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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-22375

PIMCO Equity Series

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

650 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

(Address of principal executive office)

Bijal Y. Parikh

Treasurer (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)

PIMCO Equity Series

650 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(Name and address of agent for service)

Copies to:

Adam T. Teufel

Dechert LLP

1900 K Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (888) 877-4626

Date of fiscal year end: June 30

Date of reporting period: December 31, 2023

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 


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Reports to Shareholders.

 

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The following is a copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) (17 CFR 270.30e-1).

 

   

PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

 

   

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

 

   

PIMCO RAE US Fund

 

   

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

 

   

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

 

   

PIMCO RAE International Fund

 

   

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

 

   

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

 

   

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

 

   

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

 

   

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF


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LOGO

 

PIMCO EQUITY SERIES®

Semiannual Report

December 31, 2023

PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund

 


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Market Insights

     2  

Important Information About the PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund

     3  

Fund Summary

     8  

Expense Example

     12  

Financial Highlights

     14  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     16  

Statement of Operations

     18  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     19  

Schedule of Investments

     20  

Notes to Financial Statements

     51  

Glossary

     85  

Distribution Information

     86  

Approval of Investment Advisory Contract and Other Agreements

     87  

 

This material is authorized for use only when preceded or accompanied by the current PIMCO Equity Series prospectus. The Shareholder Reports for the other series of the PIMCO Equity Series are printed separately.


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Market Insights

 

Dear Shareholder,

This semiannual report covers the six-month reporting period ended December 31, 2023 (the “reporting period”). On the subsequent pages, you will find details regarding investment results and a discussion of certain factors that affected performance during the reporting period.

The global economy continued to grow despite inflation that remains elevated, interest rate increases, tighter credit conditions, and geopolitical concerns affecting many countries. This resilience was particularly evident in the United States (“U.S.”). Some European economies experienced slower growth and generally continued to expand over the reporting period.

Central banks slowed interest rate hikes

Inflation eased over the reporting period, and several bank officials suggested that central banks may slow aggressive interest-rate hikes. From March 2022 through July 2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate a total of 5.25 percentage points. In September, November and December 2023, the Fed did not increase interest rates. In December 2023, Fed communications conveyed a belief that the policy rate may be likely at or near its peak for the tightening cycle. From July 2022 through September 2023, the European Central Bank (“ECB”) raised its deposit facility overnight rate a total of 4.50 percentage points and then held rates steady at its October and December 2023 meetings. Meanwhile, from December 2019 through July 2023, the Bank of England (“BoE”) raised its Bank Rate a total of 5.15 percentage points and then held rates steady in September, November and December 2023. Both the ECB and BoE acknowledged the possibility of rate cuts in 2024.

Mixed financial market returns

The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury increased during the reporting period. In many other developed markets, yields on 10-year government bonds fluctuated. Overall, the global bond market rallied toward the end of 2023, bolstered by central bank officials’ policy pronouncements signaling a possible end to monetary tightening. During the reporting period, lower-rated bonds generally outperformed their higher-rated counterparts. Global equities and commodities rose amid market volatility. The U.S. dollar weakened relative to the euro, British pound and Japanese yen.

We continue to work diligently to navigate dynamic global markets and manage the assets that you have entrusted with us. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor about your goals and visit global.pimco.com for our latest insights.

 

LOGO  

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

 

Peter G. Strelow

Chairman of the Board
PIMCO Equity Series

 

 
Total Returns of Certain Asset
Classes for the Period Ended
December 31, 2023
   
Asset Class (as measured
by, currency)
  Six-Month
   
U.S. large cap equities (S&P 500 Index, USD)   8.04%
   
Global equities (MSCI World Index, USD)   7.56%
   
European equities (MSCI Europe Index, EUR)   4.24%
   
Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index, EUR)   4.71%
   
Japanese equities (Nikkei 225 Index, JPY)   1.74%
   
Emerging market local bonds (JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index, USD Unhedged)   4.55%
   
Emerging market external debt (JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global, USD Hedged)   6.40%
   
Below investment grade bonds (ICE BofAML Developed Markets High Yield Constrained Index, USD Hedged)   7.90%
   
Global investment grade credit bonds (Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Index, USD Hedged)   5.52%
   
Fixed-rate, local currency government debt of investment grade countries (Bloomberg Global Treasury Index, USD Hedged)   3.48%
 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income distributions and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. There is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions or are appropriate for all investors and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest for the long-term, especially during periods of downturn in the market. Outlook and strategies are subject to change without notice.

 

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Important Information About the PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund

 

PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company that includes PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (the “Fund”).

We believe that equity funds have an important role to play in a well-diversified investment portfolio. It is important to note, however, that equity funds are subject to notable risks. Among other things, equity and equity-related securities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic, and industry conditions.

The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred securities, have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles and may decline due to general market conditions, which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally. Equity securities may also decline due to factors that affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages, increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. In addition, the value of an equity security may decline for a number of reasons that directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services, as well as the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer and the value of its assets. Different types of equity securities may react differently to these developments and a change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes, including equity securities, may decline in value simultaneously. The market price of equity securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities and common stocks generally have the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all equity securities.

The Fund may be subject to various risks as described in its prospectus and in the Principal and Other Risks in the Notes to Financial Statements.

Classifications of the Fund’s portfolio holdings in this report are made according to financial reporting standards. The classification of a particular portfolio holding as shown in the Allocation Breakdown and Schedule of Investments sections of this report may differ from the classification used for the Fund’s compliance calculations, including those used in the Fund’s prospectus, investment objectives, regulatory, and other investment limitations and policies, which may be based on different asset class, sector or geographical classifications. The Fund is separately monitored for compliance with respect to prospectus and regulatory requirements.

The geographical classification of foreign (non-U.S.) securities in this report, if any, are classified by the country of incorporation of a holding. In certain instances, a security’s country of incorporation may be different from its country of economic exposure.

In February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Russia and other countries, persons and entities that have provided material aid to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, have been the subject of economic sanctions and import and export controls imposed by countries throughout the world, including the United States. Such measures have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on the Russian, Belarusian and other securities and economies, which may, in turn, negatively impact a Fund. The extent, duration and impact of Russia’s military action in

 

   
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Ukraine, related sanctions and retaliatory actions are difficult to ascertain, but could be significant and have severe adverse effects on the region, including significant adverse effects on the regional, European and global economies and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors. Further, a Fund may have investments in securities and instruments that are economically tied to the region and may have been negatively impacted by the sanctions and counter-sanctions by Russia, including declines in value and reductions in liquidity. The sanctions may cause a Fund to sell portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time or price or to continue to hold investments that a Fund may no longer seek to hold. PIMCO will continue to actively manage these positions in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders.

The United States’ enforcement of restrictions on U.S. investments in certain issuers and tariffs on goods from certain other countries has contributed to and may continue to contribute to international trade tensions and may impact portfolio securities (and/or portfolio securities of Underlying PIMCO Funds or Acquired Funds, as applicable). The United States’ enforcement of sanctions or other similar measures on various Russian entities and persons, and the Russian government’s response, may also negatively impact securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia.

The Fund may invest in certain instruments that rely in some fashion upon the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR was traditionally an average interest rate, determined by the ICE Benchmark Administration, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has announced plans to ultimately phase out the use of LIBOR. Although the transition process away from LIBOR for many instruments has been completed, some LIBOR use is continuing and there are potential effects related to the transition away from LIBOR or continued use of LIBOR on the Fund, or on certain instruments in which the Fund invests, which can be difficult to ascertain, and may vary depending on factors that include, but are not limited to: (i) existing fallback or termination provisions in individual contracts and (ii) whether, how and when industry participants adopt new reference rates for affected instruments. The transition of investments from LIBOR to a replacement rate as a result of amendment, application of existing fallbacks, statutory requirements or otherwise may also result in a reduction in the value of certain instruments held by the Fund or a reduction in the effectiveness of related Fund transactions such as hedges. In addition, an instrument’s transition to a replacement rate could result in variations in the reported yields of the Fund that holds such instrument. Any such effects of the transition away from LIBOR, as well as other unforeseen effects, could result in losses to the Fund.

U.S. and global markets recently have experienced increased volatility, including as a result of the recent failures of certain U.S. and non-U.S. banks, which could be harmful to the Funds and issuers in which they invest. For example, if a bank at which a Fund or issuer has an account fails, any cash or other assets in bank or custody accounts, which may be substantial in size, could be temporarily inaccessible or permanently lost by the Fund or issuer. If a bank that provides a subscription line credit facility, asset-based facility, other credit facility and/or other services to an issuer or to a fund fails, the issuer or fund could be unable to draw funds under its credit facilities or obtain replacement credit facilities or other services from other lending institutions with similar terms.

Issuers in which a Fund may invest can be affected by volatility in the banking sector. Even if banks used by issuers in which the Funds invest remain solvent, continued volatility in the banking sector

 

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could contribute to, cause or intensify an economic recession, increase the costs of capital and banking services or result in the issuers being unable to obtain or refinance indebtedness at all or on as favorable terms as could otherwise have been obtained. Conditions in the banking sector are evolving, and the scope of any potential impacts to the Funds and issuers, both from market conditions and also potential legislative or regulatory responses, are uncertain. Such conditions and responses, as well as a changing interest rate environment, can contribute to decreased market liquidity and erode the value of certain holdings, including those of U.S. and non-U.S. banks. Continued market volatility and uncertainty and/or a downturn in market and economic and financial conditions, as a result of developments in the banking sector or otherwise (including as a result of delayed access to cash or credit facilities), could have an adverse impact on the Funds and issuers in which they invest.

On the Fund Summary page in this Shareholder Report, the Average Annual Total Return table and Cumulative Returns chart measure performance assuming that any dividend and capital gain distributions were reinvested. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on (i) Fund distributions or (ii) the redemption of Fund shares. The Cumulative Returns chart and Average Annual Total Return table reflect any sales load that would have applied at the time of purchase or any Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) that would have applied if a full redemption occurred on the last business day of the period shown in the Cumulative Returns chart. Class A shares are subject to an initial sales charge. A CDSC may be imposed in certain circumstances on Class A shares that are purchased without an initial sales charge and then redeemed during the first 12 months after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC, which may apply in the first year. The Cumulative Returns chart reflects only Institutional Class performance. Performance may vary by share class based on each class’s expense ratios. Performance shown is net of fees and expenses. The minimum initial investment amount for Institutional Class, I-2 and I-3 shares is $1,000,000. The minimum initial investment amount for Class A and Class C shares is $1,000. The Fund measures its performance against at least one broad-based securities market index (“benchmark index”). The benchmark index does not take into account fees, expenses, or taxes. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. There is no assurance that the Fund, even if the Fund has experienced high or unusual performance for one or more periods, will experience similar levels of performance in the future. High performance is defined as a significant increase in either 1) the Fund’s total return in excess of that of the Fund’s benchmark between reporting periods or 2) the Fund’s total return in excess of the Fund’s historical returns between reporting periods. Unusual performance is defined as a significant change in the Fund’s performance as compared to one or more previous reporting periods. Historical performance for the Fund or share class may have been positively impacted by fee waivers or expense limitations in place during some or all of the periods shown, if applicable. Future performance (including total return or yield) and distributions may be negatively impacted by the expiration or reduction of any such fee waivers or expense limitations.

The following table discloses the inception dates of the Fund and its share classes along with the Fund’s diversification status as of period end:

 

Fund Name         Fund
Inception
    Institutional
Class
    I-2     I-3     Class A     Class C     Diversification
Status
PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund       12/14/11       12/14/11       12/14/11       —         12/14/11       12/14/11     Diversified

 

   
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Important Information About the PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (Cont.)

 

An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. It is possible to lose money on investments in the Fund.

The Trustees are responsible generally for overseeing the management of the Trust. The Trustees authorize the Trust to enter into service agreements with the Adviser, the Distributor, the Administrator and other service providers in order to provide, and in some cases authorize service providers to procure through other parties, necessary or desirable services on behalf of the Trust and the Fund. Shareholders are not parties to or third-party beneficiaries of such service agreements. Neither the Fund’s prospectus nor the Fund’s summary prospectus, the Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), any contracts filed as exhibits to the Trust’s registration statement, nor any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings (including this report) from or on behalf of the Trust or the Fund creates a contract between or among any shareholder of the Fund, on the one hand, and the Trust, the Fund, a service provider to the Trust or the Fund, and/or the Trustees or officers of the Trust, on the other hand. The Trustees (or the Trust and its officers, service providers or other delegates acting under authority of the Trustees) may amend the most recent prospectus or use a new prospectus, summary prospectus or SAI with respect to the Fund or the Trust, and/or amend, file and/or issue any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings, and may amend or enter into any contracts to which the Trust or the Fund is a party, and interpret the investment objective(s), policies, restrictions and contractual provisions applicable to the Fund, without shareholder input or approval, except in circumstances in which shareholder approval is specifically required by law (such as changes to fundamental investment policies) or where a shareholder approval requirement is specifically disclosed in the Trust’s then-current prospectus or SAI.

PIMCO has adopted written proxy voting policies and procedures (“Proxy Policy”) as required by Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Proxy Policy has been adopted by the Trust as the policies and procedures that PIMCO will use when voting proxies on behalf of the Fund. A description of the policies and procedures that PIMCO uses to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities of the Fund, and information about how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30th, are available without charge, upon request, by calling the Trust at (888) 87-PIMCO, on the Fund’s website at www.pimco.com, and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov.

The Fund files portfolio holdings information with the SEC on Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Fund’s complete schedule of securities holdings as of the end of each fiscal quarter will be made available to the public on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on PIMCO’s website at www.pimco.com, and will be made available, upon request, by calling PIMCO at (888) 87-PIMCO.

SEC rules allow the Fund to fulfill its obligation to deliver shareholder reports to investors by providing access to such reports online free of charge and by mailing a notice that the report is electronically available. Investors may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge by contacting their financial intermediary or, if invested directly with the Fund, investors can inform the Fund by calling (888) 87-PIMCO. Any election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex if invested directly with the Fund or to all funds held in the investor’s account if invested through a financial intermediary.

 

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In May 2022, the SEC proposed a framework that would require certain registered portfolios (such as the Fund) to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) investing practices. Among other things, the proposed requirements would mandate that funds meeting three pre-defined classifications (i.e., integrated, ESG focused and/or impact funds) provide prospectus and shareholder report disclosure related to the ESG factors, criteria and processes used in managing the fund. The proposal’s impact on the Fund will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

In October 2022, the SEC adopted changes to the mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will impact the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Fund must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of its shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically.

In November 2022, the SEC proposed rule amendments which, among other things, would require funds to adopt swing pricing in order to mitigate dilution of shareholders’ interests in a fund by requiring the adjustment of fund net asset value per share to pass on costs stemming from shareholder purchase or redemption activity. In addition the proposed rule would amend the liquidity rule framework. The proposal’s impact on the Fund will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

In November 2022, the SEC adopted amendments to Form N-PX under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to improve the utility to investors of proxy voting information reported by mutual funds, ETFs and certain other funds. The rule amendments will expand the scope of funds’ Form N-PX reporting obligations, subject managers to Form N-PX reporting obligations for “Say on Pay” votes, enhance Form N-PX disclosures, permit joint reporting by funds, managers and affiliated managers on Form N-PX; and require website availability of fund proxy voting records. The amendments will become effective on July 1, 2024. Funds and managers will be required to file their first reports covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 on amended Form N-PX by August 31, 2024.

In September 2023, the SEC adopted amendments to a current rule governing fund naming conventions. In general, the current rule requires funds with certain types of names to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of their assets in the type of investment suggested by the name. The amendments expand the scope of the current rule in a number of ways that are expected to result in an increase in the types of fund names that would require the fund to adopt an 80% investment policy under the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion).

 

   
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PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

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$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
         6 Months*      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years      Fund
Inception
(12/14/11)
 
LOGO   PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund Institutional Class      7.19%        12.18%        7.29%        4.49%        6.45%  
  PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund I-2      7.13%        12.06%        7.18%        4.39%        6.36%  
  PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund Class A      7.04%        11.76%        6.90%        4.12%        6.08%  
  PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund Class A (adjusted)      1.17%        5.64%        5.70%        3.53%        5.59%  
  PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund Class C      6.57%        10.88%        6.09%        3.34%        5.28%  
  PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund Class C (adjusted)      5.57%        9.88%        6.09%        3.34%        5.28%  
LOGO   MSCI ACWI High Dividend Yield Net USD±      5.42%        9.32%        7.81%        5.43%        7.51%  
LOGO   50% MSCI ACWI High Dividend Yield Index / 50% Bloomberg US Aggregate Index±±      4.42%        7.50%        4.67%        3.80%        4.65%¨  

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

* Cumulative return.

¨ Average annual total return since 11/30/2011.

 

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Institutional Class - PQIIX   I-2 - PQIPX    
Class A - PQIZX   Class C - PQICX    

 

± MSCI ACWI High Dividend Yield Net USD includes large and mid cap stocks across a group of developed markets and emerging markets countries. The index is designed to include companies with high dividend income and quality characteristics, and that have higher than average dividend yields that are both sustainable and persistent. Securities are screened based on track record of consistent dividend payments with capacity to sustain dividend payouts into the future. Securities are also screened based on certain quality factors such as return on equity, earnings variability, debt to equity, and recent 12-month price performance. Issuer weights are capped at 5%. The index is market cap weighted and rebalanced semi-annually in May and November.

±± The MSCI ACWI High Dividend Yield Index includes large and mid cap stocks across a group of developed markets and emerging markets countries. The index is designed to include companies with high dividend income and quality characteristics, and that have higher than average dividend yields that are both sustainable and persistent. Securities are screened based on track record of consistent dividend payments with capacity to sustain dividend payouts into the future. Securities are also screened based on certain quality factors such as return on equity, earnings variability, debt to equity, and recent 12-month price performance. Issuer weights are capped at 5%. The index is market cap weighted and rebalanced semi-annually in May and November. The Bloomberg US Aggregate Index represents securities that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, taxable, and dollar denominated. The index covers the U.S. investment grade fixed rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities. These major sectors are subdivided into more specific indices that are calculated and reported on a regular basis.

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares and 1.00% CDSC on Class C shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87- PIMCO.

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), were 0.76% for Institutional Class shares, 0.86% for I-2 shares, 0.96% for I-3 shares, 1.11% for Class A shares and 1.86% for Class C shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

   
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Geographic Breakdown as of December 31, 2023§      
United States     69.0
United Kingdom     4.3
Switzerland     3.3
Short-Term Instruments     2.8
Japan     2.7
France     2.3
Cayman Islands     2.2
Brazil     1.5
Spain     1.4
Taiwan     1.4
China     1.1
Italy     1.1
Netherlands     1.0
Other     5.9

 

Sector Breakdown as of December 31, 2023§      
U.S. Government Agencies     24.7
Asset-Backed Securities     10.6
U.S. Treasury Obligations     7.9
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities     7.0
Financials     6.4
Health Care     6.0
Industrials     5.7
Consumer Staples     5.1
Real Estate     4.1
Information Technology     3.8
Materials     3.0
Short-Term Instruments     2.8
Consumer Discretionary     2.7
Energy     2.6
Banking & Finance     2.4
Communication Services     1.9
Utilities     1.7
Other     1.6

 

    % of Investments, at value.
§    Geographic and Sector Breakdown and % of Investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments, if any.
    Includes Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes.

 

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Institutional Class - PQIIX   I-2 - PQIPX    
Class A - PQIZX   Class C - PQICX    

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund seeks to provide current income, and as a secondary objective, seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation, by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of income-producing investments, and will typically invest between 35-65% of its assets in equity and equity-related securities (such portion of the Fund’s portfolio, the “Equity Sleeve”) selected in accordance with PIMCO’s systematic equity income strategy. Equity-related securities include securities having an equity component (e.g., hybrids, bank capital, certain real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and business development companies (“BDCs”)) and equity derivatives. With respect to investments in equity securities, there is no limitation on the market capitalization range of the issuers in which the Fund may invest. The securities for the Equity Sleeve are selected by PIMCO from a broad universe of global equities. The Fund will also typically invest 35-65% of its assets in “Fixed Income Instruments” of varying maturities selected primarily based on their ability to deliver consistent income, subject to prudent risk management. 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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

Fund Insights

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»  

Exposure to the cash interest rate in the U.S. contributed to performance, as U.S. cash rates increased.

 

»  

Long exposure to U.S. equities contributed to performance, as U.S. equities had positive returns.

 

»  

U.S. duration and curve positioning, particularly long exposure in the intermediate portion of the curve, contributed to performance, as these interest rates fell.

 

»  

Long exposure to agency mortgage-backed securities detracted from performance, as the Fund’s exposure was elevated in periods when spreads widened more than when spreads tightened.

 

»  

U.K. duration and curve positioning, particularly short exposure to the 10-year portion of the curve, detracted from performance, as these interest rates fell.

 

»  

Long exposure to Chinese equities detracted from performance, as Chinese equities had negative returns.

 

   
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Expense Example

 

Example

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and exchange fees and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period indicated, which for all Funds and share classes is from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate row for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and exchange fees. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense ratios may vary from period to period because of various factors such as an increase in expenses that are not covered by the investment advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees, such as fees and expenses of the independent trustees and their counsel, extraordinary expenses and interest expense.

 

          Actual           Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
              
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Net Annualized
Expense Ratio**
 

Institutional Class

    $  1,000.00     $  1,071.90     $  4.20       $  1,000.00     $  1,020.95     $  4.09         0.81

I-2

      1,000.00       1,071.30       4.71         1,000.00       1,020.45       4.60         0.91  

Class A

      1,000.00       1,070.40       6.00         1,000.00       1,019.20       5.86         1.16  

Class C

      1,000.00       1,065.70       9.86         1,000.00       1,015.45       9.62         1.91  

* Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the net annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

** Net Annualized Expense Ratio is reflective of any applicable contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements or voluntary fee waivers. Details regarding fee waivers, if any, can be found in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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        Investment Operations       Less Distributions(c)
                                 
Selected Per Share Data for
the Year or Period Ended^:
  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Year or
Period(a)
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(b)
  Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
  Total        From Net
Investment
Income
  From Net
Realized
Capital Gains
  Total

Institutional Class

                               

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    $   11.57     $   0.22     $ 0.60     $ 0.82               $   (0.35 )     $   0.00     $   (0.35 )

06/30/2023

      11.35       0.46       0.51       0.97                 (0.75 )       0.00       (0.75 )

06/30/2022

      12.72       0.47       (1.42 )       (0.95 )                 (0.42 )       0.00       (0.42 )

06/30/2021

      9.71       0.44       3.03       3.47                 (0.46 )       0.00       (0.46 )

06/30/2020

      11.27       0.33       (1.57 )         (1.24 )                 (0.32 )       0.00       (0.32 )

06/30/2019

      11.54       0.39         (0.18 )       0.21                 (0.48 )       0.00       (0.48 )

I-2

                               

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

      11.59       0.22       0.60       0.82                 (0.35 )       0.00       (0.35 )

06/30/2023

      11.37       0.45       0.50       0.95                 (0.73 )       0.00       (0.73 )

06/30/2022

      12.74       0.48       (1.44 )       (0.96 )                 (0.41 )       0.00       (0.41 )

06/30/2021

      9.72       0.41       3.06       3.47                 (0.45 )       0.00       (0.45 )

06/30/2020

      11.29       0.32       (1.58 )       (1.26 )                 (0.31 )       0.00       (0.31 )

06/30/2019

      11.56       0.38       (0.19 )       0.19                 (0.46 )       0.00       (0.46 )

Class A

                               

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

      11.54       0.20       0.60       0.80                 (0.33 )       0.00       (0.33 )

06/30/2023

      11.33       0.42       0.50       0.92                 (0.71 )       0.00       (0.71 )

06/30/2022

      12.71       0.43       (1.42 )       (0.99 )                 (0.39 )       0.00       (0.39 )

06/30/2021

      9.70       0.39       3.04       3.43                 (0.42 )       0.00       (0.42 )

06/30/2020

      11.27       0.29       (1.57 )       (1.28 )                 (0.29 )       0.00       (0.29 )

06/30/2019

      11.53       0.35       (0.19 )       0.16                 (0.42 )       0.00       (0.42 )

Class C

                               

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

      11.53       0.16       0.60       0.76                 (0.29 )       0.00       (0.29 )

06/30/2023

      11.32       0.33       0.51       0.84                 (0.63 )       0.00       (0.63 )

06/30/2022

      12.72       0.34       (1.43 )       (1.09 )                 (0.31 )       0.00       (0.31 )

06/30/2021

      9.70       0.27       3.07       3.34                 (0.32 )       0.00       (0.32 )

06/30/2020

      11.29       0.21       (1.57 )       (1.36 )                 (0.23 )       0.00       (0.23 )

06/30/2019

      11.48       0.26       (0.18 )       0.08                 (0.27 )       0.00       (0.27 )

 

^

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than $0.01 or 0.01%.

+

Unaudited

*

Annualized, except for organizational expense, if any.

(a) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Fund.

(b) 

Per share amounts based on average number of shares outstanding during the year or period.

(c) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. The actual tax characterization of distributions paid is determined at the end of the fiscal year. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(d) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Fund. Additionally, excludes initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges.

(e) 

Effective November 1, 2021, the Fund’s Investment advisory fee was decreased by 0.01% to an annual rate of 0.44%.

(f) 

Effective November 1, 2021, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fees was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.25%.

(g) 

Effective October 1, 2020, the Fund’s Investment advisory fee was decreased by 0.04% to an annual rate of 0.45%.

(h) 

Effective November 1, 2021, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fees was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.35%.

 

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        Ratios/Supplemental Data
            Ratios to Average Net Assets    
Net Asset
Value End
of Year or
Period(a)
  Total
Return(d)
  Net Assets
End of Year
or Period
(000s)
  Expenses   Expenses
Excluding
Waivers
  Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense
  Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense and
Waivers
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
                                 
  $   12.04       7.19 %     $ 16,881       0.81 %*       0.82 %*       0.70 %*       0.71 %*       3.83 %*       203 %
    11.57       8.81       18,032       0.75       0.76       0.69       0.70       4.05       344
    11.35       (7.76 )       12,660       0.71 (e)(f)        0.72 (e)(f)        0.71 (e)(f)        0.72 (e)(f)        3.80       254
    12.72       36.27       32,512       0.79 (g)        0.80 (g)        0.77 (g)        0.78 (g)        3.79       218
    9.71       (11.38 )       16,438       0.83       0.84       0.80       0.81       3.05       158
    11.27       2.06       20,685       0.95       0.96       0.80       0.81       3.48       108
                                 
    12.06       7.13       16,420       0.91 *       0.92 *       0.80 *       0.81 *       3.75 *       203
    11.59       8.68       15,876       0.85       0.86       0.79       0.80       3.88       344
    11.37       (7.78 )       17,950       0.81 (e)(h)        0.82 (e)(h)        0.81 (e)(h)        0.82 (e)(h)        3.83       254
    12.74       36.19       19,919       0.89 (g)        0.90 (g)        0.87 (g)        0.88 (g)        3.64       218
    9.72       (11.52 )       19,236       0.93       0.94       0.90       0.91       2.95       158
    11.29       1.91       25,573       1.05       1.06       0.90       0.91       3.40       108
                                 
    12.01       7.04       130,377       1.16 *       1.17 *       1.05 *       1.06 *       3.50 *       203
    11.54       8.37       122,269       1.10       1.11       1.04       1.05       3.65       344
    11.33       (8.08 )       120,215       1.06 (e)(h)        1.07 (e)(h)        1.06 (e)(h)        1.07 (e)(h)        3.47       254
    12.71       35.89       136,346       1.14 (g)        1.15 (g)        1.12 (g)        1.13 (g)        3.41       218
    9.70       (11.72 )       96,148       1.18       1.19       1.15       1.16       2.70       158
    11.27       1.61         122,533       1.30       1.31       1.15       1.16       3.13       108
                                 
    12.00       6.66       11,842       1.91 *       1.92 *       1.80 *       1.81 *       2.75 *       203
    11.53       7.63       13,403       1.85       1.86       1.79       1.80       2.88       344
    11.32       (8.76 )       15,021       1.81 (e)(h)        1.82 (e)(h)        1.81 (e)(h)        1.82 (e)(h)        2.73       254
    12.72       34.82       18,882       1.89 (g)        1.90 (g)        1.87 (g)        1.88 (g)        2.52       218
    9.70       (12.36 )       46,644       1.93       1.94       1.90       1.91       1.92       158
    11.29       0.87       83,059       2.05       2.06       1.90       1.91       2.34       108

 

   
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)       

Assets:

  

Investments, at value

        

Investments in securities*

   $ 226,439  

Investments in Affiliates

     940  

Financial Derivative Instruments

        

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

     90  

Over the counter

     263  

Cash

     117  

Deposits with counterparty

     1,902  

Foreign currency, at value

     512  

Receivable for investments sold

     19  

Receivable for investments sold on a delayed-delivery basis

     15  

Receivable for TBA investments sold

     68,223  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     101  

Interest and/or dividends receivable

     1,210  

Dividends receivable from Affiliates

     8  

Reimbursement receivable from PIMCO

     3  

Total Assets

     299,842  

Liabilities:

  

Borrowings & Other Financing Transactions

        

Payable for short sales

   $ 6,001  

Financial Derivative Instruments

        

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

     63  

Over the counter

     416  

Payable for investments purchased

     1  

Payable for investments in Affiliates purchased

     8  

Payable for TBA investments purchased

     115,871  

Deposits from counterparty

     1,720  

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     85  

Accrued investment advisory fees

     67  

Accrued supervisory and administrative fees

     51  

Accrued distribution fees

     8  

Accrued servicing fees

     31  

Total Liabilities

     124,322  

Commitments and contingent liabilities^

  

Net Assets

   $ 175,520  

Net Assets Consist of:

  

Paid in capital

   $ 258,839  

Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)

     (83,319

Net Assets

   $ 175,520  

Cost of investments in securities

   $  219,983  

Cost of investments in Affiliates

   $ 939  

Cost of foreign currency held

   $ 514  

Proceeds received on short sales

   $ 5,984  

Cost or premiums of financial derivative instruments, net

   $ (383

* Includes repurchase agreements of:

   $ 1,596  

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

^ 

See Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Net Assets:

  

Institutional Class

   $ 16,881  

I-2

     16,420  

Class A

       130,377  

Class C

     11,842  

Shares Issued and Outstanding:

  

Institutional Class

     1,402  

I-2

     1,361  

Class A

     10,855  

Class C

     987  

Net Asset Value Per Share Outstanding(a):

  

Institutional Class

   $ 12.04  

I-2

     12.06  

Class A

     12.01  

Class C

     12.00  

 

(a) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Fund.

 

   
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Statement of Operations PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund

 

Six Months Ended December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)       
(Amounts in thousands)       

Investment Income:

  

Interest

   $ 1,939  

Dividends, net of foreign taxes*

     1,746  

Dividends from Investments in Affiliates

     215  

Total Income

     3,900  

Expenses:

  

Investment advisory fees

     368  

Supervisory and administrative fees

     285  

Distribution and/or servicing fees - Class A

     154  

Distribution and/or servicing fees - Class C

     61  

Trustee fees

     6  

Interest expense

     90  

Miscellaneous expense

     9  

Total Expenses

     973  

Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO

     (6

Net Expenses

     967  

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     2,933  

Net Realized Gain (Loss):

  

Investments in securities

     1,256  

Investments in Affiliates

     17  

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments

     27  

Over the counter financial derivative instruments

     152  

Foreign currency

     38  

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

     1,490  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

  

Investments in securities

     6,835  

Investments in Affiliates

     (16

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments

     451  

Over the counter financial derivative instruments

     (137

Foreign currency assets and liabilities

     (23

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     7,110  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $   11,533  

* Foreign tax withholdings - Dividends

   $ 77  

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

     
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund

 

(Amounts in thousands)    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
     Year Ended
June 30, 2023
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:

     

Operations:

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 2,933      $ 6,017  

Net realized gain (loss)

     1,490        (4,038

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     7,110        11,263  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     11,533        13,242  

Distributions to Shareholders:

     

From net investment income and/or net realized capital gains

     

Institutional Class

     (478      (909

I-2

     (475      (1,004

Class A

     (3,573      (7,378

Class C

     (294      (820

Total Distributions(a)

     (4,820      (10,111

Fund Share Transactions:

     

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions*

     (773      603  

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     5,940        3,734  

Net Assets:

     

Beginning of period

     169,580        165,846  

End of period

   $   175,520      $   169,580  

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

*

See Note 13, Shares of Beneficial Interest, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(a) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. The actual tax characterization of distributions paid is determined at the end of the fiscal year. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

   
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 129.0%

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 13.7%

 

CAYMAN ISLANDS 2.8%

 

AGL CLO Ltd.

 

6.877% due 07/20/2034

  $     400     $     400  

Bain Capital Credit CLO

 

6.764% due 10/17/2032

      800         801  

Ballyrock CLO Ltd.

 

6.807% due 07/20/2034

      400         400  

CIFC Funding Ltd.

 

6.795% due 07/15/2036

      400         399  

Magnetite Ltd.

 

6.935% due 10/25/2033

      400         401  

Newark BSL CLO Ltd.

 

6.610% due 07/25/2030 •

      339         338  

Palmer Square CLO Ltd.

 

6.736% due 04/20/2035

      800         795  

Trinitas CLO Ltd.

 

6.797% due 01/20/2032

      400         400  

TruPS Financials Note Securitization Ltd.

 

7.202% due 09/20/2039 •

      210         205  

Voya CLO Ltd.

 

6.744% due 10/17/2032

      800         801  
       

 

 

 

Total Cayman Islands

      4,940  
       

 

 

 
IRELAND 0.1%

 

Palmer Square European Loan Funding DAC

 

5.472% due 05/15/2033

  EUR     250         275  
       

 

 

 

Total Ireland

    275  
       

 

 

 
UNITED STATES 10.8%

 

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC

 

3.350% due 09/22/2025

  $     400         395  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust

 

5.823% due 12/25/2034 •

      855         840  

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust

 

5.820% due 08/10/2028

      400         405  

6.160% due 10/10/2028

      400         408  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.

 

6.100% due 02/25/2035 •

      952         871  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.

 

5.077% due 01/25/2032 •

      436         419  

ECMC Group Student Loan Trust

 

6.602% due 11/25/2069 •

      767         765  

EMC Mortgage Loan Trust

 

6.770% due 02/25/2041 «•

      21         20  

Ent Auto Receivables Trust

 

6.240% due 01/16/2029

      392         400  
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

FBR Securitization Trust

 

6.175% due 11/25/2035 •

  $     705     $     687  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust

 

6.440% due 10/16/2028

      374         378  

GLS Auto Select Receivables Trust

 

6.370% due 06/15/2028

      400         404  

Home Equity Asset Trust

 

6.175% due 01/25/2036 •

      120         112  

LCCM Trust

 

6.926% due 11/15/2038 ~

      1,000         993  

Morgan Stanley Home Equity Loan Trust

 

5.570% due 12/25/2036 ~

      1,325         643  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust

 

1.330% due 04/15/2069

      209         188  

Navient Student Loan Trust

 

6.352% due 08/26/2069

      713         705  

6.502% due 12/27/2066 •

      359         358  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust

 

5.910% due 09/27/2066

      639         637  

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust

 

5.690% due 04/25/2037 •

      1,830         1,280  

Pagaya AI Debt Selection Trust

 

7.128% due 06/16/2031

      380         381  

7.600% due 12/16/2030

      280         282  

PRET LLC

 

8.232% due 09/25/2053 þ

      733         749  

Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust

 

7.130% due 01/26/2032

      790         795  

Residential Asset Mortgage Products Trust

 

6.535% due 05/25/2035 •

      1,000         945  

Residential Asset Securities Corp. Trust

 

6.355% due 01/25/2034 •

      208         208  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust

 

5.976% due 06/15/2039 •

      738         715  

SLM Student Loan Trust

 

6.252% due 03/25/2026

      765         757  

SMB Private Education Loan Trust

 

6.788% due 02/16/2055 •

      649         648  

Soundview Home Loan Trust

 

5.875% due 12/25/2036 •

      867         845  

6.470% due 09/25/2037 •

      1,819         1,265  

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust

 

5.620% due 09/25/2036 •

      329         321  

Upstart Securitization Trust

 

1.310% due 11/20/2031

      83         82  
       

 

 

 

Total United States

            18,901  
       

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $24,963)

    24,116  
 

 

 

 
 

 

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        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
LOAN PARTICIPATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS 0.8%

 

UNITED KINGDOM 0.2%

 

Softbank Vision Fund

 

5.000% due 12/21/2025 «

  $     282     $     269  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

          269  
       

 

 

 
UNITED STATES 0.6%

 

Amsurg

 

TBD% due 11/03/2026 «

      124         124  

TBD% due 09/15/2028 «

      448         448  

Emerald TopCo, Inc.

 

8.970% due 07/24/2026

      3         3  

Lealand Finance Co. BV

 

8.470% due 06/28/2024

      1         1  

Lealand Finance Co. BV (6.431% Cash and 3.000% PIK)

 

9.431% due 06/30/2025 (b)

      3         1  

PUG LLC

 

8.970% due 02/12/2027

      4         4  

Sotera Health Holdings LLC

 

8.395% due 12/11/2026

      525         525  

Syniverse Holdings, Inc.

 

12.348% due 05/13/2027

      8         7  

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.

 

10.470% due 06/20/2028

      13         10  

Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC

 

8.000% due 03/15/2029

      2         2  
       

 

 

 

Total United States

          1,125  
       

 

 

 

Total Loan Participations and Assignments (Cost $1,395)

     1,394  
 

 

 

 
        SHARES            
COMMON STOCKS 46.6%

 

AUSTRALIA 1.1%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Coles Group Ltd.

      20,582         226  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.0%

 

BHP Group Ltd.

      25,218         862  

Fortescue Ltd.

      41,889         826  
       

 

 

 
          1,688  
       

 

 

 

Total Australia

          1,914  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
AUSTRIA 0.2%

 

FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Erste Group Bank AG

      8,430     $     341  
       

 

 

 

Total Austria

          341  
       

 

 

 
BELGIUM 0.1%

 

FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Ageas SA

      5,217         227  
       

 

 

 

Total Belgium

          227  
       

 

 

 
BRAZIL 1.3%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.2%

 

Ambev SA

      115,800         326  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.4%

 

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

      92,100         735  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Banco do Brasil SA

      20,700         236  

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

      17,300         120  
       

 

 

 
          356  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.5%

 

Vale SA

      57,000         903  
       

 

 

 

Total Brazil

           2,320  
       

 

 

 
CANADA 0.2%

 

FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Manulife Financial Corp.

      17,897         395  
       

 

 

 

Total Canada

          395  
       

 

 

 
CHILE 0.1%

 

FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Banco de Chile

      1,066,885         125  
       

 

 

 

Total Chile

          125  
       

 

 

 
CHINA 1.5%

 

ENERGY 0.2%

 

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      81,500         280  
 

 

   
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      57,000     $     108  
       

 

 

 
          388  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.2%

 

China Construction Bank Corp. ‘H’

      2,013,000         1,197  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      35,000         122  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      63,000         127  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. ‘H’

      777,000         379  

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      168,000         200  
       

 

 

 
          2,025  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

      214,000         199  
       

 

 

 

Total China

            2,612  
       

 

 

 
CZECH REPUBLIC 0.1%

 

UTILITIES 0.1%

 

CEZ AS

      3,869         166  
       

 

 

 

Total Czech Republic

          166  
       

 

 

 
DENMARK 0.2%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

AP Moller - Maersk AS ‘A’

      73         130  

AP Moller - Maersk AS ‘B’

      117         210  
       

 

 

 
          340  
       

 

 

 

Total Denmark

          340  
       

 

 

 
FINLAND 0.1%

 

UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Fortum Oyj

      10,695         154  
       

 

 

 

Total Finland

          154  
       

 

 

 
FRANCE 2.4%

 

FINANCIALS 0.9%

 

Amundi SA

      1,733         118  

AXA SA

      44,578         1,456  
       

 

 

 
          1,574  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INDUSTRIALS 1.1%

 

Cie de Saint-Gobain SA

      11,262     $     831  

Eiffage SA

      1,762         189  

Thales SA

      1,419         210  

Vinci SA

      5,597         704  
       

 

 

 
          1,934  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.4%

 

Engie SA

      39,765         701  
       

 

 

 

Total France

            4,209  
       

 

 

 
GERMANY 0.8%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.2%

 

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

      2,681         298  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

Deutsche Post AG

      5,528         274  

GEA Group AG

      3,585         149  

Siemens AG

      757         142  
       

 

 

 
          565  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

HeidelbergCement AG

      3,451         308  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

E.ON SE

      14,934         201  
       

 

 

 

Total Germany

          1,372  
       

 

 

 
INDONESIA 0.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

      1,223,200         314  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Astra International Tbk PT

      482,600         177  
       

 

 

 

Total Indonesia

          491  
       

 

 

 
IRELAND 0.5%

 

MATERIALS 0.5%

 

CRH PLC

      12,091         836  
       

 

 

 

Total Ireland

          836  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
ITALY 1.3%

 

FINANCIALS 0.7%

 

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

      24,876     $     526  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

      158,053         462  

Mediobanca SpA

      13,152         163  

Poste Italiane SpA

      12,422         141  
       

 

 

 
            1,292  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.6%

 

Enel SpA

      129,502         964  
       

 

 

 

Total Italy

            2,256  
       

 

 

 
JAPAN 3.0%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.8%

 

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

      25,700         1,337  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.4%

 

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

      51,000         526  

Subaru Corp.

      14,900         272  
       

 

 

 
          798  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.5%

 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

      29,500         762  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

      5,800         138  
       

 

 

 
          900  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Sompo Holdings, Inc.

      7,300         357  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.

      6,600         111  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.0%

 

Mitsubishi Corp.

      42,000         669  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

      9,400         352  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

      8,300         265  

Nippon Yusen KK

      11,800         365  

Obayashi Corp.

      15,900         137  
       

 

 

 
          1,788  
       

 

 

 

Total Japan

          5,291  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
LUXEMBOURG 0.2%

 

ENERGY 0.1%

 

Tenaris SA

      11,314     $     197  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Intelsat Emergence SA «(d)(j)

      2,890         82  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Drillco Holding Lux SA «(d)

      1,980         49  

Forsea Holding SA «(d)

      220         6  
       

 

 

 
          55  
       

 

 

 

Total Luxembourg

            334  
       

 

 

 
MEXICO 0.3%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.0%

 

Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV (d)

      41,996         0  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Arca Continental SAB de CV

      12,300         135  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV ‘B’

      76,300         423  
       

 

 

 

Total Mexico

          558  
       

 

 

 
NETHERLANDS 1.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Koninklijke KPN NV

      38,777         134  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.7%

 

Stellantis NV

      54,669         1,281  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

ABN AMRO Bank NV

      8,052         121  

NN Group NV

      6,059         239  
       

 

 

 
          360  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.3%

 

NXP Semiconductors NV

      2,043         469  
       

 

 

 

Total Netherlands

            2,244  
       

 

 

 
 

 

   
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
POLAND 0.2%

 

ENERGY 0.1%

 

ORLEN SA

      14,262     $     238  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

      14,490         174  
       

 

 

 

Total Poland

          412  
       

 

 

 
PORTUGAL 0.1%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

      6,903         176  
       

 

 

 

Total Portugal

          176  
       

 

 

 
SINGAPORE 0.1%

 

FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

      20,400         152  
       

 

 

 

Total Singapore

          152  
       

 

 

 
SOUTH AFRICA 0.4%

 

FINANCIALS 0.4%

 

FirstRand Ltd.

      124,393         499  

Nedbank Group Ltd.

      10,632         126  

Sanlam Ltd.

      37,276         148  
       

 

 

 
          773  
       

 

 

 

Total South Africa

          773  
       

 

 

 
SOUTH KOREA 0.3%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.2%

 

Kia Corp.

      6,469         500  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

      727         148  
       

 

 

 

Total South Korea

            648  
       

 

 

 
SPAIN 1.6%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.4%

 

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

      15,435         674  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
FINANCIALS 1.0%

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

      147,409     $     1,343  

CaixaBank SA

      97,847         403  
       

 

 

 
          1,746  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

      4,570         203  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Endesa SA

      7,849         160  
       

 

 

 

Total Spain

            2,783  
       

 

 

 
SWEDEN 0.1%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

SKF AB ‘B’

      6,409         128  
       

 

 

 

Total Sweden

          128  
       

 

 

 
SWITZERLAND 3.5%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Garmin Ltd.

      1,871         241  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.6%

 

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

      4,482         251  

Swiss Re AG

      7,452         839  
       

 

 

 
          1,090  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 2.2%

 

Novartis AG

      16,008         1,617  

Roche Holding AG

      7,601         2,210  
       

 

 

 
          3,827  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.6%

 

Holcim AG

      12,878         1,011  
       

 

 

 

Total Switzerland

          6,169  
       

 

 

 
TAIWAN 1.7%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

President Chain Store Corp.

      15,000         132  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1.6%

 

ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd.

      75,000     $     329  

Asustek Computer, Inc.

      12,000         191  

Lite-On Technology Corp.

      49,000         186  

MediaTek, Inc.

      37,000         1,222  

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

      14,000         235  

Pegatron Corp.

      49,000         139  

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

      12,000         184  

United Microelectronics Corp.

      278,000         474  
       

 

 

 
          2,960  
       

 

 

 

Total Taiwan

            3,092  
       

 

 

 
TURKEY 0.1%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS

      10,091         103  
       

 

 

 

Total Turkey

          103  
       

 

 

 
UNITED KINGDOM 2.2%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.2%

 

Next PLC

      2,925         302  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.7%

 

British American Tobacco PLC

      3,291         96  

Imperial Brands PLC

      5,236         121  

J Sainsbury PLC

      38,923         150  

Tesco PLC

      175,769         651  

Unilever PLC

      2,320         113  
       

 

 

 
          1,131  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.4%

 

3i Group PLC

      23,984         738  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.6%

 

BAE Systems PLC

      74,906         1,060  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.3%

 

Rio Tinto PLC

      8,108         603  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

          3,834  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
UNITED STATES 21.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 1.4%

 

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (d)

      29,821     $     54  

Electronic Arts, Inc.

      5,956         815  

iHeartMedia, Inc. ‘A’ (d)

      6,979         19  

iHeartMedia, Inc. ‘B’ «(d)

      5,486         13  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

      41,902         1,580  
       

 

 

 
          2,481  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.2%

 

Best Buy Co., Inc.

      1,319         103  

eBay, Inc.

      13,119         572  

Lennar Corp. ‘A’

      5,891         878  

PulteGroup, Inc.

      4,939         510  
       

 

 

 
            2,063  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 4.8%

 

Altria Group, Inc.

      42,732         1,724  

Coca-Cola Co.

      42,616         2,511  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

      8,337         1,013  

PepsiCo, Inc.

      2,589         440  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

      7,387         695  

Procter & Gamble Co.

      10,663         1,563  

Target Corp.

      3,778         538  
       

 

 

 
          8,484  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 2.0%

 

ConocoPhillips

      4,028         468  

HF Sinclair Corp.

      3,566         198  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

      9,022         1,338  

Phillips 66

      2,264         301  

Valero Energy Corp.

      8,705         1,132  
       

 

 

 
          3,437  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.4%

 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

      1,559         592  

BlackRock, Inc.

      247         201  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

      7,539         606  

State Street Corp.

      1,688         131  

Synchrony Financial

      10,309         394  

T Rowe Price Group, Inc.

      5,158         555  
       

 

 

 
          2,479  
       

 

 

 
 

 

   
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
HEALTH CARE 5.4%

 

AbbVie, Inc.

      18,570     $     2,878  

Amgen, Inc.

      1,276         368  

Amsurg Equity «(d)(j)

      4,188         215  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

      3,331         171  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

      7,909         641  

Johnson & Johnson

      18,058         2,830  

Merck & Co., Inc.

      9,387         1,023  

Pfizer, Inc.

      44,720         1,287  
       

 

 

 
            9,413  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.6%

 

3M Co.

      11,988         1,311  

Caterpillar, Inc.

      543         161  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

      1,189         539  

Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC «(d)(j)

      1,124         168  

Owens Corning

      2,214         328  

PACCAR, Inc.

      3,943         385  

Westmoreland Mining Holdings «(d)(j)

      52         0  

Westmoreland Mining LLC «(d)(j)

      53         0  
       

 

 

 
          2,892  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2.9%

 

Apple, Inc.

      6,386         1,229  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

      44,742         2,260  

KLA Corp.

      242         141  

Microsoft Corp.

      2,322         873  

NetApp, Inc.

      5,122         452  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

      1,300         188  
       

 

 

 
          5,143  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.6%

 

Nucor Corp.

      4,053         705  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

      2,633         311  
       

 

 

 
          1,016  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Windstream Units «(d)

      40         1  
       

 

 

 

Total United States

          37,409  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $73,195)

      81,864  
 

 

 

 
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES 6.1%

 

BERMUDA 0.0%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Valaris Ltd.

 

8.375% due 04/30/2030

  $     2     $     2  
       

 

 

 

Total Bermuda

          2  
       

 

 

 
BRAZIL 0.0%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Odebrecht Oil & Gas Finance Ltd.

 

0.000% due 01/29/2024 (f)(i)

      46         2  
       

 

 

 

Total Brazil

          2  
       

 

 

 
CAYMAN ISLANDS 0.0%

 

BANKING & FINANCE 0.0%

 

Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd.

 

5.500% due 02/15/2024

      3         3  
       

 

 

 

Total Cayman Islands

          3  
       

 

 

 
FRANCE 0.6%

 

BANKING & FINANCE 0.6%

 

BPCE SA

 

6.714% due 10/19/2029

      250         263  

Societe Generale SA

 

6.446% due 01/10/2029 •

      400         414  

6.691% due 01/10/2034 •

      400         423  
       

 

 

 
          1,100  
       

 

 

 

Total France

            1,100  
       

 

 

 
GERMANY 0.1%

 

BANKING & FINANCE 0.1%

 

Deutsche Bank AG

 

3.547% due 09/18/2031 •

      200         176  
       

 

 

 

Total Germany

          176  
       

 

 

 
IRELAND 0.2%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Russian Railways Via RZD Capital PLC

 

7.487% due 03/25/2031 ^(c)

  GBP     300         249  
       

 

 

 

Total Ireland

          249  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
ITALY 0.1%

 

BANKING & FINANCE 0.1%

 

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

 

7.200% due 11/28/2033

  $     200     $     213  
       

 

 

 

Total Italy

          213  
       

 

 

 
JAPAN 0.5%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.5%

 

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

 

4.810% due 09/17/2030

      868         812  
       

 

 

 

Total Japan

          812  
       

 

 

 
LUXEMBOURG 0.1%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA

 

6.500% due 03/15/2030

      208         199  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

FORESEA Holding SA

 

7.500% due 06/15/2030

      27         25  
       

 

 

 

Total Luxembourg

          224  
       

 

 

 
PERU 0.0%

 

BANKING & FINANCE 0.0%

 

Banco de Credito del Peru SA

 

4.650% due 09/17/2024

  PEN     100         26  
       

 

 

 

Total Peru

          26  
       

 

 

 
SPAIN 0.3%

 

BANKING & FINANCE 0.3%

 

Banco Santander SA

 

6.607% due 11/07/2028

  $     400         426  
       

 

 

 

Total Spain

          426  
       

 

 

 
SWITZERLAND 0.7%

 

BANKING & FINANCE 0.7%

 

UBS Group AG

 

5.959% due 01/12/2034 •

      637         659  

3.091% due 05/14/2032 •

      673         574  
       

 

 

 
          1,233  
       

 

 

 

Total Switzerland

            1,233  
       

 

 

 
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
UNITED KINGDOM 1.2%

 

BANKING & FINANCE 1.0%

 

Barclays PLC

 

7.437% due 11/02/2033 •

  $     700     $     784  

HSBC Holdings PLC

 

5.402% due 08/11/2033 •

      800         804  

Nationwide Building Society

 

6.557% due 10/18/2027

      200         207  
       

 

 

 
            1,795  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Market Bidco Finco PLC

 

4.750% due 11/04/2027

  EUR     100         99  

Marston’s Issuer PLC

 

7.889% (SONIO/N + 2.669%) due 07/16/2035 ~

  GBP     200         189  

Mitchells & Butlers Finance PLC

 

5.789% (SONIO/N + 0.569%) due 12/15/2030 ~

      71         84  
       

 

 

 
          372  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

 

        2,167  
       

 

 

 
UNITED STATES 2.3%

 

BANKING & FINANCE 0.3%

 

Credit Suisse AG AT1 Claim

  $     365         43  

EPR Properties

 

4.750% due 12/15/2026

      2         2  

4.950% due 04/15/2028

      2         2  

GLP Capital LP

 

5.300% due 01/15/2029

      19         19  

5.250% due 06/01/2025

      3         3  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

6.087% due 10/23/2029

      190         200  

VICI Properties LP

 

4.625% due 06/15/2025

      237         233  
       

 

 

 
          502  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.1%

 

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust

 

3.350% due 04/15/2031

      7         6  

Carvana Co. (12.000% PIK)

 

12.000% due 12/01/2028 (b)

      82         66  

Carvana Co. (13.000% PIK)

 

13.000% due 06/01/2030 (b)

      123         98  

Carvana Co. (14.000% PIK)

 

14.000% due 06/01/2031 (b)

      147         119  

CVS Pass-Through Trust

 

8.353% due 07/10/2031

      351         379  
 

 

   
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Schedule of Investments PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (Cont.)

 

 

 

        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

DISH DBS Corp.

 

5.250% due 12/01/2026

  $     490     $     421  

Energy Transfer LP

 

4.950% due 05/15/2028

      4         4  

Exela Intermediate LLC (11.500% PIK)

 

11.500% due 04/15/2026 (b)

      10         2  

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.

 

7.250% due 11/01/2025

      408         398  

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc.

 

9.750% due 12/01/2026

      230         229  

Topaz Solar Farms LLC

 

4.875% due 09/30/2039

      8         8  

5.750% due 09/30/2039

      64         63  

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.

 

10.625% due 06/28/2028

      2         2  

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC

 

3.875% due 08/15/2029

      230         209  
       

 

 

 
          2,004  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.9%

 

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

 

3.300% due 03/15/2027

      20         19  

3.400% due 08/15/2024

      35         34  

4.500% due 12/15/2041

      2         2  

3.750% due 08/15/2042

      2         1  

4.200% due 03/01/2029

      200         189  

3.250% due 06/01/2031

      559         485  

4.950% due 07/01/2050

      805         689  

3.750% due 07/01/2028

      110         103  

Sprint LLC

 

7.625% due 03/01/2026

      7         7  
       

 

 

 
          1,529  
       

 

 

 

Total United States

           4,035  
       

 

 

 
VENEZUELA 0.0%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Petroleos de Venezuela SA

 

6.000% due 05/16/2034

      20         2  

6.000% due 11/15/2036

      300         35  

9.750% due 05/17/2045

      20         3  
       

 

 

 
          40  
       

 

 

 

Total Venezuela

          40  
       

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $11,423)

     10,708  
 

 

 

 
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
NON-AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 9.1%

 

IRELAND 0.4%

 

Kinbane DAC

 

4.685% due 09/25/2062 ~

  EUR     545     $     596  
       

 

 

 

Total Ireland

          596  
       

 

 

 
UNITED KINGDOM 1.9%

 

Avon Finance

 

6.087% due 12/28/2049

  GBP     666         846  

Bridgegate Funding PLC

 

7.470% due 10/16/2062 •

      1,330         1,705  

Eurosail PLC

 

6.039% due 09/13/2045 •

      258         325  

6.289% due 06/13/2045 ~

      52         66  

6.289% due 06/13/2045 •

      229         290  

Grifonas Finance PLC

 

4.212% due 08/28/2039 •

  EUR     159         171  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

           3,403  
       

 

 

 
UNITED STATES 6.8%

 

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust

 

6.000% due 07/25/2046

  $     39         33  

Banc of America Funding Trust

 

4.379% due 05/20/2036 «~

      5         5  

Banc of America Mortgage Trust

 

3.755% due 11/20/2046 ~

      3         2  

6.000% due 10/25/2036 «

      9         7  

Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust

 

7.500% due 08/25/2036 «þ

      7         7  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust

 

3.509% due 09/15/2048 ~

      865         762  

Chase Home Lending Mortgage Trust

 

3.500% due 06/25/2062

      1,619         1,468  

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust

 

4.153% due 09/25/2036 «~

      17         15  

CIM Trust

 

5.000% due 05/25/2062

      1,477         1,465  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust

 

6.000% due 06/25/2036 «

      79         43  

6.000% due 02/25/2037

      49         20  

6.250% due 12/25/2036 •

      20         8  

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust

 

5.970% due 07/25/2037 «~

      14         4  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.

 

6.000% due 01/25/2036

      28         17  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates

 

6.000% due 11/25/2035

      309         83  
 

 

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AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates

 

3.945% due 12/29/2037 ~

  $     105     $     57  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Trust

 

3.904% due 04/25/2062

      1,457           1,372  

DBGS Mortgage Trust

 

8.126% due 10/15/2036 •

      900         611  

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust

 

5.856% due 06/25/2036 ~

      106         82  

HSI Asset Loan Obligation Trust

 

6.000% due 06/25/2037

      2         2  

JP Morgan Alternative Loan Trust

 

5.843% due 05/26/2037 ~

      37         28  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

 

7.235% due 10/05/2040

      400         411  

7.991% due 11/15/2038 ~

      967         940  

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust

 

6.500% due 07/25/2036

      79         30  

Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust

 

7.221% due 01/28/2070 •

      87         87  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust

 

3.853% due 03/25/2036 ~

      9         5  

MFA Trust

 

4.400% due 03/25/2068 þ

      1,502         1,455  

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust

 

7.609% due 07/15/2035 •

      977         956  

OBX Trust

 

6.320% due 04/25/2048 •

      12         12  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust

 

5.500% due 03/25/2037

      205         158  

6.250% due 03/25/2037

      18         13  

6.270% due 10/25/2045 «•

      43         35  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust

 

4.471% due 10/25/2036 ~

      1,148         625  

Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust

 

5.332% due 07/25/2037 ~

      376         339  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust

 

3.412% due 09/15/2058

      327         321  

WSTN Trust

 

6.297% due 07/05/2037

      500         510  
       

 

 

 

Total United States

            11,988  
       

 

 

 

Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $16,659)

    15,987  
 

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL BONDS & NOTES 0.0%

 

ILLINOIS 0.0%

 

Illinois State General Obligation Bonds, (BABs), Series 2010

 

6.630% due 02/01/2035

      14         14  

7.350% due 07/01/2035

      4         5  
       

 

 

 

Total Illinois

          19  
       

 

 

 
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
PUERTO RICO 0.0%

 

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bonds, Series 2022

 

0.000% due 11/01/2043

  $     39     $     21  

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revenue Bonds, (BABs), Series 2010

 

6.125% due 07/01/2040 ^

      100         25  
       

 

 

 

Total Puerto Rico

          46  
       

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds & Notes (Cost $72)

    65  
 

 

 

 
        SHARES            
PREFERRED STOCKS 0.8%

 

BRAZIL 0.6%

 

ENERGY 0.5%

 

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

      117,900         900  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Gerdau SA

      25,100         121  
       

 

 

 

Total Brazil

            1,021  
       

 

 

 
GERMANY 0.1%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    1,414         141  
       

 

 

 

Total Germany

          141  
       

 

 

 
UNITED KINGDOM 0.1%

 

FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Nationwide Building Society

 

10.250% ~

      1,130         187  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

          187  
       

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $1,135)

    1,349  
 

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 5.3%

 

UNITED STATES 5.3%

 

REAL ESTATE 5.3%

 

Apartment Income REIT Corp.

      12,299         427  

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

      25,352         421  

Boston Properties, Inc.

      4,678         328  

CareTrust REIT, Inc.

      9,191         206  

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.

      39         1  

Cousins Properties, Inc.

      8,695         212  

Crown Castle, Inc.

      3,189         367  
 

 

   
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Schedule of Investments PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (Cont.)

 

 

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

      4,252     $     572  

EPR Properties

      8,538         414  

Equity Residential

      4,330         265  

Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc.

      11,964         590  

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

    17,450         301  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

    12,547         249  

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

    22,270         511  

Kilroy Realty Corp.

      9,406         375  

Macerich Co.

      13,311         205  

National Storage Affiliates Trust

      10,426         432  

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

      6,734         207  

Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

      39,337         602  

Public Storage

      781         238  

Realty Income Corp.

      6,082         349  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    4,495         641  

Uniti Group, Inc.

      28         0  

VICI Properties, Inc.

      32,179         1,026  

WP Carey, Inc.

      5,178         336  
       

 

 

 
          9,275  
       

 

 

 

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $8,535)

     9,275  
 

 

 

 
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
           
SOVEREIGN ISSUES 1.2%

 

ARGENTINA 0.3%

 

Argentina Government International Bond

 

0.750% due 07/09/2030 þ

  $     299         118  

1.000% due 07/09/2029

      31         13  

3.500% due 07/09/2041 þ

      196         67  

3.625% due 07/09/2035 þ

      373         125  

4.250% due 01/09/2038 þ

      269         107  

Provincia de Buenos Aires

 

129.126% due 04/12/2025

  ARS     389         0  
       

 

 

 

Total Argentina

          430  
       

 

 

 
MEXICO 0.3%

 

Mexico Government International Bond

 

2.750% due 11/27/2031 (h)

  MXN     5,270         274  

3.000% due 12/03/2026 (h)

      4,311         236  

4.000% due 11/30/2028 (h)

      479         28  
       

 

 

 

Total Mexico

          538  
       

 

 

 
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
PERU 0.0%

 

Peru Government International Bond

 

6.150% due 08/12/2032

  PEN     4     $     1  

6.900% due 08/12/2037

      5         1  

6.950% due 08/12/2031

      2         1  
       

 

 

 

Total Peru

          3  
       

 

 

 
ROMANIA 0.1%

 

Romania Government International Bond

 

5.500% due 09/18/2028

  EUR     200         227  
       

 

 

 

Total Romania

          227  
       

 

 

 
SOUTH AFRICA 0.3%

 

South Africa Government International Bond

 

10.500% due 12/21/2026

  ZAR     9,600         549  
       

 

 

 

Total South Africa

           549  
       

 

 

 
TURKEY 0.2%

 

Turkey Government International Bond

 

4.250% due 03/13/2025

  $     200         197  

5.250% due 03/13/2030

      200         184  
       

 

 

 

Total Turkey

          381  
       

 

 

 
VENEZUELA 0.0%

 

Venezuela Government International Bond

 

7.000% due 03/31/2038 ^(c)

      2         0  

7.650% due 04/21/2025 ^(c)

      3         1  

9.250% due 09/15/2027 ^(c)

      44         8  
       

 

 

 

Total Venezuela

          9  
       

 

 

 

Total Sovereign Issues (Cost $2,504)

     2,137  
 

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 32.0%

 

UNITED STATES 32.0%

 

Ginnie Mae

 

5.500% due
07/20/2053 - 08/20/2053

      396         399  

Ginnie Mae, TBA

 

3.500% due 01/01/2054

      100         93  

4.500% due 02/01/2054

      600         586  

5.000% due 01/01/2054

      300         298  

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security

 

3.000% due
11/01/2029 - 05/01/2052

      337         298  

3.500% due 02/01/2050

      29         27  

4.000% due
08/01/2042 - 10/01/2042

      99         95  
 

 

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        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA

 

3.000% due 02/01/2054

  $     3,900     $     3,454  

3.500% due 02/01/2054

      3,100         2,847  

4.000% due
01/01/2054 - 02/01/2054

      13,400         12,680  

4.500% due 02/01/2054

      5,300         5,141  

5.000% due 02/01/2054

      5,800         5,741  

5.500% due 02/01/2054

      5,000         5,023  

6.000% due 02/01/2054

      9,200         9,342  

6.500% due 02/01/2054

      8,800         9,018  

7.000% due 03/01/2054

      1,000         1,030  
       

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agencies (Cost $55,359)

     56,072  
 

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS 10.2%

 

UNITED STATES 10.2%

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 

2.875% due 11/15/2046

      600         481  

3.000% due 02/15/2049

      1,133         923  

4.375% due 08/15/2043

      300         306  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (h)

 

0.125% due 07/15/2024

      2,177         2,140  

0.125% due 10/15/2024 (m)

      1,655         1,619  

0.125% due 04/15/2025

      387         373  

0.125% due 07/15/2030

      336         304  

0.125% due 07/15/2031

      2,445         2,175  

0.125% due 02/15/2051

      355         220  

0.250% due 01/15/2025

      357         347  

0.250% due 07/15/2029 (m)

      864         798  

0.375% due 01/15/2027

      41         39  

0.375% due 07/15/2027

      13         12  

0.500% due 04/15/2024

      988         976  

0.625% due 01/15/2024

      475         473  

0.625% due 07/15/2032

      635         581  

0.750% due 07/15/2028

      257         246  

0.875% due 01/15/2029

      423         405  

1.000% due 02/15/2048

      125         101  

1.000% due 02/15/2049

      122         98  

1.375% due 07/15/2033

      1,114         1,081  

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

0.500% due 10/31/2027

      100         88  

0.625% due 11/30/2027

      550         485  

0.625% due 12/31/2027

      220         193  

0.750% due 01/31/2028

      110         97  

2.375% due 03/31/2029

      2,800         2,600  

4.000% due 10/31/2029

      800         804  
       

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $19,323)

    17,965  
 

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
WARRANTS 0.0%

 

LUXEMBOURG 0.0%

 

FINANCIALS 0.0%

 

Intelsat Emergence SA - Exp. 02/17/2027 «

      132     $     0  
       

 

 

 

Total Warrants (Cost $53)

    0  
 

 

 

 
       
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
           
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 3.2%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (k) 0.9%

 

          1,596  
       

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM NOTES 0.0%

 

Argentina Treasury Bond BONCER

 

3.750% due 05/20/2024

  ARS     2,442         3  
       

 

 

 
HUNGARY TREASURY BILLS 0.1%

 

10.900% due 01/04/2024 (f)(g)

  HUF     35,000         101  
       

 

 

 
JAPAN TREASURY BILLS 2.1%

 

(0.203)% due 01/22/2024 -
04/04/2024 (e)(f)

  JPY     510,000         3,618  
       

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY BILLS 0.1%

 

5.392% due 02/15/2024 (f)(g)(o)

  $     190         189  
       

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $5,367)

    5,507  
 
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $219,983)      226,439  
 

 

 

 
       
        SHARES            
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 0.5%

 

SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.5%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 0.5%

 

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

    96,614         940  
       

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $939)

    940  
 
Total Investments in Affiliates (Cost $939)     940  
 
 

 

   
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Schedule of Investments PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (Cont.)

 

 

 

                MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
Total Investments 129.5% (Cost $220,922)   $     227,379  
       

Financial Derivative
Instruments (l)(n) (0.1)%

(Cost or Premiums, net $(383))

      (126
       
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (29.4)%     (51,733
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%   $       175,520  
   

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

^

Security is in default.

 

«

Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

 

~

Variable or Floating rate security. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, rather are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. Reference rate is as of reset date, which may vary by security. These securities may not indicate a reference rate and/or spread in their description.

 

Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end. The rate may be based on a fixed rate, a capped rate or a floor rate and may convert to a variable or floating rate in the future. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

 

þ

Coupon represents a rate which changes periodically based on a predetermined schedule or event. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end.

 

(a)

When-issued security.

 

(b)

Payment in-kind security.

 

(c)

Security is not accruing income as of the date of this report.

 

(d)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

 

(e)

Coupon represents a weighted average yield to maturity.

 

(f)

Zero coupon security.

 

(g)

Coupon represents a yield to maturity.

 

(h)

Principal amount of security is adjusted for inflation.

 

(i)

Perpetual maturity; date shown, if applicable, represents next contractual call date.

(j)  RESTRICTED SECURITIES:

 

Issuer Description   Acquisition Date     Cost     Market
Value
    Market Value
as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

Amsurg Equity

    11/02/2023 - 11/06/2023     $ 175     $ 215       0.12

Intelsat Emergence SA

    06/19/2017 - 07/03/2023       208       82       0.05  

Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC

    09/25/2020       36       168       0.10  

Westmoreland Mining Holdings

    03/26/2019       0       0       0.00  

Westmoreland Mining LLC

    06/30/2023       0       0       0.00  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $   419     $   465       0.27
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

(k)  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to be
Received(1)
 

FICC

    2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $   1,596     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (1,628   $ 1,596     $ 1,596  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $   (1,628   $   1,596     $   1,596  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SHORT SALES

 

Description   Coupon     Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Proceeds     Payable for
Short Sales
 

U.S. Government Agencies (3.4)%

 

United States (3.4)%

 

Ginnie Mae, TBA

    5.500     01/01/2054     $ 300     $ (299   $ (302

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA

    4.000       01/01/2054       5,000       (4,736     (4,729

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA

    4.500       03/01/2054         1,000       (949     (970
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Short Sales (3.4)%

        $   (5,984   $   (6,001
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds to be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
    Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 1,596     $ 0     $ 0     $   1,596     $   (1,628   $   (32
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $   1,596     $   0     $   0        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

     
   
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(l) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED

FUTURES CONTRACTS:

LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS

 

Description   Expiration
Month
    # of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Variation Margin  
  Asset     Liability  

U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note March Futures

    03/2024       1     $ 206     $ 2     $ 0     $ 0  

U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note March Futures

    03/2024       4       435       10       1       0  

U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note March Futures

    03/2024       99        11,176       394       0       0  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $  406     $  1     $  0  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SHORT FUTURES CONTRACTS

 

Description   Expiration
Month
    # of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Variation Margin  
  Asset     Liability  

3-Month SOFR Active Contract December Futures

    03/2024       4     $ 946     $ (15   $ 0     $ 0  

3-Month SOFR Active Contract December Futures

    03/2025       1       (241     4       0       0  

3-Month SOFR Active Contract December Futures

    03/2026       1       (242     2       0       0  

3-Month SOFR Active Contract June Futures

    09/2024       2       (477     11       0       0  

3-Month SOFR Active Contract June Futures

    09/2025       2       (484     5       0       (1

3-Month SOFR Active Contract March Futures

    06/2024       3       (713     18       0       0  

3-Month SOFR Active Contract March Futures

    06/2025       1       (241     3       0       0  

3-Month SOFR Active Contract March Futures

    06/2026       1       (242     2       0       0  

3-Month SOFR Active Contract September Futures

    12/2024       2       (480     9       0       0  

3-Month SOFR Active Contract September Futures

    12/2025       1       (242     3       0       0  

Australia Government 10-Year Bond March Futures

    03/2024       18       (1,431     (42     7       (9

U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Long-Term Bond March Futures

    03/2024       14       (1,652     (72     1       0  

U.S. Treasury Long-Term Bond March Futures

    03/2024       9        (1,124     (83     2       0  

U.S. Treasury Ultra Long-Term Bond March Futures

    03/2024       4       (534     (46     2       0  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      $  (201   $ 12     $ (10
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Futures Contracts

 

  $ 205     $  13     $  (10
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS ON CORPORATE ISSUES - SELL PROTECTION(1)

 

Reference Entity   Fixed
Receive
Rate
    Payment
Frequency
    Maturity
Date
    Implied
Credit
Spread at
December 31,
2023(2)
    Notional
Amount(3)
    Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Market
Value(4)
    Variation Margin  
  Asset     Liability  

AT&T, Inc.

    1.000     Quarterly       06/20/2028       0.750   $  600     $ (5   $ 11     $ 6     $ 0     $ 0  

Ford Motor Co.

    5.000       Quarterly       06/20/2027       1.562       200       24       (2     22       0       0  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC

    5.000       Quarterly       06/20/2026       1.145       600       52       3       55       0       (1

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    1.000       Quarterly       06/20/2026       0.561       500       11       (6     5       0       0  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    1.000       Quarterly       06/20/2028       0.700       250       0       4       4       0       0  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $  82     $  10     $  92     $  0     $  (1
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Index/Tranches   Fixed
Receive Rate
    Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount(3)
    Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Market
Value(4)
    Variation Margin  
  Asset     Liability  

CDX.EM-36 5-Year Index

    1.000   Quarterly     12/20/2026       552     $ (21   $ 18     $ (3   $ 0     $ 0  

CDX.EM-40 5-Year Index

    1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2028       600         (30 ))      13       (17     0       0  

CDX.HY-41 5-Year Index

    5.000     Quarterly     12/20/2028       6,039       37       326       363       0       (1

CDX.IG-41 5-Year Index

    1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2028       2,200       28       15       43       0       (1
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 14     $   372     $   386     $   0     $   (2
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INTEREST RATE SWAPS

 

Pay/
Receive
Floating
Rate
  Floating Rate Index   Fixed Rate     Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Market
Value
    Variation Margin  
  Asset     Liability  
Pay(5)   1-Day GBP-SONIO Compounded-OIS     5.000   Annual     03/20/2029     GBP     2,200     $   216     $ 2     $ 218     $ 0     $   (7
Receive(5)   1-Day GBP-SONIO Compounded-OIS     4.500     Annual     03/20/2034         1,200       (37       (123       (160       13       0  
Pay   1-Day JPY-MUTKCALM Compounded-OIS     0.176     Annual     04/27/2027     JPY     30,000       0       (1     (1     0       0  
Receive   1-Day JPY-MUTKCALM Compounded-OIS     0.020     Semi-Annual     09/20/2028         210,000       4       32       36       1       0  
Receive   1-Day JPY-MUTKCALM Compounded-OIS     0.000     Semi-Annual     03/15/2029         641,000       46       81       127       2       0  
Receive   1-Day JPY-MUTKCALM Compounded-OIS     0.400     Annual     06/15/2032         90,200       2       14       16       0       0  
Receive   1-Day JPY-MUTKCALM Compounded-OIS     0.500     Annual     03/15/2042         48,000       13       28       41       2       0  
Receive   1-Day JPY-MUTKCALM Compounded-OIS     0.711     Annual     04/27/2042         9,000       0       5       5       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.088     Maturity     02/03/2024     $     200       0       (2     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.700     Semi-Annual     03/06/2024         400       0       (2     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     5.100     Annual     05/22/2024         27,940       (44     (30     (74     0       (2
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     5.400     Annual     06/06/2024         16,380       (10     17       7       0       (1
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.950     Annual     06/20/2024         600       (3     (5     (8     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.040     Annual     06/20/2024         300       (2     (2     (4     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.060     Annual     06/20/2024         1,400       (7     (11     (18     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.140     Annual     06/22/2024         800       (4     (6     (10     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.993     Annual     10/13/2024         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.920     Annual     10/17/2024         300       (2     (4     (6     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.018     Annual     10/24/2024         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.140     Annual     10/25/2024         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.190     Annual     10/25/2024         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.225     Annual     10/25/2024         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.973     Annual     10/27/2024         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.841     Annual     10/31/2024         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.088     Annual     11/07/2024         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.020     Annual     11/08/2024         200       (1     (3     (4     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.910     Annual     11/14/2024         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.845     Annual     11/15/2024         200       (1     (3     (4     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.750     Annual     11/21/2024         200       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.650     Annual     11/22/2024         200       (1     (2     (3     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.650     Annual     12/05/2024         200       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.750     Annual     12/11/2024         200       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.500     Semi-Annual     12/18/2024         3,100         (113     193       80       1       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.450     Annual     12/20/2024         3,200       0       75       75       1       0  
Receive(5)   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.350     Annual     01/17/2025         1,600       0       36       36       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.500     Annual     05/22/2025         14,420       (42     (30     (72     2       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.900     Annual     06/06/2025         8,480       12       18       30       1       0  
Receive(5)   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.600     Annual     01/16/2026         1,200       15       40       55       0       (1
Receive(5)   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.300     Annual     01/17/2026         1,000       0       33       33       0       (1

 

   
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Schedule of Investments PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (Cont.)

 

 

 

Pay/
Receive
Floating
Rate
  Floating Rate Index   Fixed Rate     Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Market
Value
    Variation Margin  
  Asset     Liability  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     0.928 %     Semi-Annual     05/06/2026     $     100     $ 0     $ 8     $ 8     $ 0     $ 0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     0.940     Semi-Annual     06/08/2026         100       0       8       8       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     0.500     Semi-Annual     06/16/2026         1,000       9       79       88       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.000     Semi-Annual     06/19/2026         2,300         (188     254       66       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.500     Annual     06/21/2026         170       1       2       3       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.250     Semi-Annual     12/15/2026         100       (2     10       8       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.740     Semi-Annual     12/16/2026         100       (5     12       7       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.380     Semi-Annual     01/04/2027         100       0       (8     (8     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.570     Semi-Annual     01/11/2027         200       0       (15     (15     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.425     Semi-Annual     01/18/2027         100       0       (8     (8     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.443     Semi-Annual     01/18/2027         100       0       (8     (8     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.350     Semi-Annual     01/20/2027         500       0       41       41       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.550     Semi-Annual     01/20/2027         2,400       (6       (175       (181       0         (1
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.580     Semi-Annual     02/16/2027         200       0       (14     (14     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.450     Semi-Annual     02/17/2027         1,200       0       92       92       1       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.700     Semi-Annual     02/17/2027         4,900       (13     (322     (335     0       (2
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.928     Annual     03/25/2027         200       0       (16     (16     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.000     Annual     06/15/2027         200       8       14       22       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.850     Annual     08/30/2027         200       (1     (6     (7     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.900     Annual     10/04/2027         900       (7     (22     (29     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.000     Annual     12/21/2027         200       14       (2     12       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.800     Annual     03/10/2028         100       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.280     Semi-Annual     03/24/2028         400       0       (39     (39     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.235     Semi-Annual     05/12/2028         100       0       11       11       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     0.500     Semi-Annual     06/16/2028         1,610       (67     (155     (222     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.250     Semi-Annual     06/20/2028         4,900         (419     745       326       0       (1
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.250     Annual     06/21/2028         2,110       2       49       51       0       (1
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.800     Annual     09/05/2028         200       (2     3       1       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.265     Semi-Annual     09/28/2028         100       0       (11     (11     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.500     Semi-Annual     12/15/2028         422       9       (54     (45     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.750     Annual     12/20/2028         1,690       10       (26     (16     0         (1
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.379     Semi-Annual     12/22/2028         100       0       11       11         0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.500     Semi-Annual     01/12/2029         55       0       6       6       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.700     Semi-Annual     01/12/2029         200       (1     (19     (20     0       0  
Receive(5)   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.250     Annual     03/20/2029         180       (6     (1     (7     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.000     Annual     06/15/2029         220       (9     (24     (33     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.000     Annual     06/15/2029         310       18       28       46       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.750     Annual     06/15/2029         282       16       14       30       0       0  
Receive(5)   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.750     Annual     06/20/2029         3,400       (63     (2     (65     0       (2
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.000     Semi-Annual     12/10/2029         100       (9     19       10       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.500     Semi-Annual     12/18/2029         200       (11     36       25       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.000     Annual     12/21/2029         1,370       120       (9     111       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.750     Semi-Annual     01/15/2030         300       (22     56       34       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.000     Semi-Annual     02/12/2030         200       (18     37       19       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.470     Annual     02/22/2030         100       0       (2     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.340     Annual     02/23/2030         200       (1     (4     (5     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.000     Semi-Annual     03/10/2030         100       (9     18       9       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.250     Semi-Annual     06/17/2030         2,400       (96     445       349       1       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.000     Annual     06/21/2030         2,460       35       65       100       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.500     Annual     06/22/2030         200       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.000     Semi-Annual     12/16/2030         127       0       22       22       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.500     Annual     12/20/2030         2,120       46       (48     (2     0       0  
Receive(5)   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.250     Annual     03/20/2031         280       (13     (2     (15     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     0.750     Semi-Annual     06/16/2031         2,600       174       338       512       2       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     0.750     Semi-Annual     06/16/2031         663       (49     (81       (130     0       (1
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.450     Semi-Annual     07/16/2031         100       0       16       16       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.370     Semi-Annual     07/19/2031         100       0       16       16       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.360     Semi-Annual     07/20/2031         100       0       16       16       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.405     Semi-Annual     09/07/2031         100       0       16       16       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.500     Semi-Annual     10/05/2031         100       0       (16     (16     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.535     Semi-Annual     10/15/2031         100       0       (15     (15     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.545     Semi-Annual     10/26/2031         100       0       (15     (15     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.768     Semi-Annual     02/02/2032         100       0       (14     (14     0       0  

 

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Pay/
Receive
Floating
Rate
  Floating Rate Index   Fixed Rate     Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Market
Value
    Variation Margin  
  Asset     Liability  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.000 %     Semi-Annual     02/18/2032     $     200     $ (1   $ (23   $ (24   $ 0     $ 0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.817     Annual     04/05/2032         400       (2     (56     (58     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.872     Annual     04/06/2032         200       (1     (27     (28     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.250     Annual     06/15/2032         210       (21     (18     (39     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.750     Annual     06/15/2032         280       (23     (18     (41     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.750     Annual     06/15/2032         399       35       23       58       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.000     Annual     12/21/2032         2,100       246       (9     237       2       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.430     Annual     02/27/2033         100       0       (2     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.370     Annual     03/01/2033         100       (1     (1     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.405     Annual     03/01/2033         100       0       (2     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.425     Annual     03/01/2033         100       0       (2     (2     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.300     Annual     03/06/2033         100       0       (3     (3     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.450     Annual     03/07/2033         100       0       (2     (2     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.500     Annual     05/22/2033         6,420       63       (6     57       4       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.700     Annual     06/06/2033         3,870       (31     (4     (35     2       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.300     Annual     06/14/2033         200       (1     (4     (5     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.000     Annual     06/21/2033         725       10       26       36       1       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.500     Annual     06/21/2033         100       (1     0       (1     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.650     Annual     07/10/2033         100       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.750     Annual     07/12/2033         100       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.760     Annual     08/23/2033         100       0       2       2       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.800     Annual     08/30/2033         100       0       2       2       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.900     Annual     08/30/2033         100       0       3       3       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.950     Annual     09/13/2033         100       0       3       3       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.165     Annual     09/27/2033         200       (1     12       11       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.155     Annual     10/02/2033         100       0       5       5       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.170     Annual     10/03/2033         100       0       5       5       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.030     Annual     10/04/2033         100       0       4       4       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.175     Annual     10/10/2033         100       0       6       6       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.150     Annual     10/12/2033         100       0       5       5       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.220     Annual     10/20/2033         100       0       6       6       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.450     Annual     10/31/2033         100       0       8       8       0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.450     Annual     11/01/2033         100       0       8       8       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.250     Annual     11/22/2033         100       (1     (5     (6     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     4.030     Annual     12/15/2033         100       0       (5     (5     0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.950     Annual     12/19/2033         100       0       (4     (4     0       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.500     Annual     12/20/2033         40       0       0       0       0       0  
Receive(5)   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.684     Annual     01/03/2034         100       (1     (1     (2     0       (2
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.910     Semi-Annual     10/17/2049         100       (22     52       30       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.895     Semi-Annual     10/18/2049         100       (21     52       31       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.250     Semi-Annual     12/11/2049         900       (269     485       216       3       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.000     Semi-Annual     01/15/2050         100       (24     52       28       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.625     Semi-Annual     01/16/2050         100       (15     50       35       0       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.750     Semi-Annual     01/22/2050         500       (89     252       163       2       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.625     Semi-Annual     02/03/2050         300       (44     148       104       1       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     2.250     Semi-Annual     03/12/2050         600         (183     324       141       2       0  
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.250     Semi-Annual     12/16/2050         400       38       129       167       1       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.491     Semi-Annual     01/21/2051         100       (1     (37     (38     0       (1
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.590     Semi-Annual     02/09/2051         900       (7       (315       (322       0         (3
Receive   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     1.785     Semi-Annual     08/12/2051         100       (1     34       33       1       0  
Pay   1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS     3.370     Annual     07/12/2053         100       (1     1       0       0       (1
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     11.157     Maturity     01/02/2025     BRL     100       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     11.177     Maturity     01/02/2025         100       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     11.367     Maturity     01/02/2025         100       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     12.018     Maturity     01/02/2025         200       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     12.098     Maturity     01/02/2025         300       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     12.158     Maturity     01/02/2025         200       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     12.163     Maturity     01/02/2025         200       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     12.178     Maturity     01/02/2025         300       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     9.874     Maturity     01/02/2026         500       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     9.899     Maturity     01/02/2026         200       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     9.939     Maturity     01/02/2026         400       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     10.052     Maturity     01/02/2026         1,000       0       0       0       0       0  

 

   
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Schedule of Investments PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (Cont.)

 

 

 

Pay/
Receive
Floating
Rate
  Floating Rate Index   Fixed Rate     Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Market
Value
    Variation Margin  
  Asset     Liability  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     10.085 %     Maturity     01/02/2026     BRL     900     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     10.105     Maturity     01/02/2026         900       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     9.998     Maturity     01/04/2027         700       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     10.037     Maturity     01/04/2027         200       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     10.041     Maturity     01/04/2027         800       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     10.090     Maturity     01/04/2027         1,500       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     10.138     Maturity     01/04/2027         400       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     11.250     Maturity     01/04/2027         100       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     11.290     Maturity     01/04/2027         100       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     11.746     Maturity     01/04/2027         100       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   1-Year BRL-CDI     11.901     Maturity     01/04/2027         300       0       2       2       0       0  
Pay   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.100     Annual     04/05/2024     EUR     800       (2     3       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.100     Annual     04/06/2024         400       (1     1       0       0       0  
Pay   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.100     Annual     04/11/2024         300       (1     1       0       0       0  
Pay   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.100     Annual     04/13/2024         600       (1     1       0       0       0  
Pay   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.250     Annual     04/26/2024         300       (1     2       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.250     Annual     04/28/2024         300       (1     2       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.250     Annual     05/03/2024         300       (1     2       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.100     Annual     05/16/2024         400       (1     1       0       0       0  
Pay   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.100     Annual     05/17/2024         300       (1     1       0       0       0  
Receive   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.920     Annual     12/13/2028         100       0       (2     (2     1       0  
Receive   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.880     Annual     12/19/2028         100       0       (2     (2     1       0  
Receive(5)   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.760     Annual     01/03/2029         100       0       (2     (2     0       (2
Receive   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.970     Annual     12/15/2033         100       0       (5     (5     1       0  
Receive   3-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.890     Annual     12/22/2033         100       0       (4     (4     1       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.410     Quarterly     07/31/2028     ZAR     400       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.415     Quarterly     07/31/2028         400       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.420     Quarterly     07/31/2028         1,300       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.428     Quarterly     07/31/2028         900       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.426     Quarterly     08/01/2028         500       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.460     Quarterly     08/01/2028         900       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.460     Quarterly     08/02/2028         900       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.464     Quarterly     08/02/2028         900       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.550     Quarterly     08/03/2028         900       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.380     Quarterly     08/04/2028         400       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.410     Quarterly     08/04/2028         1,100       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.415     Quarterly     08/04/2028         400       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.421     Quarterly     08/04/2028         500       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.543     Quarterly     08/04/2028         500       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.360     Quarterly     08/07/2028         900       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.400     Quarterly     08/07/2028         900       0       1       1       0       0  
Pay   3-Month ZAR-JIBAR     8.410     Quarterly     08/07/2028         200       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   6-Month AUD-BBR-BBSW     2.750     Semi-Annual     06/17/2026     AUD     5,080         483         (588       (105       1       0  
Receive   6-Month AUD-BBR-BBSW     3.000     Semi-Annual     03/21/2027         80       (9     11       2       0       0  
Pay   6-Month AUD-BBR-BBSW     4.500     Semi-Annual     09/20/2033         1,300       (3     27       24       1       0  
Pay   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR     3.370     Annual     10/09/2028     EUR     100       0       4       4       0       (1
Pay   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR     3.450     Annual     10/20/2028         100       0       5       5       0       (1
Receive   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR     3.270     Annual     11/08/2028         100       0       (4     (4     1       0  
Pay(5)   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR     3.250     Annual     03/20/2029         2,600       121       (1     120       0       (9
Receive   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR     0.150     Annual     03/18/2030         800       (2     144       142       4       0  
Pay   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR     2.000     Annual     09/21/2032         680       8       (40     (32     0       (6
Pay   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR     3.300     Annual     10/03/2033         100       0       7       7       0         (1
Receive(5)   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR     3.000     Annual     03/20/2034         1,000       10       (62     (52     11       0  
Receive(5)   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR     0.830     Annual     12/09/2052         1,500       9       87       96       8       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.675     Lunar     04/03/2024     MXN     8,800       0       5       5       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.660     Lunar     04/04/2024         3,700       0       2       2       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.750     Lunar     04/05/2024         3,600       0       2       2       0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     5.990     Lunar     01/30/2026         4,300       9       (28     (19     0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     6.080     Lunar     03/10/2026         15,500       35       (100     (65     0       (1
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     6.490     Lunar     09/08/2026         30,000       97       (220     (123     0       (1
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.410     Lunar     03/31/2027         1,000       0       1       1       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.730     Lunar     04/06/2027         1,500       0       1       1       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     7.984     Lunar     12/10/2027         2,900       (22     27       5       0       0  

 

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Pay/
Receive
Floating
Rate
  Floating Rate Index   Fixed Rate     Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Market
Value
    Variation Margin  
  Asset     Liability  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.005 %     Lunar     12/21/2027     MXN     11,400     $ (86   $ 103     $ 17     $ 0     $ 0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     7.800     Lunar     12/28/2027         1,200       (8     10       2       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     7.910     Lunar     12/30/2027         700       (5     6       1       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.030     Lunar     01/31/2028         2,000       (15     18       3       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.050     Lunar     01/31/2028         1,900       (15     18       3       0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.300     Lunar     06/16/2028         1,300       (1     0       (1     0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.512     Lunar     07/24/2028         2,300       0       (1     (1     0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.444     Lunar     07/25/2028         3,000       0       (1     (1     0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.471     Lunar     07/26/2028         1,500       0       (1     (1     0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.550     Lunar     07/27/2028         800       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.556     Lunar     07/27/2028         4,600       0       (1     (1     0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.620     Lunar     07/28/2028         800       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.636     Lunar     07/28/2028         1,600       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.640     Lunar     07/28/2028         300       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.650     Lunar     07/28/2028         900       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.660     Lunar     07/28/2028         800       0       0       0       0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.600     Lunar     07/31/2028         1,300       0       0       0       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     7.495     Lunar     01/14/2032         700       3       (1     2       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     7.498     Lunar     01/15/2032         2,900       12       (2     10       0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.732     Lunar     03/30/2032         700       0       (1     (1     0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.701     Lunar     03/31/2032         1,700       0       (1     (1     0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     7.165     Lunar     09/06/2032         400       2       (4     (2     0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     7.380     Lunar     08/14/2037         100       1       (2     (1     0       0  
Pay   28-Day MXN-TIIE     7.360     Lunar     08/21/2037         100       1       (2     (1     0       0  
Receive   28-Day MXN-TIIE     8.103     Lunar     01/04/2038         900       (9     11       2       0       0  
Pay   CAONREPO Index     3.750     Semi-Annual     12/20/2025     CAD     1,200       (20     18       (2     1       0  
Pay   UKRPI     4.000     Maturity     09/15/2031     GBP     100       0       (15     (15     0       0  
Pay   UKRPI     4.140     Maturity     10/15/2031         100       0       (13     (13     0       0  
Pay   UKRPI     4.250     Maturity     11/15/2031         100       (1     (10     (11     0       0  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ (312   $ 2,269     $ 1,957     $ 77     $ (50
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $   (216   $   2,651     $   2,435     $   77     $   (53
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the market value and variation margin of Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared Financial Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities  
    Market Value     Variation Margin
Asset
                Market Value     Variation Margin
Liability
       
    Purchased
Options
    Futures     Swap
Agreements
    Total           Written
Options
    Futures     Swap
Agreements
    Total  

Total Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared

  $   0     $   13     $   77     $   90       $   0     $   (10   $   (53   $   (63
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(m)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $900 and cash of $1,902 have been pledged as collateral for exchange-traded and centrally cleared financial derivative instruments as of December 31, 2023. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash, securities or other deliverable obligations equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

(2)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on sovereign issues as of period end serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance

 

   
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  risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
(3)

The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

(4)

The prices and resulting values for credit default swap agreements serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/sold as of the period end. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the underlying referenced instrument’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

(5)

This instrument has a forward starting effective date. See Note 2, Securities Transactions and Investment Income, in the Notes to Financial Statements for further information.

