TCW Core Fixed Income Fund Class Institutional (TGCFX)

Fund Assets	465.65M
Expense Ratio	0.49%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	426.07%
Dividend (ttm)	0.42
Dividend Yield	4.42%
Dividend Growth	-6.11%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.53
YTD Return	-0.06%
1-Year Return	2.40%
5-Year Return	-2.62%
52-Week Low	9.43
52-Week High	9.91
Beta (5Y)	0.26
Holdings	411
Inception Date	Feb 26, 1993

About TGCFX

The TCW Core Fixed Income Fund I is an actively managed mutual fund classified within the intermediate core bond category. Its primary objective is to maximize current income and generate an above-average total return over a full market cycle, balancing this goal with prudent risk management. The fund typically invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. government, agency, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities, as well as U.S. dollar-denominated foreign bonds. With assets under management typically ranging between $600 million and $1 billion, the fund is moderately sized compared to peers in its category. Its portfolio often features a significant allocation to U.S. Treasury securities and agency-backed mortgage instruments, lending it a relatively high credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity. The fund’s effective duration and average maturity are positioned to track broad U.S. bond markets while seeking enhanced returns through active sector rotation and security selection. The TCW Core Fixed Income Fund I distributes dividends monthly, complemented by annual capital gains distributions, providing regular income to shareholders. It maintains a competitive expense ratio and has historically achieved yields that exceed the average for similar bond funds, making it a notable option for investors focused on stable fixed income within diversified portfolios.

• Fund Family: TCW
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: TGCFX
• Share Class: I Class
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

TGCFX had a total return of 2.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.09%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGBPX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd I	0.50%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.29%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.52%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.74%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.30%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
TGCPX	Plan Class	0.44%
TGFNX	N Class	0.62%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.035	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 29, 2026	$0.035	Jun 29, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.035	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.035	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.035	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.035	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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