PIMCO Total Return A

Frequently Asked Questions About PTTAX

What does PTTAX invest in?

This fund commits a minimum of 65% of its total capital to a diverse array of fixed income instruments across various maturities. This exposure may be achieved either directly or through the use of derivative contracts such as options, futures, forwards, or swap agreements. While its investment strategy primarily targets investment-grade debt securities, it maintains the flexibility to allocate up to 20% of its assets to higher-yielding, speculative-grade bonds. Furthermore, the fund is permitted to invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, but this particular limit does not apply to U.S. dollar-denominated securities issued by non-U.S. entities, which can be held in greater proportion.

What is the expense ratio of PTTAX?

PIMCO Total Return A (PTTAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PTTAX?

PIMCO Total Return A (PTTAX) manages $47.95B 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 PTTAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was PTTAX launched?

PIMCO Total Return A (PTTAX) launched in May 1987 and is managed by PIMCO.

How has PTTAX performed?

PTTAX'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.