(n)  FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:

 

Counterparty    Settlement
Month
     Currency to
be Delivered
     Currency to
be Received
    Unrealized Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
  Asset     Liability  

AZD

     03/2024        CNH       1,648      $         229     $ 0     $ (4

BOA

     01/2024        GBP       127          161       0       (1
     01/2024      $         699        JPY       103,187       33       0  
     03/2024        CNH       2,640      $         365       0       (8
     03/2024        IDR       862,869          55       0       (1
     06/2024        KRW       64,801          50       0       (1

BPS

     01/2024        EUR       30          33       0       0  
     01/2024        GBP       484          614       0       (3
     01/2024        HUF       35          0       0       0  
     01/2024      $         1        HUF       348       0       0  
     01/2024          946        JPY       139,200       42       0  
     01/2024          280        ZAR       5,199       4       0  
     02/2024        TWD       9,733      $         306       0       (16
     03/2024        CNH       1,605          223       0       (4
     03/2024      $         130        IDR       1,987,616       0       (1
     06/2024        KRW       168,505      $         129       0       (2

BRC

     01/2024          64,615          50       0       0  
     01/2024      $         86        TRY       2,594       0       0  
     02/2024        JPY       170,000      $         1,145       0         (70
     02/2024        TRY       7          0       0       0  
     02/2024      $         111        TRY       3,397       0       0  
     03/2024        JPY       189,000      $         1,339       0       (17
     03/2024      $         172        TRY       5,385       0       (1
     04/2024        JPY       36,000      $         257       0       (2
     04/2024      $         230        TRY       7,412       0       (3
     06/2024        KRW       173,686      $         133       0       (2

CBK

     01/2024        EUR       29          31       0       (1
     01/2024        GBP       19          24       0       0  
     01/2024        MXN       7,903          444       0       (20
     01/2024        ZAR       2,962          156       0       (6
     02/2024      $         2,707        BRL       13,888         147       0  
     03/2024          20        PEN       77       0       0  
     04/2024        JPY       28,000      $         200       0       (2

DUB

     03/2024        CNH       1,532          213       0       (4
     03/2024      $         100        IDR       1,539,672       0       0  
     06/2024        KRW       187,769      $         144       0       (2

GLM

     01/2024        CAD       2,714          1,997       0       (51
     01/2024      $         614        MXN       10,776       18       0  
     01/2024          100        TRY       3,059       1       0  

 

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Counterparty    Settlement
Month
     Currency to
be Delivered
     Currency to
be Received
    Unrealized Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
  Asset     Liability  
     02/2024        BRL       24      $         5     $ 0     $ 0  
     03/2024        CNH       718          99       0       (2
     03/2024      $         40        IDR       613,822       0       0  
     03/2024          31        TRY       965       0       0  

JPM

     01/2024        HUF       31,623      $         90       0       (1
     01/2024      $         50        IDR       769,350       0       0  
     02/2024        TWD       1,102      $         34       0       (2
     02/2024      $         207        BRL       1,018       2       0  
     02/2024          803        INR       67,075       1       0  
     02/2024          12        TRY       353       0       0  
     03/2024        IDR       2,394,293      $         154       0       (1
     03/2024        TWD       18,839          606       0       (18
     06/2024        KRW       257,513          198       0       (3

MBC

     01/2024        EUR       262          285       0       (4
     01/2024        JPY       20,000          136       0       (7
     02/2024        CNY       223          31       0       (1
     03/2024        TWD       5,078          161       0       (7
     03/2024      $         77        TRY       2,409       0       0  

MYI

     01/2024        EUR       1,004      $         1,104       0       (5
     01/2024        HUF       3,554          10       0       0  
     01/2024        TRY       13          0       0       0  
     02/2024      $         0        TRY       13       0       0  
     03/2024        CNH       1,573      $         218       0       (4
     03/2024        JPY       37,000          254       0       (11
     03/2024      $         395        IDR       6,089,741       1       0  
     06/2024        KRW       116,853      $         90       0       (1

NGF

     02/2024        JPY       9,000          61       0       (3
     03/2024        TWD       2,802          89       0       (4

RBC

     04/2024      $         1        MXN       16       0       0  

SCX

     01/2024        ZAR       335      $         18       0       (1
     03/2024        CNH       1,544          213       0       (5
     03/2024      $         26        IDR       400,581       0       0  

UAG

     01/2024        GBP       2,628      $         3,326       0       (24
     01/2024        JPY       21,000          142       0       (7
     01/2024        MXN       888          50       0       (2
     01/2024        TRY       462          16       0       0  
     01/2024      $         87        ZAR       1,670       4       0  
     02/2024          16        TRY       476       0       0  
              

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

 

  $   253     $   (335
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

WRITTEN OPTIONS:

INTEREST RATE SWAPTIONS

 

Counterparty   Description   Floating Rate Index   Pay/
Receive
Floating
Rate
  Exercise
Rate
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount(1)
    Premiums
(Received)
    Market
Value
 

CBK

  Call - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     2.690     04/02/2024       100     $   (1   $ 0  
  Put - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     2.690       04/02/2024       100       (1       (2
  Call - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     3.235       01/22/2024       100       0       0  
  Put - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     3.685       01/22/2024       100       0       0  

 

   
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Schedule of Investments PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (Cont.)

 

 

 

Counterparty   Description   Floating Rate Index   Pay/
Receive
Floating
Rate
  Exercise
Rate
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount(1)
    Premiums
(Received)
    Market
Value
 

DUB

  Call - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     2.790 %       04/08/2024       100     $ (1   $ 0  
  Put - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     2.790       04/08/2024       100       (1     (2

FAR

  Call - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     2.688       04/02/2024       100       (1     0  
  Put - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     2.688       04/02/2024       100       (1     (2
  Call - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     2.781       04/05/2024       200       (1     0  
  Put - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     2.781       04/05/2024       200       (2     (3

GLM

  Call - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     2.697       04/02/2024       200       (2     0  
  Put - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     2.697       04/02/2024       200       (2     (3
  Call - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     2.721       04/08/2024       100       (1     0  
  Put - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     2.721       04/08/2024       100       (1     (2
  Call - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     3.648       01/04/2024       100       0       (2
  Call - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     3.560       01/05/2024       100       (1     (1
  Call - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     3.594       01/05/2024       100       (1     (1
  Put - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     4.010       01/05/2024       100       (1     0  
  Put - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     4.044       01/05/2024       100       (1     0  
  Call - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     3.300       01/16/2024       100       0       0  
  Put - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     3.750       01/16/2024       100       0       0  
  Call - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     3.215       01/22/2024       100       0       0  
  Put - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     3.665       01/22/2024       100       0       0  

GST

  Call - OTC 5-Year Interest Rate Swap   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR   Receive     2.440       01/08/2024       100       0       0  
  Put - OTC 5-Year Interest Rate Swap   6-Month EUR-EURIBOR   Pay     2.860       01/08/2024       100       0       0  

MYC

  Call - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     3.670       01/04/2024       100       0       (2
  Put - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     4.120       01/04/2024       100       0       0  
  Call - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     3.455       01/08/2024       100       0       (1
  Put - OTC 10-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     3.955       01/08/2024       100       0       0  

NGF

  Call - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     2.785       04/08/2024       100       (1     0  
  Put - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     2.785       04/08/2024       100       (1     (2
  Call - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Receive     2.835       04/08/2024       100       (1     0  
  Put - OTC 1-Year Interest Rate Swap   3-Month USD-LIBOR   Pay     2.835       04/08/2024       100       (1     (1
             

 

 

   

 

 

 
              $   (23   $   (24
             

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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OPTIONS ON SECURITIES

 

Counterparty   Description   Strike
Price
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount(1)
    Premiums
(Received)
    Market
Value
 

BOA

  Call - OTC Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA 5.000% due 01/01/2054   $ 97.891       01/09/2024       500     $ (2   $ (6
  Call - OTC Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA 6.000% due 02/01/2054      101.094       02/06/2024       500       (2     (4

JPM

  Put - OTC Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA 6.000% due 02/01/2054     99.227       02/06/2024       500       (3     0  
  Call - OTC Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA 6.000% due 02/01/2054     101.227       02/06/2024       500       (2     (4

SAL

  Call - OTC Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA 5.000% due 01/01/2054     98.469       01/09/2024       500       (2     (3
  Call - OTC Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA 5.000% due 01/01/2054     99.906       01/09/2024       500       (1     0  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $ (12   $ (17
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Written Options

 

  $  (35   $  (41
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS ON SOVEREIGN ISSUES - SELL PROTECTION(2)

 

Counterparty   Reference Entity   Fixed
Receive Rate
    Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Implied Credit
Spread at
December 31,
2023(3)
    Notional
Amount(4)
    Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap
Agreements,
at Value(5)
 
  Asset     Liability  

BPS

  Mexico Government International Bond     1.000   Quarterly     06/20/2024       0.106   $ 40     $ (1   $ 1     $ 0     $ 0  

CBK

  Brazil Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2024       0.279        300       (5     7       2       0  

GST

  Brazil Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2024       0.279       200       (3     5       2       0  
  Colombia Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2027       1.154       100       (9     8       0       (1
  Mexico Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2024       0.153       100       (1     2       1       0  
  Turkey Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2024       0.587       100       (11     11       0       0  

MYC

  Mexico Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2024       0.153       100       (1     2       1       0  
  Mexico Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     06/20/2027       0.563       100       0       1       1       0  
  Mexico Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     06/20/2028       0.782       100       (2     3       1       0  
  Mexico Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2028       0.883       300       (3     5       2       0  
  South Africa Government International Bond     1.000     Quarterly     12/20/2026       1.239       200       (9     8       0       (1
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              $  (45   $  53     $  10     $  (2
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   
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Schedule of Investments PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (Cont.)

 

 

 

CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS ON CREDIT INDICES - SELL PROTECTION(2)

 

Counterparty   Index/Tranches   Fixed
Receive
Rate
    Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount(4)
    Premiums
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap
Agreements,
at Value(5)
 
  Asset     Liability  

GST

  CMBX.NA.AAA.10 Index     0.500   Monthly     11/17/2059     $   4,000     $ (85   $ 85     $ 0     $ 0  

MYC

  CMBX.NA.AAA.13 Index     0.500     Monthly     12/16/2072       5,700       (2     (36     0       (38
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
            $ (87   $ 49     $ 0     $ (38
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

          $   (132   $   102     $   10     $   (40
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
    Purchased
Options
    Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
          Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
    Written
Options
    Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)
    Net
Exposure(6)
 

AZD

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0       $ (4   $ 0     $ 0     $ (4   $ (4   $ 0     $ (4

BOA

    33       0       0       33         (11     (10     0       (21     12       0       12  

BPS

    46       0       0       46         (26     0       0       (26     20       0       20  

BRC

    0       0       0       0         (95     0       0       (95     (95     18       (77

CBK

    147       0       2       149         (29     (2     0       (31     118       0       118  

DUB

    0       0       0       0         (6     (2     0       (8     (8     0       (8

FAR

    0       0       0       0         0       (5     0       (5     (5     0       (5

GLM

    19       0       0       19         (53     (9     0       (62     (43       51       8  

GST

    0       0       3       3         0       0       (1     (1     2       0       2  

JPM

    3       0       0       3         (25     (4     0       (29     (26     0         (26

MBC

    0       0       0       0         (19     0       0       (19     (19     0       (19

MYC

    0       0       5       5         0       (3     (39     (42     (37     0       (37

MYI

    1       0       0       1         (21     0       0       (21     (20     0       (20

NGF

    0       0       0       0         (7     (3     0       (10     (10     0       (10

SAL

    0       0       0       0         0       (3     0       (3     (3     0       (3

SCX

    0       0       0       0         (6     0       0       (6     (6     0       (6

UAG

    4       0       0       4         (33     0       0       (33       (29     0       (29
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $   253     $   0     $   10     $   263       $   (335   $   (41   $   (40   $   (416      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(o)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $69 have been pledged as collateral for financial derivative instruments as governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements as of December 31, 2023.

 

(1)

Notional Amount represents the number of contracts.

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash, securities or other deliverable obligations equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

(3)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on sovereign issues as of period end serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

(4)

The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

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(5)

The prices and resulting values for credit default swap agreements serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/sold as of the period end. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the underlying referenced instrument’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

(6)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

           

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

           

Futures

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 13     $ 13  

Swap Agreements

    0       0       0       0       77       77  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 90     $ 90  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 253     $ 0     $ 253  

Swap Agreements

    0       10       0       0       0       10  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 10     $ 0     $ 253     $ 0     $ 263  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 10     $ 0     $ 253     $ 90     $ 353  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

         

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Futures

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 10     $ 10  

Swap Agreements

    0       3       0       0       50       53  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 3     $ 0     $ 0     $ 60     $ 63  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 335     $ 0     $ 335  

Written Options

    0       0       0       0       41       41  

Swap Agreements

    0       40       0       0       0       40  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 40     $ 0     $ 335     $ 41     $ 416  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $     0     $     43     $     0     $     335     $     101     $     479  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   
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The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

           

Written Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 27     $ 27  

Futures

    0       0       0       0       (389     (389

Swap Agreements

    0       325       0       0       64       389  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 325     $ 0     $ 0     $ (298   $ 27  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 197     $ 0     $ 197  

Written Options

    0       0       0       0       56       56  

Swap Agreements

    0       39       (140     0       0       (101
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 39     $ (140   $ 197     $ 56     $ 152  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $     364     $     (140   $ 197     $     (242   $ 179  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

           

Written Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 7     $ 7  

Futures

    0       0       0       0       279       279  

Swap Agreements

    0       116       0       0       49       165  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 116     $ 0     $ 0     $ 335     $ 451  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ (221   $ 0     $ (221

Written Options

    0       0       0       0       9       9  

Swap Agreements

    0       75       0       0       0       75  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 75     $ 0     $ (221   $ 9     $     (137
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $     0     $ 191     $ 0     $     (221   $ 344     $ 314  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Asset-Backed Securities

 

Cayman Islands

  $ 0     $ 4,940     $ 0     $ 4,940  

Ireland

        0       275       0       275  

United States

    0           18,881       20           18,901  

Loan Participations and Assignments

 

United Kingdom

    0       0       269       269  

United States

    0       553           572       1,125  

Common Stocks

 

Australia

 

Consumer Staples

    0       226       0       226  

Materials

    0       1,688       0       1,688  

Austria

 

Financials

    0       341       0       341  

Belgium

 

Financials

    0       227       0       227  

 

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Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Brazil

 

Consumer Staples

  $ 0     $ 326     $ 0     $ 326  

Energy

    0       735       0       735  

Financials

    0       356       0       356  

Materials

    0       903       0       903  

Canada

 

Financials

        395       0       0       395  

Chile

 

Financials

    0       125       0       125  

China

 

Energy

    0       388       0       388  

Financials

    0           2,025       0       2,025  

Health Care

    0       199       0       199  

Czech Republic

 

Utilities

    166       0       0       166  

Denmark

 

Industrials

    0       340       0       340  

Finland

 

Utilities

    0       154       0       154  

France

 

Financials

    0       1,574       0       1,574  

Industrials

    0       1,934       0       1,934  

Utilities

    0       701       0       701  

Germany

 

Consumer Discretionary

    0       298       0       298  

Industrials

    0       565       0       565  

Materials

    0       308       0       308  

Utilities

    0       201       0       201  

Indonesia

 

Communication Services

    0       314       0       314  

Industrials

    0       177       0       177  

Ireland

 

Materials

    836       0       0       836  

Italy

 

Financials

    0       1,292       0           1,292  

Utilities

    0       964       0       964  

Japan

 

Communication Services

    0       1,337       0       1,337  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       798       0       798  

Consumer Staples

    0       900       0       900  

Financials

    0       357       0       357  

Health Care

    0       111       0       111  

Industrials

    0       1,788       0       1,788  

Luxembourg

 

Energy

    0       197       0       197  

Financials

    0       0           82       82  

Industrials

    0       0       55       55  

Mexico

 

Consumer Staples

    135       0       0       135  

Materials

    423       0       0       423  

Netherlands

 

Communication Services

    0       134       0       134  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       1,281       0       1,281  

Financials

    0       360       0       360  

Information Technology

    469       0       0       469  

Poland

 

Energy

    0       238       0       238  

Financials

    0       174       0       174  

Portugal

 

Consumer Staples

    0       176       0       176  

 

   
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Schedule of Investments PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (Cont.)

 

 

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Singapore

 

Financials

  $ 0     $ 152     $ 0     $ 152  

South Africa

 

Financials

    148       625       0       773  

South Korea

 

Consumer Discretionary

    0       500       0       500  

Financials

    0       148       0       148  

Spain

 

Consumer Discretionary

    0       674       0       674  

Financials

    0       1,746       0       1,746  

Industrials

    0       203       0       203  

Utilities

    0       160       0       160  

Sweden

 

Industrials

    0       128       0       128  

Switzerland

 

Consumer Discretionary

    241       0       0       241  

Financials

    0       1,090       0       1,090  

Health Care

    0       3,827       0       3,827  

Materials

    0       1,011       0       1,011  

Taiwan

 

Consumer Staples

    0       132       0       132  

Information Technology

    0           2,960       0       2,960  

Turkey

 

Consumer Staples

    0       103       0       103  

United Kingdom

 

Consumer Discretionary

    0       302       0       302  

Consumer Staples

    0       1,131       0       1,131  

Financials

    0       738       0       738  

Industrials

    1,060       0       0       1,060  

Materials

    0       603       0       603  

United States

 

Communication Services

        2,468       0       13           2,481  

Consumer Discretionary

    2,063       0       0       2,063  

Consumer Staples

    8,484       0       0       8,484  

Energy

    3,437       0       0       3,437  

Financials

    2,479       0       0       2,479  

Health Care

    9,198       0       215       9,413  

Industrials

    2,724       0           168       2,892  

Information Technology

    5,143       0       0       5,143  

Materials

    1,016       0       0       1,016  

Utilities

    0       0       1       1  

Corporate Bonds & Notes

 

Bermuda

 

Industrials

    0       2       0       2  

Brazil

 

Industrials

    0       2       0       2  

Cayman Islands

 

Banking & Finance

    0       3       0       3  

France

 

Banking & Finance

    0       1,100       0       1,100  

Germany

 

Banking & Finance

    0       176       0       176  

Ireland

 

Industrials

    0       249       0       249  

Italy

 

Banking & Finance

    0       213       0       213  

Japan

 

Industrials

    0       812       0       812  

 

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Value at
12/31/2023
 

Luxembourg

 

Industrials

  $ 0     $ 199     $ 0     $ 199  

Utilities

    0       25       0       25  

Peru

 

Banking & Finance

    0       26       0       26  

Spain

 

Banking & Finance

    0       426       0       426  

Switzerland

 

Banking & Finance

    0       1,233       0       1,233  

United Kingdom

 

Banking & Finance

    0       1,795       0       1,795  

Industrials

    0       372       0       372  

United States

 

Banking & Finance

    0       502       0       502  

Industrials

    0       2,004       0       2,004  

Utilities

    0       1,529       0       1,529  

Venezuela

 

Industrials

    0       40       0       40  

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

Ireland

    0       596       0       596  

United Kingdom

    0       3,403       0       3,403  

United States

    0           11,872       116       11,988  

Municipal Bonds & Notes

 

Illinois

    0       19       0       19  

Puerto Rico

    0       46       0       46  

Preferred Stocks

 

Brazil

 

Energy

    0       900       0       900  

Industrials

    0       121       0       121  

Germany

 

Industrials

    0       141       0       141  

United Kingdom

 

Financials

    0       187       0       187  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

United States

 

Real Estate

    9,275       0       0       9,275  

Sovereign Issues

 

Argentina

    0       430       0       430  

Mexico

    0       538       0       538  

Peru

    0       3       0       3  

Romania

    0       227       0       227  

South Africa

    0       549       0       549  

Turkey

    0       381       0       381  

Venezuela

    0       9       0       9  

U.S. Government Agencies

 

United States

    0       56,072       0       56,072  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

 

United States

    0       17,965       0       17,965  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       1,596       0       1,596  

Short-Term Notes

    0       3       0       3  

Hungary Treasury Bills

    0       101       0       101  

Japan Treasury Bills

    0       3,618       0       3,618  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    0       189       0       189  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $     50,160     $ 174,768     $     1,511     $     226,439  

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

  $ 940     $ 0     $ 0     $ 940  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 51,100     $ 174,768     $ 1,511     $ 227,379  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   
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Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Short Sales, at Value - Liabilities

 

U.S. Government Agencies

       

United States

  $ 0     $ (6,001   $ 0     $ (6,001
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ (6,001   $ 0     $ (6,001

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

    7       83       0       90  

Over the counter

    0       263       0       263  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 7     $ 346     $ 0     $ 353  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

       

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

    (9     (54     0       (63

Over the counter

    0       (416     0       (416
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ (9   $ (470   $ 0     $ (479
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ (2   $ (124   $ 0     $ (126
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $     51,098     $     168,643     $     1,511     $     221,252  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

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1. ORGANIZATION

PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”) was established as a Delaware statutory trust on March 30, 2010. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the Institutional Class, I-2, Class A and Class C shares of the PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund (the “Fund”). Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) serves as the investment adviser (the “Adviser”) for the Fund.

The Fund may invest 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 Funds, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds and PIMCO California Municipal Intermediate Value Fund, PIMCO California Municipal Opportunistic Value Fund, PIMCO National Municipal Intermediate Value Fund and PIMCO National Municipal Opportunistic Value Fund (“Underlying PIMCO Funds”), and may also invest in other unaffiliated funds and exchange-traded funds (collectively, “Acquired Funds”).

Hereinafter, the Board of Trustees of the Fund shall be collectively referred to as the “Board.”

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Fund is treated as an investment company under the reporting requirements of U.S. GAAP. The functional and reporting currency for the Fund is the U.S. dollar. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(a) Securities Transactions and Investment Income  Securities transactions are recorded as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be settled beyond a standard settlement period for the security after the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from securities sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Interest income, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date, with the exception of securities with a forward starting effective date, where interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from effective date. For convertible securities, premiums attributable to the conversion feature are not amortized. Estimated tax liabilities on certain foreign securities are recorded on an accrual basis and are reflected as components of interest income or net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Statement of Operations, as appropriate. Tax liabilities realized as a result of such security sales are reflected as a component of net realized gain (loss) on investments on the Statement of Operations. Paydown gains (losses) on mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, if any, are recorded as components of interest income on the Statement of

 

   
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Operations. Income or short-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as dividend income. Long-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as realized gains.

Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by ceasing current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful based on consistently applied procedures. A debt obligation is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is probable. A debt obligation may be granted, in certain situations, a contractual or non-contractual forbearance for interest payments that are expected to be paid after agreed upon pay dates.

(b) Foreign Taxes  The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by the Fund and are reflected in its Statement of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable as of December 31, 2023, if any, are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(c) Foreign Currency Translation  The market values of foreign securities, currency holdings and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rates each business day. Purchases and sales of securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies, if any, are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. The Fund does not separately report the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments on the Statement of Operations. The Fund may invest in foreign currency-denominated securities and may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (cash) basis at the rate prevailing in the currency exchange market at the time or through a forward foreign currency contract. Realized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising from sales of spot foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions on the Statement of Operations. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period are included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency assets and liabilities on the Statement of Operations.

(d) Multi-Class Operations  Each class offered by the Trust has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges (except that shareholders of a class have exclusive voting rights regarding any matter relating solely to that class of shares). Income and non-class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class on the basis of the relative net assets. Realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) are

 

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allocated daily based on the relative net assets of each class of the Fund. Class specific expenses, where applicable, currently include supervisory and administrative and distribution and servicing fees. Under certain circumstances, the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of a class of the Fund’s shares may be different from the per share NAV of another class of shares as a result of the different daily expense accruals applicable to each class of shares.

(e) Distributions to Shareholders  Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and distributed to shareholders quarterly. In addition, the Fund distributes any net capital gains it earns from the sale of portfolio securities to shareholders no less frequently than annually. Net short-term capital gains may be paid more frequently. The Fund may revise its distribution policy or postpone the payment of distributions at any time.

Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Differences between tax regulations and U.S. GAAP may cause timing differences between income and capital gain recognition. Further, the character of investment income and capital gains may be different for certain transactions under the two methods of accounting. As a result, income distributions and capital gain distributions declared during a fiscal period may differ significantly from the net investment income (loss) and realized gains (losses) reported on the Fund’s annual financial statements presented under U.S. GAAP.

Separately, if the Fund determines or estimates, as applicable, that a portion of a distribution may be comprised of amounts from sources other than net investment income in accordance with its policies, accounting records (if applicable), and accounting practices, the Fund will notify shareholders of the estimated composition of such distribution through a Section 19 Notice. For these purposes, the Fund determines or estimates, as applicable, the source or sources from which a distribution is paid, to the close of the period as of which it is paid, in reference to its internal accounting records and related accounting practices. If, based on such accounting records and practices, it is determined or estimated, as applicable, that a particular distribution does not include capital gains or paid-in surplus or other capital sources, a Section 19 Notice generally would not be issued. It is important to note that differences exist between the Fund’s daily internal accounting records and practices, the Fund’s financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and recordkeeping practices under income tax regulations. For instance, the Fund’s internal accounting records and practices may take into account, among other factors, tax-related characteristics of certain sources of distributions that differ from treatment under U.S. GAAP. Examples of such differences may include but are not limited to, for certain Funds, the treatment of periodic payments under interest rate swap contracts. Accordingly, among other consequences, it is possible that the Fund may not issue a Section 19 Notice in situations where the Fund’s financial statements prepared later and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and/or the final tax character of those distributions might later report that the sources of those distributions included capital gains and/or a return of capital. Please visit www.pimco.com for the most recent Section 19 Notice, if applicable, for additional information regarding the estimated composition of distributions. Final determination of a distribution’s tax character will be provided to shareholders when such information is available.

Distributions classified as a tax basis return of capital at the Fund’s fiscal year end, if any, are reflected on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and have been recorded to paid in capital on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, other amounts have been reclassified between

 

   
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distributable earnings (accumulated loss) and paid in capital on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities to more appropriately conform U.S. GAAP to tax characterizations of distributions.

(f) New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”), ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from the London Interbank Offered Rate and other reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur or will occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2024. In January 2021 and December 2022, FASB issued ASU 2021-01 and ASU 2022-06, which include additional amendments to Topic 848. Management is continuously evaluating the potential effect a discontinuation of LIBOR could have on the Fund’s investments and has determined that it is unlikely the ASU’s adoption will have a material impact on the Fund’s financial statements.

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which affects all entities that have investments in equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to a contractual sale restriction. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring the fair value. The amendments also require additional disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820. The effective date for the amendments in ASU 2022-03 is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

In October 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted changes to the mutual fund and ETF shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will change the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Fund must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of its shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically.

The SEC made a final ruling on February 15, 2023 to adopt proposed amendments to the Settlement Cycle Rule (Rule 15c6-1) and other related rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to shorten the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one business day after the trade date (T+1). The effective date was May 5, 2023, and the compliance date for the amendments is May 28, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

In September 2023, the SEC adopted amendments to a current rule governing fund naming conventions. In general, the current rule requires funds with certain types of names to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of their assets in the type of investment suggested by the name. The

 

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amendments expand the scope of the current rule in a number of ways that are expected to result in an increase in the types of fund names that would require the fund to adopt an 80% investment policy under the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion). At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

3. INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

(a) Investment Valuation Policies The NAV of the Fund’s shares, or each of its share classes as applicable, is determined by dividing the total value of portfolio investments and other assets attributable to the Fund or class, less any liabilities, as applicable, by the total number of shares outstanding.

On each day that the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open, the Fund’s shares are ordinarily valued as of the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) (“NYSE Close”). Information that becomes known to the Fund or its agents after the time as of which NAV has been calculated on a particular day will not generally be used to retroactively adjust the price of a security or the NAV determined earlier that day. If regular trading on the NYSE closes earlier than scheduled, the Fund may calculate its NAV as of the earlier closing time or calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for that day. The Fund generally does not calculate its NAV on days on which the NYSE is not open for business. If the NYSE is closed on a day it would normally be open for business, the Fund may calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for such day or such other time that the Fund may determine.

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value. A market quotation is readily available only when that quotation is a quoted price (unadjusted) in active markets for identical investments that the Fund can access at the measurement date, provided that a quotation will not be readily available if it is not reliable. Market value is generally determined on the basis of official closing prices or the last reported sales prices. The Fund will normally use pricing data for domestic equity securities received shortly after the NYSE Close and does not normally take into account trading, clearances or settlements that take place after the NYSE Close. A foreign (non-U.S.) equity security traded on a foreign exchange or on more than one exchange is typically valued using pricing information from the exchange considered by PIMCO to be the primary exchange. If market value pricing is used, a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security will be valued as of the close of trading on the foreign exchange, or the NYSE Close, if the NYSE Close occurs before the end of trading on the foreign exchange.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act. As a general principle, the fair value of a security or other asset is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board has designated PIMCO as the valuation designee (“Valuation Designee”) for the Fund to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. PIMCO may carry out its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee through various teams and committees. The

 

   
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Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures govern the Valuation Designee’s selection and application of methodologies for determining and calculating the fair value of Fund investments. The Valuation Designee may value Fund portfolio securities for which market quotations are not readily available and other Fund assets utilizing inputs from pricing services, quotation reporting systems, valuation agents and other third-party sources (together, “Pricing Sources”).

Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities, non-exchange traded derivatives, and equity options are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or Pricing Sources using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from Pricing Sources may be based on, among other things, information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. Certain fixed income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date. Exchange-traded options, except equity options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. Swap agreements are valued on the basis of bid quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or market-based prices supplied by Pricing Sources. With respect to any portion of a Fund’s assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies (other than ETFs), the Fund’s NAV will be calculated based on the NAVs of such investments. Open-end management investment companies may include affiliated funds.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security’s value has materially changed after the close of the security’s primary exchange or principal market but before the NYSE Close, the security may be valued at fair value. Foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. With respect to foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities, the Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by Pricing Sources, which may recommend fair value or adjustments with reference to other securities, indexes or assets. In considering whether fair valuation is required and in determining fair values, the Valuation Designee may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indexes) that occur after the close of the relevant market and before the NYSE Close. The Fund may utilize modeling tools provided by third-party vendors to determine fair values of foreign (non-U.S.) securities. For these purposes, unless otherwise determined by the Valuation Designee, any movement in the applicable reference index or instrument (“zero trigger”) between the earlier close of the applicable foreign market and the NYSE Close may be deemed to be a significant event, prompting the application of the pricing model (effectively resulting in daily fair valuations). Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in the Fund’s portfolio investments being affected when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares.

Whole loans may be fair valued using inputs that take into account borrower- or loan-level data (e.g., credit risk of the borrower) that is updated periodically throughout the life of each individual loan; any new borrower- or loan-level data received in written reports periodically by the Fund normally will be taken into account in calculating the NAV. The Fund’s whole loan investments, including those originated by the Fund or through an alternative lending platform, generally are fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board.

 

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Investments valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from Pricing Sources. As a result, the value of such investments and, in turn, the NAV of the Fund’s shares may be affected by changes in the value of currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar. The value of investments traded in markets outside the United States or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar may be affected significantly on a day that the Trust is not open for business. As a result, to the extent that the Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) investments, the value of those investments may change at times when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares and the value of such investments will be reflected in the Fund’s next calculated NAV.

Fair valuation may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust’s and Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures are intended to result in a calculation of the Fund’s NAV that fairly reflects security values as of the time of pricing, the Trust cannot ensure that fair values accurately reflect the price that the Fund could obtain for a security if it were to dispose of that security as of the time of pricing (for instance, in a forced or distressed sale). The prices used by the Fund may differ from the value that would be realized if the securities were sold. The Fund’s use of fair valuation may also help to deter “stale price arbitrage” as discussed under the “Abusive Trading Practices” section in the Fund’s prospectus.

Under certain circumstances, the per share NAV of a class of the Fund’s shares may be different from the per share NAV of another class of shares as a result of the different daily expense accruals applicable to each class of shares.

(b) Fair Value Hierarchy U.S. GAAP describes fair value as the price that the Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into levels (Level 1, 2 or 3). The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

 

   

Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets or exchanges for identical assets and liabilities.

 

   

Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs, which may include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs.

 

   

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include assumptions made by the Valuation Designee that are used in determining the fair value of investments.

In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for the Fund.

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gain (loss), unrealized appreciation (depreciation), purchases and sales, accrued discounts (premiums), and transfers into and out of the Level 3 category during the period. The end of period value is used for the transfers between Levels of the Fund’s assets and liabilities. Additionally, U.S. GAAP requires quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of fair value of assets or liabilities categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, a fair value hierarchy and, if material, a Level 3 reconciliation and details of significant unobservable inputs, have been included in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for the Fund.

(c) Valuation Techniques and the Fair Value Hierarchy

Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value The valuation methods (or “techniques”) and significant inputs used in determining the fair values of portfolio securities or other assets and liabilities categorized as Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Common stocks, ETFs, exchange-traded notes and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, rights and warrants, or options on futures that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end investment companies (other than ETFs) will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments in unregistered open-end investment companies will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments and are considered Level 1 provided that the NAVs are observable, calculated daily and are the value at which both purchases and sales will be conducted.

Fixed income securities including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. treasury obligations, sovereign issues, bank loans, convertible preferred securities, non-U.S. bonds, and short-term debt instruments (such as commercial paper, time deposits, and certificates of deposit) are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or Pricing Sources that use broker-dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The Pricing Sources’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar assets. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Fixed income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis or as a repurchase commitment in a sale-buyback transaction are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date and are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. These securities are also normally valued by Pricing Sources that use broker-dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche, and incorporate deal collateral

 

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performance, as available. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain securities that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the NYSE Close. These securities are valued using Pricing Sources that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Preferred securities and other equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are also categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain exchange traded futures and options to account for market movement between the exchange settlement and the NYSE Close. These securities are valued using quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or Pricing Sources. Financial derivatives using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Equity exchange-traded options and over the counter financial derivative instruments, such as forward foreign currency contracts and options contracts derive their value from underlying asset prices, indexes, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These contracts are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or Pricing Sources (normally determined as of the NYSE Close). Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, financial derivative instruments can be valued by Pricing Sources using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as quoted prices, issuer details, indexes, bid/ask spreads, interest rates, implied volatilities, yield curves, dividends and exchange rates. Financial derivative instruments that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Centrally cleared swaps and over the counter swaps derive their value from underlying asset prices, indexes, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. They are valued using a broker-dealer bid quotation or on market-based prices provided by Pricing Sources (normally determined as of the NYSE Close). Centrally cleared swaps and over the counter swaps can be valued by Pricing Sources using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models may use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as the overnight index swap rate, LIBOR forward rate, interest rates, yield curves and credit spreads. These securities are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Short-term debt instruments (such as commercial paper, time deposits, and certificates of deposit) having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instruments is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. These securities are categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the source of the base price.

 

   
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When a fair valuation method is applied by PIMCO that uses significant unobservable inputs, investments will be priced by a method that the Valuation Designee believes reflects fair value and are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

(a) Investments in Affiliates

The Fund may invest in the PIMCO Short Asset Portfolio and the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III (“Central Funds”) to the extent permitted by the Act and rules thereunder. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust and other series of registered investment companies advised by the Adviser, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market and short maturity fixed income instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay Investment Advisory Fees or Supervisory and Administrative Fees to the Adviser. The Central Funds are considered to be affiliated with the Fund. A complete schedule of portfolio holdings for each affiliate fund is filed with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT and is available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A copy of each affiliate fund’s shareholder report is also available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, on the Fund’s website at www.pimco.com, or upon request, as applicable. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in and earnings from investments in the affiliated Funds for the period ended December 31, 2023 (amounts in thousands):

Investment in PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

 

Market Value
06/30/2023
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 
$  13,363     $  11,616     $  (24,040)     $  17     $  (16)     $  940     $  215     $  0  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(1) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations and may contain a return of capital. The actual tax characterization of distributions received is determined at the end of the fiscal year of the affiliated fund. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(b) Investments in Securities

The Fund may utilize the investments and strategies described below to the extent permitted by the Fund’s investment policies.

Delayed-Delivery Transactions involve a commitment by the Fund to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When delayed-delivery transactions are outstanding, the Fund will designate or receive as collateral liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price or respective obligations. When purchasing a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its NAV. The Fund may dispose of or renegotiate a delayed-delivery transaction after it is entered into, which may result in a realized gain (loss). When the Fund has sold a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains (losses) with respect to the security.

 

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Inflation-Indexed Bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted by the rate of inflation. The interest rate on these bonds is generally fixed at issuance at a rate lower than typical bonds. Over the life of an inflation-indexed bond, however, interest will be paid based on a principal value which is adjusted for inflation. Any increase or decrease in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income on the Statement of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. For bonds that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

Loans and Other Indebtedness, Loan Participations and Assignments are direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders or lending syndicates by corporate, governmental, or other borrowers. The Fund’s investments in loans may be in the form of participations in loans or assignments of all or a portion of loans from third parties or investments in or originations of loans by the Fund or Funds. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution (the “agent”) that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. The Fund may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan, which may have varying terms and carry different associated risks. When the Fund purchases assignments from agents it acquires direct rights against the borrowers of the loans. These loans may include participations in bridge loans, which are loans taken out by borrowers for a short period (typically less than one year) pending arrangement of more permanent financing through, for example, the issuance of bonds, frequently high yield bonds issued for the purpose of acquisitions.

The types of loans and related investments in which the Fund may invest include, among others, senior loans, subordinated loans (including second lien loans, B-Notes and mezzanine loans), whole loans, commercial real estate and other commercial loans and structured loans. The Fund may originate loans or acquire direct interests in loans through primary loan distributions and/or in private transactions. In the case of subordinated loans, there may be significant indebtedness ranking ahead of the borrower’s obligation to the holder of such a loan, including in the event of the borrower’s insolvency. Mezzanine loans are typically secured by a pledge of an equity interest in the mortgage borrower that owns the real estate rather than an interest in a mortgage.

Investments in loans may include unfunded loan commitments, which are contractual obligations for funding. Unfunded loan commitments may include revolving credit facilities, which may obligate the Fund to supply additional cash to the borrower on demand. Unfunded loan commitments represent a future obligation in full, even though a percentage of the committed amount may not be utilized by the borrower. When investing in a loan participation, the Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the agent selling the loan agreement and only upon receipt of payments by the agent from the borrower. The Fund may receive a commitment fee based on the undrawn portion of the underlying line of credit portion of a loan. In certain circumstances, the Fund may receive a penalty fee upon the prepayment of a loan by a borrower. Fees earned or paid are recorded as a component of interest income or interest expense, respectively, on the Statement of Operations. Unfunded loan commitments are reflected as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

   
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Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, loans on real property. Mortgage-related securities are created from pools of residential or commercial mortgage loans, including mortgage loans made by savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers, commercial banks and others. These securities provide a monthly payment which consists of both interest and principal. Interest may be determined by fixed or adjustable rates. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may have the effect of shortening or extending the effective duration of the security relative to what was anticipated at the time of purchase. The timely payment of principal and interest of certain mortgage-related securities is guaranteed with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Pools created and guaranteed by non-governmental issuers, including government-sponsored corporations, may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, but there can be no assurance that private insurers or guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements. Many of the risks of investing in mortgage-related securities secured by commercial mortgage loans reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make lease payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants. These securities may be less liquid and may exhibit greater price volatility than other types of mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities. Other asset-backed securities are created from many types of assets, including, but not limited to, auto loans, accounts receivable, such as credit card receivables and hospital account receivables, home equity loans, student loans, boat loans, mobile home loans, recreational vehicle loans, manufactured housing loans, aircraft leases, computer leases and syndicated bank loans.

Collateralized Debt Obligations (“CDOs”) include Collateralized Bond Obligations (“CBOs”), Collateralized Loan Obligations (“CLOs”) and other similarly structured securities. CBOs and CLOs are types of asset-backed securities. A CBO is a trust which is backed by a diversified pool of high risk, below investment grade fixed income securities. A CLO is a trust typically collateralized by a pool of loans, which may include, among others, domestic and foreign senior secured loans, senior unsecured loans, and subordinate corporate loans, including loans that may be rated below investment grade or equivalent unrated loans. The risks of an investment in a CDO depend largely on the type of the collateral securities and the class of the CDO in which a Fund invests. In addition to the normal risks associated with fixed income securities discussed elsewhere in this report and each Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information (e.g., prepayment risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk, structural risk, legal risk and interest rate risk (which may be exacerbated if the interest rate payable on a structured financing changes based on multiples of changes in interest rates or inversely to changes in interest rates)), CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs carry additional risks including, but not limited to, (i) the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest or other payments, (ii) the quality of the collateral may decline in value or default, (iii) the risk that a Fund may invest in CBOs, CLOs, or other CDOs that are subordinate to other classes, and (iv) the complex structure of the security may not be fully understood at the time of investment and may produce disputes with the issuer or unexpected investment results.

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMOs”) are debt obligations of a legal entity that are collateralized by whole mortgage loans or private mortgage bonds and divided into classes. CMOs are structured into multiple classes, often referred to as “tranches,” with each class bearing a different stated maturity and entitled to a different schedule for payments of principal and interest, including prepayments. CMOs may be less liquid and may exhibit greater price volatility than other types of mortgage-related or asset-backed securities.

 

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Payment In-Kind Securities  may give the issuer the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in either cash and/or additional debt securities. Those additional debt securities usually have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, and associated risks as the original bonds. The daily market quotations of the original bonds may include the accrued interest (referred to as a dirty price) and require a pro rata adjustment from the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments to interest receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Perpetual Bonds  are fixed income securities with no maturity date but pay a coupon in perpetuity (with no specified ending or maturity date). Unlike typical fixed income securities, there is no obligation for perpetual bonds to repay principal. The coupon payments, however, are mandatory. While perpetual bonds have no maturity date, they may have a callable date in which the perpetuity is eliminated and the issuer may return the principal received on the specified call date. Additionally, a perpetual bond may have additional features, such as interest rate increases at periodic dates or an increase as of a predetermined point in the future.

Real Estate Investment Trusts  (“REITs”) are pooled investment vehicles that own, and typically operate, income-producing real estate. If a REIT meets certain requirements, including distributing to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income (other than net capital gains), then it is not taxed on the income distributed to shareholders. Distributions received from REITs may be characterized as income, capital gain or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Fund as a reduction to the cost basis of its investment in the REIT. REITs are subject to management fees and other expenses, and so the Fund that invests in REITs will bear its proportionate share of the costs of the REITs’ operations.

Restricted Investments  are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale and may generally be sold privately, but may be required to be registered or exempted from such registration before being sold to the public. Private placement securities are generally considered to be restricted except for those securities traded between qualified institutional investors under the provisions of Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Disposal of restricted investments may involve time-consuming negotiations and expenses, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult to achieve. Restricted investments held by the Fund as of December 31, 2023, as applicable, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

Securities Issued by U.S. Government Agencies or Government-Sponsored Enterprises  are obligations of and, in certain cases, guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Some U.S. Government securities, such as Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and securities guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association, are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government; others, such as those of the Federal Home Loan Banks, are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “U.S. Treasury”); and others, such as those of the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA” or “Fannie Mae”), are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase the agency’s obligations. U.S. Government securities may include zero coupon securities which do not distribute interest on a current basis and tend to be subject to a greater risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

 

   
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Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include FNMA and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC” or “Freddie Mac”). FNMA is a government-sponsored corporation. FNMA purchases conventional (i.e., not insured or guaranteed by any government agency) residential mortgages from a list of approved seller/servicers which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, commercial banks and credit unions and mortgage bankers. Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC issues Participation Certificates (“PCs”), which are pass-through securities, each representing an undivided interest in a pool of residential mortgages. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but PCs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

In June 2019, FNMA and FHLMC started issuing Uniform Mortgage Backed Securities in place of their current offerings of TBA-eligible securities (the “Single Security Initiative”). The Single Security Initiative seeks to support the overall liquidity of the TBA market and aligns the characteristics of FNMA and FHLMC certificates. The long-term effects that the Single Security Initiative may have on the market for TBA and other mortgage-backed securities are uncertain.

Roll-timing strategies can be used where the Fund seeks to extend the expiration or maturity of a position, such as a TBA security on an underlying asset, by closing out the position before expiration and opening a new position with respect to substantially the same underlying asset with a later expiration date. TBA securities purchased or sold are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset or liability, respectively. Recently finalized FINRA rules include mandatory margin requirements for the TBA market that requires the Fund to post collateral in connection with its TBA transactions. There is no similar requirement applicable to the Fund’s TBA counterparties. The required collateralization of TBA trades could increase the cost of TBA transactions to the Fund and impose added operational complexity.

Warrants  are securities that are usually issued together with a debt security or preferred security and that give the holder the right to buy a proportionate amount of common stock at a specified price. Warrants normally have a life that is measured in years and entitle the holder to buy common stock of a company at a price that is usually higher than the market price at the time the warrant is issued. Warrants may entail greater risks than certain other types of investments. Generally, warrants do not carry the right to receive dividends or exercise voting rights with respect to the underlying securities, and they do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuer. In addition, their value does not necessarily change with the value of the underlying securities, and they cease to have value if they are not exercised on or before their expiration date. If the market price of the underlying stock does not exceed the exercise price during the life of the warrant, the warrant will expire worthless. Warrants may increase the potential profit or loss to be realized from the investment as compared with investing the same amount in the underlying securities. Similarly, the percentage increase or decrease in the value of an equity security warrant may be greater than the percentage increase or decrease in the value of the underlying common stock. Warrants may relate to the purchase of equity or debt securities. Debt obligations with warrants attached to purchase equity securities have many characteristics of convertible securities and their prices may, to some degree, reflect the performance of the underlying stock. Debt obligations also may be issued with warrants attached to purchase

 

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additional debt securities at the same coupon rate. A decline in interest rates would permit the Fund to sell such warrants at a profit. If interest rates rise, these warrants would generally expire with no value.

When-Issued Transactions are purchases or sales made on a when-issued basis. These transactions are made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not yet been issued in the market. Transactions to purchase or sell securities on a when-issued basis involve a commitment by the Fund to purchase or sell these securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. The Fund may sell when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a realized gain (loss).

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

The Fund may enter into the borrowings and other financing transactions described below to the extent permitted by the Fund’s investment policies.

The following disclosures contain information on the Fund’s ability to lend or borrow cash or securities to the extent permitted under the Act, which may be viewed as borrowing or financing transactions by the Fund. The location of these instruments in the Fund’s financial statements is described below.

(a) Repurchase Agreements Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, the Fund purchases an underlying debt obligation (collateral) subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase, and the Fund to resell, the obligation at an agreed-upon price and time. In an open maturity repurchase agreement, there is no pre-determined repurchase date and the agreement can be terminated by the Fund or counterparty at any time. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held by the Fund’s custodian or designated subcustodians (in the case of tri-party repurchase agreements) and in certain instances will remain in custody with the counterparty. Traditionally, the Fund has used bilateral repurchase agreements wherein the underlying securities will be held by the Fund’s custodian. The market value of the collateral must be equal to or exceed the total amount of the repurchase obligations, including interest. Repurchase agreements, if any, including accrued interest, are included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest earned is recorded as a component of interest income on the Statement of Operations. In periods of increased demand for collateral, the Fund may pay a fee for the receipt of collateral, which may result in interest expense to the Fund.

(b) Short Sales Short sales are transactions in which the Fund sells a security that it may not own. The Fund may make short sales of securities to (i) offset potential declines in long positions in similar securities, (ii) to increase the flexibility of the Fund, (iii) for investment return, (iv) as part of a risk arbitrage strategy, and (v) as part of its overall portfolio management strategies involving the use of derivative instruments. When the Fund engages in a short sale, it may borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the counterparty. The Fund will ordinarily have to pay a fee or premium to borrow a security and be obligated to repay the lender of the security any dividend or interest that accrues on the security during the period of the loan. Securities sold in short sale transactions and the dividend or interest payable on such securities, if any, are reflected as payable for short sales on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Short sales expose the Fund to the risk that it will be required to

 

   
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cover its short position at a time when the security or other asset has appreciated in value, thus resulting in losses to the Fund. A short sale is “against the box” if the Fund holds in its portfolio or has the right to acquire the security sold short, or securities identical to the security sold short, at no additional cost. The Fund will be subject to additional risks to the extent that it engages in short sales that are not “against the box.” The Fund’s loss on a short sale could theoretically be unlimited in cases where the Fund is unable, for whatever reason, to close out its short position.

(c) Interfund Lending In accordance with an exemptive order (the “Order”) from the SEC, each Fund of the Trust may participate in a joint lending and borrowing facility for temporary purposes (the “Interfund Lending Program”), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by each Fund’s investment policies and restrictions. Each Fund is currently permitted to borrow under the Interfund Lending Program. A lending fund may lend in aggregate up to 15% of its current net assets at the time of the interfund loan, but may not lend more than 5% of its net assets to any one borrowing fund through the Interfund Lending Program. A borrowing fund may not borrow through the Interfund Lending Program or from any other source if its total outstanding borrowings immediately after the borrowing would be more than 33 1/3% of its total assets (or any lower threshold provided for by the funds’ investment restrictions). If a borrowing funds’ total outstanding borrowings exceed 10% of its total assets, each of its outstanding interfund loans will be subject to collateralization of at least 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan. All interfund loans are for temporary or emergency purposes and the interfund loan rate to be charged will be the average of the highest current overnight repurchase agreement rate available to a lending fund and the bank loan rate, as calculated according to a formula established by the Board.

During the period ended December 31, 2023, the Fund did not participate in the Interfund Lending Program.

6. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Fund may enter into the financial derivative instruments described below to the extent permitted by the Fund’s investment policies.

The following disclosures contain information on how and why the Fund uses financial derivative instruments, and how financial derivative instruments affect the Fund’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The location and fair value amounts of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statement of Operations, each categorized by type of financial derivative contract and related risk exposure, are included in a table in the Notes to Schedule of Investments. The financial derivative instruments outstanding as of period end and the amounts of net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial derivative instruments during the period, as disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments, serve as indicators of the volume of financial derivative activity for the Fund.

(a) Forward Foreign Currency Contracts may be engaged, in connection with settling planned purchases or sales of securities, to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund’s securities or as part of an investment strategy. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The market

 

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value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked to market daily, and the change in value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain (loss). Realized gains (losses) are equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed and are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain (loss) reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund could be exposed to risk if the counterparties are unable to meet the terms of the contracts or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably to the U.S. dollar. To mitigate such risk, cash or securities may be exchanged as collateral pursuant to the terms of the underlying contracts.

(b) Futures Contracts are agreements to buy or sell a security or other asset for a set price on a future date and are traded on an exchange. The Fund may use futures contracts to manage its exposure to the securities markets or to movements in interest rates and currency values. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts are the imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the securities held by the Fund and the prices of futures contracts and the possibility of an illiquid market. Futures contracts are valued based upon their quoted daily settlement prices. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with its futures broker an amount of cash, U.S. Government and Agency Obligations, or select sovereign debt, in accordance with the initial margin requirements of the broker or exchange. Futures contracts are marked to market daily and based on such movements in the price of the contracts, an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value may be posted or collected by the Fund (“Futures Variation Margin”). Futures Variation Margins, if any, are disclosed within centrally cleared financial derivative instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Gains (losses) are recognized but not considered realized until the contracts expire or close. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the Futures Variation Margin included within exchange traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(c) Options Contracts may be written or purchased to enhance returns or to hedge an existing position or future investment. The Fund may write call and put options on securities and financial derivative instruments it owns or in which it may invest. Writing put options tends to increase the Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. Writing call options tends to decrease the Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. When the Fund writes a call or put, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. These amounts are included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying futures, swap, security or currency transaction to determine the realized gain (loss). Certain options may be written with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms. The Fund as a writer of an option has no control over whether the underlying instrument may be sold (“call”) or purchased (“put”) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the instrument underlying the written option. There is the risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market.

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Fund pays a premium which is included as an asset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Certain options may be purchased with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying investment transaction to determine the realized gain (loss) when the underlying transaction is executed.

Interest Rate Swaptions may be written or purchased to enter into a pre-defined swap agreement or to shorten, extend, cancel or otherwise modify an existing swap agreement, by some specified date in the future. The writer of the swaption becomes the counterparty to the swap if the buyer exercises. The interest rate swaption agreement will specify whether the buyer of the swaption will be a fixed-rate receiver or a fixed-rate payer upon exercise.

Options on Securities may be written or purchased to enhance returns or to hedge an existing position or future investment. An option on a security uses a specified security as the underlying instrument for the option contract.

(d) Swap Agreements are bilaterally negotiated agreements between the Fund and a counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows, assets, foreign currencies or market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. Swap agreements may be privately negotiated in the over the counter market (“OTC swaps”) or may be cleared through a third party, known as a central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization (“Centrally Cleared Swaps”). The Fund may enter into asset, credit default, cross-currency, interest rate, total return, variance and other forms of swap agreements to manage its exposure to credit, currency, interest rate, commodity, equity and inflation risk. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be identified as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency.

Centrally Cleared Swaps are marked to market daily based upon valuations as determined from the underlying contract or in accordance with the requirements of the central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization. Changes in market value, if any, are reflected as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statement of Operations. Daily changes in valuation of centrally cleared swaps (“Swap Variation Margin”), if any, are disclosed within centrally cleared financial derivative instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Centrally Cleared and OTC swap payments received or paid at the beginning of the measurement period are included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent premiums paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Upfront premiums received (paid) are initially recorded as liabilities (assets) and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the swap. These upfront premiums are recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. Net periodic payments received or paid by the Fund are included as part of realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations.

 

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For purposes of applying certain of the Fund’s investment policies and restrictions, swap agreements, like other derivative instruments, may be valued by the Fund at market value, notional value or full exposure value. In the case of a credit default swap, in applying certain of the Fund’s investment policies and restrictions, the Fund will value the credit default swap at its notional value or its full exposure value (i.e., the sum of the notional amount for the contract plus the market value), but may value the credit default swap at market value for purposes of applying certain of the Fund’s other investment policies and restrictions. For example, the Fund may value credit default swaps at full exposure value for purposes of the Fund’s credit quality guidelines (if any) because such value in general better reflects the Fund’s actual economic exposure during the term of the credit default swap agreement. As a result, the Fund may, at times, have notional exposure to an asset class (before netting) that is greater or lesser than the stated limit or restriction noted in the Fund’s prospectus. In this context, both the notional amount and the market value may be positive or negative depending on whether the Fund is selling or buying protection through the credit default swap. The manner in which certain securities or other instruments are valued by the Fund for purposes of applying investment policies and restrictions may differ from the manner in which those investments are valued by other types of investors.

Entering into swap agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of interest, credit, market and documentation risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may fail to perform or meet an obligation or disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreements and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates or the values of the asset upon which the swap is based.

The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive. The risk may be mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral to the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

To the extent the Fund has a policy to limit the net amount owed to or to be received from a single counterparty under existing swap agreements, such limitation only applies to counterparties to OTC swaps and does not apply to centrally cleared swaps where the counterparty is a central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization.

Credit Default Swap Agreements on corporate, loan, sovereign, U.S. municipal or U.S. Treasury issues are entered into to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the issuers (i.e., to reduce risk where the Fund owns or has exposure to the referenced obligation) or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default. Credit default swap agreements involve one party making a stream of payments (referred to as the buyer of protection) to another party (the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event that the referenced entity, obligation or index, as specified in the swap agreement, undergoes a certain credit event. As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Fund will generally receive from the buyer of protection a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. As the seller, the Fund would

 

   
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effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash, securities or other deliverable obligations equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. If the Fund is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation, other deliverable obligations or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. Recovery values are estimated by market makers considering either industry standard recovery rates or entity specific factors and considerations until a credit event occurs. If a credit event has occurred, the recovery value is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the settlement value. The ability to deliver other obligations may result in a cheapest-to-deliver option (the buyer of protection’s right to choose the deliverable obligation with the lowest value following a credit event).

Credit default swap agreements on credit indexes involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising the credit index. A credit index is a basket of credit instruments or exposures designed to be representative of some part of the credit market as a whole. These indexes are made up of reference credits that are judged by a poll of dealers to be the most liquid entities in the credit default swap market based on the sector of the index. Components of the indexes may include, but are not limited to, investment grade securities, high yield securities, asset-backed securities, emerging markets, and/or various credit ratings within each sector. Credit indexes are traded using credit default swaps with standardized terms including a fixed spread and standard maturity dates. An index credit default swap references all the names in the index, and if there is a default, the credit event is settled based on that name’s weight in the index. The composition of the indexes changes periodically, usually every six months, and for most indexes, each name has an equal weight in the index. Credit default swaps on credit indexes may be used to hedge a portfolio of credit default swaps or bonds, which is less expensive than it would be to buy many credit default swaps to achieve a similar effect. Credit default swaps on indexes are instruments for protecting investors owning bonds against default, and traders use them to speculate on changes in credit quality.

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate, loan, sovereign, U.S. municipal or U.S. Treasury issues as of period end, if any, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments. They serve as an indicator of the current status of payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the reference entity. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the

 

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cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. For credit default swap agreements on asset-backed securities and credit indexes, the quoted market prices and resulting values serve as the indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Fund as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement equals the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts of each individual credit default swap agreement outstanding as of period end for which the Fund is the seller of protection are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by the Fund for the same referenced entity or entities.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements may be entered into to help hedge against interest rate risk exposure and to maintain the Fund’s ability to generate income at prevailing market rates. The value of the fixed rate bonds that the Fund holds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk and to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing market rates, the Fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements. Interest rate swap agreements involve the exchange by the Fund with another party for their respective commitment to pay or receive interest on the notional amount of principal. Certain forms of interest rate swap agreements may include: (i) interest rate caps, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates exceed a specified rate, or “cap,” (ii) interest rate floors, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates fall below a specified rate, or “floor,” (iii) interest rate collars, under which a party sells a cap and purchases a floor or vice versa in an attempt to protect itself against interest rate movements exceeding given minimum or maximum levels, (iv) callable interest rate swaps, under which the buyer pays an upfront fee in consideration for the right to early terminate the swap transaction in whole, at zero cost and at a predetermined date and time prior to the maturity date, (v) spreadlocks, which allow the interest rate swap users to lock in the forward differential (or spread) between the interest rate swap rate and a specified benchmark, or (vi) basis swaps, under which two parties can exchange variable interest rates based on different segments of money markets.

7. PRINCIPAL AND OTHER RISKS

(a) Principal Risks

The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return, are listed below. Please see “Description of Principal Risks” in the Fund’s prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund.

 

   
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Allocation Risk  is the risk that the Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions. The Fund could miss attractive investment opportunities by underweighting markets that subsequently experience significant returns and could lose value by overweighting markets that subsequently experience significant declines.

Acquired Fund Risk  is the risk that the Fund’s performance is closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Acquired Funds and that the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objective will depend upon the ability of the Acquired Funds to achieve their investment objectives. In addition, the Fund’s performance will be reduced by the Fund’s proportionate amount of the expenses of any Acquired Funds in which it invests.

Equity Risk  is the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred securities, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company or to factors affecting a particular industry or industries. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. In addition, preferred securities may be subject to greater credit risk or other risks, such as risks related to deferred and omitted distributions, limited voting rights, liquidity, interest rates, regulatory changes and special redemption rights.

Dividend-Oriented Stocks Risk  is the risk that companies that have paid regular dividends to shareholders may decrease or eliminate dividend payments in the future. A decrease in dividend payments by an issuer may result in a decrease in the value of the security held by the Fund or the Fund receiving less income. In addition, equity securities with higher dividend yields may be sensitive to changes in interest rates, and as interest rates rise, the prices of such securities may fall. The Fund’s use of a dividend capture strategy (i.e., purchasing an equity security shortly before the issuer pays a dividend and selling it shortly thereafter) exposes the Fund to higher portfolio turnover, increased trading costs, the potential for capital loss, particularly in the event of significant short-term price movements of stocks subject to dividend capture trading and may result in negative tax consequences.

Value Investing Risk  is the risk that a value stock may decrease in price or may not increase in price as anticipated by PIMCO if it continues to be undervalued by the market or the factors that the portfolio manager believes will cause the stock price to increase do not occur.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk  is the risk that investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, increased risk of delayed settlement of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates of portfolio securities, and the risk of unfavorable foreign government actions, including nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes, diplomatic developments or the imposition of sanctions and other similar measures. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Emerging Markets Risk  is the risk of investing in emerging market securities, primarily increased foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk.

 

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Sovereign Debt Risk  is the risk that investments in fixed income instruments issued by sovereign entities may decline in value as a result of default or other adverse credit event resulting from an issuer’s inability or unwillingness to make principal or interest payments in a timely fashion.

Market Risk  is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.

Issuer Risk  is the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, changes in financial condition or credit rating, financial leverage, reputation or and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services.

Interest Rate Risk  is the risk that fixed income securities and dividend-paying equity securities will fluctuate in value because of a change in interest rates; a fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration.

Call Risk  is the risk that an issuer may exercise its right to redeem a fixed income security earlier than expected (a call). Issuers may call outstanding securities prior to their maturity for a number of reasons (e.g., declining interest rates, changes in credit spreads and improvements in the issuer’s credit quality). If an issuer calls a security that the Fund has invested in, the Fund may not recoup the full amount of its initial investment or may not realize the full anticipated earnings from the investment and may be forced to reinvest in lower-yielding securities, securities with greater credit risks or securities with other, less favorable features.

Credit Risk  is the risk that the Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty to a derivative contract, or the issuer or guarantor of collateral, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to meet its financial obligations.

High Yield and Distressed Company Risk  is the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as “junk bonds”) and securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risks. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. High yield securities and debt securities of distressed companies are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer’s continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. Distressed companies may be engaged in restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings.

Currency Risk  is the risk that foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will change in value relative to the U.S. dollar and affect the Fund’s investments in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, or in derivatives that provide exposure to, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies.

Real Estate Risk  is the risk that the Fund’s investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) or real estate-linked derivative instruments will subject the Fund to risks similar to those associated with direct ownership of real estate, including losses from casualty or condemnation, and changes in local and general economic conditions, supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. The Fund’s investments in REITs or real

 

   
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estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks. In addition, privately traded REITs subject the Fund to liquidity and valuation risk.

Liquidity Risk is the risk that a particular investment may be difficult to purchase or sell and that the Fund may be unable to sell illiquid investments at an advantageous time or price or achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector.

Leveraging Risk is the risk that certain transactions of the Fund, such as reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions, or derivative instruments, may give rise to leverage, magnifying gains and losses and causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged. This means that leverage entails a heightened risk of loss.

Management Risk is the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO, including the use of quantitative models or methods, will not produce the desired results and that actual or potential conflicts of interest, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers in connection with managing the Fund and may cause PIMCO to restrict or prohibit participation in certain investments. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company Risk is the risk that the value of securities issued by small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to narrow markets and limited managerial and financial resources.

Derivatives Risk is the risk of investing in derivative instruments (such as forwards, futures, swaps and structured securities) and other similar investments, including leverage, liquidity, interest rate, market, counterparty (including credit), operational, legal and management risks, and valuation complexity. Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar investment may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the initial amount invested. Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar instrument may also create margin delivery or settlement payment obligations for the Fund. The Fund’s use of derivatives or other similar investments may result in losses to the Fund, a reduction in the Fund’s returns and/or increased volatility. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives or other similar investments are also subject to the risk that a counterparty to the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligations to the other party, as many of the protections afforded to centrally-cleared derivative transactions might not be available for OTC derivatives or other similar investments. The primary credit risk on derivatives or other similar investments that are exchange-traded or traded through a central clearing counterparty resides with the Fund’s clearing broker or the clearinghouse. Changes in regulation relating to a registered fund’s use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact the Fund’s ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Fund’s ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives or other similar investments and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives or other similar investments and the Fund’s performance.

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assumptions, and may rely on incomplete or inaccurate data inputs, any of which may result in a decline in the value of an investment in the Fund.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk  is the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk, prepayment risk and credit risk. The Fund may invest in any tranche of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including junior and/or equity tranches (to the extent consistent with the other of the Fund’s guidelines), which generally carry higher levels of the foregoing risks

Short Exposure Risk  is the risk of entering into short sales or other short positions, including the potential loss of more money than the actual cost of the investment, and the risk that the third party to the short sale or other short position will not fulfill its contractual obligations, causing a loss to the Fund.

Exchange-Traded Fund Risk  is the risk that an exchange-traded fund may not track the performance of the index it is designed to track, among other reasons, because of exchange rules, market prices of shares of an exchange-traded fund may fluctuate rapidly and materially, or shares of an exchange-traded fund may trade significantly above or below net asset value, any of which may cause losses to the Fund invested in the exchange-traded fund.

Tracking Error Risk  is the risk that the portfolio of a Fund that seeks to track the investment results of an underlying index may not closely track the underlying index for a number of reasons. The Fund incurs operating expenses, which are not applicable to the underlying index, and the costs of buying and selling securities, especially when rebalancing the Fund’s portfolio to reflect changes in the composition of the underlying index. Performance of the Fund and the underlying index may vary due to asset valuation differences and differences between the Fund’s portfolio and the underlying index due to legal restrictions, cost or liquidity restraints. The risk that performance of the Fund and the underlying index may vary may be heightened during periods of increased market volatility or other unusual market conditions. In addition, a Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach may cause the Fund to be less correlated to the return of the underlying index than if the Fund held all of the securities in the underlying index.

Indexing Risk  is the risk that an Underlying PIMCO Fund that seeks to track the investment results of an underlying index is negatively affected by general declines in the asset classes represented by the underlying index.

LIBOR Transition Risk  is the risk related to the anticipated discontinuation and replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Certain instruments held by the Fund rely or relied in some fashion upon LIBOR. Although the transition process away from LIBOR for most instruments has been completed, some LIBOR use is continuing and there are potential effects related to the transition away from LIBOR or the continued use of LIBOR on the Fund, or on certain instruments in which the Fund invests, which can be difficult to ascertain and could result in losses to the Fund.

(b) Other Risks

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financial, economic and global market disruptions, and cyber security risks. Please see the Fund’s prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. Please see the Important Information section of this report for additional discussion of certain regulatory and market developments that may impact the Fund’s performance.

Market Disruption Risk  The Fund is subject to investment and operational risks associated with financial, economic and other global market developments and disruptions, including those arising from war, terrorism, market manipulation, government interventions, defaults and shutdowns, political changes or diplomatic developments, public health emergencies (such as the spread of infectious diseases, pandemics and epidemics) and natural/environmental disasters, which can all negatively impact the securities markets and cause the Fund to lose value. These events can also impair the technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including PIMCO as the Fund’s investment adviser, rely, and could otherwise disrupt the Fund’s service providers’ ability to fulfill their obligations to the Fund.

Government Intervention in Financial Markets Federal, state, and other governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that affect the regulation of the instruments in which the Fund invests, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that are unforeseeable. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the Fund itself is regulated. Such legislation or regulation could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Furthermore, volatile financial markets can expose the Fund to greater market and liquidity risk and potential difficulty in valuing portfolio instruments held by the Fund. The value of the Fund’s holdings is also generally subject to the risk of future local, national, or global economic disturbances based on unknown weaknesses in the markets in which the Fund invests. In addition, it is not certain that the U.S. Government will intervene in response to a future market disturbance and the effect of any such future intervention cannot be predicted. It is difficult for issuers to prepare for the impact of future financial downturns, although companies can seek to identify and manage future uncertainties through risk management programs.

Regulatory Risk  Financial entities, such as investment companies and investment advisers, are generally subject to extensive government regulation and intervention. Government regulation and/or intervention may change the way the Fund is regulated, affect the expenses incurred directly by the Fund and the value of its investments, and limit and/or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Government regulation may change frequently and may have significant adverse consequences. Moreover, government regulation may have unpredictable and unintended effects.

Operational Risk  An investment in the Fund, like any fund, can involve operational risks arising from factors such as processing errors, human errors, inadequate or failed internal or external processes, failures in systems and technology, changes in personnel and errors caused by third-party service providers. The occurrence of any of these failures, errors or breaches could result in a loss of information, regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage or other events, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Fund. While the Fund seeks to minimize such events through controls and oversight, there may still be failures that could cause losses to the Fund.

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resulting from breaches in cyber security. A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and unintentional cyber events that may, among other things, cause the Fund to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption and/or destruction or lose operational capacity, result in the unauthorized release or other misuse of confidential information, or otherwise disrupt normal business operations. Cyber security failures or breaches may result in financial losses to the Fund and its shareholders. These failures or breaches may also result in disruptions to business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses; interference with the Fund’s ability to calculate its net asset value, process shareholder transactions or otherwise transact business with shareholders; impediments to trading; violations of applicable privacy and other laws; regulatory fines; penalties; third party claims in litigation; reputational damage; reimbursement or other compensation costs; additional compliance and cyber security risk management costs and other adverse consequences. In addition, substantial costs may be incurred in order to prevent any cyber incidents in the future. There is also a risk that cyber security breaches may not be detected. The Funds and their shareholders may suffer losses as a result of a cyber security breach related to the Funds, their service providers, trading counterparties or the issuers in which a Fund invests.

8. MASTER NETTING ARRANGEMENTS

The Fund may be subject to various netting arrangements (“Master Agreements”) with select counterparties. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and are intended to reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that is intended to improve legal certainty. Each type of Master Agreement governs certain types of transactions. Different types of transactions may be traded out of different legal entities or affiliates of a particular organization, resulting in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty. As the Master Agreements are specific to unique operations of different asset types, they allow the Fund to close out and net its total exposure to a counterparty in the event of a default with respect to all the transactions governed under a single Master Agreement with a counterparty. For financial reporting purposes the Statement of Assets and Liabilities generally presents derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis, which reflects the full risks and exposures prior to netting.

Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under most Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions (net of existing collateral already in place) governed under the relevant Master Agreement with a counterparty in a given account exceeds a specified threshold, which typically ranges from zero to $250,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. United States Treasury Bills and U.S. dollar cash are generally the preferred forms of collateral, although other securities may be used depending on the terms outlined in the applicable Master Agreement. Securities and cash pledged as collateral are reflected as assets on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as either a component of Investments at value (securities) or Deposits with counterparty. Cash collateral received is not typically held in a segregated account and as such is reflected as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as Deposits from counterparty. The market value of any securities received as collateral is not reflected as a component of NAV. The Fund’s overall exposure to counterparty risk can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the relevant Master Agreement.

 

   
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Master Repurchase Agreements and Global Master Repurchase Agreements (individually and collectively “Master Repo Agreements”) govern repurchase, reverse repurchase, and certain sale-buyback transactions between the Fund and select counterparties. Master Repo Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of transactions under the Master Repo Agreement, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities, delayed-delivery or certain sale-buyback transactions by and between the Fund and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, transaction initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of forward settling transactions, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end is disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Such transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency which is segregated in an account at a futures commission merchant (“FCM”) registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In the United States, counterparty risk may be reduced as creditors of an FCM cannot have a claim to Fund assets in the segregated account. Portability of exposure reduces risk to the Fund. Variation margin, which reflects changes in market value, is generally exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives unless the parties have agreed to a separate arrangement in respect of portfolio margining. The market value or accumulated unrealized appreciation (depreciation), initial margin posted, and any unsettled variation margin as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

Prime Broker Arrangements may be entered into to facilitate execution and/or clearing of listed equity option transactions or short sales of equity securities between the Fund and selected counterparties. The arrangements provide guidelines surrounding the rights, obligations, and other events, including, but not limited to, margin, execution, and settlement. These agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, payments, maintenance of collateral, events of default, and termination. Margin and other assets delivered as collateral are typically in the possession of the prime broker and would offset any obligations due to the prime broker. The market values of listed options and securities sold short and related collateral are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern bilateral OTC derivative transactions entered into by the Fund with select counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral posting and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to terminate early could be material to the financial statements. The ISDA Master Agreement may contain additional provisions that add counterparty protection beyond coverage of existing daily exposure if the counterparty has a decline in credit quality below a predefined level or

 

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as required by regulation. Similarly, if required by regulation, the Fund may be required to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure. These amounts, if any, may (or if required by law, will) be segregated with a third-party custodian. To the extent the Fund is required by regulation to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure, it could potentially incur costs, including in procuring eligible assets to meet collateral requirements, associated with such posting. The market value of OTC financial derivative instruments, collateral received or pledged, and net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

9. FEES AND EXPENSES

(a) Investment Advisory Fee  PIMCO is a majority-owned subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America LLC (“Allianz Asset Management”) and serves as the Adviser to the Trust, pursuant to an investment advisory contract. The Adviser receives a monthly fee from the Fund at an annual rate based on average daily net assets (the “Investment Advisory Fee”). The Investment Advisory Fee for all classes is charged at an annual rate as noted in the table in note (b) below.

(b) Supervisory and Administrative Fee  PIMCO serves as administrator (the “Administrator”) and provides supervisory and administrative services to the Trust for which it receives a monthly supervisory and administrative fee based on each share class’s average daily net assets (the “Supervisory and Administrative Fee”). As the Administrator, PIMCO bears the costs of various third-party services, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs.

The Investment Advisory Fee and Supervisory and Administrative Fees for all classes, as applicable, are charged at the annual rate as noted in the following table (calculated as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to each class):

 

Investment Advisory Fee       Supervisory and Administrative Fee
All Classes       Institutional Class   I-2   I-3   Class A   Class C
0.44%     0.25%   0.35%   0.45%*(1)   0.35%   0.35%

 

(1) 

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee for I-3 shares by 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to I-3 shares of the Fund.

*

This particular share class has been registered with the SEC, but was not operational during the period ended December 31, 2023.

(c) Distribution and Servicing Fees  PIMCO Investments LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIMCO, serves as the distributor (“Distributor”) of the Trust’s shares.

The Trust has adopted separate Distribution and Servicing Plans with respect to the Class A and Class C shares of the Trust pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. In connection with the distribution of Class C shares of the Trust, the Distributor receives distribution fees from the Trust of up to 0.75% for Class C shares, and in connection with personal services rendered to Class A and Class C shareholders and the maintenance of such shareholder accounts, the Distributor receives servicing fees from the Trust of up to 0.25% for each of Class A and Class C shares (percentages reflect annual rates of the average daily net assets attributable to the applicable class).

 

   
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The Trust paid distribution and servicing fees at effective rates as noted in the following table (calculated as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to each class):

 

          Distribution Fee     Servicing Fee  

Class A

            0.25%  

Class C

      0.75%       0.25%  

The Distributor also received the proceeds of the initial sales charges paid by the shareholders upon the purchase of Class A shares and the contingent deferred sales charges paid by the shareholders upon certain redemptions of Class A and Class C shares. For the period ended December 31, 2023, the Distributor retained $13,980 representing commissions (sales charges) and contingent deferred sales charges, net of any commission adjustments payable by the Distributor to broker dealers, from the Trust.

(d) Fund Expenses PIMCO provides or procures supervisory and administrative services for shareholders and also bears the costs of various third-party services required by the Fund, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Trust is responsible for the following expenses: (i) salaries and other compensation of any of the Trust’s executive officers and employees who are not officers, directors, stockholders, or employees of PIMCO or its subsidiaries or affiliates; (ii) taxes and governmental fees; (iii) brokerage fees and commissions and other portfolio transaction expenses; (iv) costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses; (v) fees and expenses of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of PIMCO or the Trust, and any counsel retained exclusively for their benefit; (vi) extraordinary expenses, including costs of litigation and indemnification expenses; (vii) organizational and offering expenses of the Trust and the Fund, and any other expenses which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and (viii) any expenses allocated or allocable to a specific class of shares, and may include certain other expenses as permitted by the Trust’s Multi-Class Plan adopted pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Act and subject to review and approval by the Trustees. The ratio of expenses to average net assets per share class, as disclosed on the Financial Highlights, may differ from the annual fund operating expenses per share class.

The Trust pays no compensation directly to any Trustee or any other officer who is affiliated with the Administrator, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Administrator or its affiliates.

(e) Expense Limitation Pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement, PIMCO has agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive a portion of the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee, or reimburse the Fund, to the extent that the Fund’s organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata share of Trustee Fees exceed 0.0049%, (the “Expense Limit”) (calculated as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to each class). The Expense Limitation Agreement will automatically renew for one-year terms unless PIMCO provides written notice to the Trust at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term. The waiver, if any, is reflected on the Statement of Operations as a component of Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO.

 

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In any month in which the investment advisory contract or supervision and administration agreement is in effect, PIMCO is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of any portion of the supervisory and administrative fee waived or reimbursed as set forth above (the “Reimbursement Amount”) within thirty-six months of the time of the waiver, provided that such amount paid to PIMCO will not: i) together with any organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata Trustee fees, exceed, for such month, the Expense Limit (or the amount of the expense limit in place at the time the amount being recouped was originally waived if lower than the Expense Limit); ii) exceed the total Reimbursement Amount; or iii) include any amounts previously reimbursed to PIMCO. The total recoverable amounts to PIMCO As of December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

Expiring within        
12 months     13-24 months     25-36 months     Total  
  12       13       10       35  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

Pursuant to a Fee Waiver Agreement, PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee for I-3 shares by 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to I-3 shares of the Fund. This Fee Waiver Agreement will automatically renew for one-year terms unless PIMCO provides written notice to the Trust at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term.

Pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement and I-3 Fee Waiver Agreement, waiver amounts are reflected on the Statement of Operations as a component of Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO. For the period ended December 31, 2023, the amount was $5,649.

(f) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses  Acquired Fund expenses incurred by the Fund, if any, will vary with changes in the expenses of the Acquired Funds, as well as the allocation of the Fund’s assets.

The expenses associated with investing in a fund of funds are generally higher than those for mutual funds that do not invest in other mutual funds. The cost of investing in a fund of funds will generally be higher than the cost of investing in a mutual fund that invests directly in individual stocks and bonds. By investing in a fund of funds, an investor will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by Acquired Funds in addition to the Fund’s direct fees and expenses. In addition, the use of a fund of funds structure could affect the timing, amount and character of distributions to the shareholders and may therefore increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive, first, the Investment Advisory Fee and, second, to the extent necessary, the Supervisory and Administrative Fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to its proportionate share of the Investment Advisory Fees and Supervisory and Administrative Fees charged by PIMCO to the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests (the “Underlying Fund Fees”) indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying Funds, to the extent the Fund’s Investment Advisory Fee or Investment Advisory Fee and Supervisory and Administrative Fee, taken together, are greater than or equal to the Underlying Fund Fees. This waiver will automatically renew for one-year terms unless PIMCO provides written notice to the Trust at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term.

 

   
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The waivers are reflected on the Statement of Operations as a component of Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO. For the period ended December 31, 2023, there were no waived amounts.

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Adviser, Administrator, and Distributor are related parties. Fees paid to these parties are disclosed in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, and the accrued related party fee amounts are disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

11. GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee or officer of the Trust is indemnified and each employee or other agent of the Trust (including the Trust’s investment manager) may be indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts.

12. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The length of time the Fund has held a particular security is not generally a consideration in investment decisions. A change in the securities held by the Fund is known as “portfolio turnover.” The Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective(s), particularly during periods of volatile market movements. High portfolio turnover may involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, including brokerage commissions or dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities, which are borne by the Fund. Such sales may also result in realization of taxable capital gains, including short-term capital gains (which are generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates when distributed to shareholders). The transaction costs associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect the Fund’s performance. The portfolio turnover rates are reported in the Financial Highlights.

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) for the period ended December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

U.S. Government/Agency      All Other  
Purchases      Sales      Purchases      Sales  
$   386,899      $   369,963      $   47,490      $   35,620  
        

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

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13. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with a $0.001 par value. Changes in shares of beneficial interest were as follows (shares and amounts in thousands):

 

      Six Months Ended
12/31/2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
06/30/2023
 
      Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Receipts for shares sold

         

Institutional Class

      235     $ 2,736       662     $ 7,569  

I-2

      137       1,609       257       2,921  

Class A

      844       9,748       1,360       15,469  

Class C

      152       1,748       330       3,756  

Issued as reinvestment of distributions

         

Institutional Class

      40       475       80       905  

I-2

      31       368       69       777  

Class A

      260       3,065       552       6,221  

Class C

      23       270       67       755  

Cost of shares redeemed

         

Institutional Class

      (432     (4,979     (299     (3,403

I-2

      (177      (2,059     (535     (6,112

Class A

      (843     (9,738     (1,933      (21,881

Class C

      (351     (4,016     (561     (6,374

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions

      (81   $ (773     49     $ 603  

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

14. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

The Fund is not named as a defendant in any material litigation or arbitration proceedings and is not aware of any material litigation or claim pending or threatened against it.

The foregoing speaks only as of the date of this report.

15. FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS

The Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and distribute all of its taxable income and net realized gains, if applicable, to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes has been made.

The Fund may be subject to local withholding taxes, including those imposed on realized capital gains. Any applicable foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and may be payable following the sale of any applicable investments.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Adviser has reviewed the Fund’s tax positions for all open tax years. As of December 31, 2023, the Fund has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions it has taken or expects to take in future tax returns.

The Fund files U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Fund’s tax returns are subject to examination by relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations,

 

   
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which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return but which can be extended to six years in certain circumstances. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward any new capital losses for an unlimited period. Additionally, such capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term under previous law.

As of its last fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, the Fund had the following post-effective capital losses with no expiration (amounts in thousands):

 

Short-Term     Long-Term  
$  69,382     $  23,249  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate cost and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

          Federal Tax
Cost
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)(1)
 
PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund     $  214,555     $  20,980     $  (11,670   $  9,310  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(1) 

Primary differences, if any, between book and tax net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are attributable to wash sale loss deferrals for federal income tax purposes.

 

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Counterparty Abbreviations:        
AZD   

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

  JPM  

JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.

BOA   

Bank of America N.A.

  MBC  

HSBC Bank Plc

BPS   

BNP Paribas S.A.

  MYC  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC

BRC   

Barclays Bank PLC

  MYI  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

CBK   

Citibank N.A.

  NGF  

Nomura Global Financial Products, Inc.

DUB   

Deutsche Bank AG

  RBC  

Royal Bank of Canada

FAR   

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

  SAL  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

FICC   

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

  SCX  

Standard Chartered Bank, London

GLM   

Goldman Sachs Bank USA

  UAG  

UBS AG Stamford

GST   

Goldman Sachs International

   
Currency Abbreviations:        
ARS   

Argentine Peso

  INR  

Indian Rupee

AUD   

Australian Dollar

  JPY  

Japanese Yen

BRL   

Brazilian Real

  KRW  

South Korean Won

CAD   

Canadian Dollar

  MXN  

Mexican Peso

CNH   

Chinese Renminbi (Offshore)

  PEN  

Peruvian New Sol

CNY   

Chinese Renminbi (Mainland)

  TRY  

Turkish New Lira

EUR   

Euro

  TWD  

Taiwanese Dollar

GBP   

British Pound

  USD (or $)  

United States Dollar

HUF   

Hungarian Forint

  ZAR  

South African Rand

IDR   

Indonesian Rupiah

   
Exchange Abbreviations:        
OTC   

Over the Counter

   
Index/Spread Abbreviations:        
CAONREPO   

Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average

  SONIO  

Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate

CDX.EM   

Credit Derivatives Index - Emerging Markets

  SOFR  

Secured Overnight Financing Rate

CDX.HY   

Credit Derivatives Index - High Yield

  SOFR30A  

30-day Secured Overnight Financing Rate Average

CDX.IG   

Credit Derivatives Index - Investment Grade

  TSFR1M  

Term SOFR 1-Month

CMBX   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Index

  TSFR3M  

Term SOFR 3-Month

EUR003M   

3 Month EUR Swap Rate

  UKRPI  

United Kingdom Retail Prices Index

MUTKCALM   

Tokyo Overnight Average Rate

   
Other Abbreviations:        
BABs   

Build America Bonds

  Lunar  

Monthly payment based on 28-day periods. One year consists of 13 periods.

BBR   

Bank Bill Rate

  OIS  

Overnight Index Swap

BBSW   

Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate

  PIK  

Payment-in-Kind

BRL-CDI   

Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate

  REIT  

Real Estate Investment Trust

CLO   

Collateralized Loan Obligation

  TBA  

To-Be-Announced

DAC   

Designated Activity Company

  TBD  

To-Be-Determined

EURIBOR   

Euro Interbank Offered Rate

  TBD%  

Interest rate to be determined when loan settles or at the time of funding

JIBAR   

Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate

  TIIE  

Tasa de Interés Interbancaria de Equilibrio “Equilibrium Interbank Interest Rate”

LIBOR   

London Interbank Offered Rate

   

 

   
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Distribution Information

 

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For purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”), the Fund estimated the periodic sources of any dividends paid during the period covered by this report in accordance with good accounting practice. Pursuant to Rule 19a-1(e) under the Act, the table below sets forth the actual source information for dividends paid during the six month period ended December 31, 2023 calculated as of each distribution period pursuant to Section 19 of the Act. The information below is not provided for U.S. federal income tax reporting purposes. The tax character of all dividends and distributions is reported on Form 1099-DIV (for shareholders who receive U.S. federal tax reporting) at the end of each calendar year. See the Financial Highlights section of this report for the tax characterization of distributions determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations for the fiscal year.

PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund

 

Institutional Class         Net Investment
Income*
    Net Realized
Capital Gains*
    Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
    Total (per
common share)
 
September 2023     $ 0.1121     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0000     $ 0.1121  
December 2023     $ 0.2413     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0000     $ 0.2413  
I-2         Net Investment
Income*
    Net Realized
Capital Gains*
    Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
    Total (per
common share)
 
September 2023     $ 0.1109     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0000     $ 0.1109  
December 2023     $ 0.2373     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0000     $ 0.2373  
Class A         Net Investment
Income*
    Net Realized
Capital Gains*
    Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
    Total (per
common share)
 
September 2023     $ 0.1055     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0000     $ 0.1055  
December 2023     $ 0.2290     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0000     $ 0.2290  
Class C         Net Investment
Income*
    Net Realized
Capital Gains*
    Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
    Total (per
common share)
 
September 2023     $ 0.0894     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0894  
December 2023     $ 0.2012     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0000     $ 0.2012  

 

*

The source of dividends provided in the table differs, in some respects, from information presented in this report prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. For example, net earnings from certain interest rate swap contracts are included as a source of net investment income for purposes of Section 19(a). Accordingly, the information in the table may differ from information in the accompanying financial statements that are presented on the basis of U.S. GAAP and may differ from tax information presented in the footnotes. Amounts shown may include accumulated, as well as fiscal period net income and net profits.

**

Occurs when a fund distributes an amount greater than its accumulated net income and net profits. Amounts are not reflective of a fund’s net income, yield, earnings or investment performance.

 

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At a meeting held on August 22-23, 2023, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”), including the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Investment Advisory Contract (the “Investment Advisory Contract”) between the Trust, on behalf of PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund, PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund, PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund, PIMCO RAE International Fund, PIMCO RAE US Fund, PIMCO RAE US Small Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund, and PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”), for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024. The Board also considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Second Amended and Restated Supervision and Administration Agreement (the “Supervision and Administration Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and PIMCO for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024.

In addition, the Board considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Second Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Investment Advisory Contract and the Supervision and Administration Agreement, the “Agreements”) between PIMCO, on behalf of PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund, PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund, PIMCO RAE International Fund, PIMCO RAE US Fund and PIMCO RAE US Small Fund (the “RAE Funds”), each a series of the Trust, and Research Affiliates, LLC (“Research Affiliates”) for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024.

The information, material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approvals are summarized below.

1. INFORMATION RECEIVED

(a) Materials Reviewed: During the course of the past year, the Trustees received a wide variety of materials relating to the services provided by PIMCO and Research Affiliates to the Trust. At each of its quarterly meetings, the Board reviewed the Funds’ investment performance and a significant amount of information relating to Fund operations, including shareholder services, valuation and custody, the Funds’ compliance program and other information relating to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by PIMCO and Research Affiliates to the Trust and each of the Funds, as applicable. In considering whether to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board reviewed additional information, including, but not limited to: comparative industry data with regard to investment performance; advisory and supervisory and administrative fees and expenses; financial information for PIMCO, including, where relevant, financial information for Research Affiliates; information regarding the profitability to PIMCO of its relationship with the Funds; information about the personnel providing investment management services, other advisory services and supervisory and administrative services to the Funds; and information about the fees charged and services provided to other clients with similar investment mandates as the Funds, where applicable. In addition, the Board reviewed materials provided by counsel to the Trust and the Independent Trustees (“Counsel”), which included, among other things, a memorandum outlining legal duties of the Board in considering the renewal of the Agreements.

 

   
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(b) Review Process: In connection with considering the renewal of the Agreements, the Board reviewed written materials prepared by PIMCO and, where applicable, Research Affiliates in response to requests from Counsel encompassing a wide variety of topics. The Board requested and received assistance and advice regarding, among other things, applicable legal standards from Counsel, and reviewed comparative fee and performance data prepared at the Board’s request by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company performance information and fee and expense data. The Board received presentations on matters related to the Agreements and met both as a full Board and in a separate session of the Independent Trustees, without management present, at the August 22-23, 2023 meeting. The Independent Trustees also met via video conference with Counsel on July 25, 2023, and conducted a video conference meeting on August 11, 2023 with management and Counsel to discuss the materials presented and other matters deemed relevant to their consideration of the renewal of the Agreements. In connection with its review of the Agreements, the Board received comparative information on the performance, the risk-adjusted performance and the fees and expenses of other peer group funds and share classes. The Independent Trustees also requested and received supplemental information, including information regarding Broadridge peer classifications, the expense structure of certain Funds and classes, outflows for certain Funds, Fund performance and profitability.

The approval determinations were made on the basis of each Trustee’s business judgment after consideration and evaluation of all the information presented. Individual Trustees may have given different weights to certain factors and assigned various degrees of materiality to information received in connection with the approval process. In deciding to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board did not identify any single factor or particular information that, in isolation, was controlling. The discussion below is intended to summarize the broad factors and information that figured prominently in the Board’s consideration of the renewal of the Agreements, but is not intended to summarize all of the factors considered by the Board.

2. NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

(a) PIMCO, Research Affiliates, their Personnel and Resources: The Board considered the depth and quality of PIMCO’s investment management process, including, but not limited to: the experience, capability and integrity of its senior management and other personnel; the overall financial strength and stability of its organization; and the ability of its organizational structure to address changes in the Funds’ asset levels. The Board also considered the various services in addition to portfolio management that PIMCO provides under the Agreement. The Board noted that PIMCO makes available to its investment professionals a variety of resources and systems relating to investment management, compliance, trading, performance and portfolio accounting. The Board also noted PIMCO’s commitment to enhancing and investing in its global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and the specialized talent needed for the competitive investment management industry and to strengthen its ability to deliver advisory services under the Investment Advisory Contract. The Board considered PIMCO’s policies, procedures and systems reasonably designed to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including new regulations impacting the Funds, and its commitment to further developing and strengthening these programs; its oversight of matters that may involve conflicts of interest between the Funds’ investments and those of other accounts managed by PIMCO; and its efforts to keep the Trustees informed about matters relevant to the Funds and their shareholders. The Board also considered

 

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PIMCO’s continuous investment in its disciplines and personnel, which has enhanced PIMCO’s services to the Funds and has allowed PIMCO to introduce innovative new funds over time and other investment options that have the potential to benefit shareholders.

In addition, the Trustees considered new services and service enhancements that PIMCO has implemented, including the ongoing development of its own proprietary software and applications to support the Funds.

Similarly, the Board considered the sub-advisory services provided by Research Affiliates to the RAE Funds. The Board further considered PIMCO’s oversight of Research Affiliates in connection with Research Affiliates providing sub-advisory services to the RAE Funds. The Board also considered the depth and quality of Research Affiliates’ investment management and research capabilities, the experience and capabilities of their portfolio management personnel and the overall financial strength of the organization.

Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided or procured by PIMCO under the Agreements and provided by Research Affiliates under the Sub-Advisory Agreement are likely to continue to benefit the Funds and their shareholders, as applicable.

(b) Other Services: The Board also considered the nature, extent and quality of supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO to the Funds under the Supervision and Administration Agreement. The Board considered the terms of the Supervision and Administration Agreement, under which the Trust pays for the supervisory and administrative services provided pursuant to that agreement under what is essentially an all-in fee structure (the “unified fee”). In return, PIMCO provides or procures certain supervisory and administrative services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Funds, including, but not limited to, audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency, sub-accounting and printing costs. The Board also noted that the scope and complexity, as well as the costs, of the supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO under the Supervision and Administration Agreement is expected to continue to increase. The Board considered PIMCO’s provision of supervisory and administrative services and its supervision of the Trust’s third party service providers.

Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided or procured by PIMCO has benefited, and will likely continue to benefit, the Funds and their shareholders.

3. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

The Board reviewed information from PIMCO concerning the Funds’ performance, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended March 31, 2023 and other performance data, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended June 30, 2023 (the “PIMCO Report”) and from Broadridge concerning the Funds’ performance, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended March 31, 2023 (the “Broadridge Report”). The Board also noted that while historically the Broadridge Report included peer classifications from only Lipper, as part of this approval process the Broadridge Report incorporated peer classifications from Morningstar for Funds for which it was believed that Morningstar provided a materially improved comparison.

 

   
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The Board considered information regarding both the short- and long-term relative and absolute investment performance of each Fund relative to its Fund peer group, where appropriate, and relevant benchmark index as provided to the Board in advance of each of its quarterly meetings throughout the year, including the PIMCO Report and Broadridge Report.

The Trustees noted the Funds (based on Institutional Class performance) that outperformed their respective benchmark indexes on a net-of-fees basis over the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2023. The Board also noted the amounts of the Funds’ assets (based on Institutional Class performance) that outperformed their relevant benchmark indexes on a net-of-fees basis over the one-, three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2023. The Board discussed these and other performance-related developments. The Board considered that, according to the Broadridge Report, the Funds generally performed well versus competitors during the long-term, but that certain Funds had underperformed in comparison to their respective peer groups or benchmark indexes, or both, on a net-of-fees basis over certain short- and long-term periods. With respect to Funds that underperformed to a certain degree over such periods, the Board discussed with PIMCO the reasons for the underperformance of such Funds. The Board also considered actions that have been taken by PIMCO throughout the year to attempt to address underperformance. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a Fund’s performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.

The Board ultimately concluded, within the context of all of its considerations in connection with the Agreements, that PIMCO’s performance record and process in managing the Funds indicates that its continued management is likely to benefit the Funds and their shareholders and merits the approval of the renewal of the Agreements.

4. ADVISORY FEES, SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND TOTAL EXPENSES

The Board considered that PIMCO seeks to price new funds to scale at the outset. The Board noted that PIMCO generally seeks to price new funds competitively against the median total expense ratio of the respective Broadridge peer group, if available, while acknowledging that a fee premium may be appropriate for innovative investment offerings. PIMCO reported to the Board that, in proposing fees for any Fund or class of shares, it considers a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the type and complexity of the services provided, the cost of providing services, the risk assumed by PIMCO in the development of products and the provision of services, and the competitive marketplace for financial products. Fees charged to or proposed for different Funds for advisory services and supervisory and administrative services may vary in light of these various factors. The Board also considered that PIMCO reviews the Funds’ fee levels and carefully considers changes where appropriate due to competitive positioning considerations, observed long-term notable underperformance and significant misalignments with the level or quality of services being provided or a change in the overall strategic positioning of the Funds.

The Board reviewed the advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees and total expense ratios of the Funds (each as a percentage of average net assets) and compared such amounts with the average and median fee and expense levels of other similar funds. The Board also reviewed information relating to the sub-advisory fees paid to Research Affiliates with respect to applicable Funds, taking into account that PIMCO compensates Research Affiliates from the advisory fees paid

 

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by such Funds to PIMCO. With respect to advisory fees, the Board reviewed data from the Broadridge Report that compared the average and median advisory fees of other funds in a “Peer Group” of comparable funds, where appropriate, as well as the universe of other similar funds. The Board also considered that PIMCO reviews the Funds’ fee levels and carefully considers changes where appropriate. The Board also reviewed data comparing certain Funds’ advisory fees to the fee rates PIMCO charged to private funds, separate accounts, sub-advised clients, and collective investment trusts with similar investment strategies. In cases where the fees for other clients were lower than those charged to the Funds, the Trustees noted that the differences in fees were attributable to various factors, including, but not limited to, differences in the advisory and other services provided by PIMCO to the Funds, differences in the number or extent of the services provided by PIMCO to the Funds, the manner in which similar portfolios may be managed, different requirements with respect to liquidity management and the implementation of other regulatory requirements, and the fact that separate accounts may have other contractual arrangements or arrangements across PIMCO strategies that justify different levels of fees.

