Overview
Product Facts
Strategy description
The Western Asset Active Bond Aggregate Portfolios invest in securities within the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, including primarily governments, corporates and mortgages, and asset-backed securities, to seek to maximize total returns.
- Benchmark
- Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
- Inception Date
- 12/31/1998
- Asset Class
- Fixed Income
- Yield to Worst
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 4.37%
- Effective Duration
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 5.66 Years
Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025
- 4.87%1 Year
- 4.10%3 Years
- -1.73%5 Years
- 0.35%10 Years
- 2.45%Since Inception
12/31/1998
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 09/30/2025 % of Fixed Income (Updated Quarterly)
Treasury41.63% | |
Investment-Grade Credit30.23% | |
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities19.39% | |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities7.62% | |
Inflation-Linked1.13% |
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
September 30, 2025- Markets: The fixed income market experienced periods of volatility, but posted a modest gain during the second quarter. Investor sentiment was impacted by several factors, including persistent trade uncertainty, signs of global economic strains, questions over future Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, mounting fiscal concerns, and hostilities between Israel and Iran.
- Contributors: Duration and yield curve positioning, along with an overweight to investment-grade bonds, were beneficial.
- Detractors: There were no meaningful detractors from returns.
- Outlook: Global growth is expected to slow given heightened unpredictability, but should remain positive. Overall monetary policy remains restrictive and we believe that central banks will continue to cut rates. The Fed remains well positioned to provide support if the U.S. economy falters. While fundamentals remain positive, spreads are at the tight end of historical ranges in some sectors and warrant caution.

Latest Insights
November 19, 2025
October 30, 2025
October 30, 2025
October 7, 2025
Composite Performance
Risk Measures
As of 09/30/2025
The strategy returns shown are preliminary composite returns, subject to future revision (downward or upward). Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. An investment in this strategy can lose value.
Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Periods less than one year are not annualized. Performance results are for the composite which includes all actual, fully discretionary accounts with substantially similar investment policies and objectives managed to the composite's investment strategy. Composite returns are stated in U.S. dollars and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains, or other earnings. The composite may include account(s) that are gross of fees and pure gross of fees. “Pure” gross-of-fee returns do not reflect the deduction of any expenses, including transaction costs. A traditional (or "true") gross-of-fee return reflects performance after the reduction of transaction costs but before the reduction of the investment advisory fee. The gross-of-fee return may include a blend of "true" gross-of-fee returns for non-wrap accounts and "pure” gross-of-fee returns for wrap accounts. Net-of-fee returns is reduced by a model “wrap fee” (1.5% is the maximum anticipated wrap fee for fixed income portfolios) which includes trading expenses as well as investment management, administrative and custodial fees. The model wrap fee used represents the highest anticipated wrap fee applicable to the strategy. Actual fees and account minimums may vary.
For fee schedules, contact your financial professional, or if you enter into an agreement directly with Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (“FTPPG”), refer to FTPPG’s Form ADV Part 2A disclosure document. Management and performance of individual accounts may vary for reasons that include the existence of different implementation practices and model requirements in different investment programs.
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Portfolio
Portfolio Statistics
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)
- Portfolio
- 4.37%
- Benchmark
- 4.37%
- Portfolio
- 5.66 Years
- Benchmark
- —
- Portfolio
- 4.20%
- Benchmark
- —
- Portfolio
- 7.57 Years
- Benchmark
- 8.22 Years
Yield to Worst is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.
Portfolio characteristics, sector, maturity and credit quality allocations are based on a composite and are subject to change at any time. Portfolio characteristics and sector weightings of individual client portfolios in the program may differ, sometimes significantly, from those shown above. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or recommendations with respect to the sectors listed and should not be used as a sole basis to make any investment decisions.
Maturity Allocation
As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Maturity | Portfolio | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 1 Year | 2.78% | 0.31% |
| 1 to 3 Years | 19.38% | — |
| 3 to 5 Years | 21.61% | — |
| 5 to 7 Years | 12.03% | — |
| 7 to 10 Years | 29.81% | — |
| >10 Years | 14.39% | 15.80% |
Portfolio characteristics, sector, maturity and credit quality allocations are based on a composite and are subject to change at any time. Portfolio characteristics and sector weightings of individual client portfolios in the program may differ, sometimes significantly, from those shown above. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or recommendations with respect to the sectors listed and should not be used as a sole basis to make any investment decisions.
Portfolio characteristics and sector weightings are based on a composite and are subject to change at any time. Portfolio characteristics and sector weightings of individual client portfolios in the program may differ, sometimes significantly, from those shown above. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or recommendations with respect to the sectors listed and should not be used as a sole basis to make any investment decisions.
Source: BondEdge
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Western Asset Active Bond Aggregate Portfolios | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures | |||
| Pitchbook - Western Asset Active Bond Aggregate Portfolios - Public |
Risks
All investments involve risk, including loss of principal and there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met.
Fixed income securities may be subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer will repay their obligations more slowly than the market anticipates in the event market interest rates rise. Issuers also have the right to pay their payment obligations ahead of schedule in the event market interest rates fall, subjecting to prepayment risk. Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate and credit risk, which is a possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and repay the principal on its debt. As interest rates rise, the price of fixed income securities falls. Foreign securities, where permitted, are subject to the additional risks of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, changes in political and economic conditions, foreign taxation, and differences in auditing and financial standards. These risks are magnified in the case of investments in emerging markets. U.S. Treasuries are direct debt obligations issued and backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. government. The U.S. government guarantees the principal and interest payments on U.S. Treasuries when the securities are held to maturity. Unlike U.S. Treasury securities, debt securities issued by the federal agencies and instrumentalities and related investments may or may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Even when the U.S. government guarantees principal and interest payments on securities, this guarantee does not apply to losses resulting from declines in the market value of these securities. Investments may also be made in mortgage-backed, asset-backed securities and taxable municipal securities. Asset-backed securities generally decrease in value as a result of interest rate increases, but may benefit less than other fixed-income securities from declining interest rates, principally because of prepayments. Mortgage-backed securities involve additional risk over more traditional fixed-income investments, including: interest rate risk, implied call and extension risks; and the possibility of premature return of principal due to mortgage prepayment, which can reduce expected yield and lead to price volatility.
Important Information
Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) are investment services provided by Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (FTPPG), a federally registered investment adviser. Client portfolios are managed based on investment instructions or advice provided by one or more of the following Franklin Templeton affiliated sub-advisers: Western Asset Management, LLC. Management is implemented by FTPPG, the designated sub-adviser or, in the case of certain programs, the program sponsor or its designee.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or a loss when you sell your shares. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Performance figures for periods shorter than one year represent cumulative figures and are not annualized. All performance is reported in US dollars.
ClearBridge Investments, LLC, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, Martin Currie, Royce Investment Partners, Western Asset Management Company, LLC, and Franklin Templeton claim compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.
Professional money management may not be suitable for all investors. Factual information relating to the securities discussed was obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but there can be no guarantee as to its accuracy. It should not be assumed that investments made in the future will be profitable or will equal the performance of the securities discussed in the material.
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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.
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.
All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.