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The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Click here to obtain the most recent month-end performance. Investment return and principal value of the fund will fluctuate, and shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed.
 

Through 08/31/2010
Fund/Class Fund
30-Day SEC Yield
Fund Income
Dividend
Full Average
Daily Mil Rate
Ultra Short Bond Fund
Institutional (MWUIX) 2.58% $0.0117311110 $0.0003784229
Retail (MWUSX) 2.44% $0.0111476100 $0.0003596003
Low Duration Bond Fund
Institutional (MWLIX) 2.67% $0.0238948890 $0.0007708029
Retail (MWLDX) 2.49% $0.0225255300 $0.0007266300
Intermediate Bond Fund
Institutional (MWIIX) 3.57% $0.0381737340 $0.0012314108
Retail (MWIMX) 3.37% $0.0362955780 $0.0011708251
Total Return Bond Fund
Institutional (MWTIX) 3.95% $0.0396524520 $0.0012791114
Retail (MWTRX) 3.74% $0.0377813860 $0.0012187544
High Yield Bond Fund
Institutional (MWHIX) 7.17% $0.0683186930 $0.0022038288
Retail (MWHYX) 6.92% $0.0661350450 $0.0021333885
AlphaTrak 500 Fund
Retail (MWATX) 2.96% $0.0000000000 $0.0000000000
Strategic Income Fund
Institutional (MWSIX) 5.58% $0.0399062180 $0.0012872974
Retail (MWSTX) 5.31% $0.0382778450 $0.0012347692

Bond Funds have the same interest rate, high yield and credit risks associated with the underlying bonds in the portfolio, all of which could reduce the Fund's value. As interest rates rise, the value of the Fund can decline and an investor can lose principal.

All indexes listed are unmanaged, and are not available for direct investment. Unlike a mutual fund, the performance of an index assumes no taxes, transaction costs, management fees, or other expenses. The securities in the fund may differ substantially from those in the index.

The SEC yield is the average annualized net investment income per share for the 30-day period ended on the last day of the month.

About the Index or Indices
The index listed is unmanaged, and is not available for direct investment. Unlike a mutual fund, the performance of an index assumes no taxes, transaction costs, management fees, or other expenses. The securities in the Fund may differ substantially from those in the index.

BofA Merrill Lynch 1-Year U.S. Treasury Index - Is an unmanaged index comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. The issue selected at each month-end rebalancing is the outstanding two-year Treasury Note Bill that matures closest to, but, not beyond one year from the rebalancing date.

BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index - Is a subset of The Bank of America Merrill Lynch US Treasury Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 3 months.

Barclays Capital Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Index - Is a subset of the Barclays Capital Gov't/Credit Index including all securities with over 1 year but less than 10 years left until maturity. The Barclays Capital Gov't/Credit Index is an unmanaged index composed of securities from the Barclays Capital US Treasury Index, Barclays Capital US Government Related Index and the Barclays US Corporate Index.

Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index - Is an unmanaged index composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index, ERISA Eligible CMBS Index. Total return comprises price appreciation/depreciation and income as a percentage of the original investment. Indices are rebalanced monthly by market capitalization.

Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index - 2% Issuer Cap - Is an unmanaged index that covers the USD - denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market. The index limits exposures to a specific issuer to a maximum 2% by market value.

S&P 500 Index - A capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries.

BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index - Is an unmanaged index comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. The issue selected at each month-end rebalancing is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but, not beyond three months from the rebalancing date.

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and
expenses of the Metropolitan West Funds carefully before investing. A
prospectus with this and other information about the Funds may be
obtained by calling (800) 241-4671 or you can download one at
www.mwamllc.com. It should be read carefully before investing.