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ISIN
US87234N4016
CUSIP
87234N401
Issuer
TCW
Inception Date
Feb 26, 1993
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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S&P 500 Index

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.26%1.69%-1.87%0.05%0.16%0.31%0.57%
20250.60%2.50%0.08%0.39%-0.95%1.65%-0.44%1.22%1.19%0.67%0.66%-0.25%7.51%
20240.00%-1.83%0.83%-2.98%1.96%1.11%2.57%1.61%1.39%-2.93%1.22%-1.98%0.75%
20233.75%-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
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.


TGCFX Risk / Return Rank: 2222
Overall Rank
TGCFX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2323
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TGCFX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2424
Sortino Ratio Rank
TGCFX Omega Ratio Rank: 2222
Omega Ratio Rank
TGCFX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2222
Calmar Ratio Rank
TGCFX Martin Ratio Rank: 2020
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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.


TGCFXBenchmarkDifference
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.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
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 7d6y 4mo
7y 3moJan 1994 - May 2001
2004 pullback2004
-7.58%Jun 2004
2mo 11d2mo 28d
5mo 9dMar 2004 - Aug 2004
2003 pullback2003
-7.54%Jul 2003
15d5mo 7d
5mo 22dJun 2003 - Dec 2003
2006 pullback2006
-7.19%Jun 2006
21d1y 1mo
1y 2moJun 2006 - Aug 2007

Drawdown Indicators


TGCFXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest 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 Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-2.66%

-2.49%

-0.17%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-3.61%

-10.72%

+7.11%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.09%

2.03%

-0.94%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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