Western Asset California Municipals Fund Class I (LMCUX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
13.99
+0.01 (0.07%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026
Fund Assets198.94M
Expense Ratio0.55%
Min. Investment$1,000,000
Turnover27.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.43
Dividend Yield3.11%
Dividend Growth5.49%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateMar 31, 2026
Previous Close13.98
YTD Return-0.15%
1-Year Return4.13%
5-Year Return3.87%
52-Week Low13.27
52-Week High14.30
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings91
Inception DateMar 2, 2007

About LMCUX

Western Asset California Municipals Fund Class I is a mutual fund specializing in tax-exempt fixed income securities. This fund’s primary objective is to deliver a high level of current income that is exempt from both regular federal income tax and California state personal income tax, making it particularly attractive for California residents seeking tax-efficient income solutions. The portfolio predominantly invests in intermediate-term and long-term municipal bonds issued by California state and local entities, focusing on securities with maturities ranging from one year to over thirty years. Sectors represented in the fund include public utilities, transportation authorities, and environmental projects, reflecting the diversity and stability of California’s municipal bond market. The fund plays a critical role in helping investors access diversified exposure to high-quality municipal debt while supporting essential infrastructure and public service projects across California.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Muni California Long
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LMCUX
Share Class Class I
Index Bloomberg California TaxExempt Muni Bd TR

Performance

LMCUX had a total return of 4.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.02%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
SHRSXClass Is0.52%
SHRCXClass A0.75%
SCACXClass C1.28%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Mar 31, 2026$0.04054Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.03774Feb 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.04183Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.04219Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.03657Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.04254Oct 31, 2025
Full Dividend History