TCW MetWest Low Duration Bond Fund Class I (MWLIX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
8.43
-0.02 (-0.24%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
Fund Assets920.82M
Expense Ratio0.43%
Min. Investment$3,000,000
Turnover454.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.36
Dividend Yield4.31%
Dividend Growth-9.25%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close8.45
YTD Return0.06%
1-Year Return4.35%
5-Year Return9.30%
52-Week Low8.35
52-Week High8.50
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings479
Inception DateMar 31, 2000

About MWLIX

TCW MetWest Low Duration Bond Fund Class I is a short-term bond mutual fund designed to maximize current income while preserving capital. The fund invests at least 70% of its net assets in highly rated fixed income securities, including government bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate bonds. With an effective duration of approximately 2.65 years, the fund maintains limited interest rate sensitivity, making it suitable for investors seeking steady income with reduced duration risk. The fund's portfolio comprises a diversified mix of U.S. Treasury notes, Federal National Mortgage Association securities, and other investment-grade fixed income instruments. As an institutional share class, TCW MetWest Low Duration Bond Fund Class I requires a substantial minimum initial investment and distributes dividends monthly, providing regular income to investors. The fund serves as a core fixed income holding for portfolios prioritizing income generation and capital stability in varying interest rate environments.

Fund Family TCW
Category Short-Term Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MWLIX
Share Class Class I
Index ICE BofA Treasury 1-3 Year TR

Performance

MWLIX had a total return of 4.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.68%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MWLDXClass M0.63%
MWLNXAdministrative Class0.71%

Top 10 Holdings

41.16% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Tcw FdsTGCXX17.41%
United States Treasury Notes 0.035%T.3.5 01.31.2814.94%
United States Treasury Notes 0.035%T.3.5 01.15.291.28%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 0.0104%JPM.V1.04 02.04.271.23%
Government National Mortgage Association 0.05%G2SF.5 2.121.13%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 0.045%FN.MA48051.08%
Wells Fargo & Co. 0.05574%WFC.V5.574 07.25.29 MTN1.07%
Government National Mortgage Association 0.04853%GNR.2024-143 FB1.05%
Federal National Mortgage Association 0.04897%FNR.2024-73 FB1.00%
HSBC Holdings PLC 0.02013%HSBC.V2.013 09.22.280.98%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Feb 27, 2026$0.02139Feb 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.02402Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.04494Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.02641Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.03152Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.03047Sep 30, 2025
Full Dividend History