Western Asset
Legg Mason Global Multi Strategy Bond Fund
The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing globally, principally in debt and fixed income securities denominated in currencies of a variety of developed and emerging market countries. A minimum of 80% of the Fund's net asset value will be invested in debt and fixed income securities that are either denominated in pounds sterling or, if denominated in other currencies, hedged to pounds sterling.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income 50% Barclays Capital Global Aggregate, 25% Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield - 2% Issuer Cap (USD), and 25% JP Morgan EMBI+ Index. (Fully Hedged)
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset US Core Plus Bond Fund
The Fund seeks to provide maximum total return, consisting of capital appreciation and income, by investing at least 70% of its Total Asset Value in investment grade debt securities that are listed or traded on regulated markets in the US.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital US Aggregate Index (Lehman Brothers Long Government/Credit Index prior to 01/05/2008)
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Global Multi Strategy Fund
The Fund seeks to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in debt securities across the major fixed-income sectors that are listed or traded in developed and emerging market countries and denominated in US dollars, Japanese yen, pound sterling, euro and a variety of other currencies. The Fund will have a substantial portion invested in debt securities rated at least BBB by S&P, or equivalent quality, but may also invest in high yielding debt securities which are of a lesser quality.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income 50% Barclays Capital Global Aggregate, 25% Barclays Capital US Corporate High Yield - 2% Issuer Cap (USD), and 25% JP Morgan EMBI+ Index
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Euro Core Plus Bond Fund
The Fund seeks to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation by investing at all times at least 70% of its Total Asset Value in euro denominated debt securities across the major fixed-income sectors that are listed or traded in developed and emerging market countries.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Citigroup Euro Broad Investment Grade Index
Europe
Legg Mason Western Asset Diversified Strategic Income Bond Fund
The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income by investing at least two-thirds of its Total Asset Value in debt securities across the major fixed-income sectors that are denominated in US dollars, and currencies of a variety of other developed countries. The Fund may invest up to 35% of its Total Asset Value in high yielding debt securities which shall include securities rated BB or lower by S&P, or an equivalent quality.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Citigroup 1 Month US Treasury Bill Index
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Euro High Yield Fund
The Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income BofA Merrill Lynch European Currency High Yield (ex. Financials), 2% Constrained Index
Europe
Legg Mason Western Asset Global Blue Chip Bond Fund
The Fund seeks to achieve total return through income and capital appreciation by investing in debt securities that are rated A- or higher by S&P or other agencies, or equivalent quality, including corporations and supernational organisations whose long-term debt is rated A- or higher by S&P or other agencies, or equivalent quality. The Fund may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by national governments, their agencies, instrumentalities and political sub-divisions but the Fund will only invest in corporate debt securities that are senior securities, meaning they have priority over other securities in a claim against or the bankruptcy of the issuer.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Merrill Lynch 1-10 Year US Treasury TR Index
Global
Legg Mason Euroland Cash Fund
The Fund seeks to provide returns in line with the euro cash market mainly through investments in euro denominated bonds, although up to 25% can be invested in non-euro denominated bonds (hedged back to the euro). The Fund invests in fixed or floating rate securities, so that the average weighted maturity of the Fund's portfolio does not exceed 12 months.
Liquidity > Money Market Citigroup 3 Month Eurodeposit Index
Europe
Legg Mason Western Asset Global High Yield Fund
The Fund's primary aim is to generate total return by investing at least 70% of its Total Asset Value in high-yielding debt securities (higher yields are generally available from securities rated below investment grade). The Fund is a global fund and is not confined to investing in any specific country or region, although it is expected that it will invest in at least 10 different countries and will not be investing more than 45% in high-yielding emerging market countries.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital Global High Yield Index Value, USD Hedged (80% Citigroup High Yield Market Index; 20% JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global prior to 01/05/2009).
