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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-07170

TCW Funds, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

(Address of principal executive offices)

Peter Davidson, Esq.

Vice President and Assistant Secretary

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, CA 90071

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 244-0000

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: October 31, 2023


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Reports to Shareholders.

 

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The following is a copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”):


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EQUITY FUNDS

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

TCW Select Equities Fund

ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund


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Letter to Shareholders

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Management Discussions

     4  

Schedules of Investments

     33  

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

     33  

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     36  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     40  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     44  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     47  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     51  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     55  

TCW Select Equities Fund

     59  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     62  

Statements of Operations

     64  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     66  

Notes to Financial Statements

     70  

Financial Highlights

     90  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     106  

Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

     107  

Privacy Policy

     109  

Investment Management and Advisory Agreement Disclosure (Unaudited)

     111  

Proxy Voting Guidelines and Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

     118  

Tax Information Notice (Unaudited)

     119  

Directors and Officers

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The Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions contained in this Annual Report are the opinions of each Fund’s portfolio managers and are not the opinions of TCW Funds, Inc. or its Board of Directors. Various matters discussed in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including general economic conditions, overall availability of securities for investment by a Fund, the level of volatility in the securities markets and in the share price of a Fund, and other risk factors discussed in the SEC filings of TCW Funds, Inc. The data presented in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

 

 

 


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To Our Valued Shareholders

 

 

 

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Kathryn Koch

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Dear Valued Investors,

I am pleased to present the 2023 annual report for the TCW Funds, Inc. covering the 12-month period ended October 31, 2023. I would like to express our appreciation for your continued investment in the TCW Funds as well as to welcome new shareholders to our fund family. As of October 31, 2023, the TCW Funds held total net assets of approximately $8.6 billion.

This report contains information and portfolio management discussions of our Equity Funds and the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund.

The U.S. Stock Market

U.S. stocks advanced 10.1% (S&P 500 Total Return Index) during the one-year period ending October 31, 2023, as stock market investors cheered the deceleration of core inflation (CPI less food and energy) from its peak 6.6% annual rate in September of last year to the recent 4.1% pace in September of this year. Market participants were hopeful that a steady decline in inflation might lead the Fed to conclude that it was making adequate progress towards its 2% target and thus end its series of rate hikes. For a brief period last March, fears of an economic slowdown were prompted when a run on deposits forced regulators to close Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, with the fallout from the banking sector turmoil amounting to a de facto tightening of financial conditions. However, the decisive response by regulatory authorities assuaged worries of a broader crisis and helped fuel a rebound in stock prices on hopes that the resulting reduction in credit availability would allow the Fed to relent from its rate hike campaign. For the equity market, the prospect of the real economy potentially achieving a “soft landing” rather than a painful recession stoked hopes that corporate earnings would remain resilient in the process. To be sure, macroeconomic data continued to reflect strength in the labor market, where job creation continued to be solid and unemployment claims remained muted. Importantly, corporate earnings reports for the first several

quarters of the calendar year came in better than expected, as companies were generally able to raise prices to cover rising input costs. As the year progressed, though, hopes for a “soft landing” gave way to worries that the Fed might have to hold interest rates “higher for longer” due to “sticky” core services inflation resulting from the tight labor market. At the same time, investors started to focus on heavy U.S. Treasury refunding needs due to the spiraling budget deficit, which reached an annual run-rate of nearly $2 trillion or close to 8% of U.S. GDP. These factors contributed to a surge in the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note yield from 3.84% to 4.93% during the final four months of the period under review, which in part explains the pullback in the equity market from its end-July peak.

Looking Ahead

Looking forward, the outlook for the stock market has been clouded by several key developments. Receding inflation, coupled with a gradual rise in the unemployment rate from a cycle low of 3.4% in January to 3.9% in October, may indeed signal the end of the Fed’s interest rate hike campaign but also portends a potential economic recession in the coming months. At the same time, the global macroeconomic backdrop has dimmed, with the Eurozone facing a near-recessionary growth outlook while China’s own growth prospects continue to disappoint. The attack on Israel by Hamas not only plunged that region into war, but also raised the risk of a broader regional conflict, with no end in sight to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Also, we are mindful that we are heading into a presidential election year, which may provide another catalyst for market volatility. So, while stocks are presently trading at around 18 times forward earnings, which is elevated relative to its five-decade average of just under 16, we are doubtful that the Bloomberg consensus estimate of 12% earnings growth for 2024 can be achieved. Given these headwinds, we believe that our active management approach to equity investing is particularly relevant in the present environment. Our equity portfolio managers and

 

 

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analysts remain focused on identifying quality companies which possess resilient business models, strong balance sheets, and skilled management that will ultimately separate the winners from the losers during this period of heightened uncertainty.

We truly value our relationship with you and thank you for making the TCW Funds part of your long-term investment plan. If you have any questions or require further information, we invite you to visit our website

at www.tcw.com, or call our shareholder services department at 800-386-3829.

We look forward to further correspondence with you through our semi-annual report next year.

Sincerely,

 

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Kathryn Koch

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund (the “Fund”) returned 24.40% and 24.22% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000 Growth Index, returned 17.32% over the same period.

Strongest and Weakest Performers

The last year has been a dynamic and volatile period in the market on many fronts. Geopolitical risks included one ongoing war and, late in the year, a second war that threatens to escalate into a regional conflict; heightened macro concerns early in the year around global recession gave way later in the year to a general feeling that a soft landing was possible; inflation peaked prior to the start of the fiscal year and has fallen steadily for most of the year but remains stubbornly above target; interest rates, as measured by the key 10-year U.S. treasury note, were stable for the first half of the year but started rising again in earnest in July, at one point reaching their highest level since 2007; employment, meanwhile, has been remarkably resilient in the face of so much economic data pulling in opposing directions.

Despite all of this market noise, the rapid pace of innovation continues with no better example than the commercial release of generative artificial technology early in the year. This exciting launch ushers in a new era of possibility with respect to productivity, efficiency, and cost structure for enterprises across all sectors of the economy. We continue to view this secular trend as a multi-decade growth opportunity and the beauty from an investing standpoint is that we are just getting started. We believe there are still exciting investable opportunities to be found and, in fact, that many more will come into existence as the technology and the companies developing it mature.

Our two biggest stock contributors during the year were NVIDIA and Meta Platforms.

NVIDIA was the top performer in the period as there was no shortage of good news. After a difficult run in 2022, the shares surged following the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT late last year. The company emerged as the clear leader in AI-enabling semiconductors thanks to its state-of-the art chips. The release led to a sort of “AI Frenzy” across the market as investors digested the potential uses for AI in the workplace and beyond. The company offered strong guidance in subsequent quarters that was better than consensus estimates and proceeded to beat those forecasts. In the second quarter, revenues topped $13.5 billion, a 101% year-over-year increase. CEO Jensen Huang noted that there was potential for a “trillion-dollar upgrade” to datacenters in order to retool the underlying infrastructure to handle the accelerated computing needed for emerging AI technology like ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies.

Meta Platforms shares bounced back in the period following a difficult run where the company came under scrutiny for its spending and competition from rival social media platform, TikTok. As economic conditions tightened in 2022, Meta was ramping up research and development costs for its Metaverse projects, all while showing signs of slowing growth among its users. In the past year, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has led an aggressive cost-cutting campaign within the company, including multiple rounds of layoffs. The company also reported some growth in its user metrics across its family of apps, an important trend reversal coming out of the pandemic. The shares also benefitted as digital advertising held up throughout the period, even though many analysts trimmed expectations as macro conditions became more volatile.

Our two weakest stock contributors during the year were Enphase Energy and BILL Holdings.

Enphase Energy shares struggled in the period after a strong run in 2022. The shares fell early in the year after the company offered weaker-than-expected revenue guidance, which led to price target cuts from a

 

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number of analysts. Management cited weakening macro measures and higher interest rates leading to softness in demand, particularly within the U.S. We note that we closed our position in the stock in June.

BILL Holdings shares were down after the company offered a weak outlook early in the year, citing slowing demand among small businesses as the broader economy remained volatile. Small businesses, which make up most of BILL’s customer base, are among the first to feel the pinch of a slowing economy, and as concerns about recession rose, the stock sold off sharply. BILL’s shares suffered later in the year as investors reacted to the news that the company had approximately $300 million (of its $2.6 billion corporate cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments) held at Silicon Valley Bank, which failed in March. Even though the shares sold off quickly, analysts were quick to note that the selloff was likely “overdone” as the cash at risk was equal to approximately $3 per share, and eventually all deposits at the bank were made whole. The shares recouped some of their losses as the story developed. We note that we closed the position subsequent to the fiscal year end.

AI Outlook and Recent Developments

We believe AI will be the foundational technology of the information age. The leap from computing built on the foundation of humans telling computers how to act, to computing built on the foundation of computers learning how to act has significant implications for every industry.

In our view, there are many structural drivers that are accelerating the need for AI. These include:

 

 

Trend in demographics towards an aging global population

 

 

Need for greater energy efficiency

 

 

Drive for greater urbanization as demand for convenience increases

 

 

Efforts to increase human capital productivity

 

 

And particularly in a down economy, the ability to take cost out of operations

The broad applicability of AI also leads us to believe that it is a paradigm-shifting technology for the global economy and a driver of improving productivity. AI very well could end the period of stagnant productivity growth in the U.S. We believe that AI-driven improvements to productivity could, similar to the 1990’s, lead corporations to invest in more capital-intensive projects that would no longer be as labor-intensive, accelerating growth, improving profitability, and expanding equity valuations. Moreover, we believe AI and generative AI can have a positive impact on workplace equality. The jobs most at risk of displacement by AI tend to be higher-earning white-collar jobs. But the biggest impact may be that less-skilled workers will suddenly have the tools necessary to perform tasks they were not previously able to and thereby increase their upward mobility.

From an AI perspective, there were a number of recent developments that support our bullish view on the technology, which we highlight with excerpts from the articles cited in the following section.

Foxconn and NVIDIA to Collaborate on Autonomous Vehicle Platforms. In January, NVIDIA announced that it would be partnering with the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, Foxconn, in order to develop automated and autonomous vehicle platforms. The platform will use NVIDIA’s Orin semiconductor that is capable of 254 trillion operations per second and is the current standard for self-driving vehicle computers. Both companies are hoping that the partnership allows them to grab part of the market share for intelligent vehicles that is expected to boom in the coming years as the technology continues to develop. Zacks Equity

 

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Research. Nasdaq.com. NVIDIA (NVDA), Foxconn Team up for Autonomous Vehicle Platform. January 4, 2023 (https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nvidia-nvda-foxconn-team-up-for-autonomous-vehicle-platform)

Microsoft Invests Billions into ChatGPT-Maker, OpenAI. After ChatGPT’s quick rise to fame, Microsoft announced that it was investing in the creator of the chatbot, OpenAI. While the specific dollar amount is not known, it is believed to be somewhere around $10 billion over the life of the deal. The recent investment actually marks the company’s third investment into OpenAI; in 2019, Microsoft injected $1 billion into the company in order to become the exclusive provider of cloud computing to OpenAI. Last month we wrote about ChatGPT’s capabilities; the chatbot only needs a few inputs, for example, a topic and essay length, and it will write an essay tailored to the specifications the user provides. Both companies hope the newest partnership will help AI technology advance and provide opportunities for commercialization of the technology. Ashley Capoot. CNBC. Microsoft announces new multibillion-dollar investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. January 23, 2022 (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/23/microsoft-announces-multibillion-dollar-investment-in-chatgpt-maker-openai.html)

Google Introduces AI Chatbot ‘Bard’ to Challenge ChatGPT. As excitement surrounding artificial intelligence chatbots has continued to rage, Google unveiled its own AI chatbot, called ‘Bard,’ that it hopes will rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Recall, ChatGPT was released in recent months and social media, corporations, and news groups were abuzz as the technology seemed to stun anybody who used it. Seeing the success, Google quickly unveiled Bard with hopes to capture some of the excitement. Google and Microsoft have said they expect these AI systems to vastly improve their respective search engines, and there are likely many other uses of the technology. Q.ai contributing to Forbes. Google Announces Bard, Its Rival To Microsoft-Backed ChatGPT. February 8, 2023 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/qai/2023/02/08/google-announces-bard-its-rival-to-microsoft-backed-chatgpt/?sh=613917a33791)

GM’s Cruise Looks to Expand Driverless Vehicle Testing to all of California. General Motors’ Cruise is seeking permits from the California DMV to test its driverless cars across all of California, including San Francisco and Los Angeles. Cruise currently conducts autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco and Phoenix, Arizona. The company aims to expand its testing beyond these locations. Cruise plans to test a fleet of self-driving cars without human safety drivers, according to the permit applications filed with the DMV. Overall, Cruise is looking to further advance its autonomous vehicle technology and operations in California. Mike Murphy. MarketWatch. GM’s Cruise seeks to test its driverless cars across all of California. March 20, 2023 (https://www.marketwatch.com/story/gms-cruise-seeks-to-test-its-driverless-cars-across-all-of-california-80df5724)

Bill Gates Weighs in on Self-Driving Vehicles. Bill Gates believes that self-driving cars could be as revolutionary as personal computers, as he sees autonomous vehicles bringing immense benefits in reducing accidents and emissions. Gates, who has previously invested in autonomous driving technology, also expressed his optimism about electric cars, noting the improvements in battery technology and range. However, he cautioned that there are still challenges to overcome, including the cost of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the need for new regulations. Gates added that he believes artificial intelligence will play a key role in solving some of these challenges, such as optimizing transportation networks and reducing energy consumption. Tim Levin. Business Insider. Bill Gates says self-driving cars will be as revolutionary as the PC after riding in one. March 31, 2023 (https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-ai-self-driving-cars-as-revolutionary-as-pc-2023-3)

 

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Invest More than $1 Billion on its Dojo Supercomputer in the Next Year. Elon Musk made headlines in July when he announced that Tesla would spend more than $1 billion on its Dojo supercomputer by the end of 2024. Dojo is ultimately being designed to handle the massive amount of data processing required for autonomous driving that the company has been working towards for years. Tesla has reported that it has collected data from over 300 million miles of driving that its cars have done, which the company believes will be key in training its autonomous vehicles. Dana Hull & Sean O’Kane. yahoo!finance & Bloomberg. Musk Says Tesla to Spend Over $1 Billion on Dojo Supercomputer. July 19, 2023 (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/musk-says-tesla-spend-over-233834154.html)

Apple Joins the Generative AI Race. In July, news broke that Apple was reportedly working on its own form of ChatGPT to take on OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Meta. The chatbot is currently being referred to as “Apple GPT” or AJAX and does not come as a huge surprise to many people within the tech world. Apple recently increased hiring for its generative AI division and collects a massive amount of data thanks to the big user base of its various products. The company did not comment on the news. Mark Gurman. Bloomberg. Apple Tests ‘Apple GPT,’ Develops Generative AI Tools to Catch OpenAI. July 19, 2023 (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-19/apple-preps-ajax-generative-ai-apple-gpt-to-rival-openai-and-google#xj4y7vzkg)

Microsoft to Begin Offering AI Assistant Software in November. In September, Microsoft announced that it would begin offering Microsoft 365 Copilot, an “AI assistant” to select customers starting in November. Copilot will supplement core apps like Word and Excel. Copilot is a result of the collaboration with OpenAI, which of course is the creator of ChatGPT, which really started the generative AI wave late in 2022. Microsoft has offered a beta version of the assistant to clients since March and as of May had customers from about 600 large organizations that it calls customers. Jordan Novet. CNBC. Microsoft to sell AI assistant software to biggest clients starting Nov. 1. September 21, 2023 (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/21/microsoft-365-copilot-software-becomes-available-to-enterprises-nov-1.html)

Mercedes Releases First Publicly Available Level 3 Autonomous Driving Vehicle. Mercedes announced that its S-Class and EQS Sedans will now have “Drive Pilot” systems, which are “level 3” on the autonomous driving scale. Currently Tesla and GM have level 2 autonomous driving systems available but with level 3, the car is fully in control of itself for certain periods of time. Mercedes Drive Pilot will be in control if the following conditions are met: Lane lines and/or Botts’ dots are present and clearly visible, lane width is sufficient, the road is dry and all sensors are free of obstruction, the car is on an approved freeway, and vehicle speed is 40 mph or lower. Karl Brauer. Forbes. Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot: The Self-Driving Car Has (Sort Of) Arrived. September 27, 2023 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/kbrauer/2023/09/27/mercedes-benz-drive-pilot-the-self-driving-car-has-sort-of-arrived/?sh=23c15dccea67)

Jamie Dimon Says AI will Shorten the Standard Work Week. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said that thousands of employees at his bank have already begun using AI in a number of different way and predicted that the technology could eventually lead to a shortened work week thanks to the increased productivity it can add. Dimon had a number of other controversial opinions like the next generation of children will live to 100 and never have cancer thanks to technological advancements. While these were more ominous claims towards technology in general, Dimon expressed his bullishness towards tech and AI. CNBC. Jennifer Liu. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says AI could bring a 312-day workweek. October 3, 2023 (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/03/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-says-ai-could-bring-a-3-day-workweek.html)

 

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Concluding Remarks

We have stated many times that stocks rarely go up in a straight line (at least not for long) and point out that during the smartphone super-cycle in tech, a basket of stocks in the midst of a triple-digit percentage gain experienced at least one 30% drawdown from a local peak. Even in secular moves, we can, and usually do, see broad pullbacks that make investors question whether the game is over. We seem to be in just such a period of stock market consolidation right now, with the SOX index down 18%, the NASDAQ Composite down 11%, the S&P 500 down 9% and the Russell 3000 Growth Index down 9% since the end of July. The SOX, a semiconductor index, is in bear market territory and the other indexes — all of which have high technology exposure — are at or near correction levels.

Fundamental analysis has taken a back seat to macroeconomic forces for many stocks. Results among S&P 500 technology companies that have reported 3Q23 earnings as of this writing have topped expectations far more often than missing (60% beat on revenue, 88% beat on EPS (Earnings per Share)), while 4Q23 earnings estimates went up for nearly half of the companies that have reported (but therefore down for slightly over half). The fundamentals suggest demand is holding up well, but management teams across the board are citing macro uncertainty, falling consumer confidence, and higher rates as reasons to be more cautious in their outlooks. Meanwhile, stocks that beat expectations are generally flat at best following earnings announcements, and those that missed have been routinely punished severely. Volatility feels extreme with even some of the largest market-cap companies suffering double-digit price moves following earnings. The market seems to be geared up for a downturn in the short run with the only question being whether the moves in individual stocks and indexes have adequately discounted the risks for the companies yet to report. Indeed, earnings results for companies that have reported more recently have been met with a much less harsh reaction. The glass is either half full or half empty, depending on which data you choose to focus on.

When we see situations where we think the market may be getting ahead of itself, we try to adjust accordingly without losing sight of the long-term objectives. We typically try to put excess cash to work when the market is feeling bearish, and take some profits when the market is acting overly bullish. Otherwise, we remain focused on the long-term objective of the fund, which is to generate significant capital appreciation by investing in companies at the leading edge of the AI revolution. Major technology cycles tend to run for 10 years or more, and we think AI is just such a super-cycle.

From the time the industry started shipping 10 million cell phones per year, it took around 25 years for unit sales to plateau. It took 30 years for PC sales to peak. The Internet of Things and public cloud are both about 15 years old and neither is showing any signs of peaking. The era of publicly available generative AI will celebrate its first birthday in about a month. As cost comes down and performance goes up, we expect AI to follow previous technology curves and enter a period of exponential growth — a period that could last into the next generation.

Of course, investors have to mark their portfolios to market, and saying “don’t worry, we’ll get through this” doesn’t feel like active management, even if it’s true. Our research effort seeks the most attractive opportunities in the AI ecosystem, and we believe there are many very attractive investment opportunities for the fund available to us today. Moreover, we expect the number of investment candidates to increase significantly when the market’s IPO window next opens, and as more companies outside of traditional technology and infrastructure providers find ways to use AI to create competitive advantages. We think we

 

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are still in the very early stages of this AI cycle; the game is definitely not over. There have been no changes to the objectives of the fund.

We thank you for the opportunity to provide our views on the TCW Global Artificial Intelligence Fund and for the trust that you have placed in us as managers.

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      1 Yr
Return
    3 Yr
Return
    5 Yr
Return
    10 Yr
Return
     Inception
to Date
 

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

           

Class I (Inception: 09/01/2017)

     24.40     1.83     11.58            11.28

Class N (Inception: 09/01/2017)

     24.22     1.72     11.48            11.19

Russell 3000 Growth Index

     17.32     8.07     13.49              13.51

 

 

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The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distribution or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) posted a gain of 3.97% for the I Class and 3.78% for the N Class shares. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s blended benchmark of 40% S&P 500 Index and 60% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 4.30% over the same time period.

The Fund posted positive returns over the past year with the biggest contributors coming from the TCW Select Equities Fund and the TCW Artificial Intelligence Equities Fund. The best relative returns within the fixed income asset class came from the MetWest High Yield and MetWest Unconstrained Funds.

As of the end of October, the allocation for the Fund was 31% equities, 8% alternatives and 60% fixed income. The fund had an underweight to equities along with overweight allocations to fixed income and alternatives relative to its blended Index. The baseline allocation is 40% Equities and 60% Fixed Income. Over the past 12 months, the Fund had decreased the allocation to equities, specifically large cap stocks. In Fixed Income, the allocation to longer duration, higher-quality U.S fixed income funds were increased along with increasing the allocation to commodities.

U.S. stocks declined 2.1% during the month of October, trimming their year-to-date gain to 10.7% (S&P 500 Total Return Index). A number of strong macroeconomic readings pointed to a solid outlook for the economy, which in turn stoked fears that the Fed would need to leave interest rates “higher for longer.” For instance, third quarter GDP advanced 4.9% (year-over-year), well in advance of the 4.5% consensus expectation, and retail sales in September were up 0.6% sequentially, versus expectations for just 0.1% growth. Nonfarm payrolls, unemployment claims, and new home sales all came in better than expected, pushing the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield above 5% for the first time in 16 years due, in part, to concern that it would be difficult for the Fed to achieve its 2% inflation target. Investors also fretted that rising yields in Japan, coupled with heavy U.S. Treasury refunding needs, might lead to continued upward pressure on U.S. interest rates. The surge in interest rates hurt equity market sentiment and prospects for the housing market, where the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 7.90% — its highest level since September 2000. The equity market’s “risk-off” mode was also reinforced by the fallout from Hamas’ attack on Israel, which prompted worries that a broader Mideast conflict might lead to a period of elevated energy prices.

Looking forward, early November macro data have revealed the first significant deterioration in the labor market, given weaker job creation and a higher unemployment rate, thereby permitting interest rates to decline from their October peak. If anything, we think it’s quite possible that the equity market narrative turns back to concerns about softening in the economy and the risk of recession. Target’s CEO recently expressed caution about consumers cutting back, and the increase in credit card debt and auto loan delinquencies appear to echo that concern. At the same time, the global outlook has dimmed considerably, with Eurozone economic growth barely above zero, and China’s PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index) back in contractionary territory. To be sure, however, the bright spot in the outlook has been U.S. corporate earnings, with third-quarter earnings reports suggesting that most companies have been able to navigate the equation of higher input prices, higher interest rates and weaker global demand reasonably well. Bloomberg consensus figures are for flat EPS growth this year followed by 10% growth next year. While the economy has indeed been resilient, we do expect that the cumulative impact of tightening credit conditions and weakening consumer purchasing power is likely to translate into a recessionary economic backdrop at some point in the next few quarters. As such, we believe that earnings growth expectations for next year may be too optimistic. Stocks are trading on a forward price/earnings multiple of around 18 times, which is elevated relative to the median of the past few decades, so we remain cautious about the outlook and

 

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continue to focus on those all-weather businesses which exhibit proven management skill, low levels of indebtedness, strong free cash flow generation, and secular advantages which may help cushion the impact of a slowing economy.

The increased expectations for a soft landing notwithstanding, it has to be recognized that 525 bps of hikes to-date is not subtle and the sharply higher rates now coursing through the curve will increase the likelihood and hasten the timing of a hard landing. Higher costs of capital have yet to affect a broad swath of the economy; namely, the corporate credit market where only a small share of debt has been reset so far, while other COVID-related distortions have extended the typical lagged effect of monetary policy. Furthermore, the pandemic-related savings that fueled consumers have dwindled, implying a measure of belt-tightening ahead. Once it becomes clear that growth is slowing, unemployment is rising, and inflation is firmly on track to a 2% level, the Fed will likely be forced to ease. History would indicate that the Fed typically eases faster than they hike, so the gradual pace of rate cuts priced into markets isn’t likely. Instead, experience with the Fed suggests rates will be held high too long, with an aggressive ease once the slowdown is apparent. Though timing is notoriously difficult to predict, and the economy has been performing thus far, indications are that the hard landing becomes clear in the first half of 2024. Until then, portfolio construction will continue to be based on a foundation of bottom-up issue selection, a strong valuation framework and a disciplined allocation of capital until higher-yielding opportunities (at much more attractive prices) emerge.

With the continued rise in rates during the third quarter, the Fund added incrementally to the duration positioning. Though rates are not expected to move substantially higher from here, the approach will be patient, recognizing that it might be mid-next year before the Fed starts to ease and rates move lower. Once rates do start to fall, the long-duration position will be maintained for a time in an effort to maximize the benefit and recoup the losses generated thus far, before gradually trimming the position once rates have fallen to levels near or below what we would consider to be long-term fair value.

Sector positioning remains consistent; while corporate holdings bear a slight market value overweight, the exposure is a spread contribution (credit risk) underweight. Financials remain the most constructive theme, namely the U.S. money center bank issues, for which Dodd-Frank’s rigors kept clear of the trouble that visited the regional banks earlier this year. The securitized area is another area of focus, reflected in a market value and spread overweight to agency MBS (mortgage-backed securities). The cheapening of last year and persistent volatility have the market at wider spreads that the team finds attractive, especially given a government guarantee and pull-to-par convexity of discount pricing. Non-agency MBS remains among the best values in fixed income with good yields and solid fundamentals. Years of amortization and housing price appreciation have built up substantial equity in such properties, underscoring the fundamentals, and an overall lag in housing supply in the decade-plus since the GFC (Global Financial Crisis) have been supportive as well. Finally, CMBS (commercialized mortgage-backed securities) continues to be an area of concern, with significant declines in some office property valuations, given substantially higher rates and elevated vacancies given the work from home dynamic.

Expectations are for ongoing appraisals lower, more defaults, more delinquencies, and wider spreads for lower-quality deals with questionable collateral; however, there are also many parts of the CMBS market that don’t have these same challenging dynamics (logistics/warehouses, hospitality, multifamily, retail, and even high quality office space), and portfolio holdings reflect these more targeted positions, where we can get comfortable with the risk profile and the specific properties.

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      1 Yr
Return
    3 Yr
Return
    5 Yr
Return
    10 Yr
Return
    Inception
to Date
 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

          

Class I (Inception: 11/16/2006)

     3.97     0.09     3.69     3.69     4.46

Class N (Inception: 11/16/2006)

     3.78     (0.16 %)      3.40     3.29     4.19

40% S&P 500 Index/60% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

     4.30     0.78     4.61     5.14     5.37

 

 

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TCW Global Real Estate Fund

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Global Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”) generated losses of 5.34% and 5.54% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the S&P Global REIT Index, had a return of 5.43% over the same period.

On an attribution basis, the Fund’s underperformance relative to its benchmark during the period was predominantly driven by security selection. The Fund’s largest sector overweight was in Diversified Real Estate Activities (average weight of 5.43% and up 6.87% for the Fund vs. an average weight of 0% for the Index), which benefitted performance. From a relative standpoint, the Fund’s largest sector underweight was in Retail REITs (average weight of 8.97% and up 4.74% for the Fund vs. average weight of 18.30% and down 5.27% for the Index), which benefitted performance. From a stock selection perspective, positive contributors included Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC) and Equinix (EQIX). Conversely, notable detractors from performance included Independence Realty Trust (IRT) and Public Storage (PSA).

U.S. stocks gained 10.12% in the twelve months ending October 31, 2023 as the market climbed a wall of worry. A number of strong macroeconomic readings pointed to a solid outlook for the economy, which in turn stoked fears that the Fed would need to leave interest rates “higher for longer.” For instance, third quarter GDP advanced 4.9% (year-over-year), well in advance of the 4.5% consensus expectation, and retail sales in September were up 0.6% sequentially, versus expectations for just 0.1% growth. Nonfarm payrolls, unemployment claims, and new home sales all came in better than expected, pushing the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield above 5% for the first time in 16 years due, in part, to concern that it would be difficult for the Fed to achieve its 2% inflation target. Investors also fretted that rising yields in Japan, coupled with heavy U.S. Treasury refunding needs, might lead to continued upward pressure on U.S. interest rates. The surge in interest rates hurt equity market sentiment and prospects for the housing market, where the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 7.90% — its highest level since September 2000. The equity market’s “risk-off” mode was also reinforced by the fallout from Hamas’ attack on Israel, which prompted worries that a broader Mideast conflict might lead to a period of elevated energy prices.

Global REIT indices underperformed the broader markets (as measured by the MSCI World Index), declining 5.43% through October 31, 2020 compared to gains of 11.07% for the MSCI World Index. Drivers of the underperformance likely include a more acute impact from rising rates on real estate valuations. Moving forward, there is still much uncertainty with respect to the longer-lasting impacts of the pandemic and the inflationary conditions that have ensued as a result of massive monetary accommodation. For example, the office subsector is an industry that has historically been saddled with relatively high maintenance capital expenditure requirements in addition to high tenant improvement expenditures and leasing costs. Couple these overhangs with a significant change in consumer preference to work from home, and what will undoubtedly be a long period of future technological improvement in telecommuting and virtual meetings, and it becomes very risky to deploy capital in this space. We believe that there are other potentially disrupted areas of the real estate market. While there are counterbalancing forces which may sustain demand in certain sectors/geographies, real estate seems to be more prone to disruption today than it ever has been in our recent memory.

That said, our strategy for navigating the current environment remains largely unchanged. We source most of our holdings from two separate pools. The first is in the quality franchises which exhibit high barriers to entry and sustainably generate strong cash flows. These companies generally also have an ability to invest capital at high rates of return and typically will compound capital at a pace that exceeds that of their peers.

 

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The second set is in underappreciated, undervalued companies that could benefit from a change in sentiment. The issues facing these businesses are typically transitory and the discount is largely unfounded when viewed on a longer time horizon. In the current environment, it seems that the higher-quality, higher-growth businesses have been impacted as much as the lower-quality “value” names and accordingly we have added to some excellent companies that are as cheap as they have been in years. This should continue to be a great opportunity for active stock selection.

 

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     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      1 Yr
Return
    3 Yr
Return
    5 Yr
Return
    10 Yr
Return
     Inception
to Date
 

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

           

Class I (Inception: 12/01/2014)

     (5.34 %)      (0.27 %)      4.32            2.77

Class N (Inception: 12/01/2014)

     (5.54 %)      (0.42 %)      4.16            2.67

S&P Global REIT Index

     (5.43 %)      2.67     0.76              2.00

 

 

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TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

Management Discussions

 

For the fiscal year that ended October 31, 2023, the TCW New America Premier Equities Fund (the “Fund”) returned 16.78% and 16.47% on the I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index, returned 9.48% over the same period.

The Fund’s performance benefited from investments in Constellation Software, Broadcom, Oracle, Microsoft, and Linde. The Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by investments in Mettler-Toledo, HEICO, Danaher, Morningstar, and Waste Connections.

As we have indicated in the past, we eschew a reliance on macroeconomic forecasts and projections of the future direction of markets — our view is that these factors are unknowable. We therefore focus on what we think is knowable. We believe that a careful assessment of investment opportunities at the security level will provide us, in some cases, with a high probability view of the future free cash flows of a business. Risk-adjusted cash flow stream is a key determinant of the future returns of an investment and therefore a key determinant of the portfolio’s future returns. We believe that we have made good decisions in this respect and that the portfolio of companies is built to weather most market environments.

Investment Philosophy

The Fund seeks to outperform the broad U.S. indices in both rising and falling markets with less risk and volatility. We seek to accomplish this objective by investing in a concentrated portfolio of businesses that carefully manage their environmental and social resources and that employ best-in-class corporate governance practices. We invest in businesses that have high barriers to entry, are stable, generate substantial free cash flow and are managed by prudent leaders.

Focus on Dominant, Predictable Businesses with High Barriers to Entry: In the long run, the investment performance of a portfolio is inextricably linked to the underlying performance of the earnings and cash flows of the businesses comprising the portfolio. We believe one of the greatest risks in investing is valuing a business based on an erroneous view of the future free cash flows of the business. Such a circumstance results in an investor typically overpaying for a business and therefore generating a poor return on the investment.

In fast-growing businesses or in industries that are undergoing rapid changes it is extraordinarily difficult and often dangerous to make an investment in a business when the long-term cash generation potential of the enterprise has a wide spectrum of outcomes. We seek to avoid companies and industries that are undergoing rapid changes. What we do seek, however, are stable businesses that have dominant market positions, and whose long-term cash flows we believe can be predicted reasonably well. The qualitative characteristics that we seek, including attractive industry structures, pricing power and dominant market positions, make us confident in our forecast of the future cash flows of the businesses and therefore provide greater confidence that our valuation of the business is reasonably accurate. The famed value investor Benjamin Graham once said, “In the short run, the market is a voting machine but in the long run, it is a weighing machine.” Our view is that the market weighs cash flows and in order to consistently purchase a security for less than what it is worth, one should have high confidence in the future free cash flows of a business.

Risk control: Our primary objective, as stewards of your capital, is to control risk while seeking attractive returns. We hone our efforts on those businesses that we believe operate in stable industries with attractive industry structures, businesses that produce products that are critical to their customers, and businesses

 

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that we believe are led by proven, appropriately incentivized leaders. We endeavor to further control valuation risk by purchasing securities at attractive prices relative to the current free cash flow generation of the businesses. We believe that businesses that fit our profile produce fairly stable cash flow streams and are less prone to macroeconomic fluctuations, competitive pressures and valuation risks.

Consistency: It is also our objective to deliver a consistently positive outcome. We would view outsized outperformance in one year and poor performance in the subsequent year as a poor outcome for our clients. Our bottoms-up investment process is focused on selecting undervalued businesses that we believe should perform well in most market environments and hold up well in negative periods. We believe consistency in approach and consistency in outcome gives us the best chance of minimizing a left-tail outcome in any given year. It is our view that if we can consistently deliver above-average risk-adjusted performance over a long period of time the outcome likely would be outperformance relative to our peers over the full period. That is our goal.

Thank you for joining us as fellow shareholders in the TCW New America Premier Equities Fund. We will continue to work hard to justify your confidence in us.

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      1 Yr
Return
    3 Yr
Return
    5 Yr
Return
    10 Yr
Return
     Inception
to Date
 

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

           

Class I (Inception: 02/01/2016)

     16.78     8.58     12.76            15.88

Class N (Inception: 02/01/2016)

     16.47     8.28     12.48            15.69

Russell 1000 Index

     9.48     9.53     10.71              12.32

 

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund (the “Fund”) posted a return of 3.61% and 3.40% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively, an outperformance of the benchmark by over 325 bps. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, returned 0.13% over the same period.

Market Outlook

U.S. recession timing has been put off. After the strong showing in 3Q23, the economy is expected to grow in 4Q23, albeit by 1-2%. While employment remains strong it is important to remember it is a lagging indicator, as is inflation. Average hourly earnings, a “sticky” inflation contributor, declined to 4.1% year-over-year but buoys consumers as wages are outpacing inflation with the latest CPI reading of 3.7% year-over-year.

Interest sensitive names and asset classes are adjusting to the normalization of rates to higher levels versus the zero lower bound experienced for most of the last 15 years. The drumbeat in the background is that higher rates will cause something to break, either consumers, banks, corporations, or all of the above. Certainly, mortgage rates close to 8% (significantly higher than the 5% average 30-year rate for the last 50 years) have given buyers pause. Providing some relief, well-financed homebuilders are offering “buydown” rates of 5.5-6.0% at current levels. Some U.S. consumers face a headwind with the resumption of student loan payments begun in September. We expect the repayment process to be gradual and it could be mitigated by President Biden’s proposed major expansion of the income-driven repayment program and 12-month payment postponements.

The spring regional banking crisis, with unrealized losses on bank assets available for sale and held to maturity outweighing deposit demands, turned into bank runs for those that could not satisfy withdrawals. So far, the Federal Home Loan Banking system, the Fed window, and the one-year March 2023 Fed Bank Term Funding Program have contained rolling bank funding crises at a cost to net interest income, but $3.0 billion of small bank mergers occurred in 3Q23 up from $600 million in the first half of 2023.

Corporations, as measured by constituents in Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index, prudently extended debt maturities at low interest rates with the Index’s average maturity of 10.5 years. High corporate cash levels are earning above 5% adding potentially as much as 1.5% to 3Q23 earnings. Third quarter sales and earnings to date have resoundingly best expectations although guidance is coming down. Both fourth quarter and calendar year 2024 EPS are still estimated to be high single-digit growth.

Wartime economies can crowd out traditional business investments but also provide growth for industries servicing war efforts. Dire events saturate the current economic outlook and with 5% interest rates available in money market funds and 2-year Treasuries, there are reliable safe havens. However, patience rewards the investor. The S&P 500 historically has averaged 10% per year, nearly twice the current short rates.

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

If the U.S. has reached a peak in the fed funds rate, it is possible for further stock market gains ahead. The table below highlights how well the U.S. stock markets do one year post the peak fed funds rate in each of the last six Fed hike cycles.

Fed Hiking Cycles

 

            Fed Funds Rate      12 month return post  
Start Date    End Date      Initial     Cycle Peak      Russ MC TR      SPX TR  

03/30/83

     08/09/84        8.50     11.50      n/a        18.0

01/04/87

     02/24/89        5.88     9.75      12.1      18.9

02/03/94

     02/01/95        3.00     6.00      34.5      38.2

06/29/99

     05/16/00        4.75     6.50      4.9      (10.5 %) 

06/29/04

     06/29/06        1.00     5.25      20.8      20.5

12/15/15

     12/20/18        0.13     2.38      30.5      31.3

03/17/22

     07/26/23        0.25     5.50      n/a        n/a  

Average

                               20.6      19.4

The inception date of the Russell Midcap® Index is November 1, 1991. All performance presented prior to the index inception date is back-tested performance. Source: TCW, Bloomberg

From the peak fed funds rate, starting with the Black Monday (1987) crisis and not including the seventh current cycle, mid-caps, as represented by the Russell Midcap (RMC) Index and the S&P 500 have returned 20.6% and 19.4%, on average, for the next twelve months. The lowest 12-month total return was 4.9% and -10.5% for the RMC and S&P 500, respectively post the 5/16/00 peak and the highest was 34.5% and 38.2% post the 2/1/95 peak. Mid-caps outperformed large caps by a 120 basis points (bps) margin per year. History and current extreme valuations indicate that the “era” for mega cap outperformance soon may be behind us.

Eurozone preliminary 3Q23 GDP contracted slightly (-0.1%) versus consensus estimates for flat growth and has been tepid since 4Q21. Germany was the weakest of the bloc contracting -0.3 in 3Q23 year-over-year, but there were upward revisions to the two prior quarters. Despite revisions, Germany is still lagging behind the broader Euro area economy. The statistics office noted that consumer spending was the main drag while equipment investment rose. Eurozone inflation data declined notably to 2.9% in October from prior month read of 4.3%, its lowest level since July 2021. The UK grew at a 0.6% annual rate in 3Q23 matching the prior quarter. The country’s CPI was unchanged from prior month at 6.7% while core inflation is at 6.1%. The BOE (Bank of England) held rates steady and signaled that they are to stay elevated for an “extended” period and that economic growth is expected to be flat over next 1-2 years. The ECB (European Central Bank) hiking cycle could be over, while the BOE signaled there is the potential for additional hikes should inflation not continue to fall.

China’s GDP grew at 4.9% in 3Q23 and is on target for 5% in 2023. The country’s manufacturing sector (PMI) unexpectedly swung back to contraction while non-manufacturing activity fell to the lowest level since the economy reopened from the lockdown earlier this year. Deflation remains a risk; CPI has essentially been flat for past six months ending September and youth unemployment (ages 16-24) is greater than 20% as of June (latest data point). The PBOC (People’s Bank of China) is likely to cut rates further before year end. Japan’s economy grew at 4.8% rate in 2Q23 due to surging exports and tourists flooding the country. The drop in domestic consumption has economists worried. The BOJ (Bank of Japan) is leaving short-term rates in negative territory and the YCC (Yield Curve Control) cap on 10-year

 

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JGBs (Japanese Government Bonds) unchanged at 1% with the upper bound “as a reference”. Japan CPI has exceeded the stated 2% target for 18 consecutive months with forecast inflation not to drop below 2% in 2025. The yen/USD is at the symbolic 150 mark after the YCC decision as traders focused on the BOJ’s dovish pledge to “patiently” maintain accommodative policy.

There are no worries about breaching the debt ceiling until early 2025, but the government faces a potential shutdown on November 17th. Back to school and Halloween sales holding up herald 2-4% for the holiday season, less than last year but still positive. Historically, the fourth quarter of the calendar year is the strongest for U.S. stocks with the S&P gaining 3.8%, on average, in price since 1945 and rising 77% of the time. That is something to look forward to. On the other hand, Middle East hostilities on top of the Ukraine/Russia war about to enter its third year pose risks; however, the U.S. continues to be a global safe haven for all asset classes.

We remain true to our diversified and disciplined portfolio strategy, diligent, and ever watchful for changes. All portfolio holdings are stress tested for a recession over the next two years. We are busy and actively working to make the best portfolio decisions possible with the information we have and will make adjustments should the “facts” change. We are excited about the future but maintain strong risk controls for unexpected events. We thank you for your continued confidence and look forward to better markets ahead.

Fund Review

Over the course of the one-year period ending October 31, 2023, stock selection contributed quite favorably (by nearly 450 bps) relative to the benchmark. The Fund’s top ten holdings by average weight (over the course of the fiscal year) outperformed the portfolio and its benchmark index returning 19.9% led by solid gains from Broadcom, General Electric, and Lennar.

The best contribution came from the portfolio’s Health Care stocks which outperformed the group 2.3% versus -10.1% led by Novartis and McKesson. The portfolio’s Information Technology rose 33.8% far ahead of their peers’ gain of 8.8% led largely by Broadcom while Lennar was the stalwart in Consumer Discretionary where that group returned 11.2% versus -4.0%. General Electric and nVent highlighted in Industrials and the portfolio also benefited from stock selection in Energy, Real Estate, and Financials led by Baker Hughes, Simon Property Group, and Intercontinental Exchange, respectively. One additional notable contributor was Dupont.

On the downside, the portfolio’s Communication Services stocks were the biggest detractors returning 6.3% versus the group’s strong gain of 30.4% (the best performing sector in the Russell 1000 Value) due mostly to not owning Meta Platforms which was up an astounding 223% over the course of the one-year period. It is to be noted that Meta exited the value benchmark at its June reconfiguration. To a lesser effect Warner Bros. Discovery dampened the Communications Services results. AES was key for the loss suffered in Utilities where the portfolio’s names returned -41.6% versus -8.0% while each of the portfolio’s Consumer Staples names struggled with the group as a whole returning -17.5% versus their peers’ slight -1.7% decline with Target, Keurig Dr Pepper, PepsiCo, and Conagra the biggest laggards. Both Target and Conagra were eliminated in August. Other notable detractors included MetLife, Elevance Health, UPS, and Johnson Controls.

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

The Fund’s sector weights detracted 29 bps to relative performance due to the overweights in Health Care and Consumer Discretionary and underweight in Communication Services. The positive underweights in Utilities and Real Estate and overweight in Industrials were a partial offset.

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      1 Yr
Return
    3 Yr
Return
    5 Yr
Return
    10 Yr
Return
    Inception
to Date
    Inception
Index
 

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

            

Class I (Inception: 11/01/2004)

     3.61     15.22     9.22     7.47     7.32     9.63

Class N (Inception: 09/19/1986)

     3.40     15.00     9.00     7.23     8.85     7.31

Russell 1000 Value Index

     0.13     10.21     6.60     7.60                

 

 

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TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund (the “Fund”) posted a return of 3.61% and 3.41% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively, an outperformance of the benchmark by over 325 bps. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, returned 0.13% over the same period.

Market Outlook

U.S. recession timing has been put off. After the strong showing in 3Q23, the economy is expected to grow in 4Q23, albeit by 1-2%. While employment remains strong it is important to remember it is a lagging indicator, as is inflation. Average hourly earnings, a “sticky” inflation contributor, declined to 4.1% year-over-year but buoys consumers as wages are outpacing inflation with the latest CPI reading of 3.7% year-over-year.

Interest sensitive names and asset classes are adjusting to the normalization of rates to higher levels versus the zero lower bound experienced for most of the last 15 years. The drumbeat in the background is that higher rates will cause something to break, either consumers, banks, corporations, or all of the above. Certainly, mortgage rates close to 8% (significantly higher than the 5% average 30-year rate for the last 50 years) have given buyers pause. Providing some relief, well-financed homebuilders are offering “buydown” rates of 5.5-6.0% at current levels. Some U.S. consumers face a headwind with the resumption of student loan payments begun in September. We expect the repayment process to be gradual and it could be mitigated by President Biden’s proposed major expansion of the income-driven repayment program and 12-month payment postponements.

The spring regional banking crisis, with unrealized losses on bank assets available for sale and held to maturity outweighing deposit demands, turned into bank runs for those that could not satisfy withdrawals. So far, the Federal Home Loan Banking system, the Fed window, and the one-year March 2023 Fed Bank Term Funding Program have contained rolling bank funding crises at a cost to net interest income, but $3.0 billion of small bank mergers occurred in 3Q23 up from $600 million in the first half of 2023.

Corporations, as measured by constituents in Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index, prudently extended debt maturities at low interest rates with the Index’s average maturity of 10.5 years. High corporate cash levels are earning above 5% adding potentially as much as 1.5% to 3Q23 earnings. Third quarter sales and earnings to date have resoundingly best expectations although guidance is coming down. Both fourth quarter and calendar year 2024 EPS are still estimated to be high single-digit growth.

Wartime economies can crowd out traditional business investments but also provide growth for industries servicing war efforts. Dire events saturate the current economic outlook and with 5% interest rates available in money market funds and 2-year Treasuries, there are reliable safe havens. However, patience rewards the investor. The S&P 500 historically has averaged 10% per year, nearly twice the current short rates.

 

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TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

If the U.S. has reached a peak in the fed funds rate, it is possible for further stock market gains ahead. The table below highlights how well the U.S. stock markets do one year post the peak fed funds rate in each of the last six Fed hike cycles.

Fed Hiking Cycles

 

            Fed Funds Rate      12 month return post  
Start Date    End Date      Initial     Cycle Peak      Russ MC TR      SPX TR  

03/30/83

     08/09/84        8.50     11.50      n/a        18.0

01/04/87

     02/24/89        5.88     9.75      12.1      18.9

02/03/94

     02/01/95        3.00     6.00      34.5      38.2

06/29/99

     05/16/00        4.75     6.50      4.9      (10.5 %) 

06/29/04

     06/29/06        1.00     5.25      20.8      20.5

12/15/15

     12/20/18        0.13     2.38      30.5      31.3

03/17/22

     07/26/23        0.25     5.50      n/a        n/a  

Average

                               20.6      19.4

The inception date of the Russell Midcap® Index is November 1, 1991. All performance presented prior to the index inception date is back-tested performance. Source: TCW, Bloomberg

From the peak fed funds rate, starting with the Black Monday (1987) crisis and not including the seventh current cycle, mid-caps, as represented by the Russell Midcap (RMC) Index and the S&P 500 have returned 20.6% and 19.4%, on average, for the next twelve months. The lowest 12-month total return was 4.9% and -10.5% for the RMC and S&P 500, respectively post the 5/16/00 peak and the highest was 34.5% and 38.2% post the 2/1/95 peak. Mid-caps outperformed large caps by a 120 bps margin per year. History and current extreme valuations indicate that the “era” for mega cap outperformance soon may be behind us.

Eurozone preliminary 3Q23 GDP contracted slightly (-0.1%) versus consensus estimates for flat growth and has been tepid since 4Q21. Germany was the weakest of the bloc contracting -0.3 in 3Q23 year-over-year but there were upward revisions to the two prior quarters. Despite revisions, Germany is still lagging behind the broader Euro area economy. The statistics office noted that consumer spending was the main drag while equipment investment rose. Eurozone inflation data declined notably to 2.9% in October from prior month read of 4.3%, its lowest level since July 2021. The UK grew at a 0.6% annual rate in 3Q23 matching the prior quarter. The country’s CPI was unchanged from prior month at 6.7% while core inflation is at 6.1%. The BOE held rates steady and signaled that they are to stay elevated for an “extended” period and that economic growth is expected to be flat over next 1-2 years. The ECB hiking cycle could be over, while the BOE signaled there is the potential for additional hikes should inflation not continue to fall.

China’s GDP grew at 4.9% in 3Q23 and is on target for 5% in 2023. The country’s manufacturing sector (PMI) unexpectedly swung back to contraction while non-manufacturing activity fell to the lowest level since the economy reopened from the lockdown earlier this year. Deflation remains a risk; CPI has essentially been flat for past six months ending September and youth unemployment (ages 16-24) is greater than 20% as of June (latest data point). The PBOC is likely to cut rates further before year end. Japan’s economy grew at 4.8% rate in 2Q23 due to surging exports and tourists flooding the country. The drop in domestic consumption has economists worried. The BOJ is leaving short-term rates in negative territory and the YCC cap on 10-year JGBs unchanged at 1% with the upper bound “as a reference”. Japan CPI has exceeded the stated 2% target for 18 consecutive months with forecast inflation

 

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not to drop below 2% in 2025. The yen/USD is at the symbolic 150 mark after the YCC decision as traders focused on the BOJ’s dovish pledge to “patiently” maintain accommodative policy.

There are no worries about breaching the debt ceiling until early 2025, but the government faces a potential shutdown on November 17TH. Back to school and Halloween sales holding up herald 2-4% for the holiday season, less than last year but still positive. Historically, the fourth quarter of the calendar year is the strongest for U.S. stocks with the S&P gaining 3.8%, on average, in price since 1945 and rising 77% of the time. That is something to look forward to. On the other hand, Middle East hostilities on top of the Ukraine/Russia war about to enter its third year pose risks; however, the U.S. continues to be a global safe haven for all asset classes.

We remain true to our diversified and disciplined portfolio strategy, diligent, and ever watchful for changes. All portfolio holdings are stress tested for a recession over the next two years. We are busy and actively working to make the best portfolio decisions possible with the information we have and will make adjustments should the “facts” change. We are excited about the future but maintain strong risk controls for unexpected events. We thank you for your continued confidence and look forward to better markets ahead.

Fund Review

Over the course of the one-year period ending October 31, 2023, stock selection contributed quite favorably (by nearly 350 bps) relative to the benchmark. The Fund’s top ten holdings by average weight (over the course of the fiscal year) outperformed the portfolio and its benchmark index returning 20.3% led by solid gains from Broadcom, General Electric, and Lennar.

The best contribution came from the portfolio’s Information Technology stocks which outperformed the group 23.7% versus 8.8% led by Broadcom, Flex, and onsemi. Largely due to Lennar, the portfolio’s Consumer Discretionary names bested their peers 8.4% versus -4.0% while Apollo Global Management and McKesson were the stalwarts in Financials and Health Care, respectively. The portfolio also benefited from stock selection in Energy, Materials, and Industrials with Baker Hughes, Dupont, and General Electric the top performers in their respective sector.

On the downside, the portfolio’s Communication Services stocks were the biggest detractors returning 1.9% versus the group’s strong gain of 30.4% (the best performing sector in the Russell 1000 Value) due mostly to not owning Meta Platforms which was up an astounding 223% over the course of the one-year period. It is to be noted that Meta exited the value benchmark at its June reconfiguration. To a lesser effect Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global both dampened the Communications Services results. Each of the portfolio’s Consumer Staples names struggled with the group returning -18.6% versus their peers’ slight -1.8% decline with Target, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Conagra the biggest laggards. Both Target and Conagra were eliminated in August. AES was almost solely responsible for the loss suffered in Utilities. Other notable detractors included managed care companies Centene and Molina Healthcare.

In addition to positive stock selection, the Fund also benefited from its sector weights which contributed 70 bps to relative performance. The overweight in Information Technology and underweights in Utilities and Financials were all additive. The underweight in Communication Services and overweight in Consumer Discretionary detracted.

 

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     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      1 Yr
Return
    3 Yr
Return
    5 Yr
Return
    10 Yr
Return
    Inception
to Date
    Inception
Index
 

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

            

Class I (Inception: 01/02/2004)

     3.61     13.86     8.21     7.32     7.34     6.93

Class N (Inception: 01/02/1998)

     3.41     13.65     8.02     7.09     6.43     7.37

Russell 1000 Value Index

     0.13     10.21     6.60     7.60                

 

 

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Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund (the “Fund”) posted a return of 1.15% and 1.05% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively, an outperformance of the benchmark by over 460 bps. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index, returned -3.56% over the same period.

Market Outlook

U.S. recession timing has been put off. After the strong showing in 3Q23, the economy is expected to grow in 4Q23, albeit by 1-2%. While employment remains strong it is important to remember it is a lagging indicator as is inflation. Average hourly earnings, a “sticky” inflation contributor, declined to 4.1% year-over-year but buoys consumers as wages are outpacing inflation with the latest CPI reading of 3.7% year-over-year.

Interest sensitive names and asset classes are adjusting to the normalization of rates to higher levels versus the zero lower bound experienced for most of the last 15 years. The drumbeat in the background is that higher rates will cause something to break, either consumers, banks, corporations, or all of the above. Certainly, mortgage rates close to 8% (significantly higher than the 5% average 30-year rate for the last 50 years) have given buyers pause. Providing some relief, well-financed homebuilders are offering “buydown” rates of 5.5-6.0% at current levels. Some U.S. consumers face a headwind with the resumption of student loan payments begun in September. We expect the repayment process to be gradual and it could be mitigated by President Biden’s proposed major expansion of the income-driven repayment program and 12-month payment postponements.

The spring regional banking crisis, with unrealized losses on bank assets available for sale and held to maturity outweighing deposit demands, turned into bank runs for those that could not satisfy withdrawals. So far, the Federal Home Loan Banking system, the Fed window, and the one-year March 2023 Fed Bank Term Funding Program have contained rolling bank funding crises at a cost to net interest income, but $3.0 billion of small bank mergers occurred in 3Q23 up from $600 million in the first half of 2023.

Corporations, as measured by constituents in Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index, prudently extended debt maturities at low interest rates with the Index’s average maturity of 10.5 years. High corporate cash levels are earning above 5% adding potentially as much as 1.5% to 3Q23 earnings. Third quarter sales and earnings to date have resoundingly best expectations although guidance is coming down. Both fourth quarter and calendar year 2024 EPS are still estimated to be high single-digit growth.

Wartime economies can crowd out traditional business investments but also provide growth for industries servicing war efforts. Dire events saturate the current economic outlook and with 5% interest rates available in money market funds and 2-year Treasuries, there are reliable safe havens. However, patience rewards the investor. The S&P 500 historically has averaged 10% per year, nearly twice the current short rates.

 

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If the U.S. has reached a peak in the fed funds rate, it is possible for further stock market gains ahead. The table below highlights how well the U.S. stock markets do one year post the peak fed funds rate in each of the last six Fed hike cycles.

Fed Hiking Cycles

 

            Fed Funds Rate      12 month return post  
Start Date    End Date      Initial     Cycle Peak      Russ MC TR      SPX TR  

03/30/83

     08/09/84        8.50     11.50      n/a        18.0

01/04/87

     02/24/89        5.88     9.75      12.1      18.9

02/03/94

     02/01/95        3.00     6.00      34.5      38.2

06/29/99

     05/16/00        4.75     6.50      4.9      (10.5 %) 

06/29/04

     06/29/06        1.00     5.25      20.8      20.5

12/15/15

     12/20/18        0.13     2.38      30.5      31.3

03/17/22

     07/26/23        0.25     5.50      n/a        n/a  

Average

                               20.6      19.4

The inception date of the Russell Midcap® Index is November 1, 1991. All performance presented prior to the index inception date is back-tested performance. Source: TCW, Bloomberg

From the peak fed funds rate, starting with the Black Monday (1987) crisis and not including the seventh current cycle, mid-caps, as represented by the Russell Midcap (RMC) Index and the S&P 500 have returned 20.6% and 19.4%, on average, for the next twelve months. The lowest 12-month total return was 4.9% and -10.5% for the RMC and S&P 500, respectively post the 5/16/00 peak and the highest was 34.5% and 38.2% post the 2/1/95 peak. Mid-caps outperformed large caps by a 120 bps margin per year. History and current extreme valuations indicate that the “era” for mega cap outperformance soon may be behind us.

Eurozone preliminary 3Q23 GDP contracted slightly (-0.1%) versus consensus estimates for flat growth and has been tepid since 4Q21. Germany was the weakest of the bloc contracting -0.3 in 3Q23 year-over-year, but there were upward revisions to the two prior quarters. Despite revisions, Germany is still lagging behind the broader Euro area economy. The statistics office noted that consumer spending was the main drag while equipment investment rose. Eurozone inflation data declined notably to 2.9% in October from prior month read of 4.3%, its lowest level since July 2021. The UK grew at a 0.6% annual rate in 3Q23 matching the prior quarter. The country’s CPI was unchanged from prior month at 6.7% while core inflation is at 6.1%. The BOE held rates steady and signaled that they are to stay elevated for an “extended” period and that economic growth is expected to be flat over next 1-2 years. The ECB hiking cycle could be over, while the BOE signaled there is the potential for additional hikes should inflation not continue to fall.

China’s GDP grew at 4.9% in 3Q23 and is on target for 5% in 2023. The country’s manufacturing sector (PMI) unexpectedly swung back to contraction while non-manufacturing activity fell to the lowest level since the economy reopened from the lockdown earlier this year. Deflation remains a risk; CPI has essentially been flat for past six months ending September and youth unemployment (ages 16-24) is greater than 20% as of June (latest data point). The PBOC is likely to cut rates further before year end. Japan’s economy grew at 4.8% rate in 2Q23 due to surging exports and tourists flooding the country. The drop in domestic consumption has economists worried. The BOJ is leaving short-term rates in negative territory and the YCC cap on 10-year JGBs unchanged at 1% with the upper bound “as a reference”. Japan CPI has exceeded the stated 2% target for 18 consecutive months with forecast inflation

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

not to drop below 2% in 2025. The yen/USD is at the symbolic 150 mark after the YCC decision as traders focused on the BOJ’s dovish pledge to “patiently” maintain accommodative policy.

There are no worries about breaching the debt ceiling until early 2025, but the government faces a potential shutdown on November 17TH. Back to school and Halloween sales holding up herald 2-4% for the holiday season, less than last year but still positive. Historically, the fourth quarter of the calendar year is the strongest for U.S. stocks with the S&P gaining 3.8%, on average, in price since 1945 and rising 77% of the time. That is something to look forward to. On the other hand, Middle East hostilities on top of the Ukraine/Russia war about to enter its third year pose risks; however, the U.S. continues to be a global safe haven for all asset classes.

We remain true to our diversified and disciplined portfolio strategy, diligent, and ever watchful for changes. All portfolio holdings are stress tested for a recession over the next two years. We are busy and actively working to make the best portfolio decisions possible with the information we have and will make adjustments should the “facts” change. We are excited about the future but maintain strong risk controls for unexpected events. We thank you for your continued confidence and look forward to better markets ahead.

Fund Review

Over the course of the one-year period ending October 31, 2023, stock selection contributed quite favorably (by over 500 bps) relative to the benchmark. The Fund’s top ten holdings by average weight (over the course of the fiscal year) outperformed the portfolio and its benchmark index returning 20.9% led by Toll Brothers, Arch Capital, and Apollo Global Management.

The preponderance of the outperformance came from stock selection in Financials and Consumer Discretionary. The aforementioned Arch Capital and Apollo Global Management along with First Citizens BancShares led to the outperformance in Financials where the portfolio’s stocks rose 12.1% far ahead of the group decline of -9.0%. Robust gains from homebuilders Toll Brothers, Lennar, and D.R. Horton were largely responsible for the outperformance in Consumer Discretionary where the portfolio’s holdings gained 13.3% versus -1.6%. The portfolio also benefited from stock selection in Consumer Staples, Energy, Information Technology, and Materials led by Coty, Baker Hughes, Flex, and Dupont, respectively.

The bulk of the underperformance was concentrated mainly in Health Care and Utilities. Managed care names Centene and Molina Healthcare along with Envista, Perrigo, and AdaptHealth were the most notable detractors in Health Care where the portfolio’s names fell -19.0% versus the group’s return of -9.8%. AES was key for the loss suffered in Utilities where the portfolio’s stocks returned -25.7% versus -4.1%. Other notable detractors included regional bank KeyCorp and Foot Locker both of which were completely sold.

The Fund also benefited from its sector weights which contributed 44 bps to relative performance led by the underweight in Real Estate and overweigh in Financials. The underweights in Energy and Materials detracted slightly.

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      1 Yr
Return
    3 Yr
Return
    5 Yr
Return
    10 Yr
Return
    Inception
to Date
    Inception
Index
 

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

            

Class I (Inception: 11/01/1996)

     1.15     12.71     6.31     6.16     9.31 %(2)      9.39

Class N (Inception: 11/01/2000)

     1.05     12.61     6.22     6.00     7.23     8.70

Russell Midcap Value Index

     (3.56 %)      8.78     5.69     6.89                

 

 

LOGO

 

 

LOGO

 

(1)

The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distribution or on the redemption of fund shares.

(2)

Performance data includes the performance of the predecessor entity for periods before the Fund’s registration became effective. The predecessor entity was not registered under the 1940 Act and, therefore, was not subject to certain investment restrictions that are imposed by the 1940 Act. If the predecessor entity had been registered under the 1940 Act, the predecessor entity’s performance may have been lower.

 

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TCW Select Equities Fund

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Select Equities Fund (the “Fund”) returned +18.60% and +18.50% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, Russell 1000 Growth Index, returned +18.95% over the same period.

Whereas last year was marked by an equity bear market and arguably the fastest tightening of financial conditions in over 40 years, fiscal year 2023 was marked by cooling inflation data and an equity market rally that confounded many investors (2-year/10-year UST yield curve remained inverted, and every recession since 1957 has been preceded by a yield curve inversion). In early March, regional banks Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) and Signature Bank (SBNY) were closed by regulators after the companies ran into liquidity issues due to a duration mismatch (years of a zero-interest rate backdrop and a sizable underwater securities portfolio). The Fed remained committed to fighting inflation, however, and tightened rates another 25 bps in its March, May and July meetings, bringing the Federal Funds rate to 5.25% to 5.50%. Higher rates have resulted in decreasing consumer confidence and homebuyer mortgage demand hit 28-year lows. Tighter bank lending standards are disinflationary and recent economic data portend to a Fed that may be done raising rates for the foreseeable future. Investor focus now turns to whether the Fed has indeed engineered a “soft landing” as we head into 2024.

Net of expenses, the Fund underperformed for the year despite positive security selection effects. Our biggest stock detractors relative to the benchmark came from the information technology and healthcare sectors. After being our best relative performer in fiscal year 2022, shares of Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH) moved lower in fiscal year 2023 as sales momentum decelerated in the face of the California NEM (net energy metering) 3.0 transition and higher financing costs. While we remain positive on ENPH’s product offering, we believe the company’s revenue opportunity is currently impaired, and we therefore elected to exit our position. Shares of Dexcom, Inc. (DXCM) moved lower after Novo Nordisk’s landmark SELECT trial readout showed Wegovy not only helped people lose weight, but also reduced the risk of suffering heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular deaths by 20% vs. placebo. Some investors concluded that the data meant that by lowering the obesity burden for the GLP-1 patients, the addressable market for DXCM could be impaired (fewer overweight people might mean fewer people developing Type 2 diabetes). Our countering view: GLP-1 use likely complements CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) use, patients on insulin were excluded from the SELECT clinical trial and CGM devices are currently only recommended for patients using insulin, and the fact that GLP-1 labels include the risk of hypoglycemia for patients on insulin suggest to us an even greater need for a patient on insulin to use CGM. We remain positive on DXCM shares.

Our biggest stock contributors during the year came from the information technology sector. On November 30, 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT was launched, and within months ChatGPT had over 100 million users, signaling the dawn of the AI (Artificial Intelligence) era. Over 1,000 high-end NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) were used to train the large language model for ChatGPT. A string of positive NVDA quarterly earnings reports ensued, confirming accelerating demand for the company’s products. When we first purchased shares of NVDA over five years ago, we believed the company was the beneficiary of multiple secular tailwinds and could become the “WinTel” of Machine Learning. We believe our thesis is playing out and remain positive on shares. Another company benefiting from the AI trend is ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW). In May, enterprise workflow leader NOW laid out its strategy to leverage its platform and monetize AI via both general use cases (such as text generation) as well as domain-specific uses. The company’s Vancouver release with generative AI features became available on September 29th, and four large new deals were signed the last day of its quarter. We believe AI will continue to expand NOW’s total addressable market, and we remain constructive on shares.

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      1 Yr
Return
    3 Yr
Return
    5 Yr
Return
    10 Yr
Return
    Inception
to Date
    Inception
Index
 

TCW Select Equities Fund

            

Class I (Inception: 07/01/1991)

     18.60     2.69     11.64     11.31     10.36 %(2)      10.19

Class N (Inception: 03/01/1999)

     18.50     2.55     11.45     11.07     7.36     7.21

Russell 1000 Growth Index

     18.95     8.70     14.22     13.82                

 

 

LOGO

 

 

LOGO

 

(1)

The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distribution or on the redemption of fund shares.

(2)

Performance data includes the performance of the predecessor entity for periods before the Fund’s registration became effective. The predecessor entity was not registered under the 1940 Act and, therefore, was not subject to certain investment restrictions that are imposed by the 1940 Act. If the predecessor entity had been registered under the 1940 Act, the predecessor entity’s performance may have been lower.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 97.1% of Net Assets

 

Advertising — 1.9%  

Trade Desk, Inc. (1)

    6,667      $ 473,090  
    

 

 

 
Agricultural & Farm Machinery — 1.8%  

Deere & Co.

    1,210        442,086  
    

 

 

 
Application Software — 4.9%  

Bill Holdings, Inc. (1)

    2,414        220,374  

Datadog, Inc. (1)

    5,499        448,003  

Salesforce, Inc. (1)

    2,695        541,237  
    

 

 

 
     1,209,614  
    

 

 

 
Automobile Manufacturers — 3.5%  

Tesla, Inc. (1)

    4,364        876,466  
    

 

 

 
Automotive Parts & Equipment — 1.3%  

Mobileye Global, Inc. (1)

    8,961        319,639  
    

 

 

 
Broadline Retail — 3.8%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (1)

    7,037        936,554  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment — 10.1%  

Arista Networks, Inc. (1)

    6,758        1,354,100  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    8,567        446,598  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    2,530        704,504  
    

 

 

 
     2,505,202  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail — 2.0%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    872        481,728  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Components & Equipment — 1.7%  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    2,065        429,334  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment & Instruments — 1.1%  

Cognex Corp.

    7,514        270,429  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components — 1.4%  

Symbotic, Inc. (1)

    9,896        336,761  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services — 12.5%  

Alphabet, Inc. (1)

    8,576        1,064,110  

Baidu, Inc. (SP ADR) (China) (1)

    2,651        278,355  

Meta Platforms, Inc. (1)

    3,997        1,204,176  

Pinterest, Inc. (1)

    17,930        535,749  
    

 

 

 
     3,082,390  
    

 

 

 
Internet Services & Infrastructure — 1.5%  

Snowflake, Inc. (1)

    2,598        377,048  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment — 5.0%  

ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)

    1,104        661,086  

Lam Research Corp.

    996        585,867  
    

 

 

 
     1,246,953  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 18.1%  

Intel Corp.

    6,196        226,154  

Marvell Technology, Inc.

    7,357        347,398  
Issues   Shares      Value  
Semiconductors (Continued)  

Micron Technology, Inc.

    12,782      $ 854,732  

NVIDIA Corp.

    3,354        1,367,761  

NXP Semiconductors NV (Netherlands)

    2,168        373,828  

ON Semiconductor Corp. (1)

    7,678        480,950  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    3,714        404,789  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (SP ADR) (Taiwan)

    4,732        408,419  
    

 

 

 
     4,464,031  
    

 

 

 
Systems Software — 21.4%  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Israel)(1)

    3,787        508,405  

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. (1)

    4,221        746,146  

CyberArk Software Ltd. (1)

    2,202        360,335  

Microsoft Corp.

    3,517        1,189,133  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (1)

    5,136        1,248,151  

ServiceNow, Inc. (1)

    1,494        869,284  

Zscaler, Inc. (1)

    2,283        362,289  
    

 

 

 
     5,283,743  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 5.1%  

Apple, Inc.

    4,194        716,209  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    10,927        543,890  
    

 

 

 
     1,260,099  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

(Cost: $20,634,116)

 

     23,995,167  
    

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 2.8%

 

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (2)

    684,547        684,547  
    

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $684,547)

 

     684,547  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments (99.9%)

    

(Cost: $21,318,663)

 

     24,679,714  

Excess Of Other Assets Over Liabilities (0.1%)

 

     33,163  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

   $ 24,712,877  
    

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
SP ADR   Sponsored American Depositary Receipt. ADRs are receipts, typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company, evidencing ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation. Sponsored ADRs are ADRs issued with the cooperation of the foreign corporation.
(1)   Non-income producing security.
(2)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Advertising

     1.9

Agricultural & Farm Machinery

     1.8  

Application Software

     4.9  

Automobile Manufacturers

     3.5  

Automotive Parts & Equipment

     1.3  

Broadline Retail

     3.8  

Communications Equipment

     10.1  

Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

     2.0  

Electrical Components & Equipment

     1.7  

Electronic Equipment & Instruments

     1.1  

Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

     1.4  

Interactive Media & Services

     12.5  

Internet Services & Infrastructure

     1.5  

Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

     5.0  

Semiconductors

     18.1  

Systems Software

     21.4  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     5.1  

Money Market Investments

     2.8  
  

 

 

 

Total

     99.9
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

 

Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stock

           

Advertising

   $ 473,090      $      $      $ 473,090  

Agricultural & Farm Machinery

     442,086                      442,086  

Application Software

     1,209,614                      1,209,614  

Automobile Manufacturers

     876,466                      876,466  

Automotive Parts & Equipment

     319,639                      319,639  

Broadline Retail

     936,554                      936,554  

Communications Equipment

     2,505,202                      2,505,202  

Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

     481,728                      481,728  

Electrical Components & Equipment

     429,334                      429,334  

Electronic Equipment & Instruments

     270,429                      270,429  

Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

     336,761                      336,761  

Interactive Media & Services

     3,082,390                      3,082,390  

Internet Services & Infrastructure

     377,048                      377,048  

Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

     1,246,953                      1,246,953  

Semiconductors

     4,464,031                      4,464,031  

Systems Software

     5,283,743                      5,283,743  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     716,209        543,890               1,260,099  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     23,451,277        543,890               23,995,167  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     684,547                      684,547  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   24,135,824      $   543,890      $   —      $   24,679,714  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

 

Issues   Shares      Value  

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 4.2% of Net Assets

 

iShares Gold Trust (1)

    9,725      $ 365,563  

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

    11,810        790,325  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds

    

(Cost: $1,112,439)

       1,155,888  
    

 

 

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 95.6%

 

Diversified Equity Funds — 32.7%  

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund — I Class (1)(2)

    15,601        288,774  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund — I Class (2)

    119,663        1,149,963  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund — I Class (2)

    107,954        2,780,908  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund — I Class (2)

    173,542        2,197,046  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund — I Class (2)

    16,012        372,130  

TCW Select Equities Fund — I Class(2)

    86,770        2,201,355  
    

 

 

 
     8,990,176  
    

 

 

 
Diversified Fixed Income Funds — 62.9%  

Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund — I Class (2)

    33,461        292,786  

Metropolitan West Low Duration Bond
Fund — I Class (2)

    210,517        1,696,769  

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond
Fund — I Class (2)

    651,908        5,502,102  

Metropolitan West Unconstrained Bond
Fund — I Class (2)

    262,814        2,593,970  

TCW Emerging Markets Income
Fund — I Class (2)

    62,631        365,767  
Issues   Shares      Value  
Diversified Fixed Income Funds (Continued)  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy
Fund — I Class (2)

    115,295      $ 683,702  

TCW Global Bond Fund — I Class (2)

    125,233        958,033  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund — I Class (2)

    701,106        5,181,172  
    

 

 

 
     17,274,301  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies

 

(Cost: $26,949,590)

 

     26,264,477  
    

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 0.2%

 

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (3)

    67,408        67,408  
    

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $67,408)

       67,408  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments (100.0%)

 

(Cost: $28,129,437)

       27,487,773  

Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (0.0%)

 

     (4,988
    

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

   $ 27,482,785  
    

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

ETF   Exchange-Traded Fund.
(1)   Non-income producing security.
(2)   Affiliated issuer.
(3)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

October 31, 2023

 

The summary of the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund transactions in the affiliated funds for the year ended October 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Name of
Affiliated
Fund

  Value at
October 31,
2022
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Number
of Shares
Held
October 31,
2023
    Value at
October 31,
2023
    Dividends and
Interest
Income
Received
    Distributions
Received from
Net Realized
Gain
    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Net change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
 

Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund—I Class

 

  $ 296,743     $ 22,742     $ 21,023       33,461     $ 292,786     $ 19,337     $     $ (1,280   $ (4,396

Metropolitan West Low Duration Bond Fund—I Class

 

    2,935,445       138,000       1,378,163       210,517       1,696,769       104,394             (116,261     117,748  

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund—I Class

 

    3,429,147       2,614,422       269,931       651,908       5,502,102       161,279             (61,228     (210,308

Metropolitan West Unconstrained Bond Fund—I Class

 

    5,409,655       368,606       3,159,654       262,814       2,593,970       305,340             (503,268     478,631  

TCW Artificial Intelligence Fund—I Class

 

    246,362       3,082       18,546       15,601       288,774                   (2,343     60,219  

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund—I Class

 

    356,961       24,673       26,842       62,631       365,767       20,470             (6,679     17,654  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund—I Class

 

    745,247       175,553       191,962       115,295       683,702       24,913             (231     (44,905

TCW Global Bond Fund—I Class

 

    697,163       341,448       54,413       125,233       958,033       27,382             (11,824     (14,341

TCW Global Real Estate Fund—I Class

 

    1,288,789       35,192       94,092       119,663       1,149,963       19,683             (7,522     (72,404

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund—I Class

 

    2,644,841       175,503       501,751       107,954       2,780,908       117             68,256       394,059  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund—I Class

 

    2,402,673       189,503       340,518       173,542       2,197,046       34,940       126,016       27,457       (82,069

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund—I Class

 

    683,804       22,649       326,593       16,012       372,130       5,725       11,073       (23,779     16,049  

TCW Select Equities Fund—I Class

 

    2,073,749       355,246       282,132       86,770       2,201,355             329,914       (17,478     71,970  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund—I Class

 

    3,606,284       2,272,967       283,463       701,106       5,181,172       238,979             (61,345     (353,271
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

          $   26,264,477     $   962,559     $   467,003     $   (717,525   $   374,636  
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Diversified Fixed Income Funds

     62.9

Diversified Equity Funds

     32.7  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     4.2  

Money Market Investments

     0.2  
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 1,155,888      $      $      $ 1,155,888  

Investment Companies

     26,264,477                      26,264,477  

Money Market Investments

     67,408                      67,408  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   27,487,773      $   —      $   —      $   27,487,773  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Global Real Estate Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

 

Issues   Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 94.1% of Net Assets

 

Australia — 4.5% (Cost: $1,256,166)  

Goodman Group

    80,817      $ 1,067,339  
    

 

 

 
Canada — 8.7%  

BSR Real Estate Investment Trust

    21,367        225,422  

Killam Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust

    85,078        960,326  

Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust

    92,557        866,732  
    

 

 

 

Total Canada

 

(Cost: $2,857,019)

 

     2,052,480  
    

 

 

 
Germany — 3.6% (Cost: $780,509)  

Stroeer SE & Co. KGaA

    18,684        853,946  
    

 

 

 
Japan — 9.2%  

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    66,100        846,828  

Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.

    32,400        702,868  

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.

    350        623,316  
    

 

 

 

Total Japan

 

(Cost: $2,599,009)

 

     2,173,012  
    

 

 

 
Singapore — 2.1% (Cost: $674,108)  

CapitaLand Investment Ltd.

    231,100        495,888  
    

 

 

 
Spain — 2.1% (Cost: $677,740)  

Cellnex Telecom SA

    16,523        485,206  
    

 

 

 
United Kingdom — 2.6% (Cost: $803,549)  

Segro PLC

    70,545        612,178  
    

 

 

 
United States — 61.3%  

American Tower Corp.

    6,385        1,137,743  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

    27,214        565,779  

Equinix, Inc.

    1,305        952,180  

Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc.

    21,324        967,896  
Issues   Shares      Value  
United States (Continued)  

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

    51,744      $ 641,108  

Invitation Homes, Inc.

    24,821        736,936  

Kite Realty Group Trust

    36,459        777,306  

LXP Industrial Trust

    131,413        1,039,477  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    8,260        975,919  

Prologis, Inc.

    7,048        710,086  

Public Storage

    3,900        930,969  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    5,217        573,296  

Sun Communities, Inc.

    3,180        353,743  

Taylor Morrison Home Corp. (1)

    26,270        1,006,666  

Travel & Leisure Co.

    14,730        501,262  

Ventas, Inc.

    19,760        839,010  

VICI Properties, Inc.

    37,401        1,043,488  

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    9,920        718,208  
    

 

 

 

Total United States

 

(Cost: $15,346,173)

 

     14,471,072  
    

 

 

 
Total Common Stock  

(Cost: $24,994,273)

 

     22,211,121  
    

 

 

 

Total Purchased Options (2) (0.3%)

 

  

(Cost: $54,227)

 

     75,150  
    

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 2.9%

 

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (3)

    682,385        682,385  
    

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

  

(Cost: $682,385)

       682,385  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments (97.3%)

 

  

(Cost: $25,730,885)

       22,968,656  

Excess Of Other Assets Over Liabilities (2.7%)

 

     627,870  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

   $ 23,596,526  
    

 

 

 
 

 

Purchased Options — Exchange Traded         
Description    Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Market
Value
    Premiums
Paid
(Received)
by Fund
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Call

                

American Tower Corp.

   $   180.00        1/19/24        90     $ 1,603,710     $   75,150     $ 54,227     $ 20,923  
            

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
WRITTEN OPTIONS — EXCHANGE TRADED         

Call

                

American Tower Corp.

   $   230.00        1/19/24        (90   $   (1,603,710   $ (1,125   $   (19,867   $   18,742  
            

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
(1)   Non-income producing security.
(2)   See options table for description of purchased options.
(3)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Global Real Estate Fund

 

Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Advertising

     3.6

Diversified Real Estate Activities

     6.6  

Health Care REITs

     3.6  

Homebuilding

     4.3  

Hotel & Resort REITs

     3.1  

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines

     2.1  

Industrial REITs

     17.1  

Multi-Family Residential REITs

     15.5  

Real Estate Operating Companies

     2.1  

Retail REITs

     8.1  

Purchased Options

     0.3  

Single-Family Residential REITs

     4.6  

Specialized REITs

     21.3  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     2.1  

Money Market Investments

     2.9  
  

 

 

 

Total

     97.3
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Global Real Estate Fund

 

Investments by Country

October 31, 2023

 

Country    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Australia

     4.5

Canada

     8.7  

Germany

     3.6  

Japan

     9.2  

Singapore

     2.1  

Spain

     2.1  

United Kingdom

     2.6  

United States

     64.5  
  

 

 

 

Total

     97.3
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Global Real Estate Fund

 

Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stock

          

Advertising

   $ 853,946     $      $   —      $ 853,946  

Diversified Real Estate Activities

           1,549,696               1,549,696  

Health Care REITs

     839,010                     839,010  

Homebuilding

     1,006,666                     1,006,666  

Hotel & Resort REITs

     718,208                     718,208  

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines

     501,262                     501,262  

Industrial REITs

     1,749,563       2,302,833               4,052,396  

Multi-Family Residential REITs

     3,444,085       225,422               3,669,507  

Real Estate Operating Companies

           495,888               495,888  

Retail REITs

     1,916,381                     1,916,381  

Single-Family Residential REITs

     1,090,679                     1,090,679  

Specialized REITs

     5,032,276                     5,032,276  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

           485,206               485,206  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     17,152,076       5,059,045               22,211,121  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Purchased Options

     75,150                     75,150  

Money Market Investments

     682,385                     682,385  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   17,909,611     $   5,059,045      $   —      $   22,968,656  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

          

Written Options

          

Equity Risk

   $ (1,125   $      $   —      $ (1,125
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (1,125   $      $   —      $ (1,125
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

 

Issues   Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 96.3% of Net Assets

 

Advertising — 1.8%  

Trade Desk, Inc. (1)

    41,979      $ 2,978,830  
    

 

 

 
Aerospace & Defense — 8.3%  

HEICO Corp.

    64,681        10,246,117  

TransDigm Group, Inc. (1)

    4,365        3,614,613  
    

 

 

 
     13,860,730  
    

 

 

 
Application Software — 23.8%  

Constellation Software, Inc.

    14,598        29,232,909  

Fair Isaac Corp. (1)

    2,992        2,530,843  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    16,727        8,172,311  
    

 

 

 
     39,936,063  
    

 

 

 
Data Processing & Outsourced Services — 3.7%  

Visa, Inc.

    26,214        6,162,911  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Components & Equipment — 3.7%  

AMETEK, Inc.

    44,002        6,194,162  
    

 

 

 
Environmental & Facilities Services — 5.0%  

Waste Connections, Inc. (Canada)

    65,064        8,425,788  
    

 

 

 
Financial Exchanges & Data — 9.3%  

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

    8,386        3,621,829  

MSCI, Inc.

    11,754        5,542,599  

S&P Global, Inc.

    18,545        6,477,954  
    

 

 

 
     15,642,382  
    

 

 

 
Food Retail — 4.1%  

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc.

    124,948        6,794,399  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Gases — 4.2%  

Linde PLC

    18,255        6,976,331  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.8%  

Danaher Corp.

    15,301        2,938,098  
    

 

 

 
Research & Consulting Services — 4.3%  

Wolters Kluwer NV (Netherlands)

    55,631        7,130,366  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 6.0%  

Broadcom, Inc.

    11,941        10,046,799  
    

 

 

 
Issues   Shares      Value  
Systems Software — 15.7%  

Microsoft Corp.

    46,748      $ 15,805,966  

Oracle Corp.

    102,217        10,569,238  
    

 

 

 
     26,375,204  
    

 

 

 
Transaction & Payment Processing Services — 4.6%  

Fiserv, Inc. (1)

    68,035        7,738,981  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

(Cost: $104,920,451)

 

     161,201,044  
    

 

 

 

WARRANTS — 0.0%

 

  
Application Software — 0.0%  

Constellation Software, Inc. (1)(2)

    14,592        1  
    

 

 

 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 2.7%             

iShares Russell 1000 ETF

    19,958        4,576,569  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds

 

(Cost: $4,631,283)

 

     4,576,569  
    

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 1.1%

 

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (3)

    1,801,652        1,801,652  
    

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $1,801,652)

 

     1,801,652  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments (100.1%)

    

(Cost: $111,353,386)

 

     167,579,266  

Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.1%)

 

     (147,545
    

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

   $ 167,431,721  
    

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

ETF   Exchange-Traded Fund.
(1)   Non-income producing security.
(2)   For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, security is categorized as Level 3. Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(3)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

 

Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Advertising

     1.8

Aerospace & Defense

     8.3  

Application Software

     23.8  

Data Processing & Outsourced Services

     3.7  

Electrical Components & Equipment

     3.7  

Environmental & Facilities Services

     5.0  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     2.7  

Financial Exchanges & Data

     9.3  

Food Retail

     4.1  

Industrial Gases

     4.2  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     1.8  

Research & Consulting Services

     4.3  

Semiconductors

     6.0  

Systems Software

     15.7  

Transaction & Payment Processing Services

     4.6  

Money Market Investments

     1.1  
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.1
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stock

           

Advertising

   $ 2,978,830      $      $      $ 2,978,830  

Aerospace & Defense

     13,860,730                      13,860,730  

Application Software

     39,936,063                      39,936,063  

Data Processing & Outsourced Services

     6,162,911                      6,162,911  

Electrical Components & Equipment

     6,194,162                      6,194,162  

Environmental & Facilities Services

     8,425,788                      8,425,788  

Financial Exchanges & Data

     15,642,382                      15,642,382  

Food Retail

     6,794,399                      6,794,399  

Industrial Gases

     6,976,331                      6,976,331  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     2,938,098                      2,938,098  

Research & Consulting Services

            7,130,366               7,130,366  

Semiconductors

     10,046,799                      10,046,799  

Systems Software

     26,375,204                      26,375,204  

Transaction & Payment Processing Services

     7,738,981                      7,738,981  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     154,070,678        7,130,366               161,201,044  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Warrants

                   1        1  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     4,576,569                      4,576,569  

Money Market Investments

     1,801,652                      1,801,652  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   160,448,899      $   7,130,366      $   1      $   167,579,266  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 99.3% of Net Assets

 

Aerospace & Defense — 1.1%  

Textron, Inc.

    35,674      $ 2,711,224  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics — 2.8%  

United Parcel Service, Inc. — Class B

    47,843        6,757,824  
    

 

 

 
Automobile Components — 1.8%  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    114,787        4,235,640  
    

 

 

 
Banks — 7.5%  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    67,460        9,380,987  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    215,110        8,554,925  
    

 

 

 
     17,935,912  
    

 

 

 
Beverages — 4.2%  

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.

    86,993        2,638,498  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    45,222        7,383,848  
    

 

 

 
     10,022,346  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 8.1%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    44,512        6,284,204  

Amgen, Inc.

    21,720        5,553,804  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    95,648        7,512,194  
    

 

 

 
     19,350,202  
    

 

 

 
Building Products — 3.5%  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

    11,683        2,968,533  

Johnson Controls International PLC (Ireland)

    111,842        5,482,495  
    

 

 

 
     8,451,028  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets — 10.5%  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    23,682        7,449,647  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    68,305        2,902,962  

Blackstone, Inc.

    45,656        4,216,332  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    54,783        5,885,885  

Morgan Stanley

    68,019        4,817,106  
    

 

 

 
     25,271,932  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals — 3.1%  

Corteva, Inc.

    32,994        1,588,331  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    80,967        5,900,875  
    

 

 

 
     7,489,206  
    

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment — 3.0%  

nVent Electric PLC (Ireland)

    148,512        7,147,883  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.3%  

Corning, Inc.

    23,446        627,415  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services — 3.4%  

Baker Hughes Co.

    234,007        8,054,521  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment — 0.7%  

Warner Bros Discovery, Inc. (1)

    165,433        1,644,404  
    

 

 

 
Issues   Shares      Value  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.5%  

GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.

    54,357      $ 3,618,545  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services — 6.9%  

Elevance Health, Inc.

    16,137        7,263,102  

McKesson Corp.

    20,525        9,346,264  
    

 

 

 
     16,609,366  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.3%  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

    37,884        5,513,259  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables — 3.1%  

Lennar Corp.

    69,877        7,454,478  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 1.3%  

AES Corp.

    207,460        3,091,154  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates — 3.7%  

General Electric Co.

    82,235        8,933,188  
    

 

 

 
Insurance — 2.4%  

MetLife, Inc.

    96,608        5,797,446  
    

 

 

 
IT Services — 3.2%  

International Business Machines Corp.

    53,662        7,761,672  
    

 

 

 
Media — 5.4%  

Comcast Corp.

    197,819        8,167,946  

Fox Corp.

    160,927        4,890,572  
    

 

 

 
     13,058,518  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining — 1.0%  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

    72,025        2,433,005  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities — 0.7%  

NiSource, Inc.

    62,700        1,577,532  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.5%  

Chevron Corp.

    13,536        1,972,601  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    61,175        6,475,374  
    

 

 

 
     8,447,975  
    

 

 

 
Personal Care Products — 0.5%  

Kenvue, Inc.

    65,605        1,220,253  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 3.9%  

Johnson & Johnson

    14,620        2,168,731  

Novartis AG (SP ADR) (Switzerland)

    73,639        6,891,138  

Sandoz Group AG (ADR) (Switzerland) (1)

    14,460        373,357  
    

 

 

 
     9,433,226  
    

 

 

 
Retail REITs — 2.3%  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    50,904        5,593,841  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.4%  

Broadcom, Inc.

