Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class R (WABRX)
| Fund Assets | 1.84B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.12% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 85.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
| Dividend Growth | -11.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.77 |
| YTD Return | 0.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.29% |
| 5-Year Return | -7.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.01 |
| 52-Week High | 10.77 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1004 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About WABRX
Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class R is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in intermediate-term taxable bonds. The fund’s primary objective is to maximize total return while maintaining prudent investment management and meeting liquidity needs. It invests across a wide array of investment-grade fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasury bonds, government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and high-quality corporate bonds. This fund is designed for investors seeking diversified exposure to the core segments of the U.S. bond market. Its portfolio is characterized by high credit quality, with notable allocations to government and securitized assets, and an effective duration of around 6.4 years, indicating moderate interest rate sensitivity. Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class R plays a significant role as a foundational holding in diversified portfolios by seeking to provide income, preserve capital, and reduce overall portfolio risk relative to equities. Despite recent changes in fund leadership, its management team remains focused on risk control and adherence to established investment processes, helping support its market relevance within the intermediate core bond category.
Performance
WABRX had a total return of 6.29% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.06%.
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 | $0.02845 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03248 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03018 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03479 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02988 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03239 | Aug 29, 2025 |