- ISIN
- US6933907916
- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- Oct 31, 1991
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PLDTX Performance Chart
PIMCO Low Duration II Fund (PLDTX) is up 0.0% since the beginning of the year. PLDTX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PLDTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,083.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO Low Duration II Fund (PLDTX) has returned 0.01% so far this year and 3.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PLDTX has returned 1.80% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
PIMCO Low Duration II Fund
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- 0.21%
- YTD
- 0.01%
- 6M
- 0.45%
- 1Y
- 3.29%
- 3Y*
- 4.39%
- 5Y*
- 1.61%
- 10Y*
- 1.80%
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%
PLDTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 1991, PLDTX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.30%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.3 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Jan 2008 with a return of +2.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -3.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 21 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, PLDTX closed higher 31% of trading days. The best single day was May 29, 2009 with a return of +1.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 20, 2008 at -1.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.30% | 0.39% | -0.66% | 0.20% | 0.21% | -0.43% | 0.01% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.43% | 0.83% | 0.30% | 0.64% | -0.10% | 0.73% | -0.11% | 1.10% | 0.21% | 0.46% | 0.41% | 0.44% | 5.47% |
| 2024 | 0.54% | -0.32% | 0.35% | -0.42% | 0.81% | 0.53% | 1.10% | 1.01% | 0.74% | -0.52% | 0.34% | 0.32% | 4.55% |
| 2023 | 0.94% | -0.69% | 1.34% | 0.29% | -0.31% | -0.53% | 0.42% | 0.45% | -0.09% | -0.11% | 1.23% | 1.23% | 4.21% |
| 2022 | -0.70% | -0.59% | -1.63% | -0.69% | 0.39% | -0.74% | 0.21% | -0.80% | -1.50% | -0.35% | 0.91% | 0.23% | -5.14% |
| 2021 | 0.03% | -0.17% | -0.18% | 0.12% | 0.11% | -0.19% | 0.21% | -0.09% | -0.09% | -0.49% | -0.18% | -0.11% | -1.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO Low Duration II Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.72%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 1991.
- This fund captured 9.58% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -6.10%) - 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
- 3.72%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 9.58%
- Downside Capture
- -6.10%
Expense Ratio
PLDTX has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PLDTX ranks 44 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 Low Duration II Fund (PLDTX) 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.
| PLDTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.01 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.23 | 2.78 | -0.56 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.41 | 12.44 | -4.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO Low Duration II Fund provided a 3.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.35 | $0.36 | $0.37 | $0.33 | $0.12 | $0.03 | $0.12 | $0.26 | $0.21 | $0.14 | $0.17 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 3.81% | 3.79% | 3.99% | 3.55% | 1.28% | 0.29% | 1.23% | 2.72% | 2.18% | 1.45% | 1.76% | 1.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO Low Duration II 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 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 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 | $0.36 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.37 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.03 |
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 Low Duration II 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 Low Duration II Fund was 7.60%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 445 trading sessions.
The current PIMCO Low Duration II Fund drawdown is 0.68%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -7.60%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 5moFeb 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -6.21%Nov 2008 | 2mo 13d | 5mo 23d | 8mo 6dSep 2008 - May 2009 |
2013 pullback2013 | -2.90%Jul 2013 | 2mo 3d | 7mo 3d | 9mo 6dMay 2013 - Feb 2014 |
2010 pullback2010 | -2.56%Dec 2010 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 20d | 8mo 29dNov 2010 - Aug 2011 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -2.35%Dec 2001 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 4d | 3mo 22dNov 2001 - Feb 2002 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLDTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.60% | -56.78% | +49.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.49% | -9.10% | +7.61% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.49% | -18.90% | +17.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.50% | -25.43% | +17.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -7.60% | -33.92% | +26.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.68% | -1.80% | +1.12% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.72% | -10.71% | +9.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.39% | 2.03% | -1.64% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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