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Western Asset Non-U.S. Opp Bond Instl (WAFIX)On Dec 18: 9.20  Up 0.02 (0.22%)  
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Western Asset Non-U.S. Opp Bond Instl
100 Light Street Baltimore MD 21202
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Bond
Fund Family:Legg Mason/Western
Net Assets:81.95M
Year-to-Date Return:5.58%
Yield:17.40%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:15-Jul-98
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Kenneth S. Leech
Lead Manager since 15-Jul-98
Leech transitioned into a CIO Emeritus role in September 2008 and joined Western Asset as Chief Investment Officer in 1990. Prior to joining Western in 1990, he was a portfolio manager with Greenwich Capital Markets from 1988 to 1990; the First Boston Corporation from 1980 to 1988; and the National Bank of Detroit from 1977 to 1980.He has over 32 years of investment experience.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:NaN
Min Initial Investment, AIP:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
WAFIX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% net assets in debt and fixed income securities denominated in major non-U.S. currencies. It invests in securities of non-U.S issuers and at least three non-U.S countries. Under current market conditions, the fund invests no more than 25% of net assets in non-U.S. currency. It is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (29-Dec-08): 1.61
Last Cap Gain (10-Dec-09): 0.01
Annual Holdings Turnover 52.20%
Average for Category: 180.95%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseWAFIXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.13%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 4.35%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.33%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$544
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$851
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,726
* Per $10,000 invested


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