How have HIX shares performed in 2024?

Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock was trading at $4.96 at the start of the year. Since then, HIX shares have decreased by 11.7% and is now trading at $4.38. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

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 March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 196,100 shares, a drop of 62.8% from the March 15th total of 527,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 457,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days. View Western Asset High Income Fund II's Short Interest .

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 announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.049 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $0.59 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 13.42%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 22nd. Read our dividend analysis for HIX .

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) .

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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$4.38

+0.02 (+0.46%)

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Volume: 153,368 shs
Average Volume: 436,009 shs
Market Capitalization: N/A

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 13.24%
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About Western Asset High Income Fund II Stock (NYSE:HIX)

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.

HIX Stock Price History

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HIX Stock News Headlines

March 20, 2024 | marketbeat.com

Two CEFs Walk Into a Bar … One Yields 10.9%, One Yields 14%. Which Is Better?

April 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Western Asset High Income Fund II (NYSE:HIX) Stock Passes Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $4.56

April 18, 2024 | DTI (Ad)

Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This Sector

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March 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of January 31, 2024

March 12, 2024 | investing.com

Western Asset High Income II Closed Fund (HIX)

March 9, 2024 | forbes.com

2 Bargain Funds Paying 10%+ Dividends (One Is Clearly Superior)

March 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE: HIX) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

February 27, 2024 | money.usnews.com

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April 18, 2024 | DTI (Ad)

Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This Sector

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February 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of March, April and May 2024

February 20, 2024 | businesswire.com

Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of March, April and May 2024

January 24, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

HIX: Yet Another Rights Offering

December 19, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset Diversified Income Fund goes ex-dividend tomorrow

December 19, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. goes ex-dividend tomorrow

September 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of July 31, 2023

July 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

HIX - Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

May 22, 2023 | msn.com

Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund (PAI) Declares $0.05 Dividend

March 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. Announces Financial Position as of January 31, 2023

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

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 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

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
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Current Symbol: NYSE:HIX
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CIK: 1058239
Web: www.leggmason.com
Phone: 800-822-5544
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Key Executives

Ms. Jane Elizabeth Trust CFA (Age 62)
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO
Christopher Berarducci
Treasurer & Principal Financial Officer
Mr. Fred Steven Jensen
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. George P. Hoyt Esq.
Secretary & Chief Legal Officer
Ms. Jeanne Marie Kelly (Age 73)
Senior Vice President

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HIX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HIX shares performed in 2024?: Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock was trading at $4.96 at the start of the year. Since then, HIX shares have decreased by 11.7% and is now trading at $4.38.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
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 March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 196,100 shares, a drop of 62.8% from the March 15th total of 527,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 457,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.
View Western Asset High Income Fund II's Short Interest.
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 announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.049 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $0.59 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 13.42%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 22nd.
Read our dividend analysis for HIX.
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).
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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:HIX) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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