Western Asset
Description
Western Asset's US Tax Efficient Intermediate composite includes portfolios that employ an active, team-managed strategy utilizing a top-down economic and interest rate outlook, combined with a bottom-up security selection process.
Objective
Exceed the benchmark by 30 basis points annually over a 3- to 7-year period, while seeking to obtain optimal after-tax return.
Approach
Construct a portfolio using Treasuries, Agencies, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. Value can be added through yield curve management (duration and position), sector allocation and issue selection.
Snapshot
Benchmark:
80% Lehman Brothers Intermediate Aggregate Index 20% Lehman Brothers 1-10 Year Municipal Blend Index1
Constraints:
Assets Under Management:
Total US Tax Efficient Intermediate Assets: US$963.0 billion
Inception Date:
May 01, 2003
How to Invest
Please contact your Client Service Executive or call our main number.
1 The Custom Index is comprised of 80% Lehman Brothers Intermediate Aggregate and 20% Lehman Brothers 1-10 Year Municipal Blend (1-12) Index. See the Performance Disclosure for more information.