PLIIX vs. BCPIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Pacific Funds Core Income (PLIIX) and Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX).
PLIIX is managed by Pacific Funds Series Trust. It was launched on Dec 31, 2010. BCPIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Dec 28, 2007.
Performance
PLIIX vs. BCPIX - Performance Comparison
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PLIIX vs. BCPIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLIIX Pacific Funds Core Income | -0.63% | 7.38% | 2.85% | 8.23% | -12.16% | -0.13% | 8.71% | 11.31% | -1.64% | 5.13% |
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | -0.55% | 6.71% | 1.98% | 6.70% | -10.78% | -0.34% | 5.77% | 6.65% | -0.45% | 2.74% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PLIIX achieves a -0.63% return, which is significantly lower than BCPIX's -0.55% return. Over the past 10 years, PLIIX has outperformed BCPIX with an annualized return of 2.91%, while BCPIX has yielded a comparatively lower 1.90% annualized return.
PLIIX
- 1D
- 0.52%
- 1M
- -2.03%
- YTD
- -0.63%
- 6M
- 0.37%
- 1Y
- 4.42%
- 3Y*
- 4.53%
- 5Y*
- 1.36%
- 10Y*
- 2.91%
BCPIX
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- -2.11%
- YTD
- -0.55%
- 6M
- 0.36%
- 1Y
- 3.41%
- 3Y*
- 3.73%
- 5Y*
- 0.90%
- 10Y*
- 1.90%
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PLIIX vs. BCPIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PLIIX has a 0.55% expense ratio, which is higher than BCPIX's 0.30% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PLIIX vs. BCPIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PLIIX vs. BCPIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pacific Funds Core Income (PLIIX) and Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX). 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.
| PLIIX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.15 | 0.99 | +0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.66 | 1.44 | +0.22 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.17 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.01 | 1.71 | +0.30 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.56 | 5.12 | +1.43 |
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
| PLIIX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.15 | 0.99 | +0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.26 | 0.18 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.65 | 0.46 | +0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.90 | 0.33 | +0.57 |
Correlation
The correlation between PLIIX and BCPIX is 0.83, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
PLIIX vs. BCPIX - Dividend Comparison
PLIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.37%, more than BCPIX's 4.10% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLIIX Pacific Funds Core Income | 4.37% | 4.81% | 4.94% | 4.27% | 3.32% | 4.29% | 3.04% | 3.07% | 3.50% | 2.90% | 2.96% | 3.32% |
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | 4.10% | 4.32% | 3.67% | 2.91% | 2.54% | 1.89% | 1.76% | 2.77% | 2.90% | 2.49% | 2.84% | 2.72% |
Drawdowns
PLIIX vs. BCPIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PLIIX drawdown since its inception was -16.99%, smaller than the maximum BCPIX drawdown of -22.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PLIIX and BCPIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PLIIX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.99% | -22.43% | +5.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.54% | -2.58% | +0.04% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.99% | -15.19% | -1.80% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.99% | -15.19% | -1.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.03% | -2.11% | +0.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.33% | -4.28% | +1.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.78% | 0.86% | -0.08% |
Volatility
PLIIX vs. BCPIX - Volatility Comparison
Pacific Funds Core Income (PLIIX) has a higher volatility of 1.53% compared to Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX) at 1.42%. This indicates that PLIIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BCPIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PLIIX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.53% | 1.42% | +0.11% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.37% | 2.36% | +0.01% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.99% | 3.97% | +0.02% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.19% | 5.06% | +0.13% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.51% | 4.16% | +0.35% |