Overview
Product Facts
Strategy description
Western Asset Municipal Opportunities Strategy offers a dynamic approach to traditional municipal separately managed account (SMA) management. The strategy deploys Western Asset’s highest conviction sector, curve, and issuer views across the investment grade credit spectrum in a 100% individual bond solution. The strategy seeks to provide above-average levels of tax-exempt income and risk adjusted total returns through yield curve management, sector allocation and security selection within diversified, long-term value-oriented portfolios. The strategy will seek to outperform the Bloomberg 1-15 Year Blend (1-17) Statistics Index, and maintain a duration of +/-2.0 years of the index.
- Benchmark
- Bloomberg 1-15 Yr Blend (1-17) Statistics Index
- Inception Date
- 02/28/1995
- Asset Class
- Fixed Income
- Yield to Worst
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 3.35%
- Effective Duration
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 5.07 Years
Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025
- 2.35%1 Year
- 3.20%3 Years
- 0.02%5 Years
- 0.89%10 Years
- 2.74%Since Inception
02/28/1995
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)
Transportation23.85% | |
Industrial Revenue21.06% | |
Leasing12.18% | |
Education10.68% | |
Power10.07% |
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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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)
Yield to Worst is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.
Sector weightings and portfolio characteristics are based on the aggregate of individual client portfolios in the Municipal Opportunities program composites and are subject to change at any time. Sector weightings and portfolio characteristics of individual client portfolios in these programs 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 or securities listed and should not be used as a sole basis to make any investment decisions
Sector Allocation
As of 09/30/2025 % of Fixed Income (Updated Quarterly)
| Sector | % of Total |
|---|---|
Transportation | 23.85% |
Industrial Revenue | 21.06% |
Leasing | 12.18% |
Education | 10.68% |
Power | 10.07% |
Hospital/Healthcare | 9.75% |
Water & Sewer | 6.47% |
State General Obligation | 3.01% |
Local General Obligation | 2.94% |
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Western Asset Municipal Opportunities Portfolios | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures |
Risks
All investments involve risk, including loss of principal, and there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks; and possible loss of principal. 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. Fixed income securities are subject to illiquidity risk, which is the risk that securities may be difficult to sell at certain prices when no market participants are willing to purchase the securities at such prices. Investments may be concentrated in a limited number of geographic regions and/or industries.
High-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. For tax-exempt securities, certain investors may be subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax, and state and local taxes may apply. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable. State-specific and state-biased portfolios within this Portfolio focus on individual states and are more vulnerable to losses caused by adverse developments in those states than are national portfolios, which diversify investments across multiple states.
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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