S000006338 [Member] Investment Risks - TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund
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market risk [Member] |
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market risk: the risk that returns from the securities in which the Fund invests may underperform returns from the general securities markets or other types of securities. |
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market and geopolitical events risk [Member] |
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market and geopolitical events risk: the risk that the increasing interconnectivity between global economies and financial markets increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Securities in the Fund’s portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters, climate change and climate-related events, pandemics, epidemics, terrorism, international conflicts, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. |
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Interest Rate Risk [Member] |
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interest rate risk: the risk that debt securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. This risk is greater during periods of rising inflation. |
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Credit Risk [Member] |
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credit risk: the risk that an issuer will default in the payment of principal and/or interest on a security. |
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foreign investing risk [Member] |
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foreign investing risk: the risk that Fund share prices will fluctuate with market conditions, currency exchange rates and the economic and political climates of the foreign countries in which the Fund invests or has exposure. |
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Investments in foreign securities may involve greater risks than investing in U.S. securities due to, among other factors, less publicly available information, less stringent and less uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, less liquid and more volatile markets, higher transaction and custody costs, additional taxes, less investor protection, delayed or less frequent settlement, political or social instability, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, regional economic volatility, and the imposition of sanctions, confiscations, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the United States and/or other governments. |
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foreign currency risk [Member] |
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foreign currency risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar and affect the Fund’s investments in foreign currencies, in securities that are denominated, trade, and/or receive revenues in foreign currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign currencies. |
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emerging market country risk [Member] |
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emerging market country risk: the risk of investing in emerging market countries, which is substantial due to, among other factors, different accounting standards; thinner trading markets as compared to those in developed countries; less publicly available and reliable information about issuers as compared to developed markets; the possibility of currency transfer restrictions; and the risk of expropriation, nationalization or other adverse political, economic or social developments. |
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price volatility risk [Member] |
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price volatility risk: the risk that the value of the Fund’s investment portfolio will change as the prices of its investments go up or down. |
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non U S sovereign debt risk [Member] |
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non‑U.S. sovereign debt risk: the risk that investments in debt obligations of non‑U.S. sovereign governments may lose value due to the government entity’s unwillingness or inability to repay principal and interest when due in accordance with the terms of the debt obligation or otherwise in a timely manner. The Fund may have limited (or no) recourse in the event of a default because bankruptcy, moratorium and other similar laws applicable to issuers of sovereign debt obligations may be substantially different from those applicable to private issuers and any recourse may be subject to the political climate in the relevant country. |
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junk bond risk [Member] |
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junk bond risk: the risk that junk bonds have a higher degree of default risk and may be less liquid and subject to greater price volatility than investment grade bonds. |
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distressed and defaulted securities risk [Member] |
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distressed and defaulted securities risk: the risk that the repayment of defaulted securities and obligations of distressed issuers is subject to significant uncertainties. |
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issuer risk [Member] |
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issuer risk: the risk that the value of a security may decline for reasons directly related to the issuer such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services. |
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liquidity risk [Member] |
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liquidity risk: the risk that lack of a ready market or restrictions on resale may limit the ability of the Fund to sell a security at an advantageous time or price. In addition, the Fund, by itself or together with other accounts managed by the investment advisor, may hold a position in a security that is large relative to the typical trading volume for that security, which can make it difficult for the Fund to dispose of the position at an advantageous time or price. Over recent years, the fixed-income markets have grown more than the ability of dealers to make markets, which can further constrain liquidity and increase the volatility of portfolio valuations. High levels of redemptions in bond funds in response to market conditions could cause greater losses as a result. Regulations such as the Volcker Rule or future regulations may further constrain the ability of market participants to create liquidity, particularly in times of increased market volatility. The liquidity of the Fund’s assets may change over time. |
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frequent trading risk [Member] |
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frequent trading risk: the risk that frequent trading will lead to increased portfolio turnover and higher transaction costs, which may reduce the Fund’s performance and may cause higher levels of current tax liability to shareholders in the Fund. |
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valuation risk [Member] |
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valuation risk: the risk that the portfolio instruments may be sold at prices different from the values established by the Fund, particularly for investments that trade in low volume, in volatile markets or over the counter or that are fair valued. |
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derivatives risks [Member] |
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derivatives risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, which includes liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks as well as risks related to mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, reference rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested. These investments can create investment leverage and may create additional risks that may subject the Fund to greater volatility and less liquidity than investments in more traditional securities. |
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leverage risk [Member] |
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leverage risk: the risk that leverage may result from certain transactions, including the use of derivatives and borrowing. This may impair the Fund’s liquidity, cause it to liquidate positions at an unfavorable time, increase its volatility or otherwise cause it not to achieve its intended result. |
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counterparty risk [Member] |
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counterparty risk: the risk that the other party to a contract, such as a derivatives contract, will not fulfill its contractual obligations. |
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portfolio management risk [Member] |
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portfolio management risk: the risk that an investment strategy may fail to produce the intended results. |
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securities selection risk [Member] |
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securities selection risk: the risk that the securities held by the Fund may underperform those held by other funds investing in the same asset class or benchmarks that are representative of the asset class because of the portfolio managers’ choice of securities. |
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cybersecurity risk [Member] |
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cybersecurity risk: the risk that, with the increased use of technology to conduct business, the Fund is susceptible to operational, information security, and related risks. Cyber incidents affecting the Fund or its service providers may cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with the Fund’s ability to calculate its net asset value, impediments to trading, the inability of shareholders to transact business, violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs, or additional compliance costs. |
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debt securities risk [Member] |
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debt securities risk: the risk that the value of a debt security may increase or decrease as a result of various factors, including changes in interest rates, actual or perceived inability or unwillingness of issuers to make principal or interest payments, market fluctuations and illiquidity in the debt securities market. |
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Risk Lose Money [Member] |
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You can lose money by investing in the Fund.
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Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Member] |
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Your investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency entity or person.
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