SSTLX Western Asset Short-Term Bond C1 Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

The investment seeks current income, preservation of capital and liquidity. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in "investment grade" fixed income securities. Securities in which the fund invests include corporate debt securities, bank obligations, mortgage- and asset-backed securities and securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities. It may invest up to 25% of its assets in U.S. dollar denominated securities of non-U.S. issuers. The adviser may also engage in a variety of transactions using derivatives in order to change the investment characteristics of its portfolio and for other purposes.