HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) Institutional Ownership: 18.45% (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc HIX
51 GF Score
Price $3.95
GF Value $6.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II Institutional Ownership?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX -0.75% 51 Institutional Ownership is 18.45% as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates HIX with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Western Asset Highome Fund II's institutional ownership is 18.45%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Insider Ownership is 0.02%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Highome Fund II's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Western Asset Highome Fund II Institutional Ownership Chart

Western Asset Highome Fund II Historical Data

The historical data trend for Western Asset Highome Fund II can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 4.27 4.31 4.24 4.79 4.86 4.61 4.54 4.53 4.57 4.77
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Western Asset Highome Fund II Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 18.45% mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a Institutional Ownership of 18.45% as of Jul. 03, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's Institutional Ownership too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Institutional Ownership is 18.45%. Overall, Western Asset Highome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Fund II's Institutional Ownership compare to MIY and JGH?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's Institutional Ownership of 18.45% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for an Asset Management company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Institutional Ownership is 18.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.05, compared to a current price of $3.95 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 18.45%. Western Asset Highome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current Institutional Ownership is 18.45% as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.95 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HIX:

  • Institutional Ownership: 18.45%
  • GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.95 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to maximize current income by investing at least 80% of its net assets and borrowings for investment purposes in high-yield debt securities.
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