Western Asset Core Plus Bond C (WAPCX)
| Fund Assets | 4.28B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.52% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 96.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.74% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.42 |
| YTD Return | 4.14% |
| 1-Year Return | -0.47% |
| 5-Year Return | -15.26% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.97 |
| 52-Week High | 9.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1411 |
| 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 -0.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.04%.
Top 10 Holdings
14.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason Partners Inst Trust - Western Asset Premier Institutional Government Reserves Fund | WACXX | 3.29% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 4.5% | FNCL.4.5 8.11 | 1.83% |
| BRL/USD FFX DUE 090325 Purchased | n/a | 1.51% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6% | FNCL.6 8.11 | 1.39% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 3% | FN.FS1074 | 1.34% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 06.30.32 | 1.24% |
| U.S. Treasury Bond Stripped Principal Payment 0% | SP.0 05.15.49 | 1.07% |
| INR/USD FFX DUE 101625 Purchased | n/a | 0.99% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | FNCL.2.5 8.11 | 0.98% |
| Inter-American Development Bank 7.35% | IADB.7.35 10.06.30 GMTN | 0.97% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03015 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02804 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02748 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.02991 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02826 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02712 | Mar 31, 2025 |