Western Asset Core Bond’s management remains capable despite an abrupt May 2024 comanager departure. However, it can take on high volatility, so investors may be better served using this as a piece rather than a cornerstone of their fixed-income portfolio.
Western Asset Core Bond I WATFX
- NAV / 1-Day Return 10.60 / +0.41 %
- Total Assets 12.6 Bil
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Adj. Expense Ratio
- Expense Ratio 0.450%
- Distribution Fee Level Below Average
- Share Class Type Institutional
- Category Intermediate Core Bond
- Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity High/Moderate
- Min. Initial Investment 1.0 Mil
- Status Open
- TTM Yield 4.05%
- Effective Duration 6.38 years
USD | NAV as of Jul 27, 2024 | 1-Day Return as of Jul 27, 2024, 1:16 AM GMT+0
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- % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 10.5
Top 10 Holdings
|
% Portfolio Weight
|
Market Value USD
|
Sector
|
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United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | 1.86 | 236.4 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | 1.73 | 220.0 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | 1.25 | 157.9 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 4% | 1.00 | 127.4 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 1.875% | 0.98 | 124.1 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 3.375% | 0.84 | 107.2 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | 0.80 | 101.1 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 1.625% | 0.77 | 97.6 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Notes 4% | 0.66 | 83.8 Mil | Government |
Federal National Mortgage Association 3% | 0.61 | 77.7 Mil | Securitized |