PIMCO Total Return ESG Fund Institutional Class (PTSAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.60B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 391.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.19% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 7.70 |
| YTD Return | 3.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.64% |
| 5-Year Return | -6.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.45 |
| 52-Week High | 7.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.26 |
| Holdings | 969 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1991 |
About PTSAX
The PIMCO Total Return ESG Fund Institutional Class is an institutional open-end mutual fund specializing in intermediate core-plus bond investments. Managed by PIMCO, the fund primarily seeks capital preservation and appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of U.S. and international fixed income securities, with a strong emphasis on investment-grade bonds. A defining feature of this fund is its integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into the investment process, proactively seeking issuers with robust ESG practices while excluding those not meeting defined standards. The fund may also engage with issuers to encourage improvements in ESG behavior. With a high credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity, the fund generally maintains an effective duration of around 5.6 years and a portfolio reflecting significant allocations to U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage-backed securities, and other fixed income instruments. It distributes income monthly and targets institutional investors, requiring a $1 million minimum initial investment. The fund’s expense ratio is above the median for comparable institutional bond funds, reflecting its active management and ESG screening approach. PIMCO Total Return ESG Fund Institutional Class plays a notable role for investors seeking core bond exposure aligned with sustainable investing principles.
Performance
PTSAX had a total return of 1.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.06%.
Top 10 Holdings
26.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| UMBS PASS THRU POOLS - FNMA TBA 30 YR 3 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE | FNCL.3 5.11 | 5.50% |
| UNITED STATES GOVT - US TREASURY N/B 05/42 3.25 | n/a | 3.93% |
| UMBS PASS THRU POOLS - FNMA TBA 30 YR 6 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE | FNCL.6 6.11 | 2.84% |
| UMBS PASS THRU POOLS - FNMA TBA 30 YR 4 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE | FNCL.4 5.11 | 2.79% |
| UMBS PASS THRU POOLS - FNMA TBA 30 YR 3 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE | FNCL.3 4.11 | 2.63% |
| FNMA PASS THRU POOLS - FNMA POOL CB7589 FN 11/53 FIXED 5.5 | FN.CB7589 | 1.97% |
| UNITED STATES GOVT - US TREASURY N/B 11/40 1.375 | T.1.375 11.15.40 | 1.92% |
| FNMA PASS THRU POOLS - FNMA POOL MB0293 FN 12/54 FIXED 6 | n/a | 1.82% |
| FNMA PASS THRU POOLS - FNMA POOL CB5223 FN 11/52 FIXED 4 | n/a | 1.31% |
| FNMA PASS THRU POOLS - FNMA POOL CB7216 FN 09/53 FIXED 4 | FN.CB7216 | 1.28% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.02506 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0247 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.02575 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.02639 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02537 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.02385 | Feb 28, 2025 |