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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund (BILZ) has returned 0.83% so far this year and 4.03% over the past 12 months.
PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.28%
- YTD
- 0.83%
- 6M
- 1.85%
- 1Y
- 4.03%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 22, 2023, BILZ's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 97% of months were positive and 3% were negative. The best month was Aug 2024 with a return of +0.5%, while the worst month was Jun 2023 at -0.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 33 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, BILZ closed higher 85% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 30, 2024 with a return of +0.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 23, 2023 at -0.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.28% | 0.27% | 0.28% | 0.83% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0.38% | 0.32% | 0.31% | 0.37% | 0.35% | 0.33% | 0.36% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.38% | 0.27% | 0.36% | 4.21% |
| 2024 | 0.46% | 0.41% | 0.43% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.38% | 0.46% | 0.51% | 0.44% | 0.39% | 0.38% | 0.39% | 5.25% |
| 2023 | -0.40% | 0.43% | 0.48% | 0.42% | 0.43% | 0.50% | 0.46% | 2.33% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.60%, beta of -0.00, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 23, 2023.
- This ETF captured 9.40% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -16.88%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.60%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 9.40%
- Downside Capture
- -16.88%
Expense Ratio
BILZ has an expense ratio of 0.14%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BILZ ranks 100 for risk / return — in the top 100% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund (BILZ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BILZ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 19.30 | 0.90 | +18.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 117.88 | 1.39 | +116.49 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 44.85 | 1.21 | +43.64 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 203.30 | 1.40 | +201.91 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1,804.32 | 6.61 | +1,797.71 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund provided a 4.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.22 | $4.22 | $4.99 | $2.24 |
Dividend yield | 4.18% | 4.19% | 4.95% | 2.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.63 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.30 | $0.35 | $0.32 | $0.38 | $0.36 | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.40 | $0.38 | $0.66 | $4.22 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.40 | $0.43 | $0.46 | $0.43 | $0.41 | $0.49 | $0.40 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.81 | $4.99 |
| 2023 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.28 | $0.47 | $0.69 | $2.24 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund was 0.52%, occurring on Jun 23, 2023. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.52% | Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | Jun 23, 2023 | 23 | Jul 27, 2023 | 24 |
| -0.17% | Jul 29, 2024 | 1 | Jul 29, 2024 | 1 | Jul 30, 2024 | 2 |
| -0.02% | Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | Jul 31, 2023 | 2 |
| -0.02% | Feb 7, 2024 | 1 | Feb 7, 2024 | 1 | Feb 8, 2024 | 2 |
| -0.02% | Oct 30, 2023 | 1 | Oct 30, 2023 | 1 | Oct 31, 2023 | 2 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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