Western Asset Intermediate Bond IS (WABSX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

9.52

-0.01 (-0.10%)

At close: Sep 16, 2026

Fund Assets	156.94M
Expense Ratio	0.45%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	39.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.41
Dividend Yield	4.31%
Dividend Growth	9.06%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.53
YTD Return	-1.36%
1-Year Return	-0.37%
5-Year Return	-0.82%
52-Week Low	9.52
52-Week High	9.97
Beta (5Y)	0.18
Holdings	528
Inception Date	Oct 3, 2008

About WABSX

Western Asset Intermediate Bond Fund Class IS is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with exposure to intermediate-term fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to maximize total return while maintaining prudent management of risk and liquidity needs. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in debt and fixed income instruments, targeting an average duration between two to five years, which helps balance interest rate risk and yield potential. It manages a diversified portfolio that includes a broad mix of U.S. Treasury bonds, agency securities, and corporate debt, spanning various sectors and issuers. The fund maintains a low-risk profile and offers a monthly dividend payout, with a consistent historical yield and a competitive expense ratio. Since its inception in 2008, Western Asset Intermediate Bond Fund Class IS has served as a core holding for investors seeking stability and income generation within their fixed income allocation, making it significant for those building diversified, risk-managed portfolios in the broader bond market.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments

Category Intermediate Core Bond

Performance Rating High

Risk Rating Low

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol WABSX

Share Class Class Is

Index Bloomberg Intermediate US Govt/Credit TR

Performance

WABSX had a total return of -0.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.66%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
WATIX	Class I	0.58%
WATAX	Class A	0.79%
WATRX	Class R	1.15%
WATCX	Class C	1.56%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03342	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03887	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03531	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03697	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03485	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.03469	Mar 31, 2026

Full Dividend History