Western Asset Enhanced Income A - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

To target returns (before fees, charges and taxes) that exceed the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index ('Benchmark') by 1.5% - 2% per annum, when measured over rolling three-year periods.

Fund Strategy

The Fund employs an actively managed approach that is risk controlled and assimilates the top-down macro-economic views with fundamental and relative value views regarding industry and issuer opportunities in an effort to build and maintain a portfolio that seeks to generate strong risk-adjusted returns. Western Asset considers relative value in actively allocating across credit sectors and global and domestic markets.

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	0.59%	2.08%	4.68%	11%	8.57%	4.61%	-%	-%
Growth return	0.59%	1.92%	4.51%	10.59%	8.26%	3.91%	-%	-%
Income return	0%	0.16%	0.17%	0.41%	0.31%	0.7%	-%	-%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return	-1.88%	-0.39%	2.26%	7.08%	2.86%	-0.62%	-0.68%	2.11%

As at 31 Oct 2024. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

No asset allocation data available.

Average Allocation of Peers

Fixed Interest: 92.07%

Australian Equities: 1.30%

International Equities: 0.53%

Cash: 5.67%

Property: 0.06%

Alternatives: 0.36%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Western Asset Enhanced Income A
APIR Code	SSB8484AU
Sector/Asset Class	Bonds - Australia
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Oct 2024)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	31 Mar 2021
Fund Size	$21.49 million (as at 21 Nov 2024)
Entry Price	$1.1293 (as at 21 Nov 2024)
Exit Price	$1.1271 (as at 21 Nov 2024)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.50% (as at 30 Oct 2023)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.50% (as at 30 Jun 2023)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$30,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Sep 2024)

Holding (as at 30 Sep 2024)	Type	% of Portfolio
Origin Energy Finance Ltd 5.35%	Bond - Corporate Bond	3.68%
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FAQs about the Western Asset Enhanced Income A

What is the objective of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund?

The objective of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund is To target returns (before fees, charges and taxes) that exceed the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index ('Benchmark') by 1.5% - 2% per annum, when measured over rolling three-year periods.

What is the strategy for the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund?

The strategy of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund is The Fund employs an actively managed approach that is risk controlled and assimilates the top-down macro-economic views with fundamental and relative value views regarding industry and issuer opportunities in an effort to build and maintain a portfolio that seeks to generate strong risk-adjusted returns. Western Asset considers relative value in actively allocating across credit sectors and global and domestic markets.

What is the APIR code of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund?

The APIR code of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund is SSB8484AU.

What was Western Asset Enhanced Income A’s total return last month?

Western Asset Enhanced Income A’s total return last month was 0.59%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.59% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What was Western Asset Enhanced Income A’s total return for the last three months?

Western Asset Enhanced Income A’s total return for the last three months was 2.08%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.92% and an income return of 0.16%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is Western Asset Enhanced Income A’s one-year total return?

Western Asset Enhanced Income A’s one-year total return is 11%. This was made up of a growth return of 10.59% and an income return of 0.41%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is Western Asset Enhanced Income A’s three-year total return?

Western Asset Enhanced Income A’s one-year total return is 4.61%. This was made up of a growth return of 3.91% and an income return of 0.7%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2024.

What is the asset allocation of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund is :

Fixed Interest: 100%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Cash: 0%

Property: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

What sector/asset class does the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund belong to?

The Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Australia sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund?

As at 21 Nov 2024, the size of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund was $21.49 million.

What is the inception date of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund?

The Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund has an inception date of 31 Mar 2021.

What is the current entry price of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund?

The current entry price of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund is $1.1293 per unit and the current exit price is $1.1271 per unit (as at 21 Nov 2024).

What is the current exit price of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund?

The current exit price of the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund is $1.1271 per unit and the current entry price is $1.1293 per unit (as at 21 Nov 2024).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Western Asset Enhanced Income A managed fund is $30,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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