- ISIN
- US95766Q1067
- CUSIP
- 95766Q106
- Category
- Inflation-Protected Bonds
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
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Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) is up 0.2% since the beginning of the year. WIA is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WIA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $936.
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Returns By Period
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) has returned 0.15% so far this year and 2.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WIA has returned 3.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -1.70%
- 6M
- -0.36%
- YTD
- 0.15%
- 1Y
- 2.83%
- 3Y*
- 6.05%
- 5Y*
- -1.32%
- 10Y*
- 3.70%
- ALL TIME*
- 2.99%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
WIA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2003, WIA's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, WIA closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.51% | 0.99% | -1.90% | 1.14% | 0.83% | 0.59% | -1.94% | 0.15% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.26% | 2.72% | 1.17% | 0.22% | -0.81% | 3.21% | -0.21% | 1.72% | 0.62% | 0.02% | 1.11% | -1.04% | 11.43% |
| 2024 | 1.49% | -1.22% | 1.88% | -2.58% | 2.92% | 0.00% | 1.38% | 2.35% | 4.75% | -2.57% | 0.62% | -2.78% | 6.08% |
| 2023 | 5.81% | -4.32% | 2.10% | 0.93% | -2.42% | -0.12% | 3.03% | -1.64% | -3.66% | 0.14% | 2.95% | 2.64% | 5.04% |
| 2022 | -7.48% | -0.16% | -2.05% | -8.06% | 1.32% | -7.34% | 7.75% | -3.78% | -8.61% | -2.28% | 3.86% | -1.27% | -25.85% |
| 2021 | -6.02% | 0.93% | -0.45% | 3.06% | 6.63% | 0.32% | 1.96% | -0.98% | -0.98% | 1.33% | 1.39% | 0.72% | 7.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.21%, beta of 0.13, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2003.
- This fund participated in 35.45% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 27.76% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.13 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.05 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.21%
- Beta
- 0.13
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 27.76%
- Downside Capture
- 35.45%
Expense Ratio
WIA has a high expense ratio of 4.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WIA ranks 11 for risk / return — above 11% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below most peers; review the five component ranks for context.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| WIA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.97 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.25 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.66 | 2.00 | -1.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.70 | 8.49 | -6.79 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund provided a 7.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.62 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.60 | $0.90 | $1.31 | $1.41 | $0.78 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.40 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 7.88% | 7.50% | 7.50% | 11.08% | 15.23% | 10.65% | 5.71% | 3.41% | 3.91% | 3.43% | 3.34% | 3.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.36 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.62 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.60 |
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.15 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.15 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.15 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.90 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.21 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.25 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.25 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.27 | $1.31 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.15 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.94 | $1.41 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund. 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 Inflation-Linked Income Fund was 30.36%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund drawdown is 8.68%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-30.36%Oct 2022 | 10mo 16d | — | 4y 7moDec 2021 - now | Bear market2022 |
-28.59%Oct 2008 | 3mo 1d | 8mo 22d | 11mo 23dJul 2008 - Jun 2009 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-26.35%Mar 2020 | 28d | 4mo 2d | 5moFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-18.35%Jun 2004 | 2mo 28d | 3y 7mo | 3y 10moApr 2004 - Feb 2008 | — |
-17.35%Sep 2015 | 2y 5mo | 2y 2mo | 4y 8moApr 2013 - Dec 2017 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| WIA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.36% | -56.78% | +26.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.95% | -9.10% | +5.15% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.13% | -18.90% | +10.77% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.36% | -25.43% | -4.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.36% | -33.92% | +3.56% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.68% | -1.58% | -7.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.71% | -10.70% | +1.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.52% | 2.14% | -0.62% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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