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WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOM FD (HIX)

85 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HIX. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -4
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — HIX

Based on 85 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HIX positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
85 hedge funds hold HIX right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+3 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

38 buying45 selling
Last quarter: 45 funds reduced or exited vs 38 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 7 → 23 → 15. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

49% conviction (2yr+) 29% medium 21% new
42 out of 85 hedge funds have held HIX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares -5%, value -23%

Value
-23%
Shares
-5%
Last quarter: funds added -5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -23%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

18 → 15 → 7 → 23 → 15 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 7 → 23 → 15. A growing number of institutions are discovering HIX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 53% of holders stayed 2+ years

53% veterans 18% 1-2yr 29% new
Of 85 current holders: 45 (53%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 85 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in HIX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HIX

In 2026 Q1, 38 hedge funds were net buyers of HIX (15 opened a new position, 23 added to an existing one), while 45 reduced or exited (26 trimmed, 19 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 63% of total institutional value in HIX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 85.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HIX

How many hedge funds hold HIX — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HIX vs. share price

Market Analysis: HIX

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOM FD (HIX) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HIX has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 57d ago
HIX
+17.4%
XLF
+5.0%

HIX outperformed XLF by +12.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 12d ago
HIX
+2.0%
XLF
+1.5%

Since the filing became public, HIX outperformed XLF by +0.5% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

4 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
3.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HIX
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 85 89 -4.49%
13F Shares 17M 17M -5.32%
Total Value $56M $73M -23.49%
New Positions 15 23 -8
Increased Positions 23 25 -2
Closed Positions 19 9 +10
Reduced Positions 26 22 +4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in HIX. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of HIX — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GraniteShares Advisors LLC 1.71% 595,740 $2.4M
2 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.42% 300,395 $1.2M
3 MELFA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.29% 126,446 $503K
4 ROBINSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.25% 147,805 $594K
5 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.23% 78,862 $314K
6 NWF Advisory Services Inc. 0.21% 456,440 $1.8M
7 AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC 0.19% 60,614 $241K
8 Argyle Capital Partners, LLC 0.14% 47,933 $191K
9 Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.11% 2,455,392 $10K
10 Sage Capital Advisors,llc 0.07% 74,055 $295K
11 Sunpointe, LLC 0.05% 36,411 $145K
12 MRA Advisory Group 0.04% 27,099 $108K
13 STEINBERGANNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.04% 21,011 $84K
14 ACCREDITED INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC 0.03% 11,172 $44K
15 ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC 0.02% 52,624 $209K
16 Marshall & Sterling Wealth Advisors Inc. 0.02% 8,422 $34K
17 GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC 0.02% 658,691 $2.6M
18 Keating Financial Advisory Services, Inc. 0.02% 27,500 $109K
19 MOSAIC FAMILY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.02% 41,024 $163K
20 Quarry LP 0.02% 21,923 $87K
21 Integrity Advisory Solutions, LLC 0.01% 25,724 $102K
22 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.01% 217,790 $867K
23 Shulman DeMeo Asset Management LLC 0.01% 10,885 $43K
24 Integrated Advisors Network LLC 0.01% 40,435 $161K
25 ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC 0.01% 16,000 $64K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOM FD (HIX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HIX?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HIX positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for HIX?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 45 funds reduced or exited vs 38 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for HIX holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 12 of 85 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in HIX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HIX?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 42 out of 85 hedge funds have held HIX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOM FD (HIX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HIX has moved +2.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.5% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HIX has gained +17.4% vs +5.0% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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