- ISIN
- US72201P1003
- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- Oct 28, 2008
- Category
- Global Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PGAIX Performance Chart
PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation Fund (PGAIX) is up 12.6% since the beginning of the year. PGAIX is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PGAIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,527.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation Fund (PGAIX) has returned 12.64% so far this year and 28.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PGAIX has returned 9.33% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation Fund
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- 2.03%
- YTD
- 12.64%
- 6M
- 13.01%
- 1Y
- 28.58%
- 3Y*
- 17.82%
- 5Y*
- 8.84%
- 10Y*
- 9.33%
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%
PGAIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 30, 2008, PGAIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PGAIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.14% | 3.20% | -6.05% | 6.19% | 4.59% | 0.46% | 12.64% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.00% | 0.99% | -2.75% | -0.13% | 3.91% | 3.37% | 0.82% | 2.24% | 2.52% | 2.33% | 0.70% | 2.13% | 20.68% |
| 2024 | 3.22% | 2.23% | 2.67% | -3.51% | 3.71% | 1.65% | 1.41% | 1.60% | 1.64% | -1.88% | 2.53% | -1.15% | 14.76% |
| 2023 | 4.79% | -3.23% | 2.57% | 0.88% | -1.19% | 3.17% | 2.35% | -2.22% | -4.30% | -2.70% | 7.81% | 4.66% | 12.48% |
| 2022 | -4.19% | -2.96% | 0.51% | -6.29% | 0.23% | -6.74% | 5.56% | -2.75% | -6.87% | 3.21% | 5.29% | -2.86% | -17.38% |
| 2021 | -0.89% | 0.97% | 1.88% | 2.80% | 1.50% | 0.78% | 0.84% | 1.60% | -2.94% | 2.40% | -0.96% | 2.99% | 11.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.07%, beta of 0.48, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 30, 2008.
- This fund participated in 68.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.94% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.48 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.07%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 56.94%
- Downside Capture
- 68.63%
Expense Ratio
PGAIX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PGAIX ranks 93 for risk / return — in the top 93% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation Fund (PGAIX) 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.
| PGAIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.37 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.68 | 1.37 | +0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.90 | 2.78 | +1.12 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.59 | 12.44 | +4.15 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation Fund provided a 7.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.36 | $0.31 | $0.63 | $0.21 | $0.13 | $0.16 | $1.47 | $0.33 | $0.37 | $0.21 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 7.36% | 1.78% | 4.27% | 1.54% | 1.07% | 1.10% | 10.94% | 2.49% | 3.12% | 1.67% | 1.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation 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 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $1.05 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.31 |
| 2024 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 |
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 Global Core Asset Allocation 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 Global Core Asset Allocation Fund was 26.75%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.
The current PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation Fund drawdown is 0.38%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -26.75%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 4mo 14d | 5mo 23dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -22.49%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 1y 5mo | 2y 2moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -16.84%Feb 2016 | 9mo 19d | 1y 11d | 1y 10moApr 2015 - Feb 2017 |
2013 correction2013 | -14.27%Jun 2013 | 1mo 16d | 1y 8mo | 1y 10moMay 2013 - Mar 2015 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -14.11%Mar 2009 | 4mo 4d | 2mo 21d | 6mo 25dNov 2008 - May 2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PGAIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.75% | -56.78% | +30.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.29% | -9.10% | +1.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.71% | -18.90% | +8.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.49% | -25.43% | +2.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.75% | -33.92% | +7.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.38% | -1.80% | +1.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.66% | -10.71% | +6.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.71% | 2.03% | -0.32% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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