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WAPAX

Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund

As of 12/12/2025

NAV 1

$9.30

$-0.03 (-0.32%)
 

POP 2

$9.66

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

7.02%

 

Overview

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Fund Description

  • Seeks to maximize total return via an actively managed, well-diversified core fixed income strategy that includes limited exposure to opportunistic debt sectors.

  • The strategy seeks diversification among key investment themes so that no single position overwhelms performance.

  • Uses a time-tested, value-oriented investment process led by a deep and experienced team of credit specialists.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Share Class Inception Date 
04/30/2012
Fund Inception Date 
07/08/1998
Benchmark 
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
Investment Style 
Multi-Sector
Lipper Classification 
Core Plus Bond Funds
Morningstar Category4 
Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Total Net Assets  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$4.04 Billion
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV5  As of 12/12/2025 (Updated Daily)
4.34%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver678  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.21%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver68  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.21%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio9 
0.82%
Net Expense Ratio910 
0.82%
Maximum Initial Charge 
3.75%
CDSC11 
1.00%
Identifiers
Fund Number 
7830
Ticker 
WAPAX
CUSIP Code 
957663461

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 11/30/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
WA Premier Institutional Gover
Weight (%) 
4.68
Market Value ($) 
201,623,688
Quantity 
201,623,688
Security Name 
US TSY 4.25% 08/15/35
Weight (%) 
2.30
Market Value ($) 
99,248,777
Quantity 
97,340,000
Security Name 
FNMA 4% TBA MBS 30yr Mat 01/01/2056
Weight (%) 
1.40
Market Value ($) 
60,463,394
Quantity 
63,500,000
Security Name 
UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 4.0000% Mat 06/30/2032
Weight (%) 
1.26
Market Value ($) 
54,496,072
Quantity 
53,730,000
Security Name 
FANNIE MAE OR FREDDIE MAC 5.5000% Mat 01/01/2055
Weight (%) 
1.17
Market Value ($) 
50,291,574
Quantity 
49,700,000
Security Name 
FNMA 4.5% TBA MBS 30YR Mat 01/01/2056
Weight (%) 
1.16
Market Value ($) 
49,889,458
Quantity 
51,000,000
Security Name 
US TREASURY PRINCIPAL STRIP 0.0000% Mat 05/15/2049
Weight (%) 
1.15
Market Value ($) 
49,346,318
Quantity 
152,060,000
Security Name 
FNMA TBA 30 YR 6 SINGLE FAMILY 6.0000% Mat 01/01/2056
Weight (%) 
1.07
Market Value ($) 
46,274,450
Quantity 
45,200,000
Security Name 
FNMA 5% TBA MBS 30yr Mat 01/01/2056
Weight (%) 
0.99
Market Value ($) 
42,881,789
Quantity 
43,000,000
Security Name 
US TREASURY N/B 2.8750% Mat 08/15/2045
Weight (%) 
0.93
Market Value ($) 
39,997,619
Quantity 
52,040,000

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

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any This fund is an Accrual fund.
Monthly
Capital Gain Distributions 
June, December

Rates and Yields

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Distribution Rate
As of 12/12/2025
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
4.34%
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 11/30/2025
w/ Waiver 
4.21%
w/o Waiver 
4.21%

Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.

Distributions Per Share

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final
Record Date  
12/15/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
12/16/2025
Reinvestment Date  
12/16/2025
Payable Date  
12/16/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$0.0000-$0.0000 Estimates
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.0000-$0.0000 Estimates
Income  
Total Distribution Per Share  
Estimates
Record Date  
11/28/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
11/28/2025
Reinvestment Date  
11/28/2025
Payable Date  
11/28/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.39
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02995679
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02995679
Record Date  
10/31/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
10/31/2025
Reinvestment Date  
10/31/2025
Payable Date  
10/31/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.35
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03603212
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03603212
Record Date  
09/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
09/30/2025
Reinvestment Date  
09/30/2025
Payable Date  
09/30/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.34
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.0316867
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.0316867
Record Date  
08/29/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
08/29/2025
Reinvestment Date  
08/29/2025
Payable Date  
08/29/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.28
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03583885
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03583885
Record Date  
07/31/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
07/31/2025
Reinvestment Date  
07/31/2025
Payable Date  
07/31/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.19
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03393558
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03393558
Record Date  
06/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
06/30/2025
Reinvestment Date  
06/30/2025
Payable Date  
06/30/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.27
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03303647
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03303647
Record Date  
05/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
05/30/2025
Reinvestment Date  
05/30/2025
Payable Date  
05/30/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.12
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03595686
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03595686
Record Date  
04/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
04/30/2025
Reinvestment Date  
04/30/2025
Payable Date  
04/30/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.22
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03390745
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03390745
Record Date  
03/31/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
03/31/2025
Reinvestment Date  
03/31/2025
Payable Date  
03/31/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.23
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03255156
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03255156
Record Date  
02/28/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
02/28/2025
Reinvestment Date  
02/28/2025
Payable Date  
02/28/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.29
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03155898
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03155898
Record Date  
01/31/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
01/31/2025
Reinvestment Date  
01/31/2025
Payable Date  
01/31/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.13
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03515079
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03515079

Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.

The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.

Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 522099459
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 ($)
Record Date  
Jan 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.029144
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.003002
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Feb 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.0288
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.002967
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Mar 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.030156
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.003107
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Apr 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.029662
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.003056
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
May 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.032639
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.003362
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jun 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.027148
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.002797
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jul 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.030302
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.003122
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Aug 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.032356
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.003333
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.028821
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.002969
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Oct 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.031743
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.00327
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Nov 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.032341
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.003332
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.030869
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.00318
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.363979
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.037498
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
3.59%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
99.36%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

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Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 12/12/2025 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 12/12/2025

Share Prices

As of 12/12/2025
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$9.30
NAV Change1 
$-0.03
NAV Change (%)1 
-0.32%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$9.66

52-Week Range

Highest NAV 
$9.44
Lowest NAV 
$8.95

Documents

Product Literature

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Factsheet - Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund

Regulatory Documents

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Semi-Annual Report - Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund - Class A

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Annual Report - Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund - Class A

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Prospectus - Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund

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Summary Prospectus - Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund

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Statement of Additional Information - Western Asset Fund, Inc. Book 38

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund

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Risks

What Are the 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.

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