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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond 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 California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (PCIMX) has returned -0.54% so far this year and 4.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PCIMX has returned 2.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -2.51%
- YTD
- -0.54%
- 6M
- 0.84%
- 1Y
- 4.07%
- 3Y*
- 3.68%
- 5Y*
- 1.30%
- 10Y*
- 2.01%
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 Aug 31, 1999, PCIMX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 22.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Jan 2009 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -4.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PCIMX closed higher 33% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -2.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.79% | 1.23% | -2.51% | -0.54% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0.57% | 1.53% | -1.06% | -0.16% | -0.24% | 0.94% | -0.24% | 0.97% | 1.91% | 1.05% | 0.26% | 0.07% | 5.70% |
| 2024 | -0.08% | 0.16% | 0.29% | -1.00% | -0.03% | 1.13% | 0.84% | 0.85% | 0.91% | -1.20% | 1.53% | -0.82% | 2.58% |
| 2023 | 2.17% | -1.79% | 1.79% | -0.10% | -0.72% | 0.60% | 0.23% | -0.62% | -1.92% | -1.00% | 4.77% | 2.20% | 5.54% |
| 2022 | -2.47% | -0.57% | -2.73% | -2.46% | 0.82% | -1.18% | 2.07% | -1.40% | -2.71% | -0.46% | 3.38% | 0.36% | -7.30% |
| 2021 | 0.54% | -1.48% | 0.35% | 0.65% | 0.22% | 0.13% | 0.72% | -0.27% | -0.77% | -0.28% | 0.62% | 0.07% | 0.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.15%, beta of 0.00, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 01, 1999.
- This fund captured 10.38% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -1.39%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this fund 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 fund's risk.
- R² of 0.00 means this fund 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
- 3.15%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 10.38%
- Downside Capture
- -1.39%
Expense Ratio
PCIMX has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PCIMX ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (PCIMX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| PCIMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.24 | 0.90 | +0.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.71 | 1.39 | +0.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.21 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.29 | 1.40 | -0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.60 | 6.61 | -2.00 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore PCIMX risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund provided a 3.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.42 | $0.37 | $0.25 | $0.15 | $0.17 | $0.21 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 3.44% | 4.51% | 3.95% | 2.65% | 1.67% | 1.66% | 2.10% | 2.53% | 2.58% | 2.53% | 2.50% | 2.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond 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 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.05 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.42 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.37 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.15 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.17 |
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 California Intermediate Municipal Bond 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 California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund was 12.96%, occurring on Dec 16, 2008. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
The current PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund drawdown is 2.51%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -12.96% | Jan 24, 2008 | 228 | Dec 16, 2008 | 179 | Sep 2, 2009 | 407 |
| -11.41% | Aug 6, 2021 | 308 | Oct 25, 2022 | 484 | Sep 30, 2024 | 792 |
| -9.96% | Mar 10, 2020 | 9 | Mar 20, 2020 | 91 | Jul 30, 2020 | 100 |
| -5.18% | May 6, 2013 | 86 | Sep 5, 2013 | 164 | May 1, 2014 | 250 |
| -4.99% | Jul 7, 2016 | 104 | Dec 1, 2016 | 172 | Aug 9, 2017 | 276 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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