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PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund
mutual fund
PCLIX
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$7.3
+0.03
+0.41%
primary theme
Commodity
share class
PCLIX (Mutual Fund)
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$7.3
+0.03
+0.41%
primary theme
Commodity
share class
PCLIX (Mutual Fund)
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$7.3
+0.03
+0.41%
primary theme
Commodity
share class
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
47.8%
1 yr return
42.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
11.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
7.8%
Net Assets
$2.99 B
Holdings in Top 10
93.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$7.3
$4.67
$12.87
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.74%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Commodities Broad Basket
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
PCLIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 47.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.08%
- Dividend Yield 3.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NamePIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund
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Fund Family NamePIMCO
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Inception DateMay 28, 2010
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInst
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerNicholas Johnson
Fund Description
The fund invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed, low volatility portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. It is non-diversified.
PCLIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PCLIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 47.8% | -60.0% | 1912.1% | 11.66% |
| 1 Yr | 42.1% | -88.7% | 162.9% | 18.39% |
| 3 Yr | 11.2%* | -47.9% | 55.5% | 26.42% |
| 5 Yr | 7.8%* | -39.9% | 81.3% | 9.64% |
| 10 Yr | -0.9%* | -29.8% | 21.8% | 14.60% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PCLIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -10.0% | -87.8% | 612.3% | 75.57% |
| 2019 | 16.3% | -88.2% | 438.4% | 16.28% |
| 2018 | -24.5% | -81.2% | 323.8% | 87.27% |
| 2017 | -3.0% | -37.6% | 55.7% | 78.57% |
| 2016 | 19.0% | -34.9% | 49.2% | 12.16% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | PCLIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 47.8% | -60.0% | 1912.1% | 11.66% |
| 1 Yr | 42.1% | -88.7% | 162.9% | 18.39% |
| 3 Yr | 11.2%* | -47.9% | 55.5% | 26.42% |
| 5 Yr | 7.8%* | -39.9% | 81.3% | 9.64% |
| 10 Yr | -0.9%* | -29.8% | 21.8% | 14.60% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | PCLIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -10.0% | -87.8% | 295.5% | 74.21% |
| 2019 | 16.3% | -88.2% | 438.4% | 17.67% |
| 2018 | -17.4% | -81.2% | 208.1% | 76.36% |
| 2017 | 10.9% | -37.6% | 55.7% | 12.34% |
| 2016 | 19.0% | -34.9% | 49.2% | 12.16% |
NAV & Total Return History
PCLIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| PCLIX | Category Low | Category High | PCLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.99 B | 233 K | 57.6 B | 6.06% |
| Number of Holdings | 277 | 1 | 779 | 19.61% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.25 B | 0 | 57.6 B | 11.11% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 93.15% | 16.4% | 100.0% | 38.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 35.42%
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 33.15%
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 33.15%
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 33.15%
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 33.15%
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 33.15%
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 33.15%
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 33.15%
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 33.15%
- Pimco Cayman Commodity Fund Iii Ltd 33.15%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PCLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 40.42% | 0.00% | 101.87% | 31.37% |
| Other | 40.41% | 0.00% | 149.37% | 41.83% |
| Cash | 18.80% | -91.36% | 100.00% | 52.94% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.19% | 0.00% | 5.30% | 25.49% |
| Stocks | 0.18% | -1.74% | 48.33% | 15.03% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.88% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PCLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 44.12% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 27.01% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 35.15% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 67.88% |
| Securitized | 15.73% | 0.00% | 36.27% | 9.49% |
| Derivative | 4.00% | 0.00% | 25.14% | 6.57% |
| Corporate | 0.85% | 0.00% | 60.65% | 30.66% |
| Municipal | 0.15% | 0.00% | 2.08% | 10.95% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PCLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 38.07% | 0.00% | 106.36% | 30.07% |
| Non US | 2.35% | -4.49% | 28.68% | 26.14% |
PCLIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| PCLIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% | 0.15% | 3.08% | 62.83% |
| Management Fee | 0.74% | 0.00% | 1.75% | 48.28% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.25% | 0.02% | 0.45% | 56.76% |
Sales Fees
| PCLIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| PCLIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| PCLIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 460.74% | 95.41% |
PCLIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| PCLIX | Category Low | Category High | PCLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.79% | 0.00% | 10.15% | 29.31% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| PCLIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| PCLIX | Category Low | Category High | PCLIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.08% | -55.71% | 60.36% | 34.48% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| PCLIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Daily | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.027 |
| Dec 26, 2018 | $0.298 |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.269 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.304 |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.006 |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.232 |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.263 |
| Jun 15, 2017 | $0.270 |
| Mar 16, 2017 | $0.024 |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.010 |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.025 |
| Sep 17, 2015 | $0.058 |
| Jun 18, 2015 | $0.038 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.228 |
| Sep 18, 2014 | $0.091 |
| Jun 19, 2014 | $0.104 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.014 |
| Sep 19, 2013 | $0.012 |
| Jun 20, 2013 | $0.015 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.040 |
| Sep 20, 2012 | $0.010 |
| Jun 21, 2012 | $0.009 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.742 |
| Sep 15, 2011 | $0.505 |
| Jun 16, 2011 | $0.945 |
| Mar 17, 2011 | $0.010 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | $0.018 |
PCLIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Nicholas Johnson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 28, 2010
11.52
11.5%
Nicholas J. Johnson is a managing director in the Newport Beach office and a portfolio manager focusing on commodity, quantitative and multi-asset strategies. He specializes in structural risk premiums as well as overall portfolio construction, and leads the quantitative strategies portfolio management group. In 2012 he co-authored “Intelligent Commodity Indexing,” published by McGraw-Hill. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2004, he was a research fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, helping to develop Mars missions and new methods of autonomous navigation. He has 14 years of investment experience and holds a master’s degree in financial mathematics from the University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University.
Greg Sharenow
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 02, 2015
6.92
6.9%
Mr. Sharenow is an executive vice president in the Newport Beach office and a portfolio manager focusing on real assets. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2011, he was an energy trader at Hess Energy Trading, Goldman Sachs, and DE Shaw. Mr. Sharenow was previously senior energy economist at Goldman Sachs. He holds bachelor's degrees in mathematical methods in the social sciences and in economics from Northwestern University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 17.04 | 6.57 | 3.87 |
