- ISIN
- US72201F7978
- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- Mar 31, 2006
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PSCSX Performance Chart
PIMCO StocksPLUS Small Fund (PSCSX) is up 20.4% since the beginning of the year. PSCSX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PSCSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,361.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO StocksPLUS Small Fund (PSCSX) has returned 20.36% so far this year and 42.60% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PSCSX has returned 11.78% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
PIMCO StocksPLUS Small Fund
- 1D
- 2.06%
- 1M
- 4.72%
- YTD
- 20.36%
- 6M
- 14.61%
- 1Y
- 42.60%
- 3Y*
- 18.58%
- 5Y*
- 6.36%
- 10Y*
- 11.78%
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%
PSCSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 3, 2006, PSCSX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PSCSX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.26% | 1.36% | -6.61% | 12.59% | 4.69% | 2.49% | 20.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.91% | -4.91% | -6.84% | -3.39% | 5.40% | 6.04% | 1.47% | 7.91% | 3.44% | 2.41% | 1.06% | -2.45% | 12.57% |
| 2024 | -3.67% | 5.65% | 4.03% | -7.41% | 5.34% | -1.02% | 10.78% | -1.72% | 1.01% | -2.01% | 11.54% | -8.33% | 12.60% |
| 2023 | 10.89% | -1.96% | -5.72% | -1.67% | -1.08% | 8.11% | 6.35% | -5.02% | -6.24% | -7.54% | 9.82% | 12.98% | 17.09% |
| 2022 | -10.17% | 0.63% | 0.83% | -10.64% | 0.12% | -9.70% | 11.38% | -2.53% | -11.07% | 11.13% | 2.98% | -6.52% | -23.95% |
| 2021 | 5.24% | 6.01% | 1.01% | 2.27% | 0.33% | 1.86% | -3.60% | 2.35% | -3.08% | 3.40% | -4.45% | 2.59% | 14.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO StocksPLUS Small Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.09%, beta of 1.16, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 03, 2006.
- This fund captured 130.39% of S&P 500 Index gains and 120.73% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- 1.09%
- Beta
- 1.16
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 130.39%
- Downside Capture
- 120.73%
Expense Ratio
PSCSX has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PSCSX ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO StocksPLUS Small Fund (PSCSX) 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.
| PSCSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.49 | 2.78 | +0.70 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.53 | 12.44 | +0.09 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PIMCO StocksPLUS Small Fund provided a 3.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.35 | $0.47 | $0.34 | $0.17 | $1.69 | $2.04 | $0.63 | $0.87 | $1.07 | $0.62 | $0.32 | $0.66 |
Dividend yield | 3.56% | 5.63% | 4.34% | 2.36% | 26.32% | 19.21% | 5.69% | 8.77% | 12.86% | 5.84% | 3.41% | 8.45% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO StocksPLUS Small 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.34 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.17 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.69 | $1.69 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $2.04 |
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 StocksPLUS Small 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 StocksPLUS Small Fund was 58.02%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 250 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.02%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 12mo 1d | 2y 4moOct 2007 - Mar 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -46.15%Mar 2020 | 2mo 1d | 7mo 27d | 9mo 28dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2023 bear market2023 | -35.03%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | 1y 16d | 3y 3dNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -31.83%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 10mo 18d | 1y 3moMay 2011 - Aug 2012 |
2016 bear market2016 | -31.26%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 9mo 7d | 1y 4moJun 2015 - Nov 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PSCSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.02% | -56.78% | -1.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.21% | -9.10% | -3.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.03% | -18.90% | -9.13% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.03% | -25.43% | -9.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.15% | -33.92% | -12.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.20% | -10.71% | +0.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.39% | 2.03% | +1.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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