The TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF was down 17.9% (Total Return) during the quarter, underperforming the S&P 500 Index return of -4.3% (Total Return).
The underperformance of the Fund was mainly driven by investors derisking their portfolios and broader economic uncertainty, mainly related to tariffs.
Top performers in the quarter included IBM, Qualcomm, and Deere & Company.
Tero Vesalainen
Investment Thesis
We believe that the artificial intelligence transformation is in the very early stages, with massive potential for use cases that will have an impact on nearly every sector and all aspects of our daily lives, from driving
TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF underperformed with a 17.9% loss (Total Return) during the quarter, compared to the S&P 500's -4.3%. Underperformance was due to portfolio derisking and economic uncertainty linked to tariffs. Notable gains were seen in IBM, Qualcomm, and Deere & Company. The investment thesis asserts that AI transformation is nascent with significant potential across sectors affecting daily life.