About PRFAX
PIMCO Total Return ESG Fund Administrative Class is a diversified bond mutual fund designed to deliver a blend of income and capital preservation through investments in fixed income instruments. The fund commits at least 65% of its total assets to a wide array of fixed income securities, spanning various maturities and credit qualities, with a primary focus on high-quality issuers. Notably, the fund integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into its selection process, aiming to invest in issuers that meet specified ESG criteria alongside traditional financial metrics. This dual focus enables investors to participate in the bond market while incorporating sustainability principles.
Targeting the intermediate core-plus bond category, the fund is managed by a highly experienced team and benefits from PIMCO’s extensive research resources. Its portfolio includes substantial allocations to U.S. government and agency securities, securitized products, and selected derivatives to manage interest rate and currency risks. With an effective duration around 5.87 years and a yield reflecting current market rates, the fund serves institutional and high-net-worth clients seeking risk-adjusted returns with an ESG overlay, thereby playing a significant role in the growing sustainable investing segment within the fixed income market.
Fund Family PIMCO
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol PRFAX
Share Class Administrative
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
PRFAX had a total return of -2.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 3.73%.
