Western Asset Core Bond Fund Class I (WATFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

10.46

-0.01 (-0.10%)

At close: Aug 26, 2026

-1.60% (1Y)

Fund Assets	1.61B
Expense Ratio	0.43%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	93.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.47
Dividend Yield	4.44%
Dividend Growth	6.19%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	10.47
YTD Return	-0.40%
1-Year Return	2.46%
5-Year Return	-6.43%
52-Week Low	10.39
52-Week High	10.86
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	831
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 Investments

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 2.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 23.24%.

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
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
Mar 31, 2026	$0.03639	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.03399	Feb 27, 2026

Full Dividend History