PEFIX vs. PONAX
Compare and contrast key facts about PIMCO RAE PLUS EMG Fund (PEFIX) and PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX).
PEFIX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Nov 25, 2008. PONAX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Apr 2, 2007.
Performance
PEFIX vs. PONAX - Performance Comparison
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PEFIX vs. PONAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PEFIX PIMCO RAE PLUS EMG Fund | 6.47% | 27.34% | 7.08% | 20.00% | -16.85% | 20.69% | 5.27% | 14.80% | -13.51% | 31.80% |
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, PEFIX achieves a 6.47% return, which is significantly higher than PONAX's -1.42% return. Over the past 10 years, PEFIX has outperformed PONAX with an annualized return of 11.54%, while PONAX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.25% annualized return.
PEFIX
- 1D
- 0.23%
- 1M
- -10.03%
- YTD
- 6.47%
- 6M
- 13.41%
- 1Y
- 32.86%
- 3Y*
- 19.13%
- 5Y*
- 9.34%
- 10Y*
- 11.54%
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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PEFIX vs. PONAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PEFIX has a 1.10% expense ratio, which is higher than PONAX's 1.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PEFIX vs. PONAX — Risk / Return Rank
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PEFIX vs. PONAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO RAE PLUS EMG Fund (PEFIX) 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.
| PEFIX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.97 | 1.48 | +0.49 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.37 | 2.11 | +0.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.28 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.19 | 1.76 | +0.44 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.75 | 7.07 | +1.68 |
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
| PEFIX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.97 | 1.48 | +0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.60 | 0.64 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | 1.03 | -0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.62 | 1.47 | -0.85 |
Correlation
The correlation between PEFIX and PONAX is 0.29, 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
PEFIX vs. PONAX - Dividend Comparison
PEFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.23%, less than PONAX's 5.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PEFIX PIMCO RAE PLUS EMG Fund | 4.23% | 3.73% | 9.33% | 2.11% | 18.29% | 46.03% | 8.19% | 0.38% | 4.76% | 7.08% | 4.48% | 0.00% |
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
PEFIX vs. PONAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PEFIX drawdown since its inception was -51.44%, which is greater than PONAX's maximum drawdown of -13.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PEFIX and PONAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PEFIX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.44% | -13.64% | -37.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.23% | -3.69% | -9.54% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.17% | -13.64% | -18.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.44% | -13.64% | -37.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.12% | -3.24% | -6.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.03% | -1.80% | -10.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.50% | 0.92% | +2.58% |
Volatility
PEFIX vs. PONAX - Volatility Comparison
PIMCO RAE PLUS EMG Fund (PEFIX) has a higher volatility of 6.72% compared to PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX) at 1.88%. This indicates that PEFIX'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
| PEFIX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.72% | 1.88% | +4.84% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.33% | 2.61% | +8.72% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.21% | 4.24% | +11.97% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.54% | 4.72% | +10.82% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.88% | 4.16% | +12.72% |