Description

The Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc., a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income assets, was initially launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. Its ongoing oversight is a collaborative effort involving Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. The fund actively seeks investment opportunities across global fixed income markets, with a particular focus on acquiring undervalued bonds from companies spanning diverse sectors. Its strategic portfolio construction incorporates a variety of fixed income securities, including those classified as investment grade, below investment grade, and emerging market debt. To build and maintain its holdings, the fund utilizes rigorous quantitative analysis. On average, its fixed income securities maintain an S&P credit quality rating of BB and have an average duration of 3.8 years. For performance evaluation, the fund benchmarks itself against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. Established on July 28, 2003, and domiciled in the United States, this fund was previously identified as Salomon Brothers Global High Income Fund Inc.