TCW Portfolio Manager Tom McKissick: "Green Shoots or Weeds?"

LOS ANGELES, CA, Jul 13 (MARKET WIRE) --
The TCW Group, Inc. invites you to participate in a conference call on
Wednesday, July 15 with Tom McKissick, co-portfolio manager of the TCW
Focused Equities Fund (NASDAQ: TGFFX).

Mr. McKissick will share his outlook on the economy and the financial
markets in a presentation titled: "Green Shoots or Weeds? Portfolio
Balance in Uncertain Times."

Please dial in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to register for
the live call.

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Time: 1:15 p.m. Pacific / 4:15 p.m. Eastern
Dial-in number: (888) 713-4199
Confirmation code: 16292396

In addition to the audio-only version of the conference call, TCW is
pleased to offer another way to participate in this presentation via
webcasting technology. Please click on the link below to register for the
webcast.

"Green Shoots or Weeds? Portfolio Balance in Uncertain Times"

http://tinyurl.com/kmxprj

Participants are encouraged to listen to the live call. A replay will be
made available, but can be delayed up to seven business days. Please check
www.tcw.com for availability. The replay is active for three months. The
replay number is (888) 286-8010, passcode 18385536.

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and
expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. For more complete
information about the Fund, including a discussion of investment
objectives and policies, risk considerations, charges and operating
expenses call (800) 386-3829 for a free Prospectus or you may download
the Prospectus from www.tcw.com. Read it carefully before you invest or
send money.

The TCW Funds are distributed by TCW Funds Distributors.

Contact:

Michael Utley
Vice President, Media Relations
The TCW Group, Inc.
(213) 244-0975
Email Contact

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