The Trustees also considered that PIMCO faces increased entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risk in sponsoring and managing mutual funds and ETFs as compared to separate accounts, external sub-advised funds or other investment products. In addition, the Trustees considered that PIMCO may charge certain private funds with similar investment mandates lower fees than the Funds because such private funds are not required to accept daily redemptions or price their assets on a daily basis, generally do not accept small investors with small account balances and operate under a less onerous and proscriptive regulatory regime.

Regarding advisory fees charged by PIMCO in its capacity as sub-adviser to third party/unaffiliated funds, the Trustees took into account that such fees may be lower than the fees charged by PIMCO to serve as adviser to the Funds. The Trustees also took into account that there are various reasons for any such differences in fees, including, but not limited to, the fact that PIMCO may be subject to varying levels of entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risk and different servicing requirements when PIMCO does not serve as the sponsor of a fund and is not principally responsible for all aspects of a fund’s investment program and operations as compared to when PIMCO serves as investment adviser and sponsor.

The Board considered the Funds’ supervisory and administrative fees, comparing them to similar funds managed by other investment advisers in the Broadridge Report. The Board also considered that as the Funds’ business has become increasingly complex and the number of Funds has grown over time, PIMCO has provided an increasingly broad array of fund supervisory and administrative functions. In addition, the Board considered the Trust’s unified fee structure, under which the Trust pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires for one set fee. In return for this unified fee, PIMCO provides or procures supervisory and administrative services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Funds, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency, sub-accounting and printing costs. The Board further considered that many other funds pay for comparable services separately, and thus it is difficult to directly compare the Trust’s unified supervisory and administrative fees with the fees paid by other funds for administrative services alone. The Board also considered that the unified supervisory and administrative fee leads to Fund fees that are fixed over the contract period, rather than variable. The

 

   
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Board noted that, although the unified fee structure does not have breakpoints, it inherently reflects certain economies of scale by fixing the absolute level of Fund fees at competitive levels over the contract period even if the Funds’ operating costs rise when assets remain flat or decrease. Other factors the Board considered in assessing the unified fee include PIMCO’s approach of pricing Funds at scale at inception and reinvesting in other important areas of the business that support the Funds. The Board concluded that the Funds’ supervisory and administrative fees were reasonable in relation to the value of the services provided, including the services provided to different classes of shareholders, and that the expenses assumed contractually by PIMCO under the Supervision and Administration Agreement represent, in effect, a cap on overall Fund fees during the contractual period, which is beneficial to the Funds and their shareholders.

The Board noted that in most cases the Funds’ total expense ratios were lower than the total expense ratios of competitor funds. The Board discussed with PIMCO certain Funds and/or classes of Funds that had above median total expense ratios. Upon comparing the Funds’ total expense ratios to other funds in the “Peer Groups” provided by the Broadridge Report where appropriate, the Board found total expense ratios of each Fund to be reasonable.

The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged to the Funds that operate as funds of funds (the “Funds of Funds”) and the advisory services provided in exchange for such fees. The Trustees determined that such services were in addition to the advisory services provided to the underlying funds in which the Funds of Funds may invest and, therefore, such services were not duplicative of the advisory services provided to the underlying funds. The Board also considered the expense limitation agreement in place for all of the Funds and the various fee waiver agreements in place for certain of the Funds and/or classes and the Funds of Funds. Based on the information presented by PIMCO, Research Affiliates and Broadridge, members of the Board determined, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the level of the advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees charged by PIMCO under the Agreements, that the fees charged by Research Affiliates under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and that the total expense ratios of each Fund are reasonable.

5. ADVISER COSTS, LEVEL OF PROFITS AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

The Board reviewed information regarding PIMCO’s costs of providing services to the Funds as a whole, as well as the resulting level of profits attributable to the Funds. The Board also noted that it had received information regarding the structure and manner in which PIMCO’s investment professionals were compensated and PIMCO’s view of the relationship of such compensation to the recruitment and retention of quality personnel. The Board considered PIMCO’s investment in global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and qualified personnel to reinforce existing services, offer new services, and accommodate changing regulatory requirements.

The Board considered the existence of any economies of scale and noted that, to the extent that PIMCO achieves economies of scale in managing the Funds, PIMCO shares the benefits of such economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders in a number of ways, including investing in portfolio and trade operations management, firm technology, middle and back office support, legal and compliance, and fund administration logistics; senior management supervision, governance and oversight of those services; and through fee reductions or waivers, the pricing of Funds to scale from inception and the enhancement of services provided to the Funds in return for

 

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fees paid. In considering the advisory fees paid by the Funds, the Board also reviewed materials indicating that retail investors in the Funds received the benefit of PIMCO’s advisory services at the same advisory fee rates as institutional investors. The Board considered that the Funds’ unified fee rates had been set competitively and/or priced to scale from inception and continued to be competitive compared with peers. The Board also considered that the unified fee is a transparent means of informing a Fund’s shareholders of the fees associated with the Fund, and that the Fund bears certain expenses that are not covered by the advisory fee or the unified fee. The Board further considered the challenges that arise when managing large funds, which can result in certain “diseconomies” of scale and noted that PIMCO has continued to reinvest in many areas of the business to support the Funds.

The Trustees considered that the unified fee has provided inherent economies of scale because a Fund maintains competitive fixed fees over the annual contract period even if the particular Fund’s assets decline and/or operating costs rise. The Trustees also reviewed materials indicating that, unlike the Funds’ unified fee structure, funds with “pass through” administrative fee structures may experience increased expense ratios when fixed dollar fees are charged against declining fund assets. The Trustees also considered that the unified fee protects shareholders from a rise in administrative and operating costs that may result from, among other things, PIMCO’s investments in various business enhancements and infrastructure, including those referenced above. The Trustees noted that PIMCO’s investments in these areas are extensive.

The Board concluded that the Funds’ cost structures were reasonable and that PIMCO is appropriately sharing economies of scale, if any, through the Funds’ unified fee structure, generally pricing Funds to scale at inception and reinvesting in its business to provide enhanced and expanded services to the Funds and their shareholders.

6. ANCILLARY BENEFITS

The Board considered other benefits realized by PIMCO and its affiliates as a result of PIMCO’s relationship with the Trust. Such benefits may include possible ancillary benefits to PIMCO’s institutional investment management business due to the reputation and market penetration of the Trust or third party service providers’ relationship-level fee concessions, which decrease fees paid by PIMCO. The Board also considered that affiliates of PIMCO provide distribution and/or shareholder services to the Funds and their shareholders, for which they may be compensated through distribution and servicing fees paid pursuant to the Funds’ Rule 12b-1 plans or otherwise, such as through all or portions of the sales charges on Class A or Class C shares of the Funds, as applicable. In addition, the Board considered that PIMCO may benefit indirectly from its use of the HUB technology platform, a joint venture between PIMCO, Man Group, S&P Global, Microsoft and State Street. The Board noted that, while PIMCO has the authority to receive the benefit of research provided by broker-dealers executing portfolio transactions on behalf of the Funds, it has adopted a policy not to enter into contractual soft dollar arrangements.

7. CONCLUSIONS

Based on their review, including their comprehensive consideration and evaluation of each of the broad factors and information summarized above, the Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered to the Funds by PIMCO

 

   
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and Research Affiliates supported the renewal of the Agreements. The Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded that the Agreements continued to be fair and reasonable to the Funds and their shareholders, that the fees charged under the Agreements were fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, and the fees paid to Research Affiliates by PIMCO under the Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the Funds were fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, and that the renewal of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.

 

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General Information

 

Investment Adviser and Administrator

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

650 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Investment Sub-Adviser

Research Affiliates, LLC

620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 900

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Portfolio Implementer

Parametric Portfolio Associates

1918 Eighth Avenue, Suite 3100

Seattle, WA 98101

Distributor

PIMCO Investments LLC

1633 Broadway

New York, NY 10019

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

1100 Main Street, Suite 400

Kansas City, MO 64105

Transfer Agent

SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc.

Institutional Class, I-2, I-3, Administrative Class

430 W 7th Street STE 219024

Kansas City, MO 64105-1407

SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc.

Class A, Class C, Class R

430 W 7th Street STE 219294

Kansas City, MO 64105-1407

Legal Counsel

Dechert LLP

1900 K Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300

Kansas City, MO 64106

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Fund listed on the Report cover.


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PIMCO EQUITY SERIES®

Semiannual Report

 

December 31, 2023

 

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

 

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

 

PIMCO RAE International Fund

 

PIMCO RAE US Fund

 

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

 


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Market Insights

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Important Information About the Funds

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Expense Examples

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Financial Highlights

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

        26  

Statements of Operations

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

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Notes to Financial Statements

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Glossary

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Distribution Information

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Approval of Investment Advisory Contract and Other Agreements

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PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

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PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

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PIMCO RAE International Fund

     12        40  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

     14        47  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

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Dear Shareholder,

 

This semiannual report covers the six-month reporting period ended December 31, 2023 (the “reporting period”). On the subsequent pages, you will find details regarding investment results and a discussion of certain factors that affected performance during the reporting period.

 

The global economy continued to grow despite inflation that remains elevated, interest rate increases, tighter credit conditions, and geopolitical concerns affecting many countries. This resilience was particularly evident in the United States (“U.S.”). Some European economies experienced slower growth and generally continued to expand over the reporting period.

 

Central banks slowed interest rate hikes

 

Inflation eased over the reporting period, and several bank officials suggested that central banks may slow aggressive interest-rate hikes. From March 2022 through July 2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate a total of 5.25 percentage points. In September, November and December 2023, the Fed did not increase interest rates. In December 2023, Fed communications conveyed a belief that the policy rate may be likely at or near its peak for the tightening cycle. From July 2022 through September 2023, the European Central Bank (“ECB”) raised its deposit facility overnight rate a total of 4.50 percentage points and then held rates steady at its October and December 2023 meetings. Meanwhile, from December 2019 through July 2023, the Bank of England (“BoE”) raised its Bank Rate a total of 5.15 percentage points and then held rates steady in September, November and December 2023. Both the ECB and BoE acknowledged the possibility of rate cuts in 2024.

 

Mixed financial market returns

 

The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury increased during the reporting period. In many other developed markets, yields on 10-year government bonds fluctuated. Overall, the global bond market rallied toward the end of 2023, bolstered by central bank officials’ policy pronouncements signaling a possible end to monetary tightening. During the reporting period, lower-rated bonds generally outperformed their higher-rated counterparts. Global equities and commodities rose amid market volatility. The U.S. dollar weakened relative to the euro, British pound and Japanese yen.

 

We continue to work diligently to navigate dynamic global markets and manage the assets that you have entrusted with us. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor about your goals and visit global.pimco.com for our latest insights.

 

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Peter G. Strelow

Chairman of the Board

PIMCO Equity Series

 

 

 
Total Returns of Certain Asset Classes for the
Period Ended December 31, 2023
   
Asset Class (as measured by, currency)   Six-Month
   

U.S. large cap equities (S&P 500 Index, USD)

  8.04%
   

Global equities (MSCI World Index, USD)

  7.56%
   

European equities (MSCI Europe Index, EUR)

  4.24%
   

Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index, EUR)

  4.71%
   

Japanese equities (Nikkei 225 Index, JPY)

  1.74%
   

Emerging market local bonds (JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index, USD Unhedged)

  4.55%
   

Emerging market external debt (JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global, USD Hedged)

  6.40%
   

Below investment grade bonds (ICE BofAML Developed Markets High Yield Constrained Index, USD Hedged)

  7.90%
   

Global investment grade credit bonds (Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Index, USD Hedged)

  5.52%
   

Fixed-rate, local currency government debt of investment grade countries (Bloomberg Global Treasury Index, USD Hedged)

  3.48%
 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income distributions and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. There is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions or are appropriate for all investors and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest for the long-term, especially during periods of downturn in the market. Outlook and strategies are subject to change without notice.

 

       
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PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company that includes PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund, PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund, PIMCO RAE International Fund, PIMCO RAE US Fund and PIMCO RAE US Small Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”).

 

We believe that equity funds have an important role to play in a well-diversified investment portfolio. It is important to note, however, that equity funds are subject to notable risks. Among other things, equity and equity-related securities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic, and industry conditions.

 

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund is a “fund of funds,” which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other mutual funds instead of investing directly in stocks or bonds of other issuers. Under normal circumstances, the PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund invests substantially all of its assets in Institutional Class shares of the International Fund and Emerging Markets Fund, equity securities of small companies economically tied to non-U.S. countries, and securities that are eligible investments for the International Fund and Emerging Markets Fund. The PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund may invest in other affiliated funds and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) (together with the Underlying Funds, “Acquired Funds”). The cost of investing in these Funds will generally be higher than the cost of investing in a mutual fund that invests directly in individual stocks and bonds.

 

The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred securities, have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles and may decline due to general market conditions, which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally. Equity securities may also decline due to factors that affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages, increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. In addition, the value of an equity security may decline for a number of reasons that directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services, as well as the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer and the value of its assets. Different types of equity securities may react differently to these developments and a change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

 

During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes, including equity securities, may decline in value simultaneously. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or

down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities and common stocks generally have the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities.

 

The Funds may be subject to various risks as described in each Fund’s prospectus and in the Principal and Other Risks in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Classifications of the Funds’ portfolio holdings in this report are made according to financial reporting standards. The classification of a particular portfolio holding as shown in the Allocation Breakdown and Schedule of Investments sections of this report may differ from the classification used for the Funds’ compliance calculations, including those used in the Funds’ prospectus, investment objectives, regulatory, and other investment limitations and policies, which may be based on different asset class, sector or geographical classifications. All Funds are separately monitored for compliance with respect to prospectus and regulatory requirements.

 

The geographical classification of foreign (non-U.S.) securities in this report, if any, are classified by the country of incorporation of a holding. In certain instances, a security’s country of incorporation may be different from its country of economic exposure.

 

In February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Russia and other countries, persons and entities that have provided material aid to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, have been the subject of economic sanctions and import and export controls imposed by countries throughout the world, including the United States. Such measures have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on the Russian, Belarusian and other securities and economies, which may, in turn, negatively impact a Fund. The extent, duration and impact of Russia’s military action in Ukraine, related sanctions and retaliatory actions are difficult to ascertain, but could be significant and have severe adverse effects on the region, including significant adverse effects on the regional, European and global economies and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors. Further, a Fund may have investments in securities and instruments that are economically tied to the region and may have been negatively impacted by the sanctions and counter-sanctions by Russia, including declines in value and reductions in liquidity. The sanctions may cause a Fund to sell portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time or price or to continue to hold investments that a Fund may no longer seek to hold. PIMCO will continue to actively manage these positions in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders.

 

The United States’ enforcement of restrictions on U.S. investments in certain issuers and tariffs on goods from certain other countries has

 

 

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contributed to and may continue to contribute to international trade tensions and may impact portfolio securities (and/or portfolio securities of Underlying PIMCO Funds or Acquired Funds, as applicable). The United States’ enforcement of sanctions or other similar measures on various Russian entities and persons, and the Russian government’s response, may also negatively impact securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia.

 

A Fund may invest in certain instruments that rely in some fashion upon the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR was traditionally an average interest rate, determined by the ICE Benchmark Administration, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has announced plans to ultimately phase out the use of LIBOR. Although the transition process away from LIBOR for many instruments has been completed, some LIBOR use is continuing and there are potential effects related to the transition away from LIBOR or continued use of LIBOR on the Fund, or on certain instruments in which the Fund invests, which can be difficult to ascertain, and may vary depending on factors that include, but are not limited to: (i) existing fallback or termination provisions in individual contracts and (ii) whether, how and when industry participants adopt new reference rates for affected instruments. The transition of investments from LIBOR to a replacement rate as a result of amendment, application of existing fallbacks, statutory requirements or otherwise may also result in a reduction in the value of certain instruments held by the Fund or a reduction in the effectiveness of related Fund transactions such as hedges. In addition, an instrument’s transition to a replacement rate could result in variations in the reported yields of the Fund that holds such instrument. Any such effects of the transition away from LIBOR, as well as other unforeseen effects, could result in losses to the Fund.

 

A Fund may have investments in securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia. Investments in Russia are subject to various risks such as, but not limited to political, economic, legal, market and currency risks. The risks include uncertain political and economic policies, short-term market volatility, poor accounting standards, corruption and crime, an inadequate regulatory system, regional armed conflict and unpredictable taxation. Investments in Russia are particularly subject to the risk that further economic sanctions, export and import controls and other similar measures may be imposed by the United States and/or other countries. Other similar measures may include, but are not limited to, banning or expanding bans on Russia or certain persons or entities associated with Russia from global payment systems that facilitate cross-border payments, restricting the settlement of securities transactions by certain investors, and freezing Russian assets or those of particular countries, entities or persons with ties to Russia (e.g. Belarus). Such sanctions and other

similar measures — which may impact companies in many sectors, including energy, financial services, technology, accounting, quantum computing, shipping, aviation, metals and mining, and defense, among others — and Russia’s countermeasures may negatively impact a Fund’s performance and/or ability to achieve its investment objective. For example, certain investments may be prohibited and/or existing investments may become illiquid (e.g., in the event that transacting in certain existing investments is prohibited, securities markets close, or market participants cease transacting in certain investments in light of geopolitical events, sanctions or related considerations), which could render any such securities held by a Fund unmarketable for an indefinite period of time and/or cause the Fund to sell other portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time or price in order to meet shareholder redemptions. In addition, such sanctions or other similar measures, and the Russian government’s response, could result in a downgrade of Russia’s credit rating or of securities of issuers located in or economically tied to Russia, devaluation of Russia’s currency and/or increased volatility with respect to Russian securities and the ruble. Moreover, disruptions caused by Russian military action or other actions (including cyberattacks, espionage or other asymmetric measures) or resulting actual or threatened responses to such activity may impact Russia’s economy and Russian and other issuers of securities in which a Fund is invested. Such resulting actual or threatened responses may include, but are not limited to, purchasing and financing restrictions, withdrawal of financial intermediaries, boycotts or changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, sanctions, tariffs export and import controls, or cyberattacks on the Russian government, Russian companies or Russian individuals, including politicians. Any actions by Russia made in response to such sanctions or retaliatory measures could further impair the value and liquidity of Fund investments. Sanctions and other similar measures have resulted in defaults on debt obligations by certain corporate issuers and the Russian Federation that could lead to cross-defaults or cross-accelerations on other obligations of these issuers. The Russian securities market is characterized by limited volume of trading, resulting in difficulty in obtaining accurate prices and trading. These issues can be magnified as a result of sanctions and other similar measures that may be imposed and the Russian government’s response. The Russian securities market, as compared to U.S. markets, has significant price volatility, less liquidity, a smaller market capitalization and a smaller number of traded securities. There may be little publicly available information about issuers. Settlement, clearing and registration of securities transactions are subject to risks. Prior to the implementation of the National Settlement Depository (“NSD”), a recognized central securities depository, there was no central registration system for equity share registration in Russia, and registration was carried out by either the issuers themselves or by registrars located throughout Russia. Title to Russian equities held through the NSD is now based on the records

 

 

       
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of the NSD and not the registrars. Although the implementation of the NSD has enhanced the efficiency and transparency of the Russian securities market, issues resulting in loss can still occur. In addition, sanctions or Russian countermeasures may prohibit or limit a Fund’s ability to participate in corporate actions, and therefore require the Fund to forego voting on or receiving funds that would otherwise be beneficial to the Fund. Ownership of securities issued by Russian companies that are not held through depositories such as the NSD may be recorded by companies themselves and by registrars. In such cases, the risk is increased that a Fund could lose ownership rights through fraud, negligence or oversight. While applicable Russian regulations impose liability on registrars for losses resulting from their errors, it may be difficult for a Fund to enforce any rights it may have against the registrar or issuer of the securities in the event of loss of share registration. In addition, issuers and registrars are still prominent in the validation and approval of documentation requirements for corporate action processing in Russia. Because the documentation requirements and approval criteria vary between registrars and issuers, there remain unclear and inconsistent market standards in the Russian market with respect to the completion and submission of corporate action elections. In addition, sanctions or Russian countermeasures may prohibit or limit a Fund’s ability to participate in corporate actions, and therefore require the Fund to forego voting on or receiving funds that would otherwise be beneficial to the Fund. To the extent that a Fund suffers a loss relating to title or corporate actions relating to its portfolio securities, it may be difficult for the Fund to enforce its rights or otherwise remedy the loss. Russian securities laws may not recognize foreign nominee accounts held with a custodian bank, and therefore the custodian may be considered the ultimate owner of securities they hold for their clients. Adverse currency exchange rates are a risk and there may be a lack of available currency hedging instruments. Investments in Russia may be subject to the risk of nationalization or expropriation of assets. Oil, natural gas, metals, minerals, and timber account for a significant portion of Russia’s exports, leaving the country vulnerable to swings in world prices, and to sanctions or other actions that may be directed at the Russian economy as a whole or at Russian oil, natural gas, metals, minerals or timber industries.

 

Russia has attempted, and may attempt in the future, to assert its influence in the region through economic or military measures. For example, in February 2022, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Such measures may have an adverse effect on the Russian economy, which may, in turn, negatively impact a Fund. Foreign investors also face a high degree of currency risk when investing in Russian securities and a lack of available currency hedging instruments. In addition, there is the risk that the Russian government may impose capital controls on foreign portfolio investments in the event of extremefinancial or political crisis. Such capital controls may prevent

the sale of a portfolio of foreign assets and the repatriation of investment income and capital.

 

Foreign investors also face a high degree of currency risk when investing in Russian securities and a lack of available currency hedging instruments. In addition, there is the risk that the Russian government may impose capital controls on foreign portfolio investments in the event of extreme financial or political crisis. Such capital controls may prevent the sale of a portfolio of foreign assets and the repatriation of investment income and capital.

 

U.S. and global markets recently have experienced increased volatility, including as a result of the recent failures of certain U.S. and non-U.S. banks, which could be harmful to the Funds and issuers in which they invest. For example, if a bank at which a Fund or issuer has an account fails, any cash or other assets in bank or custody accounts, which may be substantial in size, could be temporarily inaccessible or permanently lost by the Fund or issuer. If a bank that provides a subscription line credit facility, asset-based facility, other credit facility and/or other services to an issuer or to a fund fails, the issuer or fund could be unable to draw funds under its credit facilities or obtain replacement credit facilities or other services from other lending institutions with similar terms.

 

Issuers in which a Fund may invest can be affected by volatility in the banking sector. Even if banks used by issuers in which the Funds invest remain solvent, continued volatility in the banking sector could contribute to, cause or intensify an economic recession, increase the costs of capital and banking services or result in the issuers being unable to obtain or refinance indebtedness at all or on as favorable terms as could otherwise have been obtained. Conditions in the banking sector are evolving, and the scope of any potential impacts to the Funds and issuers, both from market conditions and also potential legislative or regulatory responses, are uncertain. Such conditions and responses, as well as a changing interest rate environment, can contribute to decreased market liquidity and erode the value of certain holdings, including those of U.S. and non-U.S. banks. Continued market volatility and uncertainty and/or a downturn in market and economic and financial conditions, as a result of developments in the banking sector or otherwise (including as a result of delayed access to cash or credit facilities), could have an adverse impact on the Funds and issuers in which they invest.

 

On each Fund Summary page in this Shareholder Report, the Average Annual Total Return table and Cumulative Returns chart measure performance assuming that any dividend and capital gain distributions were reinvested. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on (i) Fund distributions or (ii) the redemption of Fund shares. The Cumulative Returns chart and Average Annual

 

 

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Total Return table reflect any sales load that would have applied at the time of purchase or any Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) that would have applied if a full redemption occurred on the last business day of the period shown in the Cumulative Returns chart. Class A shares are subject to an initial sales charge. A CDSC may be imposed in certain circumstances on Class A shares that are purchased without an initial sales charge and then redeemed during the first 12 months after purchase. The Cumulative Returns chart reflects only Institutional Class performance. Performance may vary by share class based on each class’s expense ratios. Performance shown is net of fees and expenses. The minimum initial investment amount for Institutional Class, I-2 and I-3 shares, as applicable, is $1,000,000. The minimum initial investment amount for Class A shares is $1,000. Each Fund measures its performance against at least one broad-based securities market index (“benchmark index”). The benchmark index does not take into account fees, expenses, or taxes. A Fund’s past performance,

before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. There is no assurance that any Fund, including any Fund that has experienced high or unusual performance for one or more periods, will experience similar levels of performance in the future. High performance is defined as a significant increase in either 1) a Fund’s total return in excess of that of the Fund’s benchmark between reporting periods or 2) a Fund’s total return in excess of the Fund’s historical returns between reporting periods. Unusual performance is defined as a significant change in a Fund’s performance as compared to one or more previous reporting periods. Historical performance for a Fund or share class may have been positively impacted by fee waivers or expense limitations in place during some or all of the periods shown, if applicable. Future performance (including total return or yield) and distributions may be negatively impacted by the expiration or reduction of any such fee waivers or expense limitations.

 

 

The following table discloses the inception dates of each Fund and its respective share classes along with the Fund’s diversification status as of period end:

 

Fund Name         Fund
Inception
    Institutional
Class
    I-2     I-3     Class A     Diversification
Status
 

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

      06/05/15       06/05/15       06/05/15             06/05/15       Diversified  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

      06/05/15       06/05/15       06/05/15             06/05/15       Diversified  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

      06/05/15       06/05/15       06/05/15             06/05/15       Diversified  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

      06/05/15       06/05/15       06/05/15             06/05/15       Diversified  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

      06/05/15       06/05/15       06/05/15             06/05/15       Diversified  

 

An investment in a Fund is not a bank deposit and is not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. It is possible to lose money on investments in a Fund.

 

The Trustees are responsible generally for overseeing the management of the Trust. The Trustees authorize the Trust to enter into service agreements with the Adviser, the Distributor, the Administrator and other service providers in order to provide, and in some cases authorize

service providers to procure through other parties, necessary or desirable services on behalf of the Trust and the Funds. Shareholders are not parties to or third-party beneficiaries of such service agreements. Neither a Fund’s prospectus nor a Fund’s summary prospectus, the Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”),

any contracts filed as exhibits to the Trust’s registration statement, nor any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings (including this report) from or on behalf of the Trust or a Fund creates a contract between or among any shareholder of a Fund, on the one hand, and the Trust, a Fund, a service provider to the Trust or a Fund, and/or the Trustees or officers of the Trust, on the other hand. The Trustees (or the Trust and its officers, service providers or other delegates acting under authority of the Trustees) may amend the most

recent prospectus or use a new prospectus, summary prospectus or SAI with respect to a Fund or the Trust, and/or amend, file and/or issue any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings, and may amend or enter into any contracts to which the Trust or a Fund is a party, and interpret the investment objective(s), policies, restrictions and contractual provisions applicable to any Fund, without shareholder input or approval, except in circumstances in which shareholder approval is specifically required by law (such as changes to fundamental investment policies) or where a shareholder approval requirement is specifically disclosed in the Trust’s then-current prospectus or SAI.

 

PIMCO has adopted written proxy voting policies and procedures (“Proxy Policy”) as required by Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Proxy Policy has been adopted by the Trust as the policies and procedures that PIMCO will use when voting proxies on behalf of a Fund. A description of the policies and procedures that PIMCO uses to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities of a Fund, and information about how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30th, are available without charge, upon request, by calling the Trust at (888) 87-PIMCO, on the Fund’s website

 

 

       
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at www.pimco.com, and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov.

 

The Funds file portfolio holdings information with the SEC on Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Funds’ complete schedules of securities holdings as of the end of each fiscal quarter will be made available to the public on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on PIMCO’s website at www.pimco.com, and will be made available, upon request, by calling PIMCO at (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

SEC rules allow the Funds to fulfill their obligation to deliver shareholder reports to investors by providing access to such reports online free of charge and by mailing a notice that the report is electronically available. Investors may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge by contacting their financial intermediary or, if invested directly with the Fund, investors can inform the Fund by calling (888) 87-PIMCO. Any election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex if invested directly with the Fund or to all funds held in the investor’s account if invested through a financial intermediary.

 

In May 2022, the SEC proposed a framework that would require certain registered funds (such as the Funds) to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) investing practices. Among other things, the proposed requirements would mandate that funds meeting three pre-defined classifications (i.e., integrated, ESG focused and/or impact funds) provide prospectus and shareholder report disclosure related to the ESG factors, criteria and processes used in managing the fund. The proposal’s impact on the Funds will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

 

In October 2022, the SEC adopted changes to the mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will impact the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Funds must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of their shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically.

 

In November 2022, the SEC proposed rule amendments which, among other things, would require funds to adopt swing pricing in order to mitigate dilution of shareholders’ interests in a fund by requiring the adjustment of fund net asset value per share to pass on costs stemming from shareholder purchase or redemption activity. In addition the

proposed rule would amend the liquidity rule framework. The proposal’s impact on the Fund will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

 

In November 2022, the SEC adopted amendments to Form N-PX under the Act to improve the utility to investors of proxy voting information reported by mutual funds, ETFs and certain other funds. The rule amendments will expand the scope of funds’ Form N-PX reporting obligations, subject managers to Form N-PX reporting obligations for “Say on Pay” votes, enhance Form N-PX disclosures, permit joint reporting by funds, managers and affiliated managers on Form N-PX; and require website availability of fund proxy voting records. The amendments will become effective on July 1, 2024. Funds and managers will be required to file their first reports covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 on amended Form N-PX by August 31, 2024.

 

In September 2023, the SEC adopted amendments to a current rule governing fund naming conventions. In general, the current rule requires funds with certain types of names to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of their assets in the type of investment suggested by the name. The amendments expand the scope of the current rule in a number of ways that are expected to result in an increase in the types of fund names that would require the fund to adopt an 80% investment policy under the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion).

 

 

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PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in investments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. Specifically, under normal circumstances, the Fund will obtain exposure to a portfolio of stocks economically tied to emerging market countries (“RAE Emerging Markets Portfolio”) through investment in the securities that comprise the RAE Emerging Markets Portfolio. The stocks are selected by the Fund’s sub-adviser, Research Affiliates, LLC, from a broad universe of companies which satisfy certain liquidity and capacity requirements. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023**  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years     Fund Inception
(05/31/06)
 
LOGO   PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund Institutional Class     10.98%       22.69%       7.87%       5.09%       6.29%  
  PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund I-2     10.93%       22.44%       7.74%       4.98%       6.22%  
  PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund Class A     10.75%       22.26%       7.48%       4.79%       6.12%  
  PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund Class A (adjusted)     6.60%       17.63%       6.66%       4.39%       5.89%  
LOGO   MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index±     7.21%       14.21%       3.38%       1.94%       3.99%  
LOGO   MSCI Emerging Markets Index±±ª     4.71%       9.83%       3.68%       2.66%       4.23%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

ª Prior to 2/28/2019, the fund’s primary benchmark was the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

 

± The MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index captures large and mid-cap securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics across a group of emerging markets countries. The value investment style characteristics for index construction of the MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index are defined using three variables: book value to price, 12-month forward earnings to price and dividend yield.

 

±± The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

** For periods prior to June 5, 2015, the Fund’s performance reflects the performance when the Fund was a partnership, net of actual fees and expenses charged to individual partnership accounts in the aggregate. If the performance had been restated to reflect the applicable fees and expenses of each share class, the performance may have been higher or lower. The Fund began operations as a partnership on May 31, 2006 and, on June 5, 2015, was reorganized into a newly-formed fund that was registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Prior to the reorganization, the Fund had an investment objective, investment strategies, investment guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those currently applicable to the Fund; however, the Fund was not registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which, if applicable, may have adversely affected its performance. The performance of each class of shares will differ as a result of the different levels of fees and expenses applicable to each class of shares.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 3.75% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), were 0.77% for Institutional Class shares, 0.87% for I-2 shares and 1.12% for Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Geographic Breakdown as of December 31, 2023§

 

China

       26.3%  

India

       17.7%  

South Korea

       13.1%  

Taiwan

       12.4%  

Brazil

       6.3%  

South Africa

       3.8%  

Short-Term Instruments

       3.5%  

Mexico

       3.4%  

Thailand

       3.4%  

Indonesia

       2.4%  

Malaysia

       1.5%  

Poland

       1.5%  

Turkey

       1.3%  

Hong Kong

       1.1%  

Other

       2.3%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Geographic Breakdown and % of Investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Security selection in the financials sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index (the “benchmark index”).

 

»   Security selection in the industrials sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the utilities sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the health care sector detracted from relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing, under normal circumstances substantially all of its assets in (i) Institutional Class shares of the PIMCO RAE International Fund (“International Fund”) and the PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund (“Emerging Markets Fund”) (together, the International Fund and the Emerging Markets Fund are referred to as the “Underlying Funds”), and (ii) securities that are eligible investments for the Underlying Funds. Under normal circumstances, each of the Underlying Funds obtains exposure to a portfolio of stocks (each, a “RAE Portfolio”) through investment in the securities that comprise the RAE Portfolio. The stocks are selected by the Fund’s sub-adviser, Research Affiliates, LLC, from a broad universe of companies which satisfy certain liquidity and capacity requirements. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(06/05/15)
 
LOGO   PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund Institutional Class     8.32%       19.29%       7.47%       4.76%  
  PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund I-2     8.26%       19.20%       7.41%       4.68%  
  PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund Class A     8.11%       18.90%       7.09%       4.40%  
  PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund Class A (adjusted)     4.02%       14.49%       6.28%       3.94%  
LOGO   MSCI All Country World ex US Value Index±     8.35%       17.30%       6.34%       3.57%  
LOGO   MSCI All Country World ex US Index±±ª     5.61%       15.62%       7.08%       4.34%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

ª Prior to 2/28/2019, the fund’s primary benchmark was the MSCI All Country World ex US Index.

 

± The MSCI All Country World ex US Value Index captures large and mid-cap securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics across a group of developed and emerging markets countries. The value investment style characteristics for index construction of the MSCI All Country World ex US Value Index are defined using three variables: book value to price, 12-month forward earnings to price and dividend yield.

 

±± The MSCI All Country World ex US Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The Index consists of a group of country indices comprising developed and emerging market country indices.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 3.75% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 1.13% for Institutional Class shares, 1.23% for I-2 shares and 1.48% for Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

 

       
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Institutional Class - PZRIX   I-2 - PZRPX   Class A - PZRAX

Top Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

PIMCO RAE International Fund

       74.8%  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

       25.0%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Security selection in the financials sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Value Index (the “benchmark index”).

 

»   Underweight exposure to, and security selection in, the health care sector contributed to relative returns, as the sector underperformed the benchmark index and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the energy sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the consumer discretionary sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the consumer staples sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the communication services sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

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PIMCO RAE International Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO RAE International Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks economically tied to at least three foreign (non-U.S.) countries (“RAE International Portfolio”) through investment in the securities that comprise the RAE International Portfolio. The stocks are selected by the Fund’s sub-adviser, Research Affiliates, from a broad universe of companies which satisfy certain liquidity and capacity requirements. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(06/05/15)
 
LOGO   PIMCO RAE International Fund Institutional Class     7.50%       18.16%       7.38%       4.41%  
  PIMCO RAE International Fund I-2     7.50%       18.07%       7.26%       4.32%  
  PIMCO RAE International Fund Class A     7.39%       17.84%       6.99%       4.05%  
  PIMCO RAE International Fund Class A (adjusted)     3.34%       13.42%       6.18%       3.59%  
LOGO   MSCI EAFE Value Index±     0.0885       18.95%       7.08%       3.70%  
LOGO   MSCI EAFE Index±±ª     0.0588       18.24%       8.16%       4.82%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

ª Prior to 2/28/2019, the fund’s primary benchmark was the MSCI EAFE Index.

 

± The MSCI EAFE Value Index captures large and mid-cap securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics across developed markets countries around the world, excluding the US and Canada. The value investment style characteristics for index construction of the MSCI EAFE Value Index are defined using three variables: book value to price, 12-month forward earnings to price and dividend yield.

 

±± MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index designed to represent the performance of large and mid-cap securities across a group of developed markets, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 3.75% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), were 0.52% for Institutional Class shares, 0.62% for I-2 shares and 0.87% for Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

 

       
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Institutional Class - PPYIX   I-2 - PPYPX   Class  A - PPYAX

Geographic Breakdown as of December 31, 2023§

 

Japan

       24.8%  

United Kingdom

       13.1%  

Canada

       8.5%  

Netherlands

       6.8%  

Spain

       6.6%  

France

       5.7%  

Germany

       5.6%  

Switzerland

       5.5%  

Australia

       5.3%  

Sweden

       3.9%  

Hong Kong

       2.5%  

Short-Term Instruments

       2.4%  

Italy

       1.8%  

Finland

       1.7%  

Israel

       1.6%  

Denmark

       1.2%  

Other

       3.0%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Geographic Breakdown and % of Investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments, if any.

 

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Security selection in the industrials sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the MSCI EAFE Value Index (the “benchmark index”).

 

»   Security selection in the health care sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the energy sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the consumer discretionary sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the consumer staples sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to, and security selection in, the materials sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector outperformed the benchmark index and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

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PIMCO RAE US Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO RAE US Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies economically tied to the United States (“U.S. companies”). Specifically, under normal circumstances, the Fund will obtain exposure to a portfolio of stocks of U.S. companies (“RAE US Portfolio”) through investment in the securities that comprise the RAE US Portfolio. The stocks are selected by the Fund’s sub-adviser, Research Affiliates, LLC, from a broad universe of companies which satisfy certain liquidity and capacity requirements. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023**  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years     Fund Inception
(12/22/04)
 
LOGO   PIMCO RAE US Fund Institutional Class     11.89%       17.07%       13.41%       9.81%       8.95%  
  PIMCO RAE US Fund I-2     11.87%       16.99%       13.30%       9.72%       8.90%  
  PIMCO RAE US Fund Class A     11.64%       16.58%       12.94%       9.42%       8.75%  
  PIMCO RAE US Fund Class A (adjusted)     7.45%       12.19%       12.09%       9.01%       8.53%  
LOGO   Russell 1000® Value Index±     6.03%       11.46%       10.91%       8.40%       7.56%¨  
LOGO   S&P 500 Index±±ª     8.04%       26.29%       15.69%       12.03%       9.63%¨  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

¨ Average annual total return since 12/31/2004.

 

ª Prior to 2/28/2019, the fund’s primary benchmark was the S&P 500 Index.

 

± The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of large and mid-capitalization value sectors of the U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell. The Russell 1000® Value Index is a subset of the Russell 1000® Index, which measures the performance of the large and mid-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market.

 

±± S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged market index generally considered representative of the stock market as a whole. The Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the U.S. equities market.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

** For periods prior to June 5, 2015, the Fund’s performance reflects the performance when the Fund was a partnership, net of actual fees and expenses charged to individual partnership accounts in the aggregate. If the performance had been restated to reflect the applicable fees and expenses of each share class, the performance may have been higher or lower. The Fund began operations as a partnership on December 22, 2004 and, on June 5, 2015, was reorganized into a newly-formed fund that was registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Prior to the reorganization, the Fund had an investment objective, investment strategies, investment guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those currently applicable to the Fund; however, the Fund was not registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which, if applicable, may have adversely affected its performance. The performance of each class of shares will differ as a result of the different levels of fees and expenses applicable to each class of shares.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 3.75% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), were 0.41% for Institutional Class shares, 0.51% for I-2 shares, and 0.81% for Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PKAIX   I-2 - PKAPX   Class  A - PKAAX

Sector Breakdown as of December 31, 2023§

 

Information Technology

       30.1%  

Health Care

       15.0%  

Energy

       12.7%  

Consumer Discretionary

       9.8%  

Financials

       8.5%  

Communication Services

       7.3%  

Consumer Staples

       7.3%  

Industrials

       3.7%  

Utilities

       3.6%  

Materials

       1.2%  

Real Estate

       0.7%  

Short-Term Instruments

       0.1%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Sector Breakdown and % of Investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments, if any.

 

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Security selection in the energy sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the Russell 1000® Value Index (the “benchmark index”).

 

»   Security selection in the health care sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the information technology sector contributed to relative returns, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to, and security selection in, the financials sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector outperformed the benchmark index and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to the industrials sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to the real estate sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector outperformed the benchmark index.

 

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PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in securities of small companies economically tied to the United States (“U.S. companies”). Specifically, under normal circumstances, the Fund will obtain exposure to a portfolio of stocks of small U.S. companies (“RAE US Small Portfolio”) through investment in the securities that comprise the RAE US Small Portfolio. The stocks are selected by the Fund’s sub-adviser, Research Affiliates, LLC, from a broad universe of companies which satisfy certain liquidity and capacity requirements. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023**  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years     Fund Inception
(09/29/05)
 
LOGO   PIMCO RAE US Small Fund Institutional Class     14.31%       20.06%       15.61%       9.40%       9.41%  
  PIMCO RAE US Small Fund I-2     14.21%       19.89%       15.49%       9.30%       9.35%  
  PIMCO RAE US Small Fund Class A     14.07%       19.74%       15.15%       9.03%       9.20%  
  PIMCO RAE US Small Fund Class A (adjusted)     9.80%       15.19%       14.27%       8.62%       8.97%  
LOGO   Russell 2000® Value Index±     11.85%       14.65%       10.00%       6.76%       7.04%  
LOGO   Russell 2000® Index±±ª     8.18%       16.93%       9.97%       7.16%       7.72%¨  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

¨ Average annual total return since 9/30/2005.

 

ª Prior to 2/28/2019, the fund’s primary benchmark was the Russell 2000® Index.

 

± The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization value sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell. The Russell 2000® Value Index is a subset of the Russell 2000® Index.

 

±± Russell 2000® Index is composed of 2,000 of the smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index and is considered to be representative of the small cap market in general.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

** For periods prior to June 5, 2015, the Fund’s performance reflects the performance when the Fund was a partnership, net of actual fees and expenses charged to individual partnership accounts in the aggregate. If the performance had been restated to reflect the applicable fees and expenses of each share class, the performance may have been higher or lower. The Fund began operations as a partnership on September 29, 2005 and, on June 5, 2015, was reorganized into a newly-formed fund that was registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Prior to the reorganization, the Fund had an investment objective, investment strategies, investment guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those currently applicable to the Fund; however, the Fund was not registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which, if applicable, may have adversely affected its performance. The performance of each class of shares will differ as a result of the different levels of fees and expenses applicable to each class of shares.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 3.75% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), were 0.51% for Institutional Class shares, 0.61% for I-2 shares and 0.91% for Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PMJIX   I-2 - PMJPX   Class  A - PMJAX

Sector Breakdown as of December 31, 2023§

 

Consumer Discretionary

       23.4%  

Industrials

       15.6%  

Financials

       10.8%  

Information Technology

       8.7%  

Real Estate

       8.3%  

Energy

       8.0%  

Health Care

       7.2%  

Materials

       7.1%  

Consumer Staples

       4.5%  

Short-Term Instruments

       4.1%  

Communication Services

       1.8%  

Utilities

       0.5%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Sector Breakdown and % of Investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative

instruments if any.

 

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the consumer discretionary sector contributed to relative returns, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the Russell 2000® Value Index (the “benchmark index”).

 

»   Security selection in the materials sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the real estate sector contributed to relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to, and security selection in, the financials sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector outperformed the benchmark index and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the information technology sector detracted from relative returns, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the health care sector detracted from relative returns, as the Fund’s holdings underperformed the benchmark index.

 

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Expense Examples

 

Example

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and exchange fees and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period indicated, which for all Funds and share classes is from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

 

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate row for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and exchange fees. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Expense ratios may vary from period to period because of various factors such as an increase in expenses that are not covered by the investment advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees, such as fees and expenses of the independent trustees and their counsel, extraordinary expenses and interest expense.

 

          Actual           Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
              
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Net Annualized
Expense Ratio**
 

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,109.80     $ 4.11             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.10     $ 3.94               0.78
I-2       1,000.00       1,109.30       4.64               1,000.00       1,020.60       4.45               0.88  
Class A       1,000.00       1,107.50       5.95         1,000.00       1,019.35       5.70         1.13  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,083.20     $ 0.00             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,025.00     $ 0.00               0.00
I-2       1,000.00       1,082.60       0.52               1,000.00       1,024.50       0.51               0.10  
Class A       1,000.00       1,081.10       1.82         1,000.00       1,023.25       1.77         0.35  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,075.00     $ 2.59             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.50     $ 2.53               0.50
I-2       1,000.00       1,075.00       3.11               1,000.00       1,022.00       3.03               0.60  
Class A       1,000.00       1,073.90       4.41         1,000.00       1,020.75       4.29         0.85  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $  1,000.00     $  1,118.90     $  2.12             $  1,000.00     $  1,023.00     $  2.02               0.40
I-2       1,000.00       1,118.70       2.65               1,000.00       1,022.50       2.53               0.50  
Class A       1,000.00       1,116.40       4.23         1,000.00       1,021.00       4.04         0.80  

 

       
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          Actual           Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
              
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Net Annualized
Expense Ratio**
 

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,143.10     $ 2.68             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.50     $ 2.53               0.50
I-2        1,000.00        1,142.10        3.21                1,000.00        1,022.00        3.03               0.60  
Class A       1,000.00       1,140.70       4.82         1,000.00       1,020.50       4.55         0.90  

 

* Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the net annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

** Net Annualized Expense Ratio is reflective of any applicable contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements or voluntary fee waivers. Details regarding fee waivers, if any, can be found in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights    

 

          Investment Operations     Less Distributions(c)  
                                           
Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended^:  

Net Asset Value
Beginning of
Year or
Period(a)

    Net Investment
Income (Loss)(b)
    Net Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     From Net
Investment
Income
    From Net
Realized
Capital Gains
    Total  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 9.43     $  0.18     $ 0.85     $ 1.03     $  (0.41   $ 0.00     $  (0.41

06/30/2023

    8.85       0.42       1.13       1.55       (0.05      (0.92     (0.97

06/30/2022

     12.02       0.55        (2.76      (2.21     (0.96     0.00       (0.96

06/30/2021

    7.83       0.27       4.09       4.36       (0.17     0.00       (0.17

06/30/2020

    9.92       0.24       (2.06     (1.82     (0.24     (0.03     (0.27

06/30/2019

    10.74       0.29       (0.11     0.18       (0.26     (0.74     (1.00
I-2              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    9.36       0.17       0.84       1.01       (0.40     0.00       (0.40

06/30/2023

    8.80       0.41       1.11       1.52       (0.04     (0.92     (0.96

06/30/2022

    11.97       0.50       (2.71     (2.21     (0.96     0.00       (0.96

06/30/2021

    7.80       0.30       4.03       4.33       (0.16     0.00       (0.16

06/30/2020

    9.86       0.32       (2.16     (1.84     (0.19     (0.03     (0.22

06/30/2019

    10.68       0.29       (0.11     0.18       (0.26     (0.74     (1.00
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    9.23       0.14       0.85       0.99       (0.39     0.00       (0.39

06/30/2023

    8.70       0.41       1.07       1.48       (0.03     (0.92     (0.95

06/30/2022

    11.86       0.47       (2.68     (2.21     (0.95     0.00       (0.95

06/30/2021

    7.75       0.23       4.03       4.26       (0.15     0.00       (0.15

06/30/2020

    9.84       0.23       (2.07     (1.84     (0.22     (0.03     (0.25

06/30/2019

    10.68       0.25       (0.09     0.16       (0.26     (0.74     (1.00

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 9.35     $ 0.62     $ 0.14     $ 0.76     $ (0.48   $ (0.37   $ (0.85

06/30/2023

    8.78       0.17       1.15       1.32       (0.15     (0.60     (0.75

06/30/2022

    11.65       1.15       (2.80     (1.65     (1.22     0.00       (1.22

06/30/2021

    8.20       0.21       3.45       3.66       (0.21     0.00       (0.21

06/30/2020

    10.23       0.38       (1.76     (1.38     (0.37     (0.28     (0.65

06/30/2019

    10.68       0.32       (0.51     (0.19     (0.26     0.00       (0.26
I-2              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    9.37       0.58       0.18       0.76       (0.48     (0.37     (0.85

06/30/2023

    8.80       0.16       1.16       1.32       (0.15     (0.60     (0.75

06/30/2022

    11.67       1.39       (3.04     (1.65     (1.22     0.00       (1.22

06/30/2021

    8.18       0.02       3.63       3.65       (0.16     0.00       (0.16

06/30/2020

    10.20       0.30       (1.68     (1.38     (0.36     (0.28     (0.64

06/30/2019

    10.65       0.26       (0.46     (0.20     (0.25     0.00       (0.25
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    9.15       0.54       0.19       0.73       (0.47     (0.37     (0.84

06/30/2023

    8.62       0.15       1.12       1.27       (0.14     (0.60     (0.74

06/30/2022

    11.48       1.08       (2.74     (1.66     (1.20     0.00       (1.20

06/30/2021

    8.10       0.18       3.39       3.57       (0.19     0.00       (0.19

06/30/2020

    10.14       0.41       (1.81     (1.40     (0.36     (0.28     (0.64

06/30/2019

    10.61       0.23       (0.46     (0.23     (0.24     0.00       (0.24

PIMCO RAE International Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 8.09     $ 0.09     $ 0.50     $ 0.59     $ (0.47   $ (0.32   $ (0.79

06/30/2023

    7.55       0.25       0.82       1.07       (0.17     (0.36     (0.53

06/30/2022

    11.23       0.36       (1.69     (1.33     (0.46     (1.89     (2.35

06/30/2021

    8.11       0.27       3.08       3.35       (0.23     0.00       (0.23

06/30/2020

    9.74       0.23       (1.45     (1.22     (0.41     0.00       (0.41

06/30/2019

    10.60       0.34       (0.68     (0.34     (0.25     (0.27     (0.52
I-2              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    8.04       0.09       0.50       0.59       (0.47     (0.32     (0.79

06/30/2023

    7.51       0.26       0.80       1.06       (0.17     (0.36     (0.53

06/30/2022

    11.17       0.35       (1.69     (1.34     (0.43     (1.89     (2.32

06/30/2021

    8.07       0.40       2.92       3.32       (0.22     0.00       (0.22

06/30/2020

    9.71       0.21       (1.43     (1.22     (0.42     0.00       (0.42

06/30/2019

    10.57       0.30       (0.64     (0.34     (0.25     (0.27     (0.52

 

       
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Table of Contents
   

 

            Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)        
Net Asset
Value End of
Year or
Period(a)
    Total Return(d)     Net Assets
End of Year or
Period (000s)
    Expenses     Expenses
Excluding
Waivers
    Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense
    Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense and
Waivers
    Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
               
               
$ 10.05       10.98   $ 1,455,228       0.78 %*      0.79 %*      0.75 %*      0.76 %*      3.69 %*      39
  9.43       18.81       1,262,012       0.76       0.77       0.75       0.76       4.72       65  
  8.85       (19.72     1,247,735       0.76       0.77       0.75       0.76       5.13       109  
  12.02       56.09       1,716,375       0.79 (f)      0.85 (f)      0.78 (f)      0.84 (f)      2.66       79  
  7.83       (18.91     1,184,716       0.76       0.97       0.75       0.96       2.70       56  
  9.92       2.40       2,632,982       0.75       0.96       0.75       0.96       2.94       25  
               
  9.97       10.93       132,890       0.88     0.89     0.85     0.86     3.46     39  
  9.36       18.62       95,565       0.86       0.87       0.85       0.86       4.55       65  
  8.80       (19.78     69,156       0.86       0.87       0.85       0.86       4.73       109  
  11.97       55.95       59,609       0.89 (g)      0.95 (g)      0.88 (g)      0.94 (g)      2.71       79  
  7.80       (19.13     3,070       0.86       1.07       0.85       1.06       3.58       56  
  9.86       2.42       16,263       0.85       1.06       0.85       1.06       2.93       25  
               
  9.83       10.87       21,665       1.13     1.14     1.10     1.11     2.99     39  
  9.23       18.35       25,955       1.11       1.12       1.10       1.11       4.63       65  
  8.70       (19.97     12,611       1.11       1.12       1.10       1.11       4.43       109  
  11.86       55.42       15,798       1.14 (g)      1.20 (g)      1.13 (g)      1.19 (g)      2.24       79  
  7.75       (19.27     7,628       1.11       1.32       1.10       1.31       2.61       56  
  9.84       2.21       16,198       1.10       1.31       1.10       1.31       2.52       25  
               
               
$ 9.26       8.32   $ 87,037       0.00 %*      0.56 %*      0.00 %*      0.56 %*      13.05 %*      8
  9.35       15.90       76,470       0.00       0.56       0.00       0.56       1.86       14  
  8.78       (15.58     69,094       0.00       0.56       0.00       0.56       10.87       7  
   11.65       44.96       80,502       0.02 (h)      0.63 (h)      0.02 (h)      0.63 (h)      2.08       18  
  8.20       (14.73     53,191       0.02       0.78       0.01       0.77       4.03       34  
  10.23       (1.50     75,630       0.00       0.76       0.00       0.76       3.13       17  
               
  9.28       8.26       121       0.10     0.66     0.10     0.66     12.23     8  
  9.37       15.82       117       0.10       0.66       0.10       0.66       1.76       14  
  8.80       (15.57     307       0.10       0.66       0.10       0.66       13.36       7  
  11.67       44.90       154       0.12 (f)      0.73 (f)      0.12 (f)      0.73 (f)      0.18       18  
  8.18       (14.74     67       0.12       0.88       0.11       0.87       3.14       34  
  10.20       (1.60     428       0.10       0.86       0.10       0.86       2.50       17  
               
  9.04       8.11       15,762       0.35     0.91     0.35     0.91     11.73     8  
  9.15       15.57       15,625       0.35       0.91       0.35       0.91       1.72       14  
  8.62       (15.87     9,334       0.35       0.91       0.35       0.91       10.37       7  
  11.48       44.43       11,523       0.37 (f)      0.98 (f)      0.37 (f)      0.98 (f)      1.88       18  
  8.10       (15.01     11,252       0.37       1.13       0.36       1.12       4.66       34  
  10.14       (1.90     2,035       0.35       1.11       0.35       1.11       2.32       17  
               
               
$ 7.89       7.50   $ 479,196       0.50 %*      0.51 %*      0.50 %*      0.51 %*      2.23 %*      21
  8.09       14.91       561,420       0.51       0.52       0.50       0.51       3.29       94  
  7.55       (14.14     503,685       0.51       0.52       0.50       0.51       3.77       58  
  11.23       41.64        1,025,896       0.51 (i)      0.55 (i)      0.51 (i)      0.55 (i)      2.79       87  
  8.11       (13.27     756,178       0.51       0.62       0.50       0.61       2.65       93  
  9.74       (2.72     547,007       0.50       0.61       0.50       0.61       3.41       41  
               
  7.84       7.50       10,890       0.60     0.61     0.60     0.61     2.15     21  
  8.04       14.78       10,660       0.61       0.62       0.60       0.61       3.36       94  
  7.51       (14.25     11,264       0.61       0.62       0.60       0.61       3.44       58  
  11.17       41.51       25,494       0.61 (j)      0.65 (j)      0.61 (j)      0.65 (j)      3.66       87  
  8.07       (13.40     841       0.61       0.72       0.60       0.71       2.39       93  
  9.71       (2.73     832       0.60       0.71       0.60       0.71       3.02       41  

 

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Table of Contents
Financial Highlights   (Cont.)  

 

          Investment Operations     Less Distributions(c)  
                                           
Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended^:  

Net Asset Value
Beginning of
Year or
Period(a)

    Net Investment
Income (Loss)(b)
    Net Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     From Net
Investment
Income
    From Net
Realized
Capital Gains
    Total  

PIMCO RAE International Fund (Cont.)

             
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 7.90     $ 0.08     $ 0.49     $ 0.57     $ (0.46   $ (0.32   $ (0.78

06/30/2023

    7.39       0.19       0.82       1.01       (0.14     (0.36     (0.50

06/30/2022

    11.06       0.32       (1.66     (1.34     (0.44     (1.89     (2.33

06/30/2021

    8.01       0.30       2.96       3.26       (0.21     0.00       (0.21

06/30/2020

    9.64       0.18       (1.41     (1.23     (0.40     0.00       (0.40

06/30/2019

    10.53       0.30       (0.67     (0.37     (0.25     (0.27     (0.52

PIMCO RAE US Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $  12.66     $  0.13     $ 1.34     $ 1.47     $  (0.40   $  (0.49   $  (0.89

06/30/2023

    11.81       0.29       1.53       1.82       (0.14     (0.83     (0.97

06/30/2022

    14.03       0.26        (1.13      (0.87     (0.17     (1.18     (1.35

06/30/2021

    9.72       0.25       4.44       4.69       (0.28     (0.10     (0.38

06/30/2020

    11.09       0.28       (1.08     (0.80     (0.32     (0.25     (0.57

06/30/2019

    11.30       0.26       0.20       0.46       (0.21     (0.46     (0.67
I-2              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    12.55       0.12       1.34       1.46       (0.40     (0.49     (0.89

06/30/2023

    11.72       0.28       1.52       1.80       (0.14     (0.83     (0.97

06/30/2022

    13.94       0.25       (1.13     (0.88     (0.16     (1.18     (1.34

06/30/2021

    9.67       0.23       4.41       4.64       (0.27     (0.10     (0.37

06/30/2020

    11.04       0.27       (1.08     (0.81     (0.31     (0.25     (0.56

06/30/2019

    11.26       0.25       0.20       0.45       (0.21     (0.46     (0.67
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    12.29       0.10       1.30       1.40       (0.38     (0.49     (0.87

06/30/2023

    11.52       0.23       1.49       1.72       (0.12     (0.83     (0.95

06/30/2022

    13.75       0.21       (1.11     (0.90     (0.15     (1.18     (1.33

06/30/2021

    9.55       0.19       4.37       4.56       (0.26     (0.10     (0.36

06/30/2020

    10.93       0.23       (1.07     (0.84     (0.29     (0.25     (0.54

06/30/2019

    11.19       0.22       0.19       0.41       (0.21     (0.46     (0.67

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 8.55     $ 0.10     $ 1.13     $ 1.23     $ (0.15   $ 0.00     $ (0.15

06/30/2023

    8.27       0.17       0.91       1.08       (0.11     (0.69     (0.80

06/30/2022

    15.90       0.15       (1.62     (1.47     (0.20     (5.96     (6.16

06/30/2021

    8.80       0.09       8.05       8.14       (0.17     (0.87     (1.04

06/30/2020

    10.72       0.14       (1.88     (1.74     (0.18     0.00       (0.18

06/30/2019

    12.33       0.17       (1.05     (0.88     (0.09     (0.64     (0.73
I-2              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    8.44       0.09       1.11       1.20       (0.14     0.00       (0.14

06/30/2023

    8.18       0.14       0.92       1.06       (0.11     (0.69     (0.80

06/30/2022

    15.80       0.15       (1.61     (1.46     (0.20     (5.96     (6.16

06/30/2021

    8.76       0.02       8.06       8.08       (0.17     (0.87     (1.04

06/30/2020

    10.67       0.16       (1.90     (1.74     (0.17     0.00       (0.17

06/30/2019

    12.29       0.15       (1.04     (0.89     (0.09     (0.64     (0.73

 

       
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Table of Contents
   

 

            Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)        
Net Asset
Value End of
Year or
Period(a)
    Total Return(d)     Net Assets
End of Year or
Period (000s)
    Expenses     Expenses
Excluding
Waivers
    Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense
    Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense and
Waivers
    Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
               
               
$ 7.69       7.39   $ 5,443       0.85 %*      0.86 %*      0.85 %*      0.86 %*      1.90 %*      21
  7.90       14.42       5,285       0.86       0.87       0.85       0.86       2.51       94  
  7.39       (14.41     21,550       0.86       0.87       0.85       0.86       3.49       58  
  11.06       41.10       25,298       0.86 (j)      0.90 (j)      0.86 (j)      0.90 (j)      2.87       87  
  8.01       (13.57     3,258       0.86       0.97       0.85       0.96       2.05       93  
  9.64       (3.03     5,072       0.85       0.96       0.85       0.96       3.06       41  
               
               
$  13.24       11.89   $  1,095,072       0.40 %*      0.41 %*      0.40 %*      0.41 %*      1.97 %*      36
  12.66       15.73       1,091,632       0.40       0.41       0.40       0.41       2.33       77  
  11.81       (7.16     778,671       0.40       0.41       0.40       0.41       1.94       69  
  14.03       48.99       915,231       0.40 (k)      0.44 (k)      0.40 (k)      0.44 (k)      2.06       54  
  9.72       (8.03     578,588       0.41       0.52       0.40       0.51       2.60       34  
  11.09       4.66       745,741       0.40       0.51       0.40       0.51       2.39       32  
               
  13.12       11.87       59,852       0.50     0.51     0.50     0.51     1.89     36  
  12.55       15.63       56,292       0.50       0.51       0.50       0.51       2.23       77  
  11.72       (7.25     44,350       0.50       0.51       0.50       0.51       1.87       69  
  13.94       48.77       39,056       0.50 (l)      0.54 (l)      0.50 (l)      0.54 (l)      1.92       54  
  9.67       (8.08     16,970       0.51       0.62       0.50       0.61       2.51       34  
  11.04       4.58       14,257       0.50       0.61       0.50       0.61       2.25       32  
               
  12.82       11.64       21,514       0.80     0.81     0.80     0.81     1.59     36  
  12.29       15.23       19,529       0.80       0.81       0.80       0.81       1.92       77  
  11.52       (7.54     15,623       0.80       0.81       0.80       0.81       1.57       69  
  13.75       48.44       12,212       0.80 (j)      0.84 (j)      0.80 (j)      0.84 (j)      1.65       54  
  9.55       (8.41     7,432       0.81       0.92       0.80       0.91       2.21       34  
  10.93       4.24       8,197       0.80       0.91       0.80       0.91       2.03       32  
               
               
$ 9.63       14.31   $ 594,375       0.50 %*      0.51 %*      0.50 %*      0.51 %*      2.24 %*      32
  8.55       13.36       440,423       0.50       0.51       0.50       0.51       1.95       92  
  8.27       (13.65     274,652       0.50       0.51       0.50       0.51       1.33       131  
  15.90       97.65       331,165       0.53 k)      0.56 k)      0.51 k)      0.54 k)      0.79       118  
  8.80       (16.64     288,592       0.53       0.63       0.52       0.62       1.50       202  
  10.72       (6.74     119,223       0.51       0.62       0.51       0.62       1.52       64  
               
  9.50       14.21       117,834       0.60     0.61     0.60     0.61     2.16     32  
  8.44       13.22       87,529       0.60       0.61       0.60       0.61       1.72       92  
  8.18       (13.68     47,933       0.60       0.61       0.60       0.61       1.39       131  
  15.80       97.30       6,427       0.63 (l)      0.66 (l)      0.61 (l)      0.64 (l)      0.17       118  
  8.76       (16.67     883       0.63       0.73       0.62       0.72       1.53       202  
  10.67       (6.85     2,565       0.61       0.72       0.61       0.72       1.34       64  

 

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Financial Highlights   (Cont.)  

 

          Investment Operations     Less Distributions(c)  
                                           
Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended^:  

Net Asset Value
Beginning of
Year or
Period(a)

    Net Investment
Income (Loss)(b)
    Net Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     From Net
Investment
Income
    From Net
Realized
Capital Gains
    Total  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund (Cont.)

             
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 8.23     $ 0.08     $ 1.08     $ 1.16     $ (0.13   $ 0.00     $ (0.13

06/30/2023

    8.00       0.13       0.89       1.02       (0.10     (0.69     (0.79

06/30/2022

     15.62       0.12        (1.60      (1.48      (0.18      (5.96      (6.14

06/30/2021

    8.68        (0.04     8.01       7.97       (0.16     (0.87     (1.03

06/30/2020

    10.60       0.12       (1.89     (1.77     (0.15     0.00       (0.15

06/30/2019

    12.24       0.12       (1.03     (0.91     (0.09     (0.64     (0.73

 

^

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than $0.01 or 0.01%.

+

Unaudited

*

Annualized, except for organizational expense, if any.

(a) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Funds.

(b) 

Per share amounts based on average number of shares outstanding during the year or period.

(c) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. The actual tax characterization of distributions paid is determined at the end of the fiscal year. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(d) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Funds. Additionally, excludes initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges.

(e) 

Ratios shown do not include expenses of the investment companies in which a Fund may invest. See Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the expenses and any applicable fee waivers associated with these investments.

(f) 

Effective November 1, 2020, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fee was decreased by 0.20% to an annual rate of 0.25%.

(g) 

Effective November 1, 2020, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fee was decreased by 0.20% to an annual rate of 0.35%.

(h) 

Effective November 1, 2020, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fee was decreased by 0.20% to an annual rate of 0.15%.

(i) 

Effective November 1, 2020, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fee was decreased by 0.10% to an annual rate of 0.20%.

(j) 

Effective November 1, 2020, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fee was decreased by 0.10% to an annual rate of 0.30%.

(k) 

Effective November 1, 2020, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fee was decreased by 0.10% to an annual rate of 0.15%.

(l) 

Effective November 1, 2020, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fee was decreased by 0.10% to an annual rate of 0.25%.

 

       
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            Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)        
Net Asset
Value End of
Year or
Period(a)
    Total Return(d)     Net Assets
End of Year or
Period (000s)
    Expenses     Expenses
Excluding
Waivers
    Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense
    Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense and
Waivers
    Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
               
               
$ 9.26       14.07   $  104,506       0.90 %*      0.91 %*      0.90 %*      0.91 %*      1.80 %*      32
  8.23       12.95       83,456       0.90       0.91       0.90       0.91       1.53       92  
  8.00       (13.98     73,766       0.90       0.91       0.90       0.91       1.11       131  
   15.62       96.82       46,113       0.93 (j)      0.96 (j)      0.91 (j)      0.94 (j)      (0.27     118  
  8.68       (16.99     3,900       0.93       1.03       0.92       1.02       1.22       202  
  10.60       (7.05     4,023       0.91       1.02       0.91       1.02       1.07       64  

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities      

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)  

PIMCO

RAE Emerging
Markets Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE Global
ex-US Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE
International
Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE US Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE US Small
Fund

 

Assets:

         

Investments, at value

                                       

Investments in securities*^

  $ 1,617,332     $ 165     $ 492,035     $ 1,173,639     $ 814,465  

Investments in Affiliates

    49,407       102,760       10,990       0       31,746  

Cash

    0       1       2,371       1       1,790  

Foreign currency, at value

    1,852       0       202       0       0  

Receivable for investments sold

    0       0       0       0       1  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

    1,269       5       160       2,129       1,442  

Interest and/or dividends receivable

    3,629       0       3,353       1,279       3,349  

Reimbursement receivable from PIMCO

    25       50       9       18       10  

Other assets

    0       0       13       0       0  

Total Assets

    1,673,514       102,981       509,133       1,177,066       852,803  

Liabilities:

         

Payable for investments purchased

  $ 384     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

Payable for investments in Affiliates purchased

    0       9       0       0       0  

Payable upon return of securities loaned

    49,144       0       13,361       0       33,536  

Deposits from counterparty

    467       0       0       0       0  

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

    279       0       26       213       2,165  

Accrued investment advisory fees

    676       35       128       252       239  

Accrued supervisory and administrative fees

    351       14       87       159       126  

Accrued servicing fees

    4       3       1       4       22  

Accrued taxes payable

    12,158       0       0       0       0  

Other liabilities

    268       0       1       0       0  

Total Liabilities

    63,731       61       13,604       628       36,088  

Commitments and contingent liabilities^^

         

Net Assets

  $ 1,609,783     $ 102,920     $ 495,529     $ 1,176,438     $ 816,715  

Net Assets Consist of:

         

Paid in capital

  $ 1,706,003     $ 109,832     $ 441,120     $ 877,757     $ 691,744  

Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)

    (96,220     (6,912     54,409       298,681       124,971  

Net Assets

  $ 1,609,783     $ 102,920     $ 495,529     $  1,176,438     $  816,715  

Cost of investments in securities

  $  1,387,523     $ 165     $  387,261     $ 856,914     $ 638,343  

Cost of investments in Affiliates

  $ 49,407     $  106,371     $ 10,990     $ 0     $ 31,746  

Cost of foreign currency held

  $ 1,930     $ 0     $ 194     $ 0     $ 0  

* Includes repurchase agreements of:

  $ 9,667     $ 165     $ 993     $ 1,240     $ 3,158  

^ Includes securities on loan of:

  $ 46,638     $ 0     $ 12,638     $ 0     $ 32,873  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

^^ 

See Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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    December 31, 2023   (Unaudited)

 

   

PIMCO

RAE Emerging
Markets Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE Global
ex-US Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE
International
Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE US Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE US Small
Fund

 

Net Assets:

         

Institutional Class

  $   1,455,228     $   87,037     $   479,196     $   1,095,072     $   594,375  

I-2

    132,890       121       10,890       59,852       117,834  

Class A

    21,665       15,762       5,443       21,514       104,506  

Shares Issued and Outstanding:

         

Institutional Class

    144,822       9,400       60,758       82,729       61,699  

I-2

    13,324       13       1,389       4,563       12,400  

Class A

    2,204       1,744       708       1,678       11,292  

Net Asset Value Per Share Outstanding(a):

         

Institutional Class

  $ 10.05     $ 9.26     $ 7.89     $ 13.24     $ 9.63  

I-2

    9.97       9.28       7.84       13.12       9.50  

Class A

    9.83       9.04       7.69       12.82       9.26  

 

(a) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Funds.

 

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Statements of Operations    

 

Six Months Ended December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)  
(Amounts in thousands)  

PIMCO

RAE Emerging
Markets Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE Global

ex-US Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE

International

Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE US Fund

   

PIMCO
RAE US Small

Fund

 

Investment Income:

         

Interest

  $ 113     $ 3     $ 28     $ 76     $ 66  

Dividends, net of foreign taxes*

    32,245       0       6,680       13,113       8,870  

Dividends from Investments in Affiliates

    0       5,939       0       0       0  

Securities lending income

    247       0       65       6       212  

Total Income

    32,605       5,942       6,773       13,195       9,148  

Expenses:

         

Investment advisory fees

    3,660       184       742       1,386       1,167  

Supervisory and administrative fees

    1,892       77       502       874       616  

Distribution and/or servicing fees - Class A

    22       19       7       25       112  

Trustee fees

    46       3       18       37       21  

Interest expense

    185       0       3       0       1  

Miscellaneous expense

    36       3       12       27       17  

Total Expenses

    5,841       286       1,284       2,349       1,934  

Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO

    (46     (260     (18     (37     (21

Net Expenses

    5,795       26       1,266       2,312       1,913  

Net Investment Income (Loss)

    26,810       5,916       5,507       10,883       7,235  

Net Realized Gain (Loss):

         

Investments in securities, net of foreign capital gains tax**

    27,888       0       28,674       40,215       9,204  

Investments in Affiliates

    0       (1,367     0       0       0  

Net capital gain distributions received from Affiliate investments

    0       2,255       0       0       0  

Over the counter financial derivative instruments

    (14     0       (14     0       0  

Foreign currency

    (1,146     0       (73     0       0  

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

    26,728       888       28,587       40,215       9,204  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

         

Investments in securities, net of foreign capital gains tax***

    104,625       0       2,745       75,678       79,791  

Investments in Affiliates

    0       1,243       0       0       0  

Foreign currency assets and liabilities

    (51     0       91       0       0  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     104,574        1,243       2,836       75,678       79,791  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  $ 158,112     $ 8,047     $  36,930     $  126,776     $  96,230  

* Foreign tax withholdings - Dividends

  $ 5,464     $ 0     $ 734     $ 0     $ 0  

** Foreign capital gains tax

  $ 2,401     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

*** Foreign capital gains tax

  $ (9,831   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

       
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets    

 

   

PIMCO

RAE Emerging Markets Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE Global ex-US Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE International Fund

 
(Amounts in thousands)   Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:

           

Operations:

           

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 26,810     $ 58,790     $ 5,916     $ 1,616     $ 5,507     $ 21,284  

Net realized gain (loss)

    26,728       (43,402     888       1,971       28,587       44,054  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    104,574       191,770       1,243       9,580       2,836       48,068  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    158,112       207,158       8,047       13,167       36,930       113,406  

Distributions to Shareholders:

           

From net investment income and/or net realized capital gains

           

Institutional Class

    (56,778     (110,130     (7,467     (5,937     (45,132     (50,236

I-2

    (5,137     (6,797     (11     (24     (1,028     (745

Class A

    (836     (1,104     (1,363     (1,373     (522     (330

Total Distributions(a)

    (62,751     (118,031     (8,841     (7,334     (46,682     (51,311

Fund Share Transactions:

           

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions*

    130,890       (35,097     11,502       7,644       (72,084     (21,229

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    226,251       54,030       10,708       13,477       (81,836     40,866  

Net Assets:

           

Beginning of period

    1,383,532       1,329,502       92,212       78,735       577,365       536,499  

End of period

  $  1,609,783     $  1,383,532     $  102,920     $  92,212     $  495,529     $  577,365  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

*

See Note 13, Shares of Beneficial Interest, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(a) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. The actual tax characterization of distributions paid is determined at the end of the fiscal year. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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PIMCO

RAE US Fund

   

PIMCO

RAE US Small Fund

 
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
   

Year Ended
June 30, 2023

    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
 
     
     
$ 10,883     $ 25,182     $ 7,235     $ 11,698  
  40,215       16,390       9,204       1,697  
  75,678       91,761       79,791       59,198  
  126,776       133,333       96,230       72,593  
     
     
  (71,487     (73,075     (8,805     (47,913
  (3,870     (3,996     (1,752     (4,583
  (1,394     (1,379     (1,443     (7,395
  (76,751     (78,450     (12,000      (59,891
     
  (41,040     273,926       121,077       202,355  
  8,985        328,809       205,307       215,057  
     
  1,167,453       838,644       611,408       396,351  
$  1,176,438     $ 1,167,453     $  816,715     $ 611,408  

 

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Schedule of Investments   PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund      

 

(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 100.4%

 

       
COMMON STOCKS 95.8%

 

       
BRAZIL 2.7%

 

       
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.2%

 

Cogna Educacao SA (b)

      2,102,900     $     1,508  

Vibra Energia SA

      225,400         1,056  
       

 

 

 
          2,564  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.2%

 

Natura & Co. Holding SA (b)

      864,700         2,965  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

Ultrapar Participacoes SA

      442,665         2,401  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.8%

 

Banco do Brasil SA

      851,540         9,707  

Cielo SA

      19,600,545         18,891  
       

 

 

 
          28,598  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.4%

 

Embraer SA (b)

      1,491,085         6,818  
       

 

 

 

Total Brazil

          43,346  
       

 

 

 
CHILE 0.7%

 

       
COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones SA

      66,893         245  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.3%

 

Cencosud SA

      2,415,468         4,538  

Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA

      139,270         887  
       

 

 

 
          5,425  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Banco Santander Chile

      15,659,616         764  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.3%

 

Colbun SA

      6,363,155         1,010  

Enel Chile SA

      53,792,632         3,484  
       

 

 

 
          4,494  
       

 

 

 

Total Chile

           10,928  
       

 

 

 
CHINA 27.3%

 

       
COMMUNICATION SERVICES 1.5%

 

China Tower Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      9,958,000         1,047  

China United Network Communications Ltd. ‘A’

      10,373,300         6,404  

NetEase, Inc.

      107,030         9,971  

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR (b)

      786,528         7,086  
       

 

 

 
          24,508  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 2.4%

 

BAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      9,395,500         2,745  

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      1,700,000         847  

Huayu Automotive Systems Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      170,600         391  

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. ‘A’

      471,000         899  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Topsports International Holdings Ltd.

      3,611,000     $     2,816  

Vipshop Holdings Ltd. (b)

      1,690,373         30,021  

Wuchan Zhongda Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      694,900         434  
       

 

 

 
          38,153  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Hengan International Group Co. Ltd.

      195,000         726  

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp.

      452,000         551  

Uni-President China Holdings Ltd.

      395,000         281  
       

 

 

 
          1,558  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 5.9%

 

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. ‘H’

      83,280,400         43,643  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      3,652,500         12,526  

PetroChina Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      59,466,000         39,295  
       

 

 

 
          95,464  
       

 

 

 
       
FINANCIALS 12.6%

 

Agricultural Bank of China
Ltd. ‘H’

      29,023,000         11,195  

Bank of Beijing Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      593,000         379  

Bank of China Ltd. ‘H’

      117,404,000         44,611  

China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      29,888,000         2,986  

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      2,407,000         1,135  

China Construction Bank Corp. ‘H’

      114,123,000         67,886  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      1,717,000         510  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      4,681,500         1,589  

China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      1,568,800         3,174  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. ‘H’

      71,872,000         35,026  

Lufax Holding Ltd. ADR

      122,672         377  

People’s Insurance Co. Group of China Ltd. ‘H’

      5,396,000         1,660  

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      8,598,000         10,232  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. ‘H’

      4,923,500         22,290  

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      335,800         314  
       

 

 

 
           203,364  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.9%

 

China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

      5,768,500         3,792  

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      3,711,200         9,726  
       

 

 

 
          13,518  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.5%

 

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      6,218,000         2,579  

China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd. ‘A’

      3,941,100         2,674  

CITIC Ltd.

      4,263,000         4,262  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

CRRC Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      11,929,000     $     5,259  

Daqin Railway Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      949,000         965  

Fosun International Ltd.

      382,000         225  

Metallurgical Corp. of China Ltd. ‘H’

      3,551,000         691  

Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      2,894,500         1,483  

Sinotrans Ltd. ‘H’

      2,074,000         868  

Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd.

      1,664,500         3,267  

Weichai Power Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      1,074,000         1,794  

Xiamen ITG Group Corp. Ltd. ‘A’

      716,400         704  
       

 

 

 
           24,771  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2.0%

 

AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.

      1,067,500         3,172  

BYD Electronic International
Co. Ltd.

      639,500         2,999  

FIH Mobile Ltd. (b)

      10,077,000         788  

Lenovo Group Ltd.

      17,440,000         24,406  
       

 

 

 
          31,365  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

Angang Steel Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      4,318,000         852  

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      1,272,500         1,064  

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      11,526,000         1,669  

Xinyu Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      464,000         228  
       

 

 

 
          3,813  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.2%

 

Agile Group Holdings Ltd. (b)

      3,268,000         356  

Guangzhou R&F Properties Co. Ltd. ‘H’ (b)(d)

      2,261,400         331  

Jinke Properties Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      4,494,400         1,147  

Shui On Land Ltd.

      7,148,000         660  
       

 

 

 
          2,494  
       

 

 

 

Total China

           439,008  
       

 

 

 
GREECE 0.9%

 

       
COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

      135,609         1,932  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

JUMBO SA

      23,871         662  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA

      73,625         1,931  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.5%

 

Alpha Services & Holdings
SA (b)

      1,269,319         2,156  

National Bank of Greece SA (b)

      473,960         3,293  

Piraeus Financial Holdings SA (b)

      848,610         2,999  
       

 

 

 
          8,448  
       

 

 

 
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Mytilineos SA

      23,281     $     943  
       

 

 

 

Total Greece

            13,916  
       

 

 

 
HONG KONG 1.1%

 

       
FINANCIALS 0.0%

 

China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. Ltd.

      768,800         663  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd.

      713,000         885  

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

      582,000         490  
       

 

 

 
          1,375  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Shenzhen Investment Ltd.

      1,528,000         225  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 1.0%

 

Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd.

      215,000         748  

China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,272,000         6,557  

Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd.

      9,900,000         8,934  
       

 

 

 
          16,239  
       

 

 

 

Total Hong Kong

          18,502  
       

 

 

 
INDIA 18.3%

 

       
COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Indus Towers Ltd. (b)

      815,904         1,950  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.2%

 

Apollo Tyres Ltd.

      479,115         2,613  

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

      22,641         1,849  

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

      134,440         6,683  

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

      305,919         6,353  

Rajesh Exports Ltd.

      378,385         1,666  
       

 

 

 
          19,164  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.9%

 

ITC Ltd.

      2,487,532         13,808  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 4.5%

 

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

      974,306         5,277  

Coal India Ltd.

      2,582,798         11,663  

Hindustan Petroleum Corp.
Ltd. (b)

      1,841,640         8,828  

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.

      12,374,569         19,300  

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

      7,625,881         18,775  

Oil India Ltd.

      1,127,147         5,035  

Petronet LNG Ltd.

      1,104,509         2,954  
       

 

 

 
          71,832  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 4.2%

 

Bank of India

      1,903,788         2,573  

General Insurance Corp. of India

      430,740         1,593  

Housing & Urban Development Corp. Ltd.

      1,072,205         1,621  

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. ‘L’

      6,655,710         17,315  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Power Finance Corp. Ltd.

      5,048,105     $     23,195  

RBL Bank Ltd.

      1,409,042         4,725  

REC Ltd.

      3,400,348         16,857  
       

 

 

 
          67,879  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.4%

 

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

      274,466         3,574  

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

      271,605         2,786  

Lupin Ltd.

      50,421         801  
       

 

 

 
          7,161  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.1%

 

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.

      6,228,337         14,474  

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

      90,812         3,846  
       

 

 

 
          18,320  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.2%

 

Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd.

      19,915         1,007  

Redington Ltd.

      1,031,393         2,190  
       

 

 

 
          3,197  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 3.7%

 

EID Parry India Ltd.

      101,448         678  

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.

      177,756         1,608  

Jindal Saw Ltd.

      440,562         2,180  

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

      924,890         8,304  

National Aluminium Co. Ltd.

      8,919,338         14,129  

Rain Industries Ltd.

      164,050         304  

Steel Authority of India Ltd.

      5,856,975         8,693  

Tata Steel Ltd.

      1,956,423         3,279  

Vedanta Ltd.

      6,466,415         20,076  
       

 

 

 
          59,251  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 2.0%

 

GAIL India Ltd.

      3,619,620         7,047  

NLC India Ltd.

      180,141         548  

NTPC Ltd.

      3,534,866         13,206  

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

      1,092,024         3,110  

PTC India Ltd.

      1,156,143         2,639  

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (b)

      1,171,281         2,950  

Reliance Power Ltd. (b)

      11,074,067         3,097  
       

 

 

 
          32,597  
       

 

 

 

Total India

            295,159  
       

 

 

 
INDONESIA 2.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

      9,616,700           2,467  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Gudang Garam Tbk PT

      525,500         694  

Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk PT

      14,196,100         825  

Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk PT

      2,912,600         223  

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

      2,710,400         621  
       

 

 

 
          2,363  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
ENERGY 0.8%

 

Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT

      27,684,700     $     4,276  

AKR Corporindo Tbk PT

      10,764,700         1,031  

Bukit Asam Tbk PT

      5,917,800         938  

Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk PT

      2,809,500         4,680  

United Tractors Tbk PT

      1,367,200         2,009  
       

 

 

 
          12,934  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.7%

 

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

      26,356,000         10,354  

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

      3,620,000         1,263  
       

 

 

 
          11,617  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

Kalbe Farma Tbk PT

      9,719,800         1,017  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

Astra International Tbk PT

      12,375,500         4,538  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk PT

      2,214,300         1,352  

Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

      2,502,778         1,040  
       

 

 

 
          2,392  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk PT

      28,783,900         2,112  
       

 

 

 

Total Indonesia

            39,440  
       

 

 

 
MALAYSIA 1.6%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd.

      1,735,600         149  

Telekom Malaysia Bhd.

      969,100         1,170  
       

 

 

 
          1,319  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Genting Bhd.

      1,709,400         1,718  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

Petronas Dagangan Bhd.

      127,700         607  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.5%

 

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd.

      337,200         249  

AMMB Holdings Bhd.

      1,614,000         1,408  

Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd.

      19,300         69  

Malayan Banking Bhd.

      2,905,900         5,621  

Public Bank Bhd.

      413,500         386  

RHB Bank Bhd.

      489,300         580  
       

 

 

 
          8,313  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.2%

 

Hartalega Holdings Bhd. (b)

      1,636,400         961  

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd.

      759,100         306  

Supermax Corp. Bhd.

      1,663,000         340  

Top Glove Corp. Bhd. (b)

      8,201,900         1,606  
       

 

 

 
          3,213  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

Capital A Bhd. (b)

      18,237,700     $     3,274  

IJM Corp. Bhd.

      2,343,800         958  

MISC Bhd.

      503,900         799  

Sime Darby Bhd.

      565,400         289  
       

 

 

 
          5,320  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.3%

 

Petronas Gas Bhd.

      147,800         560  

Tenaga Nasional Bhd.

      1,844,400         4,029  

YTL Corp. Bhd.

      1,700,700         699  
       

 

 

 
          5,288  
       

 

 

 

Total Malaysia

            25,778  
       

 

 

 
MEXICO 3.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Megacable Holdings SAB de CV

      61,239         137  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Nemak SAB de CV (b)

      3,123,100         762  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.2%

 

Gruma SAB de CV ‘B’

      45,576         835  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV ‘A’

      355,875         1,801  
       

 

 

 
          2,636  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CV (b)

      1,372,798         3,776  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

Alfa SAB de CV ‘A’

      6,304,441         5,064  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 2.7%

 

Alpek SAB de CV (d)

      1,105,306         823  

Cemex SAB de CV (b)

      51,673,092         40,228  

Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV

      1,168,200         2,588  
       

 

 

 
          43,639  
       

 

 

 

Total Mexico

            56,014  
       

 

 

 
PHILIPPINES 0.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

PLDT, Inc.

      79,155         1,828  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

Semirara Mining & Power Corp.

      2,254,300         1,231  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Alliance Global Group, Inc.

      4,455,700         908  

DMCI Holdings, Inc.

      6,574,800         1,160  
       

 

 

 
          2,068  
       

 

 

 

Total Philippines

          5,127  
       

 

 

 
POLAND 1.6%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Cyfrowy Polsat SA

      56,466         177  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.4%

 

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA

      144,922         5,603  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA (b)

      308,840     $     3,951  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

      751,427         9,026  

Santander Bank Polska SA

      25,156         3,133  
       

 

 

 
          21,713  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.2%

 

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA (b)

      1,567,066         3,457  

Tauron Polska Energia SA (b)

      299,819         285  
       

 

 

 
          3,742  
       

 

 

 

Total Poland

            25,632  
       

 

 

 
QATAR 0.0%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Ooredoo QPSC

      125,844         377  
       

 

 

 

Total Qatar

          377  
       

 

 

 
RUSSIA 0.0%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC «(d)

      290,070         0  

Rostelecom PJSC «(d)

      341,490         0  

Sistema AFK PAO «

      1,963,160         0  
       

 

 

 
          0  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Gazprom PJSC «

      3,725,600         0  

LUKOIL PJSC «

      254,140         0  
       

 

 

 
          0  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.0%

 

Sberbank of Russia PJSC ^«(a)

      4,916,745         0  

VTB Bank PJSC ^«(a)(b)

      23,863,615,853         26  
       

 

 

 
          26  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.0%

 

Alrosa PJSC «

      2,122,120         0  

Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC «

      6,974,129         0  

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC «

      3,797         0  

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC «(b)

      3,113,725         0  

Severstal PAO ^«(a)(b)

      339,609         0  
       

 

 

 
          0  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Federal Grid Co. - Rosseti PJSC «(b)

      591,291,707         1  

Inter RAO UES PJSC «

      15,264,000         0  

Unipro PJSC «(b)

      3,938,000         0  
       

 

 

 
          1  
       

 

 

 

Total Russia

          27  
       

 

 

 
SAUDI ARABIA 0.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

Saudi Telecom Co.

      255,169           2,755  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.0%

 

Jarir Marketing Co.

      56,650     $     236  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Saudi Electricity Co.

      79,323         401  
       

 

 

 

Total Saudi Arabia

            3,392  
       

 

 

 
SOUTH AFRICA 3.8%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.7%

 

MTN Group Ltd.

      1,055,253         6,663  

MultiChoice Group

      201,773         894  

Telkom SA SOC Ltd. (b)

      1,337,598         2,175  

Vodacom Group Ltd.

      338,350         1,960  
       

 

 

 
          11,692  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.4%

 

Motus Holdings Ltd.

      278,831         1,547  

Truworths International Ltd.

      750,646         3,051  

Woolworths Holdings Ltd.

      477,652         1,886  
       

 

 

 
          6,484  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.7%

 

AVI Ltd.

      352,816         1,577  

Bid Corp. Ltd.

      55,337         1,291  

Shoprite Holdings Ltd.

      303,869         4,569  

SPAR Group Ltd.

      69,159         446  

Tiger Brands Ltd.

      264,214         2,902  
       

 

 

 
          10,785  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Exxaro Resources Ltd.

      16,385         184  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.4%

 

Absa Group Ltd.

      521,573         4,655  

Momentum
Metropolitan Holdings

      2,183,556         2,613  

Nedbank Group Ltd.

      420,340         4,962  

Old Mutual Ltd.

      1,907,558         1,362  

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

      760,217         8,648  
       

 

 

 
          22,240  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.2%

 

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.

      850,746         854  

Netcare Ltd.

      2,551,100         1,986  
       

 

 

 
          2,840  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Barloworld Ltd.

      321,486         1,389  

Bidvest Group Ltd.

      64,173         885  
       

 

 

 
          2,274  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.3%

 

Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.

      48,459         1,624  

Sappi Ltd.

      345,961         836  

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd.

      1,781,272         2,388  
       

 

 

 
          4,848  
       

 

 

 

Total South Africa

            61,347  
       

 

 

 
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SOUTH KOREA 13.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 1.5%

 

KT Corp. (b)

      828,453     $     22,090  

LG Uplus Corp.

      258,036         2,046  
       

 

 

 
          24,136  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 3.5%

 

Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd.

      98,377         3,458  

Hyundai Department Store Co. Ltd.

      9,339         374  

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

      30,810         5,645  

Hyundai Wia Corp.

      3,411         172  

Kia Corp.

      282,140         21,819  

LG Electronics, Inc. (b)

      278,559         21,905  

Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd.

      42,518         2,469  

Shinsegae, Inc. (b)

      4,805         651  
       

 

 

 
          56,493  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.5%

 

Amorepacific Group

      39,152         886  

KT&G Corp.

      116,528         7,850  
       

 

 

 
          8,736  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.1%

 

DB Insurance Co. Ltd.

      74,017         4,794  

Hanwha Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

      1,534,753         3,364  

Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Ltd.

      191,487         4,594  

Samsung Card Co. Ltd.

      71,524         1,794  

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

      5,180         1,055  

Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (b)

      28,496         1,525  
       

 

 

 
          17,126  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 2.0%

 

CJ Corp. (d)

      34,155         2,494  

CJ Logistics Corp.

      6,301         621  

Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. (b)

      299,415         961  

DL E&C Co. Ltd.

      28,363         791  

Doosan Co. Ltd.

      29,259         2,124  

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.

      25,972         302  

GS Holdings Corp. (b)

      38,066         1,205  

Hanwha Corp.

      264,691         5,277  

HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering & Construction

      43,496         492  

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

      314,810         8,498  

Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.

      16,435         2,435  

LS Corp.

      19,679         1,417  

LX International Corp.

      147,929         3,367  

Posco International Corp.

      28,103         1,351  

SK Networks Co. Ltd.

      361,021         1,607  
       

 

 

 
            32,942  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.6%

 

LG Display Co. Ltd. (b)

      900,016         8,861  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 3.5%

 

Kolon Industries, Inc.

      24,929         858  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Posco Holdings, Inc. (d)

      143,693     $     55,249  
       

 

 

 
          56,107  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.8%

 

Korea Electric Power Corp. (b)

      848,932         12,436  

Korea Gas Corp.

      38,974         745  
       

 

 

 
          13,181  
       

 

 

 

Total South Korea

            217,582  
       

 

 

 
TAIWAN 12.9%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.

      379,000         1,483  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.6%

 

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. Ltd.

      1,868,000         2,730  

China Motor Corp.

      1,237,000         4,548  

Pou Chen Corp.

      1,826,000         1,837  
       

 

 

 
            9,115  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.4%

 

President Chain Store Corp.

      120,308         1,056  

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

      2,017,000         4,894  
       

 

 

 
          5,950  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.0%

 

Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      282,000         420  

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd.

      178,552         272  
       

 

 

 
          692  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd.

      764,000         3,566  

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

      548,000         915  
       

 

 

 
          4,481  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 11.5%

 

Acer, Inc.

      4,474,000         7,828  

Asustek Computer, Inc.

      761,337         12,117  

AUO Corp.

      6,026,000         3,559  

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

      1,128,000         7,123  

Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

      254,000         399  

Chicony Electronics Co. Ltd.

      735,771         4,193  

ChipMOS Technologies, Inc.

      118,000         162  

Compal Electronics, Inc.

      15,431,000         19,988  

Compeq Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      472,000         1,086  

General Interface Solution Holding Ltd.

      483,871         1,040  

Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd.

      593,000         5,116  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

      4,567,316         15,539  

Innolux Corp.

      1,803,000         838  

Inventec Corp.

      3,975,000         6,807  

King Yuan Electronics Co. Ltd.

      453,000         1,250  

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

      42,750         3,993  

Lite-On Technology Corp.

      2,620,419         9,950  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Macronix International Co. Ltd.

      740,000     $     755  

Micro-Star International Co. Ltd.

      414,000         2,747  

Nanya Technology Corp.

      1,711,000         4,342  

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

      317,000         5,332  

Pegatron Corp.

      6,136,000         17,435  

Powertech Technology, Inc.

      899,000         4,127  

Primax Electronics Ltd.

      1,129,000         2,487  

Qisda Corp.

      493,000         770  

Quanta Computer, Inc.

      4,402,000         32,048  

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp.

      618,000         2,676  

Supreme Electronics Co. Ltd.

      718,002         1,414  

TPK Holding Co. Ltd.

      325,000         383  

Tripod Technology Corp.

      388,000         2,460  

Walsin Technology Corp.

      82,000         328  

Winbond Electronics Corp.

      859,000         850  

Wistron Corp.

      1,214,515         3,885  

WPG Holdings Ltd.

      892,320         2,371  
       

 

 

 
            185,398  
       

 

 

 

Total Taiwan

            207,119  
       

 

 

 
THAILAND 3.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Jasmine International PCL

      5,312,000         327  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.3%

 

IRPC PCL

      15,830,700         935  

Star Petroleum Refining PCL

      15,280,900         3,678  
       

 

 

 
            4,613  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 3.0%

 

Kasikornbank PCL

      1,077,100         4,255  

Krung Thai Bank PCL

      5,565,575         2,997  

SCB PCL

      8,628,200         26,768  

Thanachart Capital PCL

      6,601,404         9,569  

Tisco Financial Group PCL

      1,405,600         4,107  

TMBThanachart Bank PCL

      20,728,600         1,013  
       

 

 

 
            48,709  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.0%

 

Cal-Comp Electronics Thailand PCL ‘F’

      5,206,707         317  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Siam City Cement PCL

      126,300         501  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund

      2,134,600         391  

Land & Houses PCL

      3,391,800         809  

Pruksa Holding PCL

      767,800         272  
       

 

 

 
          1,472  
       

 

 

 

Total Thailand

            55,939  
       

 

 

 
TURKEY 1.4%

 

ENERGY 0.0%

 

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS

      1         0  
       

 

 

 
 

 

See Accompanying Notes     SEMIANNUAL REPORT     |     DECEMBER 31, 2023     35
    


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Schedule of Investments   PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund   (Cont.)    

