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WEA

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund

WEA

Market cap $118M

9.96 USD

+0.02

0.2%

At close Updated Sep 30, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.2%

5 days

0.3%

1 month

-4.96%

3 months

-6.48%

6 months

-3.77%

Year to date

-10.59%

1 year

-11.31%

5 years

-29.46%

10 years

-25.78%

About: Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade bonds. The fund invests in bonds of companies operating in different sectors, such as financials, energy, telecommunication services, consumer discretionary, healthcare, materials, information technology, and consumer staples.

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Franklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds Pursuant to their Managed Distribution Policy for the Month of September 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions for the next three months.

Franklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds Pursuant to their Managed Distribution Policy for the Month of September 2026

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, August 2026: A Few Portfolio Holdings Stand Out

The Triple-Factor CEF screen systematically identifies funds with yields above 6.5%, coverage above 90%, and discounts to NAV for balanced income and value. BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund and Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Opp stand out for deep discounts, strong yields, and robust coverage. Negative z-scores highlight CEFs trading below historical valuation ranges, suggesting potential mean-reversion opportunities for sophisticated investors.

Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, August 2026: A Few Portfolio Holdings Stand Out

WEA: Investment-Grade Bond Funds Could Disappoint Going Forward

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund offers an 8.09% yield, primarily investing in investment-grade bonds with about 30% in junk bonds. WEA's distribution is fully covered by net investment income and realized gains, supporting its sustainability despite recent negative total returns. The fund trades at a 6.05% discount to NAV, wider than its five-year average, making the current valuation attractive relative to history.

WEA: Investment-Grade Bond Funds Could Disappoint Going Forward

The Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, June 2026

The Triple-Factor CEF screen highlights funds with >6.5% yield, >90% coverage, and discounts to NAV, balancing income, sustainability, and value. Top candidates like VVR, BGX, and DHF offer double-digit discounts, strong coverage, and yields up to 11.6%, presenting potential for both income and capital appreciation. Negative z-scores across several funds indicate they are trading well below historical valuation ranges, suggesting possible mean reversion opportunities.

The Triple-Factor Closed-End Fund Report, June 2026

Discounted bond funds, especially at scandal-hit Wamco, may offer an investment opportunity

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Discounted bond funds, especially at scandal-hit Wamco, may offer an investment opportunity

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Financials.

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Announces Financial Position as of March 31, 2026

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Fund Announcement.

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update

WEA: Discount Widens To An Attractive Level

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund now trades at a -6.45% discount, offering a more attractive entry point. WEA's 7.83% yield is supported by a diversified, investment-grade-tilted portfolio, with 65% in BBB and above. Distribution coverage is a bit lacking, but nothing out of the ordinary relative to other fixed-income funds; plus, NII moving higher is expected as Fed rate cuts reduce leverage costs.

WEA: Discount Widens To An Attractive Level

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Financials.

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Announces Financial Position as of September 30, 2025

Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2025, January and February 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Category: Distribution Related.

Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of December 2025, January and February 2026

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