- ISIN
- US6933904863
- Issuer
- PIMCO
- Inception Date
- Jul 22, 2003
- Category
- Inverse Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
PSTIX Performance Chart
PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund (PSTIX) is down 7.8% since the beginning of the year. PSTIX is currently trading at $6 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PSTIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $690.
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Returns By Period
PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund (PSTIX) has returned -7.76% so far this year and -15.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PSTIX has returned -16.38% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.33% annually.
PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund
- 1D
- -0.33%
- 1M
- -2.10%
- YTD
- -7.76%
- 6M
- -6.77%
- 1Y
- -15.13%
- 3Y*
- -10.70%
- 5Y*
- -7.15%
- 10Y*
- -16.38%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 24.32%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
PSTIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2004, PSTIX's average daily return is -0.03%, while the average monthly return is -0.78%.
Historically, 36% of months were positive and 64% were negative. The best month was Oct 2008 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2021 at -52.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, PSTIX closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 26, 2021 at -50.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.76% | 1.38% | 4.69% | -8.96% | -3.81% | 0.00% | -7.76% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.82% | 2.42% | 6.67% | -1.43% | -5.42% | -3.63% | -1.59% | -0.59% | -2.67% | -1.22% | 0.31% | 0.92% | -8.24% |
| 2024 | -0.62% | -4.24% | -2.21% | 4.93% | -3.68% | -2.77% | 0.00% | -1.76% | -1.24% | 1.12% | -4.14% | 3.17% | -11.28% |
| 2023 | -4.78% | 2.79% | -1.75% | -0.69% | 0.35% | -5.41% | -1.95% | 2.48% | 5.93% | 2.63% | -7.35% | -3.00% | -11.01% |
| 2022 | 5.18% | 2.34% | -4.12% | 8.72% | -0.88% | 7.54% | -7.99% | 4.06% | 9.21% | -7.54% | -4.72% | 6.57% | 17.41% |
| 2021 | 1.53% | -2.83% | -52.07% | -4.89% | -0.64% | -2.48% | -2.21% | -2.26% | 5.09% | -7.04% | 0.47% | -4.48% | -60.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.62%, beta of -0.99, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 2004.
- This fund tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -128.11%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-70.03%) - a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- Beta of -0.99 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
- 1.62%
- Beta
- -0.99
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- -70.03%
- Downside Capture
- -128.11%
Expense Ratio
PSTIX has an expense ratio of 0.64%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PSTIX ranks 0 for risk / return — in the bottom 0% 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 StocksPLUS Short Fund (PSTIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PSTIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -3.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.54 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.80 | 1.36 | -0.56 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.97 | 2.69 | -3.65 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.86 | 12.34 | -14.20 |
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 StocksPLUS Short Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $1.06 | $0.34 | $0.44 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $1.54 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.09% | 1.16% | 1.35% | 5.06% | 1.23% | 1.26% | 1.68% | 0.00% | 3.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO StocksPLUS Short 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
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 Short 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 Short Fund was 95.26%, occurring on Jun 1, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund drawdown is 95.24%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -95.26%Jun 2026 | 17y 2mo | — | 17y 3moMar 2009 - now |
2007 bear market2007 | -30.79%Jul 2007 | 2y 11mo | 1y 2mo | 4y 1moAug 2004 - Oct 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -16.78%Dec 2008 | 17d | 1mo 13d | 2moNov 2008 - Jan 2009 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -13.76%Oct 2008 | 0s | 14d | 14dOct 2008 - Oct 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -13.75%Nov 2008 | 7d | 8d | 15dOct 2008 - Nov 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PSTIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.26% | -56.78% | -38.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.41% | -9.10% | -6.31% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -33.92% | -18.90% | -15.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.53% | -25.43% | -12.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -84.17% | -33.92% | -50.25% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -95.24% | -2.97% | -92.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -58.62% | -10.72% | -47.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.97% | 1.97% | +6.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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