Overview
Product Facts
Strategy description
The Western Asset Enhanced Cash SMA invests in short-term investment-grade securities with a maximum portfolio duration of two years or less and benchmark to a variety of short-term indexes, such as the Citi 90-Day Treasury Bill Index and the Bloomberg 1-3 Year Government Bond Index.
- Benchmark
- 50% 3 Month T-Bill / 50% LB 1-3 Govt
- Inception Date
- 12/31/1999
- Asset Class
- Fixed Income
- Yield to Worst
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 4.07%
- Effective Duration
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 1.74 Years
Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025
- 3.90%1 Year
- 3.69%3 Years
- 1.07%5 Years
- 0.80%10 Years
- 1.29%Since Inception
12/31/1999
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 Total (Updated Quarterly)
Credit78.13% | |
Agency13.26% | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities2.59% | |
Asset-Backed Securities2.29% |
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 (Fed) monetary policy, mounting fiscal concerns, and hostilities between Israel and Iran.
- Contributors: Duration positioning and an overweight to investment-grade bonds.
- Detractors: An underweight to securities rated BBB.
- 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/Return Profile (%)
Based on a 10 year period ending Sep-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.
To obtain specific information on available products and services or a GIPS® Report, contact your Franklin Templeton separately managed account sales team at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236. ClearBridge Investments, LLC, Martin Currie, Royce Investment Partners, and Western Asset Management Company, LLC 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.
Portfolio
Portfolio Statistics
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)
- Portfolio
- 4.07%
- Portfolio
- 1.74 Years
- Portfolio
- 3.95%
- Portfolio
- 1.88 Years
Yield to Worst is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.
Portfolio sector weightings and characteristics are for a model portfolio, are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. The Model Portfolio represents the Investment Manager’s general advice at the date stated above to Enhanced Cash clients without restrictions on their accounts. For actual Enhanced Cash client accounts, composition and other data shown varied from those shown for Model Portfolio because of factors such as client-imposed restrictions and the timing of actions and withdrawals of funds to and from individual client accounts. Sector weightings and characteristics of individual client portfolios may differ, sometimes significantly, from the weightings shown above. Yields will fluctuate and are not guaranteed.
Maturity Allocation
As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Maturity | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| 0 to 1 Year | 29.14% |
| 1 to 3 Years | 51.25% |
| 3 to 5 Years | 19.61% |
Portfolio sector weightings and characteristics are for a model portfolio, are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. The Model Portfolio represents the Investment Manager’s general advice at the date stated above to Enhanced Cash clients without restrictions on their accounts. For actual Enhanced Cash client accounts, composition and other data shown varied from those shown for Model Portfolio because of factors such as client-imposed restrictions and the timing of actions and withdrawals of funds to and from individual client accounts. Sector weightings and characteristics of individual client portfolios may differ, sometimes significantly, from the weightings shown above. Yields will fluctuate and are not guaranteed.
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Western Asset Enhanced Cash SMA Portfolios | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures | |||
| Pitchbook - Western Asset Enhanced Cash SMA Portfolios - Public |
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. Liquidity risk exists when securities or other investments become more difficult to sell, or are unable to be sold, at the price at which they have been valued. 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.
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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