Western Asset

Our Approach

Dedicated to Active Fixed Income Asset Management

We believe that by dedicating all of our resources to active fixed income asset management, we can provide superior investment results and service to our clients. We believe that active, value-driven investing can add significantly to returns and reduce portfolio volatility over a market cycle.

Globally Integrated

We think and act on a global basis. Diversity of knowledge and experience from specialists located throughout our eight global investment centers meaningfully broadens our opportunity set and improves our ability to diversify portfolios.

Risk Management is Fundamental to How We Manage Assets

We integrate risk management into our portfolio construction process, and independent risk managers continually monitor portfolio risk.

This site is intended to be of general interest only and should not be construed as individual investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell or hold any security or to adopt any investment strategy. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee that a strategy will meet its objective. Performance may also be affected by currency fluctuations. Reduced liquidity may have a negative impact on the price of the assets. Currency fluctuations may affect the value of overseas investments. Where a strategy invests in emerging markets, the risks can be greater than in developed markets. Where a strategy invests in derivative instruments, this entails specific risks that may increase the risk profile of the strategy. Where a strategy invests in a specific sector or geographical area, the returns may be more volatile than a more diversified strategy.