TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund Class Institutional (TGEIX)
| Fund Assets | 4.22B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 66.81% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.67% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 7.05 |
| YTD Return | 4.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.42% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.69 |
| 52-Week High | 7.15 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.55 |
| Holdings | 297 |
| 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 12.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.69%.
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 C | 1.79% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 1.04% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z | 0.69% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.75% |
| FGVMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class A | 1.04% |
Top 10 Holdings
13.15% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina (Republic Of) 0.04875% | ARGENT.3.5 07.09.41 | 1.90% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 0.05% | ARGENT.4.125 07.09.35 | 1.81% |
| Angola (Republic of) 0.09875% | ANGOL.9.875 10.15.35 144A | 1.52% |
| Saudi Arabian Oil Company 0.0525% | ARAMCO.5.25 07.17.34 144A | 1.28% |
| Ecopetrol S.A. 0.08375% | ECOPET.8.375 01.19.36 | 1.13% |
| Indonesia (Republic of) 0.0495% | INDON.4.95 02.21.36 | 1.12% |
| Colombia (Republic Of) 0.075% | COLOM.7.5 02.02.34 | 1.11% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 0.05% | ARGENT.5 01.09.38 | 1.10% |
| TCW Central Cash Cash Management | TGCXX | 1.10% |
| Gabonese (Republic of) 0.06625% | GABON.6.625 02.06.31 REGS | 1.08% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | $0.0354 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0351 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0352 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0343 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0357 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0354 | Jan 30, 2026 |