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Global Credit Absolute Return Fund
The Fund seeks to maximise absolute return, through income and capital appreciation, by investing at least 70% of its Net Asset Value (NAV) in a combination of investment grade and high yield (no more than 50% non-investment grade) bonds, listed or traded anywhere in the world. The Fund may use derivatives to gain short exposure to debt securities and to gain exposure to interest rates or currencies. The Fund is permitted to have a negative average duration1, with an anticipated range of between -10 and +10 years, depending on the managers' forecast for interest rates and yields. The market risk of the Fund will be measured using the value-at-risk ("VaR") methodology, which will not exceed 20% of the Fund's Net Asset Value.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income BBA LIBOR USD Overnight Rate
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Global Core Plus Bond Fund
To maximise total return through income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in the global fixed income markets. The Fund will invest primarily in debt securities that are issued in OECD member countries and rated investment grade, with a bias toward non-sovereign debt securities, including corporate debt securities and mortgage-backed securities.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Index USD Hedged
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Global Credit Fund
The Fund's investment objective is to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital Global Aggregate - Credit Index (USD Hedged)
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Asian Opportunities Fund
The Fund seeks to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation by investing at least 70% of its Total Asset Value in debt securities issued by Asian issuers and in derivatives on Asian interest rates and currencies. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in debt securities of issuers located in a number of different Asian and emerging Asia/Pacific countries. The types of derivatives that the Fund may use include options, futures, swaps and forward currency exchange contracts.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income HSBC Asian Local Bond Overall Index
Asia Pacific
Legg Mason Western Asset UK£ Core Plus Bond Fund
The Fund's investment objective is to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Bank of America Merrill Lynch Sterling Broad Market Index
Europe
Legg Mason Western Asset UK£ Long Duration Fund
The Fund's investment objective is to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income 50% FTSE-A Gilts Over 15 Years Index & 50% Merrill Lynch Sterling Non-Gilts
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Brazil Equity Fund
The Fund's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation.
Equity MSCI Brazil Total Return Net Dividend Index
South America
Legg Mason Global Multi Sector Bond Trust
To earn a gross return of 2% p.a. in excess of the Benchmark over rolling three-year periods.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income 50% the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Index, 25% the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Plus and 25% the Barclays Capital US Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Constrained (all hedged into Australian dollars)
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset UK£ Inflation-Linked Plus Fund
The Fund's investment objective is to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income FTSE-A Index-Linked Gilts Over 5 Years Index
Europe
Legg Mason Western Asset Global Inflation-Linked Fund
The Fund's investment objective is to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays World Government Inflation-Linked All Maturities Index
Global
Legg Mason Global Blue Chip Bond Fund
To achieve a high income and to mitigate capital erosion.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
Europe
Legg Mason Western Asset US Adjustable Rate Fund
The Fund seeks to provider high current income and to limit the degree of fluctuation of its Total Asset Value resulting from movements in interest rates. The Fund seeks to achieve this by investing at least 80% of its Total Asset Value in various types of adjustable rate debt securities issued by US issuers, including variable rate securities, floating rate securities and adjustable rate mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities that are structured as debt securities.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Citigroup 6 Month US Treasury Bill Index
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset US Short-Term Government Fund
The Fund seeks to generate current income, while preserving the value of its shareholders' investment, by investing at least 70% of its Total Asset Value in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the US government, its agencies, instrumentalities or political sub-divisions. The Fund is designed with a view to providing a higher level of current income than is generally available from money market funds.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital Government 1-3 Year
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Cash Trust
To earn a gross rate of return equivalent to at least the UBS Australian Bank Bill Index over rolling 1-year periods.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income UBS Australian Bank Bill Index
Australia
Western Asset Core Plus Bond Portfolio
To maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management and liquidity needs, by investing to obtain an average duration of generally 2.5 to 7 years.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index
North America
Western Asset Intermediate Bond Portfolio
To maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management and liquidity needs, by investing to obtain an average duration of 2 to 4 years.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital Intermediate Government/Credit Index
North America
Western Asset Core Bond Portfolio
To maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management and liquidity needs, by investing to obtain an average duration of generally 3 to 7 years.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Cash Plus Trust
To earn a gross rate of return of 0.60% p.a. in excess of the UBS Australian Bank Bill Index over rolling 1-year periods.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income UBS Australian Bank Bill Index
Australia
Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Trust
To earn a gross rate of return of 0.75% p.a. in excess of the UBS Australian Composite Bond Index over rolling 3-year periods without incurring significantly higher volatility.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income UBS Australian Composite Bond Index
Australia
Legg Mason Western Asset Core Plus Global Bond Trust
To earn a gross rate of return of 1.25% p.a. in excess of the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Index (hedged into Australian dollars).
