TCW MetWest Low Duration Bd Admin (MWLNX)

Fund Assets	889.79M
Expense Ratio	0.81%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	489.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.40
Dividend Yield	3.74%
Dividend Growth	-7.65%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	10.68
YTD Return	0.05%
1-Year Return	1.48%
5-Year Return	7.63%
52-Week Low	10.68
52-Week High	10.97
Beta (5Y)	0.03
Holdings	505
Inception Date	Sep 22, 2009

About MWLNX

TCW MetWest Low Duration Bond Fund – Admin Class is an open‑end mutual fund focused on short‑term, investment‑grade fixed income. Its primary objective is to maximize current income while preserving capital, typically by maintaining a low effective duration to help mitigate interest‑rate sensitivity. The portfolio centers on high‑quality U.S. bonds, including government and agency securities, securitized exposures such as mortgage‑backed instruments, and select corporate credit, aligning with a short‑term bond mandate. The strategy is benchmarked to the ICE BofA 1‑3 Year U.S. Treasury Index, yet employs active security selection and sector allocation to enhance income within prudent risk limits. This fund plays a role as a core short‑duration holding for investors seeking stability of principal and modest yield pickup over cash, offering diversified fixed‑income exposure with an emphasis on liquidity and credit discipline. Morningstar categorizes it in the Short‑Term Bond group and notes medium credit quality with limited interest‑rate sensitivity, consistent with its low duration profile.

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

Performance

MWLNX had a total return of 1.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.53%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MWLIX	Class I	0.41%
MWLDX	Class M	0.63%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03389	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03825	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03411	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03214	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03149	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02634	Mar 31, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 26, 2026

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