Western Asset High Fund Manager Performance Evaluation
| HIX Fund | USD 3.98 -0.01 -0.25% |
The fund secures a Beta (Market Risk) of 0.0332, which means not very significant fluctuations relative to the market. As returns on the market increase, Western Asset's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during a bear market, the loss from holding Western Asset is expected to be smaller as well.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Over the last 90 days, Western Asset High generated negative risk-adjusted returns and added little value for fund investors. The result matters because weak risk-adjusted return can persist even when isolated price moves briefly look constructive. Despite somewhat strong forward indicators, Western Asset is not utilizing all of its potential. The current price disturbance may contribute to short-term losses for investors. Learn More
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Western Asset Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape
If you had invested $ 400.00 in Western Asset High on December 11, 2025 and sold it today you would have lost $-1.00 from holding Western Asset High or given up 0.25% of portfolio value over 90 days. Western Asset High is generating negative expected returns assuming volatility of 0.7433% on return distribution over 90 days investment horizon. In other words, 6% of funds are less volatile than Western, and above 99% of all equities are expected to generate higher returns over the next 90 days. Expected Return |
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Historical Prices of Western Asset High
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Western Asset High extending back to May 22, 1998. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Western Asset stands at 3.98, as last reported on the 11th of March 2026, with the highest price reaching 4.01 and the lowest price hitting 3.98 during the day.Macro event markers
Target Price Odds to finish over Current Price
For Western Fund, the tendency of price to converge toward a long-term average provides a useful baseline for forecasting. Nonetheless, studies have found that some funds are persistently mispriced, with the spread correcting only when market dynamics shift significantly.
| Current Price | Horizon | Target Price | Odds moving above the current price in 90 days |
| 3.98 | 90 days | 3.98 | about 92.44 |
Based on standard probability analysis, the odds of Western Asset moving above the current price in 90 days from now are about 92.44 (The chart above shows the probability distribution of Western Fund prices over the next 90 days).
Western Asset Price Density |
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Predictive Modules for Western Asset
Accurately predicting the fund market is one of the most challenging tasks in investing. For Western Asset High, a range of forecasting tools can be applied, though none offer certainty. Despite this, systematic forecasting is a critical step in the investment process — comparing methods and results helps investors develop a more nuanced view of potential outcomes.The mean reversion principle applied to Western Asset's suggests that neither prolonged outperformance nor underperformance is permanent. Investors exploit this by positioning against extremes in price relative to fundamental value.
Western Asset Risk Indicators
The past 10-20 years have brought considerable volatility to the fund market, and Western Asset has been no exception. Sharp price drops and strong rallies have made hedging an important tool for managing portfolio risk. Investors in Western Asset High should monitor Western Asset's fundamental risk indicators to stay ahead of market swings.α | Alpha over Dow Jones | -0.0221 | |
β | Beta against Dow Jones | 0.03 | |
σ | Overall volatility | 0.08 | |
Ir | Information ratio | -0.0134 |
Western Asset Alerts and Suggestions
Alerts and suggestions for Western Asset give investors a structured way to monitor the fund for material events. Western Asset High notifications flag important changes in technical indicators, fundamentals, and market conditions that may warrant attention.| Western Asset High generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days |
Western Asset Fundamentals Growth
Western Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Western Asset, and Western Asset fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Western Fund performance.
| Return On Equity | -10.75 | |||
| Return On Asset | 3.6 | |||
| Profit Margin | -106.69 % | |||
| Operating Margin | 86.34 % | |||
| Current Valuation | 439.31 M | |||
| Shares Outstanding | 58.81 M | |||
| Price To Earning | 58.85 X | |||
| Price To Book | 0.75 X | |||
| Price To Sales | 7.81 X | |||
| Revenue | 38.54 M | |||
| Cash And Equivalents | 2.87 M | |||
| Cash Per Share | 0.05 X | |||
| Total Debt | 179.37 M | |||
| Debt To Equity | 0.52 % | |||
| Book Value Per Share | 6.82 X | |||
| Cash Flow From Operations | 33.03 M | |||
| Earnings Per Share | 0.09 X | |||
| Total Asset | 725.23 M | |||
| Retained Earnings | -603.68 M | |||
About Western Asset Performance Analysis
Western Asset performance is typically evaluated through NAV-based returns relative to category peers and stated objectives. Defensive traits reduce macro sensitivity.
Unless otherwise specified, financial data for Western Asset High is derived from periodic company reporting (annual and quarterly where available). Asset-level metrics are computed daily by Macroaxis LLC and refreshed regularly based on asset type. Updates may occur throughout the day.