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Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
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Berlin climate proposal fails to get enough yes votes to win
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Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews
Technical issues at Lufthansa cause delays in Frankfurt
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Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
Bank Accounts: Frozen! (Ad)
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Berlin climate proposal fails to get enough yes votes to win
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Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews
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NYSE:HIX

Western Asset High Income Fund II - HIX Stock Forecast, Price & News

$4.74
-0.04 (-0.84%)
(As of 03/24/2023 08:51 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$4.68
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$4.83
50-Day Range
$4.74
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$5.69
52-Week Range
$4.14
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$6.21
Volume
236,800 shs
Average Volume
178,368 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
12.24%
Price Target
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About Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX) Stock

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in securities of companies that operate across diversified sectors. It invests in high yield debt securities issued by U.S., foreign corporations and foreign governments. The fund employs a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis with bottom-up security selection process to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. was formed on May 28, 1998 and is domiciled in the United States.

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HIX Stock News Headlines

March 25, 2023 | usnews.com
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March 22, 2023 | benzinga.com
Western Asset High Income Stock (NYSE:HIX), Quotes and News Summary
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November 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2022, January and February 2023
October 15, 2022 | fool.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE: HIX)
September 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of July 31, 2022
September 1, 2022 | thestreet.com
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June 6, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
HIX: Rights Offering Recap And Future Prospects
March 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)
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March 29, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II authorizes rights offering
March 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Authorizes Rights Offering
March 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of January 31, 2022
January 17, 2022 | nasdaq.com
Don't Fear the Taper: 2 Savvy Moves for 7.3%+ Dividends in 2022
September 15, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of July 31, 2021
March 23, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of January 31, 2021
November 19, 2020 | seekingalpha.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II declares $0.049 dividend
November 18, 2020 | benzinga.com
Understanding Western Asset High Income's Ex-Dividend Date
October 28, 2020 | markets.businessinsider.com
Sortis Income Fund Produces Net Annualized Return of 10.02% During Q3 2020
October 26, 2020 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
October 18, 2020 | nasdaq.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Common Stock (HIX)
September 29, 2020 | businesswire.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of July 31, 2020
September 21, 2020 | seekingalpha.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II goes ex-dividend tomorrow
August 14, 2020 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Additional Tender Offer Details
June 22, 2020 | www.businesswire.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Plan for Tender Offer
May 26, 2020 | finance.yahoo.com
Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Shareholders Vote to Approve New Agreements Between the Fund and its Investment Manager and Subadvisers
March 27, 2020 | www.nasdaq.com
HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Common Stock
March 25, 2020 | finance.yahoo.com
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of January 31, 2020
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Ex-Dividend for 4/3 Dividend
3/23/2023
Today
3/26/2023
Dividend Payable
4/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend
4/20/2023
Dividend Payable
5/01/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Asset Management
Sub-Industry
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Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NYSE:HIX
CUSIP
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CIK
1058239
Web
www.leggmason.com
Phone
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Fax
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Employees
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Year Founded
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Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
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Forward P/E Ratio
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P/E Growth
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Net Income
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Net Margins
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Pretax Margin
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Return on Equity
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Return on Assets
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Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
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Current Ratio
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Quick Ratio
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Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$-89,450,128.00
Price / Sales
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Cash Flow
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Price / Cash Flow
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Book Value
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Price / Book
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Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
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Free Float
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Market Cap
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Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
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Key Executives

  • Ms. Jane Elizabeth Trust CFA (Age 60)
    Chairman, Pres & CEO
  • Christopher Berarducci
    Treasurer & Principal Financial Officer
  • Mr. Fred Steven Jensen
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Mr. George P. Hoyt Esq.
    Sec. & Chief Legal Officer
  • Ms. Jeanne Marie Kelly (Age 71)
    Sr. VP

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HIX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HIX shares performed in 2023?

Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock was trading at $4.84 at the start of the year. Since then, HIX shares have decreased by 2.1% and is now trading at $4.74.
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Are investors shorting Western Asset High Income Fund II?

Western Asset High Income Fund II saw a drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 289,000 shares, a drop of 12.3% from the February 13th total of 329,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 202,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.4 days.
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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 Tuesday, February 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.049 per share on Monday, April 3rd. This represents a $0.59 annualized dividend and a yield of 12.41%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 23rd.
Read our dividend analysis for HIX.

What ETFs hold Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX) stock in their portfolio include GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF (HIPS).Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF (PCEF).

Is Western Asset High Income Fund II a good dividend stock?

Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX) pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.09%.
Read our dividend analysis for HIX.

What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset High Income Fund II own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Asset High Income Fund II investors own include Prospect Capital (PSEC), STAG Industrial (STAG), Twitter (TWTR), Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund (DHY), PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY), Gladstone Investment (GAIN), Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NCZ), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV) and Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP).

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."

Who are Western Asset High Income Fund II's major shareholders?

Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include UBS Group AG (0.00%), Commonwealth Equity Services LLC (0.00%), Creative Planning (0.00%), Morgan Stanley (0.00%), Raymond James & Associates (0.00%) and Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Daniel P Cronin and Eileen A Kamerick.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock price today?

One share of HIX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.74.

This page (NYSE:HIX) was last updated on 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff