WABF Western Asset Bond ETF
- Core exposure. Invests in a portfolio comprised primarily of US dollar-denominated debt instruments and fixed income securities of various maturities, with limited opportunistic exposure to high-yield, emerging market debt and structured securities.
- Actively managed. Portfolio managers will actively adjust interest rate positioning and sector allocations in response to evolving market conditions.
- Industry expertise. Leverages Western Asset’s global investment capabilities and strong risk management program, employing an active process that is both top-down and bottom-up to help identify attractive opportunities while actively managing risk.
Popular Documents
Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The Fund seeks to maximize total return investing primarily in a portfolio comprised of U.S. debt instruments and fixed income securities of various maturities. Portfolio managers typically seek to maintain an average effective duration within 20% of the average duration of the domestic bond market.
- Benchmark
- Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
- Fund Inception Date
- 09/19/2023
- Listing Exchange
- NASDAQ - XNAS
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Monthly
Identifiers
- Ticker
- WABF
- CUSIP Code
- 35473P397
- ISIN Code
- US35473P3973
- Bloomberg Code
- WABF US
Average Annual Total Returns As of 02/28/2026
- 6.73%1 Year
- —3 Years
- —5 Years
- —10 Years
- 7.00%Since Inception
09/19/2023
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.
Top Sectors
As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Investment-Grade Credit28.34% | |
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities28.15% | |
Treasury20.86% | |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities6.58% | |
Collateralized Loan Obligation5.79% |
Additional Fund Info
- Fiscal Year End
- March 31
- ETF Type
- Active
- Morningstar Category
10 - Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Trading Characteristics
- Shares Outstanding
- 650,000
- Daily Volume
- 274
- 20-Day Average Volume
- 2652.15
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Western Asset Management is one of the world's leading global fixed income managers. Founded in 1971, the firm is known for team management and proprietary research, supported by robust risk management and a long-term fundamental value approach.

Latest Insights
February 22, 2026
February 19, 2026
January 28, 2026
January 27, 2026
Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 02/28/2026
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Returns are based on Market Price or NAV, assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Performance would have been lower if expenses had not been waived in various periods. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Portfolio
Assets
As of02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Net Assets
- $16.77 Million
Positions
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 426
- Benchmark
- 14,057
Portfolio Statistics
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 9.98 Years
- Benchmark
- 8.02 Years
- Fund
- 5.99 Years
- Benchmark
- —
- Fund
- 4.54%
- Benchmark
- —
Sector Allocation
As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Sector | % of Total |
|---|---|
Investment-Grade Credit | 28.34% |
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 28.15% |
Treasury | 20.86% |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | 6.58% |
Collateralized Loan Obligation | 5.79% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 4.98% |
Emerging Markets Corporate | 4.17% |
Non-Agency Mortgage Backed Securities | 3.93% |
High-Yield Credit | 3.23% |
Emerging Markets Government | 2.29% |
Bank Loans | 1.53% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | -9.87% |
Holdings
As of 03/09/2026 (Updated Daily)
Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.
Distributions & Tax
Pricing
Pricing History
As of 03/10/2026 (Updated Daily)
Daily Fund Prices
As of 03/10/2026
Share Prices
As of 03/10/2026
52-Week Range
- Highest NAV
As of 02/27/2026 - $25.80
- Lowest NAV
As of 04/11/2025 - $24.58
- Highest Market Price
As of 02/27/2026 - $25.78
- Lowest Market Price
As of 04/11/2025 - $24.49
Premium / Discount
As of 03/10/2026
- 30-Day Median Bid/Ask Spread
- 0.23%
- Bid / Ask Spread
- $0.20
- Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV since Inception
- -0.05%
- Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV at Close
11 - -0.04%
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Western Asset Bond ETF |
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report - Western Asset Bond ETF - Single Class | |||
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Western Asset Bond ETF | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Western Asset Bond ETF - Single Class | |||
| Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Western Asset Bond ETF | |||
| Prospectus - Western Asset Bond ETF Fund | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Western Asset Bond ETF Fund | |||
| Statement of Additional Information - Western Asset Bond ETF Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Templeton ETF Trust Smart Beta Funds | |||
| Q3 Portfolio Holdings - Western Asset Bond ETF |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance. Asset-backed, mortgage-backed or mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Active and frequent trading may increase a shareholder's tax liability and transaction costs. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus. When the fund’s size is small, the fund may experience low trading volume and wide bid/ask spreads.
Important Information
Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA, SIPC. All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
Reports and other information about the funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov.
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF documents. Download a free version from Adobe's website.
Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.
All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Please see each product's web page for specific details regarding investment objective, risks, performance, and other important information. Review this information carefully before you make any investment decision. Investors cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.
Carefully consider a fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. Please view the prospectus or summary prospectus for this and other information. Read it carefully.
Franklin Templeton, its affiliated companies, and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the “promotion or marketing” of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer’s particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
Franklin Distributors, LLC serves as the distributor of Creation Units for the ETFs on an agency basis. Franklin Distributors, LLC does not maintain a secondary market in the funds' shares.
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index is comprised of investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated government, corporate, and mortgage- and asset-backed issues having at least one year to maturity.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.