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S000001149 [Member] Investment Objectives and Goals - TCW METWEST HIGH YIELD BOND FUND
Mar. 31, 2026
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading] TCW MetWest High Yield Bond Fund
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The High Yield Bond Fund seeks to maximize long-term total return consistent with preservation of capital.