- ISIN
- US6933914508
- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- Jul 30, 1997
- Category
- Government Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PDMIX Performance Chart
PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund (PDMIX) is up 1.2% since the beginning of the year. PDMIX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PDMIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,015.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund (PDMIX) has returned 1.23% so far this year and 6.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PDMIX has returned 1.56% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund
- 1D
- 0.32%
- 1M
- 0.88%
- YTD
- 1.23%
- 6M
- 1.42%
- 1Y
- 6.29%
- 3Y*
- 4.79%
- 5Y*
- 0.30%
- 10Y*
- 1.56%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PDMIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 1997, PDMIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.5 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 18 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, PDMIX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Sep 26, 2022 at -2.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.67% | 1.92% | -1.62% | 0.26% | 0.13% | -0.11% | 1.23% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.83% | 2.55% | 0.12% | 0.02% | -0.92% | 1.99% | -0.50% | 1.98% | 0.66% | 0.82% | 0.65% | -0.02% | 8.43% |
| 2024 | -0.21% | -1.13% | 1.25% | -2.60% | 1.98% | 0.91% | 2.47% | 1.38% | 0.99% | -2.97% | 1.46% | -1.77% | 1.59% |
| 2023 | 3.70% | -2.23% | 1.82% | 0.46% | -0.79% | 0.03% | -0.02% | -0.66% | -2.83% | -2.36% | 5.16% | 3.96% | 6.03% |
| 2022 | -1.13% | -0.63% | -2.92% | -3.70% | 1.45% | -2.63% | 2.70% | -3.13% | -6.06% | -1.10% | 3.75% | -1.10% | -13.96% |
| 2021 | 0.23% | -0.46% | -0.21% | 0.58% | -0.57% | 0.18% | 0.27% | 0.06% | -0.11% | -0.28% | -0.18% | -0.15% | -0.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.31%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 1997.
- This fund captured 10.86% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -6.50%) - 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
- 4.31%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 10.86%
- Downside Capture
- -6.50%
Expense Ratio
PDMIX has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PDMIX ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund (PDMIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PDMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.56 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.55 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.99 | 2.78 | -0.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.44 | 12.44 | -6.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund provided a 4.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.43 | $0.35 | $0.36 | $0.23 | $0.28 | $0.38 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.24 |
Dividend yield | 4.30% | 4.29% | 4.66% | 3.76% | 3.84% | 2.03% | 2.40% | 3.41% | 3.10% | 2.96% | 2.93% | 2.14% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities 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 | $0.17 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.43 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.36 |
| 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 | $0.23 |
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 GNMA and Government Securities 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 GNMA and Government Securities Fund was 18.64%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 806 trading sessions.
The current PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund drawdown is 1.34%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -18.64%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 11moFeb 2021 - Jan 2026 |
2013 pullback2013 | -5.69%Sep 2013 | 4mo 6d | 8mo 25d | 1y 26dMay 2013 - May 2014 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -4.28%Oct 2008 | 1mo 19d | 2mo 9d | 3mo 28dSep 2008 - Jan 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -3.31%Mar 2020 | 9d | 6d | 15dMar 2020 - Mar 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.24%May 2026 | 2mo 18d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| PDMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.64% | -56.78% | +38.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.24% | -9.10% | +5.86% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.13% | -18.90% | +11.77% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.59% | -25.43% | +6.84% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.64% | -33.92% | +15.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.34% | -1.80% | +0.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.75% | -10.71% | +8.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.00% | 2.03% | -1.03% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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