    12,557        10,565,083  
    

 

 

 
Software — 1.3%  

Salesforce, Inc. (1)

    16,103        3,233,965  
    

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Shares      Value  
Specialty Retail — 1.6%  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    35,375      $ 3,783,356  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.3%  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

    10,500        716,625  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

(Cost: $165,708,056)

 

     238,542,024  
    

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 0.6%

 

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (2)

    1,487,045        1,487,045  
    

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $1,487,045)

 

     1,487,045  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments (99.9%)

    

(Cost: $167,195,101)

 

     240,029,069  

Excess Of Other Assets Over Liabilities (0.1%)

 

     148,545  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

   $ 240,177,614  
    

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
SP ADR   Sponsored American Depositary Receipt. ADRs are receipts, typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company, evidencing ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation. Sponsored ADRs are ADRs issued with the cooperation of the foreign corporation.
(1)   Non-income producing security.
(2)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

 

Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     1.1

Air Freight & Logistics

     2.8  

Automobile Components

     1.8  

Banks

     7.5  

Beverages

     4.2  

Biotechnology

     8.1  

Building Products

     3.5  

Capital Markets

     10.5  

Chemicals

     3.1  

Electrical Equipment

     3.0  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     0.3  

Energy Equipment & Services

     3.4  

Entertainment

     0.7  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     1.5  

Health Care Providers & Services

     6.9  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.3  

Household Durables

     3.1  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

     1.3  

Industrial Conglomerates

     3.7  

Insurance

     2.4  

IT Services

     3.2  

Media

     5.4  

Metals & Mining

     1.0  

Multi-Utilities

     0.7  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     3.5  

Personal Care Products

     0.5  

Pharmaceuticals

     3.9  

Retail REITs

     2.3  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     4.4  

Software

     1.3  

Specialty Retail

     1.6  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     0.3  

Money Market Investments

     0.6  
  

 

 

 

Total

     99.9
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

 

Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stock

           

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 2,711,224      $      $      $ 2,711,224  

Air Freight & Logistics

     6,757,824                      6,757,824  

Automobile Components

     4,235,640                      4,235,640  

Banks

     17,935,912                      17,935,912  

Beverages

     10,022,346                      10,022,346  

Biotechnology

     19,350,202                      19,350,202  

Building Products

     8,451,028                      8,451,028  

Capital Markets

     25,271,932                      25,271,932  

Chemicals

     7,489,206                      7,489,206  

Electrical Equipment

     7,147,883                      7,147,883  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     627,415                      627,415  

Energy Equipment & Services

     8,054,521                      8,054,521  

Entertainment

     1,644,404                      1,644,404  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     3,618,545                      3,618,545  

Health Care Providers & Services

     16,609,366                      16,609,366  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     5,513,259                      5,513,259  

Household Durables

     7,454,478                      7,454,478  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

     3,091,154                      3,091,154  

Industrial Conglomerates

     8,933,188                      8,933,188  

Insurance

     5,797,446                      5,797,446  

IT Services

     7,761,672                      7,761,672  

Media

     13,058,518                      13,058,518  

Metals & Mining

     2,433,005                      2,433,005  

Multi-Utilities

     1,577,532                      1,577,532  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     8,447,975                      8,447,975  

Personal Care Products

     1,220,253                      1,220,253  

Pharmaceuticals

     9,433,226                      9,433,226  

Retail REITs

     5,593,841                      5,593,841  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     10,565,083                      10,565,083  

Software

     3,233,965                      3,233,965  

Specialty Retail

     3,783,356                      3,783,356  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     716,625                      716,625  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     238,542,024                      238,542,024  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     1,487,045                      1,487,045  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   240,029,069      $   —      $   —      $   240,029,069  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 99.5% of Net Assets

 

Aerospace & Defense — 2.8%  

Textron, Inc.

    38,362      $ 2,915,512  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics — 2.6%  

United Parcel Service, Inc. — Class B

    19,142        2,703,808  
    

 

 

 
Automobiles — 0.6%  

General Motors Co.

    21,911        617,890  
    

 

 

 
Banks — 4.0%  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    30,286        4,211,571  
    

 

 

 
Beverages — 3.6%  

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.

    38,078        1,154,906  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    16,313        2,663,586  
    

 

 

 
     3,818,492  
    

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 6.7%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    17,823        2,516,251  

Amgen, Inc.

    7,973        2,038,696  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    31,909        2,506,133  
    

 

 

 
     7,061,080  
    

 

 

 
Building Products — 2.4%  

Johnson Controls International PLC (Ireland)

    50,716        2,486,098  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets — 8.1%  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    9,008        2,833,647  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    17,500        743,750  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    29,969        3,219,869  

Morgan Stanley

    24,500        1,735,090  
    

 

 

 
     8,532,356  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals — 2.2%  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    31,366        2,285,954  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment — 1.0%  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    37,408        1,007,023  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 3.7%  

Corning, Inc.

    20,034        536,110  

Flex Ltd. (1)

    130,567        3,358,183  
    

 

 

 
     3,894,293  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services — 2.8%  

Baker Hughes Co.

    87,064        2,996,743  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment — 0.5%  

Warner Bros Discovery, Inc. (1)

    52,533        522,178  
    

 

 

 
Financial Services — 6.6%  

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

    39,879        3,088,230  

Fiserv, Inc. (1)

    33,761        3,840,314  
    

 

 

 
     6,928,544  
    

 

 

 
Issues   Shares      Value  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.6%  

GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.

    25,585      $ 1,703,193  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services — 9.4%  

Centene Corp. (1)

    48,907        3,373,605  

McKesson Corp.

    10,042        4,572,725  

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (1)

    6,081        2,024,669  
    

 

 

 
     9,970,999  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.1%  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

    22,164        3,225,527  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables — 3.8%  

Lennar Corp.

    37,598        4,010,955  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 1.0%  

AES Corp.

    69,688        1,038,351  
    

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates — 3.3%  

General Electric Co.

    32,341        3,513,203  
    

 

 

 
Insurance — 2.4%  

MetLife, Inc.

    42,782        2,567,348  
    

 

 

 
IT Services — 3.6%  

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (1)

    8,942        923,977  

International Business Machines Corp.

    20,013        2,894,680  
    

 

 

 
     3,818,657  
    

 

 

 
Media — 5.1%  

Comcast Corp.

    90,369        3,731,336  

Fox Corp.

    54,002        1,641,121  
    

 

 

 
     5,372,457  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining — 1.8%  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

    56,244        1,899,922  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities — 1.5%  

NiSource, Inc.

    61,983        1,559,492  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.9%  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    29,131        3,083,516  
    

 

 

 
Personal Care Products — 0.3%  

Kenvue, Inc.

    16,600        308,760  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development — 1.1%  

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (1)

    9,116        1,166,119  
    

 

 

 
Retail REITs — 1.3%  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    12,973        1,425,603  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 5.7%  

Broadcom, Inc.

    5,099        4,290,146  

ON Semiconductor Corp. (1)

    27,738        1,737,508  
    

 

 

 
     6,027,654  
    

 

 

 
Software — 1.4%  

Salesforce, Inc. (1)

    7,438        1,493,774  
    

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Shares      Value  
Specialized REITs — 1.0%  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    37,055      $ 1,063,108  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail — 1.6%  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    16,000        1,711,200  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

(Cost: $64,734,685)

 

     104,941,380  
    

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 0.7%

 

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (2)

    745,728        745,728  
    

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $745,728)

 

     745,728  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments (100.2%)

    

(Cost: $65,480,413)

 

     105,687,108  

Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.2%)

 

     (180,802
    

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

   $ 105,506,306  
    

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
(1)   Non-income producing security.
(2)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     2.8

Air Freight & Logistics

     2.6  

Automobiles

     0.6  

Banks

     4.0  

Beverages

     3.6  

Biotechnology

     6.7  

Building Products

     2.4  

Capital Markets

     8.1  

Chemicals

     2.2  

Communications Equipment

     1.0  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     3.7  

Energy Equipment & Services

     2.8  

Entertainment

     0.5  

Financial Services

     6.5  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     1.6  

Health Care Providers & Services

     9.4  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3.1  

Household Durables

     3.8  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

     1.0  

Industrial Conglomerates

     3.3  

Insurance

     2.4  

Media

     5.1  

IT Services

     3.6  

Metals & Mining

     1.8  

Multi-Utilities

     1.5  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     2.9  

Personal Care Products

     0.3  

Real Estate Management & Development

     1.1  

Retail REITs

     1.4  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     5.7  

Software

     1.4  

Specialized REITs

     1.0  

Specialty Retail

     1.6  

Money Market Investments

     0.7  
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.2
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stock

           

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 2,915,512      $      $      $ 2,915,512  

Air Freight & Logistics

     2,703,808                      2,703,808  

Automobiles

     617,890                      617,890  

Banks

     4,211,571                      4,211,571  

Beverages

     3,818,492                      3,818,492  

Biotechnology

     7,061,080                      7,061,080  

Building Products

     2,486,098                      2,486,098  

Capital Markets

     8,532,356                      8,532,356  

Chemicals

     2,285,954                      2,285,954  

Communications Equipment

     1,007,023                      1,007,023  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     3,894,293                      3,894,293  

Energy Equipment & Services

     2,996,743                      2,996,743  

Entertainment

     522,178                      522,178  

Financial Services

     6,928,544                      6,928,544  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     1,703,193                      1,703,193  

Health Care Providers & Services

     9,970,999                      9,970,999  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3,225,527                      3,225,527  

Household Durables

     4,010,955                      4,010,955  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

     1,038,351                      1,038,351  

Industrial Conglomerates

     3,513,203                      3,513,203  

Insurance

     2,567,348                      2,567,348  

IT Services

     3,818,657                      3,818,657  

Media

     5,372,457                      5,372,457  

Metals & Mining

     1,899,922                      1,899,922  

Multi-Utilities

     1,559,492                      1,559,492  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     3,083,516                      3,083,516  

Personal Care Products

     308,760                      308,760  

Real Estate Management & Development

     1,166,119                      1,166,119  

Retail REITs

     1,425,603                      1,425,603  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     6,027,654                      6,027,654  

Software

     1,493,774                      1,493,774  

Specialized REITs

     1,063,108                      1,063,108  

Specialty Retail

     1,711,200                      1,711,200  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     104,941,380                      104,941,380  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     745,728                      745,728  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   105,687,108      $   —      $   —      $   105,687,108  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 98.7% of Net Assets

 

Aerospace & Defense — 3.2%  

Textron, Inc.

    30,488      $ 2,317,088  
    

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics — 2.6%  

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

    4,500        368,235  

FedEx Corp.

    6,298        1,512,150  
    

 

 

 
     1,880,385  
    

 

 

 
Automobile Components — 2.2%  

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (1)

    63,300        427,275  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    30,394        1,121,539  
    

 

 

 
     1,548,814  
    

 

 

 
Banks — 5.7%  

First Citizens BancShares, Inc.

    877        1,210,909  

Popular, Inc.

    43,897        2,855,061  
    

 

 

 
     4,065,970  
    

 

 

 
Broadline Retail — 1.1%  

eBay, Inc.

    20,213        792,956  
    

 

 

 
Building Products — 0.4%  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

    1,046        265,778  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets — 1.4%  

Evercore, Inc.

    6,152        800,867  

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

    2,600        208,182  
    

 

 

 
     1,009,049  
    

 

 

 
Chemicals — 2.3%  

Corteva, Inc.

    9,596        461,951  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    16,362        1,192,463  
    

 

 

 
     1,654,414  
    

 

 

 
Communications Equipment — 1.1%  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    27,867        750,180  
    

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering — 1.9%  

Arcosa, Inc.

    19,330        1,335,123  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Finance — 1.2%  

OneMain Holdings, Inc.

    23,903        858,835  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.6%  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (1)

    9,423        1,046,801  

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (1)

    18,883        793,464  
    

 

 

 
     1,840,265  
    

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 5.5%  

Avnet, Inc.

    29,445        1,364,187  

Flex Ltd. (1)

    100,581        2,586,943  
    

 

 

 
     3,951,130  
    

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services — 3.8%  

Baker Hughes Co.

    50,247        1,729,502  
Issues   Shares      Value  
Energy Equipment & Services (Continued)  

NOV, Inc.

    47,551      $ 949,118  
    

 

 

 
     2,678,620  
    

 

 

 
Entertainment — 0.9%  

Warner Bros Discovery, Inc. (1)

    63,765        633,824  
    

 

 

 
Financial Services — 7.7%  

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

    33,671        2,607,482  

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

    61,876        1,644,045  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (1)

    5,662        1,274,913  
    

 

 

 
     5,526,440  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.4%  

Envista Holdings Corp. (1)

    11,563        269,071  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services — 8.5%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. (1)

    24,240        1,781,882  

Amedisys, Inc. (1)

    3,799        347,571  

Centene Corp. (1)

    32,698        2,255,508  

Henry Schein, Inc. (1)

    10,145        659,222  

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (1)

    3,033        1,009,837  
    

 

 

 
     6,054,020  
    

 

 

 
Health Care REITs — 0.7%  

Welltower, Inc.

    6,061        506,760  
    

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.6%  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

    14,595        2,124,011  

Travel & Leisure Co.

    12,207        415,404  
    

 

 

 
     2,539,415  
    

 

 

 
Household Durables — 7.6%  

DR Horton, Inc.

    15,882        1,658,081  

Lennar Corp.

    16,563        1,766,941  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

    28,468        2,012,972  
    

 

 

 
     5,437,994  
    

 

 

 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 1.2%  

AES Corp.

    59,400        885,060  
    

 

 

 
Insurance — 6.0%  

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (1)

    37,740        3,271,303  

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

    16,008        998,899  
    

 

 

 
     4,270,202  
    

 

 

 
IT Services — 0.8%  

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (1)

    5,658        584,641  
    

 

 

 
Machinery — 5.5%  

AGCO Corp.

    7,793        893,546  

Manitowoc Co., Inc. (1)

    67,869        868,723  

Terex Corp.

    10,234        468,717  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

    16,249        1,722,719  
    

 

 

 
     3,953,705  
    

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Shares      Value  
Marine Transportation — 1.5%  

Kirby Corp. (1)

    14,669      $ 1,095,774  
    

 

 

 
Media — 1.2%  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

    31,050        881,820  
    

 

 

 
Metals & Mining — 1.6%  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

    32,985        1,114,233  
    

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities — 3.0%  

NiSource, Inc.

    42,907        1,079,540  

Sempra

    15,580        1,091,068  
    

 

 

 
     2,170,608  
    

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.5%  

ConocoPhillips

    4,084        485,179  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    4,094        619,218  
    

 

 

 
     1,104,397  
    

 

 

 
Passenger Airlines — 1.2%  

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (1)

    24,836        869,508  
    

 

 

 
Personal Care Products — 1.6%  

Coty, Inc. (1)

    125,485        1,175,795  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.6%  

Perrigo Co. PLC

    14,152        391,161  
    

 

 

 
Professional Services — 1.0%  

Jacobs Solutions, Inc.

    5,326        709,956  
    

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development — 1.7%  

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (1)

    9,274        1,186,330  
    

 

 

 
Retail REITs — 1.7%  

SITE Centers Corp.

    107,020        1,247,853  
    

 

 

 
Issues   Shares      Value  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.4%  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    1,716      $ 269,978  
    

 

 

 
Specialized REITs — 0.6%  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    15,745        451,724  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail — 2.8%  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    8,311        888,861  

Gap, Inc.

    26,014        332,979  

Guess?, Inc.

    13,255        284,983  

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

    3,234        485,876  
    

 

 

 
     1,992,699  
    

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.4%  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

    4,100        279,825  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

(Cost: $48,349,611)

 

     70,551,400  
    

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 1.4%

 

  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (2)

    987,150        987,150  
    

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

  

(Cost: $987,150)

 

     987,150  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments (100.1%)

    

(Cost: $49,336,761)

       71,538,550  

Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.1%)

 

     (90,943
    

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

   $ 71,447,607  
    

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

(1)

Non-income producing security.

(2)

Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     3.2

Air Freight & Logistics

     2.6  

Automobile Components

     2.2  

Banks

     5.7  

Broadline Retail

     1.1  

Building Products

     0.4  

Capital Markets

     1.4  

Chemicals

     2.3  

Communications Equipment

     1.1  

Construction & Engineering

     1.9  

Consumer Finance

     1.2  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     2.6  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     5.5  

Energy Equipment & Services

     3.8  

Entertainment

     0.9  

Financial Services

     7.7  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     0.4  

Health Care Providers & Services

     8.5  

Health Care REITs

     0.7  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3.6  

Household Durables

     7.6  

IT Services

     0.8  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

     1.2  

Insurance

     6.0  

Machinery

     5.5  

Marine Transportation

     1.5  

Media

     1.2  

Metals & Mining

     1.6  

Multi-Utilities

     3.0  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     1.5  

Passenger Airlines

     1.2  

Personal Care Products

     1.6  

Pharmaceuticals

     0.6  

Professional Services

     1.0  

Real Estate Management & Development

     1.7  

Retail REITs

     1.7  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     0.4  

Specialized REITs

     0.6  

Specialty Retail

     2.8  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     0.4  

Money Market Investments

     1.4  
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.1
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stock

           

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 2,317,088      $      $      $ 2,317,088  

Air Freight & Logistics

     1,880,385                      1,880,385  

Automobile Components

     1,548,814                      1,548,814  

Banks

     4,065,970                      4,065,970  

Broadline Retail

     792,956                      792,956  

Building Products

     265,778                      265,778  

Capital Markets

     1,009,049                      1,009,049  

Chemicals

     1,654,414                      1,654,414  

Communications Equipment

     750,180                      750,180  

Construction & Engineering

     1,335,123                      1,335,123  

Consumer Finance

     858,835                      858,835  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     1,840,265                      1,840,265  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     3,951,130                      3,951,130  

Energy Equipment & Services

     2,678,620                      2,678,620  

Entertainment

     633,824                      633,824  

Financial Services

     5,526,440                      5,526,440  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     269,071                      269,071  

Health Care Providers & Services

     6,054,020                      6,054,020  

Health Care REITs

     506,760                      506,760  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2,539,415                      2,539,415  

Household Durables

     5,437,994                      5,437,994  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

     885,060                      885,060  

Insurance

     4,270,202                      4,270,202  

Machinery

     3,953,705                      3,953,705  

IT Services

     584,641                      584,641  

Marine Transportation

     1,095,774                      1,095,774  

Media

     881,820                      881,820  

Metals & Mining

     1,114,233                      1,114,233  

Multi-Utilities

     2,170,608                      2,170,608  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     1,104,397                      1,104,397  

Passenger Airlines

     869,508                      869,508  

Personal Care Products

     1,175,795                      1,175,795  

Pharmaceuticals

     391,161                      391,161  

Professional Services

     709,956                      709,956  

Real Estate Management & Development

     1,186,330                      1,186,330  

Retail REITs

     1,247,853                      1,247,853  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     269,978                      269,978  

Specialized REITs

     451,724                      451,724  

Specialty Retail

     1,992,699                      1,992,699  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     279,825                      279,825  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     70,551,400                      70,551,400  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     987,150                      987,150  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   71,538,550    $   —      $   —      $   71,538,550  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 98.5% of Net Assets

 

Broadline Retail — 6.3%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (1)

    253,366      $ 33,720,481  
    

 

 

 
Capital Markets — 5.0%  

Charles Schwab Corp.

    153,535        7,989,961  

S&P Global, Inc.

    53,803        18,793,926  
    

 

 

 
     26,783,887  
    

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.0%  

Waste Connections, Inc. (Canada)

    83,428        10,803,926  
    

 

 

 
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 3.5%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    33,672        18,601,760  
    

 

 

 
Financial Services — 9.8%  

Mastercard, Inc.

    53,287        20,054,563  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (1)

    90,603        4,693,235  

Visa, Inc.

    118,798        27,929,410  
    

 

 

 
     52,677,208  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 6.5%  

Boston Scientific Corp. (1)

    260,069        13,312,932  

Dexcom, Inc. (1)

    117,469        10,434,771  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (1)

    42,729        11,204,399  
    

 

 

 
     34,952,102  
    

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services — 3.4%  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    33,583        17,985,711  
    

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services — 7.1%  

Alphabet, Inc. — Class C(1)

    303,995        38,090,574  
    

 

 

 
IT Services — 2.9%  

Gartner, Inc. (1)

    30,427        10,102,981  

Snowflake, Inc. (1)

    36,971        5,365,601  
    

 

 

 
     15,468,582  
    

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 2.3%  

IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (1)

    69,228        12,518,499  
    

 

 

 
Media — 2.3%  

Trade Desk, Inc. (1)

    171,337        12,158,074  
    

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 2.9%  

Zoetis, Inc.

    98,185        15,415,045  
    

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 10.9%  

ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)

    22,374        13,397,775  

NVIDIA Corp.

    109,813        44,781,741  
    

 

 

 
     58,179,516  
    

 

 

 
Issues   Shares      Value  
Software — 24.7%  

Adobe, Inc. (1)

    32,063      $ 17,059,440  

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. (1)

    79,294        14,016,800  

Microsoft Corp.

    112,399        38,003,226  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (1)

    47,060        11,436,521  

Salesforce, Inc. (1)

    77,018        15,467,525  

ServiceNow, Inc. (1)

    62,712        36,488,977  
    

 

 

 
     132,472,489  
    

 

 

 
Specialized REITs — 2.6%  

American Tower Corp.

    78,385        13,967,423  
    

 

 

 
Specialty Retail — 4.0%  

Home Depot, Inc.

    44,475        12,661,588  

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (1)

    22,868        8,719,797  
    

 

 

 
     21,381,385  
    

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 2.3%  

NIKE, Inc. — Class B

    118,528        12,181,123  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

(Cost: $214,261,124)

 

     527,357,785  
    

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 1.6%

 

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (2)

    8,880,503        8,880,503  
    

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $8,880,503)

 

     8,880,503  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments (100.1%)

    

(Cost: $223,141,627)

 

     536,238,288  

Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.1%)

 

     (710,133
    

 

 

 
Net Assets (100.0%)      $535,528,155  
    

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
(1)   Non-income producing security.
(2)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Broadline Retail

     6.3

Capital Markets

     5.0  

Commercial Services & Supplies

     2.0  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     3.5  

Financial Services

     9.8  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     6.5  

Health Care Providers & Services

     3.4  

Interactive Media & Services

     7.1  

IT Services

     2.9  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     2.3  

Media

     2.3  

Pharmaceuticals

     2.9  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     10.9  

Software

     24.7  

Specialized REITs

     2.6  

Specialty Retail

     4.0  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     2.3  

Money Market Investments

     1.6  
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.1
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stock

           

Broadline Retail

   $ 33,720,481      $      $      $ 33,720,481  

Capital Markets

     26,783,887                      26,783,887  

Commercial Services & Supplies

     10,803,926                      10,803,926  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     18,601,760                      18,601,760  

Financial Services

     52,677,208                      52,677,208  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     34,952,102                      34,952,102  

Health Care Providers & Services

     17,985,711                      17,985,711  

Interactive Media & Services

     38,090,574                      38,090,574  

IT Services

     15,468,582                      15,468,582  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     12,518,499                      12,518,499  

Media

     12,158,074                      12,158,074  

Pharmaceuticals

     15,415,045                      15,415,045  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     58,179,516                      58,179,516  

Software

     132,472,489                      132,472,489  

Specialized REITs

     13,967,423                      13,967,423  

Specialty Retail

     21,381,385                      21,381,385  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     12,181,123                      12,181,123  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     527,357,785                      527,357,785  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     8,880,503                      8,880,503  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   536,238,288      $   —      $   —      $   536,238,288  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
Artificial
Intelligence
Equity
Fund
     TCW
Conservative
Allocation
Fund
    TCW
Global
Real Estate
Fund
    TCW
New America
Premier
Equities
Fund
 

ASSETS

 

Investments, at Value (1)

   $ 24,679,714      $ 1,223,296     $ 22,968,656     $ 167,579,266  

Investment in Affiliated Issuers, at Value

            26,264,477  (2)             

Foreign Currency, at Value (3)

                        8  

Receivable for Securities Sold

                  1,023,717        

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

     108,156              1,704       93,662  

Interest and Dividends Receivable

     7,058        36,110       22,852       5,985  

Foreign Tax Reclaims Receivable

                  13,857        

Receivable from Investment Advisor

     12,737        1,316       10,591       3,581  

Cash Collateral Held for Brokers

                        3  

Prepaid Expenses

     9,128        22,502       3,916       12,237  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     24,816,793        27,547,701       24,045,293       167,694,742  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Payable for Securities Purchased

                  349,073        

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

     24,843              8,623       42,790  

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     10,958        10,956       10,956       10,945  

Deferred Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     1,310        1,310       1,310       1,310  

Accrued Management Fees

     15,152              16,492       94,561  

Accrued Distribution Fees

     892        68       1,654       4,692  

Options Written, at Value (4)

                  1,125        

Transfer Agent Fees Payable

     8,731        4,707       6,972       15,898  

Administration Fee Payable

     1,034        2,563       2,769       13,766  

Audit Fees Payable

     17,373        14,155       18,511       20,925  

Accounting Fees Payable

     1,092        2,468       3,261       14,001  

Custodian Fees Payable

     5,969        5,382       9,256       13,775  

Legal Fees Payable

     308        493       543       1,868  

Other Accrued Expenses

     16,254        22,814       18,222       28,490  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     103,916        64,916       448,767       263,021  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $   24,712,877      $   27,482,785     $ 23,596,526     $ 167,431,721  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

 

Paid-in Capital

   $ 23,515,650      $ 27,914,900     $ 36,381,324     $   112,828,926  

Accumulated Earnings (Loss)

     1,197,227        (432,115       (12,784,798     54,602,795  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 24,712,877      $ 27,482,785     $ 23,596,526     $ 167,431,721  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

 

I Class Share

   $ 20,609,495      $ 27,165,305     $ 16,001,278     $ 145,705,014  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 4,103,382      $ 317,480     $ 7,595,248     $ 21,726,707  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (5)

 

I Class Share

     1,113,673        2,592,466       1,666,152       5,657,321  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

     222,867        30,262       791,860       852,866  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (6)

 

I Class Share

   $ 18.51      $ 10.48     $ 9.60     $ 25.76  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 18.41      $ 10.49     $ 9.59     $ 25.47  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The identified cost for the TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund, the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund, the TCW Global Real Estate Fund and the TCW New America Premier Equities Fund at October 31, 2023 was $21,318,663, $1,179,847, $25,730,885 and $111,353,386, respectively.

(2)

The identified cost for investments in affiliated issuers of the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund was $26,949,590.

(3)

The identified cost for the TCW New America Premier Equities Fund at October 31, 2023 was $8.

(4)

Premium received 19,867.

(5)

The number of authorized shares, with a par value of $0.001 per share, is 4,000,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares.

(6)

Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
Relative Value
Dividend
Appreciation
Fund
     TCW
Relative Value
Large Cap
Fund
     TCW
Relative Value
Mid Cap
Fund
     TCW
Select Equities
Fund
 

ASSETS

 

Investments, at Value (1)

   $ 240,029,069      $ 105,687,108      $ 71,538,550      $ 536,238,288  

Receivable for Securities Sold

     1,073,776        103,922        270,346         

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

     6,468        10,642        324        307,461  

Interest and Dividends Receivable

     327,826        120,206        52,223        95,873  

Foreign Tax Reclaims Receivable

     203,251                       

Receivable from Investment Advisor

     21,545        10,060        9,991        13,659  

Prepaid Expenses

     13,025        12,544        20,087        14,100  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     241,674,960        105,944,482        71,891,521        536,669,381  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Payable for Securities Purchased

     1,162,193        212,265        308,065         

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

     19,737        24,391        6        499,380  

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     10,937        10,949        10,952        10,911  

Deferred Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     1,310        1,310        1,310        1,310  

Accrued Management Fees

     124,664        55,206        43,194        302,844  

Accrued Distribution Fees

     36,748        1,825        2,557        23,129  

Transfer Agent Fees Payable

     26,178        14,420        11,695        74,806  

Administration Fee Payable

     23,293        10,345        6,952        49,992  

Audit Fees Payable

     21,096        61,208        20,978        22,581  

Accounting Fees Payable

     20,091        9,053        6,261        57,989  

Custodian Fees Payable

     19,514        11,843        10,838        45,320  

Legal Fees Payable

     2,990        1,418        1,019        6,356  

Other Accrued Expenses

     28,595        23,943        20,087        46,608  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,497,346        438,176        443,914        1,141,226  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 240,177,614      $ 105,506,306      $ 71,447,607      $ 535,528,155  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

 

Paid-in Capital

   $ 163,152,487      $ 61,020,946      $ 48,528,882      $ 152,000,031  

Accumulated Earnings (Loss)

     77,025,127        44,485,360        22,918,725        383,528,124  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $   240,177,614      $   105,506,306      $   71,447,607      $   535,528,155  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

 

I Class Share

   $ 70,332,307      $ 97,169,301      $ 59,646,727      $ 429,235,965  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 169,845,307      $ 8,337,005      $ 11,800,880      $ 106,292,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (2)

 

I Class Share

     3,742,515        7,675,937        2,566,279        16,917,113  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

     8,838,508        661,636        525,382        5,128,182  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (3)

 

I Class Share

   $ 18.79      $ 12.66      $ 23.24      $ 25.37  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 19.22      $ 12.60      $ 22.46      $ 20.73  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The identified cost for the TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund, the TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund, the TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund and the TCW Select Equities Fund at October 31, 2023 was $167,195,101, $65,480,413, $49,336,761 and $223,141,627, respectively.

(2)

The number of authorized shares, with a par value of $0.001 per share, is 4,000,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares.

(3)

Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
Artificial
Intelligence
Equity
Fund
    TCW
Conservative
Allocation

Fund
    TCW
Global
Real Estate
Fund
    TCW
New America
Premier

Equities
Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Income:

 

Dividends

   $ 114,057  (1)    $ 26,100     $ 1,007,016  (1)    $ 1,124,328  (1) 

Non-Cash Dividend Income

                       618,237  

Dividends from Investment in Affiliated Issuers

           962,559              

Interest

                       27  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     114,057       988,659       1,007,016       1,742,592  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

Management Fees

     115,408             233,450       1,086,376  

Accounting Services Fees

     981       2,282       2,976       12,927  

Administration Fees

     306       2,335       2,067       11,706  

Transfer Agent Fees:

 

I Class

     16,773       9,239       11,332       51,178  

N Class

     9,346       6,205       11,429       25,509  

Custodian Fees

     4,477       4,033       7,132       12,504  

Professional Fees

     24,577       19,866       26,238       34,758  

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     45,901       45,901       45,901       45,907  

Registration Fees:

 

I Class

     17,790       16,017       17,874       15,922  

N Class

     16,548       16,017       17,838       15,515  

Distribution Fees:

 

N Class

     8,531       845       26,336       54,540  

Compliance Expense

     12,485       12,485       6,241       6,241  

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     3,736       2,940       3,769       5,176  

Other

     9,825       10,028       16,609       23,943  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     286,684       148,193       429,192       1,402,202  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

 

I Class

     (87,861           (81,336      

N Class

     (47,021     (21,985     (74,677     (30,770
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     151,802       126,208       273,179       1,371,432  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     (37,745     862,451       733,837       371,160  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

        

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

        

Investments

     (505,340             (2,601,924     4,376,184  

Investments in Affiliated Issuers

             (717,525            

Realized Gain Received as Distribution from Affiliated Issuers

           467,003              

Foreign Currency

     (579           (10,807     13,068  

Options Written

                 72,770        

Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:

        

Investments

     2,670,313       154,157       678,150       19,815,647  

Foreign Currency

     22             681       48  

Investments in Affiliated Issuers

           374,636              

Options Written

                 22,761        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     2,164,416       278,271       (1,838,369     24,204,947  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $   2,126,671     $   1,140,722     $   (1,104,532   $   24,576,107  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Net of foreign taxes withheld. Total amounts withheld for the TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund, the TCW Global Real Estate Fund and the TCW New America Premier Equities Fund were $3,886, $27,253 and $66,137, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
Relative Value
Dividend
Appreciation
Fund
    TCW
Relative Value
Large Cap Fund
    TCW
Relative Value
Mid Cap
Fund
    TCW
Select Equities
Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 6,799,541  (1)    $ 2,529,721     $ 1,315,501  (1)    $ 3,459,387  (1) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     6,799,541       2,529,721       1,315,501       3,459,387  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

        

Management Fees

     1,563,958       694,306       538,738       3,654,843  

Accounting Services Fees

     18,585       8,374       5,791       53,421  

Administration Fees

     21,442       9,314       5,986       43,425  

Transfer Agent Fees:

        

I Class

     37,253       57,368       48,820       294,144  

N Class

     154,800       11,533       14,561       93,754  

Custodian Fees

     17,971       10,823       10,015       42,257  

Professional Fees

     38,965       73,742       32,104       51,280  

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     45,911       45,905       45,903       45,924  

Registration Fees:

        

I Class

     17,513       16,836       16,136       21,226  

N Class

     20,272       16,922       16,407       17,686  

Distribution Fees:

        

N Class

     466,406       22,977       32,207       269,513  

Compliance Expense

     6,241       6,241       6,241       6,241  

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     6,649       5,405       5,449       7,083  

Other

     28,105       18,474       17,090       60,330  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     2,444,071       998,220       795,448       4,661,127  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

        

I Class

     (32,860     (131,527     (75,574      

N Class

     (213,471     (38,263     (52,785     (139,470
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     2,197,740       828,430       667,089       4,521,657  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     4,601,801       1,701,291       648,412       (1,062,270
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

        

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

        

Investments

     7,879,414       4,506,070       1,275,486       79,884,913  

Foreign Currency

                       (41

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

        

Investments

       (3,259,810       (1,916,031       (941,368       15,375,183  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     4,619,604       2,590,039       334,118       95,260,055  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 9,221,405     $ 4,291,330     $ 982,530     $ 94,197,785  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Net of foreign taxes withheld. Total amounts withheld for the TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund, the TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund and the TCW Select Equities Fund were $39,360, $9,767 and $38,196, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Artificial Intelligence Equity
Fund
    TCW
Conservative Allocation
Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
    Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
 

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ (37,745   $ (57,357   $ 862,451     $ 622,915  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (505,919     (1,561,174     (250,522     1,018,162  

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     2,670,335       (5,292,894     528,793       (7,499,120
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     2,126,671       (6,911,425     1,140,722       (5,858,043
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions to Shareholders

           (815,308     (1,303,274     (3,251,567
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     11,306,051       (208,373     (297,406     1,248,923  

N Class

     306,020       (26,162     (28,153     (167,827
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     11,612,071       (234,535     (325,559     1,081,096  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     13,738,742       (7,961,268     (488,111     (8,028,514

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of year

     10,974,135       18,935,403       27,970,896       35,999,410  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $   24,712,877     $   10,974,135     $   27,482,785     $   27,970,896  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Global Real Estate
Fund
    TCW
New America Premier Equities
Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,

2023
    Year Ended
October 31,

2022
    Year Ended
October 31,

2023
    Year Ended
October 31,

2022
 

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 733,837     $ 863,590     $ 371,160     $ (400,701

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Options Written and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (2,539,961     (7,136,200     4,389,252       (5,950,051

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Options Written and Foreign Currency Transactions

     701,592       (6,962,123     19,815,695       (41,048,005
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

       (1,104,532       (13,234,733       24,576,107         (47,398,757
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions to Shareholders

     (424,761     (3,597,946     (6,701     (26,427,279

Return of Capital

           (447,356            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (424,761     (4,045,302     (6,701     (26,427,279
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     (609,032     3,859,420       (3,710,481     (9,546,382

N Class

     (3,614,047     3,186,663       (1,294,103     (631,927
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (4,223,079     7,046,083       (5,004,584     (10,178,309
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (5,752,372     (10,233,952     19,564,822       (84,004,345

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of year

     29,348,898       39,582,850       147,866,899       231,871,244  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $ 23,596,526     $ 29,348,898     $   167,431,721     $ 147,866,899  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Relative Value
Dividend Appreciation Fund
    TCW
Relative Value
Large Cap Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
    Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
 

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 4,601,801     $ 4,598,582     $ 1,701,291     $ 1,655,018  

Net Realized Gain on Investments

     7,879,414       10,945,801       4,506,070       6,315,555  

Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (3,259,810     (22,428,051     (1,916,031     (14,397,777
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     9,221,405       (6,883,668     4,291,330       (6,427,204
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions to Shareholders

     (15,095,694     (29,507,424     (7,648,805     (10,172,684
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     1,735,314       2,823,123       (825,922     (877,613

N Class

     (5,460,294     3,156,898       (405,636     (137,752
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (3,724,980     5,980,021       (1,231,558     (1,015,365
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets

     (9,599,269     (30,411,071     (4,589,033     (17,615,253

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of year

     249,776,883       280,187,954       110,095,339       127,710,592  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $   240,177,614     $   249,776,883     $   105,506,306     $   110,095,339  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Relative Value
Mid Cap Fund
    TCW
Select Equities
Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,

2022
    Year Ended
October 31,

2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
 

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 648,412     $ 597,540     $ (1,062,270   $ (3,028,857

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     1,275,486       1,053,361       79,884,872       101,011,838  

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

     (941,368     (10,556,257     15,375,183       (428,876,001
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     982,530       (8,905,356     94,197,785       (330,893,020
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions to Shareholders

     (1,893,519     (10,250,919     (90,886,566     (115,374,235
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     (2,312,629     5,957,013       (38,612,039     20,168,808  

N Class

     (1,236,101     (145,718     3,302,527       (1,698,839
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (3,548,730     5,811,295       (35,309,512     18,469,969  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets

     (4,459,719       (13,344,980       (31,998,293       (427,797,286

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of year

       75,907,326       89,252,306       567,526,448       995,323,734  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $ 71,447,607     $ 75,907,326     $   535,528,155     $ 567,526,448  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Note 1 — Organization

TCW Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), a Maryland corporation, is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), that currently offers 16 no-load mutual funds (each series, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). TCW Investment Management Company LLC (the “Advisor”) is the investment advisor to and an affiliate of the Funds and is registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Each Fund has its own investment objective and strategies. The following is a brief description of the investment objectives and principal investment strategies for the Funds that are covered in this report:

 

TCW Fund

 

Investment Objectives and Principal Investment
Strategies

Diversified U.S. Equity Funds
TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund   Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in publicly traded equity securities of businesses that the portfolio managers believe are benefitting from or have the potential to benefit from advances in the use of artificial intelligence.
TCW Global Real Estate Fund   Seeks to maximize total return from current income and long-term capital growth by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and real estate companies. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in at least three different countries (one of which may be the United States) and invests at least 30% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States or whose primary business operations are outside the United States, including pooled investment vehicles domiciled in the United States that invest principally in non-U.S. securities.
TCW New America Premier Equities Fund   Seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. companies; intends to achieve its objective by investing primarily in a portfolio of companies the portfolio manager believes are enduring, cash generating businesses whose leaders prudently manage their environmental, social, and financial resources and whose shares are attractively valued relative to free cash flow generated by the businesses.

 

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TCW Fund

 

Investment Objectives and Principal Investment
Strategies

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund   Seeks to realize a high level of dividend income consistent with prudent investment management, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation, by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that have a record of paying dividends.
Diversified U.S. Equity Funds
TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund   Seeks capital appreciation, with a secondary goal of current income, by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of large-capitalization companies (i.e., companies with a market capitalization of greater than $1 billion at the time of purchase).
TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund   Seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of mid-capitalization companies (i.e., companies with market capitalizations, at the time of acquisition, within the capitalization range of the companies comprising the Russell MidCap® Index).
TCW Select Equities Fund   Seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. The Fund invests primarily in equity securities of mid- and large-capitalization companies.
Fund of Funds
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund   Seeks to provide current income, and secondarily, long-term capital appreciation by investing in a combination of fixed income funds and equity funds that utilize diverse investment styles, such as growth and/or value investing.

All of the Funds currently offer two classes of shares: I Class and N Class. The two classes of a Fund are substantially the same except that the N Class shares are subject to a distribution fee (see Note 7).

The TCW Conservative Allocation Fund is a “fund of funds” that invests in affiliated and unaffiliated funds which are identified on the Schedule of Investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies which are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and which are consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. Each Fund is considered an investment company under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) No. 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. Subsequent events, if any, have been evaluated through the date of issuance in the preparation of the financial statements.

Principles of Accounting:    The Funds use the accrual method of accounting for financial reporting purposes.

Net Asset Value:    The net asset value (“NAV”) per share of each class of a Fund is determined by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to each class by the number of shares issued and outstanding of that class on each day the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading.

Security Valuations:    Securities listed or traded on the NYSE and other stock exchanges were valued at the latest sale price on the exchange. Securities traded on the NASDAQ stock market (“NASDAQ”) were valued during the period using official closing prices as reported by NASDAQ, which may not have been the last sale price. Options on equity securities and options on indexes were valued using mid prices (average of bid and ask prices) as reported by the exchange or pricing service. Investments in open-end mutual funds including money market funds were valued based on the NAV per share as reported by the investment companies. All other securities for which over-the-counter (“OTC”) market quotations were readily available, including short-term securities, swap agreements and forward currency exchange contracts, were valued with prices furnished by independent pricing services or by broker-dealers.

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”, and each member thereof, a “Director”) has designated the Advisor as the “valuation designee” with respect to the fair valuation of the Fund’s portfolio securities, subject to oversight by and periodic reporting to the Board. Fair valued securities are those for which market quotations were not readily available, including in circumstances under which it was determined by the Advisor that prices received were not reflective of their market values.

The Advisor, as the valuation designee, uses a fair valuation methodology for foreign equity securities (exclusive of certain Latin American and Canadian equity securities). This methodology is designed to address the effect of movements in the U.S. market on the securities traded on foreign exchanges that have been closed for a period of time due to time zone differences. The utilization of the fair value model may result in the adjustment of prices taking into account fluctuations in the U.S. market. The fair value model was utilized each trading day and was not dependent on certain thresholds or triggers.

Fair value is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, the Funds disclose investments in their financial statements in a three-tier hierarchy. This hierarchy is utilized to establish classification of fair value measurements based on inputs. Inputs that go into fair value measurement refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable

 

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inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1 —    quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2 —    other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 —    significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned Level within the hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to each security.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized as Level 3.

In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Fair Value Measurements:    Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Equity securities.    Securities are generally valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are generally categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Restricted securities issued by publicly held companies are generally categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; if a discount is applied and significant, they are categorized as Level 3. Restricted securities held in non-public entities are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore the inputs are unobservable. Certain foreign securities that are fair valued using a pricing service that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Mutual funds.    Open-end mutual funds including money market funds are valued using the NAV as reported by the fund companies. As such, they are categorized as Level 1.

Options contracts.    Options contracts traded on securities exchanges are fair valued using market mid prices; as such, they are categorized as Level 1. Option contracts traded OTC are fair valued based on pricing models and incorporate various inputs such as interest rates, credit spreads, currency exchange rates and volatility measurements for in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money contracts on a given strike price. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair value of OTC option contracts would be categorized as Level 2; otherwise, the fair values would be categorized as Level 3.

Restricted securities.    Restricted securities, including illiquid Rule 144A securities, issued by non-public entities are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore the inputs are unobservable. Any other restricted securities valued similar to publicly traded securities may be categorized as Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on whether a discount is applied and significant to the fair value.

Warrants.    Warrants are generally valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange. To the extent these securities are actively traded, and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are generally categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

The summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Funds’ investments is listed after the Schedule of Investments for each Fund.

Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

 

TCW NEW AMERICA PREMIER EQUITIES FUND

   WARRANTS      TOTAL  

Balance as of October 31, 2022

   $      $  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

             

Realized Gain (Loss)

             

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)*

     1        1  

Purchases

             

Sales

             

Transfers in to Level 3

             

Transfers out of Level 3

             
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as of October 31, 2023

   $ 1      $ 1  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities still held at October 31, 2023 was $1 and is included in the related net realized gains (losses) and net change in appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.

Significant unobservable valuation inputs for Level 3 investments as of October 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

Description

   Fair Value
at
10/31/2023
     Valuation
Techniques
   Unobservable
Input
   Price
or
Price
Range
     Average
Weighted
Price
     Input to
Valuation
If Input
Increases
 

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

 

              

Warrants

   $ 1      Broker Quote
   Offered Quote    $ 0.000 *     $ 0.000 *       Increase  

 

*

Amount rounds to less than $0.0005.

Security Transactions and Related Investment Income:    Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on the basis of specific identification.

 

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Allocation of Operating Activity for Multiple Classes:    Investment income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the share classes of the Funds based on the relative net assets of each class. Distribution fees, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to the operations of that class. All other expenses are charged to each Fund or class as incurred on a specific identification basis. Differences in class- specific fees and expenses will result in differences in net investment income for each class, and in turn differences in dividends paid by each class.

Dividends and Distributions:    Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The TCW Global Real Estate Fund and the TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund declare and pay, or reinvest, dividends from net investment income quarterly. The other Equity Funds and TCW Conservative Allocation Fund declare and pay, or reinvest, dividends from net investment income annually. Capital gains realized by a Fund will be distributed at least annually.

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, derivative transactions, market discount and premium, losses deferred due to wash sales, excise tax regulations and employing equalization in determining amounts to be distributed to Fund shareholders. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications between paid-in capital, undistributed net investment income (loss), and/or undistributed accumulated realized gain (loss). Undistributed net investment income or loss may include temporary book and tax basis differences which will reverse in subsequent periods. Any taxable income or capital gain remaining at fiscal year-end is distributed in the following year. Distributions received from real estate investment trusts may include return of capital which is treated as a reduction in the cost basis of those investments. Distributions received, if any, in excess of the cost basis of a security is recognized as capital gain.

Use of Estimates:    The preparation of the accompanying financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation:    The books and records of each Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars as follows: (1) foreign currency denominated securities and other assets and liabilities stated in foreign currencies, are translated using the daily spot rate; and (2) purchases, sales, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The resultant exchange gains and losses are included in net realized or net unrealized gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations. Pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, certain foreign exchange gains and losses included in realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in, or are a reduction of, ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.    

Foreign Taxes:    The Funds may be subject to withholding taxes on income and capital gains imposed by certain countries in which they invest. The withholding tax on income is netted against the income accrued or received. Any reclaimable taxes are recorded as income. The withholding tax on realized or unrealized gain is recorded as a liability.

Derivative Instruments:    Derivatives are financial instruments which are valued based on the values of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. Derivative transactions can create investment leverage and may be highly volatile. A derivative contract may result in a mark-to

 

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-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. It is possible that a derivative transaction will result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested. The Funds may not be able to close out a derivative transaction at a favorable time or price.

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Global Real Estate Fund had the following derivatives and transactions in derivatives, grouped in the following risk categories:

 

TCW Global Real Estate Fund    Equity Risk  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Asset Derivatives

 

Investments (1)

   $ 75,150  
  

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ 75,150  
  

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

Written Options

   $ (1,125
  

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ (1,125
  

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

Investments (2)

   $ (37,922

Options Written

     72,770  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   $ 34,848  
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Investments (3)

     (117,164

Options Written

     22,761  
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $ (94,403
  

 

 

 

Number of Contracts (4)

 

Options Purchased

     270  

Options Written

     270  

 

(1)

Represents purchased options, at value.

(2)

Represents realized gain (loss) for purchased options.

(3)

Represents change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for purchased options during the year.

(4)

Amount disclosed represents average notional amounts which are representative of the volume traded for the year ended October 31, 2023.

Counterparty Credit Risk:    Derivative contracts may be exposed to counterparty risk. Losses can occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

The Funds’ risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Funds.

With exchange-traded futures and centrally cleared swaps, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, the Funds do not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency) of the clearing broker or clearinghouse. Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures and centrally cleared swaps with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate

 

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customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing

broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

For OTC derivatives, the Funds mitigate their counterparty risk by entering into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with each counterparty. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Funds and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/ or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events. In addition, certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event a Fund’s net assets declines by a stated percentage or a Fund fails to meet the terms of its ISDA Master Agreements, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty.

Collateral requirements:    For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral pledged or received by a Fund.

Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund is reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedule of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold, typically $250,000 or $500,000, before a transfer is required, which is determined at the close of each business day and the collateral is transferred on the next business day. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. The Funds attempt to mitigate counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds have implemented the disclosure requirements pursuant to FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities that requires disclosures to make financial statements that are prepared under GAAP more comparable to those prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards.

Master Agreements and Netting Arrangements.    Certain Funds are parties to various agreements, including but not limited to International Swaps and Derivatives Association Agreements and related Credit Support Annex, Master Repurchase Agreements, and Master Securities Forward Transactions Agreements (collectively “Master Agreements”), which govern the terms of certain transactions with select counterparties. These Master Agreements generally include provisions for general obligations,

 

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representations, agreements, collateral, and certain events of default or termination. These Master Agreements also include provisions for netting arrangements that help reduce credit and counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions (“netting arrangements”). The netting arrangements are generally tied to credit-related events that, if triggered, would cause an event of default or termination giving a Fund or counterparty the right to terminate early and cause settlement, on a net basis, of all transactions under the applicable Master Agreement. In the event of an early termination as a result of an event of default under the Master Agreement, the total value exposure of all transactions will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable or payable that would be due from or to the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Credit-related events include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy, failure to make timely payments, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, a material decline in net assets, decline in credit rating or repudiation/moratorium. Any election made by a counterparty to early terminate the transactions under a Master Agreement could have a material adverse impact on a Fund’s financial statements. A Fund’s overall exposure to credit risk, subject to netting arrangements, can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the arrangement.

Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under the Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions under the relevant Master Agreement with a counterparty in a given Fund exceeds a specified threshold, net of collateral already in place, typically $250,000 or $500,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. Collateral under the Master Agreements is usually in the form of cash or U.S. Treasury Bills but could include other types of securities. If permitted under the Master Agreement, certain funds may rehypothecate cash collateral received from a counterparty. The value of all derivative transactions outstanding under a Master Agreement is calculated daily to determine the amount of collateral to be received or pledged by the counterparty. Posting of collateral for OTC derivative transactions are covered under tri-party collateral agreements between the Fund, the Fund’s custodian, and each counterparty. Collateral for centrally cleared derivatives transactions are posted with the applicable derivatives clearing organization.

The Funds had no OTC derivatives for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement as of October 31, 2023.

Note 3 — Portfolio Investments

When-Issued, Delayed-Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions:    The Funds, with the exception of the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund, may enter into when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment transactions in order to lock in the purchase price of the underlying security or to adjust the interest rate exposure of each Fund’s existing portfolio. In when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment transactions, a Fund commits to purchase or sell particular securities, with payment and delivery to take place at a future date. Although the Fund does not pay for the securities or start earning interest on them until they are delivered, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. If a Fund’s counterparty fails to deliver a security purchased on a when issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment basis, there may be a loss, and the Fund may have missed an opportunity to make an alternative investment.

 

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Prior to settlement of these transactions, the value of the subject securities will fluctuate with market conditions. In addition, because the Fund is not required to pay for when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment securities until the delivery date, they may result in a form of leverage to the extent the Fund does not set aside liquid assets to cover the commitment. To guard against this deemed leverage, the Fund monitors the obligations under these transactions on a daily basis and ensures that the Fund has sufficient liquid assets to cover them. There were no when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment transactions in the Funds during the year ended October 31, 2023.

Repurchase Agreements:    The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”). In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security from a counterparty who agrees to repurchase the same security at a mutually agreed upon date and price. The MRA permits each Fund, under certain circumstances including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from each Fund. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of the MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, each Fund receives securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, the Fund recognizes a liability with respect to such excess collateral to reflect the Fund’s obligation under bankruptcy law to return the excess to the counterparty. There were no repurchase agreements outstanding as of October 31, 2023.

Securities Lending:    The Funds may lend their securities to qualified brokers. The loans must be collateralized at all times primarily with cash although the Funds can accept money market instruments or U.S. Government securities with a market value at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. As with any extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral if the borrowers of the securities fail financially. The Funds earn additional income for lending their securities by investing the cash collateral in short-term investments. The Funds did not lend any securities during the year ended October 31, 2023.

Derivatives:

Options:    The Funds may purchase and sell put and call options on a security or an index of securities to enhance investment performance and/or to protect against changes in market prices. The Funds may also enter into currency options to hedge against or to take advantage of currency fluctuations.

A call option gives the holder the right to purchase, and obligates the writer to sell, a security at the strike price at any time before the expiration date. A put option gives the holder the right to sell, and obligates the writer to buy, a security at the exercise price at any time before the expiration date. A Fund may purchase put options to protect portfolio holdings against a decline in market value of a security or securities held by it. A Fund may also purchase a put option hoping to profit from an anticipated decline in the value of the underlying security. If a Fund holds the security underlying the option, the option premium and any transaction costs will reduce any profit the Fund might have realized had it sold the underlying security instead of buying the put option. A Fund may purchase call options to hedge against an increase in the price of securities that the Fund ultimately wants to buy. A Fund may also purchase a call option as a long directional investment hoping to profit from an anticipated increase in the value of the underlying security. In order for a call option to be profitable, the market price of the underlying security must rise sufficiently

 

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above the exercise price to cover the premium and transaction costs. These costs will reduce any profit a Fund might have realized had it bought the underlying security at the time it purchased the call option.

Purchasing foreign currency options gives a Fund the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell specified amounts of currency at a rate of exchange that may be exercised by a certain date. These currency options may be used as a short or long hedge against possible variations in foreign exchange rates or to gain exposure to foreign currencies.

When a Fund purchases an option, it runs the risk that it will lose its entire investment in the option in a relatively short period of time, unless the Fund exercises the option or enters into a closing sale transaction before the option’s expiration. If the price of the underlying security does not rise (in the case of a call) or fall (in the case of a put) to an extent sufficient to cover the option premium and transaction costs, the Fund will lose part or all of its investment in the option. Premiums paid for purchasing options that expire are treated as realized losses.

Options purchased or sold by a Fund may be traded on a securities or options exchange. Such options typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk. However, an exchange or market may at times find it necessary to impose restrictions on particular types of options transactions, such as opening transactions. If an underlying security ceases to meet qualifications imposed by an exchange or the Options Clearing Corporation, new series of options on that security will no longer be opened to replace the expiring series, and opening transactions in existing series may be prohibited.

OTC options are options not traded on exchanges or backed by clearinghouses. Rather, they are entered into directly between a Fund and the counterparty to the option. In the case of an OTC option purchased by a Fund, the value of the option to the Fund will depend on the willingness and ability of the option writer to perform its obligations to the Fund. In addition, OTC options may not be transferable and there may be little or no secondary market for them, so they may be considered illiquid. It may not be possible to enter into closing transactions with respect to OTC options or otherwise to terminate such options, and as a result a Fund may be required to remain obligated on an unfavorable OTC option until its expiration.

During the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Global Real Estate Fund entered into option contracts to hedge the Fund’s investments from market volatility in the real estate sector.

Note 4 — Risk Considerations

Market Risk:    The Funds’ investments will fluctuate with market conditions, and so will the value of your investment in the Funds. You could lose money on your investment in the Funds or the Funds could underperform other investments.

Liquidity Risk:    The Funds’ investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Funds because they may not be able to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Investments in high-yield securities, foreign securities, derivatives or other securities with substantial market and/or credit risk tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk. Certain investments in private placements and Rule 144A securities may be considered illiquid investments. The Funds may invest in private placements and Rule 144A securities.

Counterparty Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to counterparty risk, the risk that an entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions may not fulfill its obligations.

 

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Investment Style Risk:    Certain Funds may also be subject to investment style risk. The Advisor’s investment styles may be out of favor at times or may not produce the best results over short or longer time periods and may increase the volatility of a Fund’s share price.

Equity Risk:    Equity securities may include common stock, preferred stock or other securities representing an ownership interest or the right to acquire an ownership interest in an issuer. Equity risk is the risk that stocks and other equity securities generally fluctuate in value more than bonds and can decline in value over short or extended periods. The value of stocks and other equity securities will be affected by changes in a company’s financial condition and in overall market, economic and political conditions.

Concentration Risk:    Although the TCW New America Premier Equities Fund and TCW Select Equities Fund technically remain diversified funds, the relative increase in the market value of certain holdings has made each Fund’s portfolio sufficiently concentrated that investors in the Fund are now subject to the same risks as investing in a non-diversified mutual fund. Non-diversification risk is the risk that the Fund may be more susceptible to any single economic, political or regulatory event than a diversified fund because a higher percentage of the Fund’s assets may be invested in the securities of a limited number of issuers. There can be no assurances as to when or whether each Fund will become less concentrated.

For more information on risks related to investing in the Funds, please refer to the Funds’ prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained on the Funds’ website (www.tcw.com) or by calling customer service at 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829).

Note 5 — Federal Income Taxes

It is the policy of each Fund to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

At October 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

   $ 673,081      $      $ 673,081  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     120,742               120,742  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     96,484               96,484  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     354,565        7,477,960        7,832,525  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

       1,311,495        3,949,839        5,261,334  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     114,490        1,266,145        1,380,635  

TCW Select Equities Fund

              71,729,770          71,729,770  

At the end of the previous fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

   $ 408,519      $ 733,388      $ 1,141,907  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     161,358        10,751,733        10,913,091  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

       1,357,088        6,011,662        7,368,750  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     112,160        1,259,325        1,371,485  

TCW Select Equities Fund

              90,954,258          90,954,258

 

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Permanent differences incurred during the year ended October 31, 2023, resulting from differences in book and tax accounting, have been reclassified at year-end between undistributed net investment income (loss), undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss) and paid-in capital as follows, with no impact to the net asset value per share:

 

     Undistributed
Income (Loss)
    Undistributed
Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Paid-in
Capital
 

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

   $ 43,568     $ 579     $ (44,147

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     (28,374     28,374        

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     (212,592     212,592        

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     13,068       (13,068      

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     (64,840     (447,618     512,458  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     (101,475     (356,091     457,566  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     (11,874     (26,777     38,651  

TCW Select Equities Fund

       2,389,065         (8,292,130       5,903,065  

During the year ended October 31, 2023, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

   $ 569,886      $ 733,388      $ 1,303,274  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     424,761               424,761  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     6,701               6,701  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     4,343,754          10,751,940          15,095,694  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

       1,637,144        6,011,662        7,648,806  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     634,208        1,259,311        1,893,519  

TCW Select Equities Fund

            90,886,566        90,886,566  

During the previous fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Return of
Capital
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

   $ 49,033      $ 766,275      $      $ 815,308  

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     1,276,879        1,974,688               3,251,567  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     3,083,570        514,376          447,356        4,045,302  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

       13,075,005        13,352,274               26,427,279  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     4,684,797        24,822,627               29,507,424  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     2,201,494        7,971,190               10,172,684  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     482,013        9,768,906               10,250,919  

TCW Select Equities Fund

              115,374,235                 115,374,235  

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Note 5 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

At October 31, 2023, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)
    Cost of
Investments for
Federal Income
Tax Purposes
 

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

   $ 4,084,859      $ (884,243   $ 3,200,616     $ 21,479,098  

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     2,109,113        (3,141,950     (1,032,837     28,520,610  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     824,862        (4,113,831     (3,288,969     26,257,625  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     56,366,439        (435,408     55,931,031       111,648,235  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     71,594,931        (2,402,330     69,192,601       170,836,468  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     40,233,625        (1,009,599     39,224,026       66,463,082  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     23,236,324        (1,698,238     21,538,086       50,000,464  

TCW Select Equities Fund

       320,441,592          (7,599,260       312,842,332         223,395,956  

At October 31, 2023, the following Funds had net realized losses that will be carried forward indefinitely for federal income tax purposes:

 

     Short- Term
Capital Losses
     Long-Term
Capital Losses
     Total  

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

   $ 918,550      $ 1,045,926      $ 1,964,476  

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

            72,358        72,358  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

       8,247,454          1,304,928          9,552,382  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     1,448,978               1,448,978  

The Funds did not have any unrecognized tax benefits at October 31, 2023, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended October 31, 2023. The Funds are subject to examination by the U.S. Federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three and four fiscal years, respectively.

Note 6 — Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses

The Funds pay to the Advisor, as compensation for services rendered, facilities furnished and expenses borne by it, the following annual management fees as a percentage of daily net assets:

 

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

     0.70

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     0.80

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     0.65

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     0.60

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     0.60

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     0.70

TCW Select Equities Fund

     0.65

The TCW Conservative Allocation Fund does not pay management fees to the Advisor; however, the Fund pays management fees indirectly as a shareholder in the underlying affiliated funds.

 

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Note 6 — Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses (Continued)

 

The Advisor limits the operating expenses of the Funds not to exceed the following expense ratios relative to the Funds’ average daily net assets:

 

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

  

I Class

     0.90 (1) 

N Class

     1.00 (1) 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

  

I Class

     0.85 (1) 

N Class

     0.85 (1) 

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

  

I Class

     0.90 (1) 

N Class

     1.00 (1) 

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

  

I Class

     1.04 (2)

N Class

     1.04 (2) 

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

  

I Class

     0.70 % (1) 

N Class

     0.90 % (1) 

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

  

I Class

     0.70 % (1) 

N Class

     0.90 % (1) 

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

  

I Class

     0.85 % (1) 

N Class

     0.95 % (1) 

TCW Select Equities Fund

  

I Class

     0.80 % (1) 

N Class

     1.00 % (1) 

 

(1)

These limitations are based on an agreement between the Advisor and the Company.

(2)

Limitation based on average expense ratio as reported by Lipper, Inc., which is subject to change on a monthly basis. This ratio was in effect as of October 31, 2023. These limitations are voluntary and terminable in a six months’ notice.

Any advisory fee reduced or withheld, or expense reimbursement paid, pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement will be reimbursed by the appropriate Fund to the Advisor in the first, second or third fiscal year after the fiscal year of the reduction or reimbursement. The Advisor may not receive reimbursement for previous reductions or reimbursements before payment of a Fund’s operating expenses for the current year, and cannot cause a Fund to exceed the expense limitation in effect for that Fund (i) at the time the fees and expenses would have been incurred or (ii) at the time the Advisor would recoup that reduction or reimbursement. In addition, any recoupment may not exceed any more restrictive limitation to which the Advisor has agreed.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Note 6 — Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses (Continued)

 

At October 31, 2023, the balance of recoupable expenses with expiration dates for the Funds were as follows:

 

Fund

   Expires
10/31/2026
 

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

   $ 70,312  

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     21,985  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     78,729  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     30,770  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     246,331  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     110,649  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     120,182  

TCW Select Equities Fund

     139,470  
  

 

 

 

Total

     818,428  
  

 

 

 

Directors’ Fees:    Directors who are not affiliated with the Advisor receive compensation from the Funds which are shown on the Statements of Operations. Directors may elect to defer receipt of their fees in accordance with the terms of a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Deferred compensation is included within directors’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 7 — Distribution Plan

TCW Funds Distributors LLC (“Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor and the Funds, serves as the nonexclusive distributor of each class of the Funds’ shares. The Funds have a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the N Class shares of each Fund. Under the terms of the plan, each Fund compensates the Distributor at a rate equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to its N Class shares for distribution and related services.

Note 8 — Transactions with Affiliates

The ownership percentage of the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund in each of the affiliated underlying funds at October 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Name of Affiliated Fund

   Ownership
Percentage 
(1)
 

Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund

     0.06

Metropolitan West Low Duration Bond Fund

     0.13

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

     0.01

Metropolitan West Unconstrained Bond Fund

     0.10

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

     1.17

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

     0.01

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     3.10

TCW Global Bond Fund

     5.38

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     4.87

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     1.66

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     2.08

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     0.52

TCW Select Equities Fund

     0.41

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     0.20

 

(1)

Percentage ownership based on total net assets of the underlying fund.

The financial statements of the Funds not contained in this report are available by calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) or by going to the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

 

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Note 9 — Purchases and Sales of Securities

Investment transactions (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended October 31, 2023 were as follows:

 

     Purchases
at Cost
     Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
     U.S. Government
Purchases at Cost
     U.S. Government
Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
 

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

   $ 16,466,294      $ 5,164,040      $      $  

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     6,739,586        6,949,083                

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

       18,211,378        21,470,862                

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     55,808,084        62,221,911          —          —  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     47,406,044        57,085,264                

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     22,590,250        29,633,658                

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     20,822,088        22,607,497                

TCW Select Equities Fund

     57,521,826          178,516,348                

Note 10 — Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in each Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     1,045,470     $ 19,419,928       165,492     $ 2,990,723  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

                 20,832       500,393  

Shares Redeemed

     (454,533     (8,113,877     (201,952     (3,699,489
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     590,937     $ 11,306,051       (15,628   $ (208,373
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     183,641     $ 3,284,464       21,781     $ 444,037  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

                 9,882       236,567  

Shares Redeemed

     (176,269     (2,978,444     (36,276     (706,766
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     7,372     $ 306,020       (4,613   $ (26,162
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     60,434     $ 653,546       111,098     $ 1,437,247  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     122,846       1,271,450       246,578       3,156,193  

Shares Redeemed

     (205,301     (2,222,402     (269,101     (3,344,517
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (22,021   $ (297,406     88,575     $ 1,248,923  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     2,051     $ 22,475       21,102     $ 286,952  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     1,353       14,048       6,087       78,156  

Shares Redeemed

     (5,993     (64,676     (46,990     (532,935
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (2,589   $ (28,153     (19,801   $ (167,827
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Note 10 — Capital Share Transactions (Continued)

 

TCW Global Real Estate Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     484,788     $ 5,181,030       1,238,351     $ 16,219,964  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     24,560       259,411       155,575       2,152,811  

Shares Redeemed

     (563,913     (6,049,473     (1,288,095       (14,513,355
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (54,565   $ (609,032     105,831     $ 3,859,420  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     134,772     $ 1,495,099       591,337     $ 8,396,532  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     13,699       144,573       108,782       1,518,023  

Shares Redeemed

     (483,858     (5,253,719     (521,226     (6,727,892
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (335,387   $ (3,614,047     178,893     $ 3,186,663  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW New America Premier Equities Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     1,054,217     $ 26,274,178       1,335,475     $ 31,722,034  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     243       5,457       741,908       21,708,216  

Shares Redeemed

     (1,204,249       (29,990,116     (2,607,753     (62,976,632
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (149,789   $ (3,710,481     (530,370   $ (9,546,382
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     94,467     $ 2,371,333       87,491     $ 2,218,831  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     40       888       119,270       3,468,380  

Shares Redeemed

     (146,033     (3,666,324     (261,655     (6,319,138
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (51,526   $ (1,294,103     (54,894   $ (631,927
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     292,316     $ 5,755,665       188,052     $ 3,811,463  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     217,906       4,121,241       371,904       7,643,438  

Shares Redeemed

     (417,017     (8,141,592     (436,937     (8,631,778
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     93,205     $ 1,735,314       123,019     $ 2,823,123  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     671,198     $ 13,451,783       161,356     $ 3,323,686  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     548,000       10,600,521       990,940       20,804,992  

Shares Redeemed

     (1,474,846     (29,512,598     (1,023,676     (20,971,780
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (255,648   $ (5,460,294     128,620     $ 3,156,898  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     888,849     $ 11,933,526       880,500     $ 11,372,198  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     554,769       6,906,873       635,407       9,226,109  

Shares Redeemed

     (1,485,040     (19,666,321     (1,591,829     (21,475,920
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (41,422   $ (825,922     (75,922   $ (877,613
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     58,321     $ 772,836       39,830     $ 539,623  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     47,736       592,398       52,608       761,768  

Shares Redeemed

     (135,143     (1,770,870     (103,493     (1,439,143
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (29,086   $ (405,636     (11,055   $ (137,752
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 10 — Capital Share Transactions (Continued)

 

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     52,011     $ 1,283,356       58,374     $ 1,440,544  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     67,268       1,543,805       303,691       8,248,263  

Shares Redeemed

     (214,215     (5,139,790     (150,047     (3,731,794
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (94,936   $ (2,312,629     212,018     $ 5,957,013  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     6,703     $ 152,630       17,121     $ 449,871  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     14,014       311,117       68,096       1,789,559  

Shares Redeemed

     (73,691     (1,699,848     (88,053     (2,385,148
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (52,974   $ (1,236,101     (2,836   $ (145,718
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Select Equities Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     2,779,100     $ 66,010,765       3,549,198     $ 117,409,079  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     2,479,457       50,630,514       1,506,568       59,886,076  

Shares Redeemed

     (6,279,122       (155,253,318     (5,050,028       (157,126,347
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (1,020,565   $ (38,612,039     5,738     $ 20,168,808  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     223,311     $ 4,640,869       251,469     $ 7,452,701  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     1,132,993       18,932,316       714,063       24,121,038  

Shares Redeemed

     (1,017,188     (20,270,658     (1,174,290     (33,272,578
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     339,116     $ 3,302,527       (208,758   $ (1,698,839
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 11 — Affiliate Ownership

As of October 31, 2023, affiliates of the Funds and Advisor owned 33.98%, and 5.26% of the net assets of the TCW Global Real Estate Fund and the TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund, respectively.

Note 12 — Restricted Securities

The Funds are permitted to invest in securities that have legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities may be sold privately, but are required to be registered before being sold to the public (exemption rules apply). Private placement securities are generally considered to be restricted except for those securities traded between qualified institutional investors under the provisions of Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). However, the Company considers 144A securities to be restricted if those securities have been deemed illiquid. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. There were no restricted securities held by the Funds at October 31, 2023.

Note 13 — Committed Line Of Credit

The Funds have entered into a $100,000,000 committed revolving line of credit agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”) for temporary borrowing purposes, renewable annually. The interest rate on borrowing is the higher of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.10% plus 1.25% or the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 0.10% plus 1.25%. There were no borrowings from the line of credit as of or during the year ended October 31, 2023. The Funds pay the Bank a commitment fee equal to 0.25% per annum on any unused portion of the committed line amount. The commitment fees incurred by the Funds are presented in the Statements of Operations. The commitment fees are allocated to each applicable portfolio in proportion to its relative average daily net assets and the interest expenses are charged directly to the applicable portfolio.

 

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Note 14 — Indemnifications

Under the Company’s organizational documents, its Officers and Directors may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Company. In addition, the Company entered into an agreement with each of the Directors which provides that the Company will indemnify and hold harmless each Director against any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by such Director in any proceeding arising out of or in connection with the Director’s services to the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, the Maryland General Corporation Law, the Securities Act, and the 1940 Act, each as now or hereinafter in force. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Company expects the risk of loss to be remote. The Company has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnification.

Note 15 — New Accounting Pronouncement

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions” (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 (1) clarifies the guidance in ASC 820 on the fair value measurement of an equity security that is subject to a contractual sale restriction and (2) requires specific disclosures related to such an equity security. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within that fiscal year, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2022-03 on our financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 14.88     $ 24.99     $ 18.31     $ 12.70     $ 11.18  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Loss

     (0.04     (0.07     (0.11     (0.06     (0.02

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (1)

     3.67       (8.97     6.79       5.67       1.54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     3.63       (9.04     6.68       5.61       1.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (1.07                  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 18.51     $ 14.88     $ 24.99     $ 18.31     $ 12.70  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     24.40     (37.81 %)      36.48     44.17     13.60

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   20,609     $   7,780     $   13,452     $   6,826     $   2,940  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.57     1.78     1.66     2.81     6.36

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.90     0.90     0.90     0.90     0.92

Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets

     (0.21 %)      (0.38 %)      (0.51 %)      (0.41 %)      (0.17 %) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     32.46     46.67     87.71     24.16     61.09

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 14.82     $ 24.91     $ 18.27     $ 12.69     $ 11.17  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Loss

     (0.05     (0.09     (0.14     (0.08     (0.03

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (1)

     3.64       (8.93     6.78       5.66       1.55  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     3.59       (9.02     6.64       5.58       1.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (1.07                  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 18.41     $ 14.82     $ 24.91     $ 18.27     $ 12.69  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     24.22     (37.85 %)      36.34     43.97     13.61

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   4,103     $   3,194     $   5,483     $   3,539     $   989  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     2.38     2.43     2.21     3.83     7.99

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.01

Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets

     (0.29 %)      (0.48 %)      (0.61 %)      (0.53 %)      (0.25 %) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     32.46     46.67     87.71     24.16       61.09

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 10.57     $ 13.96     $ 12.22     $ 12.09     $ 11.68  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.32       0.23       0.13       0.18       0.24  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.09       (2.35     1.80       0.76       0.89  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.41       (2.12     1.93       0.94       1.13  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.22     (0.30     (0.12     (0.71     (0.21

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.28     (0.97     (0.07     (0.10     (0.51
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.50     (1.27     (0.19     (0.81     (0.72
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 10.48     $ 10.57     $ 13.96     $ 12.22     $ 12.09  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.97     (16.80 %)      15.92     8.19     10.46

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   27,165     $   27,624     $   35,264     $   36,714     $   29,565  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets: (2)

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.44     0.41     0.44     0.39     0.44

After Expense Reimbursement

     N/A       0.41     N/A       N/A       N/A  

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     3.00     1.96     0.94     1.56     2.03

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     23.57     16.20     26.34     26.22     21.66

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(2)

Does not include expenses of the underlying affiliated funds.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 10.57     $ 13.97     $ 12.22     $ 12.09     $ 11.67  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.30       0.17       0.09       0.15       0.20  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.09       (2.34     1.81       0.75       0.90  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.39       (2.17     1.90       0.90       1.10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.19     (0.26     (0.08     (0.67     (0.17

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.28     (0.97     (0.07     (0.10     (0.51
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.47     (1.23     (0.15     (0.77     (0.68
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $   10.49     $   10.57     $   13.97     $   12.22     $   12.09  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.78     (17.08 %)      15.64     7.85     10.16

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $ 317     $ 347     $ 736     $ 452     $ 350  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets: (2)

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     7.18     4.18     3.73     6.06     6.89

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.67     0.67     0.68     0.70     0.74

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.75     1.41     0.70     1.23     1.75

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     23.57     16.20     26.34     26.22     21.66

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(2)

Does not include expenses of the underlying affiliated funds.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Global Real Estate Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 10.31     $ 15.45     $ 11.07     $ 11.16     $ 9.30  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.28       0.27       0.36       0.17       0.33  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.83     (3.98     4.30       (0.05     1.78  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.55     (3.71     4.66       0.12       2.11  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.16     (0.45     (0.28     (0.16     (0.25

Distributions from Return of Capital

           (0.13           (0.05      

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (0.85                  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.16     (1.43     (0.28     (0.21     (0.25
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 9.60     $ 10.31     $ 15.45     $ 11.07     $ 11.16  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (5.34 %)      (26.38 %)      42.32     1.15     23.17

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   16,001     $   17,741     $   24,949     $   9,175     $   6,518  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.34     1.32     1.45     2.80     3.15

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.90     0.90     0.92     1.00     1.00

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.57     2.12     2.50     1.59     3.25

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     65.26     167.41     164.29     136.71     85.18

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Global Real Estate Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 10.30     $ 15.43     $ 11.06     $ 11.16     $ 9.30  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.26       0.25       0.33       0.13       0.39  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.82     (3.97     4.30       (0.03     1.71  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.56     (3.72     4.63       0.10       2.10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.15     (0.44     (0.26     (0.15     (0.24

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (0.85                  

Distributions from Return of Capital

           (0.12           (0.05      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.15     (1.41     (0.26     (0.20     (0.24
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 9.59     $ 10.30     $ 15.43     $ 11.06     $ 11.16  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (5.54 %)      (26.43 %)      42.10     0.94     22.99

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   7,595     $   11,608     $   14,634     $   4,370     $   658  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.71     1.64     1.90     5.14     7.17

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.00     1.00     1.03     1.15     1.15

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.42     1.95     2.36     1.21     3.88

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     65.26     167.41     164.29     136.71     85.18

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 22.06     $ 31.80     $ 22.64     $ 20.34     $ 16.27  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (Loss) (1)

     0.06       (0.05     0.11       0.01       0.11  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     3.64       (6.03     9.05       2.48       4.18  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     3.70       (6.08     9.16       2.49       4.29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.00 )(2)            (0.00 ) (2)      (0.10     (0.01

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (3.66           (0.09     (0.21
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.00 )(2)      (3.66     (0.00 ) (2)      (0.19     (0.22
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 25.76     $ 22.06     $ 31.80     $ 22.64     $ 20.34  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     16.78     (21.95 %)      40.46     12.31     26.79

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   145,705     $   128,086     $   201,523     $   153,647     $   103,442  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.79     0.81     0.80     0.83     0.93

After Expense Reimbursement

     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       0.82

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

     0.25     (0.19 %)      0.37     0.03     0.56

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     33.77     52.08     135.09     88.08     105.28

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(2)

Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 21.87     $ 31.64     $ 22.59     $ 20.31     $ 16.27  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (Loss) (1)

     0.00       (0.11     0.03       (0.01     0.06  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     3.60       (6.00     9.02       2.44       4.20  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     3.60       (6.11     9.05       2.43       4.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.00 ) (2)            (0.00 ) (2)      (0.06     (0.01

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (3.66           (0.09     (0.21
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.00 ) (2)      (3.66     (0.00 ) (2)      (0.15     (0.22
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 25.47     $ 21.87     $ 31.64     $ 22.59     $ 20.31  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     16.47    
(22.18
%) 
    40.07     12.02     26.60

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   21,727     $   19,781     $   30,348     $   29,870     $   52,130  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.18     1.22     1.20     1.17     1.28

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.04     1.07     1.09     1.05     1.00

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

     0.00     (0.45 %)      0.10     (0.05 %)      0.32

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     33.77     52.08     135.09     88.08     105.28

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(2)

Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 19.30     $ 22.12     $ 14.91     $ 17.92     $ 17.47  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.38       0.38       0.37       0.40       0.39  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.31       (0.79     7.22       (1.81     1.37  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.69       (0.41     7.59       (1.41     1.76  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.36     (0.39     (0.38     (0.41     (0.39

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.84     (2.02           (1.19     (0.92
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (1.20     (2.41     (0.38     (1.60     (1.31
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 18.79     $ 19.30     $ 22.12     $ 14.91     $ 17.92  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.61     (2.36 %)      51.22     (8.71 %)      11.27

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   70,332     $   70,448     $   78,001     $   55,326     $   88,314  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.74     0.76     0.75     0.75     0.75

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.71     0.74

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.91     1.91     1.86     2.53     2.28

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     18.44     14.76     17.00     19.68     17.71

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 19.72     $ 22.55     $ 15.20     $ 18.24     $ 17.77  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.34       0.35       0.34       0.37       0.37  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.33       (0.80     7.35       (1.84     1.38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.67       (0.45     7.69       (1.47     1.75  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.33     (0.36     (0.34     (0.38     (0.36

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.84     (2.02           (1.19     (0.92
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (1.17     (2.38     (0.34     (1.57     (1.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 19.22     $ 19.72     $ 22.55     $ 15.20     $ 18.24  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.40     (2.52 %)      50.90     (8.88 %)      11.02

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   169,845     $   179,329     $   202,187     $   152,934     $   223,322  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.01     1.05     1.04     1.02     1.04

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.90     0.90     0.90     0.92     0.96

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.71     1.71     1.66     2.32     2.10

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     18.44     14.76     17.00     19.68     17.71

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 13.10     $ 15.04     $ 10.84     $ 18.69     $ 19.82  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.20       0.19       0.18       0.22       0.33  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.26       (0.90     5.07       (0.57     0.84  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.46       (0.71     5.25       (0.35     1.17  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.20     (0.19     (0.22     (0.49     (0.31

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.70     (1.04     (0.83     (7.01     (1.99
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.90     (1.23     (1.05     (7.50     (2.30
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 12.66     $ 13.10     $ 15.04     $ 10.84     $ 18.69  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.61     (5.56 %)      50.84     (7.02 %)      8.13

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   97,169     $   101,088     $   117,205     $   83,765     $   136,917  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.82     0.83     0.80     0.80     0.78

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.71     0.74

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.49     1.43     1.31     1.88     1.79

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     19.65     17.81     17.16     31.17     19.47

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 13.04     $ 14.97     $ 10.79     $ 18.62     $ 19.74  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.17       0.17       0.15       0.19       0.28  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.26       (0.91     5.05       (0.56     0.86  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.43       (0.74     5.20       (0.37     1.14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.17     (0.15     (0.19     (0.45     (0.27

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.70     (1.04     (0.83     (7.01     (1.99
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.87     (1.19     (1.02     (7.46     (2.26
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 12.60     $ 13.04     $ 14.97     $ 10.79     $ 18.62  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.41     (5.72 %)      50.56     (7.17 %)      7.92

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   8,337     $   9,007     $   10,506     $   9,277     $   11,535  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.32     1.34     1.30     1.32     1.24

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.90     0.90     0.90     0.91     0.95

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.29     1.23     1.11     1.67     1.52

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     19.65     17.81     17.16     31.17     19.47

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 23.57     $ 29.62     $ 18.90     $ 21.06     $ 22.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.21       0.19       0.17       0.17       0.18  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.05       (2.80     10.72       (1.78     0.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.26       (2.61     10.89       (1.61     0.39  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.20     (0.16     (0.17     (0.18     (0.15

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.39     (3.28           (0.37     (1.62
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.59     (3.44     (0.17     (0.55     (1.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 23.24     $ 23.57     $ 29.62     $ 18.90     $ 21.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     1.15     (10.35 %)      57.90     (8.07 %)      3.18

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   59,647     $   62,726     $   72,545     $   51,021     $   63,957  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.97     1.01     0.97     0.97     0.95

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.85     0.85     0.85     0.87     0.90

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.86     0.75     0.63     0.90     0.86

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     27.55     28.82     44.33     42.07     25.89

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 22.79     $ 28.75     $ 18.34     $ 20.45     $ 21.82  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.18       0.16       0.14       0.15       0.15  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.05       (2.71     10.42       (1.74     0.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.23       (2.55     10.56       (1.59     0.36  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.17     (0.13     (0.15     (0.15     (0.11

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.39     (3.28           (0.37     (1.62
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.56     (3.41     (0.15     (0.52     (1.73
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 22.46     $ 22.79     $ 28.75     $ 18.34     $ 20.45  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     1.05     (10.45 %)      57.78     (8.18 %)      3.12

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   11,801     $   13,181     $   16,708     $   10,902     $   14,448  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.36     1.39     1.37     1.42     1.37

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.97     1.00

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.76     0.65     0.54     0.81     0.76

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     27.55     28.82     44.33     42.07     25.89

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Select Equities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 25.79     $ 44.70     $ 34.13     $ 27.64     $ 27.13  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Loss (1)

     (0.04     (0.12     (0.14     (0.08     (0.06

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     3.82       (13.71     13.23       9.04       4.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     3.78       (13.83     13.09       8.96       4.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (4.20     (5.08     (2.52     (2.47     (3.64
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 25.37     $ 25.79     $ 44.70     $ 34.13     $ 27.64  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     18.60     (34.93 %)      40.32     34.59     18.98

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   429,236     $   462,670     $   801,597     $   633,683     $   770,079  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     0.77     0.79     0.77     0.76     0.80

Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets

     (0.16 %)      (0.38 %)      (0.37 %)      (0.28 %)      (0.25 %) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     10.42     12.12     8.17     4.09     6.41

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Select Equities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 21.89     $ 38.76     $ 29.95     $ 24.59     $ 24.61  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Loss (1)

     (0.06     (0.15     (0.19     (0.13     (0.11

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     3.10       (11.64     11.52       7.96       3.73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     3.04       (11.79     11.33       7.83       3.62  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (4.20     (5.08     (2.52     (2.47     (3.64
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 20.73     $ 21.89     $ 38.76     $ 29.95     $ 24.59  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     18.50     (35.03 %)      40.06     34.26     18.74

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   106,292     $   104,856     $   193,727     $   161,625     $   132,332  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.06     1.08     1.04     1.06     1.08

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.93     0.94     0.96     0.99     1.01

Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets

     (0.32 %)      (0.53 %)      (0.56 %)      (0.51 %)      (0.45 %) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     10.42     12.12     8.17     4.09     6.41

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

TCW Funds, Inc.:

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund, TCW Conservative Allocation Fund, TCW Global Real Estate Fund, TCW New America Premier Equities Fund, TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund, TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund, TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund, and TCW Select Equities Fund (collectively, the “TCW Equity and Asset Allocation Funds”) (eight of sixteen funds comprising TCW Funds, Inc.), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2023, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended for the TCW Equity and Asset Allocation Funds, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective TCW Equity and Asset Allocation Funds as of October 31, 2023, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended for the TCW Equity and Asset Allocation Funds, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the TCW Equity and Asset Allocation Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the TCW Equity and Asset Allocation Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the TCW Equity and Asset Allocation Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The TCW Equity and Asset Allocation Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the TCW Equity and Asset Allocation Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing operational costs of the Fund, including management fees and other fund expenses. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023 (184 days).

Actual Expenses:    The first line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes:    The second line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account value and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2023
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2023
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2023 to
October 31, 2023)
 
TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,129.30        0.90   $ 4.83  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.67        0.90     4.58  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,128.10        1.00   $ 5.36  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.16        1.00     5.09  
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 961.50        0.43 (1)    $ 2.13  (1) 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,023.04        0.43 (1)      2.19  (1) 

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 960.60        0.67 (1)    $ 3.31  (1) 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,021.83        0.67 (1)        3.41  (1) 
TCW Global Real Estate Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 870.00        0.90   $ 4.24  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.67        0.90     4.58  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 869.30        1.00   $ 4.71  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.16        1.00     5.09  

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2023
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2023
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2023 to
October 31, 2023)
 
TCW New America Premier Equities Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $   1,000.00      $ 1,012.60        0.78   $ 3.96  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00          1,021.27        0.78       3.97  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,011.10        1.04   $ 5.27  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,019.96        1.04     5.30  
TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 971.40        0.70   $ 3.48  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,021.68        0.70     3.57  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 971.20        0.90   $ 4.47  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.67        0.90     4.58  
TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 977.60        0.70   $ 3.49  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,021.68        0.70     3.57  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 976.70        0.90   $ 4.48  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.67        0.90     4.58  
TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 983.10        0.85   $ 4.25  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.92        0.85     4.33  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 982.90        0.95   $ 4.75  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.42        0.95     4.84  
TCW Select Equities Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,053.60        0.76   $ 3.93  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,021.37        0.76     3.87  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,052.80        0.93   $ 4.81  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.52        0.93     4.74  

 

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Does not include expenses of the underlying affiliated investments.

 

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Privacy Policy

The TCW Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

TCW Investment Management Company LLC

TCW Asset Management Company LLC

Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. Metropolitan West Funds

Sepulveda Management LLC

    

TCW Direct Lending LLC

TCW Direct Lending VII LLC

TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC

TCW Star Direct Lending LLC

Effective February 2023

 

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

At TCW, we recognize the importance of keeping information about you secure and confidential. We do not sell or share your nonpublic personal and financial information with marketers or others outside our affiliated group of companies.

We carefully manage information among our affiliated group of companies to safeguard your privacy and to provide you with consistently excellent service.

We are providing this notice to you to comply with the requirements of Regulation S-P, “Privacy of Consumer Financial information,” issued by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We, The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., the Metropolitan West Funds, Sepulveda Management LLC, TCW Direct Lending LLC, TCW Direct Lending VII LLC, TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, and TCW Star Direct Lending LLC (collectively, “TCW”) are committed to protecting the nonpublic personal and financial information of our customers and consumers who obtain or seek to obtain financial products or services primarily for personal, family or household purposes. We fulfill our commitment by establishing and implementing policies and systems to protect the security and confidentiality of this information.

In our offices, we limit access to nonpublic personal and financial information about you to those TCW personnel who need to know the information in order to provide products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal and financial information.

 

 

CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of nonpublic personal and financial information about you from the following sources:

 

   

Your name, address and identifying numbers, and other personal and financial information, from you and from identification cards and papers you submit to us, on applications, subscription agreements or other forms or communications.

 

   

Information about your account balances and financial transactions with us, our affiliated entities, or nonaffiliated third parties, from our internal sources, from affiliated entities and from nonaffiliated third parties.

 

   

Information about your account balances and financial transactions and other personal and financial information, from consumer credit reporting agencies or other nonaffiliated third parties, to verify information received from you or others.

 

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CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE DISCLOSE TO NONAFFILIATED THIRD PARTIES

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, as well as information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information, to nonaffiliated third parties, for our everyday business purposes such as necessary to execute, process, service and confirm your securities transactions and mutual fund transactions, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, to market our products and services through joint marketing arrangements or to respond to court orders and legal investigations.

We may disclose nonpublic personal and financial information concerning you to law enforcement agencies, federal regulatory agencies, self-regulatory organizations or other nonaffiliated third parties, if required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry.

We do not otherwise disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, except where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law. Because we do not disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, our Customer Privacy Policy does not contain opt-out provisions.

 

 

CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE DISCLOSE TO OUR AFFILIATED ENTITIES

 

   

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances, information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information to our affiliated entities for any purpose.

 

   

We regularly disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances and information about your pending or past transactions to our affiliates to execute, process and confirm securities transactions or mutual fund transactions for you, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, or to market our products and services to you.

 

 

INFORMATION ABOUT FORMER CUSTOMERS

We do not disclose nonpublic personal and financial information about former customers to nonaffiliated third parties unless required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry, or otherwise where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law.

 

 

QUESTIONS

Should you have any questions about our Customer Privacy Policy, please contact us by email or by regular mail at the address at the end of this policy.

 

 

REMINDER ABOUT TCW’S FINANCIAL PRODUCTS

Financial products offered by The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., the Metropolitan West Funds, Sepulveda Management LLC, TCW Direct Lending LLC, TCW Direct Lending VII LLC, TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, and TCW Star Direct Lending LLC.

 

   

Are not guaranteed by a bank;

   

Are not obligations of The TCW Group, Inc. or of its subsidiaries;

   

Are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and

   

Are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount committed or invested, and    earnings thereon.

 

THE TCW GROUP, INC.

TCW FUNDS, INC.

TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.

METROPOLITAN WEST FUNDS

SEPULVEDA MANAGEMENT LLC

    

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

TCW DIRECT LENDING VII LLC

TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

TCW STAR DIRECT LENDING LLC

Attention: Privacy Officer | 515 South Flower Street | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | email: privacy@tcw.com

 

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Investment Management and Advisory Agreement Disclosure (Unaudited)

 

Renewal of Investment Advisory and Management Agreement

TCW Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and TCW Investment Management Company LLC (the “Advisor”) are parties to an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (“Agreement”), pursuant to which the Advisor is responsible for managing the investments of each separate investment series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) of the Corporation. Unless terminated by either party, the Agreement continues in effect from year to year provided that the continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Funds, or by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”), and, in either event, by a majority of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Directors”), casting votes in person at a meeting called for that purpose.

At an in-person meeting on September 11, 2023, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement for an additional one-year term from February 6, 2024 through February 5, 2025. The renewal of the Agreement was approved by the Board (including by a majority of the Independent Directors) upon the recommendation of the Independent Directors. The Independent Directors also met by videoconference in a working session on August 30, 2023 to hear presentations by representatives of the Advisor, to ask related questions, to review and discuss materials provided by the Advisor for their consideration, and to meet separately with their independent legal counsel. On September 11, 2023 they also met separately with their independent legal counsel to review and discuss supplemental information that had been requested on their behalf by their independent legal counsel and presented by the Advisor. The information, material facts, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Independent Directors’ recommendation and the Board’s subsequent approval are described below.

