- ISIN
- US72202L6526
- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- Jun 4, 2015
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
PEPFX Performance Chart
PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund (PEPFX) is up 17.3% since the beginning of the year. PEPFX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PEPFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,488.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund (PEPFX) has returned 17.28% so far this year and 30.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PEPFX has returned 12.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund
- 1D
- 1.40%
- 1M
- 2.07%
- YTD
- 17.28%
- 6M
- 13.19%
- 1Y
- 30.02%
- 3Y*
- 18.00%
- 5Y*
- 8.27%
- 10Y*
- 12.01%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
PEPFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 10, 2015, PEPFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Dec 2020 with a return of +19.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PEPFX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 31, 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.87% | 6.12% | -7.37% | 6.78% | 0.30% | 1.40% | 17.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.20% | -0.60% | 3.41% | -0.68% | 5.37% | 5.19% | 0.79% | 1.75% | 1.97% | 2.44% | 1.73% | -2.39% | 20.60% |
| 2024 | 1.12% | 3.21% | 0.97% | 1.63% | 3.78% | -0.18% | 0.37% | 1.46% | 4.22% | -5.68% | -1.19% | -6.63% | 2.45% |
| 2023 | 5.19% | -4.60% | 3.64% | 2.95% | -1.76% | 4.93% | 7.80% | -3.77% | -1.65% | -5.34% | 7.85% | 6.51% | 22.46% |
| 2022 | 1.61% | -5.40% | -0.20% | -5.42% | 2.50% | -10.48% | 1.59% | 2.13% | -9.75% | 3.16% | 11.76% | -0.42% | -10.50% |
| 2021 | 1.31% | 6.24% | 3.26% | 4.70% | 3.19% | 0.08% | -2.34% | 1.97% | -3.52% | -0.35% | -4.62% | 5.52% | 15.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.41%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 11, 2015.
- This fund participated in 90.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.47% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.69 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.47 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 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.41%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 80.47%
- Downside Capture
- 90.96%
Expense Ratio
PEPFX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PEPFX ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund (PEPFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PEPFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.23 | 2.39 | -0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.83 | 3.25 | -0.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.43 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.16 | 3.11 | +0.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.56 | 14.38 | -3.82 |
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 RAE Emerging Markets Fund provided a 2.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.34 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.20 | $0.40 | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.97 | $0.22 | $1.00 | $0.93 | $0.26 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 2.48% | 2.91% | 1.99% | 4.05% | 11.30% | 9.12% | 9.73% | 2.21% | 11.05% | 8.06% | 2.74% | 2.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2024 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.96 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.96 |
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 RAE Emerging Markets 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 RAE Emerging Markets Fund was 46.88%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 201 trading sessions.
The current PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund drawdown is 0.58%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -46.88%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 20d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -35.24%Jan 2016 | 7mo 1d | 9mo 2d | 1y 3moJun 2015 - Oct 2016 |
Bear market2022 | -28.31%Sep 2022 | 1y 3mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 6moJun 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -22.09%Apr 2025 | 6mo 7d | 3mo 16d | 9mo 23dOct 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.99%Mar 2026 | 22d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 9dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PEPFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.88% | -56.78% | +9.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.99% | -9.10% | -0.89% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.09% | -18.90% | -3.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.31% | -25.43% | -2.88% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.88% | -33.92% | -12.96% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.58% | 0.00% | -0.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.11% | -10.72% | -0.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.97% | 1.97% | +1.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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