PIMCO Total Return II Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About PMBIX

What does PMBIX invest in?

The fund typically allocates a minimum of 65% of its total capital to a diverse range of debt instruments with various maturity dates. These fixed-income holdings can be acquired directly or represented through the use of derivative contracts, such as forwards, options, futures agreements, or swap transactions. The fund also has the flexibility to invest without any upper limits in a broader spectrum of derivative instruments (including options, futures contracts, and swap agreements), as well as in securities backed by mortgages or other assets. Additionally, up to 10% of the fund's overall portfolio may be allocated to preferred securities.

What is the expense ratio of PMBIX?

PIMCO Total Return II Fund (PMBIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.57%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PMBIX?

PIMCO Total Return II Fund (PMBIX) manages $617.8M 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 PMBIX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was PMBIX launched?

PIMCO Total Return II Fund (PMBIX) launched in December 1991 and is managed by PIMCO.

How has PMBIX performed?

PMBIX'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.