Western Asset Inflation Idxd Plus Bd C (WAFCX)

Fund Assets	45.41M
Expense Ratio	1.65%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	41.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.15
Dividend Yield	1.72%
Dividend Growth	35.55%
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 19, 2025

Previous Close	8.92
YTD Return	0.19%
1-Year Return	0.64%
5-Year Return	-5.40%
52-Week Low	8.84
52-Week High	9.28
Beta (5Y)	0.12
Holdings	69
Inception Date	Apr 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 0.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.25%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWRSX	Schwab	Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index Fund	0.05%
VIPSX	Vanguard	Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares	0.20%
FIPDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund	0.05%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
WAFSX	Class Is	0.77%
WATPX	Class Fi	0.85%
WAIIX	Class I	0.88%
WAFAX	Class A	0.90%

Dividend History

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

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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