PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About PTOAX

What does PTOAX invest in?

This fund endeavors to generate returns that outperform the S&P 500 Index. It typically achieves this objective by investing in derivative instruments linked to the S&P 500 Index, with these positions being supported by a diverse portfolio of fixed income assets. These fixed income holdings include various debt obligations, such as bonds and other similar securities, issued by both government and private entities across the U.S. and other global markets. To manage currency risk, the fund generally caps its foreign currency exposure, stemming from non-U.S. dollar-denominated assets or direct currency holdings, at 35% of its overall assets.

What is the expense ratio of PTOAX?

PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Class A (PTOAX) charges an expense ratio of 1.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PTOAX?

PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Class A (PTOAX) 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 PTOAX actively managed or an index fund?

PTOAX 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 (PTOAX's is 1.35%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was PTOAX launched?

PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Class A (PTOAX) launched in June 2002 and is managed by PIMCO.

How has PTOAX performed?

PTOAX'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.