Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class A (WABAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 93.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.41 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.53 |
| YTD Return | -0.32% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.36% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.79% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.46 |
| 52-Week High | 10.86 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.09 |
| Holdings | 944 |
| 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 3.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.64%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03772 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03931 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0345 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03329 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03115 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0314 | Jan 30, 2026 |