Western Asset Core Plus Bond FI (WACIX)

Fund Assets	3.22B
Expense Ratio	0.81%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	83.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.41
Dividend Yield	4.75%
Dividend Growth	0.74%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.69
YTD Return	-3.88%
1-Year Return	-3.00%
5-Year Return	-13.22%
52-Week Low	8.67
52-Week High	9.45
Beta (5Y)	0.14
Holdings	1187
Inception Date	Jan 8, 2002

About WACIX

Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class FI is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. The fund’s core objective is to maximize total return while maintaining prudent risk management and liquidity. Its investment strategy centers on high-quality, investment-grade bonds, with the flexibility to incorporate a broader selection of debt instruments—known as the "core plus" approach—which may include corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and a limited allocation to high-yield and international bonds. By maintaining at least 80% of its assets in debt and fixed income securities, the fund offers exposure to various maturities and sectors, aiming to provide income generation with moderate risk. The portfolio is managed with an eye toward aligning its duration with major bond market benchmarks, helping control interest rate sensitivity. This fund is particularly notable for its disciplined approach to credit selection and sector allocation, as well as its low overall exposure to carbon risk among its underlying holdings. Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class FI plays a significant role for investors seeking a diversified, actively managed bond fund for income and total return potential within an intermediate-term bond allocation.

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

Performance

WACIX had a total return of -3.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.25%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
WAPSX	Class Is	0.43%
WACPX	Class I	0.44%
WAPAX	Class A	0.81%
WAPRX	Class R	1.13%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03387	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03277	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03771	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03448	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03522	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03515	Apr 30, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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Last checked:

Oct 10, 2026

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