TGWIX vs. TGLMX
Compare and contrast key facts about TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund (TGWIX) and TCW Total Return Bond Fund (TGLMX).
TGWIX is managed by TCW. It was launched on Dec 13, 2010. TGLMX is managed by TCW. It was launched on Jun 17, 1993.
Performance
TGWIX vs. TGLMX - Performance Comparison
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TGWIX vs. TGLMX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGWIX TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund | -3.32% | 21.09% | -3.66% | 13.22% | -12.30% | -9.32% | 1.78% | 12.91% | -8.22% | 16.28% |
TGLMX TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | 8.99% | 1.82% | 5.05% | -16.59% | -1.05% | 8.32% | 7.28% | 0.80% | 3.44% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TGWIX achieves a -3.32% return, which is significantly lower than TGLMX's 0.57% return. Over the past 10 years, TGWIX has outperformed TGLMX with an annualized return of 2.45%, while TGLMX has yielded a comparatively lower 1.54% annualized return.
TGWIX
- 1D
- -0.52%
- 1M
- -7.43%
- YTD
- -3.32%
- 6M
- 0.16%
- 1Y
- 12.73%
- 3Y*
- 6.72%
- 5Y*
- 1.74%
- 10Y*
- 2.45%
TGLMX
- 1D
- 0.52%
- 1M
- -1.89%
- YTD
- 0.57%
- 6M
- 1.95%
- 1Y
- 5.74%
- 3Y*
- 4.22%
- 5Y*
- -0.02%
- 10Y*
- 1.54%
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TGWIX vs. TGLMX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TGWIX has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is higher than TGLMX's 0.49% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TGWIX vs. TGLMX — Risk / Return Rank
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TGWIX vs. TGLMX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund (TGWIX) and TCW Total Return Bond Fund (TGLMX). 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.
| TGWIX | TGLMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.76 | 1.18 | +0.58 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.52 | 1.71 | +0.81 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.22 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.68 | 2.04 | -0.36 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.60 | 6.03 | +1.57 |
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
| TGWIX | TGLMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.76 | 1.18 | +0.58 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.21 | -0.00 | +0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.27 | 0.28 | -0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.13 | 0.40 | -0.27 |
Correlation
The correlation between TGWIX and TGLMX is 0.11, 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
TGWIX vs. TGLMX - Dividend Comparison
TGWIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.58%, less than TGLMX's 6.39% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGWIX TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund | 5.58% | 5.66% | 6.00% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 3.93% | 0.37% | 1.66% | 4.16% | 6.50% | 0.00% | 0.32% |
TGLMX TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 6.39% | 7.19% | 6.52% | 6.13% | 3.27% | 2.08% | 3.37% | 4.07% | 3.55% | 2.89% | 4.13% | 2.88% |
Drawdowns
TGWIX vs. TGLMX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TGWIX drawdown since its inception was -31.56%, which is greater than TGLMX's maximum drawdown of -22.26%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TGWIX and TGLMX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TGWIX | TGLMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.56% | -22.26% | -9.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.64% | -3.28% | -4.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.94% | -22.17% | -4.77% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.28% | -22.26% | -6.02% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.64% | -3.38% | -4.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.59% | -3.80% | -7.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.69% | 1.11% | +0.58% |
Volatility
TGWIX vs. TGLMX - Volatility Comparison
TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund (TGWIX) has a higher volatility of 4.39% compared to TCW Total Return Bond Fund (TGLMX) at 1.85%. This indicates that TGWIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TGLMX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TGWIX | TGLMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.39% | 1.85% | +2.54% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.70% | 2.88% | +2.82% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 7.40% | 5.02% | +2.38% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 8.25% | 7.03% | +1.22% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 9.02% | 5.57% | +3.45% |