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Issuer
PIMCO
Inception Date
Apr 30, 2008
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

PTTPX Performance Chart

PIMCO Total Return Fund Class I-2 (PTTPX) is up 0.5% since the beginning of the year. PTTPX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PTTPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,023.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

PIMCO Total Return Fund Class I-2 (PTTPX) has returned 0.49% so far this year and 7.23% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PTTPX has returned 2.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.


PIMCO Total Return Fund Class I-2

1D
-0.11%
1M
0.75%
YTD
0.49%
6M
0.64%
1Y
7.23%
3Y*
5.18%
5Y*
0.46%
10Y*
2.12%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.74%
1M
4.90%
YTD
10.35%
6M
10.28%
1Y
26.52%
3Y*
20.83%
5Y*
12.30%
10Y*
13.66%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

PTTPX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 23, 2008, PTTPX'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, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, PTTPX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 8, 2008 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 7, 2008 at -4.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.34%1.80%-2.40%0.39%0.52%-0.11%0.49%
20250.84%2.57%0.05%0.15%-0.99%2.00%-0.19%1.55%1.27%1.09%0.67%-0.07%9.24%
20240.19%-1.28%1.07%-2.54%2.12%0.83%2.62%1.10%1.48%-2.67%1.43%-1.68%2.51%
20233.43%-2.45%1.98%0.35%-0.97%-0.37%0.30%-0.61%-2.51%-2.20%4.71%4.04%5.47%
2022-1.97%-0.92%-3.44%-3.98%0.52%-2.28%2.00%-2.70%-4.60%-1.64%3.76%-0.32%-14.80%
2021-0.51%-1.36%-1.28%0.97%0.35%0.74%1.04%-0.14%-0.61%-0.31%0.27%0.17%-0.70%

Benchmark Metrics

PIMCO Total Return Fund Class I-2 has an annualized alpha of 3.72%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 27, 2008.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (15.59%) than losses (10.46%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of -0.01 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
-0.01
0.00
Upside Capture
15.59%
Downside Capture
10.46%

Expense Ratio

PTTPX has an expense ratio of 0.63%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PTTPX ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


PTTPX Risk / Return Rank: 2727
Overall Rank
PTTPX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2828
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PTTPX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2929
Sortino Ratio Rank
PTTPX Omega Ratio Rank: 2828
Omega Ratio Rank
PTTPX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2626
Calmar Ratio Rank
PTTPX Martin Ratio Rank: 2323
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO Total Return Fund Class I-2 (PTTPX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


PTTPXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.51

2.24

-0.73

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.23

3.07

-0.85

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.41

-0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.90

2.93

-1.03

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.90

13.52

-7.63

Dividends

Dividend History

PIMCO Total Return Fund Class I-2 provided a 4.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60$0.7020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.39$0.39$0.38$0.26$0.30$0.25$0.64$0.40$0.30$0.26$0.29$0.66

Dividend yield

4.45%4.37%4.51%3.04%3.53%2.48%6.01%3.87%3.02%2.53%2.92%6.54%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PIMCO Total Return Fund Class I-2. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.00$0.16
2025$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.39
2024$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.38
2023$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.26
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.14$0.30
2021$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.07$0.25

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 Total Return Fund Class I-2. 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 Total Return Fund Class I-2 was 19.36%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 802 trading sessions.

The current PIMCO Total Return Fund Class I-2 drawdown is 1.62%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-19.36%Oct 2022
1y 2mo3y 2mo
4y 5moAug 2021 - Jan 2026
COVID crash2020
-8.00%Mar 2020
10d2mo 23d
3mo 3dMar 2020 - Jun 2020
Financial crisis2007–2009
-7.75%Oct 2008
28d3mo
3mo 28dSep 2008 - Jan 2009
2013 pullback2013
-6.68%Sep 2013
4mo 5d11mo 28d
1y 3moMay 2013 - Aug 2014
2010 pullback2010
-4.40%Dec 2010
1mo 10d4mo 15d
5mo 25dNov 2010 - Apr 2011

Drawdown Indicators


PTTPXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-19.36%

-56.78%

+37.42%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.70%

-9.10%

+5.40%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-6.22%

-18.90%

+12.68%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-19.36%

-25.43%

+6.07%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-19.36%

-33.92%

+14.56%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.62%

-0.74%

-0.88%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-3.17%

-10.72%

+7.55%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.19%

1.97%

-0.78%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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