Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class A (WABAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.84B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 85.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
| Dividend Growth | -11.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 11.18 |
| YTD Return | 0.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.46% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.38 |
| 52-Week High | 11.18 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1004 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About WABAX
Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to maximize total return by managing interest rate and credit risk across a range of maturities and bond types. The fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, agency bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and select corporate bonds, providing exposure to both government and high-quality credit markets. It is categorized as an intermediate core bond fund, indicating a focus on moderate duration and high credit quality instruments to balance risk and income potential. With a broad holdings base and a policy emphasizing diversification, the fund plays a key role in offering investors a core fixed income solution, suitable for building a foundational component of a balanced portfolio or for those seeking current income with moderate interest rate sensitivity and credit risk.
Performance
WABAX had a total return of 6.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.42%.
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% |
Top 10 Holdings
17.16% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.5% | T.4.5 08.15.39 | 6.31% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 3.375% | T.3.375 11.15.48 | 3.55% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6% | FNCL.6 1.12 | 1.28% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 05.15.35 | 1.24% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 05.31.31 | 0.95% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3% | FN.BM4226 | 0.88% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 2% | GNR.2023-92 AH | 0.76% |
| Tsmc Arizona Corp. 2.5% | TAISEM.2.5 10.25.31 | 0.74% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.125% | TII.2.125 01.15.35 | 0.73% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 2.5% | FR.QC5830 | 0.72% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0314 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03538 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03262 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03804 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03272 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0355 | Aug 29, 2025 |