1.    Information received

Materials reviewed — During the course of each year, the Directors receive a wide variety of materials relating to the services provided by the Advisor, including reports on the Advisor’s investment processes, as well as on each Fund’s investment results, portfolio composition, portfolio trading practices, compliance monitoring, shareholder services, and other information relating to the nature, extent, and quality of services provided by the Advisor to the Funds. In addition, the Board reviewed information furnished to the Independent Directors in response to a detailed request sent to the Advisor on their behalf. The information in the Advisor’s responses included extensive materials regarding each Fund’s investment results, advisory fee comparisons to advisory fees charged by the Advisor to its institutional clients, financial and profitability information regarding the Advisor, descriptions of various services provided to the Funds and to other advisory and sub-advisory clients, descriptions of functions such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and information about the personnel providing investment management services to each Fund. The Directors also considered information provided by an independent data provider, Broadridge, comparing the investment performance and the fee and expense levels of each Fund to those of appropriate peer groups of mutual funds selected by Broadridge. After reviewing this information, the Directors requested additional financial, profitability and service information from the Advisor, which the Advisor provided and the Directors considered.

Review process — The Directors’ determinations were made on the basis of each Director’s business judgment after consideration of all the information presented. The Independent Directors were advised by their independent legal counsel throughout the renewal process and received and reviewed advice from

 

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their independent legal counsel regarding legal and industry standards applicable to the renewal of the Agreement, including a legal memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing their fiduciary duties related to their approval of the continuation of the Agreement. The Independent Directors also discussed the renewal of the Agreement with the Advisor’s representatives and in private sessions at which no representatives of the Advisor were present. In deciding to recommend the renewal of the Agreement with respect to each Fund, the Independent Directors did not identify any single piece of information or particular factor that, in isolation, was the controlling factor. Each Independent Director may also have weighed factors differently. This summary describes the most important, but not all, of the factors considered by the Board and the Independent Directors.

2.    Nature, extent, and quality of services provided by the Advisor

The Board and the Independent Directors considered the depth and quality of the Advisor’s investment management process, including its research and strong analytical capabilities; the experience, capability, and integrity of its senior management and other personnel; the advance planning and transition arrangements put in place with respect to the changes in key portfolio management and other personnel; the overall resources available to the Advisor; and the ability of its organizational structure to address the fluctuations in assets that have been experienced over the past several years. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s continued commitment and ability to attract and retain well-qualified investment professionals, noting in particular the Advisor’s hiring of professionals in various areas over the past several years, including recruiting and hiring a highly qualified President and Chief Executive Officer to replace the outgoing head of The TCW Group, Inc., the parent company of the Advisor (“TCW”), continued upgrading of resources in its middle office and back office operations and other areas, as well as a continuing and extensive program of infrastructure and systems enhancements, including business continuity and cyber security, as well as budgeting for certain future initiatives. The Board and the Independent Directors also considered that the Advisor made available to its investment professionals a variety of resources and systems relating to investment management, compliance, trading, operations, administration, research, portfolio accounting, and legal matters. They noted the substantial additional resources made available by TCW. The Board and the Independent Directors examined and discussed a detailed description of the extensive additional services provided to the Funds to support their operations and compliance, as compared to the much narrower range of services provided to the Advisor’s institutional and sub-advised clients, as well as the Advisor’s oversight and coordination of numerous outside service providers to the Funds. They further noted the high level of regular communication between the Advisor and the Independent Directors. The Advisor explained its responsibility to supervise the activities of the Funds’ various service providers, as well as supporting the Independent Directors and their meetings, regulatory filings, and various operational personnel, and the related costs.

The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor are of a high quality and have benefited and should continue to benefit the Funds and their shareholders.

3.    Investment results

The Board and the Independent Directors considered the investment results of each Fund in light of its investment objective(s) and principal investment strategies. They compared each Fund’s total returns with the total returns of other mutual funds in peer group reports prepared by Broadridge with respect to various longer and more recent periods all ended May 31, 2023. The Board and the Independent Directors

 

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reviewed information as to peer group selections presented by Broadridge and discussed the methodology for those selections with Broadridge. In reviewing each Fund’s relative performance, the Board and the Independent Directors took into account each Fund’s investment strategies, distinct characteristics, asset size and diversification.

The Board and the Independent Directors noted that most Funds’ performance was satisfactory over the relevant periods. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that the investment performance of the majority of the Funds was generally close to or above the median performance of the applicable peer group during the three-year period emphasized by Broadridge in the supplemental materials. For those Funds that lagged peer group averages, they noted that the Advisor had discussed with the Board the reasons for the underperformance, including the investment climate and prevailing market conditions during relevant periods as well as the Advisor’s discipline in maintaining a consistent investment style. The Board considered in particular the Advisor’s explanations for the performance of the eight Funds that ranked in the fourth or fifth quintile of their peer groups for the prior three-year period. The Board indicated that it would continue to monitor portfolio investment performance on a regular basis and discuss with the Advisor from time to time any instances of long-term underperformance as appropriate. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that the performance of some Funds for periods when they lagged their peer group averages remained satisfactory when assessed on a risk-adjusted basis because performance quintiles do not necessarily reflect the degree of risk employed by peer funds to achieve their returns. The Board also considered the Advisor’s assessment of the Funds’ performance during the recent period of significant market volatility and rising interest rates.

With respect to the fixed income Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors recognized the Advisor’s deliberate strategy to manage risk in light of its critical view of the fixed income securities markets and overall investment market conditions at present and in the near term. For that reason, the Board and the Independent Directors believed that relative performance also should be considered in light of future market conditions expected by the Advisor and positioning of the Funds’ portfolios in light of those expectations. The Board and the Independent Directors noted the Advisor’s view that longer term performance can be more meaningful for active fixed income funds than shorter term performance because fixed income market cycles are generally longer than three years.

For the U.S. fixed income Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors noted the conservative profile of these Funds, certain of which generally experienced less volatility compared to various other funds in the applicable peer group (except for the relative volatility of Total Return Bond Fund and Core Fixed Income Fund, which have greater exposure to mortgage-backed securities). They also noted the Advisor’s conservative posture for these Funds with respect to credit and interest rate risks.

For the Total Return Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second quintile for the ten- and five-year periods, fifth quintile for the three-year period and fourth quintile for the one-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance was driven by the Fund’s higher duration and greater exposure to mortgage-backed securities than its peers, which the Advisor believes may position the Fund for outperformance going forward.

For the Core Fixed Income Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third quintile for the ten-year period, second quintile for the five-year period and fourth quintile for the three-and one-year periods. The Board and the Independent Directors considered

 

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the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance was driven by the Fund’s higher duration and greater exposure to mortgage-backed securities than its peers, which the Advisor believes may position the Fund for outperformance going forward. The Board and the Independent Directors also considered that despite its underperformance relative to its peers for the three-year period, the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for that period.

For the High Yield Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first quintile for the ten- and five-year periods, fourth quintile for the three-year period and second quintile for the one-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance for the three-year period was driven by the Fund’s focus on higher-quality bonds than its peers, and further considered the Fund’s outperformance over the other periods reviewed.

For the Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third quintile for the ten-, three- and one-year periods and the second quintile for the five-year period.

For the Global Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the fourth quintile for the ten-, three- and one-year periods and third quintile for the five-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance for the three-year period was driven by the Fund’s higher duration as compared to many of its peers, and further considered that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the same period.

For the Short Term Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the fourth quintile for the ten-year period, third quintile for the five-year period and second quintile for the three- and one-year periods.

With respect to the U.S. equity Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the performance of certain of the Funds for most of the various periods reviewed ranked in the first, second or third quintiles, while other Funds ranked in the fourth quintile over various periods.

The Select Equities Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten-, five- and one-year periods and fourth quintile for the three-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance for the three-year period was driven in part the Fund’s more modest positions in companies that were key contributors to the competitor funds’ returns. The Board and the Independent Directors also considered the Fund’s stronger performance over the other periods reviewed.

The Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten- and five-year periods and the first quintile for the three- and one-year periods. The Relative Value Large Cap Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten- and five-year periods and the first quintile for the three- and one-year periods. The Relative Value Mid Cap Fund ranked in the fourth quintile for the ten- and five-year periods, the second quintile for the three-year period and the first quintile for the one-year period.

The New America Premier Equities Fund ranked in the first quintile for the five-, three- and one-year periods.

The Global Real Estate Fund ranked in the first quintile for the five-, three- and one-year periods.

The Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund ranked in the fourth quintile for the five-year period, third quintile for the three-year period and second quintile for the one-year period.

 

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For the asset allocation Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Conservative Allocation Fund’s performance was in the first quintile for the ten-, five-, and three- and one-year periods.

With respect to the international and emerging markets Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the performance of a majority of these Funds ranked in the fourth or fifth quintiles over many of the various time periods reviewed. The Emerging Markets Income Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten-year period, fourth quintile for the five- and three-year periods and fifth quintile for the one-year period. The Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund ranked in the fourth quintile for the ten-, five- and one-year periods and fifth quintile for the three-year period. The Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund ranked in the fifth quintile for the five- and one-year periods and the fourth quintile for the three-year period. The Developing Markets Equity Fund ranked in the fifth quintile for the five-, three- and one-year periods. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s discussion of performance, including that the challenging international and emerging market conditions in recent years, including conditions in Russia and China, weighed on performance for the Funds in line with other funds in the universe. The Board and the Independent Directors further considered that the Advisor had recommended, and the Board had approved, the liquidation of the Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund and the Developing Markets Equity Fund.

The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the Advisor was implementing each Fund’s investment objective(s) and that the Advisor’s record in managing the Funds indicated that its continued management should benefit each Fund and its shareholders over the long term.

4.    Advisory fees and total expenses

The Board and the Independent Directors compared the management fees (which Broadridge defines to include the advisory fee and the administrative fee) and total expenses of each Fund (each as a percentage of average net assets) with the median management fee and operating expense level of the other mutual funds in the relevant Broadridge peer groups. These comparisons assisted the Board and the Independent Directors by providing a reasonable statistical measure to assess each Fund’s fees relative to its relevant peers. The Board and the Independent Directors observed that each Fund’s management fee, after giving effect to applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, was below or near the median of the peer group funds on a current basis. The Board and the Independent Directors also observed that each Fund’s total expenses, after giving effect to applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, were below or near the median of the peer group funds. The Board and the Independent Directors also noted the contractual expense limitations to which the Advisor has agreed with respect to each Fund and that the Advisor historically has absorbed any expenses in excess of these limits. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that for several Funds, their below-median management fee and total expenses were in part due to substantial waiver and/or reimbursement pursuant to the contractual expense limitations. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the competitive fees charged by the Advisor, and competitive expense ratios, should continue to benefit each Fund and its shareholders.

The Board and the Independent Directors also reviewed information regarding the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to its institutional and sub-advisory clients with similar investment mandates. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that, although the fees paid by those clients generally were lower than advisory fees paid by the Funds, the differences appropriately reflected the more extensive services provided by the Advisor to the Funds and the Advisor’s significantly greater responsibilities and expenses with respect to the Funds, including the additional time spent by portfolio managers for reasons such as

 

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managing the more active cash flows from purchases and redemptions by shareholders, the additional risks of managing a pool of assets for public investors, administrative burdens, daily pricing, valuation and liquidity responsibilities, the supervision of vendors and service providers, and the costs of additional infrastructure and operational resources and personnel and of complying with and supporting the more comprehensive regulatory and governance regime applicable to mutual funds.

5.    The Advisor’s costs, level of profits, and economies of scale

The Board and the Independent Directors reviewed information regarding the Advisor’s costs of providing services to the Funds, as well as the resulting level of profits to the Advisor. They reviewed the Advisor’s stated assumptions and methods of allocating certain costs, such as personnel costs, which constitute the Advisor’s largest operating cost. The Board and the Independent Directors recognized that the Advisor should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits for the services that it provides to each Fund. The Board and the Independent Directors also reviewed a comparison of the Advisor’s profitability with respect to the Funds to the profitability of certain unaffiliated publicly traded asset managers, which the Advisor believed supported its view that the Advisor’s profitability was reasonable. Based on their review, the Board and the Independent Directors concluded that they were satisfied that the Advisor’s level of profitability from its relationship with each Fund was not unreasonable or excessive.

The Board and the Independent Directors considered the extent to which potential economies of scale could be realized as the Funds grow and whether the advisory fees reflect those potential economies of scale. They recognized that the advisory fees for the Funds do not have breakpoints, which would otherwise result in lower advisory fee rates as the Funds grow larger. They also recognized the Advisor’s view that the advisory fees compare favorably to peer group fees and expenses and remain competitive even at higher asset levels and that the relatively low advisory fees reflect the potential economies of scale. The Board and the Independent Directors recognized the benefits of the Advisor’s substantial past and ongoing investment in the advisory business, such as successfully recruiting and retaining key professional talent, systems and technology upgrades, added resources dedicated to legal, compliance, risk management and cybersecurity programs, and improvements to the overall firm infrastructure, as well as the financial pressures of competing against much larger firms and passive investment products. The Board and the Independent Directors further noted the Advisor’s past and current subsidies of the operating expenses of newer and smaller Funds and the Advisor’s commitment to maintain reasonable overall operating expenses for each Fund. The Board and the Independent Directors also recognized that the Funds benefit from receiving investment advice from an organization with other types of advisory clients in addition to mutual funds. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the risk borne by the Advisor that the Funds’ net assets and thus the Advisor’s fees might decline in the event of redemptions and that smaller Funds might not grow to become profitable. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the Advisor was satisfactorily sharing potential economies of scale with the Funds through low fees and expenses, and through reinvesting in its capabilities for serving the Funds and their shareholders.

6.    Ancillary benefits

The Board and the Independent Directors also considered ancillary benefits received or to be received by the Advisor and its affiliates as a result of the relationship of the Advisor with the Funds. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that, in addition to the fees the Advisor receives under the Agreement, the Advisor receives additional benefits in connection with management of the Funds in the form of reports, research and other services from brokers and their affiliates in return for brokerage commissions paid to

 

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such brokers. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that any potential benefits received or to be derived by the Advisor from its relationships with the Funds are reasonably related to the services provided by the Advisor to the Funds.

7.    Conclusions

Based on their overall review, including their consideration of each of the factors referred to above (and others), the Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the Agreement is fair and reasonable to each Fund and its shareholders, that each Fund’s shareholders received reasonable value in return for the advisory fees and other amounts paid to the Advisor by each Fund, and that the renewal of the Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders.

 

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Supplemental Information

 

Proxy Voting Guidelines

The policies and procedures that the Company uses to determine how to vote proxies are available without charge. The Board has delegated the Company’s proxy voting authority to the Advisor.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Guidelines

The proxy voting guidelines of the Advisor are available:

 

  1.

By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2.

By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

When the Company receives a request for a description of the Advisor’s proxy voting guidelines, it will deliver the description that is disclosed in the Company’s Statement of Additional Information. This information will be sent out via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

The Advisor, on behalf of the Company, prepares and files Form N-PX with the SEC not later than August 31 of each year, which includes the Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 of that year. The Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available:

 

  1.

By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2.

By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

When the Company receives a request for the Company’s proxy voting record, it will send the information disclosed in the Company’s most recently filed report on Form N-PX via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

The Company also discloses its proxy voting record on its website as soon as is reasonably practicable after its report on Form N-PX is filed with the SEC.

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

The Company files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year on Form NPORT-P. Such filings occur no later than 60 days after the end of the Funds’ first and third quarters and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

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Tax Information Notice (Unaudited)

 

On account of the year ended October 31, 2023, the following Funds paid a capital gain distribution within the meaning 852(b)(3)(c) of the Code. Each fund also designates as a capital gain distribution a portion of earnings and profits paid to shareholders in redemption of their shares.

 

Fund

   Amounts per
Share
 

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

   $ 0.59  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

   $ 0.47  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

   $ 0.41  

TCW Select Equities Fund

   $ 3.25  

Under Section 854(b)(2) of the Code, the Funds hereby designate the following maximum amounts as qualified dividends for purposes of the maximum rate under Section 1(h)(11) of the Code for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023.

 

Fund

   Qualified
Dividend Income
 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

   $ 58,964  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     205,157  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     1,726,643  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     6,350,728  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     2,339,259  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     1,171,281  

The following are dividend received deduction percentages for the Funds’ corporate shareholders:

 

Fund

   Dividends
Received Deductions
 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     7.19%  

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

     10.25%  

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

     100.00%  

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     100.00%  

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     100.00%  

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     100.00%  

This information is given to meet certain requirements of the Code and should not be used by shareholders for preparing their income tax returns. In February 2024, shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV which will show the actual distribution received and include their share of qualified dividends during the calendar year of 2023. Shareholders are advised to check with their tax advisors for information on the treatment of these amounts on their individual tax returns.

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company

 

A board of six directors is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Company, which consists of 16 Funds at October 31, 2023. The directors of the Company, and their business addresses and their principal occupation for the last five years are set forth below.

Independent Directors

 

Name, and

Year of Birth (1)

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Samuel P. Bell (1936)  

Mr. Bell has served as a

director of TCW Funds, Inc.

since October 2002.

  Private Investor.  

TCW Strategic Income Fund,

Inc. (closed-end fund).

Patrick C. Haden (1953)

Chairman of the Board

  Mr. Haden has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since May 2001.   President (since 2003), Wilson Ave. Consulting (business consulting firm); Senior Advisor to President (July 2016 – June 2017), University of Southern California.   Auto Club (affiliate of AAA); Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund); TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed end fund).
Peter McMillan (1957)   Mr. McMillan has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since August 2010.   Co-founder (since 2019), Pacific Oak Capital Advisors (investment advisory firm); Co-founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer (since May 2013), Temescal Canyon Partners (investment advisory firm); Co-founder and Executive Vice President (2005 – 2019), KBS Capital Advisors (a manager of real estate investment trusts).  

Pacific Oak Strategic

Opportunity REIT (real estate

investments); Keppel Pacific

Oak U.S. REIT (real estate

investments); Pacific Oak

Residential Trust (real estate

investments); Metropolitan

West Funds (mutual fund);

TCW DL VII Financing LLC

(private fund); TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end

fund).

Victoria B. Rogers (1961)   Ms. Rogers has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2011.   President and Chief Executive Officer (since 1996), The Rose Hills Foundation (charitable foundation).  

Norton Simon Museum (art

museum); Stanford University

(university); Causeway Capital

Management Trust (mutual

fund); Causeway ETML Trust

(mutual fund); The Rose Hills

Foundation (charitable

foundation); TCW Strategic

Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end

fund).

Andrew Tarica (1959)   Mr. Tarica has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since March 2012.  

Director of Fixed Income

(since February 2022), Forest Road Securities (broker dealer); Chief Executive Officer (since February 2001), Meadowbrook Capital Management (asset management company); Employee (2003 – January 2022), Cowen Prime Services (broker dealer).

 

Metropolitan West Funds

(mutual fund); TCW Strategic

Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end

fund); TCW Direct Lending VII,

LLC (business development

company); TCW Direct

Lending VIII, LLC (business

development company); TCW Star Direct Lending, LLC (business development company); TCW ETF Trust (exchange–traded fund).

 

(1)

The address of each Independent Director is c/o Morgan Lewis, & Bockius LLP, Counsel to the Independent Directors of TCW Funds, Inc., 300 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

 

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Interested Director

This Director is an “interested person” of the Company as defined in the 1940 Act because he is a director and officer of the Advisor, and shareholder and director of The TCW Group, Inc., the parent company of the Advisor.

 

Name and

Year of Birth

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Marc I. Stern (1944)   Mr. Stern has served as a director since inception of TCW Funds, Inc. in September 1992.  

Chairman (since January

2016), TCW LLC; Chairman

(since February 2013), The

TCW Group Inc., the Advisor, TCW Asset Management Company LLC and Metropolitan West Asset

Management, LLC.

  N/A

The officers of the Company who are not directors of the Company are:

 

Name and Year of Birth (1)  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (2)

Kathryn Koch (1980)

President and Chief Executive Officer

  Ms. Koch has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2023.   President and Chief Executive Officer (since February 2023), The TCW Group, Inc., TCW LLC, the Advisor, TCW Asset Management Company LLC, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer (since February 2023), Metropolitan West Funds; Chief Investment Officer of Public Equity (2004 – January 2023), Goldman Sachs.

Lisa Eisen (1963)

Tax Officer

  Ms. Eisen has served as Tax Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since December 2016.   Tax Officer (since December 2016), Metropolitan West Funds and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.; Managing Director and Director of Tax (since August 2016), TCW LLC.

Meredith S. Jackson (1959)

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

  Ms. Jackson has served as Senior Vice President since January 2016 and General Counsel and Secretary of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2013.   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (since January 2016), TCW LLC; Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (since February 2013), the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., TCW Asset Management Company LLC and Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (since February 2013), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., Vice President and Secretary (since February 2013), Metropolitan West Funds.

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company (Continued)

 

Name and Year of Birth (1)  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (2)

Gladys Xiques (1973)

Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer

  Ms. Xiques has served as Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since January 2021.   Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer (since January 2021), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and Metropolitan West Funds; Managing Director and Global Chief Compliance Officer (since January 2021), TCW LLC, the Advisor, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC and TCW Asset Management Company LLC; Global Chief Compliance Officer (since January 2021), The TCW Group, Inc.; Senior Vice President (February 2015 – December 2020), TCW LLC, the Advisor, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC and TCW Asset Management Company LLC.

Richard M. Villa (1964)

Treasurer Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

  Mr. Villa has served as Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2014.   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary (since July 2008), the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., TCW Asset Management Company LLC, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC, and (since January 2016), TCW LLC; Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer (since February 2014), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and (since February 2021), Metropolitan West Funds.

 

(1) 

The address of the Interested Director and each officer is c/o the TCW Group, Inc., 515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

(2) 

Positions with The TCW Group, Inc. and its affiliates may have changed over time.

In addition, Eric Chan, Managing Director of Fund Operations for the Advisor, TCW Asset Management Company LLC, TCW LLC (since 2009), and Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC (since November 2006), is Assistant Treasurer of the Company and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (since 2009) and Metropolitan West Funds (since 2010). Mr. Chan is a Certified Public Accountant. Peter Davidson, Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of TCW Asset Management Company LLC, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC, TCW LLC, and the Advisor (since July 2022), is Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the Company, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and Metropolitan West Funds (since September 2022).

The SAI (Statement of Additional Information) has additional information regarding the Board of Directors. A copy is available without charge by calling 1-800-FUND-TCW (1-800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy or by going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

 

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

800 FUND TCW

(800 386 3829)

www.TCW.com

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

TCW Investment Management Company LLC

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

TRANSFER AGENT

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 E. Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Deloitte & Touche LLP

555 West 5th Street

Los Angeles, California 90013

CUSTODIAN & ADMINISTRATOR

State Street Bank & Trust Company

One Congress Street, Suite 1

Boston, Massachusetts 02114-2016

DISTRIBUTOR

TCW Funds Distributors LLC

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

DIRECTORS

Patrick C. Haden

Director and Chairman of the Board

Samuel P. Bell

Director

Peter McMillan

Director

Victoria B. Rogers

Director

Marc I. Stern

Director

Andrew Tarica

Director

OFFICERS

Kathryn Koch

President and Chief Executive Officer

Meredith S. Jackson

Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

Richard M. Villa

Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

Gladys Xiques

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Lisa Eisen

Tax Officer

Eric W. Chan

Assistant Treasurer

Peter Davidson

Vice President and Assistant Secretary

TCW FAMILY OF FUNDS

EQUITY FUNDS

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

TCW Select Equities Fund

ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

TCW Global Bond Fund

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

INTERNATIONAL FUNDS

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

 

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TCW Global Bond Fund

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Letter to Shareholders

     1  

Management Discussions

     3  

Schedules of Investments

     18  

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

     18  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund (Consolidated)

     35  

TCW Global Bond Fund

     48  

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     63  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     73  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     82  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     102  

Statements of Operations

     104  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     106  

Notes to Financial Statements

     109  

Financial Highlights

     142  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     155  

Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

     157  

Privacy Policy

     159  

Investment Management and Advisory Agreements Disclosure (Unaudited)

     161  

Proxy Voting Guidelines and Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

     168  

Directors and Officers

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The Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions contained in this Annual Report are the opinions of each Fund’s portfolio managers and are not the opinions of TCW Funds, Inc. or its Board of Directors. Various matters discussed in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including general economic conditions, overall availability of securities for investment by a Fund, the level of volatility in the securities markets and in the share price of a Fund, and other risk factors discussed in the SEC filings of TCW Funds, Inc. The data presented in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

 

 

 


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Letter to Shareholders

 

 

 

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Kathryn Koch

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Dear Valued Investors,

We are pleased to present the 2023 Annual Report for the TCW Funds, Inc. covering the 12-month period ended October 31, 2023, and express our appreciation for your continued investment in the TCW Funds as well as to welcome new shareholders to our fund family.

Given the continued move higher in rates across the curve amidst the now 525 basis points (bps) of tightening from the Federal Reserve, fixed income pricing faced pressure during the period, reflected in the asset levels of the Fund complex, which ended October 31, 2023 at approximately $8.6 billion. Despite the challenges, the team is confident in the long-term return prospects for our time-tested portfolio construction approach based on a foundation of bottom-up issue selection, a strong valuation framework and a disciplined allocation of capital until higher-yielding opportunities (at more attractive prices) emerge.

This report contains information and portfolio management discussions of our TCW Fixed Income Funds.

Economic Review and Market Environment

After a decidedly grim 2022 for capital markets, the beginning of 2023 was not without its own challenges, as a series of risk management missteps from regional banks led to the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history (Silvergate Capital and Silicon Valley Bank). European banks, too, sowed fears as Credit Suisse, facing its own would-be solvency issues due to operational challenges despite strong capitalization metrics, was fated to a rescue by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in a subsidized merger with UBS. However, decisive responses by authorities, such as deposit guarantees and funding programs, assuaged worries of a broader crisis and fueled a rebound into the end of March. Following this regional banking turmoil, pundit predictions of a historically elusive soft landing subsequently grew in prominence as inflation waned and economic data remained resilient, not least

employment, which continued to be robust. Perhaps most importantly for the Fed, core inflation came in at 4.1% year-over-year as of September, a significant improvement from last fall’s 6.6% pace, while core PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures, the Fed’s preferred gauge) fell below 4% for the first time in two years. Though inflation has eased, rates have not yet. In fact, FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) members reiterated a steadfast resolve to containing price pressures, and there was 225 bps of rate hikes during the reporting period, leaving the Fed Funds target in a range between 5.25% and 5.50%. Alongside the continued “higher for longer” rhetoric from policymakers, interest rates increased across the curve. Since the lows in late March spurred by bank failures and expectations of Fed liquidity, 2-Year U.S. Treasury (UST) yields have surged over 130 bps higher, closing October at 5.09%. Meanwhile, 10-and 30-Year UST yields rose to levels not seen since late 2007, and the curve remained inverted. With interest rates high, mortgage rates increased to near 8%, sending housing affordability rates to decade lows and slowing the pace of home turnover to abnormally suppressed levels. Notwithstanding the first order impacts of higher interest rates in the housing market, U.S. consumers have generally remained resilient, likely due to the buffer of excess savings built up during the COVID years as a result of government transfer payments and stimulus, allowing consumers to continue to spend even in the face of rampant inflation and higher rates. However, the stockpile of savings has been eroded per the San Francisco Fed, suggesting the ability of consumers to continue to spend freely is waning.

Equities rode the optimism wave to deliver strong returns during the period, reflected in a 10.1% gain for the S&P 500 Index. Meanwhile, fixed income markets offered more muted returns, though the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index was still in positive territory with a gain of 0.4% that outpaced duration-matched Treasuries by over 120 bps. Investment grade corporates returned 2.8%, led

 

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by industrial segments such as energy and metals, while high yield corporates fared even better, delivering a 6.2% gain that was nearly 420 bps ahead of Treasuries as lower quality generally outperformed. While fixed income spreads generally tightened during the period, agency mortgage-backed securities (AMBS) and commercial MBS (CMBS) were exceptions. Agency MBS were particularly affected by the backdrop of rate volatility, and the sector was an outlier in posting a negative total return of -0.8% and only 8 bps of excess returns over Treasuries during the period, with additional headwinds coming from ongoing Fed paydowns and the absence of consistent demand from banks. CMBS was up 1.9%, though non-agency backed collateral trailed amid headline concerns. Most notably, bonds backed by properties viewed as under pressure, such as office buildings in large metropolitan areas which have experienced re-appraisals downward of 30-70% due to higher rates and lower occupancy, have underperformed and exhibit limited liquidity. In contrast, CMBS bonds backed by what is perceived to be clean collateral are readily liquid and performing well. Finally, asset-backed securities (ABS) gained 3.5%, with just nearly 120 bps of positive excess returns.

The Economy and Market Ahead

The increased expectations for a soft landing notwithstanding, it has to be recognized that 525 bps of hikes to date is not subtle and the sharply higher rates now coursing through the curve will increase the likelihood and hasten the timing of a hard landing. Higher costs of capital have yet to affect a broad swath of the economy; namely, the corporate credit market where only a small share of debt has been reset so far, while other COVID-related distortions have extended the typical lagged effect of monetary policy. Furthermore, the pandemic-related savings that fueled consumers have dwindled, implying a measure of belt-tightening ahead. Once it becomes clear that growth is slowing, unemployment is rising, and inflation is firmly on track to a 2% level, the Fed will likely be forced to ease. History would indicate that the Fed typically eases faster than they hike, so the gradual pace of rate cuts priced into markets isn’t likely. Instead, experience with the Fed suggests rates will be held high

too long, with an aggressive ease once the slowdown is apparent. Though timing is notoriously difficult to predict, and the economy has been resilient thus far, indications are that the hard landing becomes clear in the first half of 2024. On the positive side, however, these market conditions create opportunities that can be exploited by disciplined active managers, setting the stage for strong performance as the volatility ultimately subsides.

A silver lining in the clouds of the fixed income market is the price (downward) and yield (upward) adjustments that occur, with the rains that come bringing clear benefit to those prepared for the storm, not just to prevent severe portfolio damage when the squall hits, but to be ready for profitable opportunity in the inhospitable conditions that may follow. While the challenges of 2022 brought questions about the durability of the asset class in its return potential and diversification benefit, a restoration to more normal interest rates and risk premiums is a clear answer to such concerns. Add in a disciplined but active component of investment oversight and management that intently drives positioning toward better value, and more beneficial return outcomes emerge. We remain resolute in our approach, appreciative of our client commitments and optimistic for what we will see when the sun breaks through.

We truly value our relationship with you and thank you for making the TCW Funds part of your long-term investment plan. If you have any questions or require further information, I invite you to visit our website at www.tcw.com, or call our shareholder services department at 800-386-3829.

We look forward to further correspondence with you through our semi-annual report next year.

Sincerely,

 

 

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Kathryn Koch

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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Management Discussions

 

The TCW Core Fixed Income Fund — I Class (“Fund”) fell 0.29% (net of fees) for the one-year period ended October 31, 2023, trailing the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index by 64 basis points (bps). The largest detractor from relative performance was the Fund’s duration position, which began the period approximately 0.6 years longer than the Index before extending in a disciplined fashion alongside the continued climb in Treasury yields to finish at nearly 1.1 years long. Though this increased position created a headwind in the immediate term, it is informed by a belief that an inverted curve and rates at current levels are not long-run equilibrium conditions, and that an eventual pivot in Fed policy and re-steepening of the yield curve will provide significant prospective total return to the Fund. Turning to sector allocations, the Fund’s overweight to agency MBS was a drag to performance, largely due to the emphasis on lower coupon issues, which were the worst performers in the coupon stack. Non-agency MBS bonds rebounded in the latter half of the period on increased trading and renewed optimism for the future trajectory of home prices, rewarding Fund exposure. Elsewhere in securitized, Fund ABS holdings contributed to relative performance, led by CLOs (collateralized loan obligations) and floating rate student loans as these short duration, floating rate profile types saw continued demand in a rising rate environment, while CMBS holdings had minimal impact. Away from securitized, the Fund has maintained an overweight to corporate credit up until June, before trimming alongside the tightening of corporate yield spreads, benefitting relative performance as the sector outpaced duration-adjusted Treasuries by over 400 bps during the twelve-month period. Non-cyclicals and communications — two of the Fund’s preferred industrial sectors throughout much of the period — performed well, while favorable issue selection among financials provided the largest tailwind. In particular, an emphasis on large, money center banks was beneficial as these credits outperformed during 1Q23’s banking crisis, while the Fund was also able to capitalize on severe pricing dislocations that arose from the volatility to add to existing, high conviction positions at discounted prices, which benefitted from a subsequent rebound.

With the continued rise in rates during the third quarter, the team added incrementally to the duration positioning, reaching roughly 1.1 years long relative to the Index. Though rates are not expected to move substantially higher from here, the approach will be patient, recognizing that it might be mid-next year before the Fed starts to ease and rates move lower. Once rates do start to fall, the long-duration position will be maintained for a time in an effort to maximize the benefit and recoup the losses generated thus far, before gradually trimming the position once rates have fallen to levels near or below what we would consider to be long-term fair value. Sector positioning remains consistent; while corporate holdings bear a slight market value overweight, the exposure is a spread contribution (credit risk) underweight. Financials remain the most constructive theme, namely the U.S. money center bank issues, for which Dodd-Frank’s rigors kept clear of the trouble that visited the regional banks earlier this year. Other exposures lean toward communications and select non-cyclicals that would hold up relatively well on any realization of economic slowing. The securitized area is another area of focus, reflected in a market value and spread overweight to agency MBS. The cheapening of last year and persistent volatility have the market at wider spreads that the team finds attractive, especially given a government guarantee and pull-to-par convexity of discount pricing. Non-agency MBS remains among the best values in fixed income with good yields and solid fundamentals. Years of amortization and housing price appreciation have built up substantial equity in such properties, underscoring the fundamentals, and an overall lag in housing supply in the decade-plus since the GFC (Global Financial Crisis) have been supportive as well. Finally, CMBS continues to be an area of concern, with significant declines in some office property valuations, given substantially higher rates and elevated vacancies given the work from home dynamic. Expectations are for ongoing appraisals lower, more

 

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defaults, more delinquencies, and wider spreads for lower-quality deals with questionable collateral; however, there are also many parts of the CMBS market that don’t have these same challenging dynamics (logistics/warehouses, hospitality, multifamily, retail, and even high-quality office space), and portfolio holdings reflect these more targeted positions, where we can get comfortable with the risk profile and the specific properties.

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
     

One

Year

    

Three

Years

    

Five

Years

    

Ten

Years

    

Inception

To Date

 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

              

Class I (Inception: January 1, 1990)

     (0.29 %)       (6.09 %)       (0.22 %)       0.69      4.87 %(2) 

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

     0.36      (5.57 %)       (0.06 %)       0.88      5.76

Class N (Inception: March 1, 1999)

     (0.56 %)       (6.28 %)       (0.42 %)       0.44      3.67

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

     0.36      (5.57 %)       (0.06 %)       0.88      4.88

Class P (Inception: February 28, 2020)

     (0.11 %)       (6.09 %)                     (3.98 %) 

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

     0.36      (5.57 %)       (0.06 %)       0.88      (3.93 %) 

 

 

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(1)

The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

(2)

Performance data includes the performance of the predecessor entity for periods before the Fund’s registration became effective. The predecessor entity was not registered under the 1940 Act and, therefore, was not subject to certain investment restrictions that are imposed by the 1940 Act. If the predecessor entity had been registered under the 1940 Act, the predecessor entity’s performance may have been lower.

 

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TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

Management Discussions

 

The TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund — I Class (“Fund”) fell 3.32% (net of fees) during the one-year period ended October 31, 2023, trailing the Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index by 35 bps. Underperformance for the period was due to the Fund’s portable alpha strategy (a short duration, high-quality fixed income portfolio that collateralizes the commodity exposure), as fixed income was weighed down by the significant rise in interest rates. Even with a duration at just 1.5 years, higher risk-free rates during the period produced a significant headwind to the Fund’s portable alpha portfolio. The allocation to corporate credit, however, boosted returns as investment grade corporates outpaced duration-adjusted Treasuries by over 400 bps, with favorable issue selection focused on banks, as well as non-cyclicals and energy credits within industrials contributing to returns. Away from corporates, solid performance in the non-agency MBS and CMBS sector also benefitted returns, along with ABS issues which also experienced yield spread compression given heightened investor demand for attractive yielding, short duration profile types, with the Fund’s auto, CLO, and student loan holdings producing the greatest benefit.

Meanwhile, Fund performance benefitted from a structural alpha component, which provides broad-based exposure to commodities via two main tenets. First, the Fund strategically rolled its commodity exposure outside of the pre-specified periods set forth by the Index and typically used by traditional index funds to replicate Index exposure. This was generally beneficial to relative returns because it allowed the Fund to avoid the programmatic richening of the commodity roll, with this strategy especially impactful in the early part of the period as traditional index funds saw heavy inflows amid higher inflation prints. However, significant price rallying in certain areas of the market, particularly oil, in the latter part of the period resulted in a drag on relative performance as the Fund gave up some spot price appreciation by rolling early. The second component of structural alpha involves diversifying exposure along the forward curve for commodities that exhibit a predictable degree of seasonality, with the Fund seeking to avoid some of the more volatile price action often associated with near-dated futures contracts. This strategy was especially beneficial to relative returns across the energy complex given falling spot prices and flattening futures curves, with the Fund’s longer-dated contracts generally suffering less of a price decline than the more volatile front-end contracts held by the Index. Similarly, downward spot price pressure on industrial metals and agricultural commodities (like wheat and corn) had a larger negative impact on Index returns as the Fund’s longer-dated contract positions insulated performance from these negative price movements, though upward fluctuations of spot and near-dated futures prices for lean hogs, soybean oil and fuel products modestly weighed on Fund returns.

Looking forward, one can expect (and rely on the idea) that the constant in all markets is change, and that is particularly true when it comes to sentiment and market expectations. In the near-term those expectations might relate to the impact of El Nino on crops, grain shipments from the Black Sea, a possible resurgence of the Chinese economy, changes in Fed policy, dollar strength or weakness, sanctions on Iranian crude oil shipments, or a plethora of other variables. Listing some of these variables illustrates how commodity markets are often subject to risk factors that are different from those affecting stocks and bonds, making the asset class an attractive diversifier for a portfolio. Those variables also help explain why commodities are often a useful hedge against inflation. But while these short-term variables are hard to predict, we can recognize some fundamental economic factors affecting commodity prices in the longer term — increasing global consumption, even if it grows at a slower rate; insufficient capex (capital expenditure) in many commodity industries (e.g., the U.S. oil rig count remains well below its high of 2022 in spite of the Q3 rise in oil prices); rising demand for some metals caused by the energy transition, though the IEA (International Energy Agency) projects that it will be more than a decade before that transition may

 

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lead to an actual decline in petroleum demand. The unique nature of commodities makes a compelling argument for their inclusion within the real asset sleeve of a diversified portfolio.

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      One
Year
     Three
Years
     Five
Years
     Ten
Years
     Inception
To Date
 

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

              

Class I (Inception: April 1, 2011)

     (3.32 %)       15.24      7.38      0.28      (1.47 %) 

Class N (Inception: April 1, 2011)

     (3.37 %)       15.26      7.33      0.25      (1.50 %) 

Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index

     (2.97 %)       15.79      6.65      (0.57 %)       (2.81 %) 

 

 

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TCW Global Bond Fund

Management Discussions

 

The TCW Global Bond Fund — I Class (“Fund”) returned 2.22% (net of fees) for the one-year period ended October 31, 2023, outperforming the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index by just over 50 bps. Although the Fund outperformed, the longer-than-index duration position in developed markets where central banks are finally nearing the end of their tightening cycles (U.S., New Zealand, Australia) resulted in a sizable headwind during the period as rates continued to rise amid steady global growth, persistent inflation, and continued tightening of central banks. Some of this headwind was offset by favorable yield curve positioning in the latter part of the period when front-end yields in the U.S. and Europe, where the Fund has an overweight, outperformed. Currency positioning had little impact on returns overall. Strong performance for the Mexican peso and Hungarian forint rewarded the overweight position, which was subsequently trimmed amid sizable gains, while a further boost came from the underweight to Chinese renminbi as the currency lagged broader developed market currencies over the period. These gains were offset by the overweight to the Japanese yen, which underperformed for much of the period.

Meanwhile, outperformance was driven by favorable issue selection and solid sector allocations. More specifically, the Fund maintained an overweight to U.S. corporate credit for most of the period, benefitting relative performance as the sector outpaced duration-adjusted Treasuries by over 400 bps during the twelve-month period, though the position was trimmed alongside the tightening of corporate yield spreads over the period. Non-cyclicals and communications — two of the Fund’s preferred industrial sectors throughout much of the period — performed well, while favorable issue selection among financials provided the largest tailwind. In particular, an emphasis on large, money center banks was beneficial as these credits outperformed during 1Q23’s banking crisis, while the Fund was also able to capitalize on severe pricing dislocations that arose from the volatility to add to existing, high-conviction positions at discounted prices, which benefitted from a subsequent rebound. Favorable issue selection among emerging market (EM) credit further boosted returns, particularly quasi-sovereign EM holdings. Away from corporates, the emphasis on higher-quality securitized areas was a further benefit to relative performance. The overweight to U.S. agency MBS modestly benefitted performance as the sector finished ahead of comparable Treasuries, though the Fund’s preference for lower-coupon issues detracted as they were the worst performers in the coupon stack. Non-agency MBS bonds rebounded in the latter half of the period on increased trading and renewed optimism for the future trajectory of home prices, rewarding Fund exposure. Elsewhere in securitized, Fund ABS and CMBS holdings contributed to relative performance, led by CLOs and floating rate student loans and single asset, single borrower deals as these short duration, floating rate profile types saw continued demand in a rising rate environment. In CMBS, interest only bonds also contributed as they were supported by strong cash flows.

Overall country exposure is focused on higher-quality sovereign issuers with strong macroeconomic positions that can weather uncertainties, while caution is warranted in countries with strained economic fundamentals, and weaker household consumption as families feel the effects of higher borrowing costs, particularly mortgages. Duration positioning reflects the team view that slowing growth, tightening credit conditions and an eventual pivot/reversal in central bank policy should lead to a re-steepening of the curve, with an overweight in advanced economies (such as the U.S. and New Zealand) and a focus on front-end maturities as a shift from tightening to easing will lead to a normalizing of the yield curve. Elsewhere, we remain underweight Japan and China due to the expected eventual easing of yield curve control and the potential for policy support given property market challenges and local government debt woes, respectively. As it relates to currency positioning, U.S. dollar strength has led to a reduction in positioning toward neutral, while moderating inflation in the UK and a lower terminal rate in England has resulted in a bias to

 

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add, though cautiously as economic fundamentals remain weak. Positioning also favors the South Korean won and Japanese yen due to attractive valuations and potential for currency intervention by the Bank of Japan, while that overweight is funded by underweights to the Swiss franc and Chinese yuan. Sector positioning in corporate credit maintains a preference for high-conviction issuers, money center banks, and defensive sectors like communications and non-cyclicals, while relatively high rates and falling inflation make emerging market debt more attractive, though slowing growth and a tightening Fed has historically been a difficult environment for emerging market issuers, thus positioning remains selective, with an emphasis on higher-quality names with strong growth fundamentals. Among securitized, the emphasis remains on agency MBS given attractive relative value and strong liquidity, while opportunities can also be found in higher-quality legacy non-agency MBS bonds, as well as newer issues, especially those backed by legacy collateral with significant embedded home price appreciation. ABS holdings are focused on non-traditional sectors with better yields such as CLOs and select FFELP student loans, while CMBS exposure is cautious overall with an emphasis on super senior single asset, single borrower non-agency CMBS holdings.

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)
      One
Year
   Three
Years
   Five
Years
   Ten
Years
   Inception
To Date

TCW Global Bond Fund

                        

Class I (Inception: December 1, 2011)

       2.22 %        (7.50 %)        (1.15 %)        (0.61 %)        0.45 %

Class N (Inception: December 1, 2011)

       2.12 %        (7.60 %)        (1.24 %)        (0.66 %)        0.41 %

Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index

       1.72 %        (7.33 %)        (1.64 %)        (0.66 %)        (0.25 %)

 

 

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TCW High Yield Bond Fund

Management Discussions

 

While the TCW High Yield Bond Fund — I Class (“Fund”) returned 4.95% (net of fees) for the one-year period ended October 31, 2023, this was approximately 75 bps behind the FTSE U.S. High Yield Cash Pay Capped Custom Index return. The largest drag on returns came from the underweight to top-performing consumer cyclicals such as leisure and gaming, which were up an impressive 17.3% and 16.1%, respectively. An underweight to basic industry, which similarly outpaced the broader Index, weighed further on relative performance, as well as issue selection among brokerage and REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) names. However, these factors were offset by an emphasis on consumer non-cyclicals such as healthcare which generated strong returns during the period. Insurance, technology and banking exposures also contributed positively. Finally, the Fund’s continued focus on higher-quality issues detracted from returns as the lower-quality (CCC-rated) cohort gained 7.4% for the period, with over 500 bps of excess returns, while B- and BB-rated credits trailed with gains of 4.4% and 3.3% (and excess returns of just over 450 and 350 bps, respectively).

As always, TCW’s high yield portfolio construction is informed by a survey of value in the marketplace. With relatively tight aggregate spread levels for the asset class, compensation for potential downside risks is minimal and thus the approach has been one of de-risking. Furthermore, as high yield companies tend to require regular access to capital markets given the maturity of their debt, this segment will soon face refinancing risks amid higher rates that will ultimately raise interest expenses and cut into profits, increasing vulnerability to an economic downturn. This concern is already hitting floating rate borrowers which have seen a material step in costs this year. Despite the limited spread compensation more broadly, the team will look to continue opportunistically adding to certain segments of the high yield universe with compelling themes that have experienced price dislocations, as well as high-conviction idiosyncratic mispricing. An up-in-quality bias also enhances the liquidity profile, leaving the Fund well-positioned to deploy capital into volatility. Until market valuations look more attractive, the strategy will remain focused on communications and consumer non-cyclicals (particularly healthcare and food & beverage) from an overall sector perspective, as well as insurance and banking names within financials while energy, retail and technology credits remain relative underweights.

 

      Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      One
Year
    Three
Years
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Inception
To Date
 

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

          

Class I (Inception: February 1, 1989)

     4.95     0.42     3.63     3.83     6.55 %(2) 

FTSE U.S. High Yield Cash Pay Capped Custom Index

     5.72     1.32     2.77     3.51     7.07

Class N (Inception: March 1, 1999)

     4.51     0.14     3.35     3.57     4.76

FTSE U.S. High Yield Cash Pay Capped Custom Index

     5.72     1.32     2.77     3.51     5.76

 

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(1)

The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.    

(2)

Performance data includes the performance of the predecessor entity for periods before the Fund’s registration became effective. The predecessor entity was not registered under the 1940 Act and, therefore, was not subject to certain investment restrictions that are imposed by the 1940 Act. If the predecessor entity had been registered under the 1940 Act, the predecessor entity’s performance may have been lower.    

 

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TCW Short Term Bond Fund

Management Discussions

 

For the one-year period ending October 31, 2023, the TCW Short Term Bond Fund — I Class (“Fund”) gained 4.01% (net of fees), though this trailed the FTSE 1-Year Treasury Index by a modest 22 bps. Despite the shorter-duration profile typically characterizing the Fund, front-end rates at current levels and persistence of the yield curve’s inversion informed a disciplined extension of the Fund’s duration position, reaching 1.0 years long relative to the Index and resulting in the largest headwind to both absolute and relative performance. Meanwhile, elevated volatility throughout the period and continued rise in yields weighed on the agency MBS sector, further detracting from Fund performance given the sizeable allocation to the sector. Non-agency MBS, however, fared better during the period as robust housing fundamentals and increased demand for non-agency MBS issues pushed prices higher across the sector, with Fund holdings backed by legacy (pre-2008 vintage) collateral contributing the most, helping to partially offset the drag from agency MBS. Away from residential MBS, non-agency CMBS issues benefitted performance, led by multifamily and other high-quality collateral with strong sponsorship. Contributions from the ABS sector stemmed from AAA-rated CLOs, which outperformed on the back of strong demand for short duration, floating rate instruments with strong structural protection and attractive yield spreads. Finally, an allocation to short corporates, despite being trimmed in the latter half of the period as credit spreads reached year-to-date tight levels, provided a tailwind as short corporate issues finished ahead of Treasuries by 101 bps. The Fund maintained a preference for more defensive sectors, including non-cyclicals like healthcare and pharmaceuticals, while financials represented the largest corporate allocation. In particular, an emphasis on senior positions among large, money center banks helped insulate performance from the challenges faced by the banking sector in the first quarter, with opportunistic trading among names that experienced outsized volatility providing a further boost as prices subsequently normalized.

With the continued rise in rates over the period, the team extended the duration position to roughly 1 year long versus the Index, with a continued emphasis on front-end maturities. Though rates are not expected to move substantially higher from here, the approach will be patient, recognizing that it might be mid-next year before the Fed starts to ease, rates move lower, and the curve re-steepens. Once rates do start to fall, the lengthened duration position will be maintained for a time in an effort to maximize the benefit and recoup the losses generated thus far, before gradually trimming the position once rates have fallen to levels near or below what we would consider to be long-term fair value. On corporate exposure, less-than-compelling yield spreads inform a reduced allocation at present, though sector positioning remains constant. Financials remain the most constructive theme, namely the U.S. money center banks, for which Dodd-Frank’s rigors kept these issuers clear of the trouble that visited the regional banks earlier this year. Other exposures lean toward select non-cyclicals that would hold up relatively well on any realization of economic slowing. The securitized area is another area of focus, reflected in a significant allocation to residential MBS. Last year’s agency MBS cheapening, and persistent volatility, have spreads at levels the team finds attractive, especially given the government guarantee and pull-to-par convexity of discount pricing. Meanwhile, non-agency MBS remains among the best values in fixed income with good yields and solid fundamentals; years of amortization and housing price appreciation have built up substantial equity in such properties, while an overall lag in housing supply in the decade-plus since the GFC have been supportive as well. Finally, CMBS continues to be an area of concern, with significant declines in some office property valuations, given substantially higher rates and elevated vacancies given the work from home dynamic. Expectations are for ongoing appraisals lower, more defaults, more delinquencies, and wider spreads for lower-quality deals with questionable collateral; however, there are also many parts of the CMBS market that don’t have these same challenging dynamics (logistics/warehouses, hospitality,

 

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multifamily, retail, and even high-quality office space), and portfolio holdings reflect these more targeted positions, where we can get comfortable with the risk profile and the specific properties.

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      One
Year
    Three
Years
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Inception
To Date
 

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

          

Class I (Inception: February 1, 1990)

     4.01     0.47     1.38     1.06     3.50 %(2) 

FTSE 1-Year Treasury Index

     4.23     0.83     1.55     1.08     3.19

 

 

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(1)

The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.    

(2)

Performance data includes the performance of the predecessor entity for periods before the Fund’s registration became effective. The predecessor entity was not registered under the 1940 Act and, therefore, was not subject to certain investment restrictions that are imposed by the 1940 Act. If the predecessor entity had been registered under the 1940 Act, the predecessor entity’s performance may have been lower.    

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

Management Discussions

 

For the one-year period ending October 31, 2023, the TCW Total Return Bond Fund — I Class (“Fund”) fell 1.51% (net of fees), trailing the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index by approximately 187 bps. While the Fund’s duration position remained longer than the Index throughout the period, the continued rise in Treasury yields — especially in the most recent quarter – informed a disciplined extension of the duration profile, significantly weighing on relative performance. Further impacting relative returns was the Fund’s emphasis on securitized issues in favor of corporates, as corporate credit was one of the better-performing sectors over the period with nearly 430 bps of outperformance relative to similar duration Treasuries. Within the securitized exposure, a heavy allocation to agency MBS also detracted given the sector’s struggles under higher rates, elevated volatility and reduced bank and overseas demand. However, yield spreads at historically wide levels, favorable liquidity and the government guarantee inform a continued sizeable allocation to the space and contribute to the compelling relative value argument of agency MBS. Non-agency MBS also represents a sector with attractive risk-adjusted returns given the strength of underlying collateral, underpinned by home price appreciation over recent years that lowered loan-to-value ratios, increased homeowner equity, and effectively de-leveraged many non-agency MBS deals. These dynamics resulted in strong performance and robust demand across non-agency MBS deal types during the period, more than offsetting the drag from agency MBS. Fund holdings of legacy and re-securitized legacy collateral contributed the most, followed by credit risk transfer deals, which saw a large compression in yield spreads as broader risk sentiment improved. Elsewhere in securitized, CLO holdings contributed favorably to Fund performance amid sustained demand from investors seeking high-quality offerings with structural protection, short durations, and floating rate profile types, though CMBS exposure detracted, weighed down primarily by non-agency collateral.

With the continued rise in rates over the period, the team added incrementally to the duration positioning, reaching roughly 7.4 years and remaining longer than the Index. Though rates are not expected to move substantially higher from here, the approach will be patient, recognizing that it might be mid-next year before the Fed starts to ease and rates move lower. Once rates do start to fall, the long-duration position will be maintained for a time in an effort to maximize the benefit and recoup the losses generated thus far, before gradually trimming the position once rates have fallen to levels near or below what we would consider to be long-term fair value. Turning to securitized allocations, residential MBS represents the largest exposure, reflected in a market value and spread overweight to agency MBS. The cheapening across the sector last year, and persistent volatility, have yield spreads at levels the team finds attractive, especially given the government guarantee and pull-to-par convexity of discount pricing. Meanwhile, non-agency MBS remains among the best values in fixed income with good yields and solid fundamentals; years of amortization and housing price appreciation have built up substantial equity in such properties, while an overall lag in housing supply in the decade-plus since the GFC have been supportive as well. Finally, CMBS is a sector with both prospective volatility and opportunity; market liquidity and demand remain plentiful for senior issues backed by trophy properties, while deals backed by weaker collateral are likely to see principal losses and falling prices on continued materialization of commercial market stress, especially in more subordinated tranches. As this stress unfolds, there will undoubtedly be forced sellers, helping

 

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engender a wave of price discovery across issues that have thus far been more thinly traded, while also presenting potential opportunity to scale down the capital structure of deals backed by strong collateral.

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023(1)  
      One
Year
    Three
Years
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
     Inception
To Date
 

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

           

Class I (Inception: June 17, 1993)

     (1.51 %)     (7.60 %)     (1.31 %)      0.26      4.88

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

     0.36     (5.57 %)      (0.06 %)      0.88      3.19

Class N (Inception: March 1, 1999)

     (1.75 %)      (7.77 %)      (1.53 %)      0.00      4.07

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

     0.36     (5.57 %)      (0.06 %)      0.88      4.18

Class P (Inception: February 28, 2020)

     (1.68 %)      (7.55 %)                   (5.39 %) 

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

     0.36     (5.57 %)      (0.06 %)      0.88      3.60

 

 

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TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES — 111.0% of Net Assets

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 27.0%

 

Aerospace & Defense — 0.3%  

Boeing Co.

 

1.43%

    02/04/24     $ 2,650,000     $ 2,617,855  

4.88%

    05/01/25       560,000       550,290  
     

 

 

 
        3,168,145  
     

 

 

 
Agriculture — 0.8%  

BAT Capital Corp. (United Kingdom)

 

2.73%

    03/25/31       695,000       524,503  

4.39%

    08/15/37       470,000       341,824  

4.54%

    08/15/47       1,270,000       822,254  

4.76%

    09/06/49       138,000       91,813  

5.28%

    04/02/50       1,285,000       914,611  

5.65%

    03/16/52       400,000       300,900  

Imperial Brands Finance Netherlands BV (United Kingdom)

 

 

1.75% (1)

    03/18/33       750,000       563,546  

Imperial Brands Finance PLC (United Kingdom)

 

3.13% (2)

    07/26/24       2,300,000       2,248,940  

3.88% (2)

    07/26/29       35,000       30,560  

Reynolds American, Inc. (United Kingdom)

 

5.70%

    08/15/35       260,000       222,699  

5.85%

    08/15/45       2,770,000       2,170,461  
     

 

 

 
        8,232,111  
     

 

 

 
Airlines — 0.4%  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust Series 2019-1, Class AA

 

 

3.20%

    10/25/25       1,500,000       1,473,660  

U.S. Airways Pass-Through Trust Series 2012-2, Class A

 

 

(EETC)

     

4.63%

    12/03/26       375,214       353,343  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust Series 2023-1, Class A

 

 

5.80%

    07/15/37       2,300,000       2,164,139  
     

 

 

 
        3,991,142  
     

 

 

 
Banks — 10.5%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV (Netherlands)

 

2.47% (1 yr. CMT + 1.100%) (2),(3)

    12/13/29       1,700,000       1,384,531  

Bank of America Corp.

 

1.66% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.910%) (3)

    03/11/27       6,355,000       5,686,251  

1.73% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.960%) (3)

    07/22/27       2,535,000       2,237,949  

1.92% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.370%) (3)

    10/24/31       345,000       254,603  

2.09% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.060%) (3)

    06/14/29       2,200,000       1,816,386  

2.30% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.220%)

    07/21/32       3,595,000       2,654,979  

2.50% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.252%) (3)

    02/13/31       930,000       733,284  

3.97% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.472%) (3)

    02/07/30       195,000       172,506  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  

Citigroup, Inc.

 

1.46% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.770%) (3)

    06/09/27     $ 340,000     $ 299,370  

2.56% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.167%) (3)

    05/01/32       2,060,000       1,563,796  

2.98% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.422%)

    11/05/30       1,395,000       1,145,253  

3.06% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.351%)

    01/25/33       3,895,000       3,002,539  

3.89% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.825%) (3)

    01/10/28       45,000       41,742  

4.41% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 3.914%) (3)

    03/31/31       500,000       442,525  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

 

1.22%

    12/06/23       3,945,000       3,927,524  

1.43% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.798%) (3)

    03/09/27       4,260,000       3,784,584  

1.54% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.818%) (3)

    09/10/27       1,585,000       1,378,918  

1.95% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.913%) (3)

    10/21/27       1,000,000       877,150  

2.38% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.248%)

    07/21/32       1,870,000       1,390,139  

2.65% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.264%) (3)

    10/21/32       55,000       41,370  

HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

 

1.59% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.290%) (3)

    05/24/27       4,240,000       3,735,645  

2.01% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.732%) (3)

    09/22/28       1,610,000       1,353,624  

2.21% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.285%) (3)

    08/17/29       2,570,000       2,091,260  

2.36% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.947%) (3)

    08/18/31       940,000       709,296  

6.33% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.650%) (3)

    03/09/44       440,000       408,778  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

0.97% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.580%) (3)

    06/23/25       6,265,000       6,037,581  

1.56% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.605%) (3)

    12/10/25       2,080,000       1,969,698  

1.58% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.885%) (3)

    04/22/27       2,515,000       2,243,430  

1.95% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.065%) (3)

    02/04/32       3,330,000       2,474,763  

2.55% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.180%)

    11/08/32       70,000       53,081  
 

 

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TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

 

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
Banks (Continued)  

2.58% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.250%) (3)

    04/22/32     $ 80,000     $ 61,827  

2.74% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.510%) (3)

    10/15/30       1,070,000       879,394  

2.95% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.170%) (3)

    02/24/28       750,000       675,585  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (United Kingdom)

 

1.63% (1 yr. CMT + 0.850%) (3)

    05/11/27       1,500,000       1,328,640  

3.57% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.205%) (3)

    11/07/28       860,000       764,007  

3.87% (1 yr. CMT + 3.500%) (3)

    07/09/25       1,600,000       1,571,532  

4.98% (1 yr. CMT + 2.300%)

    08/11/33       465,000       403,959  

Macquarie Group Ltd. (Australia)

 

2.87% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.532%) (2)

    01/14/33       540,000       399,348  

4.44% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.405%) (2),(3)

    06/21/33       600,000       498,954  

5.03% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.750%) (2),(3)

    01/15/30       505,000       476,088  

Morgan Stanley

 

1.51% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.858%) (3)

    07/20/27       1,145,000       1,005,390  

1.79% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.034%) (3)

    02/13/32       860,000       622,498  

1.93% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.020%) (3)

    04/28/32       1,825,000       1,321,586  

2.24% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.178%)

    07/21/32       555,000       409,868  

2.48% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.360%) (3)

    09/16/36       1,050,000       744,587  

3.77% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.402%) (3)

    01/24/29       2,190,000       1,978,206  

NatWest Group PLC (United Kingdom)

 

4.27% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.762%) (3)

    03/22/25       715,000       707,943  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

5.07% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.933%) (3)

    01/24/34       2,785,000       2,452,917  

5.58% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.841%) (3)

    06/12/29       615,000       588,998  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
Banks (Continued)  

6.88% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.284%)

    10/20/34     $ 585,000     $ 584,971  

Santander U.K. Group Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

1.09% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.787%)

    03/15/25       3,265,000       3,188,632  

1.67% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.989%) (3)

    06/14/27       285,000       248,546  

2.47% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.220%) (3)

    01/11/28       465,000       402,118  

2.90% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.475%) (3)

    03/15/32       1,175,000       889,032  

4.80% (3 mo. USD LIBOR +1.570%) (3)

    11/15/24       960,000       959,471  

5.00% (2)

    11/07/23       2,460,000       2,459,350  

U.S. Bancorp

     

4.84% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.600%)

    02/01/34       2,815,000       2,407,810  

5.84% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.260%)

    06/12/34       710,000       655,941  

5.85% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.090%) (3)

    10/21/33       545,000       501,487  

UBS Group AG (Switzerland)

     

0.63% (1)

    01/18/33       515,000       370,075  

1.31% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index + 0.980%) (2),(3)

    02/02/27       2,610,000       2,316,375  

1.49% (1 yr. CMT + 0.850%) (2),(3)

    08/10/27       765,000       663,049  

2.13% (1 year EUR Swap + 1.600%) (1),(3)

    10/13/26       165,000       166,056  

2.59% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.560%) (2)

    09/11/25       85,000       81,982  

3.09% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.730%) (2)

    05/14/32       2,810,000       2,166,566  

6.37% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 3.340%) (2),(3)

    07/15/26       795,000       790,310  

6.54% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 3.920%) (2)

    08/12/33       1,070,000       1,028,217  

7.75% (1 yr. EURIBOR ICE Swap + 4.950%) (1),(3)

    03/01/29       505,000       592,026  

9.02% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 5.020%) (2)

    11/15/33       4,980,000       5,601,731  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
Banks (Continued)  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     

2.16% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.012%) (3)

    02/11/26     $ 1,850,000     $ 1,750,316  

2.88% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.432%) (3)

    10/30/30       285,000       233,067  

3.35% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.500%)

    03/02/33       4,340,000       3,419,790  

3.53% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.510%) (3)

    03/24/28       3,760,000       3,430,248  

3.58% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.572%) (3)

    05/22/28       1,320,000       1,201,921  

4.90% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.100%)

    07/25/33       1,325,000       1,165,112  

5.01% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.502%) (3)

    04/04/51       75,000       59,520  

5.39% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.020%) (3)

    04/24/34       550,000       498,564  
     

 

 

 
        108,636,165  
     

 

 

 
Beverages — 0.2%  

Bacardi Ltd.

 

2.75% (2)

    07/15/26       750,000       687,082  

4.45% (2)

    05/15/25       1,095,000       1,065,029  
     

 

 

 
        1,752,111  
     

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 0.2%  

Amgen, Inc.

 

4.20%

    02/22/52       505,000       355,288  

5.25%

    03/02/33       1,165,000       1,087,213  

5.75%

    03/02/63       709,000       614,887  
     

 

 

 
        2,057,388  
     

 

 

 
Chemicals — 0.3%  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

 

2.30% (2)

    11/01/30       1,185,000       880,502  

3.27% (2)

    11/15/40       235,000       143,101  

3.47% (2)

    12/01/50       125,000       69,761  

4.38%

    06/01/47       370,000       240,985  

5.00%

    09/26/48       2,040,000       1,469,835  
     

 

 

 
        2,804,184  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 0.1%  

Global Payments, Inc.

 

4.88%

    03/17/31       225,000       233,142  

5.40%

    08/15/32       540,000       490,315  

5.95%

    08/15/52       899,000       760,455  
     

 

 

 
        1,483,912  
     

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
Diversified Financial Services — 1.1%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland)

 

 

3.00%

    10/29/28     $ 3,225,000     $ 2,717,658  

3.30%

    01/30/32       874,000       678,145  

Air Lease Corp.

 

3.25%

    03/01/25       1,300,000       1,245,486  

3.63%

    12/01/27       640,000       574,000  

4.63%

    10/01/28       1,500,000       1,376,850  

Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd. (Ireland)

 

2.53% (2)

    11/18/27       884,000       738,666  

2.88% (2)

    02/15/25       1,550,000       1,465,944  

3.95% (2)

    07/01/24       405,000       397,159  

Capital One Financial Corp.

 

1.34% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.690%) (3)

    12/06/24       2,535,000       2,503,160  

Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd. (Ireland)

 

5.50% (2)

    02/15/24       108,000       107,263  
     

 

 

 
        11,804,331  
     

 

 

 
Electric — 1.4%  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

5.95%

    11/01/32       450,000       435,488  

Appalachian Power Co.

 

4.45%

    06/01/45       690,000       510,283  

Arizona Public Service Co.

 

3.35%

    05/15/50       1,675,000       991,198  

Duke Energy Corp.

 

3.75%

    09/01/46       790,000       519,026  

3.85%

    06/15/34       800,000       763,703  

Duke Energy Progress LLC

 

3.70%

    10/15/46       1,325,000       880,462  

5.25%

    03/15/33       505,000       476,109  

Indiana Michigan Power Co.

 

4.55%

    03/15/46       420,000       324,801  

ITC Holdings Corp.

 

2.95% (2)

    05/14/30       2,000,000       1,635,358  

Jersey Central Power & Light Co.

 

2.75% (2)

    03/01/32       2,575,000       1,978,347  

MidAmerican Energy Co.

 

5.80%

    10/15/36       1,655,000       1,607,019  

Public Service Co. of Colorado

 

5.25%

    04/01/53       1,215,000       1,016,870  

TenneT Holding BV (Netherlands)

 

2.75% (1)

    05/17/42       775,000       710,978  

4.50% (1)

    10/28/34       410,000       457,802  

4.75% (1)

    10/28/42       1,015,000       1,132,203  

Tucson Electric Power Co.

 

4.00%

    06/15/50       1,500,000       1,011,630  
     

 

 

 
        14,451,277  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
Engineering & Construction — 0.0%  

Cellnex Finance Co. SA (Spain)

 

2.00% (1)

    09/15/32     $ 400,000     $ 326,583  
     

 

 

 
Entertainment — 0.5%  

WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc.

 

4.28%

    03/15/32       200,000       165,892  

5.05%

    03/15/42       3,135,000       2,322,126  

5.14%

    03/15/52       3,834,000       2,716,964  
     

 

 

 
        5,204,982  
     

 

 

 
Food — 0.8%  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Food Co./JBS Luxembourg SARL

 

 

6.75% (2)

    03/15/34       2,240,000       2,097,379  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Finance, Inc.

 

 

3.00%

    02/02/29       1,445,000       1,190,362  

3.00%

    05/15/32       1,875,000       1,358,901  

6.50%

    12/01/52       1,575,000       1,284,917  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

 

6.25%

    07/01/33       545,000       502,370  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

 

2.63% (2)

    09/13/31       2,565,000       1,823,459  
     

 

 

 
        8,257,388  
     

 

 

 
Gas — 0.4%  

KeySpan Gas East Corp.

 

3.59% (2)

    01/18/52       1,150,000       671,566  

5.82% (2)

    04/01/41       1,551,000       1,344,717  

5.99% (2)

    03/06/33       530,000       498,894  

National Gas Transmission PLC (United Kingdom)

 

4.25% (1)

    04/05/30       560,000       583,609  

Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

 

5.40%

    06/15/33       705,000       656,609  
     

 

 

 
        3,755,395  
     

 

 

 
Health Care-Products — 0.0%  

Medtronic Global Holdings SCA

 

1.50%

    07/02/39       500,000       354,375  
     

 

 

 
Health Care-Services — 1.2%  

Centene Corp.

 

3.00%

    10/15/30       3,888,000       3,080,416  

CommonSpirit Health

 

2.78%

    10/01/30       875,000       702,135  

Fresenius Finance Ireland PLC

 

0.88% (1)

    10/01/31       920,000       721,521  

Fresenius Medical Care U.S. Finance III, Inc.

 

1.88% (2)

    12/01/26       1,650,000       1,427,300  

HCA, Inc.

 

3.50%

    07/15/51       746,000       433,037  

3.63%

    03/15/32       656,000       527,168  

4.13%

    06/15/29       3,946,000       3,503,377  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
Health Care-Services (Continued)  

5.25%

    06/15/49     $ 600,000     $ 461,590  

5.50%

    06/15/47       1,315,000       1,063,506  
     

 

 

 
        11,920,050  
     

 

 

 
Insurance — 1.4%  

Aon Corp./Aon Global Holdings PLC

 

2.60%

    12/02/31       940,000       720,529  

3.90%

    02/28/52       805,000       543,150  

Athene Global Funding

 

1.99% (2)

    08/19/28       4,000,000       3,245,160  

2.72% (2)

    01/07/29       240,000       196,531  

3.21% (2)

    03/08/27       815,000       724,823  

Farmers Exchange Capital

 

7.20% (2)

    07/15/48       1,495,000       1,361,116  

Farmers Exchange Capital II

 

6.15% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.744%) (2)

    11/01/53       2,065,000       1,865,175  

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.

 

7.96% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.290%) (2),(3)

    12/15/24       4,000,000       3,992,966  

New York Life Insurance Co.

 

3.75% (2)

    05/15/50       70,000       45,949  

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America

 

3.30% (2)

    05/15/50       430,000       258,200  

4.27% (2)

    05/15/47       130,000       93,946  

Willis North America, Inc.

 

4.50%

    09/15/28       1,445,000       1,343,909  

5.35%

    05/15/33       430,000       392,263  
     

 

 

 
        14,783,717  
     

 

 

 
Internet — 0.2%  

Netflix, Inc.

 

4.63%

    05/15/29       670,000       723,981  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.(China)

 

3.68% (2)

    04/22/41       825,000       550,429  

3.84% (2)

    04/22/51       30,000       18,443  

3.98% (2)

    04/11/29       740,000       665,097  
     

 

 

 
        1,957,950  
     

 

 

 
Media — 0.5%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital

 

 

3.90%

    06/01/52       1,000,000       568,900  

4.80%

    03/01/50       495,000       326,520  

5.13%

    07/01/49       580,000       407,334  

5.25%

    04/01/53       500,000       354,830  

5.38%

    04/01/38       1,475,000       1,168,672  

5.38%

    05/01/47       2,755,000       1,994,758  

5.75%

    04/01/48       1,028,000       780,484  
     

 

 

 
        5,601,498  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
Miscellaneous Manufacturers — 0.3%  

General Electric Co.

 

6.11% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.742%)

    08/15/36     $ 3,045,000     $ 2,731,916  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 0.1%  

Petroleos Mexicanos

 

6.63%

    06/15/35       552,000       365,700  

6.75%

    09/21/47       1,595,000       904,865  
     

 

 

 
        1,270,565  
     

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.3%  

Berry Global, Inc.

 

1.57%

    01/15/26       1,584,000       1,432,110  

1.65%

    01/15/27       1,716,000       1,479,567  

4.88% (2)

    07/15/26       580,000       554,086  
     

 

 

 
        3,465,763  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%  

Bayer U.S. Finance II LLC

 

4.38% (2)

    12/15/28       3,023,000       2,771,301  

4.63% (2)

    06/25/38       500,000       394,907  

4.88% (2)

    06/25/48       1,930,000       1,447,635  

CVS Health Corp.

 

5.05%

    03/25/48       565,000       445,096  
     

 

 

 
        5,058,939  
     

 

 

 
Pipelines — 1.0%  

Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC

 

5.93% (2)

    08/15/30       830,000       803,200  

Energy Transfer LP

 

5.00%

    05/15/50       740,000       555,311  

5.15%

    03/15/45       985,000       761,548  

5.40%

    10/01/47       1,538,000       1,213,374  

5.95%

    10/01/43       630,000       533,785  

6.55%

    12/01/33       344,000       338,981  

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp.

 

3.80%

    09/15/30       375,000       316,166  

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC

 

4.95% (2)

    07/15/29       2,000,000       1,769,640  

6.88% (2)

    04/15/40       350,000       292,089  

Southern Natural Gas Co. LLC

 

7.35%

    02/15/31       2,380,000       2,433,353  

TC PipeLines LP

 

4.38%

    03/13/25       710,000       693,238  

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.

 

4.63%

    03/01/34       125,000       105,966  

6.10%

    06/01/40       375,000       346,305  
     

 

 

 
        10,162,956  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate — 0.3%  

Annington Funding PLC (United Kingdom)

 

2.31% (1)

    10/06/32       720,000       614,025  

3.18% (1)

    07/12/29       325,000       327,072  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
Real Estate (Continued)  

Blackstone Property Partners Europe Holdings SARL (Luxembourg)

 

 

1.00% (1)

    05/04/28     $ 425,000     $ 353,865  

1.63% (1)

    04/20/30       325,000       251,787  

1.75% (1)

    03/12/29       550,000       457,204  

Vonovia Finance BV (Germany)

 

2.25% (1)

    04/07/30       100,000       88,476  

Vonovia SE (Germany)

 

1.00% (1)

    06/16/33       300,000       217,740  

1.50% (1)

    06/14/41       300,000       171,142  

5.00% (1)

    11/23/30       100,000       103,917  
     

 

 

 
        2,585,228  
     

 

 

 
REIT — 2.8%  

American Assets Trust LP

 

3.38%

    02/01/31       1,655,000       1,193,056  

American Homes 4 Rent LP

 

3.38%

    07/15/51       730,000       412,151  

American Tower Corp.

 

0.88%

    05/21/29       725,000       626,014  

1.00%

    01/15/32       500,000       398,849  

2.70%

    04/15/31       310,000       239,827  

5.55%

    07/15/33       1,445,000       1,332,362  

5.65%

    03/15/33       880,000       820,046  

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (Singapore)

 

0.75% (1)

    06/23/28       870,000       740,021  

CubeSmart LP

 

3.00%

    02/15/30       317,000       259,550  

Digital Dutch Finco BV

 

1.25% (1)

    02/01/31       1,830,000       1,474,660  

Digital Intrepid Holding BV

 

1.38% (1)

    07/18/32       105,000       80,985  

Extra Space Storage LP

 

2.35%

    03/15/32       1,245,000       913,152  

2.40%

    10/15/31       2,000,000       1,494,780  

3.90%

    04/01/29       250,000       221,735  

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.

 

3.25%

    01/15/32       16,000       12,100  

4.00%

    01/15/30       528,000       443,805  

4.00%

    01/15/31       170,000       138,349  

5.30%

    01/15/29       1,280,000       1,172,800  

5.75%

    06/01/28       1,600,000       1,501,544  

Healthcare Realty Holdings LP

 

2.00%

    03/15/31       2,600,000       1,896,560  

2.05%

    03/15/31       164,000       116,870  

3.10%

    02/15/30       1,705,000       1,388,746  

Hudson Pacific Properties LP

 

3.25%

    01/15/30       655,000       421,342  

3.95%

    11/01/27       245,000       188,358  

4.65%

    04/01/29       135,000       96,443  

5.95%

    02/15/28       1,205,000       953,770  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
REIT (Continued)  

Invitation Homes Operating Partnership LP

 

2.00%

    08/15/31     $ 1,776,000     $ 1,282,538  

5.50%

    08/15/33       215,000       195,070  

Kilroy Realty LP

 

2.65%

    11/15/33       891,000       583,089  

LXP Industrial Trust

 

2.38%

    10/01/31       1,592,000       1,140,159  

Physicians Realty LP

 

2.63%

    11/01/31       940,000       691,075  

Prologis Euro Finance LLC

 

0.50%

    02/16/32       400,000       302,623  

0.63%

    09/10/31       100,000       79,172  

1.00%

    02/08/29       750,000       666,457  

1.00%

    02/16/41       400,000       225,950  

4.25%

    01/31/43       450,000       412,197  

Realty Income Corp.

 

5.13%

    07/06/34       620,000       642,692  

Rexford Industrial Realty LP

 

2.15%

    09/01/31       25,000       18,135  

SELP Finance SARL (Luxembourg)

 

0.88% (1)

    05/27/29       900,000       753,525  

VICI Properties LP

 

4.95%

    02/15/30       30,000       26,894  

5.13%

    05/15/32       1,657,000       1,432,029  

5.63%

    05/15/52       320,000       250,797  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.

 

3.75% (2)

    02/15/27       25,000       22,528  

3.88% (2)

    02/15/29       805,000       684,215  

4.13% (2)

    08/15/30       196,000       162,065  

4.50% (2)

    09/01/26       380,000       358,515  

4.50% (2)

    01/15/28       327,000       296,223  

4.63% (2)

    06/15/25       180,000       173,171  
     

 

 

 
        28,936,994  
     

 

 

 
Savings & Loans — 0.1%  

Nationwide Building Society (United Kingdom)

 

2.97% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.290%) (2),(3)

    02/16/28       1,630,000       1,449,738  
     

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 0.1%  

Broadcom, Inc.

 

2.60% (2)

    02/15/33       1,115,000       809,947  
     

 

 

 
Software — 0.4%  

Oracle Corp.

 

3.60%

    04/01/50       1,535,000       941,392  

3.80%

    11/15/37       905,000       668,472  

3.95%

    03/25/51       2,803,000       1,823,352  

6.90%

    11/09/52       30,000       29,626  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
Software (Continued)  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

 

4.00%

    04/14/32     $ 1,000,000     $ 856,490  
     

 

 

 
        4,319,332  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 0.7%  

Global Switch Finance BV (United Kingdom)

 

1.38% (1)

    10/07/30       695,000       613,223  

Qwest Corp.

