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WAPAX

Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund

As of 09/23/2026

NAV 1

$8.80

$-0.08 (-0.90%)
 

POP 2

$9.14

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

-2.52%

 

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 08/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
$3.38 Billion
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV5  As of 09/23/2026 (Updated Daily)
4.38%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver6, 7, 8  As of 08/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
5.03%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver7, 8  As of 08/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
5.03%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2026
Gross Expense Ratio 
0.81%
Net Expense Ratio9 
0.81%
Maximum Initial Charge 
3.75%
CDSC10 
1.00%
Identifiers
Fund Number 
7830
Ticker 
WAPAX
CUSIP Code 
957663461

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 08/31/2026 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
WA Premier Institutional Gover
Weight (%) 
2.23
Market Value ($) 
79,087,474
Quantity 
79,087,474
Security Name 
US TREASURY PRINCIPAL STRIP 0.0000% Mat 05/15/2049
Weight (%) 
1.28
Market Value ($) 
45,266,647
Quantity 
152,060,000
Security Name 
US TSY 4.25% 08/15/35
Weight (%) 
1.22
Market Value ($) 
43,150,039
Quantity 
44,650,000
Security Name 
FNMA 5% TBA MBS 30yr Mat 09/01/2056
Weight (%) 
1.10
Market Value ($) 
38,977,351
Quantity 
40,400,000
Security Name 
US TREASURY N/B 2.8750% Mat 08/15/2045
Weight (%) 
1.05
Market Value ($) 
37,163,878
Quantity 
52,040,000
Security Name 
FNMA TBA 30 YR 5.5 SINGLE FAMI 5.5000% Mat 09/01/2056
Weight (%) 
0.95
Market Value ($) 
33,556,561
Quantity 
33,900,000
Security Name 
US TREASURY N/B 02/41 4.75 4.7500%
Weight (%) 
0.85
Market Value ($) 
30,219,237
Quantity 
31,090,000
Security Name 
GNMA 2023 92 AH 2.0000% Mat 06/16/2064
Weight (%) 
0.74
Market Value ($) 
26,168,892
Quantity 
34,758,374
Security Name 
US TREASURY NOTE 4.3750% Mat 05/15/2036
Weight (%) 
0.69
Market Value ($) 
24,372,666
Quantity 
25,080,000
Security Name 
GNMA 2% TBA MBS 30yr Mat 09/20/2056
Weight (%) 
0.61
Market Value ($) 
21,489,308
Quantity 
26,800,000

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

Read important information about results and other investment disclosures
Distribution Rate
As of 09/23/2026
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
4.38%
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 08/31/2026
w/ Waiver 
5.03%
w/o Waiver 
5.03%

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  
08/31/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
08/31/2026
Reinvestment Date  
08/31/2026
Payable Date  
08/31/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.00
Long-Term Capital Gains  
—
Short-Term Capital Gains  
—
Income  
$0.03265233
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03265233
Record Date  
07/31/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
07/31/2026
Reinvestment Date  
07/31/2026
Payable Date  
07/31/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.00
Long-Term Capital Gains  
—
Short-Term Capital Gains  
—
Income  
$0.03761769
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03761769
Record Date  
06/30/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
06/30/2026
Reinvestment Date  
06/30/2026
Payable Date  
06/30/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.17
Long-Term Capital Gains  
—
Short-Term Capital Gains  
—
Income  
$0.0345147
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.0345147
Record Date  
05/29/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
05/29/2026
Reinvestment Date  
05/29/2026
Payable Date  
05/31/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.19
Long-Term Capital Gains  
—
Short-Term Capital Gains  
—
Income  
$0.03531011
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03531011
Record Date  
04/30/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
04/30/2026
Reinvestment Date  
04/30/2026
Payable Date  
04/30/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.19
Long-Term Capital Gains  
—
Short-Term Capital Gains  
—
Income  
$0.03532332
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03532332
Record Date  
03/31/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
03/31/2026
Reinvestment Date  
03/31/2026
Payable Date  
03/31/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.18
Long-Term Capital Gains  
—
Short-Term Capital Gains  
—
Income  
$0.03353393
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03353393
Record Date  
02/27/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
02/27/2026
Reinvestment Date  
02/27/2026
Payable Date  
02/28/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.44
Long-Term Capital Gains  
—
Short-Term Capital Gains  
—
Income  
$0.03220826
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03220826
Record Date  
01/30/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
01/30/2026
Reinvestment Date  
01/30/2026
Payable Date  
01/31/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$9.33
Long-Term Capital Gains  
—
Short-Term Capital Gains  
—
Income  
$0.03335905
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03335905

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  
0.02724889
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.007901897
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Feb 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.024464521
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.007094459
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Mar 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.025233967
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.00731759
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Apr 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.026285051
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.007622394
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
May 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.027873755
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.008083101
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Jun 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.025609868
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.007426598
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Jul 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.026306865
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.007628719
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Aug 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.027782274
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.008056573
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.024563528
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.00712317
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Oct 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.027932099
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.008100021
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Nov 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.023222504
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.006734287
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Dec 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.027218707
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.007893144
Section 199a Dividends  
—
Foreign Tax Paid  
—
Exempt Interest Dividends  
—
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
—
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.313742029
Qualified Dividends  
—
Capital Gain Distributions  
—
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
—
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
0.090981953
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 
7.09%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
—
Dividends Received Deduction 
—
Section 163(j) 
100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
—
Utah Resident Taxable Income 
—

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Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 09/23/2026 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 09/23/2026

Share Prices

As of 09/23/2026
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$8.80
NAV Change1 
$-0.08
NAV Change (%)1 
-0.90%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$9.14

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 02/27/2026
$9.44
Lowest NAV  As on 09/23/2026
$8.80

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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