Fixed Income

WATFX Western Asset Core Bond Fund

Access to high quality bonds. Seeks to maximize total return from a diversified portfolio of high quality, US dollar denominated bonds.
Experienced portfolio management Team. Actively managed by a seasoned portfolio management team, backed by a deep team of credit specialists, who leverage the global breadth of Western Asset's vast investment platform.
Core portfolio holding. Can be used as a traditional core bond holding.

Overview

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Fund Facts

Fund description

Seeks to maximize total return from an actively managed, well-diversified core fixed-income portfolio of high-quality, U.S. dollar denominated securities. Uses the global breadth of Western Asset's investment platform, fundamental value-oriented investment philosophy and a process that combines top-down macroeconomic views with bottom-up fundamental research.

Benchmark: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
Dividend Frequency, if any: Monthly
Fund Inception Date: 09/04/1990
Distribution Rate at NAV³As of 03/09/2026 (Updated Daily): 4.11%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver^4,5,6As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly): 4.03%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver^5,6As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly): 3.97%
Effective DurationAs of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly): 5.89 Years

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 05/01/2025

Gross Expense Ratio⁷: 0.56%
Net Expense Ratio^7,8: 0.45%
Maximum Initial Charge: —
CDSC: N/A
12b-1 Fee: 0.00%

Identifiers

Ticker: WATFX
Fund Number: 7027
CUSIP Code: 957663305

Average Annual Total Returns As of 02/28/2026

View performance section for additional info As of 02/28/2026

Class I

With Sales Charge (POP)

Without Sales Charge (NAV)

6.70%1 Year
4.98%3 Years
-0.36%5 Years
2.14%10 Years
5.60%Since Inception
09/04/1990

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 02/28/2026 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Sectors
Investment-Grade Credit29.06%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities27.31%
Treasury15.14%
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities7.69%
Collateralized Loan Obligation6.37%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date: 09/04/1990
Investment Style: Multi-Sector
Lipper Classification: Core Bond Funds
Morningstar Category⁹: Intermediate Core Bond

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.

Commentary Highlights

December 31, 2025

Markets: Fixed-income market volatility persisted in the fourth quarter of 2025 as investors and policymakers navigated mixed economic signals. The longest US government shutdown, which restricted data availability, ended in November after 43 days. The US Treasury (UST) yield curve steepened, with short and intermediate UST yields finishing the quarter lower, while long-term yields increased. Equities performed well, with the S&P 500 Index reaching new highs, while credit spreads were mixed.
Contributors: The portfolio’s yield-curve positioning was among the largest contributors to performance.
Detractors: The portfolio’s duration positioning was a headwind for returns.
Outlook: Western Asset’s outlook remains constructive, though we recognize that growth momentum is tempered by uncertainty in areas such as geopolitics and fiscal sustainability. U.S. financial conditions are largely supportive, which, alongside proposed fiscal loosening and solid household balance sheets, points toward a positive foundation for growth in 2026. Headwinds remain, including doubts over the state of the U.S. labor market, core inflation lingering above target and the potential lagged impact of tariffs.

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Latest Insights

February 22, 2026

The “missing middle”—bringing EM official investors into focus

February 19, 2026

Muni Monthly: January 2026

January 28, 2026

January FOMC recap—A pause, but for how long?

January 27, 2026

The Big Picture: First quarter 2026

Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 02/28/2026

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Class I - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)

Month End

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Class I - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)

Month End

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Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index (%)

Month End

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. 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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Overall Morningstar Rating: Overall Morningstar Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
As of 02/28/2026

3 Years: 3 Years: 2 out of 5 stars
420 Funds in category

5 Years: 5 Years: 1 out of 5 stars
378 Funds in category

10 Years: 10 Years: 3 out of 5 stars
278 Funds in category

Rating Category: Intermediate Core Bond

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.

Morningstar Style Box

As of 02/28/2026

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Quality

Source: Morningstar®. The style box reveals a fund's investment style. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the long stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows the investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed income funds, the vertical axis shows the credit quality based on credit ratings and the horizontal axis shows interest-rate sensitivity as measured by effective duration. Placement is determined by fund portfolio holding figures most recently entered into Morningstar's database and corresponding market conditions. Shaded areas show the past 3 years of quarterly data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Portfolio

Assets

As of02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets: $1.84 Billion

Positions

As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Holdings

Fund: 958
Benchmark: 14,057

Portfolio Statistics

As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Weighted Average Life

Fund: 9.65 Years
Benchmark: 8.02 Years

Effective Duration

Fund: 5.89 Years
Benchmark: —

Cash Flow

Fund: 4.52%
Benchmark: —

Sector Allocation

As of 02/28/2026 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Sector Allocation
Sector	% of Total
Investment-Grade Credit	29.06%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities	27.31%
Treasury	15.14%
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities	7.69%
Collateralized Loan Obligation	6.37%
Non-Agency Mortgage Backed Securities	5.79%
Asset-Backed Securities	3.50%
Emerging Markets Corporate	3.16%
Emerging Markets Government	2.28%
Inflation-Linked	1.34%
Agency	0.63%
Other	0.27%
High-Yield Credit	0.03%
Cash & Cash Equivalents	-2.56%

Holdings
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

US TSY N/B 4.5% 08/15/39

UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 3.3750% Mat 11/15/2048

WA Premier Institutional Gover

FNMA 30YR POOL BM4226 3.0000% Mat 01/01/2047

GNMA 2023 92 AH 2.0000% Mat 06/16/2064

TSMC ARIZONA CORP 2.5000% Mat 10/25/2031

UNITED STATES TREASURY INFLATI 2.1250% Mat 01/15/2035

FNMA 20YR POOL FM9185 2.0000% Mat 10/01/2041

UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 4.1250% Mat 10/31/2031

Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2021 GS1 A1 5.8920% Mat 10/25/2066

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

Federal ID Number 521695010

For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us

These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.

