Western Asset Inflation Indexed Plus Bond Fund Class A (WAFAX)
| Fund Assets | 44.24M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.79% |
| Dividend Growth | 31.94% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.24 |
| YTD Return | 0.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.94% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.24 |
| 52-Week High | 9.63 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.12 |
| Holdings | 66 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About WAFAX
Western Asset Inflation Indexed Plus Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with total return while maintaining capital preservation. Its primary objective is to maximize returns by investing at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed fixed income securities, such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and similar debt instruments. These securities are designed to adjust their principal values in line with changes in inflation, offering a measure of protection against the eroding effects of rising prices. The fund's portfolio is predominantly composed of U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, reflecting a strategy that emphasizes credit quality and stability. As part of the inflation-protected bond category, this fund plays a vital role for investors seeking to hedge against inflation risk within their broader fixed income allocation. It is managed by a team of professionals who oversee sector allocation, security selection, and duration management to align with the fund's risk-return objectives. The fund serves institutions and individual investors who prioritize inflation-adjusted returns and capital preservation within a diversified investment strategy.
Performance
WAFAX had a total return of 2.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.02%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.16443 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.01094 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.11384 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.07491 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.11245 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.06871 | Mar 31, 2025 |