Western Asset Core Plus Bond R (WAPRX)
| Fund Assets | 3.54B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.13% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 83.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.14% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.12% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.11 |
| YTD Return | -0.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.60% |
| 5-Year Return | -12.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.05 |
| 52-Week High | 9.43 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.14 |
| Holdings | 1282 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About WAPRX
Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class R is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering total return through a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. The fund primarily invests in a broad mix of debt instruments, including investment-grade bonds and other high-quality fixed income assets, while maintaining flexibility to allocate across various maturities and sectors. Its investment mandate requires that at least 80% of its net assets are committed to debt and fixed income securities, supporting the fund’s goal of balancing yield generation and risk management. Notable features include a large asset base, monthly dividend payouts, and a history of investing across both government and corporate bond markets. By targeting a core-plus strategy, the fund seeks to enhance returns relative to traditional core bond funds through selective exposure to higher-yielding or opportunistic segments of the fixed income market. Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class R plays a key role for investors seeking diversified fixed income exposure, contributing stability and income potential to both individual portfolios and institutional mandates.
Performance
WAPRX had a total return of 2.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.45%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03224 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03295 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03281 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03101 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02982 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03064 | Jan 30, 2026 |