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Western Asset High Yield I (WAHYX)On Nov 30: 8.27  Down 0.02 (0.24%)  
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Western Asset High Yield I
100 Light Street Baltimore MD 21202
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:High Yield Bond
Fund Family:Legg Mason/Western
Net Assets:533.23M
Year-to-Date Return:49.15%
Yield:11.30%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-Sep-01
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
High Yield Bond
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Keith J. Gardner
Lead Manager since 28-Sep-01
Gardner has served as a portfolio manager at Western Asset since November 1994. Previously, he spent seven years as a portfolio manager and trader at T. Rowe Price Associates, and three years as a financial analyst at Salomon Brothers.He has over 25 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
WAHYX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of total assets in U.S. dollar denominated debt or fixed income securities that are rated below investment grade at the time of purchase by one or more NRSROs or are of a comparable quality as determined by Western Asset. It may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign currency-denominated foreign securities.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (30-Sep-09): 0.23
Last Cap Gain (20-Dec-07): 0.01
Annual Holdings Turnover 40.90%
Average for Category: 90.12%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseWAHYXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.60% 1.20%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 4.47%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.73%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 192$637
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 335$994
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 750$2,006
* Per $10,000 invested


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