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Index (hedged into Australian dollars).
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Strategic Income Fund
Generate high current income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Core Bond Fund
Maximize total return.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Short Duration Municipal Income Fund
Generate high current income exempt from regular federal income tax and preserve capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Pennsylvania Municipals Fund
Provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes and Pennsylvania personal income taxes .
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Oregon Municipals Fund
Provide Oregon investors with a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and Oregon personal income taxes, and preservation of capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset New York Municipals Fund
Provide New York investors with a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and New York State and City personal income taxes; and preservation of capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset New York Municipal Money Market Fund
The Fund seeks to provide income exempt from both regular federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income tax from a portfolio of high quality short-term municipal obligations selected for liquidity and stability of principal.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset New Jersey Municpals Fund
Provide New Jersey investors with a high a level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and New Jersey personal income taxes; as well as preservation of capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset Municipal Money market Fund
The Fund seeks to provide income exempt from regular federal income tax from a portfolio of high quality short-term municipal obligations selected for liquidity and stability of principal.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund
Maximize current income exempt from regular federal income tax.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Massachusetts Municipals Fund
Provide Massachusetts investors with a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxes; and preservation of capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Managed Municpals Fund
Maximize current income exempt from regular federal income tax and preserve capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Intermediate-Term Municipals Fund
Maximize current income exempt from regular federal income tax.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Intermediate Maturity New York Municipals Fund
Provide New York investors with a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and New York State and City personal income taxes; and preservation of capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Intermediate Maturity California Municipals Fund
Provide California investors with a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and California state personal income taxes; and preservation of capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset California Municipals Funds
Provide California investors with a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes and California state personal income taxes; and preservation of capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset Institutional AMT Free Municipal Money Market Fund
The Fund seeks current income that is exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset California Municipal Money Market Fund
The Fund seeks to provide income exempt from both regular federal income tax and California personal income tax from a portfolio of high quality short-term municipal obligations selected for liquidity and stability of principal.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset Government Money Market Fund
The Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income and preservation of capital.
Liquidity > Money Market None Stated
North America
Western Asset Money Market Fund
The Fund seeks to provide shareholders with maximum current income and preservation of capital.
Liquidity > Money Market None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Corporate Bond Fund
Generate a high level of current income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Institutional Governement Reserves
The Fund seeks maximum current income to the extent consistent with preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.
Liquidity > Money Market None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Global Inflation Management Fund
Maximize total return; providing current income is a secondary investment objective.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset High Income Fund
Generate high current income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Mortgage Backed Securities Fund
Generate high current income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund
Maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Short-Term Bond Fund
Provide current income, preserve capital and maintain liquidity.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio
Maximize total return.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Global High Yield Bond Fund
Maximize total return.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
Global
Legg Mason Western Asset Inflation Management Fund
The Fund's primary aim is to generate total return by investing at least 80% of its Total Asset Value in inflation-protected securities or other securities that the Sub-Investment Manager believes will provide protection against inflation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital Global Inflation Linked US TIPS
Global
Western Asset Premium U.S. Treasury Reserves
The Fund's investment objective is to provide shareholders with liquidity and as high a level of current income from U.S. government obligations as is consistent with preservation of capital.
Liquidity > Money Market None Stated
North America
Western Asset U.S. Treasury Reserves
The Fund seeks to provide shareholders with liquidity and as a high level of current income from U.S. government obligations as is consistent with preservation of capital.
Liquidity > Money Market None Stated
North America
Western Asset Institutional U.S. Treasury Reserves
Liquidity and as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its objectives.
Liquidity > Money Market None Stated
North America
Western Asset Premium Liquid Reserves
The Fund's investment objective is to provide shareholders with liquidity and as high a level of current income as is consistent with preservation of capital.
