Western Asset Intermediate Bond R (WATRX)
| Fund Assets | 200.53M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 62.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.80% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.94 |
| YTD Return | 4.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.89% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.16% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.54 |
| 52-Week High | 9.94 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 507 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About WATRX
Western Asset Intermediate Bond Fund Class R is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of intermediate-term, investment-grade fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to maximize total return by investing largely in debt instruments, such as U.S. government bonds, investment-grade corporate bonds, agency mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities. The fund is managed using a strategy that combines top-down macroeconomic perspectives with detailed bottom-up credit assessment, seeking value opportunities across fixed income markets. This fund typically targets an effective duration close to that of its benchmark, positioning it to manage interest rate risk while aiming for favorable risk-adjusted returns. Notable features include a broad investment scope spanning government, credit, securitized, and select emerging market debt, making it suitable as a core bond holding within a diversified portfolio. By leveraging the expertise and global resources of Western Asset, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking both income generation and moderate interest rate sensitivity within the fixed income universe.
Performance
WATRX had a total return of 1.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.38%.
Top 10 Holdings
43.04% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason Partners Inst Trust - Western Asset Premier Institutional Government Reserves Fund | WACXX | 11.22% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 06.30.32 | 7.41% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 04.30.32 | 6.92% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 03.31.32 | 6.89% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 02.29.32 | 6.87% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.625% | T.2.625 07.31.29 | 0.84% |
| U.S. Treasury Bond Stripped Principal Payment 0% | SP.0 05.15.49 | 0.81% |
| COLUMBIA CENT CLO 33 LTD 5.92549% | CECLO.2024-33A A1 | 0.77% |
| Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Series 2021-1 14.592% | SBCLN.2022-C F | 0.67% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 08.15.32 | 0.67% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02732 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02621 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02446 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.02757 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02613 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02442 | Mar 31, 2025 |