TCW MetWest Total Return Bond Fund Class M (MWTRX)
| Fund Assets | 29.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 418.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.00% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.97% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.08 |
| YTD Return | -0.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.71% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.37% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.85 |
| 52-Week High | 9.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.27 |
| Holdings | 1479 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 1997 |
About MWTRX
TCW MetWest Total Return Bond Fund - M Share is an intermediate core-plus bond mutual fund focused on delivering a broad-based, actively managed fixed income strategy. Its primary objective is to generate total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio centered on investment-grade U.S. bonds. The fund allocates its assets across a wide selection of government securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed, and asset-backed securities, with a willingness to include non-core sectors for performance flexibility. Notably, it typically maintains a moderate to long duration profile, allowing for potential outperformance in various interest rate environments. The fund's approach emphasizes sector rotation, active duration management, and rigorous security selection, led by a seasoned team of portfolio managers. With substantial assets under management and a track record of navigating different market cycles, the fund serves as a staple fixed income holding for investors seeking exposure to the broader U.S. bond market, providing diversification and aiming for consistent risk-adjusted returns within the intermediate bond category.
Performance
MWTRX had a total return of 3.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.50%.
Top 10 Holdings
36.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TCW Central Cash Cash Management | TGCXX | 11.74% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.03875% | T.3.875 03.31.31 | 5.72% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.03875% | T.3.875 03.31.28 | 3.34% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.0425% | T.4.25 03.31.33 | 2.91% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 0.0475% | T.4.75 02.15.56 | 2.57% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 0.04625% | T.4.625 02.15.46 | 2.57% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 0.035% | FNCL.3.5 4.11 | 2.05% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 0.04% | FNCL.4 4.11 | 2.03% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.04125% | T.4.125 02.15.36 | 1.93% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 0.045% | FNCL.4.5 4.11 | 1.68% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.023 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02025 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02228 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.08993 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02229 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02425 | Oct 31, 2025 |