PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund Class C (PCTGX)

Fund Assets	602.38M
Expense Ratio	1.55%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	24.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.27
Dividend Yield	2.69%
Dividend Growth	3.80%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	10.08
YTD Return	-3.21%
1-Year Return	-2.48%
5-Year Return	-3.66%
52-Week Low	9.94
52-Week High	10.87
Beta (5Y)	0.05
Holdings	340
Inception Date	May 31, 2012

About PCTGX

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund Class C is an actively managed municipal bond mutual fund designed to provide investors with high current income that is exempt from both federal and California state income taxes. This fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds issued by California state and local governments and related entities, ensuring targeted exposure to the state's municipal debt market. Holdings typically include a diversified mix of California municipal securities and cash equivalents, with a moderate duration profile and an emphasis on credit quality within the municipal sector. Notable portfolio constituents often involve revenue bonds tied to essential services such as water and transportation authorities, education districts, and housing finance agencies. Managed by PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, the fund plays a key role for investors seeking tax-advantaged income while supporting public infrastructure within California. Its market significance lies in catering to investors with California tax obligations who prioritize income stability and risk management within the tax-exempt bond space.

• Fund Family: PIMCO
• Category: Muni California Long
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PCTGX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg California TaxExempt Muni Bd TR

Performance

PCTGX had a total return of -2.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.81%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
VCITX	Vanguard	Vanguard California Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares	0.15%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PCTIX	Institutional Class	0.44%
PCTPX	I-2	0.54%
PCTTX	Class A	0.79%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02443	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02112	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02406	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02288	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02207	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02284	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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