TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund (TGWIX) Alternatives
TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund (TGWIX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TGWIX. 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 TGWIX
TGWIX charges 0.85% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TGWIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | TGWIX vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | TGWIX vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | TGWIX vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | TGWIX vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | TGWIX vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TGWIX
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 98 | Feb 25, 2014 | TGWIX vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | TGWIX vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | TGWIX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | TGWIX vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Feb 3, 2013 | TGWIX vs EELDX |
Top Performing TGWIX Alternatives (YTD)
TGWIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | 2.00% | Apr 18, 1994 | TGWIX vs GMCDX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | TGWIX vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | TGWIX vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | TGWIX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | TGWIX vs EIDOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TGWIX
TGWIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 1.43% | Apr 6, 2014 | TGWIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | TGWIX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | TGWIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | TGWIX vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | TGWIX vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TGWIX
TGWIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | -1.35% | Apr 6, 2014 | TGWIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | TGWIX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | TGWIX vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | TGWIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | TGWIX vs PYCEX |
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 | TGWIX vs TGEIX | |
| TCW High Yield Bond Fund | High Yield Bonds | — | — | Feb 26, 1993 | TGWIX vs TGHYX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | TGWIX vs TGLMX | |
| TCW Core Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 49 | -0.21% | Feb 26, 1993 | TGWIX vs TGCFX | |
| TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 64 | 3.04% | Oct 31, 1997 | TGWIX vs TGVOX | |
| TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | -2.16% | Dec 31, 1997 | TGWIX vs TGDVX | |
| TCW Global Real Estate Fund | REIT | 14 | -0.49% | Nov 27, 2014 | TGWIX vs TGREX | |
| TCW Select Equities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -14.71% | Feb 26, 1993 | TGWIX vs TGCEX | |
| TCW Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 44 | -1.52% | Nov 15, 2006 | TGWIX vs TGPCX | |
| TCW Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 40 | -1.66% | Nov 29, 2011 | TGWIX vs TGGBX |
Often Compared With TGWIX
What investors most often compare with TGWIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | TGWIX vs VOO | |
| TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. | Multisector Bonds | 4 | -7.86% | — | TGWIX vs TSI |
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