About PICYX
Victory Pioneer Bond Fund Class Y is a mutual fund within the intermediate core-plus bond category, primarily designed to provide income and moderate capital appreciation through diversified exposure to U.S. fixed income markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a broad selection of debt securities, including U.S. government and agency bonds, investment grade corporate obligations, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities, and various short-term instruments. This approach enables the fund to manage both interest rate and credit risks effectively, while maintaining flexibility to respond to shifting market environments.
Notable features of Victory Pioneer Bond Fund Class Y include a widely diversified portfolio—typically holding over a thousand individual bonds—and an institutional share class structure with a relatively low expense ratio, appealing to large-scale investors. The fund’s portfolio is managed by multiple professionals, emphasizing risk-adjusted performance and sector allocation within the fixed income space. With a history dating back to 1978, the fund plays a significant role for institutions and individuals seeking access to a broad range of high-quality U.S. fixed income instruments, facilitating liquidity and diversification in client portfolios.
Fund Family Victory Capital Management Inc.
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PICYX
Share Class Class Y
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
PICYX had a total return of 10.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.06%.
