Stifel Financial Corp Sells 3,598 Shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE:HIX)

Posted by ABMN Staff on Dec 31st, 2024

Stifel Financial Corp decreased its holdings in shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE:HIX – Free Report) by 16.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,764 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock after selling 3,598 shares during the period. Stifel Financial Corp’s holdings in Western Asset High Income Fund II were worth $85,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Larson Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. D.A. Davidson & CO. acquired a new stake in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the 3rd quarter valued at $81,000. Shaker Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the second quarter valued at $104,000. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset High Income Fund II during the second quarter worth $123,000. Finally, Wolverine Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II during the third quarter valued at $198,000.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:HIX opened at $4.18 on Tuesday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $4.40 and its 200-day moving average is $4.42. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. has a 52 week low of $4.15 and a 52 week high of $5.01.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.049 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 24th.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Company Profile

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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.