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Western Asset Premier Bond Fund
Sponsor: Western Asset (Franklin Templeton) · Inception Mar 27, 2002 · Pays monthly
Market priceShare price
$9.68
+0.31% (+$0.03)
NAVAsset value per share
$10.59
as of Oct 14, 2026 · Nasdaq NAV symbol
Premium / discountPrice vs. assets
8.59% discount *
Indicative: latest price vs latest reported NAV
Distribution rate (price)Payout rate
8.68%
regular, annualised · on NAV 7.93%
Expense ratioAnnual cost
Not reported
no tagged fee table
LeverageBorrowing
Not reported
senior securities not tagged
Quote status: Market closed — last regular-session price · last trade Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT (exchange time, ET) · retrieved Oct 16, 2026, 5:45 PM EDTRegular-session prices; extended-hours quotes are not displayed.
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Taxable Bonds

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.

Seeking Alpha · Jul 31 · 06:03 UTC ↗
WEA · Taxable Bonds

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CEF Explorer research page for Western Asset Premier Bond Fund. Figures carry their own dates and sources; a discount to NAV does not guarantee convergence or any return. This is not investment advice.