Western Asset Intermediate Bond IS (WABSX)

Fund Assets	156.40M
Expense Ratio	0.45%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	39.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.41
Dividend Yield	4.23%
Dividend Growth	9.31%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.70
YTD Return	-0.04%
1-Year Return	2.12%
5-Year Return	0.92%
52-Week Low	9.65
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 2.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.75%.

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
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
Feb 27, 2026	$0.03229	Feb 27, 2026

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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