PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency and Short-Term Investments Fund Class A (PLMAX)
| Fund Assets | 625.21M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.49% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 168.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.91% |
| Dividend Growth | 28.06% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 7.65 |
| YTD Return | 4.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.39% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.50 |
| 52-Week High | 7.90 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.32 |
| Holdings | 1597 |
| 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 8.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.89%.
Top 10 Holdings
50.82% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BRAZIL GOVT - LETRA TESOURO NACIONAL BILLS 10/26 0.00000 | n/a | 10.82% |
| PIMCO FUNDS - PIMCO SHORT ASSET PORTFOLIO MUTUAL FUND | n/a | 9.19% |
| MALAYSIA GOVT - MALAYSIA INVESTMNT ISSUE BONDS 09/26 4.07 | n/a | 8.62% |
| BRAZIL GOVT - LETRA TESOURO NACIONAL BILLS 07/26 0.00000 | n/a | 6.33% |
| SOUTH AFRICA GOVT - REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA BONDS 02/31 7 | n/a | 3.75% |
| MALAYSIA GOVT - MALAYSIA INVESTMNT ISSUE BONDS 09/27 3.422 | n/a | 3.02% |
| EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT (EBRD) - EUROPEAN BK RECON + DEV SR UNSECURED 01/29 6.75 | n/a | 2.82% |
| COLOMBIAN GOVT - TITULOS DE TESORERIA BONDS 01/35 11.75 | n/a | 2.46% |
| NIGERIA GOVT - YI4360438 NIGERIA OMO BILL | NGOMOB | 1.94% |
| NIGERIA GOVT - YI4360529 NIGERIA OMO BILL | NGOMOB | 1.86% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.05507 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.05713 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.05667 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.05572 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.05361 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.05743 | Jan 30, 2026 |