LVITX Western Asset Core Plus VIT Portfolio
- Access to high quality bonds. Seeks to maximize total return from a diversified portfolio of high quality bonds that includes limited exposure to opportunistic debt sectors.
- 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.
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Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
Seeks to maximize total return from an actively managed, well-diversified core fixed-income portfolio of high-quality securities that includes limited exposure to opportunistic debt sectors. 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
- Additional Benchmark
- Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield - 2% Issuer Cap Index
- Fund Inception Date
- 06/16/1994
- Share Class Inception Date
- 05/01/2015
Identifiers
- Ticker
- LVITX
- Fund Number
- 7168
- CUSIP Code
- 52467K755
- Bloomberg Code
- LVITX US
Additional Fund Info
- Asset Class
- Fixed Income
- Morningstar Category
4 - Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Lipper Classification
- Core Plus Bond Funds
- Investment Style
- Multi-Sector
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
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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Portfolio
Assets
As of02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Net Assets
- $125.17 Million
Positions
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 909
Portfolio Statistics
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 6.17 Years
- Fund
- 4.73%
- Fund
- 9.49 Years
Geographic Allocation
As of 02/28/2026 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Geography | Fund |
|---|---|
United States | 100.07% |
Other | 3.99% |
Switzerland | 1.02% |
Mexico | 0.75% |
France | 0.75% |
Canada | 0.65% |
Supranational | 0.43% |
United Kingdom | 0.39% |
Japan | 0.16% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | -8.21% |
Holdings
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.
Distributions & Tax
Federal ID Number 133767322
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact usThese amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Western Asset Core Plus VIT Portfolio | |||
| Annual Report - Western Asset Core Plus VIT Portfolio - Class II | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Western Asset Core Plus VIT Portfolio - Class II | |||
| Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Western Asset Core Plus VIT Portfolio | |||
| Prospectus - Western Asset Core Plus VIT Portfolio | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Western Asset Core Plus VIT Portfolio | |||
| Statement of Additional Information - Legg Mason Partners Variable Income Trust Book 39 | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Western Asset Core Plus VIT Portfolio | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Western Asset Core Plus VIT Portfolio |
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. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. 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. 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
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. These portfolios are available as investment options under a variable annuity or variable life contract. Shares of the portfolios are offered only to insurance company separate accounts that fund certain variable annuity or life contracts. These portfolios may not be available in all states and may only be offered in certain variable products. Please refer to the prospectuses. Variable annuities are long-term, tax-deferred investment vehicles designed for retirement purposes. Gains from tax-deferred investments are taxable as ordinary income upon withdrawal. Withdrawals made prior to age 59 1/2 are subject to a 10% IRS penalty charge and/or surrender charges. Investments in a variable annuity are subject to market risks, including loss of principal. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the insurer.
VARIABLE ANNUITIES ARE SOLD BY PROSPECTUS ONLY. AN INVESTOR SHOULD CONSIDER THE INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, RISKS, CHARGES AND EXPENSES OF THE INSURANCE CONTRACT AND THE UNDERLYING PORTFOLIO CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING. THE PROSPECTUSES CONTAIN THIS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSURANCE CONTRACT AND THE UNDERLYING PORTFOLIO. FOR A FREE PROSPECTUS ON THE UNDERLYING PORTFOLIO, PLEASE CLICK ON THE PROSPECTUS LINK. AN INVESTOR SHOULD READ THE PROSPECTUSES CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING.
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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.
The Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield - 2% Issuer Cap Index measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated, non-investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market. The Index limits the maximum exposure to any one issuer to 2%.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.
Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
Reports and other information about the fund are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov.
FINANCIAL ADVISORS: Please note that not all share classes may be available for sale at your firm. Please call Franklin Templeton at (800) 530-2432 for more information.