- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- Dec 2, 1992
- Category
- Global Bonds
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PFOAX Performance Chart
PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A (PFOAX) is down 0.4% since the beginning of the year. PFOAX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PFOAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,056.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A (PFOAX) has returned -0.35% so far this year and 2.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PFOAX has returned 2.47% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- 0.72%
- YTD
- -0.35%
- 6M
- -0.25%
- 1Y
- 2.27%
- 3Y*
- 4.85%
- 5Y*
- 1.10%
- 10Y*
- 2.47%
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%
PFOAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 2, 1992, PFOAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 1995 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst month was Dec 1996 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, PFOAX closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 30, 1995 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst single day was Dec 13, 1996 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.47% | 0.97% | -3.07% | 0.50% | 1.14% | -0.31% | -0.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.53% | 0.30% | -0.66% | 0.95% | 0.04% | 0.95% | -0.07% | 0.44% | 0.42% | 1.20% | -0.15% | -0.10% | 3.91% |
| 2024 | -0.22% | -0.02% | 1.36% | -0.88% | 0.38% | 0.57% | 1.39% | 0.35% | 1.25% | -0.86% | 1.76% | 0.12% | 5.29% |
| 2023 | 2.22% | -0.90% | 1.44% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.32% | 0.23% | -0.88% | -0.19% | 2.70% | 3.30% | 9.07% |
| 2022 | -0.75% | -1.69% | -1.42% | -2.01% | -0.97% | -2.21% | 2.46% | -2.34% | -2.87% | 0.72% | 1.65% | -1.55% | -10.60% |
| 2021 | -0.09% | -1.45% | 0.10% | -0.06% | 0.09% | 0.00% | 1.01% | -0.28% | -0.93% | -0.66% | 0.63% | -0.42% | -2.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A has an annualized alpha of 4.48%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 1992.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (14.49%) than losses (0.11%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.01 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
- 4.48%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 14.49%
- Downside Capture
- 0.11%
Expense Ratio
PFOAX has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PFOAX ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A (PFOAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PFOAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.64 | 2.39 | -1.75 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.96 | 3.25 | -2.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.43 | -0.31 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.60 | 3.11 | -2.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.81 | 14.38 | -12.57 |
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 International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A provided a 3.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.36 | $0.38 | $0.45 | $0.26 | $0.31 | $0.12 | $0.23 | $0.69 | $0.27 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.85 |
Dividend yield | 3.71% | 3.83% | 4.52% | 2.62% | 3.33% | 1.14% | 2.07% | 6.45% | 2.51% | 1.06% | 0.98% | 8.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A. 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 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.38 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.10 | $0.45 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.26 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.20 | $0.31 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.12 |
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 International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A. 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 International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A was 14.73%, occurring on Mar 31, 1995. Recovery took 359 trading sessions.
The current PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class A drawdown is 1.77%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1995 correction1995 | -14.73%Mar 1995 | 1y 4mo | 1y 5mo | 2y 9moNov 1993 - Aug 1996 |
Bear market2022 | -14.38%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 10moJan 2021 - Nov 2024 |
1997 correction1997 | -13.13%Jan 1997 | 24d | 1y 8mo | 1y 9moDec 1996 - Sep 1998 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -10.65%Dec 2008 | 9mo 11d | 6mo 18d | 1y 3moMar 2008 - Jun 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -7.33%Mar 2020 | 13d | 4mo 4d | 4mo 17dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PFOAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -14.73% | -56.78% | +42.05% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.99% | -9.10% | +5.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.99% | -18.90% | +14.91% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.03% | -25.43% | +11.40% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -14.38% | -33.92% | +19.54% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.77% | 0.00% | -1.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.51% | -10.72% | +8.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.31% | 1.97% | -0.66% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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