Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class C (WAPCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.87B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.52% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 83.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.18% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.19 |
| YTD Return | -0.93% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.99% |
| 5-Year Return | -11.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.02 |
| 52-Week High | 9.45 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1298 |
| 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 2.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.11%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02792 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02691 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02757 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03185 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02655 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03109 | Oct 31, 2025 |