- ISIN
- US72201F4900
- CUSIP
- 72201F490
- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- Mar 30, 2007
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Multisector Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PIMIX Performance Chart
PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class (PIMIX) is up 0.8% since the beginning of the year. PIMIX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PIMIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,185.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class (PIMIX) has returned 0.81% so far this year and 8.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PIMIX has returned 4.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.33% annually.
PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- -0.02%
- YTD
- 0.81%
- 6M
- 1.50%
- 1Y
- 8.50%
- 3Y*
- 7.77%
- 5Y*
- 3.45%
- 10Y*
- 4.67%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- -0.21%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
PIMIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 2, 2007, PIMIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 17 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, PIMIX closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +1.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -2.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.59% | 1.35% | -2.45% | 0.82% | 0.72% | -0.18% | 0.81% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.19% | 1.84% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.05% | 1.93% | 0.14% | 1.63% | 0.79% | 1.34% | 0.78% | 0.41% | 11.08% |
| 2024 | 0.62% | -0.51% | 1.29% | -1.75% | 1.79% | 0.43% | 2.34% | 0.80% | 1.36% | -1.62% | 1.47% | -0.80% | 5.45% |
| 2023 | 3.43% | -2.02% | 1.21% | 0.53% | -0.33% | 1.02% | 1.20% | -0.33% | -1.39% | -1.22% | 3.95% | 3.14% | 9.36% |
| 2022 | -1.00% | -2.46% | -0.78% | -2.65% | 0.64% | -3.63% | 2.73% | -1.14% | -4.29% | 0.24% | 3.38% | -0.20% | -9.07% |
| 2021 | 0.33% | -0.41% | -0.08% | 1.09% | 0.58% | 0.33% | 0.33% | 0.25% | 0.00% | -0.42% | -0.50% | 1.10% | 2.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class has an annualized alpha of 6.35%, beta of 0.04, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 03, 2007.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (28.08%) than losses (13.45%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.03 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 0.03 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
- 6.35%
- Beta
- 0.04
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 28.08%
- Downside Capture
- 13.45%
Expense Ratio
PIMIX has an expense ratio of 0.54%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PIMIX ranks 41 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 Income Fund Institutional Class (PIMIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PIMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.36 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.10 | 2.69 | -0.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.27 | 12.34 | -5.08 |
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 Income Fund Institutional Class provided a 5.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.63 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.63 | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.52 | $0.48 | $0.59 | $0.70 | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.92 |
Dividend yield | 5.84% | 6.01% | 6.27% | 6.21% | 4.98% | 4.02% | 4.88% | 5.83% | 5.66% | 5.37% | 5.52% | 7.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class. 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 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.25 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.66 |
| 2024 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.66 |
| 2023 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.66 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.16 | $0.52 |
| 2021 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.48 |
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 Income Fund Institutional Class. 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 Income Fund Institutional Class was 13.39%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 112 trading sessions.
The current PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class drawdown is 1.12%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -13.39%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 11d | 6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -13.34%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 4moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -12.23%Nov 2008 | 9mo 19d | 8mo 11d | 1y 5moFeb 2008 - Jul 2009 |
2013 pullback2013 | -5.46%Jun 2013 | 1mo 15d | 7mo 11d | 8mo 26dMay 2013 - Jan 2014 |
2007 pullback2007 | -4.17%Jul 2007 | 2mo 17d | 1mo 9d | 3mo 26dMay 2007 - Sep 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PIMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.39% | -56.78% | +43.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.69% | -9.10% | +5.41% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.84% | -18.90% | +15.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.34% | -25.43% | +12.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -13.39% | -33.92% | +20.53% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.12% | -2.97% | +1.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.69% | -10.72% | +9.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.06% | 1.97% | -0.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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