PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF (MFDX)
MFDX is a passive ETF by PIMCO tracking the investment results of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Developed Ex-U.S. Index. MFDX launched on Aug 31, 2017 and has a 0.39% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US72202L3713
72202L371
Aug 31, 2017
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Developed Ex-U.S. Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
MFDX has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF (MFDX) returned 17.84% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.91% over the past 12 months.
MFDX
17.84%
7.66%
15.70%
14.91%
12.33%
13.25%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.39%
12.89%
1.19%
12.45%
15.19%
14.95%
10.86%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MFDX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.99% | 2.87% | 1.16% | 5.43% | 3.27% | 17.84% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.61% | 1.93% | 3.89% | -3.07% | 4.55% | -2.30% | 4.12% | 2.84% | 1.66% | -5.03% | 0.64% | -3.69% | 4.40% |
| 2023 | 7.61% | -2.00% | 1.98% | 2.87% | -4.87% | 5.01% | 3.29% | -2.84% | -3.06% | -3.07% | 7.59% | 4.81% | 17.54% |
| 2022 | -1.12% | -1.77% | -0.30% | -5.33% | 3.04% | -8.93% | 3.58% | -4.63% | -9.42% | 5.64% | 11.25% | -0.81% | -10.27% |
| 2021 | -0.42% | 2.07% | 2.57% | 2.48% | 3.73% | -1.37% | 0.72% | 1.37% | -2.63% | 2.70% | -4.91% | 4.66% | 11.07% |
| 2020 | -2.35% | -8.52% | -14.84% | 7.47% | 5.00% | 2.79% | 2.59% | 4.97% | -1.52% | -3.38% | 12.64% | 4.94% | 6.90% |
| 2019 | 7.14% | 1.69% | 0.83% | 1.80% | -4.52% | 4.89% | -1.83% | -0.28% | 2.58% | 2.58% | 1.26% | 2.62% | 19.88% |
| 2018 | 4.29% | -4.67% | -0.53% | 1.44% | -2.01% | -1.53% | 2.03% | -1.96% | 1.05% | -7.41% | 0.08% | -5.32% | -14.15% |
| 2017 | 2.46% | 1.44% | 1.05% | 1.90% | 7.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 80, MFDX is among the top 20% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF (MFDX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF provided a 2.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.02 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.02 | $0.93 | $0.91 | $0.73 | $0.88 | $0.43 | $0.75 | $0.67 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 2.96% | 3.16% | 3.12% | 2.85% | 2.99% | 1.58% | 2.88% | 2.98% | 0.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.22 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.93 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.91 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.73 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.88 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.43 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.75 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.67 |
| 2017 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
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 RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF. 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 RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF was 35.50%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 174 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.5% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 174 | Nov 27, 2020 | 715 |
| -25.58% | Jan 13, 2022 | 188 | Oct 12, 2022 | 295 | Dec 14, 2023 | 483 |
| -11.62% | Mar 20, 2025 | 14 | Apr 8, 2025 | 11 | Apr 24, 2025 | 25 |
| -10.11% | Sep 27, 2024 | 73 | Jan 13, 2025 | 35 | Mar 5, 2025 | 108 |
| -7.09% | Sep 7, 2021 | 61 | Dec 1, 2021 | 29 | Jan 12, 2022 | 90 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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