TCW Conservative Allocation Fund Cl N

Frequently Asked Questions About TGPNX

What does TGPNX invest in?

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests in a combination of (i) fixed income funds, and (ii) equity funds that utilize diverse investment styles, such as growth and/or value investing. It seeks to achieve this by investing in a combination of other funds - the "underlying funds" - through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.

What is the expense ratio of TGPNX?

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund Cl N (TGPNX) charges an expense ratio of 1.28%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is TGPNX?

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund Cl N (TGPNX) manages $34.1M 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 TGPNX actively managed or an index fund?

TGPNX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (TGPNX's is 1.28%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was TGPNX launched?

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund Cl N (TGPNX) launched in November 2006 and is managed by TCW / MetWest.

How has TGPNX performed?

TGPNX'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.