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Western Asset Non-U.S. Opp Bond Instl (WAFIX)On Nov 30: 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:84.04M
Year-to-Date Return:4.32%
Yield:17.60%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:15-Jul-98
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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 14 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 (27-Feb-09): 0.05
Annual Holdings Turnover 52.20%
Average for Category: 183.91%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseWAFIXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.60% 1.12%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 4.36%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.35%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 201$540
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 353$839
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 795$1,698
* Per $10,000 invested


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