Western Asset Corporate Bond C (LWBOX)

Fund Assets	461.04M
Expense Ratio	1.57%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	136.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.44
Dividend Yield	4.35%
Dividend Growth	-4.57%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	10.08
YTD Return	-3.82%
1-Year Return	-3.64%
5-Year Return	-9.62%
52-Week Low	10.03
52-Week High	10.93
Beta (5Y)	0.31
Holdings	611
Inception Date	Aug 1, 2012

About LWBOX

Western Asset Corporate Bond Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in the management of corporate bond portfolios. Its principal objective is to generate a high level of current income while maintaining a focus on capital preservation. The fund predominantly invests in long-term, investment-grade corporate debt securities, allocating at least 80% of its assets to this category as part of its core strategy. By focusing on the corporate bond market, the fund serves as a key instrument for participants seeking steady income streams through monthly dividend distributions. With over $480 million in assets under management and a portfolio containing hundreds of individual holdings, it provides broad diversification across sectors and issuers. The fund is designed for investors looking for exposure to the credit sector, benefiting from Western Asset’s expertise in fixed-income research and portfolio management within the US credit markets. Notable characteristics of the fund include a consistent monthly dividend payout, exposure to investment-grade corporates, and an emphasis on balancing income opportunities with prudent risk management.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: LWBOX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Credit TR

Performance

LWBOX had a total return of -3.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.86%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FIKOX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond Z	0.36%
FCCCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond C	1.57%
FCBAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond A	0.75%
FCBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond M	0.81%
FCBIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond I	0.49%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SIGYX	Class I	0.55%
SIGAX	Class A	0.89%
LCBPX	Class P	1.10%
SBILX	Class C1	1.40%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03722	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03587	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04065	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03676	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03789	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03638	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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