PTRIX vs. SMTRX

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

PTRIX (PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund) and SMTRX (ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund) are both Intermediate Core-Plus Bond funds. PTRIX charges 0.50%/yr vs 0.99%/yr for SMTRX.

Performance

PTRIX vs. SMTRX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund (PTRIX) and ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PTRIX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SMTRX

• 1D: -0.21%
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

PTRIX vs. SMTRX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
PTRIX PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund	0.00%
SMTRX ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund	-0.10%

Return for Risk

PTRIX vs. SMTRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund (PTRIX) and ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	PTRIX	SMTRX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-2.96	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	PTRIX	SMTRX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-0.21%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-0.21%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-0.08%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PTRIX	SMTRX	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.47%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	2.47%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	2.47%	—

PTRIX vs. SMTRX - Expense Ratio Comparison

PTRIX has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than SMTRX's 0.99% expense ratio.

Dividends

PTRIX vs. SMTRX - Dividend Comparison

PTRIX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SMTRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.36%.

Position	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
PTRIX PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund	0.00%	4.07%	5.32%	3.82%	3.02%	2.89%	3.73%	3.54%	3.04%	3.18%	2.43%
SMTRX ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund	0.36%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%