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SG9999005193

Franklin Templeton Western Asset Global Bond Trust

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As of 30/10/2025

NAV 1

$1.40

 
 

NAV Change 1

$0.00

(-0.07%)

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Overview

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  • Summary of Fund Objective
  • What Are The Key Risks?
  • Meet Your Manager

Summary of Fund Objective

The investment objective of the Trust is to maximise total returns in Singapore Dollar terms over the longer term by investing in a portfolio of high quality debt securities of Singapore and major global bond markets such as the G10 countries and Australia and New Zealand. The Trust aims to outperform the FTSE World Government Bond Index ex Japan (hedged to Singapore Dollar). The Trust is actively managed.

What Are The Key Risks?

The value of shares in the Fund and income received from it can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the full amount invested. The Fund is subject to the following risks which are materially relevant but may not be adequately captured by the indicator:

  • General risks: Before investing in the Trust, you should consider and satisfy yourself as to the risks of investing in the Trust. Generally, some of the risk factors that you should consider are economic (such as growth, inflation or policy changes), interest rate, political, liquidity, default, foreign exchange, regulatory, repatriation risks and the risks of investing in warrants.
  • Market Risks: Market risk is the possibility of an investor experiencing losses due to factors that affect the overall performance of financial markets, including: changes in interest rates; trade, fiscal, monetary and exchange controls programmes and policies of governments; national and international political and economic events; the global and domestic effects of a pandemic; and any other failure of markets to function.
  • Cyber Security Risks: With the increased use of technologies such as the internet and other electronic media and technology to conduct business, the Managers, the Trust and the Trust’s service providers and their respective operations are susceptible to operational, information security and related risks including cyber security attacks or incidents.
  • Specific risks: Prices of securities in the Trust may go down or up in response to changes in economic conditions, political conditions, interest rates and the market's perception of securities which in turn may cause the price of Units to rise or fall. The income earned by the Trust may be affected by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.

Complete information on the risks of investing in the Fund are set out in the Fund's prospectus.

Meet Your Manager

Western Asset

One of the world’s leading global fixed income managers. Founded in 1971, the firm is known for team management and proprietary research, supported by robust risk management and a long-term fundamental value approach. Each group of sector specialists utilizes their expertise in bottom-up analysis of each portfolio sector.

Fund Information
Total Net Assets  As of 30/09/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$262.21 Million
Fund Inception Date 
02/11/1998
Share Class Inception Date 
02/11/1998
Base Currency for Fund 
SGD
Base Currency for Share Class 
SGD
Benchmark 
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH)
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Investment Manager 
Western Asset Management
Domicile 
Singapore
Subscription Mode 
Cash or SRS or CPF
Identifiers
ISIN Code 
SG9999005193
Bloomberg Code 
RCGBLBD SP
CUSIP Code 
Y2572D108

Performance

  • Discrete Annual Performance
  • Cumulative Performance
  • Annualised Performance
  • Calendar Year Performance
  • Risk Measures

Discrete Annual Performance

Discrete Annual Performance

As of 30/09/2025

Past performance does not predict future returns. 

Chart

Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from -18.55 to 11.88.
End of interactive chart.

Month End   As of 30/09/2025
A SGD ACC (%)
Currency  
SGD
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-24 / Sep-25  
-0.57
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-23 / Sep-24  
7.13
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-22 / Sep-23  
-1.95
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-21 / Sep-22  
-16.04
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-20 / Sep-21  
-2.16
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-19 / Sep-20  
5.89
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-18 / Sep-19  
9.53
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-17 / Sep-18  
-1.62
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-16 / Sep-17  
-3.21
A SGD ACC (%)
Sep-15 / Sep-16  
5.54
A SGD ACC (%)
Performance Inception Date  
02/11/1998
A SGD ACC (%)
Fund Overview  
View
A SGD ACC (%)
Month End   As of 30/09/2025
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Currency  
SGD
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-24 / Sep-25  
-3.56
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-23 / Sep-24  
3.92
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-22 / Sep-23  
-4.90
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-21 / Sep-22  
-18.55
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-20 / Sep-21  
-5.10
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-19 / Sep-20  
2.71
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-18 / Sep-19  
6.24
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-17 / Sep-18  
-4.57
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-16 / Sep-17  
-6.11
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Sep-15 / Sep-16  
2.38
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Performance Inception Date  
02/11/1998
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Fund Overview  
View
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Month End   As of 30/09/2025
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Currency  
SGD
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-24 / Sep-25  
0.31
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-23 / Sep-24  
8.08
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-22 / Sep-23  
-1.11
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-21 / Sep-22  
-14.16
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-20 / Sep-21  
-2.58
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-19 / Sep-20  
5.33
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-18 / Sep-19  
11.88
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-17 / Sep-18  
0.12
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-16 / Sep-17  
-2.10
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Sep-15 / Sep-16  
7.08
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Performance Inception Date  
—
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Fund Overview  
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FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)

Performance after initial sales charge is based on the prevailing sales charge applicable. Fund performance numbers shown are calculated based on NAV-NAV pricing, reinvested dividends and in their respective share class currencies. Current performance of the funds may differ from the figures presented. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount that you invested. Potential investors should read the details of the Prospectus and Product Highlights Sheet before deciding to subscribe for or purchase a fund. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to invest in shares of a fund. In the event an investor chooses not to seek advice from a financial adviser, he/she should consider whether a fund is suitable for him/her.

Sales Charge assumed to be 3%.


Cumulative Performance

Cumulative Performance

As of 30/09/2025

Historical performance displayed in the chart for the period you select are before initial sales charge. Performance presented in the table below are as of the date stated.

Past performance does not predict future returns. 

Chart

Line chart with 2 lines.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time. Data ranges from 1998-11-01 00:00:00 to 2025-09-01 00:00:00.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 86.08 to 228.58.
End of interactive chart.

Month End   As of 30/09/2025
A SGD ACC (%)
Currency  
SGD
YTD  
2.13
1 Month  
0.58
3 Months  
0.22
6 Months  
1.31
1 Year  
-0.57
3 Years  
4.44
5 Years  
-14.21
10 Years  
0.00
15 Years  
16.23
Performance Inception   02/11/1998
43.20
Month End   As of 30/09/2025
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Currency  
SGD
YTD  
-0.93
1 Month  
-2.44
3 Months  
-2.79
6 Months  
-1.73
1 Year  
-3.56
3 Years  
1.30
5 Years  
-16.78
10 Years  
-3.00
15 Years  
12.75
Performance Inception   02/11/1998
39.49
Month End   As of 30/09/2025
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Currency  
SGD
YTD  
2.02
1 Month  
0.43
3 Months  
0.17
6 Months  
1.19
1 Year  
0.31
3 Years  
7.21
5 Years  
-10.34
10 Years  
10.89
15 Years  
32.98
Performance Inception   02/11/1998
107.38

Performance after initial sales charge is based on the prevailing sales charge applicable. Fund performance numbers shown are calculated based on NAV-NAV pricing, reinvested dividends and in their respective share class currencies. Current performance of the funds may differ from the figures presented. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount that you invested. Potential investors should read the details of the Prospectus and Product Highlights Sheet before deciding to subscribe for or purchase a fund. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to invest in shares of a fund. In the event an investor chooses not to seek advice from a financial adviser, he/she should consider whether a fund is suitable for him/her.

Sales Charge assumed to be 3%.


Annualised Performance

Annualised Performance

As of 30/09/2025

Past performance does not predict future returns. 

Chart

Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from -3.61 to 2.75.
End of interactive chart.

Month End   As of 30/09/2025
A SGD ACC (%)
Currency  
SGD
1 Year  
-0.57
3 Years  
1.46
5 Years  
-3.02
10 Years  
0.00
15 Years  
1.01
Performance Inception   02/11/1998
1.34
Month End   As of 30/09/2025
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Currency  
SGD
1 Year  
-3.56
3 Years  
0.43
5 Years  
-3.61
10 Years  
-0.30
15 Years  
0.80
Performance Inception   02/11/1998
1.24
Month End   As of 30/09/2025
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Currency  
SGD
1 Year  
0.31
3 Years  
2.35
5 Years  
-2.16
10 Years  
1.04
15 Years  
1.92
Performance Inception   02/11/1998
2.75

Performance after initial sales charge is based on the prevailing sales charge applicable. Fund performance numbers shown are calculated based on NAV-NAV pricing, reinvested dividends and in their respective share class currencies. Current performance of the funds may differ from the figures presented. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount that you invested. Potential investors should read the details of the Prospectus and Product Highlights Sheet before deciding to subscribe for or purchase a fund. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to invest in shares of a fund. In the event an investor chooses not to seek advice from a financial adviser, he/she should consider whether a fund is suitable for him/her.

