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.
Fund Family PIMCO
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol PTSAX
Share Class Institutional
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
PTSAX had a total return of -1.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 4.95%.
