Western Asset Core Bond R (WABRX)

Fund Assets	1.50B
Expense Ratio	1.105%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	93.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.39
Dividend Yield	3.90%
Dividend Growth	7.39%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	10.09
YTD Return	-3.52%
1-Year Return	-3.19%
5-Year Return	-11.25%
52-Week Low	10.03
52-Week High	10.87
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	844
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.

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

Performance

WABRX had a total return of -3.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.12%.

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	0.50%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.29%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.52%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.74%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.30%

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	$0.03527	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03322	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03888	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03476	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03616	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03151	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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