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Fixed Income

LMCUX Western Asset California Municipals Fund

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NAV 1 $-0.03(-0.21%)
$14.05
As of 05/12/2026
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
0.97%
As of 05/12/2026
Total Net Assets
$191.26M
As of 04/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
Morningstar Overall Rating™ 3
As of 04/30/2026

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Overview

Fund Facts

Fund description

Strives to provide California investors with high monthly income exempt from regular federal income taxes and California state personal income taxes; as well as preservation of capital. Focuses on sector rotation and issuer selection primarily within intermediate- and long-term investment grade municipal securities. Utilizes a time-tested, value-oriented investment process led by a deep and experienced team of municipal bond specialists.

Benchmark
Bloomberg California Municipal
Fund Inception Date
04/09/1984
Dividend Frequency, if any
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV4As of 05/12/2026 (Updated Daily)
3.47%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver5,6,7As of 04/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.69%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver6,7As of 04/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.56%
Taxable Equivalent Yield—With WaiverAs of 04/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
6.23%
Taxable Equivalent Yield—Without WaiverAs of 04/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
6.01%

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 07/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio8
0.71%
Net Expense Ratio8,9
0.62%
Maximum Initial Charge
—
CDSC
N/A
12b-1 Fee
0.00%

Identifiers

Ticker
LMCUX
Fund Number
7463
CUSIP Code
52468T409

Average Annual Total Returns

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Class I

  • 6.59%1 Year
  • 3.51%3 Years
  • 0.74%5 Years
  • 1.92%10 Years
  • 3.27%Since Inception
    03/02/2007

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

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As of 04/30/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Industrial Revenue31.46%
Transportation17.66%
Leasing9.35%
Hospital/Healthcare9.27%
Education8.80%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
03/02/2007
Investment Style
Municipals
Lipper Classification
California Municipal Debt Funds
Morningstar Category10
Muni California Long

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Western Asset

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.

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Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 04/30/2026

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Class I - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)
Class I - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)
Bloomberg California Municipal (%)

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. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 

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Ratings 3

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Overall Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating: 4 out of 5 stars  
As of 04/30/2026
3 Years
3 Years: 3 out of 5 stars  
101 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 3 out of 5 stars  
101 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
79 Funds in category
Rating Category
Muni California Long

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.

The number of funds in the category for the Overall Morningstar Rating are listed in the funds in category for the 3-year rating.

Morningstar Style Box
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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. Portfolios focused on a single state are subject to greater risk of adverse economic and regulatory changes in that state than a geographically diversified fund. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. The portfolio is non-diversified and may invest in a relatively small number of issuers, which may negatively impact the fund's performance and result in greater fluctuation in the value of the fund's shares. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance. An investor may be subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax, and state and local taxes may apply. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

Important Information

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Total Returns include change in share price, assume reinvestment of all distributions, and reflect the deduction of fund expenses and applicable fees. Total returns, distribution rate, and yields reflect any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers; without these reductions, the results would have been lower.

Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional 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.
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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. 

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Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. 

Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

The Bloomberg California Municipal Bond Index is a market value-weighted index of California investment-grade fixed-rate municipal bonds with maturities of one year or more.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.

Footnotes

  1. Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.

  2. Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.

  3. The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. ©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

  4. Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the daily accrual, divided by the NAV as of the date indicated. The Distribution Rate calculation includes income and excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is subject to change and is not guaranteed nor a quotation of fund performance.

  5. With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.

  6. During periods of rising inflation, fund yields can vary significantly from month-to-month and may not be repeated.

  7. 30-Day SEC Yield is calculated using the net income (interest and dividends) per share earned over a trailing 30-day period (annualized), divided by the fund’s share price at the end of that period. It may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate, which reflects the fund’s past dividends paid to shareholders.

  8. Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.

  9. Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors. 

  10. ©2026 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

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