PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About PIPAX

What does PIPAX invest in?

The PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A strives to achieve a total return greater than that of the U.S. dollar-hedged Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East (EAFE) Index. Under typical market conditions, it accomplishes this by allocating capital to equity derivatives tied to non-U.S. companies. These derivative holdings are supported by an underlying portfolio of various fixed income assets. Such assets are defined as debt obligations, including traditional bonds and other similar securities, issued by both public and private sector entities, whether based in the U.S. or internationally.

What is the expense ratio of PIPAX?

PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A (PIPAX) charges an expense ratio of 1.57%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PIPAX?

PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A (PIPAX) manages $3.76B 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 PIPAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was PIPAX launched?

PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A (PIPAX) launched in December 2003 and is managed by PIMCO.

How has PIPAX performed?

PIPAX'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.