Western Asset Short Duration High Income benefits from an experienced and well-resourced team, and management has tried to curtail its hunger for yield, but it remains a riskier proposition. It earns a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Neutral on its cheaper share classes, while its most expensive earns a Negative.
Western Asset Short Duration High Inc C1 SHICX
NAV / 1-Day Return
5.34
/
0.20
%
Total Assets
373.5 Mil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
1.380%
Expense Ratio
1.380%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
15.23
years
Category
High Yield Bond
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Low / LimitedMin. Initial Investment
1,000
Status
Closed
TTM Yield
4.36%
Effective Duration
2.14
years
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