Western Asset Core Plus Bond A (WAPAX)
| Fund Assets | 4.20B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 96.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.41 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.35 |
| YTD Return | 3.84% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.82% |
| 5-Year Return | -13.93% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.95 |
| 52-Week High | 9.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1331 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About WAPAX
Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund specializing in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to maximize total return while maintaining prudent risk management and sufficient liquidity. Under typical market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in various types of bonds, with a focus on investment-grade debt, but it also has the flexibility to allocate assets to high-yield and international bonds to enhance overall returns. This fund employs an actively managed core-plus strategy, combining a core holding of high-quality U.S. bonds—such as U.S. Treasury notes, government-related securities, and agency mortgages—with opportunistic positions in other sectors, including emerging market debt and derivatives for currency exposure. The fund is categorized as an Intermediate Core-Plus Bond fund, aiming for moderate credit quality and interest rate sensitivity, as indicated by its effective duration of approximately 7.15 years. Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class A serves investors seeking a well-diversified, professionally managed fixed income option that balances stability with the potential for enhanced yield through selective sector and geographic exposure. It plays a significant role in the market by offering broad access to the bond universe within a single, actively managed vehicle.
Performance
WAPAX had a total return of 2.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.59%.
Top 10 Holdings
20.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason Partners Inst Trust - Western Asset Premier Institutional Government Reserves Fund | WACXX | 9.01% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 4% | FNCL.4 10.11 | 2.28% |
| BRL/USD FFX DUE 110425 Purchased | n/a | 1.74% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 4.5% | FNCL.4.5 10.11 | 1.31% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 06.30.32 | 1.29% |
| U.S. Treasury Bond Stripped Principal Payment 0% | SP.0 05.15.49 | 1.16% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3% | FN.FS1074 | 1.03% |
| INR/USD FFX DUE 101625 Purchased | n/a | 1.03% |
| Inter-American Development Bank 7.35% | IADB.7.35 10.06.30 GMTN | 0.98% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 10% | BNTNF.10 01.01.33 NTNF | 0.96% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03603 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03169 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03584 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03394 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03304 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03596 | May 30, 2025 |