Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
I, David Lippman, President and Principal Executive Officer of Metropolitan West Funds (the “Registrant”), certify that:
1. | The Form N-CSR of the Registrant (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and |
2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant. |
Date: 12/4/09 | /s/ David Lippman | |||
David Lippman, President and Principal Executive Officer | ||||
(principal executive officer) |
I, Joseph D. Hattesohl, Treasurer of Metropolitan West Funds (the “Registrant”), certify that:
1. | The Form N-CSR of the Registrant (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and |
2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant. |
Date: 12/4/09 | /s/ Joseph D. Hattesohl | |||
Joseph D. Hattesohl, Treasurer | ||||
(principal financial officer) |