Advertisement
Skip to Content
Morningstar

Western Asset Short-Term Bond R LWARX

Morningstar Analyst Rating
Quantitative rating as of
  • NAV / 1-Day Return 3.64  /  0.03 %
  • Total Assets 797.5 Mil
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    1.100%
  • Expense Ratio 1.110%
  • Distribution Fee Level High
  • Share Class Type Retirement, Medium
  • Category Short-Term Bond
  • Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity Medium / Limited
  • Min. Initial Investment 0
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 1.71%
  • Effective Duration 1.88 years

USD | NAV as of Jan 27, 2023 | 1-Day Return as of Jan 27, 2023, 11:12 PM GMT+00:00

Morningstar’s Analysis LWARX

Will LWARX outperform in future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

Process Pillar

The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable LWARX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

People Pillar

The People Pillar is our evaluation of the LWARX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

Parent Pillar

The Parent Pillar is our rating of LWARX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

Summary

|

A decline in People Pillar rating is the primary driver of Western Asset Short-Term Bond R's downgrade to a Morningstar Quantitative Rating of Negative from Neutral. Fees are a weakness here. The strategy's lofty fees are a high hurdle to clear, as it is priced within the most expensive quintile among peers.

Unlock our full analysis with Morningstar Investor