PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency and Short-Term Investments Fund Institutional Class (PLMIX)
| Fund Assets | 668.16M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.09% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 168.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.47% |
| Dividend Growth | 15.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 7.88 |
| YTD Return | 3.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.61 |
| 52-Week High | 7.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.21 |
| Holdings | 1259 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2005 |
About PLMIX
The PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency and Short-Term Investments Fund Institutional Class is an open-end mutual fund focused on capturing returns from emerging market currencies and short-term fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to achieve maximum total return while adhering to 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 countries. By targeting emerging markets, the fund provides exposure to a diverse set of economies, offering potential diversification benefits beyond traditional developed market assets. This fund plays a specialized role in the financial market by enabling institutional investors to gain access to currency and short-duration debt strategies specific to emerging markets. It is particularly relevant for those looking to diversify currency risk, hedge against developed market volatility, or seek alternative income sources. The fund is managed by PIMCO, a leading global fixed income asset manager, and is recognized for its performance within the emerging-markets local-currency bond category. Notable features include its monthly dividend distribution, a low risk profile among its peer group, and a commitment to risk-controlled exposure in notoriously volatile emerging market environments.
Performance
PLMIX had a total return of 18.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.21%.
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 | $0.06005 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.05384 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04874 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0586 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04935 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.05054 | Aug 29, 2025 |