TCW MetWest Ultra Short Bond Fund Class Institutional (MWUIX)

Fund Assets	27.24M
Expense Ratio	0.34%
Min. Investment	$3,000,000
Turnover	552.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.16
Dividend Yield	3.99%
Dividend Growth	-6.48%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	4.140
YTD Return	1.00%
1-Year Return	2.53%
5-Year Return	12.78%
52-Week Low	4.130
52-Week High	4.200
Beta (5Y)	0.06
Holdings	187
Inception Date	Jul 30, 2004

About MWUIX

TCW MetWest Ultra Short Bond Fund – Institutional Class is an actively managed ultrashort fixed-income mutual fund designed to provide current income while emphasizing preservation of capital and low interest rate sensitivity. According to the adviser, the strategy maintains an average duration of up to one year under normal conditions, positioning it to mitigate rate-driven volatility relative to intermediate bond funds. The portfolio invests primarily in investment-grade U.S. fixed-income, spanning U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, and high-quality corporate credit, reflecting the ultrashort-bond category’s focus on short-dated, high-quality exposures. This profile aims to serve as a cash management tool or core liquidity sleeve for institutions seeking incremental yield above money market vehicles, while retaining tight risk controls through limited duration and diversified sector allocation. The fund’s role in the market centers on providing a conservative income option for credit-tolerant investors who value stability, efficient liquidity, and disciplined duration management across changing rate environments.

• Fund Family: TCW
• Category: Short Inv Grade
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MWUIX
• Share Class: Class I
• Index: ICE BofA 1 Year US Treasury Note TR

Performance

MWUIX had a total return of 2.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.83%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MWUSX	Class M	0.50%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01381	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01354	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01405	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01344	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01368	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.01296	Mar 31, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 29, 2026

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