PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About PAIAX

What does PAIAX invest in?

This fund typically allocates a minimum of 65% of its total capital to a broad selection of fixed-income assets. These assets possess diverse maturation periods and may be implemented through direct holdings, forward contracts, or complex financial derivatives like options, futures contracts, and swap agreements. The term 'Fixed Income Instruments' specifically covers bonds, various forms of debt, and similar financial obligations issued by both public and private entities, operating within the United States and abroad.

What is the expense ratio of PAIAX?

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund Class A (PAIAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.71%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PAIAX?

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund Class A (PAIAX) manages $2.16B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is PAIAX actively managed or an index fund?

PAIAX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was PAIAX launched?

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund Class A (PAIAX) launched in June 2012 and is managed by PIMCO.

How has PAIAX performed?

PAIAX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.