PCFIX vs. PONAX
Compare and contrast key facts about PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund (PCFIX) and PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX).
PCFIX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Sep 30, 2011. PONAX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Apr 2, 2007.
Performance
PCFIX vs. PONAX - Performance Comparison
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PCFIX vs. PONAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCFIX PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund | -2.10% | 6.78% | 20.88% | 18.04% | -12.46% | -36.92% | 9.77% | 21.53% | -12.19% | 12.90% |
PONAX PIMCO Income Fund Class A | -1.42% | 10.63% | 5.02% | 8.96% | -9.34% | 2.21% | 5.40% | 7.65% | 0.21% | 8.19% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PCFIX achieves a -2.10% return, which is significantly lower than PONAX's -1.42% return. Over the past 10 years, PCFIX has underperformed PONAX with an annualized return of 3.59%, while PONAX has yielded a comparatively higher 4.25% annualized return.
PCFIX
- 1D
- -0.95%
- 1M
- -7.45%
- YTD
- -2.10%
- 6M
- 1.30%
- 1Y
- 14.37%
- 3Y*
- 14.75%
- 5Y*
- -8.08%
- 10Y*
- 3.59%
PONAX
- 1D
- 0.47%
- 1M
- -3.24%
- YTD
- -1.42%
- 6M
- 0.98%
- 1Y
- 5.68%
- 3Y*
- 6.79%
- 5Y*
- 3.00%
- 10Y*
- 4.25%
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PCFIX vs. PONAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PCFIX has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is lower than PONAX's 1.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PCFIX vs. PONAX — Risk / Return Rank
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PCFIX vs. PONAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund (PCFIX) and PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| PCFIX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.66 | 1.48 | -0.82 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.07 | 2.11 | -1.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.28 | -0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.80 | 1.76 | -0.95 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.22 | 7.07 | -3.85 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| PCFIX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.66 | 1.48 | -0.82 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.24 | 0.64 | -0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.12 | 1.03 | -0.91 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.29 | 1.47 | -1.19 |
Correlation
The correlation between PCFIX and PONAX is 0.26, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
PCFIX vs. PONAX - Dividend Comparison
PCFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.05%, less than PONAX's 5.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCFIX PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund | 3.05% | 2.24% | 6.12% | 2.12% | 13.29% | 96.19% | 18.00% | 2.63% | 12.78% | 9.33% | 0.00% | 26.50% |
PONAX PIMCO Income Fund Class A | 5.20% | 5.61% | 5.86% | 5.86% | 4.66% | 3.62% | 4.48% | 5.42% | 5.24% | 4.97% | 5.13% | 7.45% |
Drawdowns
PCFIX vs. PONAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PCFIX drawdown since its inception was -67.77%, which is greater than PONAX's maximum drawdown of -13.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PCFIX and PONAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PCFIX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.77% | -13.64% | -54.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.69% | -3.69% | -12.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -67.77% | -13.64% | -54.13% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -67.77% | -13.64% | -54.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -45.84% | -3.24% | -42.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.20% | -1.80% | -19.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.92% | 0.92% | +3.00% |
Volatility
PCFIX vs. PONAX - Volatility Comparison
PIMCO RAE PLUS Small Fund (PCFIX) has a higher volatility of 5.43% compared to PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX) at 1.88%. This indicates that PCFIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PONAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PCFIX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.43% | 1.88% | +3.55% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.64% | 2.61% | +10.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.79% | 4.24% | +18.55% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 33.66% | 4.72% | +28.94% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 30.13% | 4.16% | +25.97% |