PRQZX vs. PONAX
Compare and contrast key facts about PIMCO RealPath Blend 2055 Fund (PRQZX) and PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX).
PRQZX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Dec 30, 2014. PONAX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Apr 2, 2007.
Performance
PRQZX vs. PONAX - Performance Comparison
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PRQZX vs. PONAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRQZX PIMCO RealPath Blend 2055 Fund | -3.74% | 20.82% | 14.46% | 19.48% | -17.10% | 18.74% | 13.28% | 24.96% | -7.67% | 19.65% |
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, PRQZX achieves a -3.74% return, which is significantly lower than PONAX's -1.42% return. Over the past 10 years, PRQZX has outperformed PONAX with an annualized return of 10.16%, while PONAX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.25% annualized return.
PRQZX
- 1D
- -0.27%
- 1M
- -8.50%
- YTD
- -3.74%
- 6M
- -0.86%
- 1Y
- 16.73%
- 3Y*
- 14.18%
- 5Y*
- 8.33%
- 10Y*
- 10.16%
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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PRQZX vs. PONAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PRQZX has a 0.06% expense ratio, which is lower than PONAX's 1.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PRQZX vs. PONAX — Risk / Return Rank
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PRQZX vs. PONAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO RealPath Blend 2055 Fund (PRQZX) 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.
| PRQZX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.12 | 1.48 | -0.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.63 | 2.11 | -0.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.28 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.32 | 1.76 | -0.44 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.32 | 7.07 | -0.75 |
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
| PRQZX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.12 | 1.48 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.58 | 0.64 | -0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.68 | 1.03 | -0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.60 | 1.47 | -0.87 |
Correlation
The correlation between PRQZX and PONAX is 0.40, 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
PRQZX vs. PONAX - Dividend Comparison
PRQZX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.82%, less than PONAX's 5.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRQZX PIMCO RealPath Blend 2055 Fund | 3.82% | 3.32% | 4.06% | 1.91% | 2.28% | 4.95% | 1.09% | 3.44% | 5.51% | 2.83% | 2.38% | 2.24% |
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
PRQZX vs. PONAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PRQZX drawdown since its inception was -31.79%, which is greater than PONAX's maximum drawdown of -13.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PRQZX and PONAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PRQZX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.79% | -13.64% | -18.15% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.08% | -3.69% | -7.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.52% | -13.64% | -11.88% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.79% | -13.64% | -18.15% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.91% | -3.24% | -5.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.74% | -1.80% | -2.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.39% | 0.92% | +1.47% |
Volatility
PRQZX vs. PONAX - Volatility Comparison
PIMCO RealPath Blend 2055 Fund (PRQZX) has a higher volatility of 4.68% compared to PIMCO Income Fund Class A (PONAX) at 1.88%. This indicates that PRQZX'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
| PRQZX | PONAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.68% | 1.88% | +2.80% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.47% | 2.61% | +5.86% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.18% | 4.24% | +10.94% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.34% | 4.72% | +9.62% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.93% | 4.16% | +10.77% |