- ISIN
- US87234N4016
- CUSIP
- 87234N401
- Issuer
- TCW
- Inception Date
- Feb 26, 1993
- Category
- Intermediate Core Bond
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
TGCFX Performance Chart
TCW Core Fixed Income Fund (TGCFX) is up 0.6% since the beginning of the year. TGCFX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TGCFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $989.
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Returns By Period
TCW Core Fixed Income Fund (TGCFX) has returned 0.57% so far this year and 4.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TGCFX has returned 1.61% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% annually.
TCW Core Fixed Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.21%
- 1M
- 1.52%
- YTD
- 0.57%
- 6M
- 0.72%
- 1Y
- 4.93%
- 3Y*
- 3.92%
- 5Y*
- -0.23%
- 10Y*
- 1.61%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.21%
- 1M
- 0.23%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 10.39%
- 1Y
- 24.03%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
TGCFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 1994, TGCFX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TGCFX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 2, 1997 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 8, 1995 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.26% | 1.69% | -1.87% | 0.05% | 0.16% | 0.31% | 0.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.60% | 2.50% | 0.08% | 0.39% | -0.95% | 1.65% | -0.44% | 1.22% | 1.19% | 0.67% | 0.66% | -0.25% | 7.51% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | -1.83% | 0.83% | -2.98% | 1.96% | 1.11% | 2.57% | 1.61% | 1.39% | -2.93% | 1.22% | -1.98% | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 3.75% | -2.95% | 2.84% | 0.55% | -1.25% | -0.56% | -0.05% | -0.72% | -3.02% | -1.94% | 5.06% | 4.18% | 5.61% |
| 2022 | -2.06% | -1.22% | -3.04% | -3.97% | 0.70% | -1.92% | 2.75% | -3.14% | -4.94% | -0.81% | 3.31% | -0.59% | -14.25% |
| 2021 | -0.55% | -1.23% | -1.16% | 0.83% | 0.22% | 0.74% | 1.08% | -0.21% | -0.81% | 0.04% | 0.13% | -0.30% | -1.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
TCW Core Fixed Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.77%, beta of -0.02, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1994.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (11.04%) than losses (1.54%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.77%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 11.04%
- Downside Capture
- 1.54%
Expense Ratio
TGCFX has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TGCFX ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund (TGCFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| TGCFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.64 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.35 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.68 | 2.65 | -0.97 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.84 | 11.88 | -7.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
TCW Core Fixed Income Fund provided a 4.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.44 | $0.41 | $0.36 | $0.22 | $0.18 | $0.49 | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.24 | $0.32 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 4.43% | 4.51% | 4.34% | 3.66% | 2.22% | 1.56% | 4.14% | 2.63% | 2.57% | 2.17% | 2.95% | 2.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.44 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.22 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the TCW Core Fixed Income Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the TCW Core Fixed Income Fund was 19.37%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current TCW Core Fixed Income Fund drawdown is 2.66%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.37%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | — | 4y 10moAug 2021 - now |
1995 correction1995 | -14.19%Jan 1995 | 11mo 7d | 6y 4mo | 7y 3moJan 1994 - May 2001 |
2004 pullback2004 | -7.58%Jun 2004 | 2mo 11d | 2mo 28d | 5mo 9dMar 2004 - Aug 2004 |
2003 pullback2003 | -7.54%Jul 2003 | 15d | 5mo 7d | 5mo 22dJun 2003 - Dec 2003 |
2006 pullback2006 | -7.19%Jun 2006 | 21d | 1y 1mo | 1y 2moJun 2006 - Aug 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TGCFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.37% | -56.78% | +37.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.15% | -9.10% | +5.95% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.12% | -18.90% | +11.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.37% | -25.43% | +6.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.37% | -33.92% | +14.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.66% | -2.49% | -0.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.61% | -10.72% | +7.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.09% | 2.03% | -0.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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