 

7.25%

    09/15/25       920,000       887,800  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. III LLC

 

 

4.74% (2)

    09/20/29       2,304,374       2,278,643  

5.15% (2)

    09/20/29       2,254,500       2,218,989  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

 

3.88%

    04/15/30       1,200,000       1,045,220  

Vodafone Group PLC (United Kingdom)

 

4.88%

    06/19/49       302,000       228,606  
     

 

 

 
        7,272,481  
     

 

 

 
Water — 0.1%  

Thames Water Utilities Finance PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

4.38% (1)

    01/18/31       610,000       581,552  
     

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds

 

(Cost: $316,985,964)

 

    279,188,115  
     

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.5%  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bond

 

 

3.00%

    08/15/51       955,000       665,714  

City of New York, General Obligation Unlimited

 

3.00%

    08/01/34       380,000       293,614  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue

 

 

2.00%

    08/01/35       1,000,000       666,891  

2.40%

    11/01/32       585,000       446,580  

2.45%

    11/01/34       2,485,000       1,781,130  

Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue

 

 

3.26%

    05/15/60       3,060,000       1,771,516  
     

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds

 

(Cost: $8,265,603)

 

    5,625,445  
     

 

 

 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 7.5%  

AGL CLO 7 Ltd. Series 2020-7A, Class BR

 

7.36% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.962%) (2),(3)

    07/15/34       4,235,000       4,171,865  

Aligned Data Centers Issuer LLC Series 2021-1A, Class A2

 

 

1.94% (2)

    08/15/46       3,372,000       2,942,658  

AMMC CLO XIII Ltd. Series 2013-13A, Class A1R2

 

6.71% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.312%) (2),(3)

    07/24/29       696,220       696,046  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)  

ARES LXII CLO Ltd. Series 2021-62A, Class B

 

7.29% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.912%) (2),(3)

    01/25/34     $ 4,000,000     $ 3,914,596  

Brazos Education Loan Authority, Inc. Series 2012-1, Class A1

 

 

6.14% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.814%) (3)

    12/26/35       249,775       247,621  

CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC Series 2020-1, Class B1

 

2.28% (2)

    07/15/60       3,909,918       3,457,759  

CIFC Funding Ltd. Series 2021-7A, Class A1

 

6.80% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.392%) (2),(3)

    01/23/35       4,300,000       4,262,663  

Clover CLO LLC Series 2018-1A, Class A1R

 

6.80% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.382%) (2),(3)

    04/20/32       4,300,000       4,284,688  

Dryden XXVI Senior Loan Fund Series 2013-26A, Class AR

 

 

6.56% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.162%) (2),(3)

    04/15/29       1,623,220       1,613,865  

Global SC Finance II SRL Series 2014-1A, Class A2

 

3.09% (2)

    07/17/29       230,964       225,920  

GoldenTree Loan Opportunities IX Ltd. Series 2014-9A, Class AR2

 

 

6.76% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.372%) (2),(3)

    10/29/29       1,095,504       1,093,368  

JGWPT XXX LLC Series 2013-3A, Class A

 

4.08% (2)

    01/17/73       1,033,347       892,127  

JGWPT XXXII LLC Series 2014-2A, Class A

 

3.61% (2)

    01/17/73       1,183,475       973,541  

LCM Loan Income Fund I Ltd. Series 1A, Class B

 

7.13% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1712%) (2)

    04/20/31       50,000       49,073  

Madison Park Funding XLVIII Ltd. Series 2021-48A, Class A

 

 

6.81% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.412%) (2),(3)

    04/19/33       4,320,000       4,302,504  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust Series 2021-GA, Class A

 

 

1.58% (2)

    04/15/70       2,794,081       2,350,877  

Navient Student Loan Trust Series 2014-4, Class A

 

6.06% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.734%) (3)

    03/25/83       1,143,765       1,113,496  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust Series 2014-4A, Class A2

 

6.39% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.064%) (2),(3)

    11/25/48       2,709,551       2,676,559  

New Economy Assets Phase 1 Sponsor LLC Series 2021-1, Class B1

 

 

2.41% (2)

    10/20/61       3,904,000       3,146,926  

OCP CLO Ltd. Series 2020-19A, Class AR

 

6.83% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.412%) (2)

    10/20/34       3,600,000       3,562,747  

Octagon Investment Partners XIV Ltd. Series 2012-1A, Class AARR

 

 

6.61% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.212%) (2),(3)

    07/15/29       2,497,444       2,487,447  

Skyline Aviation, Inc. Series 2004-1, Class A

 

3.23% (4),(5)

    07/03/38       4,246,826       3,702,701  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2003-7A, Class A5A

 

6.68% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.462%) (2),(3)

    12/15/33     $ 1,516,523     $ 1,518,635  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-2, Class B

 

6.80% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.462%) (3)

    01/25/83       710,000       662,366  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-3, Class B

 

6.80% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.462%) (3)

    04/26/83       710,000       665,379  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-4, Class A4

 

7.25% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.912%) (3)

    07/25/22       2,399,233       2,399,900  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-4, Class B

 

7.45% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 2.112%) (3)

    04/25/73       710,000       700,631  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-5, Class B

 

7.45% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 2.112%)

    07/25/73       710,000       692,111  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-6, Class A4

 

6.70% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.362%) (3)

    07/25/23       2,147,423       2,120,338  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-6, Class B

 

7.45% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 2.112%) (3)

    07/26/83       710,000       645,440  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-7, Class B

 

7.45% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 2.112%) (3)

    07/26/83       710,000       652,026  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2011-2, Class A2

 

6.64% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.314%) (3)

    10/25/34       1,218,557       1,221,878  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2012-7, Class A3

 

6.09% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.764%) (3)

    05/26/26       1,287,762       1,228,895  

Store Master Funding I-VII XIV XIX XX Series 2021-1A, Class A1

 

 

2.12% (2)

    06/20/51       1,828,417       1,501,207  

U.S. Small Business Administration Series 2022-25G, Class 1

 

 

3.93%

    07/01/47       6,002,512       5,314,562  

U.S. Small Business Administration Series 2022-25H, Class 1

 

 

3.80%

    08/01/47       3,357,398       2,949,371  

U.S. Small Business Administration Series 2022-25J, Class 1

 

 

5.04%

    10/01/47       3,393,727       3,208,065  
     

 

 

 

Total Asset-backed Securities

 

(Cost: $81,391,831)

 

    77,649,851  
     

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 0.6%
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series K155, Class A3

 

 

3.75%

    04/25/33       4,045,000       3,450,460  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AN0245

 

3.42%

    11/01/35       1,752,399       1,551,871  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BL6060

 

 

2.46%

    04/01/40     $ 1,840,000     $ 1,162,720  
     

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Agency

 

 

(Cost: $7,745,043)

        6,165,051  
     

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY —3.2%
 

Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd. Series 2021-FL3, Class A

 

 

6.52% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.184%) (2),(3)

    08/15/34       3,882,000       3,834,033  

BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2018-PARK, Class A

 

 

4.09% (2),(6)

    08/10/38       1,930,000       1,682,662  

Bank Series 2022-BNK42, Class A5

 

4.49% (6)

    06/15/55       3,593,000       3,146,723  

BPR Trust Series 2022-OANA, Class A

 

7.23% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.898%) (2),(3)

    04/15/37       3,678,000       3,602,122  

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2020-VIV4, Class A

 

 

2.84% (2)

    03/09/44       2,415,000       1,922,639  

BX Trust Series 2019-OC11, Class A

 

3.20% (2)

    12/09/41       1,485,000       1,227,904  

BXHPP Trust Series 2021-FILM, Class A

 

6.10% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.764%) (2),(3)

    08/15/36       3,000,000       2,830,280  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2015-CR27, Class A3

 

3.35%

    10/10/48       1,840,022       1,758,310  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2020-C19, Class A3

 

 

2.56%

    03/15/53       3,004,000       2,371,855  

Hudson Yards Mortgage Trust Series 2019-30HY, Class A

 

 

3.23% (2)

    07/10/39       2,185,000       1,818,615  

Hudson Yards Mortgage Trust Series 2019-55HY, Class A

 

 

2.94% (2),(6)

    12/10/41       1,180,000       954,607  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2019-OSB, Class A

 

 

3.40% (2)

    06/05/39       1,160,000       976,027  

Manhattan West Mortgage Trust Series 2020-1MW, Class A

 

 

2.13% (2)

    09/10/39       1,720,000       1,460,974  

One Bryant Park Trust Series 2019-OBP, Class A

 

2.52% (2)

    09/15/54       1,495,000       1,173,558  

SFAVE Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2015-5AVE, Class A1

 

 

3.87% (2),(6)

    01/05/43       1,710,000       1,143,312  

SFAVE Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2015-5AVE, Class A2B

 

 

4.14% (2),(6)

    01/05/43       70,000       45,562  

STWD Trust Series 2021-FLWR, Class B

 

6.37% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.040%) (2),(3)

    07/15/36       1,235,000       1,204,037  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2015-C26, Class AS

 

 

3.58%

    02/15/48     $ 2,100,000     $ 1,974,613  
     

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Non-Agency

 

 

(Cost: $37,082,206)

 

    33,127,833  
     

 

 

 
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 41.2%
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #A97179

 

4.50%

    03/01/41       934,570       864,756  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G06360

 

4.00%

    03/01/41       1,117,641       1,001,666  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G06498

 

4.00%

    04/01/41       757,032       678,169  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G06499

 

4.00%

    03/01/41       500,253       453,563  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G07849

 

3.50%

    05/01/44       633,259       549,105  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G07924

 

3.50%

    01/01/45       941,459       809,978  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08710

 

3.00%

    06/01/46       1,148,512       947,459  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08711

 

3.50%

    06/01/46       1,856,178       1,584,991  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08715

 

3.00%

    08/01/46       2,218,938       1,830,502  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08716

 

3.50%

    08/01/46       1,250,167       1,067,518  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08721

 

3.00%

    09/01/46       1,783,145       1,469,246  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08722

 

3.50%

    09/01/46       505,295       431,471  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08726

 

3.00%

    10/01/46       1,713,507       1,410,261  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08732

 

3.00%

    11/01/46       1,720,888       1,416,335  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08792

 

3.50%

    12/01/47       1,368,737       1,167,678  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08816

 

3.50%

    06/01/48       257,057       218,312  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08826

 

5.00%

    06/01/48       230,537       216,826  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08843

 

4.50%

    10/01/48       911,112       829,002  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G16584

 

3.50%

    08/01/33       1,012,884       945,893  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G18592

 

3.00%

    03/01/31       528,566       494,725  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G18670

 

3.00%

    12/01/32       362,789       335,697  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G18713

 

3.50%

    11/01/33     $ 684,642     $ 637,007  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G60038

 

3.50%

    01/01/44       897,951       779,932  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G60344

 

4.00%

    12/01/45       458,313       408,930  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G67700

 

3.50%

    08/01/46       742,161       640,196  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G67706

 

3.50%

    12/01/47       530,305       455,252  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G67707

 

3.50%

    01/01/48       5,867,515       5,054,943  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G67711

 

4.00%

    03/01/48       1,454,276       1,291,671  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G67718

 

4.00%

    01/01/49       1,338,912       1,179,925  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #Q05261

 

3.50%

    12/01/41       986,956       868,571  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #Q20178

 

3.50%

    07/01/43       1,876,254       1,627,971  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #QE0312

 

2.00%

    04/01/52       5,256,530       3,864,055  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD0231

 

3.00%

    01/01/50       4,069,162       3,312,632  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD7513

 

3.50%

    04/01/50       509,000       434,791  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD8178

 

2.50%

    11/01/51       5,290,234       4,073,427  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD8193

 

2.00%

    02/01/52       7,823,735       5,757,503  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD8194

 

2.50%

    02/01/52       7,205,575       5,542,950  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD8205

 

2.50%

    04/01/52       2,110,707       1,621,185  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD8212

 

2.50%

    05/01/52       7,561,008       5,807,433  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #ZM1779

 

3.00%

    09/01/46       1,086,678       893,984  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #ZT1703

 

4.00%

    01/01/49       911,599       804,378  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2439, Class KZ

 

 

6.50%

    04/15/32       52,886       53,737  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2575, Class FD (PAC)

 

 

5.88% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.564%)(3)

    02/15/33       140,980       138,815  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2662, Class MT (TAC)

 

 

4.50%

    08/15/33     $ 39,001     $ 37,439  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3315, Class S (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.98% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.296%) (3)

    05/15/37       7,340       450  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3339, Class JS (I/F)

 

 

7.51% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 42.091%) (3)

    07/15/37       179,666       217,248  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3351, Class ZC

 

 

5.50%

    07/15/37       139,292       137,088  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3380, Class SM (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.98% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.296%) (3)

    10/15/37       215,494       16,675  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3382, Class FL

 

 

6.13% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.814%) (3)

    11/15/37       56,127       55,341  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3439, Class SC (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.47% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 5.786%)

    04/15/38       864,679       35,182  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3578, Class DI (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.22% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.536%) (3)

    04/15/36       310,824       16,368  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 4818, Class CA

 

 

3.00%

    04/15/48       431,991       353,672  

Federal National Mortgage Association

 

 

2.00%

    04/01/51       7,163,701       5,299,208  

4.50%

    12/01/52       6,451,403       5,771,480  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #596686

 

 

6.50%

    11/01/31       7,781       7,812  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #727575

 

 

5.00%

    06/01/33       11,451       11,170  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #748751

 

 

5.50%

    10/01/33       32,418       31,912  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB2127

 

 

3.50%

    01/01/26       118,222       115,732  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0209

 

 

4.50%

    05/01/41       283,937       263,222  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0851

 

 

6.00%

    10/01/40       255,422       260,102  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AS9830

 

 

4.00%

    06/01/47     $ 489,803     $ 432,769  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BN7755

 

 

3.00%

    09/01/49       2,661,284       2,167,336  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BQ6913

 

2.00%

    12/01/51       8,636,646       6,367,781  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BQ7006

 

2.00%

    01/01/52       7,060,365       5,205,592  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BV8464

 

3.00%

    04/01/52       3,934,221       3,151,804  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA1710

 

4.50%

    05/01/48       1,256,257       1,144,561  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA1711

 

4.50%

    05/01/48       869,580       792,264  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA2208

 

4.50%

    08/01/48       691,845       630,332  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA2327

 

4.00%

    09/01/48       431,155       382,091  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CB0610

 

2.50%

    05/01/51       6,852,389       5,309,416  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CB2313

 

2.50%

    12/01/51       7,518,004       5,824,685  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CB3289

 

2.00%

    04/01/52       9,593,632       7,097,348  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FM2318

 

3.50%

    09/01/49       263,167       223,823  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FM2870

 

3.00%

    03/01/50       1,747,510       1,422,616  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FS1598

 

2.00%

    04/01/52       7,885,446       5,796,561  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1146

 

4.00%

    08/01/42       566,562       509,086  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1561

 

3.00%

    09/01/33       1,118,991       991,902  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1584

 

3.50%

    09/01/33       1,644,818       1,491,584  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3182

 

3.50%

    11/01/47       296,915       252,907  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4093

 

2.00%

    08/01/40       4,008,961       3,185,061  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4152

 

2.00%

    10/01/40       5,005,767       3,977,008  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4281

 

2.00%

    03/01/51       7,247,545       5,361,718  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4387

 

2.00%

    07/01/41       2,743,808       2,170,484  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4465

 

2.00%

    11/01/51     $ 2,137,278     $ 1,575,017  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4512

 

2.50%

    01/01/52       7,865,836       6,054,802  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4548

 

2.50%

    02/01/52       7,231,254       5,562,704  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4579

 

 

3.00%

    04/01/52       7,141,966       5,722,914  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC Trust Series 2004-W10, Class A6 (PAC)

 

 

5.75%

    08/25/34       623,546       612,200  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2001-14, Class SH (I/F)

 

 

8.80% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 27.424%) (3)

    03/25/30       35,386       38,659  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2001-34, Class FV

 

 

5.94% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.614%) (3)

    08/25/31       55,387       55,106  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-89, Class GF

 

 

5.96% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.634%) (3)

    09/25/37       259,249       255,234  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-30, Class SA (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.41% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.736%) (3)

    04/25/38       45,956       3,949  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-62, Class SN (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.76% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.086%) (3)

    07/25/38       45,089       2,086  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-64, Class TB

 

 

4.00%

    08/25/29       454,153       438,733  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-68, Class SA (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.31% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.636%) (3)

    09/25/39       35,010       3,207  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2010-26, Class AS (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.89% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.216%) (3)

    03/25/40       513,889       23,660  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2011-111, Class DB

 

 

4.00%

    11/25/41       1,107,870       1,000,702  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2018-38, Class LA

 

 

3.00%

    06/25/48       832,257       683,847  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2018-43, Class CT

 

 

3.00%

    06/25/48       618,143       517,994  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2019-79, Class FA

 

 

5.94% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.614%) (3)

    01/25/50     $ 1,456,346     $ 1,397,722  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #608259

 

 

4.50%

    08/15/33       14,354       13,492  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #782114

 

 

5.00%

    09/15/36       54,858       53,025  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3521

 

 

3.50%

    03/20/46       840,518       729,836  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3597

 

 

3.50%

    04/20/46       810,039       702,865  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA366

 

 

2 3.00%

    05/20/46       362,952       305,321  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3663

 

 

3.50%

    05/20/46       798,433       692,295  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4126

 

 

3.00%

    12/20/46       2,175,629       1,826,776  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4127

 

 

3.50%

    12/20/46       1,141,058       988,662  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4196

 

 

3.50%

    01/20/47       667,634       578,049  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4454

 

 

5.00%

    05/20/47       275,518       262,906  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4510

 

 

3.50%

    06/20/47       322,983       279,413  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4589

 

 

5.00%

    07/20/47       642,920       613,089  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4722

 

 

5.00%

    09/20/47       217,251       207,035  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4777

 

 

3.00%

    10/20/47       260,326       218,304  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4836

 

 

3.00%

    11/20/47       1,016,113       848,738  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4837

 

 

3.50%

    11/20/47       2,092,573       1,809,171  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4838

 

 

4.00%

    11/20/47     $ 604,060     $ 538,609  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4901

 

 

4.00%

    12/20/47       1,029,817       918,234  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA5078

 

 

4.00%

    03/20/48       726,553       651,429  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA5399

 

 

4.50%

    08/20/48       1,446,038       1,324,050  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA5466

 

 

4.00%

    09/20/48       49,902       44,489  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA5467

 

 

4.50%

    09/20/48       87,931       80,307  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA6030

 

 

3.50%

    07/20/49       74,856       62,823  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA6209

 

 

3.00%

    10/20/49       556,592       446,647  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-27, Class SI (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.02% (-1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 6.356%) (3)

    03/20/38       140,732       11,962  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-81, Class S (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.75% (-1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 6.086%) (3)

    09/20/38       548,913       42,888  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2010-1, Class S (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.30% (- 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 5.636%) (3)

    01/20/40       804,127       46,651  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2018-124, Class NW

 

 

3.50%

    09/20/48       743,475       645,455  

Government National Mortgage Association, TBA

 

2.50% (7)

    12/01/51       18,600,000       14,784,520  

4.50% (7)

    04/01/53       6,250,000       5,645,656  

5.00% (7)

    05/01/53       4,425,000       4,117,431  

5.50% (7)

    06/01/53       9,350,000       8,942,999  

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA

 

2.00% (7)

    12/01/51       27,375,000       20,111,602  

2.50% (7)

    01/01/52       9,025,000       6,918,579  

3.00% (7)

    02/01/52       22,525,000       18,006,803  

3.50% (7)

    04/01/52       15,800,000       13,158,067  

4.00% (7)

    05/01/52       24,100,000       20,824,818  

4.50% (7)

    04/01/53       29,400,000       26,260,464  

5.00% (7)

    04/01/53       57,575,000       53,088,880  

5.50% (7)

    04/01/53       58,050,000       55,083,336  
     

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

 

 

(Cost: $461,635,092)

 

    426,325,483  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY — 6.6%
 

Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2019-F, Class A1

 

2.86% (2)

    07/25/59     $ 1,791,012     $ 1,670,994  

Bayview MSR Opportunity Master Fund Trust Series 2021-5, Class A5

 

 

2.50% (2),(6)

    11/25/51       3,923,302       3,241,668  

CIM Trust Series 2021-J1, Class A1

 

2.50% (2),(6)

    03/25/51       9,398,495       6,900,551  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Series 2005-5, Class 2A2

 

 

5.75% (4)

    08/25/35       148,504       101,293  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Series 2006-AMC1, Class A1

 

 

5.73% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.404%) (2),(3)

    09/25/36       6,081,045       5,688,898  

CSMC Trust Series 2018-RPL9, Class A

 

3.85% (2),(6)

    09/25/57       2,195,110       2,004,396  

CSMC Trust Series 2022-ATH2, Class A1

 

4.55% (2),(6)

    05/25/67       3,425,028       3,203,174  

Fremont Home Loan Trust Series 2005-E, Class 2A4

 

6.10% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.774%)(3)

    01/25/36       4,615,185       4,305,103  

GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust Series 2018-RPL1, Class A1A

 

 

3.75% (2)

    10/25/57       1,807,932       1,708,044  

GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust Series 2021-INV1, Class A6

 

 

2.50% (2),(6)

    12/25/51       3,635,379       3,002,536  

GSAA Home Equity Trust Series 2005-11, Class 2A2

 

6.08% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.754%)(3)

    10/25/35       682,237       666,175  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1

 

 

5.92% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.594%)(3)

    04/25/35       440,977       352,955  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2021-14, Class A3

 

2.50% (2),(6)

    05/25/52       4,859,574       3,561,916  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2021-INV3, Class A3

 

2.50% (2),(6)

    12/25/51       7,132,398       5,900,829  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2022-1, Class A3

 

2.50% (2),(6)

    07/25/52       8,422,157       6,167,915  

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust Series 2004-WMC2, Class M1

 

 

6.35% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.029%)(3)

    07/25/34       507,469       489,185  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-3, Class 4A

 

 

5.64% (6)

    04/25/34       71,620       68,154  

Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-WCW2, Class M3

 

 

6.26% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.939%)(3)

    07/25/35       10,000,000       9,295,243  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust Series 2021-3, Class A1

 

 

1.13% (2),(6)

    06/25/56     $ 2,335,820     $ 1,813,985  

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2004-6, Class A3

 

 

6.24% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.914%)(3)

    07/25/34       1,652,301       1,609,347  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2003-34A, Class 5A4

 

 

6.21% (6)

    11/25/33       139,666       132,108  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2005-AR15, Class A1A1

 

 

5.96% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.634%)(3)

    11/25/45       4,034,793       3,587,282  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2005-AR3, Class A2

 

 

4.07% (6)

    03/25/35       472,229       446,124  

Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust Series 2007-PA3, Class 2A1

 

 

6.00% (4)

    07/25/37       41,245       33,961  

Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities Trust Series 2004-2, Class A33

 

 

6.44% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.114%)(3)

    10/25/34       2,486,195       2,422,013  
     

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

 

 

(Cost: $73,640,303)

 

    68,373,849  
     

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 21.8%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 

4.13%

    08/15/53       21,667,000       18,541,009  

4.38%

    08/15/43       78,300,000       69,818,184  

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

3.88%

    08/15/33       25,818,000       23,762,515  

4.63%

    10/15/26       35,965,000       35,696,667  

4.63%

    09/30/28       31,375,000       31,088,598  

4.88%

    10/31/28       46,223,000       46,325,918  
     

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury Securities

 

   

(Cost: $233,610,090)

 

    225,232,891  
     

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 2.6%  

Federal Home Loan Banks

 

5.30%

    05/22/24       13,370,000       13,351,817  

5.37%

    05/21/24       13,200,000       13,169,029  
     

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations

 

 

(Cost: $26,570,000)

        26,520,846  
     

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

 

   

(Cost: $1,246,926,132)

        1,148,209,364  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues         Shares     Value  
MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 1.4%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class,

 

 

5.30%, 5.30% (8)

    $ 14,759,946     $ 14,759,946  
     

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $14,759,946)

        14,759,946  
     

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 12.3%  
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 12.3%  

U.S. Treasury Bills

 

5.49% (9)

    04/04/24     $ 25,000,000     $ 24,428,573  

5.46% (9)

    03/21/24       75,000,000       73,440,187  

5.43% (9)

    03/07/24       5,000,000       4,906,382  

5.52% (9)

    04/11/24       25,000,000       24,403,300  
     

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury Securities

 

(Cost: $127,173,036)

        127,178,442  
     

 

 

 

Total Short Term Investments

 

(Cost: $127,173,036)

        127,178,442  
     

 

 

 

Total Investments (124.7%)

     

(Cost: $1,388,859,114)

 

    1,290,147,752  
     

 

 

 

Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-24.7%)

 

    (255,457,206
     

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

  $ 1,034,690,546  
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Futures Contracts  
Number of
Contracts
   Type    Expiration
Date
    Notional     Market Value     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Long Futures  

1,679

   2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23     $   341,460,003     $   339,866,326     $   (1,593,677

340

   5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23       36,084,520       35,522,031       (562,489

25

   U.S. Ultra Long Bond Futures      12/19/23       3,130,875       2,814,063       (316,812
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 380,675,398     $ 378,202,420     $ (2,472,978
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Short Futures  

105

   10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/19/23     $ (12,049,390   $ (11,426,953   $ 622,437  

11

   30 Year Euro-Buxl Future      12/7/23       (1,552,887     (1,400,123     152,764  

40

   Euro-Bobl Future      12/7/23       (4,943,908     (4,916,740     27,168  

40

   Euro-Bund Future      12/7/23       (5,606,702     (5,453,696     153,006  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ (24,152,887   $ (23,197,512   $ 955,375  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts  
Counterparty    Contracts to
Deliver
   Units of
Currency
     Settlement
Date
     In Exchange for
U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BUY (10)                                   

Goldman Sachs & Co.

   EUR      221,000        01/12/24      $ 235,134      $ 234,399      $ (735
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 235,134      $ 234,399      $ (735
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
SELL (11)                                   

Goldman Sachs & Co.

   EUR      221,239        11/01/23        234,566        233,849        717  

Citibank N.A.

   EUR      16,313,000        01/12/24        17,255,402        17,302,031        (46,629

Citibank N.A.

   GBP      778,000        01/12/24        948,631        944,629        4,002  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 18,438,599      $ 18,480,509      $ (41,910
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared — Interest Rate Swap Agreements  
Notional Amount    Expiration
Date
   Payment
Made by
Fund
Frequency
     Payment
Made by
Fund
    Payment
Received by
FundFrequency
     Payment
Received by
Fund
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Premium
Paid
     Value  

$8,888,000 (12)

   12/20/53      Annual        3.520     Annual        12 Month SOFR      $  1,108,608      $      $  1,108,608  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

ABS   Asset-Backed Securities.
CLO   Collateralized Loan Obligation.
EETC   Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate.
I/F   Inverse Floating rate security whose interest rate moves in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates.
I/O   Interest Only Security.
PAC   Planned Amortization Class.
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
REMIC   Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit.
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
TAC   Target Amortization Class.
TBA   To Be Announced.
EUR   Euro Currency.
GBP   British Pound Sterling.
(1)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $12,453,593 or 1.2% of net assets.
(2)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $185,548,564 or 17.9% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Fund’s investment advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(3)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2023.
(4)   A portion of the principal balance has been written-off during the period due to defaults in the underlying loans. Cost basis has been adjusted.
(5)   For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, security is categorized as Level 3. Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(6)   Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is as of the most recent information available. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
(7)   Security purchased on a forward commitment with an approximate principal amount. The actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement when the security is delivered.
(8)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
(9)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.
(10)   Fund buys foreign currency, sells U.S. Dollar.
(11)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.
(12)   This instrument has a forward starting effective date. See Note 3, Portfolio Investments in the Notes to Financial Statements for further information.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     41.2

U.S. Treasury Securities

     34.1  

Corporate Bonds

     27.0  

Asset-Backed Securities

     7.5  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     6.6  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     3.2  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     2.6  

Money Market Investments

     1.4  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     0.6  

Municipal Bonds

     0.5  

Other*

     (24.7
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

Includes futures, swap agreements, pending trades, interest receivable, fund share transactions and accrued expenses payable.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

         

Corporate Bonds*

   $     $ 279,188,115     $      $ 279,188,115  

Municipal Bonds

           5,625,445              5,625,445  

Asset-Backed Securities

           73,947,150       3,702,701        77,649,851  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           6,165,051              6,165,051  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           33,127,833              33,127,833  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           426,325,483              426,325,483  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           68,373,849              68,373,849  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     225,232,891                    225,232,891  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           26,520,846              26,520,846  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

     225,232,891       919,273,772       3,702,701        1,148,209,364  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     14,759,946                    14,759,946  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Short Term Investments

     127,178,442                    127,178,442  

Total Investments

   $   367,171,279     $   919,273,772     $   3,702,701      $   1,290,147,752  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

         

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

           4,719              4,719  

Futures Contracts

         

Interest Rate Risk

     955,375                    955,375  

Swap Agreements

         

Interest Rate Risk

           1,108,608              1,108,608  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 368,126,654     $ 920,387,099     $ 3,702,701      $ 1,292,216,454  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

         

Futures Contracts

         

Interest Rate Risk

   $ (2,472,978   $     $      $ (2,472,978

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

           (47,364            (47,364
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (2,472,978   $ (47,364   $      $ (2,520,342
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

*

See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES — 69.7%

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 16.7%  

AIMCO CLO 11 Ltd. Series 2020-11A, Class AR

 

 

6.79% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.392%) (1),(2)

    10/17/34      $ 5,000     $ 4,966  

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series 2022-P3, Class A3

 

 

4.61%

    11/10/27        240,000       235,513  

CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC Series 2020-1, Class A1

 

 

1.69% (1)

    07/15/60        179,890       163,315  

CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC Series 2021-1A, Class A1

 

 

1.53% (1)

    03/15/61        273,310       239,597  

Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2021-1, Class D

 

 

1.45%

    01/16/29        427,000       405,615  

Dryden 30 Senior Loan Fund Series 2013-30A, Class AR

 

 

6.45% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.082%) (1),(2)

    11/15/28        50,670       50,517  

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2021-1A, Class D

 

 

1.08%

    11/16/26        340,000       323,669  

Flagship Credit Auto Trust Series 2019-4, Class D

 

 

3.12% (1)

    01/15/26        430,000       419,137  

Global SC Finance II SRL Series 2014-1A, Class A2

 

 

3.09% (1)

    07/17/29        6,588       6,444  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust Series 2020-BA, Class A2

 

 

2.12% (1)

    01/15/69        15,762       14,255  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust Series 2021-BA, Class A

 

 

0.94% (1)

    07/15/69        193,070       164,116  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust Series 2021-CA, Class A

 

 

1.06% (1)

    10/15/69        94,829       80,347  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust Series 2012-5A, Class A

 

 

6.04% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.714%) (1),(2)

    10/27/36        1,566       1,542  

NYACK Park CLO Ltd. Series 2021-1A, Class X

 

 

6.33% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.912%) (1),(2)

    10/20/34        1,607       1,589  

Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd. Series 2021-2A, Class A1

 

 

6.44% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.062%) (1),(2)

    05/20/29        70,526       70,158  

PFS Financing Corp. Series 2022-B, Class A

 

 

5.92% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.600%) (1),(2)

    02/15/26        145,000       145,254  

Progress Residential Trust Series 2021-SFR1, Class C

 

 

1.56% (1)

    04/17/38        252,000       223,012  

ReadyCap Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2018-4, Class A

 

 

3.39% (1)

    02/27/51        67,149       63,913  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2021-1, Class D

 

 

1.13%

    11/16/26        330,000       319,683  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)  

SLC Student Loan Trust Series 2008-1, Class A4A

 

 

7.08% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.862%) (2)

    12/15/32      $ 82,743     $ 83,296  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2005-7, Class A4

 

 

5.75% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 0.412%) (2)

    10/25/29        1,081       1,079  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-3, Class A3

 

6.60% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.262%) (2)

    10/25/21        5,300       5,193  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-3, Class B

 

 

6.80% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.462%) (2)

    04/26/83        10,000       9,372  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2013-6, Class A3

 

 

6.09% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.764%) (2)

    06/26/28        6,205       6,069  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2017-F, Class A2FX

 

 

2.84% (1)

    01/25/41        93,074       89,895  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2019-A, Class A2FX

 

 

3.69% (1)

    06/15/48        106,863       102,623  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2021-B, Class AFX

 

 

1.14% (1)

    02/15/47        167,336       136,059  

Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC Series 2019-2A, Class A2

 

 

3.08% (1)

    10/25/44        84,000       80,803  

Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC Series 2020-1A, Class A2

 

 

1.89% (1)

    08/25/45        200,000       182,028  

Tricon American Homes Trust Series 2017-SFR2, Class B

 

 

3.28% (1)

    01/17/36        5,000       4,962  

U.S. Small Business Administration Series 2009-20G, Class 1

 

 

4.30%

    07/01/29        37,746       35,951  

U.S. Small Business Administration Series 2010-20E, Class 1

 

 

4.11%

    05/01/30        21,969       20,765  
      

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities

 

(Cost: $3,778,050)

 

    3,690,737  
      

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 2.8%
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series K726, Class X1 (I/O)

 

 

0.91% (3)

    04/25/24        8,945,113       12,691  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KF57, Class A

 

 

5.97% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.654%) (2)

    12/25/28        53,050       52,806  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KF66, Class A

 

 

5.95% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.634%) (2)

    07/25/29      $ 35,417     $ 35,255  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KJ31, Class A1

 

 

0.57%

    05/25/26        5,241       5,117  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KS07, Class X (I/O)

 

 

0.61% (3)

    09/25/25        473,736       5,056  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series Q004, Class A2H

 

 

4.84% (3)

    01/25/46        86,606       86,010  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series Q004, Class AFL

 

 

5.67% (1 yr. MTA + 0.740%) (2)

    05/25/44        70,259       69,516  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series Q008, Class A

 

 

5.82% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.504%) (2)

    10/25/45        27,760       27,633  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series Q013, Class APT1

 

 

1.60% (3)

    05/25/50        58,211       55,706  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AM1671

 

 

2.10%

    12/01/27        18,400       17,175  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #776870

 

 

4.90%

    12/15/52        38,545       38,461  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #767414

 

 

5.55%

    02/15/26        7,871       7,820  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #669551

 

 

5.75%

    10/15/32        33,540       33,093  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #625835

 

 

6.00%

    11/15/34        24,180       24,171  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #669522

 

 

6.00%

    07/15/43        25,539       25,324  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #749547

 

 

6.00%

    04/15/53        52,281       52,121  

Government National Mortgage Association Series 2012-123, Class IO (I/O)

 

 

0.62% (3)

    12/16/51        84,527       1,924  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Government National Mortgage Association Series 2013-1, Class IO (I/O)

 

 

0.58% (3)

    02/16/54      $ 39,128     $ 441  

Government National Mortgage Association Series 2014-157, Class C

 

 

3.15% (3)

    10/16/54        72,898       69,430  
      

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

 

(Cost: $620,107)

 

    619,750  
      

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY — 4.2%
 

Bank Series 2018-BN14, Class A2

 

 

4.13%

    09/15/60        1,581       1,518  

BB-UBS Trust Series 2012-SHOW, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.60% (1),(3)

    11/05/36        6,396,000       30,314  

BBCMS Trust Series 2018-BXH, Class A

 

 

6.51% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.047%) (1),(2)

    10/15/37        431       424  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust Series 2018-B6, Class A2

 

 

4.20%

    10/10/51        5,914       5,722  

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2021-CIP, Class A

 

 

6.37% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.035%) (1),(2)

    12/15/38        110,000       107,253  

BX Trust Series 2021-MFM1, Class A

 

 

6.15% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.814%) (1),(2)

    01/15/34        15,325       15,056  

BXHPP Trust Series 2021-FILM, Class A

 

 

6.10% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.764%) (1),(2)

    08/15/36        100,000       94,343  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2014-GC21, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

1.12% (3)

    05/10/47        4,939,316       8,848  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2015-GC27, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

1.30% (3)

    02/10/48        1,813,122       18,766  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2012-CR4, Class A3

 

 

2.85%

    10/15/45        62,633       58,531  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2012-CR4, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

1.14% (3)

    10/15/45        140,668       1  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2014-CR17, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.92% (3)

    05/10/47        4,935,493       11,361  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2015-PC1, Class A4

 

 

3.62%

    07/10/50        38,610       37,440  

FS Rialto Issuer LLC Series 2019-FL1, Class A

 

 

6.65% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.314%) (1),(2)

    12/16/36        52,844       52,636  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2011-GC5, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.09% (1),(3)

    08/10/44        139,878       1  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Houston Galleria Mall Trust Series 2015-HGLR, Class A1A1

 

 

3.09% (1)

    03/05/37      $ 250,000     $ 235,239  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2013-C17, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.56% (3)

    01/15/47        51,189       2  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2014-C21, Class ASB

 

 

3.43%

    08/15/47        4,265       4,237  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2013-LC11, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.95% (3)

    04/15/46        412,280       1,911  

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2006-C6, Class XCL (I/O)

 

 

0.43% (1),(3),(4)

    09/15/39        289,760       1,182  

MF1 Ltd. Series 2020-FL4, Class A

 

 

7.15% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.814%) (1),(2)

    11/15/35        64,384       64,440  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust Series 2014-C15, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.75% (3)

    04/15/47        221,657       9  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust Series 2015-MS1, Class ASB

 

 

3.46%

    05/15/48        3,202       3,110  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2017-SMP, Class A

 

 

6.26% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.922%) (1),(2)

    12/15/34        100,000       91,642  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2020-C55, Class A1

 

 

1.86%

    02/15/53        67,187       65,108  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2013-C14, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.35% (3)

    06/15/46        36,588       68  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2014-C20, Class A4

 

 

3.72%

    05/15/47        3,775       3,751  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2014-C20, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.88% (3)

    05/15/47        883,589       1,576  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2014-C21, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.99% (3)

    08/15/47        3,438,863       13,113  

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities —
Non-Agency

 

 
      

 

 

 

(Cost: $1,011,097)

 

    927,602  
      

 

 

 
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 5.6%
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3016, Class GF

 

 

5.78% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.464%) (2)

    08/15/25        12,314       12,307  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3954, Class PF (PAC)

 

 

5.93% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.614%) (2)

    07/15/41      $ 209,734     $ 206,801  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3055, Class MF

 

 

5.83% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.514%) (2)

    10/15/35        254,573       248,649  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3320, Class FC

 

 

5.60% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.284%) (2)

    05/15/37        51,889       52,050  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3738, Class FD

 

 

5.73% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.414%) (2)

    08/15/40        122,054       120,823  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2002-41, Class F

 

 

5.99% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.664%) (2)

    07/25/32        9,992       9,948  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2005-90, Class FC (PAC)

 

 

5.69% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.364%) (2)

    10/25/35        173,933       173,629  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2011-110, Class FE (PAC)

 

 

5.84% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.514%) (2)

    04/25/41        8,256       8,201  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2018-94, Class KD (PAC)

 

 

3.50%

    12/25/48        41,885       35,875  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2013-130, Class BF

 

 

5.69% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.364%) (2)

    07/25/43        85,793       84,934  

Federal National Mortgage Association Trust Series 2005-W3, Class 2AF

 

 

5.66% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.334%) (2)

    03/25/45        4,700       4,655  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA6081

 

 

3.50%

    08/20/49        47,459       39,830  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2023-113, Class FD

 

 

6.50% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.35) (2)

    08/20/53        123,970       121,999  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2023-116, Class FL

 

 

6.47% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.15) (2)

    08/20/53        124,388       123,324  

Total Residential Mortgage-backed Securities — Agency

 

      

 

 

 

(Cost: $1,264,598)

 

    1,243,025  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY — 9.2%
 

American Home Mortgage Investment Trust Series 2004-3, Class 4A

 

 

4.46% (6 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.928%) (2)

    10/25/34      $ 28,857     $ 28,636  

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust Series 2022-2, Class A1

 

 

3.35% (1),(3)

    01/25/67        163,752       140,723  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities I Trust Series 2006-HE9, Class 3A

 

 

5.72% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.394%) (2)

    11/25/36        92,921       89,331  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust Series 2004-AC1, Class A2

 

 

5.94% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.614%) (2)

    03/25/34        34,802       35,169  

BNC Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-2, Class A4

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    11/25/36        30,090       28,505  

Centex Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2005-A, Class M1

 

 

6.16% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.834%) (2)

    01/25/35        28,241       27,886  

Centex Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2005-B, Class M3

 

 

6.13% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.804%) (2)

    03/25/35        54,563       52,638  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust Series 2004-25, Class 1A1

 

 

6.10% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.774%) (2)

    02/25/35        78,200       72,875  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-OPT1, Class M3

 

 

6.38% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.059%) (2)

    10/25/34        63,250       59,617  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Series 2006-WFH3, Class M2

 

 

5.89% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.564%) (2)

    10/25/36        15,058       14,961  

COLT Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2021-2, Class A1

 

 

0.92% (1),(3)

    08/25/66        145,344       111,583  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust Series 2005-56, Class 4A1

 

 

6.06% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.734%) (2)

    11/25/35        20,969       18,421  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust Series 2004-7, Class MV4

 

 

4.22% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.764%) (2)

    12/25/34        59,470       58,152  

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-AR1, Class 2A1A

 

 

5.95% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.614%) (2)

    02/19/45        67,714       66,268  

Encore Credit Receivables Trust Series 2005-3, Class M4

 

 

6.34% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.014%) (2)

    10/25/35        14,483       14,068  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-FF5, Class A3C

 

 

6.44% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.114%) (2)

    08/25/34      $ 3,556     $ 3,259  

Impac CMB Trust Series 2004-6, Class 1A1

 

6.24% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.914%) (2)

    10/25/34        42,013       40,527  

Impac CMB Trust Series 2005-5, Class A1

 

6.08% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    08/25/35        118,421       106,035  

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust Series 2007-S1, Class A1

 

 

6.00% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.674%) (2)

    04/25/47        61,775       57,236  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2005-A5, Class TA1

 

 

5.31% (3)

    08/25/35        444       406  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2005-A6, Class 7A1

 

 

5.05% (3)

    08/25/35        5,487       4,512  

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust Series 2004-13, Class 3A1

 

 

5.41% (3)

    11/21/34        10,443       9,672  

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust Series 2007-1, Class I2A1

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    01/25/47        39,305       38,945  

MASTR Seasoned Securitization Trust Series 2005-1, Class 4A1

 

 

6.30% (3)

    10/25/32        4,587       4,256  

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust Series 2005-HE1, Class M1

 

 

6.11% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.789%) (2)

    12/25/34        25,426       24,257  

MortgageIT Trust Series 2005-3, Class A1

 

6.04% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.714%) (2)

    08/25/35        2,433       2,274  

MortgageIT Trust Series 2005-3, Class A2

 

6.14% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.814%) (2)

    08/25/35        12,166       11,372  

MortgageIT Trust Series 2005-5, Class A1

 

5.96% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.634%) (2)

    12/25/35        11,534       11,111  

Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2007-A, Class M1

 

 

5.71% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.384%) (2)

    03/25/37        415,000       402,933  

Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2007-C, Class 1AV1

 

 

5.61% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.289%) (2)

    06/25/37        35,559       33,629  

Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-3, Class A2D

 

5.98% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.654%)

    03/25/37        108,368       101,559  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-WHQ2, Class M3

 

 

6.16% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.834%) (2)

    05/25/35      $ 37,024     $ 35,890  

Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-WHQ3, Class M4

 

 

6.38% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.059%) (2)

    06/25/35        16,120       16,036  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust Series 2006-CB5, Class A3

 

 

5.72% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.394%) (2)

    06/25/36        65,518       41,230  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-17, Class 3A1

 

 

4.69% (3)

    08/25/35        10,179       8,585  

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2005-HE2, Class M2

 

 

6.19% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.864%) (2)

    07/25/35        107,322       99,615  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2005-AR13, Class A1A1

 

 

6.02% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.694%) (2)

    10/25/45        40,717       37,976  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2005-AR2, Class 2A1B

 

 

6.18% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.854%) (2)

    01/25/45        83,365       80,715  

Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities Trust Series 2007-2, Class A3

 

 

5.90% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.574%) (2)

    04/25/37        35,541       33,957  
      

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities —
Non-Agency

 

(Cost: $2,079,136)

 

    2,024,820  
      

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 31.1%

 

Agriculture — 0.8%  

BAT Capital Corp. (United Kingdom)

 

3.56%

    08/15/27        58,000       52,629  

Imperial Brands Finance PLC (United Kingdom)

 

3.13% (1)

    07/26/24        120,000       117,336  
      

 

 

 
         169,965  
      

 

 

 
Airlines — 0.0%  

U.S. Airways Pass-Through Trust Series 2012-1, Class A (EETC)

 

5.90%

    04/01/26        4,078       4,105  
      

 

 

 
Banks — 12.9%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV (Netherlands)

 

2.47% (1 yr. CMT + 1.100%) (1),(2)

    12/13/29        75,000       61,082  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Banks (Continued)  

Bank of America Corp.

 

1.73% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.960%) (2)

    07/22/27      $ 150,000     $ 132,423  

2.55% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.050%) (2)

    02/04/28        135,000       119,356  

3.82% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.837%) (2)

    01/20/28        10,000       9,232  

4.38% (5 yr. CMT + 2.760%) (2),(5)

    01/27/27        10,000       8,111  

Citigroup, Inc.

 

3.07% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.280%) (2)

    02/24/28        370,000       333,196  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

 

3.81% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.420%) (2)

    04/23/29        370,000       332,633  

HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

 

2.21% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.285%) (2)

    08/17/29        75,000       61,029  

2.80% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.187%)

    05/24/32        110,000       82,800  

ING Groep NV (Netherlands)

 

3.87% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.640%) (2)

    03/28/26        100,000       96,429  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

1.95% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.065%) (2)

    02/04/32        35,000       26,011  

2.07% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.015%) (2)

    06/01/29        205,000       170,385  

2.55% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.180%)

    11/08/32        20,000       15,166  

Macquarie Group Ltd. (Australia)

 

1.34% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.069%)(1),(2)

    01/12/27        100,000       89,298  

2.87% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.532%) (1)

    01/14/33        5,000       3,698  

Morgan Stanley

 

1.51% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.858%) (2)

    07/20/27        165,000       144,882  

NatWest Group PLC (United Kingdom)

 

4.27% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.762%) (2)

    03/22/25        15,000       14,852  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Banks (Continued)  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

5.58% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.841%) (2)

    06/12/29      $ 10,000     $ 9,577  

Santander U.K. Group Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

 

1.09% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.787%)

    03/15/25        175,000       170,907  

U.S. Bancorp

 

5.84% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.260%)

    06/12/34        5,000       4,619  

UBS Group AG (Switzerland)

 

1.31% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index + 0.980%) (1),(2)

    02/02/27        215,000       190,813  

1.36% (1 yr. CMT + 1.080%) (1),(2)

    01/30/27        150,000       133,060  

3.09% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.730%) (1)

    05/14/32        260,000       200,465  

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

2.39% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.100%) (2)

    06/02/28        100,000       87,195  

3.53% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.510%) (2)

    03/24/28        365,000       332,990  

4.90% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.100%)

    07/25/33        5,000       4,397  
      

 

 

 
         2,834,606  
      

 

 

 
Beverages — 0.2%  

Bacardi Ltd.

 

4.45% (1)

    05/15/25        40,000       38,905  
      

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 0.7%  

Amgen, Inc.

 

5.15%

    03/02/28        155,000       151,334  
      

 

 

 
Chemicals — 0.5%  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

 

1.23% (1)

    10/01/25        125,000       112,811  
      

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 0.2%  

Global Payments, Inc.

 

4.45%

    06/01/28        55,000       50,756  
      

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 1.7%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland)

 

 

2.45%

    10/29/26        155,000       137,911  

Air Lease Corp.

 

2.88%

    01/15/26        30,000       27,852  

3.25%

    03/01/25        95,000       91,016  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Diversified Financial Services (Continued)  

Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd. (Ireland)

 

2.53% (1)

    11/18/27      $ 25,000     $ 20,890  

Capital One Financial Corp.

 

3.27% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.790%) (2)

    03/01/30        40,000       32,784  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

 

3.00%

    03/16/32        65,000       52,182  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

 

1.85%

    09/15/32        15,000       10,683  
      

 

 

 
         373,318  
      

 

 

 
Electric — 2.1%  

Alliant Energy Finance LLC

 

1.40% (1)

    03/15/26        225,000       200,059  

Eversource Energy

 

2.90%

    03/01/27        50,000       45,405  

ITC Holdings Corp.

 

4.95% (1)

    09/22/27        100,000       96,565  

Jersey Central Power & Light Co.

 

4.30% (1)

    01/15/26        125,000       120,147  
      

 

 

 
         462,176  
      

 

 

 
Entertainment — 0.6%  

WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc.

 

3.76%

    03/15/27        100,000       92,094  

4.28%

    03/15/32        10,000       8,295  

5.05%

    03/15/42        45,000       33,332  
      

 

 

 
         133,721  
      

 

 

 
Food — 1.0%  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Finance, Inc.

 

3.00%

    05/15/32        95,000       68,851  

5.13%

    02/01/28        75,000       70,439  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

 

4.25% (1)

    02/01/27        95,000       87,304  
      

 

 

 
         226,594  
      

 

 

 
Health Care-Services — 2.2%  

Centene Corp.

 

3.00%

    10/15/30        28,000       22,184  

Fresenius Medical Care U.S. Finance III, Inc.

 

1.88% (1)

    12/01/26        135,000       116,779  

HCA, Inc.

 

3.13%

    03/15/27        95,000       85,751  

5.00%

    03/15/24        10,000       9,960  

5.25%

    06/15/26        65,000       63,476  

Premier Health Partners

 

2.91%

    11/15/26        125,000       111,884  

Universal Health Services, Inc.

 

1.65%

    09/01/26        85,000       75,007  
      

 

 

 
         485,041  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Insurance — 1.8%  

Athene Global Funding

 

2.51% (1)

    03/08/24      $ 20,000     $ 19,731  

3.21% (1)

    03/08/27        70,000       62,255  

6.04% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index + 0.700%) (1),(2)

    05/24/24        95,000       94,616  

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.

 

7.96% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.290%) (1),(2)

    12/15/24        70,000       69,877  

Willis North America, Inc.

 

2.95%

    09/15/29        20,000       16,780  

3.60%

    05/15/24        40,000       39,459  

4.65%

    06/15/27        95,000       90,454  
      

 

 

 
         393,172  
      

 

 

 
Media — 0.4%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital

 

 

7.29% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.912%) (2)

    02/01/24        94,000       94,190  
      

 

 

 
Miscellaneous Manufacturers — 0.0%  

General Electric Co.

 

6.11% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.742%)

    08/15/36        10,000       8,972  
      

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.6%  

Berry Global, Inc.

 

4.88% (1)

    07/15/26        130,000       124,192  
      

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.9%  

Bayer U.S. Finance II LLC

 

2.85% (1)

    04/15/25        50,000       47,281  

4.25% (1)

    12/15/25        25,000       24,025  

4.38% (1)

    12/15/28        145,000       132,927  
      

 

 

 
         204,233  
      

 

 

 
Pipelines — 1.2%  

Energy Transfer LP

 

4.95%

    06/15/28        135,000       127,661  

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp.

 

4.50%

    12/15/26        102,000       97,234  

4.65%

    10/15/25        50,000       48,459  
      

 

 

 
         273,354  
      

 

 

 
REIT — 1.9%  

American Assets Trust LP

 

3.38%

    02/01/31        10,000       7,209  

Extra Space Storage LP

 

2.20%

    10/15/30        8,000       6,109  

2.40%

    10/15/31        5,000       3,737  

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.

 

3.25%

    01/15/32        26,000       19,663  

5.25%

    06/01/25        60,000       58,819  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
REIT (Continued)  

Healthcare Realty Holdings LP

 

3.50%

    08/01/26      $ 10,000     $ 9,257  

3.63%

    01/15/28        55,000       48,874  

Hudson Pacific Properties LP

 

3.95%

    11/01/27        55,000       42,284  

Ventas Realty LP

 

2.65%

    01/15/25        5,000       4,784  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.

 

5.75% (1)

    02/01/27        150,000       144,346  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

 

3.38%

    03/09/33        90,000       71,476  
      

 

 

 
         416,558  
      

 

 

 
Savings & Loans — 0.0%  

TIAA FSB Holdings, Inc.

 

5.75%

    07/02/25        10,000       9,316  
      

 

 

 
Software — 0.3%  

Oracle Corp.

 

2.80%

    04/01/27        70,000       63,349  
Telecommunications — 1.1%  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. III LLC

 

 

5.15% (1)

    09/20/29        58,500       57,579  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

 

3.75%

    04/15/27        195,000       181,389  
      

 

 

 
         238,968  
      

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds

 

(Cost: $7,306,454)

 

    6,869,636  
      

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.1%

 

City of Baltimore, General Obligation Unlimited

 

5.00%

    10/15/25        5,000       4,969  

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bond

 

2.50%

    02/15/37        20,000       14,034  

New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bond

 

2.54%

    03/15/34        15,000       11,203  
      

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds

 

(Cost: $39,102)

 

    30,206  
      

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

 

(Cost: $16,098,544)

 

    15,405,776  
      

 

 

 
      
           Shares        
MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 12.5%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class,

      

5.30% (6)

 

     2,750,913       2,750,913  
      

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $2,750,913)

 

    2,750,913  
      

 

 

 
      
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS (Continued)  

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.1%

 

U.S. Treasury Securities — 9.1%  

U.S. Treasury Bills

 

5.19% (7)

    11/28/23      $ 410,000     $ 408,375  

5.19% (7)

    11/28/23           500,000       498,018  

5.23% (7)

    12/05/23        800,000       796,006  

5.43% (7)

    03/07/24        300,000       294,383  
      

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury Securities

      

(Cost: $1,996,791)

 

    1,996,782  
      

 

 

 

Total Investments (91.3%)

      

(Cost: $20,846,248)

 

    20,153,471  
      

 

 

 

Excess Of Other Assets Over Liabilities (8.7%)

 

    1,912,405  

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

  $   22,065,876  
      

 

 

 

    

 

 

Futures Contracts                                      
Number of
Contracts
   Type    Expiration
Date
       Notional        Market
Value
       Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Futures

 

57    Bloomberg Commodity Index Future (8)      12/20/23        $   610,232        $   596,334        $   (13,898
       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Total Return Swaps (8)  

Notional

Amount

    Expiration
Date
    Counterparty   Payment Made
by Fund
  Payment Received
by Fund
  Payment
Frequency
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Premium
Paid
    Value  
 

OTC Swaps

 
  $16,095,374       11/17/2023     Citigroup  

0.14%

  Citigroup Commodity Total Return Index (9)     Monthly       $  (209,666)       $  —       $  (209,666
  5,600,000       11/17/2023     Citigroup  

0.18%

  Citigroup Commodity Total Return Index (9)     Monthly       (63,324)             (63,324
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              $  (272,990)     $   —       $  (272,990
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

ABS   Asset-Backed Securities.
CLO   Collateralized Loan Obligation.
EETC   Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate.
I/O   Interest Only Security.
PAC   Planned Amortization Class.
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
(1)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $5,555,409 or 25.2% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Fund’s investment advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(2)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2023.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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(3)   Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is as of the most recent information available. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
(4)   Restricted security (Note 11).
(5)   Perpetual maturity.
(6)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
(7)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.
(8)   All or a portion of this security is owned by TCW Cayman Enhanced Commodity Fund, Ltd.
(9)   Custom Index has exposure to the following commodities as shown on the next two pages.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

Components of Total Return Swap

October 31, 2023

 

Description (1)    Notional
Amount
     Weight %     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Gold

   $ 2,609,060        16.21   $ 140  

WTI Crude Oil

     1,237,734        7.69     (113,871

Brent Crude Oil

     1,163,696        7.23     (78,524

Natural Gas

     1,107,362        6.88     97,388  

Soybeans

     991,475        6.16     (6,014

Copper High Grade

     840,178        5.22     18,996  

Corn

     799,940        4.97     (21,042

Silver

     735,559        4.57     (17,883

Aluminium Primary

     655,082        4.07     19,919  

Live Cattle

     619,672        3.85     (9,251

Sugar #11

     535,976        3.33     5,264  

Soybean Meal

     535,976        3.33     6,604  

Soybean Oil

     508,614        3.16     (15,079

Coffee ‘C’ Arabica

     487,690        3.03     1,603  

RBOB Gasoline

     434,575        2.70     (20,725

SRW Wheat

     399,165        2.48     (15,760

Zinc High Grade

     387,898        2.41     (2,052

Gasoil

     379,851        2.36     (30,964

Lean Hogs

     344,441        2.14     16,404  

Nickel Primary

     334,784        2.08     (7,820

Heating Oil

     291,326        1.81     (21,016

HRW Wheat

     286,498        1.78     (12,542

Cotton

     255,916        1.59     (2,453

Lead Standard

     152,906        0.95     (988
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $   16,095,374        100.00   $   (209,666
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Commodity Exposures of the Citigroup Commodity Total Return Index.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

Components of Total Return Swap

October 31, 2023

 

Description (1)    Notional
Amount
     Weight %     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Gold

   $ 915,040        16.34   $ 42  

WTI Crude Oil

     437,360        7.80     (29,002

Brent Crude Oil

     409,920        7.32     (23,344

Soybeans

     346,640        6.19     (1,141

Copper High Grade

     291,760        5.25     6,771  

Natural Gas

     352,800        6.30     26,121  

Corn

     280,560        5.01     (6,637

Silver

     258,160        4.61     (6,184

Aluminium Primary

     226,800        4.05     6,782  

Sugar #11

     190,960        3.40     1,215  

Live Cattle

     218,400        3.90     (4,282

Coffee ‘C’ Arabica

     171,920        3.07     331  

Soybean Meal

     188,160        3.36     1,393  

Soybean Oil

     176,960        3.16     (4,925

Zinc High Grade

     136,080        2.43     (506

RBOB Gasoline

     148,960        2.66     (5,685

Nickel Primary

     117,040        2.09     (2,664

SRW Wheat

     139,440        2.49     (5,136

Gasoil

     132,720        2.37     (8,309

Lean Hogs

     113,120        2.02     3,595  

Heating Oil

     101,920        1.82     (6,301

HRW Wheat

     101,360        1.80     (4,127

Cotton

     90,160        1.60     (1,036

Lead Standard

     53,760        0.96     (295
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $   5,600,000        100.00   $   (63,324
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Commodity Exposures of the Citigroup Commodity Total Return Index.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Corporate Bonds

     31.1

Asset-Backed Securities

     16.7  

Money Market Investments

     12.5  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     9.2  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     9.1  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     5.6  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     4.2  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     2.8  

Municipal Bonds

     0.1  

Other*

     8.7  
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

Includes swaps, futures, interest receivable and accrued expenses payable.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

         

Asset-Backed Securities

   $     $ 3,690,737     $      $ 3,690,737  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           619,750              619,750  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           927,602              927,602  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           1,243,025              1,243,025  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           2,024,820              2,024,820  

Corporate Bonds*

           6,869,636              6,869,636  

Municipal Bonds

           30,206              30,206  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

           15,405,776              15,405,776  

Money Market Investments

     2,750,913                    2,750,913  

Short Term Investments

     1,996,782                    1,996,782  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   4,747,695     $   15,405,776     $   —      $   20,153,471  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

         

Futures Contracts

         

Equity Risk

   $ (13,898   $     $      $ (13,898

Swap Agreements

         

Commodity Risk

           (272,990            (272,990
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (13,898   $ (272,990   $      $ (286,888
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES — 109.3% of Net Assets

 

 
CORPORATE BONDS — 27.6%        
Aerospace/Defense — 0.1%        

TransDigm, Inc.

 

 

6.75% (1)

    08/15/28      $ 18,000     $ 17,518  
      

 

 

 
Agriculture — 1.0%  

BAT Capital Corp. (United Kingdom)

 

 

4.54%

    08/15/47        15,000       9,712  

BAT International Finance PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

2.25% (2)

    01/16/30        100,000       89,565  

Imperial Brands Finance PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

3.88% (1)

    07/26/29      $ 13,000       11,351  

8.13% (2)

    03/15/24      GBP 50,000       61,056  
      

 

 

 
         171,684  
      

 

 

 
Airlines — 0.4%        

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust Series 2020-1, Class AA

 

 

2.00%

    12/10/29        73,856       63,831  
      

 

 

 
Banks — 8.2%        

Bank of America Corp.

 

 

2.30% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.220%) (3)

    07/21/32        155,000       114,471  

China Development Bank

 

 

2.77%

    10/24/32      CNY 160,000       21,725  

3.09%

    06/18/30      CNY 1,290,000       179,413  

3.48%

    01/08/29      CNY 200,000       28,363  

Citigroup, Inc.

 

 

2.98% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.422%) (3)

    11/05/30      $ 25,000       20,524  

3.06% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.351%) (3)

    01/25/33        60,000       46,252  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

 

 

2.38% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.248%) (3)

    07/21/32        100,000       74,339  

HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

1.75% (Sterling Overnight Index Average + 1.307%) (3)

    07/24/27      GBP 100,000       107,600  

2.80% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.187%) (3)

    05/24/32      $ 15,000       11,291  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

 

2.55% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.180%) (3)

    11/08/32        100,000       75,830  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Banks (Continued)        

Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau (Germany)

 

 

0.63%

    01/07/28      $ 181,000     $ 172,440  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

4.98% (1 yr. CMT + 2.300%) (3)

    08/11/33        10,000       8,687  

Macquarie Group Ltd. (Australia)

 

 

2.87% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.532%) (1),(3)

    01/14/33        25,000       18,488  

Morgan Stanley

 

 

2.24% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.178%) (3)

    07/21/32        105,000       77,543  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

 

6.88% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.284%) (3)

    10/20/34        35,000       34,998  

Santander U.K. Group Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

1.09% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.787%) (3)

    03/15/25        90,000       87,895  

5.00% (1)

    11/07/23        20,000       19,995  

U.S. Bancorp

 

 

4.84% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.600%) (3)

    02/01/34        35,000       29,937  

5.84% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.260%) (3)

    06/12/34        10,000       9,239  

UBS Group AG (Switzerland)

 

 

2.59% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.560%) (1),(3)

    09/11/25        15,000       14,467  

2.88% (1 year EUR Swap + 1.950%) (2),(3)

    04/02/32      EUR 100,000       91,704  

3.09% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.730%) (1),(3)

    05/14/32      $ 20,000       15,420  

6.54% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 3.920%) (1),(3)

    08/12/33        75,000       72,071  

9.02% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 5.020%) (1),(3)

    11/15/33        35,000       39,370  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Banks (Continued)        

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

 

3.35% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.500%) (3)

    03/02/33      $ 110,000     $ 86,677  

4.90% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.100%) (3)

    07/25/33        5,000       4,397  
      

 

 

 
         1,463,136  
      

 

 

 
Beverages — 0.2%  

Bacardi Ltd.

 

 

4.45% (1)

    05/15/25        25,000       24,316  

Triton Water Holdings, Inc.

 

 

6.25% (1)

    04/01/29        20,000       16,350  
      

 

 

 
         40,666  
      

 

 

 
Building Materials — 1.1%  

Cemex SAB de CV (Mexico)

 

 

9.13% (5 yr. CMT + 5.157%) (1),(3),(4)

    03/14/28        200,000       205,277  
      

 

 

 
Chemicals — 0.6%  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

 

 

1.80%

    09/25/26        100,000       98,302  

Valvoline, Inc.

 

 

3.63% (1)

    06/15/31        10,000       7,615  
      

 

 

 
         105,917  
      

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 0.1%  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.

 

 

5.50% (1)

    03/01/28        6,000       5,503  

WASH Multifamily Acquisition, Inc.

 

 

5.75% (1)

    04/15/26        4,000       3,704  
      

 

 

 
         9,207  
      

 

 

 
Computers — 0.1%  

NCR Voyix Corp.

 

5.13% (1)

    04/15/29        18,000       15,499  
      

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 0.8%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland)

 

 

2.45%

    10/29/26        20,000       17,795  

3.30%

    01/30/32        35,000       27,157  

3.88%

    01/23/28        10,000       8,997  

Air Lease Corp.

 

 

3.25%

    03/01/25        20,000       19,161  

5.85%

    12/15/27        20,000       19,536  

Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd. (Ireland)

 

 

2.53% (1)

    11/18/27        24,000       20,054  

2.88% (1)

    02/15/25        30,000       28,373  
      

 

 

 
         141,073  
      

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Electric — 0.1%  

Arizona Public Service Co.

 

 

5.55%

    08/01/33      $ 20,000     $ 18,801  
      

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 0.1%  

Artera Services LLC

 

 

9.03% (1)

    12/04/25        16,000       14,467  
      

 

 

 
Entertainment — 0.4%  

WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc.

 

 

5.05%

    03/15/42        10,000       7,407  

5.14%

    03/15/52        85,000       60,235  
      

 

 

 
         67,642  
      

 

 

 
Environmental Control — 0.0%  

GFL Environmental, Inc. (Canada)

 

 

3.75% (1)

    08/01/25        7,000       6,628  
      

 

 

 
Food — 0.5%  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Finance, Inc.

 

 

4.38%

    02/02/52        20,000       12,172  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

 

 

4.25%

    04/15/31        37,000       30,571  

6.88%

    05/15/34        40,000       37,927  

Post Holdings, Inc.

 

 

4.63% (1)

    04/15/30        12,000       10,065  
      

 

 

 
         90,735  
      

 

 

 
Health Care-Products — 0.1%  

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

 

 

3.25%

    06/01/30        20,000       16,288  
      

 

 

 
Health Care-Services — 1.1%  

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.

 

 

3.50% (1)

    04/01/30        10,000       7,860  

Centene Corp.

 

 

4.25%

    12/15/27        65,000       59,879  

Fortrea Holdings, Inc.

 

 

7.50% (1)

    07/01/30        3,000       2,906  

HCA, Inc.

 

 

5.25%

    06/15/49        34,000       26,157  

Kedrion SpA (Italy)

 

 

6.50% (1)

    09/01/29        26,000       21,775  

ModivCare Escrow Issuer, Inc.

 

 

5.00% (1)

    10/01/29        12,000       8,757  

ModivCare, Inc.

 

 

5.88% (1)

    11/15/25        8,000       7,568  

Molina Healthcare, Inc.

 

 

3.88% (1)

    11/15/30        63,000       51,424  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

 

 

6.75% (1)

    05/15/31        9,000       8,559  
      

 

 

 
         194,885  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Household Products/Wares — 0.1%  

Central Garden & Pet Co.

 

 

4.13%

    10/15/30      $ 6,000     $ 4,901  

Spectrum Brands, Inc.

 

 

5.50% (1)

    07/15/30        10,000       9,100  
      

 

 

 
         14,001  
      

 

 

 
Insurance — 0.6%  

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.

 

 

4.25% (1)

    02/15/29        9,000       7,390  

Athene Global Funding

 

 

1.99% (1)

    08/19/28        70,000       56,790  

Farmers Exchange Capital II

 

 

6.15% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.744%) (1),(3)

    11/01/53        55,000       49,678  
      

 

 

 
         113,858  
      

 

 

 
Internet — 0.4%  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (China)

 

 

2.13%

    02/09/31        50,000       38,423  

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)

 

 

3.60% (1)

    01/19/28        40,000       36,580  
      

 

 

 
         75,003  
      

 

 

 
Investment Companies — 0.9%  

Gaci First Investment Co. (Saudi Arabia)

 

 

5.13% (2)

    02/14/53        200,000       154,750  

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.

 

 

5.25%

    05/15/27        9,000       7,729  

6.25%

    05/15/26        6,000       5,490  

6.38%

    12/15/25        2,000       1,884  
      

 

 

 
         169,853  
      

 

 

 
Media — 0.6%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital

 

 

5.38%

    05/01/47        81,000       58,648  

CSC Holdings LLC

 

 

6.50% (1)

    02/01/29        45,000       35,644  

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.

 

 

3.88% (1)

    09/01/31        7,000       5,278  

VZ Secured Financing BV (Netherlands)

 

 

5.00% (1)

    01/15/32        23,000       17,528  
      

 

 

 
         117,098  
      

 

 

 
Miscellaneous Manufacturers — 0.7%  

General Electric Co.

 

 

6.11% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.742%) (3)

    08/15/36        150,000       134,577  
      

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 2.1%  

Empresa Nacional del Petroleo (Chile)

 

 

6.15% (1)

    05/10/33        200,000       186,388  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Oil & Gas (Continued)  

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC (Kazakhstan)

 

 

4.75% (2)

    04/19/27      $ 200,000     $ 187,140  
      

 

 

 
         373,528  
      

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.8%  

Ball Corp.

 

 

6.88%

    03/15/28        8,000       7,980  

Berry Global, Inc.

 

 

1.00% (2)

    01/15/25        100,000       101,503  

Graphic Packaging International LLC

 

 

4.13%

    08/15/24        27,000       26,460  

Trivium Packaging Finance BV (Netherlands)

 

 

8.50% (1)

    08/15/27        2,000       1,675  
      

 

 

 
         137,618  
      

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.4%  

Bayer U.S. Finance II LLC

 

 

4.63% (1)

    06/25/38        51,000       40,280  

4.88% (1)

    06/25/48        10,000       7,501  

Prestige Brands, Inc.

 

 

3.75% (1)

    04/01/31        22,000       17,496  
      

 

 

 
         65,277  
      

 

 

 
Pipelines — 1.4%  

Energy Transfer LP

 

 

5.15%

    03/15/45        60,000       46,389  

6.55%

    12/01/33        3,000       2,956  

Greensaif Pipelines Bidco SARL

 

 

6.13% (1)

    02/23/38        200,000       186,540  

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC

 

 

6.25% (1)

    01/15/30        10,000       9,447  

Venture Global LNG, Inc.

 

 

9.50% (1)

    02/01/29        9,000       9,135  
      

 

 

 
         254,467  
      

 

 

 
Real Estate — 0.5%  

Blackstone Property Partners Europe Holdings SARL (Luxembourg)

 

 

1.75% (2)

    03/12/29        100,000       83,128  
      

 

 

 
REIT — 1.6%  

American Assets Trust LP

 

 

3.38%

    02/01/31        40,000       28,835  

American Homes 4 Rent LP

 

 

3.38%

    07/15/51        35,000       19,761  

4.30%

    04/15/52        10,000       6,788  

American Tower Corp.

 

 

2.70%

    04/15/31        20,000       15,473  

5.65%

    03/15/33        15,000       13,978  

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.

 

 

3.35%

    09/01/24        15,000       14,642  

5.38%

    04/15/26        20,000       19,187  

5.75%

    06/01/28        5,000       4,692  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
REIT (Continued)  

Healthcare Realty Holdings LP

 

 

3.10%

    02/15/30      $ 75,000     $ 61,089  

Hudson Pacific Properties LP

 

 

3.25%

    01/15/30        30,000       19,298  

4.65%

    04/01/29        5,000       3,572  

Kilroy Realty LP

 

 

2.65%

    11/15/33        15,000       9,816  

LXP Industrial Trust

 

 

2.70%

    09/15/30        20,000       15,206  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.

 

 

5.75% (1)

    02/01/27        55,000       52,927  
      

 

 

 
         285,264  
      

 

 

 
Retail — 0.5%  

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. (Canada)

 

 

3.06%

    07/26/24        95,000       67,220  

Ferrellgas LP/Ferrellgas Finance Corp.

 

 

5.88% (1)

    04/01/29        2,000       1,777  

Michaels Cos., Inc.

 

 

5.25% (1)

    05/01/28        20,000       14,510  
      

 

 

 
         83,507  
      

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 1.1%  

SK Hynix, Inc.

 

 

6.38% (2)

    01/17/28        200,000       198,260  
      

 

 

 
Software — 0.2%  

Open Text Corp. (Canada)

 

 

6.90% (1)

    12/01/27        5,000       4,975  

Oracle Corp.

 

 

3.95%

    03/25/51        44,000       28,622  
      

 

 

 
         33,597  
      

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 0.8%  

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC

 

 

5.00% (1)

    05/01/28        11,000       9,547  

8.63% (1)

    03/15/31        10,000       9,415  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA (Escrow)

 

 

8.50% (1),(5)

    10/15/24        21,000        

9.75% (1),(5)

    07/15/25        15,000        

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA (Luxembourg)

 

 

6.50% (1),(6)

    03/15/30        12,000       10,573  

Qwest Corp.

 

 

7.25%

    09/15/25        33,000       31,845  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. III LLC

 

 

4.74% (1)

    09/20/29        26,250       25,957  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

 

 

2.63%

    04/15/26        55,000       50,877  
      

 

 

 
         138,214  
      

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds

 

 

(Cost: $5,439,965)

 

    4,920,504  
      

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.4%  

Alabama Economic Settlement Authority, Revenue Bond

 

 

4.26%

    09/15/32      $ 40,000     $ 36,398  

County of Miami-Dade Aviation Revenue, Revenue Bond

 

 

2.86%

    10/01/35        50,000       36,486  
      

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds

 

 

(Cost: $90,836)

 

    72,884  
      

 

 

 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS — 40.2%  

Australia Government Bonds

 

 

1.25%

    05/21/32      AUD 250,000       118,779  

1.75% (2)

    06/21/51      AUD 104,000       32,070  

2.75% (2)

    05/21/41      AUD 189,000       85,448  

Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe

 

 

0.00% (2),(7)

    08/15/52      EUR 67,000       30,032  

Canada Government Bonds

 

 

1.25%

    03/01/27      CAD 280,000       182,802  

2.00%

    12/01/51      CAD 91,000       44,581  

China Government Bonds

 

 

2.85%

    06/04/27      CNY 810,000       112,179  

3.13%

    11/21/29      CNY 2,530,000       356,702  

3.72%

    04/12/51      CNY 980,000       149,548  

Colombia TES Series B

 

 

7.00%

    06/30/32      COP 105,300,000       19,251  

European Union

 

0.00% (2),(7)

    06/02/28      EUR 129,000       118,282  

0.00% (2),(7)

    07/04/29      EUR 150,000       132,412  

0.20% (2)

    06/04/36      EUR 223,000       154,247  

2.75% (2)

    02/04/33      EUR 102,000       102,161  

French Republic Government Bonds OAT

 

 

0.00% (2),(7)

    02/25/27      EUR 277,000       265,153  

0.00% (2),(7)

    11/25/29      EUR 56,000       49,254  

0.00% (2),(7)

    11/25/31      EUR 163,000       133,260  

0.50% (2)

    06/25/44      EUR 55,000       30,666  

0.75% (2)

    05/25/52      EUR 85,000       41,444  

0.75% (2)

    05/25/53      EUR 53,000       25,158  

1.00% (2)

    05/25/27      EUR 452,000       445,424  

Hungary Government Bonds

 

 

3.00%

    08/21/30      HUF 2,250,000       4,833  

Indonesia Treasury Bonds

 

 

6.63%

    05/15/33      IDR 1,520,000,000       92,339  

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development

 

 

1.75% (2)

    03/13/25      NOK 650,000       56,009  

Ireland Government Bonds

 

 

0.55% (2)

    04/22/41      EUR 76,000       48,520  

1.30% (2)

    05/15/33      EUR 65,000       57,763  

1.50% (2)

    05/15/50      EUR 40,000       26,280  

2.00% (2)

    02/18/45      EUR 47,000       36,711  

Israel Government Bonds — Fixed

 

 

1.30%

    04/30/32      ILS 116,000       22,339  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS (Continued)  

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro

 

 

1.10% (2)

    04/01/27      EUR 20,000     $ 19,326  

4.40% (2)

    05/01/33      EUR 165,000       171,771  

Japan Government Thirty Year Bonds

 

 

0.40%

    03/20/50      JPY 52,750,000       244,493  

Korea Treasury Bonds

 

 

1.88%

    03/10/51      KRW 81,510,000       38,936  

2.00%

    06/10/31      KRW 376,090,000       237,282  

2.38%

    03/10/27      KRW 63,350,000       44,292  

Magyar Export-Import Bank Zrt

 

 

6.13% (1)

    12/04/27      $ 200,000       196,211  

Malaysia Government Bonds

 

 

4.64%

    11/07/33      MYR 562,000       123,382  

Mexico Bonos

 

 

7.50%

    05/26/33      MXN 6,100,000       282,277  

8.00%

    07/31/53      MXN 400,000       17,825  

Netherlands Government Bonds

 

 

0.50% (2)

    07/15/32      EUR 76,000       64,691  

0.50% (2)

    01/15/40      EUR 46,000       31,523  

New Zealand Government Bonds

 

 

1.75%

    05/15/41      NZD 180,000       58,941  

2.00%

    05/15/32      NZD 71,000       31,467  

3.50% (2)

    04/14/33      NZD 499,000       246,719  

4.50% (2)

    04/15/27      NZD 845,000       478,777  

Norway Government Bonds

 

 

1.38% (2)

    08/19/30      NOK 1,490,000       112,872  

1.50% (2)

    02/19/26      NOK 2,265,000       191,225  

2.13% (2)

    05/18/32      NOK 497,000       38,382  

Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT

 

 

1.65% (2)

    07/16/32      EUR 95,000       86,813  

Province of Ontario

 

 

3.75%

    12/02/53      CAD 29,000       17,402  

4.05%

    02/02/32      CAD 209,000       143,278  

Republic of Poland Government Bonds

 

 

1.75%

    04/25/32      PLN 165,000       29,197  

Republic of South Africa Government Bonds

 

 

8.88%

    02/28/35      ZAR 570,000       24,210  

Romania Government Bonds

 

 

6.70%

    02/25/32      RON 300,000       62,449  

Singapore Government Bonds

 

 

1.63%

    07/01/31      SGD 75,000       48,376  

Spain Government Bonds

 

 

0.70% (2)

    04/30/32      EUR 24,000       19,908  

0.80% (2)

    07/30/27      EUR 42,000       40,514  

1.00% (2)

    07/30/42      EUR 32,000       19,483  

1.85% (2)

    07/30/35      EUR 98,000       83,084  

1.90% (2)

    10/31/52      EUR 26,000       15,882  

Sweden Government Bonds

 

 

0.75% (2)

    05/12/28      SEK 690,000       56,059  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS (Continued)  

Thailand Government Bonds

 

 

1.59%

    12/17/35      THB 1,298,000     $ 29,715  

U.K. Gilts

 

 

0.88% (2)

    07/31/33      GBP 344,000       298,452  

1.25% (2)

    10/22/41      GBP 99,000       68,145  

1.25% (2)

    07/31/51      GBP 80,000       43,315  

1.63% (2)

    10/22/28      GBP 263,000       281,517  

1.75% (2)

    09/07/37      GBP 95,000       80,219  

4.25% (2)

    06/07/32      GBP 80,000       96,011  
      

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Bonds

 

 

(Cost: $8,308,674)

 

    7,148,068  
      

 

 

 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 4.4%  

Dryden 72 CLO Ltd. Series 2019-72A, Class BR

 

 

7.28% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.912%) (1),(3)

    05/15/32        185,000       181,202  

OCP CLO Ltd. Series 2020-19A, Class AR

 

 

6.83% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.412%) (1),(3)

    10/20/34        100,000       98,965  

Rockford Tower CLO Ltd. Series 2021-1A, Class B

 

 

7.33% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.912%) (1),(3)

    07/20/34        180,000       175,556  

Sixth Street CLO XVII Ltd. Series 2021-17A, Class A

 

 

6.92% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.502%) (1),(3)

    01/20/34        150,000       149,460  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2008-5, Class B

 

 

7.45% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 2.112%) (3)

    07/25/73        50,000       48,740  

Student Loan Consolidation Center Student Loan Trust I Series 2002-2, Class B2

 

 

1.65% (28 day ARS) (1),(3)

    07/01/42        50,000       46,204  

Textainer Marine Containers VII Ltd. Series 2021-2A, Class A

 

 

2.23% (1)

    04/20/46        92,000       78,452  
      

 

 

 

Total Asset-backed Securities

 

 

(Cost: $785,584)

 

    778,579  
      

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 0.1%
 

Federal National Mortgage Association-Aces Series 2016-M2, Class X3 (I/O)

 

 

2.04% (8)

    04/25/36        129,181       1,126  

Federal National Mortgage Association-Aces Series 2016-M4, Class X2 (I/O)

 

 

2.67% (8)

    01/25/39        445,256       6,015  

Government National Mortgage Association Series 2011-147, Class IO (I/O)

 

 

0.00% (8)

    10/16/44        77,755       1  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Government National Mortgage Association Series 2012-144, Class IO (I/O)

 

 

0.33% (8)

    01/16/53      $ 1,462,325     $ 9,867  
      

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

 

 

(Cost: $43,613)

         17,009  
      

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY — 3.6%
 

BHMS Mortgage Trust Series 2018-ATLS, Class C

 

 

7.53% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.197%) (1)

    07/15/35        100,000       97,515  

BX Mortgage Trust Series 2021-PAC, Class E

 

 

7.40% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.062%) (1)

    10/15/36        100,000       95,655  

BX Trust Series 2019-OC11, Class D

 

 

3.94% (1),(8)

    12/09/41        60,000       48,360  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2012-CR4, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

1.14% (8)

    10/15/45        167,201       2  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2017-PANW, Class D

 

 

3.93% (1),(8)

    10/10/29        100,000       88,248  

DC Office Trust Series 2019-MTC, Class D

 

 

3.07% (1),(8)

    09/15/45        165,000       95,111  

DC Office Trust Series 2019-MTC, Class E

 

 

3.07% (1),(8)

    09/15/45        180,000       90,125  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2010-C1, Class X (I/O)

 

 

0.45% (1),(8)

    08/10/43        961,137       2,643  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2014-GC20, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

1.00% (8)

    04/10/47        930,453       722  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2014-C19, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.56% (8)

    04/15/47        1,160,589       218  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2011-C3, Class XB (I/O)

 

 

0.39% (1),(8)

    02/15/46        6,044,098       16,226  

Taurus U.K. DAC Series 2021-UK4A, Class B

 

 

6.72% (Sterling Overnight Index Average + 1.500%) (1),(3)

    08/17/31        93,839       110,020  
      

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

 

 

(Cost: $635,944)

 

    644,845  
      

 

 

 
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 22.5%
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08681

 

 

3.50%

    12/01/45        15,800       13,528  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08698

 

 

3.50%

    03/01/46        14,761       12,653  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08716

 

 

3.50%

    08/01/46      $ 15,044     $ 12,846  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08721

 

 

3.00%

    09/01/46        3,064       2,524  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08722

 

 

3.50%

    09/01/46        1,555       1,328  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08732

 

 

3.00%

    11/01/46        4,327       3,561  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08762

 

 

4.00%

    05/01/47        13,641       12,088  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08833

 

 

5.00%

    07/01/48        1,851       1,741  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G18592

 

 

3.00%

    03/01/31        2,395       2,242  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD0231

 

 

3.00%

    01/01/50        90,426       73,614  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD8189

 

 

2.50%

    01/01/52        44,229       33,993  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #ZT1703

 

 

4.00%

    01/01/49        36,464       32,175  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3439, Class SC (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.47% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 5.786%) (3)

    04/15/38        33,019       1,343  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB3679

 

 

3.50%

    10/01/41        42,447       37,300  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB4045

 

 

3.50%

    12/01/41        59,397       51,546  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AT5914

 

 

3.50%

    06/01/43        19,254       16,738  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BD7081

 

 

4.00%

    03/01/47        14,723       12,997  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BV2994

 

 

2.50%

    04/01/52        91,966       70,626  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA0996

 

 

3.50%

    01/01/48        46,900       39,937  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA2208

 

 

4.50%

    08/01/48        1,343       1,224  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CB2610

 

 

2.00%

    01/01/52        67,840       50,118  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CB3347

 

 

2.00%

    01/01/52        182,816       134,597  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FM2870

 

 

3.00%

    03/01/50        120,001       97,690  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1527

 

 

3.00%

    08/01/33        10,744       9,523  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1652

 

 

3.50%

    11/01/33        17,384       16,170  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA2705

 

 

3.00%

    08/01/46      $ 56,308     $ 46,378  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4152

 

 

2.00%

    10/01/40        66,389       52,745  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4204

 

 

2.00%

    12/01/40        54,189       42,951  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4563

 

 

2.50%

    03/01/52        90,423       69,452  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-52, Class LS (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.61% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 5.936%) (3)

    06/25/37        34,193       1,296  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-18, Class SM (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.56% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.886%) (3)

    03/25/38        38,876       1,551  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-115, Class SB (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.81% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.136%) (3)

    01/25/40        20,890       1,206  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2010-116, Class SE (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.16% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.486%) (3)

    10/25/40        39,592       3,105  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3597

 

 

3.50%

    04/20/46        9,530       8,269  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3662

 

 

3.00%

    05/20/46        26,192       22,034  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3663

 

 

3.50%

    05/20/46        1,381       1,198  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3803

 

 

3.50%

    07/20/46        6,408       5,556  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4454

 

 

5.00%

    05/20/47        6,789       6,478  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4900

 

 

3.50%

    12/20/47        29,097       25,157  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA5399

 

 

4.50%

    08/20/48        12,067       11,049  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2011-146, Class EI (I/O) (PAC)

 

 

5.00%

    11/16/41        32,732       5,825  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Government National Mortgage Association, TBA

 

 

2.50% (9)

    12/01/51      $ 150,000     $ 119,230  

5.00% (9)

    05/01/53        50,000       46,525  

5.50% (9)

    06/01/53        50,000       47,824  

4.50% (9)

    04/01/53        100,000       90,331  

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA

 

 

3.00% (9)

    02/01/52        475,000       379,722  

3.50% (9)

    04/01/52        50,000       41,639  

2.00% (9)

    12/01/51        175,000       128,567  

2.50% (9)

    01/01/52        125,000       95,825  

5.00% (9)

    04/01/53        675,000       622,405  

5.50% (9)

    04/01/53        600,000       569,337  

4.00% (9)

    05/01/52        250,000       216,025  

4.50% (9)

    04/01/53        675,000       602,919  
      

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

 

 

(Cost: $4,271,991)

 

    4,006,701  
      

 

 

 
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY — 7.6%
 

Banc of America Funding Trust Series 2005-C, Class A3

 

 

5.75% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.414%) (3)

    05/20/35        2,404       2,396  

BCMSC Trust Series 2000-A, Class A4

 

 

8.29% (8)

    06/15/30        189,525       24,779  

Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust Series 2004-8, Class M2

 

 

7.16% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.839%) (3)

    09/25/34        102,093       92,551  

Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust Series 2005-8, Class 11A1

 

 

5.98% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.654%) (3)

    10/25/35        23,610       20,673  

Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust Series 2021-3, Class A1

 

 

1.19% (1),(8)

    08/25/66        93,295       75,208  

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-AR1, Class A1A

 

 

6.29% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.954%) (3)

    09/19/44        59,056       53,679  

First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust Series 2005-AR4, Class 2A1

 

 

4.96% (8),(10)

    10/25/35        13,594       12,471  

GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Corp. Trust Series 2021-PJ5, Class A1

 

 

2.00% (1),(8)

    10/25/51        82,302       60,132  

GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Corp. Trust Series 2022-PJ2, Class A4

 

 

2.50% (1),(8)

    06/25/52        87,805       64,358  

HSI Asset Securitization Corp. Trust Series 2006-WMC1, Class A3

 

 

5.74% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.414%) (3)

    07/25/36        267,912       111,219  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-AR15, Class A2

 

 

3.77% (8)

    09/25/35        42,817       31,924  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust Series 2006-CH2, Class AF3

 

 

5.46%

    09/25/29      $ 164,217     $ 97,782  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2005-A6, Class 7A1

 

 

5.05% (8)

    08/25/35        9,728       8,000  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2021-8, Class A3

 

 

2.50% (1),(8)

    12/25/51        101,079       74,355  

Lehman XS Trust Series 2006-9, Class A1B

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (3),(5)

    05/25/46        7        

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust Series 2007-A1, Class A2B

 

 

5.74% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.414%) (3)

    01/25/37        276,191       84,464  

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust Series 2007-A3, Class A2D

 

 

6.10% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.774%) (3),(5)

    04/25/37        1,251,739       53,009  

MFA Trust Series 2021-RPL1, Class A2

 

 

2.07% (1),(8)

    07/25/60        100,000       73,893  

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust Series 2006-HE4, Class A4

 

 

5.92% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.594%) (3)

    06/25/36        230,882       118,205  

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust Series 2007-HE2, Class A2B

 

 

5.53% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.204%) (3)

    01/25/37        143,889       62,662  

MortgageIT Trust Series 2005-1, Class 1A1

 

 

6.08% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.754%) (3)

    02/25/35        11,473       10,867  

Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-3, Class A2D

 

 

5.98% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.654%) (3)

    03/25/37        48,379       45,339  

RESIMAC Premier Series 2021-1A, Class A1

 

 

6.15% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.814%) (1),(3)

    07/10/52        76,202       76,068  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-18, Class 4A1

 

 

6.30% (8)

    12/25/34        8,824       8,577  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1

 

 

6.06% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.734%) (3)

    09/25/45        22,003       18,806  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust Series 2006-AR3, Class 22A1

 

 

4.25% (8),(10)

    05/25/36        123,721       66,210  
      

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

 

 

(Cost: $1,933,876)

 

    1,347,627  
      

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 2.9%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 

 

4.13%

    08/15/53      $ 313,000     $ 267,842  

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

 

3.88%

    08/15/33        221,000       203,405  

4.63%

    09/30/28        22,000       21,799  

4.88%

    10/31/28        21,000       21,047  
      

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury Securities

 

 

(Cost: $557,445)

 

    514,093  
      

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

 

 

(Cost: $22,067,928)

         19,450,310  
      

 

 

 
      
           Shares        

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 1.5%

 

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (11)

 

     271,442       271,442  
      

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $271,442)

 

    271,442  
      

 

 

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 3.2%

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund — I

 

 

Class (12)

 

     96,714       564,812  
      

 

 

 

Total Investment Companies

 

(Cost: $736,208)

 

    564,812  
      

 

 

 

COMMON STOCK — 0.0%

 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 0.0%

 

Intelsat SA (5),(13)

 

     344       8,462  
      

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

(Cost: $31,977)

 

    8,462  
      

 

 

 

RIGHTS — 0.0%

 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings
SA (5),(13)

 

     35        

Intelsat Jackson Holdings
SA (5),(13)

 

     35        
      

 

 

 

Total Rights

 

(Cost: $—)

 

     
      

 

 

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS (14) (0.0%)

 

 

(Cost: $3,063)

 

    714  
      

 

 

 
      
           Principal
Amount
       

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.2%

 

U.S. TREASURY SECURITY — 2.2%  

(Cost: $392,527)

      

U.S. Treasury Bills

 

 

5.43% (15)

    03/07/24        400,000       392,511  
      

 

 

 

Total Investments (116.2%)

 

 

(Cost: $23,503,145)

         20,688,251  

Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-16.2%)

 

    (2,886,641
      

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

       $ 17,801,610  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Forward Currency Exchange Contracts  
Counterparty    Contracts to
Deliver
     Units of
Currency
     Settlement
Date
     In Exchange for
U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BUY (16)

                 

Citibank N.A.

     AUD        26,000        01/12/24      $ 16,589      $ 16,501      $ (88

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     BRL        381        01/12/24        72        75        3  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     CAD        18,232        01/12/24        13,311        13,150        (161

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     CHF        41,000        01/12/24        45,263        45,420        157  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     CLP        9,441,000        01/12/24        10,202        10,473        271  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     CNH        5,762,930        01/12/24        790,621        788,846        (1,775

Citibank N.A.

     CZK        322,280        01/12/24        13,828        13,842        14  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     DKK        250,000        01/12/24        35,436        35,550        114  

Citibank N.A.

     EUR        1,035,324        01/12/24        1,094,457        1,098,095        3,638  

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

     EUR        17,000        01/12/24        18,174        18,031        (143

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

     JPY        268,094,000        01/12/24        1,824,576        1,791,391        (33,185

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     NZD        36,000        01/12/24        20,990        20,944        (46

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     PEN        35,516        01/12/24        9,211        9,234        23  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     PLN        20,273        01/12/24        4,636        4,799        163  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     SEK        105,000        01/12/24        9,548        9,432        (116

Citibank N.A.

     THB        855,818        01/12/24        23,265        23,965        700  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $   3,930,179      $   3,899,748      $   (30,431
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

SELL (17)

                 

Citibank N.A.

     AUD        20,299        01/12/24      $ 12,926      $ 12,883      $ 43  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     CNH        120,000        01/12/24        16,475        16,426        49  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     COP        4,853,486        01/12/24        1,077        1,154        (77

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

     EUR        43,000        01/12/24        45,837        45,607        230  

Citibank N.A.

     EUR        21,000        01/12/24        22,279        22,273        6  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     GBP        367,242        01/12/24        447,650        445,897        1,753  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     IDR        295,369,661        01/12/24        18,804        18,584        220  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     ILS        13,674        01/12/24        3,545        3,395        150  

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

     JPY        3,343,000        01/12/24        22,833        22,338        495  

Citibank N.A.

     JPY        4,018,000        01/12/24        27,370        26,848        522  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     KRW        71,794,251        01/12/24        53,323        53,382        (59

Citibank N.A.

     MXN        4,706,039        01/12/24        252,022        257,666        (5,644

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     MYR        298,804        01/12/24        63,722        63,026        696  

Citibank N.A.

     NOK        4,345,000        01/12/24        394,894        389,722        5,172  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     NZD        1,396,000        01/12/24        831,800        812,177        19,623  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     RON        244,539        01/12/24        51,690        51,994        (304

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     SGD        14,327        01/12/24        10,509        10,491        18  

Citibank N.A.

     ZAR        552,501        01/12/24        28,137        29,291        (1,154
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ 2,304,893      $ 2,283,154      $ 21,739  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Futures Contracts  
Number of
Contracts
   Type    Expiration
Date
       Notional        Market
Value
       Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Futures

 

1    2-Year Canadian Bond Futures      12/18/23        $ 73,729        $ 73,524        $ (205
25    2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23          5,083,579          5,060,547          (23,032
4    5-Year Canadian Bond Futures      12/18/23          314,736          312,739          (1,997
2    5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23          212,683          208,953          (3,730
17    Euro SCHWATZ Futures      12/7/23          1,890,317          1,889,889          (428
2    Euro-Bobl Future      12/7/23          247,213          245,837          (1,376
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
           $ 7,822,257        $ 7,791,489        $ (30,768
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Short Futures

 

10    10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/19/23          (1,147,561      $ (1,088,281      $ 59,280  
1    Long Gilt Future      12/27/23          (114,791        (113,045        1,746  
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
           $   (1,262,352      $   (1,201,326      $    61,026  
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared — Interest Rate Swap Agreements  

Notional
Amount

    Expiration
Date
    Payment
Made by
Fund
Frequency
  Payment Made
by Fund
  Payment Received
by Fund
Frequency
  Payment
Received
by Fund
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Premium
Paid
    Value  
  GBP       500,000       06/16/25     Annual   12-Month Sterling Overnight Index Average   Annual   4.08%   $ (9,413     $  —       $    (9,413)  
  EUR       180,000  (18)      06/16/28     Annual   12-Month Euro Short-Term Rate   Annual   2.75%     (2,115           (2,115)  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              $   (11,528     $  —       $  (11,528)  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Purchased Options — OTC  
Description    Counterparty      Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
by Fund
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

CURRENCY OPTIONS

                         

USD Put / JPY Call

     Goldman Sachs & Co.        JPY       145        12/20/23        190,000      $   190,000      $   714      $   3,063      $   (2,349
                   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Written Options — OTC  
Description    Counterparty    Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Market
Value
    Premiums
Paid
(Received)
by Fund
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

CURRENCY OPTIONS

                     

USD Put / JPY Call

   Goldman Sachs & Co.      JPY       140        12/20/23        (190,000   $   (190,000   $   (215   $   (1,163   $   948  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

ABS   Asset-Backed Securities.
ACES   Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities.
CLO   Collateralized Loan Obligation.
COP   Colombian Peso.
EETC   Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate.
I/F   Inverse Floating rate security whose interest rate moves in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates.
I/O   Interest Only Security.
PAC   Planned Amortization Class.
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
REMIC   Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit.
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
TBA   To Be Announced.
AUD   Australian Dollar.
BRL   Brazilian Real.
CAD   Canadian Dollar.
CHF   Swiss Franc.
CLP   Chilean Peso.
CNH   Chinese Yuan Renminbi.
CNY   Chinese Yuan.
COP   Colombian Peso.
CZK   Czech Koruna.
DKK   Danish Krone.
EUR   Euro Currency.
GBP   British Pound Sterling.
IDR   Indonesian Rupiah.
ILS   Israeli Shekel.
JPY   Japanese Yen.
KRW   South Korean Won.
MXN   Mexican Peso.
MYR   Malaysian Ringgit.
NOK   Norwegian Krona.
NZD   New Zealand Dollar.
PEN   Peruvian Nuevo Sol.
PLN   Polish Zloty.
RON   Romanian New Leu.
SEK   Swedish Krona.
SGD   Singapore Dollar.
ZAR   South African Rand.
(1)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $3,475,478 or 19.5% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Fund’s investment advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(2)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $5,382,088 or 30.2% of net assets.
(3)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2023.
(4)   Perpetual maturity.
(5)   For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, security is categorized as Level 3. Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(6)   Restricted security (Note 11).
(7)   Security is not accruing interest.
(8)   Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is as of the most recent information available. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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(9)   Security purchased on a forward commitment with an approximate principal amount. The actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement when the security is delivered.
(10)   A portion of the principal balance has been written-off during the period due to defaults in the underlying loans. Cost basis has been adjusted.
(11)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
(12)   Affiliated issuer.
(13)   Non-income producing security.
(14)   See options table for description of purchased options.
(15)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.
(16)   Fund buys foreign currency, sells U.S. Dollar.
(17)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.
(18)   This instrument has a forward starting effective date. See Note 3, Portfolio Investments in the Notes to Financial Statements for further information.

The summary of the TCW Global Bond Fund transactions in the affiliated fund for the year ended October 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Name of
Affiliated
Fund

   Value at
October 31,
2022
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
     Number
of Shares
Held
October 31,
2023
     Value at
October 31,
2023
     Dividends and
Interest
Income
Received
     Distributions
Received from
Net Realized
Gain
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Net change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund — I Class

 

   $   561,009      $   30,995      $   45,213        96,714      $   564,812      $   31,262      $   —      $   (16,515   $   34,536  
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

               $ 564,812      $ 31,262      $      $ (16,515   $ 34,536  
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Foreign Government Bonds

     40.2

Corporate Bonds

     27.6  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     22.5  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     7.6  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     5.1  

Asset-Backed Securities

     4.4  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     3.6  

Investment Companies

     3.2  

Money Market Investments

     1.5  

Municipal Bonds

     0.4  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     0.1  

Purchased Option

     0.0  ** 

Common Stock

     0.0  ** 

Rights

     0.0  ** 

Other*

     (16.2
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

*

Includes futures, swap agreements, pending trades, written options interest receivable, fund share transactions and accrued expenses payable.

