Western Asset New Fund Quote

SHNJX Fund  USD 11.47  0.04  0.35%   

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Western Asset is trading at 11.47 as of the 16th of April 2024; that is -0.35 percent decrease since the beginning of the trading day. The fund's open price was 11.51. Western Asset has about a 22 % chance of experiencing some form of financial distress in the next two years of operation but has generated negative returns over the last 90 days. Equity ratings for Western Asset New are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 19th of October 2023 and ending today, the 16th of April 2024. Click here to learn more.
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its assets in New Jersey municipal securities. New Jersey municipal securities are securities and other investments with similar economic characteristics the interest on which is exempt from regular federal income tax and New Jersey state personal income tax but which may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. More on Western Asset New

Western Mutual Fund Highlights

Most reasonable investors view market volatility as an opportunity to invest at a favorable price or to sell short against a bearish trend. Western Asset's investment highlights are automatically generated signals that are significant enough to either complement your investing judgment regarding Western Asset or challenge it. These highlights can help you better understand the position you are entering and avoid costly mistakes.
Fund ConcentrationFranklin Templeton Investments Funds, Large Funds, Muni New Jersey Funds, Muni New Jersey, Franklin Templeton Investments (View all Sectors)
Update Date31st of March 2024
Expense Ratio Date29th of July 2022
Fiscal Year EndMarch
Western Asset New [SHNJX] is traded in USA and was established 16th of April 2024. Western Asset is listed under Franklin Templeton Investments category by Fama And French industry classification. The fund is listed under Muni New Jersey category and is part of Franklin Templeton Investments family. This fund at this time has accumulated 152.02 M in assets with no minimum investment requirementsWestern Asset New is currently producing year-to-date (YTD) return of 0.26% with the current yeild of 0.01%, while the total return for the last 3 years was -0.34%.
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Western Asset Target Price Odds Analysis

Based on a normal probability distribution, the odds of Western Asset jumping above the current price in 90 days from now is about 82.86%. The Western Asset New probability density function shows the probability of Western Asset mutual fund to fall within a particular range of prices over 90 days. Assuming the 90 days horizon Western Asset has a beta of 0.0053. This usually implies as returns on the market go up, Western Asset average returns are expected to increase less than the benchmark. However, during the bear market, the loss on holding Western Asset New will be expected to be much smaller as well. Additionally, western Asset New has a negative alpha, implying that the risk taken by holding this instrument is not justified. The company is significantly underperforming the NYSE Composite.
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15.78%90 days
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82.86%
Based on a normal probability distribution, the odds of Western Asset to move above the current price in 90 days from now is about 82.86 (This Western Asset New probability density function shows the probability of Western Mutual Fund to fall within a particular range of prices over 90 days) .

Western Asset New Risk Profiles

Investors will always prefer to have the highest possible return on investment while minimizing volatility. Western Asset market risk premium is the additional return an investor will receive from holding Western Asset long position in a well-diversified portfolio. The market premium is part of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which most analysts and investors use to calculate the acceptable rate of return on investment in Western Asset. At the center of the CAPM is the concept of risk and reward, which is usually communicated by investors using alpha and beta measures. Although Western Asset's alpha and beta are two of the key measurements used to evaluate Western Asset's performance over the market, the standard measures of volatility play an important role as well.

Western Asset Against Markets

Picking the right benchmark for Western Asset mutual fund is fundamental to making educated investment choices. Many naive investors compare their positions with the S&P 500 or with the Nasdaq. But these benchmarks are not all-inclusive and generally should be used only for large-capitalization equities or stock offerings from large companies. When the price of a selected benchmark declines in a down market, there may be an uptick in Western Asset mutual fund price where buyers come in believing the asset is cheap. The opposite is true when the market is bullish; so, accurately picking the benchmark for Western Asset is critical whether you are bullish or bearish towards Western Asset New at a given time. Please also check how Western Asset's historical prices are related to one of the top price index indicators.

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How to buy Western Mutual Fund?

Before investing in Western Asset, you must ensure you fully understand your financial goals and how diversified (or not) your overall investments are now. Then, after you clearly understand your investment objectives, consider investing in Western Asset. To buy Western Asset fund, you can follow these steps:
  • Choose a brokerage firm: You need to select a brokerage firm to buy shares of Western Asset. Some popular options include Charles Schwab, Fidelity, TD Ameritrade, and Robinhood.
  • Open an account: Once you have chosen a brokerage firm, you will need to open an account. You will be required to provide personal information, such as your name, address, and Social Security number.
  • Fund your account: You will need to deposit funds into your brokerage account to purchase Western Asset fund. You can do this by transferring funds from your bank account or other investment accounts.
  • Place your order: Once you have located Western Asset New fund in your brokerage account, you can place your order to buy it. You will need to specify the number of shares you want to buy and the price you are willing to pay.
  • Monitor your investment: After you have purchased Western Asset New fund, you should monitor your investment to track its performance and make informed decisions about buying, selling, or holding the fund
It's important to note that investing in stocks, such as Western Asset New, carries risks, and you should carefully consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions. Also, remember various factors, including economic indicators, change in net worth, political events, company-specific news, and investor sentiment, can influence the stock market. These factors can cause fluctuations in fund prices and lead to market volatility affecting your buy or sell decision. However, volatility can also present opportunities for investors to make gains by buying stocks when prices are low and selling when they are high. It's important for investors to have a long-term perspective and a well-diversified portfolio to manage the impact of stock market volatility on their investments.

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The danger of trading Western Asset New is mainly related to its market volatility and Mutual Fund specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of Western Asset is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than Western Asset. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile Western Asset New is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.
Check out World Market Map to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Western Asset New. Also, note that the market value of any mutual fund could be tightly coupled with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in inflation.
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Western Asset's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Western Asset is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Western Asset's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.