- ISIN
- US72201U8027
- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- May 30, 2012
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PCTIX Performance Chart
PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund (PCTIX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. PCTIX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PCTIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,056.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund (PCTIX) has returned 1.60% so far this year and 7.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PCTIX has returned 2.66% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.49%
- YTD
- 1.60%
- 6M
- 1.82%
- 1Y
- 7.54%
- 3Y*
- 4.67%
- 5Y*
- 1.09%
- 10Y*
- 2.66%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
PCTIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 1, 2012, PCTIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 20.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PCTIX closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.68% | 1.42% | -2.02% | 1.06% | 0.49% | 0.00% | 1.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.10% | 1.23% | -1.67% | -0.45% | -0.74% | 0.69% | -0.65% | 0.81% | 3.01% | 1.37% | 0.29% | -0.05% | 3.92% |
| 2024 | 0.02% | 0.41% | 0.33% | -1.17% | 0.35% | 1.53% | 0.87% | 0.61% | 1.03% | -1.08% | 1.42% | -1.19% | 3.12% |
| 2023 | 3.46% | -2.44% | 1.67% | 0.27% | -0.75% | 1.18% | 0.19% | -1.03% | -2.87% | -1.49% | 7.03% | 2.90% | 7.98% |
| 2022 | -2.76% | -0.64% | -3.54% | -3.90% | 1.83% | -3.18% | 3.38% | -2.01% | -5.07% | -1.15% | 6.22% | -0.08% | -10.90% |
| 2021 | 0.73% | -2.20% | 0.66% | 1.27% | 0.65% | 0.48% | 0.82% | -0.53% | -1.04% | -0.03% | 1.00% | 0.21% | 1.96% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.08%, beta of 0.02, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 04, 2012.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.03%) than losses (14.79%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 3.08%
- Beta
- 0.02
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 16.03%
- Downside Capture
- 14.79%
Expense Ratio
PCTIX has an expense ratio of 0.44%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PCTIX ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% 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 Municipal Bond Fund (PCTIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PCTIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.53 | 2.39 | +0.14 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.08 | 3.25 | +0.83 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.58 | 1.43 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.64 | 3.11 | -0.47 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.03 | 14.38 | -5.36 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund provided a 3.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.40 | $0.37 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.24 | $0.30 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 3.62% | 3.60% | 3.73% | 3.47% | 1.97% | 1.76% | 2.01% | 2.63% | 2.97% | 3.04% | 2.95% | 2.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO California 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.39 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.40 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.20 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
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 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 Municipal Bond Fund was 16.98%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 528 trading sessions.
The current PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund drawdown is 0.50%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -16.98%Oct 2022 | 1y 3mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 4moJul 2021 - Dec 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.56%Mar 2020 | 10d | 4mo 2d | 4mo 12dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2013 pullback2013 | -8.26%Sep 2013 | 8mo 29d | 8mo 5d | 1y 4moDec 2012 - May 2014 |
2016 pullback2016 | -7.46%Dec 2016 | 3mo 1d | 9mo 3d | 12mo 4dSep 2016 - Aug 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -5.44%Apr 2025 | 4mo 5d | 5mo 4d | 9mo 9dDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PCTIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.98% | -56.78% | +39.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.76% | -9.10% | +6.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.87% | -18.90% | +13.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.98% | -25.43% | +8.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.98% | -33.92% | +16.94% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.50% | 0.00% | -0.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.69% | -10.72% | +8.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.81% | 1.97% | -1.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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