Sales Charge assumed to be 3%.


Calendar Year Performance

Calendar Year Performance

As of 30/09/2025

Past performance does not predict future returns. 

Chart

Bar chart with 3 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from -18.23 to 8.21.
End of interactive chart.

Month End   As of 30/09/2025
A SGD ACC (%)
Currency  
SGD
YTD  
2.13
2024  
-2.16
2023  
4.35
2022  
-15.70
2021  
-3.36
2020  
8.21
2019  
6.63
2018  
-0.14
2017  
2.01
2016  
0.29
2015  
1.39
Performance Inception Date  
02/11/1998
Month End   As of 30/09/2025
A SGD ACC - After Sales Charge (%)
Currency  
SGD
YTD  
-0.93
2024  
-5.09
2023  
1.22
2022  
-18.23
2021  
-6.26
2020  
4.96
2019  
3.43
2018  
-3.14
2017  
-1.05
2016  
-2.72
2015  
-1.65
Performance Inception Date  
02/11/1998
Month End   As of 30/09/2025
FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH) (%)
Currency  
SGD
YTD  
2.02
2024  
0.54
2023  
4.71
2022  
-14.47
2021  
-2.68
2020  
7.46
2019  
7.63
2018  
1.65
2017  
1.94
2016  
3.47
2015  
2.32
Performance Inception Date  
—

Performance after initial sales charge is based on the prevailing sales charge applicable. Fund performance numbers shown are calculated based on NAV-NAV pricing, reinvested dividends and in their respective share class currencies. Current performance of the funds may differ from the figures presented. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount that you invested. Potential investors should read the details of the Prospectus and Product Highlights Sheet before deciding to subscribe for or purchase a fund. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to invest in shares of a fund. In the event an investor chooses not to seek advice from a financial adviser, he/she should consider whether a fund is suitable for him/her.

Sales Charge assumed to be 3%.


Risk Measures

Risk Measures

 As of 30/09/2025
Measured against: FTSE WGBI ex Japan (CH)
Statistics 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Since Inception
Beta1.161.10 1.06 —
Historical Tracking Error1.021.07 1.23 1.58
Information Ratio-0.88-0.80 -0.85 -0.88
Standard Deviation (%) 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Since Inception
A SGD ACC 5.936.05 5.07 5.30
Sharpe Ratio (%) 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Since Inception
A SGD ACC -0.32-0.88 -0.34 —

Performance after initial sales charge is based on the prevailing sales charge applicable. Fund performance numbers shown are calculated based on NAV-NAV pricing, reinvested dividends and in their respective share class currencies. Current performance of the funds may differ from the figures presented. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount that you invested. Potential investors should read the details of the Prospectus and Product Highlights Sheet before deciding to subscribe for or purchase a fund. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to invest in shares of a fund. In the event an investor chooses not to seek advice from a financial adviser, he/she should consider whether a fund is suitable for him/her.


Portfolio

Positions

As of 30/09/2025 Updated Monthly
Number of Holdings 
130

Portfolio Statistics

As of 30/09/2025 Updated Monthly
Cash Flow 
1.58%

Portfolio Allocations

  • Geography
  • Sector
  • Credit Quality

Geography

Geographic Allocation

As of 30/09/2025 % of Total Updated Monthly

Chart

Bar chart with 5 bars.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 1.52654 to 47.46466.
End of interactive chart.
Fund
47.46%
24.13%
20.97%
5.91%
1.53%

Any negative cash position reflects a temporary position that is a result of a delay in securities settlement transactions. 