**

Amount rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Country

October 31, 2023

 

Country    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Australia

     1.9

Bermuda

     0.6  

Canada

     2.6  

Cayman Islands

     4.1  

Chile

     1.0  

China

     4.8  

Colombia

     0.1  

France

     5.6  

Free Of Tax

     1.2  

Germany

     1.1  

Great Britain

     7.1  

Hungary

     1.1  

Indonesia

     0.5  

Ireland

     1.9  

Israel

     0.1  

Italy

     1.2  

Japan

     1.4  

Kazakhstan

     1.1  

Luxembourg

     0.6  

Malaysia

     0.7  

Mexico

     2.8  

Netherlands

     0.6  

New Zealand

     4.6  

Norway

     1.9  

Poland

     0.2  

Portugal

     0.5  

Romania

     0.4  

Saudi Arabia

     1.9  

Singapore

     0.3  

South Africa

     0.1  

South Korea

     2.9  

Spain

     1.0  

Supranational

     1.9  

Sweden

     0.3  

Switzerland

     1.3  

Thailand

     0.2  

United States

     56.6  
  

 

 

 

Total

     116.2
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

         

Corporate Bonds

   $     $ 4,920,504     $      $ 4,920,504  

Municipal Bonds

           72,884              72,884  

Foreign Government Bonds

           7,148,068              7,148,068  

Asset-Backed Securities

           778,579              778,579  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           17,009              17,009  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           644,845              644,845  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           4,006,701              4,006,701  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           1,294,618       53,009        1,347,627  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     514,093                    514,093  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

     514,093       18,883,208       53,009        19,450,310  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     271,442                    271,442  

Investment Companies

     564,812                    564,812  

Common Stock

                 8,462        8,462  

Rights

                         

Purchased Options

           714              714  

Short Term Investments

     392,511                    392,511  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   1,742,858     $   18,883,922     $   61,471      $   20,688,251  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

         

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

           34,060              34,060  

Futures Contracts

         

Interest Rate Risk

     61,026                    61,026  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,803,884     $ 18,917,982     $ 61,471      $ 20,783,337  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

         

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

   $     $ (42,752   $      $ (42,752

Futures Contracts

         

Interest Rate Risk

     (30,768                  (30,768

Swap Agreements

         

Interest Rate Risk

           (11,528            (11,528

Written Options

         

Foreign Currency Risk

           (215            (215
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (30,768   $ (54,495   $      $ (85,263
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES — 91.7% of Net Assets

 

BANK LOANS — 7.8%  
Airlines — 0.1%  

American Airlines, Inc. 2021 Term Loan

 

 

10.43% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.750%) (1)

    04/20/28      $ 63,000     $ 63,984  
      

 

 

 
Apparel — 0.2%  

Hanesbrands, Inc. 2023 Term Loan B

 

 

9.07% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.750%) (1)

    03/08/30        89,550       88,543  
      

 

 

 
Chemicals — 0.3%  

Chemours Co. 2023 USD Term Loan B

 

 

8.82% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.500%) (1)

    08/18/28        85,000       82,875  

Iris Holding, Inc. Term Loan

 

 

10.23% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.750%) (1)

    06/28/28        99,990       87,637  
      

 

 

 
         170,512  
      

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 1.2%  

GTCR W Merger Sub LLC USD Term Loan B

 

 

0.00% (2)

    09/20/30        82,500       82,018  

Neptune Bidco U.S., Inc. 2022 USD Term Loan B

 

 

10.51% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 5.000%) (1)

    04/11/29        156,215       137,030  

Spin Holdco, Inc. 2021 Term Loan

 

 

9.66% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.000%) (1)

    03/6/28        414,375       356,456  

VT Topco, Inc. 2023 Term Loan B

 

 

9.66% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.250%) (1)

    08/09/30        75,000       74,977  
      

 

 

 
         650,481  
      

 

 

 
Entertainment — 0.2%  

Ontario Gaming GTA LP Term Loan B

 

 

9.64% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.250%) (1)

    07/20/30          100,000       100,000  
      

 

 

 
Food — 0.2%  

B&G Foods, Inc. 2019 Term Loan B4

 

 

7.83% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.500%) (1)

    10/10/26        90,000       88,232  
      

 

 

 
Health Care-Products — 0.0%  

Auris Luxembourg III SARL 2019 USD Term Loan B2

 

 

9.62% (2 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.750%) (1)

    02/27/26        15,758       15,068  
      

 

 

 
Health Care-Services — 0.2%  

eResearchTechnology, Inc. 2020 1st Lien Term Loan

 

 

9.94% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.500%) (1)

    02/04/27        126,407       122,389  
      

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Internet — 0.3%  

Magnite, Inc. Term Loan

 

 

10.44% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 5.000%) (1)

    04/28/28      $ 59,198     $ 59,531  

MH Sub I LLC 2023 Term Loan

 

 

9.57% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.250%) (1)

    05/03/28        89,135       85,328  
      

 

 

 
         144,859  
      

 

 

 
Machinery-Diversified — 1.2%  

ASP Blade Holdings, Inc. Initial Term Loan

 

 

9.65% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.000%) (1)

    10/16/28        550,776       486,234  

Titan Acquisition Ltd. 2018 Term Loan B

 

 

8.73% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.000%) (1)

    03/28/25        194,486       191,889  
      

 

 

 
         678,123  
      

 

 

 
Media — 0.2%  

DirecTV Financing LLC Term Loan

 

 

10.44% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 5.000%) (1)

    08/02/27          136,940       133,493  
      

 

 

 
Metal Fabricate & Hardware — 0.2%  

AZZ, Inc. Term Loan B

 

 

9.07% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.750%) (1)

    05/13/29        100,000       100,197  
      

 

 

 
Mining — 0.2%  

Arsenal AIC Parent LLC Term Loan

 

 

9.88% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.500%) (1)

    08/18/30        100,000       99,911  
      

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 1.6%  

Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc. Term Loan B

 

 

9.60% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.175%) (1)

    04/13/29        296,250       287,302  

Plaze, Inc. 2020 Incremental Term Loan

 

 

9.19% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.750%) (1)

    08/03/26        208,565       201,695  

Proampac PG Borrower LLC 2023 Term Loan

 

 

9.89% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.500%) (1)

    09/15/28        375,000       370,549  
      

 

 

 
         859,546  
      

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%  

Elanco Animal Health, Inc. Term Loan B

 

 

7.16% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.750%) (1)

    08/01/27        258,382       252,811  
      

 

 

 
Real Estate — 0.3%  

Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower LLC 2023 Term Loan B

 

 

9.32% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.000%) (1)

    01/31/30        75,000       72,187  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Real Estate (Continued)  

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC Term Loan

 

 

9.15% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.750%) (1)

    08/21/30      $ 100,000     $ 100,000  
      

 

 

 
         172,187  
      

 

 

 
Software — 0.4%  

CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. 2021 Term Loan B

 

9.69% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.250%) (1)

    12/16/25        141,375       133,938  

EagleView Technology Corp. 2018 Add On Term Loan B

 

 

0.00% (2)

    08/14/25        80,000       76,280  
      

 

 

 
         210,218  
      

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 0.5%  

SBA Senior Finance II LLC 2018 Term Loan B

 

 

7.18% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.750%) (1)

    04/11/25        258,031       258,198  
      

 

 

 

Total Bank Loans

 

(Cost: $4,357,508)

 

    4,208,752  
      

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 83.1%

 

Aerospace & Defense — 1.5%  

TransDigm, Inc.

 

 

4.63%

    01/15/29        135,000       116,555  

6.25% (3)

    03/15/26        418,000       409,494  

6.75% (3)

    08/15/28        305,000       296,838  
      

 

 

 
         822,887  
      

 

 

 
Agriculture — 0.5%  

BAT Capital Corp. (United Kingdom)

 

 

5.28%

    04/02/50        401,000       285,416  
      

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 3.1%  

Allison Transmission, Inc.

 

 

3.75% (3)

    01/30/31        100,000       79,539  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC

 

 

3.37%

    11/17/23          1,600,000       1,601,600  
      

 

 

 
         1,681,139  
      

 

 

 
Banks — 2.8%  

Bank of America Corp.

 

 

4.38% (5 yr. CMT + 2.760%) (1),(4)

    01/27/27        225,000       182,486  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

 

 

3.75% (5 yr. CMT + 2.630%) (1),(4)

    12/20/26        285,000       219,806  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

 

3.65% (5 yr. CMT + 2.850%) (1),(4)

    06/01/26        95,000       82,648  

U.S. Bancorp

 

 

3.70% (5 yr. CMT + 2.541%) (1),(4)

    01/15/27        400,000       281,744  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Banks (Continued)  

UBS Group AG (Switzerland)

 

 

6.37% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 3.340%) (1),(3)

    07/15/26      $ 85,000     $ 84,499  

6.54% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 3.920%) (1),(3)

    08/12/33        405,000       389,185  

9.02% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 5.020%) (1),(3)

    11/15/33        250,000       281,211  
      

 

 

 
         1,521,579  
      

 

 

 
Beverages — 0.5%  

Primo Water Holdings, Inc.

 

 

4.38% (3)

    04/30/29        300,000       253,473  
      

 

 

 
Chemicals — 3.0%  

ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.

 

 

5.25% (3)

    09/30/28        412,000       280,547  

Axalta Coating Systems LLC

 

 

3.38% (3)

    02/15/29        250,000       206,620  

Herens Holdco SARL(Luxembourg)

 

 

4.75% (3)

    05/15/28        400,000       310,588  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

 

 

2.30% (3)

    11/01/30        185,000       137,462  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

 

 

5.00%

    09/26/48        25,000       18,013  

Olympus Water U.S. Holding Corp.

 

 

7.13% (3)

    10/01/27        125,000       116,214  

SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc.

 

 

4.88% (3)

    05/01/28        70,000       60,900  

SK Invictus Intermediate II SARL

 

 

5.00% (3)

    10/30/29        487,000       368,176  

Valvoline, Inc.

 

 

3.63% (3)

    06/15/31        150,000       114,215  
      

 

 

 
         1,612,735  
      

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 3.5%  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.

 

 

5.50% (3)

    03/01/28        218,000       199,939  

Block, Inc.

 

 

3.50%

    06/01/31          125,000       96,406  

Carriage Services, Inc.

 

 

4.25% (3)

    05/15/29        277,000       226,844  

Gartner, Inc.

 

 

3.75% (3)

    10/01/30        80,000       66,900  

4.50% (3)

    07/01/28        296,000       266,764  

GTCR W-2 Merger Sub LLC

 

 

7.50% (3)

    01/15/31        125,000       123,399  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc.

 

3.38% (3)

    08/31/27        100,000       88,476  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Commercial Services (Continued)  

Upbound Group, Inc.

 

 

6.38% (3)

    02/15/29      $   435,000     $ 376,275  

VT Topco, Inc.

 

 

8.50% (3)

    08/15/30        178,000       173,804  

WASH Multifamily Acquisition, Inc.

 

 

5.75% (3)

    04/15/26        295,000       273,214  
      

 

 

 
         1,892,021  
      

 

 

 
Computers — 1.7%  

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

 

 

3.88% (3)

    09/01/28        468,000       418,708  

NCR Voyix Corp.

 

 

5.25% (3)

    10/01/30        316,000       262,047  

Science Applications International Corp.

 

 

4.88% (3)

    04/01/28        275,000       247,299  
      

 

 

 
         928,054  
      

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 1.8%  

American Express Co.

 

 

3.55% (5 yr. CMT + 2.854%) (1),(4)

    09/15/26        230,000       181,412  

Charles Schwab Corp.

 

5.00% (5 yr. CMT + 3.256%) (1),(4)

    06/01/27        265,000       209,957  

GGAM Finance Ltd. (Ireland)

 

8.00% (3)

    06/15/28        100,000       98,619  

Jane Street Group/JSG Finance, Inc.

 

4.50% (3)

    11/15/29        540,000       460,442  
      

 

 

 
         950,430  
      

 

 

 
Electric — 0.7%  

FirstEnergy Corp.

 

2.65%

    03/01/30        395,000       318,996  

5.10%

    07/15/47        96,000       79,888  
      

 

 

 
         398,884  
      

 

 

 
Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.2%  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

 

4.38% (3)

    03/31/29        130,000       107,250  
      

 

 

 
Electronics — 0.1%  

Coherent Corp.

 

5.00% (3)

    12/15/29        65,000       55,266  
      

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 0.3%  

Artera Services LLC

 

9.03% (3)

    12/04/25        195,000       176,311  
      

 

 

 
Entertainment — 3.7%  

Banijay Entertainment SASU (France)

 

8.13% (3)

    05/01/29        110,000       107,344  

Caesars Resort Collection LLC/CRC Finco, Inc.

 

5.75% (3)

    07/01/25        600,000       591,414  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Entertainment (Continued)  

CDI Escrow Issuer, Inc.

 

5.75% (3)

    04/01/30      $   157,000     $ 140,694  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

 

4.75% (3)

    01/15/28        70,000       62,771  

Everi Holdings, Inc.

 

5.00% (3)

    07/15/29        225,000       189,461  

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

 

4.75% (3)

    10/15/27        115,000       105,346  

Ontario Gaming GTA LP (Canada)

 

8.00% (3)

    08/01/30        128,000       125,687  

Penn Entertainment, Inc.

 

5.63% (3)

    01/15/27        65,000       59,349  

WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc.

 

5.14%

    03/15/52        850,000       602,352  
      

 

 

 
         1,984,418  
      

 

 

 
Environmental Control — 0.4%  

Madison IAQ LLC

 

4.13% (3)

    06/30/28        225,000       189,000  
      

 

 

 
Food — 4.2%  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Finance, Inc.

 

3.75%

    12/01/31        130,000       101,205  

5.75%

    04/01/33        640,000       563,501  

Nathan’s Famous, Inc.

 

6.63% (3)

    11/01/25        8,000       7,960  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

 

3.50%

    03/01/32        875,000       667,109  

6.25%

    07/01/33        5,000       4,609  

Post Holdings, Inc.

 

5.75% (3)

    03/01/27        300,000       285,750  

Simmons Foods, Inc./Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc./Simmons Pet Food, Inc./Simmons Feed

 

 

4.63% (3)

    03/01/29        510,000       414,722  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

 

5.20% (3)

    04/01/29        217,000       195,974  
      

 

 

 
         2,240,830  
      

 

 

 
Health Care-Products — 2.5%  

Bausch & Lomb Escrow Corp.

 

8.38% (3)

    10/01/28        405,000       402,833  

Embecta Corp.

 

6.75% (3)

    02/15/30        375,000       311,055  

Hologic, Inc.

 

3.25% (3)

    02/15/29        55,000       46,233  

Teleflex, Inc.

 

4.25% (3)

    06/01/28        687,000       607,010  
      

 

 

 
         1,367,131  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Health Care-Services — 8.8%  

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.

 

3.50% (3)

    04/01/30      $ 325,000     $ 255,440  

5.00% (3)

    07/15/27        350,000       312,786  

Centene Corp.

 

2.45%

    07/15/28        185,000       155,687  

2.63%

    08/01/31        250,000       188,398  

3.00%

    10/15/30        75,000       59,422  

4.25%

    12/15/27          1,020,000       939,634  

Fortrea Holdings, Inc.

 

7.50% (3)

    07/01/30        50,000       48,441  

HealthEquity, Inc.

 

4.50% (3)

    10/01/29        170,000       146,020  

Heartland Dental LLC/Heartland Dental Finance Corp.

 

10.50% (3)

    04/30/28        75,000       72,173  

IQVIA, Inc.

 

5.00% (3)

    05/15/27        228,000       215,109  

Kedrion SpA (Italy)

 

6.50% (3)

    09/01/29        250,000       209,375  

ModivCare Escrow Issuer, Inc.

 

5.00% (3)

    10/01/29        635,000       463,398  

Molina Healthcare, Inc.

 

3.88% (3)

    11/15/30        250,000       204,062  

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.

 

7.25% (3)

    11/01/25        270,000       247,050  

Star Parent, Inc.

 

9.00% (3)

    10/01/30        225,000       223,740  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

 

4.25%

    06/01/29        160,000       137,100  

4.38%

    01/15/30        65,000       55,079  

4.88%

    01/01/26        810,000       777,940  
      

 

 

 
         4,710,854  
      

 

 

 
Household Products/Wares — 0.5%  

Central Garden & Pet Co.

 

4.13%

    10/15/30        240,000       196,039  

Spectrum Brands, Inc.

 

5.00% (3)

    10/01/29        65,000       58,961  
      

 

 

 
         255,000  
      

 

 

 
Housewares — 0.8%  

Newell Brands, Inc.

 

4.88%

    06/01/25        349,000       334,168  

6.50%

    04/01/46        145,000       101,988  
      

 

 

 
         436,156  
      

 

 

 
Insurance — 0.8%  

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.

 

4.25% (3)

    02/15/29        335,000       275,055  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Insurance (Continued)  

Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer

 

 

4.25% (3)

    10/15/27      $ 165,000     $ 145,170  
      

 

 

 
         420,225  
      

 

 

 
Internet — 1.4%  

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.

 

7.00% (3)

    06/15/27        100,000       95,782  

Gen Digital, Inc.

 

6.75% (3)

    09/30/27        53,000       51,681  

Netflix, Inc.

 

4.63%

    05/15/29        100,000       108,057  

Uber Technologies, Inc.

 

7.50% (3)

    05/15/25        285,000       285,647  

Uber Technologies, Inc.

 

8.00% (3)

    11/01/26        190,000       191,815  
      

 

 

 
         732,982  
      

 

 

 
Investment Companies — 0.6%  

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.

 

4.38%

    02/01/29        250,000       194,375  

5.25%

    05/15/27        45,000       38,644  

6.25%

    05/15/26        50,000       45,750  

6.38%

    12/15/25        50,000       47,107  
      

 

 

 
         325,876  
      

 

 

 
Iron & Steel — 0.3%  

ATI, Inc.

 

5.13%

    10/01/31        130,000       107,900  

7.25%

    08/15/30        30,000       28,950  
      

 

 

 
         136,850  
      

 

 

 
Lodging — 1.1%  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.

 

3.63% (3)

    02/15/32        325,000       257,201  

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

 

4.38% (3)

    08/15/28        387,000       342,100  
      

 

 

 
         599,301  
      

 

 

 
Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.5%  

BWX Technologies, Inc.

 

4.13% (3)

    06/30/28        330,000       292,126  
      

 

 

 
Media — 8.3%  

Altice Financing SA (Luxembourg)

 

5.75% (3)

    08/15/29        150,000       116,067  

Cable One, Inc.

 

4.00% (3)

    11/15/30        640,000       477,600  

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.

 

5.50% (3)

    05/01/26          1,525,000       1,456,375  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Media (Continued)  

CSC Holdings LLC

 

6.50% (3)

    02/01/29      $ 870,000     $ 689,115  

7.50% (3)

    04/01/28        385,000       247,154  

Diamond Sports Group LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co.

 

5.38% (3),(5)

    08/15/26          452,000       5,221  

DISH DBS Corp.

 

5.25% (3)

    12/01/26        350,000       282,984  

7.38%

    07/01/28        272,000       153,353  

7.75%

    07/01/26        30,000       20,166  

DISH Network Corp.

 

11.75% (3)

    11/15/27        115,000       114,005  

Gray Escrow II, Inc.

 

5.38% (3)

    11/15/31        400,000       251,384  

Nexstar Media, Inc.

 

4.75% (3)

    11/01/28        140,000       117,943  

Tele Columbus AG (Germany)

 

3.88% (6)

    05/02/25        100,000       58,852  

VZ Secured Financing BV (Netherlands)

 

3.50% (6)

    01/15/32        190,000       153,057  

5.00% (3)

    01/15/32        410,000       312,449  
      

 

 

 
         4,455,725  
      

 

 

 
Miscellaneous Manufacturers — 0.1%  

General Electric Co.

 

6.11% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.742%) (1)

    08/15/36        52,000       46,653  
      

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 0.9%  

SM Energy Co.

 

6.50%

    07/15/28        330,000       318,209  

Transocean Titan Financing Ltd.

 

8.38% (3)

    02/01/28        170,000       170,408  
      

 

 

 
         488,617  
      

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services — 0.4%  

Archrock Partners LP/Archrock Partners Finance Corp.

 

6.25% (3)

    04/01/28        200,000       186,750  
      

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 4.9%  

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.

 

5.25% (3)

    08/15/27        325,000       237,250  

5.25% (3)

    08/15/27        50,000       36,430  

Ball Corp.

 

6.88%

    03/15/28        600,000       598,500  

Clearwater Paper Corp.

 

4.75% (3)

    08/15/28        364,000       321,670  

Graphic Packaging International LLC

 

4.13%

    08/15/24        725,000       710,500  

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC/Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer, Inc.

 

 

4.38% (3)

    10/15/28        280,000       240,450  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Packaging & Containers (Continued)  

Sealed Air Corp.

 

4.00% (3)

    12/01/27      $ 362,000     $ 319,918  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

 

4.13%

    02/01/28          125,000       110,524  

Trivium Packaging Finance BV (Netherlands)

 

5.50% (3)

    08/15/26        55,000       49,944  
      

 

 

 
         2,625,186  
      

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 1.5%  

180 Medical, Inc. (United Kingdom)

 

3.88% (3)

    10/15/29        138,000       115,230  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc. (Canada)

 

5.75% (3)

    08/15/27        18,000       9,450  

Grifols SA (Spain)

 

4.75% (3)

    10/15/28        325,000       272,594  

Option Care Health, Inc.

 

4.38% (3)

    10/31/29        50,000       41,999  

Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co.-Issuer BV

 

5.13% (3)

    04/30/31        65,000       50,927  

Prestige Brands, Inc.

 

3.75% (3)

    04/01/31        215,000       170,979  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV

 

8.13%

    09/15/31        170,000       168,553  
      

 

 

 
         829,732  
      

 

 

 
Pipelines — 6.7%  

DCP Midstream Operating LP

 

5.60%

    04/01/44        136,000       114,912  

Energy Transfer LP

 

6.63% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.155%) (1),(4)

    02/15/28        897,000       696,296  

Global Partners LP/GLP Finance Corp.

 

6.88%

    01/15/29        540,000       477,040  

NGL Energy Operating LLC/NGL Energy Finance Corp.

 

7.50% (3)

    02/01/26        260,000       254,059  

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC

 

4.80% (3)

    05/15/30        30,000       25,305  

6.88% (3)

    04/15/40        541,000       451,486  

TransMontaigne Partners LP/TLP Finance Corp.

 

6.13%

    02/15/26        362,000       310,415  

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC

 

4.13% (3)

    08/15/31        600,000       485,034  

6.25% (3)

    01/15/30        500,000       472,365  

Venture Global LNG, Inc.

 

9.50% (3)

    02/01/29        215,000       218,231  

9.88% (3)

    02/01/32        110,000       111,636  
      

 

 

 
         3,616,779  
      

 

 

 
Real Estate — 0.6%  

Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower LLC

 

8.88% (3)

    09/01/31        171,000       162,467  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Real Estate (Continued)  

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC

 

7.75% (3)

    09/01/30      $ 175,000     $ 172,813  
      

 

 

 
         335,280  
      

 

 

 
REIT — 4.0%  

American Assets Trust LP

 

3.38%

    02/01/31        475,000       342,418  

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.

 

5.75%

    06/01/28        473,000       443,894  

Hudson Pacific Properties LP

 

3.25%

    01/15/30        132,000       84,912  

4.65%

    04/01/29        80,000       57,152  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.

 

3.88% (3)

    02/15/29        34,000       28,898  

4.50% (3)

    01/15/28        40,000       36,235  

4.63% (3)

    06/15/25        512,000       492,575  

5.63% (3)

    05/01/24        106,000       105,374  

5.75% (3)

    02/01/27        554,000       533,120  
      

 

 

 
         2,124,578  
      

 

 

 
Retail — 5.0%  

Ferrellgas LP/Ferrellgas Finance Corp.

 

5.38% (3)

    04/01/26        110,000       103,295  

5.88% (3)

    04/01/29        95,000       84,408  

Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc.

 

 

4.63% (3)

    01/15/29        325,000       274,394  

6.75% (3)

    01/15/30        90,000       71,775  

FirstCash, Inc.

 

5.63% (3)

    01/01/30        165,000       147,132  

LCM Investments Holdings II LLC

 

8.25% (3)

    08/01/31        200,000       190,750  

Lithia Motors, Inc.

 

3.88% (3)

    06/01/29        95,000       79,050  

Michaels Cos., Inc.

 

5.25% (3)

    05/01/28        480,000       348,240  

7.88% (3)

    05/01/29        125,000       69,832  

Papa John’s International, Inc.

 

3.88% (3)

    09/15/29        345,000       285,977  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

 

3.88%

    11/01/23          1,000,000       1,001,250  
      

 

 

 
         2,656,103  
      

 

 

 
Software — 0.6%  

Alteryx, Inc.

 

8.75% (3)

    03/15/28        85,000       84,362  

Open Text Corp. (Canada)

 

6.90% (3)

    12/01/27        85,000       84,575  

ZoomInfo Technologies LLC/ZoomInfo Finance Corp.

 

3.88% (3)

    02/01/29        200,000       166,000  
      

 

 

 
         334,937  
      

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Telecommunications — 4.8%  

Altice France SA

 

5.13% (3)

    01/15/29      $   200,000     $ 139,230  

5.50% (3)

    10/15/29        450,000       311,638  

8.13% (3)

    02/01/27        250,000       213,125  

CommScope, Inc.

 

4.75% (3)

    09/01/29        365,000       252,762  

Consolidated Communications, Inc.

 

6.50% (3)

    10/01/28        95,000       75,240  

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC

 

5.00% (3)

    05/01/28        362,000       314,176  

8.63% (3)

    03/15/31        100,000       94,146  

Global Switch Finance BV (United Kingdom)

 

1.38% (6)

    10/07/30        115,000       101,469  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA (Luxembourg)

 

6.50% (3),(7)

    03/15/30        120,000       105,733  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.

 

10.50% (3)

    05/15/30        184,000       184,442  

SES GLOBAL Americas Holdings, Inc. (Luxembourg)

 

5.30% (3)

    03/25/44        559,000       365,678  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.

 

4.00% (3)

    03/01/27        525,000       395,749  
      

 

 

 
         2,553,388  
      

 

 

 
Total Corporate Bonds  

(Cost: $49,754,055)

 

    44,629,922  
      

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 0.8% (Cost: $413,224)  

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

4.63%

    10/15/26        415,000       411,904  
      

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

 

(Cost: $54,524,787)

 

    49,250,578  
      

 

 

 
      
           Shares        

COMMON STOCK — 0.0%

 

Electric — 0.0%  

Homer City Generation LLC — Series A (8),(9)

 

     5,610        
      

 

 

 
Total Common Stock  

(Cost: $327,224)

 

     
      

 

 

 
WARRANTS — 0.0%  
Entertainment — 0.0%  

Cineworld Group PLC (8),(9)

 

     42,717        
      

 

 

 

Total Warrants

 

(Cost: $—)

 

     
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues              
Shares
    Value  
MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 0.8%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (10)

 

     412,193     $ 412,193  

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $412,193)

 

    412,193  
      

 

 

 
      
    Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
       

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.9%

 

U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 3.9%  

U.S. Treasury Bills

 

5.23% (11)

    12/05/23      $   560,000       557,204  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Continued)  

5.43% (11)

    03/07/24      $   1,500,000     $ 1,471,915  

5.48% (11)

    04/04/24        65,000       63,514  
      

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury Securities

 

(Cost: $2,092,691)

 

    2,092,633  
      

 

 

 

Total Short Term Investments

 

(Cost: $2,092,691)

 

    2,092,633  
      

 

 

 

Total Investments (96.4%)

 

 

(Cost: $57,356,895)

 

    51,755,404  
      

 

 

 

Excess Of Other Assets Over Liabilities (3.6%)

 

    1,908,189  

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

  $ 53,663,593  
      

 

 

 
 

 

Futures Contracts  
Number of
Contracts
   Type    Expiration
Date
       Notional        Market Value        Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Futures

 

30    2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23        $ 6,102,996        $ 6,072,656        $ (30,340
38    5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23          4,022,405          3,970,110          (52,295
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
           $   10,125,401        $   10,042,766        $   (82,635
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Short Futures

 

4    10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/19/23          (459,024      $ (435,312      $ 23,712  
3    Euro-Bobl Future      12/7/23          (370,789        (368,756        2,033  
4    U.S. Ultra Long Bond Futures      12/19/23          (509,446        (450,250        59,196  
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
           $ (1,339,259      $ (1,254,318      $ 84,941  
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts  
Counterparty    Contracts to
Deliver
     Units of
Currency
     Settlement
Date
     In Exchange for
U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BUY (12)                                   

Citibank N.A.

     EUR        22,000        01/12/24      $ 23,238      $ 23,334      $ 96  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
SELL (13)                                   

Citibank N.A.

     EUR        422,000        01/12/24        446,379        447,585        (1,206
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $   446,379      $   447,585      $   (1,206
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

EETC   Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate.
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
EUR   Euro Currency.
(1)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2023.
(2)   This position represents an unsettled bank loan at period end. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date, including coupon rate, which will be adjusted on settlement date.
(3)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $29,531,856 or 55.0% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Fund’s investment advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(4)   Perpetual maturity.
(5)   Security is currently in default due to bankruptcy or failure to make payment of principal or interest of the issuer. Income is not being accrued.
(6)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $313,378 or 0.6% of net assets.
(7)   Restricted security (Note 11).
(8)   For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, security is categorized as Level 3. Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(9)   Non-income producing security.
(10)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
(11)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.
(12)   Fund buys foreign currency, sells U.S. Dollar.
(13)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Corporate Bonds

     83.1

Bank Loans

     7.8  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     4.7  

Money Market Investments

     0.8  

Common Stock

     0.0  ** 

Warrants

     0.0  ** 

Other*

     3.6  
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

*

Includes capstock, futures, pending trades, interest receivable and accrued expenses payable.

**

Amount rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

         

Bank Loans*

   $     $ 4,208,752     $      $ 4,208,752  

Corporate Bonds*

           44,629,922              44,629,922  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     411,904                    411,904  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

     411,904       48,838,674              49,250,578  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common Stock*

                         

Warrants

                         

Money Market Investments

     412,193                    412,193  

Short-Term Investments

     2,092,633                    2,092,633  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 2,916,730     $ 48,838,674     $      $ 51,755,404  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

         

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

           96              96  

Futures Contracts

         

Interest Rate Risk

     84,941                    84,941  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   3,001,671     $   48,838,770     $   —      $   51,840,441  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

         

Futures Contracts

         

Interest Rate Risk

   $ (82,635   $     $      $ (82,635

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

           (1,206            (1,206
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (82,635   $ (1,206   $      $ (83,841
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES — 106.0% of Net Assets

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 1.4%
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KF68, Class A

 

 

5.92% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.604%) (1)

    07/25/26      $ 45,412     $ 45,404  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KJ29, Class A1

 

 

0.74%

    01/25/26        13,940       13,627  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KJ31, Class A1

 

 

0.57%

    05/25/26        6,242       6,095  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KJ34, Class A1

 

 

0.68%

    06/25/26        7,659       7,136  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KL05, Class X1HG (I/O)

 

 

1.22% (2)

    12/25/27        500,000       18,005  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KS06, Class X (I/O)

 

 

1.04% (2)

    08/25/26        546,922       9,902  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series KS07, Class X (I/O)

 

 

0.61% (2)

    09/25/25        236,868       2,528  

Federal National Mortgage Association-Aces Series 2014-M11, Class 1A

 

 

3.08% (2)

    08/25/24        14,119       13,775  

FRESB Mortgage Trust Series 2015-SB3, Class A3

 

 

5.98% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.664%) (1)

    01/25/43        1,881       1,875  

Government National Mortgage Association Series 2008-92, Class E

 

 

5.56% (2)

    03/16/44        4,155       4,071  

Government National Mortgage Association Series 2010-159, Class D

 

 

4.56% (2)

    09/16/44        5,806       5,634  

Government National Mortgage Association Series 2011-165, Class IO (I/O)

 

 

0.00% (2)

    10/16/51          208,847       2  
      

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

 

    

(Cost: $164,485)

 

       128,054  
      

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY — 3.9%
 

BBCMS Trust Series 2015-SRCH, Class XB (I/O)

 

 

0.19% (2),(3)

    08/10/35      $   2,000,000     $ 13,823  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2014-GC23, Class XB (I/O)

 

 

0.21% (2)

    07/10/47        3,784,000       5,674  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2012-CR3, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.88% (2)

    10/15/45        16,590       22  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2012-CR4, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

1.14% (2)

    10/15/45        200,220       2  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2014-CR19, Class XA (I/O)

 

0.83% (2)

    08/10/47        67,315       315  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2014-CR20, Class A3

 

 

3.33%

    11/10/47        14,698       14,408  

COMM Mortgage Trust Series 2016-DC2, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.92% (2)

    02/10/49        706,974       11,042  

FS Rialto Issuer LLC Series 2019-FL1, Class A

 

 

6.65% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.314%) (1),(3)

    12/16/36        93,493       93,125  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2014-C18, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.64% (2)

    02/15/47        750,116       29  

MF1 Ltd. Series 2020-FL4, Class A

 

7.15% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.814%) (1),(3)

    11/15/35        9,346       9,354  

SREIT Trust Series 2021-MFP, Class A

 

 

6.18% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.845%) (1),(3)

    11/15/38        100,000       97,948  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2015-NXS2, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.59% (2)

    07/15/58        1,371,922       9,957  

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2022-2A, Class C

 

 

4.85% (3)

    09/15/27        50,000       48,871  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2014-C21, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

0.99% (2)

    08/15/47        1,384,066       5,278  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2014-C24, Class A3

 

 

3.43%

    11/15/47        37,918       37,130  
      

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

 

    

(Cost: $466,619)

 

       346,978  
      

 

 

 
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 33.8%
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3071, Class TF (PAC)

 

 

5.73% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.414%)(1)

    04/15/35        5,036       5,013  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3300, Class FA

 

 

5.73% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.414%)(1)

    08/15/35      $   14,618     $ 14,243  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3318, Class F

 

 

5.68% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.364%)(1)

    05/15/37        17,806       17,209  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 4231, Class FD

 

 

5.78% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.464%)(1)

    10/15/32        17,565       17,528  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STRIPS Series 263, Class F5

 

 

5.93% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.614%)(1)

    06/15/42        14,252       13,823  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #254548

 

 

5.50%

    12/01/32        4,574       4,502  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #600187

 

 

7.00%

    07/01/31        11,269       11,318  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995364

 

 

6.00%

    10/01/38        4,099       4,109  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0851

 

 

6.00%

    10/01/40        2,897       2,950  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2003-11, Class FA

 

 

6.44% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.114%)(1)

    09/25/32        5,728       5,786  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2006-23, Class FP (PAC)

 

 

5.74% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.414%) (1)

    04/25/36        8,996       8,738  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-64, Class FA

 

 

5.91% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.584%) (1)

    07/25/37        12,037       11,856  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-24, Class PF (PAC)

 

 

6.09% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.764%) (1)

    02/25/38        3,973       4,003  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2020-10, Class FA

 

 

5.94% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.614%) (1)

    03/25/50        14,514       13,878  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2017-10, Class FA

 

 

5.84% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.514%) (1)

    03/25/47        32,125       31,433  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #80022

 

 

2.75% (1 yr. CMT +
1.500%) (1)

    12/20/26        3,190       3,118  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
 

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #80636

 

 

3.625% (1 yr. CMT +
1.500%) (1)

    09/20/32      $ 2,787     $ 2,704  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #80757

 

 

3.625% (1 yr. CMT +
1.500%) (1)

    10/20/33        1,188       1,143  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #80797

 

 

3.63% (1 yr. CMT +
1.500%) (1)

    01/20/34        13,145       12,564  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #80937

 

 

3.88% (1 yr. CMT +
1.500%) (1)

    06/20/34        5,914       5,805  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2023-113, Class FD

 

 

6.50% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.35) (1)

    08/20/53        49,588       48,800  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2023-116, Class FL

 

 

6.47% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.15) (1)

    08/20/53        49,755       49,330  

Government National Mortgage Association, TBA

 

 

5.00% (4)

    05/01/53        25,000       23,262  

5.50% (4)

    06/01/53        75,000       71,735  

4.50% (4)

    04/01/53        50,000       45,165  

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA

 

 

4.50% (4)

    01/01/38        275,000       260,842  

5.00% (4)

    02/01/38        525,000       506,441  

5.50% (4)

    02/01/38        525,000       514,964  

6.00% (4)

    03/01/38        75,000       74,733  

5.00% (4)

    04/01/53          525,000       484,093  

5.50% (4)

    04/01/53        400,000       379,558  

4.00% (4)

    05/01/52        200,000       172,820  

4.50% (4)

    04/01/53          225,000       200,973  
      

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

 

    

(Cost: $3,022,861)

         3,024,439  
      

 

 

 
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY — 7.0%
 

ABFC Trust Series 2002-WF2, Class A2

 

 

6.56% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.239%) (1)

    05/25/32        11,538       11,443  

BNC Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-2, Class A4

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (1)

    11/25/36        21,254       20,135  

CIT Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-1, Class 1A

 

 

6.79% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.464%) (1),(3)

    10/25/37        3,682       3,679  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY(Continued)
 

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. Series 2002-AR31, Class 6A1

 

 

5.25% (2)

    11/25/32      $ 6,912     $ 6,569  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-FF5, Class A3C

 

 

6.44% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.114%) (1)

    08/25/34        7,113       6,518  

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust Series 2007-CH4, Class A5

 

 

5.68% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.354%) (1)

    05/25/37        33,897       33,495  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2018-8, Class A3

 

 

4.00% (2),(3)

    01/25/49        39,405       34,246  

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc. Trust Series 2006-NC2, Class A2D

 

 

6.02% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.694%) (1)

    02/25/36        21,063       20,842  

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2005-1, Class M1

 

 

6.11% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.789%) (1)

    03/25/35        28,770       28,781  

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2005-4, Class M3

 

 

6.26% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.939%) (1)

    09/25/35        49,934       50,504  

NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust Series 2005-1, Class M5

 

 

6.52% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.194%) (1)

    06/25/35        14,692       14,624  

Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-2, Class M5

 

 

6.41% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.089%) (1)

    04/25/35        31,706       31,511  

Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-3, Class A2D

 

 

5.98% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.654%)

    03/25/37        29,995       28,110  

Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-WHQ2, Class M4

 

 

7.01% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.689%) (1)

    02/25/35        27,108       25,992  

Preston Ridge Partners Mortgage LLC Series 2021-6, Class A1

 

 

1.79% (3)

    07/25/26        29,413       27,503  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2002-QS16, Class A2

 

 

5.99% (1 mo. USD
Term SOFR + 0.664%) (1),(5)

    10/25/17        68       36  

Residential Asset Securities Corporation Trust Series 2005-EMX1, Class M1

 

 

6.08% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.759%)(1)

    03/25/35        8,466       8,439  

Residential Asset Securities Corporation Trust Series 2006-KS3, Class M1

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY(Continued)
 

5.93% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.444%)(1)

    04/25/36      $ 23,184     $ 22,700  

Soundview Home Loan Trust Series 2005-OPT1, Class M2

 

 

6.11% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.789%)(1)

    06/25/35        13,352       12,945  

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2005-11, Class A3

 

 

6.04% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.714%)(1)

    01/25/36        11,151       10,707  

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Series 2005-HE3, Class M1

 

 

6.16% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.834%)(1)

    09/25/35        34,204       33,436  

VOLT XCIV LLC Series 2021-NPL3, Class A1

 

 

2.24% (3)

    02/27/51        99,557       94,230  

Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities Trust Series 2005-4, Class M3

 

 

6.19% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.864%)(1)

    12/25/35        100,000       97,420  
      

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

 

    

(Cost: $635,560)

         623,865  
      

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 19.5%

 

Aerospace & Defense — 0.4%  

BAE Systems Holdings, Inc. (United Kingdom)

 

 

3.85% (3)

    12/15/25          20,000       19,176  

Boeing Co. 1.43%

    02/04/24        15,000       14,818  
      

 

 

 
         33,994  
      

 

 

 
Agriculture — 0.2%  

Imperial Brands Finance PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

4.25% (3)

    07/21/25        20,000       19,326  
      

 

 

 
Banks — 11.7%  

Bank of America Corp.

      

1.73% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.960%)(1)

    07/22/27        95,000       83,868  

2.55% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.050%)(1)

    02/04/28        45,000       39,785  

3.42% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.302%) (1)

    12/20/28        5,000       4,453  

Citigroup, Inc.

      

1.46% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.770%) (1)

    06/09/27        90,000       79,245  

3.52% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.413%)(1)

    10/27/28        10,000       8,992  

DNB Bank ASA (Norway)

      

0.86% (1 yr. CMT +
0.330%) (1),(3)

    09/30/25        30,000       28,542  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Banks (Continued)  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

      

1.22%

    12/06/23      $ 95,000     $ 94,579  

5.83% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.486%) (1)

    10/21/24        10,000       9,987  

HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

1.59% (SOFR + 1.290%) (1)

    05/24/27        25,000       22,026  

2.25% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.100%) (1)

    11/22/27        75,000       65,782  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

      

0.56% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.420%) (1)

    02/16/25        55,000       53,950  

1.04% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.695%) (1)

    02/04/27        85,000       75,603  

2.07% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.015%) (1)

    06/01/29        5,000       4,156  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

1.63% (1 yr. CMT + 0.850%) (1)

    05/11/27        30,000       26,573  

3.57% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.205%)(1)

    11/07/28        20,000       17,768  

Morgan Stanley

      

0.79% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.525%)(1)

    05/30/25        75,000       72,348  

1.51% (SOFR + 0.858%)(1)

    07/20/27        20,000       17,561  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

 

5.58% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.841%)(1)

    06/12/29        5,000       4,789  

6.62% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.730%)(1)

    10/20/27          30,000       30,089  

Santander U.K. Group Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

 

 

1.09% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.787%)

    03/15/25        45,000       43,947  

U.S. Bancorp

      

4.65% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.230%) (1)

    02/01/29        20,000       18,472  

6.79% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.880%) (1)

    10/26/27        45,000       45,299  

UBS Group AG (Switzerland)

      

1.31% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index + 0.980%) (1),(3)

    02/02/27        65,000       57,688  

2.59% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.560%) (3)

    09/11/25        10,000       9,645  

3.09% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.730%) (3)

    05/14/32        10,000       7,710  

Wells Fargo & Co. 2.16%

 

 

(3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.012%) (1)

    02/11/26        80,000       75,689  

2.39% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.100%) (1)

    06/02/28        40,000       34,878  

3.53% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.510%) (1)

    03/24/28        15,000       13,685  
      

 

 

 
         1,047,109  
      

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Biotechnology — 0.3%  

Amgen, Inc.

 

 

5.15%

    03/02/28      $ 30,000     $ 29,291  
      

 

 

 
Chemicals — 0.3%  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

 

 

1.83% (3)

    10/15/27        30,000       24,907  

3.47% (3)

    12/01/50        5,000       2,790  
      

 

 

 
         27,697  
      

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 0.3%  

Global Payments, Inc.

 

 

4.45%

    06/01/28        30,000       27,685  
      

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 0.5%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland)

 

 

4.88%

    01/16/24        10,000       9,970  

American Express Co.

 

 

2.25%

    03/04/25        20,000       19,032  

Capital One Financial Corp.

 

 

1.34% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.690%) (1)

    12/06/24          20,000       19,749  
      

 

 

 
         48,751  
      

 

 

 
Electric — 0.7%  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

 

2.03%

    03/15/24        30,000       29,497  

Metropolitan Edison Co.

 

 

4.00% (3)

    04/15/25        30,000       28,826  
      

 

 

 
         58,323  
      

 

 

 
Health Care-Products — 0.5%  

Baxter International, Inc.

 

 

0.87%

    12/01/23        25,000       24,893  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

 

 

1.22%

    10/18/24        25,000       23,893  
      

 

 

 
         48,786  
      

 

 

 
Health Care-Services — 0.5%  

HCA, Inc.

 

 

5.25%

    04/15/25        10,000       9,862  

5.25%

    06/15/26        40,000       39,062  
      

 

 

 
         48,924  
      

 

 

 
Insurance — 1.0%  

Athene Global Funding

 

 

6.04% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index + 0.700%) (1),(3)

    05/24/24        30,000       29,879  

Guardian Life Global Funding

 

 

5.74% (3)

    10/02/28        35,000       34,775  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I

 

 

3.45% (3)

    12/18/26        30,000       28,017  
      

 

 

 
         92,671  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Miscellaneous Manufacturers — 0.1%  

General Electric Co.

 

 

6.01% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.642%) (1)

    05/05/26      $ 5,000     $ 4,976  
      

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 0.1%  

Petroleos Mexicanos

 

 

6.70%

    02/16/32        13,000       9,594  
      

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.3%  

Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc.

 

 

4.00%

    05/17/25        25,000       24,243  
      

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.7%  

Bayer U.S. Finance II LLC

 

 

3.38% (3)

    07/15/24        10,000       9,815  

4.25% (3)

    12/15/25        30,000       28,830  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

 

 

3.73%

    12/15/24          20,000       19,513  
      

 

 

 
         58,158  
      

 

 

 
REIT — 1.6%  

American Tower Corp. (REIT)

 

 

3.60%

    01/15/28        35,000       31,460  

Extra Space Storage LP

 

 

3.88%

    12/15/27        15,000       13,655  

5.70%

    04/01/28        15,000       14,624  

Healthcare Realty Holdings LP (REIT)

 

 

3.63%

    01/15/28        15,000       13,329  

Kilroy Realty LP

 

 

3.45%

    12/15/24        40,000       38,534  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.

 

 

4.63% (3)

    06/15/25        10,000       9,621  

5.75% (3)

    02/01/27        20,000       19,246  
      

 

 

 
         140,469  
      

 

 

 
Savings & Loans — 0.3%  

Nationwide Building Society (United Kingdom)

 

 

2.97% (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.290%) (1),(3)

    02/16/28        25,000       22,235  
      

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds

 

(Cost: $1,782,647)

 

    1,742,232  
      

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 1.0%

 

City & County of Denver Airport System Revenue, Revenue Bond

 

 

1.12%

    11/15/24        10,000       9,555  

City of Baltimore, General Obligation Unlimited

 

 

5.00%

    10/15/25        25,000       24,845  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Revenue Bond

 

 

4.11%

    07/15/31        18,835       18,140  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue

 

 

2.31%

    11/01/26        25,000       22,836  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Savings & Loans (Continued)  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bond

 

 

5.00%

    03/15/24      $ 15,000     $ 14,955  
      

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds

 

(Cost: $94,902)

 

    90,331  
      

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 26.6%  

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

 

4.63%

    10/15/26        312,000       309,672  

4.63%

    09/30/28        8,000       7,927  

4.88%

    10/31/28        13,000       13,029  

5.00%

    10/31/25        2,052,000       2,049,555  
      

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury Securities

      

(Cost: $2,380,083)

 

    2,380,183  
      

 

 

 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 9.6%  

AMMC CLO XI Ltd. Series 2012-11A, Class A1R2

 

 

6.66% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.272%) (1),(3)

    04/30/31        34,778       34,603  

Apidos CLO XXII Ltd. Series 2015-22A, Class A1R

 

 

6.74% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.322%) (1),(3)

    04/20/31        43,895       43,762  

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series 2022-P3, Class A3

 

 

4.61%

    11/10/27        50,000       49,065  

CoreVest American Finance Ltd. Series 2019-1, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

2.24% (2),(3)

    03/15/52        10,120       18  

Dryden 58 CLO Ltd. Series 2018-58A, Class A1

 

 

6.66% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.262%) (1),(3)

    07/17/31        44,313       44,090  

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2021-1A, Class D

 

 

1.08%

    11/16/26        40,000       38,079  

Flatiron CLO 17 Ltd. Series 2017-1A, Class AR

 

 

6.61% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.242%) (1),(3)

    05/15/30        17,064       17,003  

LCM XXIV Ltd. Series 24A, Class AR

 

 

6.66% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.242%) (1),(3)

    03/20/30        19,173       19,087  

Madison Park Funding XVII Ltd. Series 2015-17A, Class AR2

 

 

6.67% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.262%) (1),(3)

    07/21/30        28,721       28,579  

Magnetite XVIII Ltd. Series 2016-18A, Class AR2

 

 

6.51% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.142%) (1),(3)

    11/15/28        67,018       66,795  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust Series 2020-BA, Class A2

 

 

2.12% (3)

    01/15/69          103,582       93,676  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust Series 2021-BA, Class A

 

 

0.94% (3)

    07/15/69        55,163       46,890  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust Series 2021-CA, Class A

 

 

1.06% (3)

    10/15/69        61,360       51,989  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)  

Octagon Investment Partners 35 Ltd. Series 2018-1A, Class A1A

 

 

6.74% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.322%) (1),(3)

    01/20/31      $ 42,240     $ 42,118  

Palmer Square CLO Ltd. Series 2018-1A, Class A1

 

 

6.69% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.292%) (1),(3)

    04/18/31        35,110       34,967  

Rockford Tower CLO Ltd. Series 2018-2A, Class A

 

 

6.84% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.422%) (1),(3)

    10/20/31        45,000       44,832  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2022-2, Class C

 

 

3.76%

    07/16/29        45,000       42,669  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2017-F, Class A2FX

 

 

2.84% (3)

    01/25/41        42,957       41,490  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2019-A, Class A2FX

 

 

3.69% (3)

    06/15/48        41,635       39,983  

Tricon American Homes Trust Series 2017-SFR2, Class A

 

 

2.93% (3)

    01/17/36        29,938       29,695  

Tricon American Homes Trust Series 2017-SFR2, Class B

 

 

3.28% (3)

    01/17/36        39,000       38,702  

U.S. Small Business Administration Series 2005-20B, Class 1

 

 

4.63%

    02/01/25        9,624       9,455  
      

 

 

 

Total Asset-backed Securities

 

(Cost: $878,978)

 

    857,547  
      

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 3.2%

 

Federal Home Loan Banks

 

 

5.30%

    05/22/24        70,000       69,905  

5.37%

    05/21/24        100,000       99,766  

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.

 

 

1.49%

    08/15/31        138,378       119,464  
      

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations

 

 

(Cost: $309,052)

 

    289,135  
      

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

 

 

(Cost: $9,735,187)

 

    9,482,764  
      

 

 

 
      
           Shares        

MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 7.1%

 

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (6)

 

   $ 637,067     $ 637,067  
      

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $637,067)

 

    637,067  
      

 

 

 
      
           Principal
Amount
       

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 20.3%

 

U.S. Treasury Securities — 20.3%  

U.S. Treasury Bills

 

5.18% (7)

    11/28/23      $   241,000       240,045  

5.18% (7)

    11/28/23        500,000       498,018  

5.38% (7)

    02/15/24        300,000       295,321  

5.52% (7)

    04/11/24        250,000       244,033  

5.23% (7)

    12/05/23          250,000       248,752  

5.49% (7)

    04/04/24        300,000       293,143  
      

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury Securities

      

(Cost: $1,819,267)

 

    1,819,312  
      

 

 

 

Total Short Term Investments

 

(Cost: $1,819,267)

 

    1,819,312  
      

 

 

 

Total Investments (133.4%)

 

(Cost: $12,191,521)

 

    11,939,143  
      

 

 

 

Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-33.4%)

 

    (2,986,682

Net Assets (100.0%)

 

  $ 8,952,461  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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FUTURES CONTRACTS

 

Number of
Contracts
   Type    Expiration
Date
       Notional
Contract
Value
       Value        Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Futures

                    
8    2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23        $ 1,626,815        $ 1,619,375        $ (7,440
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Short Futures

                    
5    10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/19/23        $ (573,781      $ (544,141      $ 29,640  
14    5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23          (1,484,845        (1,462,672        22,173  
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
           $   (2,058,626      $   (2,006,813      $   51,813  
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

ABS   Asset-Backed Securities.
ACES   Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities.
CLO   Collateralized Loan Obligation.
I/O   Interest Only Security.
PAC   Planned Amortization Class.
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.
REMIC   Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit.
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
STRIPS   Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal Securities.
TBA   To Be Announced.
(1)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2023.
(2)   Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is as of the most recent information available. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
(3)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $1,522,086 or 17.0% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Fund’s investment advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(4)   Security purchased on a forward commitment with an approximate principal amount. The actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement when the security is delivered.
(5)   The maturity date of the security has been extended past the date disclosed. The new maturity date is not known as of October 31, 2023.
(6)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
(7)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

U.S. Treasury Securities

     46.9

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     33.8  

Corporate Bonds

     19.5  

Asset-Backed Securities

     9.6  

Money Market Investments

     7.1  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     7.0  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     3.9  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     3.2  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     1.4  

Municipal Bonds

     1.0  

Other*

     (33.4
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

* Includes futures, pending trades, interest receivable and accrued expenses payable.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Short Term Bond Fund

 

Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical

Assets
(Level 1)
    Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

          

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

   $     $ 128,054      $      $ 128,054  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           346,978               346,978  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           3,024,439               3,024,439  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           623,865               623,865  

Corporate Bonds*

           1,742,232               1,742,232  

Municipal Bonds

           90,331               90,331  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     2,380,183                     2,380,183  

Asset-Backed Securities

           857,547               857,547  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           289,135               289,135  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

     2,380,183       7,102,581               9,482,764  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     637,067                     637,067  

Short-Term Investments

     1,819,312                     1,819,312  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   4,836,562     $   7,102,581      $   —      $   11,939,143  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

          

Futures Contracts

          

Interest Rate Risk

     51,813                     51,813  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 4,888,375     $ 7,102,581      $      $ 11,990,956  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

          

Futures Contracts

          

Interest Rate Risk

   $ (7,440   $      $      $ (7,440
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (7,440   $      $      $ (7,440
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES — 126.8% of Net Assets

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 10.5%  

AGL CLO 13 Ltd. Series 2021-13A, Class B

 

 

7.33% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.912%) (1),(2)

    10/20/34      $ 9,000,000     $ 8,837,073  

Allegro CLO XII Ltd. Series 2020-1A, Class A1

 

 

6.92% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.512%) (1),(2)

    01/21/32        10,000,000       9,980,610  

AMSR Trust Series 2020-SFR2, Class E2

 

 

4.28% (1)

    07/17/37        7,713,000       7,283,907  

AMSR Trust Series 2020-SFR3, Class F

 

 

3.55% (1)

    09/17/37        2,682,000       2,456,640  

AMSR Trust Series 2020-SFR3, Class G

 

 

4.99% (1)

    09/17/37        11,402,000       10,483,335  

Apidos CLO XXXVII Ltd. Series 2021-37A, Class B

 

 

7.27% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.862%) (1),(2)

    10/22/34        13,795,000       13,550,470  

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series 2021-N2, Class R

 

 

0.00% (1),(3)

    03/10/28        14,800       2,220,215  

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series 2021-N3, Class R

 

 

0.00% (1),(3)

    06/12/28        25,650       4,149,375  

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series 2023-P1, Class R

 

 

0.00% (1),(3)

    03/11/30        2,950       568,595  

CIFC Funding Ltd. Series 2022-2A, Class INCB

 

 

16.85% (1),(4)

    04/19/35        3,300,000       2,549,567  

Cologix Data Centers U.S. Issuer LLC Series 2021-1A, Class A2

 

 

3.30% (1)

    12/26/51        6,140,000       5,386,290  

CoreVest American Finance Ltd. Series 2020-1, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

2.57% (1),(4)

    03/15/50        32,628,409       1,553,680  

CoreVest American Finance Ltd. Series 2020-1, Class XB (I/O)

 

 

2.06% (1),(4)

    03/15/50        38,948,500       3,733,229  

CoreVest American Finance Ltd. Series 2020-4, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

3.82% (1),(4)

    12/15/52        43,746,203       2,660,228  

CoreVest American Finance Ltd. Series 2020-4, Class XB (I/O)

 

 

2.78% (1),(4)

    12/15/52        27,500,000       2,051,541  

CoreVest American Finance Ltd. Series 2021-1, Class XA (I/O)

 

 

2.91% (1),(4)

    04/15/53        62,276,322       3,313,760  

FirstKey Homes Trust Series 2021-SFR3, Class E1

 

 

2.99% (1)

    12/17/38        5,500,000       4,800,505  

Flexential Issuer Series 2021-1A, Class A2

 

 

3.25% (1)

    11/27/51        7,580,000       6,670,668  

GCI Funding I LLC Series 2021-1, Class A

 

 

2.38% (1)

    06/18/46        21,984,378       18,541,923  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)  

Global SC Finance II SRL Series 2014-1A, Class A2

 

 

3.09% (1)

    07/17/29      $ 1,225,193     $ 1,198,440  

HOA Funding LLC Series 2021-1A, Class A2

 

 

4.72% (1)

    08/20/51        12,382,300       10,185,357  

HPS Loan Management Ltd. Series 10A-16, Class A2RR

 

 

7.33% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.912%) (1),(2)

    04/20/34        20,000,000       19,480,240  

JGWPT XXX LLC Series 2013-3A, Class A

 

 

4.08% (1)

    01/17/73        5,038,459       4,349,889  

Lucali CLO Ltd. Series 2020-1A, Class A

 

 

6.87% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.472%) (1),(2)

    01/15/33        8,000,000       7,973,288  

Madison Park Funding XXXVIII Ltd. Series 2021-38A, Class B

 

 

7.31% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.912%) (1),(2)

    07/17/34        10,000,000       9,825,900  

Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO 36 Ltd. Series 2020-36A, Class A1R

 

 

6.93% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.512%) (1),(2)

    04/20/33        9,750,000       9,718,722  

OHA Credit Funding 3 Ltd. Series 2019-3A, Class BR

 

 

7.33% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.912%) (1),(2)

    07/02/35        13,000,000       12,708,800  

OHA Credit Funding 9 Ltd. Series 2021-9A, Class B

 

 

7.36% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.962%) (1),(2)

    07/19/35        17,500,000       17,125,500  

Park Avenue Institutional Advisers CLO Ltd. Series 2021-1A, Class A1A

 

 

7.07% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.652%) (1),(2)

    01/20/34        11,000,000       10,972,412  

Progress Residential Trust Series 2019-SFR3, Class E

 

 

3.37% (1)

    09/17/36        8,681,000       8,384,584  

Progress Residential Trust Series 2020-SFR2, Class F

 

 

6.15% (1)

    06/17/37        9,332,000       9,109,710  

Progress Residential Trust Series 2020-SFR3, Class F

 

 

2.80% (1)

    10/17/27        3,299,000       3,004,167  

Progress Residential Trust Series 2021-SFR1, Class H

 

 

5.00% (1)

    04/17/38        4,890,000       4,333,547  

Progress Residential Trust Series 2021-SFR11, Class F

 

 

4.42% (1)

    01/17/39        2,874,000       2,348,878  

Progress Residential Trust Series 2021-SFR2, Class G

 

 

4.25% (1)

    04/19/38        8,369,000       7,334,494  

Progress Residential Trust Series 2021-SFR3, Class G

 

 

4.25% (1)

    05/17/26        3,400,000       3,010,697  

Progress Residential Trust Series 2021-SFR7, Class F

 

 

3.83% (1)

    08/17/40        8,970,000       7,080,819  

Sixth Street CLO XVII Ltd. Series 2021-17A, Class A

 

 

6.92% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.502%) (1)

    01/20/34        8,000,000       7,971,176  
      

 

 

 

Total Asset-backed Securities

 

(Cost: $300,081,517)

 

    266,908,231  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 0.3%
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series K038, Class X3 (I/O)

 

 

2.49% (4)

    06/25/42      $ 78,039,937     $ 746,491  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series K040, Class X3 (I/O)

 

 

2.03% (4)

    11/25/42        77,991,835       1,316,931  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series K042, Class X3 (I/O)

 

 

1.60% (4)

    01/25/43        76,625,000       1,253,176  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series K045, Class X3 (I/O)

 

 

1.50% (4)

    04/25/43        126,630,757       2,299,212  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates Series K046, Class X3 (I/O)

 

 

1.51% (4)

    04/25/43        94,964,072       1,907,140  
      

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

 

    

(Cost: $35,285,763)

 

       7,522,950  
      

 

 

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY — 7.0%
 

1345 Avenue of the Americas & Park Avenue Plaza Trust Series 2005-1, Class A3

 

 

5.28% (1)

    08/10/35        9,834,081       9,291,413  

Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd. Series 2021-FL4, Class AS

 

 

7.15% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.814%) (1),(2)

    11/15/36        11,800,000       11,625,076  

BDS Ltd. Series 2020-FL5, Class A 6.60% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR +

 

 

1.264%) (1),(2)

    02/16/37        2,414,375       2,399,615  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust Series 2019-B14, Class 225C

 

 

3.29% (1),(4)

    12/15/62        8,734,000       942,062  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust Series 2019-B14, Class 225D

 

 

3.29% (1),(4)

    12/15/62        20,303,000       1,119,203  

BPR Trust Series 2021-WILL, Class A

 

 

7.20% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.864%) (1),(2)

    06/15/38        4,641,431       4,498,845  

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2020-VIV4, Class A

 

 

2.84% (1)

    03/09/44        15,285,000       12,168,754  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2019-LIFE, Class D

 

 

7.13% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.797%) (1),(2)

    12/15/37     $   14,425,000     $ 14,250,150  

CSMC Trust Series 2021-BPNY, Class A

 

 

9.16% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.829%) (1),(2)

    08/15/26       18,864,000       16,692,999  

DBGS Mortgage Trust Series 2018-BIOD, Class E

 

 

7.33% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.996%) (1),(2)

    05/15/35       9,137,627       8,807,054  

European Loan Conduit No. 36 DAC Series 36A, Class E

 

 

7.15% (3 mo. EUR EURIBOR + 3.350%) (1),(2)

    02/17/30       8,987,329       9,054,434  

Grace Trust Series 2020-GRCE, Class A

 

 

2.35% (1)

    12/10/40       10,000,000       7,457,848  

GreenPoint Mortgage Funding Trust Series 2006-AR5, Class A2A2 (5)

 

 

5.74% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.414%) (2)

    10/25/46       28,703        

Houston Galleria Mall Trust Series 2015-HGLR, Class D

 

 

3.98% (1)

    03/05/37       9,500,000       8,618,613  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2019-OSB, Class A

 

 

3.40% (1)

    06/05/39       6,865,000       5,776,230  

Life Mortgage Trust Series 2021-BMR, Class G

 

 

8.40% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.064%) (1),(2)

    03/15/38       7,863,761       7,473,661  

MKT Mortgage Trust Series 2020-525M, Class C

 

 

2.94% (1)

    02/12/40       4,900,000       2,700,547  

MKT Mortgage Trust Series 2020-525M, Class D

 

 

2.94% (1),(4)

    02/12/40       7,500,000       3,631,919  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust Series 2020-CNP, Class A

 

 

2.43% (1),(4)

    04/05/42       18,000,000       12,945,578  

One Bryant Park Trust Series 2019-OBP, Class A

 

 

2.52% (1)

    09/15/54       6,870,000       5,392,871  

SFAVE Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2015-5AVE, Class A2A

 

 

3.66% (1),(4)

    01/05/43       20,935,000       14,240,481  

SLG Office Trust Series 2021-OVA, Class G

 

2.85% (1)

    07/15/41       16,460,000       9,552,928  

Taurus U.K. DAC Series 2021-UK4X, Class A

 

6.17% (Sterling Overnight Index Average + 0.950%) (2),(6)

    08/17/31       3,847,402       4,563,644  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

 

Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Taurus U.K. DAC Series 2021-UK4X, Class C

 

 

6.97% (Sterling Overnight Index Average + 1.750%) (2),(6)

    08/17/31      $ 1,313,747     $ 1,525,739  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2016-NXS6, Class XB

 

 

0.58% (4)

    11/15/49        106,409,000       1,611,798  
      

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

 

    

(Cost: $236,024,153)

 

       176,341,462  
      

 

 

 
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY — 70.3%
       

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #A91162

 

 

5.00%

    02/01/40        9,206,182       8,864,309  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #A92195

 

 

5.00%

    05/01/40        2,363,814       2,269,647  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G01959

 

 

5.00%

    12/01/35        45,336       44,047  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G06173

 

 

4.00%

    11/01/40        10,748,757       9,624,714  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G07556

 

 

4.00%

    11/01/43        3,405,021       3,035,600  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G07786

 

 

4.00%

    08/01/44        11,260,817       10,065,068  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G07848

 

 

3.50%

    04/01/44        29,971,751       25,986,346  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08710

 

 

3.00%

    06/01/46        942,254       777,308  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08833

 

 

5.00%

    07/01/48        2,069,497       1,946,418  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08840

 

 

5.00%

    08/01/48        360,663       339,594  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08843

 

 

4.50%

    10/01/48        3,133,363       2,850,982  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08848

 

 

4.50%

    11/01/48        1,476,374       1,346,621  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G08849

 

 

5.00%

    11/01/48        2,610,826       2,452,983  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G16085

 

 

2.50%

    02/01/32        2,578,090       2,374,752  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G16598

 

 

2.50%

    12/01/31        2,368,513       2,180,437  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G30450

 

 

6.00%

    01/01/29        408,034       398,148  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G30452

 

 

6.00%

    10/01/28        375,128       366,055  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G30454

 

 

5.00%

    05/01/29        445,367       430,444  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G60238

 

 

3.50%

    10/01/45      $ 3,176,612     $ 2,748,006  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G60440

 

 

3.50%

    03/01/46        22,553,329       19,510,922  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G67707

 

 

3.50%

    01/01/48        12,377,888       10,663,717  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G67709

 

 

3.50%

    03/01/48        6,936,653       5,926,716  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G67717

 

4.00%

    11/01/48        25,951,755       23,041,937  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #N70081

 

 

5.50%

    07/01/38        1,410,899       1,360,736  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #P51350

 

 

5.00%

    03/01/36        1,296,459       1,270,210  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #QE0312

 

 

2.00%

    04/01/52        11,652,750       8,565,893  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #QG0601

 

 

4.50%

    04/01/53        19,715,259       17,625,571  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD7513

 

 

3.50%

    04/01/50        13,684,903       11,689,721  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD8147

 

 

2.50%

    05/01/51        14,702,924       11,356,254  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD8194

 

 

2.50%

    02/01/52        18,137,396       13,952,347  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #SD8199

 

 

2.00%

    03/01/52        7,394,341       5,442,951  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #ZT1491

 

 

3.50%

    11/01/48        7,621,369       6,489,790  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Reference REMIC Series R002, Class ZA

 

 

5.50%

    06/15/35        1,846,513       1,829,643  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 1829, Class ZB

 

 

6.50%

    03/15/26        1,142       1,143  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2367, Class ZK

 

 

6.00%

    10/15/31        39,242       39,358  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2514, Class PZ (PAC)

 

 

5.50%

    10/15/32        827,109       825,032  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2571, Class PZ (PAC)

 

 

5.50%

    02/15/33        1,921,724       1,900,289  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2647, Class OV (P/O)

 

 

0.00% (7)

    07/15/33        467,662       348,444  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2662, Class MT (TAC)

 

 

4.50%

    08/15/33        430,237       413,008  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2700, Class B

 

 

4.50%

    11/15/23        737       737  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 2903, Class PO (P/O)

 

 

0.00% (7)

    11/15/23      $ 354     $ 354  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3045, Class HZ

 

 

4.50%

    10/15/35        444,551       401,063  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3063, Class YG (PAC)

 

 

5.50%

    11/15/35        8,601,427       8,530,629  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3114, Class KZ

 

 

5.00%

    02/15/36        6,440,312       6,246,217  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3146, Class GE

 

 

5.50%

    04/15/26        674,734       671,468  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3149, Class OD (P/O) (PAC)

 

 

0.00% (7)

    05/15/36        2,134,488       1,688,070  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3315, Class S (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.98% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.296%) (2)

    05/15/37        360,301       22,096  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3376, Class SX (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.61% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 5.926%) (2)

    10/15/37        1,305,736       52,931  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3410, Class IS (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.84% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.156%) (2)

    02/15/38        1,762,737       77,165  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3424, Class BI (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.37% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.686%) (2)

    04/15/38        2,039,965       177,279  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3519, Class SH (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.07% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 5.386%) (2)

    07/15/37        140,889       7,306  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3531, Class SC (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.87% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.186%) (2)

    05/15/39        2,671,041       47,684  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3541, Class SA (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.32% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.636%) (2)

    06/15/39        1,004,299       84,351  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3550, Class GS (I/O) (I/F)

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

1.32% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.636%) (2)

    07/15/39      $ 2,451,801     $ 203,247  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3551, Class VZ

 

 

5.50%

    12/15/32        957,408       950,841  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3557, Class KB

 

 

4.50%

    07/15/29        1,548,386       1,505,770  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3557, Class NB

 

 

4.50%

    07/15/29        3,557,295       3,466,640  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3558, Class KB

 

 

4.00%

    08/15/29        1,621,907       1,568,097  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3565, Class XB

 

 

4.00%

    08/15/24        424,448       420,732  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3575, Class D

 

 

4.50%

    03/15/37        201,736       191,995  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3788, Class SB (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.05% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.366%) (2)

    01/15/41        3,555,130       322,284  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3885, Class PO (P/O) (PAC)

 

 

0.00% (7)

    11/15/33        766,199       627,806  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 3930, Class KE (PAC)

 

 

4.00%

    09/15/41        9,779,802       8,932,175  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 4030, Class HS (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.18% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.496%) (2)

    04/15/42        1,292,314       101,794  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 4604, Class PB (PAC)

 

 

3.00%

    01/15/46        2,201,517       1,872,458  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 4648, Class FA

 

 

5.93% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.614%) (2)

    01/15/47        5,870,292       5,642,357  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 4846, Class PA

 

 

4.00%

    06/15/47        503,110       491,343  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 4896, Class DA

 

 

3.00%

    01/15/49        1,126,300       954,309  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 4929, Class FB

 

 

5.89% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.564%) (2)

    09/25/49        12,580,369       12,145,277  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS Series 5210, Class LB

 

 

3.00%

    08/25/50      $   16,601,979     $ 11,313,044  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STRIPS Series 277, Class 30

 

 

3.00%

    09/15/42        8,645,575       7,391,142  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #257536

 

 

5.00%

    01/01/29        386,474       372,658  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #310033

 

 

6.00%

    07/01/47        365,795       367,089  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #555424

 

 

5.50%

    05/01/33        1,180,899       1,167,640  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #661856

 

 

5.87% (1-year RFUCC + 1.623%)(2)

    10/01/32        17,864       17,625  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #671133

 

 

4.66% (6-month RFUCC + 1.413%) (2)

    02/01/33        53,503       53,261  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #687847

 

 

4.18% (1-year RFUCC + 1.558%) (2)

    02/01/33        9,323       9,192  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #692104

 

 

4.79% (6-month RFUCC + 1.413%) (2)

    02/01/33        293,770       292,130  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #699866

 

 

4.62% (1-year RFUCC + 1.534%) (2)

    04/01/33        91,428       89,868  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #704454

 

 

5.07% (1-year RFUCC + 1.679%) (2)

    05/01/33        15,686       15,490  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #728824

 

 

5.87% (1-year RFUCC + 1.620%) (2)

    07/01/33        42,579       41,772  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #734384

 

 

5.50%

    07/01/33        156,002       153,597  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #888593

 

 

7.00%

    06/01/37        145,406       151,826  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #934103

 

 

5.00%

    07/01/38        127,496       117,140  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #979563

 

5.00%

    04/01/28      $ 171,805     $ 166,314  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995425

 

6.00%

    01/01/24        597       595  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995573

 

6.00%

    01/01/49        948,583       929,027  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995953

 

6.00%

    11/01/28        990,418       965,107  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995954

 

6.00%

    03/01/29        567,399       552,851  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AA3303

 

5.50%

    06/01/38        1,562,101       1,545,914  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB6210

 

3.00%

    09/01/42        17,630,091       14,885,075  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AE0588

 

6.00%

    08/01/37        2,800,075       2,802,163  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0851

 

6.00%

    10/01/40        1,826,578       1,860,045  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL1594

 

6.00%

    07/01/40        1,496,645       1,524,067  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL9106

 

4.50%

    02/01/46        7,038,335       6,491,981  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AS7241

 

3.50%

    05/01/46        5,910,763       5,059,025  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AS9454

 

4.00%

    04/01/47        706,685       623,995  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BM5979

 

3.50%

    09/01/45        5,821,252       5,049,441  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BN4316

 

4.00%

    01/01/49        122,048       108,306  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BN6264

 

4.00%

    04/01/49        2,303,224       2,040,045  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BQ6913

 

2.00%

    12/01/51        20,786,888       15,326,128  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BQ7056

 

2.00%

    01/01/52        44,479,551       32,752,978  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BU7102

 

2.50%

    12/01/51        10,987,712       8,455,248  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BV4119

 

2.50%

    03/01/52        15,665,095       12,031,992  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BV7761

 

2.50%

    03/01/52        13,396,556       10,323,741  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BV8459

 

3.00%

    04/01/52        18,561,820       14,870,995  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BV8463

 

2.50%

    04/01/52        24,522,018       18,834,786  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BV8464

 

3.00%

    04/01/52        19,069,399       15,276,978  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BV8515

 

3.00%

    05/01/52      $   27,729,594     $ 22,213,051  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BW1194

 

4.00%

    09/01/52        1,552,155       1,342,654  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #BW9886

 

4.50%

    10/01/52        18,492,890       16,528,519  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA1540

 

4.00%

    04/01/48        11,330,311       10,044,515  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA1710

 

4.50%

    05/01/48        5,181,229       4,720,558  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA1711

 

4.50%

    05/01/48        4,738,097       4,316,825  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CA2208

 

4.50%

    08/01/48        4,879,857       4,445,981  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CB0610

 

2.50%

    05/01/51        16,453,819       12,748,862  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CB2852

 

2.00%

    11/01/51        18,214,590       13,429,578  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #CB3151

 

2.00%

    03/01/52        41,924,159       31,061,303  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FM2342

 

3.50%

    12/01/46        3,530,421       3,067,528  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FM9515

 

2.50%

    11/01/51        20,465,607       15,714,081  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FS0139

 

2.50%

    01/01/52        27,281,395       21,156,217  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FS1598

 

2.00%

    04/01/52        30,464,281       22,394,178  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1561

 

3.00%

    09/01/33        15,390,788       13,642,791  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1584

 

3.50%

    09/01/33        9,867,982       8,948,661  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA2995

 

4.00%

    05/01/47        3,033,863       2,678,195  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4152

 

2.00%

    10/01/40        47,535,327       37,766,121  

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4579

 

3.00%

    04/01/52        34,614,576       27,736,933  

Federal National Mortgage Association Benchmark REMIC Series 2007-B2, Class ZA

 

 

5.50%

    06/25/37        4,715,596       4,579,442  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 1993-202, Class SZ (I/F) (PAC)

 

 

10.00% (-U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate + 44.286%) (2)

    11/25/23        55       55  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 1995-21, Class C (P/O)

 

 

0.00% (7)

    05/25/24        7,861       7,761  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2001-40, Class Z

 

 

6.00%

    08/25/31      $ 46,175     $ 45,533  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2003-117, Class TG (PAC)

 

 

4.75%

    08/25/33        79,208       77,957  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2004-52, Class SW (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.66% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.986%) (2)

    07/25/34        278,341       6,080  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2004-65, Class LT

 

 

4.50%

    08/25/24        37,531       37,185  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2004-68, Class LC

 

 

5.00%

    09/25/29        530,763       521,612  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2005-74, Class CP (I/F) (PAC)

 

 

4.82% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 24.330%) (2)

    05/25/35        31,687       31,430  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-103, Class AI (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.06% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.386%) (2)

    03/25/37        2,344,897       117,061  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-20, Class SI (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.01% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.336%) (2)

    03/25/37        517,907       28,609  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-21, Class SE (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.00% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.326%) (2)

    03/25/37        356,531       20,617  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-56, Class SG (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.97% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.296%) (2)

    06/25/37        484,375       12,548  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-58, Class SV (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.31% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.636%) (2)

    06/25/37        2,513,960       140,569  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-65, Class S (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.16% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.486%) (2)

    07/25/37        235,013       13,134  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2007-88, Class FY

 

 

5.90% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.574%) (2)

    09/25/37      $ 292,046     $ 283,705  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-1, Class AI (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.81% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.136%) (2)

    05/25/37        1,947,571       70,766  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-13, Class SB (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.80% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.126%) (2)

    03/25/38        2,086,926       158,547  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-23, Class SB (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.41% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.736%) (2)

    04/25/38        2,424,342       92,259  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-35, Class SD (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.01% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.336%) (2)

    05/25/38        217,328       1,740  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-66, Class SG (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.63% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 5.956%) (2)

    08/25/38        4,680,379       306,861  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2008-68, Class SA (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.53% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 5.856%) (2)

    08/25/38        1,401,967       37,064  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-3, Class SH (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.01% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 5.336%) (2)

    06/25/37        503,470       18,483  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-47, Class SV (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.31% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.636%) (2)

    07/25/39        312,208       10,147  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-51, Class SA (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.31% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.636%) (2)

    07/25/39        1,702,184       81,389  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-6, Class SD (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

0.11% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 5.436%) (2)

    02/25/39        358,769       8,659  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-68, Class KB

 

 

4.00%

    09/25/24      $ 175,076     $ 173,572  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-71, Class LB

 

 

4.00%

    09/25/29        3,455,195       3,336,409  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-72, Class AC

 

 

4.00%

    09/25/29        4,505,676       4,332,279  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2009-72, Class JS (I/O) (I/F)

 

 

1.81% (-30 day USD SOFR Average + 7.136%) (2)

    09/25/39        264,203       22,552  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2011-111, Class DB

 

 

4.00%

    11/25/41        6,924,187       6,254,388  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2011-131, Class ST (I/O)

 

 

1.10% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.426%) (2)

    12/25/41        13,629,579       1,225,288  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2012-128, Class UY (PAC)

 

 

2.50%

    11/25/42        11,738,000       9,313,221  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2012-133, Class GC (PAC)

 

 

2.50%

    08/25/41        3,647,060       3,442,762  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2012-153, Class PC (PAC)

 

 

2.00%

    05/25/42        1,078,258       995,137  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2013-101, Class BO (P/O)

 

 

0.00% (7)

    10/25/43        2,997,439       2,115,461  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2013-101, Class CO (P/O)

 

 

0.00% (7)

    10/25/43        6,492,641       4,565,235  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2013-95, Class PN (PAC)

 

 

3.00%

    01/25/43        16,422,090       14,365,362  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2016-106, Class EF

 

 

5.94% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.614%) (2)

    01/25/47        10,501,890       10,214,571  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2016-63, Class AF

 

 

5.94% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.614%) (2)

    09/25/46        6,547,679       6,285,439  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2018-25, Class FA

 

 

5.74% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.414%) (2)

    04/25/48      $   12,735,605     $ 11,999,689  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2018-52, Class PZ (PAC)

 

 

4.00%

    07/25/48        1,546,066       1,372,666  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2018-55, Class PA (PAC)

 

 

3.50%

    01/25/47        1,749,311       1,667,844  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2019-57, Class LT

 

 

2.50%

    10/25/49        7,224,983       5,775,178  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2020-10, Class FA

 

 

5.94% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.614%) (2)

    03/25/50        5,820,697       5,565,412  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2020-12, Class FL

 

 

5.89% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.564%) (2)

    03/25/50        15,020,269       14,243,356  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #80963

 

 

2.63% (1 yr. CMT + 1.500%) (2)

    07/20/34        56,147       54,442  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA2374

 

 

5.00%

    11/20/44        188,980       180,851  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA2828

 

 

4.50%

    05/20/45        135,479       126,082  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3456

 

 

4.50%

    02/20/46        712,650       663,235  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3521

 

 

3.50%

    03/20/46        17,602,932       15,284,934  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3662

 

 

3.00%

    05/20/46        5,186,394       4,362,880  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3663

 

 

3.50%

    05/20/46        8,431,200       7,310,420  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3665

 

 

4.50%

    05/20/46        1,134,530       1,051,404  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3735

 

 

3.00%

    06/20/46        65,904       55,325  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3739

 

 

5.00%

    06/20/46      $ 2,341,275     $ 2,259,148  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3876

 

 

4.50%

    08/20/46        72,460       67,151  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA3877

 

 

5.00%

    08/20/46        973,971       932,455  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4006

 

 

4.50%

    10/20/46        34,256       31,746  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4007

 

 

5.00%

    10/20/46        1,971,540       1,902,387  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4071

 

 

4.50%

    11/20/46        145,327       135,061  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4129

 

 

4.50%

    12/20/46        52,430       48,539  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4199

 

 

5.00%

    01/20/47        2,117,629       2,043,392  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4264

 

 

4.50%

    02/20/47        5,204,837       4,805,863  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4265

 

 

5.00%

    02/20/47        1,767,209       1,696,466  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4324

 

 

5.00%

    03/20/47        1,954,919       1,887,526  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4385

 

 

5.00%

    04/20/47        395,472       378,358  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4454

 

 

5.00%

    05/20/47        307,097       293,040  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4513

 

 

5.00%

    06/20/47        1,109,569       1,051,394  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4781

 

 

5.00%

    10/20/47        1,240,810       1,183,237  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4836

 

 

3.00%

    11/20/47        6,847,285       5,719,394  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4838

 

 

4.00%

    11/20/47        6,503,771       5,799,069  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4900

 

 

3.50%

    12/20/47      $ 4,849,563     $ 4,192,775  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA4901

 

 

4.00%

    12/20/47        447,856       399,330  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA5467

 

 

4.50%

    09/20/48        410,156       374,592  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA6080

 

 

3.00%

    08/20/49        189,062       151,716  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA6209

 

 

3.00%

    10/20/49        2,743,307       2,201,412  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA7418

 

 

2.50%

    06/20/51        33,669,785       26,879,968  

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA7589

 

 

2.50%

    09/20/51        32,313,121       25,789,926  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2011-70, Class BO (P/O)

 

 

0.00% (7)

    05/20/41        3,458,239       2,459,491  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2014-57, Class PS

 

 

0.75% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 6.086%) (2)

    04/20/44        13,071,069       1,026,631  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2015-42, Class ZB

 

 

3.00%

    03/20/45        20,633,524       17,108,786  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2015-43, Class DM

 

 

2.50%

    03/20/45        17,317,429       14,230,490  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2015-44, Class Z

 

 

3.00%

    03/20/45        13,962,888       11,041,775  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2019-90, Class SJ (I/O)

 

 

0.65% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 5.986%) (2)

    07/20/49        10,057,604       746,598  

Government National Mortgage Association REMICS Series 2023-113, Class FD

 

 

6.50% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.35) (2)

    08/20/53        13,909,422       13,688,284  

Government National Mortgage Association, TBA

 

 

2.50% (8)

    12/01/51        46,050,000       36,603,611  

5.00% (8)

    05/01/53        7,425,000       6,908,910  

5.50% (8)

    06/01/53        20,625,000       19,727,205  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
AGENCY (Continued)
       

4.50% (8)

    04/01/53      $ 20,475,000     $ 18,495,170  

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA

 

 

3.00% (8)

    02/01/52        76,725,000       61,335,047  

3.50% (8)

    04/01/52        27,950,000       23,276,454  

2.00% (8)

    12/01/53        107,600,000       79,050,534  

2.50% (8)

    01/01/52        60,250,000       46,187,746  

5.00% (8)

    04/01/53        163,500,000       150,760,433  

5.50% (8)

    04/01/53        142,875,000       135,573,327  

4.00% (8)

    05/01/52        119,675,000       103,411,206  

4.50% (8)

    04/01/53        74,725,000       66,745,346  
      

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

 

(Cost: $2,003,177,780)

 

    1,787,412,054  
      

 

 

 
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY — 36.7%
 

ABFC Trust Series 2007-WMC1, Class A2A

 

 

6.19% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.864%) (2)

    06/25/37        9,240,287       6,840,065  

ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2007-ASP1, Class A2C

 

 

5.96% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.634%) (2)

    03/25/37        10,742,353       4,330,296  

ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2007-ASP1, Class A2D

 

 

6.20% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.874%) (2)

    03/25/37        5,773,901       2,327,177  

ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2007-HE1, Class A1

 

 

5.74% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.414%) (2)

    01/25/37        26,551,944       12,919,232  

Argent Securities Trust Series 2006-M1, Class A2C

 

 

5.74% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.414%) (2)

    07/25/36        45,312,359       11,265,980  

Argent Securities Trust Series 2006-W4, Class A2C

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    05/25/36        16,756,473       4,028,536  

Argent Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-W3, Class M2

 

 

6.13% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.804%) (2)

    11/25/35        29,183,398       23,974,030  

Banc of America Funding Trust Series 2004-B, Class 3A1

 

 

3.62% (4),(9)

    12/20/34        141,644       112,848  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Banc of America Funding Trust Series 2006-3, Class 4A14

 

 

6.00% (9)

    03/25/36      $ 243,604     $ 184,380  

Banc of America Funding Trust Series 2006-3, Class 5A3

 

 

5.50% (9)

    03/25/36        1,058,927       882,556  

Banc of America Funding Trust Series 2006-D, Class 2A1

 

 

3.50% (4),(9)

    05/20/36        45,344       38,969  

Banc of America Funding Trust Series 2006-D, Class 3A1

 

 

4.39% (4),(9)

    05/20/36        1,323,928       1,169,345  

Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust Series 2005-2, Class 2A4

 

 

3.75% (4)

    04/25/35        1,075       940  

Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust Series 2005-4, Class 23A1

 

 

4.48% (4)

    05/25/35        2,023,052       1,893,125  

Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust Series 2006-4, Class 32A1

 

 

4.21% (4),(9)

    07/25/36        302,405       145,708  

Bear Stearns ARM Trust Series 2004-12, Class 1A1

 

 

4.48% (4)

    02/25/35        206,319       187,203  

Bear Stearns ARM Trust Series 2005-10, Class A3

 

 

5.44% (4)

    10/25/35        1,283,636       1,195,158  

Bear Stearns ARM Trust Series 2006-2, Class 2A1

 

 

3.89% (4),(9)

    07/25/36        662,115       543,283  

Bear Stearns ARM Trust Series 2007-1, Class 1A1

 

 

3.82% (4)

    02/25/47        6,633,204       5,769,884  

Bear Stearns ARM Trust Series 2007-1, Class 2A1

 

 

4.31% (4),(9)

    02/25/47        103,860       87,613  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities I Trust Series 2005-AC6, Class 1A3

 

 

5.50% (4)

    09/25/35        688,717       626,469  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities I Trust Series 2005-AC6, Class 1A4

 

 

5.40% (4)

    09/25/35        1,472,594       1,338,005  

Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust Series 2006-AR1, Class 2A1

 

 

5.88% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.554%) (2)

    08/25/36        8,622,167       7,496,042  

Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust Series 2006-AR3, Class 1A1

 

 

5.62% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.294%) (2)

    10/25/36        258,607       215,354  

C-BASS Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-CB2, Class A2B

 

 

3.54% (9)

    02/25/37        2,281,820       1,356,936  

C-BASS Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-CB2, Class A2C

 

 

3.54% (9)

    02/25/37        7,849,020       4,544,987  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

C-BASS Trust Series 2006-CB7, Class A4

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    10/25/36     $   16,568,625     $ 10,269,174  

C-BASS Trust Series 2006-CB9, Class A4

 

 

5.90% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.574%) (2)

    11/25/36       11,523,297       4,982,491  

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust Series 2006-A1, Class 2A1

 

 

5.21% (4),(9)

    09/25/36       321,724       277,379  

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust Series 2007-A1, Class 8A1

 

 

5.62% (4)

    02/25/37       1,087,514       1,030,736  

ChaseFlex Trust Series 2005-1, Class 1A5

 

 

6.50%

    02/25/35       2,099,078       1,608,713  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust Series 2004-13, Class 1A3

 

 

5.50%

    08/25/34       2,462,280       2,227,989  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust Series 2005-9, Class 1A1

 

 

6.04% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.714%) (2)

    05/25/35       5,562,092       4,485,654  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust Series 2005-HYB5, Class 4A1

 

 

5.38% (4),(9)

    09/20/35       9,293       7,843  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust Series 2007-HY5, Class 1A1

 

 

4.71% (4),(9)

    09/25/47       3,342       2,491  

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust Series 2007-HYB1, Class 1A1

 

 

3.66% (4),(9)

    03/25/37       29,760       23,210  

CIM Trust Series 2019-R3, Class A

     

2.63% (1),(4)

    06/25/58       10,069,644       8,836,649  

CIM Trust Series 2020-R1, Class A1

     

2.85% (1),(4)

    10/27/59       18,785,022       15,280,882  

CIM Trust Series 2020-R3, Class A1A

     

4.00% (1),(4)

    01/26/60       13,039,758       11,917,175  

CIM Trust Series 2020-R6, Class A1A

     

2.25% (1),(4)

    12/25/60       11,011,872       9,229,809  

CIM Trust Series 2020-R7, Class A1A

     

2.25% (1),(4)

    12/27/61       17,368,882       14,578,868  

CIM Trust Series 2021-NR2, Class A1

     

2.57% (1)

    07/25/59       11,970,531       11,563,314  

CIM Trust Series 2021-NR3, Class A1

     

2.57% (1)

    06/25/57       5,990,458       5,685,314  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

CIM Trust Series 2021-R3, Class A1A

      

1.95% (1),(4)

    06/25/57      $   18,670,884     $ 15,952,385  

CIM Trust Series 2023-NR1, Class A1

      

6.00% (1)

    06/25/62        13,585,766       13,031,208  

CIM Trust Series 2023-NR2, Class A1

 

 

6.00% (1),(4)

    06/25/62        8,553,685       8,057,442  

CIM Trust Series 2023-R1, Class A1A

 

 

5.40% (1),(4)

    04/25/62        13,237,784       12,241,734  

CIM Trust Series 2023-R1, Class A1B

 

 

5.40% (1),(4)

    04/25/62        13,400,000       10,261,191  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Series 2006-AR5, Class 1A1A

 

 

4.69% (4),(9)

    07/25/36        1,571,028       1,145,455  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Series 2007-12, Class 2A1

 

 

6.50% (1),(4),(9)

    10/25/36        2,195,653       1,130,923  

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust Series 2007-A5, Class 1A6

 

 

6.00% (9)

    05/25/37        7,776,639       6,541,925  

Conseco Finance Corp. Series 1999-2, Class A7

 

 

6.44%

    12/01/30        854,057       852,039  

Conseco Finance Securitizations Corp. Series 2000-4, Class A5

 

 

7.97%

    05/01/32        45,277,023       8,246,693  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust Series 2005-84, Class 1A1

 

 

4.09% (4),(9)

    02/25/36        85,011       74,586  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust Series 2005-J1, Class 2A1

 

 

5.50%

    02/25/25        2,079       2,067  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust Series 2007-19, Class 1A34

 

 

6.00%

    08/25/37        11,263,005       5,463,571  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. Series 2005-11, Class 1A1

 

 

6.50% (9)

    12/25/35        1,456,554       720,438  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. Series 2005-12, Class 1A1

 

 

6.50%

    01/25/36        6,002,942       1,381,452  

CSMC Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2006-8, Class 3A1

 

 

6.00%

    10/25/21        756,435       301,236  

CSMC Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2006-9, Class 5A1

 

 

5.50% (9)

    11/25/36        64,860       1  

CSMC Trust Series 2021-RP11, Class PT

 

 

3.77% (1),(4),(9)

    10/25/61        13,020,565       9,208,394  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

CSMC Trust Series 2022-RPL1, Class PT

 

 

4.59% (1),(4),(9)

    04/25/61     $   12,649,016     $ 9,789,259  

CSMCM Trust Series 2021-RP11, Class CERT

 

 

3.78% (1)

    10/27/61       551,000       393,263  

CSMCM Trust Series 2022-RPL1, Class CERT

 

 

4.23% (1)

    04/25/61       534,223       408,128  

Deutsche Alt-A Securities, Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-1, Class 1A3

 

 

5.94% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.614%) (2)

    02/25/35       3,129,322       2,972,107  

Deutsche Alt-A Securities, Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-AR6, Class A6

 

 

5.82% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.494%) (2)

    02/25/37       154,631       128,882  

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-AR6, Class 2A1A

 

 

6.03% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.694%) (2)

    10/19/45       1,638,100       1,385,430  

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-AR2, Class 2A1A

 

 

5.65% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.314%) (2)

    10/19/36       18,848,034       12,520,926  

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-AR1, Class 2A1A

 

 

5.59% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.254%) (2)

    03/19/37       4,005,358       3,239,655  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMIC Trust Series 2021-DNA7, Class B1

 

 

8.97% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 3.650%) (1),(2)

    11/25/41       14,650,000       14,802,707  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMIC Trust Series 2022-DNA1, Class M2

 

 

