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$HIX

Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc.

XNYS

$3.94
+0.25%+$0.010
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
73.7M
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$3.94+0.25%+$0.0100Prev $3.93LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is HIX up today? It is at $3.94 (+0.25%), and our scanner flagged it 3 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment HIX spikes, and full due diligence on HIX — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$3.94
Change today
+0.25%
Previous close
$3.93
52-week range
$3.75 – $4.40
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$355M
Dividend yield
14.92% ($0.59)
Ex-dividend
Aug 24
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
90.1M
Institutional own.
18.12%
Total held
18.1%
Tradeable float
73.7M
82% of shares · after 18% institutions
Short interest
482K
▲ +94% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
0.7%
Days to cover
1.3d
Avg daily volume
358K
Classification
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
2.3x
15m
1.9x
1h
1.8x
1D
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Why is $HIX moving today?

Here is the latest on HIX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for HIX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $HIX moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

Insiders

1 open-market buy0 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (0/0 over 12 months)
Show 1 recent transaction
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Grillo Anthony
Director
Bought (open market)+3Kn/a3K$10K
at $4.14
May 27, 25

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $HIX. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$HIX Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish52Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.3%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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$HIX Activity

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HIX stock FAQ

Why is $HIX moving today?

Here is the latest on HIX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for HIX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the HIX stock price today?

HIX last traded at $3.94, up 0.25% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does HIX pay a dividend?

Yes. HIX currently has a dividend yield of about 14.92% ($0.59 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Aug 24. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live HIX alerts?

The HIX Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged HIX 3 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is HIX on?

HIX (Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $355M.

Is HIX good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge HIX for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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