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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Short Interest Update
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Free Report) saw a large decline in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 106,100 shares, a decline of 29.0% from the March 31st total of 149,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 63,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.7 days. Approximately 0.5% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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965,981 Shares in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Bought by Raymond James Financial Inc.
Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 965,981 shares of the financial servi
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Guggenheim Capital LLC Sells 176,724 Shares of Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF)
Guggenheim Capital LLC decreased its position in shares of Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Free Report) by 34.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 331,858 shar
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 149,500 shares, an increase of 44.9% from the March 15th total of 103,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 64,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.3 days. Currently, 0.7% of the company's shares are sold short.
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1607 Capital Partners LLC Cuts Holdings in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF)
1607 Capital Partners LLC lowered its position in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Free Report) by 94.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 24,976 shares of the financial services provider's stock after
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Short Interest in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Drops By 14.6%
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 103,200 shares, a decrease of 14.6% from the February 28th total of 120,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 70,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.5 days. Approximately 0.5% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) to Issue Dividend of $0.03
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) announced a dividend on Monday, March 24th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 25th will be paid a dividend of 0.034 per share by the financial services provider on Tuesday, April 1st. This represents a yield of 5.34%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 24th.
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Raymond James Financial Inc. Purchases Shares of 965,981 Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF)
Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 965,981 shares of the financial service
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Plans Dividend of $0.03
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) declared a dividend on Wednesday, February 19th. Investors of record on Monday, March 24th will be paid a dividend of 0.034 per share by the financial services provider on Tuesday, April 1st. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 24th.
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 120,800 shares, an increase of 18.1% from the February 13th total of 102,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 71,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.7 days.
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Short Interest in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Decreases By 44.0%
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 14,000 shares, a decline of 44.0% from the December 15th total of 25,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 62,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Declares Dividend Increase - $0.02 Per Share
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) declared a dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 21st will be paid a dividend of 0.022 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, December 29th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 20th. This is an increase from Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund's previous dividend of $0.02.
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Short Interest in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Drops By 31.9%
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest in November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 17,700 shares, a drop of 31.9% from the November 15th total of 26,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 50,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) to Issue $0.02 Monthly Dividend
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, August 4th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 24th will be paid a dividend of 0.0208 per share by the financial services provider on Wednesday, November 1st. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.92%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, October 23rd.
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Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Trims Stock Position in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF)
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. cut its holdings in shares of Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Free Report) by 9.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 269,923 shares
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Declares $0.02 Dividend
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) announced a dividend on Friday, March 17th. Investors of record on Friday, March 24th will be given a dividend of 0.0198 per share by the financial services provider on Monday, April 3rd. This represents a yield of 3.71%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 23rd.
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Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Sells 37,082 Shares of Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF)
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Rating) by 10.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Declares Dividend of $0.02
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) declared a dividend on Friday, December 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 22nd will be paid a dividend of 0.0198 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, December 30th. This represents a yield of 3.66%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 21st.
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Declares $0.02 Monthly Dividend
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) announced a monthly dividend on Wednesday, November 16th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 24th will be given a dividend of 0.0198 per share by the financial services provider on Wednesday, February 1st. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.68%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, January 23rd.
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Short Interest in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Decreases By 21.4%
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Rating) saw a significant decrease in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 12,500 shares, a decrease of 21.4% from the October 15th total of 15,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 53,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Rating) saw a large drop in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 3,800 shares, a drop of 55.8% from the September 15th total of 8,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 45,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.
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Short Interest in Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Drops By 77.9%
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF - Get Rating) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 8,600 shares, a drop of 77.9% from the August 15th total of 39,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 46,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.
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Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) Declares Monthly Dividend of $0.02
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:MHF) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 22nd will be paid a dividend of 0.0198 per share by the financial services provider on Thursday, December 1st. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.46%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 21st.
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