Liquidity > Money Market None Stated
North America
Western Asset Liquid Reserves
The Fund's investment objective is to provide shareholders with liquidity and as high a level of current income as is consistent with preservation of capital.
Liquidity > Money Market None Stated
North America
Western Asset Institutional Liquid Reserves
Liquidity and as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its objectives.
Liquidity > Money Market The Fund's benchmark is the iMoneyNet 1st Tier Institutional Taxable Money Market Funds Average. Other client benchmarks may include overnight and seven-day deposit rates.
North America
Western Asset Institutional Cash Reserves
Liquidity and as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its objectives.
Liquidity > Money Market The Fund's benchmark is the iMoneyNet AAA-rated 1st Tier Taxable Money Market Funds Average. Other client benchmarks may include overnight and seven-day deposit rates.
North America
Western Asset Premium Tax Free Reserves
The Fund's investment objectives are to provide shareholders with high levels of current income exempt from federal income taxes, preservation of capital and liquidity.
Tax-Advantaged > US Tax-Efficient None Stated
North America
Western Asset Tax Free Reserves
The Fund's investment objectives are to provide shareholders with high levels of current income exempt from federal income taxes, preservation of capital and liquidity.
Tax-Advantaged > US Tax-Efficient None Stated
North America
Western Asset Institutional Tax Free Reserves
High levels of current income exempt from federal income taxes, preservation of capital and liquidity by investing primarily in high quality short-term municipal obligations. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its objectives.
Liquidity > Money Market The Fund's benchmark is the iMoneyNet Institutional Tax Free Money Market Funds Average. Other client benchmarks may include overnight and seven-day deposit rates on an after-tax basis.
North America
Western Asset New York Tax Free Money Market Fund
The Fund's investment objectives are to provide shareholders with high levels of current income exempt from federal, New York State and New York City personal income taxes, preservation of capital and liquidity.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset Connecticut Municipal Money Market Fund
The Fund's investment objectives are to provide shareholders with high levels of current income exempt from both federal and Connecticut personal income taxes, preservation of capital and liquidity.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset California Tax Free Money Market Fund
The Fund's investment objectives are to provide shareholders with high levels of current income exempt from both federal and California personal income taxes, preservation of capital and liquidity.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset US Money Market Fund
The Fund seeks to provide a reasonable level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital, by investing at least two-thirds of its Total Asset Value in high-quality, short-term Money Market Instruments denominated in US Dollars and issued by US issuers. The Fund will limit, on average, the dollar-weighted average maturity/life of its investments to 90 days or less.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Citigroup 1 Month US Treasury Bill Index
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset US High Yield Fund
The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income by investing at least 70% of its Total Asset Value in high-yielding debt securities (higher yields are generally available from securities rated below investment grade) of US Issuers that are denominated in US dollars. At least 95% of the Fund's Total Asset Value will be US dollar denominated.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital US Corporate High Yield - 2% Issuer Cap (USD)
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset Emerging Markets Bond Fund
The Fund seeks to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation by investing at least 70% of its Total Asset Value in debt securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. The Fund invests in emerging market debt securities across the major fixed-income sectors where the Sub-Investment Manager believes that the yield and potential for capital appreciation are sufficiently attractive in light of the risks of ownership of the obligation. In normal conditions at least 65% will be invested in US dollar denominated securities and at least 60% in government issued, or related securities.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Plus
Global
Western Asset Limited Duration Bond Portfolio
To maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management and liquidity needs, by investing to obtain an average duration of 1 to 3 years.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index
North America
Legg Mason Western Asset US Core Bond Fund
The Fund seeks to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation by investing at all times at least two-thirds of its Total Asset Value in debt securities across the major fixed-income sectors that are listed or traded in developed and emerging market countries. At least two-thirds of the Fund will be invested in securities of issuers registered in the US or that conduct a significant portion of their business activities in the US and rated at least BBB by S&P, or equivalent quality. At least two-thirds of the Total Asset Value will be denominated in US dollars.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital US Aggregate Index
North America
Western Asset High Yield Portfolio
To maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index - 2% Issuer Cap
North America
Western Asset Inflation Indexed Plus Bond Portfolio
To maximize total return, consistent with preservation of capital.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. TIPS Index
North America
Western Asset Non-U.S. Opportunity Bond Portfolio
To maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Citigroup World Government ex-U.S. Index (Hedged)
Europe
Western Asset Total Return Unconstrained Portfolio
To maximize long-term total return.
