TCW Emerging Markets Income I (TGEIX)
| Fund Assets | 3.38B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 106.48% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.70% |
| Dividend Growth | 31.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 6.80 |
| YTD Return | 8.87% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.39% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.24 |
| 52-Week High | 6.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 258 |
| Inception Date | May 29, 1998 |
About TGEIX
The TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund I is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing high total return through current income and capital appreciation. Its primary function is to invest at least 80% of its assets in debt securities issued or guaranteed by entities in emerging market countries, including sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate issuers. The fund is actively managed by a seasoned team and seeks to identify the most attractive fixed income opportunities across diverse geographies, targeting both hard currency and local currency instruments. With a portfolio characterized by investments in government and corporate bonds from regions such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the fund offers exposure to sectors sensitive to global economic and political developments. The TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund I plays a significant role in the market by offering investors access to the potential risk-adjusted returns and diversification benefits associated with emerging market debt, often used as part of a broader income or global allocation strategy among institutional and individual investors alike.
Performance
TGEIX had a total return of 9.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.52%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
14.72% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Tcw Fds | TGCXX | 2.59% |
| Greensaif Pipelines Bidco S.a r.l. 0.06129% | GASBCM.6.129 02.23.38 144A | 1.91% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) 0.0635% | MEX.6.35 02.09.35 | 1.49% |
| Gabonese (Republic of) 0.06625% | GABON.6.625 02.06.31 REGS | 1.40% |
| Senegal (Republic of) 0.0775% | SENEGL.7.75 06.10.31 7Y | 1.34% |
| Senegal (Republic of) 0.0625% | SENEGL.6.25 05.23.33 REGS | 1.33% |
| Romania (Republic Of) 0.07125% | ROMANI.7.125 01.17.33 144A | 1.25% |
| Ivory Coast (Republic Of) 0.08075% | IVYCST.8.075 04.01.36 144A | 1.20% |
| Saudi Arabian Oil Company 0.0525% | ARAMCO.5.25 07.17.34 144A | 1.12% |
| Oman (Sultanate Of) 0.0625% | OMAN.6.25 01.25.31 144A | 1.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0336 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0332 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0326 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.0324 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0333 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0332 | Feb 28, 2025 |