Sage Capital Advisors llc Sells 10,762 Shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE:HIX)

Sage Capital Advisors llc trimmed its holdings in Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE:HIX) by 11.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 79,779 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock after selling 10,762 shares during the quarter. Sage Capital Advisors llc’s holdings in Western Asset High Income Fund II were worth $336,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in HIX. D.A. Davidson & CO. bought a new stake in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the third quarter valued at about $81,000. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $123,000. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II by 97.5% in the 3rd quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 33,499 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock worth $150,000 after buying an additional 16,535 shares in the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd bought a new position in shares of Western Asset High Income Fund II during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $178,000. Finally, Wolverine Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Western Asset High Income Fund II in the third quarter valued at $198,000.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Stock Down 0.2 %

Shares of NYSE HIX traded down $0.01 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $4.24. 231,059 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 353,525. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. has a 12 month low of $4.15 and a 12 month high of $4.93. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $4.37 and its 200-day simple moving average is $4.41.

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 of this dividend is Friday, January 24th.

About Western Asset High Income Fund II

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.