- What does PSPTX invest in?
- The fund aims to generate overall returns that exceed the performance of the S&P 500 Index. To achieve this, it typically allocates capital to derivatives based on the S&P 500, with these positions financially underpinned by a diversified portfolio of fixed-income assets. These fixed-income holdings encompass a range of debt instruments, such as bonds and other similar obligations, originating from both public and private entities in the U.S. and abroad. The fund generally restricts its exposure to foreign currencies or non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities to a maximum of 35% of its total assets.
- What is the expense ratio of PSPTX?
- PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Institutional Class (PSPTX) charges an expense ratio of 0.95%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is PSPTX?
- PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Institutional Class (PSPTX) manages $1.76B 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 PSPTX actively managed or an index fund?
- PSPTX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (PSPTX's is 0.95%) because there's no security selection cost.
- When was PSPTX launched?
- PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Institutional Class (PSPTX) launched in July 2002 and is managed by PIMCO.
- How has PSPTX performed?
- PSPTX'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.
