TCW MetWest Low Duration Bond Fund Class I (MWLIX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
8.43
+0.01 (0.12%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026
Fund Assets920.82M
Expense Ratio0.43%
Min. Investment$3,000,000
Turnover454.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.36
Dividend Yield4.31%
Dividend Growth-10.04%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateMar 31, 2026
Previous Close8.42
YTD Return-0.06%
1-Year Return3.86%
5-Year Return9.20%
52-Week Low8.35
52-Week High8.50
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings475
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 3.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.67%.

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

44.69% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
TCW Central Cash Cash ManagementTGCXX21.57%
United States Treasury Notes 0.03375%T.3.375 02.29.2814.45%
Federal National Mortgage Association 0.05%FNCL.5 3.121.30%
Government National Mortgage Association 0.045%G2SF.4.5 3.121.17%
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 0.03782%JPM.V3.782 02.01.281.15%
United States Treasury Notes 0.035%T.3.5 02.15.291.06%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 0.045%FN.MA48051.03%
Wells Fargo & Co. 0.05574%WFC.V5.574 07.25.29 MTN1.02%
Government National Mortgage Association 0.04812%GNR.2024-143 FB0.98%
Federal National Mortgage Association 0.05%FNCI.5 3.120.95%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Mar 31, 2026$0.02321Mar 31, 2026
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
Full Dividend History