Western Asset Inflation Indexed Plus Bond Fund Class R (WAFRX)
| Fund Assets | 39.89M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
| Dividend Growth | 26.23% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.32 |
| YTD Return | 1.19% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.13% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.77 |
| 52-Week High | 9.33 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 59 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About WAFRX
Western Asset Inflation Indexed Plus Bond Fund Class R is a mutual fund specializing in inflation-protected fixed income investments. Its primary goal is to maximize total return and preserve capital by investing predominantly in bonds whose principal and interest payments are indexed to inflation, with a major emphasis on U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). The fund is actively managed, utilizing a process that combines macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up security selection to identify value opportunities within the inflation-linked bond universe. Holdings are largely concentrated in U.S. government-issued inflation-indexed securities, with additional allocations to investment-grade credit, emerging market debt, and mortgage-backed securities for diversification. The fund’s structure aims to help investors mitigate the erosive effects of inflation on purchasing power, making it particularly relevant for those seeking to protect long-term capital in inflationary environments. Benchmarking itself against the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation-Linked Bond Index, the fund’s performance reflects both its policy of inflation protection and disciplined risk management. This positions Western Asset Inflation Indexed Plus Bond Fund Class R as a significant player within the inflation-protected bond sector of the market.
Performance
WAFRX had a total return of 6.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.99%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIPIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Institutional Shares | 0.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.10872 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.06968 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.10686 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.06613 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.06262 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.02913 | Sep 30, 2024 |