TCW Total Return Bond Fund (TGLMX) Alternatives
TCW Total Return Bond Fund (TGLMX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TGLMX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to TGLMX
TGLMX charges 0.49% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TGLMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | TGLMX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | TGLMX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | TGLMX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | TGLMX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | TGLMX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TGLMX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | TGLMX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | TGLMX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | TGLMX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | TGLMX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | TGLMX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing TGLMX Alternatives (YTD)
TGLMX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | TGLMX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | TGLMX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | TGLMX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | TGLMX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.21% | Jun 30, 2017 | TGLMX vs AMFIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TGLMX
TGLMX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | TGLMX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | TGLMX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | TGLMX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | TGLMX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | TGLMX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TGLMX
TGLMX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | TGLMX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | TGLMX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | TGLMX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | TGLMX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | TGLMX vs MWIGX |
Other Mutual Funds from TCW
Most popular TCW mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 91 | -1.32% | May 28, 1998 | TGLMX vs TGEIX | |
| TCW High Yield Bond Fund | High Yield Bonds | — | — | Feb 26, 1993 | TGLMX vs TGHYX | |
| TCW Core Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 49 | -0.21% | Feb 26, 1993 | TGLMX vs TGCFX | |
| TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 64 | 3.04% | Oct 31, 1997 | TGLMX vs TGVOX | |
| TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 82 | -3.32% | Dec 13, 2010 | TGLMX vs TGWIX | |
| TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | -2.16% | Dec 31, 1997 | TGLMX vs TGDVX | |
| TCW Global Real Estate Fund | REIT | 14 | -0.49% | Nov 27, 2014 | TGLMX vs TGREX | |
| TCW Select Equities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -14.71% | Feb 26, 1993 | TGLMX vs TGCEX | |
| TCW Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 44 | -1.52% | Nov 15, 2006 | TGLMX vs TGPCX | |
| TCW Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 40 | -1.66% | Nov 29, 2011 | TGLMX vs TGGBX |
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