Western Asset Core Plus Bond’s cheapest share classes continue to earn a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Gold while its more-expensive share classes range from Silver to Bronze despite its relatively sharp drawdown year-to-date through June 21.
Western Asset Core Plus Bond IS WAPSX
NAV / 1-Day Return
10.10
/
0.87
%
Total Assets
32.4 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
0.420%
Expense Ratio
0.420%
Fee Level
Below Average
Longest Manager Tenure
15.63
years
Category
Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / ModerateMin. Initial Investment
1,000,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
3.21%
Effective Duration
8.01
years
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