Western Asset Core Bond C (WABCX)

Fund Assets	1.50B
Expense Ratio	1.55%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	93.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	3.48%
Dividend Growth	8.04%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	10.09
YTD Return	-3.77%
1-Year Return	-3.46%
5-Year Return	-12.73%
52-Week Low	10.02
52-Week High	10.87
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	844
Inception Date	Apr 30, 2012

About WABCX

Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class C is an actively managed open-end mutual fund focused on U.S. fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to maximize total return through prudent investment management while addressing liquidity needs. The fund predominantly invests in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, including government, corporate, and securitized debt issued by U.S. entities. Designed to offer access to the core of the bond market, the fund aims to provide steady income, capital preservation, and moderate appreciation. It serves as a foundational holding within a diversified portfolio, appealing to investors seeking stability and income generation without direct exposure to equities. By investing across various investment-grade fixed income sectors, the fund plays a significant role in balancing risk and return within multi-asset strategies and is often used for its defensive characteristics in changing market environments.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: WABCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

WABCX had a total return of -3.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.75%.

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 Gr Bd I	0.49%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.30%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.57%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.73%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.29%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
WACSX	Class Is	0.42%
WATFX	Class I	0.43%
WAPIX	Class Fi	0.80%
WABAX	Class A	0.82%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03209	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03006	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03525	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03134	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03265	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02806	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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