Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class I (WACPX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9576635034 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 957663503 |
| Issuer | Franklin Templeton |
| Inception Date | Jul 8, 1998 |
| Category | Total Bond Market |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Home Page | www.franklintempleton.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
WACPX features an expense ratio of 0.45%, falling within 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 Core Plus Bond Fund Class I, 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 Core Plus Bond Fund Class I had a return of 0.15% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.48% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class I had an annualized return of 1.15%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.05%, indicating that Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class I did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 0.15% | 21.24% |
| 1 month | -1.92% | 0.55% |
| 6 months | 2.69% | 11.47% |
| 1 year | 9.48% | 32.45% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -1.72% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.15% | 11.05% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WACPX, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.67% | -1.63% | 1.14% | -3.36% | 2.08% | 0.71% | 2.35% | 1.35% | 1.42% | -3.16% | 0.15% | ||
| 2023 | 4.93% | -3.77% | 2.38% | 0.66% | -1.52% | 0.57% | 0.47% | -1.62% | -4.16% | -2.42% | 6.45% | 5.32% | 6.79% |
| 2022 | -2.65% | -2.66% | -3.79% | -5.33% | 0.75% | -3.35% | 3.73% | -3.63% | -6.33% | -1.20% | 5.55% | -1.00% | -18.77% |
| 2021 | -1.16% | -1.99% | -1.43% | 1.38% | 0.63% | 0.20% | 1.20% | 0.03% | -1.20% | -0.12% | -0.31% | 0.29% | -2.51% |
| 2020 | 1.78% | 0.67% | -4.57% | 3.19% | 2.09% | 1.18% | 2.65% | -0.25% | -0.58% | -0.51% | 2.80% | -0.58% | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 2.46% | -0.15% | 1.81% | 0.31% | 1.45% | 2.11% | 0.14% | 2.30% | -0.05% | 0.93% | -0.36% | -0.53% | 10.86% |
| 2018 | -0.67% | -1.46% | 1.06% | -1.19% | 0.03% | -0.86% | 0.74% | -0.14% | -0.30% | -1.67% | 0.32% | 2.25% | -1.94% |
| 2017 | 0.43% | 1.03% | 0.43% | 0.94% | 1.12% | 0.60% | 0.92% | 1.09% | -0.28% | -0.26% | 0.08% | 0.51% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 0.73% | -0.08% | 1.96% | 0.88% | -0.15% | 2.16% | 1.21% | 0.43% | -0.09% | -0.50% | -2.38% | -0.42% | 3.73% |
| 2015 | 2.15% | -0.28% | 0.33% | -0.27% | -0.08% | -1.45% | 1.05% | -0.41% | 0.10% | 0.88% | -0.08% | -0.58% | 1.32% |
| 2014 | 1.64% | 0.90% | 0.23% | 1.10% | 1.36% | 0.37% | -0.04% | 1.33% | -0.92% | 0.97% | 0.52% | 0.02% | 7.70% |
| 2013 | -0.19% | 0.49% | 0.26% | 1.10% | -1.71% | -2.02% | 0.09% | -0.61% | 1.19% | 1.26% | -0.33% | -0.50% | -1.04% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WACPX is 9, indicating that it is in the bottom 9% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class I (WACPX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class I provided a 4.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.41 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.44 | $0.40 | $0.36 | $0.43 | $0.36 | $0.40 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 4.67% | 4.23% | 3.49% | 2.72% | 2.71% | 3.69% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 3.74% | 3.18% | 3.45% | 3.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class I. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.36 | |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.33 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2019 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.04 | $0.44 |
| 2018 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.40 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
| 2016 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.03 | $0.43 |
| 2015 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
| 2014 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.40 |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
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 Core Plus Bond Fund Class I. 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 Core Plus Bond Fund Class I was 26.54%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class I drawdown is 15.85%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.54% | Dec 15, 2020 | 468 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -18.75% | Feb 4, 2008 | 203 | Nov 20, 2008 | 173 | Jul 31, 2009 | 376 |
| -12.11% | Oct 6, 1998 | 420 | May 18, 2000 | 361 | Oct 31, 2001 | 781 |
| -11.9% | Mar 9, 2020 | 9 | Mar 19, 2020 | 55 | Jun 8, 2020 | 64 |
| -8.1% | Nov 8, 2001 | 179 | Jul 29, 2002 | 183 | Apr 21, 2003 | 362 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class I volatility is 1.40%, 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.