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
FINANCIALS 1.1%

 

Haci Omer Sabanci Holding AS

      3,848,080     $     7,878  

Is Yatirim Menkul Degerler AS

      7,231,558         7,853  

Turkiye Is Bankasi AS ‘C’

      3,450,669         2,726  
       

 

 

 
            18,457  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

AG Anadolu Grubu Holding AS

      370,416         2,525  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Enerjisa Enerji AS

      877,573         1,355  
       
          1,355  
       

 

 

 

Total Turkey

            22,337  
       

 

 

 
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.0%

 

FINANCIALS 0.0%

 

Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC

      80,815         126  

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC

      130,247         613  
       

 

 

 
          739  
       

 

 

 

Total United Arab Emirates

          739  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,314,394)

      1,541,709  
 

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS 3.9%

 

BRAZIL 3.8%

 

ENERGY 3.4%

 

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

      7,167,800         54,689  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA

      1,603,300     $     4,407  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Metalurgica Gerdau SA

      577,200         1,287  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais

      686,808         1,629  
       

 

 

 

Total Brazil

            62,012  
       

 

 

 
CHILE 0.1%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Embotelladora Andina SA

      501,049         1,246  
       

 

 

 

Total Chile

          1,246  
       

 

 

 
RUSSIA 0.0%

 

ENERGY 0.0%

 

Bashneft PJSC «

      31,237         0  

Transneft PJSC «

      810         0  
       

 

 

 
          0  
       

 

 

 

Total Russia

          0  
       

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $60,638)

    63,258  
 

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 0.1%

 

MEXICO 0.0%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV

      474,190         854  
       

 

 

 

Total Mexico

          854  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SOUTH AFRICA 0.1%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Growthpoint Properties Ltd.

      1,602,777     $     1,023  

Redefine Properties Ltd.

      3,894,988         821  
       

 

 

 
          1,844  
       

 

 

 

Total South Africa

          1,844  
       

 

 

 

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts
(Cost $2,824)

    2,698  
 

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.6%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (f) 0.6%

 

          9,667  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $9,667)
    9,667  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $1,387,523)
    1,617,332  
 

 

 

 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 3.1%

 

SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 3.1%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 3.1%

 

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

 

5.450% (c)(d)(e)

      49,407,276         49,407  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $49,407)
    49,407  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates
(Cost $49,407)
    49,407  
       
Total Investments 103.5%
(Cost $1,436,930)

 

  $     1,666,739  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (3.5)%     (56,956
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $       1,609,783  
   

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

^

Security is in default.

«

Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

(a)

Security is not accruing income as of the date of this report.

(b)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

(c)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

(d)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $46,638 were out on loan in exchange for $49,144 of cash collateral as of December 31, 2023. The collateral was invested in a cash collateral reinvestment vehicle as described in Note 5 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)

Coupon represents a 7-Day Yield.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(f)  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $     9,667     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (9,860   $ 9,667     $ 9,669  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $     (9,860   $     9,667     $     9,669  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

       
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BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
   

Securities

Out on Loan

    Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 9,669     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 9,669     $ (9,860   $ (191

Master Securities Lending Agreement

 

BCY

    0       0       0       1,840       1,840       (2,057     (217

BOS

    0       0       0       296       296       (320     (24

GSC

    0       0       0        43,185        43,185        (45,344      (2,159

SAL

    0       0       0       255       255       (276     (21

UBS

    0       0       0       1,062       1,062       (1,147     (85
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  9,669     $  0     $  0     $ 46,638        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

CERTAIN TRANSFERS ACCOUNTED FOR AS SECURED BORROWINGS

 

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

 

     Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to 30 days     31-90 days     Greater Than 90 days     Total  

Securities Lending Transactions(3)

 

Common Stocks

  $ 49,144     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 49,144  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Borrowings

  $  49,144     $  0     $  0     $  0     $ 49,144  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Payable for securities on loan - cash collateral

 

  $  49,144  
 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(3)

Includes cash collateral as described in Note 5 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $  0     $  0     $  0     $  (14   $  0     $  (14
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Common Stocks

 

Brazil

 

Consumer Discretionary

  $ 0     $ 2,564     $ 0     $ 2,564  

Consumer Staples

    0       2,965       0       2,965  

Energy

    0       2,401       0       2,401  

Financials

     0        28,598        0        28,598  

Industrials

    0       6,818       0       6,818  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Chile

 

Communication Services

  $ 245     $ 0     $  0     $ 245  

Consumer Staples

    4,538       887       0       5,425  

Financials

    764       0       0       764  

Utilities

    1,010        3,484       0       4,494  

China

 

Communication Services

    17,057       7,451       0       24,508  

Consumer Discretionary

     30,021       8,132       0        38,153  

Consumer Staples

    0       1,558       0       1,558  
 

 

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Schedule of Investments   PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund   (Cont.)   December 31, 2023   (Unaudited)

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Energy

  $ 0     $ 95,464     $ 0     $ 95,464  

Financials

    377           202,987       0           203,364  

Health Care

    0       13,518       0       13,518  

Industrials

    965       23,806       0       24,771  

Information Technology

    0       31,365       0       31,365  

Materials

    0       3,813       0       3,813  

Real Estate

    1,147       1,347       0       2,494  

Greece

 

Communication Services

    0       1,932       0       1,932  

Consumer Discretionary

    662       0       0       662  

Energy

    1,931       0       0       1,931  

Financials

    0       8,448       0       8,448  

Industrials

    943       0       0       943  

Hong Kong

 

Financials

    0       663       0       663  

Industrials

    0       1,375       0       1,375  

Real Estate

    0       225       0       225  

Utilities

    0       16,239       0       16,239  

India

 

Communication Services

    0       1,950       0       1,950  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       19,164       0       19,164  

Consumer Staples

    0       13,808       0       13,808  

Energy

    0       71,832       0       71,832  

Financials

    0       67,879       0       67,879  

Health Care

    0       7,161       0       7,161  

Industrials

    0       18,320       0       18,320  

Information Technology

    0       3,197       0       3,197  

Materials

    0       59,251       0       59,251  

Utilities

    0       32,597       0       32,597  

Indonesia

 

Communication Services

    0       2,467       0       2,467  

Consumer Staples

    1,669       694       0       2,363  

Energy

    1,969       10,965       0       12,934  

Financials

    0       11,617       0       11,617  

Health Care

    0       1,017       0       1,017  

Industrials

    0       4,538       0       4,538  

Materials

    0       2,392       0       2,392  

Utilities

    0       2,112       0       2,112  

Malaysia

 

Communication Services

    149       1,170       0       1,319  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       1,718       0       1,718  

Energy

    607       0       0       607  

Financials

    69       8,244       0       8,313  

Health Care

    306       2,907       0       3,213  

Industrials

    0       5,320       0       5,320  

Utilities

    560       4,728       0       5,288  

Mexico

 

Communication Services

    137       0       0       137  

Consumer Discretionary

    762       0       0       762  

Consumer Staples

    2,636       0       0       2,636  

Financials

    3,776       0       0       3,776  

Industrials

    5,064       0       0       5,064  

Materials

        43,639       0       0       43,639  

Philippines

 

Communication Services

    0       1,828       0       1,828  

Energy

    1,231       0       0       1,231  

Industrials

    2,068       0       0       2,068  

Poland

 

Communication Services

    0       177       0       177  

Financials

    0           21,713       0       21,713  

Utilities

    0       3,742       0       3,742  

Qatar

 

Communication Services

    377       0       0       377  

Russia

 

Financials

    0       0           26       26  

Utilities

    0       0       1       1  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Saudi Arabia

 

Communication Services

  $ 0     $ 2,755     $ 0     $ 2,755  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       236       0       236  

Utilities

    0       401       0       401  

South Africa

 

Communication Services

    11,692       0       0       11,692  

Consumer Discretionary

    6,484       0       0       6,484  

Consumer Staples

    6,306       4,479       0           10,785  

Energy

    0       184       0       184  

Financials

    12,623       9,617       0       22,240  

Health Care

    2,840       0       0       2,840  

Industrials

    2,274       0       0       2,274  

Materials

    836       4,012       0       4,848  

South Korea

 

Communication Services

    0       24,136       0       24,136  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       56,493       0       56,493  

Consumer Staples

    0       8,736       0       8,736  

Financials

    0       17,126       0       17,126  

Industrials

    0       32,942       0       32,942  

Information Technology

    0       8,861       0       8,861  

Materials

    0       56,107       0       56,107  

Utilities

    0       13,181       0       13,181  

Taiwan

 

Communication Services

    0       1,483       0       1,483  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       9,115       0       9,115  

Consumer Staples

    0       5,950       0       5,950  

Financials

    0       692       0       692  

Industrials

    0       4,481       0       4,481  

Information Technology

    0           185,398       0           185,398  

Thailand

 

Communication Services

    0       327       0       327  

Energy

    0       4,613       0       4,613  

Financials

    0       48,709       0       48,709  

Information Technology

    0       317       0       317  

Materials

    0       501       0       501  

Real Estate

    0       1,472       0       1,472  

Turkey

 

Financials

        7,853       10,604       0       18,457  

Industrials

    2,525       0           0       2,525  

Utilities

    0       1,355       0       1,355  

United Arab Emirates

 

Financials

    739       0       0       739  

Preferred Stocks

 

Brazil

 

Energy

    0       54,689       0       54,689  

Financials

    0       4,407       0       4,407  

Industrials

    0       1,287       0       1,287  

Utilities

    0       1,629       0       1,629  

Chile

 

Industrials

    1,246       0       0       1,246  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

Mexico

 

Real Estate

    854       0       0       854  

South Africa

 

Real Estate

    1,023       821       0       1,844  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       9,667       0       9,667  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $     181,974     $     1,435,331     $     27     $     1,617,332  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Short-Term Instruments

 

Mutual Funds

    49,407       0       0       49,407  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 231,381     $ 1,435,331     $ 27     $ 1,666,739  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

                  MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 0.2%

 

SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.2%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (b) 0.2%

 

      $     165  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $165)
    165  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $165)
     165  
 

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 99.8%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (a) 99.8%

 

UNITED STATES 99.8%

 

PIMCO RAE Emerging
Markets Fund

      2,562,877     $     25,757  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

      9,759,632         77,003  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $106,371)     102,760  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates
(Cost $106,371)
    102,760  
 
Total Investments 100.0%
(Cost $106,536)

 

  $     102,925  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net 0.0%     (5
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $      102,920  
   

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(b) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  165     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (168   $ 165     $ 165  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (168   $  165     $  165  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
    Securities
Out on Loan
    Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 165     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $  165     $  (168   $  (3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  165     $  0     $  0   $  0      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       
(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

  $ 0     $ 165     $ 0     $ 165  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $  165     $  0     $ 165  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

 

United States

    102,760       0       0       102,760  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  102,760     $ 165     $ 0     $  102,925  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 99.3%

 

       
COMMON STOCKS 98.3%

 

       
AUSTRALIA 5.0%

 

       
COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Telstra Group Ltd.

      53,705     $     145  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Metcash Ltd.

      256,408         610  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.5%

 

Ampol Ltd.

      66,938         1,650  

Viva Energy Group Ltd.

      369,833         880  
       

 

 

 
          2,530  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.0%

 

AMP Ltd.

      496,954         315  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

      451,573         1,096  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

      393,955         3,731  
       

 

 

 
          5,142  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.4%

 

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

      395,044         1,023  

Brambles Ltd.

      93,028         862  

Downer EDI Ltd.

      82,432         247  
       

 

 

 
          2,132  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.7%

 

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

      96,374         1,536  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

      71,455         6,617  
       

 

 

 
          8,153  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

      42,512         216  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 1.2%

 

AGL Energy Ltd.

      931,258         6,020  
       

 

 

 

Total Australia

           24,948  
       

 

 

 
AUSTRIA 0.4%

 

       
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe

      7,538         220  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Strabag SE

      2,287         105  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.3%

 

voestalpine AG

      50,778         1,599  
       

 

 

 

Total Austria

          1,924  
       

 

 

 
BELGIUM 0.6%

 

       
COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Proximus SADP

      75,457         709  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV

      12,153         548  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
HEALTH CARE 0.3%

 

UCB SA

      15,996     $     1,395  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

bpost SA

      70,263         362  
       

 

 

 

Total Belgium

          3,014  
       

 

 

 
CANADA 8.4%

 

       
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 3.0%

 

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. ‘A’

      5,051         536  

Gildan Activewear, Inc.

      18,491         612  

Linamar Corp.

      8,100         391  

Magna International, Inc.

      225,267         13,310  
       

 

 

 
          14,849  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

George Weston Ltd.

      6,361         790  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 1.5%

 

Suncor Energy, Inc.

      226,341         7,251  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.2%

 

Bank of Nova Scotia (c)

      23,600         1,149  

CI Financial Corp.

      71,451         801  

Manulife Financial Corp.

      69,900         1,545  

Onex Corp.

      7,910         552  

Sun Life Financial, Inc.

      34,053         1,766  
       

 

 

 
          5,813  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.3%

 

Bausch Health Cos., Inc. (a)

      183,100         1,469  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

Finning International, Inc.

      46,400         1,342  

SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc. (e)

      12,400         399  
       

 

 

 
          1,741  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.9%

 

Celestica, Inc. (a)

      45,142         1,322  

CGI, Inc. (a)

      19,800         2,121  

Open Text Corp.

      24,900         1,047  
       

 

 

 
          4,490  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.8%

 

B2Gold Corp.

      90,400         286  

Canfor Corp. (a)

      3,800         51  

Kinross Gold Corp.

      336,900         2,039  

Lundin Mining Corp.

      143,900         1,178  

Methanex Corp.

      6,300         298  
       

 

 

 
          3,852  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.3%

 

Atco Ltd. ‘I’

      45,381         1,324  
       

 

 

 

Total Canada

           41,579  
       

 

 

 
DENMARK 1.2%

 

       
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.3%

 

Pandora AS

      9,930         1,373  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Carlsberg AS ‘B’

      1,795     $     225  

Schouw & Co. AS

      1,945         159  
       

 

 

 
          384  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

H Lundbeck AS

      144,916         704  

H Lundbeck AS ‘A’

      315         1  
       

 

 

 
          705  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.7%

 

AP Moller - Maersk AS ‘B’

      643         1,157  

ISS AS

      114,971         2,196  

Rockwool AS ‘B’

      692         203  
       

 

 

 
          3,556  
       

 

 

 

Total Denmark

          6,018  
       

 

 

 
FINLAND 1.7%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Nokian Renkaat Oyj

      74,657         682  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.2%

 

Kesko Oyj ‘B’

      37,982         753  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.8%

 

Nordea Bank Abp

      332,529         4,128  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

Wartsila Oyj Abp

      102,475         1,490  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.2%

 

Nokia Oyj

      281,914         960  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Fortum Oyj

      37,736         545  
       

 

 

 

Total Finland

           8,558  
       

 

 

 
FRANCE 5.8%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.5%

 

Orange SA

      231,366         2,637  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.1%

 

Renault SA

      108,845         4,452  

Valeo SE

      59,580         921  
       

 

 

 
          5,373  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 1.2%

 

Carrefour SA

      234,580         4,296  

L’Oreal SA

      2,726         1,359  
       

 

 

 
          5,655  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.4%

 

Amundi SA

      8,299         566  

AXA SA

      46,314         1,512  
       

 

 

 
          2,078  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 1.3%

 

Sanofi

      64,714         6,431  
       

 

 

 
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INDUSTRIALS 1.3%

 

Bouygues SA

      26,215     $     989  

Cie de Saint-Gobain SA

      76,302         5,627  
       

 

 

 
          6,616  
       

 

 

 

Total France

            28,790  
       

 

 

 
GERMANY 5.6%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

      330,097         858  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 3.2%

 

Adidas AG

      28,696         5,831  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

      78,809         8,769  

Continental AG

      15,047         1,278  
       

 

 

 
            15,878  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.3%

 

Metro AG (a)

      210,532         1,467  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen

      1,968         817  

Talanx AG

      5,670         405  
       

 

 

 
          1,222  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.7%

 

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

      28,103         1,175  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

      71,576         2,218  
       

 

 

 
          3,393  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Knorr-Bremse AG

      8,179         528  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.9%

 

Aurubis AG

      6,645         544  

HeidelbergCement AG

      41,657         3,723  
       

 

 

 
          4,267  
       

 

 

 

Total Germany

            27,613  
       

 

 

 
HONG KONG 2.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

PCCW Ltd.

      236,000         126  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.6%

 

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. ADR (a)

      245,695         2,179  

Skyworth Group Ltd.

      1,414,215         540  

Yue Yuen Industrial
Holdings Ltd.

      309,000         343  
       

 

 

 
          3,062  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.2%

 

First Pacific Co. Ltd.

      322,000         128  

Sun Art Retail Group Ltd.

      158,000         28  

WH Group Ltd.

      1,659,500         1,072  
       

 

 

 
          1,228  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust

      2,422,500     $     358  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

      3,000         124  
       

 

 

 
          482  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.2%

 

Kingboard Holdings Ltd.

      219,500         525  

Kingboard Laminates
Holdings Ltd. (c)

      297,500         256  
       

 

 

 
          781  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 1.4%

 

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

      300,500         1,508  

Kerry Properties Ltd.

      250,500         458  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

      157,500         1,704  

Swire Pacific Ltd. ‘A’

      253,000         2,143  

Wharf Holdings Ltd.

      315,000         1,015  
       

 

 

 
          6,828  
       

 

 

 

Total Hong Kong

            12,507  
       

 

 

 
ISRAEL 1.6%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.

      949,284         1,293  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.2%

 

Delek Group Ltd.

      1,667         214  

Oil Refineries Ltd.

      1,919,281         648  

Paz Oil Co. Ltd.

      2,651         222  
       

 

 

 
          1,084  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Plus500 Ltd.

      12,952         275  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.8%

 

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. SP ADR (a)

      371,186         3,875  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (c)

      36,020         355  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.2%

 

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a)

      5,339         816  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.0%

 

Israel Corp. Ltd. (a)

      638         162  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

G City Ltd.

      38,061         125  
       

 

 

 

Total Israel

          7,985  
       

 

 

 
ITALY 1.8%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.4%

 

Telecom Italia SpA (a)

      6,568,481         2,133  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Unipol Gruppo SpA

      89,367         510  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

UnipolSai Assicurazioni SpA

      32,159     $     80  
       

 

 

 
          590  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Leonardo SpA

      64,998         1,074  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 1.1%

 

A2A SpA

      235,806         484  

Enel SpA

      644,421         4,795  
       

 

 

 
          5,279  
       

 

 

 

Total Italy

          9,076  
       

 

 

 
JAPAN 25.1%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.

      16,800         186  

KDDI Corp.

      5,000         159  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

      527,200         644  

Nippon Television Holdings, Inc.

      4,900         53  
       

 

 

 
          1,042  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 4.9%

 

Bic Camera, Inc.

      8,200         78  

Bridgestone Corp.

      24,700         1,020  

Casio Computer Co. Ltd.

      18,600         161  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

      6,500         60  

EDION Corp.

      88,100         982  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

      144,000         1,846  

Izumi Co. Ltd.

      5,600         143  

JTEKT Corp.

      19,500         164  

K’s Holdings Corp.

      64,400         603  

Mazda Motor Corp.

      423,000         4,521  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

      915,100         3,578  

Paltac Corp.

      7,900         249  

Panasonic Holdings Corp.

      369,900         3,643  

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

      53,000         740  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

      20,400         293  

Sekisui House Ltd.

      46,200         1,024  

Sharp Corp.

      42,700         304  

Shimamura Co. Ltd.

      7,000         782  

Subaru Corp.

      145,400         2,652  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

      21,700         235  

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

      10,000         154  

Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.

      391,900         1,218  
       

 

 

 
            24,450  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 1.2%

 

Arcs Co. Ltd.

      5,600         110  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, Inc.

      20,000         287  

H2O Retailing Corp.

      77,200         835  

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Inc.

      14,280         390  

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

      17,056         440  

Kao Corp.

      18,000         740  

Kewpie Corp.

      16,600         293  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

      9,600         228  

Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co. Ltd.

      6,500         221  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

      12,600         244  

Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc.

      32,400         363  

Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.

      5,600         257  

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

      13,200         424  

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

      8,200         751  
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

United Super Markets Holdings, Inc.

      30,500     $     220  
       

 

 

 
          5,803  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.2%

 

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.

      19,200         769  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 4.9%

 

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

      1,969,500         17,583  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

      38,200         678  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

      137,900         5,422  

Sompo Holdings, Inc.

      11,400         558  
       

 

 

 
          24,241  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 1.3%

 

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

      65,700         1,115  

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

      89,500         1,064  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

      6,400         319  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

      97,600         1,580  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

      13,600         509  

Sumitomo Pharma Co. Ltd.

      64,200         212  

Suzuken Co. Ltd.

      40,400         1,336  

Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.

      9,400         215  
       

 

 

 
          6,350  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 4.5%

 

AGC, Inc. (c)

      27,400         1,016  

Amada Co. Ltd.

      100,700         1,047  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

      82,000         2,421  

Ebara Corp.

      20,200         1,191  

EXEO Group, Inc.

      6,100         135  

Hino Motors Ltd.

      311,400         1,020  

Inabata & Co. Ltd.

      28,700         638  

Kajima Corp.

      46,600         777  

Kamigumi Co. Ltd.

      2,900         69  

Kandenko Co. Ltd.

      24,900         243  

Kinden Corp.

      4,100         70  

Kyudenko Corp.

      2,500         90  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

      333,300         4,714  

Nabtesco Corp.

      15,900         324  

Nippon Express Holdings, Inc.

      11,100         630  

Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc.

      29,400         238  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

      641,000         1,097  

Sankyu, Inc.

      5,000         183  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

      3,500         53  

Secom Co. Ltd.

      5,700         410  

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd.

      27,400         415  

Shimizu Corp.

      24,100         160  

Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.

      17,400         100  

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

      15,300         385  

Taisei Corp.

      36,700         1,253  

TOPPAN Holdings, Inc.

      31,900         888  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

      156,300         2,884  
       

 

 

 
            22,451  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3.3%

 

Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.

      60,800         528  

Azbil Corp.

      1,800         59  

Brother Industries Ltd.

      4,000         64  

Canon Marketing Japan, Inc.

      11,900         360  

Canon, Inc.

      185,550         4,760  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Fujitsu Ltd.

      31,000     $     4,665  

Konica Minolta, Inc. (a)

      232,100         678  

NEC Corp.

      32,000         1,891  

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.

      3,900         84  

Otsuka Corp.

      18,300         753  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

      186,300         1,427  

SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.

      13,000         1,096  

Seiko Epson Corp.

      13,400         200  
       

 

 

 
          16,565  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 2.1%

 

Daicel Corp.

      104,600         1,011  

Denka Co. Ltd.

      10,800         191  

DIC Corp.

      33,000         647  

JFE Holdings, Inc.

      24,700         382  

Kaneka Corp.

      14,600         370  

Kuraray Co. Ltd.

      52,300         528  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

      133,600         817  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.

      19,400         595  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.

      28,800         357  

Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd. ‘L’

      9,000         81  

Nitto Denko Corp.

      26,300         1,963  

Resonac Holdings Corp.

      35,900         713  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

      43,600         897  

Tosoh Corp.

      13,600         173  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.

      94,200         1,524  

UBE Corp.

      20,200         328  
       

 

 

 
          10,577  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 1.1%

 

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

      47,100         5,451  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

      3,500         92  
       

 

 

 
          5,543  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 1.4%

 

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

      211,000         2,724  

Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. ‘C’

      92,200         1,495  

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

      47,600         632  

Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (a)

      18,800         136  

Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

      10,800         78  

Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

      243,000         1,652  
       
          6,717  
       

 

 

 

Total Japan

            124,508  
       

 

 

 
LUXEMBOURG 0.6%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

RTL Group SA

      4,323         167  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.5%

 

ArcelorMittal SA

      90,161         2,559  
       

 

 

 

Total Luxembourg

          2,726  
       

 

 

 
NETHERLANDS 6.9%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 3.3%

 

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

      567,823         16,337  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
FINANCIALS 0.8%

 

NN Group NV

      99,202     $       3,921  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.9%

 

Koninklijke Philips NV

      193,777         4,535  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.8%

 

Randstad NV

      57,353         3,599  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.1%

 

Akzo Nobel NV

      67,352         5,577  
       

 

 

 

Total Netherlands

            33,969  
       

 

 

 
NEW ZEALAND 0.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

      101,057         331  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Air New Zealand Ltd.

      322,547         129  

Fletcher Building Ltd.

      181,609         549  
       

 

 

 
          678  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Contact Energy Ltd.

      49,990         253  
       

 

 

 

Total New Zealand

            1,262  
       

 

 

 
NORWAY 0.6%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.3%

 

Telenor ASA

      143,108         1,642  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Mowi ASA

      16,399         294  

Orkla ASA

      10,657         83  
       

 

 

 
          377  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

DNB Bank ASA

      33,948         722  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.0%

 

Atea ASA

      14,698         187  
       

 

 

 

Total Norway

          2,928  
       

 

 

 
PORTUGAL 0.2%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Sonae SGPS SA

      389,923         390  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Navigator Co. SA

      148,137         581  
       

 

 

 

Total Portugal

          971  
       

 

 

 
RUSSIA 0.0%

 

MATERIALS 0.0%

 

Evraz PLC «(a)

      238,175         0  
       

 

 

 

Total Russia

          0  
       

 

 

 
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SINGAPORE 0.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

JOYY, Inc. ADR

      27,508     $     1,092  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

      772,200         818  

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.

      34,900         787  
       
          1,605  
       

 

 

 

Total Singapore

            2,697  
       

 

 

 
SPAIN 6.7%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 2.1%

 

Telefonica SA (c)

      2,607,807           10,196  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 3.2%

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

      1,097,048         9,999  

Banco Santander SA

      934,240         3,908  

Mapfre SA

      800,337         1,720  
       

 

 

 
          15,627  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.4%

 

ACS Actividades de
Construccion y Servicios SA

      49,735         2,209  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 1.0%

 

Endesa SA

      84,801         1,730  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

      116,812         3,484  
       

 

 

 
          5,214  
       

 

 

 

Total Spain

            33,246  
       

 

 

 
SWEDEN 3.9%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Telia Co. AB

      223,870         571  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.0%

 

Autoliv, Inc.

      5,202         573  

Electrolux AB ‘B’

      103,619         1,113  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ‘B’

      191,136         3,353  
       

 

 

 
          5,039  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.3%

 

Swedbank AB ‘A’

      70,367         1,423  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

Getinge AB ‘B’

      26,584         592  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 2.3%

 

Husqvarna AB ‘B’

      46,158         381  

Loomis AB

      7,954         212  

Peab AB ‘B’

      24,761         141  

Securitas AB ‘B’

      179,054         1,755  

Skanska AB ‘B’

      42,717         774  

Volvo AB ‘B’

      317,383         8,258  
       

 

 

 
          11,521  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Hexpol AB

      29,015         351  
       

 

 

 

Total Sweden

          19,497  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SWITZERLAND 5.6%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.7%

 

Swatch Group AG

      12,884     $     3,506  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.6%

 

Swiss Life Holding AG

      267         185  

Swiss Re AG

      18,233         2,052  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

      1,544         807  
       

 

 

 
          3,044  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 2.0%

 

Roche Holding AG

      33,402         9,710  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 2.0%

 

ABB Ltd.

      114,078         5,065  

Adecco Group AG

      95,672         4,699  
       

 

 

 
          9,764  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.3%

 

Holcim AG

      21,979         1,726  
       

 

 

 

Total Switzerland

            27,750  
       

 

 

 
UNITED KINGDOM 13.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.5%

 

BT Group PLC

      335,896         529  

WPP PLC

      226,253         2,161  
       

 

 

 
          2,690  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.9%

 

Barratt Developments PLC

      224,672         1,610  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

      6,082         363  

Currys PLC

      413,075         266  

Inchcape PLC

      204,584         1,863  

Kingfisher PLC

      517,682         1,604  

Pearson PLC

      24,286         298  

Persimmon PLC

      131,816         2,330  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

      501,049         938  
       

 

 

 
          9,272  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 1.6%

 

Haleon PLC

      410,279         1,680  

Imperial Brands PLC

      157,541         3,628  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

      725,896         2,515  
       

 

 

 
          7,823  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

Subsea 7 SA

      36,055         525  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.9%

 

abrdn PLC

      685,506         1,559  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

      785,474         1,819  

M&G PLC

      2,079,565         5,885  
       

 

 

 
          9,263  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 2.6%

 

GSK PLC

      699,811         12,925  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.5%

 

Ferguson PLC

      21,446         4,108  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

International Distributions Services PLC (a)

      722,349     $     2,505  

Travis Perkins PLC

      70,230         740  
       

 

 

 
          7,353  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

Johnson Matthey PLC

      53,756         1,163  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 3.0%

 

Centrica PLC

      6,563,423         11,766  

SSE PLC

      127,619         3,013  
       

 

 

 
          14,779  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

          65,793  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $383,250)

      487,359  
 

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS 0.2%

 

GERMANY 0.2%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Schaeffler AG

      130,407         806  
       

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $699)

    806  
 

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 0.6%

 

AUSTRALIA 0.4%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.4%

 

Scentre Group

      218,361         445  

Stockland

      420,503         1,275  
       

 

 

 
          1,720  
       

 

 

 

Total Australia

          1,720  
       

 

 

 
CANADA 0.2%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.2%

 

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

      105,286         787  

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

      26,342         370  
       

 

 

 
          1,157  
       

 

 

 

Total Canada

          1,157  
       

 

 

 

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $2,319)

    2,877  
       

 

 

 
WARRANTS 0.0%

 

SPAIN 0.0%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Abengoa SA ‘B’ - Exp. 03/31/2025 «

      226,011         0  
       

 

 

 

Total Warrants (Cost $0)

    0  
       

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.2%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (f) 0.2%

 

          993  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $993)
    993  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $387,261)
      492,035  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 2.2%

 

SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 2.2%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 2.2%

 

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

 

5.450% (b)(c)(d)

      10,990,375     $     10,990  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $10,990)
    10,990  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates
(Cost $10,990)
    10,990  
       
Total Investments 101.5%
(Cost $398,251)

 

  $       503,025  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (1.5)%     (7,496
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $     495,529  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

«

Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

(a)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

(b)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

(c)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $12,638 were out on loan in exchange for $13,361 of cash collateral as of December 31, 2023. The collateral was invested in a cash collateral reinvestment vehicle as described in Note 5 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)

Coupon represents a 7-Day Yield.

 

(e)  RESTRICTED SECURITIES:

 

Issuer Description    Acquisition
Date
    Cost     Market
Value
    Market Value
as Percentage
of Net Assets
 

SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc.

     05/31/2023 - 11/30/2023     $     356     $     399       0.08%  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(f)  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $     993     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $     (1,013   $     993     $     993  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $ (1,013   $ 993     $ 993  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
    Securities
Out on Loan
    Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 993     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 993     $ (1,013   $ (20

Master Securities Lending Agreement

 

GSC

    0       0       0       1,313       1,313       (1,374     (61

MBC

    0       0       0       621       621       (652     (31

MSC

    0       0       0       10,530           10,530           (11,145         (615

SAL

    0       0       0       174       174       (190     (16
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $     993     $     0     $     0     $     12,638        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

       
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CERTAIN TRANSFERS ACCOUNTED FOR AS SECURED BORROWINGS

 

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

 

     Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to 30 days     31-90 days     Greater Than 90 days     Total  

Securities Lending Transactions(3)

 

Common Stocks

  $ 13,361     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 13,361  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Borrowings

  $  13,361     $  0     $  0     $  0     $ 13,361  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Payable for securities on loan - cash collateral

 

  $  13,361  
 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(3)

Includes cash as described in Note 5 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

           Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $  0     $  0     $  0     $  (14   $  0     $  (14
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Common Stocks

 

Australia

 

Communication Services

  $ 0     $ 145     $  0     $ 145  

Consumer Staples

    0       610       0       610  

Energy

    0       2,530       0       2,530  

Financials

    0       5,142       0       5,142  

Industrials

    0       2,132       0       2,132  

Materials

    0       8,153       0       8,153  

Real Estate

    0       216       0       216  

Utilities

    0       6,020       0       6,020  

Austria

       

Financials

    0       220       0       220  

Industrials

    105       0       0       105  

Materials

    0       1,599       0       1,599  

Belgium

 

Communication Services

    0       709       0       709  

Consumer Staples

    0       548       0       548  

Health Care

    0        1,395       0       1,395  

Industrials

    362       0       0       362  

Canada

 

Consumer Discretionary

     14,849       0       0        14,849  

Consumer Staples

    790       0       0       790  

Energy

    7,251       0       0       7,251  

Financials

    5,813       0       0       5,813  

Health Care

    1,469       0       0       1,469  

Industrials

    1,741       0       0       1,741  

Information Technology

    4,490       0       0       4,490  

Materials

    3,852       0       0       3,852  

Utilities

    1,324       0       0       1,324  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Denmark

 

Consumer Discretionary

  $ 0     $ 1,373     $ 0     $ 1,373  

Consumer Staples

    0       384       0       384  

Health Care

    0       705       0       705  

Industrials

    0       3,556       0       3,556  

Finland

 

Consumer Discretionary

    0       682       0       682  

Consumer Staples

    0       753       0       753  

Financials

    0       4,128       0       4,128  

Industrials

    0       1,490       0       1,490  

Information Technology

    0       960       0       960  

Utilities

    0       545       0       545  

France

 

Communication Services

    0       2,637       0       2,637  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       5,373       0       5,373  

Consumer Staples

    0       5,655       0       5,655  

Financials

    0       2,078       0       2,078  

Health Care

    0       6,431       0       6,431  

Industrials

    0       6,616       0       6,616  

Germany

 

Communication Services

    0       858       0       858  

Consumer Discretionary

    0        15,878        0        15,878  

Consumer Staples

     1,467       0       0       1,467  

Financials

    0       1,222       0       1,222  

Health Care

    0       3,393       0       3,393  

Industrials

    0       528       0       528  

Materials

    0       4,267       0       4,267  

Hong Kong

 

Communication Services

    0       126       0       126  

Consumer Discretionary

    2,179       883       0       3,062  
 

 

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Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Consumer Staples

  $ 0     $ 1,228     $ 0     $ 1,228  

Industrials

    0       482       0       482  

Information Technology

    0       781       0       781  

Real Estate

    0       6,828       0       6,828  

Israel

 

Communication Services

    0       1,293       0       1,293  

Energy

    648       436       0       1,084  

Financials

    0       275       0       275  

Health Care

        3,875       0           0       3,875  

Industrials

    355       0       0       355  

Information Technology

    816       0       0       816  

Materials

    0       162       0       162  

Real Estate

    0       125       0       125  

Italy

 

Communication Services

    2,133       0       0       2,133  

Financials

    0       590       0       590  

Industrials

    0       1,074       0       1,074  

Utilities

    0       5,279       0       5,279  

Japan

 

Communication Services

    0       1,042       0       1,042  

Consumer Discretionary

    0           24,450       0           24,450  

Consumer Staples

    0       5,803       0       5,803  

Energy

    0       769       0       769  

Financials

    0       24,241       0       24,241  

Health Care

    0       6,350       0       6,350  

Industrials

    0       22,451       0       22,451  

Information Technology

    0       16,565       0       16,565  

Materials

    0       10,577       0       10,577  

Real Estate

    0       5,543       0       5,543  

Utilities

    0       6,717       0       6,717  

Luxembourg

 

Communication Services

    0       167       0       167  

Materials

    0       2,559       0       2,559  

Netherlands

 

Consumer Staples

    0       16,337       0       16,337  

Financials

    0       3,921       0       3,921  

Health Care

    0       4,535       0       4,535  

Industrials

    0       3,599       0       3,599  

Materials

    0       5,577       0       5,577  

New Zealand

 

Communication Services

    331       0       0       331  

Industrials

    678       0       0       678  

Utilities

    253       0       0       253  

Norway

 

Communication Services

    1,642       0       0       1,642  

Consumer Staples

    0       377       0       377  

Financials

    0       722       0       722  

Information Technology

    187       0       0       187  

Portugal

 

Consumer Staples

    0       390       0       390  

Materials

    0       581       0       581  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Singapore

 

Communication Services

  $ 1,092     $ 0     $ 0     $ 1,092  

Industrials

    0       1,605       0       1,605  

Spain

 

Communication Services

    0       10,196       0       10,196  

Financials

    0       15,627       0       15,627  

Industrials

    0       2,209       0       2,209  

Utilities

    0       5,214       0       5,214  

Sweden

 

Communication Services

    0       571       0       571  

Consumer Discretionary

    573       4,466       0       5,039  

Financials

    0       1,423       0       1,423  

Health Care

    0       592       0       592  

Industrials

    0       11,521       0       11,521  

Materials

    0       351       0       351  

Switzerland

 

Consumer Discretionary

    0       3,506       0       3,506  

Financials

    0       3,044       0       3,044  

Health Care

    0       9,710       0       9,710  

Industrials

    0       9,764       0       9,764  

Materials

    0       1,726       0       1,726  

United Kingdom

 

Communication Services

    0       2,690       0       2,690  

Consumer Discretionary

    266       9,006       0       9,272  

Consumer Staples

    0       7,823       0       7,823  

Energy

    0       525       0       525  

Financials

    0       9,263       0       9,263  

Health Care

    0       12,925       0       12,925  

Industrials

    2,505       4,848       0       7,353  

Materials

    0       1,163       0       1,163  

Utilities

    0       14,779       0       14,779  

Preferred Stocks

 

Germany

 

Industrials

    0       806       0       806  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

Australia

 

Real Estate

    0       1,720       0       1,720  

Canada

 

Real Estate

    1,157       0       0       1,157  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       993       0       993  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $     62,203     $     429,832     $     0     $     492,035  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Short-Term Instruments

 

Mutual Funds

    10,990       0       0       10,990  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 73,193     $ 429,832     $ 0     $ 503,025  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 99.8%

 

COMMON STOCKS 99.2%

 

UNITED STATES 99.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 7.3%

 

Altice USA, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      268,864     $     874  

AT&T, Inc.

      298,227         5,004  

Charter Communications, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      29,039         11,287  

Comcast Corp. ‘A’

      219,331         9,618  

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (a)

      706,820         1,293  

Meta Platforms, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      153,104         54,193  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

      20,258         1,752  

Paramount Global ‘B’

      140,552         2,079  
       

 

 

 
          86,100  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 9.8%

 

AutoNation, Inc. (a)

      20,705         3,110  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

      145,980         11,427  

Carnival Corp. (a)

      506,518         9,391  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

      24,739         3,636  

eBay, Inc.

      132,438         5,777  

Foot Locker, Inc.

      56,190         1,750  

Gap, Inc.

      342,840         7,169  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (a)

      36,810         527  

Kohl’s Corp.

      559,924         16,059  

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

      10,168         500  

Lennar Corp. ‘A’

      58,282         8,686  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

      31,101         6,922  

Macy’s, Inc.

      262,236         5,276  

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

      11,006         1,139  

NVR, Inc. (a)

      822         5,754  

PulteGroup, Inc.

      130,230         13,442  

PVH Corp.

      33,052         4,036  

Qurate Retail, Inc. (a)

      735,992         644  

Ralph Lauren Corp.

      6,774         977  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

      57,033         5,863  

Whirlpool Corp.

      26,876         3,273  
       

 

 

 
          115,358  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 7.3%

 

Altria Group, Inc.

      276,050         11,136  

Kroger Co.

      407,396         18,622  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

      656,381         17,138  

Walmart, Inc.

      244,891         38,607  
       

 

 

 
          85,503  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 12.7%

 

Baker Hughes Co.

      123,929         4,236  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

      134,748         13,472  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

      305,021         45,253  

PBF Energy, Inc. ‘A’

      62,458         2,746  

Phillips 66

      331,644         44,155  

Valero Energy Corp.

      294,678         38,308  

World Kinect Corp.

      52,645         1,199  
       

 

 

 
           149,369  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 8.5%

 

Allstate Corp.

      36,650         5,130  

Ally Financial, Inc.

      214,719         7,498  

American Express Co.

      8,682         1,626  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

      7,713         2,930  

Aon PLC ‘A’

      891         259  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

      33,368     $     1,737  

Capital One Financial Corp.

      30,238         3,965  

Citigroup, Inc.

      126,876         6,527  

Discover Financial Services

      83,996         9,441  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

      177,575         5,290  

Genworth Financial, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      496,566         3,317  

Navient Corp.

      274,423         5,110  

OneMain Holdings, Inc.

      11,840         583  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a)

      36,835         2,262  

Synchrony Financial

      546,554         20,873  

T Rowe Price Group, Inc.

      19,006         2,047  

Travelers Cos., Inc.

      14,821         2,823  

Wells Fargo & Co.

      360,086         17,723  

Western Union Co.

      54,972         655  
       

 

 

 
          99,796  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 15.0%

 

Amgen, Inc.

      111,232         32,037  

Biogen, Inc. (a)

      97,316         25,182  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

      290,464         29,279  

DaVita, Inc. (a)

      66,904         7,009  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

      404,963         32,806  

Humana, Inc.

      3,370         1,543  

Johnson & Johnson

      45,915         7,197  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

      8,867         2,015  

McKesson Corp.

      61,988         28,699  

Organon & Co.

      116,761         1,684  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

      23,162         3,193  

Universal Health Services, Inc. ‘B’

      37,265         5,681  
       

 

 

 
           176,325  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 3.7%

 

3M Co.

      46,724         5,108  

AECOM

      18,349         1,696  

Carrier Global Corp.

      73,741         4,236  

CSX Corp.

      161,611         5,603  

Cummins, Inc.

      16,172         3,874  

FedEx Corp.

      25,745         6,513  

Honeywell International, Inc.

      2,757         578  

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

      60,287         4,791  

Owens Corning

      21,600         3,202  

Robert Half, Inc.

      18,540         1,630  

Snap-on, Inc.

      5,380         1,554  

Union Pacific Corp.

      17,074         4,194  
       

 

 

 
          42,979  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 30.0%

 

Amdocs Ltd.

      18,686         1,642  

Apple, Inc.

      132,656         25,540  

Applied Materials, Inc.

      147,287         23,871  

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a)

      51,647         6,314  

Avnet, Inc.

      105,260         5,305  

Broadcom, Inc.

      22,017         24,576  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

      884,947         44,707  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. ‘A’

      33,732         2,548  

F5, Inc. (a)

      11,978         2,144  

Gen Digital, Inc.

      94,633         2,160  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

      92,790         1,576  

HP, Inc.

      202,453         6,092  

Intel Corp.

      1,263,900         63,511  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Jabil, Inc.

      62,404     $     7,950  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

      245,466         7,236  

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (a)

      115,898         2,408  

Lam Research Corp.

      24,377         19,094  

Micron Technology, Inc.

      159,524         13,614  

NetApp, Inc.

      129,091         11,381  

Oracle Corp.

      313,511         33,053  

Qorvo, Inc. (a)

      73,041         8,225  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

      91,470         13,229  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

      159,144         13,586  

Teradyne, Inc.

      60,946         6,614  

Western Digital Corp. (a)

      67,943         3,558  

Xerox Holdings Corp.

      172,209         3,157  
       

 

 

 
          353,091  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.2%

 

Eastman Chemical Co.

      8,983         807  

Linde PLC

      4,986         2,048  

LyondellBasell Industries NV ‘A’

      22,373         2,127  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

      23,107         6,463  

Southern Copper Corp.

      4,832         416  

United States Steel Corp.

      46,192         2,247  
       

 

 

 
          14,108  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.2%

 

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (a)

      11,976         2,262  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 3.5%

 

AES Corp.

      127,451         2,453  

Evergy, Inc.

      135,800         7,089  

Exelon Corp.

      236,203         8,480  

PPL Corp.

      147,568         3,999  

Southern Co.

      20,263         1,421  

Vistra Corp.

      471,717         18,170  
       

 

 

 
          41,612  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $850,943)

     1,166,503  
 

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 0.5%

 

UNITED STATES 0.5%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.5%

 

Iron Mountain, Inc.

      25,855         1,809  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

      117,535         4,087  
       

 

 

 
          5,896  
       

 

 

 

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts
(Cost $4,731)

     5,896  
 

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.1%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (b) 0.1%

 

          1,240  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $1,240)
    1,240  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $856,914)
    1,173,639  
 
Total Investments 99.8%
(Cost $856,914)

 

  $     1,173,639  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net 0.2%     2,799  
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $      1,176,438  
   

 

 

 
 

 

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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(b) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  1,240     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (1,265   $ 1,240     $ 1,240  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (1,265   $  1,240     $  1,240  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Securities
Out on Loan
    Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
     Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 1,240     $ 0     $ 0      $ 0     $  1,240     $  (1,265    $  (25
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  1,240     $  0     $  0      $  0         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

        

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Common Stocks

 

United States

 

Communication Services

  $ 86,100     $ 0     $ 0     $ 86,100  

Consumer Discretionary

    115,358       0       0       115,358  

Consumer Staples

    85,503       0       0       85,503  

Energy

    149,369       0       0       149,369  

Financials

    99,796       0       0       99,796  

Health Care

     176,325        0        0        176,325  

Industrials

    42,979       0       0       42,979  

Information Technology

    353,091       0       0       353,091  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Materials

  $ 14,108     $ 0     $ 0     $ 14,108  

Real Estate

    2,262       0       0       2,262  

Utilities

    41,612       0       0       41,612  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

United States

 

Real Estate

    5,896       0       0       5,896  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       1,240       0       1,240  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  1,172,399     $  1,240     $  0     $  1,173,639  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 99.7%

 

COMMON STOCKS 91.3%

 

UNITED KINGDOM 3.6%

 

ENERGY 1.9%

 

TechnipFMC PLC

      785,396     $     15,818  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.7%

 

Janus Henderson Group PLC

      426,439         12,857  

Paysafe Ltd. (a)

      86,203         1,103  
       

 

 

 
          13,960  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

          29,778  
       

 

 

 
UNITED STATES 87.7%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 1.9%

 

EchoStar Corp. ‘A’ (a)

      57,273         949  

Liberty Latin America Ltd. ‘C’ (a)

      164,768         1,209  

NII Holdings, Inc. «(a)

      22,836         0  

Scholastic Corp.

      56,621         2,135  

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

      103,673         1,903  

Yelp, Inc. (a)

      188,492         8,923  
       

 

 

 
           15,119  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 24.2%

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ‘A’ (a)

      502,914         44,367  

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.

      12,156         802  

Acushnet Holdings Corp.

      23,891         1,509  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc. (a)

      146,427         8,632  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

      31,463         666  

Buckle, Inc.

      68,742         3,267  

Caleres, Inc.

      11,776         362  

Carter’s, Inc.

      99,618         7,460  

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

      43,925         3,386  

Crocs, Inc. (a)

      10,330         965  

Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a)

      934         624  

Dillard’s, Inc. ‘A’ (c)

      74,276         29,982  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (a)

      27,443         3,624  

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

      11,922         3,633  

Guess?, Inc.

      126,778         2,923  

Hanesbrands, Inc.

      1,825,817         8,143  

Hibbett, Inc.

      67,430         4,856  

International Game Technology PLC

      25,657         703  

iRobot Corp. (a)

      90,143         3,489  

Jack in the Box, Inc.

      69,955         5,710  

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

      41,951         1,549  

Murphy USA, Inc.

      46,132         16,449  

ODP Corp. (a)

      210,487         11,850  

Sabre Corp. (a)

      554,589         2,440  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (a)

      183,657         2,439  

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

      13,819         1,482  

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (a)

      125,396         3,145  

Steven Madden Ltd.

      20,099         844  

Taylor Morrison Home Corp. (a)

      115,552         6,165  

Travel & Leisure Co.

      55,153         2,156  

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (a)

      280,397         9,926  

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a)

      66,323         2,367  

Visteon Corp. (a)

      9,917         1,239  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

      68,254         607  
       

 

 

 
           197,761  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER STAPLES 4.6%

 

B&G Foods, Inc.

      86,137     $     904  

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.

      88,160         2,314  

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (a)

      75,287         824  

Ingles Markets, Inc. ‘A’

      49,982         4,317  

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. ‘A’

      199,534         3,875  

SpartanNash Co.

      162,123         3,721  

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (a)

      337,041         16,215  

Universal Corp.

      14,879         1,002  

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (a)

      23,930         1,283  

Weis Markets, Inc.

      50,865         3,253  
       

 

 

 
          37,708  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 6.3%

 

Archrock, Inc.

      139,677         2,151  

CNX Resources Corp. (a)

      509,698         10,194  

CVR Energy, Inc.

      139,404         4,224  

Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.

      465,191         12,002  

Equitrans Midstream Corp.

      194,992         1,985  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

      179,433         6,499  

Murphy Oil Corp.

      14,982         639  

Nabors Industries Ltd. (a)

      6,259         511  

Oceaneering International, Inc. (a)

      560,578         11,929  

Transocean Ltd. (a)

      269,202         1,709  
       

 

 

 
           51,843  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 8.3%

 

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

      53,170         8,051  

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. (a)

      14,122         788  

BankUnited, Inc.

      25,137         815  

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.

      47,875         1,577  

Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc.

      166,821         3,196  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

      162,756         4,541  

Credit Acceptance Corp. (a)

      4,679         2,493  

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (a)

      12,053         612  

Federated Hermes, Inc.

      74,804         2,533  

First Hawaiian, Inc.

      25,933         593  

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.

      15,330         540  

Mercury General Corp.

      19,110         713  

MGIC Investment Corp.

      312,305         6,024  

Nelnet, Inc. ‘A’

      1,725         152  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

      38,043         3,362  

PRA Group, Inc. (a)

      41,532         1,088  

ProAssurance Corp.

      65,411         902  

PROG Holdings, Inc. (a)

      255,950         7,911  

Radian Group, Inc.

      226,947         6,479  

SEI Investments Co.

      27,023         1,717  

SLM Corp.

      531,405         10,161  

Washington Federal, Inc.

      43,628         1,438  

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.

      1,625         2,446  
       

 

 

 
          68,132  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 7.5%

 

Dentsply Sirona, Inc.

      319,979         11,388  

Embecta Corp.

      124,979         2,366  

Novavax, Inc. (a)(c)

      562,598         2,700  

OPKO Health, Inc. (a)

      677,993         1,024  

Owens & Minor, Inc. (a)

      287,453         5,539  

Patterson Cos., Inc.

      393,623         11,199  

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (a)

      473,708         4,406  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Teladoc Health, Inc. (a)

      535,090     $     11,531  

Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a)

      108,544         8,203  

Veradigm, Inc. (a)

      278,493         2,921  
       

 

 

 
           61,277  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 16.2%

 

AAR Corp. (a)

      49,224         3,072  

Acuity Brands, Inc.

      58,023         11,885  

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

      360,312         20,952  

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

      66,837         3,570  

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

      2,656         459  

ArcBest Corp.

      18,313         2,201  

Barnes Group, Inc.

      28,047         915  

Boise Cascade Co.

      29,535         3,821  

Conduent, Inc. (a)

      1,011,247         3,691  

CoreCivic, Inc. (a)

      608,115         8,836  

CSG Systems International, Inc.

      11,421         608  

Deluxe Corp.

      95,357         2,045  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

      50,948         10,976  

EnerSys

      19,868         2,006  

GEO Group, Inc. (a)

      245,896         2,663  

GrafTech International Ltd.

      627,453         1,374  

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

      381,002         3,951  

HNI Corp.

      13,268         555  

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (a)

      73,335         1,385  

JetBlue Airways Corp. (a)

      2,098,892         11,649  

Landstar System, Inc.

      4,188         811  

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

      2,502         544  

Lyft, Inc. (a)

      100,737         1,510  

Masonite International Corp. (a)

      10,570         895  

Masterbrand, Inc. (a)

      57,006         846  

Moog, Inc. ‘A’

      7,313         1,059  

NOW, Inc. (a)

      415,892         4,708  

RXO, Inc. (a)

      52,525         1,222  

Ryder System, Inc.

      73,232         8,426  

Schneider National, Inc. ‘B’

      155,639         3,961  

SkyWest, Inc. (a)

      113,994         5,950  

Steelcase, Inc. ‘A’

      181,983         2,460  

Terex Corp.

      13,410         770  

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

      53,444         2,264  
       

 

 

 
           132,040  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 9.1%

 

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

      136,606         3,776  

Cerence, Inc. (a)

      121,542         2,390  

Cirrus Logic, Inc. (a)

      60,204         5,008  

CommScope Holding Co., Inc. (a)

      378,516         1,067  

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ‘A’

      26,978         2,325  

Insight Enterprises, Inc. (a)

      7,139         1,265  

InterDigital, Inc.

      35,394         3,842  

IPG Photonics Corp. (a)

      15,222         1,652  

LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (a)

      78,602         2,977  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

      44,673         4,595  

NetScout Systems, Inc. (a)

      220,558         4,841  

PC Connection, Inc.

      14,003         941  

Pegasystems, Inc.

      24,409         1,193  

Plexus Corp. (a)

      5,601         606  

Sanmina Corp. (a)

      289,034         14,848  

Semtech Corp. (a)

      122,911         2,693  

Teradata Corp. (a)

      301,446         13,116  

TTM Technologies, Inc. (a)

      44,606         705  
 

 

See Accompanying Notes     SEMIANNUAL REPORT     |     DECEMBER 31, 2023     49
    


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Schedule of Investments   PIMCO RAE US Small Fund   (Cont.)    

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

      258,478     $     6,196  
       

 

 

 
          74,036  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 7.4%

 

Eagle Materials, Inc.

      28,277         5,736  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

      102,008         7,225  

NewMarket Corp.

      5,033         2,747  

O-I Glass, Inc. (a)

      115,325         1,889  

Sensient Technologies Corp.

      7,862         519  

Sylvamo Corp.

      140,553         6,903  

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

      578,226         35,254  
       

 

 

 
          60,273  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 1.7%

 

Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. (a)

      1,595,929         12,943  

DigitalBridge Group, Inc.

      43,076         756  

New York REIT, Inc. «(a)

      4,082         24  
       

 

 

 
          13,723  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.5%

 

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

      12,108         172  

IDACORP, Inc.

      8,638         849  

OGE Energy Corp.

      66,287         2,316  

Portland General Electric Co.

      24,764         1,073  
       

 

 

 
          4,410  
       

 

 

 

Total United States

          716,322  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $577,584)

     746,100  
 

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 8.0%

 

UNITED STATES 8.0%

 

FINANCIALS 1.1%

 

Chimera Investment Corp.

      1,460,657     $     7,289  

MFA Financial, Inc.

      161,144         1,816  
       

 

 

 
          9,105  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 6.9%

 

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

      104,463         1,987  

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

      203,938         3,387  

Brandywine Realty Trust

      225,328         1,217  

EPR Properties

      46,857         2,270  

InvenTrust Properties Corp.

      48,038         1,217  

Macerich Co.

      195,262         3,013  

Outfront Media, Inc.

      39,988         558  

Paramount Group, Inc.

      513,199         2,653  

Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

      705,544         10,795  

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ‘A’

      111,077         790  

RLJ Lodging Trust

      602,365         7,060  

Service Properties Trust

      748,104         6,389  

SL Green Realty Corp.

      228,422         10,318  

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

      39,373         422  

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

      62,019         1,719  

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

      169,355         2,307  
       

 

 

 
          56,102  
       

 

 

 

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts
(Cost $57,601)

     65,207  
       

 

 

 
                  MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.4%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (e) 0.4%

 

      $     3,158  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $3,158)
    3,158  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $638,343)
    814,465  
       

 

 

 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 3.9%

 

SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 3.9%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 3.9%

 

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

 

5.450% (b)(c)(d)

      31,746,193         31,746  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $31,746)
    31,746  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates
(Cost $31,746)
    31,746  
 
Total Investments 103.6%
(Cost $670,089)

 

  $     846,211  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (3.6)%     (29,496
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $      816,715  
   

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

«

Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

(a)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

(b)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

(c)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $32,873 were out on loan in exchange for $33,536 of cash collateral as of December 31, 2023. The collateral was invested in a cash collateral reinvestment vehicle as described in Note 5 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)

Coupon represents a 7-Day Yield.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(e) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  3,158     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (3,221   $ 3,158     $ 3,159  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (3,221   $  3,158     $  3,159  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

       
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BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Securities
Out on Loan
    Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
     Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 3,159     $ 0     $ 0      $ 0     $ 3,159     $ (3,221    $ (62

Master Securities Lending Agreement

 

BOS

    0       0       0        154       154       (157      (3

BSN

    0       0       0        87       87       (90      (3

GSC

    0       0       0        30,678        30,678        (31,292       (614

MSC

    0       0       0        1,954       1,954       (1,997      (43
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  3,159     $  0     $  0      $  32,873         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

        

 

CERTAIN TRANSFERS ACCOUNTED FOR AS SECURED BORROWINGS

 

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

 

     Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to 30 days     31-90 days     Greater Than 90 days     Total  

Securities Lending Transactions(3)

 

Common Stocks

  $ 33,536     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 33,536  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Borrowings

  $  33,536     $  0     $  0     $  0     $  33,536  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Payable for securities on loan - cash collateral

 

  $ 33,536  
 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(3)

Includes cash collateral as described in Note 5 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Common Stocks

 

United Kingdom

 

Energy

  $ 15,818     $ 0     $ 0     $ 15,818  

Financials

    13,960       0       0       13,960  

United States

 

Communication Services

    15,119       0       0       15,119  

Consumer Discretionary

     197,761       0       0        197,761  

Consumer Staples

    37,708       0       0       37,708  

Energy

    51,843        0        0       51,843  

Financials

    68,132       0       0       68,132  

Health Care

    61,277       0       0       61,277  

Industrials

    132,040       0       0       132,040  

Information Technology

    74,036       0       0       74,036  

Materials

    60,273       0       0       60,273  

Real Estate

    13,699       0       24       13,723  

Utilities

    4,410       0       0       4,410  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

United States

 

Financials

  $ 9,105     $ 0     $ 0     $ 9,105  

Real Estate

    56,102       0       0       56,102  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       3,158       0       3,158  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $  811,283     $  3,158     $  24     $  814,465  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Short-Term Instruments

 

Mutual Funds

    31,746       0       0       31,746  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 843,029     $ 3,158     $ 24     $ 846,211  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

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1. ORGANIZATION

 

PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”) was established as a Delaware statutory trust on March 30, 2010. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the Institutional Class, I-2 and Class A shares of the funds (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) indicated on the cover of this report. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) serves as the investment adviser (the “Adviser”) for the Funds. Research Affiliates, LLC (“Research Affiliates”) serves as the sub-adviser for the Funds. The PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund may invest substantially all of its assets in Institutional Class shares of the International Fund and Emerging Markets Fund, equity securities of small companies economically tied to non-U.S. countries, and securities that are eligible investments for the International Fund and Emerging Markets Fund. The PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund may invest in other affiliated funds and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Act (together with the Underlying Funds, “Acquired Funds”).

 

Hereinafter, the Board of Trustees of the Funds shall be collectively referred to as the “Board.”

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Each Fund is treated as an investment company under the reporting requirements of U.S. GAAP. The functional and reporting currency for the Funds is the U.S. dollar. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

(a) Securities Transactions and Investment Income Securities transactions are recorded as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be settled beyond a standard settlement period for the security after the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from securities sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as a Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Interest income, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and

amortization of premiums, is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date, with the exception of securities with a forward starting effective date, where interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from effective date. For convertible securities, premiums attributable to the conversion feature are not amortized. Estimated tax liabilities on certain foreign securities are recorded on an accrual basis and are reflected as components of interest income or net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Statements of Operations, as appropriate. Tax liabilities realized as a result of such security sales are reflected as a component of net realized gain (loss) on investments on the Statements of Operations. Paydown gains (losses) on mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, if any, are recorded as components of interest income on the Statements of Operations. Income or short-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as dividend income. Long-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as realized gains.

 

Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by ceasing current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful based on consistently applied procedures. A debt obligation is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is probable. A debt obligation may be granted, in certain situations, a contractual or non-contractual forbearance for interest payments that are expected to be paid after agreed upon pay dates.

 

(b) Foreign Taxes A Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by a Fund and are reflected in its Statement of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable as of December 31, 2023, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

(c) Foreign Currency Translation The market values of foreign securities, currency holdings and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rates each business day. Purchases and sales of securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies, if any, are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate

 

 

       
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in effect on the transaction date. The Funds do not separately report the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments on the Statements of Operations. The Funds may invest directly or indirectly through investments in Underlying Funds or Acquired Funds, as applicable, in foreign currency-denominated securities and may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (cash) basis at the rate prevailing in the currency exchange market at the time or through a forward foreign currency contract. Realized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising from sales of spot foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions on the Statements of Operations. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period are included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency assets and liabilities on the Statements of Operations.

 

(d) Multi-Class Operations  Each class offered by the Trust has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges (except that shareholders of a class have exclusive voting rights regarding any matter relating solely to that class of shares). Income and non-class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class on the basis of the relative net assets. Realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) are allocated daily based on the relative net assets of each class of the respective Fund. Class specific expenses, where applicable, currently include supervisory and administrative and distribution and servicing fees. Under certain circumstances, the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of a class of the respective Fund’s shares may be different from the per share NAV of another class of shares as a result of the different daily expense accruals applicable to each class of shares.

 

(e) Distributions to Shareholders  The following table shows the anticipated frequency of distributions from net investment income, if any, for each Fund.

 

      Distribution Frequency  
Fund Name         Declared     Distributed  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

      Annually       Annually  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

      Annually       Annually  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

      Annually       Annually  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

      Annually       Annually  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

      Annually       Annually  

In addition, each Fund distributes any net capital gains it earns from the sale of portfolio securities to shareholders no less frequently than annually. Net short-term capital gains may be paid more frequently. The Funds may revise its distribution policy or postpone the payment of distributions at any time.

 

Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Differences between tax regulations and U.S. GAAP may cause timing differences between income and capital gain recognition. Further, the character of investment income and capital gains may be different for certain transactions under the two methods of accounting. As a result, income distributions and capital gain distributions declared during a fiscal period may differ significantly from the net investment income (loss) and realized gains (losses) reported on each Fund’s annual financial statements presented under U.S. GAAP.

 

Separately, if a Fund determines or estimates, as applicable, that a portion of a distribution may be comprised of amounts from sources other than net investment income in accordance with its policies, accounting records (if applicable), and accounting practices, the Fund will notify shareholders of the estimated composition of such distribution through a Section 19 Notice. For these purposes, a Fund determines or estimates, as applicable, the source or sources from which a distribution is paid, to the close of the period as of which it is paid, in reference to its internal accounting records and related accounting practices. If, based on such accounting records and practices, it is determined or estimated, as applicable, that a particular distribution does not include capital gains or paid-in surplus or other capital sources, a Section 19 Notice generally would not be issued. It is important to note that differences exist between a Fund’s daily internal accounting records and practices, a Fund’s financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and recordkeeping practices under income tax regulations. For instance, a Fund’s internal accounting records and practices may take into account, among other factors, tax-related characteristics of certain sources of distributions that differ from treatment under U.S. GAAP. Examples of such differences may include but are not limited to, for certain Funds, the treatment of periodic payments under interest rate swap contracts. Accordingly, among other consequences, it is possible that a Fund may not issue a Section 19 Notice in situations where the Fund’s financial statements prepared later and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and/or the final tax character of those distributions might later report that the sources of those distributions included capital gains and/or a return of capital. Please visit www.pimco.com for the most recent Section 19 Notice, if applicable, for additional information regarding the estimated composition of distributions. Final determination of a distribution’s tax character will be provided to shareholders when such information is available.

 

 

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Distributions classified as a tax basis return of capital at a Fund’s fiscal year end, if any, are reflected on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and have been recorded to paid in capital on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, other amounts have been reclassified between distributable earnings (accumulated loss) and paid in capital on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities to more appropriately conform U.S. GAAP to tax characterizations of distributions.

 

(f) New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”), ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from the London Interbank Offered Rate and other reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur or will occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2024. In January 2021 and December 2022, FASB issued ASU 2021-01 and ASU 2022-06, which include additional amendments to Topic 848. Management is continuously evaluating the potential effect a discontinuation of LIBOR could have on the Funds’ investments and has determined that it is unlikely the ASU’s adoption will have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which affects all entities that have investments in equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to a contractual sale restriction. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring the fair value. The amendments also require additional disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820. The effective date for the amendments in ASU 2022-03 is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

In October 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted changes to the mutual fund and ETF shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will change the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Funds must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of their

shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

The SEC made a final ruling on February 15, 2023 to adopt proposed amendments to the Settlement Cycle Rule (Rule 15c6-1) and other related rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to shorten the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one business day after the trade date (T+1). The effective date was May 5, 2023, and the compliance date for the amendments is May 28, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

In September 2023, the SEC adopted amendments to a current rule governing fund naming conventions. In general, the current rule requires funds with certain types of names to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of their assets in the type of investment suggested by the name. The amendments expand the scope of the current rule in a number of ways that are expected to result in an increase in the types of fund names that would require the fund to adopt an 80% investment policy under the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion). At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

3. INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

(a) Investment Valuation Policies The NAV of a Fund’s shares, or each of their respective share classes as applicable, is determined by dividing the total value of portfolio investments and other assets attributable to the Fund or class, less any liabilities, as applicable, by the total number of shares outstanding.

 

On each day that the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open, the Funds’ shares are ordinarily valued as of the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) (“NYSE Close”). Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the time as of which NAV has been calculated on a particular day will not generally be used to retroactively adjust the price of a security or the NAV determined earlier that day. If regular trading on the NYSE closes earlier than scheduled, each Fund may calculate its NAV as of the earlier closing time or calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for that day. Each Fund generally does not calculate its NAV on days on which the NYSE is not

 

 

       
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open for business. If the NYSE is closed on a day it would normally be open for business, each Fund may calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for such day or such other time that each Fund may determine.

 

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value. A market quotation is readily available only when that quotation is a quoted price (unadjusted) in active markets for identical investments that a Fund can access at the measurement date, provided that a quotation will not be readily available if it is not reliable. Market value is generally determined on the basis of official closing prices or the last reported sales prices. The Funds will normally use pricing data for domestic equity securities received shortly after the NYSE Close and do not normally take into account trading, clearances or settlements that take place after the NYSE Close. A foreign (non-U.S.) equity security traded on a foreign exchange or on more than one exchange is typically valued using pricing information from the exchange considered by PIMCO to be the primary exchange. If market value pricing is used, a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security will be valued as of the close of trading on the foreign exchange, or the NYSE Close, if the NYSE Close occurs before the end of trading on the foreign exchange.

 

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act. As a general principle, the fair value of a security or other asset is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board has designated PIMCO as the valuation designee (“Valuation Designee”) for each Fund to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. PIMCO may carry out its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee through various teams and committees. The Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures govern the Valuation Designee’s selection and application of methodologies for determining and calculating the fair value of Fund investments. The Valuation Designee may value Fund portfolio securities for which market quotations are not readily available and other Fund assets utilizing inputs from pricing services, quotation reporting systems, valuation agents and other third-party sources (together, “Pricing Sources”).

 

Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities, non-exchange traded derivatives, and equity options are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or Pricing Sources using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from Pricing Sources may be based on, among other things, information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. Certain fixed

income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date. Exchange-traded options, except equity options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. Swap agreements are valued on the basis of bid quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or market-based prices supplied by Pricing Sources. With respect to any portion of a Fund’s assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies (other than ETFs), a Fund’s NAV will be calculated based on the NAVs of such investments. Open-end management investment companies may include affiliated funds.

 

If a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security’s value has materially changed after the close of the security’s primary exchange or principal market but before the NYSE Close, the security may be valued at fair value. Foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. With respect to foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities, a Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by Pricing Sources, which may recommend fair value or adjustments with reference to other securities, indexes or assets. In considering whether fair valuation is required and in determining fair values, the Valuation Designee may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indexes) that occur after the close of the relevant market and before the NYSE Close. A Fund may utilize modeling tools provided by third-party vendors to determine fair values of foreign (non-U.S.) securities. For these purposes, unless otherwise determined by the Valuation Designee, any movement in the applicable reference index or instrument (“zero trigger”) between the earlier close of the applicable foreign market and the NYSE Close may be deemed to be a significant event, prompting the application of the pricing model (effectively resulting in daily fair valuations). Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities on days when a Fund is not open for business, which may result in a Fund’s portfolio investments being affected when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares.

 

Investments valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from Pricing Sources. As a result, the value of such investments and, in turn, the NAV of a Fund’s shares may be affected by changes in the value of currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar. The value of investments traded in markets outside the United States or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar may be affected significantly on a day that the Trust is not open for business. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) investments, the value of those investments may change at times when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares and the value of such investments will be reflected in each Fund’s next calculated NAV.

 

 

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Fair valuation may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust’s and Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures are intended to result in a calculation of a Fund’s NAV that fairly reflects security values as of the time of pricing, the Trust cannot ensure that fair values accurately reflect the price that a Fund could obtain for a security if it were to dispose of that security as of the time of pricing (for instance, in a forced or distressed sale). The prices used by a Fund may differ from the value that would be realized if the securities were sold. The Funds’ use of fair valuation may also help to deter “stale price arbitrage” as discussed under the “Abusive Trading Practices” section in each Fund’s prospectus.

 

Under certain circumstances, the per share NAV of a class of a Fund’s shares may be different from the per share NAV of another class of shares as a result of the different daily expense accruals applicable to each class of shares.

 

(b) Fair Value Hierarchy U.S. GAAP describes fair value as the price that a Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into levels (Level 1, 2 or 3). The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

 

    Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets or exchanges for identical assets and liabilities.

 

    Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs, which may include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs.

 

    Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include assumptions made by the Valuation Designee that are used in determining the fair value of investments.

 

In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for each respective Fund.

 

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. GAAP requires a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for

reported fair values that presents changes attributable to realized gain (loss), unrealized appreciation (depreciation), purchases and sales, accrued discounts (premiums), and transfers into and out of the Level 3 category during the period. The end of period value is used for the transfers between Levels of a Fund’s assets and liabilities. Additionally, U.S. GAAP requires quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of fair value of assets or liabilities categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, a fair value hierarchy and, if material, a Level 3 reconciliation and details of significant unobservable inputs, have been included in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for each respective Fund.

 

(c) Valuation Techniques and the Fair Value Hierarchy

Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value The valuation methods (or “techniques”) and significant inputs used in determining the fair values of portfolio securities or other assets and liabilities categorized as Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

Common stocks, ETFs, exchange-traded notes and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, rights and warrants, or options on futures that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Investments in registered open-end investment companies (other than ETFs) will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments in unregistered open-end investment companies will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments and are considered Level 1 provided that the NAVs are observable, calculated daily and are the value at which both purchases and sales will be conducted.

 

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain securities that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the NYSE Close. These securities are valued using Pricing Sources that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Preferred securities and other equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are also categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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exchange settlement and the NYSE Close. These securities are valued using quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or Pricing Sources. Financial derivatives using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Equity-linked securities are valued by referencing the last reported sale or settlement price of the linked referenced equity on the day of valuation. Foreign exchange adjustments are applied to the last reported price to convert the linked equity’s trading currency to the contract’s settling currency. These investments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Short-term debt instruments (such as commercial paper, time deposits, and certificates of deposit) having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instruments is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. These securities are categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the source of the base price.

 

When a fair valuation method is applied by PIMCO that uses significant unobservable inputs, investments will be priced by a method that the Valuation Designee believes reflects fair value and are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

(a) Investments in Affiliates

Each Fund eligible to participate in securities lending may invest the cash collateral received for securities out on loan in the PIMCO Government Money Market Fund under the Securities Lending Agreement. All or a portion of Dividend Income as shown in the table below represents the income earned on the cash collateral invested in PIMCO Government Money Market Fund and is included on the Statements of Operations as a component of Securities Lending Income. PIMCO Government Money Market Fund is considered to be affiliated with the Funds. The table below shows the Funds’ transactions in and earnings from investments in the affiliated Fund for the period ended December 31, 2023 (amounts in thousands):

 

Investments in PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

 

Fund Name         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

    $  26,933     $  169,188     $  (146,714   $  0     $  0     $  49,407     $  609     $  0  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

      27,723       73,178       (89,911     0       0       10,990       175       0  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

      0       7,918       (7,918     0       0       0       4       0  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

      9,797       45,196       (23,247     0       0       31,746       162       0  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(1) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations and may contain a return of capital. The actual tax characterization of distributions received is determined at the end of the fiscal year of the affiliated fund. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

The PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund may invest substantially all of its assets in Acquired Funds (except the PIMCO RAE US Fund), equity securities of small companies economically tied to non-U.S. countries, and securities that are eligible investments for the International Fund and Emerging Markets Fund. The Underlying Funds are considered to be affiliated with the PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund.

 

Each Fund may invest in the PIMCO Short Asset Portfolio and the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III (“Central Funds”) to the extent permitted by the Act and rules thereunder. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust and other series of registered investment companies

advised by the Adviser, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market and short maturity fixed income instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay Investment Advisory Fees or Supervisory and Administrative Fees to the Adviser. The Central Funds are considered to be affiliated with the Funds. A complete schedule of portfolio holdings for each affiliate fund is filed with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT and is available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A copy of each Acquired Fund’s shareholder report is also available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and a copy of each affiliate fund’s shareholder report is available on the Funds’ website at

 

 

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www.pimco.com, or upon request, as applicable. The tables below show the Funds’ transactions in and earnings from investments in the affiliated Funds for the period ended December 31, 2023 (amounts in thousands):

 

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

    $ 21,334     $ 4,429     $ (1,541   $ (18   $ 1,553     $ 25,757     $ 1,001     $ 0  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

      70,733       14,178       (6,249     (1,349     (310     77,003       4,938       2,255  

Totals

    $   92,067     $   18,607     $   (7,790   $   (1,367   $   1,243     $   102,760     $   5,939     $   2,255  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(1) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations and may contain a return of capital. The actual tax characterization of distributions received is determined at the end of the fiscal year of the affiliated fund, unless otherwise advised on IRS Form 1099-DIV. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

(b) Investments in Securities

The Funds (and where applicable, certain Acquired Funds and Underlying Funds) may utilize the investments and strategies described below to the extent permitted by each Fund’s respective investment policies.

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts  (“REITs”) are pooled investment vehicles that own, and typically operate, income-producing real estate. If a REIT meets certain requirements, including distributing to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income (other than net capital gains), then it is not taxed on the income distributed to shareholders. Distributions received from REITs may be characterized as income, capital gain or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by a Fund as a reduction to the cost basis of its investment in the REIT. REITs are subject to management fees and other expenses, and so the Funds that invest in REITs will bear their proportionate share of the costs of the REITs’ operations.

 

Restricted Investments  are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale and may generally be sold privately, but may be required to be registered or exempted from such registration before being sold to the public. Private placement securities are generally considered to be restricted except for those securities traded between qualified institutional investors under the provisions of Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Disposal of restricted investments may involve time-consuming negotiations and expenses, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult to achieve. Restricted investments held by the Funds as of December 31, 2023, as applicable, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

Warrants   are securities that are usually issued together with a debt security or preferred security and that give the holder the right to buy a proportionate amount of common stock at a specified price. Warrants normally have a life that is measured in years and entitle the holder to buy common stock of a company at a price that is usually higher than

the market price at the time the warrant is issued. Warrants may entail greater risks than certain other types of investments. Generally, warrants do not carry the right to receive dividends or exercise voting rights with respect to the underlying securities, and they do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuer. In addition, their value does not necessarily change with the value of the underlying securities, and they cease to have value if they are not exercised on or before their expiration date. If the market price of the underlying stock does not exceed the exercise price during the life of the warrant, the warrant will expire worthless. Warrants may increase the potential profit or loss to be realized from the investment as compared with investing the same amount in the underlying securities. Similarly, the percentage increase or decrease in the value of an equity security warrant may be greater than the percentage increase or decrease in the value of the underlying common stock. Warrants may relate to the purchase of equity or debt securities. Debt obligations with warrants attached to purchase equity securities have many characteristics of convertible securities and their prices may, to some degree, reflect the performance of the underlying stock. Debt obligations also may be issued with warrants attached to purchase additional debt securities at the same coupon rate. A decline in interest rates would permit a Fund to sell such warrants at a profit. If interest rates rise, these warrants would generally expire with no value.

 

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

The Funds (and where applicable, certain Acquired Funds and Underlying Funds) may enter into the borrowings and other financing transactions described below to the extent permitted by each Fund’s respective investment policies.

 

The following disclosures contain information on a Fund’s ability to lend or borrow cash or securities to the extent permitted under the Act, which may be viewed as borrowing or financing transactions by a Fund. The location of these instruments in each Fund’s financial statements is described below.

 

 

       
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(a) Repurchase Agreements Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, a Fund purchases an underlying debt obligation (collateral) subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase, and a Fund to resell, the obligation at an agreed-upon price and time. In an open maturity repurchase agreement, there is no pre-determined repurchase date and the agreement can be terminated by the Fund or counterparty at any time. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held by a Fund’s custodian or designated subcustodians (in the case of tri-party repurchase agreements) and in certain instances will remain in custody with the counterparty. Traditionally, a Fund has used bilateral repurchase agreements wherein the underlying securities will be held by a Fund’s custodian. The market value of the collateral must be equal to or exceed the total amount of the repurchase obligations, including interest. Repurchase agreements, if any, including accrued interest, are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Interest earned is recorded as a component of interest income on the Statements of Operations. In periods of increased demand for collateral, a Fund may pay a fee for the receipt of collateral, which may result in interest expense to the Fund.

 

(b) Securities Lending The Funds listed below may seek to earn additional income by lending their securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions on a short-term or long-term basis via a lending agent.

 

Fund Name

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

PIMCO RAE International Fund

PIMCO RAE US Fund

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

 

Securities on loan are required to be secured by cash collateral at least equal to 102% of the domestic, or 105% of the foreign security’s market value. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower shall be required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. The Funds will then invest the cash collateral received in the PIMCO Government Money Market Fund and record a liability for the return of the collateral during the period the securities are on loan. Each Fund is subject to a lending limit of 33.33% of total assets (including the value of collateral).

 

The loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or a Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the lender securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower

of the securities fail to return loaned securities, a Fund has the right to repurchase the securities using the collateral in the open market.

 

The borrower pays fees at the Funds’ direction to the lending agent. The lending agent may retain a portion of the fees and interest earned on the cash collateral invested as compensation for its services. Investments made with the cash collateral are disclosed on the Schedules of Investments, if applicable. The lending fees and the Funds’ portion of the interest income earned on cash collateral are included on the Statements of Operations as securities lending income, if applicable.

 

(c) Interfund Lending In accordance with an exemptive order (the “Order”) from the SEC, the Funds of the Trust may participate in a joint lending and borrowing facility for temporary purposes (the “Interfund Lending Program”), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by each Fund’s investment policies and restrictions. The Funds are currently permitted to borrow under the Interfund Lending Program. A lending fund may lend in aggregate up to 15% of its current net assets at the time of the interfund loan, but may not lend more than 5% of its net assets to any one borrowing fund through the Interfund Lending Program. A borrowing fund may not borrow through the Interfund Lending Program or from any other source if its total outstanding borrowings immediately after the borrowing would be more than 33 1/3% of its total assets (or any lower threshold provided for by the fund’s investment restrictions). If a borrowing fund’s total outstanding borrowings exceed 10% of its total assets, each of its outstanding interfund loans will be subject to collateralization of at least 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan. All interfund loans are for temporary or emergency purposes and the interfund loan rate to be charged will be the average of the highest current overnight repurchase agreement rate available to a lending fund and the bank loan rate, as calculated according to a formula established by the Board.

 

During the period ended December 31, 2023, the Funds did not participate in the Interfund Lending Program.

 

6. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The Funds (and where applicable, certain Acquired Funds and Underlying Funds) may enter into the financial derivative instruments described below to the extent permitted by each Fund’s respective investment policies.

 

The following disclosures contain information on how and why the Funds use financial derivative instruments, and how financial derivative instruments affect the Funds’ financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The location and fair value amounts of these instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the net

 

 

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realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statements of Operations, each categorized by type of financial derivative contract and related risk exposure, are included in a table in the Notes to Schedules of Investments. The financial derivative instruments outstanding as of period end and the amounts of net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial derivative instruments during the period, as disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments, serve as indicators of the volume of financial derivative activity for the Funds.

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts may be engaged, in connection with settling planned purchases or sales of securities, to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of a Fund’s securities or as part of an investment strategy. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set

price on a future date. The market value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked to market daily, and the change in value is recorded by a Fund as an unrealized gain (loss). Realized gains (losses) are equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed and are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain (loss) reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, a Fund could be exposed to risk if the counterparties are unable to meet the terms of the contracts or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably to the U.S. dollar. To mitigate such risk, cash or securities may be exchanged as collateral pursuant to the terms of the underlying contracts.

 

 

7. PRINCIPAL AND OTHER RISKS

 

(a) Principal Risks

The principal risks of investing in a Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return, are listed below.

 

Risks        

PIMCO

RAE Emerging

Markets

Fund

 

PIMCO

RAE Global

ex-US

Fund

 

PIMCO
RAE

International

Fund

 

PIMCO

RAE US

Fund

 

PIMCO

RAE US Small

Fund

Small Fund

      X      

Allocation

      X      

Acquired Fund

      X      

Equity

    X   X   X   X   X

Value Investing

    X   X   X   X   X

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

    X   X   X    

Emerging Markets

    X   X   X    

China

    X        

Market

    X   X   X   X   X

Issuer

    X   X   X   X   X

Credit

    X   X   X   X   X

Distressed Company

      X       X

Currency

    X   X   X    

Real Estate

    X   X   X   X   X

Liquidity

    X   X   X   X   X

Leveraging

    X   X   X   X   X

Management

    X   X   X   X   X

Small Company

      X       X

Derivatives

    X   X   X   X   X

Model

    X   X   X   X   X

 

The principal risks of investing in a Fund include risks from direct investments and/or for certain Funds that invest in Acquired Funds or Underlying PIMCO Funds, indirect exposure through investment in such Acquired Funds or Underlying PIMCO Funds. Please see “Description of Principal Risks” in a Fund’s prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in a Fund.

 

Small Fund Risk is the risk that a smaller fund may not achieve investment or trading efficiencies. Additionally, a smaller fund may be

more adversely affected by large purchases or redemptions of fund shares.

 

Allocation Risk is the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions. A Fund could miss attractive investment opportunities by underweighting markets that subsequently experience significant returns and could lose value by overweighting markets that subsequently experience significant declines.

 

 

       
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Acquired Fund Risk is the risk that a Fund’s performance is closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Acquired Funds and that the ability of a Fund to achieve its investment objective will depend upon the ability of the Acquired Funds to achieve their investment objectives. In addition, a Fund’s performance will be reduced by the Fund’s proportionate amount of the expenses of any Acquired Funds in which it invests.

 

Equity Risk is the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred securities, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company or to factors affecting a particular industry or industries. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. In addition, preferred securities may be subject to greater credit risk or other risks, such as risks related to deferred and omitted distributions, limited voting rights, liquidity, interest rates, regulatory changes and special redemption rights.

 

Value Investing Risk is the risk that a value stock may decrease in price or may not increase in price as anticipated by the Sub-Adviser if it continues to be undervalued by the market or the factors that the portfolio manager believes will cause the stock price to increase do not occur.

 

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk is the risk that investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may result in a Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, increased risk of delayed settlement of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates of portfolio securities, and the risk of unfavorable foreign government actions, including nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes, diplomatic developments or the imposition of sanctions and other similar measures. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

 

Emerging Markets Risk is the risk of investing in emerging market securities, primarily increased foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk.

 

China Risk is the risk of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to the People’s Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan for the purpose of this disclosure) (“PRC”). These investments subject a Fund to the risks of investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities and emerging market securities, as well as additional risks including, without limitation, inefficiencies resulting from erratic growth, the unavailability of consistently-reliable economic data, dependence on exports and international trade, asset price volatility, potential shortage of liquidity and limited accessibility by foreign (non-U.S.) investors, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, currency devaluation, the relatively small size and absence of operating

history of many PRC companies, and the developing nature of the legal and regulatory framework for securities markets, custody arrangements and commerce.

 

Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.

 

Issuer Risk is the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, changes in financial condition or credit rating, financial leverage, reputation or reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services.

 

Credit Risk is the risk that a Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty to a derivative contract, or the issuer or guarantor of collateral, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to meet its financial obligations.

 

Distressed Company Risk is the risk that securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of market, issuer and liquidity risks. Distressed companies may be engaged in restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings, which may cause the value of their securities to fluctuate rapidly or unpredictably.

 

Currency Risk is the risk that foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will change in value relative to the U.S. dollar and affect a Fund’s investments in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, or in derivatives that provide exposure to, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies.

 

Real Estate Risk is the risk that a Fund’s investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) or real estate-linked derivative instruments will subject a Fund to risks similar to those associated with direct ownership of real estate, including losses from casualty or condemnation, and changes in local and general economic conditions, supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. A Fund’s investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks. In addition, privately traded REITs subject a Fund to liquidity and valuation risk.

 

Liquidity Risk is the risk that a particular investment may be difficult to purchase or sell and that a Fund may be unable to sell illiquid investments at an advantageous time or price or achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector.

 

Leveraging Risk is the risk that certain transactions of a Fund, such as reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment

 

 

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transactions, or derivative instruments, may give rise to leverage, magnifying gains and losses and causing a Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged. This means that leverage entails a heightened risk of loss.

 

Management Risk is the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO, including the use of quantitative models or methods, will not produce the desired results and that actual or potential conflicts of interest, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers in connection with managing a Fund and may cause to restrict or prohibit participation in certain investments.

 

There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Fund will be achieved.

 

Small Company Risk is the risk that the value of equity securities issued by small companies, ranked by fundamental size as determined by the Sub-Adviser, may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to narrow markets and limited managerial and financial resources.

 

Derivatives Risk is the risk of investing in derivative instruments (such as forwards, futures, swaps and structured securities) and other similar investments, including leverage, liquidity, interest rate, market, counterparty (including credit), operational, legal and management risks, and valuation complexity. Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar investment may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset, rate or index, and a Fund could lose more than the initial amount invested. Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar instrument may also create margin delivery or settlement payment obligations for a Fund. A Fund’s use of derivatives or other similar investments may result in losses to a Fund, a reduction in a Fund’s returns and/or increased volatility. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives or other similar investments are also subject to the risk that a counterparty to the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligations to the other party, as many of the protections afforded to centrally-cleared derivative transactions might not be available for OTC derivatives or other similar investments. The primary credit risk on derivatives or other similar investments that are exchange-traded or traded through a central clearing counterparty resides with a Fund’s clearing broker or the clearinghouse. Changes in regulation relating to a registered fund’s use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact a Fund’s ability to invest in derivatives, limit a Fund’s ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives or other similar investments and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives or other similar investments and a Fund’s performance.

Model Risk is the risk that a Fund’s investment models used in making investment allocation decisions may not adequately take into account certain factors, may contain design flaws or faulty assumptions, and may rely on incomplete or inaccurate data inputs, any of which may result in a decline in the value of an investment in a Fund.

 

(b) Other Risks

In general, a Fund may be subject to additional risks, including, but not limited to, risks related to government regulation and intervention in financial markets, operational risks, risks associated with financial, economic and global market disruptions, and cyber security risks. Please see a Fund’s prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in a Fund. Please see the Important Information section of this report for additional discussion of certain regulatory and market developments that may impact a Fund’s performance.

 

Market Disruption Risk The Fund is subject to investment and operational risks associated with financial, economic and other global market developments and disruptions, including those arising from war, terrorism, market manipulation, government interventions, defaults and shutdowns, political changes or diplomatic developments, public health emergencies (such as the spread of infectious diseases, pandemics and epidemics) and natural/environmental disasters, which can all negatively impact the securities markets and cause the Fund to lose value. These events can also impair the technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including PIMCO as the Fund’s investment adviser, rely, and could otherwise disrupt the Fund’s service providers’ ability to fulfill their obligations to the Fund.

 

Government Intervention in Financial Markets Federal, state, and other governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that affect the regulation of the instruments in which a Fund invests, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that are unforeseeable. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which a Fund itself is regulated. Such legislation or regulation could limit or preclude a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Furthermore, volatile financial markets can expose a Fund to greater market and liquidity risk and potential difficulty in valuing portfolio instruments held by the Fund. The value of a Fund’s holdings is also generally subject to the risk of future local, national, or global economic disturbances based on unknown weaknesses in the markets in which a Fund invests. In addition, it is not certain that the U.S. Government will intervene in response to a future market disturbance and the effect of any such future intervention cannot be predicted. It is difficult for issuers to prepare for the impact of future financial downturns, although companies can seek to identify and manage future uncertainties through risk management programs.

 

 

       
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Regulatory Risk Financial entities, such as investment companies and investment advisers, are generally subject to extensive government regulation and intervention. Government regulation and/or intervention may change the way a Fund is regulated, affect the expenses incurred directly by a Fund and the value of its investments, and limit and/or preclude a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Government regulation may change frequently and may have significant adverse consequences. Moreover, government regulation may have unpredictable and unintended effects.

 

Operational Risk An investment in a Fund, like any fund, can involve operational risks arising from factors such as processing errors, human errors, inadequate or failed internal or external processes, failures in systems and technology, changes in personnel and errors caused by third-party service providers. The occurrence of any of these failures, errors or breaches could result in a loss of information, regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage or other events, any of which could have a material adverse effect on a Fund. While a Fund seeks to minimize such events through controls and oversight, there may still be failures that could cause losses to the Fund.

 

Cyber Security Risk As the use of technology has become more prevalent in the course of business, the Funds have become potentially more susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from breaches in cyber security. A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and unintentional cyber events that may, among other things, cause a Fund to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption and/or destruction or lose operational capacity, result in the unauthorized release or other misuse of confidential information, or otherwise disrupt normal business operations. Cyber security failures or breaches may result in financial losses to a Fund and its shareholders. These failures or breaches may also result in disruptions to business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses; interference with a Fund’s ability to calculate its net asset value, process shareholder transactions or otherwise transact business with shareholders; impediments to trading; violations of applicable privacy and other laws; regulatory fines; penalties; third party claims in litigation; reputational damage; reimbursement or other compensation costs; additional compliance and cyber security risk management costs and other adverse consequences. In addition, substantial costs may be incurred in order to prevent any cyber incidents in the future. There is also a risk that cyber security breaches may not be detected. The Funds and their shareholders may suffer losses as a result of a cyber security breach related to the Funds, their service providers, trading counterparties or the issuers in which a Fund invests.

 

8. MASTER NETTING ARRANGEMENTS

 

A Fund may be subject to various netting arrangements (“Master Agreements”) with select counterparties. Master Agreements govern

the terms of certain transactions, and are intended to reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that is intended to improve legal certainty. Each type of Master Agreement governs certain types of transactions. Different types of transactions may be traded out of different legal entities or affiliates of a particular organization, resulting in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty. As the Master Agreements are specific to unique operations of different asset types, they allow a Fund to close out and net its total exposure to a counterparty in the event of a default with respect to all the transactions governed under a single Master Agreement with a counterparty. For financial reporting purposes the Statements of Assets and Liabilities generally present derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis, which reflects the full risks and exposures prior to netting.

 

Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under most Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions (net of existing collateral already in place) governed under the relevant Master Agreement with a counterparty in a given account exceeds a specified threshold, which typically ranges from zero to $250,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. United States Treasury Bills and U.S. dollar cash are generally the preferred forms of collateral, although other securities may be used depending on the terms outlined in the applicable Master Agreement. Securities and cash pledged as collateral are reflected as assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as either a component of Investments at value (securities) or Deposits with counterparty. Cash collateral received is not typically held in a segregated account and as such is reflected as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as Deposits from counterparty. The market value of any securities received as collateral is not reflected as a component of NAV. A Fund’s overall exposure to counterparty risk can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the relevant Master Agreement.

 

Master Repurchase Agreements and Global Master Repurchase Agreements (individually and collectively “Master Repo Agreements”) govern repurchase, reverse repurchase, and certain sale-buyback transactions between a Fund and select counterparties. Master Repo Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of transactions under the Master Repo Agreement, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA

 

 

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securities, delayed-delivery or certain sale-buyback transactions by and between a Fund and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, transaction initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of forward settling transactions, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end is disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Such transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency which is segregated in an account at a futures commission merchant (“FCM”) registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In the United States, counterparty risk may be reduced as creditors of an FCM cannot have a claim to Fund assets in the segregated account. Portability of exposure reduces risk to the Funds. Variation margin, which reflects changes in market value, is generally exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives unless the parties have agreed to a separate arrangement in respect of portfolio margining. The market value or accumulated unrealized appreciation (depreciation), initial margin posted, and any unsettled variation margin as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern bilateral OTC derivative transactions entered into by a Fund with select counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral posting and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect

to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to terminate early could be material to the financial statements. The ISDA Master Agreement may contain additional provisions that add counterparty protection beyond coverage of existing daily exposure if the counterparty has a decline in credit quality below a predefined level or as required by regulation. Similarly, if required by regulation, the Funds may be required to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure. These amounts, if any, may (or if required by law, will) be segregated with a third-party custodian. To the extent the Funds are required by regulation to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure, they could potentially incur costs, including in procuring eligible assets to meet collateral requirements, associated with such posting. The market value of OTC financial derivative instruments, collateral received or pledged, and net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

9. FEES AND EXPENSES

 

(a) Investment Advisory Fee PIMCO is a majority-owned subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America LLC (“Allianz Asset Management”) and serves as the Adviser to the Trust, pursuant to an investment advisory contract. The Adviser receives a monthly fee from each Fund at an annual rate based on average daily net assets (the “Investment Advisory Fee”). The Investment Advisory Fee for all classes is charged at an annual rate as noted in the table in note (b) below.

 

(b) Supervisory and Administrative Fee PIMCO serves as administrator (the “Administrator”) and provides supervisory and administrative services to the Trust for which it receives a monthly supervisory and administrative fee based on each share class’s average daily net assets (the “Supervisory and Administrative Fee”). As the Administrator, PIMCO bears the costs of various third-party services, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs.

