PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency and Short-Term Investments Fund Class A (PLMAX)
| Fund Assets | 668.16M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.49% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 168.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.82% |
| Dividend Growth | 16.65% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.19 |
| YTD Return | 3.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.93% |
| 5-Year Return | 21.25% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.91 |
| 52-Week High | 8.19 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1259 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2005 |
About PLMAX
PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency and Short-Term Investments Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on the emerging-markets local-currency bond segment. Its primary objective is to achieve maximum total return, while maintaining an emphasis on capital preservation and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or in fixed income instruments denominated in the currencies of, developing markets. This diversified portfolio spans regions such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, providing broad exposure to both sovereign and corporate debt instruments issued in local currencies. The fund features a monthly dividend payout and has a track record of performance within its category, reflecting its emphasis on income generation alongside capital stability. By concentrating on short-term investments and emerging market currencies, the fund plays a critical role in offering investors access to growth opportunities and diversification benefits associated with emerging market debt, while mitigating some of the volatility typically found in longer-duration emerging market securities.
Performance
PLMAX had a total return of 17.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.94%.
Top 10 Holdings
61.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BRAZIL GOVT - LETRA TESOURO NACIONAL BILLS 04/26 0.00000 | n/a | 19.04% |
| PIMCO FUNDS - PIMCO PRV SHORT TERM FLT III MUTUAL FUND | n/a | 9.92% |
| PIMCO FUNDS - PIMCO SHORT ASSET PORTFOLIO MUTUAL FUND | n/a | 8.10% |
| MALAYSIA GOVT - MALAYSIA INVESTMNT ISSUE BONDS 09/26 4.07 | n/a | 7.38% |
| MEXICO GOVT - MEX BONOS DESARR FIX RT BONDS 03/28 8.5 | n/a | 4.70% |
| SOUTH AFRICA GOVT - REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA SR UNSECURED 02/31 7 | n/a | 3.36% |
| PHILIPPINES GOVT - PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT BONDS 02/29 6.25 | n/a | 2.35% |
| MALAYSIA GOVT - MALAYSIA INVESTMNT ISSUE BONDS 09/27 3.422 | n/a | 2.21% |
| COLOMBIAN GOVT - TITULOS DE TESORERIA BONDS 04/28 6 | n/a | 2.15% |
| HUNGARY GOVT - NATIONAL BK HUNGARY BILL BILLS 10/25 0.00000 | n/a | 2.06% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.05743 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.05117 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04642 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.05586 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04694 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0479 | Aug 29, 2025 |