PIMCO Low Duration Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About PTLDX

What does PTLDX invest in?

The fund endeavors to achieve its financial objectives by typically committing no less than 65% of its total assets to a varied collection of debt instruments. These instruments possess diverse maturities and can be accessed via direct investments, forward agreements, or sophisticated derivatives such as options, futures contracts, and swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" broadly refer to bonds, other forms of debt, and similar financial products originating from various public or private sector entities, located in both the U.S. and other countries.

What is the expense ratio of PTLDX?

PIMCO Low Duration Fund (PTLDX) charges an expense ratio of 0.50%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PTLDX?

PIMCO Low Duration Fund (PTLDX) manages $5.40B 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 PTLDX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was PTLDX launched?

PIMCO Low Duration Fund (PTLDX) launched in May 1987 and is managed by PIMCO.

How has PTLDX performed?

PTLDX'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.