Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class I (WATFX)

Fund Assets	1.50B
Expense Ratio	0.427%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	93.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.47
Dividend Yield	4.66%
Dividend Growth	7.19%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	10.08
YTD Return	-3.18%
1-Year Return	-2.55%
5-Year Return	-8.35%
52-Week Low	10.02
52-Week High	10.86
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	844
Inception Date	Sep 4, 1990

About WATFX

Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class I is an intermediate-term bond mutual fund managed by Franklin Templeton Investments. Its primary objective is to maximize total return while maintaining prudent investment management and liquidity by investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities. The fund holds a broad array of bonds—including U.S. Treasury securities, agency mortgage-backed bonds, and investment-grade corporate debt—across various maturities, aiming to align with the average duration specified for the portfolio. Noteworthy features include a substantial asset base, monthly dividend distributions, and a focus on risk-managed strategies to address changing market conditions. The fund plays a significant role in the fixed income market by offering institutional investors and large-scale portfolios access to diversified exposure to U.S. bond markets, emphasizing both income generation and capital preservation. It is commonly utilized by investors seeking stability, liquidity, and a steady stream of income as part of a core fixed income allocation within broader investment strategies.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: WATFX
• Share Class: Class I
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

WATFX had a total return of -2.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 23.05%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
WACSX	Class Is	0.42%
WAPIX	Class Fi	0.80%
WABAX	Class A	0.82%
WABRX	Class R	1.14%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.04106	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0389	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04544	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04066	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04237	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03749	Apr 30, 2026

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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