Western Asset Short-Term Bond C (LWSOX)

Fund Assets	226.56M
Expense Ratio	1.542%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	44.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.12
Dividend Yield	3.40%
Dividend Growth	0.27%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	3.610
YTD Return	-0.50%
1-Year Return	0.11%
5-Year Return	3.89%
52-Week Low	3.610
52-Week High	3.720
Beta (5Y)	0.06
Holdings	495
Inception Date	Aug 1, 2012

About LWSOX

Western Asset Short-Term Bond Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund with a primary focus on providing income and preserving capital through investments in a diversified portfolio of short-term, investment-grade fixed-income securities. Its portfolio typically consists of corporate bonds and other high-quality U.S. debt instruments with durations generally ranging from 1 to 3.5 years, making it less sensitive to interest rate fluctuations compared to funds with longer maturities. This conservative approach is intended to appeal to investors seeking a balance between income generation and relatively low risk exposure, especially during periods of market uncertainty. The fund is managed by multiple professionals under the Western Asset brand, part of the Franklin Templeton family. It has a moderate expense ratio and pays dividends on a monthly basis, reflecting the income produced by its bond holdings. The fund’s minimum initial investment requirement is accessible for many individual investors, positioning it as a practical choice for those looking to diversify their portfolios with short-term fixed-income assets while maintaining liquidity and capital stability.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: LWSOX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Index is not available on Lipper Database

Performance

LWSOX had a total return of 0.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.84%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
LWSTX	Class Is	0.40%
SBSYX	Class I	0.42%
SBSTX	Class A	0.70%
SSTLX	Class C1	1.03%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.01006	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.00971	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0112	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01019	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01056	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01045	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 16, 2026

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