Western Asset
Description
Western Asset's Global Corporate composite includes portfolios that employ an active, team-managed investment approach around a long-term, value-oriented investment philosophy. These portfolios use diversified strategies and all sub-sectors of the corporate bond market in seeking to add value while minimizing risk.
Objective
Exceed the benchmark by 75 to 100 basis points annually over a 3- to 5-year period while approximating benchmark risk.
Approach
Construct an investment grade portfolio that emphasizes corporate bonds. Value can be added through sector rotation and issue/issuer selection.
Snapshot
Benchmark:
Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Credit, Euro Hedged Index
Constraints:
Duration Exposure: ±20% of the benchmark
Average Quality: A
Assets Under Management:
Total Global Corporate Assets: US$2.3 billion
Inception Date:
January 01, 2003
How to Invest
Please contact your Client Service Executive or call our main number.
Invest Through Other Vehicles
Dublin Domiciled Institutional Mutual Fund:  WA Global Credit Bond Fund (WAGCBFA)