Western Asset High Yield C (WAYCX)
| Fund Assets | 228.86M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.73% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.37% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.90% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 7.05 |
| YTD Return | 3.41% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.76% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.82% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.62 |
| 52-Week High | 7.05 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 421 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
About WAYCX
Western Asset High Yield Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering total return through exposure to below‑investment‑grade corporate debt. The strategy primarily invests in U.S. dollar–denominated high yield bonds, seeking income and capital appreciation while adhering to prudent risk management. The portfolio concentrates on lower‑quality issuers, which typically offer higher coupon income but entail greater credit and economic sensitivity compared with investment‑grade securities. The fund’s role in the market is to provide diversified access to the high yield universe, spanning sectors such as energy, industrials, consumer cyclicals, and telecom, with flexibility across maturities and capital structures. As part of a multi‑manager fixed income platform, it emphasizes issuer selection, industry allocation, and active risk controls to navigate default risk, interest‑rate moves, and liquidity conditions. It serves investors looking to complement core bond holdings with higher income potential and differentiated credit exposure within a professionally managed, open‑end structure.
Performance
WAYCX had a total return of 4.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.00%.
Top 10 Holdings
10.68% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| USD/GBP FFX DUE 101625 Purchased | n/a | 1.73% |
| CCO Holdings, LLC/ CCO Holdings Capital Corp. 4.25% | CHTR.4.25 01.15.34 144A | 1.61% |
| USD/EUR FFX DUE 101625 Purchased | n/a | 1.37% |
| First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 8% | FMCN.8 03.01.33 144A | 1.03% |
| Accelerate360 Holdings LLC 11% | ACCTHR.11 12.01.31 144A | 0.89% |
| Venture Global Plaquemines Lng LLC 6.75% | VEGLPL.6.75 01.15.36 144A | 0.85% |
| Pm General Purchaser Llc 9.5% | AMGENE.9.5 10.01.28 144A | 0.82% |
| Carnival Corporation 6.125% | CCL.6.125 02.15.33 144A | 0.80% |
| Expand Energy Corp. 4.75% | EXE.4.75 02.01.32 | 0.79% |
| AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd/ American Airlines Inc 5.75% | AAL.5.75 04.20.29 144A | 0.79% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03584 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03608 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03636 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03891 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03661 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03691 | Mar 31, 2025 |