Western Asset Diversified Income Fund

WDI

Market cap $710M

Western Asset Diversified Income Fund offers a compelling 12% yield with a Buy rating maintained for its income and relative safety. WDI's portfolio is highly diversified across 420 holdings, primarily BB- and B-rated debt, with modest leverage and collateral-backed assets. The fund has consistently paid its monthly distribution of $0.1485 per share, even through tariff-related macro uncertainty.

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Western Asset Diversified Income Fund offers an 11.8% yield, focusing on high-yield credit and monthly income for investors seeking stability amid market volatility. WDI's share price has declined, but total returns including distributions reached 8.4% over the past year; most returns are from income, not capital appreciation. The fund's aggressive leverage and high exposure to below-investment-grade credit add risk, especially in a high-rate environment, warranting caution.

Western Asset Diversified Income offers high current income via an actively managed, multi-sector credit portfolio, using leverage and dynamic asset allocation to capture diverse risk premiums. The fund's structural leverage amplifies both income and NAV volatility, with its performance highly sensitive to funding costs and credit market conditions. Key macro indicators—bank reserves, repo stress, and credit spreads—currently signal a stable environment, supporting the fund's pro-cyclical, credit-focused strategy.

WDI offers broad fixed income exposure and a high yield, but is heavily weighted toward non-investment-grade assets and uses leverage, increasing risk. The fund's current 11.84% yield is attractive, but coverage of distributions has weakened slightly year over year. WDI has outperformed its category in 2025, but trades at a small premium to NAV, above its historical average discount, reducing its value proposition.

Ongoing market volatility may not surprise investors — but the potential of a multi-sector bond strategy to deliver reliable income might. WDI focuses on delivering high, consistent income by dynamically allocating across diverse fixed income sectors. Discover how a dynamic credit allocation can help investors manage risk and stay resilient from Mike Buchanan, Chief Investment Officer at Western Asset Management.

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