- ISIN
- US72200Q5053
- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- Nov 11, 2001
- Category
- Inflation-Protected Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PRAIX Performance Chart
PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund (PRAIX) is down 0.0% since the beginning of the year. PRAIX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PRAIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $730.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund (PRAIX) has returned -0.03% so far this year and 4.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PRAIX has returned 1.06% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund
- 1D
- 0.36%
- 1M
- 2.51%
- YTD
- -0.03%
- 6M
- 0.71%
- 1Y
- 4.21%
- 3Y*
- -0.66%
- 5Y*
- -6.09%
- 10Y*
- 1.06%
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%
PRAIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2002, PRAIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -15.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PRAIX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 20, 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2020 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.43% | 3.84% | -5.19% | 0.99% | 1.51% | -0.53% | -0.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.03% | 5.00% | -1.17% | -3.16% | -1.59% | 2.04% | -0.80% | 0.96% | 3.10% | 1.63% | -0.59% | -1.98% | 5.26% |
| 2024 | -0.07% | -2.13% | 0.83% | -5.41% | 3.88% | 0.90% | 3.76% | 1.37% | 2.69% | -4.55% | 0.86% | -5.67% | -4.11% |
| 2023 | 4.92% | -2.79% | 3.28% | -0.27% | -1.95% | 0.83% | -1.68% | -3.64% | -6.82% | -4.52% | 7.84% | 6.07% | 0.14% |
| 2022 | -6.24% | 0.19% | -3.00% | -7.35% | -6.32% | -8.24% | 7.42% | -4.12% | -15.61% | 2.10% | 5.72% | -2.81% | -33.83% |
| 2021 | -0.62% | -5.98% | -2.13% | 2.34% | 2.26% | 3.51% | 4.32% | -0.14% | -2.07% | 2.26% | 3.87% | -0.14% | 7.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund has an annualized alpha of 6.44%, beta of -0.08, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2002.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (21.55%) than losses (10.22%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.08 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 6.44%
- Beta
- -0.08
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 21.55%
- Downside Capture
- 10.22%
Expense Ratio
PRAIX has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PRAIX ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% 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 Long-Term Real Return Fund (PRAIX) 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.
| PRAIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.57 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.37 | -0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.57 | 2.78 | -2.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.30 | 12.44 | -11.14 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund provided a 5.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.65 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.65 | $0.66 | $0.54 | $0.60 | $1.64 | $3.50 | $9.09 | $1.88 | $0.72 | $0.71 | $0.38 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 5.73% | 5.72% | 4.64% | 4.75% | 12.40% | 15.85% | 37.88% | 7.20% | 3.06% | 2.76% | 1.54% | 2.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO Long-Term Real Return 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 | $0.08 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.26 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.66 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.54 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.09 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2022 | $0.09 | $0.07 | $0.16 | $0.20 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.05 | $0.53 | $1.64 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.09 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.11 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $2.43 | $3.50 |
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 Long-Term Real Return 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 Long-Term Real Return Fund was 43.52%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund drawdown is 34.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -43.52%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -24.97%Nov 2008 | 8mo 16d | 10mo 29d | 1y 7moMar 2008 - Oct 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -22.37%Mar 2020 | 9d | 1mo 7d | 1mo 16dMar 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2013 bear market2013 | -20.31%Sep 2013 | 8mo 28d | 5y 8mo | 6y 5moDec 2012 - May 2019 |
2003 correction2003 | -12.78%Jul 2003 | 1mo 15d | 5mo 12d | 6mo 27dJun 2003 - Jan 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PRAIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.52% | -56.78% | +13.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.62% | -9.10% | +1.48% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.65% | -18.90% | +2.25% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.52% | -25.43% | -18.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.52% | -33.92% | -9.60% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -34.22% | -1.80% | -32.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.30% | -10.71% | +0.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.32% | 2.03% | +1.29% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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