7.82% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 2.500%) (1),(2)

    01/25/42       13,850,000       13,611,244  

Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2019-R01, Class 2B1

 

 

9.79% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 4.464%) (1),(2)

    07/25/31       4,000,000       4,263,262  

Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2019-R02, Class 1B1

 

 

9.59% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 4.264%) (1),(2)

    08/25/31       1,919,016       2,015,997  

Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2019-R06, Class 2B1

 

 

9.19% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 3.864%) (1),(2)

    09/25/39       8,466,969       8,627,439  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2021-R03, Class 1M2

 

 

6.97% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.650%) (1),(2)

    12/25/41     $   14,450,000     $ 14,227,678  

Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2022-R01, Class 1B1

 

 

8.47% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 3.150%) (1),(2)

    12/25/41       4,305,000       4,307,866  

Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Trust Series 2007-1, Class 2A2

 

 

5.97% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.384%) (2)

    04/25/47       2,481,345       1,728,499  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-FF12, Class A1

 

 

5.54% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.219%) (2)

    09/25/36       4,914,582       4,623,739  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-FF18, Class A2C

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    12/25/37       9,287,978       7,852,417  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-FF9, Class 2A4

 

 

5.94% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.614%) (2)

    06/25/36       9,068,000       7,640,170  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-FF1, Class A2C

 

 

5.72% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.394%) (2)

    01/25/38       3,139,554       1,582,370  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-FF1, Class A2D

 

 

5.88% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.554%) (2)

    01/25/38       15,366,846       7,745,058  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-FF2, Class A1

 

 

5.72% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.394%) (2)

    03/25/37       32,277,769       16,250,790  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-FF2, Class A2C

 

 

5.74% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.414%) (2)

    03/25/37       34,969,541       16,851,164  

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2005-AA7, Class 1A1

 

 

4.71% (4),(9)

    09/25/35       1,335,670       1,177,492  

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2005-AA7, Class 2A1

 

 

6.04% (4),(9)

    09/25/35       731,648       624,197  

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2006-AA7, Class A1

 

 

5.17% (4),(9)

    01/25/37       4,081,484       2,991,277  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust Series 2022-PJ6, Class A3

 

 

2.50% (1),(4)

    01/25/53      $ 5,660,109     $ 4,134,533  

GSAA Trust Series 2005-7, Class AF5

 

 

5.11%

    05/25/35        51,266       48,307  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-9, Class 3A1

 

 

4.94% (4)

    08/25/34        1,095,387       994,112  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-OA1, Class 2A2

 

 

5.96% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.634%) (2)

    08/25/46        42,649,434       10,691,066  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-3F, Class 3A7

 

 

6.00% (9)

    05/25/37        4,336,148       3,028,685  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-AR2, Class 2A1

 

 

4.31% (4),(9)

    05/25/37        1,479,618       854,741  

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-1, Class 1A1A

 

 

5.97% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.634%) (2)

    03/19/36        21,457,777       12,954,015  

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-3, Class 1A1A

 

 

5.85% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.514%) (2)

    05/19/47        8,995,205       7,423,757  

HSI Asset Loan Obligation Trust Series 2007-2, Class 2A12

 

 

6.00%

    09/25/37        534,423       396,945  

HSI Asset Securitization Corp. Trust Series 2006-HE2, Class 1A

 

 

5.70% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.374%) (2)

    12/25/36        34,726,039       13,846,310  

HSI Asset Securitization Corp. Trust Series 2006-WMC1, Class A3

 

 

5.74% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.414%)

    07/25/36        23,560,645       9,780,792  

Impac CMB Trust Series 2005-1, Class 1A1

 

 

5.96% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.634%) (2)

    04/25/35        352,475       325,074  

Impac CMB Trust Series 2005-5, Class A2

 

 

5.88% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.334%) (2)

    08/25/35        1,945,889       1,745,190  

Impac Secured Assets Trust Series 2006-3, Class A1

 

 

5.78% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.454%) (2),(9)

    11/25/36        3,300,024       2,919,170  

IndyMac INDA Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-AR7, Class 1A1

 

 

3.43% (4)

    11/25/37        1,526,701       1,234,808  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-AR4, Class 2A

      

4.82% (4),(9)

    08/25/34        2,230,255       2,056,381  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-AR9, Class 4A

 

 

5.07% (4)

    11/25/34      $ 151,785     $ 134,229  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-AR23, Class 2A1

 

 

4.34% (4)

    11/25/35        1,533,500       1,211,500  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-AR23, Class 6A1

 

 

3.81% (4)

    11/25/35        2,204,491       1,840,570  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-AR25, Class 2A1

 

 

3.56% (4)

    12/25/35        1,193,201       1,029,034  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2005-AR7, Class 2A1

 

 

3.10% (4)

    06/25/35        761,012       606,591  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-AR39, Class A1

 

 

5.80% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.474%)(2)

    02/25/37        4,171,913       3,399,633  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-AR6, Class 2A1A

 

 

5.84% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.514%) (2),(9)

    06/25/46        6,607,422       5,786,230  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-AR11, Class 1A1

 

 

3.11% (4)

    06/25/37        11,337       10,073  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-AR5, Class 2A1

 

 

3.34% (4)

    05/25/37        8,263,177       6,300,581  

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust Series 2006-A2, Class 5A1

      

4.04% (4),(9)

    05/25/36        3,008,496       1,701,165  

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust Series 2006-A4, Class A8

 

 

4.04% (4),(9)

    09/25/36        207,596       224,671  

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust Series 2006-CH2, Class AF4

 

 

5.76%

    10/25/36        3,648,391       2,171,511  

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust Series 2006-WMC4, Class A3

 

 

5.56% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.234%) (2)

    12/25/36        24,974,462       12,323,716  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2005-A6, Class 7A1

 

 

5.05% (4)

    08/25/35        96,121       79,050  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2006-A2, Class 5A3

 

 

5.74% (4)

    11/25/33        370,293       360,690  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2006-A4, Class 1A4

 

 

4.50% (4),(9)

    06/25/36        185,295       133,182  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2006-A7, Class 2A4R

 

 

3.98% (4),(9)

    01/25/37      $ 7,258     $ 5,764  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2006-S2, Class 2A2

 

 

5.88% (5)

    06/25/21        26,633        

Lehman Mortgage Trust Series 2006-4, Class 4A1

 

 

6.00%

    08/25/21        518,879       343,107  

Lehman XS Trust Series 2006-10N, Class 1A3A

 

 

5.86% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.534%) (2)

    07/25/46        6,074,089       5,397,706  

Lehman XS Trust Series 2006-12N, Class A31A

 

 

5.84% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.514%) (2)

    08/25/46        1,843,758       1,778,203  

Lehman XS Trust Series 2006-9, Class A1B

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2),(5)

    05/25/46        806        

Lehman XS Trust Series 2006-GP1, Class A2A

 

 

5.78% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.454%) (2),(5)

    05/25/46        1,531        

Lehman XS Trust Series 2006-GP4, Class 3A5

 

 

5.89% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.564%) (2)

    08/25/46        6,869,418       6,349,735  

Lehman XS Trust Series 2007-4N, Class 1A1

 

 

5.70% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.374%) (2),(5)

    03/25/47        316        

LHOME Mortgage Trust Series 2021-RTL3, Class A1

 

 

2.36% (1)

    09/25/26        21,225,000       20,903,942  

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust Series 2005-4, Class 1A1

 

 

6.50%

    05/25/35        4,075,232       3,244,326  

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust Series 2006-2, Class 2A1

 

 

5.84% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.514%) (2),(5),(9)

    03/25/36        65,446       7,135  

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust Series 2006-3, Class 2A1

 

 

5.89% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.564%) (2)

    10/25/36        28,197       5,423  

MASTR Asset-Backed Securities Trust Series 2006-AB1, Class A4

 

 

6.22%

    02/25/36        189,673       146,161  

MASTR Asset-Backed Securities Trust Series 2006-HE5, Class A3

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    11/25/36        13,936,567       7,833,163  

MASTR Seasoned Securitization Trust Series 2004-1, Class 4A1

 

 

6.22% (4)

    10/25/32        3,232       3,080  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust Series 2007-A1, Class A2C

 

 

5.90% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.574%) (2)

    01/25/37      $ 1,484,930     $ 429,148  

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust Series 2007-A1, Class A3

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    01/25/37        763,848       233,595  

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-1, Class A2B

 

 

5.78% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.454%) (2)

    04/25/37        33,609,800       12,954,044  

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-1, Class A2C

 

 

5.94% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.614%) (2)

    04/25/37        18,755,871       7,247,677  

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-1, Class A2D

 

 

6.12% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.794%) (2)

    04/25/37        4,788,817       1,853,017  

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-2, Class A2C

 

 

5.92% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.594%) (2)

    05/25/37        4,218,448       3,248,705  

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-3, Class A2B

 

 

5.70% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.374%) (2)

    06/25/37        1,748,796       1,612,585  

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-4, Class 2A3

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    07/25/37        23,694,757       19,355,595  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust Series 2007-2, Class 1A1

 

 

7.86% (1 yr. CMT + 2.400%) (2),(9)

    08/25/36        481,527       411,925  

Mid-State Capital Corp. Trust Series 2005-1, Class A

 

 

5.75%

    01/15/40        974,541       952,881  

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust Series 2004-NC8, Class M2

 

 

6.40% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.074%) (2)

    09/25/34        378,226       372,503  

Morgan Stanley Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2006-2, Class A4

 

 

6.00% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.674%) (2)

    02/25/36        390,728       381,677  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-3XS, Class 2A6

 

 

6.26%

    01/25/47        2,081,703       632,775  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-7AX, Class 2A1

 

 

5.68% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.354%) (2)

    04/25/37        2,640,949       710,640  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

MortgageIT Trust Series 2005-4, Class A1

 

 

6.00% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.674%) (2)

    10/25/35      $ 499,450     $ 491,382  

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2006-1, Class A2B

 

 

5.80% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.474%) (2)

    05/25/36        9,639,993       9,375,887  

Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc. Series 1999-E, Class A1

 

 

7.61% (4)

    03/15/30        5,326,945       3,039,637  

Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-6, Class A2C

 

 

5.76% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.434%) (2)

    09/25/37        14,564,453       6,143,152  

Preston Ridge Partners Mortgage LLC Series 2021-10, Class A1

 

 

2.49% (1)

    10/25/26        12,907,406       12,084,510  

Preston Ridge Partners Mortgage LLC Series 2021-9, Class A1

 

 

2.36% (1)

    10/25/26        6,970,826       6,506,270  

Preston Ridge Partners Mortgage LLC Series 2022-1, Class A1

 

 

3.72% (1)

    02/25/27        12,267,482       11,706,292  

Preston Ridge Partners Mortgage LLC Series 2022-2, Class A1

 

 

5.00% (1)

    03/25/27        11,792,559       11,442,840  

PRET LLC Series 2022-RN1, Class A1

 

 

3.72% (1)

    07/25/51        16,020,104       15,533,380  

Pretium Mortgage Credit Partners LLC Series 2022-RN3, Class A2

 

 

6.50% (1),(4)

    08/25/52        17,115,000       15,997,635  

PRPM LLC Series 2022-3, Class A1

 

 

5.56% (1)

    06/25/27        15,329,047       14,920,352  

RAAC Trust Series 2005-SP1, Class 4A1

 

 

7.00%

    09/25/34        754,377       575,535  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2005-QA13, Class 2A1

 

 

4.99% (4),(9)

    12/25/35        363,829       305,945  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2005-QA7, Class A21

 

 

4.95% (4),(9)

    07/25/35        919,150       844,063  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2005-QA8, Class CB21

 

 

4.94% (4),(9)

    07/25/35        2,575,904       1,428,554  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2006-QA1, Class A21

 

 

5.05% (4),(9)

    01/25/36        9,154       6,482  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2006-QA10, Class A2

 

 

5.80% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.474%) (2)

    12/25/36        6,980,266       5,892,076  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2006-QA2, Class 1A1

 

 

5.69% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.364%) (2),(9)

    02/25/36      $ 10,780     $ 7,219  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2006-QS10, Class AV (I/O)

 

 

0.56% (4),(5)

    08/25/36        17,813,253       306,791  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2006-QS5, Class A5

 

 

6.00% (9)

    05/25/36        2,063,904       1,601,412  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2006-QS6, Class 1AV (I/O)

 

 

0.77% (4),(5)

    06/25/36        23,888,398       496,867  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2006-QS7, Class AV (I/O)

 

 

0.71% (4),(5)

    06/25/36        4,796,819       76,936  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2007-QS1, Class 2AV (I/O)

 

 

0.17% (4),(5)

    01/25/37        1,253,893       6,192  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2007-QS2, Class AV (I/O)

 

 

0.58% (4),(5)

    01/25/37        8,682,191       84,727  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2007-QS3, Class AV (I/O)

 

 

0.36% (4),(5)

    02/25/37        39,277,914       475,408  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2007-QS4, Class 3AV (I/O)

 

 

0.36% (4),(5)

    03/25/37        4,726,640       51,396  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2007-QS5, Class AV (I/O)

 

 

0.10% (4),(5)

    03/25/37        5,902,278       70,845  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2007-QS6, Class A45

 

 

5.75% (9)

    04/25/37        1,317,355       1,006,786  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust Series 2007-QS8, Class AV (I/O)

 

 

0.41% (4),(5)

    06/25/37        9,673,261       141,231  

Residential Asset Securitization Trust Series 2007-A3, Class 1A4

 

 

5.75%

    04/25/37        2,280,760       1,099,443  

RFMSI Trust Series 2005-SA5, Class 2A

 

 

4.81% (4),(9)

    11/25/35        7,288       5,987  

RFMSI Trust Series 2006-S9, Class A3 (PAC)

 

 

5.75% (9)

    09/25/36        294,019       210,035  

RFMSI Trust Series 2007-S2, Class A9

 

 

6.00% (9)

    02/25/37        2,938,704       2,062,371  

RFMSI Trust Series 2007-SA2, Class 2A2

 

 

4.57% (4),(9)

    04/25/37        8,535       6,566  

Roc Mortgage Trust Series 2021-RTL1, Class A1

 

 

2.49% (1),(4)

    08/25/26        15,460,326       15,285,230  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Saxon Asset Securities Trust Series 2006-3, Class A3

 

 

5.78% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.454%) (2)

    10/25/46      $ 2,631,854     $ 2,537,425  

Saxon Asset Securities Trust Series 2007-2, Class A2C

 

 

5.68% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.354%) (2)

    05/25/47        10,190,797       6,758,672  

Saxon Asset Securities Trust Series 2007-2, Class A2D

 

 

5.74% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.414%) (2)

    05/25/47        11,854,358       7,865,380  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust Series 2006-CB1, Class AF2

 

 

2.85%

    01/25/36        2,709,613       2,123,536  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust Series 2006-WM4, Class A1

 

 

5.82% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.494%) (1),(2)

    11/25/36        26,347,641       11,764,940  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust Series 2007-BR1, Class A2C

 

 

6.12% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.794%) (2)

    02/25/37        7,471,223       3,044,168  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust Series 2007-BR2, Class A1

 

 

5.80% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.474%) (1),(2)

    02/25/37        19,344,748       15,549,732  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust Series 2007-BR2, Class A2

 

 

5.90% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.574%) (2)

    02/25/37        25,517,852       10,677,649  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust Series 2007-NC2, Class A2B

 

 

5.72% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.394%) (2)

    01/25/37        11,307,333       9,533,080  

Sequoia Mortgage Trust Series 2003-8, Class A1

 

 

6.09% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.754%) (2)

    01/20/34        266,036       252,228  

SG Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2007-NC1, Class A2

 

 

5.68% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.354%) (1),(2)

    12/25/36        15,012,409       8,711,483  

Soundview Home Loan Trust Series 2007-OPT3, Class 2A4

 

 

5.69% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.364%) (2)

    08/25/37        4,000,000       3,408,169  

STARM Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-1, Class 1A1

 

 

4.69% (4)

    02/25/37        1,336,110       626,709  

STARM Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-2, Class 2A1

 

 

4.10% (4)

    04/25/37        90,962       53,213  

STARM Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2007-3, Class 1A1

 

 

5.03% (4)

    06/25/37        2,298       1,454  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-12, Class 2A

 

 

5.64% (4)

    09/25/34      $ 393,511     $ 376,536  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2004-14, Class 2A

 

 

6.45% (4)

    10/25/34        828,786       801,392  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-2, Class 3A1

 

 

5.39% (4),(9)

    03/25/36        6,764,233       6,365,042  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-2, Class 5A1

 

 

4.52% (4),(9)

    03/25/36        202,982       144,875  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-4, Class 5A1

 

 

4.76% (4),(9)

    05/25/36        1,219,620       872,844  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-5, Class 1A1

 

 

4.53% (4),(9)

    06/25/36        1,451,512       1,261,323  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust Series 2007-AR4, Class A5 5.

 

 

88% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.554%) (2)

    09/25/47        12,169,156       10,124,537  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust Series 2018-2, Class B1

 

 

3.63% (1),(4)

    03/25/58        13,050,000       9,750,360  

Wachovia Mortgage Loan Trust LLC Series 2006-AMN1, Class A3

 

 

1.78% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.594%) (2)

    08/25/36        5,478,670       1,874,319  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2004-AR14, Class A1

 

 

4.19% (4)

    01/25/35        2,174,220       1,940,281  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2005-AR14, Class 2A1

 

 

3.98% (4)

    12/25/35        446,468       380,658  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2005-AR18, Class 1A1

 

 

4.06% (4)

    01/25/36        790,342       691,061  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2006-AR11, Class 1A

 

 

5.76% (1 yr. MTA + 0.960%) (2),(9)

    09/25/46        1,925,013       1,481,101  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2006-AR17, Class 1A1A

 

 

4.35% (1 yr. MTA + 0.810%) (2)

    12/25/46        1,963,472       1,684,086  

Washington Mutual Asset-Backed Certificates WMABS Trust Series 2006-HE1, Class 2A4

 

 

6.00% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.674%) (2)

    04/25/36        463,727       461,111  
Issues   Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Value  
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES —
NON-AGENCY (Continued)
 

Washington Mutual Asset-Backed Certificates WMABS Trust Series 2007-HE2, Class 2A1

 

 

5.54% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.214%) (2)

    02/25/37     $   15,534,664     $ 4,531,831  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Trust Series 2006-1, Class 3A2

 

 

5.75% (9)

    02/25/36       462,293       405,646  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Trust Series 2006-5, Class 1A1

 

 

6.00% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.714%) (2),(9)

    07/25/36       1,074,780       710,058  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Trust Series 2006-AR10, Class A2A

 

 

5.78% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.454%) (2)

    12/25/36       1,565,316       1,247,323  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Trust Series 2007-OC2, Class A3

 

 

6.06% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.734%) (2)

    06/25/37       2,360,109       2,158,265  

Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust Series 2002-AR1, Class 1A1

 

 

4.69% (4)

    11/25/30       19,916       19,640  

Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities Trust Series 2007-1, Class A3

 

 

6.08% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.754%)(2)

    03/25/37       5,521,000       4,689,888  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust Series 2006-AR11, Class A6

 

 

5.74% (4),(9)

    08/25/36       877,627       790,537  
     

 

 

 

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

 

 

(Cost: $1,001,960,506)

 

    932,976,378  
     

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 1.1%  

(Cost: $31,736,191)

     

Federal National Mortgage Association 1.55%

    08/24/35       43,500,000       28,255,782  

U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 0.9%

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     

4.13%

    08/15/53       2,765,000       2,366,081  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     

3.88%

    08/15/33       7,505,000       6,907,494  

4.88%

    10/31/28       13,600,000       13,671,754  
     

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury Securities

 

(Cost: $22,963,003)

 

    22,945,329  
     

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

 

(Cost: $3,631,228,913)

 

    3,222,362,186  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Shares     Value  
MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 1.8%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class,

      

5.30% (10)

 

   $   46,385,509     $ 46,385,509  
      

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

    

(Cost: $46,385,509)

         46,385,509  
      

 

 

 
      
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.6%

 

U.S. Treasury Securities — 1.6%  

(Cost: $39,037,720)

      

U.S. Treasury Bills

      

5.52% (11)

    04/11/24      $   40,000,000     $ 39,045,280  
      

 

 

 

Total Investments (130.2%)

 

    

(Cost: $3,716,652,142)

         3,307,792,975  

Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-30.2%)

 

    (766,383,299
      

 

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

       $ 2,541,409,676  
      

 

 

 
 

 

Futures Contracts  
Number of
Contracts
   Type    Expiration
Date
       Notional        Market Value        Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Futures

 

              
118    10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/19/23        $ 13,243,149        $ 12,841,719        $ (401,430
1,807    U.S. Ultra Long Bond Futures      12/19/23          226,161,826          203,400,438          (22,761,388
2,134    2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23          434,012,797          431,968,283          (2,044,514
2,536    5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures      12/29/23          268,323,517          264,952,564          (3,370,953
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
           $   941,741,289        $   913,163,004        $   (28,578,285
          

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts  
Counterparty    Contracts to
Deliver
     Units of
Currency
     Settlement
Date
     In Exchange for
U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
SELL (12)                                   

Citibank N.A.

     EUR        8,569,000        01/12/24      $ 9,064,031      $ 9,088,524      $   (24,493

Citibank N.A.

     GBP        4,987,000        01/12/24        6,080,749        6,055,099        25,650  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
         $   15,144,780      $   15,143,623      $ 1,157  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

ABS   Asset-Backed Securities.
ARM   Adjustable Rate Mortgage.
CLO   Collateralized Loan Obligation.
I/F   Inverse Floating rate security whose interest rate moves in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates.
I/O   Interest Only Security.
PAC   Planned Amortization Class.
P/O   Principal Only Security.
REMIC   Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit.
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
STRIPS   Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal Securities.
TAC   Target Amortization Class.
TBA   To Be Announced.
EUR   Euro Currency.
GBP   British Pound Sterling.
(1)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $829,262,142 or 32.6% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Fund’s investment advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(2)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2023.
(3)   This security is a residual or equity position that does not have a stated interest rate. This residual or equity position is entitled to recurring distributions which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of payments made by underlying securities less contractual payments to debtholders and fund expenses.
(4)   Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is as of the most recent information available. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
(5)   For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, security is categorized as Level 3. Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(6)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $6,089,383 or 0.2% of net assets.
(7)   Security is not accruing interest.
(8)   Security purchased on a forward commitment with an approximate principal amount. The actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement when the security is delivered.
(9)   A portion of the principal balance has been written-off during the period due to defaults in the underlying loans. Cost basis has been adjusted.
(10)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
(11)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.
(12)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     70.3

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     36.7  

Asset-Backed Securities

     10.5  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     7.0  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     2.5  

Money Market Investments

     1.8  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     1.1  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     0.3  

Other*

     (30.2
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

Includes futures, pending trades, interest receivable and accrued expenses payable.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

         

Asset-Backed Securities

   $     $ 266,908,231     $      $ 266,908,231  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           7,522,950              7,522,950  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           176,341,462              176,341,462  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           1,787,412,054              1,787,412,054  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           931,258,850       1,717,528        932,976,378  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           28,255,782              28,255,782  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     22,945,329                    22,945,329  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

     22,945,329       3,197,699,329       1,717,528        3,222,362,186  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     46,385,509                    46,385,509  

Short-Term Investments

     39,045,280                    39,045,280  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 108,376,118     $ 3,197,699,329     $ 1,717,528      $ 3,307,792,975  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

         

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

           25,650              25,650  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 108,376,118     $ 3,197,724,979     $ 1,717,528      $ 3,307,818,625  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

         

Futures Contracts

         

Interest Rate Risk

   $ (28,578,285   $     $      $ (28,578,285

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

           (24,493            (24,493
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (28,578,285   $ (24,493   $      $ (28,602,778
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
Core Fixed
Income Fund
     TCW
Enhanced
Commodity
Strategy Fund 
(1)
     TCW
Global Bond
Fund
 

ASSETS

 

Investments, at Value (2)

   $ 1,290,147,752      $ 20,153,471      $ 20,123,439  

Investment in Affiliated Issuers, at Value

                   564,812  (3) 

Foreign Currency, at Value

     16               1,661  (4) 

Receivable for Securities Sold

     5,332,026        109,385        1,952  

Receivable for Sale of When-Issued Securities

     16,681,665               47,283  

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

     3,531,239        39,281        71  

Interest and Dividends Receivable

     5,845,375        111,515        171,736  

Receivable from Investment Advisor

     30,495        25,875        22,509  

Unrealized Appreciation on Open Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     4,719               34,060  

Receivable for Daily Variation Margin on Open Financial Futures Contracts

            855         

Cash Collateral Held for Brokers

     6,034,415               101,776  

Receivable for Daily Variation Margin on Open Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts

                   834  

Cash Collateral on Deposit

            2,146,000         

Prepaid Expenses

     28,168        13,604        3,738  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,327,635,870        22,599,986        21,073,871  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Distributions Payable

     3,408,883               57,459  

Payable for Securities Purchased

     13,590,812               2,002  

Payable for Purchase of When-Issued Securities

     271,728,958               3,039,489  

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

     2,885,868        13,477         

Disbursements in Excess of Available Cash

                   135  

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     10,854        10,955        10,957  

Deferred Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     1,310        1,310        1,310  

Accrued Management Fees

     360,666        9,556        7,632  

Accrued Distribution Fees

     33,789        1,278        1,715  

Interest Payable on Swap Agreements

            6,999         

Payable for Daily Variation Margin on Open Financial Futures Contracts

     268,792               3,782  

Payable for Daily Variation Margin on Open Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts

     17,892                

Options Written, at Value

                   215 (5) 

Open Swap Agreements, at Value

            272,990         

Unrealized Depreciation on Open Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     47,364               42,752  

Transfer Agent Fees Payable

     141,029        12,286        4,764  

Administration Fee Payable

     106,529        23,653        1,556  

Audit Fees Payable

     51,534        35,445        40,312  

Accounting Fees Payable

     117,541        39,873        1,797  

Custodian Fees Payable

     115,159        77,663        31,863  

Legal Fees Payable

     13,987        617        374  

Other Accrued Expenses

     44,357        28,008        24,147  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     292,945,324        534,110        3,272,261  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,034,690,546      $ 22,065,876      $ 17,801,610  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

 

Paid-in Capital

   $ 1,354,149,087      $ 27,482,240      $ 22,954,177  

Accumulated Earnings (Loss)

     (319,458,541      (5,416,364      (5,152,567
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $   1,034,690,546      $   22,065,876      $   17,801,610  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

 

I Class Share

   $ 689,214,507      $ 16,039,598      $ 9,830,181  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 152,264,202      $ 6,026,278      $ 7,971,429  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Plan Class Share

   $ 193,211,837      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (6)

 

I Class Share

     75,943,281        2,704,811        1,285,206  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

     16,819,536        1,016,291        1,042,359  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Plan Class Share

     21,173,558                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (7)

 

I Class Share

   $ 9.08      $ 5.93      $ 7.65  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 9.05      $ 5.93      $ 7.65  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Plan Class Share

   $ 9.13      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (See Note 2).

(2)

The identified cost for the TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, the TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund and the TCW Global Bond Fund at October 31, 2023 was $1,388,859,114, $20,846,248 and $22,766,937, respectively.

(3)

The identified cost for the TCW Global Bond Fund at October 31, 2023 was $736,208.

(4)

The identified cost for the TCW Core Fixed Income Fund and the TCW Global Bond Fund at October 31, 2023 was $16 and $1,683, respectively.

(5)

Premium received $1,163.

(6)

The number of authorized shares, with a par value of $0.001 per share is 4,000,000,000 for each of the I Class, N Class and Plan Class shares.

(7)

Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
High Yield
Bond Fund
        
TCW
Short Term
Bond Fund
    TCW
Total Return
Bond Fund
 

ASSETS

 

Investments, at Value (1)

   $ 51,755,404     $ 11,939,143     $ 3,307,792,975  

Cash

                 69,271  

Receivable for Securities Sold

     1,664,749       5,693       16,571,548  

Receivable for Sale of When-Issued Securities

           1,079,544       3,873,539  

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

     57,831       73,137       8,405,844  

Interest and Dividends Receivable

     723,533       29,186       8,948,308  

Receivable from Investment Advisor

     10,143       11,038        

Unrealized Appreciation on Open Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     96             25,650  

Cash Collateral Held for Brokers

     130,000       68,000       23,009,000  

Prepaid Expenses

     7,956       9,383       37,455  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     54,349,712       13,215,124       3,368,733,590  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Distributions Payable

     280,119       32,921       14,672,716  

Payable for Securities Purchased

     210,822       422,002       23,050,640  

Payable for Purchase of When-Issued Securities

           3,695,880       760,596,500  

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

     17,672       6       26,256,806  

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     10,953       10,958       10,691  

Deferred Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     1,310       1,310       1,310  

Accrued Management Fees

     20,716       2,592       912,964  

Accrued Distribution Fees

     1,370             84,856  

Payable for Daily Variation Margin on Open Financial Futures Contracts

     8,364       38       85,626  

Unrealized Depreciation on Open Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     1,206             24,493  

Transfer Agent Fees Payable

     10,731       3,467       280,788  

Administration Fee Payable

     5,432       1,128       278,215  

Audit Fees Payable

     62,360       60,515       142,079  

Accounting Fees Payable

     12,548       990       319,278  

Custodian Fees Payable

     23,314       12,306       251,976  

Legal Fees Payable

     869       269       35,463  

Other Accrued Expenses

     18,333       18,281       319,513  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     686,119       4,262,663       827,323,914  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 53,663,593     $ 8,952,461     $ 2,541,409,676  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

 

Paid-in Capital

   $ 65,275,378     $ 9,830,534     $ 3,554,874,403  

Accumulated Earnings (Loss)

       (11,611,785     (878,073       (1,013,464,727
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 53,663,593     $   8,952,461     $ 2,541,409,676  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

 

I Class Share

   $ 47,270,319     $ 8,952,461     $ 2,149,490,459  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 6,393,274     $     $ 389,443,700  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Plan Class Share

   $     $     $ 2,475,517  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (2)

 

I Class Share

     8,270,362       1,098,785       290,893,102  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

     1,111,506             51,076,810  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Plan Class Share

                 333,608  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (3)

 

I Class Share

   $ 5.72     $ 8.15     $ 7.39  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 5.75     $     $ 7.62  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Plan Class Share

   $     $     $ 7.42  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The identified cost for the TCW High Yield Bond Fund, the TCW Short Term Bond Fund and the TCW Total Return Bond Fund at October 31, 2023 was $57,356,895, $12,191,521 and $3,716,652,142, respectively.

(2)

The number of authorized shares, with a par value of $0.001 per share is 4,000,000,000 for each of the I Class, N Class and Plan Class shares.

(3)

Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
Core Fixed
Income Fund
    TCW
Enhanced
Commodity
Strategy Fund
 (1)
    TCW
Global
Bond Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Income:

 

Dividends

   $ 2,155,941     $ 152,773     $ 24,047  

Dividends from Investment in Affiliated Issuers

                 31,262  

Interest

     47,864,220       1,070,316       850,528  (2) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     50,020,161       1,223,089       905,837  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

      

Management Fees

     4,771,416       178,103       87,803  

Accounting Services Fees

     108,544       36,764       1,613  

Administration Fees

     95,446       6,608       792  

Transfer Agent Fees:

      

I Class

     450,945       26,662       6,406  

N Class

     169,903       17,251       7,434  

Plan Class

     11,580              

Custodian Fees

     105,404       70,528       26,019  

Professional Fees

     127,135       51,890       65,365  

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     45,953       45,902       45,901  

Registration Fees:

      

I Class

     38,365       16,885       16,409  

N Class

     18,684       18,495       16,401  

Plan Class

     16,259              

Distribution Fees:

      

N Class

     447,748       20,419       21,221  

Compliance Expense

     6,241       6,241       6,241  

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     7,902       4,145       2,750  

Other

     109,276       19,726       21,723  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     6,530,801       519,619       326,078  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

      

I Class

     (129,517     (195,342     (102,387

N Class

     (301,974     (109,635     (106,360

Plan Class

     (54,687            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     6,044,623       214,642       117,331  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     43,975,538       1,008,447       788,506  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

Investments

     (68,872,588     (401,870     (631,556 (3) 

Investments in Affiliated Issuers

                 (16,515

Foreign Currency

     (26,295           (3,416

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     (170,100           (229,394

Futures Contracts

     (14,610,781     (8,472     15,962  

Swap Agreements

     (6,186,544     (1,442,200     (53,554

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

      

Investments

     35,210,318       781,384       306,219  

Foreign Currency

     (11,117           1,513  

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     5,479             66,906  

Futures Contracts

     (46,044     (13,898     (40,517

Investments in Affiliated Issuers

                 34,536  

Options Written

                 948  

Swap Agreements

     8,819,549       (1,011,468     47,563  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

       (45,888,123     (2,096,524       (501,305
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ (1,912,585   $   (1,088,077   $ 287,201  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Consolidated Statement of Operations (See Note 2).

(2)

Net of foreign taxes withheld of $1,213 for the TCW Global Bond Fund.

(3)

Net of capital gain withholding taxes of $105 for the TCW Global Bond Fund.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
High Yield
Bond Fund
    TCW
Short Term
Bond Fund
    TCW
Total Return
Bond Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Income:

 

Dividends

   $ 83,352     $ 25,401     $ 1,497,009  

Interest

     3,713,825       250,257       164,917,362  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     3,797,177       275,658       166,414,371  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

Management Fees

     262,946       28,825       11,538,671  

Accounting Services Fees

     10,899       829       266,046  

Administration Fees

     3,830       277       176,500  

Transfer Agent Fees:

 

I Class

     42,999       11,905       1,317,278  

N Class

     11,316             285,340  

Plan Class

                 6,378  

Custodian Fees

     13,144       9,800       231,789  

Professional Fees

     77,143       77,309       331,307  

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     45,903       45,900       46,036  

Registration Fees:

 

I Class

     18,249       19,702       44,285  

N Class

     16,449             24,168  

Plan Class

                 16,163  

Distribution Fees:

 

N Class

     19,091             1,163,119  

Compliance Expense

     6,241       6,241       6,241  

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     7,143             16,599  

Other

     18,056       15,760       291,733  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     553,409       216,548       15,761,653  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

      

I Class

     (169,338     (180,313     (322,650

N Class

     (43,610           (306,014

Plan Class

                 (22,743
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     340,461       36,235       15,110,246  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     3,456,716       239,423       151,304,125  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

Investments

       (2,750,258       (233,025     (58,781,694

Foreign Currency

     881             (58,535

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     74             (74,959

Futures Contracts

     (166,700     85,952       (92,263,861

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

Investments

     2,379,992       274,899       (60,226,346

Foreign Currency

     (240           (2,718

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     (270           35,581  

Futures Contracts

     12,229       (51,539     40,526,269  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (524,292     76,287         (170,846,263
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 2,932,424     $ 315,710     $ (19,542,138
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Core Fixed Income
Fund
    TCW
Enhanced Commodity Strategy
Fund
(1)
 
     Year Ended
October 31,

2023
    Year Ended
October 31,

2022
    Year Ended
October 31,

2023
    Year Ended
October 31,

2022
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 43,975,538     $ 28,819,936     $ 1,008,447     $ 510,695  

Net Realized Loss on Investments, Futures Contracts, Swap Contracts and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (89,866,308     (137,199,165     (1,852,542     (3,089,264

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Futures Contracts, Foreign Currency Transactions and Swap Contracts

     43,978,185       (173,407,321     (243,982     (739,894
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (1,912,585     (281,786,550     (1,088,077     (3,318,463
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Distributions to Shareholders

     (37,334,973     (23,342,013     (881,140     (1,055,936

Return of Capital

           (4,452,370            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (37,334,973     (27,794,383     (881,140     (1,055,936
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

I Class

     (199,744,870     (301,442,390     (12,030,846     30,246,122  

N Class

     (12,226,897     (12,158,536     (4,625,785     11,926,112  

Plan Class

     122,792,145       90,797,662              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (89,179,622     (222,803,264     (16,656,631     42,172,234  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (128,427,180     (532,384,197       (18,625,848     37,797,835  

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

     1,163,117,726       1,695,501,923       40,691,724       2,893,889  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $   1,034,690,546     $   1,163,117,726     $ 22,065,876     $   40,691,724  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets (See Note 2).

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Global Bond
Fund
    TCW
High Yield Bond
Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
    Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 788,506     $ 618,614     $ 3,456,716     $ 3,656,278  

Net Realized Loss on Investments, Futures Contracts, Swap Contracts and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (918,473     (2,973,985     (2,916,003     (2,858,840

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Futures Contracts, Options Written, Foreign Currency Transactions and Swap Contracts

     417,168       (3,038,103     2,391,711       (9,465,871
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     287,201       (5,393,474     2,932,424       (8,668,433
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Distributions to Shareholders

     (482,626     (98,875     (3,588,507     (5,890,701

Return of Capital

     (143,424     (298,881            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (626,050     (397,756     (3,588,507     (5,890,701
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

I Class

     1,381,823       (12,356,627     (3,103,885     (32,767,878

N Class

     378,629       (546,364     (2,611,642     (3,908,789
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     1,760,452       (12,902,991     (5,715,527     (36,676,667
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     1,421,603         (18,694,221     (6,371,610     (51,235,801

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

     16,380,007       35,074,228       60,035,203         111,271,004  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $   17,801,610     $ 16,380,007     $   53,663,593     $ 60,035,203  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Short Term Bond
Fund
    TCW
Total Return Bond
Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
    Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 239,423     $ 153,950     $ 151,304,125     $ 146,557,170  

Net Realized Loss on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (147,073     (362,997     (151,179,049     (428,291,873

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Transactions

     223,360       (201,283     (19,667,214     (571,666,479
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     315,710       (410,330     (19,542,138     (853,401,182
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Distributions to Shareholders

     (255,948     (252,893     (162,939,921     (98,490,713

Return of Capital

           (80,452            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (255,948     (333,345     (162,939,921     (98,490,713
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

I Class

     623,198       (9,048,272     (291,133,572     (873,138,545

N Class

                 (90,384,369     (155,694,602

Plan Class

                 1,155,401       1,217,353  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     623,198       (9,048,272     (380,362,540     (1,027,615,794
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     682,960       (9,791,947     (562,844,599       (1,979,507,689

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

     8,269,501         18,061,448       3,104,254,275       5,083,761,964  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $   8,952,461     $ 8,269,501     $   2,541,409,676     $ 3,104,254,275  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2023

 

 

Note 1 — Organization

TCW Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), a Maryland corporation, is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), that currently offers 16 no-load mutual funds (each series a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”). TCW Investment Management Company LLC (the “Advisor”) is the investment advisor to and an affiliate of the Funds and is registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Each Fund has its own investment objective and strategies. The following is a brief description of the investment objectives and principal investment strategies for the Funds that are covered in this report:

 

TCW Fund

 

Investment Objectives and Principal Investment
Strategies

Diversified Fixed Income Funds
TCW Core Fixed Income Fund   Seeks to maximize current income and achieve above average total return consistent with prudent investment management over a full market cycle by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities. The Fund may also invest up to 5% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds (commonly known as “junk bonds”).
TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund   Seeks total return which exceeds that of its commodity benchmark by investing primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. The average duration of the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund is not expected to exceed 3 years, under normal market conditions. The Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds (commonly known as “junk bonds”). The Fund may invest up to 15% of its assets in foreign securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars. The Fund may invest up to 5% of its assets in securities of foreign issuers that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. The Fund may invest up to 5% of its assets in emerging market securities.
TCW Global Bond Fund   Seeks total return by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in at least three different countries (one of which may be the United States) and invests at least 30% of its net assets in securities of issuers located outside the United States. The Fund does not limit its investments to a particular credit or ratings category and may invest up to 35% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds (commonly known as “junk bonds”).

 

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Note 1 — Organization (Continued)

 

TCW Fund

 

Investment Objectives and Principal Investment
Strategies

TCW High Yield Bond Fund   Seeks to maximize income and achieve above average total return consistent with reasonable risk over a full market cycle by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in high yield/below investment grade bonds (commonly known as “junk bonds”). The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in equity securities (including common stock and convertible and non-convertible preferred stocks) and bank loans of companies in the high yield universe.
TCW Short Term Bond Fund   Seeks to maximize current income by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in a diversified portfolio of debt securities of varying maturities, including bonds, notes and other similar fixed income instruments issued by governmental or private sector issuers. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds (commonly known as “junk bonds”). Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek to construct an investment portfolio with a dollar-weighted average duration of no more than two years.
TCW Total Return Bond Fund   Seeks to maximize current income and achieve above average total return consistent with prudent investment management over a full market cycle by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities. At least 50% of the Fund’s net assets will be invested in securitized obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored corporations; privately issued mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities rated at time of investment Aa3 or higher by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., AA- or higher by S&P Global Ratings or the equivalent by any other nationally recognized statistical organization; other obligations of the U.S. government or its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored corporations; and money market instruments. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek to construct an investment portfolio with a weighted average duration of no more than eight years.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Note 1 — Organization (Continued)

 

All of the Funds currently offer two classes of shares: I Class and N Class, except for the TCW Short Term Bond Fund, which only offers I Class shares, and the TCW Core Fixed Income Fund and TCW Total Return Bond Fund, which also offer Plan Class shares. The three classes of a Fund are substantially the same except that the N Class shares are subject to a distribution fee (see Note 7).

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies, which are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and which are consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. Each Fund is considered an investment company under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) No. 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. Subsequent events, if any, have been evaluated through the date of issuance in the preparation of the financial statements.

Principles of Accounting:    The Funds use the accrual method of accounting for financial reporting purposes.

Principles of Consolidation:    The TCW Cayman Enhanced Commodity Fund, Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary acting as an investment vehicle for the TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund (the “Parent”) in order to effect certain investments for the Parent consistent with the Parent’s investment objectives and policies as specified in its prospectus and statement of additional information. The accompanying financial statements are consolidated and include the accounts of the Subsidiary. The Parent’s investment in the Subsidiary will normally not exceed 25% of the value of the Parent’s total assets tested at the time of making an investment. The net assets of the Subsidiary at October 31, 2023 were $4,421,040 or 20.04% of the Parent’s consolidated net assets. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Net Asset Value:    The net asset value (“NAV”) per share of each class of a Fund is determined by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to each class by the number of shares issued and outstanding of that class on each day the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading.

Security Valuations:    Securities listed or traded on the NYSE and other stock exchanges were valued at the latest sale price on the exchange. Securities traded on the NASDAQ stock market (“NASDAQ”) were valued during the period using official closing prices as reported by NASDAQ, which may not have been the last sale price. Investments in open-end mutual funds including money market funds were valued based on the NAV per share as reported by the investment companies. All other securities for which over-the-counter (“OTC”) market quotations were readily available, including short-term securities, swap agreements and forward currency exchange contracts, were valued with prices furnished by independent pricing services or by broker-dealers.

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”, and each member thereof, a “Director”) has designated the Advisor as the “valuation designee” with respect to the fair valuation of the Fund’s portfolio securities, subject to oversight by and periodic reporting to the Board. Fair valued securities are those for which market quotations were not readily available, including in circumstances under which it was determined by the Advisor that prices received were not reflective of their market values.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Fair value is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, the Funds disclose investments in their financial statements in a three-tier hierarchy. This hierarchy is utilized to establish classification of fair value measurements based on inputs. Inputs that go into fair value measurement refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1 —    quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2 —    other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 —    significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned Level within the hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to each security.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized as Level 3.

In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Fair Value Measurements:    Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Asset-backed securities (“ABS”) and mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”).    The fair value of ABS and MBS is estimated based on pricing models that consider the estimated cash flows of each debt tranche of the

 

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issuer, establish a benchmark yield, and develop an estimated tranche-specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche including, but not limited to, the prepayment speed assumptions and attributes of the collateral. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise, they would be categorized as Level 3.

Bank loans.    The fair value of bank loans is estimated using recently executed transactions, market price quotations, credit/market events, and cross-asset pricing. Inputs are generally observable and are obtained from independent sources. Bank loans are generally categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Corporate bonds.    The fair value of corporate bonds is estimated using recently executed transactions, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads, or credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. Corporate bonds are generally categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; in instances where prices, spreads, or any of the other aforementioned key inputs are unobservable, they are categorized as Level 3 of the hierarchy.

Foreign currency contracts.    The fair values of foreign currency contracts are derived from indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. To the extent that these factors can be observed, foreign currency contracts are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Futures contracts.    Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement price established at the close of business each day by the exchange on which they are traded. They are categorized as Level 1.

Government and agency securities.    Government and agency securities are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, quoted market prices, and reference data. Accordingly, government and agency securities are normally categorized as Level 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the liquidity and transparency of the market.

Money market funds.    Money market funds are open-end mutual funds that invest in short-term debt securities. To the extent that these funds are valued based upon the reported NAV, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Municipal bonds.    Municipal bonds are fair valued based on pricing models that take into account, among other factors, information received from market makers and broker-dealers, current trades, bid-wanted lists, offerings, market movements, the callability of the bond, state of issuance, benchmark yield curves, and bond insurance. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair values of municipal bonds are categorized as Level 2; otherwise, the fair values are categorized as Level 3.

Options and Swaptions contracts.    Exchange-listed options contracts are traded on securities exchanges and are fair valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange, and to the extent valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1. If valuation adjustments are applied and such adjustments are observable and timely, the fair values of exchange-listed options contracts would be categorized as Level 2; otherwise the fair values would be categorized as Level 3. Options and swaptions contracts traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are fair valued based on pricing models and incorporate various inputs such as interest rates, credit spreads, currency exchange rates and volatility measurements for in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money contracts based on a given strike price. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair values of OTC options and swaptions contracts would be categorized as Level 2; otherwise the fair values would be categorized as Level 3.

 

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Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Restricted securities.    Restricted securities, including illiquid Rule 144A securities, issued by non-public entities are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore the inputs are unobservable. Any other restricted securities valued similar to publicly traded securities may be categorized as Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on whether a discount is applied and significant to the fair value.

Short-term investments.    Short-term investments are valued using market price quotations, and are categorized as Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Total return swaps.    Total return swaps are fair valued using pricing models that take into account, among other factors, index spread curves, nominal values, modified duration values and cash flows. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair values of credit default swaps would be categorized as Level 2; otherwise, the fair values would be categorized as Level 3.

Warrants.    Warrants are generally valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange. To the extent these securities are actively traded, and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are generally categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

The summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Funds’ investments is listed after the Schedule of Investments for each Fund.

Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

  Asset-Backed
Securities
    Corporate
Bonds
    Total  

Balance as of October 31, 2022

  $   3,965,873     $ 1,160,224     $ 5,126,097  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

                 

Realized Gain (Loss)

          (2,725     (2,725

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)*

    26,885       339,435       366,320  

Purchases

                 

Sales

    (290,057       (1,496,934       (1,786,991

Transfers in to Level 3

                 

Transfers out of Level 3

                 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of October 31, 2023

  $   3,702,701     $     $ 3,702,701  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities still held at October 31, 2023 was $26,885 and is included in the related net realized gains (losses) and net change in appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.

 

TCW Global Bond Fund

  Common
Stock
    Residential
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities—
Non-Agency
    Total  

Balance as of October 31, 2022

  $ 9,150     $ 54,941     $ 64,091  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

          27,310       27,310  

Realized Gain (Loss)

    (31     33       2  

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)*

    (657       (29,218       (29,875

Purchases

          176       176  

Sales

          (233     (233

Transfers in to Level 3

                 

Transfers out of Level 3

                 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of October 31, 2023

  $   8,462     $ 53,009     $ 61,471  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities still held at October 31, 2023 was $(29,875) and is included in the related net realized gains (losses) and net change in appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.

 

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TCW High Yield Bond Fund

  Corporate
Bonds
    Warrants     Total  

Balance as of October 31, 2022

  $ 180,205     $     $ 180,205  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

                 

Realized Gain (Loss)

    38,731             38,731  

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)*

    13,566         (2,136     11,430  

Purchases

                 

Sales

      (232,502             (232,502

Transfers in to Level 3

          2,136       2,136  

Transfers out of Level 3

                 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of October 31, 2023

  $     $     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities still held at October 31, 2023 was $(2,136) and is included in the related net realized gains (losses) and net change in appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.

 

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

  Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
    Total  

Balance as of October 31, 2022

  $ 1,907,386     $ 1,907,386  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

    (191,147     (191,147

Realized Gain (Loss)

    (55,040     (55,040

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)*

    (30,356     (30,356

Purchases

    146,287       146,287  

Sales

    (68,751     (68,751

Transfers in to Level 3

    9,149       9,149  

Transfers out of Level 3

           
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of October 31, 2023

  $   1,717,528     $   1,717,528  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities still held at October 31, 2023 was $(30,362) and is included in the related net realized gains (losses) and net change in appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.

Significant unobservable valuation inputs for Level 3 investments as of October 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

Description

  Fair Value at
10/31/2023
   

Valuation
Techniques

 

Unobservable
Input

 

Price or Price
Range

 

Average
Weighted
Price

 

Input to
Valuation If
Input
Increases

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

Asset-backed Securities

  $ 3,702,701    

Broker Quote

 

Offered Quote

  $  87.188   $  87.188   Increase
TCW Global Bond Fund  

Common Stock

  $ 8,462     Third-party Vendor   Vendor Prices   $  24.600   $  24.600   Increase

Corporate Bonds

  $ 0     Broker Quote   Offered Quote   $  0   $  0   Increase

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

  $ 53,009     Third-party Vendor   Vendor Prices   $  4.235   $  4.235   Increase

Rights

  $ 0    

Broker Quote

  Offered Quote   $  0   $  0   Increase
TCW High Yield Bond Fund

Common Stock

  $ 0    

Broker Quote

 

Offered Quote

  $  0   $  0   Increase

Warrants

  $ 0    

Broker Quote

 

Offered Quote

  $  0   $  0   Increase
TCW Total Return Bond Fund            

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

  $   1,717,528     Third-party Vendor  

Offered Quote

  $  0.494–10.902   $  1.479   Increase

Security Transactions and Related Investment Income:    Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on the basis of specific identification.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Allocation of Operating Activity for Multiple Classes:    Investment income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the share classes of the Funds based on the relative net assets of each class. Distribution fees, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to the operations of that class. All other expenses are charged to each Fund or class as incurred on a specific identification basis. Differences in class-specific fees and expenses will result in differences in net investment income for each class, and in turn differences in dividends paid by each class.

Dividends and Distributions:    Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund declares and pays, or reinvests, dividends from net investment income quarterly. The other Fixed Income Funds declare and pay, or reinvest, dividends from net investment income monthly. Capital gains realized by a Fund will be distributed at least annually.

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, derivative transactions, market discount and premium, losses deferred due to wash sales, excise tax regulations and employing equalization in determining amounts to be distributed to Fund shareholders. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications between paid-in capital, undistributed net investment income (loss), and/or undistributed accumulated realized gain (loss). Undistributed net investment income or loss may include temporary book and tax basis differences which will reverse in subsequent periods. Any taxable income or capital gain remaining at fiscal year-end is distributed in the following year.

Use of Estimates:    The preparation of the accompanying financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation:    The books and records of each Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars as follows: (1) foreign currency denominated securities and other assets and liabilities stated in foreign currencies are translated using the daily spot rate; and (2) purchases, sales, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The resultant exchange gains and losses are included in net realized or net unrealized gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations. Pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, certain foreign exchange gains and losses included in realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in, or are a reduction of, ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes:    The Funds may be subject to withholding taxes on income and capital gains imposed by certain countries in which they invest. The withholding tax on income is netted against the income accrued or received. Any reclaimable taxes are recorded as income. The withholding tax on realized or unrealized gain is recorded as a liability.

Derivative Instruments:    Derivatives are financial instruments which are valued based on the values of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. Derivative transactions can create investment leverage and may be highly volatile. A derivative contract may result in a mark-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. It is possible that a derivative transaction will result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested. The Funds may not be able to close out a derivative transaction at a favorable time or price.

 

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For the year ended October 31, 2023, the following Funds had derivatives and transactions in derivatives, grouped in the following risk categories:

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

 

     Credit Risk      Commodity
Risk
     Foreign
Currency

Risk
    Interest
Rate
Risk
    Total  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

            

Asset Derivatives

 

Swap Agreements (1)

   $      $      $     $ 1,108,608     $ 1,108,608  

Futures Contracts (2)

                         955,375       955,375  

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

                   4,719             4,719  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $ 4,719     $ 2,063,983     $ 2,068,702  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ (47,364   $     $ (47,364

Futures Contracts (2)

                         (2,472,978     (2,472,978
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $ (47,364   $ (2,472,978   $ (2,520,342
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ (170,100   $     $ (170,100

Futures Contracts

                         (14,610,781     (14,610,781

Swap Agreements

                         (6,186,544     (6,186,544
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   $      $      $ (170,100   $  (20,797,325   $  (20,967,425
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ 5,479     $     $ 5,479  

Futures Contracts

                         (46,044     (46,044

Swap Agreements

                         8,819,549       8,819,549  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $      $      $ 5,479     $ 8,773,505     $ 8,778,984  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of Contracts or Notional Amounts (5)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $  —      $  —      $  16,282,577     $  —     $ 16,282,577  

Futures Contracts

                         2,184       2,184  

Swap Agreements

   $  —      $  —      $  —     $ 66,627,417     $ 66,627,417  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

 

     Credit Risk      Commodity
Risk
    Foreign
Currency
Risk
     Interest
Rate
Risk
     Total  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

             

Liability Derivatives

 

Swap Agreements

   $      $ (272,990          $      $ (272,990

Futures Contracts (2)

            (13,898                   (13,898
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $ (286,888   $      $      $ (286,888
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

Futures Contracts

   $      $ (8,472   $      $      $ (8,472

Swap Agreements

            (1,442,200                   (1,442,200
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   $      $  (1,450,672   $      $      $  (1,450,672
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Futures Contracts

   $      $ (13,898   $      $      $ (13,898

Swap Agreements

            (1,011,468                   (1,011,468
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $      $ (1,025,366   $      $      $ (1,025,366
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Number of Contracts or Notional Amount (5)

 

Futures Contracts

            54                     54  

Swap Agreements

   $  —      $  29,404,940     $  —      $  —      $  29,404,940  

 

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TCW Global Bond Fund

 

     Credit Risk      Commodity
Risk
     Foreign
Currency

Risk
    Interest
Rate
Risk
    Total  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

            

Asset Derivatives

 

Investments (3)

                   714             714  

Futures Contracts (2)

                         61,026       61,026  

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

                   34,060             34,060  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $ 34,774     $ 61,026     $ 95,800  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

                   (42,752           (42,752

Written Options

                   (215           (215

Swap Agreements (1)

                         (11,528     (11,528

Futures Contracts (2)

                         (30,768     (30,768
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $ (42,967   $ (42,296   $ (85,263
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

                   (229,394           (229,394

Futures Contracts

                         15,962       15,962  

Swap Agreements

                         (53,554     (53,554
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   $      $      $ (229,394   $ (37,592   $ (266,986
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ 66,906     $     $ 66,906  

Futures Contracts

                         (40,517     (40,517

Investments (4)

                   (2,348           (2,348

Options Written

                   948             948  

Swap Agreements

                         47,563       47,563  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $      $      $ 65,506     $ 7,046     $ 72,552  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of Contracts or Notional Amounts (5)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $  —      $  —      $  7,434,079     $  —     $  7,434,079  

Options Purchased

   $  —      $  —      $ 190,000     $  —     $ 190,000  

Options Written

   $  —      $  —      $ 190,000     $  —     $ 190,000  

Futures Contracts

      —                     50       50  

Swap Agreements

   $  —      $  —      $  —     $  1,339,278     $ 1,339,278  

 

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TCW High Yield Bond Fund

 

     Credit Risk      Commodity
Risk
     Foreign
Currency
Risk
    Interest
Rate
Risk
    Total  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

            

Asset Derivatives

 

Futures Contracts (2)

   $      $      $     $ 84,941     $ 84,941  

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

                   96             96  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $ 96     $ 84,941     $ 85,037  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ (1,206   $     $ (1,206

Futures Contracts (2)

                         (82,635     (82,635
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $ (1,206   $ (82,635   $ (83,841
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ 74     $     $ 74  

Futures Contracts

                         (166,700     (166,700
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   $      $      $ 74     $  (166,700   $  (166,626
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ (270   $     $ (270

Futures Contracts

                         12,229       12,229  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $      $      $ (270   $ 12,229     $ 11,959  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of Contracts or Notional Amounts (5)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $  —      $  —      $  394,527     $  —     $ 394,527  

Futures Contracts

                         92       92  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

 

     Credit Risk      Commodity
Risk
     Foreign
Currency
Risk
     Interest
Rate

Risk
    Total  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

             

Asset Derivatives

 

Futures Contracts (2)

   $      $      $      $ 51,813     $ 51,813  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $      $ 51,813     $ 51,813  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

Futures Contracts (2)

   $      $      $      $ (7,440   $ (7,440
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $      $ (7,440   $ (7,440
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

Futures Contracts

   $      $      $      $ 85,952     $ 85,952  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   $      $      $      $ 85,952     $ 85,952  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Futures Contracts

   $      $      $      $ (51,539   $ (51,539
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $  —      $  —      $  —      $  (51,539   $  (51,539
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of Contracts (5)

 

Futures Contracts

                          31       31  

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

 

     Credit Risk      Commodity
Risk
     Foreign
Currency

Risk
    Interest
Rate
Risk
    Total  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

            

Asset Derivatives

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ 25,650     $     $ 25,650  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $ 25,650     $     $ 25,650  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ (24,493   $     $ (24,493

Futures Contracts (2)

                         (28,578,285     (28,578,285
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $ (24,493   $ (28,578,285   $ (28,602,778
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ (74,959   $     $ (74,959

Futures Contracts

                         (92,263,861     (92,263,861
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   $      $      $ (74,959   $  (92,263,861   $  (92,338,820
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ 35,581     $     $ 35,581  

Futures Contracts

                         40,526,269       40,526,269  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $      $      $ 35,581     $ 40,526,269     $ 40,561,850  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of Contracts or Notional Amounts (5)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $  —      $  —      $  11,271,292     $  —     $ 11,271,292  

Futures Contracts

                         6,802       6,802  

 

(1)

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of swap agreements as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only variation margin on October 31, 2023 is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only variation margin on October 31, 2023 is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(3)

Represents purchased options, at value.

(4)

Represents change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for purchased options during the year.

(5)

Amount disclosed represents average number of contracts or notional amounts, which are representative of the volume traded for the year ended October 31, 2023.

Counterparty Credit Risk:    Derivative contracts may be exposed to counterparty risk. Losses can occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

The Funds’ risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Funds.

With exchange-traded futures and centrally cleared swaps, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, the Funds do not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency) of the clearing broker or clearinghouse. Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures and centrally cleared swaps with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing

 

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broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

For OTC derivatives, the Funds mitigate their counterparty risk by entering into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with each counterparty. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Funds and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events. In addition, certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event a Fund’s net assets declines by a stated percentage or a Fund fails to meet the terms of its ISDA Master Agreements, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty.

Collateral requirements:    For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to- market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral pledged or received by a Fund.

Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund is reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedule of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold, typically $250,000 or $500,000, before a transfer is required, which is determined at the close of each business day and the collateral is transferred on the next business day. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. The Funds attempt to mitigate counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds have implemented the disclosure requirements pursuant to FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities that requires disclosures to make financial statements that are prepared under GAAP more comparable to those prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards.

Master Agreements and Netting Arrangements.    Certain Funds are parties to various agreements, including but not limited to International Swaps and Derivatives Association Agreements and related Credit Support Annex, Master Repurchase Agreements, and Master Securities Forward Transactions Agreements (collectively “Master Agreements”), which govern the terms of certain transactions with select counterparties. These Master Agreements generally include provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral, and certain events of default or termination. These Master Agreements also include provisions for netting arrangements that help reduce credit and counterparty risk

 

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associated with relevant transactions (“netting arrangements”). The netting arrangements are generally tied to credit-related events that, if triggered, would cause an event of default or termination giving a Fund or counterparty the right to terminate early and cause settlement, on a net basis, of all transactions under the applicable Master Agreement. In the event of an early termination as a result of an event of default under the Master Agreement, the total value exposure of all transactions will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable or payable that would be due from or to the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Credit-related events include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy, failure to make timely payments, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, a material decline in net assets, decline in credit rating or repudiation/moratorium. Any election made by a counterparty to early terminate the transactions under a Master Agreement could have a material adverse impact on a Fund’s financial statements. A Fund’s overall exposure to credit risk, subject to netting arrangements can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the arrangement.

Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under the Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions under the relevant Master Agreement with a counterparty in a given Fund exceeds a specified threshold, net of collateral already in place, typically $250,000 or $500,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. Collateral under the Master Agreements is usually in the form of cash or U.S. Treasury Bills but could include other types of securities. If permitted under the Master Agreement, certain funds may rehypothecate cash collateral received from a counterparty. The value of all derivative transactions outstanding under a Master Agreement is calculated daily to determine the amount of collateral to be received or pledged by the counterparty. Posting of collateral for OTC derivative transactions are covered under tri-party collateral agreements between the Fund, the Fund’s custodian, and each counterparty. Collateral for centrally cleared derivatives transactions are posted with the applicable derivatives clearing organization.

The following table presents TCW Core Fixed Income Fund’s OTC derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Assets
in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Received (1)
     Derivative Assets
(Liabilities) Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative

Assets (2)
 

Citibank N.A.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $ 4,002      $      $ (4,002   $  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     717               (717      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   4,719      $   —      $   (4,719   $   —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral received for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

 

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The following table presents TCW Core Fixed Income Fund’s OTC derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Liabilities
in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Pledged (1)
    Derivative (Assets)
Liabilities Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative

Liabilities (2)
 

Citibank N.A.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $ 46,629      $ (42,627   $ (4,002   $  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     735              (717     18  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   47,364      $   (42,627   $   (4,719   $   18  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral pledged for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default.

The following table presents TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund’s OTC derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Liabilities
in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Pledged (1)
    Derivative (Assets)
Liabilities Available
for Offset
     Net Amount
of Derivative

Liabilities (2)
 

Citigroup

Total Return Swaps

   $ 272,990      $ (272,990   $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $   272,990      $   (272,990   $   —      $   —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral pledged for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default.

The following table presents TCW Global Bond Fund’s OTC derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Assets
in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Received (1)
     Derivative Assets
(Liabilities) Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative

Assets (2)
 

Citibank N.A.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $ 10,095      $      $ (6,886   $ 3,209  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     23,240               (2,538     20,702  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Purchased Options

     714                     714  

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     725               (725      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   34,774      $   —      $   (10,149   $   24,625  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral received for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

 

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The following table presents TCW Global Bond Fund’s OTC derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Liabilities

in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Received (1)
     Derivative (Assets)
Liabilities Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative

Assets (2)
 

Citibank N.A.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $ 6,886      $      $ (6,886   $  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     2,538               (2,538      

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Written Options

     215                     215  

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     33,328               (725     32,603  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   42,967      $   —      $   (10,149   $   32,818  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral received for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

The following table presents TCW High Yield Bond Fund’s OTC derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Assets
in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Received (1)
     Derivative Assets
(Liabilities) Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative

Assets (2)
 

Citibank N.A.

          

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $   96      $      $ (96   $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 96      $   —      $   (96   $   —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral received for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

The following table presents TCW High Yield Bond Fund’s OTC derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Liabilities
in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Pledged (1)
    Derivative (Assets)
Liabilities Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative

Liabilities (2)
 

Citibank N.A.

         

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $ 1,206      $ (1,110   $ (96   $   —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   1,206      $   (1,110   $   (96   $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral pledged for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default.

 

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The following table presents TCW Total Return Bond Fund’s OTC derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Assets
in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Received (1)
     Derivative Assets
(Liabilities) Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative

Assets (2)
 

Citibank N.A.

          

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $   25,650      $   —      $   (24,493   $   1,157  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 25,650      $      $ (24,493   $ 1,157  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral received for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

The following table presents TCW Total Return Bond Fund’s OTC derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Liabilities
in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Pledged (1)
     Derivative (Assets)
Liabilities Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative

Liabilities (2)
 

Citibank N.A.

          

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $   24,493      $   —      $   (24,493   $   —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 24,493      $      $ (24,493   $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral pledged for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default.

Note 3 — Portfolio Investments

Mortgage-Backed Securities:    The Funds may invest in MBS which represent interests in pools of mortgages in which payments of both principal and interest on the securities are generally made monthly, in effect “passing through” monthly payments made by borrowers on the residential or commercial mortgage loans which underlie the securities (net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of the securities). Mortgage pass-through securities differ from other forms of debt securities which normally provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts with principal payments at maturity or specified call dates. The Funds may also invest in Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMOs”). CMOs are debt obligations collateralized by residential or commercial mortgage loans or residential or commercial mortgage pass-through securities. Interest and principal are generally paid monthly. CMOs may be collateralized by whole mortgage loans or private mortgage pass-through securities but are more typically collateralized by portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae, Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. The issuer of a series of CMOs may elect to be treated for tax purposes as a Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. CMOs are structured into multiple classes, each bearing a different stated maturity. Monthly payment of principal received from the pool of underlying mortgages, including prepayments, is first returned to investors holding the shortest maturity class. Investors holding the longer maturity classes usually receive principal only after shorter classes have been retired. An investor may be partially protected against a sooner than desired return of principal because of the sequential payments.

 

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The Funds may invest in stripped MBS. Stripped MBS are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. In certain cases, one class will receive all of the interest (the interest only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal only or “PO” class). The yield to maturity on IOs is sensitive to the rate of principal repayments (including prepayments) on the related underlying mortgage assets, and principal payments may have a material effect on yield to maturity. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, a Fund may not fully recoup its initial investment in IOs.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds:    The Funds may invest in inflation-indexed bonds, which are fixed income securities whose principal value or coupon is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. Any increase or decrease in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income.

Inflation-indexed securities issued by the U.S. Treasury have maturities of five, ten, twenty, or thirty years, although it is possible that securities with other maturities will be issued in the future. The U.S. Treasury securities pay interest on a semi-annual basis, equal to a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount.

If the periodic adjustment rate measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds, even during a period of deflation. However, the current market value of the bonds is not guaranteed, and will fluctuate. The Funds may also invest in other inflation- related bonds which may or may not provide a similar guarantee. If a guarantee of principal is not provided, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates in turn are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. Therefore, if inflation were to rise at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation-indexed bonds. In contrast, if nominal interest rates increased at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds.

While the values of these securities are expected to be protected from long-term inflationary trends, short-term increases in inflation may lead to declines in values. If interest rates rise due to reasons other than inflation (for example, due to changes in currency exchange rates), investors in these securities may not be protected to the extent that the increase is not reflected in the bond’s inflation measure.

When-Issued, Delayed-Delivery, To Be Announced (“TBA”) and Forward Commitment Transactions:     The Funds may enter into when-issued, delayed-delivery, TBA or forward commitment transactions in order to lock in the purchase price of the underlying security or to adjust the interest rate exposure of each Fund’s existing portfolio. In when-issued, delayed-delivery, TBA or forward commitment transactions, a Fund commits to purchase or sell particular securities, with payment and delivery to take place at a future date. Although the Fund does not pay for the securities or start earning interest on them until they are delivered, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. If a Fund’s

 

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counterparty fails to deliver a security purchased on a when-issued, delayed-delivery, TBA or forward commitment basis, there may be a loss, and the Fund may have missed an opportunity to make an alternative investment.

Prior to settlement of these transactions, the value of the subject securities will fluctuate with market conditions. In addition, because the Fund is not required to pay for when-issued, delayed-delivery, TBA or forward commitment securities until the delivery date, they may result in a form of leverage to the extent the Fund does not set aside liquid assets to cover the commitment. To guard against this deemed leverage, the Fund monitors the obligations under these transactions on a daily basis and ensures that the Fund has sufficient liquid assets to cover them.

Dollar Roll Transactions:    The Funds may enter into dollar roll transactions with financial institutions to take advantage of opportunities in the MBS market. A dollar roll transaction involves a simultaneous sale of securities by a Fund with an agreement to repurchase substantially similar securities at an agreed upon price and date, but generally will be collateralized at time of delivery by different pools of mortgages with different prepayment histories than those securities sold. These transactions are accounted for as financing transactions as opposed to sales and purchases. The differential between the sale price and the repurchase price is recorded as deferred income and recognized between the settlement dates of the sale and repurchase. During the period between the sale and repurchase, a Fund will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. Dollar roll transactions involve risk that the market value of the security sold by a Fund may decline below the repurchase price of the security and the counterparties may potentially be unable to complete the transaction. There were no such transactions by the Funds for the year ended October 31, 2023.

Repurchase Agreements:    The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”). In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security from a counterparty who agrees to repurchase the same security at a mutually agreed upon date and price. The MRA permits each Fund, under certain circumstances including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from each Fund. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of the MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, each Fund receives securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, the Fund recognizes a liability with respect to such excess collateral to reflect the Fund’s obligation under bankruptcy law to return the excess to the counterparty. There were no repurchase agreements outstanding as of October 31, 2023.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements:    The Funds may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. Under a reverse repurchase agreement, a Fund sells portfolio assets subject to an agreement by the Fund to repurchase the same assets at an agreed upon price and date. The Funds may utilize reverse repurchase agreements when it is anticipated that the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction. During the term of the reverse repurchase agreement, the Funds continue to receive the principal and interest payments on the securities sold. There were no reverse repurchase agreements outstanding during the year ended October 31, 2023.

 

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Securities Lending:    The Funds may lend their securities to qualified brokers. The loans must be collateralized at all times primarily with cash although the Funds can accept money market instruments or U.S. Government securities with a market value at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. As with any extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral if the borrowers of the securities fail financially. The Funds earn additional income for lending their securities by investing the cash collateral in short-term investments. The Funds did not lend any securities during the year ended October 31, 2023.

Derivatives:

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts:    The Funds enter into forward currency exchange contracts as a hedge against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Forward currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Funds as unrealized gains or losses in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When a contract is closed or delivery is taken, a Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. The TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, the TCW Global Bond Fund, the TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and the TCW Total Return Bond Fund entered into forward currency exchange contracts during the year ended October 31, 2023 to hedge against the foreign currency exposure within the Funds. Outstanding forward currency exchange contracts at October 31, 2023 are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments.

Futures Contracts:    The Funds may enter into futures contracts. A Fund may seek to manage a variety of different risks through the use of futures contracts, such as interest rate risk, equity price risk, and currency risk. A Fund may use index futures to hedge against broad market risks to its portfolio or to gain broad market exposure. Securities index futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell units of a securities index at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract is made, and are settled in cash. Positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange or board of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Because futures contracts are exchange-traded, they typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk. Parties to a futures contract are not required to post the entire notional amount of the contract, but rather a small percentage of that amount (by way of margin), both at the time they enter into futures transactions, and then on a daily basis if their positions decline in value; as a result, futures contracts are highly leveraged. Such payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by a Fund as unrealized gains or losses. Because futures markets are highly leveraged, they can be extremely volatile, and there can be no assurance that the pricing of a futures contract will correlate precisely with the pricing of the asset or index underlying it or the asset or liability of a Fund that is the subject of the hedge. It may not always be possible for a Fund to enter into a closing transaction with respect to a futures contract it has entered into at a favorable time or price. When a Fund enters into a futures transaction, it is subject to the risk that the value of the futures contract will move in a direction unfavorable to it.

When a Fund uses futures contracts for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the transactions, at least in part. When a futures contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, the TCW Global Bond Fund, the TCW High Yield Bond Fund, the TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and the TCW Total

 

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Return Bond Fund utilized futures during the year ended October 31, 2023 to help manage interest rate duration of those Funds. Futures contracts outstanding at October 31, 2023 are listed on the Schedule of Investments.

Options:    The Funds may purchase and sell put and call options on a security or an index of securities to enhance investment performance and/or to protect against changes in market prices. The Funds may also enter into currency options to hedge against or to take advantage of currency fluctuations.

A call option gives the holder the right to purchase, and obligates the writer to sell, a security at the strike price at any time before the expiration date. A put option gives the holder the right to sell, and obligates the writer to buy, a security at the exercise price at any time before the expiration date. A Fund may purchase put options to protect portfolio holdings against a decline in market value of a security or securities held by it. A Fund may also purchase a put option hoping to profit from an anticipated decline in the value of the underlying security. If a Fund holds the security underlying the option, the option premium and any transaction costs will reduce any profit the Fund might have realized had it sold the underlying security instead of buying the put option. A Fund may purchase call options to hedge against an increase in the price of securities that the Fund ultimately wants to buy. A Fund may also purchase a call option as a long directional investment hoping to profit from an anticipated increase in the value of the underlying security. In order for a call option to be profitable, the market price of the underlying security must rise sufficiently above the exercise price to cover the premium and transaction costs. These costs will reduce any profit a Fund might have realized had it bought the underlying security at the time it purchased the call option.

Purchasing foreign currency options gives a Fund the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell specified amounts of currency at a rate of exchange that may be exercised by a certain date. These currency options may be used as a short or long hedge against possible variations in foreign exchange rates or to gain exposure to foreign currencies.

When a Fund purchases an option, it runs the risk that it will lose its entire investment in the option in a relatively short period of time, unless the Fund exercises the option or enters into a closing sale transaction before the option’s expiration. If the price of the underlying security does not rise (in the case of a call) or fall (in the case of a put) to an extent sufficient to cover the option premium and transaction costs, the Fund will lose part or all of its investment in the option. Premiums paid for purchasing options that expire are treated as realized losses.

Options purchased or sold by a Fund may be traded on a securities or options exchange. Such options typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk. However, an exchange or market may at times find it necessary to impose restrictions on particular types of options transactions, such as opening transactions. If an underlying security ceases to meet qualifications imposed by an exchange or the Options Clearing Corporation, new series of options on that security will no longer be opened to replace the expiring series, and opening transactions in existing series may be prohibited.

OTC options are options not traded on exchanges or backed by clearinghouses. Rather, they are entered into directly between a Fund and the counterparty to the option. In the case of an OTC option purchased by a Fund, the value of the option to the Fund will depend on the willingness and ability of the option writer to perform its obligations to the Fund. In addition, OTC options may not be transferable and there may be little or no secondary market for them, so they may be considered illiquid. It may not be possible to enter into closing transactions with respect to OTC options or otherwise to terminate such options, and as a result a Fund may be required to remain obligated on an unfavorable OTC option until its expiration.

 

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Swap Agreements: The Funds may enter into swap agreements. Swap agreements are typically two-party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors. In a standard “swap” transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments, which may be adjusted for an interest factor. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a “notional amount” (i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index).

In a total return swap, one party typically agrees to pay to the other a short-term interest rate in return for a payment at one or more times in the future based on the increase in the value of an underlying security or other asset, or index of securities or assets; if the underlying security, asset, or index declines in value, the party that pays the short-term interest rate must also pay to its counterparty a payment based on the amount of the decline. A Fund may take either side of such a swap, and so may take a long or short position in the underlying security, asset, or index. A Fund may enter into a total return swap to hedge against an exposure in its portfolio — such as interest rate risk (including to adjust the duration or credit quality of a Fund’s bond portfolio), equity risk, or credit risk — or generally to put cash to work efficiently in the markets in anticipation of, or as a replacement for, cash investments. A Fund may also enter into a total return swap to gain exposure to securities or markets in which it might not be able to invest directly (in so-called market access transactions).

Interest rate swaps are agreements in which one party pays a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount and receives a fixed rate of interest on the same notional principal amount for a specified period of time. Alternatively, a party may pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate. In more complex swaps, the notional principal amount may decline (or amortize) over time. A Fund’s maximum risk of loss due to counterparty default is the discounted NAV of the cash flows paid to/received from the counterparty over the interest rate swap’s remaining life.

The Funds may write (sell) and purchase put and call swaptions. Swaption contracts written by the Funds represent an option that gives the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a new swap agreement, or to shorten, extend, cancel or modify an existing swap agreement, on a future date on specified terms. See “Swap Agreements” below. Depending on the terms of the particular option agreement, a Fund will generally incur a greater degree of risk when it writes a swaption than it will incur when it purchases a swaption. When a Fund purchases a swaption, it risks losing only the amount of the premium it has paid should it decide to let the option expire unexercised. However, when a Fund writes a swaption, upon exercise of the option the Fund will become obligated according to the terms of the underlying agreement. During the year ended October 31, 2023, none of the Funds held written swaptions.

A Fund may enter into credit default swap transactions as a “buyer” or “seller” of credit protection. In a credit default swap, one party provides what is in effect insurance against a default or other adverse credit event affecting an issuer of debt securities (typically referred to as a “reference entity”). In general, the buyer of credit protection is obligated to pay the protection seller an upfront amount or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the swap. If a “credit event” occurs, the buyer has the right to deliver to the seller bonds (or other obligations of the reference entity with a value up to the full notional value of the swap), and to receive a payment equal to the par value of the bonds or other obligations. Credit events that would trigger a request that the seller make payment are specific to each credit default swap agreement, but generally include bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or

 

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repudiation/moratorium. When a Fund buys protection, it may or may not own securities of the reference entity. When a Fund sells protection under a credit default swap, the position may have the effect of creating leverage in the Fund’s portfolio through the Fund’s indirect long exposure to the issuer or securities on which the swap is written. When a Fund sells protection, it may do so either to earn additional income or to create such a “synthetic” long position.

Whenever a Fund enters into a swap agreement, it takes on counterparty risk — the risk that its counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the swap agreement. A Fund also takes the risk that the market will move against its position in the swap agreement. In the case of a total return swap, the swap will change in value depending on the change in value of the asset or index on which the swap is written. When a Fund enters into any type of swap for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the swap, at least in part. Swap agreements may be non-transferable or otherwise highly illiquid, and a Fund may not be able to terminate or transfer a swap agreement at any particular time or at an acceptable price.

During the term of a swap transaction, changes in the value of the swap are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by marking-to-market to reflect the market value of the swap. When the swap is terminated, a Fund will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference, if any, between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the agreement. Upfront swap premium payments paid or received by a Fund, if any, are recorded within the value of the open swap agreement on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, and other relevant factors). These upfront payments are recorded as realized gains or losses on each Fund’s Statement of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap agreement.

During the term of a swap transaction, the periodic net payments can be made for a set period of time or may be triggered by a predetermined credit event. The net periodic payments may be based on a fixed or variable interest rate, the change in market value of a specified security, basket of securities or index, or the return generated by a security. These periodic payments received or made by the Funds are recorded as realized gains and losses, respectively. During the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Core Fixed Income Fund and the TCW Global Bond Fund entered into interest rate swaps to manage duration, the yield curve or interest rate risk by economically hedging the value of the fixed rate bonds which may decrease when interest rates rise (interest rate risk); the TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund used total return swap agreements to gain exposure to the commodity market.

Note 4 — Risk Considerations

Market Risk:    The Funds’ investments will fluctuate with market conditions, and so will the value of your investment in the Funds. You could lose money on your investment in the Funds or the Funds could underperform other investments.

Liquidity Risk:    The Funds’ investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Funds because they may not be able to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Investments in high-yield securities, foreign securities, derivatives or other securities with substantial market and/or credit risk tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk. Certain investments in private placements and Rule 144A securities may be considered illiquid investments. The Funds may invest in private placements and Rule 144A securities.

 

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Interest Rate Risk:    The values of the Funds’ investments fluctuate in response to movements in interest rates. If rates rise, the values of debt securities generally fall. The longer the average duration of a Fund’s investment portfolio, the greater the change in value.

Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk:    Each Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities. The values of some mortgage-backed securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of mortgage-related securities generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage-related securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed-income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Derivatives Risk:    Use of derivatives, which at times is an important part of the Funds’ investment strategies, involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Investments in derivatives could cause the Funds to lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their objective through the use of the derivatives.

Credit Risk:    The values of any of the Funds’ investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating. The lower-rated debt securities in which a Fund may invest are considered speculative and are subject to greater volatility and risk of loss than investment-grade securities, particularly in deteriorating economic conditions. The value of some mortgage-related securities in which the Funds invest also may fall because of unanticipated levels of principal prepayments that can occur when interest rates decline. Certain Funds invest a material portion of their assets in securities of issuers that hold mortgage- and asset-backed securities and direct investments in securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. The value and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults. Continuing shifts in the market’s perception of credit quality on securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets may result in increased volatility of market price and periods of illiquidity that can negatively impact the valuation of certain issuers held by the Funds.

MBS and ABS are characterized and classified in a variety of different ways. These classifications include a view of the securities’ cash flow structure (pass-through, sequential pay, prepayment-protected, interest only, principal only, etc.), the security of the claim on the underlying assets (senior, mezzanine and subordinated), as well as types of underlying collateral (prime conforming loans, prime non-conforming loans, Alt-A loans, subprime loans, commercial loans, etc.). In many cases, the classification incorporates a degree of subjectivity: a particular loan might be categorized as “prime” by the underwriting standards of one mortgage issuer while another might classify the loan as “subprime.” In addition to other functions, the risk associated with an investment in a mortgage loan must take into account the nature of the collateral, the form and the level of credit enhancement, the vintage of the loan, the geography of the loan, the purpose of the loan (refinance versus purchase versus equity takeout), the borrower’s credit quality (e.g., FICO score), and whether the loan is a first trust deed or a second lien.

 

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Note 4 — Risk Considerations (Continued)

 

Counterparty Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to counterparty risk, the risk that an entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions may not fulfill its obligations.

Commodities Risk:    The TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund has exposure to commodity markets through its investments in total return swap agreements. Therefore, the price of its shares is affected by factors particular to the commodity markets and may decline and fluctuate more than the price of shares of a fund with a broader range of investments. Commodity prices can be extremely volatile and are affected by many factors, including changes in overall market movements, real or perceived inflationary trends, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates or currency exchange rates, population growth and changing demographics, nationalization, expropriation, or other confiscation, international regulatory, political and economic developments (e.g., regime changes and changes in economic activity levels), and developments affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods or other weather conditions, livestock disease, trade embargoes, competition from substitute products, transportation bottlenecks or shortages, fluctuations in supply and demand, and tariffs.

Foreign Currency Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to the risk that the value of the Funds’ investments denominated in foreign currencies will decline in value because the foreign currencies have declined in value relative to the U.S. dollar.

Foreign Investing Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to the risk that the Funds’ share prices will fluctuate with market conditions, currency exchange rates and the economic and political climates in countries where the Funds invest.

Investment Style Risk:    Certain Funds may also be subject to investment style risk. The Advisor’s investment styles may be out of favor at times or may not produce the best results over short or longer time periods and may increase the volatility of a Fund’s share price.

LIBOR Risk:    The London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) was a leading benchmark or reference rate for various commercial and financial contracts, including corporate and municipal bonds, bank loans, asset-backed and mortgage-related securities, interest rate swaps and other derivatives. In July 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates LIBOR, announced the gradual phase out of the LIBOR rate, with nearly all LIBOR rate publications having ceased as of June 30, 2023 (some LIBOR rates continue to be published, but only on a temporary and synthetic basis). Alternatives to LIBOR have been established and others may be developed. The U.S. Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, a steering committee comprised of large U.S. financial institutions, has identified the Secured Overnight Financial Rate (SOFR) as the preferred alternative rate to LIBOR. SOFR is a relatively new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements, backed by Treasury securities. There remains uncertainty surrounding the nature of any replacement rates. The transition to a new reference rate may result in (i) increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments or contracts that previously relied on or still rely on LIBOR, (ii) a reduction in the value of certain instruments or contracts held by a Fund, (iii) reduced effectiveness of related Fund transactions, such as hedging, (iv) additional tax, accounting and regulatory risks, or (v) costs incurred in connection with closing out positions and entering into new trades. Any pricing adjustments to a Fund’s investments resulting from a substitute reference rate may also adversely affect a Fund’s performance and/or NAV. There is no assurance that the composition or characteristics of any such alternative reference rate will be similar to or produce the same value or economic equivalence as LIBOR or that instruments or contracts using an alternative rate will have the same volume or liquidity.

 

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Note 4 — Risk Considerations (Continued)

 

Bank Loan Risk:    There is a risk of investing in corporate loans made by commercial banks and other financial institutions or institutional investors to companies that need capital to grow or restructure, which includes interest rate risk, liquidity risk and prepayment risk. A Fund may also be subject to the credit risk of other financial institutions and the risks associated with insufficient collateral securing a bank loan, limited available public information about a bank loan, delayed settlement, and less protection for holders of bank loans as compared to holders of registered securities. Bank loans are not registered and otherwise may not be treated as securities under the federal securities laws, meaning investors in loans have less protection against improper practices than investors in securities that are registered under or are otherwise subject to the protections of the securities laws.

For more information on risks related to investing in the Funds, please refer to the Funds’ prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained on the Funds’ website (www.tcw.com) or by calling customer service at 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829).

Note 5 — Federal Income Taxes

It is the policy of each Fund to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

At October 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $   10,087,880      $   —      $   10,087,880  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     102,686               102,686  

TCW Global Bond Fund

                    

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     410,784               410,784  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     92,917               92,917  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     39,003,960               39,003,960  

 

At the end of the previous fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

   $ 30,589      $   —      $ 30,589  

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     537,060               537,060  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

       26,232,316               26,232,316  

 

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Note 5 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

Permanent differences incurred during the year ended October 31, 2023, resulting from differences in book and tax accounting, have been reclassified at year-end between undistributed net investment income (loss), undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss) and paid-in capital as follows, with no impact to the net asset value per share:

 

     Undistributed
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Undistributed
(Accumulated)
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Paid-in
Capital
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $   (6,879,951   $   6,797,539     $ 82,412  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     (1,268     1,268        

TCW Global Bond Fund

     (264,767     302,536         (37,769

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     8,478       (8,478      

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     7,962       (8,962     1,000  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     3,599,197       (3,599,197      

During the year ended October 31, 2023, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Return of
Capital
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $   37,334,974      $   —      $      $ 37,334,974  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     881,140                      881,140  

TCW Global Bond Fund

     482,626                 143,424        626,050  

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     3,588,507                      3,588,507  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     255,948                      255,948  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     162,939,921                        162,939,921  

During the previous fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Return of
Capital
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $   23,342,013      $      $   4,452,370      $ 27,794,383  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     1,055,936                      1,055,936  

TCW Global Bond Fund

     98,875               298,881        397,756  

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     5,483,927        406,774               5,890,701  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     252,893               80,452        333,345  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     98,490,713                        98,490,713  

 

At October 31, 2023, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Cost of
Investments
for Federal
Income Tax
Purposes
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $   3,914,001      $   (111,098,126   $   (107,184,125   $   1,397,331,877  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     63,655        (758,463     (694,808     20,848,279  

TCW Global Bond Fund

     126,092        (2,961,798     (2,835,706     23,523,958  

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     131,672        (5,638,039     (5,506,367     57,261,771  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     46,923        (201,111     (154,188     12,093,331  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     76,755,578        (427,944,027     (351,188,449     3,658,981,424  

 

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Note 5 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

At October 31, 2023, the following Funds had net realized loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes:

 

     No Expiration  
     Short-Term
Capital
Losses
     Long-Term
Capital
Losses
     Total  

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $   167,486,537      $ 51,454,479      $   218,941,016  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     273,525        235,319        508,844  

TCW Global Bond Fund

     1,222,502        1,034,200        2,256,702  

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     2,738,705        3,497,076        6,235,781  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     703,223        80,659        783,882  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     497,984,987        188,619,639        686,604,626  

The Funds did not have any unrecognized tax benefits at October 31, 2023, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended October 31, 2023. The Funds are subject to examination by the U.S. Federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three and four fiscal years, respectively.

Note 6 — Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses

The Funds pay to the Advisor, as compensation for services rendered, facilities furnished and expenses borne by it, the following annual management fees as a percentage of daily net assets:

 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

     0.40

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     0.50

TCW Global Bond Fund

     0.50

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     0.45

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     0.35

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     0.40

 

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Note 6 — Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses (Continued)

 

The Advisor limits the operating expenses of the Funds not to exceed the following expense ratios relative to the Funds’ average daily net assets:

 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

  

I Class

     0.49 (1) 

N Class

     0.70 (1) 

P Class

     0.44 (1) 

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

  

I Class

     0.70 (1) 

N Class

     0.75 (1) 

TCW Global Bond Fund

  

I Class

     0.60 (1) 

N Class

     0.70 (1) 

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

  

I Class

     0.55 (1) 

N Class

     0.80 (1) 

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

  

I Class

     0.44 (1) 

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

  

I Class

     0.49 (1) 

N Class

     0.70 (1) 

P Class

     0.44 (1) 

 

(1)

These limitations are based on an agreement between the Advisor and Company.

Any advisory fee reduced or withheld, or expense reimbursement paid, pursuant to the expense limitation agreement will be reimbursed by the appropriate Fund to the Advisor in the first, second or third fiscal year after the fiscal year of the reduction or reimbursement. The Advisory may not receive reimbursement for previous reductions or reimbursements before payment of a Fund’s operating expenses for the current year, and cannot cause a Fund to exceed the expense limitation in effect for that Fund (i) at the time the fees and expenses would have been incurred or (ii) at the time the Advisor would recoup that reduction or reimbursement. In addition, any recoupment may not exceed any more restrictive limitation to which the Advisor has agreed.

At October 31, 2023, the balance of recoupable expenses with expiration dates for the Funds were as follows:

 

Fund

   Expires
10/31/2026
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $ 366,979  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     95,294  

TCW Global Bond Fund

     61,859  

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     97,660  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     491,126  
  

 

 

 

Total

     1,112,918  
  

 

 

 

Directors’ Fees:    Directors who are not affiliated with the Advisor receive compensation from the Funds which are shown on the Statements of Operations. Directors may elect to defer receipt of their fees in accordance with the terms of a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Deferred compensation is included within directors’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Note 7 Distribution Plan

TCW Funds Distributors LLC (“Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor and the Funds, serves as the nonexclusive distributor of each class of the Funds’ shares. The Funds have a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the N Class shares of each Fund. Under the terms of the plan, each Fund compensates the Distributor at a rate equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to its N Class shares for distribution and related services.

