TGCEX vs. TGGBX
Compare and contrast key facts about TCW Select Equities Fund (TGCEX) and TCW Global Bond Fund (TGGBX).
TGCEX is managed by TCW. It was launched on Feb 26, 1993. TGGBX is managed by TCW. It was launched on Nov 29, 2011.
Performance
TGCEX vs. TGGBX - Performance Comparison
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TGCEX vs. TGGBX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGCEX TCW Select Equities Fund | -11.75% | 10.77% | 30.65% | 44.34% | -36.51% | 25.84% | 39.32% | 36.03% | 2.42% | 32.85% |
TGGBX TCW Global Bond Fund | -1.43% | 10.17% | -2.27% | 7.01% | -17.09% | -4.71% | 12.29% | 8.36% | -1.75% | 6.02% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TGCEX achieves a -11.75% return, which is significantly lower than TGGBX's -1.43% return. Over the past 10 years, TGCEX has outperformed TGGBX with an annualized return of 14.14%, while TGGBX has yielded a comparatively lower 1.02% annualized return.
TGCEX
- 1D
- 3.48%
- 1M
- -5.54%
- YTD
- -11.75%
- 6M
- -13.25%
- 1Y
- 6.48%
- 3Y*
- 17.41%
- 5Y*
- 7.59%
- 10Y*
- 14.14%
TGGBX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- -2.80%
- YTD
- -1.43%
- 6M
- -1.31%
- 1Y
- 4.43%
- 3Y*
- 3.16%
- 5Y*
- -1.29%
- 10Y*
- 1.02%
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TGCEX vs. TGGBX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TGCEX has a 0.77% expense ratio, which is higher than TGGBX's 0.60% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TGCEX vs. TGGBX — Risk / Return Rank
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TGCEX vs. TGGBX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TCW Select Equities Fund (TGCEX) and TCW Global Bond Fund (TGGBX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| TGCEX | TGGBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.33 | 0.89 | -0.56 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.66 | 1.33 | -0.68 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.16 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.37 | 1.15 | -0.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.14 | 4.11 | -2.98 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| TGCEX | TGGBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.33 | 0.89 | -0.56 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.33 | -0.19 | +0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 | 0.18 | +0.45 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.35 | 0.28 | +0.07 |
Correlation
The correlation between TGCEX and TGGBX is 0.07, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
TGCEX vs. TGGBX - Dividend Comparison
TGCEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 14.26%, more than TGGBX's 3.96% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGCEX TCW Select Equities Fund | 14.26% | 12.58% | 15.71% | 12.24% | 20.14% | 12.87% | 7.11% | 9.06% | 16.70% | 26.37% | 6.68% | 7.52% |
TGGBX TCW Global Bond Fund | 3.96% | 4.12% | 2.99% | 3.65% | 1.97% | 1.93% | 3.70% | 4.18% | 0.50% | 1.88% | 2.91% | 2.25% |
Drawdowns
TGCEX vs. TGGBX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TGCEX drawdown since its inception was -63.61%, which is greater than TGGBX's maximum drawdown of -27.37%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TGCEX and TGGBX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TGCEX | TGGBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.61% | -27.37% | -36.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.31% | -4.16% | -16.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.96% | -26.20% | -16.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.96% | -27.37% | -15.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -17.53% | -10.44% | -7.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.74% | -6.44% | -10.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.55% | 1.17% | +5.38% |
Volatility
TGCEX vs. TGGBX - Volatility Comparison
TCW Select Equities Fund (TGCEX) has a higher volatility of 6.76% compared to TCW Global Bond Fund (TGGBX) at 2.10%. This indicates that TGCEX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TGGBX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TGCEX | TGGBX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.76% | 2.10% | +4.66% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.01% | 3.26% | +9.75% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.57% | 5.41% | +17.16% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 23.15% | 6.71% | +16.44% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.50% | 5.75% | +16.75% |