Taxable > Multi-Strategy The Portfolio is not measured against a benchmark.
North America
Western Asset - USD Liquidity Fund
The investment objective of the Fund is to maintain capital value while seeking to produce a money market return to the investor. The Fund employs specific investment policies and procedures designed to maintain a constant Net Asset Value of USD 1.00 per Class D and Class S Share. However, there can be no assurance that a constant Net Asset Value will be maintained on a continuing basis.
Liquidity > Money Market Overnight USD LIBID
North America
Western Asset - Euro Liquidity Fund
The investment objective of the Fund is to maintain capital value while seeking to produce a money market return to the investor. The Fund employs specific investment policies and procedures designed to maintain a constant Net Asset Value of EUR 1.00 per Class D and Class S Share. However, there can be no assurance that a constant Net Asset Value will be maintained on a continuing basis.
Liquidity > Money Market EONIA
Europe
Western Asset - Sterling Liquidity Fund
The investment objective of the Fund is to maintain capital value while seeking to produce a money market return to the investor. The Fund employs specific investment policies and procedures designed to maintain a constant Net Asset Value of GBP 1.00 per Class D and Class S Share. However, there can be no assurance that a constant Net Asset Value will be maintained on a continuing basis.
Liquidity > Money Market SONIA
Europe
Western Asset - Euro Government Fund
The investment objective of the Fund is to maintain capital value while seeking to produce a high level of liquidity and current income from short term European government obligations, for the investor. The Fund employs specific investment policies and procedures designed to maintain a constant Net Asset Value of EUR 1.00 per Class D. However, there can be no assurance that a constant Net Asset Value will be maintained on a continuing basis.
Liquidity > Money Market Overnight Euro Libid
Europe
Western Asset / Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund (WIA)
The Fund's investment objective is to provide current income. Capital appreciation, when consistent with current income, is a secondary investment objective...
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset / Claymore Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW)
The Fund's investment objective is to provide current income. Capital appreciation, when consistent with current income, is a secondary investment objective...
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA)
The Fund's investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade bonds.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (HYI)
To provide high income. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (GDO)
To provide current income, and then to liquidate and distribute substantially all of the Fund's net assets to stockholders on or about December 2, 2024. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation. There can be no assurance the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
Global
Western Asset Municipal Defined Opportunity Trust (MTT)
To provide high current income generally exempt from federal income tax and then to liquidate on or about April 30, 2021. As a secondary objective, the Fund will seek total return.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. (DMO)
To provide current income. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (IGI)
To provide current income and then to liquidate on or about December 2, 2024. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. (MHF)
The Municipal High Income Fund seeks high current income exempt from federal income taxes.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc. (MMU)
The Managed Municipals Portfolio seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with preservation of principal.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. (SBI)
The Intermediate Muni Fund seeks a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income taxes consistent with prudent investing.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset Managed High Income Fund Inc. (MHY)
The Managed High Income Portfolio's primary investment objective is high current income. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Inflation Management Fund Inc. (IMF)
The Fund's primary investment objective is total return with a secondary investment objective of current income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX)
The Fund seeks to maximize current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation to the extent consistent with maximization of current income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset High Income Fund Inc. (HIF)
The Fund seeks to maintain a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI)
The Fund's primary investment objective is high current income. The Fund's secondary objective is total return.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Worldwide Income Fund Inc. (SBW)
The Fund seeks to maintain a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc. (GFY)
The Fund's investment objective is to maintain a high level of current income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. (EMD)
The Fund seeks high current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (ESD)
The Fund's primary investment objective is total return. The Fund's secondary objective is high current income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (SCD)
The Fund's Investment objective is total return with an emphasis on income.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Municipal Partners Fund Inc. (MNP)
The Fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from regular federal income tax as is consistent with preservation of capital.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal None Stated
North America
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO)
The High Income Opportunity Fund seeks a high current income. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc. (GDF)
The Fund seeks to maintain a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Western Asset Income Fund (PAI)
The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income for its shareholders. Capital appreciation, when consistent with current income, is a secondary investment objective.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income None Stated
North America
Investment Grade Credit Plus
Seeks to take advantage of the historically wide spreads currently available in the credit sector of the fixed income markets.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Bond Index
North America
Investment Grade Credit
Seeks to take advantage of the historically wide spreads currently available in the credit sector of the fixed income markets.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Bond Index
North America
US Bank Loan
Exceed the benchmark return by 50 to 75 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income S&P/LSTA Performing Loan Index
North America
US Municipal Intermediate
Exceed the benchmark by 30 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle, while seeking to obtain the optimal after-tax return.
