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METROPOLITAN WEST UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND
mutual fund
MWCIX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$10.38
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Bond Sector Diversified
share class
MWCIX (Mutual Fund)
METROPOLITAN WEST UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$10.38
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Bond Sector Diversified
share class
MWCIX (Mutual Fund)
METROPOLITAN WEST UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$10.38
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Bond Sector Diversified
share class
Name
As of 12/10/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
7.2%
1 yr return
9.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
1.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.3%
Net Assets
$2.58 B
Holdings in Top 10
10.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$10.4
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.75%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 182.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/10/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
MWCIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 7.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.79%
- Dividend Yield 5.3%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameMETROPOLITAN WEST UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND
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Fund Family NameMetropolitan West Funds
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Inception DateSep 30, 2011
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassI
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerLaird Landmann
MWCIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MWCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.2% | -11.3% | 18.9% | 46.75% |
| 1 Yr | 9.2% | -9.7% | 20.6% | 52.32% |
| 3 Yr | 1.9%* | -16.9% | 16.9% | 44.29% |
| 5 Yr | 2.3%* | -14.7% | 13.4% | 58.04% |
| 10 Yr | 2.6%* | -7.0% | 7.1% | 57.77% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MWCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.0% | -12.0% | 8.9% | 75.58% |
| 2022 | -12.4% | -31.8% | 18.4% | 44.69% |
| 2021 | -2.7% | -16.2% | 25.7% | 72.13% |
| 2020 | 0.9% | -31.1% | 18.7% | 57.04% |
| 2019 | 2.4% | -6.1% | 15.3% | 76.88% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MWCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.2% | -11.3% | 18.9% | 46.75% |
| 1 Yr | 9.2% | -9.7% | 20.6% | 52.32% |
| 3 Yr | 1.9%* | -16.9% | 16.9% | 44.29% |
| 5 Yr | 2.3%* | -14.7% | 13.4% | 58.04% |
| 10 Yr | 2.6%* | -7.0% | 7.1% | 57.77% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MWCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.4% | -6.9% | 22.2% | 42.35% |
| 2022 | -8.0% | -31.8% | 21.1% | 43.42% |
| 2021 | 1.3% | -13.5% | 49.9% | 62.95% |
| 2020 | 5.1% | -28.6% | 24.1% | 53.83% |
| 2019 | 6.8% | -4.8% | 19.1% | 69.75% |
NAV & Total Return History
MWCIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MWCIX | Category Low | Category High | MWCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.58 B | 2.63 M | 143 B | 25.96% |
| Number of Holdings | 839 | 4 | 9638 | 31.36% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 266 M | -204 M | 89.4 B | 44.31% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 9.98% | 5.8% | 265.8% | 91.35% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Ginnie Mae 1.23%
- Freddie Mac Pool 1.22%
- Freddie Mac Pool 1.21%
- Ginnie Mae 0.99%
- Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 0.99%
- Freddie Mac Pool 0.96%
- Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 0.90%
- Ginnie Mae 0.84%
- Fannie Mae Pool 0.83%
- Freddie Mac Pool 0.82%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MWCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 78.14% | 0.00% | 199.60% | 70.67% |
| Other | 20.25% | -75.22% | 147.15% | 10.61% |
| Convertible Bonds | 2.11% | 0.00% | 33.50% | 39.58% |
| Cash | 1.22% | -94.66% | 99.97% | 76.60% |
| Stocks | 0.40% | -6.18% | 99.68% | 49.77% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.58% | 53.20% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MWCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 100.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 0.58% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 51.88% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 28.30% | 41.45% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 57.39% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 18.60% | 42.32% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 59.42% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 75.36% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 49.28% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.97% | 42.90% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 89.95% | 51.88% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 44.06% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MWCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 0.40% | -6.18% | 99.68% | 47.74% |
| Non US | 0.00% | -0.30% | 17.73% | 18.88% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MWCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securitized | 60.58% | 0.00% | 99.65% | 11.92% |
| Corporate | 31.89% | 0.00% | 96.66% | 55.88% |
| Government | 4.29% | 0.00% | 99.43% | 70.85% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 0.53% | 0.00% | 94.89% | 83.41% |
