Western Asset Intermediate Bond C (WATCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

9.46

-0.01 (-0.11%)

At close: Oct 9, 2026

Fund Assets	152.68M
Expense Ratio	1.64%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	39.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.31
Dividend Yield	3.28%
Dividend Growth	13.80%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	9.47
YTD Return	-2.50%
1-Year Return	-1.70%
5-Year Return	-4.90%
52-Week Low	9.44
52-Week High	9.98
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	541
Inception Date	Apr 30, 2012

About WATCX

Western Asset Intermediate Bond Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in fixed income investments, primarily focusing on intermediate-term bonds. Its core purpose is to provide investors with a diversified portfolio of investment-grade U.S. fixed income securities, which may include government, corporate, and other debt instruments. The strategy emphasizes maintaining an effective duration that is typically within 20% of an intermediate benchmark, balancing interest rate risk and income generation. This fund seeks to maximize total return through a combination of interest income and price appreciation, while actively managing credit and duration exposures. It plays a stabilizing role in many portfolios by aiming to deliver consistent income and capital preservation, appealing to investors who seek lower volatility compared to equity markets. The fund holds particular significance in the market for its disciplined approach to active management within the intermediate bond category, accommodating investors looking for a blend of income and risk mitigation in their broader asset allocation strategy.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton, Inc

Category Intermediate Core Bond

Performance Rating Below Average

Risk Rating Low

Stock Exchange Nasdaq

Ticker Symbol WATCX

Share Class Class C

Index Bloomberg Intermediate US Govt/Credit TR

Performance

WATCX had a total return of -1.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.92%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
WABSX	Class Is	0.46%
WATIX	Class I	0.66%
WATAX	Class A	0.87%
WATRX	Class R	1.16%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02747	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02522	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02951	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02672	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02801	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02618	Apr 30, 2026

Full Dividend History