 

 

The Investment Advisory Fees and Supervisory and Administrative Fees for all classes, as applicable, are charged at the annual rate as noted in the following table (calculated as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to each class):

 

       Investment Advisory Fee            Supervisory and Administrative Fee  
Fund Name          All Classes            Institutional
Class
     I-2      I-3      Class A  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

       0.50%          0.25%        0.35%        N/A        0.35%  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

       0.40%          0.15%        0.25%        N/A        0.25%  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

       0.30%          0.20%        0.30%        N/A        0.30%  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

       0.25%          0.15%        0.25%        0.35% *(1)       0.30%  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

       0.35%          0.15%        0.25%        N/A        0.30%  

 

(1) 

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee for I-3 shares by 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to I-3 shares of the Fund.

*

This particular share class has been registered with the SEC, but was not operational during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(c) Distribution and Servicing Fees PIMCO Investments LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIMCO, serves as the distributor (“Distributor”) of the Trust’s shares.

 

The Trust has adopted separate Distribution and Servicing Plans with respect to the Class A shares of the Trust pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. In connection with personal services rendered to Class A shareholders and the maintenance of such shareholder accounts, the Distributor receives servicing fees from the Trust of up to 0.25% for each of Class A shares (percentages reflect annual rates of the average daily net assets attributable to the applicable class).

 

The Trust paid distribution and servicing fees at effective rates as noted in the following table (calculated as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to each class):

 

      Allowable Rate  
          Distribution Fee     Servicing Fee  

Class A

            0.25%  

 

The Distributor also received the proceeds of the initial sales charges paid by the shareholders upon the purchase of Class A shares and the contingent deferred sales charges paid by the shareholders upon certain redemptions of Class A shares. For the period ended December 31, 2023, the Distributor retained $13,980 representing commissions (sales charges) and contingent deferred sales charges, net of any commission adjustments payable by the Distributor to broker dealers, from the Trust.

 

(d) Fund Expenses PIMCO provides or procures supervisory and administrative services for shareholders and also bears the costs of various third-party services required by the Funds, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Trust is responsible for the following expenses: (i) salaries and other compensation of any of the Trust’s executive officers and employees who are not officers, directors, stockholders, or employees of PIMCO or its subsidiaries or affiliates; (ii) taxes and governmental fees; (iii) brokerage fees and commissions and other portfolio transaction expenses; (iv) costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses; (v) fees and expenses of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of PIMCO or the Trust, and any counsel retained exclusively for their benefit; (vi) extraordinary expenses, including costs of litigation and indemnification expenses; (vii) organizational and offering expenses of the Trust and the Funds, and any other expenses which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and (viii) any expenses allocated or allocable to a specific class of shares, and may include certain other expenses as permitted by the Trust’s Multi-Class Plan adopted pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the

Act and subject to review and approval by the Trustees. The ratio of expenses to average net assets per share class, as disclosed on the Financial Highlights, may differ from the annual fund operating expenses per share class.

 

The Trust pays no compensation directly to any Trustee or any other officer who is affiliated with the Administrator, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Administrator or its affiliates.

 

(e) Expense Limitation Pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement, PIMCO has agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive a portion of the Funds’ Supervisory and Administrative Fee, or reimburse each Fund, to the extent that each Fund’s organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata share of Trustee fees exceed 0.0049%, (the “Expense Limit”) (calculated as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to each class). The Expense Limitation Agreement will automatically renew for one-year terms unless PIMCO provides written notice to the Trust at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term. The waiver is reflected on the Statements of Operations as a component of Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO.

 

In any month in which the investment advisory contract or supervision and administration agreement is in effect, PIMCO is entitled to reimbursement by each Fund of any portion of the supervisory and administrative fee waived or reimbursed as set forth above (the “Reimbursement Amount”) within thirty-six months of the time of the waiver, provided that such amount paid to PIMCO will not: i) together with any organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata Trustee fees, exceed, for such month, the Expense Limit (or the amount of the expense limit in place at the time the amount being recouped was originally waived if lower than the Expense Limit); ii) exceed the total Reimbursement Amount; or iii) include any amounts previously reimbursed to PIMCO. In addition, in any month in which the investment advisory contract is in effect, PIMCO is entitled to reimbursement by a Fund of any portion of the advisory fee waived as set forth above (the “RAE Reimbursement Amount”) during the previous thirty-six months from the time of waiver, provided that such amount paid to PIMCO will not: i) together with any recoupment of organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata Trustee fees or supervisory and administrative fees pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement, exceed, for such month, the Expense Limit; ii) exceed the total RAE Reimbursement Amount; or iii) include any

 

 

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amounts previously reimbursed to PIMCO. The total recoverable amounts to PIMCO (from the Fee Waiver Agreement and Expense Limitation Agreement combined) as of December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

       Expiring within         
Fund Name          12 months      13-24 months      25-36 months      Total  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

     $  92      $  90      $ 51      $  233  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

       5        6         188        199  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

       68        52        46        166  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

       49        80        81        210  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

       23        28        47        98  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

Pursuant to a Fee Waiver, PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee for I-3 shares by 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to I-3 shares of PIMCO RAE US Fund. This Fee Waiver Agreement will automatically renew for one-year terms unless PIMCO provides written notice to the Trust at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term.

 

Pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement and I-3 Fee Waiver Agreement, waiver amounts are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a component of Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO. For the period ended December 31, 2023, the amounts were (in thousands):

 

Fund Name         Waived Fees  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

    $ 46  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

       260  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

      18  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

      37  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

      21  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

(f) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses Acquired Fund expenses incurred by the Funds, if any, will vary with changes in the expenses of the Acquired Funds, as well as the allocation of the Funds’ assets.

 

The expenses associated with investing in a fund of funds are generally higher than those for mutual funds that do not invest in other mutual funds. The cost of investing in a fund of funds will generally be higher than the cost of investing in a mutual fund that invests directly in individual stocks and bonds. By investing in a fund of funds, an investor will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by Acquired Funds in addition to each Fund’s direct fees and expenses. In addition, the use of a fund of funds structure could affect the timing, amount and character of distributions to the shareholders and may therefore increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.

 

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive, first, the Investment Advisory Fee and, second, to the extent necessary,

the Supervisory and Administrative Fee it receives from the PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund in an amount equal to the Underlying Fund Fees indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying Funds, to the extent the Fund’s Investment Advisory Fee or Investment Advisory Fee and Supervisory and Administrative Fee, taken together, are greater than or equal to the Underlying Fund Fees. This waiver will automatically renew for one-year terms unless PIMCO provides written notice to the Trust at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term.

 

The waiver amounts are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a component of Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO. For the period ended December 31, 2023, the amounts were (in thousands):

 

Fund Name         Waived Fees  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

    $ 0  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

       257  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

      0  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

      0  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

      0  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Adviser, Administrator, and Distributor are related parties. Fees paid to these parties are disclosed in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, and the accrued related party fee amounts are disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

11. GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee or officer of the Trust is indemnified and each employee or other agent of the Trust (including the Trust’s investment manager) may be indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts.

 

 

       
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12. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

 

The length of time a Fund has held a particular security is not generally a consideration in investment decisions. A change in the securities held by a Fund is known as “portfolio turnover.” Each Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective(s), particularly during periods of volatile market movements. High portfolio turnover may involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, including brokerage commissions or dealer

mark-ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities, which are borne by the Fund. Such sales may also result in realization of taxable capital gains, including short-term capital gains (which are generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates when distributed to shareholders). The transaction costs associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund’s performance. The portfolio turnover rates are reported in the Financial Highlights.

 

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) for the period ended December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

      U.S. Government/Agency     All Other  
Fund Name     Purchases     Sales     Purchases     Sales  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

    $  0     $  0     $  658,165     $  563,720  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

      0       0       18,608       7,790  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

      0       0       105,165       216,275  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

      0       0       401,129       504,672  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

      0       0       330,258       215,300  
         

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

13. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with a $0.001 par value. Changes in shares of beneficial interest were as follows (shares and amounts in thousands):

 

        PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund     PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund     PIMCO RAE International Fund  
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
   

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
   

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
 
        Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Receipts for shares sold

                         

Institutional Class

      47,255     $ 457,740       43,144     $ 387,287       1,028     $  9,518       466     $ 4,103       3,733     $ 30,080       52,136     $ 376,626  

I-2

      4,229       40,704       5,444       47,894       1       0       0       0       104       829       704       5,272  

Class A

      800       7,600       3,608       32,922       41       380       989       8,646       29       228       91       690  

Issued as reinvestment of distributions

                         

Institutional Class

      5,439       53,467       12,425       104,542       804       7,467       693       5,937       5,627       44,736       6,573       49,026  

I-2

      426       4,155       711       5,939       1       11       2       24       94       746       64       475  

Class A

      82       787       122       1,007       150       1,363       164       1,373       65       506       44       320  

Cost of shares redeemed

                         

Institutional Class

      (41,767      (404,751     (62,649      (559,064     (608     (5,786     (850      (7,574     (18,042      (147,696     (56,007      (428,649

I-2

      (1,541     (14,859     (3,804     (33,994     (1     (6     (25     (231     (134     (1,083     (942     (7,092

Class A

      (1,489     (13,953     (2,368     (21,630     (155     (1,445     (527     (4,634     (55     (430     (2,383     (17,897

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions

      13,434     $ 130,890       (3,367   $ (35,097     1,261     $  11,502       912     $ 7,644       (8,579   $ (72,084     280     $ (21,229

 

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        PIMCO RAE US Fund     PIMCO RAE US Small Fund      
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
   

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
 
        Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Receipts for shares sold

                 

Institutional Class

      14,756     $  191,428       52,443     $ 657,879       20,972     $ 187,235       53,865     $ 458,626  

I-2

      724       9,250       2,124       26,363       4,013       34,640       9,471       78,725  

Class A

      123       1,555       397       4,773       2,718       23,180       4,130       34,078  

Issued as reinvestment of distributions

                 

Institutional Class

      5,391       70,218       5,753       71,427       887       8,668       5,605       47,413  

I-2

      300       3,870       323       3,977       157       1,516       526       4,385  

Class A

      110       1,392       114       1,378       148       1,394       877       7,147  

Cost of shares redeemed

                 

Institutional Class

       (23,659     (304,910      (37,913      (466,662      (11,654      (101,965      (41,178      (347,805

I-2

      (946     (12,030     (1,747     (21,814     (2,141     (18,905     (5,487     (46,846

Class A

      (144     (1,813     (279     (3,395     (1,720     (14,686     (4,083     (33,368

Net increase (decrease)

resulting from Fund share transactions

      (3,345   $ (41,040     21,215     $ 273,926       13,380     $ 121,077       23,726     $ 202,355  
                         

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

The following table discloses the number of shareholders that own 10% or more of the outstanding shares of a Fund along with their respective percent ownership, if any, as of December 31, 2023. Some of these shareholders may be considered related parties, which may include, but are not limited to, the investment adviser and its affiliates, affiliated broker dealers, fund of funds and directors or employees of the Trust or Adviser.

 

          Shareholders that own 10% or more
of outstanding shares
    Total percentage of portfolio held by
shareholders that own 10% or more
of outstanding shares
 
          Non-Related Parties     Related Parties     Non-Related Parties     Related Parties  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

      0       1       0%       26%  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

      3       0       80%       0%  

PIMCO RAE International Fund

      0       2       0%       45%  
         

 

14. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

 

The Funds are not named as defendants in any material litigation or arbitration proceedings and are not aware of any material litigation or claim pending or threatened against them.

 

The foregoing speaks only as of the date of this report.

 

15. FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS

 

Each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and distribute all of its taxable income and net realized gains, if applicable, to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes has been made.

 

A Fund may be subject to local withholding taxes, including those imposed on realized capital gains. Any applicable foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and may be payable following the sale of any applicable investments.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Adviser has reviewed the Funds’ tax positions for all open tax years. As of December 31, 2023, the Funds have recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions they have taken or expect to take in future tax returns.

 

The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return but which can be extended to six years in certain circumstances. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds are permitted to carry forward any new capital losses for an unlimited period. Additionally, such capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term under previous law.

 

 

       
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As of their last fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, the Funds had the following post-effective capital losses with no expiration (amounts in thousands):

 

          Short-Term     Long-Term  

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund*

    $  176,952     $  118,020  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

      0       0  

PIMCO RAE International Fund*

      17,374       17,788  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

      0       0  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund*

      14,427       6,226  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

*

Portion of amount represents realized loss and recognized built-in loss under IRC sections 382-83, which is carried forward to future years to offset future realized gain subject to certain limitations.

 

As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate cost and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

           Federal
Tax Cost
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)(1)
 

PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund

     $  1,436,930      $  357,815      $  (128,006    $  229,809  

PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund

       106,536        2,736        (6,347      (3,611

PIMCO RAE International Fund

       398,251        110,601        (5,827      104,774  

PIMCO RAE US Fund

       856,914        328,117        (11,392      316,725  

PIMCO RAE US Small Fund

       670,089        194,611        (18,489      176,122  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(1) 

Primary differences, if any, between book and tax net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are attributable to wash sale loss deferrals for federal income tax purposes.

 

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Counterparty Abbreviations:

   
BCY  

Barclays Capital, Inc.

  FICC  

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

  MSC  

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.

BOS  

BofA Securities, Inc.

  GSC  

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

  SAL  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

BSN  

The Bank of Nova Scotia - Toronto

  MBC  

HSBC Bank Plc

  UBS  

UBS Securities LLC

Currency Abbreviations:

   
USD (or $)  

United States Dollar

       

Other Abbreviations:

   
ADR  

American Depositary Receipt

  SP ADR  

Sponsored American Depositary Receipt

  TBA  

To-Be-Announced

 

       
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For purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”), the Funds estimated the periodic sources of any dividends paid during the period covered by this report in accordance with good accounting practice. Pursuant to Rule 19a-1(e) under the Act, the table below sets forth the actual source information for dividends paid during the six month period ended December 31, 2023 calculated as of each distribution period pursuant to Section 19 of the Act. The information below is not provided for U.S. federal income tax reporting purposes. The tax character of all dividends and distributions is reported on Form 1099-DIV (for shareholders who receive U.S. federal tax reporting) at the end of each calendar year. See the Financial Highlights section of this report for the tax characterization of distributions determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations for the fiscal year.

 

PIMCO RAE International Fund                                  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

December 2023

     $ 0.3640      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1079      $ 0.4719  
I-2          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

December 2023

     $ 0.3614      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1071      $ 0.4686  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

December 2023

     $ 0.3545      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1050      $ 0.4595  
PIMCO RAE US Fund                                  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

December 2023

     $ 0.4007      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0028      $ 0.4036  
I-2          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

December 2023

     $ 0.3950      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0028      $ 0.3978  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

December 2023

     $ 0.3779      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0027      $ 0.3806  
PIMCO RAE US Small Fund                                  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

December 2023

     $ 0.0876      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0577      $ 0.1453  
I-2          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

December 2023

     $ 0.0854      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0562      $ 0.1416  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

December 2023

     $ 0.0782      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0515      $ 0.1297  

 

*

The source of dividends provided in the table differs, in some respects, from information presented in this report prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. For example, net earnings from certain interest rate swap contracts are included as a source of net investment income for purposes of Section 19(a). Accordingly, the information in the table may differ from information in the accompanying financial statements that are presented on the basis of U.S. GAAP and may differ from tax information presented in the footnotes. Amounts shown may include accumulated, as well as fiscal period net income and net profits.

**

Occurs when a fund distributes an amount greater than its accumulated net income and net profits. Amounts are not reflective of a fund’s net income, yield, earnings or investment performance.

 

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At a meeting held on August 22-23, 2023, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”), including the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Investment Advisory Contract (the “Investment Advisory Contract”) between the Trust, on behalf of PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund, PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund, PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund, PIMCO RAE International Fund, PIMCO RAE US Fund, PIMCO RAE US Small Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund, and PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”), for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024. The Board also considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Second Amended and Restated Supervision and Administration Agreement (the “Supervision and Administration Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and PIMCO for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024.

 

In addition, the Board considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Second Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Investment Advisory Contract and the Supervision and Administration Agreement, the “Agreements”) between PIMCO, on behalf of PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund, PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund, PIMCO RAE International Fund, PIMCO RAE US Fund and PIMCO RAE US Small Fund (the “RAE Funds”), each a series of the Trust, and Research Affiliates, LLC (“Research Affiliates”) for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024.

 

The information, material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approvals are summarized below.

 

1. INFORMATION RECEIVED

 

(a) Materials Reviewed: During the course of the past year, the Trustees received a wide variety of materials relating to the services provided by PIMCO and Research Affiliates to the Trust. At each of its quarterly meetings, the Board reviewed the Funds’ investment performance and a significant amount of information relating to Fund operations, including shareholder services, valuation and custody, the Funds’ compliance program and other information relating to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by PIMCO and Research Affiliates to the Trust and each of the Funds, as applicable. In considering whether to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board reviewed additional information, including, but not limited to:

comparative industry data with regard to investment performance; advisory and supervisory and administrative fees and expenses; financial information for PIMCO, including, where relevant, financial information for Research Affiliates; information regarding the profitability to PIMCO of its relationship with the Funds; information about the personnel providing investment management services, other advisory services and supervisory and administrative services to the Funds; and information about the fees charged and services provided to other clients with similar investment mandates as the Funds, where applicable. In addition, the Board reviewed materials provided by counsel to the Trust and the Independent Trustees (“Counsel”), which included, among other things, a memorandum outlining legal duties of the Board in considering the renewal of the Agreements.

 

(b) Review Process: In connection with considering the renewal of the Agreements, the Board reviewed written materials prepared by PIMCO and, where applicable, Research Affiliates in response to requests from Counsel encompassing a wide variety of topics. The Board requested and received assistance and advice regarding, among other things, applicable legal standards from Counsel, and reviewed comparative fee and performance data prepared at the Board’s request by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company performance information and fee and expense data. The Board received presentations on matters related to the Agreements and met both as a full Board and in a separate session of the Independent Trustees, without management present, at the August 22-23, 2023 meeting. The Independent Trustees also met via video conference with Counsel on July 25, 2023, and conducted a video conference meeting on August 11, 2023 with management and Counsel to discuss the materials presented and other matters deemed relevant to their consideration of the renewal of the Agreements. In connection with its review of the Agreements, the Board received comparative information on the performance, the risk-adjusted performance and the fees and expenses of other peer group funds and share classes. The Independent Trustees also requested and received supplemental information, including information regarding Broadridge peer classifications, the expense structure of certain Funds and classes, outflows for certain Funds, Fund performance and profitability.

 

The approval determinations were made on the basis of each Trustee’s business judgment after consideration and evaluation of all the information presented. Individual Trustees may have given different weights to certain factors and assigned various degrees of materiality to information received in connection with the approval process. In deciding to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board did not identify any single factor or particular information that, in isolation, was controlling. The discussion below is intended to summarize the broad factors and information that figured prominently in the Board’s consideration of the renewal of the Agreements, but is not intended to summarize all of the factors considered by the Board.

 

 

       
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2. NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

 

(a) PIMCO, Research Affiliates, their Personnel and Resources: The Board considered the depth and quality of PIMCO’s investment management process, including, but not limited to: the experience, capability and integrity of its senior management and other personnel; the overall financial strength and stability of its organization; and the ability of its organizational structure to address changes in the Funds’ asset levels. The Board also considered the various services in addition to portfolio management that PIMCO provides under the Agreement. The Board noted that PIMCO makes available to its investment professionals a variety of resources and systems relating to investment management, compliance, trading, performance and portfolio accounting. The Board also noted PIMCO’s commitment to enhancing and investing in its global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and the specialized talent needed for the competitive investment management industry and to strengthen its ability to deliver advisory services under the Investment Advisory Contract. The Board considered PIMCO’s policies, procedures and systems reasonably designed to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including new regulations impacting the Funds, and its commitment to further developing and strengthening these programs; its oversight of matters that may involve conflicts of interest between the Funds’ investments and those of other accounts managed by PIMCO; and its efforts to keep the Trustees informed about matters relevant to the Funds and their shareholders. The Board also considered PIMCO’s continuous investment in its disciplines and personnel, which has enhanced PIMCO’s services to the Funds and has allowed PIMCO to introduce innovative new funds over time and other investment options that have the potential to benefit shareholders.

 

In addition, the Trustees considered new services and service enhancements that PIMCO has implemented, including the ongoing development of its own proprietary software and applications to support the Funds.

 

Similarly, the Board considered the sub-advisory services provided by Research Affiliates to the RAE Funds. The Board further considered PIMCO’s oversight of Research Affiliates in connection with Research Affiliates providing sub-advisory services to the RAE Funds. The Board also considered the depth and quality of Research Affiliates’ investment management and research capabilities, the experience and capabilities of their portfolio management personnel and the overall financial strength of the organization.

 

Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided or procured by PIMCO under the Agreements and provided by Research Affiliates under the Sub-Advisory Agreement are likely to continue to benefit the Funds and their shareholders, as applicable.

(b) Other Services: The Board also considered the nature, extent and quality of supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO to the Funds under the Supervision and Administration Agreement. The Board considered the terms of the Supervision and Administration Agreement, under which the Trust pays for the supervisory and administrative services provided pursuant to that agreement under what is essentially an all-in fee structure (the “unified fee”). In return, PIMCO provides or procures certain supervisory and administrative services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Funds, including, but not limited to, audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency, sub-accounting and printing costs. The Board also noted that the scope and complexity, as well as the costs, of the supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO under the Supervision and Administration Agreement is expected to continue to increase. The Board considered PIMCO’s provision of supervisory and administrative services and its supervision of the Trust’s third party service providers.

 

Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided or procured by PIMCO has benefited, and will likely continue to benefit, the Funds and their shareholders.

 

3. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

 

The Board reviewed information from PIMCO concerning the Funds’ performance, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended March 31, 2023 and other performance data, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended June 30, 2023 (the “PIMCO Report”) and from Broadridge concerning the Funds’ performance, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended March 31, 2023 (the “Broadridge Report”). The Board also noted that while historically the Broadridge Report included peer classifications from only Lipper, as part of this approval process the Broadridge Report incorporated peer classifications from Morningstar for Funds for which it was believed that Morningstar provided a materially improved comparison.

 

The Board considered information regarding both the short- and long-term relative and absolute investment performance of each Fund relative to its Fund peer group, where appropriate, and relevant benchmark index as provided to the Board in advance of each of its quarterly meetings throughout the year, including the PIMCO Report and Broadridge Report.

 

The Trustees noted the Funds (based on Institutional Class performance) that outperformed their respective benchmark indexes on a net-of-fees basis over the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2023. The Board also noted the amounts of the Funds’ assets (based on Institutional Class performance) that outperformed their relevant benchmark indexes on a net-of-fees basis over the one-, three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2023. The Board discussed these and

 

 

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other performance-related developments. The Board considered that, according to the Broadridge Report, the Funds generally performed well versus competitors during the long-term, but that certain Funds had underperformed in comparison to their respective peer groups or benchmark indexes, or both, on a net-of-fees basis over certain short-  and long-term periods. With respect to Funds that underperformed to a certain degree over such periods, the Board discussed with PIMCO the reasons for the underperformance of such Funds. The Board also considered actions that have been taken by PIMCO throughout the year to attempt to address underperformance. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a Fund’s performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.

 

The Board ultimately concluded, within the context of all of its considerations in connection with the Agreements, that PIMCO’s performance record and process in managing the Funds indicates that its continued management is likely to benefit the Funds and their shareholders and merits the approval of the renewal of the Agreements.

 

4. ADVISORY FEES, SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND TOTAL EXPENSES

 

The Board considered that PIMCO seeks to price new funds to scale at the outset. The Board noted that PIMCO generally seeks to price new funds competitively against the median total expense ratio of the respective Broadridge peer group, if available, while acknowledging that a fee premium may be appropriate for innovative investment offerings. PIMCO reported to the Board that, in proposing fees for any Fund or class of shares, it considers a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the type and complexity of the services provided, the cost of providing services, the risk assumed by PIMCO in the development of products and the provision of services, and the competitive marketplace for financial products. Fees charged to or proposed for different Funds for advisory services and supervisory and administrative services may vary in light of these various factors. The Board also considered that PIMCO reviews the Funds’ fee levels and carefully considers changes where appropriate due to competitive positioning considerations, observed long-term notable underperformance and significant misalignments with the level or quality of services being provided or a change in the overall strategic positioning of the Funds.

 

The Board reviewed the advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees and total expense ratios of the Funds (each as a percentage of average net assets) and compared such amounts with the average and median fee and expense levels of other similar funds. The Board also reviewed information relating to the sub-advisory fees paid to Research Affiliates with respect to applicable Funds, taking into account that

PIMCO compensates Research Affiliates from the advisory fees paid by such Funds to PIMCO. With respect to advisory fees, the Board reviewed data from the Broadridge Report that compared the average and median advisory fees of other funds in a “Peer Group” of comparable funds, where appropriate, as well as the universe of other similar funds. The Board also considered that PIMCO reviews the Funds’ fee levels and carefully considers changes where appropriate. The Board also reviewed data comparing certain Funds’ advisory fees to the fee rates PIMCO charged to private funds, separate accounts, sub-advised clients, and collective investment trusts with similar investment strategies. In cases where the fees for other clients were lower than those charged to the Funds, the Trustees noted that the differences in fees were attributable to various factors, including, but not limited to, differences in the advisory and other services provided by PIMCO to the Funds, differences in the number or extent of the services provided by PIMCO to the Funds, the manner in which similar portfolios may be managed, different requirements with respect to liquidity management and the implementation of other regulatory requirements, and the fact that separate accounts may have other contractual arrangements or arrangements across PIMCO strategies that justify different levels of fees.

 

The Trustees also considered that PIMCO faces increased entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risk in sponsoring and managing mutual funds and ETFs as compared to separate accounts, external sub-advised funds or other investment products. In addition, the Trustees considered that PIMCO may charge certain private funds with similar investment mandates lower fees than the Funds because such private funds are not required to accept daily redemptions or price their assets on a daily basis, generally do not accept small investors with small account balances and operate under a less onerous and proscriptive regulatory regime.

 

Regarding advisory fees charged by PIMCO in its capacity as sub-adviser to third party/unaffiliated funds, the Trustees took into account that such fees may be lower than the fees charged by PIMCO to serve as adviser to the Funds. The Trustees also took into account that there are various reasons for any such differences in fees, including, but not limited to, the fact that PIMCO may be subject to varying levels of entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risk and different servicing requirements when PIMCO does not serve as the sponsor of a fund and is not principally responsible for all aspects of a fund’s investment program and operations as compared to when PIMCO serves as investment adviser and sponsor.

 

The Board considered the Funds’ supervisory and administrative fees, comparing them to similar funds managed by other investment advisers in the Broadridge Report. The Board also considered that as the Funds’ business has become increasingly complex and the number of Funds

 

 

       
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has grown over time, PIMCO has provided an increasingly broad array of fund supervisory and administrative functions. In addition, the Board considered the Trust’s unified fee structure, under which the Trust pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires for one set fee. In return for this unified fee, PIMCO provides or procures supervisory and administrative services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Funds, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency, sub-accounting and printing costs. The Board further considered that many other funds pay for comparable services separately, and thus it is difficult to directly compare the Trust’s unified supervisory and administrative fees with the fees paid by other funds for administrative services alone. The Board also considered that the unified supervisory and administrative fee leads to Fund fees that are fixed over the contract period, rather than variable. The Board noted that, although the unified fee structure does not have breakpoints, it inherently reflects certain economies of scale by fixing the absolute level of Fund fees at competitive levels over the contract period even if the Funds’ operating costs rise when assets remain flat or decrease. Other factors the Board considered in assessing the unified fee include PIMCO’s approach of pricing Funds at scale at inception and reinvesting in other important areas of the business that support the Funds. The Board concluded that the Funds’ supervisory and administrative fees were reasonable in relation to the value of the services provided, including the services provided to different classes of shareholders, and that the expenses assumed contractually by PIMCO under the Supervision and Administration Agreement represent, in effect, a cap on overall Fund fees during the contractual period, which is beneficial to the Funds and their shareholders.

 

The Board noted that in most cases the Funds’ total expense ratios were lower than the total expense ratios of competitor funds. The Board discussed with PIMCO certain Funds and/or classes of Funds that had above median total expense ratios. Upon comparing the Funds’ total expense ratios to other funds in the “Peer Groups” provided by the Broadridge Report where appropriate, the Board found total expense ratios of each Fund to be reasonable.

 

The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged to the Funds that operate as funds of funds (the “Funds of Funds”) and the advisory services provided in exchange for such fees. The Trustees determined that such services were in addition to the advisory services provided to the underlying funds in which the Funds of Funds may invest and, therefore, such services were not duplicative of the advisory services provided to the underlying funds. The Board also considered the expense limitation agreement in place for all of the Funds and the various fee waiver agreements in place for certain of the Funds and/or classes and the Funds of Funds. Based on the information presented by PIMCO, Research Affiliates and Broadridge, members of the Board determined, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the level of

the advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees charged by PIMCO under the Agreements, that the fees charged by Research Affiliates under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and that the total expense ratios of each Fund are reasonable.

 

5. ADVISER COSTS, LEVEL OF PROFITS AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

 

The Board reviewed information regarding PIMCO’s costs of providing services to the Funds as a whole, as well as the resulting level of profits attributable to the Funds. The Board also noted that it had received information regarding the structure and manner in which PIMCO’s investment professionals were compensated and PIMCO’s view of the relationship of such compensation to the recruitment and retention of quality personnel. The Board considered PIMCO’s investment in global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and qualified personnel to reinforce existing services, offer new services, and accommodate changing regulatory requirements.

 

The Board considered the existence of any economies of scale and noted that, to the extent that PIMCO achieves economies of scale in managing the Funds, PIMCO shares the benefits of such economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders in a number of ways, including investing in portfolio and trade operations management, firm technology, middle and back office support, legal and compliance, and fund administration logistics; senior management supervision, governance and oversight of those services; and through fee reductions or waivers, the pricing of Funds to scale from inception and the enhancement of services provided to the Funds in return for fees paid. In considering the advisory fees paid by the Funds, the Board also reviewed materials indicating that retail investors in the Funds received the benefit of PIMCO’s advisory services at the same advisory fee rates as institutional investors. The Board considered that the Funds’ unified fee rates had been set competitively and/or priced to scale from inception and continued to be competitive compared with peers. The Board also considered that the unified fee is a transparent means of informing a Fund’s shareholders of the fees associated with the Fund, and that the Fund bears certain expenses that are not covered by the advisory fee or the unified fee. The Board further considered the challenges that arise when managing large funds, which can result in certain “diseconomies” of scale and noted that PIMCO has continued to reinvest in many areas of the business to support the Funds.

 

The Trustees considered that the unified fee has provided inherent economies of scale because a Fund maintains competitive fixed fees over the annual contract period even if the particular Fund’s assets decline and/or operating costs rise. The Trustees also reviewed materials indicating that, unlike the Funds’ unified fee structure, funds with “pass through” administrative fee structures may experience

 

 

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increased expense ratios when fixed dollar fees are charged against declining fund assets. The Trustees also considered that the unified fee protects shareholders from a rise in administrative and operating costs that may result from, among other things, PIMCO’s investments in various business enhancements and infrastructure, including those referenced above. The Trustees noted that PIMCO’s investments in these areas are extensive.

 

The Board concluded that the Funds’ cost structures were reasonable and that PIMCO is appropriately sharing economies of scale, if any, through the Funds’ unified fee structure, generally pricing Funds to scale at inception and reinvesting in its business to provide enhanced and expanded services to the Funds and their shareholders.

 

6. ANCILLARY BENEFITS

 

The Board considered other benefits realized by PIMCO and its affiliates as a result of PIMCO’s relationship with the Trust. Such benefits may include possible ancillary benefits to PIMCO’s institutional investment management business due to the reputation and market penetration of the Trust or third party service providers’ relationship-level fee concessions, which decrease fees paid by PIMCO. The Board also considered that affiliates of PIMCO provide distribution and/or shareholder services to the Funds and their shareholders, for which they may be compensated through distribution and servicing fees paid pursuant to the Funds’ Rule 12b-1 plans or otherwise, such as through all or portions of the sales charges on Class A or Class C shares of the Funds, as applicable. In addition, the Board considered that PIMCO may benefit indirectly from its use of the HUB technology platform, a joint venture between PIMCO, Man Group, S&P Global, Microsoft and State Street. The Board noted that, while PIMCO has the authority to receive the benefit of research provided by broker-dealers executing portfolio transactions on behalf of the Funds, it has adopted a policy not to enter into contractual soft dollar arrangements.

 

7. CONCLUSIONS

 

Based on their review, including their comprehensive consideration and evaluation of each of the broad factors and information summarized above, the Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered to the Funds by PIMCO and Research Affiliates supported the renewal of the Agreements. The Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded that the Agreements continued to be fair and reasonable to the Funds and their shareholders, that the fees charged under the Agreements were fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, and the fees paid to Research Affiliates by PIMCO under the Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the Funds were fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, and that the renewal of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.

 

 

       
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General Information

 

Investment Adviser and Administrator

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

650 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

 

Investment Sub-Adviser

Research Affiliates, LLC

620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 900

Newport Beach, CA 92660

 

Distributor

PIMCO Investments LLC

1633 Broadway

New York, NY 10019

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

1100 Main Street, Suite 400

Kansas City, MO 64105

 

Transfer Agent

SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc.

Institutional Class, I-2, I-3, Administrative Class

430 W 7th Street STE 219024

Kansas City, MO 64105-1407

 

SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc.

Class A, Class C, Class R

430 W 7th Street STE 219294

Kansas City, MO 64105-1407

 

Legal Counsel

Dechert LLP

1900 K Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300

Kansas City, MO 64106

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds listed on the Report cover.


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PIMCO EQUITY SERIES®

Semiannual Report

 

December 31, 2023

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

 


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Market Insights

        2  

Important Information About the Funds

        3  

Expense Examples

        28  

Financial Highlights

        30  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

        38  

Statements of Operations

        42  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

        44  

Notes to Financial Statements

        77  

Glossary

        100  

Distribution Information

        101  

Approval of Investment Advisory Contract and Other Agreements

        105  
     
Fund    Fund
Summary
     Schedule of
Investments
 
     

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

     8        46  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

     10        50  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

     12        54  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

     14        57  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

     16        60  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

     18        63  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

     20        66  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

     22        69  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

     24        71  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

     26        73  

 

 

 

 

This material is authorized for use only when preceded or accompanied by the current PIMCO Equity Series prospectus. The Shareholder Reports for the other series of PIMCO Equity Series are printed separately.


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Dear Shareholder,

 

This semiannual report covers the six-month reporting period ended December 31, 2023 (the “reporting period”). On the subsequent pages, you will find details regarding investment results and a discussion of certain factors that affected performance during the reporting period.

 

The global economy continued to grow despite inflation that remains elevated, interest rate increases, tighter credit conditions, and geopolitical concerns affecting many countries. This resilience was particularly evident in the United States (“U.S.”). Some European economies experienced slower growth and generally continued to expand over the reporting period.

 

Central banks slowed interest rate hikes

 

Inflation eased over the reporting period, and several bank officials suggested that central banks may slow aggressive interest-rate hikes. From March 2022 through July 2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate a total of 5.25 percentage points. In September, November and December 2023, the Fed did not increase interest rates. In December 2023, Fed communications conveyed a belief that the policy rate may be likely at or near its peak for the tightening cycle. From July 2022 through September 2023, the European Central Bank (“ECB”) raised its deposit facility overnight rate a total of 4.50 percentage points and then held rates steady at its October and December 2023 meetings. Meanwhile, from December 2019 through July 2023, the Bank of England (“BoE”) raised its Bank Rate a total of 5.15 percentage points and then held rates steady in September, November and December 2023. Both the ECB and BoE acknowledged the possibility of rate cuts in 2024.

 

Mixed financial market returns

 

The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury increased during the reporting period. In many other developed markets, yields on 10-year government bonds fluctuated. Overall, the global bond market rallied toward the end of 2023, bolstered by central bank officials’ policy pronouncements signaling a possible end to monetary tightening. During the reporting period, lower-rated bonds generally outperformed their higher-rated counterparts. Global equities and commodities rose amid market volatility. The U.S. dollar weakened relative to the euro, British pound and Japanese yen.

 

We continue to work diligently to navigate dynamic global markets and manage the assets that you have entrusted with us. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor about your goals and visit global.pimco.com for our latest insights.

 

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Peter G. Strelow

Chairman of the Board
PIMCO Equity Series

 

 
Total Returns of Certain Asset Classes for the
Period Ended December 31, 2023
   
Asset Class (as measured by, currency)   Six-Month
   

U.S. large cap equities (S&P 500 Index, USD)

  8.04%
   

Global equities (MSCI World Index, USD)

  7.56%
   

European equities (MSCI Europe Index, EUR)

  4.24%
   

Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index, EUR)

  4.71%
   

Japanese equities (Nikkei 225 Index, JPY)

  1.74%
   

Emerging market local bonds (JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index, USD Unhedged)

  4.55%
   

Emerging market external debt (JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global, USD Hedged)

  6.40%
   

Below investment grade bonds

(ICE BofAML Developed Markets High Yield Constrained Index, USD Hedged)

  7.90%
   

Global investment grade credit bonds (Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Index, USD Hedged)

  5.52%
   

Fixed-rate, local currency government debt of investment grade countries (Bloomberg Global Treasury Index, USD Hedged)

  3.48%
 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income distributions and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. There is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions or are appropriate for all investors and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest for the long-term, especially during periods of downturn in the market. Outlook and strategies are subject to change without notice.

 

       
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PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company that includes PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund and PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”).

 

The Funds are each “fund of funds,” which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other mutual funds instead of investing directly in stocks or bonds of other issuers. Under normal circumstances, the Funds invest in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), equity securities, fixed income instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. The Funds may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Funds, and in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, except funds of funds and PIMCO California Municipal Intermediate Value Fund, PIMCO California Municipal Opportunistic Value Fund, PIMCO National Municipal Intermediate Value Fund and PIMCO National Municipal Opportunistic Value Fund (collectively, “Underlying PIMCO Funds”), and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Act (collectively, “Acquired Funds”). The risks and strategies associated with an investment in the Fund may result from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds.

 

We believe that equity funds and bond funds have an important role to play in a well-diversified investment portfolio. It is important to note, however, that equity funds and bond funds are subject to notable risks.

 

Among other things, equity and equity-related securities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic, and industry conditions. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred securities, have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles and may decline due to general market conditions, which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally. Equity securities may also decline due to factors that affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages, increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. In addition, the value of an equity security may decline for a number of reasons that directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services, as well as the historical and prospective earnings of

the issuer and the value of its assets. Different types of equity securities may react differently to these developments and a change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

 

During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes, including equity securities, may decline in value simultaneously. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities and common stocks generally have the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all equity securities.

 

Bond funds and fixed income securities are subject to a variety of risks, including interest rate risk, liquidity risk and market risk. In an environment where interest rates may trend upward, rising rates would negatively impact the performance of most bond funds, and fixed income securities and other instruments held by a Fund (and/or Underlying PIMCO Funds or Acquired Funds, as applicable) are likely to decrease in value. A wide variety of factors can cause interest rates to rise (e.g., central bank monetary policies, inflation rates, general economic conditions, etc). In addition, changes in interest rates can be sudden and unpredictable, and there is no guarantee that management will anticipate such movement accurately. A Fund may lose money as a result of movements in interest rates.

 

As of the date of this report, interest rates in the United States continue to increase. In efforts to combat inflation, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates multiple times in 2022 and 2023. Thus, the Funds currently face a heightened level of risk associated with rising interest rates and/or bond yields. This could be driven by a variety of factors, including but not limited to central bank monetary policies, changing inflation or real growth rates, general economic conditions, increasing bond issuances or reduced market demand for low yielding investments. Further, while bond markets have steadily grown over the past three decades, dealer inventories of corporate bonds are near historic lows in relation to market size. As a result, there has been a significant reduction in the ability of dealers to “make markets.”

 

Bond funds and individual bonds with a longer duration (a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security’s price to changes in interest rates) tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities or funds with shorter durations. All of the factors mentioned above, individually or collectively, could lead to increased volatility and/or lower liquidity in the fixed income markets or negatively impact a Fund’s performance or cause the Fund to incur losses. As a result, a Fund may experience increased shareholder redemptions, which, among other things, could further reduce the net assets of the Fund.

 

 

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The Funds may be subject to various risks as described in each Fund’s prospectus and in the Principal and Other Risks in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Classifications of the Funds’ portfolio holdings in this report are made according to financial reporting standards. The classification of a particular portfolio holding as shown in the Allocation Breakdown and Schedule of Investments sections of this report may differ from the classification used for the Funds’ compliance calculations, including those used in the Funds’ prospectus, investment objectives, regulatory, and other investment limitations and policies, which may be based on different asset class, sector or geographical classifications. All Funds are separately monitored for compliance with respect to prospectus and regulatory requirements.

 

The geographical classification of foreign (non-U.S.) securities in this report, if any, are classified by the country of incorporation of a holding. In certain instances, a security’s country of incorporation may be different from its country of economic exposure.

 

In February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Russia and other countries, persons and entities that have provided material aid to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, have been the subject of economic sanctions and import and export controls imposed by countries throughout the world, including the United States. Such measures have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on the Russian, Belarusian and other securities and economies, which may, in turn, negatively impact a Fund. The extent, duration and impact of Russia’s military action in Ukraine, related sanctions and retaliatory actions are difficult to ascertain, but could be significant and have severe adverse effects on the region, including significant adverse effects on the regional, European and global economies and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors. Further, a Fund may have investments in securities and instruments that are economically tied to the region and may have been negatively impacted by the sanctions and counter-sanctions by Russia, including declines in value and reductions in liquidity. The sanctions may cause a Fund to sell portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time or price or to continue to hold investments that a Fund may no longer seek to hold. PIMCO will continue to actively manage these positions in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders.

 

The United States’ enforcement of restrictions on U.S. investments in certain issuers and tariffs on goods from certain other countries has contributed to and may continue to contribute to international trade tensions and may impact portfolio securities (and/or portfolio securities of Underlying PIMCO Funds or Acquired Funds, as applicable). The United States’ enforcement of sanctions or other similar measures on

various Russian entities and persons, and the Russian government’s response, may also negatively impact securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia.

 

A Fund may invest in certain instruments that rely in some fashion upon the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR was traditionally an average interest rate, determined by the ICE Benchmark Administration, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has announced plans to ultimately phase out the use of LIBOR. Although the transition process away from LIBOR for many instruments has been completed, some LIBOR use is continuing and there are potential effects related to the transition away from LIBOR or continued use of LIBOR on the Fund, or on certain instruments in which the Fund invests, which can be difficult to ascertain, and may vary depending on factors that include, but are not limited to: (i) existing fallback or termination provisions in individual contracts and (ii) whether, how and when industry participants adopt new reference rates for affected instruments. The transition of investments from LIBOR to a replacement rate as a result of amendment, application of existing fallbacks, statutory requirements or otherwise may also result in a reduction in the value of certain instruments held by the Fund or a reduction in the effectiveness of related Fund transactions such as hedges. In addition, an instrument’s transition to a replacement rate could result in variations in the reported yields of the Fund that holds such instrument. Any such effects of the transition away from LIBOR, as well as other unforeseen effects, could result in losses to the Fund.

 

The PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Funds are intended for investors who prefer to have their asset allocation decisions made by professional

money managers and are designed to offer individual investors comprehensive asset allocation strategies tailored to the time when they expect to retire or to begin withdrawing assets. Each PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing portions of their investments around the year indicated in the Fund’s name. The retirement year included in the REALPATH® Blend Fund’s name does not necessarily represent the specific year you expect to begin withdrawing your assets. It is intended only as a general guide.

 

The PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Funds are designed to provide investors with a comprehensive retirement solution tailored to the time when they expect to retire or plan to start withdrawing money (the “target date”). Each PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Fund follows a target asset allocation schedule that changes over time to help reduce portfolio risk, increasing its exposure to conservative investments as the target date approaches. The principal value of a Fund is not guaranteed at any time, including the target date. A Fund’s shareholders may experience losses, including losses near, at, or after the target year indicated in the PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Fund’s name.

 

 

       
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U.S. and global markets recently have experienced increased volatility, including as a result of the recent failures of certain U.S. and non-U.S. banks, which could be harmful to the Funds and issuers in which they invest. For example, if a bank at which a Fund or issuer has an account fails, any cash or other assets in bank or custody accounts, which may be substantial in size, could be temporarily inaccessible or permanently lost by the Fund or issuer. If a bank that provides a subscription line credit facility, asset-based facility, other credit facility and/or other services to an issuer or to a fund fails, the issuer or fund could be unable to draw funds under its credit facilities or obtain replacement credit facilities or other services from other lending institutions with similar terms.

 

Issuers in which a Fund may invest can be affected by volatility in the banking sector. Even if banks used by issuers in which the Funds invest remain solvent, continued volatility in the banking sector could contribute to, cause or intensify an economic recession, increase the costs of capital and banking services or result in the issuers being unable to obtain or refinance indebtedness at all or on as favorable terms as could otherwise have been obtained. Conditions in the banking sector are evolving, and the scope of any potential impacts to the Funds and issuers, both from market conditions and also potential legislative or regulatory responses, are uncertain. Such conditions and responses, as well as a changing interest rate environment, can contribute to decreased market liquidity and erode the value of certain holdings, including those of U.S. and non-U.S. banks. Continued market volatility and uncertainty and/or a downturn in market and economic and financial conditions, as a result of developments in the banking sector or otherwise (including as a result of delayed access to cash or credit facilities), could have an adverse impact on the Funds and issuers in which they invest.

 

On each Fund Summary page in this Shareholder Report, the Average Annual Total Return table and Cumulative Returns chart measure performance assuming that any dividend and capital gain distributions were reinvested. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a

shareholder would pay on (i) Fund distributions or (ii) the redemption of Fund shares. The Cumulative Returns chart and Average Annual Total Return table reflect any sales load that would have applied at the time of purchase or any Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) that would have applied if a full redemption occurred on the last business day of the period shown in the Cumulative Returns chart. Class A shares are subject to an initial sales charge. A CDSC may be imposed in certain circumstances on Class A shares that are purchased without an initial sales charge and then redeemed during the first 12 months after purchase. The Cumulative Returns chart reflects only Institutional Class performance. Performance may vary by share class based on each class’s expense ratios. Performance shown is net of fees and expenses. The minimum initial investment amount for Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares is $1,000,000, except that the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The minimum initial investment amount for Class A shares is $1,000. Each Fund measures its performance against at least one broad-based securities market index (“benchmark index”). The benchmark index does not take into account fees, expenses, or taxes. A Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. There is no assurance that any Fund, including any Fund that has experienced high or unusual performance for one or more periods, will experience similar levels of performance in the future. High performance is defined as a significant increase in either 1) a Fund’s total return in excess of that of the Fund’s benchmark between reporting periods or 2) a Fund’s total return in excess of the Fund’s historical returns between reporting periods. Unusual performance is defined as a significant change in a Fund’s performance as compared to one or more previous reporting periods. Historical performance for a Fund or share class may have been positively impacted by fee waivers or expense limitations in place during some or all of the periods shown, if applicable. Future performance (including total return or yield) and distributions may be negatively impacted by the expiration or reduction of any such fee waivers or expense limitations.

 

 

The following table discloses the inception dates of each Fund and its respective share classes along with each Fund’s diversification status as of period end:

 

Fund Name          Fund
Inception
     Institutional
Class
     Administrative
Class
     Class A      Class R      Diversification
Status
 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

       12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14               Diversified  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

       12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14               Diversified  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

       12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14               Diversified  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

       12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14               Diversified  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

       12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14               Diversified  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

       12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14               Diversified  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

       12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14               Diversified  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

       12/31/19        12/31/19        12/31/19        12/31/19               Diversified  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

       12/30/22        12/30/22        12/30/22        12/30/22               Diversified  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

       12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14        12/31/14               Diversified  

 

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An investment in a Fund is not a bank deposit and is not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. It is possible to lose money on investments in a Fund.

 

The Trustees are responsible generally for overseeing the management of the Trust. The Trustees authorize the Trust to enter into service agreements with the Adviser, the Distributor, the Administrator and other service providers in order to provide, and in some cases authorize service providers to procure through other parties, necessary or desirable services on behalf of the Trust and the Funds. Shareholders are not parties to or third-party beneficiaries of such service agreements. Neither a Fund’s prospectus nor a Fund’s summary prospectus, the Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), any contracts filed as exhibits to the Trust’s registration statement, nor any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings (including this report) from or on behalf of the Trust or a Fund creates a contract between or among any shareholder of a Fund, on the one hand, and the Trust, a Fund, a service provider to the Trust or a Fund, and/or the Trustees or officers of the Trust, on the other hand. The Trustees (or the Trust and its officers, service providers or other delegates acting under authority of the Trustees) may amend the most recent prospectus or use a new prospectus, summary prospectus or SAI with respect to a Fund or the Trust, and/or amend, file and/or issue any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings, and may amend or enter into any contracts to which the Trust or a Fund is a party, and interpret the investment objective(s), policies, restrictions and contractual provisions applicable to any Fund, without shareholder input or approval, except in circumstances in which shareholder approval is specifically required by law (such as changes to fundamental investment policies) or where a shareholder approval requirement is specifically disclosed in the Trust’s then-current prospectus or SAI.

 

PIMCO has adopted written proxy voting policies and procedures (“Proxy Policy”) as required by Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Proxy Policy has been adopted by the Trust as the policies and procedures that PIMCO will use when voting proxies on behalf of a Fund. A description of the policies and procedures that PIMCO uses to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities of a Fund, and information about how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30th, are available without charge, upon request, by calling the Trust at (888) 87-PIMCO, on the Fund’s website at www.pimco.com, and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov.

 

The Funds file portfolio holdings information with the SEC on Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Funds’ complete schedules of securities holdings as of the end of each fiscal quarter will be made available to the public on the SEC’s website at

www.sec.gov and on PIMCO’s website at www.pimco.com, and will be made available, upon request, by calling PIMCO at (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

SEC rules allow the Funds to fulfill their obligation to deliver shareholder reports to investors by providing access to such reports online free of charge and by mailing a notice that the report is electronically available. Investors may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge by contacting their financial intermediary or, if invested directly with a Fund, investors can inform the Fund by calling (888) 87-PIMCO. Any election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the fund complex if invested directly with a Fund or to all funds held in the investor’s account if invested through a financial intermediary.

 

In May 2022, the SEC proposed a framework that would require certain registered funds (such as the Funds) to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) investing practices. Among other things, the proposed requirements would mandate that funds meeting three pre-defined classifications (i.e., integrated, ESG focused and/or impact funds) provide prospectus and shareholder report disclosure related to the ESG factors, criteria and processes used in managing the fund. The proposal’s impact on the Funds will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

 

In October 2022, the SEC adopted changes to the mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will impact the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Funds must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of their shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically.

 

In November 2022, the SEC proposed rule amendments which, among other things, would require funds to adopt swing pricing in order to mitigate dilution of shareholders’ interests in a fund by requiring the adjustment of fund net asset value per share to pass on costs stemming from shareholder purchase or redemption activity. In addition the proposed rule would amend the liquidity rule framework. The proposal’s impact on the Funds will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

 

In November 2022, the SEC adopted amendments to Form N-PX under the Act to improve the utility to investors of proxy voting information reported by mutual funds, ETFs and certain other funds. The rule amendments will expand the scope of funds’ Form N-PX reporting

 

 

       
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obligations, subject managers to Form N-PX reporting obligations for “Say on Pay” votes, enhance Form N-PX disclosures, permit joint reporting by funds, managers and affiliated managers on Form N-PX; and require website availability of fund proxy voting records. The amendments will become effective on July 1, 2024. Funds and managers will be required to file their first reports covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 on amended Form N-PX by August 31, 2024.

 

In September 2023, the SEC adopted amendments to a current rule governing fund naming conventions. In general, the current rule requires funds with certain types of names to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of their assets in the type of investment suggested by the name. The amendments expand the scope of the current rule in a number of ways that are expected to result in an increase in the types of fund names that would require the fund to adopt an 80% investment policy under the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion).

 

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 
Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(12/31/14)
 
LOGO   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund Institutional Class     4.26%       11.87%       7.19%       5.55%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund Administrative Class     4.09%       11.49%       6.92%       5.28%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund Class A     3.97%       11.36%       6.66%       5.04%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund Class A (adjusted)     (1.75)%       5.24%       5.47%       4.38%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date 2025 Index±     5.24%       12.99%       7.42%       5.88%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.47% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.72% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.92% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PPZRX   Administrative Class - PPZDX   Class  A - PPZAX

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       17.2%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       15.4%  

PIMCO Income Fund

       14.8%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       12.6%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       10.2%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       6.7%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       5.3%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       4.4%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       3.2%  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

       2.8%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to U.S. core bonds contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. core bonds posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to emerging market equities contributed to absolute performance, as emerging market equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasuries detracted from absolute performance, as long-term U.S. Treasuries posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 
Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(12/31/14)
 
LOGO   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund Institutional Class     4.66%       13.70%       8.00%       6.15%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund Administrative Class     4.42%       13.24%       7.71%       5.88%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund Class A     4.46%       13.13%       7.49%       5.64%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund Class A (adjusted)     (1.30)%       6.88%       6.27%       4.98%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date 2030 Index±     5.77%       14.80%       8.42%       6.53%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.39% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.64% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.84% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PBPNX   Administrative Class - PBPRX   Class A - PBPAX

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       25.5%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       18.3%  

PIMCO Income Fund

       9.6%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       9.0%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       8.3%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       7.9%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       5.3%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       3.2%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       2.6%  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

       1.8%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to U.S. core bonds contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. core bonds posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to emerging market equities contributed to absolute performance, as emerging market equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasuries detracted from absolute performance, as long-term U.S. Treasuries posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 
Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(12/31/14)
 
LOGO   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund Institutional Class     5.37%       15.86%       9.05%       6.76%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund Administrative Class     5.23%       15.61%       8.78%       6.49%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund Class A     5.14%       15.28%       8.54%       6.24%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund Class A (adjusted)     (0.66)%       8.96%       7.31%       5.58%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date 2035 Index±     6.24%       16.63%       9.44%       7.19%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.32% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.57% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.77% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PDGZX   Administrative Class - PDGDX   Class  A - PDGAX

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       31.7%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       20.8%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       9.2%  

PIMCO Income Fund

       7.0%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       6.7%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       5.8%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       4.1%  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       2.7%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       2.3%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       2.0%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to emerging market equities contributed to absolute performance, as emerging market equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to U.S. core bonds contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. core bonds posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasuries detracted from absolute performance, as long-term U.S. Treasuries posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 
Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(12/31/14)
 
LOGO   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund Institutional Class     5.81%       17.25%       9.78%       7.20%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund Administrative Class     5.73%       17.00%       9.50%       6.93%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund Class A     5.55%       16.72%       9.26%       6.68%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund Class A (adjusted)     (0.23)%       10.30%       8.03%       6.01%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date 2040 Index±     6.63%       18.16%       10.22%       7.68%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.26% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.51% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.71% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PVPNX   Administrative Class - PVPRX   Class  A - PVPAX

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       36.6%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       23.4%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       9.6%  

PIMCO Income Fund

       5.3%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       4.6%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       4.6%  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       2.9%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       2.3%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       1.7%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       1.3%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to emerging market equities contributed to absolute performance, as emerging market equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to U.S. core bonds contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. core bonds posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 
Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(12/31/14)
 
LOGO   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund Institutional Class     6.16%       18.41%       10.33%       7.46%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund Administrative Class     6.00%       18.11%       10.06%       7.19%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund Class A     6.00%       17.92%       9.82%       6.94%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund Class A (adjusted)     0.16%       11.44%       8.57%       6.27%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date 2045 Index±     6.85%       19.14%       10.68%       7.99%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.20% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.45% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.65% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PVQNX   Administrative Class - PVQDX   Class  A - PVQAX

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       40.3%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       27.0%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       10.0%  

PIMCO Income Fund

       3.1%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       3.1%  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       3.0%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       2.3%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       2.1%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       1.3%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       0.9%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to emerging market equities contributed to absolute performance, as emerging market equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to equity real estate investment trusts contributed to absolute performance, as equity real estate investment trusts posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 
Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(12/31/14)
 
LOGO   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund Institutional Class     6.37%       19.13%       10.68%       7.67%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund Administrative Class     6.26%       18.83%       10.40%       7.39%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund Class A     6.17%       18.58%       10.14%       7.15%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund Class A (adjusted)     0.33%       12.02%       8.90%       6.48%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date 2050 Index±     6.98%       19.59%       10.92%       8.17%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.16% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.41% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.61% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PPQZX   Administrative Class - PPQDX   Class  A - PPQAX

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       43.0%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       29.7%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       10.0%  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       3.5%  

PIMCO Income Fund

       2.1%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       2.1%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       1.4%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       1.4%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       0.5%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       0.5%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to emerging market equities contributed to absolute performance, as emerging market equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to U.S. small cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. small cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 
Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(12/31/14)
 
LOGO   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund Institutional Class     6.59%       19.55%       10.74%       7.69%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund Administrative Class     6.30%       19.11%       10.44%       7.41%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund Class A     6.31%       18.99%       10.21%       7.14%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund Class A (adjusted)     0.48%       12.40%       8.96%       6.47%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date 2055 Index±     6.99%       19.62%       10.98%       8.25%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.15% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.40% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.60% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PRQZX   Administrative Class - PRQDX   Class  A - PRQAX

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       44.1%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       29.6%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       9.9%  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       4.0%  

PIMCO Income Fund

       1.6%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       1.6%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       1.0%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       0.9%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       0.3%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       0.3%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to emerging market equities contributed to absolute performance, as emerging market equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to U.S. small cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. small cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 
Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     Fund Inception
(12/31/19)
 
LOGO   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund Institutional Class     6.86%       19.92%       7.65%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund Administrative Class     6.57%       19.55%       7.37%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund Class A     6.60%       19.35%       7.14%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund Class A (adjusted)     0.73%       12.81%       5.64%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date 2060+ Index±     6.99%       19.74%       7.85%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.15% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.40% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.60% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PRBMX   Administrative Class - PRBEX   Class  A - PRBAX

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       45.9%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       30.7%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       10.1%  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Admiral’

       4.3%  

PIMCO Income Fund

       1.1%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       1.1%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       0.8%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       0.8%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       0.5%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       0.3%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to emerging market equities contributed to absolute performance, as emerging market equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to U.S. small cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. small cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023

 
        6 Months*     1 Year     Fund Inception
(12/30/22)*
 

LOGO

  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund Institutional Class     6.49%       19.57%       19.51%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund Administrative Class     6.37%       19.28%       19.22%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund Class A     6.32%       19.08%       19.02%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund Class A (adjusted)     0.49%       12.55%       12.51%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date 2065 Index±     7.07%       19.84%       19.78%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.29% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.54% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.74% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PBLIX   Administrative Class - PBLMX   Class  A - PBLLX

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       46.7%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Admiral’

       30.8%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Admiral’

       10.1%  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Admiral’

       4.5%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       0.8%  

PIMCO Income Fund

       0.8%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       0.7%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       0.7%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       0.4%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       0.3%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to emerging market equities contributed to absolute performance, as emerging market equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to U.S. small cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. small cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

 

$1,000,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund seeks to maximize total return, consistent with prudent investment management, by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), equity securities, Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, or related derivatives on any of the preceding securities mentioned. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”) and PIMCO Funds, and in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, except funds of funds and PIMCO California Municipal Intermediate Value Fund, PIMCO California Municipal Opportunistic Value Fund, PIMCO National Municipal Intermediate Value Fund and PIMCO National Municipal Opportunistic Value Fund (“Underlying PIMCO Funds”), and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the 1940 Act (collectively “Acquired Funds”). Under normal circumstances, the Fund seeks to invest substantially all of its equity exposure in index tracking securities, including investments in affiliated or unaffiliated investment companies, which will be registered under the 1940 Act, or related derivatives on such securities or indexes. “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. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 
Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(12/31/14)
 
LOGO   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund Institutional Class     4.04%       10.87%       6.12%       4.92%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund Administrative Class     3.95%       10.66%       5.88%       4.67%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund Class A     3.84%       10.39%       5.63%       4.42%  
  PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund Class A (adjusted)     (1.90)%       4.36%       4.44%       3.77%  
LOGO   S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index±     4.59%       10.35%       4.90%       3.88%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

± The S&P Target Date Index Series is comprised of eleven multi-asset class indices, each corresponding to a particular target retirement date. Each index provides varying levels of exposure to each asset class. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date, as indicated in the index name, and is based on market observations through an annual survey of target date fund managers.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. The adjusted returns take into account the maximum sales charge of 5.50% on Class A shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), which includes the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses) were 0.51% for the Institutional Class shares, 0.76% for the Administrative Class shares, and 0.96% for the Class A shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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Institutional Class - PBRNX   Administrative Class - PBRDX   Class  A - PBRAX

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

PIMCO Income Fund

       16.0%  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       15.4%  

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       15.0%  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

       13.6%  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

       10.4%  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

       6.2%  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

       5.2%  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

       4.6%  

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

       3.3%  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

       3.0%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Exposure to U.S. large cap equities contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. large cap equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to U.S. core bonds contributed to absolute performance, as U.S. core bonds posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to global equities contributed to absolute performance, as global equities posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to high yield bonds contributed to absolute performance, as high yield bonds posted positive returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) detracted from absolute performance, as long-term TIPS posted negative returns.

 

»   Exposure to long-term U.S. Treasuries detracted from absolute performance, as long-term U.S. Treasuries posted negative returns.

 

»   There were no other material detractors for this Fund.

 

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Expense Examples    

 

Example

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and exchange fees and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period indicated, which for all Funds and share classes is from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

 

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate row for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and exchange fees. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Expense ratios may vary from period to period because of various factors such as an increase in expenses that are not covered by the investment advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees, such as fees and expenses of the independent trustees and their counsel, extraordinary expenses and interest expense.

 

          Actual           Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
              
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Net Annualized
Expense Ratio**
 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,042.60     $ 0.20             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.80     $ 0.20               0.04
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,040.90       1.48               1,000.00       1,023.55       1.47               0.29  
Class A       1,000.00       1,039.70       2.50         1,000.00       1,022.55       2.48         0.49  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,046.60     $ 0.20             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.80     $ 0.20               0.04
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,044.20       1.48               1,000.00       1,023.55       1.47               0.29  
Class A       1,000.00       1,044.60       2.50         1,000.00       1,022.55       2.48         0.49  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $  1,000.00     $  1,053.70     $ 0.26             $  1,000.00     $  1,024.75     $  0.25               0.05
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,052.30       1.54               1,000.00       1,023.50       1.52               0.30  
Class A       1,000.00       1,051.40       2.56         1,000.00       1,022.50       2.53         0.50  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,058.10     $ 0.31             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.70     $ 0.30               0.06
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,057.30       1.59               1,000.00       1,023.45       1.57               0.31  
Class A       1,000.00       1,055.50       2.62         1,000.00       1,022.45       2.58         0.51  

 

       
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          Actual           Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
              
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Net Annualized
Expense Ratio**
 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,061.60     $ 0.31             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.70     $ 0.30               0.06
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,060.00       1.60               1,000.00       1,023.45       1.57               0.31  
Class A       1,000.00       1,060.00       2.63         1,000.00       1,022.45       2.58         0.51  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,063.70     $ 0.31             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.70     $ 0.30               0.06
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,062.60       1.60               1,000.00       1,023.45       1.57               0.31  
Class A       1,000.00       1,061.70       2.63         1,000.00       1,022.45       2.58         0.51  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,065.90     $ 0.31             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.70     $ 0.30               0.06
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,063.00       1.60               1,000.00       1,023.45       1.57               0.31  
Class A       1,000.00       1,063.10       2.63         1,000.00       1,022.45       2.58         0.51  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $  1,000.00     $  1,068.60     $  0.26             $  1,000.00     $  1,024.75     $  0.25               0.05
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,065.70       1.55               1,000.00       1,023.50       1.52               0.30  
Class A       1,000.00       1,066.00       2.58         1,000.00       1,022.50       2.53         0.50  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,064.90     $ 0.31             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.70     $ 0.30               0.06
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,063.70       1.60               1,000.00       1,023.45       1.57               0.31  
Class A       1,000.00       1,063.20       2.63         1,000.00       1,022.45       2.58         0.51  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

                   
Institutional Class     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,040.40     $ 0.20             $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.80     $ 0.20               0.04
Administrative Class       1,000.00       1,039.50       1.48               1,000.00       1,023.55       1.47               0.29  
Class A       1,000.00       1,038.40       2.50         1,000.00       1,022.55       2.48         0.49  

 

* Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the net annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

** Net Annualized Expense Ratio is reflective of any applicable contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements or voluntary fee waivers. Details regarding fee waivers, if any, can be found in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Financial Highlights    

 

          Investment Operations     Less Distributions(c)  
                                           
Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended^:  


Net Asset

Value

Beginning of

Year or

Period(a)

   

Net

Investment

Income

(Loss)(b)

   

Net Realized/

Unrealized

Gain (Loss)

    Total    

From Net

Investment

Income

   

From Net

Realized

Capital

Gains

    Total  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $  11.54     $  0.23     $ 0.27     $ 0.50     $  (0.26   $ 0.00     $  (0.26

06/30/2023

    11.29       0.44       0.31       0.75       (0.31      (0.19     (0.50

06/30/2022

    13.50       0.44       (2.16     (1.72     (0.37     (0.12     (0.49

06/30/2021

    11.71       0.36       2.25       2.61       (0.65     (0.17     (0.82

06/30/2020

    11.33       0.36       0.36       0.72       (0.34     0.00       (0.34

06/30/2019

    11.15       0.36       0.32       0.68       (0.32     (0.18     (0.50
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    11.51       0.19       0.28       0.47       (0.10     0.00       (0.10

06/30/2023

    11.25       0.42       0.32       0.74       (0.29     (0.19     (0.48

06/30/2022

    13.47       0.41       (2.17     (1.76     (0.34     (0.12     (0.46

06/30/2021

    11.69       0.32       2.25       2.57       (0.62     (0.17     (0.79

06/30/2020

    11.31       0.34       0.36       0.70       (0.32     0.00       (0.32

06/30/2019

    11.13       0.32       0.34       0.66       (0.30     (0.18     (0.48
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    11.50       0.20       0.26       0.46       (0.23     0.00       (0.23

06/30/2023

    11.25       0.38       0.32       0.70       (0.26     (0.19     (0.45

06/30/2022

    13.46       0.37       (2.15      (1.78     (0.31     (0.12     (0.43

06/30/2021

    11.68       0.28       2.27       2.55       (0.60     (0.17     (0.77

06/30/2020

    11.31       0.31       0.35       0.66       (0.29     0.00       (0.29

06/30/2019

    11.13       0.29       0.34       0.63       (0.27     (0.18     (0.45

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 12.22     $ 0.23     $ 0.35     $ 0.58     $ (0.26   $ 0.00     $ (0.26

06/30/2023

    11.69       0.41       0.58       0.99       (0.28     (0.18     (0.46

06/30/2022

    14.09       0.41       (2.30     (1.89     (0.34     (0.17     (0.51

06/30/2021

    11.76       0.34       2.69       3.03       (0.55     (0.15     (0.70

06/30/2020

    11.54       0.35       0.22       0.57       (0.33     (0.02     (0.35

06/30/2019

    11.39       0.34       0.39       0.73       (0.32     (0.26     (0.58
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    12.19       0.18       0.37       0.55       (0.12     0.00       (0.12

06/30/2023

    11.66       0.38       0.58       0.96       (0.25     (0.18     (0.43

06/30/2022

    14.06       0.38       (2.30     (1.92     (0.31     (0.17     (0.48

06/30/2021

    11.75       0.30       2.68       2.98       (0.52     (0.15     (0.67

06/30/2020

    11.52       0.33       0.22       0.55       (0.30     (0.02     (0.32

06/30/2019

    11.38       0.30       0.39       0.69       (0.29     (0.26     (0.55
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    12.15       0.20       0.35       0.55       (0.23     0.00       (0.23

06/30/2023

    11.62       0.36       0.58       0.94       (0.23     (0.18     (0.41

06/30/2022

    14.02       0.35       (2.30     (1.95     (0.28     (0.17     (0.45

06/30/2021

    11.71       0.27       2.68       2.95       (0.49     (0.15     (0.64

06/30/2020

    11.50       0.29       0.22       0.51       (0.28     (0.02     (0.30

06/30/2019

    11.36       0.28       0.39       0.67       (0.27     (0.26     (0.53

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 13.00     $ 0.23     $ 0.46     $ 0.69     $ (0.27   $ 0.00     $ (0.27

06/30/2023

    12.08       0.39       0.94       1.33       (0.25     (0.16     (0.41

06/30/2022

    14.54       0.39       (2.34     (1.95     (0.34     (0.17     (0.51

06/30/2021

    11.65       0.31       3.11       3.42       (0.44     (0.09     (0.53

06/30/2020

    11.58       0.33       0.08       0.41       (0.32     (0.02     (0.34

06/30/2019

    11.58       0.33       0.38       0.71       (0.32     (0.39     (0.71
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    12.97       0.17       0.50       0.67       (0.05     0.00       (0.05

06/30/2023

    12.05       0.36       0.94       1.30       (0.22     (0.16     (0.38

06/30/2022

    14.51       0.35       (2.33     (1.98     (0.31     (0.17     (0.48

06/30/2021

    11.63       0.27       3.11       3.38       (0.41     (0.09     (0.50

06/30/2020

    11.57       0.31       0.06       0.37       (0.29     (0.02     (0.31

06/30/2019

    11.57       0.29       0.39       0.68       (0.29     (0.39     (0.68

 

       
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Table of Contents
   

 

      Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)        

Net Asset

Value End of

Year or

Period(a)

    Total Return(d)    

Net Assets

End of Year or

Period (000s)

    Expenses    

Expenses

Excluding

Waivers

   

Expenses

Excluding

Interest

Expense

   

Expenses

Excluding

Interest

Expense

and

Waivers

   

Net

Investment

Income (Loss)

   

Portfolio

Turnover

Rate

 
               
               
$  11.78       4.35   $  444,527       0.04 %*      0.05 %*      0.03 %*      0.04 %*      4.06 %*      9
   11.54       6.87       403,689       0.03       0.03       0.03       0.03       3.89       23  
  11.29       (13.29     211,435       0.04       0.04       0.04       0.04       3.35       21  
  13.50       22.73       220,130       0.04       0.04       0.04       0.04       2.78       20  
  11.71       6.41       80,067       0.04       0.05       0.04       0.05       3.18       39  
  11.33       6.53       31,946       0.04       0.05       0.04       0.05       3.26       47  
                   
  11.88       4.09       485       0.29     0.30     0.28     0.29     3.42     9  
  11.51       6.74       28,348       0.28       0.28       0.28       0.28       3.71       23  
  11.25       (13.60     25,795       0.29       0.29       0.29       0.29       3.11       21  
  13.47       22.40       29,727       0.29       0.29       0.29       0.29       2.53       20  
  11.69       6.19       28,587       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       2.99       39  
  11.31       6.29       21,086       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       2.88       47  
               
  11.73       4.06       5,855       0.49     0.50     0.48     0.49     3.59     9  
  11.50       6.41       5,844       0.48       0.48       0.48       0.48       3.40       23  
  11.25       (13.73     6,905       0.51 (f)      0.51 (f)      0.51 (f)      0.51 (f)      2.85       21  
  13.46       22.18       10,114       0.54       0.54       0.54       0.54       2.21       20  
  11.68       5.88       6,420       0.54       0.55       0.54       0.55       2.68       39  
  11.31       6.03       5,462       0.54       0.55       0.54       0.55       2.63       47  
               
               
$ 12.54       4.74   $ 563,393       0.04 %*      0.05 %*      0.03 %*      0.04 %*      3.76 %*      6
  12.22       8.71       510,421       0.03       0.03       0.03       0.03       3.46       18  
  11.69       (13.97     239,698       0.04       0.04       0.04       0.04       3.04       22  
  14.09       26.14       239,041       0.04       0.04       0.04       0.04       2.59       26  
  11.76       4.89       105,414       0.05       0.06       0.05       0.06       3.00       28  
  11.54       6.84       52,133       0.05       0.06       0.05       0.06       3.08       40  
               
  12.62       4.50       622       0.29     0.30     0.28     0.29     2.96     6  
  12.19       8.47       25,901       0.28       0.28       0.28       0.28       3.22       18  
  11.66       (14.20     30,094       0.29       0.29       0.29       0.29       2.77       22  
  14.06       25.71       33,946       0.29       0.29       0.29       0.29       2.31       26  
  11.75       4.76       27,583       0.30       0.31       0.30       0.31       2.81       28  
  11.52       6.50       21,469       0.30       0.31       0.30       0.31       2.71       40  
               
  12.47       4.55       8,706       0.49     0.50     0.48     0.49     3.29     6  
  12.15       8.30       8,479       0.48       0.48       0.48       0.48       3.02       18  
  11.62       (14.42     7,847       0.51 (f)      0.51 (f)      0.51 (f)      0.51 (f)      2.56       22  
  14.02       25.53       9,243       0.54       0.54       0.54       0.54       2.04       26  
  11.71       4.41       6,494       0.55       0.56       0.55       0.56       2.50       28  
  11.50       6.28       5,774       0.55       0.56       0.55       0.56       2.52       40  
               
               
$ 13.42       5.37   $ 574,845       0.05 %*      0.06 %*      0.04 %*      0.05 %*      3.59 %*      3
  13.00       11.26       488,420       0.04       0.04       0.04       0.04       3.16       18  
  12.08       (14.03     215,450       0.05       0.05       0.05       0.05       2.78       17  
  14.54       29.68       193,069       0.04       0.05       0.04       0.05       2.32       21  
  11.65       3.47       76,525       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.85       34  
  11.58       6.67       42,033       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.94       24  
               
  13.59       5.23       214       0.30     0.31     0.29     0.30     2.72     3  
  12.97       11.04       33,173       0.29       0.29       0.29       0.29       2.94       18  
  12.05       (14.26     25,937       0.30       0.30       0.30       0.30       2.52       17  
  14.51       29.36       28,579       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       2.05       21  
  11.63       3.15       22,984       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.66       34  
  11.57       6.43       18,672       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.58       24  

 

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Table of Contents
Financial Highlights   (Cont.)  

 

          Investment Operations     Less Distributions(c)  
                                           
Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended^:  


Net Asset

Value

Beginning of

Year or

Period(a)

   

Net

Investment

Income

(Loss)(b)

   

Net Realized/

Unrealized

Gain (Loss)

    Total    

From Net

Investment

Income

   

From Net

Realized

Capital

Gains

    Total  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund (Cont.)

             
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 13.00     $ 0.20     $ 0.47     $ 0.67     $ (0.25   $ 0.00     $ (0.25

06/30/2023

    12.08       0.33       0.95       1.28       (0.20     (0.16     (0.36

06/30/2022

    14.55       0.32       (2.34     (2.02     (0.28     (0.17     (0.45

06/30/2021

    11.67       0.24       3.11       3.35       (0.38     (0.09     (0.47

06/30/2020

    11.61       0.27       0.08       0.35       (0.27     (0.02     (0.29

06/30/2019

    11.61       0.26       0.39       0.65       (0.26     (0.39     (0.65

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 13.54     $ 0.23     $ 0.55     $ 0.78     $ (0.27   $ 0.00     $ (0.27

06/30/2023

    12.40       0.37       1.15       1.52       (0.22     (0.16     (0.38

06/30/2022

    14.96       0.38       (2.42     (2.04     (0.35     (0.17     (0.52

06/30/2021

    11.68       0.30       3.46       3.76       (0.41     (0.07     (0.48

06/30/2020

    11.71       0.31       0.02       0.33       (0.34     (0.02     (0.36

06/30/2019

    11.71       0.32       0.38       0.70       (0.31     (0.39     (0.70
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 -12/31/2023+

    13.49       0.16       0.61       0.77       (0.05     0.00       (0.05

06/30/2023

    12.37       0.33       1.15       1.48       (0.20     (0.16     (0.36

06/30/2022

    14.92       0.34       (2.40     (2.06     (0.32     (0.17     (0.49

06/30/2021

    11.65       0.26       3.46       3.72       (0.38     (0.07     (0.45

06/30/2020

    11.69       0.29       0.01       0.30       (0.32     (0.02     (0.34

06/30/2019

    11.69       0.28       0.39       0.67       (0.28     (0.39     (0.67
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    13.44       0.19       0.56       0.75       (0.24     0.00       (0.24

06/30/2023

    12.32       0.31       1.14       1.45       (0.17     (0.16     (0.33

06/30/2022

    14.88       0.30       (2.39     (2.09     (0.30     (0.17     (0.47

06/30/2021

    11.62       0.22       3.45       3.67       (0.34     (0.07     (0.41

06/30/2020

    11.67       0.26       0.00       0.26       (0.29     (0.02     (0.31

06/30/2019

    11.67       0.26       0.38       0.64       (0.25     (0.39     (0.64

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 13.84     $ 0.22     $ 0.63     $ 0.85     $ (0.26   $ 0.00     $ (0.26

06/30/2023

    12.54       0.35       1.31       1.66       (0.20     (0.16     (0.36

06/30/2022

    15.11       0.36        (2.42      (2.06      (0.32      (0.19      (0.51

06/30/2021

    11.58       0.29       3.69       3.98       (0.38     (0.07     (0.45

06/30/2020

    11.67       0.30       (0.04     0.26       (0.33     (0.02     (0.35

06/30/2019

    11.79       0.31       0.37       0.68       (0.32     (0.48     (0.80
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    13.77       0.15       0.68       0.83       (0.13     0.00       (0.13

06/30/2023

    12.49       0.32       1.30       1.62       (0.18     (0.16     (0.34

06/30/2022

    15.06       0.32       (2.41     (2.09     (0.29     (0.19     (0.48

06/30/2021

    11.55       0.25       3.68       3.93       (0.35     (0.07     (0.42

06/30/2020

    11.65       0.28       (0.06     0.22       (0.30     (0.02     (0.32

06/30/2019

    11.77       0.27       0.39       0.66       (0.30     (0.48     (0.78
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    13.73       0.19       0.63       0.82       (0.23     0.00       (0.23

06/30/2023

    12.46       0.28       1.31       1.59       (0.16     (0.16     (0.32

06/30/2022

    15.05       0.29       (2.42     (2.13     (0.27     (0.19     (0.46

06/30/2021

    11.54       0.21       3.69       3.90       (0.32     (0.07     (0.39

06/30/2020

    11.64       0.24       (0.04     0.20       (0.28     (0.02     (0.30

06/30/2019

    11.77       0.25       0.37       0.62       (0.27     (0.48     (0.75

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $  14.07     $  0.22     $ 0.67     $ 0.89     $ (0.26   $ 0.00     $ (0.26

06/30/2023

    12.65       0.34       1.43       1.77       (0.19     (0.16     (0.35

06/30/2022

    15.28       0.36       (2.44     (2.08     (0.34     (0.21     (0.55

06/30/2021

    11.59       0.29       3.83       4.12       (0.36     (0.07     (0.43

06/30/2020

    11.74       0.29       (0.08     0.21       (0.34     (0.02     (0.36

06/30/2019

    11.86       0.30       0.39       0.69       (0.31     (0.50     (0.81

 

       
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Table of Contents
   

 

      Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)        

Net Asset

Value End of

Year or

Period(a)

    Total Return(d)    

Net Assets

End of Year or
Period (000s)

    Expenses    

Expenses

Excluding

Waivers

   

Expenses

Excluding

Interest

Expense

   

Expenses

Excluding

Interest

Expense

and

Waivers

   

Net

Investment

Income (Loss)

   

Portfolio

Turnover

Rate

 
               
               
$ 13.42       5.14   $ 8,156       0.50 %*      0.51 %*      0.49 %*      0.50 %*      3.06 %*      3
  13.00       10.79       8,308       0.49       0.49       0.49       0.49       2.69       18  
  12.08       (14.46     6,983       0.52 (f)      0.52 (f)      0.52 (f)      0.52 (f)      2.29       17  
  14.55       28.97       7,914       0.54       0.55       0.54       0.55       1.80       21  
  11.67       2.95       6,109       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       2.36       34  
  11.61       6.15       5,062       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       2.33       24  
               
               
$ 14.05       5.81   $ 513,461       0.06 %*      0.07 %*      0.05 %*      0.06 %*      3.40 %*      3
  13.54       12.55       452,132       0.05       0.05       0.05       0.05       2.89       16  
  12.40       (14.20     224,639       0.06       0.06       0.06       0.06       2.59       17  
  14.96       32.50       212,568       0.05       0.06       0.05       0.06       2.20       26  
  11.68       2.76       92,728       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.70       21  
  11.71       6.44       64,541       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.81       29  
               
  14.21       5.73       343       0.31     0.32     0.30     0.31     2.40     3  
  13.49       12.16       20,516       0.30       0.30       0.30       0.30       2.61       16  
  12.37       (14.33     19,014       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.31       2.32       17  
  14.92       32.21       21,456       0.30       0.31       0.30       0.31       1.90       26  
  11.65       2.45       16,746       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.52       21  
  11.69       6.21       12,386       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.48       29  
               
  13.95       5.63       8,697       0.51     0.52     0.50     0.51     2.92     3  
  13.44       12.00       8,655       0.50       0.50       0.50       0.50       2.40       16  
  12.32       (14.58     7,441       0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      2.08       17  
  14.88       31.91       9,024       0.55       0.56       0.55       0.56       1.66       26  
  11.62       2.17       7,914       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       2.22       21  
  11.67       5.99       7,869       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       2.28       29  
               
               
$  14.43       6.16   $  501,984       0.06 %*      0.07 %*      0.05 %*      0.06 %*      3.27 %*      2
  13.84       13.48       426,393       0.05       0.05       0.05       0.05       2.68       11  
  12.54       (14.23     207,869       0.06       0.06       0.06       0.06       2.47       13  
  15.11       34.67       200,184       0.05       0.06       0.05       0.06       2.13       22  
  11.58       2.16       91,173       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.59       16  
  11.67       6.45       69,426       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.70       16  
               
  14.47       6.07       725       0.31     0.32     0.30     0.31     2.25     2  
  13.77       13.17       25,901       0.30       0.30       0.30       0.30       2.47       11  
  12.49       (14.45     18,702       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.31       2.21       13  
  15.06       34.30       20,168       0.30       0.31       0.30       0.31       1.85       22  
  11.55       1.85       14,426       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.41       16  
  11.65       6.21       10,935       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.38       16  
               
  14.32       6.00       5,761       0.51     0.52     0.50     0.51     2.86     2  
  13.73       12.97       4,749       0.50       0.50       0.50       0.50       2.19       11  
  12.46       (14.69     3,967       0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      1.97       13  
  15.05       34.03       4,593       0.55       0.56       0.55       0.56       1.57       22  
  11.54       1.64       3,658       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       2.08       16  
  11.64       5.88       4,280       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       2.15       16  
               
               
$ 14.70       6.37   $ 475,821       0.06 %*      0.07 %*      0.05 %*      0.06 %*      3.18 %*      3
  14.07       14.23       397,754       0.05       0.05       0.05       0.05       2.55       9  
  12.65       (14.29     206,038       0.06       0.06       0.06       0.06       2.43       9  
  15.28       35.82       200,851       0.05       0.06       0.05       0.06       2.08       19  
  11.59       1.66       103,972       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.53       20  
  11.74       6.54       84,302       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.64       16  

 

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Table of Contents
Financial Highlights   (Cont.)  

 

          Investment Operations     Less Distributions(c)  
                                           
Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended^:  


Net Asset

Value

Beginning of

Year or

Period(a)

   

Net

Investment

Income

(Loss)(b)

   

Net Realized/

Unrealized

Gain (Loss)

    Total    

From Net

Investment

Income

   

From Net

Realized

Capital

Gains

    Total  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund (Cont.)

             
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 13.99     $ 0.15     $ 0.72     $ 0.87     $ (0.04   $ 0.00     $ (0.04

06/30/2023

    12.59       0.29       1.43       1.72       (0.16     (0.16     (0.32

06/30/2022

     15.23        0.32        (2.43      (2.11      (0.32      (0.21      (0.53

06/30/2021

    11.56       0.24       3.83       4.07       (0.33     (0.07     (0.40

06/30/2020

    11.71       0.27       (0.09     0.18       (0.31     (0.02     (0.33

06/30/2019

    11.84       0.27       0.39       0.66       (0.29     (0.50     (0.79
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    13.90       0.20       0.66       0.86       (0.24     0.00       (0.24

06/30/2023

    12.51       0.27       1.43       1.70       (0.15     (0.16     (0.31

06/30/2022

    15.16       0.29       (2.43     (2.14     (0.30     (0.21     (0.51

06/30/2021

    11.51       0.21       3.81       4.02       (0.30     (0.07     (0.37

06/30/2020

    11.67       0.23       (0.08     0.15       (0.29     (0.02     (0.31

06/30/2019

    11.80       0.24       0.39       0.63       (0.26     (0.50     (0.76

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 14.27     $ 0.23     $ 0.70     $ 0.93     $ (0.26   $ (0.02   $ (0.28

06/30/2023

    12.75       0.34       1.50       1.84       (0.19     (0.13     (0.32

06/30/2022

    15.33       0.37       (2.48     (2.11     (0.30     (0.17     (0.47

06/30/2021

    11.59       0.29       3.87       4.16       (0.38     (0.04     (0.42

06/30/2020

    11.79       0.29       (0.12     0.17       (0.36     (0.01     (0.37

06/30/2019

    11.74       0.31       0.37       0.68       (0.21     (0.42     (0.63
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    14.22       0.14       0.75       0.89       (0.05     (0.02     (0.07

06/30/2023

    12.71       0.31       1.49       1.80       (0.16     (0.13     (0.29

06/30/2022

    15.31       0.33       (2.48     (2.15     (0.28     (0.17     (0.45

06/30/2021

    11.58       0.25       3.87       4.12       (0.35     (0.04     (0.39

06/30/2020

    11.78       0.28       (0.13     0.15       (0.34     (0.01     (0.35

06/30/2019

    11.75       0.29       0.35       0.64       (0.19     (0.42     (0.61
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    14.12       0.20       0.68       0.88       (0.23     (0.02     (0.25

06/30/2023

    12.64       0.26       1.50       1.76       (0.15     (0.13     (0.28

06/30/2022

    15.24       0.29       (2.45     (2.16     (0.27     (0.17     (0.44

06/30/2021

    11.53       0.21       3.86       4.07       (0.32     (0.04     (0.36

06/30/2020

    11.73       0.23       (0.12     0.11       (0.30     (0.01     (0.31

06/30/2019

    11.69       0.24       0.38       0.62       (0.16     (0.42     (0.58

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 11.08     $ 0.18     $ 0.58     $ 0.76     $ (0.16   $ 0.00     $ (0.16

06/30/2023

    9.84       0.26       1.16       1.42       (0.12     (0.06     (0.18

06/30/2022

    12.47       0.30       (1.85     (1.55     (0.27     (0.81     (1.08

06/30/2021

    9.35       0.24       3.12       3.36       (0.24     0.00       (0.24

12/31/2019 - 06/30/2020

    10.00       0.09       (0.74     (0.65     0.00       0.00       0.00  
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    11.04       0.09       0.63       0.72       (0.04     0.00       (0.04

06/30/2023

    9.80       0.24       1.16       1.40       (0.10     (0.06     (0.16

06/30/2022

    12.45       0.29       (1.87     (1.58     (0.26     (0.81     (1.07

06/30/2021

    9.33       0.24       3.10       3.34       (0.22     0.00       (0.22

12/31/2019 - 06/30/2020

    10.00       0.08       (0.75     (0.67     0.00       0.00       0.00  
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    10.99       0.14       0.58       0.72       (0.13     0.00       (0.13

06/30/2023

    9.78       0.20       1.16       1.36       (0.09     (0.06     (0.15

06/30/2022

    12.43       0.24       (1.84     (1.60     (0.24     (0.81     (1.05

06/30/2021

    9.32       0.20       3.11       3.31       (0.20     0.00       (0.20

12/31/2019 - 06/30/2020

    10.00       0.08       (0.76     (0.68     0.00       0.00       0.00  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 11.21     $ 0.19     $ 0.53     $ 0.72     $ (0.13   $ (0.02   $ (0.15

12/30/2022 - 06/30/2023

    10.00       0.12       1.11       1.23       (0.02     0.00       (0.02

 

       
34   PIMCO EQUITY SERIES      See Accompanying Notes  


Table of Contents
   

 

      Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)        

Net Asset

Value End of

Year or

Period(a)

    Total Return(d)    

Net Assets

End of Year or

Period (000s)

    Expenses    

Expenses

Excluding

Waivers

   

Expenses

Excluding

Interest

Expense

   

Expenses

Excluding

Interest

Expense

and

Waivers

   

Net

Investment

Income (Loss)

   

Portfolio

Turnover

Rate

 
               
               
$ 14.82       6.26   $ 137       0.31 %*      0.32 %*      0.30 %*      0.31 %*      2.10 %*      3
  13.99       13.93       18,106       0.30       0.30       0.30       0.30       2.25       9  
  12.59       (14.50     19,530       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.31       2.15       9  
  15.23       35.44       22,454       0.30       0.31       0.30       0.31       1.78       19  
  11.56       1.43       17,960       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.32       20  
  11.71       6.22       17,027       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.34       16  
               
  14.52       6.17       7,087       0.51     0.52     0.50     0.51     2.85     3  
  13.90       13.78       4,854       0.50       0.50       0.50       0.50       2.08       9  
  12.51       (14.73     3,704       0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      1.93       9  
  15.16       35.11       4,896       0.55       0.56       0.55       0.56       1.51       19  
  11.51       1.16       4,101       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       2.03       20  
  11.67       5.99       4,520       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       2.09       16  
               
               
$  14.92       6.59   $ 373,166       0.06 %*      0.07 %*      0.05 %*      0.06 %*      3.20 %*      1
  14.27       14.69       289,834       0.05       0.05       0.05       0.05       2.51       8  
  12.75       (14.32     145,097       0.06       0.06       0.06       0.06       2.47       9  
  15.33       36.15       122,612       0.06       0.06       0.06       0.06       2.11       14  
  11.59       1.33       51,061       0.07       0.07       0.06       0.06       2.49       28  
  11.79       6.41       32,098       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.76       51  
               
  15.04       6.30       104       0.31     0.32     0.30     0.31     1.96     1  
  14.22       14.45       15,324       0.30       0.30       0.30       0.30       2.32       8  
  12.71       (14.57     8,409       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.31       2.21       9  
  15.31       35.81       7,860       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.31       1.81       14  
  11.58       1.15       4,828       0.32       0.32       0.31       0.31       2.46       28  
  11.78       6.02       605       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.58       51  
               
  14.75       6.31       4,437       0.51     0.52     0.50     0.51     2.81     1  
  14.12       14.14       3,320       0.50       0.50       0.50       0.50       1.99       8  
  12.64       (14.73     2,622       0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      1.92       9  
  15.24       35.46       3,159       0.56       0.56       0.56       0.56       1.52       14  
  11.53       0.85       2,684       0.57       0.57       0.56       0.56       1.98       28  
  11.73       5.86       2,758       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       2.11       51  
               
               
$ 11.68       6.86   $  121,408       0.05 %*      0.06 %*      0.05 %*      0.06 %*      3.22 %*      1
  11.08       14.69       84,966       0.05       0.05       0.05       0.05       2.52       11  
  9.84       (13.93     22,421       0.06       0.06       0.06       0.06       2.60       50  
  12.47       36.18       11,451       0.06       0.07       0.06       0.07       2.10       20  
  9.35       (6.50     2,817       0.05     2.52     0.05     2.52     1.95     12  
               
  11.72       6.57       69       0.30     0.31     0.30     0.31     1.74     1  
  11.04       14.53       1,209       0.30       0.30       0.30       0.30       2.31       11  
  9.80       (14.19     364       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.31       2.60       50  
  12.45       36.00       62       0.31       0.32       0.31       0.32       2.07       20  
  9.33       (6.70     9       0.30     2.77     0.30     2.77     1.69     12  
               
  11.58       6.60       812       0.50     0.51     0.50     0.51     2.54     1  
  10.99       14.09       802       0.50       0.50       0.50       0.50       1.99       11  
  9.78       (14.32     536       0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      0.53 (f)      2.05       50  
  12.43       35.70       834       0.56       0.57       0.56       0.57       1.72       20  
  9.32       (6.80     29       0.55     3.02     0.55     3.02     1.70     12  
               
               
$ 11.78       6.49   $ 10,481       0.06 %*      0.06 %*      0.06 %*      0.06 %*      3.35 %*      3
  11.21       12.29       4,889       0.05     3.49     0.05     3.49     2.21     8  

 

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Financial Highlights   (Cont.)  

 

          Investment Operations     Less Distributions(c)  
                                           
Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended^:  


Net Asset

Value

Beginning of

Year or

Period(a)

   

Net

Investment

Income

(Loss)(b)

   

Net
Realized/

Unrealized

Gain (Loss)

    Total    

From Net

Investment

Income

   

From Net

Realized

Capital

Gains

    Total  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund (Cont.)

             
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 11.20     $ 0.15     $ 0.56     $ 0.71     $ (0.12   $ (0.02   $ (0.14

12/30/2022 - 06/30/2023

    10.00       0.09       1.12       1.21       (0.01     0.00       (0.01
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    11.19       0.14       0.56       0.70       (0.11     (0.02     (0.13

12/30/2022 - 06/30/2023

    10.00       0.08       1.12       1.20       (0.01     0.00       (0.01

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

             
Institutional Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $  11.00     $  0.23     $  0.22     $ 0.45     $ (0.26   $ 0.00     $ (0.26

06/30/2023

    10.81       0.45       0.18       0.63       (0.34     (0.10     (0.44

06/30/2022

    12.92       0.43         (2.04      (1.61      (0.37      (0.13      (0.50

06/30/2021

    11.58       0.36       1.84       2.20       (0.68     (0.18     (0.86

06/30/2020

    11.28       0.35       0.34       0.69       (0.39     0.00       (0.39

06/30/2019

    10.92       0.37       0.34       0.71       (0.35     0.00       (0.35
Administrative Class              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    11.00       0.20       0.24       0.44       (0.18     0.00       (0.18

06/30/2023

    10.81       0.43       0.17       0.60       (0.31     (0.10     (0.41

06/30/2022

    12.93       0.40       (2.05     (1.65     (0.34     (0.13     (0.47

06/30/2021

    11.59       0.33       1.84       2.17       (0.65     (0.18     (0.83

06/30/2020

    11.28       0.33       0.34       0.67       (0.36     0.00       (0.36

06/30/2019

    10.92       0.33       0.35       0.68       (0.32     0.00       (0.32
Class A              

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

    10.92       0.20       0.22       0.42       (0.24     0.00       (0.24

06/30/2023

    10.73       0.40       0.18       0.58       (0.29     (0.10     (0.39

06/30/2022

    12.84       0.37       (2.03     (1.66     (0.32     (0.13     (0.45

06/30/2021

    11.53       0.30       1.82       2.12       (0.63     (0.18     (0.81

06/30/2020

    11.24       0.32       0.32       0.64       (0.35     0.00       (0.35

06/30/2019

    10.88       0.32       0.34       0.66       (0.30     0.00       (0.30

 

^

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than $0.01 or 0.01%.

