Calamos Advisors LLC Has $351,000 Position in Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE:HIX)

Calamos Advisors LLC increased its position in Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE:HIX) by 23.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 83,491 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock after buying an additional 16,055 shares during the quarter. Calamos Advisors LLC’s holdings in Western Asset High Income Fund II were worth $351,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in HIX. D.A. Davidson & CO. acquired a new position in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $81,000. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Western Asset High Income Fund II by 97.5% in the third quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 33,499 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock valued at $150,000 after purchasing an additional 16,535 shares during the period. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the third quarter valued at $178,000. Wolverine Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the third quarter valued at $198,000. Finally, Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC increased its holdings in Western Asset High Income Fund II by 63.2% in the third quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 58,291 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock valued at $260,000 after purchasing an additional 22,571 shares during the period.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Price Performance

Shares of HIX stock opened at $4.35 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $4.32 and a 200-day moving average of $4.38. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. has a 1-year low of $4.15 and a 1-year high of $4.57.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, January 27th were given a dividend of $0.049 per share. This represents a yield of 13.64%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 24th.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Profile

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.