Note 8 Purchases and Sales of Securities

Investment transactions (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended October 31, 2023 were as follows:

 

    Purchases at
Cost
    Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
    U.S. Government
Purchases at Cost
    U.S. Government
Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

  $   115,704,974     $   234,975,708     $ 5,626,958,418     $ 5,690,320,001  

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

    2,587,322       16,886,494       380,978       1,109,869  

TCW Global Bond Fund

    8,815,342       8,216,722       37,228,875       35,996,292  

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

    31,118,817       37,370,223       1,663,615       1,247,756  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

    1,975,709       2,240,761       51,497,413       51,512,167  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

    99,105,820       522,735,598         10,733,408,721         10,914,261,421  

Note 9 Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in each Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     28,990,684     $ 282,929,164       41,973,338     $ 439,381,120  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     2,768,894       26,888,376       2,085,134       22,123,909  

Shares Redeemed

     (52,807,381     (509,562,410     (74,327,281     (762,947,419
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (21,047,803   $ (199,744,870     (30,268,809   $ (301,442,390
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     4,704,564     $ 46,067,032       4,859,021     $ 52,088,741  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     424,979       4,116,606       240,584       2,540,892  

Shares Redeemed

     (6,490,795     (62,410,535     (6,301,496     (66,788,169
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (1,361,252   $ (12,226,897     (1,201,891   $ (12,158,536
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Plan Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     13,818,064     $ 135,059,962       9,236,640     $ 97,872,378  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     399,058       3,876,958       85,060       872,216  

Shares Redeemed

     (1,666,445     (16,144,775     (773,500     (7,946,932
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     12,550,677     $ 122,792,145       8,548,200     $ 90,797,662  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     1,049,472     $ 6,520,090       4,919,117     $ 34,467,759  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     104,547       632,883       141,890       865,371  

Shares Redeemed

     (3,101,352     (19,183,819     (722,809     (5,087,008
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (1,947,333   $ (12,030,846     4,338,198     $ 30,246,122  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     327,975     $ 2,032,850       3,032,140     $ 21,739,302  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     39,750       240,597       30,109       189,179  

Shares Redeemed

     (1,114,734     (6,899,232     (1,443,330     (10,002,369
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (747,009   $ (4,625,785     1,618,919     $ 11,926,112  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Note 9 Capital Share Transactions (Continued)

 

TCW Global Bond Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     146,270     $ 1,191,951       137,846     $ 1,244,126  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     37,595       307,452       27,221       256,389  

Shares Redeemed

     (14,400     (117,580     (1,440,495     (13,857,142
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     169,465     $ 1,381,823       (1,275,428   $ (12,356,627
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     69,280     $ 569,669       52,009     $ 479,155  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     33,676       275,386       17,714       162,796  

Shares Redeemed

     (57,900     (466,426     (128,525     (1,188,315
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     45,056     $ 378,629       (58,802   $ (546,364
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW High Yield Bond Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     2,443,292     $ 14,436,986       4,268,413     $ 27,306,196  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     513,380       3,021,019       742,643       4,814,705  

Shares Redeemed

     (3,478,640     (20,561,890     (10,179,417     (64,888,779
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (521,968   $ (3,103,885     (5,168,361   $ (32,767,878
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     297,220     $ 1,769,166       286,375     $ 1,838,132  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     74,380       440,416       116,794       759,914  

Shares Redeemed

     (809,680     (4,821,224     (1,023,537     (6,506,835
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (438,080   $ (2,611,642     (620,368   $ (3,908,789
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Short Term Bond Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     515,161     $ 4,241,328       508,442     $ 4,271,112  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     27,821       228,485       38,685       326,721  

Shares Redeemed

     (467,308     (3,846,615     (1,624,862     (13,646,105
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     75,674     $ 623,198       (1,077,735   $ (9,048,272
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Total Return Bond Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     117,980,752     $ 957,348,605       113,029,676     $ 1,040,830,995  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     10,300,195       83,844,031       6,016,012       55,983,910  

Shares Redeemed

     (163,662,241     (1,332,326,208     (213,416,239     (1,969,953,450
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (35,381,294   $ (291,133,572     (94,370,551   $ (873,138,545
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     9,841,693     $ 80,908,674       11,733,040     $ 110,570,624  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     2,719,199       22,844,296       1,442,633       13,819,002  

Shares Redeemed

     (23,227,636     (194,137,339     (29,721,329     (280,084,228
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (10,666,744   $ (90,384,369     (16,545,656   $ (155,694,602
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Plan Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     455,426     $ 3,710,979       177,262     $ 1,617,758  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     9,716       80,407       1,414       12,941  

Shares Redeemed

     (321,785     (2,635,985     (44,422     (413,346
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     143,357     $ 1,155,401       134,254     $ 1,217,353  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Note 10 — Affiliate Ownership

As of October 31, 2023, affiliates of the Funds and Advisor owned 25.09%, and 83.58% of the net assets of the TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund and the TCW Global Bond Fund, respectively.

Note 11 — Restricted Securities

The Funds are permitted to invest in securities that have legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities may be sold privately, but are required to be registered before being sold to the public (exemption rules apply). Private placement securities are generally considered to be restricted except for those securities traded between qualified institutional investors under the provisions of Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). However, the Company considers 144A securities to be restricted if those securities have been deemed illiquid. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Restricted securities held by the Fund at October 31, 2023 are listed below.

 

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund                          

Issuer Description

   Acquisition
Date
   Acquisition
Cost
     Aggregate
Value
     Percentage
of Net Assets
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2006-C6, Class XCL (I/O), 0.43%, due 09/15/39

   7/15/16    $   543      $ 1,182        0.01
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW Global Bond Fund                          

Issuer Description

   Acquisition
Date
   Acquisition
Cost
     Aggregate
Value
     Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A, 6.50%, due 03/15/30

   1/27/22    $   11,752      $   10,573        0.06
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW High Yield Bond Fund                          

Issuer Description

   Acquisition
Date
   Acquisition
Cost
     Aggregate
Value
     Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A, 6.50%, due 03/15/30

   1/27/22    $   109,019      $   105,733        0.20
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Note 12 — Committed Line Of Credit

The Funds have entered into a $100,000,000 committed revolving line of credit agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”) for temporary borrowing purposes, renewable annually. The interest rate on borrowing is the higher of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.10% plus 1.25% or the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 0.10% plus 1.25%. There were no borrowings from the line of credit as of or during the year ended October 31, 2023. The Funds pay the Bank a commitment fee equal to 0.25% per annum on any unused portion of the committed line amount. The commitment fees incurred by the Funds are presented in the Statements of Operations. The commitment fees are allocated to each applicable portfolio in proportion to its relative average daily net assets and the interest expenses are charged directly to the applicable portfolio.

Note 13 Indemnifications

Under the Company’s organizational documents, its Officers and Directors may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Company. In addition, the Company entered into an agreement with each of the Directors which provides that the Company will indemnify and hold harmless each Director against any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by such Director in any proceeding arising out of or in connection with the Director’s services to the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, the Maryland General Corporation Law, the Securities Act, and the 1940 Act, each as now or hereinafter in force. Additionally, in

 

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Note 13 Indemnifications (Continued)

 

the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Company expects the risk of loss to be remote. The Company has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnification.

Note 14 — New Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-01 (“ASU 2021-01”), “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848).” ASU 2021-01 is an update of ASU 2020-04, which is in response to concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates, and particularly the risk of cessation of LIBOR; regulators have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020-04 is elective and applies to all entities, subject to meeting certain criteria, that have contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The ASU 2021-01 update clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which deferred the sunset day of this guidance to December 31, 2024. Management is currently evaluating the implications, if any, of the additional requirements and its impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions” (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 (1) clarifies the guidance in ASC 820 on the fair value measurement of an equity security that is subject to a contractual sale restriction and (2) requires specific disclosures related to such an equity security. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within that fiscal year, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2022-03 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 9.39     $ 11.56     $ 11.98     $ 11.41     $ 10.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.36       0.20       0.11       0.20       0.30  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.36     (2.17     (0.09     0.61       0.89  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

           (1.97     0.02       0.81       1.19  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.31     (0.17     (0.14     (0.24     (0.30

Distributions from Return of Capital

           (0.03     (0.04            

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (0.00 ) (2)      (0.26            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.31     (0.20     (0.44     (0.24     (0.30
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 9.08     $ 9.39     $ 11.56     $ 11.98     $ 11.41  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (0.29 %)      (17.10 %)      0.19     7.14     11.48

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   689,215     $   911,213     $   1,471,072     $   1,344,787     $   946,896  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.50     0.53     0.51     0.51     0.51

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.49     0.49     0.49     0.49     0.49

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     3.69     1.90     0.94     1.66     2.69

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     442.34     473.72     469.87     371.22     214.76

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(2)

Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 9.38     $ 11.53     $ 11.95     $ 11.38     $ 10.49  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.35       0.19       0.09       0.18       0.27  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.39     (2.16     (0.09     0.60       0.90  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.04     (1.97     0.00       0.78       1.17  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.29     (0.15     (0.12     (0.21     (0.28

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (0.00 ) (2)      (0.26            

Distributions from Return of Capital

           (0.03     (0.04            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.29     (0.18     (0.42     (0.21     (0.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 9.05     $ 9.38     $ 11.53     $ 11.95     $ 11.38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (0.56 %)      (17.22 %)      0.00     6.92     11.27

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   152,264     $   170,497     $   223,562     $   241,938     $   240,107  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.80     0.82     0.80     0.80     0.81

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.64     0.64     0.65     0.67     0.70

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     3.56     1.77     0.78     1.53     2.48

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     442.34     473.72     469.87     371.22     214.76

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(2)

Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — Plan Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,      February 28, 2020
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2020
 
      2023     2022     2021  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 9.44     $ 11.61     $   12.06      $ 11.72  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income(1)

     0.37       0.25       0.11        0.18  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.37     (2.21     (0.11      0.29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.00 ) (2)      (1.96     0.00        0.47  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.31     (0.18     (0.14      (0.13

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (0.00 ) (2)      (0.26      N/A  

Return of capital

           (0.03     (0.05      N/A  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.31     (0.21     (0.45      (0.13
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 9.13     $ 9.44     $ 11.61      $ 12.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return

     (0.11 %)      (17.07 %)      (0.01 %)       3.98 % (3) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

   $   193,212     $   81,408     $ 867      $ 0.00 (4) 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.48     0.51     7.54      14,703.31 % (5) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.44     0.44     0.44      0.44 % (5) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     3.83     2.46     0.97      2.20 % (5) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     442.34     473.72     469.87      371.22 % (3) 

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(2)

Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(3)

For the period February 28, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2020.

(4)

Amount Rounds to less than $1,000.

(5)

Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 6.34     $ 6.32     $ 4.36     $ 4.84     $ 5.01  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.21       0.12       0.05       0.10       0.17  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.42     0.28       2.02       (0.41     (0.20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.21     0.40       2.07       (0.31     (0.03
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.20     (0.38     (0.09     (0.15     (0.14

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                 (0.02     (0.02      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.20     (0.38     (0.11     (0.17     (0.14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 5.93     $ 6.34     $ 6.32     $ 4.36     $ 4.84  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (3.32 %)      6.82     48.18     (5.82 %)      (0.96 %) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   16,040     $   29,511     $   1,983     $ 693     $ 740  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.59     1.73     15.84     16.92     17.82

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.70

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     3.37     1.70     0.84     2.29     3.45

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     13.65     53.15     32.09     54.50     122.23

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 6.34     $ 6.31     $ 4.35     $ 4.84     $ 5.01  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.20       0.12       0.04       0.10       0.17  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.41     0.29       2.03       (0.42     (0.20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.21     0.41       2.07       (0.32     (0.03
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.20     (0.38     (0.09     (0.15     (0.14

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                 (0.02     (0.02      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.20     (0.38     (0.11     (0.17     (0.14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 5.93     $ 6.34     $ 6.31     $ 4.35     $ 4.84  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (3.37 %)      6.93     48.21     (5.90 %)      (1.16 %) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   6,026     $   11,181     $ 911     $ 472     $ 504  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     2.09     2.26     16.76     17.60     19.14

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.75     0.75     0.75     0.75     0.75

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     3.31     1.79     0.82     2.24     3.57

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     13.65     53.15     32.09     54.50     122.23

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Global Bond Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 7.75     $ 10.18     $ 10.66     $ 10.26     $ 9.45  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.36       0.24       0.20       0.25       0.24  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.17     (2.50     (0.20     0.54       0.73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.19       (2.26           0.79       0.97  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.22     (0.03     (0.20     (0.15     (0.16

Distributions from Return of Capital

     (0.07     (0.13     (0.06            

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (0.01     (0.22     (0.24      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.29     (0.17     (0.48     (0.39     (0.16
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 7.65     $ 7.75     $ 10.18     $ 10.66     $ 10.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     2.22     (22.45 %)      (0.18 %)      7.99     10.42

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $ 9,830     $ 8,650     $ 24,332     $ 10,822     $ 9,384  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.66     1.67     1.15     1.66     1.79

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.60     0.60     0.60     0.60     0.66

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     4.40     2.59     1.87     2.40     2.48

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       221.66       208.60       245.94       228.14       83.18

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Global Bond Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 7.75     $ 10.17     $ 10.66     $ 10.26     $ 9.45  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.35       0.26       0.19       0.24       0.24  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.17     (2.52     (0.21     0.55       0.72  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.18       (2.26     (0.02     0.79       0.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.22     (0.03     (0.19     (0.15     (0.15

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (0.01     (0.22     (0.24      

Distributions from Return of Capital

     (0.06     (0.12     (0.06            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.28     (0.16     (0.47     (0.39     (0.15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 7.65     $ 7.75     $ 10.17     $ 10.66     $ 10.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     2.12     (22.45 %)      (0.38 %)      7.93     10.32

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $ 7,971     $ 7,730     $ 10,742     $ 10,972     $ 8,282  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.95     2.15     1.53     1.94     2.09

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.74

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     4.29     2.80     1.77     2.29     2.39

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       221.66       208.60       245.94       228.14       83.18

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW High Yield Bond Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 5.80     $ 6.89     $ 6.66     $ 6.49     $ 6.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.35       0.28       0.23       0.24       0.27  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.06     (0.94     0.24       0.19       0.36  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.29       (0.66     0.47       0.43       0.63  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.37     (0.30     (0.24     (0.26     (0.29

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (0.13                  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.37     (0.43     (0.24     (0.26     (0.29
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 5.72     $ 5.80     $ 6.89     $ 6.66     $ 6.49  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     4.95     (9.97 %)      7.18     6.88     10.44

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   47,270     $   50,992     $   96,223     $   85,990     $   19,563  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.88     0.84     0.76     0.97     1.68

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.55     0.55     0.55     0.55     0.55

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.95     4.46     3.36     3.67     4.18

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     62.85     94.04       82.13       111.34       121.56

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW High Yield Bond Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 5.84     $ 6.93     $ 6.70     $ 6.54     $ 6.19  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.34       0.27       0.22       0.23       0.25  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.08     (0.94     0.23       0.18       0.38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.26       (0.67     0.45       0.41       0.63  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.35     (0.29     (0.22     (0.25     (0.28

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

           (0.13                  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.35     (0.42     (0.22     (0.25     (0.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 5.75     $ 5.84     $ 6.93     $ 6.70     $ 6.54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     4.51     (10.24 %)      7.05     6.61     10.16

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $ 6,393     $   9,043     $   15,048     $ 17,805     $ 9,923  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.37     1.27     1.14     1.47     2.05

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.80     0.80     0.80     0.80     0.80

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.67     4.25     3.11     3.46     3.96

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       62.85     94.04       82.13       111.34       121.56

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Short Term Bond Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 8.08     $ 8.60     $ 8.60     $ 8.59     $ 8.54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.24       0.10       0.29       0.16       0.25  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.08       (0.41     (0.19     (0.01     0.07  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.32       (0.31     0.10       0.15       0.32  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.25     (0.15     (0.10     (0.11     (0.27

Distributions from Return of Capital

           (0.06           (0.03      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.25     (0.21     (0.10     (0.14     (0.27
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 8.15     $ 8.08     $ 8.60     $ 8.60     $ 8.59  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     4.01     (3.61 %)      1.16     1.70     3.83

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $ 8,952     $ 8,270     $ 18,061     $ 7,698     $ 5,644  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     2.63     2.40     2.77     2.77     3.37

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.44     0.44     0.44     0.44     0.44

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.91     1.21     3.35     1.83     2.94

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       632.23       542.69       369.54       191.22       248.19

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 7.96     $ 10.14     $ 10.46     $ 10.07     $ 9.46  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.43       0.33       0.21       0.26       0.34  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.53     (2.28     (0.25     0.44       0.68  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.10     (1.95     (0.04     0.70       1.02  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.47     (0.23     (0.20     (0.31     (0.41

Distributions from Return of Capital

                 (0.01            

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                 (0.07            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.47     (0.23     (0.28     (0.31     (0.41
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 7.39     $ 7.96     $ 10.14     $ 10.46     $ 10.07  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (1.51 %)      (19.58 %)      (0.40 %)      7.08     10.82

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   2,149,490     $   2,595,866     $   4,264,583     $   5,737,736     $   4,898,103  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.50     0.55     0.52     0.55     0.62

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.49     0.49     0.49     0.49     0.49

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.28     3.59     2.07     2.50     3.47

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     303.12     386.85     493.39     269.04     177.80

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 8.21     $ 10.46     $ 10.78     $ 10.37     $ 9.76  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.43       0.33       0.19       0.23       0.32  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.56     (2.37     (0.25     0.47       0.69  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.13     (2.04     (0.06     0.70       1.01  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.46     (0.21     (0.18     (0.29     (0.40

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                 (0.07            

Distributions from Return of Capital

                 (0.01            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.46     (0.21     (0.26     (0.29     (0.40
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 7.62     $ 8.21     $ 10.46     $ 10.78     $ 10.37  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (1.75 %)      (19.70 %)      (0.58 %)      6.86     10.46

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   389,444     $   506,866     $   818,608     $   1,844,170     $   963,512  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.77     0.79     0.81     0.79     0.88

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.73     0.79

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.07     3.40     1.83     2.21     3.16

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     303.12     386.85     493.39     269.04     177.80

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

 

Financial Highlights — Plan Class

 

    

 

Year Ended October 31,

     February 28, 2020
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2020
 
      2023      2022      2021  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 8.00      $ 10.19      $ 10.50      $ 10.33  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

  

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.44        0.36        0.22        0.20  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.55      (2.31      (0.24      0.13  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.11      (1.95      (0.02      0.33  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

  

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.47      (0.24      (0.21      (0.16

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                   (0.07      N/A  

Return of capital

                   (0.01      N/A  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.47      (0.24      (0.29      (0.16
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 7.42      $ 8.00      $ 10.19      $ 10.50  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return

     (1.68 %)       (19.43 %)       (0.25 %)       3.22 % (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

  

Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

   $ 2,476      $ 1,522      $ 571      $ 0 (3) 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

  

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.32      2.98      6.69        14,761.71 % (4) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.44      0.44      0.44      0.44 % (4) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.31      3.88      2.13      2.84 % (4) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       303.12        386.85        493.39      269.04 % (2) 

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(2)

For the period February 28, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2020.

(3)

Amount Rounds to less than $1,000.

(4)

Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

TCW Funds, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund (collectively, the “TCW Fixed Income Funds”) (six of sixteen funds comprising the TCW Funds, Inc.), including the schedules of investments of TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the consolidated schedule of investments of TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund, as of October 31, 2023, and the related statements of operations for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the related consolidated statement of operations for TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the consolidated statements of changes in net assets for TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the consolidated financial highlights for TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial highlights for TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective TCW Fixed Income Funds as of October 31, 2023, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the TCW Fixed Income Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the TCW Fixed Income Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the TCW Fixed Income Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The TCW Fixed Income Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the TCW Fixed Income Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Continued)

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing operational costs of the Fund, including management fees and other fund expenses. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023 (184 days).

Actual Expenses:    The first line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes:    The second line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account value and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2023
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2023
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2023 to
October 31, 2023)
 
TCW Core Fixed Income Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $   1,000.00      $ 926.60        0.49   $   2.38  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00          1,022.74        0.49     2.50  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 924.70        0.63   $ 3.06  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,022.03        0.63     3.21  

Plan Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 927.30        0.44   $ 2.14  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,023.00        0.44     2.24  
TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 997.00        0.70   $ 3.52  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,021.68        0.70     3.57  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 996.80        0.75   $ 3.77  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,021.42        0.75     3.82  

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2023
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2023
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2023 to
October 31, 2023)
 
TCW Global Bond Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 925.70        0.60 (1)    $ 2.91  (1) 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,022.18        0.60 % (1)      3.06  (1) 

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 925.30        0.70 % (1)    $ 3.40  (1) 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,021.68        0.70 % (1)      3.57  (1) 
TCW High Yield Bond Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 994.70        0.55   $ 2.77  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,022.43        0.55     2.80  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 991.90        0.80   $ 4.02  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,021.17        0.80     4.08  
TCW Short Term Bond Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,002.10        0.44   $ 2.22  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,022.99        0.44     2.24  
TCW Total Return Bond Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 909.90        0.49   $ 2.36  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,022.74        0.49     2.50  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 909.20        0.70   $ 3.37  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,021.68        0.70     3.57  

Plan Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 909.50        0.44   $ 2.12  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,023.00        0.44     2.24  

 

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Privacy Policy

The TCW Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

TCW Investment Management Company LLC

TCW Asset Management Company LLC

Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

Metropolitan West Funds

Sepulveda Management LLC

    

TCW Direct Lending LLC

TCW Direct Lending VII LLC

TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC

TCW Star Direct Lending LLC

Effective February 2023

 

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

At TCW, we recognize the importance of keeping information about you secure and confidential. We do not sell or share your nonpublic personal and financial information with marketers or others outside our affiliated group of companies.

We carefully manage information among our affiliated group of companies to safeguard your privacy and to provide you with consistently excellent service.

We are providing this notice to you to comply with the requirements of Regulation S-P, “Privacy of Consumer Financial information,” issued by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We, The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., the Metropolitan West Funds, Sepulveda Management LLC, TCW Direct Lending LLC, TCW Direct Lending VII LLC, TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, and TCW Star Direct Lending LLC (collectively, “TCW”) are committed to protecting the nonpublic personal and financial information of our customers and consumers who obtain or seek to obtain financial products or services primarily for personal, family or household purposes. We fulfill our commitment by establishing and implementing policies and systems to protect the security and confidentiality of this information.

In our offices, we limit access to nonpublic personal and financial information about you to those TCW personnel who need to know the information in order to provide products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal and financial information.

 

 

CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of nonpublic personal and financial information about you from the following sources:

 

   

Your name, address and identifying numbers, and other personal and financial information, from you and from identification cards and papers you submit to us, on applications, subscription agreements or other forms or communications.

 

   

Information about your account balances and financial transactions with us, our affiliated entities, or nonaffiliated third parties, from our internal sources, from affiliated entities and from nonaffiliated third parties.

 

   

Information about your account balances and financial transactions and other personal and financial information, from consumer credit reporting agencies or other nonaffiliated third parties, to verify information received from you or others.

 

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CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE DISCLOSE TO NONAFFILIATED THIRD PARTIES

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, as well as information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information, to nonaffiliated third parties, for our everyday business purposes such as necessary to execute, process, service and confirm your securities transactions and mutual fund transactions, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, to market our products and services through joint marketing arrangements or to respond to court orders and legal investigations.

We may disclose nonpublic personal and financial information concerning you to law enforcement agencies, federal regulatory agencies, self-regulatory organizations or other nonaffiliated third parties, if required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry.

We do not otherwise disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, except where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law. Because we do not disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, our Customer Privacy Policy does not contain opt-out provisions.

 

 

CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE DISCLOSE TO OUR AFFILIATED ENTITIES

 

   

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances, information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information to our affiliated entities for any purpose.

 

   

We regularly disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances and information about your pending or past transactions to our affiliates to execute, process and confirm securities transactions or mutual fund transactions for you, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, or to market our products and services to you.

 

 

INFORMATION ABOUT FORMER CUSTOMERS

We do not disclose nonpublic personal and financial information about former customers to nonaffiliated third parties unless required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry, or otherwise where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law.

 

 

QUESTIONS

Should you have any questions about our Customer Privacy Policy, please contact us by email or by regular mail at the address at the end of this policy.

 

 

REMINDER ABOUT TCW’S FINANCIAL PRODUCTS

Financial products offered by The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., the Metropolitan West Funds, Sepulveda Management LLC, TCW Direct Lending LLC, TCW Direct Lending VII LLC, TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, and TCW Star Direct Lending LLC.

 

   

Are not guaranteed by a bank;

   

Are not obligations of The TCW Group, Inc. or of its subsidiaries;

   

Are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and

   

Are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount committed or invested, and earnings thereon.

 

THE TCW GROUP, INC.

TCW FUNDS, INC.

TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.

METROPOLITAN WEST FUNDS

SEPULVEDA MANAGEMENT LLC

    

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

TCW DIRECT LENDING VII LLC

TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

TCW STAR DIRECT LENDING LLC

Attention: Privacy Officer | 515 South Flower Street | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | email: privacy@tcw.com

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory and Management Agreement

TCW Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and TCW Investment Management Company LLC (the “Advisor”) are parties to an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (“Agreement”), pursuant to which the Advisor is responsible for managing the investments of each separate investment series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) of the Corporation. Unless terminated by either party, the Agreement continues in effect from year to year provided that the continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Funds, or by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”), and, in either event, by a majority of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Directors”), casting votes in person at a meeting called for that purpose.

At an in-person meeting on September 11, 2023, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement for an additional one-year term from February 6, 2024 through February 5, 2025. The renewal of the Agreement was approved by the Board (including by a majority of the Independent Directors) upon the recommendation of the Independent Directors. The Independent Directors also met by videoconference in a working session on August 30, 2023 to hear presentations by representatives of the Advisor, to ask related questions, to review and discuss materials provided by the Advisor for their consideration, and to meet separately with their independent legal counsel. On September 11, 2023 they also met separately with their independent legal counsel to review and discuss supplemental information that had been requested on their behalf by their independent legal counsel and presented by the Advisor. The information, material facts, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Independent Directors’ recommendation and the Board’s subsequent approval are described below.

1. Information received

Materials reviewed — During the course of each year, the Directors receive a wide variety of materials relating to the services provided by the Advisor, including reports on the Advisor’s investment processes, as well as on each Fund’s investment results, portfolio composition, portfolio trading practices, compliance monitoring, shareholder services, and other information relating to the nature, extent, and quality of services provided by the Advisor to the Funds. In addition, the Board reviewed information furnished to the Independent Directors in response to a detailed request sent to the Advisor on their behalf. The information in the Advisor’s responses included extensive materials regarding each Fund’s investment results, advisory fee comparisons to advisory fees charged by the Advisor to its institutional clients, financial and profitability information regarding the Advisor, descriptions of various services provided to the Funds and to other advisory and sub-advisory clients, descriptions of functions such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and information about the personnel providing investment management services to each Fund. The Directors also considered information provided by an independent data provider, Broadridge, comparing the investment performance and the fee and expense levels of each Fund to those of appropriate peer groups of mutual funds selected by Broadridge. After reviewing this information, the Directors requested additional financial, profitability and service information from the Advisor, which the Advisor provided and the Directors considered.

Review process — The Directors’ determinations were made on the basis of each Director’s business judgment after consideration of all the information presented. The Independent Directors were advised by their independent legal counsel throughout the renewal process and received and reviewed advice from their independent legal counsel regarding legal and industry standards applicable to the renewal of the

 

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Agreement, including a legal memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing their fiduciary duties related to their approval of the continuation of the Agreement. The Independent Directors also discussed the renewal of the Agreement with the Advisor’s representatives and in private sessions at which no representatives of the Advisor were present. In deciding to recommend the renewal of the Agreement with respect to each Fund, the Independent Directors did not identify any single piece of information or particular factor that, in isolation, was the controlling factor. Each Independent Director may also have weighed factors differently. This summary describes the most important, but not all, of the factors considered by the Board and the Independent Directors.

2. Nature, extent, and quality of services provided by the Advisor

The Board and the Independent Directors considered the depth and quality of the Advisor’s investment management process, including its research and strong analytical capabilities; the experience, capability, and integrity of its senior management and other personnel; the advance planning and transition arrangements put in place with respect to the changes in key portfolio management and other personnel; the overall resources available to the Advisor; and the ability of its organizational structure to address the fluctuations in assets that have been experienced over the past several years. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s continued commitment and ability to attract and retain well-qualified investment professionals, noting in particular the Advisor’s hiring of professionals in various areas over the past several years, including recruiting and hiring a highly qualified President and Chief Executive Officer to replace the outgoing head of The TCW Group, Inc., the parent company of the Advisor (“TCW”), continued upgrading of resources in its middle office and back office operations and other areas, as well as a continuing and extensive program of infrastructure and systems enhancements, including business continuity and cyber security, as well as budgeting for certain future initiatives. The Board and the Independent Directors also considered that the Advisor made available to its investment professionals a variety of resources and systems relating to investment management, compliance, trading, operations, administration, research, portfolio accounting, and legal matters. They noted the substantial additional resources made available by TCW. The Board and the Independent Directors examined and discussed a detailed description of the extensive additional services provided to the Funds to support their operations and compliance, as compared to the much narrower range of services provided to the Advisor’s institutional and sub-advised clients, as well as the Advisor’s oversight and coordination of numerous outside service providers to the Funds. They further noted the high level of regular communication between the Advisor and the Independent Directors. The Advisor explained its responsibility to supervise the activities of the Funds’ various service providers, as well as supporting the Independent Directors and their meetings, regulatory filings, and various operational personnel, and the related costs.

The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor are of a high quality and have benefited and should continue to benefit the Funds and their shareholders.

3. Investment results

The Board and the Independent Directors considered the investment results of each Fund in light of its investment objective(s) and principal investment strategies. They compared each Fund’s total returns with the total returns of other mutual funds in peer group reports prepared by Broadridge with respect to various longer and more recent periods all ended May 31, 2023. The Board and the Independent Directors reviewed information as to peer group selections presented by Broadridge and discussed the methodology for those selections with Broadridge. In reviewing each Fund’s relative performance, the Board and the

 

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Independent Directors took into account each Fund’s investment strategies, distinct characteristics, asset size and diversification.

The Board and the Independent Directors noted that most Funds’ performance was satisfactory over the relevant periods. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that the investment performance of the majority of the Funds was generally close to or above the median performance of the applicable peer group during the three-year period emphasized by Broadridge in the supplemental materials. For those Funds that lagged peer group averages, they noted that the Advisor had discussed with the Board the reasons for the underperformance, including the investment climate and prevailing market conditions during relevant periods as well as the Advisor’s discipline in maintaining a consistent investment style. The Board considered in particular the Advisor’s explanations for the performance of the eight Funds that ranked in the fourth or fifth quintile of their peer groups for the prior three-year period. The Board indicated that it would continue to monitor portfolio investment performance on a regular basis and discuss with the Advisor from time to time any instances of long-term underperformance as appropriate. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that the performance of some Funds for periods when they lagged their peer group averages remained satisfactory when assessed on a risk-adjusted basis because performance quintiles do not necessarily reflect the degree of risk employed by peer funds to achieve their returns. The Board also considered the Advisor’s assessment of the Funds’ performance during the recent period of significant market volatility and rising interest rates.

With respect to the fixed income Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors recognized the Advisor’s deliberate strategy to manage risk in light of its critical view of the fixed income securities markets and overall investment market conditions at present and in the near term. For that reason, the Board and the Independent Directors believed that relative performance also should be considered in light of future market conditions expected by the Advisor and positioning of the Funds’ portfolios in light of those expectations. The Board and the Independent Directors noted the Advisor’s view that longer term performance can be more meaningful for active fixed income funds than shorter term performance because fixed income market cycles are generally longer than three years.

For the U.S. fixed income Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors noted the conservative profile of these Funds, certain of which generally experienced less volatility compared to various other funds in the applicable peer group (except for the relative volatility of Total Return Bond Fund and Core Fixed Income Fund, which have greater exposure to mortgage-backed securities). They also noted the Advisor’s conservative posture for these Funds with respect to credit and interest rate risks.

For the Total Return Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second quintile for the ten- and five-year periods, fifth quintile for the three-year period and fourth quintile for the one-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance was driven by the Fund’s higher duration and greater exposure to mortgage-backed securities than its peers, which the Advisor believes may position the Fund for outperformance going forward.

For the Core Fixed Income Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third quintile for the ten-year period, second quintile for the five-year period and fourth quintile for the three-and one-year periods. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance was driven by the Fund’s higher duration and greater exposure to mortgage-backed securities than its peers, which the Advisor believes may position the Fund for outperformance going forward. The Board and the Independent Directors also considered that despite

 

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its underperformance relative to its peers for the three-year period, the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for that period.

For the High Yield Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first quintile for the ten- and five-year periods, fourth quintile for the three-year period and second quintile for the one-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance for the three-year period was driven by the Fund’s focus on higher-quality bonds than its peers, and further considered the Fund’s outperformance over the other periods reviewed.

For the Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third quintile for the ten-, three- and one-year periods and the second quintile for the five-year period.

For the Global Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the fourth quintile for the ten-, three- and one-year periods and third quintile for the five-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance for the three-year period was driven by the Fund’s higher duration as compared to many of its peers, and further considered that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the same period.

For the Short Term Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the fourth quintile for the ten-year period, third quintile for the five-year period and second quintile for the three- and one-year periods.

With respect to the U.S. equity Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the performance of certain of the Funds for most of the various periods reviewed ranked in the first, second or third quintiles, while other Funds ranked in the fourth quintile over various periods.

The Select Equities Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten-, five- and one-year periods and fourth quintile for the three-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance for the three-year period was driven in part the Fund’s more modest positions in companies that were key contributors to the competitor funds’ returns. The Board and the Independent Directors also considered the Fund’s stronger performance over the other periods reviewed.

The Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten- and five-year periods and the first quintile for the three- and one-year periods. The Relative Value Large Cap Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten- and five-year periods and the first quintile for the three- and one-year periods. The Relative Value Mid Cap Fund ranked in the fourth quintile for the ten- and five-year periods, the second quintile for the three-year period and the first quintile for the one-year period.

The New America Premier Equities Fund ranked in the first quintile for the five-, three- and one-year periods.

The Global Real Estate Fund ranked in the first quintile for the five-, three- and one-year periods.

The Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund ranked in the fourth quintile for the five-year period, third quintile for the three-year period and second quintile for the one-year period.

For the asset allocation Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Conservative Allocation Fund’s performance was in the first quintile for the ten-, five-, and three- and one-year periods.

 

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With respect to the international and emerging markets Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the performance of a majority of these Funds ranked in the fourth or fifth quintiles over many of the various time periods reviewed. The Emerging Markets Income Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten-year period, fourth quintile for the five- and three-year periods and fifth quintile for the one-year period. The Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund ranked in the fourth quintile for the ten-, five- and one-year periods and fifth quintile for the three-year period. The Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund ranked in the fifth quintile for the five- and one-year periods and the fourth quintile for the three-year period. The Developing Markets Equity Fund ranked in the fifth quintile for the five-, three- and one-year periods. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s discussion of performance, including that the challenging international and emerging market conditions in recent years, including conditions in Russia and China, weighed on performance for the Funds in line with other funds in the universe. The Board and the Independent Directors further considered that the Advisor had recommended, and the Board had approved, the liquidation of the Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund and the Developing Markets Equity Fund.

The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the Advisor was implementing each Fund’s investment objective(s) and that the Advisor’s record in managing the Funds indicated that its continued management should benefit each Fund and its shareholders over the long term.

4. Advisory fees and total expenses

The Board and the Independent Directors compared the management fees (which Broadridge defines to include the advisory fee and the administrative fee) and total expenses of each Fund (each as a percentage of average net assets) with the median management fee and operating expense level of the other mutual funds in the relevant Broadridge peer groups. These comparisons assisted the Board and the Independent Directors by providing a reasonable statistical measure to assess each Fund’s fees relative to its relevant peers. The Board and the Independent Directors observed that each Fund’s management fee, after giving effect to applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, was below or near the median of the peer group funds on a current basis. The Board and the Independent Directors also observed that each Fund’s total expenses, after giving effect to applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, were below or near the median of the peer group funds. The Board and the Independent Directors also noted the contractual expense limitations to which the Advisor has agreed with respect to each Fund and that the Advisor historically has absorbed any expenses in excess of these limits. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that for several Funds, their below-median management fee and total expenses were in part due to substantial waiver and/or reimbursement pursuant to the contractual expense limitations. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the competitive fees charged by the Advisor, and competitive expense ratios, should continue to benefit each Fund and its shareholders.

The Board and the Independent Directors also reviewed information regarding the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to its institutional and sub-advisory clients with similar investment mandates. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that, although the fees paid by those clients generally were lower than advisory fees paid by the Funds, the differences appropriately reflected the more extensive services provided by the Advisor to the Funds and the Advisor’s significantly greater responsibilities and expenses with respect to the Funds, including the additional time spent by portfolio managers for reasons such as managing the more active cash flows from purchases and redemptions by shareholders, the additional risks of managing a pool of assets for public investors, administrative burdens, daily pricing, valuation and liquidity responsibilities, the supervision of vendors and service providers, and the costs of additional

 

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infrastructure and operational resources and personnel and of complying with and supporting the more comprehensive regulatory and governance regime applicable to mutual funds.

5. The Advisor’s costs, level of profits, and economies of scale

The Board and the Independent Directors reviewed information regarding the Advisor’s costs of providing services to the Funds, as well as the resulting level of profits to the Advisor. They reviewed the Advisor’s stated assumptions and methods of allocating certain costs, such as personnel costs, which constitute the Advisor’s largest operating cost. The Board and the Independent Directors recognized that the Advisor should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits for the services that it provides to each Fund. The Board and the Independent Directors also reviewed a comparison of the Advisor’s profitability with respect to the Funds to the profitability of certain unaffiliated publicly traded asset managers, which the Advisor believed supported its view that the Advisor’s profitability was reasonable. Based on their review, the Board and the Independent Directors concluded that they were satisfied that the Advisor’s level of profitability from its relationship with each Fund was not unreasonable or excessive.

The Board and the Independent Directors considered the extent to which potential economies of scale could be realized as the Funds grow and whether the advisory fees reflect those potential economies of scale. They recognized that the advisory fees for the Funds do not have breakpoints, which would otherwise result in lower advisory fee rates as the Funds grow larger. They also recognized the Advisor’s view that the advisory fees compare favorably to peer group fees and expenses and remain competitive even at higher asset levels and that the relatively low advisory fees reflect the potential economies of scale. The Board and the Independent Directors recognized the benefits of the Advisor’s substantial past and ongoing investment in the advisory business, such as successfully recruiting and retaining key professional talent, systems and technology upgrades, added resources dedicated to legal, compliance, risk management and cybersecurity programs, and improvements to the overall firm infrastructure, as well as the financial pressures of competing against much larger firms and passive investment products. The Board and the Independent Directors further noted the Advisor’s past and current subsidies of the operating expenses of newer and smaller Funds and the Advisor’s commitment to maintain reasonable overall operating expenses for each Fund. The Board and the Independent Directors also recognized that the Funds benefit from receiving investment advice from an organization with other types of advisory clients in addition to mutual funds. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the risk borne by the Advisor that the Funds’ net assets and thus the Advisor’s fees might decline in the event of redemptions and that smaller Funds might not grow to become profitable. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the Advisor was satisfactorily sharing potential economies of scale with the Funds through low fees and expenses, and through reinvesting in its capabilities for serving the Funds and their shareholders.

6. Ancillary benefits

The Board and the Independent Directors also considered ancillary benefits received or to be received by the Advisor and its affiliates as a result of the relationship of the Advisor with the Funds. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that, in addition to the fees the Advisor receives under the Agreement, the Advisor receives additional benefits in connection with management of the Funds in the form of reports, research and other services from brokers and their affiliates in return for brokerage commissions paid to such brokers. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that any potential benefits received or to be derived by the Advisor from its relationships with the Funds are reasonably related to the services provided by the Advisor to the Funds.

 

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7. Conclusions

Based on their overall review, including their consideration of each of the factors referred to above (and others), the Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the Agreement is fair and reasonable to each Fund and its shareholders, that each Fund’s shareholders received reasonable value in return for the advisory fees and other amounts paid to the Advisor by each Fund, and that the renewal of the Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders.

 

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Supplemental Information

 

Proxy Voting Guidelines

The policies and procedures that the Company uses to determine how to vote proxies are available without charge. The Board has delegated the Company’s proxy voting authority to the Advisor.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Guidelines

The proxy voting guidelines of the Advisor are available:

 

  1.

By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2.

By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

When the Company receives a request for a description of the Advisor’s proxy voting guidelines, it will deliver the description that is disclosed in the Company’s Statement of Additional Information. This information will be sent out via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

The Advisor, on behalf of the Company, prepares and files Form N-PX with the SEC not later than August 31 of each year, which includes the Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 of that year. The Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available:

 

  1.

By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2.

By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

When the Company receives a request for the Company’s proxy voting record, it will send the information disclosed in the Company’s most recently filed report on Form N-PX via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

The Company also discloses its proxy voting record on its website as soon as is reasonably practicable after its report on Form N-PX is filed with the SEC.

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

The Company files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year on Form NPORT-P. Such filings occur no later than 60 days after the end of the Funds’ first and third quarters and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company

 

A board of six directors is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Company, which consists of 16 Funds at October 31, 2023. The directors of the Company, and their business addresses and their principal occupation for the last five years are set forth below.

Independent Directors

 

Name, and

Year of Birth (1)

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Samuel P. Bell (1936)   Mr. Bell has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2002.   Private Investor.   TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).

Patrick C. Haden (1953)

Chairman of the Board

  Mr. Haden has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since May 2001.   President (since 2003), Wilson Ave. Consulting (business consulting firm); Senior Advisor to President (July 2016 – June 2017), University of Southern California.   Auto Club (affiliate of AAA); Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund); TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed end fund).
Peter McMillan (1957)   Mr. McMillan has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since August 2010.   Co-founder (since 2019), Pacific Oak Capital Advisors (investment advisory firm); Co-founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer (since May 2013), Temescal Canyon Partners (investment advisory firm); Co-founder and Executive Vice President (2005 – 2019), KBS Capital Advisors (a manager of real estate investment trusts).   Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT (real estate investments); Keppel Pacific Oak U.S. REIT (real estate investments); Pacific Oak Residential Trust (real estate investments); Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund); TCW DL VII Financing LLC (private fund): TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Victoria B. Rogers (1961)   Ms. Rogers has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2011.   President and Chief Executive Officer (since 1996), The Rose Hills Foundation (charitable foundation).   Norton Simon Museum (art museum); Stanford University (university); Causeway Capital Management Trust (mutual fund); Causeway ETML Trust (mutual fund); The Rose Hills Foundation (charitable foundation); TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Andrew Tarica (1959)   Mr. Tarica has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since March 2012.   Director of Fixed Income (since February 2022), Forest Road Securities (broker dealer); Chief Executive Officer (since February 2001), Meadowbrook Capital Management (asset management company); Employee (2003 – January 2022), Cowen Prime Services (broker dealer).   Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund); TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund); TCW Direct Lending VII, LLC (business development company); TCW Direct Lending VIII, LLC (business development company); TCW Star Direct Lending, LLC (business development company); TCW ETF Trust (exchange-traded fund).

 

(1)

The address of each Independent Director is c/o Morgan Lewis, & Bockius LLP, Counsel to the Independent Directors of TCW Funds, Inc., 300 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

 

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Interested Director

This Director is an “interested person” of the Company as defined in the 1940 Act because he is a director and officer of the Advisor, and shareholder and director of The TCW Group, Inc., the parent company of the Advisor.

 

Name and

Year of Birth

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Marc I. Stern (1944)   Mr. Stern has served as a director since inception of TCW Funds, Inc. in September 1992.   Chairman (since January 2016), TCW LLC; Chairman (since February 2013), The TCW Group Inc., the Advisor, TCW Asset Management Company LLC and Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC.   N/A

The officers of the Company who are not directors of the Company are:

 

Name and Year of Birth (1)  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (2)

Kathryn Koch (1980)

President and Chief Executive Officer

  Ms. Koch has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2023.   President and Chief Executive Officer (since February 2023), The TCW Group, Inc., TCW LLC, the Advisor, TCW Asset Management Company LLC, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer (since February 2023), Metropolitan West Funds; Chief Investment Officer of Public Equity (2004 – January 2023), Goldman Sachs.

Lisa Eisen (1963)

Tax Officer

  Ms. Eisen has served as Tax Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since December 2016.   Tax Officer (since December 2016), Metropolitan West Funds and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.; Managing Director and Director of Tax (since August 2016), TCW LLC.

Meredith S. Jackson (1959)

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

  Ms. Jackson has served as Senior Vice President since January 2016 and General Counsel and Secretary of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2013.   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (since January 2016), TCW LLC; Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (since February 2013), the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., TCW Asset Management Company LLC and Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (since February 2013), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., Vice President and Secretary (since February 2013), Metropolitan West Funds.

 

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Name and Year of Birth (1)  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (2)

Gladys Xiques (1973)

Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer

  Ms. Xiques has served as Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since January 2021.   Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer (since January 2021), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and Metropolitan West Funds; Managing Director and Global Chief Compliance Officer (since January 2021), TCW LLC, the Advisor, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC and TCW Asset Management Company LLC; Global Chief Compliance Officer (since January 2021), The TCW Group, Inc.; Senior Vice President (February 2015 – December 2020), TCW LLC, the Advisor, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC and TCW Asset Management Company LLC.

Richard M. Villa (1964)

Treasurer Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

  Mr. Villa has served as Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2014.   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary (since July 2008), the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., TCW Asset Management Company LLC, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC, and (since January 2016), TCW LLC; Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer (since February 2014), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and (since February 2021), Metropolitan West Funds.

 

(1)

The address of the Interested Director and each officer is c/o the TCW Group, Inc., 515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

(2)

Positions with The TCW Group, Inc. and its affiliates may have changed over time.

In addition, Eric Chan, Managing Director of Fund Operations for the Advisor, TCW Asset Management Company LLC, TCW LLC (since 2009), and Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC (since November 2006), is Assistant Treasurer of the Company and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (since 2009) and Metropolitan West Funds (since 2010). Mr. Chan is a Certified Public Accountant. Peter Davidson, Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of TCW Asset Management Company LLC, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC, TCW LLC, and the Advisor (since July 2022), is Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the Company, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and Metropolitan West Funds (since September 2022).

The SAI (Statement of Additional Information) has additional information regarding the Board of Directors. A copy is available without charge by calling 1-800-FUND-TCW (1-800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy or by going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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LOGO

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

 

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

800 FUND TCW

(800 386 3829)

www.TCW.com

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

TCW Investment Management Company LLC

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

TRANSFER AGENT

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 E. Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Deloitte & Touche LLP

555 West 5th Street

Los Angeles, California 90013

CUSTODIAN & ADMINISTRATOR

State Street Bank & Trust Company

One Congress Street, Suite 1

Boston, Massachusetts 02114-2016

DISTRIBUTOR

TCW Funds Distributors LLC

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

DIRECTORS

Patrick C. Haden

Director and Chairman of the Board

Samuel P. Bell

Director

Peter McMillan

Director

Victoria B. Rogers

Director

Marc I. Stern

Director

Andrew Tarica

Director

OFFICERS

Kathryn Koch

President and Chief Executive Officer

Meredith S. Jackson

Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

Richard M. Villa

Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

Gladys Xiques

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Lisa Eisen

Tax Officer

Eric W. Chan

Assistant Treasurer

Peter Davidson

Vice President and Assistant Secretary

TCW FAMILY OF FUNDS

EQUITY FUNDS

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

TCW Select Equities Fund

ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

TCW Global Bond Fund

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

INTERNATIONAL FUNDS

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

 

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OCTOBER 31

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A N N U A L

R E P O R T

 

INTERNATIONAL FUNDS

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund


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Letter to Shareholders

     1  

Management Discussions

     3  

Schedules of Investments

     8  

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

     8  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     15  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     21  

Statements of Operations

     23  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     24  

Notes to Financial Statements

     25  

Financial Highlights

     46  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     51  

Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

     52  

Privacy Policy

     53  

Investment Management and Advisory Agreement Disclosure (Unaudited)

     55  

Proxy Voting Guidelines and Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

     62  

Tax Information Notice (Unaudited)

     63  

Directors and Officers

     64  

 


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The Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions contained in this Annual Report are the opinions of each Fund’s portfolio managers and are not the opinions of TCW Funds, Inc. or its Board of Directors. Various matters discussed in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including general economic conditions, overall availability of securities for investment by a Fund, the level of volatility in the securities markets and in the share price of a Fund, and other risk factors discussed in the SEC filings of TCW Funds, Inc. The data presented in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

 

 

 


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To Our Valued Shareholders

 

 

LOGO

 

Dear Valued Investors,

I am pleased to present the 2023 annual report for the TCW Funds, Inc. covering the 12-month period ended October 31, 2023. I would like to express our appreciation for your continued investment in the TCW Funds as well as to welcome new shareholders to our fund family. As of October 31, 2023, the TCW Funds held total net assets of approximately $8.6 billion.

This report contains information and portfolio management discussions of our TCW International Funds.

The International Markets

We are constructive on Emerging Markets (EM) Fixed Income heading into 2024, based upon 1) the outperformance of Emerging Markets growth strategies compared to Developed Markets (DM) growth, 2) improving inflation dynamics in both EM and the U.S., 3) reduced U.S. rates volatility, and 4) attractive valuations, in our view. In addition, technical positioning appears supportive, as investors appear broadly underweight EM Fixed Income.

Global EM economies are forecast to grow between 3.5-4.0% in 2024, suggesting increased outperformance versus the U.S., where growth is forecast to slow from above 2% this year to around 1% next year. The EM growth outlook reflects a combination of persistently strong commodity prices, monetary easing, and a pickup in DM growth outside the U.S. and Japan. As for China, we forecast somewhat slower growth in 2024, but increasing fiscal stimulus raises the likelihood of reaching the 5% target in 2023.

Monetary policy in Emerging Markets remains generally favorable, given disinflation. In Latin America, most central banks are already easing monetary policy or about to start an easing cycle. In the CEE (central and eastern European) region, monetary policy has begun turning with several central banks already in easing mode, while a couple of

CEE central banks (Turkey and Russia) continue to tighten as they cope with high/rising inflation and FX depreciation pressures. As for Asia (outside of China mentioned above), the need to anchor exchange rate expectations and avoid disorderly capital flows, given historically tight to negative spreads between Asian and U.S. rates, has forced most Asian central banks to tighten monetary conditions, and some have increased policy rates.

U.S. rates volatility has started to decline on signs that the Fed hiking cycle may be complete. Declining rates volatility should, in our view, help encourage risk-taking. Further, we anticipate that flows will re-enter Emerging Markets Fixed Income on the back of stability in rates volatility and comfort around a soft landing in global growth.

Valuations remain attractive in Emerging Markets Fixed Income, in our view. Overall yields for EM investment grade sovereigns over 6% are in the 99th percentile versus the past ten years. EM high yield (HY) sovereign spreads, are at post-GFC (Global Financial Crisis) wides versus U.S. HY – this spread differential of ~360 bps represents the 93rd percentile relative to U.S. HY spreads. Absolute yields for high yield sovereigns are in the 95th percentile in the past ten years. Overall yields for EM local currency, an investment grade rated asset class, average approximately 6.5% with opportunities for double-digit yields in select markets. There is also potential for EMFX (emerging market foreign exchange) upside; if and when the end of the Fed hiking cycle is confirmed, downward pressure on the dollar should resume, although a broad-based weakening in the dollar will likely require a stronger growth picture in the rest of the world, particularly Europe and China.

We see the main risks as follows:

 

 

A re-acceleration of inflation that requires the Fed to remain hawkish poses a risk to the market. This could in turn spark further downside in global growth if the Fed

 

 

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is forced to hike rates further and EM CBs (Central Banks) pause easing cycles.

 

  Geopolitical risk: In our base case, the Middle East conflict will last for at least a few months, but it will remain contained. Visibility is low regarding when and how the fighting ends. The Russia-Ukraine war has become less of a market factor over time, but with the war’s end still unpredictable, the potential to suppress risk appetite in the European and Eurasia region cannot be fully discounted.

 

  Elections risk: There are a number of elections in 2024 which pose varying upside or downside risks. Tensions between China and Taiwan, in particular following the latter’s presidential election (January 2024) and the run-up to the U.S. elections (November 2024), will require close monitoring by market participants.

We truly value our relationship with you and thank you for making the TCW Funds part of your long-term investment plan. If you have any questions or require further information, we invite you to visit our website at www.tcw.com, or call our shareholder services department at 800-386-3829.

We look forward to further correspondence with you through our semi-annual report next year.

Sincerely,

 

 

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Kathryn Koch

President and Chief Executive Officer

    

 

 

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Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund (the “Fund”) returned 8.72%, 8.48% and 8.63% net of fees on its I Class, N Class and P Class shares, respectively. Performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the JPMorgan EMBI Global Diversified Index (“EMBI”), returned 8.36% over the same period.

Outperformance for the one-year period was driven by a combination of an emphasis on high yield relative to investment grade and periods of short-duration positioning in a rising rate environment. Further, exposure to oil & gas and select distressed sovereigns further contributed to relative outperformance. On the other hand, currency hedging for eur-denominated exposure hurt relative performance. However, these euro hedges were held against long eur-denominated bond positions, which in aggregate contributed net positively to performance.

We are constructive on Emerging Markets (EM) Fixed Income heading into 2024, based upon 1) the outperformance of Emerging Markets growth strategies compared to Developed Markets (DM) growth, 2) improving inflation dynamics in both EM and the U.S., 3) reduced U.S. rates volatility, and 4) yields at historically attractive levels (95th-99th percentile). In addition, technical positioning appears supportive, as investors appear broadly underweight EM Fixed Income.

Global EM economies are forecast to grow between 3.5-4.0% in 2024, suggesting increased outperformance versus the U.S., where growth is forecast to slow from above 2% this year to around 1% next year. The EM growth outlook reflects a combination of persistently strong commodity prices, monetary easing, and a pickup in DM growth outside the U.S. and Japan. As for China, we forecast somewhat slower growth in 2024, but increasing fiscal stimulus raises the likelihood of reaching the 5% target in 2023.

Monetary policy in Emerging Markets remains generally favorable, given disinflation. In Latin America, most central banks are already easing monetary policy or about to start an easing cycle. In the CEE region, monetary policy has begun turning with several central banks already in easing mode, while a couple of CEE central banks (Turkey and Russia) continue to tighten as they cope with high/rising inflation and FX depreciation pressures. As for Asia (outside of China mentioned above), the need to anchor exchange rate expectations and avoid disorderly capital flows, given historically tight to negative spreads between Asian and U.S. rates, has forced most Asian central banks to tighten monetary conditions, and some have increased policy rates.

U.S. rates volatility has started to decline on signs that the Fed hiking cycle may be complete. Declining rates volatility should, in our view, help encourage risk-taking. Further, we anticipate that flows will re-enter Emerging Markets fixed income on the back of stability in rates volatility and comfort around a soft landing in global growth.

Valuations remain attractive in Emerging Markets Fixed Income, in our view. Overall yields for EM investment grade sovereigns over 6% are in the 99th percentile versus the past ten years. EM high yield (HY) sovereign spreads, are at post-GFC wides versus U.S. HY – this spread differential of 362 bps represents the 93rd percentile relative to U.S. HY spreads. Absolute yields for high yield sovereigns are in the 95th percentile in the past ten years. We anticipate 2024 returns to be driven by a combination of lower U.S. rates, benefiting investment grade assets and spread tightening in high yield.

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

We see the main risks as follows:

 

 

A re-acceleration of inflation that requires the Fed to remain hawkish poses a risk to the market. This could in turn spark further downside in global growth if the Fed is forced to hike rates further and EM CBs pause easing cycles.

 

 

Geopolitical risk: In our base case, the Middle East conflict will last for at least a few months, but it will remain contained. Visibility is low regarding when and how the fighting ends. The Russia-Ukraine war has become less of a market factor over time, but with the war’s end still unpredictable, the potential to suppress risk appetite in the European and Eurasia region cannot be fully discounted.

 

 

Elections risk: There are a number of elections in 2024 which pose varying upside or downside risks. Tensions between China and Taiwan, in particular following the latter’s presidential election (January 2024) and the run-up to the U.S. elections (November 2024), will require close monitoring by market participants.

 

     Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023 (1)  
     

1 Yr

Return

    

3 Yr

Return

    

5 Yr

Return

    

10 Yr

Return

    Inception
to Date
   

Inception

Index

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

               

Class I (Inception: 09/01/1996)

     8.72      (5.11 %)       (0.81 %)       1.15     7.08 (2)      7.13

Class N (Inception: 03/01/2004 )

     8.48      (5.24 %)       (0.95 %)       0.93     5.13     5.17

Class P (Inception: 02/28/2020 )

     8.63      (5.09 %)                    (4.85 %)      (4.37 %) 

JPMorgan EMBI Global Diversified Index

     8.36      (4.99 %)       (0.19 %)       2.05                

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

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(1)

The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

(2)

Performance data includes the performance of the predecessor entity for periods before the Fund’s registration became effective. The predecessor entity was not registered under the 1940 Act, and therefore, was not subject to certain investment restrictions that we imposed by the 1940 Act. If the predecessor entity had been registered under the 1940 Act, the predecessor entity’s performance may have been lower.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund (the “Fund”) returned 11.92% and 11.89% net of fees on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. Performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the JPMorgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index (“GBI-EM GD”), returned 13.50% over the same period.

Relative underperformance for the one-year period was driven by a combination of 1) defensive positioning in Central and Eastern Europe earlier in the period and 2) higher beta (i.e. more market-sensitive) local currency exposure during an unexpected period of dollar strength. This was partially offset by underweight positioning in Turkey, Egypt and China.

We are constructive on Emerging Markets (EM) Fixed Income heading into 2024, based upon 1) the outperformance of Emerging Markets growth strategies compared to Developed Markets (DM) growth, 2) improving inflation dynamics in both EM and the U.S., 3) reduced U.S. rates volatility, and 4) attractive valuations, in our view. In addition, technical positioning appears supportive, as investors appear broadly underweight EM Fixed Income.

Global EM economies are forecast to grow between 3.5-4.0% in 2024, suggesting increased outperformance versus the U.S., where growth is forecast to slow from above 2% this year to around 1% next year. The EM growth outlook reflects a combination of persistently strong commodity prices, monetary easing, and a pickup in DM growth outside the U.S. and Japan. As for China, we forecast somewhat slower growth in 2024, but increasing fiscal stimulus raises the likelihood of reaching the 5% target in 2023.

Monetary policy in Emerging Markets remains generally favorable, given disinflation. In Latin America, most central banks are already easing monetary policy or about to start an easing cycle. In the CEE region, monetary policy has begun turning with several central banks already in easing mode, while a couple of CEE central banks (Turkey and Russia) continue to tighten as they cope with high/rising inflation and FX depreciation pressures. As for Asia (outside of China mentioned above), the need to anchor exchange rate expectations and avoid disorderly capital flows, given historically tight to negative spreads between Asian and U.S. rates, has forced most Asian central banks to tighten monetary conditions, and some have increased policy rates.

U.S. rates volatility has started to decline on signs that the Fed hiking cycle may be complete. Declining rates volatility should, in our view, help encourage risk-taking. Further, we anticipate that flows will re-enter Emerging Markets fixed income on the back of stability in rates volatility and comfort around a soft landing in global growth.

Valuations remain attractive in Emerging Markets Local Currency, in our view. The market is differentiated: overall yields – for an investment grade rated asset class – average approximately 6.5%, with a number of markets providing potential for double-digit yields and currency upside. If and when the end of the Fed hiking cycle is confirmed, downward pressure on the dollar should resume, although a broad-based weakening in the dollar will likely require a stronger growth picture in the rest of the world, particularly Europe and China.

We see the main risks as follows:

 

 

A re-acceleration of inflation that requires the Fed to remain hawkish poses a risk to the market. This could in turn spark further downside in global growth if the Fed is forced to hike rates further and EM CBs pause easing cycles.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

Geopolitical risk: In our base case, the Middle East conflict will last for at least a few months, but it will remain contained. Visibility is low regarding when and how the fighting ends. The Russia-Ukraine war has become less of a market factor over time, but with the war’s end still unpredictable, the potential to suppress risk appetite in the European and Eurasia region cannot be fully discounted.

 

 

Elections risk: There are a number of elections in 2024 which pose varying upside or downside risks. Tensions between China and Taiwan, in particular following the latter’s presidential election (January 2024) and the run-up to the U.S. elections (November 2024), will require close monitoring by market participants.

 

       Annualized Total Return as of October 31, 2023 (1)  
       

1 Yr

Return

    

3 Yr

Return

    

5 Yr

Return

    

10 Yr

Return

    Inception
to Date
 

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

               

Class I (Inception: 12/15/2010 )

       11.92      (3.42 %)       (0.50 %)       (1.34 %)      (0.12 %) 

Class N (Inception: 12/15/2010 )

       11.89      (3.48 %)       (0.56 %)       (1.38 %)      (0.16 %) 

JPMorgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index

       13.50      (3.00 %)       0.29      (1.16 %)      (0.16 %) 

 

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(1)

The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES —96.7% of Net Assets

 

Angola — 2.2%  

Angola Government International Bonds

 

8.00% (1)

    11/26/29      $   12,298,000     $ 9,813,804  

8.25% (2)

    05/09/28        44,795,000       38,037,226  

8.75% (2)

    04/14/32        37,935,000       29,626,401  
      

 

 

 

Total Angola

 

(Cost: $82,787,978)

 

    77,477,431  
      

 

 

 
Argentina — 1.3%  

Argentina Republic Government International Bonds

 

3.50%

    07/09/41        81,333,047       21,439,392  

3.63%

    07/09/35        48,571,035       12,021,331  

4.25%

    01/09/38        36,873,346       11,154,187  
      

 

 

 

Total Argentina

 

(Cost: $57,814,960)

 

    44,614,910  
      

 

 

 
Azerbaijan — 0.7%  

Republic of Azerbaijan International Bonds

 

3.50% (1)

    09/01/32        11,405,000       8,955,776  

Southern Gas Corridor CJSC

 

6.88% (1)

    03/24/26        14,445,000       14,264,236  
      

 

 

 

Total Azerbaijan

 

(Cost: $24,011,855)

 

      23,220,012  
      

 

 

 
Bahrain — 3.3%  

Bahrain Government International Bonds

 

5.63% (1)

    05/18/34        30,422,000       25,060,123  

6.75% (1)

    09/20/29        56,114,000       54,360,437  

7.75% (2)

    04/18/35        38,282,000       36,766,033  
      

 

 

 

Total Bahrain

 

(Cost: $119,242,232)

 

      116,186,593  
      

 

 

 
Brazil — 3.3%  

Acu Petroleo Luxembourg Sarl

 

7.50% (2)

    07/13/35        21,954,898       19,827,681  

Aegea Finance Sarl

 

9.00% (2)

    01/20/31        6,825,000       6,842,062  

Brazil Government International Bonds

 

3.88%

    06/12/30        29,750,000       25,640,694  

6.00%

    10/20/33        42,100,000       39,047,750  

CSN Resources SA

 

4.63% (2)

    06/10/31        13,360,000       10,053,400  

7.63% (1)

    04/17/26        5,000,000       4,969,248  

Minerva Luxembourg SA

 

8.88% (2)

    09/13/33        10,000,000       9,832,000  
      

 

 

 

Total Brazil

 

(Cost: $118,393,000)

 

    116,212,835  
      

 

 

 
Chile — 3.5%  

AES Andes SA

 

7.13% (5 yr. USD Swap + 4.644%)(2), (3)

    03/26/79        19,856,000       18,796,385  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Chile (Continued)  

Chile Government International Bonds

 

2.75%

    01/31/27      $ 20,410,000     $ 18,700,390  

4.95%

    01/05/36        35,990,000       32,058,092  

5.33%

    01/05/54        24,773,952       21,090,065  

Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile

 

3.00% (1)

    09/30/29        20,575,000       17,124,829  

5.13% (1)

    02/02/33        19,500,000       17,271,150  
      

 

 

 

Total Chile

 

(Cost: $133,096,430)

 

    125,040,911  
      

 

 

 

China — 0.3% (Cost: $9,756,606)

 

MGM China Holdings Ltd.

 

4.75% (1)

    02/01/27        10,800,000       9,505,728  
      

 

 

 
Colombia — 4.0%  

Colombia Government International Bonds

 

7.38%

    09/18/37        23,425,000       21,202,075  

7.50%

    02/02/34        41,040,000       38,503,242  

Ecopetrol SA

 

8.63%

    01/19/29        46,245,000       46,277,372  

8.88%

    01/13/33        17,801,000       17,117,442  

Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.

 

9.50% (2)

    10/15/29        21,226,000       18,247,992  
      

 

 

 

Total Colombia

 

(Cost: $145,665,647)

 

    141,348,123  
      

 

 

 
Dominican Republic — 3.4%  

Dominican Republic International Bonds

 

4.50% (2)

    01/30/30        15,336,000       13,023,331  

4.88% (2)

    09/23/32        44,169,000       35,834,310  

5.50% (2)

    02/22/29        42,255,000       38,549,236  

6.00% (1)

    07/19/28        22,445,000       21,300,305  

6.85% (1)

    01/27/45          14,850,000       12,436,875  
      

 

 

 

Total Dominican Republic

 

(Cost: $122,753,338)

 

      121,144,057  
      

 

 

 
Ecuador — 1.4%  

Ecuador Government International Bonds

 

2.50% (1)

    07/31/40        37,320,000       12,632,820  

3.50% (2)

    07/31/35        58,555,699       22,426,833  

6.00% (1)

    07/31/30        31,022,281       15,821,363  
      

 

 

 

Total Ecuador

 

(Cost: $54,095,355)

 

    50,881,016  
      

 

 

 
Egypt — 2.9%  

Egypt Government International Bonds

 

5.88% (1)

    02/16/31        31,212,000       17,282,084  

7.05% (2)

    01/15/32        49,321,000       27,989,667  

7.30% (1)

    09/30/33        51,910,000       28,810,050  

7.50% (1)

    02/16/61        20,697,000       10,296,758  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Egypt (Continued)  

8.50% (1)

    01/31/47      $ 31,961,000     $ 16,733,182  
      

 

 

 

Total Egypt

 

(Cost: $115,616,283)

 

    101,111,741  
      

 

 

 
El Salvador — 1.1%  

El Salvador Government International Bonds

 

6.38% (1)

    01/18/27        22,587,000       18,580,664  

7.12% (1)

    01/20/50        19,754,000       12,435,143  

8.25% (1)

    04/10/32        11,790,000       9,310,706  
      

 

 

 

Total El Salvador

 

(Cost: $45,884,348)

 

    40,326,513  
      

 

 

 
Gabon — 1.1%  

Gabon Government International Bonds

 

6.63% (1)

    02/06/31        35,663,000       25,370,658  

6.95% (1)

    06/16/25        15,491,000       13,573,214  
      

 

 

 

Total Gabon

 

(Cost: $44,612,269)

 

    38,943,872  
      

 

 

 
Ghana — 2.1%  

Ghana Government International Bonds

 

6.38% (1),(4)

    02/11/27        39,445,000       17,201,965  

7.63% (1),(4)

    05/16/29        58,635,000       25,506,225  

7.75% (1),(4)

    04/07/29        21,562,000       9,406,423  

7.88% (1),(4)

    03/26/27        3,264,000       1,423,430  

8.13% (1),(4)

    03/26/32        16,386,000       7,011,569  

8.63% (1),(4)

    04/07/34        8,146,000       3,536,993  

8.88% (1),(4)

    05/07/42        21,933,000       9,268,886  
      

 

 

 

Total Ghana

 

(Cost: $73,741,232)

 

    73,355,491  
      

 

 

 
Guatemala — 1.3%  

Guatemala Government Bonds

 

3.70% (2)

    10/07/33        3,800,000       2,813,607  

4.90% (1)

    06/01/30        11,256,000       10,054,985  

6.60% (2)

    06/13/36          36,450,000       33,894,855  
      

 

 

 

Total Guatemala

 

(Cost: $49,908,032)

 

    46,763,447  
      

 

 

 
Hungary — 2.7%  

Hungary Government International Bonds

 

6.75% (2)

    09/25/52        20,890,000       19,404,721  

Magyar Export-Import Bank Zrt

 

6.13% (2)

    12/04/27        33,016,000       32,390,446  

MVM Energetika Zrt

 

7.50% (1)

    06/09/28        28,075,000       28,125,984  

OTP Bank Nyrt

 

8.75% (5 yr. CMT + 5.060%)(1),(3)

    05/15/33        15,395,000       15,256,045  
      

 

 

 

Total Hungary

 

(Cost: $96,865,221)

 

      95,177,196  
      

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
India — 0.6%  

Greenko Power II Ltd.

 

4.30% (1)

    12/13/28      $ 8,625,750     $ 7,261,187  

India Airport Infra

 

6.25% (1)

    10/25/25        6,216,000       6,035,487  

India Green Power Holdings

 

4.00% (1)

    02/22/27        8,970,000       7,714,290  
      

 

 

 

Total India

 

(Cost: $20,509,575)

 

    21,010,964  
      

 

 

 
Indonesia — 3.7%  

Freeport Indonesia PT

 

5.32% (2)

    04/14/32        32,445,000       28,885,784  

Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT/Mineral Industri Indonesia Persero PT

 

4.75% (2)

    05/15/25        9,390,000       9,192,810  

5.45% (1)

    05/15/30        7,825,000       7,233,430  

5.45% (2)

    05/15/30        55,536,000       51,337,478  

Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara

 

4.88% (1)

    07/17/49        25,423,000       18,064,186  

5.25% (1)

    05/15/47        23,177,000       17,774,441  
      

 

 

 

Total Indonesia

 

(Cost: $144,194,638)

 

    132,488,129  
      

 

 

 

Iraq — 0.4% (Cost: $15,722,887)

 

Iraq International Bonds

 

5.80% (1)

    01/15/28        16,894,688       15,080,198  
      

 

 

 
Israel — 1.8%  

Energian Israel Finance Ltd.

 

4.88% (1)

    03/30/26        28,037,112       24,777,798  

5.38% (1)

    03/30/28        18,223,588       14,966,122  

Leviathan Bond Ltd.

 

6.13% (1)

    06/30/25        8,195,000       7,625,447  

6.75% (1)

    06/30/30        18,182,000       15,474,700  
      

 

 

 

Total Israel

 

(Cost: $65,103,537)

 

    62,844,067  
      

 

 

 
Jordan — 1.0%  

Jordan Government International Bonds

 

7.50% (2)

    01/13/29        12,500,000       11,668,588  

7.75% (2)

    01/15/28        25,720,000       24,562,600  
      

 

 

 

Total Jordan

 

(Cost: $37,675,572)

 

    36,231,188  
      

 

 

 
Kazakhstan — 2.5%  

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC

 

4.75% (2)

    04/19/27        80,145,000       74,991,676  

5.38% (1)

    04/24/30          15,765,000         14,152,241  
      

 

 

 

Total Kazakhstan

 

(Cost: $89,889,027)

 

    89,143,917  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Kenya — 0.9%  

Republic of Kenya Government International Bonds

 

6.30% (1)

    01/23/34      $ 19,916,000     $ 13,619,623  

6.88% (1)

    06/24/24        7,098,000       6,800,949  

7.00% (1)

    05/22/27        12,075,000       10,479,711  
      

 

 

 

Total Kenya

 

(Cost: $31,600,846)

 

    30,900,283  
      

 

 

 
Mexico — 6.7%  

BBVA Bancomer SA

 

5.13% (5 yr. CMT + 2.650%)(1),(3)

    01/18/33        11,061,000       9,360,924  

Cemex SAB de CV

 

5.13% (5 yr. CMT + 4.534%)(2),(3),(5)

    06/08/26        16,993,000       15,724,642  

Mexico Government International Bonds

 

3.25%

    04/16/30        34,780,000       29,371,848  

6.34%

    05/04/53        26,080,000       22,864,913  

6.35%

    02/09/35        72,615,000       69,598,710  

Petroleos Mexicanos

 

5.35%

    02/12/28        43,974,000       35,522,470  

6.49%

    01/23/27        28,511,000       25,286,121  

6.88%

    08/04/26        31,117,000       28,751,016  
      

 

 

 

Total Mexico

 

(Cost: $248,342,879)

 

    236,480,644  
      

 

 

 
Morocco — 0.8%  

Morocco Government International Bonds

 

5.95% (2)

    03/08/28        14,506,000       14,252,145  

6.50% (2)

    09/08/33        15,494,000       14,897,326  
      

 

 

 

Total Morocco

 

(Cost: $29,938,501)

 

    29,149,471  
      

 

 

 

Mozambique — 0.4% (Cost: $12,162,997)

 

Mozambique International Bonds

 

9.00% (1)

    09/15/31        16,380,000       12,722,346  
      

 

 

 
Nigeria — 2.8%  

Nigeria Government International Bonds

 

6.13% (2)

    09/28/28        43,451,000       35,608,181  

7.38% (1)

    09/28/33        17,790,000       13,431,450  

7.70% (2)

    02/23/38        31,954,000       22,866,123  

8.38% (1)

    03/24/29        31,100,000       27,350,895  
      

 

 

 

Total Nigeria

 

(Cost: $110,449,326)

 

    99,256,649  
      

 

 

 
Oman — 3.2%  

Oman Government International Bonds

 

6.00% (1)

    08/01/29        63,535,000       61,867,206  

6.25% (2)

    01/25/31          43,875,000       42,778,125  
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Oman (Continued)  

Oryx Funding Ltd.

 

5.80% (1)

    02/03/31      $ 11,000,000     $   10,164,000  
      

 

 

 

Total Oman

 

(Cost: $118,481,238)

 

    114,809,331  
      

 

 

 
Pakistan — 1.2%  

Pakistan Government International Bonds

 

6.00% (2)

    04/08/26        43,138,000       23,833,745  

6.88% (1)

    12/05/27        37,960,000       20,187,128  
      

 

 

 

Total Pakistan

 

(Cost: $60,243,771)

 

    44,020,873  
      

 

 

 
Panama — 2.2%  

Panama Government International Bonds

 

3.16%

    01/23/30        46,328,000       37,305,622  

4.50%

    04/16/50        32,730,000       20,557,713  

6.40%

    02/14/35        22,342,000       20,393,778  
      

 

 

 

Total Panama

 

(Cost: $88,654,242)

 

    78,257,113  
      

 

 

 
Paraguay — 0.6%  

Paraguay Government International Bonds

 

3.85% (1)

    06/28/33        9,584,000       7,698,348  

6.10% (1)

    08/11/44        14,456,000       12,162,264  
      

 

 

 

Total Paraguay

 

(Cost: $21,810,659)

 

    19,860,612  
      

 

 

 
Peru — 2.8%  

Peru Government International Bonds

 

2.78%

    01/23/31        54,625,000       43,891,188  

3.00%

    01/15/34        73,389,000       55,746,033  
      

 

 

 

Total Peru

 

(Cost: $108,016,150)

 

      99,637,221  
      

 

 

 
Philippines — 2.1%  

Philippines Government International Bonds

 

2.95%

    05/05/45        11,583,000       7,145,495  

3.20%

    07/06/46        26,324,000       16,611,892  

3.56%

    09/29/32        37,245,000       31,470,735  

5.00%

    07/17/33        21,835,000       20,640,036  
      

 

 

 

Total Philippines

 

(Cost: $87,095,610)

 

    75,868,158  
      

 

 

 
Poland — 2.1%  

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego

 

6.25% (2)

    10/31/28        17,050,000       17,273,781  

Republic of Poland Government International Bonds

 

4.88%

    10/04/33        20,281,000       18,843,665  

5.50%

    11/16/27        19,464,000       19,602,000  

5.50%

    04/04/53          21,978,000       19,457,563  
      

 

 

 

Total Poland

 

(Cost: $78,392,915)

 

    75,177,009  
      

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

October 31, 2023

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Qatar — 1.6%  

Qatar Government International Bonds

 

3.75% (1)

    04/16/30      $ 18,035,000     $ 16,509,239  

QatarEnergy

 

3.30% (1)

    07/12/51        63,545,000       38,911,384  
      

 

 

 

Total Qatar

 

(Cost: $64,624,314)

 

    55,420,623  
      

 

 

 
Romania — 2.6%  

Romania Government International Bonds

 

6.00% (2)

    05/25/34        19,566,000       17,913,005  

6.63% (2)

    02/17/28        34,674,000       34,796,746  

7.13% (2)

    01/17/33        21,160,000       21,102,191  

7.63% (2)

    01/17/53        18,098,000       17,851,795  
      

 

 

 

Total Romania

 

(Cost: $92,622,358)

 

    91,663,737  
      

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia — 4.7%  

Gaci First Investment Co.

 

4.75% (1)

    02/14/30        31,800,000       29,882,460  

4.88% (1)

    02/14/35        22,326,000       19,752,862  

5.38% (1)

    10/13/22        23,244,000       18,043,155  

Greensaif Pipelines Bidco Sarl

 

6.13% (2)

    02/23/38        59,760,000       55,738,152  

TMS Issuer Sarl

 

5.78% (1)

    08/23/32        42,300,000       41,189,625  
      

 

 

 

Total Saudi Arabia

 

(Cost: $176,133,157)

 

      164,606,254  
      

 

 

 
South Africa — 2.7%  

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.

 

6.35% (1)

    08/10/28        37,890,000       34,432,537  

8.45% (1)

    08/10/28        31,278,000       29,732,867  

Republic of South Africa Government International Bonds

 

5.65%

    09/27/47        19,400,000       12,682,750  

5.88%

    06/22/30        9,395,000       8,263,043  

Sasol Financing USA LLC

 

8.75% (2)

    05/03/29        11,210,000       10,691,538  
      

 

 

 

Total South Africa

 

(Cost: $101,860,466)

 

    95,802,735  
      

 

 

 
South Korea — 2.6%  

Hyundai Capital America

 

5.50% (2)

    03/30/26          13,056,000       12,848,306  

5.60% (2)

    03/30/28        34,424,000       33,346,529  

5.70% (2)

    06/26/30        10,596,000       10,039,341  

POSCO

 

5.75% (2)

    01/17/28        17,270,000       17,021,312  

SK Hynix, Inc.

 

6.38% (2)

    01/17/28        18,470,000       18,309,311  
      

 

 

 

Total South Korea

 

(Cost: $93,710,483)

 

    91,564,799  
      

 

 

 
Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  

Sri Lanka — 0.5% (Cost: $30,566,527)

 

Sri Lanka Government International Bonds

 

6.75% (1),(4)

    04/18/28      $ 36,568,000     $ 18,349,822  
      

 

 

 
Turkey — 4.6%  

Turkiye Government International Bonds

 

5.75%

    05/11/47        32,053,000       21,034,781  

9.13%

    07/13/30        41,825,000       42,004,847  

9.38%

    03/14/29        19,925,000       20,348,406  

9.38%

    01/19/33        28,750,000       28,900,219  

9.88%

    01/15/28        29,780,000       31,269,000  

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS

 

9.25% (2)

    10/16/28        18,675,000       18,812,075  
      

 

 

 

Total Turkey

 

(Cost: $161,199,755)

 

    162,369,328  
      

 

 

 
Ukraine — 0.9%  

Ukraine Government International Bonds

 

7.25% (1),(4)

    03/15/35        58,686,000       14,900,375  

7.38% (1),(4)

    09/25/34        8,850,000       2,256,750  

7.75% (1),(4)

    09/01/27        21,218,000       6,110,784  

7.75% (1),(4)

    09/01/28        8,550,000       2,438,460  

7.75% (1),(4)

    08/01/41        14,662,000       6,127,250  
      

 

 

 

Total Ukraine

 

(Cost: $35,706,949)

 

    31,833,619  
      

 

 

 
United Arab Emirates — 2.9%  

Abu Dhabi Government International Bonds

 

3.13% (1)

    09/30/49        30,600,000       18,838,125  

Finance Department Government of Sharjah

 

6.50% (2)

    11/23/32        38,035,000       36,930,806  

Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd.

 

2.63% (2)

    03/31/36        17,206,000       13,016,224  

2.94% (2)

    09/30/40        23,272,013       17,267,833  

MDGH GMTN RSC Ltd.

 

5.08% (1)

    05/22/53        19,125,000       15,984,828  
      

 

 

 

Total United Arab Emirates

 

(Cost: $115,486,042)

 

      102,037,816  
      

 

 

 
Uruguay — 1.5%  

Uruguay Government International Bonds

 

4.38%

    01/23/31        11,700,000       11,070,540  

5.10%

    06/18/50        32,250,000       27,986,550  

5.75%

    10/28/34        15,420,000       15,469,132  
      

 

 

 

Total Uruguay

 

(Cost: $58,932,338)

 

    54,526,222  
      

 

 

 
Venezuela — 0.9%  

Venezuela Government International Bonds

 

8.25% (1),(4),(6)

    10/13/24        60,057,200       10,510,010  

9.25% (4),(6)

    09/15/27          60,955,000       12,038,612  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues   Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Venezuela (Continued)  

9.25% (1),(4),(6)

    05/07/28      $ 49,048,000     $ 9,217,241  
      

 

 

 

Total Venezuela

 

(Cost: $55,533,009)

 

    31,765,863  
      

 

 

 
Zambia — 0.8%  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

 

8.63% (2)

    06/01/31        13,475,000       11,453,750  

Zambia Government International Bonds

 

5.38% (1),(4)

    09/20/49          25,550,000       14,152,145  

8.97% (1),(4)

    07/30/27        7,198,000       4,412,149  
      

 

 

 

Total Zambia

 

(Cost: $31,573,015)

 

    30,018,044  
      

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

 

(Cost: $3,680,477,569)

 

      3,424,206,911  
      

 

 

 
      
Issues              
Shares
    Value  
MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 1.4%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30%(7)

       49,108,572     $ 49,108,572  
      

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $49,108,572)

 

    49,108,572  
      

 

 

 

Total Investments (98.1%)

 

 

(Cost: $3,729,586,141)

 

    3,473,315,483  
Excess Of Other Assets Over Liabilities (1.9%)     66,121,048  
      

 

 

 
Total Net Assets (100.0%)     $  3,539,436,531  
      

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

USD   U.S. Dollar.
(1)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $1,216,458,097 or 34.4% of net assets.
(2)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $1,149,368,104 or 32.5% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Fund’s investment advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(3)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2023.
(4)   Security is currently in default due to bankruptcy or failure to make payment of principal or interest of the issuer. Income is not being accrued.
(5)   Perpetual maturity.
(6)   For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, security is categorized as Level 3. Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(7)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Auto Manufacturers

     1.6

Banks

     1.7  

Building Materials

     0.4  

Chemicals

     0.3  

Electric

     4.4  

Energy-Alternate Sources

     0.4  

Engineering & Construction

     0.2  

Food

     0.3  

Foreign Government Bonds

     64.3  

Investment Companies

     2.4  

Iron & Steel

     0.9  

Lodging

     0.3  

Mining

     4.0  

Oil & Gas

     10.2  

Pipelines

     4.6  

Semiconductors

     0.5  

Water

     0.2  

Money Market Investments

     1.4  
  

 

 

 

Total

     98.1
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

           

Auto Manufacturers

   $      $ 56,234,176      $      $ 56,234,176  

Banks

            60,702,825               60,702,825  

Building Materials

            15,724,642               15,724,642  

Chemicals

            10,691,537               10,691,537  

Electric

            157,090,400               157,090,400  

Energy-Alternate Sources

            14,975,477               14,975,477  

Engineering & Construction

            6,035,487               6,035,487  

Food

            9,832,000               9,832,000  

Foreign Government Bonds

            2,244,885,377        31,765,863        2,276,651,240  

Investment Companies

            83,663,305               83,663,305  

Iron & Steel

            32,043,960               32,043,960  

Lodging

            9,505,728               9,505,728  

Mining

            142,499,231               142,499,231  

Oil & Gas

            362,101,779               362,101,779  

Pipelines

            161,303,750               161,303,750  

Semiconductors

            18,309,311               18,309,311  

Water

            6,842,063               6,842,063  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

            3,392,441,048        31,765,863        3,424,206,911  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     49,108,572                      49,108,572  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 49,108,572      $ 3,392,441,048      $ 31,765,863      $ 3,473,315,483  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2023

 

Issues

  Maturity
Date
            Principal
Amount
     Value  

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES — 95.3% of Net Assets

 

Brazil — 12.8%  

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Series F

 

10.00%

    01/01/25        BRL        27,184,000      $ 5,329,453  

10.00%

    01/01/27        BRL        24,145,000        4,637,825  

10.00%

    01/01/29        BRL        27,108,000        5,070,214  

10.00%

    01/01/31        BRL        2,262,000        413,148  
          

 

 

 

Total Brazil

 

(Cost: $15,019,149)

 

       15,450,640  
          

 

 

 
Chile — 2.1%  

Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica en pesos

 

4.70% (1)

    09/01/30        CLP        1,170,000,000        1,165,210  

5.00% (1)

    10/01/28        CLP        370,000,000        385,695  

5.00%

    03/01/35        CLP        435,000,000        429,971  

6.00% (1)

    04/01/33        CLP        475,000,000        512,119  
          

 

 

 

Total Chile

 

(Cost: $2,614,597)

 

     2,492,995  
          

 

 

 
China — 4.9%  

China Government Bonds

 

2.60%

    09/01/32        CNY        9,500,000        1,286,851  

2.67%

    05/25/33        CNY        9,600,000        1,301,977  

3.27%

    11/19/30        CNY        22,980,000        3,286,973  
          

 

 

 

Total China

 

(Cost: $6,061,834)

 

     5,875,801  
          

 

 

 
Colombia — 3.5%  

Colombia TES Series B

 

6.00%

    04/28/28        COP        4,960,700,000        994,907  

6.25%

    07/09/36        COP        1,628,500,000        253,450  

7.00%

    06/30/32        COP        8,974,300,000        1,640,664  

7.75%

    09/18/30        COP        6,322,500,000        1,286,653  
          

 

 

 

Total Colombia

 

(Cost: $4,567,430)

 

     4,175,674  
          

 

 

 
Czech Republic — 6.2%  

Czech Republic Government Bonds

 

0.25%

    02/10/27        CZK        19,350,000        727,934  

0.95% (1)

    05/15/30        CZK        19,490,000        671,165  

1.00% (1)

    06/26/26        CZK        24,560,000        965,294  

1.25%

    02/14/25        CZK        28,760,000        1,178,648  

1.75%

    06/23/32        CZK        25,090,000        864,755  

2.00%

    10/13/33        CZK        24,840,000        847,192  

2.50% (1)

    08/25/28        CZK        33,930,000        1,337,852  

3.50%

    05/30/35        CZK        10,820,000        417,976  

5.00%

    09/30/30        CZK        9,940,000        438,966  
          

 

 

 

Total Czech Republic

 

(Cost: $7,804,755)

 

     7,449,782  
          

 

 

 
Hungary — 3.2%  

Hungary Government Bonds

 

1.00%

    11/26/25        HUF        30,340,000        73,310  

Issues

  Maturity
Date
            Principal
Amount
     Value  
Hungary (Continued)  

2.50%

    10/24/24        HUF        396,830,000      $ 1,035,642  

2.75%

    12/22/26        HUF        183,000,000        435,339  

3.00%

    10/27/27        HUF        139,470,000        326,795  

3.25%

    10/22/31        HUF        217,910,000        460,291  

4.75%

    11/24/32        HUF        430,070,000        979,574  

5.50%

    06/24/25        HUF        196,930,000        523,350  
          

 

 

 

Total Hungary

 

(Cost: $4,091,836)

 

     3,834,301  
          

 

 

 
Indonesia — 9.7%  

Indonesia Treasury Bonds

 

6.13%

    05/15/28        IDR        25,016,000,000        1,518,126  

6.38%

    04/15/32        IDR        22,066,000,000        1,330,489  

7.00%

    09/15/30        IDR        16,323,000,000        1,025,004  

7.00%

    02/15/33        IDR        41,354,000,000        2,594,225  

7.50%

    08/15/32        IDR        29,589,000,000        1,892,709  

7.50%

    06/15/35        IDR        5,097,000,000        328,088  

8.38%

    09/15/26        IDR        9,076,000,000        591,554  

8.38%

    03/15/34        IDR        7,341,000,000        500,953  

9.00%

    03/15/29        IDR        29,008,000,000        1,981,346  
          

 

 

 

Total Indonesia

 

(Cost: $12,413,683)

 

       11,762,494  
          

 

 

 
Malaysia — 9.9%  

Malaysia Government Bonds

 

3.58%

    07/15/32        MYR        4,361,000        880,410  

3.73%

    06/15/28        MYR        11,291,000        2,354,521  

3.76%

    05/22/40        MYR        3,750,000        726,714  

3.88%

    03/14/25        MYR        9,126,000        1,926,727  

3.89%

    08/15/29        MYR        10,965,000        2,284,910  

4.76%

    04/07/37        MYR        8,127,000        1,794,812  

4.89%

    06/08/38        MYR        5,588,000        1,256,324  

Malaysia Government Investment Issue

 

3.47%

    10/15/30        MYR        3,583,000        723,669  
          

 

 

 

Total Malaysia

 

(Cost: $12,654,980)

 

     11,948,087  
          

 

 

 
Mexico — 10.7%  

Mexico Bonos

 

5.00%

    03/06/25        MXN        12,762,600        654,593  

5.75%

    03/05/26        MXN        32,846,800        1,632,401  

7.50%

    05/26/33        MXN        92,058,700        4,260,003  

7.75%

    05/29/31        MXN        49,982,000        2,411,300  

8.50%

    05/31/29        MXN        19,495,000        1,003,947  

8.50%

    11/18/38        MXN        27,800,000        1,347,576  

10.00%

    12/05/24        MXN        30,017,700        1,641,637  
          

 

 

 

Total Mexico

 

(Cost: $13,807,212)

 

     12,951,457  
          

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Issues

  Maturity
Date
            Principal
Amount
     Value  
Peru — 1.9%  

Peru Government Bonds

 

5.40%

    08/12/34        PEN        2,817,000      $ 616,084  

6.15%

    08/12/32        PEN        1,481,000        353,654  

7.30% (1)

    08/12/33        PEN        2,000,000        512,323  

Peru Government International Bonds

 

6.90% (1)

    08/12/37        PEN        3,176,000        771,455  
          

 

 

 

Total Peru

 

(Cost: $2,360,699)

 

     2,253,516  
          

 

 

 
Poland — 7.5%  

Republic of Poland Government Bonds

 

0.75%

    04/25/25        PLN        4,317,000        961,836  

1.25%

    10/25/30        PLN        9,849,000        1,789,012  

2.25%

    10/25/24        PLN        6,929,000        1,599,895  

2.50%

    04/25/24        PLN        3,738,000        876,320  

2.50%

    07/25/27        PLN        3,942,000        853,362  

2.75%

    10/25/29        PLN        4,301,000        889,257  

3.25%

    07/25/25        PLN        3,650,000        838,911  

6.00%

    10/25/33        PLN        5,372,000        1,307,898  
          

 

 

 

Total Poland

 

(Cost: $9,095,026)

 

     9,116,491  
          

 

 

 
Romania — 3.7%  

Romania Government Bonds

 

3.25%

    06/24/26        RON        3,100,000        612,019  

4.15%

    01/26/28        RON        7,230,000        1,404,109  

4.75%

    02/24/25        RON        2,275,000        475,978  

6.70%

    02/25/32        RON        9,490,000        1,975,480  
          

 

 

 

Total Romania

 

(Cost: $4,625,773)

 

     4,467,586  
          

 

 

 
South Africa — 10.0%  

Republic of South Africa Government Bonds

 

6.25%

    03/31/36        ZAR        39,384,348        1,300,108  

7.00%

    02/28/31        ZAR        48,810,519        2,060,926  

8.00%

    01/31/30        ZAR        7,193,725        337,835  

8.25%

    03/31/32        ZAR        43,756,308        1,920,209  

8.50%

    01/31/37        ZAR        37,152,125        1,465,299  

8.88%

    02/28/35        ZAR        72,933,498        3,097,755  

9.00%

    01/31/40        ZAR        23,763,428        942,455  

10.50%

    12/21/26        ZAR        16,160,000        889,205  
          

 

 

 

Total South Africa

 

(Cost: $14,791,511)

 

       12,013,792  
          

 

 

 
Supranational — 2.1%  

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development

 

6.85%

    04/24/28        INR        108,500,000        1,281,534  

International Finance Corp.