+

Unaudited

*

Annualized, except for organizational expense, if any.

(a) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Funds.

(b) 

Per share amounts based on average number of shares outstanding during the year or period.

(c) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. The actual tax characterization of distributions paid is determined at the end of the fiscal year. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(d)

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Funds. Additionally, excludes initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges.

(e) 

Ratios shown do not include expenses of the investment companies in which a Fund may invest. See Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding the expenses and any applicable fee waivers associated with these investments.

(f) 

Effective November 1, 2021, the Class’s Supervisory and Administrative fees was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.22%.

 

       
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      Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                  Ratios to Average Net Assets(e)        

Net Asset

Value End of

Year or

Period(a)

    Total Return(d)    

Net Assets

End of Year or

Period (000s)

    Expenses    

Expenses

Excluding

Waivers

   

Expenses

Excluding

Interest

Expense

   

Expenses

Excluding

Interest

Expense

and Waivers

   

Net

Investment

Income (Loss)

   

Portfolio

Turnover

Rate

 
               
               
$ 11.77       6.37   $ 119       0.31 %*      0.31 %*      0.31 %*      0.31 %*      2.69 %*      3
  11.20       12.14       112       0.30     3.74     0.30     3.74     1.68     8  
                                                                     
  11.76       6.32       200       0.51     0.51     0.51     0.51     2.52     3  
  11.19       11.99       112       0.50     3.94     0.50     3.94     1.48     8  
               
               
$  11.19       4.13   $  321,165       0.04 %*      0.05 %*      0.03 %*      0.04 %*      4.19 %*      6
  11.00       6.01       297,254       0.03       0.03       0.03       0.03       4.14       29  
  10.81       (12.98     170,997       0.03       0.04       0.03       0.04       3.49       18  
  12.92       19.37       191,873       0.03       0.04       0.03       0.04       2.88       17  
  11.58       6.16       106,005       0.04       0.05       0.04       0.05       3.08       52  
  11.28       6.70       21,432       0.04       0.05       0.04       0.05       3.41       64  
                                                                     
  11.26       4.04       961       0.29     0.30     0.28     0.29     3.60     6  
  11.00       5.76       27,488       0.28       0.28       0.28       0.28       3.97       29  
  10.81       (13.25     25,098       0.28       0.29       0.28       0.29       3.23       18  
  12.93       19.09       31,198       0.28       0.29       0.28       0.29       2.67       17  
  11.59       6.02       29,547       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       2.93       52  
  11.28       6.44       11,586       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       3.08       64  
               
  11.10       3.84       18,877       0.49     0.50     0.48     0.49     3.70     6  
  10.92       5.59       21,344       0.48       0.48       0.48       0.48       3.70       29  
  10.73       (13.41     28,738       0.50 (f)      0.51 (f)      0.50 (f)      0.51 (f)      3.03       18  
  12.84       18.71       30,699       0.53       0.54       0.53       0.54       2.39       17  
  11.53       5.71       16,501       0.54       0.55       0.54       0.55       2.82       52  
  11.24       6.25       7,204       0.54       0.55       0.54       0.55       2.92       64  

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities      

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)  

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2025

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend

2030

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2035

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2040

Fund

 

Assets:

       

Investments, at value

                               

Investments in securities*

  $ 182,138     $ 316,936     $ 380,358     $ 389,943  

Investments in Affiliates

    265,487       266,947       207,627       144,732  

Financial Derivative Instruments

                               

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

    974       1,220       0       0  

Over the counter

    1       1       0       0  

Cash

    0       0       0       1  

Receivable for investments sold

    16,494       10,256       8,064       7,708  

Receivable for investments in Affiliates sold

    1,811       0       0       0  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

    191       1,095       1,247       673  

Interest and/or dividends receivable

    0       0       0       1  

Dividends receivable from Affiliates

    701       662       536       384  

Reimbursement receivable from PIMCO

    8       9       9       8  

Total Assets

    467,805       597,126       597,841       543,450  

Liabilities:

       

Financial Derivative Instruments

                               

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

  $ 3     $ 4     $ 0     $ 0  

Over the counter

    93       115       110       108  

Payable for investments purchased

    0       0       787       275  

Payable for investments in Affiliates purchased

    14,751       17,102       11,189       11,755  

Deposits from counterparty

    1,545       1,987       2,067       2,077  

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

    532       5,179       450       6,707  

Overdraft due to custodian

    0       0       0       0  

Accrued investment advisory fees

    4       5       10       14  

Accrued supervisory and administrative fees

    9       11       11       11  

Accrued servicing fees

    1       2       2       2  

Total Liabilities

    16,938       24,405       14,626       20,949  

Commitments and contingent liabilities^

       

Net Assets

  $ 450,867     $ 572,721     $ 583,215     $ 522,501  

Net Assets Consist of:

       

Paid in capital

  $ 449,952     $ 551,020     $ 543,269     $ 472,567  

Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)

    915       21,701       39,946       49,934  

Net Assets

  $ 450,867     $ 572,721     $ 583,215     $ 522,501  

Cost of investments in securities

  $ 151,094     $ 266,114     $ 324,953     $  329,838  

Cost of investments in Affiliates

  $  289,091     $  289,466     $  221,052     $ 153,674  

Cost or premiums of financial derivative instruments, net

  $ 2,166     $ 2,667     $ (4   $ (1

* Includes repurchase agreements of:

  $ 1,256     $ 1,340     $ 931     $ 2,150  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

^ 

See Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend

2045

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend
2050

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2055

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend
2060

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend
2065

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend
Income

Fund

 
         
                                             
$ 415,540     $ 421,952     $ 338,653     $ 110,501     $ 9,801     $ 127,917  
  98,267       64,756       43,807       10,879       832       210,598  
                                             
  0       0       0       0       0       741  
  0       0       0       0       0       1  
  1       0       1       394       235       0  
  6,560       5,305       2,041       1,152       53       2,677  
  0       0       0       0       0       1,685  
  716       546       509       436       83       1,418  
  1       1       1       0       0       1  
  281       202       143       33       3       596  
  8       7       5       2       0       6  
  521,374       492,769       385,160       123,397       11,007       345,640  
         
                                             
$ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 3  
  107       93       74       23       2       69  
  1,608       1,533       3,691       487       185       0  
  7,743       3,981       1,523       310       18       1,388  
  2,087       1,826       1,445       281       0       1,114  
  1,335       1,374       702       2       1       2,047  
  0       894       0       0       0       0  
  13       12       10       3       1       3  
  10       9       7       2       0       9  
  1       2       1       0       0       4  
  12,904       9,724       7,453       1,108       207       4,637  
         
$   508,470     $  483,045     $  377,707     $  122,289     $  10,800     $  341,003  
         
$ 451,361     $ 419,702     $ 336,607     $ 111,356     $ 9,821     $ 347,815  
  57,109       63,343       41,100       10,933       979       (6,812
$ 508,470     $ 483,045     $ 377,707     $ 122,289     $ 10,800     $ 341,003  
$ 354,873     $ 358,077     $ 298,195     $ 100,537     $ 8,951     $ 102,801  
$ 103,796     $ 68,431     $ 45,634     $ 11,000     $ 823     $ 233,343  
$ (1   $ (1   $ 0     $ 1     $ 0     $ 1,684  
$ 2,141     $ 2,155     $ 3,799     $ 0     $ 0     $ 749  

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities   (Cont.)    

 

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2025

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2030

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2035

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2040

Fund

 

Net Assets:

       

Institutional Class

  $  444,527     $  563,393     $  574,845     $  513,461  

Administrative Class

    485       622       214       343  

Class A

    5,855       8,706       8,156       8,697  

Shares Issued and Outstanding:

       

Institutional Class

    37,747       44,920       42,831       36,534  

Administrative Class

    41       49       16       24  

Class A

    499       698       608       623  

Net Asset Value Per Share Outstanding(a):

       

Institutional Class

  $ 11.78     $ 12.54     $ 13.42     $ 14.05  

Administrative Class

    11.88       12.62       13.59       14.21  

Class A

    11.73       12.47       13.42       13.95  

 

(a) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Funds.

 

       
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PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2045

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2050

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2055

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2060

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2065

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
Income

Fund

 
         
$  501,984     $  475,821     $  373,166     $  121,408     $  10,481     $  321,165  
  725       137       104       69       119       961  
  5,761       7,087       4,437       812       200       18,877  
         
  34,779       32,362       25,014       10,396       890       28,697  
  50       9       7       6       10       85  
  402       488       301       70       17       1,701  
         
$ 14.43     $ 14.70     $ 14.92     $ 11.68     $ 11.78     $ 11.19  
  14.47       14.82       15.04       11.72       11.77       11.26  
  14.32       14.52       14.75       11.58       11.76       11.10  

 

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Statements of Operations    

 

Six Months Ended December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)  
(Amounts in thousands)  

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2025

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2030

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2035

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2040

Fund

 

Investment Income:

       

Interest

  $ 30     $ 38     $ 33     $ 36  

Dividends

    2,961       4,672       5,398       5,444  

Dividends from Investments in Affiliates

    5,878       5,610       4,358       2,947  

Total Income

    8,869       10,320       9,789       8,427  

Expenses:

       

Investment advisory fees

    22       27       54       74  

Supervisory and administrative fees

    49       63       62       57  

Distribution and/or servicing fees - Administrative Class

    18       18       22       14  

Distribution and/or servicing fees - Class A

    7       10       10       10  

Trustee fees

    14       18       17       16  

Interest expense

    12       19       19       19  

Expense reimbursements recouped

    11       13       13       12  

Organizational expense reimbursements recouped

    0       0       0       0  

Total Expenses

    133       168       197       202  

Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO

    (14     (18     (17     (16

Net Expenses

    119       150       180       186  

Net Investment Income (Loss)

    8,750       10,170       9,609       8,241  

Net Realized Gain (Loss):

       

Investments in securities

    1,553       963       80       147  

Investments in Affiliates

    (918     (737     (68     (86

Net capital gain distributions received from investments

    998       1,793       2,213       2,270  

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments

    (672     (804     0       0  

Over the counter financial derivative instruments

    437       593       691       763  

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

    1,398       1,808       2,916       3,094  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

       

Investments in securities

    6,937       13,426       17,231       17,748  

Investments in Affiliates

    1,226       404       179       234  

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments

    (151     (215     0       0  

Over the counter financial derivative instruments

    140       148       138       113  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

    8,152       13,763       17,548       18,095  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  $  18,300     $  25,741     $  30,073     $  29,430  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

       
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PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2045

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2050

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2055

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
2060

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2065

Fund

   

PIMCO
REALPATH® Blend
Income

Fund

 
         
$ 34     $ 30     $ 24     $ 0     $ 0     $ 23  
  5,684       5,640       4,431       1,410       114       2,015  
  2,000       1,370       883       224       13       5,007  
  7,718       7,040       5,338       1,634       127       7,045  
         
  70       65       49       15       1       17  
  52       49       37       11       1       53  
  17       12       11       1       0       18  
  7       7       5       1       0       24  
  15       14       10       3       0       12  
  16       14       10       2       0       9  
  11       11       8       2       0       8  
  0       0       0       0       1       0  
  188       172       130       35       3       141  
  (15     (14     (10     (3     (0     (11
  173       158       120       32       3       130  
  7,545       6,882       5,218       1,602       124       6,915  
         
  (62     (126     (114     (7     (9     389  
  2       (5     2       (1     0        (1,197
  2,383       2,380       1,912       635       56       608  
  0       0       0       0       0       (580
  786       709       656       254       22       298  
  3,109       2,958       2,456       881       69       (482
         
  18,904       19,314       15,899       5,585       484       5,063  
  230       267       152       78       8       1,553  
  0       0       0       0       0       (66
  97       80       45       5       0       116  
  19,231       19,661       16,096       5,668       492       6,666  
$  29,885     $  29,501     $  23,770     $  8,151     $  685     $ 13,099  

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets    

 

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2025

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2030

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2035

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2040

Fund

 
(Amounts in thousands)   Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:

               

Operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 8,750     $ 12,840     $ 10,170     $ 13,592     $ 9,609     $ 11,790     $ 8,241     $ 10,135  

Net realized gain (loss)

    1,398       (7,208     1,808       (6,806     2,916       (5,212     3,094       (4,114

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    8,152       17,865       13,763       29,228       17,548       36,766       18,095       39,043  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    18,300       23,497       25,741       36,014       30,073       43,344       29,430       45,064  

Distributions to Shareholders:

               

From net investment income and/or net realized capital gains

               

Institutional Class

    (9,473     (12,215     (11,275     (12,793     (11,363     (10,255     (9,774     (9,073

Administrative Class

    (162     (1,131     (118     (1,130     (139     (873     (76     (546

Class A

    (115     (230     (158     (287     (148     (222     (150     (211

Total Distributions(b)

    (9,750     (13,576     (11,551     (14,210     (11,650     (11,350     (10,000     (9,830

Fund Share Transactions:

               

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions*

    4,436       183,825       13,730       245,358       34,891       249,537       21,768       194,975  

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    12,986       193,746       27,920       267,162       53,314       281,531       41,198       230,209  

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of period

    437,881       244,135       544,801       277,639       529,901       248,370       481,303       251,094  

End of period

  $  450,867     $  437,881     $  572,721     $  544,801     $  583,215     $  529,901     $  522,501     $  481,303  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

*

See Note 13, Shares of Beneficial Interest, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(a) 

Inception date of the Fund was December 30, 2022.

(b) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. The actual tax characterization of distributions paid is determined at the end of the fiscal year. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2045

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2050

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2055

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2060

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

2065

Fund

   

PIMCO

REALPATH® Blend

Income

Fund

 
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Inception date
through June 30,
2023(a)
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
 
                     
                     
$ 7,545     $ 8,796     $ 6,882     $ 7,997     $ 5,218     $ 5,540     $ 1,602     $ 1,282     $ 124     $ 40     $ 6,915     $ 11,365  
  3,109       (2,216     2,958       (1,573     2,456       (739     881       (364     69       23       (482     (6,684
  19,231       39,012       19,661       38,957       16,096       28,345       5,668       7,186       492       364       6,666       11,804  

 

29,885

 

    45,592       29,501       45,381       23,770       33,146       8,151       8,104       685       427       13,099       16,485  
                     
 


 

 

                     
  (8,743     (7,723     (8,236     (7,070     (6,809     (4,594     (1,563     (783     (125     (5     (7,271     (8,780
  (92     (518     (56     (534     (52     (230     (3     (12     (1     0       (173     (936
  (91     (109     (108     (97     (74     (67     (9     (10     (2     0       (407     (874
  (8,926     (8,350     (8,400     (7,701     (6,935     (4,891     (1,575     (805     (128     (5     (7,851     (10,590
                     

 

30,468

 

    189,263       41,230       153,762       52,394       124,095       28,736       56,357       5,130       4,691       (10,331     115,358  
  51,427       226,505       62,331       191,442       69,229       152,350       35,312       63,656       5,687       5,113       (5,083     121,253  
                     
  457,043       230,538       420,714       229,272       308,478       156,128       86,977       23,321       5,113       0       346,086       224,833  
$  508,470     $  457,043     $  483,045     $  420,714     $  377,707     $  308,478     $  122,289     $  86,977     $  10,800     $  5,113     $  341,003     $  346,086  

 

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Schedule of Investments   PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund  

 

(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 40.4%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 40.0%

 

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    4,479,172     $       69,114  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

  1,148,782       29,845  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    195,867       77,070  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    42,514       4,345  
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds (Cost $149,329)

      180,374  
       

 

 

 
       

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

           
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.4%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (d) 0.3%

 
          1,256  
       

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY BILLS 0.1%

 

5.392% due 01/25/2024 - 02/29/2024 (a)(b)(e)

  $   512       508  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $1,765)
          1,764  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $151,094)
          182,138  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 58.9%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (c) 55.2%

 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    2,394,003     $       14,412  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

    1,226,305       9,798  

PIMCO Income Fund

    6,256,911       66,448  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

    1,274,372       12,578  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

    3,621,261       45,773  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

    1,572,330       23,553  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

    1,955,318       19,612  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

    6,530,295       56,487  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $272,280)       248,661  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 3.7%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 3.7%

 

PIMCO Short-Term
Floating NAV Portfolio III

    1,729,798     $       16,826  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $16,811)           16,826  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates (Cost $289,091)           265,487  
       
Total Investments 99.3%
(Cost $440,185)
      $         447,625  

Financial Derivative
Instruments (f)(g) 0.2%

(Cost or Premiums, net $2,166)

          879  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net 0.5%       2,363  
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%       $         450,867  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS: 

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Coupon represents a weighted average yield to maturity.

(b)

Zero coupon security.

(c)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(d) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  1,256     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (1,281   $ 1,256     $ 1,256  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (1,281   $  1,256     $  1,256  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 1,256     $ 0     $ 0      $  1,256     $  (1,281   $  (25
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  1,256     $  0     $  0         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

(e)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $206 have been pledged as collateral as of December 31, 2023 for equity short sales and equity options as governed by prime brokerage agreements and agreements governing listed equity option transactions.

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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(f) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS:

 

OPTIONS ON INDICES

 

Description   Strike
Value
    Expiration
Date
    # of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Cost     Market
Value
 

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,150.000       03/15/2024       78     $ 8     $ 779     $ 12  

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,600.000       06/28/2024       85       9       542       141  

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,575.000       09/20/2024       93       9       555       263  

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,775.000       12/20/2024       97        10       564       558  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Purchased Options

 

  $  2,440     $  974  
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

WRITTEN OPTIONS:

 

OPTIONS ON INDICES

 

Description    Strike
Value
    Expiration
Date
    # of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
(Received)
     Market
Value
 

Put - CBOE S&P 500

     2,400.000       03/15/2024       78     $  8     $ (273    $ (3
          

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Written Options

 

  $  (273    $  (3
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary of the market value and variation margin of Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared Financial Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities  
    Market Value     Variation Margin
Asset
    Total           Market Value     Variation Margin
Liability
    Total  
     Purchased
Options
    Futures     Swap
Agreements
          Written
Options
    Futures     Swap
Agreements
 

Total Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared

  $  974     $  0     $  0     $  974       $  (3)     $  0     $  0     $  (3)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(g) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty   Pay/Receive(1)   Underlying Reference   # of Units     Financing Rate   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap Agreements,
at Value
 
  Asset     Liability  

BPS

 

Pay

 

BCOMTR Index

    1,091    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024   $ 247     $ 0     $ 1     $ 1     $ 0  

GST

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    33,801    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024      7,658       0       (24     0       (24

JPM

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    5,925    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     1,342       (1     (4     0       (5

MYI

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    50    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/10/2024     1,142       0       (10     0       (10
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    187    

5.700% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/17/2024     4,273       0       (18     0       (18
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    382    

5.670% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   09/11/2024     8,728       0       (36     0       (36
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $  (1   $  (91   $  1     $  (93
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Purchased
Options
     Swap
Agreements
     Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Written
Options
     Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
   

Collateral

Pledged/

(Received)

    Net
Exposure(2)
 

BPS

  $ 0      $ 0      $ 1      $ 1       $ 0      $ 0      $ 0     $ 0     $ 1     $ 0     $ 1  

GST

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (24     (24     (24     0       (24

JPM

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (5     (5     (5     0       (5

MYI

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (64     (64      (64      (1,540      (1,604
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $  0      $  0      $  1      $  1       $  0      $  0      $  (93   $  (93      
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1)

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Purchased Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 974     $ 0     $ 0     $ 974  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 1     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 1  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 1     $ 0     $  974     $ 0     $ 0     $  975  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Written Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 3     $ 0     $ 0     $ 3  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 29     $ 0     $ 64     $ 0     $ 0     $ 93  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $  29     $  0     $  67     $  0     $  0     $ 96  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

           Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Purchased Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $  (1,000   $ 0     $ 0     $  (1,000

Written Options

    0       0       328       0       0       328  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 0     $ (672   $ 0     $ 0     $ (672
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ (351   $ 0     $ 788     $ 0     $ 0     $ 437  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $  (351   $  0     $ 116     $  0     $  0     $ (235
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Purchased Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 100     $ 0     $ 0     $ 100  

Written Options

    0       0       (251     0       0       (251
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 0     $ (151   $ 0     $ 0     $ (151
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 142     $ 0     $ (2   $ 0     $ 0     $ 140  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 142     $ 0     $ (153   $ 0     $ 0     $ (11
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

       
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 180,374     $ 0     $ 0     $ 180,374  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       1,256       0       1,256  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    0       508       0       508  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 180,374     $ 1,764     $ 0     $ 182,138  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    248,661       0       0       248,661  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    16,826       0       0       16,826  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 265,487     $ 0     $ 0     $ 265,487  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  445,861     $  1,764     $  0     $  447,625  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

  $ 0     $ 974     $ 0     $ 974  

Over the counter

    0       1       0       1  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 975     $ 0     $ 975  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

    0       (3     0       (3

Over the counter

    0       (93     0       (93
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ (96   $ 0     $ (96
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ 879     $ 0     $ 879  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  445,861     $  2,643     $  0     $  448,504  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 55.3%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 54.9%

 

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      4,438,721     $     107,017  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      1,861,634         48,365  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      378,739         149,023  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      101,298         10,352  
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds (Cost $263,935)

 

      314,757  
       

 

 

 
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
           
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.4%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (d) 0.2%

 

          1,340  
       

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY BILLS 0.2%

 

5.431% due 01/11/2024 - 02/29/2024 (a)(b)(e)

  $     842         839  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $2,179)
    2,179  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $266,114) 
     316,936  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 46.6%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (c) 41.8%

 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    2,484,092     $     14,954  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

    1,219,292         9,742  

PIMCO Income Fund

    5,268,944         55,956  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

    1,060,717         10,469  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

    4,137,731         52,301  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

    2,071,614         31,033  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

    1,867,977         18,736  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

    5,327,191         46,081  
     

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $261,810)      239,272  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 4.8%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 4.8%

 

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

    2,845,215     $     27,675  
     

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $27,656)
    27,675  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates
(Cost $289,466)
    266,947  
Total Investments 101.9%
(Cost $555,580)

 

  $     583,883  

Financial Derivative
Instruments (f)(g) 0.2%

(Cost or Premiums, net $2,667)

 

 

      1,102  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (1.9)%

 

      (12,264
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $      572,721  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Coupon represents a weighted average yield to maturity.

(b)

Zero coupon security.

(c)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(d) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  1,340     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (1,367   $ 1,340     $ 1,340  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (1,367   $  1,340     $  1,340  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 1,340     $ 0     $ 0      $  1,340     $  (1,367   $  (27
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  1,340     $  0     $  0         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

(e)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $212 have been pledged as collateral as of December 31, 2023 for equity short sales and equity options as governed by prime brokerage agreements and agreements governing listed equity option transactions.

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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(f) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS:

 

OPTIONS ON INDICES

 

Description   Strike
Value
    Expiration
Date
    # of
Contracts
   

Notional

Amount

    Cost     Market
Value
 

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,150.000       03/15/2024       91     $ 9     $ 909     $ 14  

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,600.000       06/28/2024       106       11       675       176  

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,575.000       09/20/2024       116       12       693       328  

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,775.000       12/20/2024       122        12       709       702  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Purchased Options

 

  $  2,986     $  1,220  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

WRITTEN OPTIONS:

 

OPTIONS ON INDICES

 

Description   Strike
Value
    Expiration
Date
    # of
Contracts
   

Notional

Amount

    Premiums
(Received)
    Market
Value
 

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    2,400.000       03/15/2024       91     $  9     $ (318   $ (4
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Written Options

 

  $  (318   $  (4
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary of the market value and variation margin of Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared Financial Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities  
    Market Value     Variation Margin
Asset
                Market Value     Variation Margin
Liability
       
     Purchased
Options
    Futures     Swap
Agreements
    Total           Written
Options
    Futures     Swap
Agreements
    Total  

Total Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared

  $  1,220     $  0     $  0     $  1,220       $    (4)    $  0     $  0     $    (4) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(g) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty   Pay/Receive(1)   Underlying Reference   # of Units     Financing Rate   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap Agreements,
at Value
 
  Asset     Liability  

BPS

 

Pay

 

BCOMTR Index

    1,519    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024   $ 344     $ 0     $ 1     $ 1     $ 0  

GST

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    34,861    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     7,898       0       (24     0       (24

JPM

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    8,699    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     1,971       (1     (7     0       (8

MEI

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    1,522    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     345       0       (1     0       (1

MYI

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    41    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/10/2024     937       0       (9     0       (9
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    254    

5.700% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/17/2024     5,803       0       (24     0       (24
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    516    

5.670% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   09/11/2024      11,789       0       (49     0       (49
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $  (1   $  (113   $  1     $  (115
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Purchased
Options
     Swap
Agreements
     Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Written
Options
     Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)
    Net
Exposure(2)
 

BPS

  $ 0      $ 0      $ 1      $ 1       $ 0      $ 0      $ 0     $ 0     $ 1     $ 0     $ 1  

GST

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (24     (24     (24     0       (24

JPM

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (8     (8     (8     0       (8

MEI

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (1     (1     (1     0       (1

MYI

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (82     (82      (82      (1,980      (2,062
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $  0      $  0      $  1      $  1       $  0      $  0      $  (115   $  (115      
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1)

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate
Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Purchased Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $  1,220     $ 0     $ 0     $ 1,220  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 1     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 1  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 1     $ 0     $ 1,220     $ 0     $ 0     $  1,221  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Written Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 4     $ 0     $ 0     $ 4  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 33     $ 0     $ 82     $ 0     $ 0     $ 115  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $  33     $  0     $ 86     $  0     $  0     $ 119  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments         
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Purchased Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $  (1,194   $  0     $  0     $  (1,194

Written Options

    0       0       390       0       0       390  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 0     $ (804   $ 0     $ 0     $ (804
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ (392   $ 0     $ 985     $ 0     $ 0     $ 593  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $  (392   $  0     $ 181     $ 0     $ 0     $ (211
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Purchased Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 85     $ 0     $ 0     $ 85  

Written Options

    0       0       (300     0       0       (300
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 0     $ (215   $ 0     $ 0     $ (215
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 152     $ 0     $ (4   $ 0     $ 0     $ 148  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 152     $ 0     $ (219   $ 0     $ 0     $ (67
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

       
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 314,757     $ 0     $ 0     $ 314,757  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       1,340       0       1,340  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    0       839       0       839  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $  314,757     $  2,179     $  0     $  316,936  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    239,272       0       0       239,272  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    27,675       0       0       27,675  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 266,947     $ 0     $ 0     $ 266,947  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 581,704     $ 2,179     $ 0     $ 583,883  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

  $ 0     $ 1,220     $ 0     $ 1,220  

Over the counter

    0       1       0       1  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 1,221     $ 0     $ 1,221  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

    0       (4     0       (4

Over the counter

    0       (115     0       (115
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ (119   $ 0     $ (119
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ 1,102     $ 0     $ 1,102  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  581,704     $  3,281     $  0     $  584,985  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 65.3%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 65.0%

 

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    5,068,533     $       122,202  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

  2,082,345       54,099  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

  474,373       186,652  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

  155,798       15,921  
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds (Cost $323,469)

       378,874  
       

 

 

 
       
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
           
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.3%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (d) 0.2%

 
          931  
       

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY BILLS 0.1%

 

5.385% due 01/25/2024 - 02/29/2024 (a)(b)

  $   557       553  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $1,484)           1,484  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $324,953)            380,358  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 35.5%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (c) 30.5%

 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    1,971,375     $       11,868  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

    864,687       6,909  

PIMCO Income Fund

    3,867,037       41,068  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

    741,093       7,315  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

    3,101,459       39,202  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

    1,606,308       24,063  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

    1,381,599       13,857  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

    3,937,229       34,057  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $191,789)        178,339  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 5.0%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 5.0%

 

PIMCO Short-Term
Floating NAV Portfolio III

      3,011,039     $     29,288  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $29,262)           29,288  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates (Cost $221,052)           207,627  
       
Total Investments 100.8%
(Cost $546,005)
      $     587,985  

Financial Derivative
Instruments (e) (0.0)%

(Cost or Premiums, net $(4))

          (110
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (0.8)%

 

      (4,660
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%       $      583,215  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS: 

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Coupon represents a weighted average yield to maturity.

(b)

Zero coupon security.

(c)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(d) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  931     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (950   $ 931     $ 931  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (950   $  931     $  931  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 931     $ 0     $ 0      $  931     $  (950   $  (19
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  931     $  0     $  0         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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(e) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty   Pay/Receive(1)   Underlying Reference   # of Units     Financing Rate   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
     Swap Agreements,
at Value
 
   Asset      Liability  
GST  

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    34,205    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly     02/15/2024     $  7,749     $ 0     $ (24    $ 0      $ (24
JPM  

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    6,205    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly     02/15/2024       1,406       (4     3        0        (1
MYI  

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    85    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly     04/10/2024       1,942       0       (14      0        (14
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    191    

5.700% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly     04/17/2024       4,364       0       (18      0        (18
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    563    

5.670% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly     09/11/2024       12,863       0       (53      0        (53
               

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

    $  (4   $  (106    $  0      $  (110
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Purchased
Options
     Swap
Agreements
     Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Written
Options
     Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)
    Net
Exposure(2)
 

GST

  $ 0      $ 0      $ 0      $ 0       $ 0      $ 0      $ (24   $ (24   $ (24   $ 0     $ (24

JPM

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (1     (1     (1     0       (1

MYI

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (85     (85      (85      (2,060      (2,145
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $  0      $  0      $  0      $  0       $  0      $  0      $  (110   $  (110      
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1)

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  25     $  0     $  85     $  0     $  0     $  110  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  (364   $  0     $  1,055     $  0     $  0     $  691  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 145     $ 0     $ (7   $ 0     $ 0     $ 138  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 378,874     $ 0     $ 0     $ 378,874  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       931       0       931  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    0       553       0       553  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $  378,874     $  1,484     $  0     $  380,358  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    178,339       0       0       178,339  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    29,288       0       0       29,288  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 207,627     $ 0     $ 0     $ 207,627  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 586,501     $ 1,484     $ 0     $  587,985  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

  $ 0     $ (110   $ 0     $ (110
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ (110   $ 0     $ (110
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  586,501     $  1,374     $  0     $  587,875  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 74.6%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 74.2%

 

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    5,190,217     $       125,136  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    1,976,921       51,360  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    497,551       195,771  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    151,930       15,526  
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds (Cost $327,688)

       387,793  
       

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.4%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (b) 0.4%

 

          2,150  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $2,150)           2,150  
       

 

 

 
       
       
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $329,838)            389,943  
       

 

 

 
       
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 27.7%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (a) 21.9%        

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    1,470,463     $       8,852  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

    408,342       3,263  

PIMCO Income Fund

    2,648,129       28,123  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

    576,269       5,688  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

    1,952,439       24,679  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

    827,805       12,401  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

    676,387       6,784  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

    2,866,036       24,791  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $123,544)        114,581  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 5.8%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 5.8%

 

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

    3,099,739     $       30,151  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $30,130)           30,151  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates (Cost $153,674)           144,732  
       
Total Investments 102.3%
(Cost $483,512)
      $         534,675  

Financial Derivative
Instruments (c) (0.0)%

(Cost or Premiums, net $(1))

          (108
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (2.3)%       (12,066
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%       $          522,501  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS: 

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(b) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  2,150     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (2,193   $ 2,150     $ 2,150  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (2,193   $  2,150     $  2,150  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 2,150     $ 0     $ 0      $  2,150     $  (2,193   $  (43
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  2,150     $  0     $  0         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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(c) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty   Pay/Receive(1)   Underlying Reference   # of Units     Financing Rate   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap Agreements,
at Value
 
  Asset     Liability  

GST

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    31,162    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024   $ 7,060     $ 1     $ (23   $ 0     $ (22

JPM

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    3,165    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     717       (2     2       0       0  

MYI

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    83    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/10/2024     1,896       0       (16     0       (16
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    264    

5.700% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/17/2024     6,032       0       (25     0       (25
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    473    

5.670% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   09/11/2024      10,807       0       (45     0       (45
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $  (1   $  (107   $  0     $  (108
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Purchased
Options
     Swap
Agreements
     Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Written
Options
     Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)
    Net
Exposure(2)
 

GST

  $ 0      $ 0      $ 0      $ 0       $ 0      $ 0      $ (22   $ (22   $ (22   $ 0     $ (22

MYI

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (86     (86      (86      (2,070      (2,156
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $  0      $  0      $  0      $  0       $  0      $  0      $  (108   $  (108      
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1)

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  22     $  0     $  86     $  0     $  0     $  108  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  (320   $  0     $  1,083     $  0     $  0     $  763  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 120     $ 0     $ (7   $ 0     $ 0     $ 113  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

       
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 387,793     $ 0     $ 0     $ 387,793  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       2,150       0       2,150  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 387,793     $ 2,150     $ 0     $ 389,943  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    114,581       0       0       114,581  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    30,151       0       0       30,151  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 144,732     $ 0     $ 0     $ 144,732  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  532,525     $  2,150     $  0     $  534,675  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

  $ 0     $ (108   $ 0     $ (108
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ (108   $ 0     $ (108
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  532,525     $  2,042     $  0     $  534,567  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 81.7%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 81.2%

 

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      5,750,097     $     138,635  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    1,969,359         51,164  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      526,758         207,263  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      152,759         15,610  
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds (Cost $352,005)

 

       412,672  
       

 

 

 
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
           
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.5%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (d) 0.4%  
          2,141  
       

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY BILLS 0.1%

 

5.443% due 01/04/2024 - 02/29/2024 (a)(b)

  $     729         727  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $2,868)           2,868  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $354,873)

 

       415,540  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 19.3%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (c) 13.6%

 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

      1,076,442     $     6,480  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

      18,586         149  

PIMCO Income Fund

      1,502,989         15,962  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      385,632         3,806  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      921,551         11,648  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      704,803         10,558  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      477,843         4,793  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      1,813,283         15,685  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $74,635)

 

      69,081  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 5.7%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 5.7%

 

PIMCO Short-Term
Floating NAV Portfolio III

      3,000,543     $     29,186  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $29,161)           29,186  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates (Cost $103,796)           98,267  
       
Total Investments 101.0%
(Cost $458,669)
      $     513,807  

Financial Derivative
Instruments (e) (0.0)%

(Cost or Premiums, net $(1))

          (107
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (1.0)%

 

      (5,230
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%       $      508,470  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS: 

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Coupon represents a weighted average yield to maturity.

(b)

Zero coupon security.

(c)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(d) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  2,141     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (2,184   $ 2,141     $ 2,141  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (2,184   $  2,141     $  2,141  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 2,141     $ 0     $ 0      $  2,141     $  (2,184   $  (43
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  2,141     $  0     $  0         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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(e) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty   Pay/Receive(1)   Underlying Reference   # of Units     Financing Rate   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap Agreements,
at Value
 
  Asset     Liability  

GST

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    27,928    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024   $ 6,327     $ 1     $ (21   $ 0     $ (20

JPM

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    2,893    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     656       (2     2       0       0  

MYI

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    171    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/10/2024     3,907       0       (18     0       (18
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    254    

5.700% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/17/2024     5,803       0       (24     0       (24
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    472    

5.670% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   09/11/2024      10,784       0       (45     0       (45
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $  (1   $  (106   $  0     $  (107
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Purchased
Options
     Swap
Agreements
     Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Written
Options
     Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
   

Collateral
Pledged/

(Received)

    Net
Exposure(2)
 

GST

  $ 0      $ 0      $ 0      $ 0       $ 0      $ 0      $ (20   $ (20   $ (20   $ 0     $ (20

MYI

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (87     (87      (87      (2,080      (2,167
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $  0      $  0      $  0      $  0       $  0      $  0      $  (107   $  (107      
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1)

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  20     $  0     $  87     $  0     $  0     $  107  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ (287   $ 0     $  1,073     $  0     $  0     $  786  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  105     $  0     $  (8   $  0     $  0     $  97  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 412,672     $ 0     $ 0     $ 412,672  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       2,141       0       2,141  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    0       727       0       727  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $  412,672     $  2,868     $  0     $  415,540  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    69,081       0       0       69,081  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    29,186       0       0       29,186  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 98,267     $ 0     $ 0     $ 98,267  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 510,939     $ 2,868     $ 0     $ 513,807  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

  $ 0     $ (107   $ 0     $ (107
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ (107   $ 0     $ (107
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  510,939     $  2,761     $  0     $  513,700  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 87.4%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 86.9%

 

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      5,991,970     $     144,466  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      1,871,603         48,625  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      531,575         209,159  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      168,655         17,235  
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds (Cost $355,609)

 

       419,485  
       

 

 

 
        PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)
           
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.5%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (d) 0.4%

 

          2,155  
       

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY BILLS 0.1%        

5.350% due 02/29/2024 (a)(b)

  $     315         312  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $2,468)

 

      2,467  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $358,077)

 

      421,952  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 13.4%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (c) 8.5%

 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

      417,894     $     2,516  

PIMCO Income Fund

      963,776         10,235  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      232,693         2,297  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      522,764         6,608  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      446,947         6,695  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      232,772         2,335  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      1,179,836         10,205  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $44,585)

 

       40,891  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 4.9%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 4.9%

 

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      2,453,519     $     23,865  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $23,846)

 

      23,865  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates
(Cost $68,431)

 

      64,756  
 
Total Investments 100.8%
(Cost $426,508)

 

  $     486,708  

Financial Derivative
Instruments (e) (0.0)%

(Cost or Premiums, net $(1))

    (93
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (0.8)%     (3,570
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $      483,045  
   

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Zero coupon security.

(b)

Coupon represents a yield to maturity.

(c)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(d) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  2,155     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (2,198   $ 2,155     $ 2,155  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (2,198   $  2,155     $  2,155  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 2,155     $ 0     $ 0      $  2,155     $  (2,198   $  (43
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  2,155     $  0     $  0         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

(1) 

Includes accrued interest.

(2) 

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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(e) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty   Pay/Receive(1)   Underlying Reference   # of Units     Financing Rate   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap Agreements,
at Value
 
  Asset     Liability  

GST

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    24,509    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024   $  5,552     $ 1     $ (18   $ 0     $ (17

JPM

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    2,661    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     603       (2     2       0       0  

MYI

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    163    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/10/2024     3,724       0       (19     0       (19
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    166    

5.700% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/17/2024     3,793       0       (16     0       (16
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    428    

5.670% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   09/11/2024     9,779       0       (41     0       (41
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $  (1   $  (92   $  0     $  (93
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
    Purchased
Options
    Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
    Written
Options
    Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)
    Net
Exposure(2)
 

GST

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0       $ 0     $ 0     $ (17   $ (17   $ (17   $       0     $ (17

MYI

    0       0       0       0         0       0       (76     (76      (76     (1,820      (1,896
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $  0     $  0     $  0     $  0       $  0     $  0     $  (93   $  (93      
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1) 

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2) 

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  17     $  0     $  76     $  0     $  0     $  93  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  (246   $  0     $  955     $  0     $  0     $  709  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 89     $ 0     $ (9   $ 0     $ 0     $ 80  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

       
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 419,485     $ 0     $ 0     $ 419,485  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       2,155       0       2,155  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    0       312       0       312  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 419,485     $ 2,467     $ 0     $ 421,952  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    40,891       0       0       40,891  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    23,865       0       0       23,865  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 64,756     $ 0     $ 0     $ 64,756  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  484,241     $  2,467     $  0     $  486,708  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

  $ 0     $ (93   $ 0     $ (93
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ (93   $ 0     $ (93
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  484,241     $  2,374     $  0     $  486,615  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 89.6%

 

       
MUTUAL FUNDS 88.6%        

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      4,696,483     $     113,232  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      1,461,708         37,975  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      428,223         168,493  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      148,291         15,154  
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds (Cost $294,396)

 

      334,854  
       

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 1.0%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (b) 1.0%

 

          3,799  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $3,799)           3,799  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $298,195)           338,653  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 11.7%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (a) 5.9%

 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

      178,132     $     1,072  

PIMCO Income Fund

      565,911         6,010  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      82,306         812  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      287,656         3,636  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      218,957         3,280  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      127,273         1,277  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      692,806         5,993  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $23,923)

 

      22,080  
       

 

 

 
       

SHARES

        MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 5.8%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 5.8%

 

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      2,233,699     $     21,727  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $21,711)           21,727  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates (Cost $45,634)           43,807  
       
Total Investments 101.3% (Cost $343,829)       $     382,460  
       

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments (c) (0.0)% (Cost or Premiums, net $0)

          (74
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (1.3)%

 

      (4,679
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%       $      377,707  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(b) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  3,799     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (3,875   $ 3,799     $ 3,800  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (3,875   $  3,799     $  3,800  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 3,800     $ 0     $ 0      $  3,800     $  (3,875   $  (75
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  3,800     $  0     $  0         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

(1) 

Includes accrued interest.

(2) 

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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(c) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty

 

Pay/Receive(1)

 

Underlying Reference

 

# of Units

   

Financing Rate

 

Payment
Frequency

   

Maturity
Date

 

Notional
Amount

   

Premiums
Paid/(Received)

   

Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

   

Swap Agreements,

at Value

 
  Asset     Liability  

GST

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    16,839    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

    Monthly     02/15/2024   $  3,815     $ 1     $  (13   $  0     $  (12

JPM

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    2,721    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

    Monthly     02/15/2024     616        (1     (2     0       (3

MYI

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    126    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

    Monthly     04/10/2024     2,879       0       (14     0       (14
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    98    

5.700% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

    Monthly     04/17/2024     2,239       0       (9     0       (9
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    381    

5.670% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

    Monthly     09/11/2024     8,705       0       (36     0       (36
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $ 0     $ (74   $ 0     $ (74
               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Purchased
Options
     Swap
Agreements
     Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Written
Options
     Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)
    Net
Exposure(2)
 

GST

  $ 0      $ 0      $ 0      $ 0       $ 0      $ 0      $ (12   $ (12   $ (12   $ 0     $ (12

JPM

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (3     (3     (3     0       (3

MYI

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (59     (59      (59      (1,440      (1,499
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $  0      $  0      $  0      $  0       $  0      $  0      $  (74   $  (74      
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1) 

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2) 

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  15     $  0     $  59     $  0     $  0     $  74  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  (168   $  0     $  824     $  0     $  0     $  656  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 56     $ 0     $ (11   $ 0     $ 0     $ 45  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 334,854     $ 0     $ 0     $ 334,854  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       3,799       0       3,799  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 334,854     $ 3,799     $ 0     $ 338,653  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    22,080       0       0       22,080  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    21,727       0       0       21,727  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 43,807     $ 0     $ 0     $ 43,807  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  378,661     $  3,799     $  0     $  382,460  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at

12/31/2023

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

  $ 0     $ (74   $ 0     $ (74
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ (74   $ 0     $ (74
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  378,661     $  3,725     $  0     $  382,386  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 90.3%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 90.3%

 

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    2,417,580     $       37,303  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

  471,299       12,245  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    141,725       55,766  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Admiral’

    50,760       5,187  
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds (Cost $100,537)

      110,501  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $100,537)           110,501  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 9.0%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (a) 4.7%

 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    54,503     $       328  

PIMCO Income Fund

    130,478       1,386  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

    16,138       159  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

    72,266       913  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

    60,645       909  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

    57,036       572  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

    159,747       1,382  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $5,773)        5,649  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 4.3%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 4.3%

 

PIMCO Short-Term
Floating NAV Portfolio III

    537,688     $       5,230  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $5,227)           5,230  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates (Cost $11,000)           10,879  
       
Total Investments 99.3%
(Cost $111,537)
      $         121,380  

Financial Derivative
Instruments (b) (0.0)%

(Cost or Premiums, net $1)

          (23
Other Assets and Liabilities, net 0.7%       932  
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%       $          122,289  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS: 

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

(b) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty

 

Pay/Receive(1)

 

Underlying Reference

  # of Units     Financing Rate   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap Agreements,
at Value
 
  Asset     Liability  

GST

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    4,091    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024   $ 927     $ 0     $ (3   $ 0     $ (3

JPM

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    1,681    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     381       1       (2     0       (1

MYI

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    67    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/10/2024     1,531       0       (7     0       (7
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    19    

5.700% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/17/2024     434       0       (2     0       (2
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    105    

5.670% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   09/11/2024      2,399       0       (10     0       (10
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $  1     $  (24   $  0     $  (23
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Purchased
Options
     Swap
Agreements
     Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Written
Options
     Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)
    Net
Exposure(2)
 

GST

  $ 0      $ 0      $ 0      $ 0       $ 0      $ 0      $ (3   $ (3   $ (3   $ 0     $ (3

JPM

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (1     (1     (1     0       (1

MYI

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (19     (19      (19      (280      (299
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $  0      $  0      $  0      $  0       $  0      $  0      $  (23   $  (23      
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1) 

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2) 

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  4     $  0     $  19     $  0     $  0     $  23  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  (46   $  0     $  300     $  0     $  0     $  254  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 11     $ 0     $ (6   $ 0     $ 0     $ 5  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 110,501     $ 0     $ 0     $ 110,501  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 110,501     $ 0     $ 0     $ 110,501  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    5,649       0       0       5,649  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    5,230       0       0       5,230  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 10,879     $ 0     $ 0     $ 10,879  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $ 121,380     $ 0     $ 0     $ 121,380  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

  $ 0     $ (23   $ 0     $ (23
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ (23   $ 0     $ (23
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  121,380     $  (23   $  0     $  121,357  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 90.7%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 90.7%

 

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Admiral’

      212,932     $     3,279  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Admiral’

      31,522         1,077  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

      12,622         4,967  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Admiral’

      4,674         478  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $8,951)

 

      9,801  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $8,951)

 

       9,801  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 7.7%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (a) 3.8%

 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

      4,924     $     30  

PIMCO Income Fund

      8,183         87  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      1,321         13  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      5,957         75  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      4,995         75  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      4,671         46  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      10,018         87  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $404)            413  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 3.9%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 3.9%

 

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      43,103     $     419  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $419)

 

      419  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates (Cost $823)

 

      832  
       
Total Investments 98.4% (Cost $9,774)

 

  $     10,633  
Financial Derivative Instruments (b) (0.0)% (Cost or Premiums, net $0)

 

      (2
Other Assets and Liabilities, net 1.6%

 

      169  
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $      10,800  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

(b) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty   Pay/Receive(1)   Underlying Reference   # of Units     Financing Rate   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap Agreements,
at Value
 
  Asset     Liability  

GST

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    338    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024   $ 76     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

JPM

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    2    

5.680% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   01/17/2024     46       0       0       0       0  
 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    132    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     30       0       0       0       0  

MYI

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    15    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/10/2024      343       0       (2     0       (2
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $  0     $  (2   $  0     $  (2
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
    Purchased
Options
    Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
    Written
Options
    Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)
    Net
Exposure(2)
 

MYI

  $  0     $  0     $  0     $  0       $  0     $  0     $  (2   $  (2   $  (2   $  0     $  (2
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1) 

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2) 

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  0     $  0     $  2     $  0     $  0     $  2  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  (3   $  0     $  25     $  0     $  0     $  22  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 1     $ 0     $ (1   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 9,801     $ 0     $ 0     $ 9,801  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 9,801     $ 0     $ 0     $ 9,801  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    413       0       0       413  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    419       0       0       419  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 832     $ 0     $ 0     $ 832  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  10,633     $  0     $  0     $  10,633  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Over the counter

  $ 0     $ (2   $ 0     $ (2
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ (2   $ 0     $ (2
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  10,633     $  (2   $  0     $  10,631  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 37.6%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 37.2%

 

Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    3,292,795     $       50,808  

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund ‘Institutional’

  812,059       21,097  

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund ‘Institutional’

    132,144       51,996  

Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ‘Admiral’

    27,167       2,776  
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds (Cost $101,561)

      126,677  
       

 

 

 
       

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

(000S)

           
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.4%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (d) 0.2%

 

 
          749  
       

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY BILLS 0.2%

 

5.381% due 01/25/2024 - 02/29/2024 (a)(b)(e)

  $   494       491  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $1,240)           1,240  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $102,801)           127,917  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 61.7%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS (c) 57.9%

 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    1,870,630     $       11,261  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

    950,241       7,592  

PIMCO Income Fund

    5,096,381       54,124  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

    1,033,253       10,198  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

    2,781,388       35,157  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

    1,170,027       17,527  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

    1,560,788       15,655  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

    5,337,111       46,166  
       

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds (Cost $220,433)        197,680  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 3.8%

 

CENTRAL FUNDS USED FOR CASH MANAGEMENT PURPOSES 3.8%

 

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

    1,328,089     $       12,918  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments (Cost $12,910)           12,918  
       

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates (Cost $233,343)           210,598  
       
Total Investments 99.3%
(Cost $336,144)
      $         338,515  

Financial Derivative
Instruments (f)(g) 0.2%

(Cost or Premiums, net $1,684)

          670  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net 0.5%       1,818  
       

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%       $          341,003  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS: 

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Coupon represents a weighted average yield to maturity.

(b)

Zero coupon security.

(c)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(d) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  749     U.S. Treasury Notes 4.875% due 11/30/2025   $ (764   $ 749     $ 749  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (764   $  749     $  749  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
     Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 749     $ 0     $ 0      $  749     $  (764   $  (15
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  749     $  0     $  0         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

(e)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $119 have been pledged as collateral as of December 31, 2023 for equity short sales and equity options as governed by prime brokerage agreements and agreements governing listed equity option transactions.

 

(1) 

Includes accrued interest.

(2) 

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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(f) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS:

 

OPTIONS ON INDICES

 

Description   Strike
Value
    Expiration
Date
    # of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Cost     Market
Value
 

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,150.000       03/15/2024       63     $  6     $ 629     $ 9  

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,600.000       06/28/2024       67       7       427       111  

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,575.000       09/20/2024       71       7       424       201  

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    3,775.000       12/20/2024       73       7       424       420  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Purchased Options

 

  $  1,904     $  741  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

WRITTEN OPTIONS:

 

OPTIONS ON INDICES

 

Description   Strike
Value
    Expiration
Date
    # of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
(Received)
    Market
Value
 

Put - CBOE S&P 500

    2,400.000       03/15/2024       63     $  6     $ (220   $ (3
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Written Options

 

  $  (220   $  (3
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary of the market value and variation margin of Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared Financial Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities  
    Market Value     Variation Margin
Asset
    Total           Market Value     Variation Margin
Liability
    Total  
     Purchased
Options
    Futures     Swap
Agreements
          Written
Options
    Futures     Swap
Agreements
 

Total Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared

  $  741     $  0     $  0     $  741       $  (3)     $  0     $  0     $  (3)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(g) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON COMMODITY AND EQUITY INDICES

 

Counterparty   Pay/Receive(1)   Underlying Reference   # of Units     Financing Rate   Payment
Frequency
  Maturity
Date
  Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Swap Agreements,
at Value
 
  Asset     Liability  

BPS

 

Pay

 

BCOMTR Index

    1,115    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024   $ 253     $ 0     $ 1     $ 1     $ 0  

GST

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    27,162    

5.390% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     6,153       0       (19     0       (19

JPM

 

Receive

 

BCOMTR Index

    3,950    

5.380% (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill rate plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   02/15/2024     895       0       (3     0       (3

MYI

 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    27    

5.710% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/10/2024     617       0       (5     0       (5
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    166    

5.700% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   04/17/2024     3,793       0       (16     0       (16
 

Receive

 

FNRETR Index

    273    

5.670% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)

  Monthly   09/11/2024      6,237       0       (26     0       (26
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Swap Agreements

 

  $  0     $  (68   $  1     $  (69
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

       
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FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Financial Derivative Assets           Financial Derivative Liabilities                    
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Purchased
Options
     Swap
Agreements
     Total
Over the
Counter
           Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
     Written
Options
     Swap
Agreements
    Total
Over the
Counter
    Net Market
Value of OTC
Derivatives
   

Collateral
Pledged/

(Received)

    Net
Exposure(2)
 

BPS

  $ 0      $ 0      $ 1      $ 1       $ 0      $ 0      $ 0     $ 0     $ 1     $ 0     $ 1  

GST

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (19     (19     (19     0       (19

JPM

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (3     (3     (3     0       (3

MYI

    0        0        0        0         0        0        (47     (47      (47      (1,110      (1,157
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Over the Counter

  $  0      $  0      $  1      $  1       $  0      $  0      $  (69   $  (69      
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1) 

Receive represents that the Fund receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Fund receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Fund makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.

(2) 

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Purchased Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 741     $ 0     $ 0     $ 741  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 1     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 1  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 1     $ 0     $  741     $ 0     $ 0     $  742  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Written Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 3     $ 0     $ 0     $ 3  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 22     $ 0     $ 47     $ 0     $ 0     $ 69  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $  22     $  0     $ 50     $  0     $  0     $ 72  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Purchased Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ (863   $ 0     $ 0     $ (863

Written Options

    0       0       283       0       0       283  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 0     $  (580   $ 0     $ 0     $ (580
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $  (272   $  0     $ 570     $  0     $  0     $ 298  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ (272   $ 0     $ (10   $ 0     $ 0     $  (282
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

 

Purchased Options

  $ 0     $ 0     $ 154     $ 0     $ 0     $ 154  

Written Options

    0       0       (220     0       0       (220
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 0     $ (66   $ 0     $ 0     $ (66
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Over the counter

 

Swap Agreements

  $ 115     $ 0     $ 1     $ 0     $ 0     $ 116  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 115     $ 0     $ (65   $ 0     $ 0     $ 50  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

  $ 126,677     $ 0     $ 0     $ 126,677  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       749       0       749  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    0       491       0       491  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 126,677     $ 1,240     $ 0     $ 127,917  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Mutual Funds

    197,680       0       0       197,680  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Central Funds Used for Cash Management Purposes

    12,918       0       0       12,918  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 210,598     $ 0     $ 0     $ 210,598  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  337,275     $  1,240     $  0     $  338,515  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

  $ 0     $ 741     $ 0     $ 741  

Over the counter

    0       1       0       1  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ 742     $ 0     $ 742  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Exchange-traded or centrally cleared

    0       (3     0       (3

Over the counter

    0       (69     0       (69
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 0     $ (72   $ 0     $ (72
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments

  $ 0     $ 670     $ 0     $ 670  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $  337,275     $  1,910     $  0     $  339,185  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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1. ORGANIZATION

 

PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”) was established as a Delaware statutory trust on March 30, 2010. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the Institutional Class, Administrative Class, and Class A shares of the funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) indicated on the cover of this report. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) serves as the investment adviser (the “Adviser”) for the Funds. Each Fund may invest substantially all of its assets in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Funds, and in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, except funds of funds and PIMCO California Municipal Intermediate Value Fund, PIMCO California Municipal Opportunistic Value Fund, PIMCO National Municipal Intermediate Value Fund and PIMCO National Municipal Opportunistic Value Fund (“Underlying PIMCO Funds”), and unaffiliated funds that are registered under the Act (collectively, “Acquired Funds”).

 

Hereinafter, the Board of Trustees of the Funds shall be collectively referred to as the “Board.”

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Each Fund is treated as an investment company under the reporting requirements of U.S. GAAP. The functional and reporting currency for the Funds is the U.S. dollar. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

(a) Securities Transactions and Investment Income Securities transactions are recorded as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be settled beyond a standard settlement period for the security after the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from securities sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as a Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Interest income, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and

amortization of premiums, is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date, with the exception of securities with a forward starting effective date, where interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from effective date. For convertible securities, premiums attributable to the conversion feature are not amortized. Estimated tax liabilities on certain foreign securities are recorded on an accrual basis and are reflected as components of interest income or net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Statements of Operations, as appropriate. Tax liabilities realized as a result of such security sales are reflected as a component of net realized gain (loss) on investments on the Statements of Operations. Paydown gains (losses) on mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, if any, are recorded as components of interest income on the Statements of Operations. Income or short-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as dividend income. Long-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as realized gains.

 

Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by ceasing current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful based on consistently applied procedures. A debt obligation is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is probable. A debt obligation may be granted, in certain situations, a contractual or non-contractual forbearance for interest payments that are expected to be paid after agreed upon pay dates.

 

(b) Multi-Class Operations Each class offered by the Trust has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges (except that shareholders of a class have exclusive voting rights regarding any matter relating solely to that class of shares). Income and non-class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class on the basis of the relative net assets. Realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) are allocated daily based on the relative net assets of each class of the respective Fund. Class specific expenses, where applicable, currently include supervisory and administrative and distribution and servicing fees. Under certain circumstances, the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of a class of the respective Fund’s shares may be different from the per share NAV of another class of shares as a result of the different daily expense accruals applicable to each class of shares.

 

 

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(c) Distributions to Shareholders The following table shows the anticipated frequency of distributions from net investment income, if any, for each Fund.

 

          Distribution Frequency  
Fund Name         Declared     Distributed  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

 

In addition, each Fund distributes any net capital gains it earns from the sale of portfolio securities to shareholders no less frequently than annually. Net short-term capital gains may be paid more frequently. A Fund may revise its distribution policy or postpone the payment of distributions at any time.

 

Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Differences between tax regulations and U.S. GAAP may cause timing differences between income and capital gain recognition. Further, the character of investment income and capital gains may be different for certain transactions under the two methods of accounting. As a result, income distributions and capital gain distributions declared during a fiscal period may differ significantly from the net investment income (loss) and realized gains (losses) reported on each Fund’s annual financial statements presented under U.S. GAAP.

 

Separately, if a Fund determines or estimates, as applicable, that a portion of a distribution may be comprised of amounts from sources other than net investment income in accordance with its policies, accounting records (if applicable) and accounting practices, the Fund will notify shareholders of the estimated composition of such distribution through a Section 19 Notice. For these purposes, a Fund determines or estimates, as applicable, the source or sources from which a distribution is paid, to the close of the period as of which it is paid, in reference to its internal accounting records and related accounting practices. If, based on such accounting records and practices, it is determined or estimated, as applicable, that a particular distribution does not include capital gains or paid-in surplus or other capital sources, a Section 19 Notice generally would not be issued. It is important to note that differences exist between a Fund’s daily internal accounting records and practices, a Fund’s financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and recordkeeping practices under income tax regulations. For instance, a Fund’s internal

accounting records and practices may take into account, among other factors, tax-related characteristics of certain sources of distributions that differ from treatment under U.S. GAAP. Examples of such differences may include, but are not limited to, for certain Funds, the treatment of periodic payments under interest rate swap contracts. Accordingly, among other consequences, it is possible that a Fund may not issue a Section 19 Notice in situations where the Fund’s financial statements prepared later and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and/or the final tax character of those distributions might later report that the sources of those distributions included capital gains and/or a return of capital. Please visit www.pimco.com for the most recent Section 19 Notice, if applicable, for additional information regarding the estimated composition of distributions. Final determination of a distribution’s tax character will be provided to shareholders when such information is available.

 

Distributions classified as a tax basis return of capital at a Fund’s fiscal year end, if any, are reflected on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and have been recorded to paid in capital on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, other amounts have been reclassified between distributable earnings (accumulated loss) and paid in capital on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities to more appropriately conform U.S. GAAP to tax characterizations of distributions.

 

(d) New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”), ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from the London Interbank Offered Rate and other reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur or will occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2024. In January 2021 and December 2022, FASB issued ASU 2021-01 and ASU 2022-06, which include additional amendments to Topic 848. Management is continuously evaluating the potential effect a discontinuation of LIBOR could have on the Funds’ investments and has determined that it is unlikely the ASU’s adoption will have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which affects all entities that have investments in equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to a contractual sale restriction. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring the fair value. The amendments also require additional disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820. The effective date for the amendments in ASU 2022-03 is for fiscal years

 

 

       
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beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

In October 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted changes to the mutual fund and ETF shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will change the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Funds must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of their shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

The SEC made a final ruling on February 15, 2023 to adopt proposed amendments to the Settlement Cycle Rule (Rule 15c6-1) and other related rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to shorten the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one business day after the trade date (T+1). The effective date was May 5, 2023, and the compliance date for the amendments is May 28, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

In September 2023, the SEC adopted amendments to a current rule governing fund naming conventions. In general, the current rule requires funds with certain types of names to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of their assets in the type of investment suggested by the name. The amendments expand the scope of the current rule in a number of ways that are expected to result in an increase in the types of fund names that would require the fund to adopt an 80% investment policy under the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion). At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

3. INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

(a) Investment Valuation Policies The NAV of a Fund’s shares, or each of their respective share classes as applicable, is determined by

dividing the total value of portfolio investments and other assets attributable to the Fund or class, less any liabilities, as applicable, by the total number of shares outstanding.

 

On each day that the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open, the Funds’ shares are ordinarily valued as of the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) (“NYSE Close”). Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the time as of which NAV has been calculated on a particular day will not generally be used to retroactively adjust the price of a security or the NAV determined earlier that day. If regular trading on the NYSE closes earlier than scheduled, each Fund may calculate its NAV as of the earlier closing time or calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for that day. Each Fund generally does not calculate its NAV on days on which the NYSE is not open for business. If the NYSE is closed on a day it would normally be open for business, each Fund may calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for such day or such other time that a Fund may determine.

 

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value. A market quotation is readily available only when that quotation is a quoted price (unadjusted) in active markets for identical investments that a Fund can access at the measurement date, provided that a quotation will not be readily available if it is not reliable. Market value is generally determined on the basis of official closing prices or the last reported sales prices. The Funds will normally use pricing data for domestic equity securities received shortly after the NYSE Close and do not normally take into account trading, clearances or settlements that take place after the NYSE Close. A foreign (non-U.S.) equity security traded on a foreign exchange or on more than one exchange is typically valued using pricing information from the exchange considered by PIMCO to be the primary exchange. If market value pricing is used, a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security will be valued as of the close of trading on the foreign exchange, or the NYSE Close, if the NYSE Close occurs before the end of trading on the foreign exchange.

 

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act. As a general principle, the fair value of a security or other asset is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board has designated PIMCO as the valuation designee (“Valuation Designee”) for each Fund to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. PIMCO may carry out its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee through various teams and committees. The Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures govern the Valuation Designee’s selection and application of methodologies for determining and calculating the fair value of Fund investments. The Valuation Designee may value Fund portfolio securities for which

 

 

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market quotations are not readily available and other Fund assets utilizing inputs from pricing services, quotation reporting systems, valuation agents and other third-party sources (together, “Pricing Sources”).

 

Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities, non-exchange traded derivatives, and equity options are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or Pricing Sources using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from Pricing Sources may be based on, among other things, information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. Certain fixed income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date. Exchange-traded options, except equity options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. Swap agreements are valued on the basis of bid quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or market-based prices supplied by Pricing Sources. With respect to any portion of a Fund’s assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies (other than ETFs), a Fund’s NAV will be calculated based on the NAVs of such investments. Open-end management investment companies may include affiliated funds.

 

If a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security’s value has materially changed after the close of the security’s primary exchange or principal market but before the NYSE Close, the security may be valued at fair value. Foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. With respect to foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities, a Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by Pricing Sources, which may recommend fair value or adjustments with reference to other securities, indexes or assets. In considering whether fair valuation is required and in determining fair values, the Valuation Designee may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indexes) that occur after the close of the relevant market and before the NYSE Close. A Fund may utilize modeling tools provided by third-party vendors to determine fair values of foreign (non-U.S.) securities. For these purposes, unless otherwise determined by the Valuation Designee, any movement in the applicable reference index or instrument (“zero trigger”) between the earlier close of the applicable foreign market and the NYSE Close may be deemed to be a significant event, prompting the application of the pricing model (effectively resulting in daily fair valuations). Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund’s portfolio investments being affected when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares.

Investments valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from Pricing Sources. As a result, the value of such investments and, in turn, the NAV of a Fund’s shares may be affected by changes in the value of currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar. The value of investments traded in markets outside the United States or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar may be affected significantly on a day that the Trust is not open for business. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) investments, the value of those investments may change at times when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares and the value of such investments will be reflected in a Fund’s next calculated NAV.

 

Fair valuation may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust’s and Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures are intended to result in a calculation of a Fund’s NAV that fairly reflects security values as of the time of pricing, the Trust cannot ensure that fair values accurately reflect the price that a Fund could obtain for a security if it were to dispose of that security as of the time of pricing (for instance, in a forced or distressed sale). The prices used by a Fund may differ from the value that would be realized if the securities were sold. The Funds’ use of fair valuation may also help to deter “stale price arbitrage” as discussed under the “Abusive Trading Practices” section in each Fund’s prospectus.

 

Under certain circumstances, the per share NAV of a class of a Fund’s shares may be different from the per share NAV of another class of shares as a result of the different daily expense accruals applicable to each class of shares.

 

(b) Fair Value Hierarchy U.S. GAAP describes fair value as the price that a Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into levels (Level 1, 2 or 3). The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

 

    Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets or exchanges for identical assets and liabilities.

 

    Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs, which may include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs.
 

 

       
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    Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include assumptions made by the Valuation Designee that are used in determining the fair value of investments.

 

In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for each respective Fund.

 

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. GAAP requires a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported fair values that presents changes attributable to realized gain (loss), unrealized appreciation (depreciation), purchases and sales, accrued discounts (premiums), and transfers into and out of the Level 3 category during the period. The end of period value is used for the transfers between Levels of a Fund’s assets and liabilities. Additionally, U.S. GAAP requires quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of fair value of assets or liabilities categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, a fair value hierarchy and, if material, a Level 3 reconciliation and details of significant unobservable inputs, have been included in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for each respective Fund.

 

(c) Valuation Techniques and the Fair Value Hierarchy

Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value The valuation methods (or “techniques”) and significant inputs used in determining the fair values of portfolio securities or other assets and liabilities categorized as Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

Common stocks, ETFs, exchange-traded notes and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, rights and warrants, or options on futures that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Investments in registered open-end investment companies (other than ETFs) will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments in unregistered open-end investment companies will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments and are considered Level 1 provided that the NAVs are observable, calculated daily and are the value at which both purchases and sales will be conducted.

Equity exchange-traded options and over the counter financial derivative instruments, such as forward foreign currency contracts and options contracts derive their value from underlying asset prices, indexes, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These contracts are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or Pricing Sources (normally determined as of the NYSE Close). Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, financial derivative instruments can be valued by Pricing Sources using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as quoted prices, issuer details, indexes, bid/ask spreads, interest rates, implied volatilities, yield curves, dividends and exchange rates. Financial derivative instruments that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Centrally cleared swaps and over the counter swaps derive their value from underlying asset prices, indexes, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. They are valued using a broker-dealer bid quotation or on market-based prices provided by Pricing Sources (normally determined as of the NYSE Close). Centrally cleared swaps and over the counter swaps can be valued by Pricing Sources using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models may use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as the overnight index swap rate, LIBOR forward rate, interest rates, yield curves and credit spreads. These securities are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Short-term debt instruments (such as commercial paper, time deposits, and certificates of deposit) having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instruments is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. These securities are categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the source of the base price.

 

When a fair valuation method is applied by PIMCO that uses significant unobservable inputs, investments will be priced by a method that the Valuation Designee believes reflects fair value and are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

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4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

(a) Investments in Affiliates

Each Fund may invest substantially all or a significant portion of its assets in Underlying PIMCO Funds and Acquired Funds. The Underlying PIMCO Funds are considered to be affiliated with the Funds. Each Fund may also invest in the PIMCO Short Asset Portfolio and the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III (“Central Funds”) to the extent permitted by the Act and rules thereunder. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust and other series of registered investment companies advised by the Adviser, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market and short maturity fixed income instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay Investment Advisory Fees or Supervisory and Administrative Fees to the Adviser. The Central Funds are considered to be affiliated with the Funds. A complete schedule of portfolio holdings for each affiliate fund is filed with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT and is available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A copy of each Acquired Fund’s shareholder report is also available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and a copy of each affiliate fund’s shareholder report is available on the Funds’ website at www.pimco.com, or upon request, as applicable. The tables below show the Funds’ transactions in and earnings from investments in the affiliated Funds for the period ended December 31, 2023 (amounts in thousands):

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital  Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 13,201     $ 1,303     $ (457   $ (33   $ 398     $ 14,412     $ 363     $ 0  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

      9,008       1,078       (643     (20     375       9,798       268       0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      58,993       10,196       (3,869     (176     1,304       66,448       1,873       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      11,162       1,820       (835     (17     448       12,578       183       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      44,631       5,179       (1,557     (272     (2,208     45,773       1,022       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      23,399       2,730       (2,111     (178     (287     23,553       377       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      17,956       2,704       (1,117     (64     133       19,612       293       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      25,404       28,515       (37,100     1       6       16,826       505       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      49,927       8,041       (2,379     (159     1,057       56,487       994       0  

Totals

    $  253,681     $  61,566     $  (50,068   $  (918   $  1,226     $  265,487     $  5,878     $  0  

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds        

Market Value

06/30/2023

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital  Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 13,083     $ 1,924     $ (422   $ (30   $ 399     $ 14,954     $ 364     $ 0  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

      8,581       1,493       (674     (17     359       9,742       256       0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      49,107       9,326       (3,440     (129     1,092       55,956       1,567       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      9,148       1,799       (835     (11     368       10,469       151       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      47,594       8,577       (1,235     (236      (2,399     52,301       1,094       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      28,348       4,297       (1,052     (148     (412     31,033       460       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      16,816       2,700       (849     (48     117       18,736       276       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      27,819       39,247       (39,400     1       8       27,675       631       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      40,483       6,904       (2,059     (119     872       46,081       811       0  

Totals

    $  240,979     $  76,267     $  (49,966   $  (737   $ 404     $  266,947     $  5,610     $  0  

 

       
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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 10,051     $ 1,481     $ 0     $ 0     $ 336     $ 11,868     $ 287     $ 0  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

      5,660       1,006       0       0       243       6,909       170       0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      35,294       6,059       (1,029     (38     782       41,068       1,149       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      6,615       419       0       0       281       7,315       113       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      34,247       6,813       0       0        (1,858     39,202       794       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      19,659       4,720       0       0       (316     24,063       323       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      11,192       2,871       (267     (15     76       13,857       186       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      23,529       30,249       (24,500     0       10       29,288       731       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      29,600       4,160       (313     (15     625       34,057       605       0  

Totals

    $  175,847     $  57,778     $  (26,109   $  (68   $  179     $  207,627     $  4,358     $  0  
PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 7,526     $ 1,088     $ 0     $ 0     $ 238     $ 8,852     $ 211     $ 0  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

      2,282       883       0       0       98       3,263       69       0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      23,058       5,480       (871     (47     503       28,123       742       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      4,814       678       0       0       196       5,688       80       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      20,258       5,528       0       0       (1,107     24,679       467       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      11,243       1,331       0       0       (173     12,401       182       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      5,889       863       0       0       32       6,784       96       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      21,641       37,501       (29,000     (1     10       30,151       681       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      20,749       4,128       (485     (38     437       24,791       419       0  

Totals

    $ 117,460     $ 57,480     $ (30,356   $ (86   $ 234     $ 144,732     $ 2,947     $ 0  

 

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital  Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 4,793     $ 1,529     $ 0     $ 0     $ 158     $ 6,480     $ 136     $ 0  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

      138       5       0       0       6       149       4       0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      12,496       3,189       0       0       277       15,962       423       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      2,969       707       0       0       130       3,806       52       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      8,937       3,215       0       0       (504     11,648       221       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      8,398       2,294       0       0       (134     10,558       143       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      3,539       1,233       0       0       21       4,793       62       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      24,160       33,415       (28,400     2       9       29,186       697       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      12,085       3,333       0       0       267       15,685       262       0  

Totals

    $  77,515     $  48,920     $  (28,400   $  2     $  230     $  98,267     $  2,000     $  0  

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 1,826     $ 616     $ 0     $ 0     $ 74     $ 2,516     $ 53     $ 0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      8,031       2,246       (236     (6     200       10,235       277       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      1,615       602       0       0       80       2,297       30       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      5,232       1,628       0       0       (252     6,608       127       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      5,123       1,616       0       0       (44     6,695       88       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      1,674       644       0       0       17       2,335       30       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      18,149       40,309       (34,600     1       6       23,865       593       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      7,924       2,095       0       0       186       10,205       172       0  

Totals

    $  49,574     $  49,756     $  (34,836   $  (5   $  267     $  64,756     $  1,370     $  0  
PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 827     $ 205     $ 0     $ 0     $ 40     $ 1,072     $ 25     $ 0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      4,342       1,562       0       0       106       6,010       153       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      597       182       0       0       33       812       11       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      2,661       1,109       0       0       (134     3,636       68       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      2,423       871       0       0       (14     3,280       45       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      1,062       208       0       0       7       1,277       20       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      15,042       39,978       (33,300     2       5       21,727       465       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      4,185       1,699       0       0       109       5,993       96       0  

Totals

    $  31,139     $  45,814     $  (33,300   $  2     $  152     $  43,807     $  883     $  0  

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital  Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 256     $ 62     $ 0     $ 0     $ 10     $ 328     $ 8     $ 0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      840       520       0       0       26       1,386       32       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      98       55       0       0       6       159       2       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      597       333       0       0       (17     913       17       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      583       315       0       0       11       909       12       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      359       205       0       0       8       572       7       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      3,600       23,229       (21,600     (1     2       5,230       126       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      829       521       0       0       32       1,382       20       0  

Totals

    $  7,162     $  25,240     $  (21,600   $  (1   $  78     $  10,879     $  224     $  0  

 

       
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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 15     $ 14     $ 0     $ 0     $ 1     $ 30     $ 1     $ 0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      41       44       0       0       2       87       1       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      4       9       0       0       0       13       0       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      38       37       0       0       0       75       1       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      34       39       0       0       2       75       1       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      22       23       0       0       1       46       1       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      102       1,507       (1,190     0       0       419       7       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      41       44       0       0       2       87       1       0  

Totals

    $ 297     $ 1,717     $ (1,190   $ 0     $ 8     $ 832     $ 13     $ 0  
PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund  
Underlying PIMCO Funds         Market Value
06/30/2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund

    $ 11,357     $ 304     $ (697   $ (51   $ 348     $ 11,261     $ 301     $ 0  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

      7,742       426       (874     (15     313       7,592       226       0  

PIMCO Income Fund

      54,265       4,492       (5,619     (206     1,192       54,124       1,682       0  

PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

      10,130       816       (1,130     (17     399       10,198       165       0  

PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund

      36,356       3,778       (2,928     (426     (1,623     35,157       815       0  

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

      17,877       1,955       (1,912     (205     (188     17,527       282       0  

PIMCO Real Return Fund

      15,838       1,323       (1,558     (73     125       15,655       252       0  

PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III

      17,024       34,689       (38,800     4       1       12,918       382       0  

PIMCO Total Return Fund

      46,431       2,879       (3,922     (208     986       46,166       902       0  

Totals

    $  217,020     $  50,662     $  (57,440   $  (1,197   $  1,553     $  210,598     $  5,007     $  0  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(1) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations and may contain a return of capital. The actual tax characterization of distributions received is determined at the end of the fiscal year of the affiliated fund, unless otherwise advised on IRS Form 1099-DIV. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

(b) Investments in Securities

The Funds (and where applicable, certain Acquired Funds and Underlying PIMCO Funds) may utilize the investments and strategies described below to the extent permitted by each Fund’s respective investment policies.

 

Securities Issued by U.S. Government Agencies or Government-Sponsored Enterprises are obligations of and, in certain cases, guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Some U.S. Government securities, such as Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and securities guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association, are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government; others, such as those of the Federal Home Loan Banks, are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “U.S. Treasury”); and others, such as those of the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA” or “Fannie Mae”), are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase the agency’s obligations. U.S. Government

securities may include zero coupon securities which do not distribute interest on a current basis and tend to be subject to a greater risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

 

Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include FNMA and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC” or “Freddie Mac”). FNMA is a government-sponsored corporation. FNMA purchases conventional (i.e., not insured or guaranteed by any government agency) residential mortgages from a list of approved seller/servicers which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, commercial banks and credit unions and mortgage bankers. Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC issues Participation Certificates (“PCs”), which are pass-through securities, each representing an undivided interest in a pool of residential mortgages. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate

 

 

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collection of principal, but PCs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

 

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

The Funds (and where applicable, certain Acquired Funds and Underlying PIMCO Funds) may enter into the borrowings and other financing transactions described below to the extent permitted by each Fund’s respective investment policies.

 

The following disclosures contain information on a Fund’s ability to lend or borrow cash or securities to the extent permitted under the Act, which may be viewed as borrowing or financing transactions by a Fund. The location of these instruments in each Fund’s financial statements is described below.

 

(a) Repurchase Agreements Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, a Fund purchases an underlying debt obligation (collateral) subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase, and a Fund to resell, the obligation at an agreed-upon price and time. In an open maturity repurchase agreement, there is no pre-determined repurchase date and the agreement can be terminated by a Fund or counterparty at any time. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held by a Fund’s custodian or designated subcustodians (in the case of tri-party repurchase agreements) and in certain instances will remain in custody with the counterparty. Traditionally, a Fund has used bilateral repurchase agreements wherein the underlying securities will be held by a Fund’s custodian. The market value of the collateral must be equal to or exceed the total amount of the repurchase obligations, including interest. Repurchase agreements, if any, including accrued interest, are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Interest earned is recorded as a component of interest income on the Statements of Operations. In periods of increased demand for collateral, a Fund may pay a fee for the receipt of collateral, which may result in interest expense to the Fund.

 

(b) Interfund Lending In accordance with an exemptive order (the “Order”) from the SEC, the Funds of the Trust may participate in a joint lending and borrowing facility for temporary purposes (the “Interfund Lending Program”), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by each Fund’s investment policies and restrictions. The Funds are currently permitted to borrow under the Interfund Lending Program. A lending fund may lend in aggregate up to 15% of its current net assets at the time of the interfund loan, but may not lend more than 5% of its net assets to any one borrowing fund through the Interfund Lending Program. A borrowing fund may not borrow through the Interfund Lending Program or from any other source if its total outstanding borrowings immediately after the borrowing would be more than 33 1/3% of its

total assets (or any lower threshold provided for by the fund’s investment restrictions). If a borrowing fund’s total outstanding borrowings exceed 10% of its total assets, each of its outstanding interfund loans will be subject to collateralization of at least 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan. All interfund loans are for temporary or emergency purposes and the interfund loan rate to be charged will be the average of the highest current overnight repurchase agreement rate available to a lending fund and the bank loan rate, as calculated according to a formula established by the Board.

 

During the period ended December 31, 2023, the Funds did not participate in the Interfund Lending Program.

 

6. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The Funds (and where applicable, certain Acquired Funds and Underlying PIMCO Funds) may enter into the financial derivative instruments described below to the extent permitted by each Fund’s respective investment policies.

 

The following disclosures contain information on how and why the Funds use financial derivative instruments, and how financial derivative instruments affect the Funds’ financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The location and fair value amounts of these instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statements of Operations, each categorized by type of financial derivative contract and related risk exposure, are included in a table in the Notes to Schedules of Investments. The financial derivative instruments outstanding as of period end and the amounts of net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial derivative instruments during the period, as disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments, serve as indicators of the volume of financial derivative activity for the Funds.

 

(a) Options Contracts may be written or purchased to enhance returns or to hedge an existing position or future investment. A Fund may write call and put options on securities and financial derivative instruments it owns or in which it may invest. Writing put options tends to increase a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. Writing call options tends to decrease a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. When a Fund writes a call or put, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. These amounts are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying futures, swap, security or currency transaction to determine the realized gain (loss). Certain options may be written with premiums to be determined

 

 

       
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on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms. A Fund as a writer of an option has no control over whether the underlying instrument may be sold (“call”) or purchased (“put”) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the instrument underlying the written option. There is the risk a Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market.

 

Purchasing call options tends to increase a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. A Fund pays a premium which is included as an asset on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Certain options may be purchased with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying investment transaction to determine the realized gain (loss) when the underlying transaction is executed.

 

Options on Indexes (“Index Option”) use a specified index as the underlying instrument for the option contract. The exercise for an Index Option will not include physical delivery of the underlying index but will result in a cash transfer of the amount of the difference between the settlement price of the underlying index and the strike price.

 

(b) Swap Agreements are bilaterally negotiated agreements between a Fund and a counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows, assets, foreign currencies or market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. Swap agreements may be privately negotiated in the over the counter market (“OTC swaps”) or may be cleared through a third party, known as a central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization (“Centrally Cleared Swaps”). A Fund may enter into asset, credit default, cross-currency, interest rate, total return, variance and other forms of swap agreements to manage its exposure to credit, currency, interest rate, commodity, equity and inflation risk. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be identified as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency.

 

Centrally Cleared Swaps are marked to market daily based upon valuations as determined from the underlying contract or in accordance with the requirements of the central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization. Changes in market value, if any, are reflected as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statements of Operations. Daily changes in valuation of centrally cleared swaps (“Swap Variation Margin”), if any, are disclosed within centrally cleared financial derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Centrally Cleared and OTC swap payments

received or paid at the beginning of the measurement period are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and represent premiums paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Upfront premiums received (paid) are initially recorded as liabilities (assets) and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the swap. These upfront premiums are recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statements of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statements of Operations. Net periodic payments received or paid by a Fund are included as part of realized gain (loss) on the Statements of Operations.

 

For purposes of applying certain of a Fund’s investment policies and restrictions, swap agreements, like other derivative instruments, may be valued by a Fund at market value, notional value or full exposure value. In the case of a credit default swap, in applying certain of a Fund’s investment policies and restrictions, the Funds will value the credit default swap at its notional value or its full exposure value (i.e., the sum of the notional amount for the contract plus the market value), but may value the credit default swap at market value for purposes of applying certain of a Fund’s other investment policies and restrictions. For example, a Fund may value credit default swaps at full exposure value for purposes of a Fund’s credit quality guidelines (if any) because such value in general better reflects a Fund’s actual economic exposure during the term of the credit default swap agreement. As a result, a Fund may, at times, have notional exposure to an asset class (before netting) that is greater or lesser than the stated limit or restriction noted in a Fund’s prospectus. In this context, both the notional amount and the market value may be positive or negative depending on whether a Fund is selling or buying protection through the credit default swap. The manner in which certain securities or other instruments are valued by a Fund for purposes of applying investment policies and restrictions may differ from the manner in which those investments are valued by other types of investors.

 

Entering into swap agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of interest, credit, market and documentation risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may fail to perform or meet an obligation or disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreements and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates or the values of the asset upon which the swap is based.

 

A Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive. The risk may be mitigated by having a master

 

 

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netting arrangement between a Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral to a Fund to cover a Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

 

To the extent a Fund has a policy to limit the net amount owed to or to be received from a single counterparty under existing swap agreements, such limitation only applies to counterparties to OTC swaps and does not apply to centrally cleared swaps where the counterparty is a central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization.

 

Total Return Swap Agreements are entered into to gain or mitigate exposure to the underlying reference asset. Total return swap agreements involve commitments where single or multiple cash flows

are exchanged based on the price of an underlying reference asset and on a fixed or variable interest rate. Total return swap agreements may involve commitments to pay interest in exchange for a market-linked return. One counterparty pays out the total return of a specific underlying reference asset, which may include a single security, a basket of securities, or an index, and in return receives a fixed or variable rate. At the maturity date, a net cash flow is exchanged where the total return is equivalent to the return of the underlying reference asset less a financing rate, if any. As a receiver, a Fund would receive payments based on any net positive total return and would owe payments in the event of a net negative total return. As the payer, a Fund would owe payments on any net positive total return, and would receive payments in the event of a net negative total return.

 

 

7. PRINCIPAL AND OTHER RISKS

 

(a) Principal Risks

The principal risks of investing in a Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return, are listed below.

 

Risks        

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend 2025

Fund

 

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend 2030

Fund

 

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend 2035

Fund

 

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend 2040

Fund

 

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend 2045

Fund

 

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend 2050

Fund

 

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend 2055

Fund

 

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend 2060

Fund

 

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend 2065

Fund

 

PIMCO

REALPATH®

Blend Income

Fund

Allocation

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Acquired Fund

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

New Fund

                    X  

Small Fund

                  X   X  

Equity

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Value Investing

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Interest Rate

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Call

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Credit

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

High Yield and Distressed Company

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Market

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Issuer

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Liquidity

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Derivatives

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Commodity

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset Backed Securities

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Real Estate

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Emerging Markets

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Sovereign Debt

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Currency

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Leveraging

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Management

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Short Exposure

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Tax

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Subsidiary

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Convertible Securities

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

Exchange-Traded Fund

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

LIBOR Transition

    X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X   X

 

       
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A Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in a Fund include risks from direct investments and/or for certain Funds that invest in Acquired Funds or Underlying PIMCO Funds, indirect exposure through investment in such Acquired Funds or Underlying PIMCO Funds. Please see “Description of Principal Risks” in a Fund’s prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in a Fund.

 

The following risks are principal risks of investing in a Fund.

 

Allocation Risk is the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions. A Fund could miss attractive investment opportunities by underweighting markets that subsequently experience significant returns and could lose value by overweighting markets that subsequently experience significant declines.

 

Acquired Fund Risk is the risk that a Fund’s performance is closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Acquired Funds and that the ability of a Fund to achieve its investment objective will depend upon the ability of the Acquired Funds to achieve their investment objectives. In addition, a Fund’s performance will be reduced by the Fund’s proportionate amount of the expenses of any Acquired Funds in which it invests.

 

The following risks are principal risks of investing in a Fund that include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds.

 

New Fund Risk is the risk that a new fund’s performance may not represent how the fund is expected to or may perform in the long term. In addition, new funds have limited operating histories for investors to evaluate and new funds may not attract sufficient assets to achieve investment and trading efficiencies.

 

Small Fund Risk is the risk that a smaller fund may not achieve investment or trading efficiencies. Additionally, a smaller fund may be more adversely affected by large purchases or redemptions of

fund shares.

 

Equity Risk is the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred securities, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company or to factors affecting a particular industry or industries. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities.

 

Value Investing Risk is the risk that a value stock may decrease in price or may not increase in price as anticipated by PIMCO if it

continues to be undervalued by the market or the factors that the portfolio manager believes will cause the stock price to increase do not occur.

 

Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will fluctuate in value because of a change in interest rates; a fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration.

 

Call Risk is the risk that an issuer may exercise its right to redeem a fixed income security earlier than expected (a call). Issuers may call outstanding securities prior to their maturity for a number of reasons (e.g., declining interest rates, changes in credit spreads and improvements in the issuer’s credit quality). If an issuer calls a security that a Fund has invested in, a Fund may not recoup the full amount of its initial investment or may not realize the full anticipated earnings from the investment and may be forced to reinvest in lower-yielding securities, securities with greater credit risks or securities with other, less favorable features.

 

Credit Risk is the risk that a Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty to a derivative contract, or the issuer or guarantor of collateral, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to meet its financial obligations.

 

High Yield and Distressed Company Risk is the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as “junk bonds”) and securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risks. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. High yield securities and debt securities of distressed companies are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer’s continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. Distressed companies may be engaged in restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings.

 

Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.

 

Issuer Risk is the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, changes in financial condition or credit rating, financial leverage, reputation or reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services.

 

Liquidity Risk is the risk that a particular investment may be difficult to purchase or sell and that a Fund may be unable to sell illiquid investments at an advantageous time or price or achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. Liquidity risk may result from the

 

 

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lack of an active market, reduced number and capacity of traditional market participants to make a market in fixed income securities, and may be magnified in a rising interest rate environment or other circumstances where investor redemptions from fixed income funds may be higher than normal, causing increased supply in the market due to selling activity.

 

Derivatives Risk is the risk of investing in derivative instruments (such as forwards, futures, swaps and structured securities) and other similar investments, including leverage, liquidity, interest rate, market, counterparty (including credit), operational, legal and management risks, and valuation complexity. Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar investment may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset, rate or index, and a Fund could lose more than the initial amount invested.

 

Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar instrument may also create margin delivery or settlement payment obligations for the Fund. A Fund’s use of derivatives or other similar investments may result in losses to the Fund, a reduction in a Fund’s returns and/or increased volatility. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives or other similar investments are also subject to the risk that a counterparty to the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligations to the other party, as many of the protections afforded to centrally-cleared derivative transactions might not be available for OTC derivatives or other similar investments. The primary credit risk on derivatives or other similar investments that are exchange-traded or traded through a central clearing counterparty resides with a Fund’s clearing broker or the clearinghouse. Changes in regulation relating to a registered fund’s use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact a Fund’s ability to invest in derivatives, limit a Fund’s ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives or other similar investments and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives or other similar investments and a Fund’s performance.

 

Commodity Risk is the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject a Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or supply and demand factors affecting a particular industry or commodity market, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, pandemics and public health emergencies, embargoes, taxation, war, terrorism, cyber hacking, economic and political developments, environmental proceedings, tariffs, changes in storage costs, availability of transportation systems, and international economic, political and regulatory developments.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk is the risks of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk, prepayment risk and credit risk. A Fund may invest in any tranche of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including junior and/or equity tranches (to the extent consistent with the other of the Fund’s guidelines), which generally carry higher levels of the foregoing risks.

 

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk is the risk that investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may result in a Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, increased risk of delayed settlement of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates of portfolio securities, and the risk of unfavorable foreign government actions, including nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes, diplomatic developments or the imposition of sanctions and other similar measures. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

 

Real Estate Risk is the risk that a Fund’s investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) or real estate-linked derivative instruments will subject a Fund to risks similar to those associated with direct ownership of real estate, including losses from casualty or condemnation, and changes in local and general economic conditions, supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. A Fund’s investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks. In addition, privately traded REITs subject a Fund to liquidity and valuation risk.

 

Emerging Markets Risk is the risk of investing in emerging market securities, primarily increased foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk.

 

Sovereign Debt Risk is the risk that investments in fixed income instruments issued by sovereign entities may decline in value as a result of default or other adverse credit event resulting from an issuer’s inability or unwillingness to make principal or interest payments in a timely fashion.

 

Currency Risk is the risk that foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will change in value relative to the U.S. dollar and affect a Fund’s investments in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, or in derivatives that provide exposure to, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies.

 

Leveraging Risk is the risk that certain transactions of a Fund, such as reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment

 

 

       
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transactions, or derivative instruments, may give rise to leverage, magnifying gains and losses and causing a Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged. This means that leverage entails a heightened risk of loss.

 

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company Risk is the risk that the value of securities issued by small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to narrow markets and limited managerial and financial resources.

 

Management Risk is the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that actual or potential conflicts of interest, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers in connection with managing a Fund and may cause PIMCO to restrict or prohibit participation in certain investments. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Fund will be achieved.

 

Short Exposure Risk is the risk of entering into short sales or other short positions, including the potential loss of more money than the actual cost of the investment, and the risk that the third party to the short sale or other short position will not fulfill its contractual obligations, causing a loss to a Fund.

 

Tax Risk is the risk that the tax treatment of swap agreements and other derivative instruments, such as commodity-linked derivative instruments, including commodity index-linked notes, swap agreements, commodity options, futures, and options on futures, may be affected by future regulatory or legislative changes that could affect whether income from such investments is “qualifying income” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, or otherwise affect the character, timing and/or amount of a Fund’s taxable income or gains and distributions.

 

Subsidiary Risk is the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a “Subsidiary”), a Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary’s investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved.

 

Convertible Securities Risk is the risk that arises because convertible securities share both fixed income and equity characteristics. Convertible securities are subject to risks to which fixed income and equity investments are subject. These risks include equity risk, interest rate risk and credit risk.

 

Exchange-Traded Fund Risk is the risk that an exchange-traded fund may not track the performance of the index it is designed to track,

among other reasons, because of exchange rules, market prices of shares of an exchange-traded fund may fluctuate rapidly and materially, or shares of an exchange-traded fund may trade significantly above or below net asset value, any of which may cause losses to a Fund invested in the exchange-traded fund.

 

LIBOR Transition Risk is the risk related to the anticipated discontinuation and replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Certain instruments held by a Fund rely or relied in some fashion upon LIBOR. Although the transition process away from LIBOR for most instruments has been completed, some LIBOR use is continuing and there are potential effects related to the transition away from LIBOR or the continued use of LIBOR on a Fund, or on certain instruments in which the Fund invests, which can be difficult to ascertain and could result in losses to a Fund.

 

(b) Other Risks

In general, a Fund may be subject to additional risks, including, but not limited to, risks related to government regulation and intervention in financial markets, operational risks, risks associated with financial, economic and global market disruptions, and cyber security risks. Please see a Fund’s prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in a Fund. Please see the Important Information section of this report for additional discussion of certain regulatory and market developments that may impact a Fund’s performance.

 

Market Disruption Risk The Fund is subject to investment and operational risks associated with financial, economic and other global market developments and disruptions, including those arising from war, terrorism, market manipulation, government interventions, defaults and shutdowns, political changes or diplomatic developments, public health emergencies (such as the spread of infectious diseases, pandemics and epidemics) and natural/environmental disasters, which can all negatively impact the securities markets and cause the Fund to lose value. These events can also impair the technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including PIMCO as the Fund’s investment adviser, rely, and could otherwise disrupt the Fund’s service providers’ ability to fulfill their obligations to the Fund.

 

Government Intervention in Financial Markets Federal, state, and other governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that affect the regulation of the instruments in which a Fund invests, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that are unforeseeable. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which a Fund itself is regulated. Such legislation or regulation could limit or preclude a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Furthermore, volatile financial markets can expose a Fund to greater

 

 

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market and liquidity risk and potential difficulty in valuing portfolio instruments held by the Fund. The value of a Fund’s holdings is also generally subject to the risk of future local, national, or global economic disturbances based on unknown weaknesses in the markets in which a Fund invests. In addition, it is not certain that the U.S. Government will intervene in response to a future market disturbance and the effect of any such future intervention cannot be predicted. It is difficult for issuers to prepare for the impact of future financial downturns, although companies can seek to identify and manage future uncertainties through risk management programs.

 

Regulatory Risk Financial entities, such as investment companies and investment advisers, are generally subject to extensive government regulation and intervention. Government regulation and/or intervention may change the way a Fund is regulated, affect the expenses incurred directly by a Fund and the value of its investments, and limit and/or preclude a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Government regulation may change frequently and may have significant adverse consequences. Moreover, government regulation may have unpredictable and unintended effects.

