TCW Investment Perspectives

TCW’s Anisha Goodly speaks with Hiren Dasani, Chief Investment Officer for Emerging Markets at White Oak, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the investment landscape across emerging markets equities —from semiconductor supply chains in Taiwan and Korea to broader opportunities in energy, commodities, and infrastructure — and how this fits alongside other key drivers informing portfolio...

TCW’s Anisha Goodly speaks with Dave Robbins and Ruben Hovhannisyan about the market impact of the escalating Middle East conflict, from oil prices and inflation expectations to emerging market debt and portfolio positioning.

The flexibility of securitized credit to tap into a wide range of portfolio types is especially appealing right now when corporate credit spreads are tight. Listen as Liza Crawford, TCW’s co-head of global securitized, discusses compelling securitized opportunities and the importance of underwriting.

The relationship between the U.S., Latin America, and China is complex and evolving, creating significant implications for emerging markets debt. Listen to this special edition of the TCW Investment Perspectives podcast as our emerging markets experts discuss trade, politics, and compelling return opportunities across the regions – from Argentina to Mongolia.

The U.S. equities market has outperformed expectations, but there are still bargains to be found. Listen as Yusuf George, TCW Senior Vice President and Head of Equity Portfolio Specialists, explains the momentum behind today’s market and uncovers some undervalued sectors.

Labor. Tariffs. Inflation. Politics. Listen as TCW’s Jamie Franco, managing director in the Cross-Asset Research & Sustainable Investment Group, discusses portfolio allocation and what investors should consider following the Fed’s move to cut rates.

The active ETF industry is exploding and there may soon be a new kid in town. Listen as Scott Dennis, TCW’s head of ETFs, discusses how multi-share class ETFs can provide investors with more choices even as they may face some structural challenges.

If you think that investors have missed the boat on artificial intelligence, think again. In our latest Investment Perspectives podcast, portfolio manager Bo Fifer explains why the AI journey is still in the early innings – and where investors should be looking.

Asset-backed finance is growing rapidly and for good reason. Not only does it propel the real economy, but it provides flexible solutions for borrowers and portfolio diversification for investors. In this episode, Dylan Ross, the head of TCW’s ABF business, breaks down why ABF is gaining traction, how ABF structures work, and why they create opportunities for borrowers and investors alike.

As the U.S. global trade war with China continues to grab headlines, TCW Managing Director Dave Vick sits down for a timely conversation with Lin Jing Leong, a TCW Sovereign Research Analyst who focuses on Asia. They speak about the current state of China’s economy, and how China is both diversifying its import stream and trying to expand its own capabilities.

Equities markets have been on a rollercoaster in recent weeks amid widespread concern about the impact of global tariffs.  TCW Equities Chief Investment Officer Michael Reilly and Equities Portfolio Specialist Valeria Mendiola team up to speak with Managing Director David Vick about how active management can unlock some of the hidden opportunities.

It looks like market volatility and uncertainty will stick around for a while, so that means it’s time for investors to look for the opportunities that may emerge. TCW fixed income experts Bryan Whalen and David Vick dissect the data points that are impacting the market and reveal the potential sweet spots to pursue.

If you want to generate alpha in small- and mid-cap companies that are in emerging markets, you’ve got to do your homework! On the heels of a new partnership announced by TCW and White Oak Capital Partners, TCW’s Anisha Goodly, managing director and head of the EM/Global portfolio specialist team, speaks with White Oak founder Prashant Khemka in a special podcast episode about how deep due diligen...

How are global markets and governments responding to the storm of policies and rhetoric coming from Washington? Join Managing Director David Vick as he goes around the world with Anisha Goodly, TCW managing director and Head of the EM/Global Portfolio Specialist Team , and Blaise Antin, TCW managing director and head of the sovereign research team.

Eli Horton, equity portfolio manager of TCW’s energy transition strategy, and Valeria Mendiola, equity portfolio specialist, speak with Managing Director David Vick about why the global energy transformation is an economic imperative.

TCW power market experts Nikhil Chopra and Dominic Bea join Managing Director David Vick to talk about the exploding demand for data centers and how financing markets can help to meet that demand.

Rick Miller, founder and chief investment officer of TCW's Private Credit Group joins Product Specialist Will Lloyd on the TCW Investment Perspectives Podcast to analyze the private credit market - from the implications of potential tariffs to the prospect for defaults.

In this episode of the TCW Investment Perspectives Podcast hosted by Dave Vick, Jerry Cudzil and Jeff Katz analyze fixed income markets following the U.S. Presidential election and TCW’s strategic positioning to capture opportunities across sectors.

Dave Vick hosts Michael Reilly, Bryan Whalen, and Penny Foley for a roundtable discussion on the global financial impacts of the 2024 U.S. elections on Equities, Fixed Income, and Emerging Markets. 

China's stimulus package and the unexpectedly strong U.S. payrolls report have ignited swift and dramatic market reactions. But do these headlines truly shift the narrative, or are we witnessing an overcorrection? Join Dave Vick, Lin Jing Leong, and Ruben Hovhannisyan as they delve into the data, question its reliability, and explore the potential long-term impact on the world’s two largest econom...

Does rising debt mean countries will struggle to fund climate action? Sonja Gibbs, Head of Sustainable Finance at the Institute of International Finance, joins TCW's Cindy Paladines and Jamie Franco to discuss this critical issue. Fresh off New York's Climate Week, Gibbs, Franco and Paladines share how fiscal challenges and environmental goals intersect, highlighting the need for collaboration bet...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, but where’s the return on investment? TCW’s Michael Reilly, Bo Fifer, and Evan Feagans dive into the gap between sky-high expectations and what’s really driving the growth of AI stocks. From the summer’s tech selloff to their view on fundamentals, they explore what is driving the next phase of growth. Tune in to discover whether AI’s ROI is...

The Federal Reserve’s 50-basis point rate cut was one of the central bank’s most hotly debated moves in years, with market participants searching for direction and a policymaking board clearly at odds. Minutes after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell wrapped up his press conference, TCW experts shared their first thoughts, predicting an aggressive pace of monetary easing with more cuts already on the way....

The Federal Reserve stands at a crossroads, poised to make its most consequential decision in years. Will rate cuts deliver the economic jolt everyone's hoping for, or are we in for a bumpier ride? Join TCW's David Vick as he sits down with Global Rates experts Jamie Patton and Bret Barker on what's really at stake for bond markets and beyond. From investor reaction to potential economic pitfalls,...

With cautious shoppers hunting for bargains and avoiding big-ticket purchases, major retailers are witnessing a slowdown. Join TCW's Focus on Fixed Income experts as they explore why these trends raise critical questions about the broader economic outlook and whether the Federal Reserve's hopes for a soft landing are at risk. Hosted by David Vick, with guests Steven Purdy and Tania Salomon from Lo...