 

6.30%

    11/25/24        INR        108,500,000        1,290,525  
          

 

 

 

Total Supranational

 

(Cost: $2,588,082)

 

     2,572,059  
          

 

 

 

Issues

  Maturity
Date
            Principal
Amount
     Value  
Thailand — 7.1%  

Thailand Government Bonds

 

1.59%

    12/17/35        THB        62,158,000      $ 1,422,985  

1.60%

    12/17/29        THB        51,440,000        1,322,013  

2.00%

    12/17/31        THB        105,704,000        2,694,250  

2.88%

    12/17/28        THB        63,122,000        1,756,721  

3.30%

    06/17/38        THB        12,905,000        346,655  

3.35%

    06/17/33        THB        28,130,000        791,698  

3.78%

    06/25/32        THB        9,857,000        286,272  
          

 

 

 

Total Thailand

 

(Cost: $9,513,230)

 

     8,620,594  
          

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

 

(Cost: $122,009,797)

 

     114,985,269  
          

 

 

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS (2) (0.0%) (Cost: $134,108)

 

     50,115  
          

 

 

 
          
                  Shares         
MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS — 2.8%  

State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund — Premier Class, 5.30% (3)

 

     3,341,844        3,341,844  
          

 

 

 

Total Money Market Investments

 

(Cost: $3,341,844)

 

     3,341,844  
          

 

 

 

Total Investments (98.1%)

 

  

(Cost: $125,485,749)

 

     118,377,228  

Excess Of Other Assets Over Liabilities (1.9%)

 

     2,311,546  
          

 

 

 

Total Net Assets (100.0%)

 

   $   120,688,774  
          

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Purchased Options — OTC     

 

                 
Description    Counterparty    Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
by Fund
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

USD Call / ZAR Put

   Barclays Capital      ZAR 19.3        12/15/23        3,600,000      $   3,600,000      $ 34,816      $ 92,161      $ (57,345

USD Call / ZAR Put

   Bank of America      ZAR 19.3        12/15/23        1,582,000        1,582,000        15,299        41,946        (26,647
                 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                  $   50,115      $   134,107      $   (83,992
                 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Written Options — OTC     

 

                 
Description    Counterparty    Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Market
Value
    Premiums
Paid
(Received)
by Fund
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

USD Call / ZAR Put

   Bank of America      ZAR 20.8        12/15/23        (1,582,000   $   (1,582,000   $ (2,562   $ (13,676   $ 11,114  

USD Call / ZAR Put

   Barclays Capital      ZAR 20.8        12/15/23        (3,600,000     (3,600,000     (5,832     (31,680     25,848  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                $   (8,394   $   (45,356   $   36,962  
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

 

Counterparty    Contracts to
Deliver
     Units of
Currency
     Settlement
Date
     In Exchange for
U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BUY (4)                                          

Bank of America

     CNH        30,511,701        12/12/23      $ 4,168,892      $ 4,167,619      $ (1,273

Bank of America

     PLN        4,426,436        12/07/23        1,051,785        1,049,793        (1,992

Barclays Capital

     MYR        7,600,000        01/12/24        1,625,842        1,603,053        (22,789

BNP Paribas S.A.

     COP        2,351,462,140        11/15/23        568,070        566,724        (1,346

BNP Paribas S.A.

     NGN        178,734,500        11/02/23        223,000        197,442        (25,558

BNP Paribas S.A.

     NGN        386,545,000        11/13/23        485,000        425,968        (59,032

BNP Paribas S.A.

     NGN        399,734,744        11/15/23        499,668        440,309        (59,359

Citibank N.A.

     COP        3,926,904,900        11/15/23        958,600        946,420        (12,180

Citibank N.A.

     PLN        6,654,579        12/11/23        1,542,236        1,577,812        35,576  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     PLN        6,394,991        12/07/23        1,518,641        1,516,664        (1,977

JPMorgan Chase Bank

     COP        7,511,034,749        11/15/23        1,829,524        1,810,227        (19,297

JPMorgan Chase Bank

     THB        120,871,363        01/12/24        3,342,681        3,384,722        42,041  

JPMorgan Chase Bank

     TRY        36,520,000        09/18/24        1,000,000        955,875        (44,125

Morgan Stanley & Co.

     COP        13,163,919,000        03/18/24        3,202,900        3,084,088        (118,812

Morgan Stanley & Co.

     TRY        8,173,307        12/11/23        284,100        280,033        (4,067

Morgan Stanley & Co.

     TRY        23,482,500        01/12/24        775,000        782,751        7,751  

Morgan Stanley & Co.

     TRY        23,342,580        09/18/24        640,400        610,969        (29,431
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ 23,716,339      $ 23,400,469      $   (315,870
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
SELL (5)                                          

Barclays Capital

     COP        4,593,655,000        11/15/23      $ 1,100,000      $ 1,107,112      $ (7,112

BNP Paribas S.A.

     EUR        1,189,572        03/18/24        1,281,200        1,265,577        15,623  

BNP Paribas S.A.

     NGN        178,734,500        11/02/23        197,333        197,442        (109

Citibank N.A.

     PEN        5,990,837        03/18/24        1,601,400        1,554,824        46,576  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     CNH        30,511,701        12/12/23        4,185,131        4,167,618        17,513  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     MYR        6,815,976        01/12/24        1,463,913        1,437,682        26,231  

JPMorgan Chase Bank

     PLN        10,821,426        12/07/23        2,458,186        2,566,457        (108,271

JPMorgan Chase Bank

     PLN        6,654,579        12/11/23        1,511,511        1,577,812        (66,301

Morgan Stanley & Co.

     MYR        784,024        01/12/24        168,372        165,373        2,999  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $   13,967,046      $   14,039,897      $ (72,851
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

BRL   Brazilian Real.
CLP   Chilean Peso.
CNH   Chinese Yuan Renminbi.
CNY   Chinese Yuan.
COP   Colombian Peso.
CZK   Czech Koruna.
EUR   Euro Currency.
HUF   Hungarian Forint.
IDR   Indonesian Rupiah.
MXN   Mexican Peso.
MYR   Malaysian Ringgit.
NGN   Nigeria Naira.
PEN   Peruvian Nuevo Sol.
PLN   Polish Zloty.
RON   Romanian New Leu.
THB   Thai Baht.
TRY   Turkish New Lira.
TWD   Taiwan Dollar.
ZAR   South African Rand.
(1)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2023, the value of these securities amounted to $6,321,113 or 5.2% of net assets.
(2)   See options table for description of purchased options.
(3)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2023.
(4)   Fund buys foreign currency, sells U.S. Dollar.
(5)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investments by Sector

October 31, 2023

 

Sector    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Foreign Government Bonds

     93.2

Supranational

     2.1  

Money Market Investments

     2.8  

Purchased Options

     0.0
  

 

 

 

Total

     98.1
  

 

 

 

 

*

Amount rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Fair Valuation Summary

October 31, 2023

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s investments:

 

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

          

Foreign Government Bonds

   $      $ 112,413,210     $      $ 112,413,210  

Supranational

            2,572,059              2,572,059  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

            114,985,269              114,985,269  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Currency Options

            50,115              50,115  

Money Market Investments

     3,341,844                     3,341,844  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     3,341,844        115,035,384              118,377,228  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

          

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

          

Foreign Currency Risk

            194,310              194,310  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $   3,341,844      $   115,229,694     $   —      $   118,571,538  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

          

Written Options

          

Foreign Currency Risk

   $      $ (8,394   $      $ (8,394

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

          

Foreign Currency Risk

            (583,031            (583,031
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $      $ (591,425   $      $ (591,425
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
Emerging
Markets
Income Fund
    TCW
Emerging Markets
Local Currency
Income Fund
 

ASSETS

 

Investments, at Value (1)

   $ 3,473,315,483     $   118,377,228  

Foreign Currency, at Value (2)

     2,952       400,021  

Receivable for Securities Sold

     62,018,449        

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

     4,068,843       126,042  

Interest and Dividends Receivable

     55,556,230       2,453,249  

Receivable from Investment Advisor

     148,225       28,440  

Unrealized Appreciation on Open Forward
Foreign Currency Contracts

           194,310  

Cash Collateral Held for Brokers

           630,000  

Prepaid Expenses

     73,044       28,287  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     3,595,183,226       122,237,577  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Distributions Payable

     16,240,623       612,757  

Payable for Securities Purchased

     29,101,861        

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

     6,136,644       77,558  

Accrued Capital Gain Withholding Taxes

           1,681  

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     10,615       10,946  

Deferred Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     1,310       1,310  

Accrued Management Fees

     2,280,857       77,333  

Accrued Distribution Fees

     94,080       3,025  

Options Written, at Value

           8,394  (3) 

Unrealized Depreciation on Open Forward
Foreign Currency Contracts

           583,031  

Transfer Agent Fees Payable

     320,307       33,699  

Administration Fee Payable

     361,273       12,904  

Audit Fees Payable

     47,311       27,983  

Accounting Fees Payable

     425,972       14,457  

Custodian Fees Payable

     363,980       51,415  

Legal Fees Payable

     46,322       1,826  

Other Accrued Expenses

     315,540       30,484  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     55,746,695       1,548,803  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 3,539,436,531     $   120,688,774  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

 

Paid-in Capital

   $ 6,204,732,194     $   185,097,750  

Accumulated Earnings (Loss)

     (2,665,295,663     (64,408,976
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 3,539,436,531     $   120,688,774  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)

October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
Emerging
Markets
Income Fund
     TCW
Emerging Markets
Local Currency
Income Fund
 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

 

I Class Share

   $   2,097,431,794      $   106,740,088  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 443,172,788      $ 13,948,686  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Plan Class Share

   $ 998,831,949      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (4)

 

I Class Share

     359,369,158        15,188,631  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

     58,826,034        1,989,767  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Plan Class Share

     171,287,894         
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (5)

 

I Class Share

   $ 5.84      $ 7.03  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 7.53      $ 7.01  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Plan Class Share

   $ 5.83      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

The identified cost for the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund and the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund at October 31, 2023 was $3,729,586,141 and $125,485,749, respectively.

(2)

The identified cost for the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund and the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund at October 31, 2023 was $2,884 and $407,484, respectively.

(3)

Premium received $45,356.

(4)

The number of authorized shares, with a par value of $0.001 per share is 4,000,000,000 for each of the I Class, N Class and Plan Class shares.

(5)

Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2023

 

     TCW
Emerging
Markets
Income Fund
    TCW
Emerging
Markets

Local Currency
Income Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Income:

 

Dividends

   $ 4,994,745     $ 190,550  

Interest

     290,348,543  (1)      9,417,558  (1) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     295,343,288       9,608,108  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

Management Fees

     29,027,797       1,068,750  

Accounting Services Fees

     392,448       13,299  

Administration Fees

     309,182       10,277  

Transfer Agent Fees:

    

I Class

     1,236,870       74,830  

N Class

     442,442       38,694  

Plan Class

     128,421        

Custodian Fees

     332,368       33,973  

Professional Fees

     209,015       45,569  

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

       46,075       45,906  

Registration Fees:

    

I Class

     68,217       19,820  

N Class

     25,359       21,275  

Plan Class

     37,301        

Distribution Fees:

    

N Class

     1,108,487       83,443  

Compliance Expense

     6,241       6,241  

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     16,351       4,897  

Other

     385,738       32,574  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     33,772,312       1,499,548  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

    

I Class

     (521,557 )     (133,882

N Class

     (875,465     (137,727

Plan Class

     (472,486      
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     31,902,804       1,227,939  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     263,440,484       8,380,169  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

    

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

Investments

       (341,591,724 ) (2)        (4,216,064 ) (2) 

Foreign Currency

     233,282       (102,516

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     (9,993,171     (985,559

Futures Contracts

     (875      

Options Written

     907,681       37,154  

Swap Agreements

     (1,192,550      

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

Investments

     420,273,438       14,651,701  (3) 

Foreign Currency

     47,237       50,759  

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

     92,506       (444,068

Options Written

     (576,693     36,962  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and
Foreign Currency Transactions

     68,199,131       9,028,369  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 331,639,615     $ 17,408,538  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Net of foreign taxes withheld of $75,127 and $84,034 for the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund and the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund, respectively.

(2)

Net of capital gain withholding taxes of $13,928 and $5,004 for the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund and the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund, respectively.

(3)

Net of capital gain withholding taxes of $1,681 for the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Emerging Markets Income
Fund
    TCW
Emerging Markets Local
Currency Income Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
    Year Ended
October 31,
2023
    Year Ended
October 31,
2022
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 263,440,484     $ 263,031,375     $ 8,380,169     $ 8,658,590  

Net Realized Loss on Investments, Futures Contracts, Options Written, Swap Contracts and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (351,637,357     (1,236,883,602     (5,266,985     (39,003,843

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Options Written and Foreign Currency Transactions

     419,836,488       (547,198,195     14,295,354       (12,774,182
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     331,639,615       (1,521,050,422     17,408,538       (43,119,435
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Distributions to Shareholders

     (208,679,952     (228,258,436     (4,696,848     (2,830,965

Return of Capital

           (22,694,796           (3,893,084
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (208,679,952     (250,953,232     (4,696,848     (6,724,049
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

I Class

     (488,084,644     (1,075,983,840     (2,663,384     (58,769,672

N Class

     43,962,199       (289,669     (30,598,395     10,286,694  

Plan Class

     (66,215,732     (488,386,713            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from
Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (510,338,177     (1,564,660,222     (33,261,779     (48,482,978
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets

     (387,378,514     (3,336,663,876     (20,550,089     (98,326,462

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

     3,926,815,045       7,263,478,921       141,238,863       239,565,325  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $    3,539,436,531     $    3,926,815,045     $    120,688,774     $    141,238,863  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2023

 

Note 1 — Organization

TCW Funds, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), that currently offers 16 no-load mutual funds (each series, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). TCW Investment Management Company LLC (the “Advisor”) is the investment advisor to and an affiliate of the Funds and is registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Each Fund has its own investment objective and strategies. The following is a brief description of the investment objectives and principal investment strategies for the Funds that are covered in this report:

 

TCW Fund

 

Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies

Diversified Fixed Income Fund  
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund   Seeks high total return from current income and capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities issued or guaranteed by companies, financial institutions and government entities in emerging market countries. The Fund generally invests in at least four emerging market countries.
Non-Diversified Fixed Income Fund  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency

Income Fund

  Seeks to provide high total return from current income and capital appreciation through investment in debt securities denominated in the local currencies of various emerging market countries; invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities issued or guaranteed by non-financial companies, financial institutions and government entities in emerging market countries denominated in the local currencies of an issuer, and in derivative instruments that provide investment exposure to such securities.

All of the Funds currently offer two classes of shares: I Class and N Class, except for the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund, which also offers Plan Class shares. The three classes of a Fund are substantially the same except that the Class N shares are subject to a distribution fee (see Note 7).

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies, which are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and which are consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. Each Fund is considered an investment company under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) No. 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. Subsequent events, if any, have been evaluated through the date of issuance in the preparation of the financial statements.

Principles of Accounting:    The Funds use the accrual method of accounting for financial reporting purposes.

Net Asset Value:    The net asset value (“NAV”) per share of each class of a Fund is determined by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to each class by the number of shares issued and outstanding of that class on each day the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Security Valuations:    Securities listed or traded on the NYSE and other stock exchanges were valued at the latest sale price on the exchange. Securities traded on the NASDAQ stock market (“NASDAQ”) were valued during the period using official closing prices as reported by NASDAQ, which may not have been the last sale price. Investments in open-end mutual funds including money market funds were valued based on the NAV per share as reported by the investment companies. All other securities for which over the-counter (“OTC”) market quotations were readily available, including short-term securities, swap agreements and forward currency exchange contracts, were valued with prices furnished by independent pricing services or by broker-dealers.

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”, and each member thereof, a “Director”) has designated the Advisor as the “valuation designee” with respect to the fair valuation of the Fund’s portfolio securities, subject to oversight by and periodic reporting to the Board. Fair valued securities are those for which market quotations were not readily available, including in circumstances under which it was determined by the Advisor that prices received were not reflective of their market values.

The Advisor, as the valuation designee, uses a fair valuation methodology for foreign equity securities (exclusive of certain Latin American and Canadian equity securities). This methodology is designed to address the effect of movements in the U.S. market on the securities traded on foreign exchanges that have been closed for a period of time due to time zone differences. The utilization of the fair value model may result in the adjustment of prices taking into account fluctuations in the U.S. market. The fair value model was utilized each trading day and was not dependent on certain thresholds or triggers.

Fair value is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, the Funds disclose investments in their financial statements in a three-tier hierarchy. This hierarchy is utilized to establish classification of fair value measurements based on inputs. Inputs that go into fair value measurement refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1 —    quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2 —    other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3 —    significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned Level within the hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to each security.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized as Level 3.

In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Fair Value Measurements:    Descriptions of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Corporate bonds.    The fair value of corporate bonds is estimated using recently executed transactions, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads, or credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. Corporate bonds are generally categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; in instances where prices, spreads, or any of the other aforementioned key inputs are unobservable, they are categorized as Level 3 of the hierarchy.

Credit default swaps.    Credit default swaps are fair valued using pricing models that take into account, among other factors, index spread curves, nominal values, modified duration values and cash flows. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair values of credit default swaps would be categorized as Level 2; otherwise, the fair values would be categorized as Level 3.

Equity securities.    Securities are generally valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are generally categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Restricted securities issued by publicly held companies are generally categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; if a discount is applied and significant, they are categorized as Level 3. Restricted securities held in non-public entities are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore the inputs are unobservable. Certain foreign securities that are fair valued using a pricing service that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign currency contracts.    The fair values of foreign currency contracts are derived from indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. To the extent that these factors can be observed, foreign currency contracts are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Futures contracts.    Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement price established at the close of business each day by the exchange on which they are traded. They are categorized as Level 1.

Money market funds.    Money market funds are open-end mutual funds that invest in short-term debt securities. To the extent that these funds are valued based upon the reported NAV, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Options and Swaptions contracts.    Exchange-listed options contracts are traded on securities exchanges and are fair valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange, and to the extent valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1. If valuation adjustments are applied and such adjustments are observable and timely, the fair values of exchange-listed options contracts would be categorized as Level 2; otherwise the fair values would be categorized as Level 3. Options and swaptions contracts traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are fair valued based on pricing models and incorporate various inputs such as interest rates, credit spreads, currency exchange rates and volatility measurements for in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money contracts based on a given strike price. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair values of OTC options and swaptions contracts would be categorized as Level 2; otherwise the fair values would be categorized as Level 3.

Restricted securities.    Restricted securities, including illiquid Rule 144A securities, issued by non-public entities are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore the inputs are unobservable. Any other restricted securities valued similar to publicly traded securities may be categorized as Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on whether a discount is applied and significant to the fair value.

Short-term investments.    Short-term investments are valued using market price quotations, and are categorized as Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

U.S. and foreign government and agency securities.    Government and agency securities are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, quoted market prices, and reference data. Accordingly, U.S. and foreign government and agency securities are normally categorized as Level 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the liquidity and transparency of the market.

The summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2023 in valuing the Funds’ investments is listed after the Schedule of Investments for each Fund.

Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

 

TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND

   FOREIGN GOVERNMENT
BONDS
     TOTAL  

Balance as of October 31, 2022

   $ 13,179,666      $ 13,179,666  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

             

Realized Gain (Loss)

             

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)*

     18,586,197        18,586,197  

Purchases

             

Sales

             

Transfers in to Level 3

             

Transfers out of Level 3

             
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as of October 31, 2023

   $ 31,765,863      $ 31,765,863  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities still held at October 31, 2023 was $18,586,197 and is included in the related net realized gains (losses) and net change in appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.    

 

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Significant unobservable valuation inputs for Level 3 investments as of October 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

Description

   Fair Value at
10/31/2023
    

Valuation Techniques

  

Unobservable Input

   Price or Price
Range
   Average
Weighted
Price
     Input to
Valuation If
Input
Increases
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Sovereign

   $   31,765,863      Third-party Vendor    Vendor Prices    $17.500–$19.750    $ 18.679        Increase  

Security Transactions and Related Investment Income:    Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on the basis of specific identification.

Allocation of Operating Activity for Multiple Classes:    Investment income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the share classes of the Funds based on the relative net assets of each class. Distribution fees, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to the operations of that class. All other expenses are charged to each Fund or class as incurred on a specific identification basis. Differences in class- specific fees and expenses will result in differences in net investment income for each class, and in turn differences in dividends paid by each class.

Dividends and Distributions:    Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund and the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund declare and pay, or reinvest, dividends from net investment income monthly. Capital gains realized by a Fund will be distributed at least annually.

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, derivative transactions, market discount and premium, losses deferred due to wash sales, excise tax regulations and employing equalization in determining amounts to be distributed to Fund shareholders. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications between paid-in capital, undistributed net investment income (loss), and/or undistributed accumulated realized gain (loss). Undistributed net investment income or loss may include temporary book and tax basis differences which will reverse in subsequent periods. Any taxable income or capital gain remaining at fiscal year-end is distributed in the following year.

Use of Estimates:    The preparation of the accompanying financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation:    The books and records of each Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars as follows: (1) foreign currency denominated securities and other assets and liabilities stated in foreign currencies are translated using the daily spot rate; and (2) purchases, sales, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The resultant exchange gains and losses are included in net realized or net unrealized gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations. Pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, certain foreign exchange gains and losses included in realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in, or are a reduction of, ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

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Foreign Taxes:    The Funds may be subject to withholding taxes on income and capital gains imposed by certain countries in which they invest. The withholding tax on income is netted against the income accrued or received. Any reclaimable taxes are recorded as income. The withholding tax on realized or unrealized gain is recorded as a liability.

Derivative Instruments:    Derivatives are financial instruments which are valued based on the values of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. Derivative transactions can create investment leverage and may be highly volatile. A derivative contract may result in a mark -to -market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. It is possible that a derivative transaction will result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested. The Funds may not be able to close out a derivative transaction at a favorable time or price.

For the year ended October 31, 2023, the following Funds had derivatives and transactions in derivatives, grouped in the following risk categories:

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

     Credit Risk     Equity Risk      Foreign
Currency

Risk
    Interest
Rate
Risk
    Total  

Statement of Operations:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $     $      $ (9,993,171   $     $ (9,993,171

Investments (2)

                  (2,366,794     (2,311,334     (4,678,128

Futures

                        875       875  

Options Written

                  907,681             907,681  

Swap Agreements

     (1,192,550                        (1,192,550
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   $ (1,192,550   $      $ (11,452,284   $ (2,310,459   $ (14,955,293
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $     $      $ 92,506     $     $ 92,506  

Investments (3)

                  2,176,733       1,217,584       3,394,317  

Options Written

                  (576,693           (576,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $     $      $ 1,692,546     $ 1,217,584     $ 2,910,130  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of Contracts or Notional Amounts (4)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $     $      $ 131,999,579     $     $ 131,999,579  

Options Purchased

   $     $      $ 204,626,667       8,750     $ 204,635,417  

Options Written

   $     $      $ 248,250,000     $     $ 248,250,000  

Swap Agreements

   $ 91,500,000     $         —      $     $     $ 91,500,000  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

     Credit Risk      Equity Risk      Foreign
Currency

Risk
    Interest
Rate
Risk
     Total  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Asset Derivatives

 

Investments (1)

   $      $      $ 50,115     $      $ 50,115  

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

                   194,310              194,310  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $      $         244,425     $      $         244,425  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ (583,031   $      $ (583,031

Written Options

                   (8,394            (8,394
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $             —      $         —      $ (591,425   $         —      $ (591,425
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund (Continued)

 

     Credit Risk      Equity Risk      Foreign
Currency

Risk
    Interest
Rate
Risk
     Total  

Statement of Operations:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ (985,559   $      $ (985,559

Investments (2)

                   (266,213            (266,213

Options Written

                   37,154              37,154  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   $         —      $         —      $ (1,214,618   $         —      $ (1,214,618
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $ (444,068   $      $ (444,068

Investments (3)

                   (83,992            (83,992

Options Written

                   36,962              36,962  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $      $      $ (491,098   $      $ (491,098
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Number of Contracts or Notional Amounts (4)

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $      $   40,163,907     $      $   40,163,907  

Options Purchased

   $      $      $ 8,873,625     $      $ 8,873,625  

Options Written

   $      $      $ 5,182,000     $      $ 5,182,000  

 

(1)

Represents purchased options, at value.

(2)

Represents realized gain (loss) for purchased options.

(3)

Represents change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for purchased options during the year.

(4)

Amount disclosed represents average number of contracts or notional amounts, which are representative of the volume traded for the year ended October 31, 2023.

Counterparty Credit Risk:    Derivative contracts may be exposed to counterparty risk. Losses can occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

The Funds’ risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Funds.

With exchange-traded futures and centrally cleared swaps, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, the Funds do not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency) of the clearing broker or clearinghouse. Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange-traded futures and centrally cleared swaps with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds.

For OTC derivatives the Funds mitigate their counterparty risk by entering into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with each counterparty. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Funds and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative

 

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financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events. In addition, certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event a Fund’s net assets declines by a stated percentage or a Fund fails to meet the terms of its ISDA Master Agreements, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty.

Collateral requirements:    For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral pledged or received by a Fund.

Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund is reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedule of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold, typically $250,000 or $500,000, before a transfer is required, which is determined at the close of each business day and the collateral is transferred on the next business day. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. The Funds attempt to mitigate counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds have implemented the disclosure requirements pursuant to FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities that requires disclosures to make financial statements that are prepared under GAAP more comparable to those prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards.

Master Agreements and Netting Arrangements.    Certain Funds are parties to various agreements, including but not limited to International Swaps and Derivatives Association Agreements and related Credit Support Annex, Master Repurchase Agreements, and Master Securities Forward Transactions Agreements (collectively “Master Agreements”), which govern the terms of certain transactions with select counterparties. These Master Agreements generally include provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral, and certain events of default or termination. These Master Agreements also include provisions for netting arrangements that help reduce credit and counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions (“netting arrangements”). The netting arrangements are generally tied to credit-related events that, if triggered, would cause an event of default or termination giving a Fund or counterparty the right to terminate early and cause settlement, on a net basis, of all transactions under the applicable Master Agreement. In the event of an early termination as a result of an event of default under the Master Agreement, the total value exposure of all transactions will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable or payable that would be due from or to the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty.

 

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Credit-related events include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy, failure to make timely payments, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, a material decline in net assets, decline in credit rating or repudiation/moratorium. Any election made by a counterparty to early terminate the transactions under a Master Agreement could have a material adverse impact on a Fund’s financial statements. A Fund’s overall exposure to credit risk, subject to netting arrangements can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the arrangement.

Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under the Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions under the relevant Master Agreement with a counterparty in a given Fund exceeds a specified threshold, net of collateral already in place, typically $250,000 or $500,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. Collateral under the Master Agreements is usually in the form of cash or U.S. Treasury Bills but could include other types of securities. If permitted under the Master Agreement, certain funds may rehypothecate cash collateral received from a counterparty. The value of all derivative transactions outstanding under a Master Agreement is calculated daily to determine the amount of collateral to be received or pledged by the counterparty. Posting of collateral for OTC derivative transactions are covered under tri-party collateral agreements between the Fund, the Fund’s custodian, and each counterparty. Collateral for centrally cleared derivatives transactions are posted with the applicable derivatives clearing organization.

The following table presents TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund’s OTC derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivative
Assets

in the Statetment of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Received (1)
     Derivative Assets
(Liabilities) Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative

Assets (2)
 

Bank of America

Purchased Options

   $  15,299      $     —      $      —     $  15,299  

Barclays Capital

Purchased Options

     34,816                     34,816  

BNP Paribas S.A.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     15,623               (15,623         —  

Citibank N.A.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     82,152               (12,180     69,972  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     43,744               (1,977     41,767  

JPMorgan Chase Bank

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     42,041               (42,041         —  

Morgan Stanley & Co..

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     10,750               (10,750      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $    244,425      $      $   (82,571   $   161,854  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral received for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

 

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Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

The following table presents TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund’s OTC derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of October 31, 2023

 

Counterparty

   Gross Derivatives
Liabilities
in the Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
     Collateral
Received (1)
    Derivative (Assets)
Liabilities Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Derivative
Liabilities (2)
 

Bank of America

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $ 3,265      $     —     $     —     $ 3,265  

Bank of America

Written Options

     2,562                    2,562  

Barclays Capital

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     29,901                    29,901  

Barclays Capital

Written Options

     5,832                    5,832  

BNP Paribas S.A.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     145,404              (15,623     129,781  

Citibank N.A.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     12,180              (12,180         —  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     1,977              (1,977      

JPMorgan Chase Bank

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     237,994        (195,953     (42,041      

Morgan Stanley & Co..

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

     152,310        (141,560     (10,750      
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   591,425      $   (337,513   $   (82,571   $   171,341  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Excess of collateral received for individual counterparty may not be shown for financial reporting purposes.

(2)

Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

Note 3 — Portfolio Investments

When-Issued, Delayed-Delivery, and Forward Commitment Transactions:    The Funds may enter into when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment transactions in order to lock in the purchase price of the underlying security or to adjust the interest rate exposure of each Fund’s existing portfolio. In when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment transactions, a Fund commits to purchase or sell particular securities, with payment and delivery to take place at a future date. Although the Fund does not pay for the securities or start earning interest on them until they are delivered, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. If a Fund’s counterparty fails to deliver a security purchased on a when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment basis, there may be a loss, and the Fund may have missed an opportunity to make an alternative investment.

Prior to settlement of these transactions, the value of the subject securities will fluctuate with market conditions. In addition, because the Fund is not required to pay for when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment securities until the delivery date, they may result in a form of leverage to the extent the Fund does not set aside liquid assets to cover the commitment. To guard against this deemed leverage, the Fund monitors the obligations under these transactions on a daily basis and ensures that the Fund has sufficient liquid assets to cover them.

 

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Note 3 — Portfolio Investments (Continued)

 

Repurchase Agreements:    The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”). In a repurchase agreement, the Funds purchase a security from a counterparty who agrees to repurchase the same security at a mutually agreed upon date and price. The MRA permits each Fund, under certain circumstances, including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from each Fund. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of the MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, each Fund receives securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, the Fund recognizes a liability with respect to such excess collateral to reflect the Fund’s obligation under bankruptcy law to return the excess to the counterparty. There were no repurchase agreements outstanding as of October 31, 2023.

Participation Notes:    The Funds may invest in participation notes of equity-linked instruments (collectively, participation notes), through which a counterparty provides exposure to common stock, in the form of an unsecured interest, in markets where direct investment by a Fund is not possible. Participation notes provide the economic benefit of common stock ownership to a Fund, while legal ownership and voting rights are retained by the counterparty. Although participation notes are usually structured with a defined maturity or termination date, early redemption may be possible. Risks associated with participation notes include possible failure of the counterparty to perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement, inability to transfer or liquidate the notes, potential delays or an inability to redeem before maturity under certain market conditions, and limited legal recourse against the issuer of the underlying common stock. None of the Funds held participation notes as of October 31, 2023.

Securities Lending:    The Funds may lend their securities to qualified brokers. The loans must be collateralized at all times primarily with cash although the Funds can accept money market instruments or U.S. Government securities with a market value at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. As with any extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral if the borrowers of the securities fail financially. The Funds earn additional income for lending their securities by investing the cash collateral in short-term investments. The Funds did not lend any securities during the year ended October 31, 2023.

Derivatives:

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts:    The Funds enter into forward currency exchange contracts as a hedge against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Forward currency exchange contracts are marked-to market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Funds as unrealized gains or losses in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When a contract is closed or delivery is taken, a Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Outstanding forward currency exchange contracts at October 31, 2023 are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments.

 

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Futures Contracts:    The Funds may enter into futures contracts. A Fund may seek to manage a variety of different risks through the use of futures contracts, such as interest rate risk, equity price risk, and currency risk. A Fund may use index futures to hedge against broad market risks to its portfolio or to gain broad market exposure. Securities index futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell units of a securities index at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract is made and are settled in cash. Positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange or board of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Because futures contracts are exchange-traded, they typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk. Parties to a futures contract are not required to post the entire notional amount of the contract, but rather a small percentage of that amount (by way of margin), both at the time they enter into futures transactions, and then on a daily basis if their positions decline in value; as a result, futures contracts are highly leveraged. Such payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by a Fund as unrealized gains or losses. Because futures markets are highly leveraged, they can be extremely volatile, and there can be no assurance that the pricing of a futures contract will correlate precisely with the pricing of the asset or index underlying it or the asset or liability of a Fund that is the subject of the hedge. It may not always be possible for a Fund to enter into a closing transaction with respect to a futures contract it has entered into at a favorable time or price. When a Fund enters into a futures transaction, it is subject to the risk that the value of the futures contract will move in a direction unfavorable to it.

When a Fund uses futures contracts for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the transactions, at least in part. When a futures contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. There were no futures contracts outstanding at October 31, 2023.

Options:    The Funds may purchase and sell put and call options on a security or an index of securities to enhance investment performance and/or to protect against changes in market prices. The Funds may also enter into currency options to hedge against or to take advantage of currency fluctuations.

A call option gives the holder the right to purchase, and obligates the writer to sell, a security at the strike price at any time before the expiration date. A put option gives the holder the right to sell, and obligates the writer to buy, a security at the exercise price at any time before the expiration date. A Fund may purchase put options to protect portfolio holdings against a decline in market value of a security or securities held by it. A Fund may also purchase a put option hoping to profit from an anticipated decline in the value of the underlying security. If a Fund holds the security underlying the option, the option premium and any transaction costs will reduce any profit the Fund might have realized had it sold the underlying security instead of buying the put option. A Fund may purchase call options to hedge against an increase in the price of securities that the Fund ultimately wants to buy. A Fund may also purchase a call option as a long directional investment hoping to profit from an anticipated increase in the value of the underlying security. In order for a call option to be profitable, the market price of the underlying security must rise sufficiently above the exercise price to cover the premium and transaction costs. These costs will reduce any profit a Fund might have realized had it bought the underlying security at the time it purchased the call option.

Purchasing foreign currency options gives a Fund the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell specified amounts of currency at a rate of exchange that may be exercised by a certain date. These currency options may be used as a short or long hedge against possible variations in foreign exchange rates or to gain exposure to foreign currencies.

 

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When a Fund purchases an option, it runs the risk that it will lose its entire investment in the option in a relatively short period of time, unless the Fund exercises the option or enters into a closing sale transaction before the option’s expiration. If the price of the underlying security does not rise (in the case of a call) or fall (in the case of a put) to an extent sufficient to cover the option premium and transaction costs, the Fund will lose part or all of its investment in the option. Premiums paid for purchasing options that expire are treated as realized losses.

Options purchased or sold by a Fund may be traded on a securities or options exchange. Such options typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk. However, an exchange or market may at times find it necessary to impose restrictions on particular types of options transactions, such as opening transactions. If an underlying security ceases to meet qualifications imposed by an exchange or the Options Clearing Corporation, new series of options on that security will no longer be opened to replace the expiring series, and opening transactions in existing series may be prohibited.

OTC options are options not traded on exchanges or backed by clearinghouses. Rather, they are entered into directly between a Fund and the counterparty to the option. In the case of an OTC option purchased by a Fund, the value of the option to the Fund will depend on the willingness and ability of the option writer to perform its obligations to the Fund. In addition, OTC options may not be transferable and there may be little or no secondary market for them, so they may be considered illiquid. It may not be possible to enter into closing transactions with respect to OTC options or otherwise to terminate such options, and as a result a Fund may be required to remain obligated on an unfavorable OTC option until its expiration.

During the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund and the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund entered into options to hedge the currency exposure of the Funds.

Swap Agreements:    The Funds may enter into swap agreements. Swap agreements are typically two-party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors. In a standard “swap” transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments, which may be adjusted for an interest factor. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a “notional amount” (i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index).

In a total return swap, one party typically agrees to pay to the other a short-term interest rate in return for a payment at one or more times in the future based on the increase in the value of an underlying security or other asset, or index of securities or assets; if the underlying security, asset, or index declines in value, the party that pays the short-term interest rate must also pay to its counterparty a payment based on the amount of the decline. A Fund may take either side of such a swap, and so may take a long or short position in the underlying security, asset, or index. A Fund may enter into a total return swap to hedge against an exposure in its portfolio — such as interest rate risk (including to adjust the duration or credit quality of a Fund’s bond portfolio), equity risk, or credit risk — or generally to put cash to work efficiently in the markets in anticipation of, or as a replacement for, cash investments. A Fund may also enter into a total return swap to gain exposure to securities or markets in which it might not be able to invest directly (in so-called market access transactions).

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time. Alternatively, a party may pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate. In more complex swaps, the notional principal amount may decline (or amortize) over time. A Fund’s maximum risk of loss due to counterparty default is the discounted NAV of the cash flows paid to/received from the counterparty over the interest rate swap’s remaining life.

A Fund may enter into credit default swap transactions as a “buyer” or “seller” of credit protection. In a credit default swap, one party provides what is in effect insurance against a default or other adverse credit event affecting an issuer of debt securities (typically referred to as a “reference entity”). In general, the buyer of credit protection is obligated to pay the protection seller an upfront amount or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the swap. If a “credit event” occurs, the buyer has the right to deliver to the seller bonds or other obligations of the reference entity (with a value up to the full notional value of the swap), and to receive a payment equal to the par value of the bonds or other obligations. Credit events that would trigger a request that the seller make payment are specific to each credit default swap agreement, but generally include bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium. When a Fund buys protection, it may or may not own securities of the reference entity. When a Fund sells protection under a credit default swap, the position may have the effect of creating leverage in the Fund’s portfolio through the Fund’s indirect long exposure to the issuer or securities on which the swap is written. When a Fund sells protection, it may do so either to earn additional income or to create such a “synthetic” long position.

Whenever a Fund enters into a swap agreement, it takes on counterparty risk — the risk that its counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the swap agreement. A Fund also takes the risk that the market will move against its position in the swap agreement. In the case of a total return swap, the swap will change in value depending on the change in value of the asset or index on which the swap is written. When a Fund enters into any type of swap for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the swap, at least in part. Swap agreements may be non-transferable or otherwise highly illiquid, and a Fund may not be able to terminate or transfer a swap agreement at any particular time or at an acceptable price.

During the term of a swap transaction, changes in the value of the swap are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by marking-to-market to reflect the market value of the swap. When the swap is terminated, a Fund will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference, if any, between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the agreement. Upfront swap premium payments paid or received by a Fund, if any, are recorded within the value of the open swap agreement on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, and other relevant factors). These upfront payments are recorded as realized gains or losses on each Fund’s Statement of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap agreement.

During the term of a swap transaction, the periodic net payments can be made for a set period of time or may be triggered by a predetermined credit event. The net periodic payments may be based on a fixed or variable interest rate, the change in market value of a specified security, basket of securities or index, or the return generated by a security. These periodic payments received or made by the Funds are recorded as realized gains and losses, respectively. During the year ended October 31, 2023, the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund used credit default swaps to limit certain credit exposure within each Fund.

 

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Note 4 — Risk Considerations

Market Risk:    The Funds’ investments will fluctuate with market conditions, and so will the value of your investment in the Funds. You could lose money on your investment in the Funds or the Funds could underperform other investments.

Liquidity Risk:    The Funds’ investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Funds because they may not be able to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Investments in high-yield securities, foreign securities, derivatives or other securities with substantial market and/or credit risk tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk. Certain investments in private placements and Rule 144A securities may be considered illiquid investments. The Funds may invest in private placements and Rule 144A securities.

Interest Rate Risk:    The values of the Funds’ investments fluctuate in response to movements in interest rates. If rates rise, the values of debt securities generally fall. The longer the average duration of a Fund’s investment portfolio, the greater the change in value.

Investment Style Risk:    Certain Funds may also be subject to investment style risk. The Advisor’s investment styles may be out of favor at times or may not produce the best results over short or longer time periods and may increase the volatility of a Fund’s share price.

LIBOR Risk:    The London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) was a leading benchmark or reference rate for various commercial and financial contracts, including corporate and municipal bonds, bank loans, asset-backed and mortgage-related securities, interest rate swaps and other derivatives. In July 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates LIBOR, announced the gradual phase out of the LIBOR rate, with nearly all LIBOR rate publications having ceased as of June 30, 2023 (some LIBOR rates continue to be published, but only on a temporary and synthetic basis). Alternatives to LIBOR have been established and others may be developed. The U.S. Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, a steering committee comprised of large U.S. financial institutions, has identified the Secured Overnight Financial Rate (SOFR) as the preferred alternative rate to LIBOR. SOFR is a relatively new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements, backed by Treasury securities. There remains uncertainty surrounding the nature of any replacement rates. The transition to a new reference rate may result in (i) increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments or contracts that previously relied on or still rely on LIBOR, (ii) a reduction in the value of certain instruments or contracts held by a Fund, (iii) reduced effectiveness of related Fund transactions, such as hedging, (iv) additional tax, accounting and regulatory risks, or (v) costs incurred in connection with closing out positions and entering into new trades. Any pricing adjustments to a Fund’s investments resulting from a substitute reference rate may also adversely affect a Fund’s performance and/or NAV. There is no assurance that the composition or characteristics of any such alternative reference rate will be similar to or produce the same value or economic equivalence as LIBOR or that instruments or contracts using an alternative rate will have the same volume or liquidity.

Derivatives Risk:    Use of derivatives, which at times is an important part of the Funds’ investment strategies, involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Investments in derivatives could cause the Funds to lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their objective through the use of the derivatives.

 

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Credit Risk:    The values of any of the Funds’ investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating. The lower rated debt securities in which a Fund may invest are considered speculative and are subject to greater volatility and risk of loss than investment-grade securities, particularly in deteriorating economic conditions.

Counterparty Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to counterparty risk, the risk that an entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions may not fulfill its obligations.

Foreign Currency Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to the risk that the value of the Funds’ investments denominated in foreign currencies will decline in value because the foreign currencies have declined in value relative to the U.S. dollar.

Foreign and Developing/Emerging Markets Investing Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to the risk that the Funds’ share prices will fluctuate with market conditions, currency exchange rates and the economic and political climates in countries where the Funds invest. The Funds are also subject to risks associated with financial, economic and other global market developments and disruptions, including those arising from war, terrorism, market manipulation, government interventions, defaults and shutdowns, and political changes or diplomatic developments, which can all negatively impact the securities markets and cause a Fund to lose value. As one current example, Russia’s recent military incursions in Ukraine have led to sanctions being levied against Russia by the United States, European Union and other countries, which has adversely affected European and global energy and financial markets and thus could affect the value of a Fund’s investments.

China Investing Risk:    The risks of investing in companies located or operating in China, including Hong Kong, such as nationalization, expropriation, or confiscation of property; difficulty in obtaining and/or enforcing judgments; alteration or discontinuation of economic reforms; military conflicts; inflation, currency fluctuations and fluctuations in inflation and interest rates that may have negative effects on the economy and securities markets of China; and China’s dependency on the economies of other Asian countries, many of which are developing countries. Health events, such as the recent coronavirus outbreak, may cause uncertainty and volatility in the Chinese economy. Certain securities issued by companies located or operating in China are subject to trading restrictions, quota limitations, and clearing and settlement risks. Significant portions of the Chinese securities markets may become rapidly illiquid, as Chinese issuers have the ability to suspend the trading of their equity securities, or as a result of adverse economic, market or political events, or adverse investor perceptions, whether or not accurate.

For more information on risks related to investing in the Funds, please refer to the Funds’ prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained on the Funds’ website (www.tcw.com) or by calling customer service at 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829).

Note 5 — Federal Income Taxes

It is the policy of each Fund to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

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Note 5 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

At October 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   1,802,569      $     —      $   1,802,569  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     1,177,419               1,177,419  

Permanent differences incurred during the year ended October 31, 2023, resulting from differences in book and tax accounting, have been reclassified at year-end between undistributed net investment income (loss), undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss) and paid-in capital as follows, with no impact to the NAV per share:

 

     Undistributed
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Undistributed
Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Paid-in
Capital
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   (52,963,536   $   52,963,536      $  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     (2,535,638     2,827,714          (292,076

During the year ended October 31, 2023, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Return of
Capital Gain
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   208,679,952      $     —      $     —      $   208,679,952  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     4,696,848                      4,696,848  

During the previous fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Return of
Capital Gain
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   228,258,436      $     —      $   22,694,796      $   250,953,232  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     2,830,965               3,893,084        6,724,049  

At October 31, 2023, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows :

 

     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)
    Cost of
Investments for
Federal Income
Tax Purposes
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   9,728,055      $   (285,678,284   $   (275,950,229   $   3,749,265,712  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     1,068,591        (11,001,834     (9,933,243     128,310,471  

At October 31, 2023, following Funds had net realized losses that will be carried forward indefinitely for federal income tax purposes:

 

     Short-Term
Capital Losses
     Long-Term
Capital Losses
     Total  

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   1,404,547,010      $   970,359,821      $   2,374,906,831  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     32,156,015        22,653,190        54,809,205  

 

 

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Note 5 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

The Funds did not have any unrecognized tax benefits at October 31, 2023, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended October 31, 2023. The Funds are subject to examination by the U.S. Federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three and four fiscal years, respectively.

Note 6 Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses

The Funds pay to the Advisor, as compensation for services rendered, facilities furnished and expenses borne by it, the following annual management fees as a percentage of daily net assets:

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

     0.75

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     0.75

The Advisor limits the operating expenses of the Funds not to exceed the following expense ratios relative to the Funds’ average daily net assets:

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

  

I Class

     0.85 % (1) 

N Class

     0.95 % (1) 

Plan Class

     0.77 % (1) 

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

  

I Class

     0.85 % (1) 

N Class

     0.90 % (1) 

 

(1)

These limitations are based on an agreement between the Advisor and Company.

Any advisory fee reduced or withheld, or expense reimbursement paid, pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement will be reimbursed by the appropriate Fund to the Advisor in the first, second or third fiscal year after the fiscal year of the reduction or reimbursement. The Advisor may not receive reimbursement for previous reductions or reimbursements before payment of a Fund’s operating expenses for the current year, and cannot cause a Fund to exceed the expense limitation in effect for that Fund (i) at the time the fees and expenses would have been incurred or (ii) at the time the Advisor would recoup that reduction or reimbursement. In addition, any recoupment may not exceed any more restrictive limitation to which the Advisor has agreed.

At October 31, 2023, the balance of recoupable expenses with expiration dates for the Funds were as follows:

 

Fund

   Expires
10/31/2026
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   1,030,033  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     225,798  
  

 

 

 

Total

     1,255,831  
  

 

 

 

Directors’ Fees:     Directors who are not affiliated with the Advisor receive compensation from the Funds which are shown on the Statements of Operations. Directors may elect to defer receipt of their fees in accordance with the terms of a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Deferred compensation is included within directors’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 7 Distribution Plan

TCW Funds Distributors LLC (“Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor and the Funds, serves as the nonexclusive distributor of each class of the Funds’ shares. The Funds have a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the N Class shares of each Fund. Under the terms of the plan, each Fund compensates the Distributor at a rate equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to its N Class shares for distribution and related services.

 

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Note 8 Purchases and Sales of Securities

Investment transactions (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended October 31, 2023 were as follows:

 

     Purchases
at Cost
     Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
     U.S. Government
Purchases at Cost
     U.S. Government
Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   5,687,353,958      $   6,103,963,860      $   —      $   —  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     167,864,057        200,097,555                

Note 9 Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in each Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     155,379,245     $ 946,777,138       216,629,505     $ 1,474,180,966  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     16,484,865       99,967,408       19,244,065       132,388,695  

Shares Redeemed

     (253,454,288       (1,534,829,190     (394,714,567     (2,682,553,501
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (81,590,178   $ (488,084,644     (158,840,997   $   (1,075,983,840
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     15,090,614     $ 119,272,021       21,222,788     $ 186,846,363  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     2,938,551       23,013,683       2,509,111       22,043,204  

Shares Redeemed

     (12,491,675     (98,323,505     (24,289,272     (209,179,236
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     5,537,490     $ 43,962,199       (557,373   $ (289,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Plan Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     38,757,199     $ 235,169,525       51,708,975     $ 353,620,135  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     5,624,869       34,094,725       4,639,507       31,452,790  

Shares Redeemed

     (55,895,176     (335,479,982     (127,362,071     (873,459,638
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (11,513,108   $ (66,215,732     (71,013,589   $ (488,386,713
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency
Income Fund
   Year Ended
October 31, 2023
    Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
I Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     3,211,839     $ 23,179,638       4,953,513     $ 38,450,053  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     471,364       3,408,057       709,095       5,526,890  

Shares Redeemed

     (4,123,910     (29,251,079     (13,661,596     (102,746,615
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (440,707   $ (2,663,384     (7,998,988   $ (58,769,672
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     749,949     $ 5,375,271       5,205,699     $ 37,181,265  

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     132,939       952,940       175,441       1,344,419  

Shares Redeemed

     (5,020,848     (36,926,606     (3,936,505     (28,238,990
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (4,137,960   $ (30,598,395     1,444,635     $ 10,286,694  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 10 — Restricted Securities

The Funds are permitted to invest in securities that have legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities may be sold privately, but are required to be registered before being sold to the public (exemption rules apply). Private placement securities are generally considered to be restricted except for those securities traded between qualified institutional investors under the provisions of Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). However, the Company considers 144A securities

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 10 — Restricted Securities (Continued)

 

to be restricted if those securities have been deemed illiquid. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. There were no restricted securities held by the Funds at October 31, 2023.

Note 11 — Committed Line of Credit

The Funds have entered into a $100,000,000 committed revolving line of credit agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”) for temporary borrowing purposes, renewable annually. The interest rate on borrowing is the higher of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.10% plus 1.25% or the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 0.10% plus 1.25%. There were no borrowings from the line of credit as of or during the year ended October 31, 2023. The Funds pay the Bank a commitment fee equal to 0.25% per annum on any unused portion of the committed line amount. The commitment fees incurred by the Funds are presented in the Statements of Operations. The commitment fees are allocated to each applicable portfolio in proportion to its relative average daily net assets and the interest expenses are charged directly to the applicable portfolio.

Note 12 — Indemnifications

Under the Company’s organizational documents, its Officers and Directors may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Company. In addition, the Company entered into an agreement with each of the Directors which provides that the Company will indemnify and hold harmless each Director against any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by such Director in any proceeding arising out of or in connection with the Director’s services to the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, the Maryland General Corporation Law, the Securities Act, and the 1940 Act, each as now or hereinafter in force. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Company expects the risk of loss to be remote. The Company has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnification.

Note 13 — New Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-01 (“ASU 2021-01”), “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848).” ASU 2021-01 is an update of ASU 2020-04, which is in response to concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates, and particularly the risk of cessation of LIBOR; regulators have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020-04 is elective and applies to all entities, subject to meeting certain criteria, that have contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The ASU 2021-01 update clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which deferred the sunset day of this guidance to December 31, 2024. Management is currently evaluating the implications, if any, of the additional requirements and its impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2023

 

Note 13 — New Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

 

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions” (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 (1) clarifies the guidance in ASC 820 on the fair value measurement of an equity security that is subject to a contractual sale restriction and (2) requires specific disclosures related to such an equity security. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within that fiscal year, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2022-03 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 5.67     $ 7.87     $ 7.93     $ 8.33     $ 7.77  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.41       0.33       0.35       0.39       0.46  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.09       (2.22     (0.02     (0.46     0.54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.50       (1.89     0.33       (0.07     1.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.33     (0.28     (0.37     (0.33     (0.44

Distributions from Return of Capital

           (0.03     (0.02            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.33     (0.31     (0.39     (0.33     (0.44
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 5.84     $ 5.67     $ 7.87     $ 7.93     $ 8.33  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     8.72     (24.47 %)      4.04     (0.69 %)      13.13

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   2,097,432     $   2,500,689     $   4,720,489     $   5,877,348     $   5,668,552  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.85     0.90     0.85     0.85     0.84

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.82     0.85     N/A       N/A       N/A  

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     6.80     4.79     4.23     4.95     5.62

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     152.31     119.10     150.31     135.46     136.47

 

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 7.32     $ 10.16     $ 10.23     $ 10.72     $ 10.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.53       0.41       0.44       0.49       0.57  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.10       (2.86     (0.03     (0.57     0.69  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.63       (2.45     0.41       (0.08     1.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.42     (0.36     (0.46     (0.41     (0.54

Distributions from Return of Capital

           (0.03     (0.02            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.42     (0.39     (0.48     (0.41     (0.54
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 7.53     $ 7.32     $ 10.16     $ 10.23     $ 10.72  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     8.48     (24.57 %)      3.97     (0.69 %)      12.85

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   443,173     $   390,155     $   546,887     $   261,520     $   320,492  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.15     1.17     1.13     1.14     1.14

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.98     1.05

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     6.70     4.72     4.20     4.82     5.41

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     152.31     119.10     150.31     135.46     136.47

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — Plan Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     March 2, 2020
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2020
 
      2023     2022     2021  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 5.67     $ 7.86     $ 7.93     $ 8.34  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.42       0.33       0.36       0.26  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.07       (2.20     (0.04     (0.48
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.49       (1.87     0.32       (0.22
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.33     (0.29     (0.37     (0.19

Return of capital

           (0.03     (0.02      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.33     (0.32     (0.39     (0.19
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 5.83     $ 5.67     $ 7.86     $ 7.93  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     8.63     (24.41 %)      4.12     (2.59 %) (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of year (in thousands)

   $   998,832     $   1,035,971     $   1,996,103     $   489,106  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.82     0.81     0.80     0.79 % (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.77     0.77     0.77     0.77 % (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     6.87     4.86     4.43     4.96 % (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     152.31     119.10     150.31     135.46 % (2) 

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

(2)

For the period March 2, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2020.

(3)

Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 6.50     $ 8.47     $ 8.57     $ 9.17     $ 8.14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.43       0.35       0.37       0.42       0.58  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.35       (2.06     (0.25     (0.89     0.57  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.78       (1.71     0.12       (0.47     1.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.25     (0.10     (0.22     (0.09     (0.12

Distributions from Return of Capital

           (0.16           (0.04      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.25     (0.26     (0.22     (0.13     (0.12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 7.03     $ 6.50     $ 8.47     $ 8.57     $ 9.17  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     11.92     (20.57 %)      1.34     (5.26 %)      14.26

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   106,740     $   101,530     $   200,019     $   192,679     $   220,968  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.97     1.02     0.96     0.97     1.03

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.85     0.85     0.85     0.85     0.88

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.90     4.65     4.14     4.90     6.66

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     123.91     122.49     117.18     135.99     127.74

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2023     2022     2021     2020     2019  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of year

   $ 6.48     $ 8.44     $ 8.55     $ 9.15     $ 8.13  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.42       0.34       0.36       0.42       0.57  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.35       (2.04     (0.25     (0.89     0.57  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.77       (1.70     0.11       (0.47     1.14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.24     (0.10     (0.22     (0.09     (0.12

Distributions from Return of Capital

           (0.16           (0.04      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.24     (0.26     (0.22     (0.13     (0.12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of year

   $ 7.01     $ 6.48     $ 8.44     $ 8.55     $ 9.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     11.89     (20.66 %)      1.30     (5.28 %)       14.14

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

Net Assets, End of year (in thousands)

   $   13,949     $   39,709     $   39,546     $   25,329     $   28,011  

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

 

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.31     1.38     1.32     1.35     1.40

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.90     0.90     0.90     0.90     0.92

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.83     4.64     4.05     4.84     6.63

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     123.91     122.49     117.18     135.99     127.74

 

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

TCW Funds, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund and TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund (collectively, the “TCW International Funds”) (two of sixteen funds comprising TCW Funds, Inc.), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2023, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended for the TCW International Funds, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective TCW International Funds as of October 31, 2023, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended for the TCW International Funds, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the TCW International Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the TCW International Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the TCW International Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The TCW International Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the TCW International Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing operational costs of the Fund, including management fees and other fund expenses. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023 (184 days).

Actual Expenses:     The first line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes:     The second line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account value and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2023
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2023
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2023 to
October 31, 2023)
 
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $   1,000.00      $ 982.40        0.80   $   4.00  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,021.17        0.80     4.08  

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 980.50        0.95   $ 4.74  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00        1,020.42        0.95     4.84  

Plan Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 981.20        0.77   $ 3.85  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00          1,021.30        0.77     3.92  
TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund           

I Class Shares

   $ 1,000.00      $ 969.60        0.85   $ 4.22  

Actual

     1,000.00        1,020.92        0.85     4.33  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

          

N Class Shares

   $ 1,000.00      $ 969.20        0.90   $ 4.47  

Actual

     1,000.00        1,020.67        0.90     4.58  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

          

 

 

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OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We, The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., the Metropolitan West Funds, Sepulveda Management LLC, TCW Direct Lending LLC, TCW Direct Lending VII LLC, TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, and TCW Star Direct Lending LLC (collectively, “TCW”) are committed to protecting the nonpublic personal and financial information of our customers and consumers who obtain or seek to obtain financial products or services primarily for personal, family or household purposes. We fulfill our commitment by establishing and implementing policies and systems to protect the security and confidentiality of this information.

In our offices, we limit access to nonpublic personal and financial information about you to those TCW personnel who need to know the information in order to provide products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal and financial information.

 

 

CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of nonpublic personal and financial information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Your name, address and identifying numbers, and other personal and financial information, from you and from identification cards and papers you submit to us, on applications, subscription agreements or other forms or communications.

 

 

Information about your account balances and financial transactions with us, our affiliated entities, or nonaffiliated third parties, from our internal sources, from affiliated entities and from nonaffiliated third parties.

 

 

Information about your account balances and financial transactions and other personal and financial information, from consumer credit reporting agencies or other nonaffiliated third parties, to verify information received from you or others.

 

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CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE DISCLOSE TO NONAFFILIATED THIRD PARTIES

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, as well as information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information, to nonaffiliated third parties, for our everyday business purposes such as necessary to execute, process, service and confirm your securities transactions and mutual fund transactions, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, to market our products and services through joint marketing arrangements or to respond to court orders and legal investigations.

We may disclose nonpublic personal and financial information concerning you to law enforcement agencies, federal regulatory agencies, self-regulatory organizations or other nonaffiliated third parties, if required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry.

We do not otherwise disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, except where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law. Because we do not disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, our Customer Privacy Policy does not contain opt-out provisions.

 

 

CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE DISCLOSE TO OUR AFFILIATED ENTITIES

 

 

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances, information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information to our affiliated entities for any purpose.

 

 

We regularly disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances and information about your pending or past transactions to our affiliates to execute, process and confirm securities transactions or mutual fund transactions for you, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, or to market our products and services to you.

 

 

INFORMATION ABOUT FORMER CUSTOMERS

We do not disclose nonpublic personal and financial information about former customers to nonaffiliated third parties unless required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry, or otherwise where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law.

 

 

QUESTIONS

Should you have any questions about our Customer Privacy Policy, please contact us by email or by regular mail at the address at the end of this policy.

 

 

REMINDER ABOUT TCW’S FINANCIAL PRODUCTS

Financial products offered by The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., the Metropolitan West Funds, Sepulveda Management LLC, TCW Direct Lending LLC, TCW Direct Lending VII LLC, TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, and TCW Star Direct Lending LLC.

 

 

Are not guaranteed by a bank;

 

Are not obligations of The TCW Group, Inc. or of its subsidiaries;

 

Are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and

 

Are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount committed or invested, and earnings thereon.

 

THE TCW GROUP, INC.

TCW FUNDS, INC.

TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.

METROPOLITAN WEST FUNDS

SEPULVEDA MANAGEMENT LLC

 

TCW DIRECT LENDING LLC

TCW DIRECT LENDING VII LLC

TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

TCW STAR DIRECT LENDING LLC

Attention: Privacy Officer | 515 South Flower Street | Los Angeles, CA 90071 | email: privacy@tcw.com

 

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Investment Management and Advisory Agreement Disclosure (Unaudited)

 

Renewal of Investment Advisory and Management Agreement

TCW Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and TCW Investment Management Company LLC (the “Advisor”) are parties to an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (“Agreement”), pursuant to which the Advisor is responsible for managing the investments of each separate investment series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) of the Corporation. Unless terminated by either party, the Agreement continues in effect from year to year provided that the continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the Funds, or by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”), and, in either event, by a majority of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Directors”), casting votes in person at a meeting called for that purpose.

At an in-person meeting on September 11, 2023, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement for an additional one-year term from February 6, 2024 through February 5, 2025. The renewal of the Agreement was approved by the Board (including by a majority of the Independent Directors) upon the recommendation of the Independent Directors. The Independent Directors also met by videoconference in a working session on August 30, 2023 to hear presentations by representatives of the Advisor, to ask related questions, to review and discuss materials provided by the Advisor for their consideration, and to meet separately with their independent legal counsel. On September 11, 2023 they also met separately with their independent legal counsel to review and discuss supplemental information that had been requested on their behalf by their independent legal counsel and presented by the Advisor. The information, material facts, and conclusions that formed the basis for the Independent Directors’ recommendation and the Board’s subsequent approval are described below.

1.    Information received

Materials reviewed — During the course of each year, the Directors receive a wide variety of materials relating to the services provided by the Advisor, including reports on the Advisor’s investment processes, as well as on each Fund’s investment results, portfolio composition, portfolio trading practices, compliance monitoring, shareholder services, and other information relating to the nature, extent, and quality of services provided by the Advisor to the Funds. In addition, the Board reviewed information furnished to the Independent Directors in response to a detailed request sent to the Advisor on their behalf. The information in the Advisor’s responses included extensive materials regarding each Fund’s investment results, advisory fee comparisons to advisory fees charged by the Advisor to its institutional clients, financial and profitability information regarding the Advisor, descriptions of various services provided to the Funds and to other advisory and sub-advisory clients, descriptions of functions such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and information about the personnel providing investment management services to each Fund. The Directors also considered information provided by an independent data provider, Broadridge, comparing the investment performance and the fee and expense levels of each Fund to those of appropriate peer groups of mutual funds selected by Broadridge. After reviewing this information, the Directors requested additional financial, profitability and service information from the Advisor, which the Advisor provided and the Directors considered.

 

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Review process — The Directors’ determinations were made on the basis of each Director’s business judgment after consideration of all the information presented. The Independent Directors were advised by their independent legal counsel throughout the renewal process and received and reviewed advice from their independent legal counsel regarding legal and industry standards applicable to the renewal of the Agreement, including a legal memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing their fiduciary duties related to their approval of the continuation of the Agreement. The Independent Directors also discussed the renewal of the Agreement with the Advisor’s representatives and in private sessions at which no representatives of the Advisor were present. In deciding to recommend the renewal of the Agreement with respect to each Fund, the Independent Directors did not identify any single piece of information or particular factor that, in isolation, was the controlling factor. Each Independent Director may also have weighed factors differently. This summary describes the most important, but not all, of the factors considered by the Board and the Independent Directors.

2.    Nature, extent, and quality of services provided by the Advisor

The Board and the Independent Directors considered the depth and quality of the Advisor’s investment management process, including its research and strong analytical capabilities; the experience, capability, and integrity of its senior management and other personnel; the advance planning and transition arrangements put in place with respect to the changes in key portfolio management and other personnel; the overall resources available to the Advisor; and the ability of its organizational structure to address the fluctuations in assets that have been experienced over the past several years. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s continued commitment and ability to attract and retain well-qualified investment professionals, noting in particular the Advisor’s hiring of professionals in various areas over the past several years, including recruiting and hiring a highly qualified President and Chief Executive Officer to replace the outgoing head of The TCW Group, Inc., the parent company of the Advisor (“TCW”), continued upgrading of resources in its middle office and back office operations and other areas, as well as a continuing and extensive program of infrastructure and systems enhancements, including business continuity and cyber security, as well as budgeting for certain future initiatives. The Board and the Independent Directors also considered that the Advisor made available to its investment professionals a variety of resources and systems relating to investment management, compliance, trading, operations, administration, research, portfolio accounting, and legal matters. They noted the substantial additional resources made available by TCW. The Board and the Independent Directors examined and discussed a detailed description of the extensive additional services provided to the Funds to support their operations and compliance, as compared to the much narrower range of services provided to the Advisor’s institutional and sub-advised clients, as well as the Advisor’s oversight and coordination of numerous outside service providers to the Funds. They further noted the high level of regular communication between the Advisor and the Independent Directors. The Advisor explained its responsibility to supervise the activities of the Funds’ various service providers, as well as supporting the Independent Directors and their meetings, regulatory filings, and various operational personnel, and the related costs.

The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor are of a high quality and have benefited and should continue to benefit the Funds and their shareholders.

 

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3.    Investment results

The Board and the Independent Directors considered the investment results of each Fund in light of its investment objective(s) and principal investment strategies. They compared each Fund’s total returns with the total returns of other mutual funds in peer group reports prepared by Broadridge with respect to various longer and more recent periods all ended May 31, 2023. The Board and the Independent Directors reviewed information as to peer group selections presented by Broadridge and discussed the methodology for those selections with Broadridge. In reviewing each Fund’s relative performance, the Board and the Independent Directors took into account each Fund’s investment strategies, distinct characteristics, asset size and diversification.

The Board and the Independent Directors noted that most Funds’ performance was satisfactory over the relevant periods. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that the investment performance of the majority of the Funds was generally close to or above the median performance of the applicable peer group during the three-year period emphasized by Broadridge in the supplemental materials. For those Funds that lagged peer group averages, they noted that the Advisor had discussed with the Board the reasons for the underperformance, including the investment climate and prevailing market conditions during relevant periods as well as the Advisor’s discipline in maintaining a consistent investment style. The Board considered in particular the Advisor’s explanations for the performance of the eight Funds that ranked in the fourth or fifth quintile of their peer groups for the prior three-year period. The Board indicated that it would continue to monitor portfolio investment performance on a regular basis and discuss with the Advisor from time to time any instances of long-term underperformance as appropriate. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that the performance of some Funds for periods when they lagged their peer group averages remained satisfactory when assessed on a risk-adjusted basis because performance quintiles do not necessarily reflect the degree of risk employed by peer funds to achieve their returns. The Board also considered the Advisor’s assessment of the Funds’ performance during the recent period of significant market volatility and rising interest rates.

With respect to the fixed income Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors recognized the Advisor’s deliberate strategy to manage risk in light of its critical view of the fixed income securities markets and overall investment market conditions at present and in the near term. For that reason, the Board and the Independent Directors believed that relative performance also should be considered in light of future market conditions expected by the Advisor and positioning of the Funds’ portfolios in light of those expectations. The Board and the Independent Directors noted the Advisor’s view that longer term performance can be more meaningful for active fixed income funds than shorter term performance because fixed income market cycles are generally longer than three years.

For the U.S. fixed income Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors noted the conservative profile of these Funds, certain of which generally experienced less volatility compared to various other funds in the applicable peer group (except for the relative volatility of Total Return Bond Fund and Core Fixed Income Fund, which have greater exposure to mortgage-backed securities). They also noted the Advisor’s conservative posture for these Funds with respect to credit and interest rate risks.

For the Total Return Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second quintile for the ten-and five-year periods, fifth quintile for the three-year

 

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period and fourth quintile for the one-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance was driven by the Fund’s higher duration and greater exposure to mortgage-backed securities than its peers, which the Advisor believes may position the Fund for outperformance going forward.

For the Core Fixed Income Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third quintile for the ten-year period, second quintile for the five-year period and fourth quintile for the three- and one-year periods. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance was driven by the Fund’s higher duration and greater exposure to mortgage-backed securities than its peers, which the Advisor believes may position the Fund for outperformance going forward. The Board and the Independent Directors also considered that despite its underperformance relative to its peers for the three-year period, the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for that period.

For the High Yield Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first quintile for the ten- and five-year periods, fourth quintile for the three-year period and second quintile for the one-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance for the three-year period was driven by the Fund’s focus on higher-quality bonds than its peers, and further considered the Fund’s outperformance over the other periods reviewed.

For the Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third quintile for the ten-, three- and one-year periods and the second quintile for the five-year period.

For the Global Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the fourth quintile for the ten-, three- and one-year periods and third quintile for the five-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance for the three-year period was driven by the Fund’s higher duration as compared to many of its peers, and further considered that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the same period.

For the Short Term Bond Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Fund’s performance was in the fourth quintile for the ten-year period, third quintile for the five-year period and second quintile for the three- and one-year periods.

With respect to the U.S. equity Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the performance of certain of the Funds for most of the various periods reviewed ranked in the first, second or third quintiles, while other Funds ranked in the fourth quintile over various periods.

The Select Equities Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten-, five- and one-year periods and fourth quintile for the three-year period. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s explanation that underperformance for the three-year period was driven in part the Fund’s more modest positions in companies that were key contributors to the competitor funds’ returns. The Board and the Independent Directors also considered the Fund’s stronger performance over the other periods reviewed.

 

 

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The Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten- and five-year periods and the first quintile for the three- and one-year periods. The Relative Value Large Cap Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten- and five-year periods and the first quintile for the three- and one-year periods. The Relative Value Mid Cap Fund ranked in the fourth quintile for the ten- and five-year periods, the second quintile for the three-year period and the first quintile for the one-year period.

The New America Premier Equities Fund ranked in the first quintile for the five-, three- and one-year periods.

The Global Real Estate Fund ranked in the first quintile for the five-, three- and one-year periods.

The Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund ranked in the fourth quintile for the five-year period, third quintile for the three-year period and second quintile for the one-year period.

For the asset allocation Fund, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the Conservative Allocation Fund’s performance was in the first quintile for the ten-, five-, and three- and one-year periods.

With respect to the international and emerging markets Funds, the Board and the Independent Directors noted that the performance of a majority of these Funds ranked in the fourth or fifth quintiles over many of the various time periods reviewed. The Emerging Markets Income Fund ranked in the third quintile for the ten-year period, fourth quintile for the five- and three-year periods and fifth quintile for the one-year period. The Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund ranked in the fourth quintile for the ten-, five- and one-year periods and fifth quintile for the three-year period. The Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund ranked in the fifth quintile for the five- and one-year periods and the fourth quintile for the three-year period. The Developing Markets Equity Fund ranked in the fifth quintile for the five-, three- and one-year periods. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the Advisor’s discussion of performance, including that the challenging international and emerging market conditions in recent years, including conditions in Russia and China, weighed on performance for the Funds in line with other funds in the universe. The Board and the Independent Directors further considered that the Advisor had recommended, and the Board had approved, the liquidation of the Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund and the Developing Markets Equity Fund.

The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the Advisor was implementing each Fund’s investment objective(s) and that the Advisor’s record in managing the Funds indicated that its continued management should benefit each Fund and its shareholders over the long term.

4.    Advisory fees and total expenses

The Board and the Independent Directors compared the management fees (which Broadridge defines to include the advisory fee and the administrative fee) and total expenses of each Fund (each as a percentage of average net assets) with the median management fee and operating expense level of the other mutual funds in the relevant Broadridge peer groups. These comparisons assisted the Board and the Independent Directors by providing a reasonable statistical measure to assess each Fund’s fees relative to its relevant peers. The Board and the Independent Directors observed that each Fund’s management fee, after giving effect to applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, was below or near the median of the peer group funds

 

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on a current basis. The Board and the Independent Directors also observed that each Fund’s total expenses, after giving effect to applicable waivers and/or reimbursements, were below or near the median of the peer group funds. The Board and the Independent Directors also noted the contractual expense limitations to which the Advisor has agreed with respect to each Fund and that the Advisor historically has absorbed any expenses in excess of these limits. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that for several Funds, their below-median management fee and total expenses were in part due to substantial waiver and/or reimbursement pursuant to the contractual expense limitations. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the competitive fees charged by the Advisor, and competitive expense ratios, should continue to benefit each Fund and its shareholders.

The Board and the Independent Directors also reviewed information regarding the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to its institutional and sub-advisory clients with similar investment mandates. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that, although the fees paid by those clients generally were lower than advisory fees paid by the Funds, the differences appropriately reflected the more extensive services provided by the Advisor to the Funds and the Advisor’s significantly greater responsibilities and expenses with respect to the Funds, including the additional time spent by portfolio managers for reasons such as managing the more active cash flows from purchases and redemptions by shareholders, the additional risks of managing a pool of assets for public investors, administrative burdens, daily pricing, valuation and liquidity responsibilities, the supervision of vendors and service providers, and the costs of additional infrastructure and operational resources and personnel and of complying with and supporting the more comprehensive regulatory and governance regime applicable to mutual funds.

5.    The Advisor’s costs, level of profits, and economies of scale

The Board and the Independent Directors reviewed information regarding the Advisor’s costs of providing services to the Funds, as well as the resulting level of profits to the Advisor. They reviewed the Advisor’s stated assumptions and methods of allocating certain costs, such as personnel costs, which constitute the Advisor’s largest operating cost. The Board and the Independent Directors recognized that the Advisor should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits for the services that it provides to each Fund. The Board and the Independent Directors also reviewed a comparison of the Advisor’s profitability with respect to the Funds to the profitability of certain unaffiliated publicly traded asset managers, which the Advisor believed supported its view that the Advisor’s profitability was reasonable. Based on their review, the Board and the Independent Directors concluded that they were satisfied that the Advisor’s level of profitability from its relationship with each Fund was not unreasonable or excessive.

The Board and the Independent Directors considered the extent to which potential economies of scale could be realized as the Funds grow and whether the advisory fees reflect those potential economies of scale. They recognized that the advisory fees for the Funds do not have breakpoints, which would otherwise result in lower advisory fee rates as the Funds grow larger. They also recognized the Advisor’s view that the advisory fees compare favorably to peer group fees and expenses and remain competitive even at higher asset levels and that the relatively low advisory fees reflect the potential economies of scale. The Board and the Independent Directors recognized the benefits of the Advisor’s substantial past and ongoing investment in the advisory business, such as successfully recruiting and retaining key professional talent, systems and technology upgrades, added resources dedicated to legal, compliance, risk management and cybersecurity programs, and improvements to the overall firm infrastructure, as well as the financial

 

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pressures of competing against much larger firms and passive investment products. The Board and the Independent Directors further noted the Advisor’s past and current subsidies of the operating expenses of newer and smaller Funds and the Advisor’s commitment to maintain reasonable overall operating expenses for each Fund. The Board and the Independent Directors also recognized that the Funds benefit from receiving investment advice from an organization with other types of advisory clients in addition to mutual funds. The Board and the Independent Directors considered the risk borne by the Advisor that the Funds’ net assets and thus the Advisor’s fees might decline in the event of redemptions and that smaller Funds might not grow to become profitable. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the Advisor was satisfactorily sharing potential economies of scale with the Funds through low fees and expenses, and through reinvesting in its capabilities for serving the Funds and their shareholders.

6.    Ancillary benefits

The Board and the Independent Directors also considered ancillary benefits received or to be received by the Advisor and its affiliates as a result of the relationship of the Advisor with the Funds. The Board and the Independent Directors noted that, in addition to the fees the Advisor receives under the Agreement, the Advisor receives additional benefits in connection with management of the Funds in the form of reports, research and other services from brokers and their affiliates in return for brokerage commissions paid to such brokers. The Board and the Independent Directors concluded that any potential benefits received or to be derived by the Advisor from its relationships with the Funds are reasonably related to the services provided by the Advisor to the Funds.

7.    Conclusions

Based on their overall review, including their consideration of each of the factors referred to above (and others), the Board and the Independent Directors concluded that the Agreement is fair and reasonable to each Fund and its shareholders, that each Fund’s shareholders received reasonable value in return for the advisory fees and other amounts paid to the Advisor by each Fund, and that the renewal of the Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders.

 

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Supplemental Information

 

Proxy Voting Guidelines

The policies and procedures that the Company uses to determine how to vote proxies are available without charge. The Board has delegated the Company’s proxy voting authority to the Advisor.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Guidelines

The proxy voting guidelines of the Advisor are available:

 

  1.

By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2.

By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

When the Company receives a request for a description of the Advisor’s proxy voting guidelines, it will deliver the description that is disclosed in the Company’s Statement of Additional Information. This information will be sent out via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

The Advisor, on behalf of the Company, prepares and files Form N-PX with the SEC not later than August 31 of each year, which includes the Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 of that year. The Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available:

 

  1.

By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2.

By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

When the Company receives a request for the Company’s proxy voting record, it will send the information disclosed in the Company’s most recently filed report on Form N-PX via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

The Company also discloses its proxy voting record on its website as soon as is reasonably practicable after its report on Form N-PX is filed with the SEC.

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

The Company files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year on Form NPORT-P. Such filings occur no later than 60 days after the end of the Funds’ first and third quarters and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

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Tax Information Notice (Unaudited)

 

The following Funds paid foreign taxes during the year ended October 31, 2023 that are available as income tax credits:

 

Fund

   Foreign Tax Credit  

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   89,055  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

   $   89,038  

This information is given to meet certain requirements of the Code and should not be used by shareholders for preparing their income tax returns. In February 2024, shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV which will show the actual distribution received and include their share of qualified dividends during the calendar year of 2023 Shareholders are advised to check with their tax advisors for information on the treatment of these amounts on their individual tax returns.

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company

 

A board of six directors is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Company, which consists of 16 Funds at October 31, 2023. The directors of the Company, and their business addresses and their principal occupation for the last five years are set forth below.

Independent Directors

 

Name, and

Year of Birth (1)

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Samuel P. Bell (1936)  

Mr. Bell has served as a

director of TCW Funds, Inc.

since October 2002.

  Private Investor.  

TCW Strategic Income Fund,

Inc. (closed-end fund).

Patrick C. Haden (1953)

Chairman of the Board

  Mr. Haden has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since May 2001.  

President (since 2003), Wilson Ave. Consulting (business consulting firm); Senior Advisor to President (July 2016

– June 2017), University of Southern California.

  Auto Club (affiliate of AAA); Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund); TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed end fund).
Peter McMillan (1957)   Mr. McMillan has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since August 2010.   Co-founder (since 2019), Pacific Oak Capital Advisors (investment advisory firm); Co-founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer (since May 2013), Temescal Canyon Partners (investment advisory firm); Co-founder and Executive Vice President (2005 – 2019), KBS Capital Advisors (a manager of real estate investment trusts).  

Pacific Oak Strategic

Opportunity REIT (real estate

investments); Keppel Pacific

Oak U.S. REIT (real estate

investments); Pacific Oak

Residential Trust (real estate

investments); Metropolitan

West Funds (mutual fund);

TCW DL VII Financing LLC

(private fund); TCW Strategic

Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end

fund).

Victoria B. Rogers (1961)   Ms. Rogers has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2011.   President and Chief Executive Officer (since 1996), The Rose Hills Foundation (charitable foundation).  

Norton Simon Museum (art

museum); Stanford University

(university); Causeway Capital

Management Trust (mutual

fund); Causeway ETML Trust

(mutual fund); The Rose Hills

Foundation (charitable

foundation); TCW Strategic

Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end

fund).

Andrew Tarica (1959)   Mr. Tarica has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since March 2012.  

Director of Fixed Income

(since February 2022), Forest Road Securities (broker dealer); Chief Executive Officer (since February 2001), Meadowbrook Capital

Management (asset

management company);

Employee (2003 – January

2022), Cowen Prime Services (broker dealer).

 

Metropolitan West Funds

(mutual fund); TCW Strategic

Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end

fund); TCW Direct Lending VII,

LLC (business development

company); TCW Direct

Lending VIII, LLC (business

development company); TCW Star Direct Lending, LLC (business development company); TCW ETF Trust (exchange-traded fund).

 

(1)

The address of each Independent Director is c/o Morgan Lewis, & Bockius LLP, Counsel to the Independent Directors of TCW Funds, Inc., 300 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

 

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Interested Director    

This Director is an “interested person” of the Company as defined in the 1940 Act because he is a director and officer of the Advisor, and shareholder and director of The TCW Group, Inc., the parent company of the Advisor.

 

Name and

Year of Birth

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Marc I. Stern (1944)   Mr. Stern has served as a director since inception of TCW Funds, Inc. in September 1992.  

Chairman (since January

2016), TCW LLC; Chairman

(since February 2013), The

TCW Group Inc., the Advisor, TCW Asset Management Company LLC and Metropolitan West Asset

Management, LLC.

  N/A

The officers of the Company who are not directors of the Company are:

 

Name and Year of Birth (1)  

Position(s) Held

with Company

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (2)

Kathryn Koch (1980)

President and Chief Executive Officer

  Ms. Koch has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2023.    President and Chief Executive Officer (since February 2023), The TCW Group, Inc., TCW LLC, the Advisor, TCW Asset Management Company LLC, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer (since February 2023), Metropolitan West Funds; Chief Investment Officer of Public Equity (2004 – January 2023), Goldman Sachs.

Lisa Eisen (1963)

Tax Officer

  Ms. Eisen has served as Tax Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since December 2016.    Tax Officer (since December 2016), Metropolitan West Funds and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.; Managing Director and Director of Tax (since August 2016), TCW LLC.

Meredith S. Jackson (1959)

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

  Ms. Jackson has served as Senior Vice President since January 2016 and General Counsel and Secretary of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2013.    Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (since January 2016), TCW LLC; Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (since February 2013), the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., TCW Asset Management Company LLC and Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (since February 2013), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., Vice President and Secretary (since February 2013), Metropolitan West Funds.

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company (Continued)

 

Name and Year of Birth (1)  

Position(s) Held

with Company

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (2)

Gladys Xiques (1973)

Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer

  Ms. Xiques has served as Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since January 2021.    Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer (since January 2021), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and Metropolitan West Funds; Managing Director and Global Chief Compliance Officer (since January 2021), TCW LLC, the Advisor, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC and TCW Asset Management Company LLC; Global Chief Compliance Officer (since January 2021), The TCW Group, Inc.; Senior Vice President (February 2015 – December 2020), TCW LLC, the Advisor, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC and TCW Asset Management Company LLC.

Richard M. Villa (1964)

Treasurer Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

  Mr. Villa has served as Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2014.    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary (since July 2008), the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., TCW Asset Management Company LLC, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC, and (since January 2016), TCW LLC; Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer (since February 2014), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and (since February 2021), Metropolitan West Funds.

 

(1)

The address of the Interested Director and each officer is c/o the TCW Group, Inc., 515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

(2)

Positions with The TCW Group, Inc. and its affiliates may have changed over time.

In addition, Eric Chan, Managing Director of Fund Operations for the Advisor, TCW Asset Management Company LLC, TCW LLC (since 2009), and Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC (since November 2006), is Assistant Treasurer of the Company and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (since 2009) and Metropolitan West Funds (since 2010). Mr. Chan is a Certified Public Accountant. Peter Davidson, Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of TCW Asset Management Company LLC, Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC, TCW LLC, and the Advisor (since July 2022), is Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the Company, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and Metropolitan West Funds (since September 2022).

The SAI (Statement of Additional Information) has additional information regarding the Board of Directors. A copy is available without charge by calling 1-800-FUND-TCW (1-800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy or by going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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LOGO

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

 

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

800 FUND TCW

(800 386 3829)

www.TCW.com

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

TCW Investment Management Company LLC

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

TRANSFER AGENT

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 E. Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Deloitte & Touche LLP

555 West 5th Street

Los Angeles, California 90013

CUSTODIAN & ADMINISTRATOR

State Street Bank & Trust Company

One Congress Street, Suite 1

Boston, Massachusetts 02114-2016

DISTRIBUTOR

TCW Funds Distributors LLC

515 South Flower Street

Los Angeles, California 90071

DIRECTORS

Patrick C. Haden

Director and Chairman of the Board

Samuel P. Bell

Director

Peter McMillan

Director

Victoria B. Rogers

Director

Marc I. Stern

Director

Andrew Tarica

Director

OFFICERS

Kathryn Koch

President and Chief Executive Officer

Meredith S. Jackson

Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

Richard M. Villa

Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

Gladys Xiques

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Lisa Eisen

Tax Officer

Eric W. Chan

Assistant Treasurer

Peter Davidson

Vice President and Assistant Secretary

TCW FAMILY OF FUNDS

EQUITY FUNDS

TCW Artificial Intelligence Equity Fund

TCW Global Real Estate Fund

TCW New America Premier Equities Fund

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

TCW Select Equities Fund

ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

TCW Global Bond Fund

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

INTERNATIONAL FUNDS

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

 

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(b)

Not applicable.

 

Item 2.

Code of Ethics.

 

(a)

The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer and principal financial officer or persons performing similar functions.

 

(b)

No disclosures are required by this Item 2(b).

 

(c)

The Registrant has made no material changes to its code of ethics.

 

(d)

The Registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of its code of ethics during the period covered by this Form N-CSR.

 

(e)

Not applicable.

 

(f)

A copy of the Registrant’s code of ethics is filed as Exhibit 13(a)(1) to this Form N-CSR.

 

Item 3.

Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a)(1)

The Registrant’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has determined that the Registrant has two members serving on the Registrant’s Audit Committee that possess the attributes identified in Form N-CSR to qualify as an “audit committee financial expert.”

 

(a)(2)

The audit committee financial experts are Samuel P. Bell and Victoria B. Rogers. Each has been deemed to be “independent” as that term is defined in Form N-CSR.

 

(a)(3)

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) serves as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Registrant.

 

(a)

Audit Fees

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by Deloitte for the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial


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statements or for services that are normally provided by Deloitte in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were:

 

2023

    

2022

$522,274      $557,289

 

(b)

Audit-Related Fees

For the fiscal years October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services rendered by Deloitte that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Registrant’s financial statements and that are not reported under Audit Fees above were:

 

2023

    

2022

$0      $0

 

(c)

Tax Fees

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, the aggregate fees billed for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning by Deloitte were:

 

2023

    

2022

$103,506      $112,762

 

(d)

All Other Fees

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, the aggregate fees billed by Deloitte to the Registrant for all services other than services reported under Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees, and Tax Fees were:

 

2023

    

2022

$9,450      $17,798

Fees were for Passive Foreign Investment Company analysis.

 

(e)(1)

The Registrant’s Audit Committee approves each specific service the auditor will perform for the Registrant. Accordingly, the Audit Committee has not established pre-approval policies or procedures for services that the auditor may perform for the Registrant.

 

(e)(2)

None of the services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item were approved by the Registrant’s Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

 

(f)

Not applicable.

 

(g)

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, aggregate non-audit fees billed by Deloitte for services rendered to the Registrant were:


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2023

    

2022

$112,956      $130,560

For the twelve month periods ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, aggregate non-audit fees billed by Deloitte for services rendered to the Registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant were $554,743 and $652,316, respectively.

 

(h)

Not applicable.

 

(i)

Not applicable.

 

(j)

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.

Investments.

 

(a)

The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

 

Item 7.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 8.

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 9.

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

 

Item 10.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Directors.

 

Item 11.

Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)

The Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer have concluded, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under


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the 1940 Act) are effective, as of such date, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

(b)

There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12.

Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 13.

Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)   EX-99.CODE – Code of Ethics referred to in Item 2 is filed herewith.
(a)(2)   EX-99.CERT – The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the 1940 Act and Section  302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley Act”) are filed herewith.
(a)(3)   Not applicable.
(a)(4)           Not applicable.
(b)   EX-99.906CERT – The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) of the 1940 Act and Section  906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are filed herewith.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)   TCW Funds, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)  
  /s/ Megan McClellan
  Megan McClellan
  President and Principal Executive Officer
Date   January 4, 2024

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)  
  /s/ Megan McClellan
  Megan McClellan
  President and Principal Executive Officer
Date   January 4, 2024
By (Signature and Title)  
  /s/ Richard M. Villa
  Richard M. Villa
  Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Date   January 4, 2024