Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class C1 (LWACX)
| Fund Assets | 1.84B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.42% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 85.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.05% |
| Dividend Growth | -25.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.79 |
| YTD Return | 1.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.06% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.00 |
| 52-Week High | 10.82 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1004 |
| Inception Date | Oct 3, 2012 |
About LWACX
Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class C1 is a mutual fund that primarily targets investment-grade U.S. fixed-income securities. Its main function is to provide investors with a diversified bond portfolio that seeks to maximize total return while maintaining prudent risk management and ensuring sufficient liquidity. The fund allocates assets across U.S. government, corporate, and securitized debt, with the majority held in high-quality bonds rated AA and above, but also includes smaller allocations to securities rated A, BBB, and below for diversification. This portfolio structure allows the fund to maintain an intermediate duration, making it sensitive to changes in interest rates, but aiming to balance yield and price stability. Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class C1 plays a central role for investors seeking broad-based exposure to the core of the U.S. bond market, implementing a strategy designed to capture returns from multiple sectors while mitigating overall credit risk. The fund is managed by a team of professionals who dynamically adjust portfolio allocations in response to evolving market conditions, underscoring its significance as a foundational fixed-income investment within diversified portfolios.
Performance
LWACX had a total return of 8.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.69%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02568 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0273 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02701 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03122 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02705 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0293 | Aug 29, 2025 |