 

Operational Risk An investment in a Fund, like any fund, can involve operational risks arising from factors such as processing errors, human errors, inadequate or failed internal or external processes, failures in systems and technology, changes in personnel and errors caused by third-party service providers. The occurrence of any of these failures, errors or breaches could result in a loss of information, regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage or other events, any of which could have a material adverse effect on a Fund. While a Fund seeks to minimize such events through controls and oversight, there may still be failures that could cause losses to the Fund.

 

Cyber Security Risk As the use of technology has become more prevalent in the course of business, the Funds have become potentially more susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from breaches in cyber security. A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and unintentional cyber events that may, among other things, cause a Fund to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption and/or destruction or lose operational capacity, result in the unauthorized release or other misuse of confidential information, or otherwise disrupt normal business operations. Cyber security failures or breaches may result in financial losses to a Fund and its shareholders. These failures or breaches may also result in disruptions to business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses; interference with a Fund’s ability to calculate its net asset value, process shareholder transactions or otherwise transact business with shareholders; impediments to trading; violations of applicable privacy and other laws; regulatory fines; penalties; third party claims in litigation; reputational

damage; reimbursement or other compensation costs; additional compliance and cyber security risk management costs and other adverse consequences. In addition, substantial costs may be incurred in order to prevent any cyber incidents in the future. There is also a risk that cyber security breaches may not be detected. The Funds and their shareholders may suffer losses as a result of a cyber security breach related to the Funds, their service providers, trading counterparties or the issuers in which a Fund invests.

 

8. MASTER NETTING ARRANGEMENTS

 

A Fund may be subject to various netting arrangements (“Master Agreements”) with select counterparties. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and are intended to reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that is intended to improve legal certainty. Each type of Master Agreement governs certain types of transactions. Different types of transactions may be traded out of different legal entities or affiliates of a particular organization, resulting in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty. As the Master Agreements are specific to unique operations of different asset types, they allow a Fund to close out and net its total exposure to a counterparty in the event of a default with respect to all the transactions governed under a single Master Agreement with a counterparty. For financial reporting purposes the Statements of Assets and Liabilities generally present derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis, which reflects the full risks and exposures prior to netting.

 

Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under most Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions (net of existing collateral already in place) governed under the relevant Master Agreement with a counterparty in a given account exceeds a specified threshold, which typically ranges from zero to $250,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. United States Treasury Bills and U.S. dollar cash are generally the preferred forms of collateral, although other securities may be used depending on the terms outlined in the applicable Master Agreement. Securities and cash pledged as collateral are reflected as assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as either a component of Investments at value (securities) or Deposits with counterparty. Cash collateral received is not typically held in a segregated account and as such is reflected as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as Deposits from counterparty. The market value of any securities received as collateral is not reflected as a component of NAV. A Fund’s overall exposure to counterparty risk can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the relevant Master Agreement.

 

 

       
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Master Repurchase Agreements and Global Master Repurchase Agreements (individually and collectively “Master Repo Agreements”) govern repurchase, reverse repurchase, and certain sale-buyback transactions between a Fund and select counterparties. Master Repo Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of transactions under the Master Repo Agreement, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities, delayed-delivery or certain sale-buyback transactions by and between a Fund and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, transaction initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of forward settling transactions, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end is disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Such transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency which is segregated in an account at a futures commission merchant (“FCM”) registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In the United States, counterparty risk may be reduced as creditors of an FCM cannot have a claim to Fund assets in the segregated account. Portability of exposure reduces risk to the Funds. Variation margin, which reflects changes in market value, is generally exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives unless the parties have agreed to a separate arrangement in respect of portfolio margining. The market value or accumulated unrealized appreciation (depreciation), initial margin posted, and any unsettled variation margin as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (“ISDA Master Agreements”)

govern bilateral OTC derivative transactions entered into by a Fund with select counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral posting and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to terminate early could be material to the financial statements. The ISDA Master Agreement may contain additional provisions that add counterparty protection beyond coverage of existing daily exposure if the counterparty has a decline in credit quality below a predefined level or as required by regulation. Similarly, if required by regulation, the Funds may be required to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure. These amounts, if any, may (or if required by law, will) be segregated with a third-party custodian. To the extent the Funds are required by regulation to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure, they could potentially incur costs, including in procuring eligible assets to meet collateral requirements, associated with such posting. The market value of OTC financial derivative instruments, collateral received or pledged, and net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

9. FEES AND EXPENSES

 

(a) Investment Advisory Fee PIMCO is a majority-owned subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America LLC (“Allianz Asset Management”) and serves as the Adviser to the Trust, pursuant to an investment advisory contract. The Adviser receives a monthly fee from each Fund at an annual rate based on average daily net assets (the “Investment Advisory Fee”). The Investment Advisory Fee for all classes is charged at an annual rate as noted in the table in note (b) below.

 

(b) Supervisory and Administrative Fee PIMCO serves as administrator (the “Administrator”) and provides supervisory and administrative services to the Trust for which it receives a monthly supervisory and administrative fee based on each share class’s average daily net assets (the “Supervisory and Administrative Fee”). As the Administrator, PIMCO bears the costs of various third-party services, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs.

 

 

The Investment Advisory Fees and Supervisory and Administrative Fees for all classes, as applicable, are charged at the annual rate as noted in the following table (calculated as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to each class):

 

           Investment Advisory Fee            Supervisory and Administrative Fee  
Fund Name          All Classes            Institutional
Class
     Administrative
Class
     Class A      Class R  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

       0.01%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        0.27%

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

       0.01%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        0.27%

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

       0.02%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        0.27%

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

       0.03%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        0.27%

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

       0.03%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        0.27%

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

       0.03%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        0.27%

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

       0.03%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        0.27%

 

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           Investment Advisory Fee            Supervisory and Administrative Fee  
Fund Name          All Classes            Institutional
Class
     Administrative
Class
     Class A      Class R  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

       0.03%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        N/A  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

       0.03%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        N/A  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

       0.01%          0.02%        0.02%        0.22%        0.27%

 

*

This particular share class has been registered with the SEC, but was not operational during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

(c) Distribution and Servicing Fees PIMCO Investments LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIMCO, serves as the distributor (“Distributor”) of the Trust’s shares.

 

The Trust has adopted separate Distribution and Servicing Plans with respect to the Class A and Class R shares of the Trust pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. In connection with the distribution of Class R shares of the Trust, the Distributor receives distribution fees from the Trust of up to 0.25% for Class R shares and in connection with personal services rendered to Class A and Class R shareholders and the maintenance of such shareholder accounts, the Distributor receives servicing fees from the Trust of up to 0.25% for each of Class A and Class R shares (percentages reflect annual rates of the average daily net assets attributable to the applicable class).

 

The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Servicing Plan with respect to the Administrative Class shares of each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act (the “Administrative Class Plan”). Under the terms of the Administrative Class Plan, a Fund may compensate the Distributor for providing, or procuring through financial intermediaries, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to Administrative Class shares. The Administrative Class Plan permits a Fund to make total payments at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Administrative Class shares.

 

The Trust paid distribution and servicing fees at effective rates as noted in the following table (calculated as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to each class):

 

          Distribution Fee     Servicing Fee  

Administrative Class

      0.25%       —   

Class A

      —        0.25%  

Class R

      0.25%     0.25%

 

*

This particular share class has been registered with the SEC, but was not operational during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

The Distributor also received the proceeds of the initial sales charges paid by the shareholders upon the purchase of Class A shares and the contingent deferred sales charges paid by the shareholders upon certain redemptions of Class A and Class C shares. For the period ended December 31, 2023, the Distributor retained $13,980 representing commissions (sales charges) and contingent deferred sales charges, net of any commission adjustments payable by the Distributor to broker dealers, from the Trust.

 

(d) Fund Expenses PIMCO provides or procures supervisory and administrative services for shareholders and also bears the costs of various third-party services required by the Funds, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Trust is responsible for the following expenses: (i) salaries and other compensation of any of the Trust’s executive officers and employees who are not officers, directors, stockholders, or employees of PIMCO or its subsidiaries or affiliates; (ii) taxes and governmental fees; (iii) brokerage fees and commissions and other portfolio transaction expenses; (iv) costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses; (v) fees and expenses of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of PIMCO or the Trust, and any counsel retained exclusively for their benefit; (vi) extraordinary expenses, including costs of litigation and indemnification expenses; (vii) organizational and offering expenses of the Trust and the Funds, and any other expenses which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and (viii) any expenses allocated or allocable to a specific class of shares, which include service fees payable with respect to the Administrative Class Shares, and may include certain other expenses as permitted by the Trust’s Multi-Class Plan adopted pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Act and subject to review and approval by the Trustees. The ratio of expenses to average net assets per share class, as disclosed on the Financial Highlights, may differ from the annual fund operating expenses per share class.

 

The Trust pays no compensation directly to any Trustee or any other officer who is affiliated with the Administrator, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Administrator or its affiliates.

 

(e) Expense Limitation Pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement, PIMCO has agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive a portion of the Funds’ Supervisory and Administrative Fee, or reimburse each Fund, to the extent that each Fund’s organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata share of Trustee Fees exceed 0.0049%, (the “Expense Limit”) (calculated as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to each class). The Expense Limitation Agreement will automatically renew for one-year terms unless PIMCO provides written notice to the Trust at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term. The waiver, if any, is reflected on the Statements of Operations as a component of Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO.

 

 

       
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In any month in which the investment advisory contract or supervision and administration agreement is in effect, PIMCO is entitled to reimbursement by each Fund of any portion of the supervisory and administrative fee waived or reimbursed as set forth above (the “Reimbursement Amount”) within thirty-six months of the time of the waiver, provided that such amount paid to PIMCO will not: i) together with any organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata Trustee fees, exceed, for such month, the Expense Limit (or the amount of the expense limit in place at the time the amount being recouped was originally waived if lower than the Expense Limit); ii) exceed the total Reimbursement Amount; or iii) include any amounts previously reimbursed to PIMCO. The total recoverable amounts to PIMCO as of December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

           Expiring within         
Fund Name          12 months      13-24 months      25-36 months      Total  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend 2025 Fund

     $  0      $  0      $ 20      $ 20  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend 2030 Fund

       0        0        24        24  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend 2035 Fund

       0        0        21        21  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend 2040 Fund

       0        0        22        22  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend 2045 Fund

       0        0        22        22  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend 2050 Fund

       0        0        24        24  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend 2055 Fund

       0        0        11        11  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend 2060 Fund

       0        0        2        2  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend 2065 Fund

       0        0         120         120  

PIMCO RealPath® Blend Income Fund

       0        0        20        20  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

(f) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses Acquired Fund expenses incurred by the Funds, if any, will vary with changes in the expenses of the Acquired Funds, as well as the allocation of the Funds’ assets.

 

The expenses associated with investing in a fund of funds are generally higher than those for mutual funds that do not invest in other mutual funds. The cost of investing in a fund of funds will generally be higher than the cost of investing in a mutual fund that invests directly in individual stocks and bonds. By investing in a fund of funds, an investor will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by Acquired Funds in addition to each Fund’s direct fees and expenses. In addition, the use of a fund of funds structure could affect the timing, amount and character of distributions to the shareholders and may therefore increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.

 

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Adviser, Administrator, and Distributor are related parties. Fees paid to these parties are disclosed in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, and the accrued related party fee amounts are disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

11. GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee or officer of the Trust is indemnified and each employee or other agent of the Trust (including the Trust’s investment manager) may be indemnified, to the

extent permitted by the Act, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts.

 

12. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

 

The length of time a Fund has held a particular security is not generally a consideration in investment decisions. A change in the securities held by a Fund is known as “portfolio turnover.” Each Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective(s), particularly during periods of volatile market movements. High portfolio turnover may involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, including brokerage commissions or dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities, which are borne by the Fund. Such sales may also result in realization of taxable capital gains, including short-term capital gains (which are generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates when distributed to shareholders). The transaction costs associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund’s performance. The portfolio turnover rates are reported in the Financial Highlights.

 

 

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Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) for the period ended December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

          U.S. Government/Agency           All Other  
Fund Name         Purchases     Sales           Purchases     Sales  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

    $  0     $  0       $  43,756     $ 38,341  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

      0       0         56,157       32,318  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

      0       0         51,501       15,343  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

      0       0         41,340       14,149  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

      0       0         41,884       8,387  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

      0       0         54,751        13,329  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

      0       0         53,992       2,632  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

      0       0         29,569       1,226  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

      0       0         5,108       194  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

      0       0         20,395       29,624  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

13. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with a $0.001 par value. Changes in shares of beneficial interest were as follows (shares and amounts in thousands):

 

        PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund         PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund  
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
        Six Months Ended
12/31/2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
06/30/2023
 
        Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount         Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Receipts for shares sold

                   

Institutional Class

        5,934     $ 66,393       22,163     $ 250,170           6,568     $ 78,448       24,745     $ 291,897  

Administrative Class

        58       657       844       9,574           53       658       435       5,142  

Class A

        19       215       75       847           43       528       58       674  

Issued as reinvestment of distributions

                   

Institutional Class

        801       9,351       1,074       11,972           890       11,065       1,065       12,424  

Administrative Class

        14       162       102       1,131           10       118       97       1,130  

Class A

        10       115       20       225           13       158       25       286  

Cost of shares redeemed

                   

Institutional Class

        (3,959      (44,810      (7,002      (79,208          (4,296      (51,878      (4,561      (53,971

Administrative Class

        (2,495     (27,215     (774     (8,664         (2,139     (24,684     (988     (11,522

Class A

        (38     (432     (201     (2,222         (56     (683     (60     (702

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions

      344     $ 4,436       16,301     $ 183,825         1,086     $ 13,730       20,816     $ 245,358  
        PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund         PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund  
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
 
        Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount         Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Receipts for shares sold

                   

Institutional Class

      7,134     $ 90,410       22,896     $ 283,165         5,557     $ 73,494       18,042     $ 230,160  

Administrative Class

      91       1,161       1,219       15,318         142       1,856       443       5,695  

Class A

      41       519       76       943         45       616       83       1,052  

Issued as reinvestment of distributions

                   

Institutional Class

      832       11,072       810       9,879         681       9,489       692       8,703  

Administrative Class

      11       139       72       873         6       76       44       546  

Class A

      11       148       18       222         11       150       17       211  

Cost of shares redeemed

                   

Institutional Class

      (2,718     (34,941      (3,965      (49,596       (3,096      (41,814      (3,451      (44,280

Administrative Class

      (2,644      (32,565     (885     (10,856       (1,645     (21,060     (504     (6,357

Class A

      (83     (1,052     (33     (411       (77     (1,039     (60     (755

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions

      2,675     $ 34,891       20,208     $ 249,537         1,624     $ 21,768       15,306     $ 194,975  

 

       
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        PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund         PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund  
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
 
        Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount         Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Receipts for shares sold

                   

Institutional Class

      5,498     $ 74,384       16,833     $ 217,904         5,379     $ 74,121       14,375     $ 188,230  

Administrative Class

      53       719       997       13,135         38       537       283       3,665  

Class A

      65       880       44       559         140       1,943       62       821  

Issued as reinvestment of distributions

                   

Institutional Class

      593       8,475       582       7,411         553       8,064       535       6,882  

Administrative Class

      7       92       41       518         4       56       42       534  

Class A

      6       91       9       109         8       108       8       97  

Cost of shares redeemed

                   

Institutional Class

      (2,129      (29,200     (3,178      (41,625       (1,844      (25,772     (2,930      (38,678

Administrative Class

      (1,890     (24,770     (655     (8,436       (1,327     (17,705     (582     (7,562

Class A

      (15     (203     (25     (312       (9     (122     (17     (227

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions

      2,188     $ 30,468       14,648     $ 189,263         2,942     $ 41,230       11,776     $ 153,762  
        PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund         PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund  
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
 
        Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount         Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Receipts for shares sold

                   

Institutional Class

      5,940     $ 83,201       11,019     $ 146,157         3,435     $ 37,512       6,324     $ 65,135  

Administrative Class

      75       1,060       667       8,974         44       475       90       911  

Class A

      82       1,149       79       1,023         3       37       31       298  

Issued as reinvestment of distributions

                   

Institutional Class

      454       6,701       346       4,502         129       1,500       73       735  

Administrative Class

      4       52       18       230         0       3       1       12  

Class A

      5       72       5       65         1       9       1       10  

Cost of shares redeemed

                   

Institutional Class

      (1,690      (24,020     (2,436      (32,546       (833      (9,185     (1,010      (10,421

Administrative Class

      (1,150     (15,535     (269     (3,551       (148     (1,538     (18     (183

Class A

      (21     (286     (57     (759       (7     (77     (14     (140

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions

      3,699     $ 52,394       9,372     $ 124,095         2,624     $ 28,736       5,478     $ 56,357  
        PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund         PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund  
       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

   

Period From
12/30/2022 to
06/30/2023(a)

(Unaudited)

       

Six Months Ended
12/31/2023

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended
06/30/2023
 
        Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount         Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Receipts for shares sold

                   

Institutional Class

        475     $ 5,276       440     $ 4,527         4,786     $ 50,897       17,590     $ 190,509  

Administrative Class

        0       0       10       100         42       460       524       5,695  

Class A

        7       81       10       100         22       234       160       1,688  

Issued as reinvestment of distributions

                   

Institutional Class

        11       125       0       5         649       7,203       811       8,643  

Administrative Class

        0       1       0       0         16       173       88       936  

Class A

        0       2       0       0         37       405       82       866  

Cost of shares redeemed

                   

Institutional Class

        (32     (354     (4     (41       (3,750     (40,538     (7,213     (77,996

Administrative Class

        0       0       0       0         (2,471     (25,804     (436     (4,645

Class A

        0       (1     0       0         (313     (3,361     (966     (10,338

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions

      461     $  5,130       456     $  4,691         (982   $  (10,331     10,640     $  115,358  

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a) 

Inception date of the Fund was December 30, 2022.

 

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The following table discloses the number of shareholders that owned 10% or more of the outstanding shares of a Fund along with their respective percent ownership, if any, as of December 31, 2023. Some of these shareholders may be considered related parties, which may include, but are not limited to, the investment adviser and its affiliates, affiliated broker dealers, fund of funds and directors or employees of the Trust or Adviser.

 

          Shareholders that own 10% or more
of outstanding shares
    Total percentage of portfolio held by
shareholders that own 10% or more
of outstanding shares
 
          Non-Related Parties     Related Parties     Non-Related Parties     Related Parties  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

      1       0       12%       0%  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

      1       0       11%       0%  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

      1       0       11%       0%  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

      1       0       12%       0%  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

      1       0       12%       0%  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

      1       0       11%       0%  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

      1       0       13%       0%  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

      2       0       32%       0%  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

      1       1       26%       33%  

 

14. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

 

The Funds are not named as defendants in any material litigation or arbitration proceedings and are not aware of any material litigation or claim pending or threatened against them.

 

The foregoing speaks only as of the date of this report.

 

15. FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS

 

Each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and distribute all of its taxable income and net realized gains, if applicable, to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes has been made.

 

A Fund may be subject to local withholding taxes, including those imposed on realized capital gains. Any applicable foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and may be payable following the sale of any applicable investments.

 

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Adviser has reviewed the Funds’ tax positions for all open tax years. As of December 31, 2023, the Funds have recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions they have taken or expect to take in future tax returns.

 

The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations,

which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return but which can be extended to six years in certain circumstances. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds are permitted to carry forward any new capital losses for an unlimited period. Additionally, such capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term under previous law.

 

As of their last fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, the Funds had the following post-effective capital losses with no expiration (amounts in thousands):

 

          Short-Term     Long-Term  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

    $  3,053     $  1,558  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

      4,978       1,804  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

      2,908       0  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

      3,031       0  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

      1,065       0  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

      901       0  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

      0       0  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

      127       134  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

      0       0  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

      2,763       1,168  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

 

       
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As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate cost and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

           Federal
Tax Cost
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)(1)
 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund

     $  442,351      $  31,329      $  (25,176    $ 6,153  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund

       558,247        51,245        (24,507       26,738  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund

       546,001        56,025        (14,151      41,874  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund

       483,511        60,578        (9,522      51,056  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund

       458,668        61,025        (5,993      55,032  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund

       426,507        64,054        (3,946      60,108  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund

       343,829        40,601        (2,044      38,557  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund

       111,538        10,012        (193      9,819  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund

       9,774        859        (2      857  

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund

       337,828        25,342        (23,985      1,357  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(1) 

Primary differences, if any, between book and tax net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are attributable to wash sale loss deferrals for federal income tax purposes.

 

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On February 16, 2024 a supplement was filed to provide notification of the liquidation of the Administrative Class Shares of PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund and PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund. The liquidation of the Administrative Class Shares is expected to occur on or about June 21, 2024.

 

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Glossary:   (abbreviations that may be used in the preceding statements)     (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty Abbreviations:

               
BPS  

BNP Paribas S.A.

  GST  

Goldman Sachs International

  MEI  

Merrill Lynch International

FICC  

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

  JPM  

JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.

  MYI  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

Currency Abbreviations:

               
USD (or $)  

United States Dollar

       

Exchange Abbreviations:

               
CBOE  

Chicago Board Options Exchange

  OTC  

Over the Counter

   

Index/Spread Abbreviations:

               
BCOMTR  

Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return

  FNRETR  

FTSE Nareit Equity REITs Total Return Index

  S&P 500  

Standard & Poor’s 500 Index

Other Abbreviations:

               
LIBOR  

London Interbank Offered Rate

  TBA  

To-Be-Announced

   

 

       
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Distribution Information     (Unaudited)

 

For purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”), the Funds estimated the periodic sources of any dividends paid during the period covered by this report in accordance with good accounting practice. Pursuant to Rule 19a-1(e) under the Act, the table below sets forth the actual source information for dividends paid during the six month period ended December 31, 2023 calculated as of each distribution period pursuant to Section 19 of the Act. The information below is not provided for U.S. federal income tax reporting purposes. The tax character of all dividends and distributions is reported on Form 1099-DIV (for shareholders who receive U.S. federal tax reporting) at the end of each calendar year. See the Financial Highlights section of this report for the tax characterization of distributions determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations for the fiscal year.

 

PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other  Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0708      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0708  

December 2023

     $ 0.1874      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1874  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0656      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0656  

December 2023

     $ 0.0311      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0311  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0614      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0614  

December 2023

     $ 0.1720      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1720  
PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0604      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0604  

December 2023

     $ 0.1960      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1960  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0548      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0548  

December 2023

     $ 0.0612      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0612  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0502      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0502  

December 2023

     $ 0.1796      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1796  

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0602      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0602  

December 2023

     $ 0.2147      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2147  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0544      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0544  

December 2023

     $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0492      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0492  

December 2023

     $ 0.1970      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1970  
PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0561      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0561  

December 2023

     $ 0.2169      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2169  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0501      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0501  

December 2023

     $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0453      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0453  

December 2023

     $ 0.1987      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1987  
PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0526      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0526  

December 2023

     $ 0.2072      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2072  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0464      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0464  

December 2023

     $ 0.0868      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0868  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0423      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0423  

December 2023

     $ 0.1889      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1889  

 

       
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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0495      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0495  

December 2023

     $ 0.2137      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2137  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0432      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0432  

December 2023

     $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0389      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0389  

December 2023

     $ 0.1966      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1966  
PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0538      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0538  

December 2023

     $ 0.2080      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2080  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0475      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0475  

December 2023

     $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0428      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0428  

December 2023

     $ 0.1906      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1906  
PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0298      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0298  

December 2023

     $ 0.1284      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1284  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0253      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0253  

December 2023

     $ 0.0187      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0187  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0209      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0209  

December 2023

     $ 0.1127      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1127  

 

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PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0262      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0262  

December 2023

     $ 0.1062      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1062  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0211      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0211  

December 2023

     $ 0.0977      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0977  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0175      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0175  

December 2023

     $ 0.0958      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0958  
PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund  
Institutional Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0719      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0719  

December 2023

     $ 0.1893      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1893  
Administrative Class          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0669      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0669  

December 2023

     $ 0.1145      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1145  
Class A          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

September 2023

     $ 0.0627      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0627  

December 2023

     $ 0.1740      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1740  

 

*

The source of dividends provided in the table differs, in some respects, from information presented in this report prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. For example, net earnings from certain interest rate swap contracts are included as a source of net investment income for purposes of Section 19(a). Accordingly, the information in the table may differ from information in the accompanying financial statements that are presented on the basis of U.S. GAAP and may differ from tax information presented in the footnotes. Amounts shown may include accumulated, as well as fiscal period net income and net profits.

**

Occurs when a fund distributes an amount greater than its accumulated net income and net profits. Amounts are not reflective of a fund’s net income, yield, earnings or investment performance.

 

       
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Approval of Renewal of the Investment Advisory Contract and Other Agreements

 

At a meeting held on August 22-23, 2023, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”), including the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Investment Advisory Contract (the “Investment Advisory Contract”) between the Trust, on behalf of PIMCO Dividend and Income Fund, PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund, PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund, PIMCO RAE International Fund, PIMCO RAE US Fund, PIMCO RAE US Small Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend Income Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2025 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2030 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2035 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2040 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2045 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2050 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2055 Fund, PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2060 Fund, and PIMCO REALPATH® Blend 2065 Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”), for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024. The Board also considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Second Amended and Restated Supervision and Administration Agreement (the “Supervision and Administration Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and PIMCO for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024.

 

In addition, the Board considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Second Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Investment Advisory Contract and the Supervision and Administration Agreement, the “Agreements”) between PIMCO, on behalf of PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund, PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund, PIMCO RAE International Fund, PIMCO RAE US Fund and PIMCO RAE US Small Fund (the “RAE Funds”), each a series of the Trust, and Research Affiliates, LLC (“Research Affiliates”) for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024.

 

The information, material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approvals are summarized below.

 

1. INFORMATION RECEIVED

 

(a) Materials Reviewed: During the course of the past year, the Trustees received a wide variety of materials relating to the services provided by PIMCO and Research Affiliates to the Trust. At each of its quarterly meetings, the Board reviewed the Funds’ investment performance and a significant amount of information relating to Fund operations, including shareholder services, valuation and custody, the Funds’ compliance program and other information relating to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by PIMCO and Research

Affiliates to the Trust and each of the Funds, as applicable. In considering whether to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board reviewed additional information, including, but not limited to: comparative industry data with regard to investment performance; advisory and supervisory and administrative fees and expenses; financial information for PIMCO, including, where relevant, financial information for Research Affiliates; information regarding the profitability to PIMCO of its relationship with the Funds; information about the personnel providing investment management services, other advisory services and supervisory and administrative services to the Funds; and information about the fees charged and services provided to other clients with similar investment mandates as the Funds, where applicable. In addition, the Board reviewed materials provided by counsel to the Trust and the Independent Trustees (“Counsel”), which included, among other things, a memorandum outlining legal duties of the Board in considering the renewal of the Agreements.

 

(b) Review Process: In connection with considering the renewal of the Agreements, the Board reviewed written materials prepared by PIMCO and, where applicable, Research Affiliates in response to requests from Counsel encompassing a wide variety of topics. The Board requested and received assistance and advice regarding, among other things, applicable legal standards from Counsel, and reviewed comparative fee and performance data prepared at the Board’s request by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company performance information and fee and expense data. The Board received presentations on matters related to the Agreements and met both as a full Board and in a separate session of the Independent Trustees, without management present, at the August 22-23, 2023 meeting. The Independent Trustees also met via video conference with Counsel on July 25, 2023, and conducted a video conference meeting on August 11, 2023 with management and Counsel to discuss the materials presented and other matters deemed relevant to their consideration of the renewal of the Agreements. In connection with its review of the Agreements, the Board received comparative information on the performance, the risk-adjusted performance and the fees and expenses of other peer group funds and share classes. The Independent Trustees also requested and received supplemental information, including information regarding Broadridge peer classifications, the expense structure of certain Funds and classes, outflows for certain Funds, Fund performance and profitability.

 

The approval determinations were made on the basis of each Trustee’s business judgment after consideration and evaluation of all the information presented. Individual Trustees may have given different weights to certain factors and assigned various degrees of materiality to information received in connection with the approval process. In deciding to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board did not identify any single factor or particular information that, in isolation,

 

 

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was controlling. The discussion below is intended to summarize the broad factors and information that figured prominently in the Board’s consideration of the renewal of the Agreements, but is not intended to summarize all of the factors considered by the Board.

 

2. NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

 

(a) PIMCO, Research Affiliates, their Personnel and Resources: The Board considered the depth and quality of PIMCO’s investment management process, including, but not limited to: the experience, capability and integrity of its senior management and other personnel; the overall financial strength and stability of its organization; and the ability of its organizational structure to address changes in the Funds’ asset levels. The Board also considered the various services in addition to portfolio management that PIMCO provides under the Agreement. The Board noted that PIMCO makes available to its investment professionals a variety of resources and systems relating to investment management, compliance, trading, performance and portfolio accounting. The Board also noted PIMCO’s commitment to enhancing and investing in its global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and the specialized talent needed for the competitive investment management industry and to strengthen its ability to deliver advisory services under the Investment Advisory Contract. The Board considered PIMCO’s policies, procedures and systems reasonably designed to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including new regulations impacting the Funds, and its commitment to further developing and strengthening these programs; its oversight of matters that may involve conflicts of interest between the Funds’ investments and those of other accounts managed by PIMCO; and its efforts to keep the Trustees informed about matters relevant to the Funds and their shareholders. The Board also considered PIMCO’s continuous investment in its disciplines and personnel, which has enhanced PIMCO’s services to the Funds and has allowed PIMCO to introduce innovative new funds over time and other investment options that have the potential to benefit shareholders.

 

In addition, the Trustees considered new services and service enhancements that PIMCO has implemented, including the ongoing development of its own proprietary software and applications to support the Funds.

 

Similarly, the Board considered the sub-advisory services provided by Research Affiliates to the RAE Funds. The Board further considered PIMCO’s oversight of Research Affiliates in connection with Research Affiliates providing sub-advisory services to the RAE Funds. The Board also considered the depth and quality of Research Affiliates’ investment management and research capabilities, the experience and capabilities of their portfolio management personnel and the overall financial strength of the organization.

Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided or procured by PIMCO under the Agreements and provided by Research Affiliates under the Sub-Advisory Agreement are likely to continue to benefit the Funds and their shareholders, as applicable.

 

(b) Other Services: The Board also considered the nature, extent and quality of supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO to the Funds under the Supervision and Administration Agreement. The Board considered the terms of the Supervision and Administration Agreement, under which the Trust pays for the supervisory and administrative services provided pursuant to that agreement under what is essentially an all-in fee structure (the “unified fee”). In return, PIMCO provides or procures certain supervisory and administrative services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Funds, including, but not limited to, audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency, sub-accounting and printing costs. The Board also noted that the scope and complexity, as well as the costs, of the supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO under the Supervision and Administration Agreement is expected to continue to increase. The Board considered PIMCO’s provision of supervisory and administrative services and its supervision of the Trust’s third party service providers.

 

Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided or procured by PIMCO has benefited, and will likely continue to benefit, the Funds and their shareholders.

 

3. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

 

The Board reviewed information from PIMCO concerning the Funds’ performance, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended March 31, 2023 and other performance data, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended June 30, 2023 (the “PIMCO Report”) and from Broadridge concerning the Funds’ performance, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended March 31, 2023 (the “Broadridge Report”). The Board also noted that while historically the Broadridge Report included peer classifications from only Lipper, as part of this approval process the Broadridge Report incorporated peer classifications from Morningstar for Funds for which it was believed that Morningstar provided a materially improved comparison.

 

The Board considered information regarding both the short- and long-term relative and absolute investment performance of each Fund relative to its Fund peer group, where appropriate, and relevant benchmark index as provided to the Board in advance of each of its quarterly meetings throughout the year, including the PIMCO Report and Broadridge Report.

 

The Trustees noted the Funds (based on Institutional Class performance) that outperformed their respective benchmark indexes on

 

 

       
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a net-of-fees basis over the one-, three-and five-year periods ended June 30, 2023. The Board also noted the amounts of the Funds’ assets (based on Institutional Class performance) that outperformed their relevant benchmark indexes on a net-of-fees basis over the one-, three-and five-year periods ended March 31, 2023. The Board discussed these and other performance-related developments. The Board considered that, according to the Broadridge Report, the Funds generally performed well versus competitors during the long-term, but that certain Funds had underperformed in comparison to their respective peer groups or benchmark indexes, or both, on a net-of-fees basis over certain short-and long-term periods. With respect to Funds that underperformed to a certain degree over such periods, the Board discussed with PIMCO the reasons for the underperformance of such Funds. The Board also considered actions that have been taken by PIMCO throughout the year to attempt to address underperformance. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a Fund’s performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.

 

The Board ultimately concluded, within the context of all of its considerations in connection with the Agreements, that PIMCO’s performance record and process in managing the Funds indicates that its continued management is likely to benefit the Funds and their shareholders and merits the approval of the renewal of the Agreements.

 

4. ADVISORY FEES, SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND TOTAL EXPENSES

 

The Board considered that PIMCO seeks to price new funds to scale at the outset. The Board noted that PIMCO generally seeks to price new funds competitively against the median total expense ratio of the respective Broadridge peer group, if available, while acknowledging that a fee premium may be appropriate for innovative investment offerings. PIMCO reported to the Board that, in proposing fees for any Fund or class of shares, it considers a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the type and complexity of the services provided, the cost of providing services, the risk assumed by PIMCO in the development of products and the provision of services, and the competitive marketplace for financial products. Fees charged to or proposed for different Funds for advisory services and supervisory and administrative services may vary in light of these various factors. The Board also considered that PIMCO reviews the Funds’ fee levels and carefully considers changes where appropriate due to competitive positioning considerations, observed long-term notable underperformance and significant misalignments with the level or quality of services being provided or a change in the overall strategic positioning of the Funds.

The Board reviewed the advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees and total expense ratios of the Funds (each as a percentage of average net assets) and compared such amounts with the average and median fee and expense levels of other similar funds. The Board also reviewed information relating to the sub-advisory fees paid to Research Affiliates with respect to applicable Funds, taking into account that PIMCO compensates Research Affiliates from the advisory fees paid by such Funds to PIMCO. With respect to advisory fees, the Board reviewed data from the Broadridge Report that compared the average and median advisory fees of other funds in a “Peer Group” of comparable funds, where appropriate, as well as the universe of other similar funds. The Board also considered that PIMCO reviews the Funds’ fee levels and carefully considers changes where appropriate. The Board also reviewed data comparing certain Funds’ advisory fees to the fee rates PIMCO charged to private funds, separate accounts, sub-advised clients, and collective investment trusts with similar investment strategies. In cases where the fees for other clients were lower than those charged to the Funds, the Trustees noted that the differences in fees were attributable to various factors, including, but not limited to, differences in the advisory and other services provided by PIMCO to the Funds, differences in the number or extent of the services provided by PIMCO to the Funds, the manner in which similar portfolios may be managed, different requirements with respect to liquidity management and the implementation of other regulatory requirements, and the fact that separate accounts may have other contractual arrangements or arrangements across PIMCO strategies that justify different levels of fees.

 

The Trustees also considered that PIMCO faces increased entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risk in sponsoring and managing mutual funds and ETFs as compared to separate accounts, external sub-advised funds or other investment products. In addition, the Trustees considered that PIMCO may charge certain private funds with similar investment mandates lower fees than the Funds because such private funds are not required to accept daily redemptions or price their assets on a daily basis, generally do not accept small investors with small account balances and operate under a less onerous and proscriptive regulatory regime.

 

Regarding advisory fees charged by PIMCO in its capacity as sub-adviser to third party/unaffiliated funds, the Trustees took into account that such fees may be lower than the fees charged by PIMCO to serve as adviser to the Funds. The Trustees also took into account that there are various reasons for any such differences in fees, including, but not limited to, the fact that PIMCO may be subject to varying levels of entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risk and different servicing requirements when PIMCO does not serve as the sponsor of a

 

 

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fund and is not principally responsible for all aspects of a fund’s investment program and operations as compared to when PIMCO serves as investment adviser and sponsor.

 

The Board considered the Funds’ supervisory and administrative fees, comparing them to similar funds managed by other investment advisers in the Broadridge Report. The Board also considered that as the Funds’ business has become increasingly complex and the number of Funds has grown over time, PIMCO has provided an increasingly broad array of fund supervisory and administrative functions. In addition, the Board considered the Trust’s unified fee structure, under which the Trust pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires for one set fee. In return for this unified fee, PIMCO provides or procures supervisory and administrative services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Funds, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency, sub-accounting and printing costs. The Board further considered that many other funds pay for comparable services separately, and thus it is difficult to directly compare the Trust’s unified supervisory and administrative fees with the fees paid by other funds for administrative services alone. The Board also considered that the unified supervisory and administrative fee leads to Fund fees that are fixed over the contract period, rather than variable. The Board noted that, although the unified fee structure does not have breakpoints, it inherently reflects certain economies of scale by fixing the absolute level of Fund fees at competitive levels over the contract period even if the Funds’ operating costs rise when assets remain flat or decrease. Other factors the Board considered in assessing the unified fee include PIMCO’s approach of pricing Funds at scale at inception and reinvesting in other important areas of the business that support the Funds. The Board concluded that the Funds’ supervisory and administrative fees were reasonable in relation to the value of the services provided, including the services provided to different classes of shareholders, and that the expenses assumed contractually by PIMCO under the Supervision and Administration Agreement represent, in effect, a cap on overall Fund fees during the contractual period, which is beneficial to the Funds and their shareholders.

 

The Board noted that in most cases the Funds’ total expense ratios were lower than the total expense ratios of competitor funds. The Board discussed with PIMCO certain Funds and/or classes of Funds that had above median total expense ratios. Upon comparing the Funds’ total expense ratios to other funds in the “Peer Groups” provided by the Broadridge Report where appropriate, the Board found total expense ratios of each Fund to be reasonable.

 

The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged to the Funds that operate as funds of funds (the “Funds of Funds”) and the advisory

services provided in exchange for such fees. The Trustees determined that such services were in addition to the advisory services provided to the underlying funds in which the Funds of Funds may invest and, therefore, such services were not duplicative of the advisory services provided to the underlying funds. The Board also considered the expense limitation agreement in place for all of the Funds and the various fee waiver agreements in place for certain of the Funds and/or classes and the Funds of Funds. Based on the information presented by PIMCO, Research Affiliates and Broadridge, members of the Board determined, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the level of the advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees charged by PIMCO under the Agreements, that the fees charged by Research Affiliates under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and that the total expense ratios of each Fund are reasonable.

 

5. ADVISER COSTS, LEVEL OF PROFITS AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

 

The Board reviewed information regarding PIMCO’s costs of providing services to the Funds as a whole, as well as the resulting level of profits attributable to the Funds. The Board also noted that it had received information regarding the structure and manner in which PIMCO’s investment professionals were compensated and PIMCO’s view of the relationship of such compensation to the recruitment and retention of quality personnel. The Board considered PIMCO’s investment in global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and qualified personnel to reinforce existing services, offer new services, and accommodate changing regulatory requirements.

 

The Board considered the existence of any economies of scale and noted that, to the extent that PIMCO achieves economies of scale in managing the Funds, PIMCO shares the benefits of such economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders in a number of ways, including investing in portfolio and trade operations management, firm technology, middle and back office support, legal and compliance, and fund administration logistics; senior management supervision, governance and oversight of those services; and through fee reductions or waivers, the pricing of Funds to scale from inception and the enhancement of services provided to the Funds in return for fees paid. In considering the advisory fees paid by the Funds, the Board also reviewed materials indicating that retail investors in the Funds received the benefit of PIMCO’s advisory services at the same advisory fee rates as institutional investors. The Board considered that the Funds’ unified fee rates had been set competitively and/or priced to scale from inception and continued to be competitive compared with peers. The Board also considered that the unified fee is a transparent means of informing a Fund’s shareholders of the fees associated with the Fund, and that the Fund bears certain expenses that are not covered by the advisory fee or the unified fee. The Board further

 

 

       
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considered the challenges that arise when managing large funds, which can result in certain “diseconomies” of scale and noted that PIMCO has continued to reinvest in many areas of the business to support the Funds.

 

The Trustees considered that the unified fee has provided inherent economies of scale because a Fund maintains competitive fixed fees over the annual contract period even if the particular Fund’s assets decline and/or operating costs rise. The Trustees also reviewed materials indicating that, unlike the Funds’ unified fee structure, funds with “pass through” administrative fee structures may experience increased expense ratios when fixed dollar fees are charged against declining fund assets. The Trustees also considered that the unified fee protects shareholders from a rise in administrative and operating costs that may result from, among other things, PIMCO’s investments in various business enhancements and infrastructure, including those referenced above. The Trustees noted that PIMCO’s investments in these areas are extensive.

 

The Board concluded that the Funds’ cost structures were reasonable and that PIMCO is appropriately sharing economies of scale, if any, through the Funds’ unified fee structure, generally pricing Funds to scale at inception and reinvesting in its business to provide enhanced and expanded services to the Funds and their shareholders.

 

6. ANCILLARY BENEFITS

 

The Board considered other benefits realized by PIMCO and its affiliates as a result of PIMCO’s relationship with the Trust. Such benefits may include possible ancillary benefits to PIMCO’s institutional investment management business due to the reputation and market penetration of the Trust or third party service providers’ relationship-level fee concessions, which decrease fees paid by PIMCO. The Board also considered that affiliates of PIMCO provide distribution and/or shareholder services to the Funds and their shareholders, for which they may be compensated through distribution and servicing fees paid pursuant to the Funds’ Rule 12b-1 plans or otherwise, such as through all or portions of the sales charges on Class A or Class C shares of the Funds, as applicable. In addition, the Board considered that PIMCO may benefit indirectly from its use of the HUB technology platform, a joint venture between PIMCO, Man Group, S&P Global, Microsoft and State Street. The Board noted that, while PIMCO has the authority to receive the benefit of research provided by broker-dealers executing portfolio transactions on behalf of the Funds, it has adopted a policy not to enter into contractual soft dollar arrangements.

 

7. CONCLUSIONS

 

Based on their review, including their comprehensive consideration and evaluation of each of the broad factors and information summarized above, the Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded

that the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered to the Funds by PIMCO and Research Affiliates supported the renewal of the Agreements. The Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded that the Agreements continued to be fair and reasonable to the Funds and their shareholders, that the fees charged under the Agreements were fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, and the fees paid to Research Affiliates by PIMCO under the Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the Funds were fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, and that the renewal of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.

 

 

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General Information

 

Investment Adviser and Administrator

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

650 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

 

Distributor

PIMCO Investments LLC

1633 Broadway

New York, NY 10019

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

1100 Main Street, Suite 400

Kansas City, MO 64105

 

Transfer Agent

SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc.

Institutional Class, I-2, I-3, Administrative Class

430 W 7th Street STE 219024

Kansas City, MO 64105-1407

 

SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc.

Class A, Class C, Class R

430 W 7th Street STE 219294

Kansas City, MO 64105-1407

 

Legal Counsel

Dechert LLP

1900 K Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300

Kansas City, MO 64106

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds listed on the Report cover.


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PIMCO EQUITY SERIES®

Semiannual Report

 

December 31, 2023

 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF | MFEM | NYSE Arca

 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF | MFDX | NYSE Arca

 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | MFUS | NYSE Arca

 

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | RAFE | NYSE Arca

 

 

 


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Market Insights

 

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Important Information About the Funds

 

     3  

Expense Examples

 

     16  

Financial Highlights

 

     18  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

     20  

Statements of Operations

 

     21  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     22  

Notes to Financial Statements

 

     55  

Glossary

 

     71  

Distribution Information

 

     72  

Approval of Investment Advisory Contract and Other Agreements

 

     73  
     
Fund    Fund
Summary
     Schedule of
Investments
 
     

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

     8        23  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

     10        34  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

     12        47  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

     14        53  

 

 

 

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Dear Shareholder,

 

This semiannual report covers the six-month reporting period ended December 31, 2023 (the “reporting period”). On the subsequent pages, you will find details regarding investment results and a discussion of certain factors that affected performance during the reporting period.

 

The global economy continued to grow despite inflation that remains elevated, interest rate increases, tighter credit conditions, and geopolitical concerns affecting many countries. This resilience was particularly evident in the United States (“U.S.”). Some European economies experienced slower growth and generally continued to expand over the reporting period.

 

Central banks slowed interest rate hikes

 

Inflation eased over the reporting period, and several bank officials suggested that central banks may slow aggressive interest-rate hikes. From March 2022 through July 2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate a total of 5.25 percentage points. In September, November and December 2023, the Fed did not increase interest rates. In December 2023, Fed communications conveyed a belief that the policy rate may be likely at or near its peak for the tightening cycle. From July 2022 through September 2023, the European Central Bank (“ECB”) raised its deposit facility overnight rate a total of 4.50 percentage points and then held rates steady at its October and December 2023 meetings. Meanwhile, from December 2019 through July 2023, the Bank of England (“BoE”) raised its Bank Rate a total of 5.15 percentage points and then held rates steady in September, November and December 2023. Both the ECB and BoE acknowledged the possibility of rate cuts in 2024.

 

Mixed financial market returns

 

The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury increased during the reporting period. In many other developed markets, yields on 10-year government bonds fluctuated. Overall, the global bond market rallied toward the end of 2023, bolstered by central bank officials’ policy pronouncements signaling a possible end to monetary tightening. During the reporting period, lower-rated bonds generally outperformed their higher-rated counterparts. Global equities and commodities rose amid market volatility. The U.S. dollar weakened relative to the euro, British pound and Japanese yen.

 

We continue to work diligently to navigate dynamic global markets and manage the assets that you have entrusted with us. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor about your goals and visit global.pimco.com for our latest insights.

 

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Peter G. Strelow

Chairman of the Board
PIMCO Equity Series

 

 
Total Returns of Certain Asset Classes for the
Period Ended December 31, 2023
   
Asset Class (as measured by, currency)   Six-Month
   

U.S. large cap equities (S&P 500 Index, USD)

  8.04%
   

Global equities (MSCI World Index, USD)

  7.56%
   

European equities (MSCI Europe Index, EUR)

  4.24%
   

Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index, EUR)

  4.71%
   

Japanese equities (Nikkei 225 Index, JPY)

  1.74%
   

Emerging market local bonds (JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index, USD Unhedged)

  4.55%
   

Emerging market external debt (JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global, USD Hedged)

  6.40%
   

Below investment grade bonds

(ICE BofAML Developed Markets High Yield Constrained Index, USD Hedged)

  7.90%
   

Global investment grade credit bonds (Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Index, USD Hedged)

  5.52%
   

Fixed-rate, local currency government debt of investment grade countries (Bloomberg Global Treasury Index, USD Hedged)

  3.48%
 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income distributions and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. There is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions or are appropriate for all investors and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest for the long-term, especially during periods of downturn in the market. Outlook and strategies are subject to change without notice.

 

       
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PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company that includes PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF, PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF, PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF and PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF, which are exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that seek to provide total return that closely corresponds, before fees and expenses, to the total return of a specified index (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund employs a representative sampling strategy in seeking to achieve its investment objective. In using this strategy, PIMCO seeks to invest in a combination of instruments such that the portfolio effectively provides exposure to the underlying index. A Fund may not track its underlying index with the same degree of accuracy as a fund that replicates the composition and weighting of the underlying index. Shares of the Funds will be listed and traded at market prices on NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE Arca”) and other secondary markets. The market price for each Fund’s shares may be different from the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”). Each Fund issues and redeems shares at its NAV only in blocks of a specified number of shares (“Creation Units”). Only certain large institutional investors may purchase or redeem Creation Units directly with the Funds at NAV (“Authorized Participants”). These transactions are in exchange for certain securities similar to a Fund’s portfolio and/or cash. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of a Fund are not redeemable securities. Shareholders who are not Authorized Participants may not redeem shares from the Funds at NAV.

 

We believe that equity funds have an important role to play in a well-diversified investment portfolio. It is important to note, however, that equity funds are subject to notable risks. Among other things, equity and equity-related securities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic, and industry conditions.

 

The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred securities, have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles and may decline due to general market conditions, which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally. Equity securities may also decline due to factors that affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages, increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. In addition, the value of an equity security may decline for a number of reasons that directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services, as well as the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer and the value of its assets. Different types of equity securities may react differently to these developments and a change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes, including equity securities, may decline in value simultaneously. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities and common stocks generally have the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all equity securities.

 

The Funds may be subject to various risks as described in each Fund’s prospectus and in the Principal and Other Risks in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Classifications of the Funds’ portfolio holdings in this report are made according to financial reporting standards. The classification of a particular portfolio holding as shown in the Allocation Breakdown and Schedule of Investments sections of this report may differ from the classification used for the Funds’ compliance calculations, including those used in the Funds’ prospectus, investment objectives, regulatory, and other investment limitations and policies, which may be based on different asset class, sector or geographical classifications. All Funds are separately monitored for compliance with respect to prospectus and regulatory requirements.

 

The geographical classification of foreign (non-U.S.) securities in this report, if any, are classified by the country of incorporation of a holding. In certain instances, a security’s country of incorporation may be different from its country of economic exposure.

 

In February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Russia and other countries, persons and entities that have provided material aid to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, have been the subject of economic sanctions and import and export controls imposed by countries throughout the world, including the United States. Such measures have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on the Russian, Belarusian and other securities and economies, which may, in turn, negatively impact a Fund. The extent, duration and impact of Russia’s military action in Ukraine, related sanctions and retaliatory actions are difficult to ascertain, but could be significant and have severe adverse effects on the region, including significant adverse effects on the regional, European, and global economies and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors. Further, a Fund may have investments in securities and instruments that are economically tied to the region and may have been negatively impacted by the sanctions and counter-sanctions by Russia, including declines in value and reductions in liquidity. The sanctions may cause a Fund to sell portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time or price or to continue to hold investments that a Fund may no longer seek to hold. PIMCO will continue to actively manage these positions in the best interests of a Fund and its shareholders.

 

 

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The United States’ enforcement of restrictions on U.S. investments in certain issuers and tariffs on goods from certain other countries has contributed to and may continue to contribute to international trade tensions and may impact portfolio securities (and/or portfolio securities of Underlying PIMCO Funds, as applicable). The United States’ enforcement of sanctions or other similar measures on various Russian entities and persons, and the Russian government’s response, may also negatively impact securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia.

 

A Fund may invest in certain instruments that rely in some fashion upon the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR was traditionally an average interest rate, determined by the ICE Benchmark Administration, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has announced plans to ultimately phase out the use of LIBOR. Although the transition process away from LIBOR for many instruments has been completed, some LIBOR use is continuing and there are potential effects related to the transition away from LIBOR or continued use of LIBOR on a Fund, or on certain instruments in which the Fund invests, which can be difficult to ascertain, and may vary depending on factors that include, but are not limited to: (i) existing fallback or termination provisions in individual contracts and (ii) whether, how and when industry participants adopt new reference rates for affected instruments. The transition of investments from LIBOR to a replacement rate as a result of amendment, application of existing fallbacks, statutory requirements or otherwise may also result in a reduction in the value of certain instruments held by a Fund or a reduction in the effectiveness of related Fund transactions such as hedges. In addition, an instrument’s transition to a replacement rate could result in variations in the reported yields of a Fund that holds such instrument. Any such effects of the transition away from LIBOR, as well as other unforeseen effects, could result in losses to a Fund.

 

A Fund may have investments in securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia. Investments in Russia are subject to various risks such as, but not limited to political, economic, legal, market and currency risks. The risks include uncertain political and economic policies, short-term market volatility, poor accounting standards, corruption and crime, an inadequate regulatory system, regional armed conflict and unpredictable taxation. Investments in Russia are particularly subject to the risk that further economic sanctions, export and import controls and other similar measures may be imposed by the United States and/or other countries. Other similar measures may include, but are not limited to, banning or expanding bans on Russia or certain persons or entities associated with Russia from global payment systems that facilitate cross-border payments, restricting the settlement of securities transactions by certain investors, and freezing Russian assets or those of particular countries, entities or persons with ties to Russia (e.g. Belarus). Such

sanctions and other similar measures — which may impact companies in many sectors, including energy, financial services, technology, accounting, quantum computing, shipping, aviation, metals and mining, and defense, among others — and Russia’s countermeasures may negatively impact a Fund’s performance and/or ability to achieve its investment objective. For example, certain investments may be prohibited and/or existing investments may become illiquid (e.g., in the event that transacting in certain existing investments is prohibited, securities markets close, or market participants cease transacting in certain investments in light of geopolitical events, sanctions or related considerations), which could render any such securities held by a Fund unmarketable for an indefinite period of time and/or cause the Fund to sell other portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time or price in order to meet shareholder redemptions. In addition, such sanctions or other similar measures, and the Russian government’s response, could result in a downgrade of Russia’s credit rating or of securities of issuers located in or economically tied to Russia, devaluation of Russia’s currency and/or increased volatility with respect to Russian securities and the ruble. Moreover, disruptions caused by Russian military action or other actions (including cyberattacks, espionage or other asymmetric measures) or resulting actual or threatened responses to such activity may impact Russia’s economy and Russian and other issuers of securities in which a Fund is invested. Such resulting actual or threatened responses may include, but are not limited to, purchasing and financing restrictions, withdrawal of financial intermediaries, boycotts or changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, sanctions, export and import controls, tariffs or cyberattacks on the Russian government, Russian companies or Russian individuals, including politicians. Any actions by Russia made in response to such sanctions or retaliatory measures could further impair the value and liquidity of Fund investments. Sanctions and other similar measures have resulted in defaults on debt obligations by certain corporate issuers and the Russian Federation that could lead to cross-defaults or cross-accelerations on other obligations of these issuers. The Russian securities market is characterized by limited volume of trading, resulting in difficulty in obtaining accurate prices and trading. These issues can be magnified as a result of sanctions and other similar measures that may be imposed and the Russian government’s response. The Russian securities market, as compared to U.S. markets, has significant price volatility, less liquidity, a smaller market capitalization and a smaller number of traded securities. There may be little publicly available information about issuers. Settlement, clearing and registration of securities transactions are subject to risks. Prior to the implementation of the National Settlement Depository (“NSD”), a recognized central securities depository, there was no central registration system for equity share registration in Russia, and registration was carried out by either the issuers themselves or by registrars located throughout Russia. Title to Russian equities held through the NSD is now based on the records of the NSD and not the registrars. Although the implementation of the NSD has enhanced the

 

 

       
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efficiency and transparency of the Russian securities market, issues resulting in loss can still occur. In addition, sanctions or Russian countermeasures may prohibit or limit a Fund’s ability to participate in corporate actions, and therefore require a Fund to forego voting on or receiving funds that would otherwise be beneficial to the Fund. Ownership of securities issued by Russian companies that are not held through depositories such as the NSD may be recorded by companies themselves and by registrars. In such cases, the risk is increased that a Fund could lose ownership rights through fraud, negligence or oversight. While applicable Russian regulations impose liability on registrars for losses resulting from their errors, it may be difficult for a Fund to enforce any rights it may have against the registrar or issuer of the securities in the event of loss of share registration. In addition, issuers and registrars are still prominent in the validation and approval of documentation requirements for corporate action processing in Russia. Because the documentation requirements and approval criteria vary between registrars and issuers, there remain unclear and inconsistent market standards in the Russian market with respect to the completion and submission of corporate action elections. To the extent that a Fund suffers a loss relating to title or corporate actions relating to its portfolio securities, it may be difficult for the Fund to enforce its rights or otherwise remedy the loss. Russian securities laws may not recognize foreign nominee accounts held with a custodian bank, and therefore the custodian may be considered the ultimate owner of securities they hold for their clients. Adverse currency exchange rates are a risk and there may be a lack of available currency hedging instruments. Investments in Russia may be subject to the risk of nationalization or expropriation of assets. Oil, natural gas, metals, minerals, and timber account for a significant portion of Russia’s exports, leaving the country vulnerable to swings in world prices, and to sanctions or other actions that may be directed at the Russian economy as a whole or at Russian oil, natural gas, metals, minerals or timber industries.

 

Russia has attempted, and may attempt in the future, to assert its influence in the region through economic or military measures. For example, in February 2022, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Such measures may have an adverse effect on the Russian economy, which may, in turn, negatively impact a Fund. Foreign investors also face a high degree of currency risk when investing in Russian securities and a lack of available currency hedging instruments. In addition, there is the risk that the Russian government may impose capital controls on foreign portfolio investments in the event of extreme financial or political crisis. Such capital controls may prevent the sale of a portfolio of foreign assets and the repatriation of investment income and capital.

 

Foreign investors also face a high degree of currency risk when investing in Russian securities and a lack of available currency hedging

instruments. In addition, there is the risk that the Russian government may impose capital controls on foreign portfolio investments in the event of extreme financial or political crisis. Such capital controls may prevent the sale of a portfolio of foreign assets and the repatriation of investment income and capital.

 

Engaging in a responsible investment strategy, which may select or exclude securities of certain issuers for reasons other than performance, carries the risk that a Fund may underperform funds that do not utilize a responsible investment strategy. The application of this strategy may affect a Fund’s exposure to certain sectors or types of investments, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance. Responsible investing is qualitative and subjective by nature, and there is no guarantee that the criteria utilized or any judgment exercised in pursuing a responsible investment strategy will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular investor. In evaluating a company, the information and data obtained through voluntary or third-party reporting may be incomplete, inaccurate or unavailable, which could cause an incorrect assessment of a company’s business practices with respect to the environment, social responsibility and corporate governance (“ESG practices”). Socially responsible norms differ by region, and a company’s ESG practices or the assessment of a company’s ESG practices may change over time.

 

U.S. and global markets recently have experienced increased volatility, including as a result of the recent failures of certain U.S. and non-U.S. banks, which could be harmful to the Funds and issuers in which they invest. For example, if a bank at which a Fund or issuer has an account fails, any cash or other assets in bank or custody accounts, which may be substantial in size, could be temporarily inaccessible or permanently lost by the Fund or issuer. If a bank that provides a subscription line credit facility, asset-based facility, other credit facility and/or other services to an issuer or to a fund fails, the issuer or fund could be unable to draw funds under its credit facilities or obtain replacement credit facilities or other services from other lending institutions with similar terms.

 

Issuers in which a Fund may invest can be affected by volatility in the banking sector. Even if banks used by issuers in which the Funds invest remain solvent, continued volatility in the banking sector could contribute to, cause or intensify an economic recession, increase the costs of capital and banking services or result in the issuers being unable to obtain or refinance indebtedness at all or on as favorable terms as could otherwise have been obtained. Conditions in the banking sector are evolving, and the scope of any potential impacts to the Funds and issuers, both from market conditions and also potential legislative or regulatory responses, are uncertain. Such conditions and responses, as well as a changing interest rate environment, can contribute to decreased market liquidity and erode the value of certain holdings, including those of U.S. and

 

 

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non-U.S. banks. Continued market volatility and uncertainty and/or a downturn in market and economic and financial conditions, as a result of developments in the banking sector or otherwise (including as a result of delayed access to cash or credit facilities), could have an adverse impact on the Funds and issuers in which they invest.

 

On each Fund Summary page in this Shareholder Report, the Average Annual Total Return table and the Cumulative Returns chart measure performance assuming that any dividend and capital gain distributions were reinvested. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on: (i) Fund distributions; or (ii) the sale of Fund shares. Each Fund’s performance is measured against the performance of at least one broad-based securities market index (“benchmark index”). A Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. There is no assurance that any Fund, including any Fund that has experienced high or unusual performance for one or more periods, will experience similar levels of performance in the future. High performance is defined as a significant increase in either 1) a Fund’s total return in excess of that of the Fund’s benchmark between reporting periods or 2) a Fund’s total return in excess of the Fund’s historical returns between reporting periods. Unusual performance is defined as a significant change in a Fund’s performance as compared to one or more previous reporting periods. Historical performance for a Fund may have been positively impacted by fee waivers or expense limitations in place during some or all of the periods shown, if applicable. Future performance (including total return or yield) and distributions may be negatively impacted by the expiration or reduction of any such fee waivers or expense limitations.

 

The following table discloses the inception dates of each Fund along with each Fund’s diversification status as of period end:

 

Fund Name         Fund
Inception
    Diversification
Status
 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

      08/31/17       Diversified  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

      08/31/17       Diversified  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

      08/31/17       Diversified  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

      12/18/19       Diversified  

 

An investment in a Fund is not a bank deposit and is not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. It is possible to lose money on investments in a Fund.

 

The Trustees are responsible generally for overseeing the management of the Trust. The Trustees authorize the Trust to enter into service

agreements with the Adviser, the Distributor, the Administrator and other service providers in order to provide, and in some cases authorize service providers to procure through other parties, necessary or desirable services on behalf of the Trust and the Funds. Shareholders are not parties to or third-party beneficiaries of such service

agreements. Neither a Fund’s prospectus nor a Fund’s summary prospectus, the Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), any contracts filed as exhibits to the Trust’s registration statement, nor any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings (including this report) from or on behalf of the Trust or a Fund creates a contract between or among any shareholder of a Fund, on the one hand, and the Trust, a Fund, a service provider to the Trust or a Fund, and/or the Trustees or officers of the Trust, on the other hand. The Trustees (or the Trust and its officers, service providers or other delegates acting under authority of the Trustees) may amend the most recent prospectus or use a new prospectus, summary prospectus or SAI with respect to a Fund or the Trust, and/or amend, file and/or issue any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings, and may amend or enter into any contracts to which the Trust or a Fund is a party, and interpret the investment objective(s), policies, restrictions and contractual provisions applicable to any Fund, without shareholder input or approval, except in circumstances in which shareholder approval is specifically required by law (such as changes to fundamental investment policies) or where a shareholder approval requirement is specifically disclosed in the Trust’s then-current prospectus or SAI.

 

On each business day, before commencement of trading on NYSE Arca, each Fund will disclose on www.pimcoetfs.com the identities and quantities of the Fund’s portfolio holdings. The frequency at which the daily market prices were at a discount or premium to each Fund’s NAV is disclosed on www.pimcoetfs.com. Please see “Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings” in the SAI for information about the availability of the complete schedule of each Fund’s holdings. Fund fact sheets provide additional information regarding a Fund and may be requested by calling (888) 400-4ETF and are available on the Fund’s website at www.pimcoetfs.com.

 

PIMCO has adopted written proxy voting policies and procedures (“Proxy Policy”) as required by Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Proxy Policy has been adopted by the Trust as the policies and procedures that PIMCO will use when voting proxies on behalf of a Fund. A description of the policies and procedures that PIMCO uses to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities of a Fund, and information about how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30th, are available without charge, upon request, by calling the Trust at (888) 400-4ETF, on the Fund’s website at www.pimcoetfs.com, and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov.

 

The Funds file portfolio holdings information with the SEC on Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Funds’ complete schedule of securities holdings as of the end of each fiscal quarter will be

 

 

       
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made available to the public on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on PIMCO’s website at www.pimcoetfs.com, and will be made available, upon request, by calling PIMCO at (888) 400-4ETF.

 

SEC rules allow the Funds to fulfill their obligation to deliver shareholder reports to investors by providing access to such reports online free of charge and by mailing a notice that the report is electronically available. Investors may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge by contacting their financial intermediary. Any election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in the investor’s account at the financial intermediary.

 

In May 2022, the SEC proposed a framework that would require certain registered funds (such as the Funds) to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) investing practices. Among other things, the proposed requirements would mandate that funds meeting three pre-defined classifications (i.e., integrated, ESG focused and/or impact funds) provide prospectus and shareholder report disclosure related to the ESG factors, criteria and processes used in managing the fund. The proposal’s impact on the Funds will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

 

In October 2022, the SEC adopted changes to the mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will impact the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Funds must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of their shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically.

 

In November 2022, the SEC proposed rule amendments which, among other things, would require funds to adopt swing pricing in order to

mitigate dilution of shareholders’ interests in a fund by requiring the adjustment of fund net asset value per share to pass on costs stemming from shareholder purchase or redemption activity. In addition the proposed rule would amend the liquidity rule framework. The proposal’s impact on the Funds will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

 

In November 2022, the SEC adopted amendments to Form N-PX under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to improve the utility to investors of proxy voting information reported by mutual funds, ETFs and certain other funds. The rule amendments will expand the scope of funds’ Form N-PX reporting obligations, subject managers to Form N-PX reporting obligations for “Say on Pay” votes, enhance Form N-PX disclosures, permit joint reporting by funds, managers and affiliated managers on Form N-PX; and require website availability of fund proxy voting records. The amendments will become effective on July 1, 2024. Funds and managers will be required to file their first reports covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 on amended Form N-PX by August 31, 2024.

 

In September 2023, the SEC adopted amendments to a current rule governing fund naming conventions. In general, the current rule requires funds with certain types of names to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of their assets in the type of investment suggested by the name. The amendments expand the scope of the current rule in a number of ways that are expected to result in an increase in the types of fund names that would require the fund to adopt an 80% investment policy under the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion).

 

 

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PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

$10,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund commenced operations.

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF seeks to track the investment results of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Index (the “Underlying Index”) by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the component securities (“Component Securities”) of the Underlying Index. The Fund may invest the remainder of its assets in cash, securities and instruments that are not Component Securities, but which PIMCO believes will help the Fund track its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to provide long-only exposure to multiple equity factors that seek to produce attractive long-term returns, and which may lower risk compared to less diversified strategies. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(08/31/17)
 
LOGO   PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF
(Based on Net Asset Value)
    7.56%       14.34%       5.69%       2.93%  
LOGO   PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (At Market Price)(1)(2)     6.80%       15.12%       5.65%       2.92%  
LOGO   RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Index±     9.03%       15.52%       6.70%       3.76%  
LOGO   MSCI Emerging Markets Index±±     4.71%       9.83%       3.68%       1.45%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

Market Returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

 

(1) The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated.

 

(2) The Fund was seeded on August 31, 2017, but was not listed for trading until September 6, 2017. Accordingly, there is no Market Price information for August 31, 2017 through September 5, 2017.

 

± The RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Index strategy takes time-varying exposures to four return factors; value, low volatility, quality, and momentum. The index uses recent and historical metrics to tilt toward factor portfolios which are particularly attractive on a forward looking basis. It is not possible to invest directly in the index.

 

±± The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed by authorized participants. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at www.pimcoetfs.com or (888) 400-4ETF.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), was 0.51%. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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  Ticker symbol - MFEM

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

       2.2%  

Posco Holdings, Inc.

       1.3%  

Hyundai Motor Co.

       1.2%  

MediaTek, Inc.

       1.2%  

Quanta Computer, Inc.

       1.1%  

Asustek Computer, Inc.

       1.1%  

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.

       1.1%  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

       1.0%  

Vale SA

       1.0%  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

        0.9%  

 

Geographic Breakdown as of December 31, 2023**

 

China

       22.3%  

Taiwan

       19.5%  

South Korea

       14.3%  

India

       12.8%  

Brazil

       8.6%  

South Africa

       3.4%  

Saudi Arabia

       3.2%  

Thailand

       3.2%  

Mexico

       2.2%  

Malaysia

       1.7%  

Hong Kong

       1.3%  

Turkey

       1.3%  

Indonesia

       1.2%  

Short-Term Instruments

       0.5%  

Other

       4.5%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

** Geographic Breakdown and % of investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights at NAV

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Security selection in the information technology sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to, and security selection in, the communication services sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector underperformed the secondary benchmark index and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to, and security selection in, the consumer discretionary sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector underperformed the secondary benchmark index and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the real estate sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the Fund’s holdings underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the health care sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the Fund’s holdings underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

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PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

$10,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund commenced operations.

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF seeks to track the investment results of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Developed Ex-U.S. Index (the “Underlying Index”) by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the component securities (“Component Securities”) of the Underlying Index. The Fund may invest the remainder of its assets in cash, securities and instruments that are not Component Securities, but which PIMCO believes will help the Fund track its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to provide long-only exposure to multiple equity factors that seek to produce attractive long-term returns, and which may lower risk compared to less diversified strategies. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(08/31/17)
 
LOGO   PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF
(Based on Net Asset Value)
    6.39%       17.14%       8.38%       5.28%  
LOGO   PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF
(At Market Price)(1)(2)
    6.37%       17.54%       8.45%       5.24%  
LOGO   RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Developed Ex-U.S. Index±     6.78%       17.05%       8.59%       5.53%  
LOGO   MSCI EAFE Index±±     5.88%       18.24%       8.16%       5.01%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

Market Returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

 

(1) The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated.

 

(2) The Fund was seeded on August 31, 2017, but was not listed for trading until September 6, 2017. Accordingly, there is no Market Price information for August 31, 2017 through September 5, 2017.

 

± The RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Developed Ex-U.S. Index takes time-varying exposures to five return factors; value, low volatility, quality, momentum and size. The index uses recent and historical metrics to tilt toward factor portfolios which are particularly attractive on a forward looking basis. It is not possible to invest directly in the index.

 

±± MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index designed to represent the performance of large and mid-cap securities across 21 developed markets, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed by authorized participants. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at www.pimcoetfs.com or (888) 400-4ETF.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), was 0.40%. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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  Ticker symbol - MFDX

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Novo Nordisk AS ‘B’

       1.3%  

Unilever PLC

       0.8%  

Nestle SA

       0.8%  

Banco Santander SA

       0.8%  

BP PLC

       0.8%  

Roche Holding AG

       0.7%  

ASML Holding NV

       0.7%  

Eni SpA

       0.7%  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

       0.7%  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

        0.7%  

 

Geographic Breakdown as of December 31, 2023**

 

Japan

       27.1%  

United Kingdom

       13.2%  

France

       7.4%  

Canada

       7.3%  

Switzerland

       6.8%  

Germany

       6.7%  

Australia

       5.6%  

Netherlands

       4.5%  

Spain

       3.9%  

Italy

       3.3%  

Sweden

       2.4%  

Denmark

       2.2%  

Singapore

       1.8%  

Hong Kong

       1.5%  

Ireland

       1.1%  

Short-Term Instruments

       0.7%  

Other

       4.5%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

** Geographic Breakdown and % of investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights at NAV

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Underweight exposure to, and security selection in, the health care sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, as the sector underperformed the secondary benchmark index and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the consumer discretionary sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the consumer staples sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to the financials sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the materials sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the Fund’s holdings underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the communication services sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the Fund’s holdings underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

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PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

$10,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund commenced operations.

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF seeks to track the investment results of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Index (the “Underlying Index”) by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the component securities (“Component Securities”) of the Underlying Index. The Fund may invest the remainder of its assets in cash, securities and instruments that are not Component Securities, but which PIMCO believes will help the Fund track its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is designed to provide long-only exposure to multiple equity factors that seek to produce attractive long-term returns, and which may lower risk compared to less diversified strategies. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     5 Years     Fund Inception
(08/31/17)
 
LOGO   PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF
(Based on Net Asset Value)
    7.99%       12.22%       12.87%       10.68%  
LOGO   PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF (At Market Price)(1)(2)     7.75%       12.20%       12.89%       10.65%  
LOGO   RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Index±     8.17%       12.51%       13.24%       11.05%  
LOGO   S&P 500 Index±±     8.04%       26.29%       15.69%       12.89%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

Market Returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

 

(1) The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated.

 

(2) The Fund was seeded on August 31, 2017, but was not listed for trading until September 6, 2017. Accordingly, there is no Market Price information for August 31, 2017 through September 5, 2017.

 

± The RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. index takes time-varying exposures to five return factors; value, low volatility, quality, momentum and size. The index uses recent and historical metrics to tilt toward factor portfolios which are particularly attractive on a forward looking basis.

 

±± S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged market index generally considered representative of the stock market as a whole. The Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the U.S. equities market.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed by authorized participants. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at www.pimcoetfs.com or (888) 400-4ETF.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), was 0.30%. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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  Ticker symbol - MFUS

 

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Apple, Inc.

       2.4%  

Meta Platforms, Inc. ‘A’

       2.3%  

Eli Lilly & Co.

       2.2%  

Walmart, Inc.

       1.5%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. ‘B’

       1.5%  

Oracle Corp.

       1.5%  

Broadcom, Inc.

       1.4%  

Amazon.com, Inc.

       1.4%  

NVIDIA Corp.

       1.3%  

Visa, Inc. ‘A’

        1.3%  

 

Sector Breakdown as of December 31, 2023**

 

Information Technology

       19.9%  

Health Care

       13.6%  

Financials

       13.6%  

Consumer Discretionary

       13.1%  

Industrials

       13.0%  

Consumer Staples

       9.6%  

Communication Services

       6.3%  

Energy

       4.5%  

Materials

       3.4%  

Real Estate

       2.0%  

Utilities

       0.5%  

Short-Term Instruments

       0.5%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

** Sector Breakdown and % of investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights at NAV

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the energy sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to the utilities sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the financials sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to the consumer staples sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to, and security selection in, the information technology sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector outperformed the secondary benchmark index and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to, and security selection in, the communication services sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector outperformed the secondary benchmark index and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

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PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

 

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

 

LOGO

$10,000 invested at the end of the month when the Fund commenced operations.

 

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

 

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF seeks to provide total return that closely corresponds, before fees and expenses, to the total return of the RAFI ESG US Index (the “Underlying Index”) by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the component securities (“Component Securities”) of the Underlying Index. The Fund may invest the remainder of its assets in cash, securities and instruments that are not Component Securities, but which PIMCO believes will help the Fund track its Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is a long-only, smart beta index that seeks to achieve the dual objectives of social responsibility and long-horizon outperformance of the broad market. Fund strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s strategy.

 

Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023  
        6 Months*     1 Year     Fund Inception
(12/18/19)
 
LOGO   PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF (Based on Net Asset Value)     8.62%       18.72%       9.05%  
LOGO   PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF (At Market Price)(1)(2)     8.52%       18.81%       8.94%  
LOGO   RAFI ESG US Index±     8.67%       18.93%       9.35%  
LOGO   S&P 500 Index±±     8.04%       26.29%       12.28%  

 

All Fund returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

 

* Cumulative return.

 

Market Returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

 

(1) The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated.

 

(2) The Fund was seeded on December 18, 2019, but was not listed for trading until December 19, 2019. Accordingly, there is no Market Price information for December 18, 2019.

 

± The RAFI ESG US Index is a long-only, smart beta index that seeks to achieve the dual objectives of social responsibility and long-horizon outperformance of the broad market. The Index is constructed by RAFI Indices, LLC (the “Index Provider”) using a rules-based approach within publicly traded U.S. equities to create an integrated ESG strategy which overweights companies that rate well across various ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) themes and excludes companies with a major involvement in industries such as tobacco, gaming, weapons and fossil fuels. The strategy supplements traditional ESG metrics with metrics linked to long-term value creation, specifically financial discipline and diversity, for improved return potential. It is not possible to invest directly in the index.

 

±± S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged market index generally considered representative of the stock market as a whole. The Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the U.S. equities market.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed by authorized participants. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Differences in the Fund’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the pricing methodologies used by the Fund and the index. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at www.pimcoetfs.com or (888) 400-4ETF.

 

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Fund’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), was 0.30%. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

       
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  Ticker symbol - RAFE

 

Top 10 Holdings as of December 31, 2023§

 

Microsoft Corp.

       5.5%  

Apple, Inc.

       5.1%  

Intel Corp.

       4.7%  

Meta Platforms, Inc. ‘A’

       3.7%  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

       2.9%  

Johnson & Johnson

       2.8%  

Citigroup, Inc.

       2.4%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

       2.2%  

Wells Fargo & Co.

       2.2%  

Bank of America Corp.

        2.1%  

 

Sector Breakdown as of December 31, 2023**

 

Information Technology

       31.0%  

Health Care

       18.4%  

Financials

       16.4%  

Communication Services

       8.6%  

Consumer Discretionary

       7.6%  

Consumer Staples

       6.8%  

Industrials

       4.7%  

Materials

       3.9%  

Real Estate

       2.3%  

Utilities

       0.3%  

 

% of Investments, at value.

 

§ Top 10 Holdings and % of Investments exclude securities sold short, financial derivative instruments and short-term instruments, if any.

 

** Sector Breakdown and % of investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments, if any.

 

Fund Insights at NAV

 

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the information technology sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the financials sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings outperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Underweight exposure to the utilities sector contributed to relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Overweight exposure to, and security selection in, the health care sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the sector and the Fund’s holdings underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the consumer discretionary sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the Fund’s holdings underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

»   Security selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns compared to the Fund’s secondary benchmark, as the Fund’s holdings underperformed the secondary benchmark index.

 

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Expense Examples    

 

Example

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and exchange fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. You may also pay brokerage commissions on your purchases and sales of Fund shares, which are not reflected in the Example. The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period indicated, which for all Funds and share classes is from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

 

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate row for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and exchange fees. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Expense ratios may vary period to period because of various factors, such as an increase in expenses not covered by the management fees (such as expenses of the independent trustees and their counsel, extraordinary expenses and interest expense).

 

          Actual           Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
              
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/23)
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/23)
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
          Net Annualized
Expense Ratio**
 
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF     $  1,000.00     $  1,075.60     $  2.59             $  1,000.00     $  1,022.50     $  2.53               0.50
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF       1,000.00       1,063.90       2.01               1,000.00       1,023.05       1.97               0.39  
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF       1,000.00       1,079.90       1.51               1,000.00       1,023.55       1.47               0.29  
PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF       1,000.00       1,086.20       1.51         1,000.00       1,023.55       1.47         0.29  

 

* Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the net annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

** Net Annualized Expense Ratio is reflective of any applicable contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements or voluntary fee waivers. Details regarding fee waivers, if any, can be found in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

       
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Financial Highlights    

 

          Investment Operations     Less Distributions(c)        
                                                 
Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended^:  
Net Asset Value
Beginning of
Year or
Period(a)
    Net Investment
Income (Loss)(b)
    Net Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     From Net
Investment
Income
    From Net
Realized
Capital Gains
    Total     Net Asset
Value End of
Year or
Period(a)
 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

               

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $  18.46     $  0.30     $ 1.08     $ 1.38     $  (0.66   $ 0.00     $  (0.66   $  19.18  

06/30/2023

    18.33       0.75       0.61       1.36       (0.64     (0.59     (1.23     18.46  

06/30/2022

    31.06       1.21       (6.94     (5.73     (2.46      (4.54     (7.00     18.33  

06/30/2021

    20.84       0.50       10.14       10.64       (0.42     0.00       (0.42     31.06  

06/30/2020

    24.24       0.59       (3.41     (2.82     (0.58     0.00       (0.58     20.84  

06/30/2019

    23.94       0.64       0.39       1.03       (0.73     0.00       (0.73     24.24  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

               

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 28.08     $ 0.28     $ 1.47     $ 1.75     $ (0.73   $ 0.00     $ (0.73   $ 29.10  

06/30/2023

    25.16       0.95       2.78       3.73       (0.81     0.00       (0.81     28.08  

06/30/2022

    29.66       0.95       (4.57     (3.62     (0.88     0.00       (0.88     25.16  

06/30/2021

    22.86       0.69       6.53       7.22       (0.42     0.00       (0.42     29.66  

06/30/2020

    24.94       0.53       (1.84     (1.31     (0.77     0.00       (0.77     22.86  

06/30/2019

    25.87       0.72       (0.89     (0.17     (0.76     0.00       (0.76     24.94  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

               

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 39.42     $ 0.39     $ 2.72     $ 3.11     $ (0.61   $ 0.00     $ (0.61   $ 41.92  

06/30/2023

    36.24       0.87       3.13       4.00       (0.82     0.00       (0.82     39.42  

06/30/2022

    39.00       0.75       (2.90     (2.15     (0.61     0.00       (0.61     36.24  

06/30/2021

    27.74       0.52        11.28        11.80       (0.54     0.00       (0.54     39.00  

06/30/2020

    29.21       0.62       (1.44     (0.82     (0.65     0.00       (0.65     27.74  

06/30/2019

    28.30       0.59       0.91       1.50       (0.59     0.00       (0.59     29.21  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

               

07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023+

  $ 30.38     $ 0.31     $ 2.28     $ 2.59     $ (0.44   $ 0.00     $ (0.44   $ 32.53  

06/30/2023

    27.58       0.64       2.79       3.43       (0.63     0.00       (0.63     30.38  

06/30/2022

    30.72       0.60       (3.22     (2.62     (0.52     0.00       (0.52     27.58  

06/30/2021

    21.40       0.51       9.32       9.83       (0.51     0.00       (0.51     30.72  

12/18/2019 - 06/30/2020

    25.00       0.33       (3.72     (3.39     (0.21     0.00       (0.21     21.40  

 

^

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than $0.01 or 0.01%.

+

Unaudited

*

Annualized, except for organizational expense, if any.

(a) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Funds.

(b) 

Per share amounts based on average number of shares outstanding during the year or period.

(c) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. The actual tax characterization of distributions paid is determined at the end of the fiscal year. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(d) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Funds. Additionally, excludes initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges.

 

       
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      Ratios/Supplemental Data  
            Ratios to Average Net Assets        
Total Return(d)     Net Assets
End of Year or
Period (000s)
    Expenses     Expenses
Excluding
Waivers
    Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense
    Expenses
Excluding
Interest
Expense and
Waivers
    Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
             
  7.68   $ 94,379       0.50 %*      0.51 %*      0.49 %*      0.50 %*      3.25 %*      22
  7.99        90,844       0.50       0.51       0.49       0.50       4.15       74  
  (23.00     75,517       0.49       0.50       0.49       0.50       4.50       54  
  51.62       494,452       0.50       0.51       0.50       0.51       1.91       58  
  (11.86     619,324       0.49       0.50       0.49       0.50       2.66       59  
  4.53       477,943       0.49       0.50       0.49       0.50       2.75       43  
             
  6.39   $ 209,507       0.39 %*      0.40 %*      0.39 %*      0.40 %*      2.03 %*      14
  15.22       146,028       0.39       0.40       0.39       0.40       3.60       27  
  (12.60     85,539       0.39       0.40       0.39       0.40       3.30       39  
  31.87       88,978       0.40       0.40       0.40       0.40       2.54       48  
  (5.37     24,231       0.40       0.41       0.40       0.41       2.21       35  
  (0.59     42,888       0.39       0.40       0.39       0.40       2.96       24  
 


 

 

             
  7.99   $  130,804       0.29 %*      0.30 %*      0.29 %*      0.30 %*      1.98 %*      18
  11.20       126,948       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       2.27       45  
  (5.66     94,954       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       1.88       43  
  43.02       82,677       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       1.53       63  
  (2.80     25,525       0.30       0.31       0.30       0.31       2.12       36  
  5.50       96,980       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       2.08       40  
                 
  8.62   $ 45,548       0.29 %*      0.30 %*      0.29 %*      0.30 %*      2.05 %*      9
  12.69       33,419       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       2.25       17  
  (8.73     28,615       0.29       0.30       0.29       0.30       1.94       26  
  46.63       20,584       0.30       0.31       0.30       0.31       1.91       32  
  (13.42     8,988       0.30     0.86     0.30     0.86     2.75     12  

 

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Table of Contents
Statements of Assets and Liabilities     December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)  

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic
Multi-Factor
Emerging Markets
Equity ETF

   

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic
Multi-Factor
International
Equity ETF

   

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic
Multi-Factor
U.S. Equity ETF

   

PIMCO

RAFI ESG
U.S. ETF

 

Assets:

       

Investments, at value

                               

Investments in securities*^

  $ 94,609     $  209,919     $  131,298     $ 45,515  

Investments in Affiliates

    7       0       0       0  

Cash

    0       0       1       234  

Foreign currency, at value

    20       209       0       0  

Receivable for investments sold

    697       165       0       0  

Interest and/or dividends receivable

    278       578       160       33  

Reimbursement receivable from PIMCO

    2       2       2       1  

Total Assets

    95,613       210,873       131,461       45,783  

Liabilities:

       

Payable for investments purchased

  $ 2     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

Payable upon return of securities loaned

    7       0       0       0  

Distributions payable

    787       1,296       624       224  

Accrued management fees

    39       70       33       11  

Accrued taxes payable

    399       0       0       0  

Total Liabilities

    1,234       1,366       657       235  

Commitments and contingent liabilities^^

       

Net Assets

  $ 94,379     $ 209,507     $ 130,804     $ 45,548  

Net Assets Consist of:

       

Paid in capital

  $ 94,893     $ 200,931     $ 127,061     $ 43,765  

Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)

    (514     8,576       3,743       1,783  

Net Assets

  $ 94,379     $ 209,507     $ 130,804     $ 45,548  

Shares Issued and Outstanding

    4,920       7,200       3,120       1,400  

Net Asset Value Per Share Outstanding(a):

  $ 19.18     $ 29.10     $ 41.92     $ 32.53  

Cost of investments in securities

  $  88,462     $ 185,710     $ 111,477     $  41,084  

Cost of investments in Affiliates

  $ 7     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

Cost of foreign currency held

  $ 66     $ 207     $ 0     $ 0  

* Includes repurchase agreements of:

  $ 477     $ 1,520     $ 704     $ 0  

^ Includes securities on loan of:

  $ 6     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

^^ 

See Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(a) 

Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Funds.

 

       
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Statements of Operations    

 

Six Months Ended December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)                        
(Amounts in thousands)  

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic
Multi-Factor
Emerging Markets

Equity ETF

   

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic
Multi-Factor
International
Equity ETF

   

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic
Multi-Factor
U.S. Equity ETF

   

PIMCO

RAFI ESG
U.S. ETF

 

Investment Income:

       

Interest

  $ 6     $ 9     $ 8     $ 0  

Dividends, net of foreign taxes*

    1,687       2,003       1,430       440  

Total Income

    1,693       2,012       1,438       440  

Expenses:

       

Management fees

    221       324       184       55  

Trustee fees

    3       5       4       1  

Interest expense

    6       0       0       0  

Miscellaneous expense

    2       4       3       1  

Total Expenses

    232       333       191       57  

Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO

    (3     (5     (4     (1

Net Expenses

    229       328       187       56  

Net Investment Income (Loss)

    1,464       1,684       1,251       384  

Net Realized Gain (Loss):

       

Investments in securities, net of foreign capital gains tax**

    483       (385      (1,220     (117

In-kind redemptions

    0       0       6,694       0  

Over the counter financial derivative instruments

    1       (3     0       0  

Foreign currency

    (31     4       0       0  

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

    453       (384     5,474       (117

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

       

Investments in securities net of foreign capital gains tax***

    4,902       11,795       3,102       3,439  

Foreign currency assets and liabilities

    (21     11       0       0  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

    4,881       11,806       3,102       3,439  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  $  6,798     $  13,106     $ 9,827     $  3,706  

* Foreign tax withholdings - Dividends

  $ 251     $ 185     $ 0     $ 0  

** Foreign capital gains tax

  $ 60     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

*** Foreign capital gains tax

  $ (298   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets    

 

   

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic

Multi-Factor

Emerging Markets

Equity ETF

   

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic

Multi-Factor

International

Equity ETF

   

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic

Multi-Factor

U.S. Equity ETF

   

PIMCO

RAFI ESG

U.S. ETF

 
(Amounts in thousands)   Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
    Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30, 2023
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:

               

Operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 1,464     $ 3,399     $ 1,684     $ 4,181     $ 1,251     $ 2,610     $ 384     $ 667  

Net realized gain (loss)

    453       (1,899     (384     (1,280     5,474       (3,365     (117     (250

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    4,881       4,076       11,806       13,989       3,102       12,671       3,439       3,022  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    6,798       5,576       13,106       16,890       9,827       11,916       3,706       3,439  

Distributions to Shareholders:

               

From net investment income and/or net realized capital gains

    (3,247     (5,242     (4,316     (3,254     (1,944     (2,406     (560     (651

Total Distributions(a)

    (3,247     (5,242     (4,316     (3,254     (1,944     (2,406     (560     (651

Fund Share Transactions:

               

Receipts for shares sold

    0       32,852       54,689       46,853       12,208       26,243       8,983       8,732  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (16      (17,859     0       0       (16,235     (3,759     0       (6,716

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions

    (16     14,993       54,689       46,853       (4,027     22,484       8,983       2,016  

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    3,535       15,327       63,479       60,489       3,856       31,994       12,129       4,804  

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of period

    90,844       75,517       146,028       85,539       126,948       94,954       33,419       28,615  

End of period

  $  94,379     $ 90,844     $  209,507     $  146,028     $  130,804     $  126,948     $  45,548     $  33,419  

Shares of Beneficial Interest:

               

Shares sold

    0       1,800       2,000       1,800       300       700       300       300  

Shares redeemed

    0       (1,000     0       0       (400     (100     0       (238

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

    0       800       2,000       1,800       (100     600       300       62  

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. The actual tax characterization of distributions paid is determined at the end so the fiscal year. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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Schedule of Investments   PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF     December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 100.3%

 

COMMON STOCKS 95.7%

 

BRAZIL 4.7%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.3%

 

Telefonica Brasil SA

      18,773     $     206  

TIM SA

      26,600         98  
       

 

 

 
          304  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.6%

 

Cogna Educacao SA (b)

      126,300         91  

Vibra Energia SA

      98,432         461  
       

 

 

 
          552  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 1.0%

 

Atacadao SA

      20,500         53  

BRF SA (b)

      37,458         105  

JBS SA

      106,560         541  

Marfrig Global Foods SA

      58,700         116  

Natura & Co. Holding SA (b)

      8,900         30  

Raia Drogasil SA

      25,359         153  
       

 

 

 
          998  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.3%

 

Ultrapar Participacoes SA

      46,088         250  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.6%

 

B3 SA - Brasil Bolsa Balcao

      64,402         193  

Banco BTG Pactual SA

      9,800         76  

Banco do Brasil SA

      12,700         145  

Banco Santander Brasil SA

      12,400         82  

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

      5,197         36  

Porto Seguro SA

      2,300         13  
       

 

 

 
           545  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.0%

 

Rede D’Or Sao Luiz SA

      5,700         34  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Embraer SA (b)

      7,500         34  

Rumo SA

      5,500         26  

WEG SA

      11,681         89  
       

 

 

 
          149  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.5%

 

Cia Siderurgica Nacional SA

      25,577         102  

Klabin SA

      33,390         153  

Suzano SA

      20,292         231  

Vale SA

      57,700         914  
       

 

 

 
          1,400  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.2%

 

Companhia Paranaense de Energia

      15,589         30  

CPFL Energia SA

      3,600         29  

Energisa SA

      7,000         78  

Engie Brasil Energia SA

      3,135         29  

Equatorial Energia SA

      6,700         49  
       

 

 

 
          215  
       

 

 

 

Total Brazil

           4,447  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CHILE 0.8%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.2%

 

Cencosud SA

      58,199     $     109  

Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA

      10,138         65  
       

 

 

 
          174  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Empresas Copec SA

      6,030         44  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.4%

 

Banco de Chile

      1,334,417         157  

Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA

      1,126         31  

Banco Itau Chile SA

      865         8  

Banco Santander Chile

      2,784,565         136  
       

 

 

 
          332  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.0%

 

Empresas CMPC SA

      17,456         34  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.2%

 

Colbun SA

      383,504         61  

Enel Americas SA

      343,338         38  

Enel Chile SA

      672,048         43  
       

 

 

 
          142  
       

 

 

 

Total Chile

          726  
       

 

 

 
CHINA 22.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 1.9%

 

China United Network Communications Ltd. ‘A’

      501,900         310  

Focus Media Information Technology Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      70,200         63  

NetEase, Inc.

      6,601         615  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

      15,800         596  

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR (b)

      22,419         202  
       

 

 

 
           1,786  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.3%

 

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.

      14,600         142  

BAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      118,000         34  

BYD Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      8,500         234  

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      2,400         24  

China Yongda Automobiles Services Holdings Ltd.

      47,500         18  

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      13,100         31  

Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      138,000         69  

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd.

      4,000         20  

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      24,500         32  

Huayu Automotive Systems Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      27,600         63  

SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. ‘A’

      38,800         74  

Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      31,100         27  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

      12,700         130  

Topsports International Holdings Ltd.

      74,000         58  

Vipshop Holdings Ltd. (b)

      8,355         148  

Wuchan Zhongda Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      136,900         86  
       

 

 

 
          1,190  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER STAPLES 1.4%

 

China Feihe Ltd.

      121,000     $     66  

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      3,100         17  

Guangdong Haid Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      8,600         54  

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      17,500         66  

Hengan International Group Co. Ltd.

      22,000         82  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      1,800         438  

Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      2,700         68  

Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      15,600         91  

New Hope Liuhe Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      25,500         34  

Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      19,400         112  

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp.

      82,000         100  

Uni-President China Holdings Ltd.

      43,000         31  

Wens Foodstuffs Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      51,300         145  

Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      3,600         71  
       

 

 

 
          1,375  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 1.9%

 

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. ‘H’

      1,114,000         584  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      154,000         528  

PetroChina Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      650,000         429  

Shaanxi Coal Industry Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      23,100         68  

Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      15,900         22  

Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      105,000         200  
       

 

 

 
           1,831  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 5.4%

 

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. ‘H’

      2,115,000         816  

Bank of Beijing Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      146,500         94  

Bank of Changsha Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      34,400         33  

Bank of China Ltd. ‘H’

      2,271,000         863  

Bank of Chongqing Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      35,000         18  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      594,000         371  

Bank of Guiyang Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      54,700         40  

Bank of Hangzhou Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      40,900         58  

Bank of Jiangsu Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      245,200         231  

Bank of Nanjing Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      47,800         50  

Bank of Shanghai Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      58,300         49  

China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      353,000         35  

China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      314,000         148  

China Construction Bank Corp. ‘H’

      670,000         398  

China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      569,000         169  

China Galaxy Securities Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      24,000         13  

China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      453,500         154  

China Zheshang Bank Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      345,000         89  

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      221,000         86  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      46,000         94  

CNPC Capital Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      26,000         20  

CSC Financial Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      11,500         10  

Guosen Securities Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      37,700         45  

Huatai Securities Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      15,000         19  

Huaxia Bank Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      79,900         63  
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. ‘H’

      1,278,000     $     623  

Industrial Securities Co. Ltd.

      22,600         19  

Lufax Holding Ltd. ADR

      11,655         36  

PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      80,000         95  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. ‘H’

      57,500         260  

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      80,200         75  
       

 

 

 
           5,074  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 1.0%

 

China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

      121,500         80  

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

      257,680         240  

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      11,100         71  

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      31,214         31  

Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      16,300         39  

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      2,400         98  

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      72,800         191  

WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      10,700         109  

Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      10,300         71  
       

 

 

 
          930  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 2.8%

 

AECC Aviation Power Co. Ltd.

      11,300         60  

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      108,000         45  

China CSSC Holdings Ltd. ‘A’

      19,500         81  

China International Marine Containers Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      21,600         14  

China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd. ‘L’

      37,000         19  

China National Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      53,200         48  

China Railway Group Ltd. ‘H’

      529,000         236  

China State Construction Engineering Corp. Ltd. ‘A’

      399,500         271  

CITIC Ltd.

