58%
- 6M
- 0.34%
- 1Y
- 3.59%
- 3Y*
- 4.46%
- 5Y*
- -0.95%
- 10Y*
- 1.70%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
IGI Monthly Returns History
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, an 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.31% | 0.31% | -1.82% | 0.31% | 1.01% | -0.68% | -0.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.60% | 1.58% | -0.23% | -1.19% | 0.38% | 2.16% | 0.07% | 0.92% | 0.97% | 0.06% | -0.35% | 0.43% | 6.55% |
| 2024 | -1.09% | -1.10% | 1.76% | -3.35% | 1.68% | 1.79% | 2.24% | 2.82% | 1.47% | -5.94% | -0.23% | -2.21% | -2.52% |
| 2023 | 6.31% | -3.62% | 2.70% | -0.85% | -1.93% | 0.35% | 1.57% | -1.59% | -1.74% | -2.91% | 7.31% | 7.96% | 13.42% |
| 2022 | -7.47% | -4.49% | -2.10% | -6.12% | 1.02% | -3.87% | 4.88% | -2.37% | -10.38% | 2.73% | 5.67% | -0.75% | -22.01% |
| 2021 | -3.73% | -0.49% | 0.88% | 4.39% | -3.74% | 3.27% | 0.76% | -1.65% | 2.18% | -1.28% | 1.64% | -0.48% | 1.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.40%, beta of 0.20, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 01, 2009.
- This stock participated in 41.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 30.25% 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.
- Alpha
- 2.40%
- Beta
- 0.20
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 30.25%
- Downside Capture
- 41.20%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IGI ranks 58 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (IGI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| IGI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.78 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.37 | -0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.83 | 2.78 | -1.95 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.08 | 12.44 | -10.35 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. provided a 5.31% 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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.81 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.85 | $1.01 | $1.02 | $1.06 | $1.19 | $1.20 |
Dividend yield | 5.31% | 5.16% | 5.19% | 4.59% | 4.90% | 3.65% | 3.78% | 4.42% | 5.50% | 4.64% | 5.83% | 5.95% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.36 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.85 |
| 2024 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.85 |
| 2023 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.81 |
| 2022 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.80 |
| 2021 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.80 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 13.98%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -31.83%Sep 2022 | 1y 8d | — | 4y 9moSep 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -29.55%Mar 2020 | 2mo 10d | 2mo 25d | 5mo 5dJan 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.23%Dec 2018 | 11mo 22d | 5mo 19d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2013 correction2013 | -18.02%Sep 2013 | 8mo 5d | 1y 3mo | 1y 11moJan 2013 - Dec 2014 |
2016 correction2016 | -13.14%Nov 2016 | 2mo 1d | 8mo 6d | 10mo 7dSep 2016 - Aug 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IGI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.83% | -56.78% | +24.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.33% | -9.10% | +4.77% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.37% | -18.90% | +8.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.83% | -25.43% | -6.40% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.83% | -33.92% | +2.09% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.98% | -1.80% | -12.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.86% | -10.71% | +1.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.73% | 2.03% | -0.30% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for IGI, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, IGI has a P/E ratio of 4.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for IGI compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. IGI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for IGI relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, IGI has a P/S ratio of 8.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for IGI in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, IGI has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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