The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds. It is non-diversified.
| Period | PAUCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -6.4% | -100.0% | 18.5% | 85.16% | 5 |
| 1 Yr | -4.3% | -26.7% | 45.9% | 93.39% | 5 |
| 3 Yr | 3.4% * | -19.1% | 16.3% | 77.92% | 4 |
| 5 Yr | 0.0% * | -9.6% | 13.6% | 96.13% | 5 |
| 10 Yr | 2.4% * | -7.8% | 10.0% | 92.21% | 5 |
* Annualized
| Period | PAUCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6.2% | -17.9% | 390.9% | 41.61% | 3 |
| 2016 | 9.5% | -65.8% | 23.3% | 4.75% | 1 |
| 2015 | -16.1% | -49.9% | 48.7% | 84.89% | 5 |
| 2014 | -7.8% | -59.3% | 36.4% | 82.51% | 5 |
| 2013 | -10.2% | -17.5% | 27.4% | 87.04% | 5 |
| Period | PAUCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -6.4% | -100.0% | 17.9% | 84.40% | 5 |
| 1 Yr | -5.3% | -28.0% | 73.2% | 92.74% | 5 |
| 3 Yr | 3.4% * | -20.1% | 28.2% | 73.84% | 4 |
| 5 Yr | 0.0% * | -9.6% | 13.6% | 96.02% | 5 |
| 10 Yr | 2.4% * | -7.8% | 10.0% | 91.62% | 5 |
* Annualized
| Period | PAUCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6.2% | -16.6% | 390.9% | 42.26% | 3 |
| 2016 | 10.1% | -65.6% | 32.0% | 6.73% | 1 |
| 2015 | -13.2% | -54.8% | 50.4% | 93.40% | 5 |
| 2014 | -3.8% | -21.5% | 56.6% | 93.64% | 5 |
| 2013 | -7.3% | -16.7% | 57.2% | 96.44% | 5 |
| PAUCX | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 6.97 B | 81.4 K | 132 B | 2.01% | 1 |
| Number of Holdings | 43 | 1 | 13318 | 15.00% | 3 |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.41 B | -654 M | 23.5 B | 2.61% | 1 |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 121.7% | 0.0% | 531.5% | 0.69% | 1 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 54.94% | -37.24% | 224.50% | 6.40% | 1 |
| Stocks | 33.19% | -4.66% | 151.66% | 26.22% | 4 |
| Cash | 8.11% | -234.29% | 113.24% | 12.31% | 2 |
| Other | 2.71% | -15.55% | 98.84% | 8.37% | 2 |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.90% | 0.00% | 69.52% | 5.03% | 1 |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.15% | -0.49% | 64.64% | 8.46% | 2 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 1.01% | -6.57% | 70.04% | 27.56% | 5 |
| Financial Services | 0.72% | -8.51% | 69.58% | 27.98% | 5 |
| Healthcare | 0.62% | -0.79% | 31.05% | 24.84% | 5 |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.54% | -9.91% | 54.37% | 25.99% | 5 |
| Industrials | 0.45% | -2.74% | 48.84% | 25.35% | 5 |
| Consumer Defense | 0.33% | -3.24% | 27.69% | 21.75% | 5 |
| Energy | 0.28% | -4.89% | 34.29% | 22.07% | 5 |
| Communication Services | 0.15% | -1.63% | 27.16% | 15.37% | 5 |
| Utilities | 0.13% | -0.60% | 47.20% | 15.00% | 5 |
| Basic Materials | 0.11% | -2.54% | 21.85% | 18.93% | 5 |
| Real Estate | 0.10% | -5.18% | 77.96% | 20.04% | 5 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 29.34% | -9.94% | 150.26% | 2.52% | 1 |
| US | 3.85% | -97.12% | 150.00% | 33.26% | 5 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securitized | 39.36% | -0.01% | 65.17% | 0.14% | 1 |
| Corporate | 23.99% | -0.49% | 207.97% | 8.01% | 2 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 7.70% | -239.74% | 112.94% | 12.35% | 2 |
| Derivative | 5.73% | -106.77% | 51.34% | 0.64% | 1 |
| Municipal | 0.42% | 0.00% | 217.65% | 6.22% | 1 |
| Government | -13.09% | -408.81% | 224.49% | 29.00% | 5 |
| Weighting | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 167.33% | -235.56% | 138.21% | 0.05% | 1 |
| Non US | -112.39% | -68.77% | 259.65% | 26.40% | 5 |
| PAUCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Low | Category High | Rank in Category (%) | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.36% | 0.00% | 165.34% | 8.80% | 5 |
| Management Fee | 0.45% | 0.00% | 2.55% | 3.89% | 3 |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 0.06% | 5 |
| Administrative Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 0.83% | 1.14% | 5 |
| PAUCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.14% | 5.75% | N/A | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 1.00% | 0.75% | 5.50% | 1.46% | 1 |
| PAUCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.11% | 2.00% | N/A | N/A |
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.
| PAUCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 35.00% | 0.00% | 5910.00% | 10.68% | 3 |
| PAUCX | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% | 0.00% | 11.33% | 31.25% | 3 |
| PAUCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2014 | $0.052 |
| Jun 19, 2014 | $0.052 |
| Mar 20, 2014 | $0.035 |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.284 |
| Sep 19, 2013 | $0.054 |
| Jun 20, 2013 | $0.056 |
| Mar 21, 2013 | $0.004 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.014 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.272 |
| Sep 20, 2012 | $0.045 |
| Jun 21, 2012 | $0.032 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | $0.073 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.513 |
| Sep 15, 2011 | $0.092 |
| Jun 16, 2011 | $0.089 |
| Mar 17, 2011 | $0.043 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | $0.403 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | $0.077 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | $0.077 |
| Apr 30, 2010 | $0.015 |
| Mar 18, 2010 | $0.054 |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.498 |
| Sep 17, 2009 | $0.079 |
| Jun 18, 2009 | $0.082 |
| Mar 19, 2009 | $0.032 |
| Dec 30, 2008 | $0.279 |
| Sep 18, 2008 | $0.051 |
| Jun 19, 2008 | $0.053 |
| Mar 20, 2008 | $0.034 |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.515 |
| Sep 20, 2007 | $0.092 |
| Jun 21, 2007 | $0.051 |
| Mar 22, 2007 | $0.005 |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.365 |
| Sep 21, 2006 | $0.054 |
| Jun 22, 2006 | $0.055 |
| Mar 23, 2006 | $0.000 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.398 |
| Dec 14, 2005 | $0.017 |
| Sep 22, 2005 | $0.085 |
| PAUCX | Category Low | Category High | PAUCX % Rank | Quintile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 3.69% | -3.77% | 11.42% | 2.66% | 1 |
| PAUCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Daily | Annually |
Manager
Start Date
Oct 31, 2003Tenure
14.84
Tenure Rank
1.1%
Mr. Arnott is the founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, a subadvisor to PIMCO. In 2002, he established Research Affiliates as a research-intensive asset management firm that focuses on innovative asset allocation and alternative indexation products. He previously served as chairman of First Quadrant, as president of TSA Capital Management, and as vice president at The Boston Company. He also was global equity strategist at Salomon Brothers. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1977 in economics, applied mathematics and computer science.
Manager
Start Date
Nov 07, 2016Tenure
1.81
Tenure Rank
7.4%
Mr. Brightman is chief investment officer at Research Affiliates, a subadvisor to PIMCO. He has more than three decades investment experience, including as board chair of The Investment Fund for Foundations, chief executive officer of the University of Virginia Investment Management Company, chief investment officer of Strategic Investment Group, director of global equity strategy at UBS Asset Management, and senior portfolio manager at Brinson Partners. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Loyola University, Maryland.
Category Low
0.0
Category High
37.6
Category Average
5.83
Category Mode
3.6
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