Western Asset Inflation Idxd Plus Bd R (WAFRX)
| Fund Assets | 44.24M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.73% |
| Dividend Growth | 28.17% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.09 |
| YTD Return | 0.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.61% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.18% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.09 |
| 52-Week High | 9.47 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.12 |
| Holdings | 66 |
| 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 2.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.63%.
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 Secs I | 0.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.15541 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.00549 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 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 |