Western Asset Core Plus Bond C (WAPCX)
| Fund Assets | 4.20B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.52% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 96.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.77% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.37 |
| YTD Return | 7.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.86% |
| 5-Year Return | -13.85% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.67 |
| 52-Week High | 9.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1306 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About WAPCX
Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on the intermediate core-plus bond category. Its primary objective is to maximize total return while maintaining prudent investment management and liquidity. The fund predominantly invests in investment-grade U.S. fixed-income securities, including government, corporate, and securitized debt, providing a diversified exposure to the bond market. In addition to these core holdings, it has flexibility to allocate to non-core sectors such as high yield, bank loans, emerging-markets debt, and currency derivatives, aiming to enhance returns through broader market opportunities. With an effective duration of around 7 years, the fund maintains moderate interest rate sensitivity and targets a balance between yield and risk. Managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class C serves investors seeking a steady income stream and capital preservation within diversified bond portfolios. It is designed for those looking to access a wide spectrum of fixed-income strategies within a single investment vehicle, playing a key role in asset allocation for both individual and institutional portfolios.
Performance
WAPCX had a total return of 4.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.33%.
Top 10 Holdings
19.21% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason Partners Inst Trust - Western Asset Premier Institutional Government Reserves Fund | WACXX | 7.20% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 08.15.35 | 2.45% |
| BRL/USD FFX DUE 120225 Purchased | n/a | 1.77% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 4% | FNCL.4 11.11 | 1.51% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 06.30.32 | 1.32% |
| U.S. Treasury Bond Stripped Principal Payment 0% | SP.0 05.15.49 | 1.20% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 10% | BNTNF.10 01.01.33 NTNF | 0.98% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2.875% | T.2.875 08.15.45 | 0.98% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FNCL.5.5 11.11 | 0.92% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3% | FN.FS1074 | 0.87% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02655 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03109 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02675 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03015 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02804 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02748 | Jun 30, 2025 |