Western Asset Short-Term Bond C1 (SSTLX)

Fund Assets	226.56M
Expense Ratio	1.074%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	44.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.14
Dividend Yield	3.97%
Dividend Growth	1.30%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	3.620
YTD Return	-0.11%
1-Year Return	0.89%
5-Year Return	6.19%
52-Week Low	3.610
52-Week High	3.730
Beta (5Y)	0.06
Holdings	495
Inception Date	Aug 5, 2002

About SSTLX

Western Asset Short-Term Bond Fund Class C1 is an open-end mutual fund focused on high-quality, shorter-maturity fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to provide current income while emphasizing preservation of capital and liquidity through a diversified portfolio anchored in investment‑grade bonds and related instruments, typically maintaining a short average effective maturity profile consistent with the short-term bond category. The strategy spans corporate credit, government and agency debt, securitized exposures, and cash equivalents, managed by Western Asset’s global fixed income team under the Franklin Templeton umbrella. Notable characteristics include a broad holdings base and monthly income distributions, with the Class C1 share class featuring a higher ongoing expense structure relative to institutional counterparts. Within its category context, the fund’s risk-return profile reflects short duration interest-rate sensitivity and measured credit exposure aimed at balancing income generation with stability over market cycles. Established track record and transparent reporting on yield, duration, and portfolio composition support its role as a core short-duration bond allocation in diversified fixed income lineups.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: SSTLX
• Share Class: Class C1
• Index: Index is not available on Lipper Database

Performance

SSTLX had a total return of 0.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.54%.

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%
LWARX	Class R	1.10%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.01166	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01125	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01297	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01184	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01224	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01208	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 18, 2026

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