Western Asset High Yield Fund Class C (WAYCX)
| Fund Assets | 233.23M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.73% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 6.95 |
| YTD Return | 7.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 15.55% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.33 |
| 52-Week High | 6.99 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 427 |
| 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 7.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.72%.
Top 10 Holdings
10.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| USD/GBP FFX DUE 011626 Purchased | n/a | 1.64% |
| CCO Holdings, LLC/ CCO Holdings Capital Corp. 4.25% | CHTR.4.25 01.15.34 144A | 1.50% |
| USD/EUR FFX DUE 011626 Purchased | n/a | 1.32% |
| First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 8% | FMCN.8 03.01.33 144A | 1.02% |
| Pm General Purchaser Llc 9.5% | AMGENE.9.5 10.01.28 144A | 0.99% |
| Legg Mason Partners Inst Trust - Western Asset Premier Institutional Government Reserves Fund | WACXX | 0.95% |
| Accelerate360 Holdings LLC 11% | ACCTHR.11 12.01.31 144A | 0.90% |
| Venture Global Plaquemines Lng LLC 6.75% | VEGLPL.6.75 01.15.36 144A | 0.83% |
| Carnival Corporation 6.125% | CCL.6.125 02.15.33 144A | 0.78% |
| Nrg Engy 144A 6% | NRG.6 01.15.36 144A | 0.77% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03251 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.01763 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03973 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03346 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03584 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03608 | Jul 31, 2025 |