LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The TCW Group, a leading global investment firm, announced today that TCW Transform Systems ETF (PWRD) has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM), with 200% asset growth since January 2025, and 32.58% annual return in 2025, making it the top-performing exchange-traded fund in its peer group last year1, according to data from Morningstar. PWRD is an actively managed ETF that aims to invest in companies across many sectors that are driving or benefitti. ...

Group 1 - Oil markets have experienced volatility this year, with WTI closing at its highest level since October 8 due to geopolitical tensions involving President Trump and Iran [1] - VanEck CEO Jan van Eck believes the traditional energy sector is currently stagnant, indicating a sideways market outlook over a one-year horizon [1] - The VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) has seen significant performance, up more than 16% since January 1 and nearly 73% over the past 52 weeks [2] Group 2 - Top holdings in VanEck's portfolio include Cameco, Constellation Energy, and BWX Technologies, with Cameco up 21% year-to-date [3] - TCW's global head of distribution, Jennifer Grancio, emphasizes a long-term shift from traditional to new energy sources, driven by increasing power demands from data centers and manufacturing [3] - The TCW Transform Systems ETF (PWRD) has performed well, up about 29% over the past year, focusing on nuclear and efficiency-related companies [4]

Performance Summary - The TCW Transform Systems ETF (PWRD) ranked in the top percentile of all funds in the large blend category in 2025, following strong performance in 2024 [1] Investment Philosophy - The financial market is viewed as efficient, with most stocks reflecting their real current value, suggesting that the best profit opportunities arise from less-followed stocks or those that do not accurately reflect market opportunities [1]