LWSTX

About LWSTX

Western Asset Short-Term Bond Fund Class IS is an actively managed mutual fund focused on high-quality, short-duration fixed income. Its primary objective is to provide current income while preserving capital and maintaining liquidity through a portfolio that invests at least 80% in investment‑grade bonds and related instruments, with an average effective maturity kept at three years or less. The strategy spans a diversified mix of sectors, including corporate credit, asset‑backed and mortgage‑backed securities, and U.S. government and agency debt, reflecting a broad approach to investment‑grade exposures within the short end of the curve. Managed by Western Asset under the Franklin Templeton umbrella, the fund is positioned in the Short‑Term Bond category and benchmarks against short 1–3 year U.S. government/credit indices to manage interest‑rate sensitivity. Key characteristics typically include moderate effective duration, monthly distributions, and a focus on liquidity, making it a tool for cash management, diversification of fixed‑income allocations, and dampening overall portfolio volatility relative to longer‑duration strategies. The share class emphasizes cost efficiency alongside disciplined risk management and sector rotation within investment‑grade markets.