HIX News and Press, Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. From 08/14/20

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Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (NYSE: HIX) (the “Fund”) announced today additional details concerning its previously announced cash tender offer for up to 35% of the Fund’s outstanding shares of common stock (the “Shares”) at a price per Share equal ...

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR), BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), LMP Capital an...

The name of the bond market game since COVID-19 hit, if it can be summarized in one sentence, is that "credit spread assets continue to make sense". This graph from PIMCO was in their asset allocation outlook held for retail investors the last few weeks, and I think it did a good job highlig...

By Scott DiMaggio and Gershon Distenfeld Low yields plus rising defaults seemingly leave little ground for bond investors seeking safety or income - or both. But for investors who remain flexible, these objectives aren't as distant as many think. Markets Didn't Stay Down for Long March...

By Alessio de Longis, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Invesco Investment Solutions By and large, recent global economic data releases have shown signs of stabilization as most economies have begun the reopening process, confirming our Recovery regime initiated in June. Our macro reg...

By Matthew Sheridan & Monika Carlson Credit barbell strategies are designed to provide protection on the downside, participation on the upside, and efficient income. But with government bond yields at historic lows, can these fixed-income strategies still meet their objectives? We thin...

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Western Asset Corporate Loan Fund Inc. Announces Plan of Liquidation BrandywineGLOBAL – Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (NYSE: BWG), ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM), ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO), ClearB...

High-yield bonds have a reputation for volatility. But history shows that the US high-yield sector's yield to worst has been a reliable indicator of its return over the following five years. In fact, US high-yield bonds have performed predictably, even through rough markets. The relations...