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Western Asset UK£ Credit Bond Fund

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About the Fund

Investment Aim

To maximise total return through income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in corporate debt securities of UK issuers denominated in sterling.

Performance Benchmark

iBoxx Sterling Non-Gilts Total Return
 
  • Emphasis on UK corporate bonds
  • Credit quality: The Investment Manager will only purchase investments that are rated at least investment grade by a nationally recognised statistical rating organisation (NRSRO).
 
 
 

About the Investment Strategy

  • Construct a portfolio emphasising the non-government sectors.
  • Value is added through sub-sector rotation, issue selection, duration, yield curve and non-UK exposure.

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.

 
 
Risk Factors: Fluctuations in exchange rates can affect the value of the Fund and the income from it. Please refer to the Simplified Prospectus and Prospectus documentation for Legg Mason Institutional Funds plc, which describe the full risk factors associated with this Fund.