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Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class A WAPAX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return$8.82  /  −0.79%
  • Fund Size$3.2B
  • Adjusted Expense Ratio0.810%
  • Net Expense Ratio0.820%
  • Fee Level: DistributionAbove Average
  • Share Class TypeFront Load
  • Morningstar CategoryIntermediate Core-Plus Bond
  • Fixed-Income Style Box (Funds)Medium/Moderate
  • Minimum Initial Investment$1,000
  • Investment StatusOpen
  • TTM Yield4.64%
  • Average Effective Duration6.25 yrs
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Analyst Ratings Unchanged After Surprise Manager Departure on Western Asset Core Plus Bond.

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Analyst Note

The Morningstar Medalist Ratings for Western Asset Core Plus Bond are unaffected by comanager Nicholas Mastroianni’s sudden exit, which parent firm Franklin Templeton disclosed in a Sept. 18, 2026, prospectus supplement.

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Portfolio Holdings WAPAX

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  • Current Portfolio Date
  • Equity Holdings—
  • Bond Holdings—
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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings9.2
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

U.S. Treasury Bond Stripped Principal Payment 0%

1.3142M
Government

United States Treasury Notes 4.25%

1.3041M
Government

Federal National Mortgage Association 5%

1.2440M
Securitized

United States Treasury Bonds 2.875%

1.1035M
Government

USD/AUD FFX DUE 101626 Purchased

0.9530M
Derivative

United States Treasury Bonds 4.75%

0.9029M
Government

USD/EUR FFX DUE 101626 Purchased

0.8527M
Derivative

Resrvble For Fut & Opt

0.7925M
Cash and Equivalents

Government National Mortgage Association 2%

0.7825M
Securitized

United States Treasury Notes 4.375%

0.7323M
Government

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