Two unexpected leadership changes in 2024 have dropped Western Asset Core Bond’s People rating to Average from Above Average, but the firm’s efforts to keep volatility in check while keeping the main features of the strategy intact are enough to keep its Process rating at Above Average.
Western Asset Core Bond I WATFX
- NAV / 1-Day Return 10.80 / −0.79 %
- Total Assets 7.1 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 3.95%
- Effective Duration 6.43 years
USD | NAV as of Oct 05, 2024 | 1-Day Return as of Oct 05, 2024, 1:05 AM GMT+0
Morningstar’s Analysis WATFX
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People Pillar
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- Current Portfolio Date
- Equity Holdings —
- Bond Holdings —
- Other Holdings —
- % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 13.4
Top 10 Holdings
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% Portfolio Weight
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Market Value USD
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Sector
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Western Asset Prem Instl Govtt Rsrv Pref | 19.85 | 2.3 Bil | Cash and Equivalents |
Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | 2.64 | 303.6 Mil | Securitized |
Federal National Mortgage Association 3% | 1.91 | 218.8 Mil | Securitized |
United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | 1.43 | 164.2 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | 1.25 | 143.7 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 4% | 1.16 | 132.6 Mil | Government |
Federal National Mortgage Association 2% | 1.15 | 132.4 Mil | Securitized |
United States Treasury Bonds 1.875% | 1.13 | 129.5 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 3.375% | 0.96 | 110.6 Mil | Government |
United States Treasury Bonds 1.625% | 0.89 | 102.7 Mil | Government |