Western Asset Mortgage Total Ret IS (LMBSX)

Fund Assets	303.75M
Expense Ratio	0.605%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	198.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.46
Dividend Yield	5.73%
Dividend Growth	5.02%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.00
YTD Return	-1.38%
1-Year Return	-0.86%
5-Year Return	-2.36%
52-Week Low	7.88
52-Week High	8.54
Beta (5Y)	0.05
Holdings	420
Inception Date	Jun 30, 2016

About LMBSX

Western Asset Mortgage Total Return Fund Class IS is a mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income by investing primarily in mortgage-related securities. The fund’s portfolio is structured to hold at least 80% of its assets in mortgage-backed securities, including those issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, as well as non-agency and commercial mortgage-backed instruments. It targets securities rated investment grade, ensuring a minimum credit quality, and may also include positions in cash equivalents or other fixed-income assets for additional diversification and liquidity. With a sector emphasis on the securitized debt market, particularly mortgage-backed issues, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to real estate-related fixed income while mitigating interest rate and credit risk through diversification and professional management. The fund distributes income monthly, which may attract those seeking regular cash flow. Overall, Western Asset Mortgage Total Return Fund Class IS occupies an important place in the broader bond fund category, serving institutional and individual investors seeking stable income from mortgage securities.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: US Mortgage
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: LMBSX
• Share Class: Class Is
• Index: Bloomberg US MBS TR

Performance

LMBSX had a total return of -0.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.02%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FIKUX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Z	0.36%
FMGAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities A	0.79%
FMSAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities M	0.79%
FMSCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities I	0.59%
FMSFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Mortgage Securities Fund	0.46%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SGSYX	Class I	0.66%
SGVSX	Class 1	0.72%
SGVAX	Class A	0.98%
LWMSX	Class C	1.63%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03995	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03588	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04118	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03768	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03944	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03894	Apr 30, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 30, 2026

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