Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to maximize current income by investing approximately 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in high-yield debt securities. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation to the extent consistent with its objective of seeking to maximize current income. In addition, the Fund may invest approximately 35% of its total assets in debt securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. It may also invest approximately 30% of its assets in zero coupon securities, pay-in-kind bonds and deferred payment securities, and approximately 20% of its assets in equity securities. Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC is the Fund's investment manager. Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. are the Fund's sub-advisors.
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Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $7.24
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $7.27
- 52 Week Range: $6.53 - $7.46
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Misc:- Average Volume: 195,090 shs.
Frequently Asked Questions for Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX)
What is Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock symbol?
Western Asset High Income Fund II trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HIX."
How often does Western Asset High Income Fund II pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset High Income Fund II?
Western Asset High Income Fund II declared a monthly dividend on Thursday, May 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 21st will be given a dividend of $0.05 per share on Tuesday, August 1st. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.25%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 19th. View Western Asset High Income Fund II's Dividend History.
Who are some of Western Asset High Income Fund II's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Western Asset High Income Fund II include FS Investment Corporation (FSIC), 3i Infrastructure PLC (3IN), Apollo Investment Corporation (AINV), Golub Capital BDC (GBDC), Hercules Capital (HTGC), Triangle Capital Corporation (TCAP), Ithaca Energy (IAE), BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation (BKCC), Foresight Solar Fund Ltd (FSFL), Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS), Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC), Medley Capital Corporation (MCC), TICC Capital Corp. (TICC), Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN), Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD), Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. (FSFR), Capitala Finance Corp. (CPTA) and Alcentra Capital Corp. (ABDC).
Who are Western Asset High Income Fund II's key executives?
Western Asset High Income Fund II's management team includes the folowing people:
- Jane E. Trust, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
- Richard F. Sennett, Principal Financial Officer
- Ted P. Becker, Chief Compliance Officer
- Steven Frank, Treasurer
- Jenna Bailey, Identity Theft Prevention Officer
- Robert I. Frenkel, Secretary, Chief Legal Officer
- William R. Hutchinson, Lead Independent Director
- Robert D. Agdern, Independent Director
- Carol L. Colman, Independent Director
- Daniel P. Cronin, Independent Director
How do I buy Western Asset High Income Fund II stock?
Shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock price today?
One share of Western Asset High Income Fund II stock can currently be purchased for approximately $7.27.
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| Ratings Breakdown: | No ratings tracked in the last 12 months. |
| Consensus Rating: | N/A (Score: NaN) |
| Consensus Price Target: | N/A |
Analysts' Ratings History for Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX)
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Earnings History for Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX)
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Current Dividend Information for Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX)| Next Dividend: | 8/1/2017 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.60 |
| Dividend Yield: | 8.25% |
| Dividend Growth: | -6.60% (3 Year Average) |
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Dividend History by Quarter for Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE HIX)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 5/18/2017 | monthly | $0.05 | 8.15% | 7/19/2017 | 7/21/2017 | 8/1/2017 |
| 5/18/2017 | monthly | $0.05 | 8.15% | 8/23/2017 | 8/25/2017 | 9/1/2017 |
| 5/18/2017 | monthly | $0.05 | 8.15% | 6/21/2017 | 6/23/2017 | 7/3/2017 |
| 5/21/2015 | monthly | $0.07 | 10.29% | 8/19/2015 | 8/21/2015 | 8/28/2015 |
| 5/21/2015 | monthly | $0.07 | 10.29% | 6/17/2015 | 6/19/2015 | 6/26/2015 |
| 5/21/2015 | monthly | $0.07 | 10.29% | 7/22/2015 | 7/24/2015 | 7/31/2015 |
| 2/19/2015 | monthly | $0.07 | 10.25% | 4/15/2015 | 4/17/2015 | 4/24/2015 |
| 2/19/2015 | monthly | $0.07 | 10.25% | 3/18/2015 | 3/20/2015 | 3/27/2015 |
| 2/19/2015 | monthly | $0.07 | 10.25% | 5/20/2015 | 5/22/2015 | 5/29/2015 |
| 11/19/2014 | monthly | $0.07 | 9.67% | 12/17/2014 | 12/19/2014 | 12/26/2014 |
| 11/19/2014 | monthly | $0.07 | 9.67% | 2/18/2015 | 2/20/2015 | 2/27/2015 |
| 11/19/2014 | monthly | $0.07 | 9.67% | 1/21/2015 | 1/23/2015 | 1/30/2015 |
| 8/18/2014 | monthly | $0.07 | 8.94% | 10/22/2014 | 10/24/2014 | 10/31/2014 |
| 8/18/2014 | monthly | $0.07 | 8.94% | 11/19/2014 | 11/21/2014 | 11/28/2014 |
| 8/18/2014 | monthly | $0.07 | 8.94% | 9/17/2014 | 9/19/2014 | 9/26/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading History for Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX)
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Headline Trends for Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX)
Latest Headlines for Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX)
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 | Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX)
finance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 8:27 PM |
 | Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) to Issue $0.05 Monthly Dividend
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 18 at 7:14 PM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) Plans $0.05 Monthly Dividend
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 18 at 7:14 PM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Declares Monthly Dividend of $0.05 (HIX)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 18 at 7:14 PM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Portfolio Composition as of March 31, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 27 at 6:15 PM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of January 31, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 12:08 PM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2016
finance.yahoo.com - January 30 at 6:24 PM |
 | Form SC 13G/A WESTERN ASSET MUNICIPAL Filed by: FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP
www.streetinsider.com - January 20 at 5:30 AM |
| Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2016, January and February 2017
finance.yahoo.com - November 15 at 8:53 AM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Portfolio Composition as of September 30, 2016
finance.yahoo.com - October 27 at 5:29 PM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of July 31, 2016
finance.yahoo.com - September 15 at 8:33 AM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
finance.yahoo.com - September 12 at 10:11 AM |
 | Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Portfolio...
www.benzinga.com - August 1 at 10:11 AM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Portfolio Composition as of June 30, 2016
finance.yahoo.com - August 1 at 8:00 AM |
 | CORRECTING and REPLACING Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of ... - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - February 19 at 2:55 PM |
| Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of March, April and May 2016 - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - February 18 at 2:37 PM |
| CORRECTING and REPLACING Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of March, April and May 2016
finance.yahoo.com - February 18 at 2:37 PM |
 | Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for February 17, 2016 - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - February 17 at 2:17 PM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2015
finance.yahoo.com - January 29 at 9:00 AM |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for ... - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - January 19 at 6:34 PM |
Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX) Chart for Wednesday, July, 26, 2017
