PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Class A
PTOAX
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- Financial Services
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- Asset Management
- Address
- 650 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach CA United States of America 92660
- IPO Date
- Jun 28, 2002
- CIK
- 0000810893
- Website
- pimco.com
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- PIMCO StocksPLUS Absolute Return Fund Class A (PTOAX) is an open-end mutual fund that seeks total return exceeding that of the S&P 500 Index through investments in S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments, including bonds, debt securities, and similar instruments issued by U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities; the fund employs an absolute return approach in managing its fixed income portfolio with flexibility in duration and sector allocation while normally limiting foreign currency exposure to 35% of total assets. Core offerings encompass Class A shares with a net expense ratio of 1.35%, a front-end load of 3.75%, a minimum initial investment of $1,000, and daily pricing, alongside related share classes such as Institutional (PSPTX); top holdings typically feature S&P 500 total return swaps and high-quality fixed income securities like Federal National Mortgage Association bonds, with approximately 92.54% of the portfolio concentrated in the top five positions. The fund operates within the large blend category, targeting investors seeking enhanced equity-like returns with fixed income backing, and is available for sale in the United States with total net assets of approximately $1.58 billion. Launched on July 31, 2003, and domiciled in the United States, the fund is managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO), headquartered at 650 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, California, a subsidiary of Allianz SE founded in 1971. Current portfolio managers include Jing Yang and Bryan Tsu (since July 20, 2018), Marc Seidner (since February 4, 2021), and Daniel Hyman (since August 1, 2025 for certain classes). Geographically, the fund maintains primary exposure to U.S. markets, supplemented by limited non-U.S. fixed income instruments consistent with its currency exposure guidelines. Recent developments include the addition of Daniel Hyman as a portfolio manager effective August 1, 2025, bolstering the management team amid ongoing performance tracking against the S&P 500 benchmark. In February 2024, related PIMCO Funds discontinued sales of Administrative Class shares to new investors, reflecting strategic adjustments in share class availability, though PTOAX Class A shares remain actively offered. The fund continues to demonstrate resilience with quarterly dividends, such as $0.15 per share ex-date September 11, 2025, and strong historical returns including 14.59% over five years as of September 30, 2025.