Distributions per Share ($)

Year

Tax Information
Record Date	Ordinary Dividends Dividends paid by a fund that are derived from interest, dividends, net short-term capital gains and other types of ordinary income earned by the fund. For a fund that elects to pass through its foreign taxes paid (a non-cash item), a shareholder's allotted share of foreign taxes has been added to the “Ordinary Dividends” cash distributions received by the shareholder. If the fund passed through foreign taxes paid and later is refunded any portion of those taxes by a foreign tax authority, any interest paid to the fund on that refund is also required to be included in “Ordinary Dividends”.	Qualified Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” that may be eligible for a reduced capital gain tax rate. To be eligible for the lower tax rates, certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the amount eligible for the reduced rate. This amount represents both cash distributions and non-cash amounts, such as foreign taxes paid, that have been allocated to shareholders.	Capital Gain Distributions	Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain	Non-Taxable Return Of Capital	Section 199a Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” generated by a real estate investment trust or earned by a fund from its investments in real estate investment trusts, subject to limitations. Individual (non-corporate) shareholders may be entitled to a special deduction from gross income for “Section 199A Dividends” received from a fund. To qualify for this deduction certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor.	Foreign Tax Paid	Exempt Interest Dividends	Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds
Jan 31	0.03741045	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Feb 28	0.033644793	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Mar 31	0.034964668	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Apr 30	0.035747854	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
May 30	0.038452781	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Jun 30	0.034819386	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Jul 31	0.036511169	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Aug 29	0.038536195	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Sep 30	0.036303383	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Oct 31	0.042484873	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Nov 28	0.036737121	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Dec 31	0.039978566	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	0.445591239	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

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Supplemental Tax Information

Foreign Source Income: —
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends: —
Direct U.S. Government Obligations The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to earnings from US Treasury and certain other government securities may be categorized as a fund containing US government obligations. This income may be exempt from state personal income taxes. The percentage for direct US government obligation interests available for tax-exempt treatment may be limited in states that require the fund to meet certain minimum thresholds. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the availability of exemptions in their state.: 12.19%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest: —
Dividends Received Deduction: —
Section 163(j): 100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income: —
Utah Resident Taxable Income The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” subject to Utah income tax. Subject to certain exceptions, the state of Utah provides that income earned from non-federal government entities outside of Utah (non-Utah municipal bonds) is taxable to Utah resident shareholders. Income earned from states that do not tax Utah obligations are also exempt. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.: —

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Pricing

Pricing History

As of 03/09/2026 (Updated Daily)

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From Date

To Date

Daily Fund Prices

As of 03/09/2026

Share Prices

As of 03/09/2026

NAV ¹(Net Asset Value): $10.76
NAV Change ¹: $0.02
NAV Change (%) ¹: 0.19%
POP ¹⁰(Public Offering Price): $10.76

52-Week Range

Highest NAV: $10.86
Lowest NAV: $10.31

Documents

Fund Literature

Fund Literature
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Checkbox	Factsheet - Western Asset Core Bond Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Product Commentary - Western Asset Core Bond Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Western Asset Management Core and Core Plus Mutual Fund and SMA Net Flows and AUMMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document

Regulatory Documents

Regulatory Documents
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Checkbox	Annual Report - Western Asset Core Bond Fund - Class I	Download Document
Checkbox	Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Western Asset Core Bond Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Semi-Annual Report - Western Asset Core Bond Fund - Class I	Download Document
Checkbox	Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Western Asset Core Bond Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Prospectus - Western Asset Core Bond Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Summary Prospectus - Western Asset Core Bond Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Statement of Additional Information - Western Asset Fund, Inc. Book 38Mailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document
Checkbox	Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Western Asset Core Bond FundMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document
Checkbox	Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Western Asset Core Bond FundMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document

Additional Resources

Additional Resources
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Checkbox	Legg Mason Affiliates Win 2019 Lipper Awards for Outstanding Fund ManagementMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document

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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. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance. 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. 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 and frequent trading may increase a shareholder’s tax liability and transaction costs. 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.

Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.

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.

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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.

Footnotes

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.
Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.
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.
With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.
During periods of rising inflation, fund yields can vary significantly from month-to-month and may not be repeated.
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.
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.
Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors.
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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.
Credit Quality is a measure of a bond issuer's ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. The credit ratings shown are based on each portfolio security's rating as provided by S&P Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and/or Fitch Ratings, Inc. and typically range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), or an equivalent and/or similar rating. For this purpose, if two or more of the agencies have assigned differing ratings to a security, the highest rating is used. Securities that are unrated by all three agencies are reflected as such. The credit quality of the investments in the portfolio does not apply to the stability or safety of the portfolio. The methodology used for the calculation of credit quality ratings displayed may differ from the methodology for monitoring investment limits, if applicable. Please note, the portfolio itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency.

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Overview

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Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

Identifiers

Class I

Top Sectors

Additional Fund Info

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Latest Insights

Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

Ratings 11

Portfolio

Sector Allocation Market value figures reflect the trading value of the investments. Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 521695010

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