Is the Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund dividend safe?
At risk
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund pays 8.8% a year while carrying heavy debt.
The numbers behind it
Dividend yield8.8%
Paid out of free cash flow70%
Paid out of profit104%
Debt in years of earnings7.3 years
How we decide
We look at how much of its free cash flow a company hands out. Under 60% leaves room, 60% to 90% is tight, and above 90% or heavy debt puts the dividend at risk.
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Data as of Nov 13, 2026.