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PIMCO Preferred and Capital Securities Active ETF
PRFD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.98% | +0.21% | +1.00% | +4.93% | +27.49% | |
| Flows | +$17M | +$27M | +$39M | +$38M | +$133M | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | PIMCO |
| N° of holdings | 192 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 19, 2023 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 192
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.83% | +2.70% | +3.46% | |
Max drawdown | -1.27% | -3.20% | -5.30% | |
Max drawdown duration | 29d | 119d | 110d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 91d | 36d | N/A |
What type of ETF is PRFD?
PRFD is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by PIMCO.
What does PRFD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Financials Mixed Ratings Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of PRFD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of PRFD is 0.88%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was PRFD launched?
PRFD was launched on January 19, 2023, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of PRFD?
PRFD is issued by PIMCO.
What is the AUM of PRFD?
As of August 4, 2026, PRFD manages $236.76 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has PRFD performed recently?
As of August 4, 2026, PRFD delivered a return of -0.98% over the past month (1M performance), 0.21% over the past three months (3M), and 1% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for PRFD?
As of August 4, 2026, PRFD has seen net flows of +$17M in the past month (1M flow) and +$39M year-to-date (YTD).
Does PRFD pay dividends?
As of August 4, 2026, PRFD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 5.36%.
How many holdings are in PRFD
As of June 30, 2026, PRFD holds 192 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is PRFD?
As of June 30, 2026, PRFD holds 192 securities, with 16.84% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of PRFD?
As of June 30, 2026, PRFD holds a portfolio of 192 underlyings, with its largest positions including US48128AAJ25, Royal Bank of Canada, 7.5% 2may2084, USD (4) and Bank of America Corporation, 5.875% perp., USD (FF). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does PRFD invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, PRFD has its largest geographic exposures in USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
What sectors or themes does PRFD focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, PRFD is primarily exposed to Banks and Power.
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