About PFBPX
PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class I-2 is a mutual fund that seeks capital preservation and appreciation through investments in a diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in fixed income instruments economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries, primarily focusing on investment grade debt securities while allowing up to 10% in junk bonds. The fund employs U.S. dollar hedging to mitigate currency risk, providing exposure to international sovereign, corporate, and securitized bonds from regions including Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. Notable holdings include mortgage-backed securities from U.S. agencies like Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, alongside derivatives such as interest rate swaps and futures on European government bonds. With an average maturity around 8 years and effective duration near 7 years, it offers monthly dividend distributions. Designed for institutional investors with a high minimum investment, PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class I-2 plays a key role in global fixed income strategies within the World Bond-USD Hedged category, emphasizing flexibility in sector, country, and yield-curve positioning.
Fund Family PIMCO
Category World Bond-USD Hedged
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol PFBPX
Share Class I-2
Index Bloomberg Global Aggr ex-USD Hedged TR
PFBPX had a total return of -0.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 3.89%.