Sector

Sector Allocation

As of 30/09/2025 % of Total Updated Monthly

Chart

Bar chart with 8 bars.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0.91241 to 75.89872.
End of interactive chart.
Fund
Governments 75.90%
Local Emerging Market 12.48%
Supranational 4.22%
Mortgage-Backed Securities 2.56%
Inflation-Linked 1.38%
Agency 1.02%
USD Emerging Market 0.91%
Cash & Cash Equivalents 1.53%

Any negative cash position reflects a temporary position that is a result of a delay in securities settlement transactions. 

Credit Quality

Credit Quality Allocation

As of 30/09/2025 Updated Monthly

Chart

Bar chart with 5 bars.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 1.52654 to 56.70202.
End of interactive chart.
Fund
AAA 15.29%
AA 56.70%
A 20.50%
BBB 5.98%
Cash & Cash Equivalents 1.53%

Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 30/10/2025 Updated Daily
Since Inception Time Period
  • 1 Month
  • 3 Months
  • 6 Months
  • YTD
  • 1 Year
  • 3 Years
  • 5 Years
  • Since Inception

Chart

Line chart with 6660 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time. Data ranges from 1998-11-02 00:00:01 to 2025-10-30 00:00:01.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0.8359 to 1.637.
End of interactive chart.

Past performance does not predict future returns. The value of shares in the Fund and income received from it can go down as well as up, and investors may not get back the full amount invested. Historical pricing details provided are in share class currency, calculated NAV, taking into account of reinvestments and capital gain or loss. Sales charges and other commissions, other taxes and relevant costs to be paid by an investor are not included in the calculations.

Share Prices

As of 30/10/2025
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$1.40
NAV Change1 
$0.00
NAV Change (%)1 
-0.07%
Historical Data - Daily Fund Prices
1 Month Time Period
  • 1 Month
  • 3 Months
  • 6 Months
  • YTD
  • 1 Year
  • 3 Years
  • 5 Years
  • Since Inception
NAV  As of 30/10/2025
$1.40 (SGD)
Highest NAV  As of 28/10/2025
$1.41 (SGD)
Lowest NAV  As of 06/10/2025
$1.39 (SGD)

Historical Pricing Results   From   30/09/2025   To   30/10/2025

Date 
30/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$-0.00
NAV Change (%)  
-0.07%
Date 
29/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$-0.00
NAV Change (%)  
-0.21%
Date 
28/10/2025
NAV  
$1.41
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.07%
Date 
27/10/2025
NAV  
$1.41
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.07%
Date 
24/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.21%
Date 
23/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$-0.00
NAV Change (%)  
-0.21%
Date 
22/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.07%
Date 
21/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.14%
Date 
17/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$-0.00
NAV Change (%)  
-0.14%
Date 
16/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.29%
Date 
15/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.07%
Date 
14/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.22%
Date 
13/10/2025
NAV  
$1.40
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.07%
Date 
10/10/2025
NAV  
$1.39
NAV Change  
$0.01
NAV Change (%)  
0.43%
Date 
09/10/2025
NAV  
$1.39
NAV Change  
$-0.00
NAV Change (%)  
-0.14%
Date 
08/10/2025
NAV  
$1.39
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.14%
Date 
07/10/2025
NAV  
$1.39
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.07%
Date 
06/10/2025
NAV  
$1.39
NAV Change  
$-0.00
NAV Change (%)  
-0.22%
Date 
03/10/2025
NAV  
$1.39
NAV Change  
$-0.00
NAV Change (%)  
-0.07%
Date 
02/10/2025
NAV  
$1.39
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.07%
Date 
01/10/2025
NAV  
$1.39
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.07%
Date 
30/09/2025
NAV  
$1.39
NAV Change  
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  
0.07%

Documents

Product Literature

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Fact Sheet - Franklin Templeton Western Asset Global Bond Trust (A SGD ACC)

Regulatory Documents

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Prospectus - Franklin Templeton Western Asset Global Bond Trust

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Annual Report - Authorised Funds

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Semi Annual Report - Authorised Funds

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Dilution Adjustment Notice

PDF Format

Notice to Unitholders

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Product Highlights Sheet - Franklin Templeton Western Asset Global Bond Trust