UBS Group AG Has $10.46 Million Holdings in Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE:HIX)

UBS Group AG cut its position in shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE:HIX – Get Rating) by 0.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,161,782 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock after selling 19,613 shares during the quarter. UBS Group AG’s holdings in Western Asset High Income Fund II were worth $10,463,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Destiny Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II during the fourth quarter worth $45,000. Castle Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the third quarter valued at approximately $46,000. Private Advisor Group LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the first quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the second quarter valued at approximately $66,000. Finally, Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new position in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the third quarter valued at approximately $67,000.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Stock Up 0.2 %

Shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II stock opened at $4.48 on Tuesday. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. has a one year low of $4.14 and a one year high of $5.96. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $4.81 and a 200 day simple moving average of $5.09.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, August 24th will be given a $0.049 dividend. This represents a $0.59 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 13.13%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 23rd.

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.