PCOR.TO vs. MGB.TO

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

PCOR.TO (PIMCO Managed Core Bond Pool) and MGB.TO (Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - PCOR.TO is a Intermediate Core-Plus Bond fund actively managed by PIMCO Canada Corp., while MGB.TO is a Global Bonds fund actively managed by Mackenzie. Both are actively managed. Over the past 5 years, PCOR.TO returned 1.69%/yr vs -0.11%/yr for MGB.TO. At a 0.30 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PCOR.TO vs. MGB.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in PIMCO Managed Core Bond Pool (PCOR.TO) and Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF (MGB.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PCOR.TO achieves a -0.72% return, which is significantly higher than MGB.TO's -0.84% return.

PCOR.TO

• 1D: -0.17%
• 1M: -1.49%
• 6M: -1.21%
• YTD: -0.72%
• 1Y: 3.37%
• 3Y*: 5.10%
• 5Y*: 1.69%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 2.03%

MGB.TO

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: -1.19%
• 6M: -0.66%
• YTD: -0.84%
• 1Y: 2.44%
• 3Y*: 3.04%
• 5Y*: -0.11%
• 10Y*: 1.22%
• ALL TIME*: 1.25%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
MGB.TO Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF	CA$45.98K	CA$41.96K	CA$33.12K
PCOR.TO PIMCO Managed Core Bond Pool	CA$100.86K	CA$154.41K	CA$133.29K

PCOR.TO vs. MGB.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
PCOR.TO PIMCO Managed Core Bond Pool	-0.72%	7.70%	3.89%	8.31%	-9.47%	0.70%	3.73%
MGB.TO Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF	-0.84%	4.03%	2.83%	6.86%	-11.24%	-2.92%	7.61%

Correlation

The correlation between PCOR.TO and MGB.TO is 0.37, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.37
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.38
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.33
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 19, 2020	0.30

Return for Risk

PCOR.TO vs. MGB.TO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

PCOR.TO

PCOR.TO Risk / Return Rank: 28
PCOR.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 26
PCOR.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 25
PCOR.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 25
PCOR.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 33
PCOR.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 31

MGB.TO

MGB.TO Risk / Return Rank: 20
MGB.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 20
MGB.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 19
MGB.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 18
MGB.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 23
MGB.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 22

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.

PCOR.TO vs. MGB.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO Managed Core Bond Pool (PCOR.TO) and Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF (MGB.TO). 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.

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.

	PCOR.TO	MGB.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.61	0.40	+0.21
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.94	0.62	+0.32
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.12	1.07	+0.04
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.11	0.69	+0.42
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.86	1.51	+1.35

PCOR.TO vs. MGB.TO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PCOR.TO Sharpe Ratio is 0.61, which is higher than the MGB.TO Sharpe Ratio of 0.40. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PCOR.TO and MGB.TO, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

PCOR.TO vs. MGB.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PCOR.TO drawdown since its inception was -13.53%, smaller than the maximum MGB.TO drawdown of -17.54%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PCOR.TO and MGB.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	PCOR.TO	MGB.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-13.53%	-17.54%	+4.01%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-3.06%	-3.39%	+0.33%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-3.79%	-4.48%	+0.69%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-13.53%	-16.67%	+3.14%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-17.54%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.22%	-2.77%	+0.55%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.46%	-4.12%	+0.66%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.18%	1.53%	-0.35%

Volatility

PCOR.TO vs. MGB.TO - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for PIMCO Managed Core Bond Pool (PCOR.TO) is 1.04%, while Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF (MGB.TO) has a volatility of 1.66%. This indicates that PCOR.TO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MGB.TO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PCOR.TO	MGB.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.04%	1.66%	-0.62%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	3.41%	4.50%	-1.09%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	5.51%	5.80%	-0.29%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.71%	7.36%	+0.35%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	7.40%	7.07%	+0.33%

Dividends

PCOR.TO vs. MGB.TO - Dividend Comparison

PCOR.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.95%, more than MGB.TO's 3.70% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
MGB.TO Mackenzie Core Plus Global Fixed Income ETF	3.70%	4.33%	4.74%	4.62%	6.10%	3.08%	2.00%	2.99%	4.07%	2.77%	2.06%
PCOR.TO PIMCO Managed Core Bond Pool	4.95%	5.30%	5.40%	3.50%	3.41%	2.81%	2.24%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PCOR.TO and MGB.TO in my portfolio?

PCOR.TO and MGB.TO have a correlation of 0.37, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

What is the main difference between PCOR.TO and MGB.TO?

PCOR.TO is categorized as Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, while MGB.TO is Global Bonds. They also come from different issuers: PIMCO Canada Corp. and Mackenzie.