NASDAQ:WABF

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

$24.88
+0.06 (+0.24%)
(As of 04/26/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$24.88
$24.88
50-Day Range
$24.79
$25.81
52-Week Range
$23.70
$26.21
Volume
2 shs
Average Volume
1,810 shs
Market Capitalization
$39.81 million
Assets Under Management
$39.86 million
Dividend Yield
2.69%
Net Expense Ratio
0.35%

About Western Asset Bond ETF

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.

WABF Stock Price History

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Fund Details

Issuer
Franklin Templeton Investments
Fund Name
Western Asset Bond ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
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
578

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$39.86 million
Average Daily Volume
$0.00
Discount/Premium
-0.03%

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

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.24
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$500.00
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Western Asset Bond ETF Expenses

TypeWABFBroad Market ETFsFixed Income ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.35%0.43%0.32%0.48%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.31%0.27%0.34%0.58%
Total Expense0.35%0.54%0.40%0.58%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.11%-0.24%-0.22%-0.57%
Net Expense0.35%0.55%0.35%0.54%0.58%

Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 WABF Holdings

  • United States Treasury Bonds
    Holding Weight: 5.31%
  • Fnma Pass-Thru I
    Holding Weight: 4.40%
  • United States Treasury Bonds
    Holding Weight: 2.26%
  • Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
    Holding Weight: 2.16%
  • Federal National Mortgage Association
    Holding Weight: 2.08%
  • United States Treasury Bills
    Holding Weight: 1.73%
  • United States Treasury Bonds
    Holding Weight: 1.59%
  • United States Treasury Bills
    Holding Weight: 1.57%
  • United States Treasury Bills
    Holding Weight: 1.30%
  • Government National Mortgage Association
    Holding Weight: 1.29%

WABF Sector Exposure

WABF Industry Exposure


WABF ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WABF shares performed in 2024?

Western Asset Bond ETF's stock was trading at $26.09 at the start of the year. Since then, WABF shares have decreased by 4.6% and is now trading at $24.8813.
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Are investors shorting Western Asset Bond ETF?

Western Asset Bond ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 31,200 shares, an increase of 131.1% from the March 15th total of 13,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 223,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.
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How often does Western Asset Bond ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Asset Bond ETF?

Western Asset Bond ETF announced a monthly dividend on Thursday, March 28th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.1032 per share on Friday, April 5th. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.98%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st.
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What does WABF invest in?

Western Asset Bond ETF is a fixed income fund issued by Franklin Templeton Investments. WABF focuses on broad market investments. The fund's investments total to approximately $39.86 million assets under management.

What is the management fee for Western Asset Bond ETF?

Western Asset Bond ETF's management fee is 0.35% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for WABF is 0.35%.

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.
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This page (NASDAQ:WABF) was last updated on 4/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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