Tax-Advantaged > Municipal Barclays Capital Municipal Bond 1-20 Year Blend (1-22) Index
North America
US Tax Efficient Short
Exceed the benchmark by 30 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle, while seeking to obtain the optimal after-tax return.
Tax-Advantaged > US Tax-Efficient Custom Index
North America
US Limited Duration Constrained
Seeks to achieve returns in excess of the benchmark
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year US Treasury Index
North America
UK High Alpha
Exceed the benchmark return by 150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Custom Index
Europe
Managed CurrencyQ
Exceed a cash equivalent benchmark by at least 150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Managed Currency Q portfolios are not measured against a benchmark.
Global
Asia Local Currency
Exceed the benchmark return by 100 to 150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income HSBC Asian Local Bond Index
Asia Pacific
UK Unconstrained
Exceed an internal or similar benchmark return by 200 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income UK Unconstrained portfolios are not measured against a benchmark.
Europe
Australia Core Plus
Exceed the benchmark return by 100 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income UBS Australian Composite Bond Index
Australia
US Municipal Money Market
Seeks to achieve returns in excess of the benchmark.
Liquidity > Money Market iMoney Net General Institutional Tax Free Money Market Fund Average N
North America
Australia Cash
To achieve a before-fees-and-taxes return in excess of benchmark over rolling one-year periods.
Liquidity > Cash UBS Australian Bank Bill Index
Australia
Canada Limited Duration
Exceed the benchmark return by approximately 30 basis points annually over a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income DEX Universe Short Term Bond Index
North America
US Enhanced Liquidity
Seeks to achieve returns in excess of the 3-month LIBOR annually over time.
Liquidity > Enhanced Liquidity Custom Index
North America
US Corporate
Exceed the benchmark by 75 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Bond Index
North America
Emerging Markets Corporate Credit
Exceed the benchmark return by 150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating 300 basis points tracking error.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income JP Morgan Corporate Emerging Markets Bond Index Broad
Global
Brazil Equity IBrX
Exceed the benchmark return by 250-300 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Equity Brazil IBrX Index
South America
Singapore Core
Exceed the benchmark return by 50 to 75 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Singapore Government Bond Index All UOB
Asia Pacific
Brazil Limited Duration (BRL Unhedged)
Seeks to maximize returns by investing in the Brazilian fixed-income market.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Brazil Limited Duration portfolios are not measured against a benchmark.
South America
US Structured Products
Maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income US Structured Products portfolios are not measured against a benchmark.
North America
Canada Core
Exceed the benchmark return by apprximately 75 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income DEX Universe Bond Index
North America
Australia Enhanced Cash
Exceed the benchmark by 60 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Liquidity > Enhanced Cash UBS Australian Bank Bill Index
Australia
Global SovereignQ (USD Unhedged)
Excess return objectives are customizable based on investors risk tolerance. Investors can target excess return ranging from 100 to 400 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle, with corresponding 100 to 400 basis points tracking error targets.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Citigroup World Government Broad Index, USD Unhedged
Global
Global Sovereign Limited Duration
Exceed the benchmark return by 50 bps annually over the course of a market cycle while emphasizing real capital preservation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Custom Index
Global
US Managed Cash
Seeks to achieve returns in excess of the benchmark annually over time.