| Municipal | 0.45% | 0.00% | 54.26% | 22.38% |
| Derivative | 0.04% | -75.22% | 147.15% | 41.00% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MWCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 75.94% | 0.00% | 199.60% | 54.60% |
| Non US | 2.20% | 0.00% | 74.14% | 49.14% |
MWCIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MWCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% | 0.03% | 34.13% | 78.69% |
| Management Fee | 0.65% | 0.00% | 2.29% | 58.98% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.70% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| MWCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| MWCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| MWCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 182.00% | 0.00% | 632.00% | 86.42% |
MWCIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MWCIX | Category Low | Category High | MWCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.33% | 0.00% | 23.30% | 12.52% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MWCIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | SemiAnnual | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MWCIX | Category Low | Category High | MWCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.79% | -1.55% | 11.51% | 55.78% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MWCIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.044 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2022 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2021 | $0.075 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 07, 2021 | $0.057 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 29, 2021 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2020 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 30, 2020 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2020 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2020 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2020 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2020 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2020 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2019 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2019 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2019 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.006 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.015 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2016 | $0.045 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2013 | $0.007 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2013 | $0.003 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2012 | $0.099 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2011 | $0.017 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2011 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
MWCIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Laird Landmann
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 30, 2011
10.67
10.7%
Laird R. Landmann Group Managing Director Co-Director Fixed Income U.S. Fixed Income Mr. Landmann is a Generalist Portfolio Manager in the U.S. Fixed Income Group. He joined TCW in 2009 during the acquisition of Metropolitan West Asset Management LLC (MetWest). Mr. Landmann currently serves on the boards of the Trust Company of the West and the Metropolitan West Mutual Funds. He is a leader of the MetWest investment team that was recognized as Morningstar's Fixed Income Manager of the Year for 2005 and has been nominated for the award eight times. Prior to founding MetWest in 1996, Mr. Landmann was a principal and the co-director of fixed income at Hotchkis and Wiley. He also served as a portfolio manager and vice president at PIMCO. Mr. Landmann holds an AB in Economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Bryan Whalen
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 30, 2011
10.67
10.7%
Bryan T. Whalen, CFA Group Managing Director U.S. Fixed Income Mr. Whalen is a Generalist Portfolio Manager in the U.S. Fixed Income Group. Mr. Whalen joined TCW in 2009 during the acquisition of Metropolitan West Asset Management LLC (MetWest) as co-head of the Securitized Products division. Prior to joining TCW, Mr. Whalen was a partner and co-head of MetWest's Securitized Products division. Prior to joining MetWest in 2004, he was a director in the fixed income department at Credit Suisse First Boston in New York. Previously, he was a vice president at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Mr. Whalen earned a BA in Economics from Yale University. He is a CFA charterholder.
Stephen Kane
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 30, 2011
10.67
10.7%
Stephen M. Kane, CFA Group Managing Director U.S. Fixed Income Mr. Kane is a Generalist Portfolio Manager in the U.S. Fixed Income Group. He joined TCW in 2009 during the acquisition of Metropolitan West Asset Management LLC (MetWest). At MetWest, Mr. Kane was responsible for leading MetWest's AlphaTrak, Ultra Short and Liability Driven Investment (LDI) products, and he co-manages many of the firm's mutual funds. Under his co-leadership, the MetWest investment team was recognized as Morningstar's Fixed Income Manager of the Year for 2005. Prior to establishing MetWest, he was a fixed income portfolio manager at Hotchkis and Wiley. He also served as a Vice President at PIMCO. Mr. Kane earned a BS in Business from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 28.19 | 5.71 | 3.19 |
