Western Asset Core Bond A (WABAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.99B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 85.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.00% |
| Dividend Growth | 14.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.80 |
| YTD Return | 4.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.88% |
| 5-Year Return | -10.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.23 |
| 52-Week High | 11.02 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1052 |
| 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 0.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.55%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
15.54% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.5% | T.4.5 08.15.39 | 3.25% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 3.375% | T.3.375 11.15.48 | 2.97% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 08.31.30 | 2.24% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | FNCL.2.5 8.11 | 1.29% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.625% | T.4.625 05.15.54 | 1.27% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3% | FN.FS1074 | 1.02% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 4.5% | FNCL.4.5 8.11 | 1.00% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2% | FN.FM9185 | 0.88% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3% | FN.BM4226 | 0.82% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FNCL.5.5 8.11 | 0.80% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0355 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03319 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03171 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03508 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03257 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03184 | Mar 31, 2025 |