Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class A (WABAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.84B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 93.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
| Dividend Growth | -10.32% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.62 |
| YTD Return | -0.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.01% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.82% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.30 |
| 52-Week High | 10.86 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 975 |
| 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 4.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.67%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03329 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03115 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 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 |