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Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc
About HIX
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (the Fund) is a diversified, closed end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to maximize current income by investing at least 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. Under normal conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets and any borrowings for investment purposes in high-yield debt securities. The Fund invests up to 35% of its total assets in debt securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in common stock, convertible securities, warrants, preferred stock or other equity securities of the United States and foreign issuers when consistent with its objectives. The Fund's investment manager is Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC.
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Market Capitalisation
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Price-earnings ratio
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Dividend yield
14.89%
Volume
292.8K
High today
$3.96
Low today
$3.92
Open price
$3.95
52-week high
$4.40
52-week low
$3.75
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Buying HIX shares in Australia can be done through an online investing platform, such as Stake. Follow the simple steps below to start investing in Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc in minutes.
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What is the ticker symbol of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc?
The ticker symbol for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is HIX.
How much is one share of HIX?
One share of HIX is valued at $3.94 as of 17 May 2026.
Does HIX pay dividends?
Yes, HIX does pay dividends.
What is the dividend yield for HIX?
The dividend yield for HIX is 14.89% as of 17 May 2026.
What is the 52-week high for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc stock?
The Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc 52-week high stock price is $4.40.
What is the 52-week low for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc stock?
The Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc 52-week low stock price is $3.75.
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