Western Asset Inflation Indexed Plus Bond Fund Class C (WAFCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.14
+0.01 (0.11%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets39.89M
Expense Ratio1.65%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover7.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.30
Dividend Yield3.29%
Dividend Growth35.56%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateDec 19, 2025
Previous Close9.13
YTD Return1.11%
1-Year Return5.54%
5-Year Return-1.94%
52-Week Low8.63
52-Week High9.14
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings59
Inception DateApr 30, 2012

About WAFCX

The Western Asset Inflation Indexed Plus Bond Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in inflation-protected fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to provide investors with income and long-term capital appreciation by investing predominately in debt instruments whose principal values adjust with changes in inflation rates. A considerable portion of the fund’s holdings consists of U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), reflecting its focus on combating inflation risk and preserving real purchasing power. The fund’s portfolio includes a diverse range of government-issued bonds, with the top holdings heavily weighted toward various U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, making up the majority of its assets. This fund is typically suited for investors seeking exposure to the inflation-protected bond sector, offering a means to hedge against rising prices and to stabilize total returns during periods of market volatility. Managed by a team of dedicated professionals, Western Asset Inflation Indexed Plus Bond Fund Class C plays an important role within fixed income markets as a tool for both diversification and inflation mitigation.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Inflation-Protected Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WAFCX
Share Class Class C
Index Bloomberg U.S. TIPS TR

Performance

WAFCX had a total return of 5.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.33%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
SWRSXSchwabSchwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index Fund0.05%
VIPSXVanguardVanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares0.20%
FIPDXFidelityFidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund0.05%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
WAFSXClass Is0.69%
WAIIXClass I0.80%
WATPXClass Fi0.85%
WAFAXClass A0.90%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 19, 2025$0.09487Dec 19, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.05754Sep 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025$0.09563Jun 30, 2025
Mar 31, 2025$0.05228Mar 31, 2025
Dec 20, 2024$0.04479Dec 20, 2024
Sep 30, 2024$0.01741Sep 30, 2024
Full Dividend History