Legg Mason Western Asset Asian Opportunities Fund

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About the Fund

Investment Aim

The Fund seeks to maximise total return through income and capital appreciation by investing at least 70% of its Total Asset Value in debt securities issued by Asian issuers and in derivatives on Asian interest rates and currencies. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in debt securities of issuers located in a number of different Asian and emerging Asia/Pacific countries. The types of derivatives that the Fund may use include options, futures, swaps and forward currency exchange contracts.

Performance Benchmark

HSBC Asian Local Bond Overall Index
 
  • Invests principally in debt securities issued by Asian issuers and in derivatives on Asian interest rates and currencies
  • Local currency issues, duration and sector allocation are the key focal points for analysis
  • Managed by one of the world's largest fixed income managers
  • Standard and Poor’s fund management rating: A.
 
 
 

About the Investment Strategy

  • Focus on duration, local currency issues, and sector allocation
  • Long-term and value orientation
  • Diversified strategy

About the Investment Team

Founded in 1971, Western Asset has decades of experience and is now one of the world's largest managers of fixed income investments. Western Asset follows a team-focused approach comprising groups of specialists dedicated to all the major areas of the fixed income market. Its expertise extends globally across major bond markets.

General Fund Literature

Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet - EUR
Fact Sheet - USD
Quarterly Commentary
Fund Highlights
Full Prospectus
Simplified Prospectus
Prospectus Supplement
Initial Application Form
Subsequent Subscription Form
Redemption Form
 
 
Fluctuations in exchange rates can affect the value of the Fund and the income from it. The Fund may invest in emerging markets that may be less liquid and may have less reliable custody arrangements than mature markets and may involve a higher degree of risk. Please refer to the Simplified Prospectus and Prospectus documentation for Legg Mason Global Funds plc, which describe the risk factors associated with this Fund.