Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund actively manages a portfolio comprised of USD-denominated debt instruments and fixed income securities of various maturities, with limited exposure to high yield, emerging market debts, and structured securities. The fund intends to use derivatives to gain exposure, manage risks, and enhance returns. WABF was launched on Sep 19, 2023 and is issued by Franklin Templeton.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $25.31 to $25.34
• 50-Day Range: $24.83 to $25.30
• 52-Week Range: $24.31 to $26.64
• Volume: 842 shs
• Average Volume: 4,417 shs
• Market Capitalization: $16.43 million
• Assets Under Management: $16.46 million
• Dividend Yield: 6.65%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.35%
• Aggregate Rating: N/A

WABF ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WABF shares performed this year?

Western Asset Bond ETF's stock was trading at $24.87 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, WABF shares have increased by 1.6% and is now trading at $25.2710.

Who are Western Asset Bond ETF's major shareholders?

Western Asset Bond ETF's top institutional investors include Franklin Resources Inc. (61.85%), Landmark Wealth Management LLC (19.72%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (0.24%).

How do I buy shares of Western Asset Bond ETF?

Shares of WABF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Western Asset Bond ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Western Asset Bond ETF investors own include AutoZone (AZO), Intel (INTC), TJX Companies (TJX), Abacus Health Products (ABAHF), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), Bank of America (BAC) and Cal-Maine Foods (CALM).

Fund Details

• Issuer: Franklin Templeton Investments
• Fund Name: Western Asset Bond ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:WABF
• Inception Date: 9/19/2023
• Fund Manager: S. Kenneth Leech, John Bellows, Mark Lindbloom, Frederick Marki, Nicholas Mastroianni, Julien Scholnick
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Fixed Income
• Benchmark: N/A
• Category: Broad Debt
• Focus: Broad Market
• Development Level: Blended Development
• Region: Global
• Number of Holdings: 461

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $16.43 million
• Average Daily Volume: $0.00
• Discount/Premium: 0.01%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: Franklin Templeton Services, LLC
• Advisor: Franklin Advisers, Inc.
• Custodian: State Street Bank and Trust Company
• Distributor: Franklin Distributors, LLC
• Transfer Agent: State Street Bank and Trust Company
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Citadel

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 400 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 650,000
• Beta: 0.25
• Creation Unit: 50,000
• Creation Fee: $500.00