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PMBS vs PRFD

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund vs PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund

PMBS

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund

Annual cost

0.71%

Fund size

$1.3B

PRFD

PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund

Annual cost

0.73%

Fund size

$212M

Key differences

  • PMBS is significantly larger than PRFD — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • PMBS is classified as alternative, while PRFD is fixed income — different risk/return profiles.
  • PMBS follows a tactical allocation strategy; PRFD uses active selection.
  • PMBS has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

PMBSPRFD
Annual cost (TER)0.71%0.73%
Fund size (AUM)$1.3B$212M
Since19972023
Dividend yield4.98%5.70%
Asset classalternativefixed income
Regionglobal
Strategytactical allocationactive selection
CAGR 1Y+8.4%+8.5%
CAGR 3YN/A+9.7%
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/A1.52
Volatility 1Y4.24%3.21%
Max drawdown-4.35%-11.93%

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