HIX: This Fund May Be Exposed To Spirit Airlines Collapse And Is Over-Distributing

The Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX) offers a 14.74% yield but suffers persistent net asset value (NAV) erosion, raising sustainability concerns. HIX's distribution exceeds net investment income, relying on unrealized gains and capital, which threatens long-term NAV and future payouts. Exposure to Spirit Airlines bankruptcy may result in further portfolio losses, though position size is not dominant but still material.