NYSE:HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX) Stock Price, News & Analysis $3.96 -0.02 (-0.38%) Closing price 03:58 PM EasternExtended Trading$3.96 +0.00 (+0.03%) As of 06:31 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Western Asset High Income Fund II Stock (NYSE:HIX) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get HIX alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$3.95▼$3.9950-Day Range$3.77▼$4.1452-Week Range$3.75▼$4.40Volume416,095 shsAverage Volume349,160 shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield15.93%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE: HIX) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide high current income by investing primarily in below-investment-grade debt instruments. The fund pursues a diversified portfolio of high-yield corporate bonds, senior loans, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, and emerging-market debt, aiming to generate attractive yield while managing credit and interest rate risk. The fund may employ leverage through borrowings and the issuance of preferred shares to enhance its income potential. In addition, it uses derivatives such as interest rate swaps and credit default swaps for efficient portfolio management and risk mitigation. The fund’s portfolio managers draw on global research capabilities to identify mispriced securities and sectors that offer compelling risk-adjusted returns. Advised by Western Asset Management Company, a seasoned fixed-income specialist with a global investment platform, HIX benefits from the firm’s deep credit research, trading expertise, and risk-management infrastructure. Western Asset’s presence across North America, Europe, and Asia supports the fund’s ability to access diverse opportunities and navigate complex credit markets. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the fund is governed by an independent board of directors responsible for overseeing its policies and operations. HIX is designed for income-oriented investors seeking exposure to higher-yielding segments of the fixed-income markets within a professionally managed, closed-end structure.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Receive HIX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Western Asset High Income Fund II and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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(NYSE: HIX) Announces Portfolio Management Team UpdateApril 17, 2026 | businesswire.comRead this or regret it foreverThree Nobel Prize Winners expose this once-in-a-generation wealth shift: “Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You” Porter Stansberry exposes how the convergence of three immense forces is about to rewrite everything about the American way of life: how you work, save, invest… it’s all about to change.May 14 at 1:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of January 31, 2026March 23, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comHIX: Limited Appeal As Long As Rates Remain ElevatedJanuary 16, 2026 | seekingalpha.comHIX: Strong Dividend Coverage But Weak Growth PotentialOctober 21, 2025 | seekingalpha.comHIX: Interest Rate Cuts Will Put Downward Pressure On This FundOctober 20, 2025 | seekingalpha.comWestern Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of July 31, 2025September 22, 2025 | businesswire.comSee More Headlines HIX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HIX shares performed this year? Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock was trading at $4.1650 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HIX shares have decreased by 5.0% and is now trading at $3.9550. Who are Western Asset High Income Fund II's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Western Asset High Income Fund II include GraniteShares Advisors LLC, NWF Advisory Services Inc. and Absolute Investment Advisers LLC. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II? Shares of HIX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset High Income Fund II own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Western Asset High Income Fund II investors own include Prospect Capital (PSEC), Ares Capital (ARCC), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Company Calendar Today5/14/2026Record date for 5/29 Dividend5/21/2026Ex-Dividend for 5/29 Dividend5/21/2026Dividend Payable5/29/2026Record date for 6/30 Dividend6/23/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend6/23/2026Dividend Payable6/30/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (1m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 HIX's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. HIX has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinancial Services Industry Asset Management Sub-IndustryFinancial Services Current SymbolNYSE:HIX CIK1058239 Webwww.leggmason.com Phone800-822-5544FaxN/AEmployees13,100Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$39.51 million Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding SharesN/AFree FloatN/AMarket CapN/A OptionableNot Optionable BetaN/A 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverWith the proliferation of data centers and electric vehicles, the electric grid will only get more strained. 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