Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York. 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.
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc Dividend Information
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc has an annual dividend of 0.59 per share, with a yield of 0.00%. The dividend is paid monthly and the last ex-dividend date was May 21, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
0.00%
$0.59
May 21, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Monthly
0.00%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
May 21, 2026
$0.049
May 21, 2026
May 29, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
$0.049
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
$0.049
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
$0.049
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
$0.049
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
Dec 23, 2025
$0.049
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
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Follow-Up Questions
What is Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is $0.049. The annual dividend for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is $0.59
What is Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is 0.00%
What is the ex-dividend date for HIX?
The ex-dividend date for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is May 21, 2026.
How often does Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc paid dividend was on May 29, 2026