- ISIN
- US8723401043
- CUSIP
- 872340104
- Issuer
- TCW
- Category
- Multisector Bonds
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
TSI Performance Chart
TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. (TSI) is down 6.5% since the beginning of the year. TSI is currently trading at $4 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TSI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,112.
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Returns By Period
TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. (TSI) has returned -6.53% so far this year and -0.26% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TSI has returned 5.05% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc.
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -0.26%
- YTD
- -6.53%
- 6M
- -4.22%
- 1Y
- -0.26%
- 3Y*
- 6.94%
- 5Y*
- 2.14%
- 10Y*
- 5.05%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
TSI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 1988, TSI's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst month was Jul 2002 at -29.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, TSI closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was May 21, 2004 with a return of +15.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -13.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.18% | -2.85% | -4.02% | 2.19% | 0.18% | -0.92% | -6.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.83% | 0.93% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.72% | 0.40% | 0.82% | 0.81% | 0.51% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 2.89% | 9.72% |
| 2024 | 2.83% | -1.06% | 4.32% | -5.20% | 1.54% | 3.68% | 4.01% | 3.85% | 1.38% | -2.53% | -0.20% | 0.55% | 13.45% |
| 2023 | 7.36% | 0.20% | -4.64% | 0.21% | -0.43% | 0.43% | 1.08% | 0.21% | -1.06% | -1.53% | 3.77% | 1.75% | 7.13% |
| 2022 | -5.20% | -4.84% | 0.01% | -3.69% | -0.81% | -0.74% | 3.52% | 1.40% | -5.72% | -2.33% | 2.17% | 1.40% | -14.33% |
| 2021 | -1.58% | 0.54% | 2.06% | 1.23% | 1.04% | 2.68% | -0.84% | -1.87% | 0.61% | 0.87% | -1.04% | 4.29% | 8.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.42%, beta of 0.28, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 1988.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.08%) than losses (47.06%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.28 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 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 0.06 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
- 8.42%
- Beta
- 0.28
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 59.08%
- Downside Capture
- 47.06%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TSI ranks 3 for risk / return — in the bottom 3% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. (TSI) 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.
| TSI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.37 | -0.37 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.03 | 2.78 | -2.82 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.07 | 12.44 | -12.51 |
Dividends
Dividend History
TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. provided a 9.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.41 | $0.33 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.32 | $0.37 | $0.28 | $0.43 | $0.37 | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 9.17% | 6.58% | 8.00% | 7.73% | 7.00% | 6.36% | 4.83% | 7.39% | 7.07% | 5.36% | 5.21% | 4.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc.. 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 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.33 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.37 |
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 Strategic Income Fund Inc.. 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 Strategic Income Fund Inc. was 60.35%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 534 trading sessions.
The current TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. drawdown is 6.57%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -60.35%Oct 2002 | 2y 7d | 2y 1mo | 4y 1moOct 2000 - Nov 2004 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -48.01%Oct 2008 | 1y 6mo | 11mo 11d | 2y 5moApr 2007 - Sep 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.00%Mar 2020 | 21d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 6dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
1990 bear market1990 | -23.89%Oct 1990 | 2mo 11d | 8mo 2d | 10mo 13dAug 1990 - Jun 1991 |
1998 correction1998 | -19.95%Aug 1998 | 5mo 21d | 5mo 6d | 10mo 27dMar 1998 - Feb 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TSI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.35% | -56.78% | -3.57% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.30% | -9.10% | +0.80% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.30% | -18.90% | +10.60% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.56% | -25.43% | +6.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.00% | -33.92% | +3.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.57% | -1.80% | -4.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.69% | -10.71% | +3.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.59% | 2.03% | +1.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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