- ISIN
- US87234N2457
- CUSIP
- 87234N245
- Issuer
- TCW
- Inception Date
- Nov 15, 2006
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
TGPCX Performance Chart
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund (TGPCX) is up 4.9% since the beginning of the year. TGPCX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TGPCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,218.
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Returns By Period
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund (TGPCX) has returned 4.90% so far this year and 9.96% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TGPCX has returned 5.96% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% annually.
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund
- 1D
- -0.16%
- 1M
- 1.97%
- YTD
- 4.90%
- 6M
- 5.50%
- 1Y
- 9.96%
- 3Y*
- 9.21%
- 5Y*
- 4.03%
- 10Y*
- 5.96%
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%
TGPCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 17, 2006, TGPCX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -7.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TGPCX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -4.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.27% | 1.67% | -3.28% | 3.56% | 1.31% | 0.40% | 4.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.94% | 1.38% | -1.54% | 0.43% | 1.38% | 2.55% | -0.66% | 1.00% | 1.32% | 0.98% | 0.49% | -0.40% | 9.17% |
| 2024 | -2.56% | 0.70% | 1.92% | -3.33% | 2.83% | 1.38% | 2.46% | 2.07% | 1.54% | -2.40% | 2.62% | -2.87% | 4.10% |
| 2023 | 4.83% | -2.40% | 1.42% | 1.49% | -0.83% | 2.13% | 1.45% | -1.25% | -3.35% | -1.96% | 6.68% | 7.89% | 16.54% |
| 2022 | -3.59% | -1.62% | -0.41% | -5.29% | -0.26% | -4.73% | 4.50% | -2.73% | -6.06% | 2.21% | 4.05% | -1.80% | -15.22% |
| 2021 | -0.93% | 1.25% | 0.61% | 2.98% | 0.52% | 1.03% | 1.24% | 1.23% | -2.49% | 2.12% | -1.07% | 1.78% | 8.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.00%, beta of 0.36, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 17, 2006.
- This fund participated in 46.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 43.61% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.00% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.36 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.00%
- Beta
- 0.36
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 43.61%
- Downside Capture
- 46.81%
Expense Ratio
TGPCX has an expense ratio of 0.41%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TGPCX ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TCW Conservative Allocation Fund (TGPCX) 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.
| TGPCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.22 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.35 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.26 | 2.65 | -0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.26 | 11.88 | -2.62 |
Dividends
Dividend History
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund provided a 4.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.84 | $0.35 | $0.50 | $1.27 | $0.19 | $0.81 | $0.72 | $0.50 | $0.77 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 4.37% | 4.58% | 7.42% | 3.00% | 4.86% | 9.89% | 1.47% | 7.04% | 6.71% | 4.24% | 6.84% | 3.94% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TCW Conservative Allocation 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.84 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.27 | $1.27 |
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 Conservative Allocation 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 Conservative Allocation Fund was 21.03%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 135 trading sessions.
The current TCW Conservative Allocation Fund drawdown is 0.24%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -21.03%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 6mo 13d | 1y 10moOct 2007 - Sep 2009 |
Bear market2022 | -20.27%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -17.85%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 15d | 4mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2011 pullback2011 | -9.75%Oct 2011 | 2mo 10d | 5mo | 7mo 10dJul 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -8.18%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 2mo 21d | 5mo 22dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TGPCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.03% | -56.78% | +35.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.43% | -9.10% | +4.67% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.12% | -18.90% | +11.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.27% | -25.43% | +5.16% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.27% | -33.92% | +13.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.24% | -2.49% | +2.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.13% | -10.72% | +7.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.08% | 2.03% | -0.95% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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