# TCW MetWest Total Return Bd I (MWTIX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: TCW / MetWest · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2000-03-31

The fund primarily aims to achieve its objectives by allocating, under normal market conditions, a minimum of 80% of its net assets to high-quality fixed income instruments. This includes investment-grade bonds or unrated securities that the Adviser determines to possess equivalent credit quality. A smaller portion, up to 20% of its net assets, may be directed towards lower-rated (below investment grade) debt or unrated securities deemed by the Adviser to be of comparable speculative quality. Overall, the fund commits at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowed capital used for i...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $8.77 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.44% |
| Assets Under Management | $26.82B |
| NAV | $8.77 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 4.18% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.37 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $8.62 – $9.33 |
| Beta | 1.15 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0265 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-30
- Pay date: 2026-09-30

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MWTIX invest in?

The fund primarily aims to achieve its objectives by allocating, under normal market conditions, a minimum of 80% of its net assets to high-quality fixed income instruments. This includes investment-grade bonds or unrated securities that the Adviser determines to possess equivalent credit quality. A smaller portion, up to 20% of its net assets, may be directed towards lower-rated (below investment grade) debt or unrated securities deemed by the Adviser to be of comparable speculative quality. Overall, the fund commits at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowed capital used for investment purposes, to fixed income securities it classifies as bonds.

### What is the expense ratio of MWTIX?

TCW MetWest Total Return Bd I (MWTIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.44%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is MWTIX?

TCW MetWest Total Return Bd I (MWTIX) manages $26.82B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is MWTIX actively managed or an index fund?

MWTIX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was MWTIX launched?

TCW MetWest Total Return Bd I (MWTIX) launched in March 2000 and is managed by TCW / MetWest.

### How has MWTIX performed?

MWTIX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does MWTIX pay a dividend?

TCW MetWest Total Return Bd I (MWTIX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.18%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does MWTIX pay dividends?

TCW MetWest Total Return Bd I pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MWTIX's dividend yield?

MWTIX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.18%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is MWTIX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MWTIX was 2026-09-30. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will MWTIX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.44% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does MWTIX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MWTIX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does MWTIX cost more than a fund like VOO?

MWTIX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.44%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where MWTIX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to MWTIX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as MWTIX (0.44%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mwtix
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mwtix/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mwtix/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mwtix/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mwtix/peers

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