Liquidity > Money Market Citigroup 3-Month Treasury Bill Index
North America
US Enhanced Cash
Exceed the benchmark return by 50 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while emphasizing capital preservation.
Liquidity > Enhanced Cash 3-Month LIBOR (USD)
North America
Global Alpha*
Maximize absolute return and significantly outperform 3-month LIBOR (3mL) over the long term, targeting annualized returns of 3mL + 7% with expected annualized returns volatility of 5%-7%, resulting in a target information ratio of 1.0-1.5. The product can be customized to an investor's excess return objectives and risk tolerance by allowing for higher risk leverage.
Taxable > Multi-Strategy 3-Month LIBOR (USD)
Global
Commodity Plus
Exceed the benchmark by 50 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Portable Alpha Dow Jones UBS Commodity Index
North America
Emerging Markets Local Currency
Exceed the benchmark return by 150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating 300 basis points tracking error.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income JP Morgan Government Bond Index - Emerging Markets Global Diversified Bond Index
Global
UK Corporate
Exceed the benchmark return by 75 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Custom Index
Europe
UK Long Duration
Exceed the benchmark return by 100 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Custom Index
Europe
UK Core
Exceed the benchmark return by 100 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Custom Index
Europe
Asia External Debt
Exceed the benchmark by 100 to150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income 3-Month LIBOR (USD)
Asia Pacific
Total Return Unconstrained (TRU) Bond
Maximize return consistent with the current market environment and outperform the broad market over the course of a market cycle.
Taxable > Multi-Strategy TRU Bond portfolios are not measured against a benchmark.
North America
Non-US Core (USD Hedged)
Exceed the benchmark return by at least 80 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Citigroup Non-USD World Government Bond Index, USD Hedged
Europe
US Long Duration Full Discretion
Exceed the benchmark return by 115 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Long Government Credit Index
North America
Global Credit Absolute Return
Maximize absolute return with a target return of 8%-10% per annum over the course of a market cycle, with an expected volatility of 8%-10% per annum (target information ratio of at least 1).
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Global Credit Absolute Return portfolios are not measured against a benchmark.
Global
US TIPS Full Discretion
Exceed the benchmark return by an average of 100 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index (series-L)
North America
Euro Core Full Discretion
Exceed the benchmark return by 100 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Citigroup Euro Broad Investment-Grade Bond Index
Europe
Global Inflation-Linked (USD Unhedged)
Maximize real return annually over the course of a market cycle while emphasizing real capital preservation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Custom Index
Global
Global Core Full Discretion (USD Hedged)
Exceed the benchmark return by 150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital Global Aggregate USD Hedged
Global
Global Multi-Sector (USD Unhedged)
Exceed the benchmark return by 200 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle. Provide income and capital appreciation.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Custom Index
Global
Global Sovereign (USD Unhedged)
Exceed the benchmark return by 75 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Citigroup World Government Broad Index, USD Unhedged
Global
Global High Yield
Exceed the benchmark return by 150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital Global High-Yield Bond Index, USD Hedged
Global
US Intermediate
Exceed the benchmark return by 60 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index
North America
US Limited Duration
Exceed the benchmark return by 50 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year US Treasury Index
North America
US Index Plus
Exceed an equity benchmark return by 50 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while maintaining volatility consistent with the benchmark.
Taxable > Portable Alpha S&P 500 Index
North America
US High Yield
Exceed the benchmark return by 150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index
North America
Emerging Markets
Exceed the benchmark return by 150 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Index
Global
US Core Full Discretion
Exceed the benchmark return by 115 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
North America
US Core
Exceed the benchmark return by 75 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
North America
Japan Core Aggregate
Exceed the benchmark return by 50 to 125 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income Nomura Bond Performance Index (BPI)
Asia Pacific
Australia Core
Exceed the benchmark return by 75 basis points annually over the course of a market cycle while approximating benchmark risk.
Taxable > Traditional Fixed Income UBS Australian Composite Bond Index
Australia