Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF)
WABF is an actively managed ETF by Franklin. WABF launched on Sep 19, 2023 and has a 0.35% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Sep 19, 2023
1x
No Index (Active)
Expense Ratio
WABF has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Western Asset Bond ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Western Asset Bond ETF had a return of 2.56% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.71% in the last 12 months.
WABF
2.56%
0.44%
1.79%
7.71%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-6.06%
-2.95%
-4.87%
8.34%
13.98%
10.15%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WABF, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.68% | 2.32% | -0.25% | -0.19% | 2.56% | ||||||||
| 2024 | -0.23% | -1.52% | 1.09% | -3.00% | 2.03% | 0.98% | 2.53% | 1.64% | 1.40% | -3.00% | 1.40% | -1.82% | 1.30% |
| 2023 | -0.97% | -2.46% | 5.70% | 4.61% | 6.81% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 82, WABF is among the top 18% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Western Asset Bond ETF provided a 6.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.66 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.66 | $1.56 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 6.62% | 6.25% | 1.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Western Asset Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.19 | $0.12 | $0.40 | ||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.10 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.44 | $1.56 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.11 | $0.24 | $0.38 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Western Asset Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Western Asset Bond ETF was 5.36%, occurring on Jan 13, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Western Asset Bond ETF drawdown is 1.76%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.36% | Sep 17, 2024 | 81 | Jan 13, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -4.75% | Sep 25, 2023 | 19 | Oct 19, 2023 | 18 | Nov 14, 2023 | 37 |
| -4.38% | Feb 2, 2024 | 51 | Apr 16, 2024 | 59 | Jul 11, 2024 | 110 |
| -2.13% | Dec 28, 2023 | 18 | Jan 24, 2024 | 6 | Feb 1, 2024 | 24 |
| -1.1% | Aug 5, 2024 | 4 | Aug 8, 2024 | 4 | Aug 14, 2024 | 8 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Western Asset Bond ETF volatility is 2.91%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.