      141,000         141  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      58,500         59  

CRRC Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      62,000         27  

Daqin Railway Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      76,300         78  

Fosun International Ltd.

      45,000         27  

Horizon Construction Development Ltd. (b)

      2,407         1  

Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      86,000         77  

Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      50,800         89  

Metallurgical Corp. of China Ltd. ‘H’

      459,000         89  

NARI Technology Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      32,700         103  

Power Construction Corp. of China Ltd. ‘A’

      207,500         143  

Qingdao Port International Co. Ltd.

      28,000         15  

Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      43,200         84  

Shanghai Construction Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      120,600         40  

Shanghai International Port Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      23,200         16  

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      83,500         68  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Sichuan Road & Bridge Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      14,180     $     15  

Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      66,500         34  

Sinotrans Ltd. ‘H’

      118,000         49  

Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd.

      64,500         127  

TBEA Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      55,690         108  

Weichai Power Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      28,000         47  

Xiamen C & D, Inc. ‘A’

      64,300         87  

Xiamen ITG Group Corp. Ltd. ‘A’

      64,800         64  

Xiamen Xiangyu Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      32,700         31  

Zhejiang Chint Electrics Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      15,300         46  

Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      44,000         29  

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      18,000         10  

ZTO Express Cayman, Inc.

      6,936         148  
       

 

 

 
           2,626  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2.0%

 

360 Security Technology, Inc. ‘A’

      45,400         58  

AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.

      19,000         56  

Avary Holding Shenzhen Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      14,500         46  

BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd.

      10,500         49  

China Railway Signal & Communication Corp. Ltd. ‘H’

      248,000         83  

Foxconn Industrial Internet Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      103,700         221  

GoerTek, Inc. ‘A’

      6,000         18  

Lenovo Group Ltd.

      456,000         638  

Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      11,000         53  

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd.

      16,800         153  

TCL Technology Group Corp. ‘A’

      17,300         11  

Tianma Microelectronics Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      35,300         53  

Unisplendour Corp. Ltd.

      8,000         22  

Wingtech Technology Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      1,900         11  

Xiaomi Corp. ‘B’ (b)

      158,600         318  

Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      11,300         29  

ZTE Corp. ‘H’

      24,800         55  
       

 

 

 
          1,874  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 2.0%

 

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. ‘H’

      452,000         226  

Angang Steel Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      142,000         28  

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      124,000         286  

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      162,600         136  

China Hongqiao Group Ltd.

      252,500         207  

China National Building Material Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      330,000         141  

CMOC Group Ltd. ‘H’

      60,000         33  

Hengli Petrochemical Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      17,300         32  

Hesteel Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      140,800         42  

Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      20,600         18  

Hunan Valin Steel Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      72,500         53  

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy & Chemical Industry Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      19,900         11  

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      77,000         109  

Luxi Chemical Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      16,200         23  

Maanshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      80,000         13  

Nanjing Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      69,500         36  

Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      28,500         59  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Ltd. ‘H’

      27,500     $     7  

Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      69,900         37  

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      180,000         26  

Tangshan Jidong Cement Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      23,800         21  

Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      95,800         44  

Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      140,200         75  

Xinyu Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      56,500         28  

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      136,000         222  
       

 

 

 
           1,913  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 1.5%

 

Agile Group Holdings Ltd. (b)

      252,000         27  

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      19,100         26  

China Vanke Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      403,400         373  

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd. (b)

      4,503,000         451  

Financial Street Holdings Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      48,800         25  

Guangzhou R&F Properties Co. Ltd. ‘H’ (b)

      126,800         19  

Jinke Properties Group Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      295,900         76  

KE Holdings, Inc. ADR

      2,588         42  

KWG Group Holdings Ltd. (b)

      352,000         25  

Logan Group Co. Ltd. (b)

      95,000         7  

Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.

      84,000         135  

Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Ltd. (b)

      108,000         10  

Seazen Group Ltd.

      620,000         101  

Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      22,700         37  

Sino-Ocean Group Holding Ltd. (b)

      691,000         39  

Youngor Group Co. Ltd.

      26,500         24  
       

 

 

 
          1,417  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 1.1%

 

CGN Power Co. Ltd. ‘H’

      631,000         165  

China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      144,000         152  

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      134,200         441  

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

      21,000         155  

GD Power Development Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      168,400         99  

Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower, Inc. ‘A’

      12,200         15  

Huaneng Power International, Inc. ‘H’

      56,000         30  
       

 

 

 
          1,057  
       

 

 

 

Total China

           21,073  
       

 

 

 
GREECE 0.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

      3,864         55  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

JUMBO SA

      1,888         52  

OPAP SA

      3,453         59  
       

 

 

 
          111  
       

 

 

 
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA

      708     $     19  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Alpha Services & Holdings SA (b)

      33,166         56  

Eurobank Ergasias Services & Holdings SA ‘A’ (b)

      30,894         55  

National Bank of Greece SA (b)

      8,138         57  

Piraeus Financial Holdings SA (b)

      4,378         15  
       

 

 

 
          183  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Mytilineos SA

      640         26  

Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

      1,063         22  
       

 

 

 
          48  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Public Power Corp. SA (b)

      2,733         34  
       

 

 

 

Total Greece

           450  
       

 

 

 
HONG KONG 1.3%

 

FINANCIALS 0.5%

 

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

      117,000         318  

China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. Ltd.

      81,800         70  

Far East Horizon Ltd.

      65,000         51  
       

 

 

 
          439  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

China Everbright Environment Group Ltd.

      153,000         50  

China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. «(b)

      338,800         0  

Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd.

      22,000         27  

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

      57,500         49  
       

 

 

 
          126  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.0%

 

China Resources Cement Holdings Ltd.

      60,000         13  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd.

      294,000         28  

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

      50,500         89  

Poly Property Group Co. Ltd.

      41,000         9  
       

 

 

 
          126  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.6%

 

Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd.

      27,000         94  

China Power International Development Ltd.

      46,000         17  

China Resources Gas Group Ltd.

      52,500         172  

China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd.

      18,000         36  

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

      106,000         77  

Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd.

      200,000         181  
       

 

 

 
          577  
       

 

 

 

Total Hong Kong

           1,281  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INDIA 12.9%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

Bharti Airtel Ltd.

      11,592     $     144  

Indus Towers Ltd. (b)

      26,939         64  
       

 

 

 
          208  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.1%

 

Apollo Tyres Ltd.

      4,256         23  

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

      2,454         200  

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.

      805         25  

Bharat Forge Ltd.

      3,152         47  

Bosch Ltd.

      199         53  

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

      2,804         139  

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

      1,122         139  

Rajesh Exports Ltd.

      14,017         62  

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.

      25,078         31  

Tata Motors Ltd.

      17,885         167  

Titan Co. Ltd.

      2,557         113  

TVS Motor Co. Ltd.

      1,364         33  

Vardhman Textiles Ltd.

      2,281         11  
       

 

 

 
           1,043  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 1.5%

 

Britannia Industries Ltd.

      1,315         84  

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd.

      1,453         44  

Dabur India Ltd.

      5,865         39  

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.

      3,013         41  

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

      7,489         240  

ITC Ltd.

      135,611         753  

Marico Ltd.

      6,478         43  

Nestle India Ltd.

      495         158  
       

 

 

 
          1,402  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 1.6%

 

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

      49,964         271  

Coal India Ltd.

      45,970         208  

Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (b)

      53,702         257  

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.

      184,682         288  

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

      130,757         322  

Oil India Ltd.

      14,603         65  

Petronet LNG Ltd.

      19,412         52  
       

 

 

 
          1,463  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.7%

 

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

      2,438         215  

Canara Bank

      5,760         30  

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd.

      1,580         20  

Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co. Ltd.

      5,308         80  

HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd.

      574         22  

HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

      7,202         56  

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.

      725         12  

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

      1,994         13  

IDFC First Bank Ltd. (b)

      40,680         43  

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. ‘L’

      58,089         151  

Indian Railway Finance Corp. Ltd.

      31,281         37  

IndusInd Bank Ltd.

      7,996         154  

LIC Housing Finance Ltd.

      1,489         10  

Muthoot Finance Ltd.

      1,605         29  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Piramal Enterprises Ltd.

      1,694     $     19  

Power Finance Corp. Ltd.

      93,851         431  

Punjab National Bank

      26,808         31  

RBL Bank Ltd.

      4,855         16  

REC Ltd.

      29,689         147  

Shriram Finance Ltd.

      2,766         68  
       

 

 

 
           1,584  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.7%

 

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

      179         11  

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

      716         49  

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

      2,586         34  

Cipla Ltd.

      5,507         82  

Divi’s Laboratories Ltd.

      1,803         85  

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

      2,085         145  

Lupin Ltd.

      5,235         83  

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

      8,893         135  

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

      1,755         49  

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.

      3,372         28  
       

 

 

 
          701  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.7%

 

Ashok Leyland Ltd.

      12,244         27  

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

      17,294         38  

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.

      7,400         17  

Havells India Ltd.

      884         14  

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.

      2,348         79  

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (b)

      1,115         40  

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

      8,837         374  

Polycab India Ltd.

      469         31  

WNS Holdings Ltd. (b)

      517         33  
       

 

 

 
          653  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2.3%

 

HCL Technologies Ltd.

      15,734         277  

Infosys Ltd.

      32,096         594  

LTIMindtree Ltd.

      872         66  

Mphasis Ltd.

      2,359         78  

Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd.

      364         18  

Redington Ltd.

      18,568         39  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

      16,976         773  

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

      12,857         196  

Wipro Ltd.

      20,880         119  
       

 

 

 
          2,160  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.6%

 

Asian Paints Ltd.

      2,568         105  

Berger Paints India Ltd.

      1,354         10  

Coromandel International Ltd.

      1,615         24  

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.

      8,284         24  

Jindal Saw Ltd.

      8,650         43  

Jindal Stainless Ltd.

      2,281         16  

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

      9,886         89  

National Aluminium Co. Ltd.

      55,816         88  

NMDC Ltd.

      25,325         64  

Pidilite Industries Ltd.

      570         19  

Steel Authority of India Ltd.

      123,702         183  

Supreme Industries Ltd.

      1,997         109  

Tata Steel Ltd.

      238,560         400  

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

      1,831         231  

Vedanta Ltd.

      43,629         135  
       

 

 

 
          1,540  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

DLF Ltd.

      8,404     $     73  

Macrotech Developers Ltd.

      2,021         25  
       

 

 

 
          98  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 1.4%

 

GAIL India Ltd.

      17,219         34  

Gujarat State Petronet Ltd.

      4,471         16  

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. (b)

      285,988         48  

JSW Energy Ltd.

      4,636         23  

NHPC Ltd.

      52,768         41  

NTPC Ltd.

      132,805         496  

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd.

      159,611         455  

PTC India Ltd.

      15,463         35  

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (b)

      18,014         45  

Reliance Power Ltd. (b)

      198,360         55  

Tata Power Co. Ltd.

      11,676         47  

Torrent Power Ltd.

      908         10  
       

 

 

 
          1,305  
       

 

 

 

Total India

           12,157  
       

 

 

 
INDONESIA 1.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.4%

 

Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk PT

      168,800         6  

Indosat Tbk PT

      24,300         15  

Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

      1,197,300         307  
       

 

 

 
          328  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.2%

 

Gudang Garam Tbk PT

      27,100         36  

Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

      56,300         39  

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

      27,100         11  

Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk PT

      290,700         55  

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

      129,900         30  
       

 

 

 
          171  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT

      614,100         95  

Indika Energy Tbk PT

      84,700         8  

Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk PT

      21,600         36  
       

 

 

 
          139  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.4%

 

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

      338,900         207  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

      336,700         132  
       

 

 

 
          339  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.0%

 

Kalbe Farma Tbk PT

      390,300         41  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Astra International Tbk PT

      98,300         36  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Barito Pacific Tbk PT

      210,000         18  

Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk PT

      57,400         20  

Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk PT

      44,300         27  
       

 

 

 
          65  
       

 

 

 

Total Indonesia

          1,119  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
IRELAND 0.4%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.4%

 

PDD Holdings, Inc. ADR (b)

      2,640     $     386  
       

 

 

 

Total Ireland

          386  
       

 

 

 
KUWAIT 0.4%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Mobile Telecommunications Co. KSCP

      44,173         73  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.0%

 

Humansoft Holding Co. KSC

      302         3  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait KSCP

      3,781         3  

Boubyan Bank KSCP

      10,417         20  

Gulf Bank KSCP

      6,421         6  

Kuwait Finance House KSCP

      92,698         219  
       

 

 

 
          248  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Agility Public Warehousing Co. KSC

      28,106         46  

National Industries Group Holding SAK

      5,584         4  
       

 

 

 
          50  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Commercial Real Estate Co. KSC

      35,666         12  

Mabanee Co. KPSC

      733         2  
       

 

 

 
          14  
       

 

 

 

Total Kuwait

           388  
       

 

 

 
MALAYSIA 1.7%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Axiata Group Bhd.

      44,100         23  

CelecomDigi Bhd.

      26,200         23  

Maxis Bhd.

      48,400         41  

Telekom Malaysia Bhd.

      44,100         53  
       

 

 

 
          140  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Genting Bhd.

      46,100         46  

Genting Malaysia Bhd.

      96,600         57  
       

 

 

 
          103  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

IOI Corp. Bhd.

      27,700         24  

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd.

      7,000         33  

PPB Group Bhd.

      6,700         21  

Sime Darby Plantation Bhd.

      40,800         39  
       

 

 

 
          117  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Petronas Dagangan Bhd.

      3,500         17  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.7%

 

AMMB Holdings Bhd.

      34,300         30  

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd.

      122,800         156  

Hong Leong Bank Bhd.

      11,100         46  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Malayan Banking Bhd.

      102,400     $     198  

Public Bank Bhd.

      180,100         168  

RHB Bank Bhd.

      38,900         46  
       

 

 

 
          644  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.2%

 

Hartalega Holdings Bhd. (b)

      117,000         69  

IHH Healthcare Bhd.

      6,600         9  

Top Glove Corp. Bhd. (b)

      497,600         97  
       

 

 

 
          175  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Capital A Bhd. (b)

      193,400         35  

Gamuda Bhd.

      20,000         20  

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.

      25,600         41  

MISC Bhd.

      19,600         31  

Sime Darby Bhd.

      60,600         31  
       

 

 

 
          158  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.

      65,400         102  

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd.

      9,900         10  
       

 

 

 
          112  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.2%

 

Petronas Gas Bhd.

      5,000         19  

Tenaga Nasional Bhd.

      46,600         102  

YTL Corp. Bhd.

      95,700         39  
       

 

 

 
          160  
       

 

 

 

Total Malaysia

           1,626  
       

 

 

 
MEXICO 2.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Grupo Televisa SAB

      108,863         73  

Megacable Holdings SAB de CV

      12,334         27  
       

 

 

 
          100  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 1.3%

 

Arca Continental SAB de CV

      13,655         149  

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV

      22,740         216  

Gruma SAB de CV ‘B’

      7,926         145  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV ‘A’

      16,223         82  

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV ‘A’

      49,092         110  

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

      119,272         503  
       

 

 

 
          1,205  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Grupo Elektra SAB de CV

      696         48  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Alfa SAB de CV ‘A’

      95,924         77  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV

      2,715         48  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV

      1,600         47  
       

 

 

 
          172  
       

 

 

 
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
MATERIALS 0.5%

 

Alpek SAB de CV

      16,954     $     13  

Cemex SAB de CV (b)

      126,231         98  

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV ‘B’

      61,871         343  

Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV

      32,997         73  
       

 

 

 
          527  
       

 

 

 

Total Mexico

           2,052  
       

 

 

 
PHILIPPINES 0.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Globe Telecom, Inc.

      878         27  

PLDT, Inc.

      2,770         64  
       

 

 

 
          91  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.0%

 

Universal Robina Corp.

      13,310         28  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.0%

 

Bank of the Philippine Islands

      8,114         15  

BDO Unibank, Inc.

      10,780         26  
       

 

 

 
          41  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.

      11,450         51  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Manila Electric Co.

      4,460         32  
       

 

 

 

Total Philippines

          243  
       

 

 

 
POLAND 0.8%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Cyfrowy Polsat SA

      10,448         33  

Orange Polska SA

      20,427         42  
       

 

 

 
          75  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.5%

 

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA

      1,827         71  

mBank SA (b)

      100         14  

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA (b)

      10,942         140  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

      20,600         247  

Santander Bank Polska SA

      291         36  
       

 

 

 
          508  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.0%

 

Asseco Poland SA

      462         8  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa SA (b)

      3,709         40  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Enea SA (b)

      6,199         15  

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA (b)

      30,115         66  

Tauron Polska Energia SA (b)

      55,041         52  
       

 

 

 
          133  
       

 

 

 

Total Poland

          764  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
QATAR 0.7%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Ooredoo QPSC

      11,481     $     34  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Qatar Fuel QSC

      2,172         10  

Qatar Gas Transport Co. Ltd.

      22,471         21  
       

 

 

 
          31  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.4%

 

Commercial Bank PSQC

      9,852         16  

Doha Bank QPSC

      67,003         34  

Masraf Al Rayan QSC

      90,514         64  

Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ

      11,863         68  

Qatar National Bank QPSC

      46,972         207  
       

 

 

 
          389  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Industries Qatar QSC

      36,460         129  

Qatar Navigation QSC

      4,742         13  
       

 

 

 
          142  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Barwa Real Estate Co.

      53,062         42  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Qatar Electricity & Water Co. QSC

      2,250         11  
       

 

 

 

Total Qatar

           649  
       

 

 

 
RUSSIA 0.0%

 

ENERGY 0.0%

 

Gazprom Neft PJSC «

      13,620         0  

Gazprom PJSC «

      635,130         0  

LUKOIL PJSC «

      15,703         0  

Novatek PJSC «

      21,924         0  

Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC «

      66,050         0  

Surgutneftegas PJSC «

      701,700         0  

Tatneft PJSC «

      19,086         0  
       

 

 

 
          0  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.0%

 

Sberbank of Russia PJSC ^«(a)

      117,340         0  

VTB Bank PJSC ^«(a)(b)

      598,992,500         1  
       

 

 

 
          1  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.0%

 

Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC «

      160,600         0  

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC «

      1,269         0  

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC «(b)

      88,470         0  

Severstal PAO ^«(a)(b)

      17,344         0  
       

 

 

 
          0  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Federal Grid Co. - Rosseti PJSC «(b)

      22,174,692         0  

Inter RAO UES PJSC «

      1,587,500         0  
       

 

 

 
          0  
       

 

 

 

Total Russia

          1  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
SAUDI ARABIA 3.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.7%

 

Etihad Etisalat Co.

      2,849     $     38  

Mobile Telecommunications Co. Saudi Arabia

      14,703         55  

Saudi Telecom Co.

      53,733         580  
       

 

 

 
           673  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Jarir Marketing Co.

      13,346         56  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.2%

 

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co.

      9,410         33  

Almarai Co. JSC

      4,646         70  

Nahdi Medical Co.

      722         26  

Savola Group

      5,885         58  
       

 

 

 
          187  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 1.1%

 

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.

      115,309         1,015  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co.

      1,204         68  

Saudi Investment Bank

      8,001         34  
       

 

 

 
          102  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co.

      1,052         80  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.0%

 

Arabian Internet & Communications Services Co.

      408         38  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.7%

 

Advanced Petrochemical Co.

      3,062         32  

SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co.

      2,321         85  

Sahara International Petrochemical Co.

      4,951         45  

Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

      15,311         340  

Saudi Cement Co.

      920         13  

Saudi Industrial Investment Group

      5,847         35  

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. (b)

      14,210         41  

Yanbu National Petrochemical Co.

      8,072         82  
       

 

 

 
          673  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Arabian Centres Co. Ltd.

      6,154         34  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.2%

 

ACWA Power Co.

      1,473         101  

Power & Water Utility Co. for Jubail & Yanbu

      763         13  

Saudi Electricity Co.

      10,430         52  
       

 

 

 
          166  
       

 

 

 

Total Saudi Arabia

           3,024  
       

 

 

 
SOUTH AFRICA 3.4%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.5%

 

MTN Group Ltd.

      40,071         253  

MultiChoice Group

      13,315         59  
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Telkom SA SOC Ltd. (b)

      23,829     $     38  

Vodacom Group Ltd.

      12,738         74  
       

 

 

 
          424  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.5%

 

Foschini Group Ltd. «

      1,644         10  

Motus Holdings Ltd.

      5,706         32  

Mr Price Group Ltd.

      5,888         50  

Naspers Ltd. ‘N’

      1,439         246  

Truworths International Ltd.

      15,768         64  

Woolworths Holdings Ltd.

      21,447         85  
       

 

 

 
          487  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.5%

 

AVI Ltd.

      7,555         34  

Bid Corp. Ltd.

      6,747         157  

Pick n Pay Stores Ltd.

      19,108         24  

Shoprite Holdings Ltd.

      11,621         175  

SPAR Group Ltd.

      12,331         80  

Tiger Brands Ltd.

      3,278         36  
       

 

 

 
          506  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

Exxaro Resources Ltd.

      10,173         114  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.5%

 

FirstRand Ltd.

      80,566         323  

Old Mutual Ltd.

      14,702         11  

Sanlam Ltd.

      10,980         44  

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

      8,889         101  
       

 

 

 
          479  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.2%

 

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

      8,265         92  

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.

      36,795         37  
       

 

 

 
          129  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Bidvest Group Ltd.

      7,956         110  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.0%

 

African Rainbow Minerals Ltd.

      2,540         28  

Anglo American Platinum Ltd.

      1,017         53  

Gold Fields Ltd.

      17,259         262  

Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd.

      4,446         29  

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

      24,894         124  

Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.

      2,702         90  

Sappi Ltd.

      26,018         63  

Sasol Ltd.

      15,613         157  

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd.

      100,406         135  
       

 

 

 
          941  
       

 

 

 

Total South Africa

           3,190  
       

 

 

 
SOUTH KOREA 14.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 1.0%

 

CJ ENM Co. Ltd.

      449         25  

KT Corp. (b)

      14,668         391  

LG Uplus Corp.

      11,350         90  

NAVER Corp. (b)

      1,048         181  

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

      8,100         315  
       

 

 

 
          1,002  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 3.7%

 

Coway Co. Ltd.

      1,879     $     83  

Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd.

      3,160         111  

HL Mando Co. Ltd.

      1,867         57  

Hyundai Department Store Co. Ltd.

      971         39  

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

      2,340         429  

Hyundai Motor Co.

      7,514         1,182  

Hyundai Wia Corp.

      1,300         65  

Kia Corp.

      10,203         789  

LG Electronics, Inc. (b)

      8,207         645  

Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd.

      763         44  

Shinsegae, Inc. (b)

      306         42  
       

 

 

 
          3,486  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.7%

 

Amorepacific Corp.

      276         31  

Amorepacific Group

      1,668         38  

CJ CheilJedang Corp.

      515         129  

E-MART, Inc.

      1,601         95  

GS Retail Co. Ltd.

      851         15  

KT&G Corp.

      3,650         246  

LG H&H Co. Ltd.

      290         80  
       

 

 

 
          634  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.5%

 

HD Hyundai Co. Ltd.

      2,147         105  

S-Oil Corp.

      1,049         57  

SK Innovation Co. Ltd. (b)

      2,627         284  
       

 

 

 
          446  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 2.2%

 

BNK Financial Group, Inc.

      14,756         82  

DB Insurance Co. Ltd.

      2,207         143  

DGB Financial Group, Inc.

      7,971         52  

Hana Financial Group, Inc.

      8,967         301  

Hanwha Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

      13,409         29  

Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Ltd.

      3,977         95  

Industrial Bank of Korea

      12,875         118  

KB Financial Group, Inc.

      3,582         150  

Korea Investment Holdings Co. Ltd.

      404         19  

Meritz Financial Group, Inc.

      884         40  

Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd.

      1,755         10  

NH Investment & Securities Co. Ltd.

      1,208         10  

Samsung Card Co. Ltd.

      666         17  

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.

      1,059         216  

Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (b)

      2,684         144  

Samsung Securities Co. Ltd. (b)

      389         12  

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

      12,581         390  

Woori Financial Group, Inc.

      25,218         254  
       

 

 

 
           2,082  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 2.1%

 

CJ Corp.

      1,919         140  

CJ Logistics Corp.

      920         91  

Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. (b)

      12,275         39  

DL E&C Co. Ltd.

      2,083         58  

Doosan Bobcat, Inc.

      204         8  

Doosan Co. Ltd.

      1,352         98  

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.

      7,849         91  

GS Holdings Corp. (b)

      1,946         62  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Hanwha Aerospace Co. Ltd.

      340     $     33  

Hanwha Corp.

      3,269         65  

Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd. (b)

      638         12  

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd. (b)

      647         60  

HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering & Construction

      1,674         19  

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

      5,337         144  

Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.

      969         144  

LG Corp.

      2,658         177  

Lotte Corp.

      1,335         28  

LS Corp.

      1,253         90  

LX International Corp.

      2,855         65  

Posco International Corp.

      4,010         193  

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (b)

      5,159         31  

SK Networks Co. Ltd.

      10,756         48  

SK, Inc.

      1,955         269  
       

 

 

 
          1,965  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1.9%

 

LG Display Co. Ltd. (b)

      18,614         183  

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd.

      1,603         190  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

      13,652         829  

Samsung SDS Co. Ltd.

      247         32  

SK Hynix, Inc.

      4,971         543  
       

 

 

 
          1,777  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.9%

 

Dongkuk Holdings Co. Ltd.

      2,064         14  

Hyundai Steel Co.

      5,759         162  

KCC Corp.

      311         55  

Kolon Industries, Inc.

      1,468         51  

Korea Zinc Co. Ltd.

      342         132  

Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd.

      453         46  

Lotte Chemical Corp.

      1,345         159  

Posco Holdings, Inc.

      3,102         1,193  
       

 

 

 
          1,812  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.3%

 

Korea Electric Power Corp. (b)

      16,286         239  

Korea Gas Corp.

      4,049         77  
       

 

 

 
          316  
       

 

 

 

Total South Korea

           13,520  
       

 

 

 
TAIWAN 19.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.7%

 

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.

      119,000         465  

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd.

      53,000         138  

Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd.

      33,000         106  
       

 

 

 
          709  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.6%

 

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. Ltd.

      53,000         78  

China Motor Corp.

      33,000         121  

Eclat Textile Co. Ltd.

      5,000         91  

Feng TAY Enterprise Co. Ltd.

      14,560         83  

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      6,000         36  

Nien Made Enterprise Co. Ltd.

      2,000         23  
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Pou Chen Corp.

      69,000     $     70  

Ruentex Industries Ltd.

      22,800         48  

Yulon Motor Co. Ltd.

      15,377         37  
       

 

 

 
          587  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.3%

 

Great Wall Enterprise Co. Ltd.

      15,008         28  

President Chain Store Corp.

      15,000         132  

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

      73,000         177  
       

 

 

 
          337  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

Formosa Petrochemical Corp.

      26,000         68  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 3.0%

 

Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      205,200         306  

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank Ltd.

      143,090         83  

China Development Financial Holding Corp.

      415,096         169  

CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      382,000         352  

E.Sun Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      178,239         150  

First Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      199,509         178  

Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      162,908         344  

Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co. Ltd. ‘C’

      134,503         98  

Mega Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      209,920         268  

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd.

      47,712         73  

Shin Kong Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      568,307         164  

SinoPac Financial Holdings Co. Ltd.

      222,466         143  

Taishin Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      244,511         144  

Taiwan Business Bank

      159,890         71  

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      134,395         117  

Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

      177,860         160  
       

 

 

 
           2,820  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.6%

 

Airtac International Group

      1,000         33  

Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd.

      51,000         238  

Far Eastern New Century Corp.

      93,000         95  

Hiwin Technologies Corp.

      2,000         15  

Taiwan Glass Industry Corp.

      13,000         8  

Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp.

      29,000         29  

Teco Electric & Machinery Co. Ltd.

      46,000         70  

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

      46,000         77  
       

 

 

 
          565  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 12.8%

 

Accton Technology Corp.

      8,000         136  

Acer, Inc.

      114,000         199  

Advantech Co. Ltd.

      9,119         110  

ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd.

      125,000         548  

Asustek Computer, Inc.

      64,000         1,019  

AUO Corp.

      498,600         294  

Catcher Technology Co. Ltd.

      14,000         88  

Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

      7,000         11  

Chicony Electronics Co. Ltd.

      27,000         154  

Compal Electronics, Inc.

      362,000         469  

Compeq Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      5,000         12  

Delta Electronics, Inc.

      24,000         245  

Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd.

      31,000         54  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

General Interface Solution Holding Ltd.

      17,000     $     37  

Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd.

      6,000         52  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.

      276,600         941  

Innolux Corp.

      795,582         370  

Inventec Corp.

      211,000         361  

King Yuan Electronics Co. Ltd.

      15,000         41  

Kinpo Electronics

      59,000         31  

Largan Precision Co. Ltd.

      1,290         121  

Lite-On Technology Corp.

      122,000         463  

Macronix International Co. Ltd.

      51,000         52  

MediaTek, Inc.

      35,000         1,156  

Micro-Star International Co. Ltd.

      29,000         192  

Mitac Holdings Corp.

      69,000         100  

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corp.

      2,000         16  

Nanya Technology Corp.

      16,000         41  

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

      7,000         118  

Pegatron Corp.

      99,000         281  

Powertech Technology, Inc.

      36,000         165  

Primax Electronics Ltd.

      17,000         37  

Qisda Corp.

      84,000         131  

Quanta Computer, Inc.

      149,000         1,085  

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp.

      16,000         69  

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

      12,000         184  

Silicon Motion Technology Corp.

      677         42  

Supreme Electronics Co. Ltd.

      34,861         69  

Synnex Technology International Corp.

      50,000         114  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      46,000         882  

TPK Holding Co. Ltd.

      24,000         28  

Tripod Technology Corp.

      20,000         127  

United Microelectronics Corp.

      88,000         150  

Walsin Technology Corp.

      5,000         20  

Winbond Electronics Corp.

      37,447         37  

Wistron Corp.

      220,347         705  

Wiwynn Corp.

      1,000         59  

WPG Holdings Ltd.

      71,560         190  

WT Microelectronics Co. Ltd.

      19,000         70  

Yageo Corp.

      3,000         58  

Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd.

      31,000         110  
       

 

 

 
          12,044  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.3%

 

Asia Cement Corp.

      51,000         69  

Cheng Loong Corp.

      11,000         11  

China Steel Corp.

      289,000         254  

Eternal Materials Co. Ltd.

      34,300         33  

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.

      40,000         81  

Formosa Plastics Corp.

      99,000         255  

Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

      65,000         141  

TA Chen Stainless Pipe

      12,000         16  

Taiwan Cement Corp.

      198,553         225  

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd.

      10,000         22  

Tung Ho Steel Enterprise Corp.

      20,020         46  

YFY, Inc.

      40,000         42  
       

 

 

 
          1,195  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Farglory Land Development Co. Ltd.

      10,000         18  

Highwealth Construction Corp.

      27,396         36  

Ruentex Development Co. Ltd.

      25,380         31  
       

 

 

 
          85  
       

 

 

 

Total Taiwan

           18,410  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
THAILAND 3.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.3%

 

Advanced Info Service PCL

      30,000     $     191  

Digital Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund ‘F’

      190,000         43  

Jasmine International PCL

      381,200         23  
       

 

 

 
          257  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Home Product Center PCL

      80,800         28  

Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL

      36,400         17  
       

 

 

 
          45  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.4%

 

Berli Jucker PCL

      22,700         16  

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL

      215,900         124  

CP ALL PCL

      58,400         96  

Thai Beverage PCL

      234,500         93  

Thai Union Group PCL ‘F’

      182,100         80  
       

 

 

 
          409  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 1.0%

 

Bangchak Corp. PCL

      68,000         87  

IRPC PCL

      1,001,700         59  

PTT PCL

      645,100         674  

Star Petroleum Refining PCL

      148,500         36  

Thai Oil PCL

      78,600         123  
       

 

 

 
          979  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.3%

 

Bangkok Bank PCL

      19,200         88  

Thanachart Capital PCL

      68,600         99  

Tisco Financial Group PCL

      24,800         72  

TMBThanachart Bank PCL

      1,238,400         61  
       

 

 

 
          320  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.3%

 

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL ‘F’

      179,500         146  

Bumrungrad Hospital PCL

      13,200         86  

Sri Trang Gloves Thailand PCL

      73,700         14  
       

 

 

 
          246  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Bangkok Expressway & Metro PCL

      33,400         8  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.1%

 

Fabrinet (b)

      314         60  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.4%

 

PTT Global Chemical PCL

      137,800         155  

Siam Cement PCL

      28,000         251  
       

 

 

 
          406  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.2%

 

Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund

      275,000         50  

Land & Houses PCL

      544,100         130  

Supalai PCL

      64,900         35  
       

 

 

 
           215  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Electricity Generating PCL

      8,900     $     33  

Ratch Group PCL

      24,550         23  
       

 

 

 
          56  
       

 

 

 

Total Thailand

           3,001  
       

 

 

 
TURKEY 1.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Turk Telekomunikasyon AS (b)

      17,286         14  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

      55,407         106  
       

 

 

 
          120  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.2%

 

Arcelik AS

      6,280         27  

Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS

      2,167         54  

Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS

      3,080         22  

Vestel Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS (b)

      18,191         29  
       

 

 

 
          132  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.4%

 

Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt Sanayii AS

      15,534         72  

BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS

      24,665         252  

Coca-Cola Icecek AS

      2,035         36  
       

 

 

 
          360  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS

      6,711         33  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Akbank TAS

      30,134         37  

Is Yatirim Menkul Degerler AS

      93,376         101  

Turkiye Is Bankasi AS ‘C’

      30,232         24  

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS

      26,718         18  
       

 

 

 
          180  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

AG Anadolu Grubu Holding AS

      6,100         42  

Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS

      20,424         31  

Enka Insaat ve Sanayi AS

      51,621         59  

KOC Holding AS

      10,607         51  

Tekfen Holding AS

      25,300         32  

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS

      26,099         40  
       

 

 

 
          255  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari TAS

      53,397         74  

Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS (b)

      26,659         17  
       

 

 

 
          91  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Aygaz AS

      1         0  

Enerjisa Enerji AS

      11,718         18  
       

 

 

 
          18  
       

 

 

 

Total Turkey

          1,189  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.7%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

      19,083     $     102  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. for Distribution PJSC

      60,536         61  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

ADNOC Drilling Co. PJSC

      28,461         29  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.3%

 

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC

      16,700         46  

Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC

      47,246         73  

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC

      7,644         36  

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

      37,527         143  
       

 

 

 
          298  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.0%

 

Borouge PLC

      23,828         16  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Aldar Properties PJSC

      16,798         25  

Emaar Development PJSC

      34,062         66  

Emaar Properties PJSC

      12,877         28  
       

 

 

 
          119  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC

      33,701         32  
       

 

 

 

Total United Arab Emirates

          657  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $85,369)

     90,353  
 

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS 4.0%

 

BRAZIL 4.0%

 

ENERGY 2.3%

 

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

      274,498         2,095  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.6%

 

Banco Bradesco SA

      54,400         190  

Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA

      22,248         61  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA

      44,900         312  
       

 

 

 
          563  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.7%

 

Braskem SA

      24,990         110  

Gerdau SA

      41,179         199  

Metalurgica Gerdau SA

      92,592         207  

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA Usiminas

      82,500         157  
       

 

 

 
          673  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.4%

 

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais

      70,090         166  

Companhia Paranaense de Energia

      62,356         111  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

CTEEP-Cia de Transmissao de Energia Eletrica Paulista

      17,621     $     96  
       

 

 

 
          373  
       

 

 

 

Total Brazil

          3,704  
       

 

 

 
CHILE 0.0%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Embotelladora Andina SA

      8,013         20  
       

 

 

 

Total Chile

          20  
       

 

 

 
RUSSIA 0.0%

 

ENERGY 0.0%

 

Bashneft PJSC «

      2,929         0  

Transneft PJSC «(d)

      22         0  
       

 

 

 
          0  
       

 

 

 

Total Russia

          0  
       

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $2,559)

     3,724  
 

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 0.1%

 

MEXICO 0.1%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV

      16,345         29  
       

 

 

 

Total Mexico

          29  
       

 

 

 
SOUTH AFRICA 0.0%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Growthpoint Properties Ltd.

      40,614         26  
       

 

 

 

Total South Africa

          26  
       

 

 

 

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $57)

    55  
 

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.5%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (f) 0.5%

 

          477  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $477)
    477  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $88,462)
     94,609  
 

 

 

 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES 0.0%

 

SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.0%

 

MUTUAL FUNDS 0.0%

 

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

 

5.450% (c)(d)(e)

      6,800         7  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $7)
    7  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Affiliates
(Cost $7)
    7  
 
Total Investments 100.3%
(Cost $88,469)

 

  $     94,616  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (0.3)%     (237
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $     94,379  
   

 

 

 
 

 

       
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

^

Security is in default.

«

Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

(a)

Security is not accruing income as of the date of this report.

(b)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

(c)

Institutional Class Shares of each Fund.

(d)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $6 were out on loan in exchange for $7 of cash collateral as of December 31, 2023. The collateral was invested in a cash collateral reinvestment vehicle as described in Note 5 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)

Coupon represents a 7-Day Yield.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(f) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  477     U.S. Treasury Notes 3.875% due 01/15/2026   $ (486   $ 477     $ 477  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (486   $  477     $  477  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
   

Securities

Out on loan

    Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 477     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $  477     $  (486   $  (9

Master Securities Forward lending Agreement

 

UBS

    0       0       0       6       6       (7     (1
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  477     $  0     $  0     $  6        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

CERTAIN TRANSFERS ACCOUNTED FOR AS SECURED BORROWINGS

 

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

 

     Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to 30 days     31-90 days     Greater Than 90 days     Total  

Securities Lending Transactions(3)

 

Preferred Securities

  $ 7     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 7  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Borrowings

  $  7     $  0     $  0     $  0     $  7  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Payable for securities on loan - cash collateral

 

  $ 7  
 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(3)

Includes cash collateral as described in Note 5 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $  0     $  0     $  0     $  1     $  0     $  1  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Common Stocks

 

Brazil

 

Communication Services

  $ 0     $ 304     $ 0     $ 304  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       552       0       552  

Consumer Staples

    0       998       0       998  

Energy

    0       250       0       250  

Financials

    0       545       0       545  

Health Care

    0       34       0       34  

Industrials

    0       149       0       149  

Materials

    0        1,400       0       1,400  

Utilities

    0       215       0       215  

Chile

 

Consumer Staples

    109       65       0       174  

Energy

    44       0       0       44  

Financials

    175       157       0       332  

Materials

    34       0       0       34  

Utilities

    99       43       0       142  

China

 

Communication Services

     817       969        0        1,786  

Consumer Discretionary

    148       1,042       0       1,190  

Consumer Staples

    199       1,176       0       1,375  

Energy

    0       1,831       0       1,831  

Financials

    36       5,038       0       5,074  

Health Care

    31       899       0       930  

Industrials

    242       2,384       0       2,626  

Information Technology

    0       1,874       0       1,874  

Materials

    36       1,877       0       1,913  

Real Estate

    142       1,275       0       1,417  

Utilities

    15       1,042       0       1,057  

Greece

 

Communication Services

    0       55       0       55  

Consumer Discretionary

    111       0       0       111  

Energy

    19       0       0       19  

Financials

    0       183       0       183  

Industrials

    48       0       0       48  

Utilities

    0       34       0       34  

Hong Kong

 

Financials

    0       439       0       439  

Industrials

    0       126       0       126  

Materials

    0       13       0       13  

Real Estate

    0       126       0       126  

Utilities

    0       577       0       577  

India

 

Communication Services

    0       208       0       208  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       1,043       0       1,043  

Consumer Staples

    0       1,402       0       1,402  

Energy

    0       1,463       0       1,463  

Financials

    0       1,584       0       1,584  

Health Care

    0       701       0       701  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Industrials

  $ 33     $ 620     $ 0     $ 653  

Information Technology

    0        2,160       0       2,160  

Materials

    10       1,530       0       1,540  

Real Estate

    0       98       0       98  

Utilities

    0       1,305       0       1,305  

Indonesia

 

Communication Services

    15       313       0       328  

Consumer Staples

    85       86       0       171  

Energy

    8       131       0       139  

Financials

    0       339       0       339  

Health Care

    0       41       0       41  

Industrials

    0       36       0       36  

Materials

    0       65       0       65  

Ireland

 

Consumer Discretionary

    386       0       0       386  

Kuwait

 

Communication Services

    0       73       0       73  

Consumer Discretionary

    3       0       0       3  

Financials

    0       248       0       248  

Industrials

    0       50       0       50  

Real Estate

    0       14       0       14  

Malaysia

 

Communication Services

    41       99        0       140  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       103       0       103  

Consumer Staples

    21       96       0       117  

Energy

    17       0       0       17  

Financials

    0        644       0       644  

Health Care

    0       175       0       175  

Industrials

    20       138       0       158  

Materials

    0       112       0       112  

Utilities

    19       141       0       160  

Mexico

 

Communication Services

    100       0       0       100  

Consumer Staples

     1,205       0       0        1,205  

Financials

    48       0       0       48  

Industrials

    172       0       0       172  

Materials

    527       0       0       527  

Philippines

 

Communication Services

    27       64       0       91  

Consumer Staples

    0       28       0       28  

Financials

    0       41       0       41  

Industrials

    0       51       0       51  

Utilities

    0       32       0       32  

Poland

 

Communication Services

    0       75       0       75  

Financials

    0       508       0       508  

Information Technology

    0       8       0       8  

Materials

    0       40       0       40  

Utilities

    0       133       0       133  
 

 

       
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Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Qatar

 

Communication Services

  $ 34     $ 0     $ 0     $ 34  

Energy

    0       31       0       31  

Financials

     148       241       0       389  

Industrials

    0       142       0       142  

Real Estate

    0       42       0       42  

Utilities

    0       11       0       11  

Russia

 

Financials

    0       0       1       1  

Saudi Arabia

 

Communication Services

    93       580       0       673  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       56       0       56  

Consumer Staples

    128       59       0       187  

Energy

    0       1,015       0       1,015  

Financials

    68       34       0       102  

Health Care

    0       80       0       80  

Information Technology

    0       38       0       38  

Materials

    13       660       0       673  

Real Estate

    0       34       0       34  

Utilities

    0       166       0       166  

South Africa

 

Communication Services

    424       0       0       424  

Consumer Discretionary

    231       256       0       487  

Consumer Staples

    436       70       0       506  

Energy

    0       114       0       114  

Financials

    156       323       0       479  

Health Care

    37       92       0       129  

Industrials

    110       0       0       110  

Materials

    91       850       0       941  

South Korea

 

Communication Services

    0       1,002       0       1,002  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       3,486       0       3,486  

Consumer Staples

    0       634       0       634  

Energy

    0       446       0       446  

Financials

    0       2,082       0       2,082  

Industrials

    0       1,965       0       1,965  

Information Technology

    0       1,777       0       1,777  

Materials

    0       1,812       0       1,812  

Utilities

    0       316       0       316  

Taiwan

 

Communication Services

    0       709       0       709  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       587       0       587  

Consumer Staples

    0       337       0       337  

Energy

    0       68       0       68  

Financials

    0       2,820       0       2,820  

Industrials

    0       565       0       565  

Information Technology

    42        12,002        0        12,044  

Materials

    0       1,195       0       1,195  

Real Estate

    0       85       0       85  

Thailand

 

Communication Services

    0       257       0       257  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Consumer Discretionary

  $ 0     $ 45     $ 0     $ 45  

Consumer Staples

    0       409       0       409  

Energy

    0       979       0       979  

Financials

    0       320       0       320  

Health Care

    0       246       0       246  

Industrials

    0       8       0       8  

Information Technology

    60       0       0       60  

Materials

    0       406       0       406  

Real Estate

    0       215       0       215  

Utilities

    0       56       0       56  

Turkey

 

Communication Services

    120       0       0       120  

Consumer Discretionary

    83       49       0       132  

Consumer Staples

    72       288       0       360  

Energy

    0       33       0       33  

Financials

    101       79       0       180  

Industrials

     105       150       0       255  

Materials

    0       91       0       91  

Utilities

    0       18       0       18  

United Arab Emirates

 

Communication Services

    102       0       0       102  

Consumer Discretionary

    61       0       0       61  

Energy

    29       0       0       29  

Financials

    298       0       0       298  

Materials

    16       0       0       16  

Real Estate

    25       94       0       119  

Utilities

    32       0       0       32  

Preferred Stocks

 

Brazil

 

Energy

    0       2,095       0       2,095  

Financials

    0       563       0       563  

Industrials

    0       673       0       673  

Utilities

    0       373       0       373  

Chile

 

Industrials

    20       0       0       20  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

Mexico

 

Real Estate

    29       0       0       29  

South Africa

 

Real Estate

    26       0       0       26  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       477       0       477  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 8,232     $ 86,376     $ 1     $ 94,609  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Affiliates, at Value

 

Short-Term Instruments

 

Mutual Funds

    7       0       0       7  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  8,239     $  86,376     $  1     $  94,616  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 100.2%

 

COMMON STOCKS 97.3%

 

AUSTRALIA 5.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

CAR Group Ltd.

      10,083     $     214  

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd.

      10,185         14  

REA Group Ltd.

      1,232         152  

SEEK Ltd.

      3,853         70  
       

 

 

 
          450  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.6%

 

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.

      5,216         145  

Breville Group Ltd.

      4,456         83  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

      1,939         78  

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd.

      3,913         54  

GUD Holdings Ltd.

      2,513         20  

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd.

      18,183         52  

JB Hi-Fi Ltd.

      2,098         76  

Premier Investments Ltd.

      1,450         27  

Super Retail Group Ltd.

      8,095         87  

Wesfarmers Ltd.

      17,577         684  
       

 

 

 
           1,306  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.5%

 

Coles Group Ltd.

      29,483         324  

GrainCorp Ltd. ‘A’

      15,482         77  

Metcash Ltd.

      41,504         99  

Woolworths Group Ltd.

      20,076         509  
       

 

 

 
          1,009  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.2%

 

Ampol Ltd.

      8,825         218  

New Hope Corp. Ltd.

      4,533         16  

Santos Ltd.

      5,435         28  

Viva Energy Group Ltd.

      34,605         82  

Whitehaven Coal Ltd.

      20,741         105  
       

 

 

 
          449  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.8%

 

AMP Ltd.

      106,852         68  

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd.

      3,083         54  

ASX Ltd.

      2,267         97  

Bank of Queensland Ltd.

      10,879         45  

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd.

      9,973         66  

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

      24,442         95  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

      482         60  

Magellan Financial Group Ltd.

      3,307         21  

Medibank Pvt Ltd.

      76,036         185  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

      8,877         186  

NIB Holdings Ltd.

      9,754         49  

Perpetual Ltd.

      4,208         73  

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

      16,921         171  

Suncorp Group Ltd.

      42,441         402  
       

 

 

 
          1,572  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.5%

 

Ansell Ltd.

      5,328         91  

Cochlear Ltd.

      928         189  

CSL Ltd.

      2,316         452  

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

      10,667         233  
       

 

 

 
          965  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INDUSTRIALS 0.6%

 

ALS Ltd.

      6,581     $     58  

Aurizon Holdings Ltd.

      63,002         163  

Brambles Ltd.

      39,373         365  

Computershare Ltd.

      3,918         65  

Downer EDI Ltd.

      16,130         48  

McMillan Shakespeare Ltd.

      2,022         22  

Monadelphous Group Ltd.

      4,493         45  

Qantas Airways Ltd. (a)

      16,302         60  

Reece Ltd.

      5,611         86  

Seven Group Holdings Ltd.

      2,189         55  

Transurban Group

      23,253         217  

Worley Ltd.

      9,367         112  
       

 

 

 
          1,296  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.1%

 

WiseTech Global Ltd.

      3,030         155  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 1.7%

 

BHP Group Ltd.

      21,335         729  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

      14,641         233  

Brickworks Ltd.

      1,120         21  

Champion Iron Ltd.

      4,066         23  

CSR Ltd.

      19,151         86  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

      8,212         22  

Fortescue Ltd.

      51,143         1,008  

IGO Ltd.

      10,659         66  

Iluka Resources Ltd.

      10,588         48  

Incitec Pivot Ltd.

      53,496         104  

Mineral Resources Ltd.

      1,626         78  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

      21,482         199  

Orica Ltd.

      7,303         79  

Regis Resources Ltd.

      19,161         28  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

      8,310         770  

Sandfire Resources Ltd.

      4,890         25  

Sims Ltd.

      8,959         95  
       

 

 

 
          3,614  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Lendlease Corp. Ltd.

      11,633         59  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.3%

 

AGL Energy Ltd.

      32,899         213  

APA Group

      10,873         63  

Origin Energy Ltd.

      51,998         300  
       

 

 

 
          576  
       

 

 

 

Total Australia

           11,451  
       

 

 

 
AUSTRIA 0.2%

 

ENERGY 0.1%

 

OMV AG

      1,982         87  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.0%

 

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

      7,596         63  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Andritz AG

      1,261         78  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

voestalpine AG

      3,734         118  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

      2,382     $     85  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Verbund AG

      610         57  
       

 

 

 

Total Austria

           488  
       

 

 

 
BELGIUM 0.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Proximus SADP

      6,019         57  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV

      2,436         110  

Lotus Bakeries NV

      5         45  
       

 

 

 
          155  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Euronav NV

      1,829         32  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Ageas SA

      1,027         45  

Gimv NV

      834         41  
       

 

 

 
          86  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.0%

 

UCB SA

      796         69  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Ackermans & Van Haaren NV

      333         58  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.0%

 

Barco NV

      2,878         53  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.0%

 

Solvay SA

      574         17  

Syensqo SA (a)

      574         60  
       

 

 

 
          77  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Elia Group SA

      788         99  
       

 

 

 

Total Belgium

          686  
       

 

 

 
CANADA 7.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.5%

 

BCE, Inc.

      14,540         572  

Cineplex, Inc. (a)

      6,127         39  

Cogeco Communications, Inc.

      750         34  

Quebecor, Inc. ‘B’

      2,872         68  

TELUS Corp.

      12,838         228  
       

 

 

 
          941  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.1%

 

BRP, Inc.

      720         52  

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. ‘A’

      1,801         191  

Dollarama, Inc.

      3,681         265  

Gildan Activewear, Inc.

      4,029         133  

Linamar Corp.

      864         42  

Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (a)

      887         454  
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Magna International, Inc.

      15,574     $     920  

Restaurant Brands International, Inc.

      4,211         329  
       

 

 

 
          2,386  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.7%

 

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc.

      5,560         327  

Empire Co. Ltd. ‘A’

      6,800         180  

George Weston Ltd.

      1,793         223  

Loblaw Cos., Ltd.

      3,320         321  

Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.

      1,845         35  

Metro, Inc.

      3,633         188  

North West Co., Inc.

      1,916         57  

Premium Brands Holdings Corp.

      718         51  

Saputo, Inc.

      4,315         87  
       

 

 

 
           1,469  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 1.0%

 

ARC Resources Ltd.

      11,422         170  

Birchcliff Energy Ltd.

      8,199         36  

Cameco Corp.

      1,000         43  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

      2,310         151  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.

      7,052         118  

Crescent Point Energy Corp.

      41,608         289  

Enerplus Corp.

      5,984         92  

Gibson Energy, Inc.

      5,032         76  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

      6,800         387  

MEG Energy Corp. (a)

      7,344         131  

Parex Resources, Inc.

      1,080         20  

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.

      8,143         74  

Precision Drilling Corp. (a)

      860         47  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

      11,966         383  

Teekay Tankers Ltd. ‘A’

      680         34  
       

 

 

 
          2,051  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.8%

 

Brookfield Corp.

      2,100         84  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

      2,205         106  

CI Financial Corp.

      10,283         115  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

      540         498  

Great-West Lifeco, Inc.

      2,620         87  

IA Financial Corp., Inc.

      1,008         69  

IGM Financial, Inc.

      1,879         50  

Intact Financial Corp.

      1,656         255  

Manulife Financial Corp.

      8,208         181  

Onex Corp.

      1,004         70  

Power Corp. of Canada

      6,054         173  

TMX Group Ltd.

      720         18  
       

 

 

 
          1,706  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.0%

 

Aecon Group, Inc.

      4,862         48  

Boyd Group Services, Inc.

      576         121  

Canadian National Railway Co.

      2,938         369  

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.

      3,776         299  

Element Fleet Management Corp.

      4,100         67  

Finning International, Inc.

      4,070         118  

GFL Environmental, Inc.

      3,244         112  

Russel Metals, Inc.

      2,414         82  

Stantec, Inc.

      1,110         89  

TFI International, Inc.

      1,252         170  

Thomson Reuters Corp.

      3,059         447  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Toromont Industries Ltd.

      1,730     $     152  

Waste Connections, Inc.

      137         20  

Westshore Terminals Investment Corp.

      3,856         80  
       

 

 

 
          2,174  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.8%

 

Canadian Solar, Inc. (a)

      726         19  

Celestica, Inc. (a)

      7,886         231  

CGI, Inc. (a)

      6,174         662  

Constellation Software, Inc.

      78         193  

Descartes Systems Group, Inc. (a)

      280         24  

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc. (a)

      2,448         51  

Open Text Corp.

      2,955         124  

Shopify, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      4,302         335  
       

 

 

 
          1,639  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.8%

 

Alamos Gold, Inc.‘A’

      3,342         45  

Barrick Gold Corp.

      13,566         245  

CCL Industries, Inc. ‘B’

      550         25  

Eldorado Gold Corp. (a)

      9,748         126  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

      7,428         61  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

      1,803         200  

Interfor Corp. (a)

      2,668         47  

Kinross Gold Corp.

      3,400         20  

Lundin Mining Corp.

      2,638         22  

Methanex Corp.

      2,776         131  

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.

      2,080         30  

Stelco Holdings, Inc.

      2,260         86  

Stella-Jones, Inc.

      550         32  

Teck Resources Ltd. ‘B’

      6,248         264  

Transcontinental, Inc. ‘A’

      3,843         40  

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

      1,698         145  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

      4,545         224  
       

 

 

 
          1,743  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Colliers International Group, Inc.

      547         69  

FirstService Corp.

      639         104  
       

 

 

 
          173  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.4%

 

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

      3,125         20  

Atco Ltd. ‘I’

      3,033         88  

Canadian Utilities Ltd. ‘A

      2,060         50  

Emera, Inc.

      3,247         123  

Fortis, Inc.

      7,383         304  

Hydro One Ltd.

      5,947         178  

Northland Power, Inc.

      2,816         51  

Superior Plus Corp.

      5,904         43  
       

 

 

 
          857  
       

 

 

 

Total Canada

           15,139  
       

 

 

 
CHILE 0.1%

 

MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Antofagasta PLC

      5,325         114  
       

 

 

 

Total Chile

          114  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
DENMARK 2.2%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

GN Store Nord AS

      1,507     $     38  

Pandora AS

      1,230         170  
       

 

 

 
          208  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Carlsberg AS ‘B’

      916         115  

Royal Unibrew AS

      863         57  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS ‘A’

      3,498         61  
       

 

 

 
          233  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Danske Bank AS

      2,352         63  

Sydbank AS

      2,020         88  

Topdanmark AS

      1,377         66  
       

 

 

 
          217  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 1.4%

 

Coloplast AS ‘B’

      589         67  

Demant AS (a)

      1,584         70  

Novo Nordisk AS ‘B’

      27,262         2,825  
       

 

 

 
          2,962  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.4%

 

AP Moller - Maersk AS ‘B’

      181         326  

DS Norden AS

      2,096         100  

DSV AS

      981         172  

ISS AS

      3,427         65  

Rockwool AS ‘B’

      120         35  

Solar AS ‘B’

      500         35  
       

 

 

 
          733  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

CHR Hansen Holding AS

      794         67  

Novozymes AS ‘B’

      2,763         152  
       

 

 

 
          219  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Orsted AS

      1,152         64  
       

 

 

 

Total Denmark

           4,636  
       

 

 

 
FINLAND 0.9%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Elisa Oyj

      1,792         83  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Kesko Oyj ‘B’

      5,412         107  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

Neste Oyj

      3,193         114  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Nordea Bank Abp

      12,845         160  

Sampo OYJ ‘A’

      5,299         232  
       

 

 

 
          392  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

Orion Oyj ‘B’

      2,534         110  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Kone Oyj ‘B’

      4,468     $     224  

Metso Oyj

      6,324         64  

Wartsila Oyj Abp

      7,296         106  
       

 

 

 
          394  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.1%

 

TietoEVRY Oyj

      5,256         125  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

Kemira Oyj

      3,991         74  

Outokumpu Oyj

      14,697         73  

Stora Enso Oyj ‘R’

      7,629         105  

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

      4,607         174  
       

 

 

 
          426  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Citycon Oyj

      8,247         47  

Kojamo Oyj

      3,668         48  
       

 

 

 
          95  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Fortum Oyj

      4,776         69  
       

 

 

 

Total Finland

           1,915  
       

 

 

 
FRANCE 7.4%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.7%

 

Eutelsat Communications SA

      11,635         55  

Metropole Television SA

      3,268         47  

Orange SA

      91,273         1,040  

Publicis Groupe SA

      2,906         270  

Television Francaise SA

      4,639         36  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA (a)

      650         17  
       

 

 

 
          1,465  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.3%

 

Accor SA

      1,263         48  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

      5,118         184  

Forvia SE

      7,513         170  

Hermes International SCA

      298         633  

Kering SA

      360         160  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

      404         328  

Renault SA

      21,273         870  

SEB SA

      693         87  

Sodexo SA

      756         83  

Valeo SE

      9,032         140  
       

 

 

 
          2,703  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.9%

 

Carrefour SA

      34,090         624  

Danone SA

      7,322         475  

L’Oreal SA

      1,326         661  

Pernod Ricard SA

      463         82  

Remy Cointreau SA

      216         28  
       

 

 

 
          1,870  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.3%

 

Technip Energies NV

      794         18  

TotalEnergies SE

      10,087         686  
       

 

 

 
          704  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
FINANCIALS 0.8%

 

BNP Paribas SA

      4,348     $     302  

Credit Agricole SA

      3,875         55  

SCOR SE

      3,786         111  

Societe Generale SA

      40,895         1,088  

Worldline SA (a)

      1,971         34  
       

 

 

 
          1,590  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.4%

 

BioMerieux

      614         69  

Sanofi

      8,113         806  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

      216         57  
       

 

 

 
          932  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 2.0%

 

Air France-KLM (a)

      1,448         22  

Airbus SE

      4,476         692  

Alstom SA

      4,317         58  

Bouygues SA

      9,391         354  

Bureau Veritas SA

      5,762         146  

Cie de Saint-Gobain SA

      4,481         331  

Dassault Aviation SA

      620         123  

Elis SA

      3,990         83  

Legrand SA

      908         95  

Nexans SA

      1,144         100  

Rexel SA

      13,351         366  

Safran SA

      3,495         616  

Schneider Electric SE

      688         139  

Societe BIC SA

      1,155         80  

Thales SA

      1,735         257  

Vinci SA

      5,430         683  
       

 

 

 
          4,145  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.3%

 

Alten SA

      497         74  

Dassault Systemes SE

      4,015         196  

Sopra Steria Group SACA

      624         137  

STMicroelectronics NV

      3,086         155  
       

 

 

 
          562  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

Air Liquide SA

      1,873         365  

Eramet SA

      262         21  

Vicat SACA

      1,663         60  
       

 

 

 
          446  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.5%

 

Engie SA

      63,367         1,116  
       

 

 

 

Total France

           15,533  
       

 

 

 
GERMANY 6.0%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.3%

 

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA

      943         65  

Deutsche Telekom AG

      8,591         207  

Freenet AG

      4,967         139  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

      5,500         33  

Scout24 SE

      980         69  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

      33,328         87  
       

 

 

 
          600  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.7%

 

Adidas AG

      1,732     $     352  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

      13,066         1,454  

Continental AG

      6,697         569  

Fielmann Group AG

      1,077         58  

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

      866         63  

Hugo Boss AG

      2,303         171  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

      7,390         510  

Puma SE

      1,090         60  

TUI AG (a)

      3,418         27  

Vitesco Technologies Group AG (a)

      1,650         171  
       

 

 

 
          3,435  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Beiersdorf AG

      959         144  

HelloFresh SE (a)

      604         9  

Metro AG (a)

      9,284         65  

Suedzucker AG

      3,854         60  
       

 

 

 
          278  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.1%

 

Allianz SE

      1,246         333  

Commerzbank AG

      68,468         814  

Deutsche Bank AG

      30,171         412  

Deutsche Boerse AG

      1,296         267  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG

      8,967         61  

Hannover Rueck SE

      525         126  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen

      480         199  

Talanx AG

      1,588         113  
       

 

 

 
          2,325  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.2%

 

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

      3,291         138  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

      2,269         70  

Gerresheimer AG

      713         74  

Merck KGaA

      684         109  

Siemens Healthineers AG

      1,916         111  
       

 

 

 
          502  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.0%

 

Bilfinger SE

      1,910         74  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG (a)

      36,660         326  

Deutsche Post AG

      13,827         684  

Duerr AG

      586         14  

Hapag-Lloyd AG

      368         55  

Hochtief AG

      425         47  

KION Group AG

      687         29  

Kloeckner & Co. SE

      5,302         56  

Knorr-Bremse AG

      872         56  

Krones AG

      968         120  

MTU Aero Engines AG

      495         107  

Nordex SE (a)

      1,719         20  

Rational AG

      64         49  

Rheinmetall AG

      249         79  

Siemens AG

      2,347         440  
       

 

 

 
           2,156  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.7%

 

SAP SE

      9,093         1,400  
       

 

 

 
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
MATERIALS 0.6%

 

BASF SE

      5,066     $     273  

Covestro AG

      9,162         534  

HeidelbergCement AG

      821         73  

K&S AG

      10,043         159  

Salzgitter AG

      3,276         101  

Symrise AG

      544         60  

thyssenkrupp AG

      3,064         21  
       

 

 

 
          1,221  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.2%

 

LEG Immobilien SE

      1,698         148  

TAG Immobilien AG

      4,034         59  

Vonovia SE

      7,599         239  
       

 

 

 
          446  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

E.ON SE

      19,864         267  
       

 

 

 

Total Germany

           12,630  
       

 

 

 
HONG KONG 1.4%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

HKBN Ltd.

      56,000         25  

HKT Trust & HKT Ltd.

      78,000         93  

PCCW Ltd.

      215,295         115  
       

 

 

 
          233  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Bosideng International Holdings Ltd.

      144,000         65  

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.

      43,600         65  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

      7,000         39  

Man Wah Holdings Ltd.

      28,800         20  

SJM Holdings Ltd. (a)

      35,000         11  

Skyworth Group Ltd.

      128,000         49  
       

 

 

 
          249  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.0%

 

WH Group Ltd.

      109,000         70  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.2%

 

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

      7,900         271  

Prudential PLC

      13,847         156  
       

 

 

 
          427  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (a)

      78,000         81  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

      37,000         199  

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust

      323,900         48  

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

      3,200         132  

MTR Corp. Ltd.

      35,000         136  

NWS Holdings Ltd.

      69,000         65  

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

      115,000         38  

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.

      30,000         33  
       

 

 

 
          732  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.1%

 

Cowell e Holdings, Inc. (a)

      25,000         74  

Kingboard Holdings Ltd.

      17,700         42  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd.

      38,000     $     33  
       

 

 

 
          149  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.4%

 

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

      36,000         181  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

      25,400         88  

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd. (a)

      52,413         27  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

      34,000         53  

Sino Land Co. Ltd.

      10,000         11  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

      22,000         238  

Swire Pacific Ltd. ‘A’

      15,500         131  

Wharf Holdings Ltd.

      27,000         87  
       

 

 

 
          816  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.2%

 

China Gas Holdings Ltd.

      14,200         14  

CLP Holdings Ltd.

      19,600         162  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments Ltd.

      50,500         31  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd.

      63,972         49  

Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

      13,500         78  
       

 

 

 
          334  
       

 

 

 

Total Hong Kong

           3,010  
       

 

 

 
IRELAND 1.1%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Glanbia PLC

      6,842         113  

Kerry Group PLC ‘A’

      1,520         132  
       

 

 

 
          245  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.3%

 

ICON PLC (a)

      787         223  

Medtronic PLC

      5,510         454  
       

 

 

 
          677  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.5%

 

Allegion PLC

      768         97  

Cimpress PLC (a)

      768         61  

Experian PLC

      6,299         257  

Grafton Group PLC

      5,153         60  

Kingspan Group PLC

      1,036         90  

Trane Technologies PLC

      1,580         385  
       

 

 

 
          950  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

James Hardie Industries PLC (a)

      11,285         435  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

      1,519         60  
       

 

 

 
          495  
       

 

 

 

Total Ireland

          2,367  
       

 

 

 
ISRAEL 0.8%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd.

      60,194         82  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.0%

 

Mobileye Global, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      867         38  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.0%

 

Strauss Group Ltd. (a)

      1,943     $     36  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Oil Refineries Ltd.

      200,254         68  

Paz Oil Co. Ltd.

      269         22  
       

 

 

 
          90  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.3%

 

Bank Hapoalim BM

      15,161         136  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

      21,715         175  

Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.

      5,619         44  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd. ‘A’

      16,593         83  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

      2,223         86  

Plus500 Ltd.

      2,162         46  
       

 

 

 
          570  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (a)

      1,497         63  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. SP ADR (a)

      11,804         123  
       

 

 

 
          186  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Danel Adir Yeoshua Ltd.

      283         23  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

      255         54  

Hilan Ltd.

      1,701         90  
       

 

 

 
          167  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.1%

 

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a)

      647         99  

Monday.com Ltd. (a)

      299         56  

Nice Ltd. (a)

      289         58  

Wix.com Ltd. (a)

      581         71  
       

 

 

 
          284  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

ICL Group Ltd.

      25,992         131  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Africa Israel Residences Ltd.

      585         30  

Azrieli Group Ltd.

      286         19  

G City Ltd.

      9,251         30  

YH Dimri Construction & Development Ltd.

      618         44  
       

 

 

 
          123  
       

 

 

 

Total Israel

           1,707  
       

 

 

 
ITALY 3.3%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.3%

 

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA

      6,049         77  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV ‘A’

      10,570         27  

MFE-MediaForEurope NV ‘B’

      3,708         13  

Telecom Italia SpA (a)

      1,576,014         512  
       

 

 

 
          629  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.3%

 

Brembo SpA

      5,358     $     66  

Ferrari NV

      961         324  

Moncler SpA

      2,801         173  
       

 

 

 
          563  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.8%

 

Eni SpA

      87,178         1,479  

Saipem SpA

      31,207         51  

Saras SpA

      55,486         99  
       

 

 

 
          1,629  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.8%

 

Anima Holding SpA

      13,098         58  

Azimut Holding SpA

      4,566         119  

Banca Generali SpA

      1,439         54  

Banca IFIS SpA

      5,002         87  

Banca Mediolanum SpA

      4,829         46  

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SpA

      17,707         115  

Banco BPM SpA

      31,929         169  

BPER Banca

      52,556         176  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

      6,074         91  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

      48,399         142  

UniCredit SpA

      17,433         475  

Unipol Gruppo SpA

      26,021         148  
       

 

 

 
          1,680  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

Amplifon SpA

      1,908         66  

DiaSorin SpA

      613         63  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

      2,161         117  
       

 

 

 
          246  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Enav SpA

      10,377         39  

Iveco Group NV (a)

      5,841         53  

Leonardo SpA

      25,862         427  
       

 

 

 
          519  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.8%

 

A2A SpA

      16,513         34  

Enel SpA

      179,352         1,334  

Iren SpA

      21,557         47  

Snam SpA

      17,239         89  

Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale

      16,907         141  
       

 

 

 
          1,645  
       

 

 

 

Total Italy

           6,911  
       

 

 

 
JAPAN 26.4%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 2.1%

 

Avex, Inc.

      4,300         42  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

      7,500         242  

CyberAgent, Inc.

      2,800         18  

Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.

      7,300         81  

GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. (a)

      2,400         40  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.

      2,500         19  

Internet Initiative Japan, Inc.

      3,700         75  

KDDI Corp.

      34,000         1,078  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.

      700         8  

Konami Group Corp.

      400         21  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Nexon Co. Ltd.

      3,300     $     60  

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

      14,100         734  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

      720,000         879  

Nippon Television Holdings, Inc.

      7,700         84  

Softbank Corp.

      71,300         889  

Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.

      600         21  

Toho Co. Ltd.

      900         30  

Z Holdings Corp.

      13,000         46  
       

 

 

 
           4,367  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 4.8%

 

Adastria Co. Ltd.

      2,500         61  

Aisin Corp.

      6,900         241  

Arata Corp.

      200         4  

Asics Corp.

      3,200         100  

ASKUL Corp.

      1,100         17  

Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.

      8,200         164  

Bridgestone Corp.

      10,900         450  

Casio Computer Co. Ltd.

      6,300         55  

DCM Holdings Co. Ltd.

      10,500         96  

Denso Corp.

      3,600         54  

EDION Corp.

      6,800         76  

Exedy Corp.

      4,300         79  

Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

      1,100         272  

Food & Life Cos., Ltd.

      2,700         55  

Fujitsu General Ltd.

      1,100         18  

Geo Holdings Corp.

      2,300         35  

Goldwin, Inc.

      500         36  

Haseko Corp.

      4,100         53  

Heiwa Corp.

      700         10  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

      101,100         1,043  

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

      4,100         61  

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

      22,100         240  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

      22,900         294  

J Front Retailing Co. Ltd.

      8,000         73  

JTEKT Corp.

      11,400         96  

K’s Holdings Corp.

      9,900         93  

Kohnan Shoji Co. Ltd.

      3,500         97  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      3,700         57  

Mazda Motor Corp.

      47,000         502  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd.

      3,900         169  

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.

      26,200         83  

NHK Spring Co. Ltd.

      7,000         59  

Nikon Corp.

      9,900         98  

Nishimatsuya Chain Co. Ltd.

      4,400         65  

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

      156,000         610  

Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.

      1,000         134  

NOK Corp.

      6,800         90  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd.

      7,600         282  

PAL GROUP Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,400         59  

Paltac Corp.

      100         3  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.

      5,000         119  

Resorttrust, Inc.

      900         16  

Rinnai Corp.

      300         7  

Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd.

      2,700         45  

Saizeriya Co. Ltd.

      3,100         110  

Sangetsu Corp.

      900         20  

Sankyo Co. Ltd.

      3,000         175  

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

      4,200         59  

Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.

      4,500         65  

Sekisui House Ltd.

      6,900         153  

Shimamura Co. Ltd.

      800         89  

Shimano, Inc.

      500         77  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Skylark Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,500     $     51  

Stanley Electric Co. Ltd.

      3,400         64  

Subaru Corp.

      6,400         117  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

      22,200         282  

Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd.

      6,300         187  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

      10,400         113  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

      6,500         277  

Takashimaya Co. Ltd.

      6,500         88  

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

      3,600         55  

Tomy Co. Ltd.

      4,300         68  

Toyo Tire Corp.

      4,400         73  

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

      4,000         75  

Toyota Boshoku Corp.

      6,800         108  

Toyota Motor Corp.

      37,000         678  

TS Tech Co. Ltd.

      4,200         51  

USS Co. Ltd.

      4,200         84  

Wacoal Holdings Corp.

      700         17  

Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.

      60,500         188  

Yamaha Corp.

      700         16  

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

      14,700         131  

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.

      2,100         48  

Yoshinoya Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,100         70  

Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,600         188  

ZOZO, Inc.

      1,100         25  
       

 

 

 
           10,073  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 2.9%

 

Aeon Co. Ltd.

      7,900         176  

Ain Holdings, Inc.

      100         3  

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

      14,600         562  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

      1,600         60  

Axial Retailing, Inc.

      900         27  

Belc Co. Ltd.

      1,000         44  

Calbee, Inc.

      3,200         64  

Cawachi Ltd.

      3,400         64  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, Inc.

      3,700         53  

Earth Corp.

      100         3  

Fuji Oil Holdings, Inc.

      7,400         127  

H2O Retailing Corp.

      2,700         29  

House Foods Group, Inc.

      3,000         66  

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Inc.

      2,520         69  

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

      38,500         994  

Kagome Co. Ltd.

      2,900         65  

Kameda Seika Co. Ltd.

      2,600         76  

Kao Corp.

      8,500         349  

Kewpie Corp.

      4,700         83  

Kikkoman Corp.

      700         43  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

      25,200         369  

Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.

      2,800         83  

Kose Corp.

      100         8  

Kusuri No. Aoki Holdings Co. Ltd.

      900         21  

Lawson, Inc.

      800         41  

Maruha Nichiro Corp.

      3,300         65  

MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.

      2,400         43  

MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.

      7,200         171  

Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co. Ltd.

      3,100         106  

Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,900         82  

Morinaga & Co. Ltd.

      5,800         105  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.

      1,600         31  

NH Foods Ltd.

      4,200         142  

Nichirei Corp.

      700         17  

Nippn Corp.

      4,400         69  

Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd.

      2,900         88  
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.

      4,400     $     59  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,300         115  

Pigeon Corp.

      1,200         14  

Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc.

      4,400         49  

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

      5,100         103  

Sakata Seed Corp.

      200         6  

Sapporo Holdings Ltd.

      1,500         66  

Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.

      11,200         443  

Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.

      200         9  

Sundrug Co. Ltd.

      3,200         103  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.

      3,400         112  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

      1,500         77  

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

      600         55  

Unicharm Corp.

      4,200         152  

United Super Markets Holdings, Inc.

      7,200         52  

Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

      2,200         49  

Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd.

      4,300         98  

Yokorei Co. Ltd.

      10,000         74  
       

 

 

 
           6,034  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.7%

 

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.

      4,300         173  

ENEOS Holdings, Inc.

      137,200         544  

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.

      40,560         220  

Inpex Corp.

      33,600         450  

Iwatani Corp.

      700         32  

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd.

      600         22  
       

 

 

 
          1,441  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 2.0%

 

Concordia Financial Group Ltd.

      6,100         28  

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

      1,000         18  

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

      17,500         117  

Hachijuni Bank Ltd.

      4,800         27  

Hirogin Holdings, Inc.

      3,100         20  

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc.

      10,100         109  

Hyakujushi Bank Ltd.

      4,500         77  

Iyogin Holdings, Inc.

      2,800         19  

JAFCO Group Co. Ltd.

      900         10  

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

      800         17  

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd.

      18,800         191  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

      100,100         894  

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

      4,800         85  

Kyushu Financial Group, Inc.

      3,600         21  

Mebuki Financial Group, Inc.

      33,300         101  

Mitsubishi HC Capital, Inc.

      11,600         78  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

      46,200         396  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

      36,500         623  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

      10,000         393  

Nanto Bank Ltd.

      4,400         76  

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings, Inc.

      18,600         214  

Senshu Ikeda Holdings, Inc.

      50,700         116  

Seven Bank Ltd.

      35,100         75  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

      6,500         316  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

      8,000         153  

T&D Holdings, Inc.

      2,600         41  

Tokyo Century Corp.

      4,000         43  

Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.

      200         8  
       

 

 

 
          4,266  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
HEALTH CARE 1.4%

 

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

      6,100     $     104  

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

      25,300         301  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

      4,500         170  

Eisai Co. Ltd.

      3,500         174  

Fukuda Denshi Co. Ltd.

      800         42  

H.U. Group Holdings, Inc.

      3,100         59  

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.

      600         18  

Hoya Corp.

      1,200         149  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

      2,800         67  

M3, Inc.

      800         13  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

      6,700         108  

Nihon Kohden Corp.

      800         25  

Olympus Corp.

      10,100         146  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

      3,200         57  

Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

      4,400         165  

Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

      3,900         39  

Sawai Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

      600         22  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

      3,500         168  

Suzuken Co. Ltd.

      3,000         99  

Sysmex Corp.

      400         22  

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.

      600         37  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

      23,041         661  

Terumo Corp.

      3,400         111  

Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.

      4,000         91  

Tsumura & Co.

      2,900         55  
       

 

 

 
           2,903  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 6.2%

 

AGC, Inc.

      4,500         167  

ANA Holdings, Inc. (a)

      8,000         173  

Central Glass Co. Ltd.

      3,200         60  

COMSYS Holdings Corp.

      3,400         75  

Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.

      7,100         210  

Daikin Industries Ltd.

      1,100         178  

DMG Mori Co. Ltd.

      4,800         92  

East Japan Railway Co.

      5,900         340  

EXEO Group, Inc.

      3,600         80  

FANUC Corp.

      8,500         249  

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.

      500         21  

Fujikura Ltd.

      14,600         112  

Fujitec Co. Ltd.

      3,200         81  

Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.

      2,400         38  

Glory Ltd.

      1,200         23  

Hanwa Co. Ltd.

      2,900         102  

Harmonic Drive Systems, Inc.

      500         15  

Hazama Ando Corp.

      6,500         51  

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

      200         33  

Hino Motors Ltd.

      15,100         49  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

      600         16  

Hitachi Ltd.

      18,400         1,323  

Hitachi Zosen Corp.

      11,700         78  

Hoshizaki Corp.

      200         7  

IHI Corp.

      3,400         66  

ITOCHU Corp.

      6,900         281  

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.

      6,800         134  

Japan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.

      2,900         102  

Kajima Corp.

      6,400         107  

Kamigumi Co. Ltd.

      3,200         76  

Kandenko Co. Ltd.

      10,000         98  

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

      7,800         172  

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.

      900         38  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Keihan Holdings Co. Ltd.

      600     $     16  

Keio Corp.

      700         22  

Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

      400         19  

Kinden Corp.

      4,400         75  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd. ‘L’

      3,000         95  

Kubota Corp.

      3,500         53  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

      800         31  

Kyushu Railway Co.

      3,500         77  

LIXIL Corp.

      3,500         44  

Makita Corp.

      1,000         27  

Marubeni Corp.

      69,100         1,088  

MEITEC Group Holdings, Inc.

      2,800         56  

Minebea Mitsumi, Inc.

      4,100         84  

MIRAIT ONE Corp.

      3,900         51  

Mitsubishi Corp.

      23,700         377  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

      8,400         119  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

      16,500         961  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

      8,400         315  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

      10,700         342  

Nagase & Co. Ltd.

      4,100         66  

Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd.

      3,500         56  

Nankai Electric Railway Co. Ltd.

      3,300         67  

Nippon Yusen KK

      16,200         500  

Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc.

      10,300         83  

NSK Ltd.

      24,800         134  

NTN Corp.

      28,600         53  

Obayashi Corp.

      11,600         100  

Outsourcing, Inc. (a)

      2,500         31  

Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd.

      8,300         46  

Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.

      33,400         57  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,200         134  

Sakai Moving Service Co. Ltd.

      4,200         81  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

      2,900         44  

Secom Co. Ltd.

      2,900         209  

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd.

      2,700         41  

Senko Group Holdings Co. Ltd.

      8,000         65  

SG Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,200         46  

Shibaura Machine Co. Ltd.

      3,100         76  

Shinmaywa Industries Ltd.

      6,900         57  

SHO-BOND Holdings Co. Ltd.

      200         9  

SMC Corp.

      100         53  

Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.

      13,500         78  

Sojitz Corp.

      11,040         249  

Sotetsu Holdings, Inc.

      3,400         66  

Sumitomo Corp.

      8,600         187  

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

      2,100         53  

Taikisha Ltd.

      3,000         87  

Taisei Corp.

      7,000         239  

Takeuchi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      3,300         100  

TechnoPro Holdings, Inc.

      2,700         71  

Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.

      3,700         99  

Tokyu Corp.

      10,400         127  

TOPPAN Holdings, Inc.

      9,800         273  

TOTO Ltd.

      900         24  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

      7,200         422  

Trancom Co. Ltd.

      800         41  

West Japan Railway Co.

      5,000         208  

Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.

      2,500         46  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

      3,100         129  

Yuasa Trading Co. Ltd.

      2,900         97  
       

 

 

 
           13,103  
       

 

 

 
 

 

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VALUE
(000S)
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2.4%

 

Advantest Corp.

      6,800     $     229  

Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.

      9,500         82  

Azbil Corp.

      700         23  

BIPROGY, Inc.

      2,800         87  

Brother Industries Ltd.

      3,400         54  

Canon Marketing Japan, Inc.

      3,400         103  

Citizen Watch Co. Ltd.

      15,200         90  

Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd.

      4,000         87  

Dexerials Corp.

      800         23  

Disco Corp.

      700         173  

DTS Corp.

      3,300         82  

Eizo Corp.

      2,600         91  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

      4,300         258  

Fujitsu Ltd.

      600         90  

Horiba Ltd.

      100         8  

Hosiden Corp.

      4,500         55  

Ibiden Co. Ltd.

      1,100         61  

Keyence Corp.

      600         264  

Konica Minolta, Inc. (a)

      31,100         91  

Macnica Holdings, Inc.

      3,200         168  

Maxell Ltd.

      4,400         49  

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      10,800         228  

NEC Corp.

      9,100         538  

NET One Systems Co. Ltd.

      800         14  

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.

      4,500         96  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

      3,900         113  

Obic Co. Ltd.

      300         52  

Omron Corp.

      2,800         130  

Otsuka Corp.

      1,900         78  

Renesas Electronics Corp. (a)

      11,400         204  

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

      24,900         191  

Sanken Electric Co. Ltd.

      500         27  

SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.

      400         34  

SCSK Corp.

      1,200         24  

Seiko Epson Corp.

      4,200         63  

Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd.

      3,900         151  

TIS, Inc.

      4,000         88  

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

      4,600         818  

Tokyo Seimitsu Co. Ltd.

      200         12  

Topcon Corp.

      1,000         11  

Toshiba TEC Corp.

      200         4  

Trend Micro, Inc. (a)

      400         21  

Ulvac, Inc.

      500         24  
       

 

 

 
           5,089  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 2.4%

 

ARE Holdings, Inc.

      3,400         47  

Daicel Corp.

      12,100         117  

DIC Corp.

      1,000         20  

Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd.

      200         7  

FP Corp.

      200         4  

JFE Holdings, Inc.

      36,200         560  

Kaneka Corp.

      2,800         71  

Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.

      900         15  

Kobe Steel Ltd.

      33,500         432  

Kuraray Co. Ltd.

      4,800         48  

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.

      61,000         373  

Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

      6,700         116  

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

      4,500         133  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.

      2,200         68  

Nakayama Steel Works Ltd.

      3,100         18  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.

      1,000         12  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.

      3,200         26  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd. ‘L’

      21,500     $     192  

Nippon Steel Corp.

      41,100         939  

Nissan Chemical Corp.

      600         23  

Nitto Denko Corp.

      3,300         246  

Oji Holdings Corp.

      21,100         81  

Rengo Co. Ltd.

      3,000         20  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

      13,200         552  

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.

      75,200         183  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.

      3,300         87  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

      4,500         93  

Teijin Ltd.

      2,100         20  

Tokuyama Corp.

      4,000         68  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.

      2,700         59  

Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

      7,100         87  

Tosoh Corp.

      4,000         51  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.

      7,200         117  

UACJ Corp.

      1,000         27  

UBE Corp.

      4,500         73  
       

 

 

 
          4,985  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.2%

 

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.

      2,300         266  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

      2,100         63  

Relo Group, Inc.

      800         10  

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

      6,200         40  
       

 

 

 
          379  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 1.3%

 

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

      25,800         333  

Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

      17,500         125  

Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. ‘C’

      7,800         126  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.

      17,100         76  

Hokuriku Electric Power Co. (a)

      14,200         74  

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

      22,100         293  

Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (a)

      17,700         128  

Nippon Gas Co. Ltd.

      2,100         35  

Okinawa Electric Power Co., Inc.

      7,200         57  

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.

      10,700         223  

Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

      10,700         77  

Toho Gas Co. Ltd.

      3,200         67  

Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

      17,700         120  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. (a)

      127,400         667  

Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.

      14,100         323  
       

 

 

 
          2,724  
       

 

 

 

Total Japan

           55,364  
       

 

 

 
JORDAN 0.0%

 

HEALTH CARE 0.0%

 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

      1,004         23  
       

 

 

 

Total Jordan

          23  
       

 

 

 
LUXEMBOURG 0.4%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Millicom International Cellular SA (a)

      1,586         28  

RTL Group SA

      1,432         55  

SES SA

      15,564         103  
       

 

 

 
          186  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
MATERIALS 0.3%

 

APERAM SA

      2,552     $     93  

ArcelorMittal SA

      21,348         606  
       

 

 

 
          699  
       

 

 

 

Total Luxembourg

          885  
       

 

 

 
NETHERLANDS 4.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

Koninklijke KPN NV

      77,926         269  

Universal Music Group NV

      6,134         175  
       

 

 

 
          444  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.7%

 

Stellantis NV

      57,973         1,358  
       

 

 

 
          1,358  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.7%

 

Heineken Holding NV

      1,735         147  

Heineken NV

      2,321         236  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

      40,986         1,179  
       

 

 

 
          1,562  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Koninklijke Vopak NV

      1,835         62  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.9%

 

ABN AMRO Bank NV

      33,033         497  

Aegon Ltd.

      77,879         453  

Euronext NV

      1,763         153  

ING Groep NV

      32,470         487  

NN Group NV

      5,536         219  
       

 

 

 
          1,809  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 

Koninklijke Philips NV

      2,532         59  

Qiagen NV (a)

      1,075         47  
       

 

 

 
          106  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.4%

 

Arcadis NV

      1,799         97  

IMCD NV

      797         139  

Randstad NV

      2,870         180  

TKH Group NV

      747         32  

Wolters Kluwer NV

      3,013         429  
       

 

 

 
          877  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1.2%

 

ASM International NV

      872         454  

ASML Holding NV

      1,977         1,492  

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

      1,700         257  

NXP Semiconductors NV

      1,704         391  
       

 

 

 
          2,594  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.3%

 

Akzo Nobel NV

      7,041         583  
       

 

 

 

Total Netherlands

           9,395  
       

 

 

 
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
NEW ZEALAND 0.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.0%

 

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

      29,519     $     97  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.0%

 

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd. ‘C’

      4,497         67  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

Auckland International Airport Ltd.

      12,458         69  

Fletcher Building Ltd.

      19,115         58  
       

 

 

 
          127  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Contact Energy Ltd.

      11,518         58  

Meridian Energy Ltd.

      16,269         57  
       

 

 

 
          115  
       

 

 

 

Total New Zealand

          406  
       

 

 

 
NORWAY 0.8%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Telenor ASA

      20,517         235  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Mowi ASA

      10,769         193  

Orkla ASA

      5,401         42  

Salmar ASA

      811         45  
       

 

 

 
          280  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.2%

 

Aker Solutions ASA

      32,645         135  

Equinor ASA

      7,289         231  

Frontline PLC

      1,579         32  
       

 

 

 
          398  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

      3,631         67  

SpareBank 1 Nord Norge

      2,890         29  
       

 

 

 
          96  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.0%

 

Tomra Systems ASA

      5,826         71  

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA

      1,943         17  
       

 

 

 
          88  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.1%

 

Atea ASA

      12,629         161  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

Norsk Hydro ASA

      15,851         106  

Yara International ASA

      6,436         229  
       

 

 

 
          335  
       

 

 

 

Total Norway

           1,593  
       

 

 

 
PORTUGAL 0.4%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.1%

 

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

      4,074         104  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
ENERGY 0.0%

 

Galp Energia SGPS SA

      3,029     $     44  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.3%

 

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

      109,697         552  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA

      20,954         54  
       

 

 

 
          606  
       

 

 

 

Total Portugal

          754  
       

 

 

 
SINGAPORE 1.7%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.3%

 

JOYY, Inc. ADR

      595         24  

NetLink NBN Trust

      76,400         48  

Sea Ltd. (a)

      2,712         110  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

      198,800         372  
       

 

 

 
          554  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.2%

 

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.

      550,900         108  

Wilmar International Ltd.

      79,900         216  
       

 

 

 
          324  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

BW LPG Ltd.

      9,657         144  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.7%

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

      22,500         569  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.

      49,100         483  

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

      3,900         29  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

      18,100         391  
       

 

 

 
          1,472  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.3%

 

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

      54,800         58  

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.

      4,000         90  

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

      20,700         111  

Singapore Airlines Ltd.

      65,900         327  

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

      35,400         105  
       

 

 

 
          691  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.0%

 

Venture Corp. Ltd.

      7,100         73  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

Sembcorp Industries Ltd.

      64,500         259  
       

 

 

 

Total Singapore

           3,517  
       

 

 

 
SOUTH AFRICA 0.0%

 

FINANCIALS 0.0%

 

Investec PLC

      4,283         29  
       

 

 

 

Total South Africa

          29  
       

 

 

 
SPAIN 3.9%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.5%

 

Cellnex Telecom SA

      976         38  

Telefonica SA

      258,087         1,009  
       

 

 

 
          1,047  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.4%

 

Amadeus IT Group SA

      2,003     $     144  

Gestamp Automocion SA

      15,957         62  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

      13,350         582  
       

 

 

 
          788  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.0%

 

Viscofan SA

      1,449         86  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.5%

 

Repsol SA

      64,281         954  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.5%

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

      61,680         562  

Banco de Sabadell SA

      432,179         532  

Banco Santander SA

      406,470         1,700  

Mapfre SA

      103,360         222  

Unicaja Banco SA

      132,409         131  
       

 

 

 
          3,147  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.0%

 

Almirall SA

      5,184         48  

Grifols SA

      2,169         37  
       

 

 

 
          85  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

      5,217         232  

Aena SME SA

      474         86  

Cia de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA

      3,421         93  

Sacyr SA

      17,177         59  
       

 

 

 
          470  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Acerinox SA

      9,174         108  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.7%

 

EDP Renovaveis SA

      3,341         69  

Enagas SA

      2,442         41  

Endesa SA

      14,515         296  

Iberdrola SA

      41,242         541  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

      9,230         275  

Redeia Corp. SA

      10,812         178  
       

 

 

 
          1,400  
       

 

 

 

Total Spain

           8,085  
       

 

 

 
SWEDEN 2.5%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.3%

 

Spotify Technology SA (a)

      646         122  

Tele2 AB ‘B’

      5,611         48  

Telia Co. AB

      140,038         357  
       

 

 

 
          527  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.3%

 

Autoliv, Inc.

      1,221         134  

Betsson AB

      2,372         26  

Bilia AB ‘A’

      3,891         52  

Electrolux AB ‘B’

      12,011         129  

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ‘B’

      5,147         90  
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Scandic Hotels Group AB (a)

      17,387     $     80  
       

 

 

 
          511  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.3%

 

AAK AB

      3,341         74  

Axfood AB

      2,338         63  

Cloetta AB ‘B’

      26,993         49  

Essity AB ‘B’

      13,545         336  
       

 

 

 
          522  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.3%

 

Avanza Bank Holding AB

      911         21  

Nordnet AB publ

      1,256         21  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB ‘A’

      18,546         202  

Swedbank AB ‘A’

      13,578         275  
       

 

 

 
          519  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.0%

 

Elekta AB ‘B’

      2,556         21  

Getinge AB ‘B’

      861         19  

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (a)

      855         23  
       

 

 

 
          63  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.1%

 

AddTech AB ‘B’

      2,314         51  

Alfa Laval AB

      1,868         75  

Assa Abloy AB ‘B’

      3,379         97  

Atlas Copco AB ‘A’

      31,107         536  

Beijer Ref AB

      2,846         38  

Epiroc AB ‘A’

      6,987         141  

Indutrade AB

      3,851         100  

Lifco AB ‘B’

      928         23  

Saab AB ‘B’

      473         28  

Sandvik AB

      8,747         190  

Securitas AB ‘B’

      2,554         25  

SKF AB ‘B’

      9,685         194  

Volvo AB ‘B’

      33,348         868  
       

 

 

 
           2,366  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.0%

 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson ‘B’

      13,760         87  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.2%

 

Hexpol AB

      3,489         42  

SSAB AB ‘A’

      48,194         367  

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA ‘B’

      1,779         27  
       

 

 

 
          436  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Atrium Ljungberg AB ‘B’

      3,783         87  
       

 

 

 

Total Sweden

          5,118  
       

 

 

 
SWITZERLAND 6.8%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Swisscom AG

      480         289  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.5%

 

Cie Financiere Richemont SA

      5,184         716  

Garmin Ltd.

      2,542         327  
       

 

 

 
          1,043  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER STAPLES 0.9%

 

Barry Callebaut AG

      38     $     64  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG

      8         96  

Coca-Cola HBC AG

      2,044         60  

Emmi AG

      43         47  

Nestle SA

      14,736         1,708  
       

 

 

 
          1,975  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.4%

 

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

      872         113  

Cembra Money Bank AG

      928         72  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

      649         36  

Partners Group Holding AG

      114         165  

St Galler Kantonalbank AG

      108         63  

Swiss Life Holding AG

      302         210  

Swiss Re AG

      3,336         375  

UBS Group AG

      12,608         392  

Valiant Holding AG

      783         89  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

      2,705         1,414  
       

 

 

 
          2,929  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 1.1%

 

Galenica AG

      1,229         106  

Novartis AG

      5,339         539  

Roche Holding AG

      5,268         1,531  

Sonova Holding AG

      262         86  

Straumann Holding AG

      708         115  
       

 

 

 
          2,377  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 1.4%

 

ABB Ltd.

      20,316         902  

Adecco Group AG

      7,129         350  

Bucher Industries AG

      143         60  

Daetwyler Holding AG

      400         93  

DKSH Holding AG

      929         65  

dormakaba Holding AG

      171         92  

Flughafen Zurich AG

      320         67  

Forbo Holding AG

      35         44  

Geberit AG

      424         272  

Georg Fischer AG

      719         52  

Kuehne & Nagel International AG

      929         321  

Schindler Holding AG

      606         152  

Schweiter Technologies AG

      132         81  

SGS SA

      1,487         128  

Sulzer AG

      1,292         132  

VAT Group AG

      292         147  
       

 

 

 
           2,958  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.2%

 

ALSO Holding AG

      118         35  

Landis & Gyr Group AG

      1,035         94  

Logitech International SA

      2,280         217  

Temenos AG

      528         49  
       

 

 

 
          395  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.9%

 

EMS-Chemie Holding AG

      73         59  

Givaudan SA

      65         270  

Glencore PLC

      187,340         1,126  

Holcim AG

      1,477         116  

SIG Group AG

      3,375         78  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Sika AG

      588     $     192  
       

 

 

 
          1,841  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.2%

 

Allreal Holding AG

      331         59  

PSP Swiss Property AG

      965         135  

Swiss Prime Site AG

      1,795         192  
       

 

 

 
          386  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.1%

 

BKW AG

      619         110  
       

 

 

 

Total Switzerland

           14,303  
       

 

 

 
UNITED KINGDOM 13.1%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.8%

 

Auto Trader Group PLC

      6,223         57  

BT Group PLC

      280,127         441  

Informa PLC

      8,714         87  

Vodafone Group PLC

      1,101,965         963  

WPP PLC

      7,960         76  
       

 

 

 
          1,624  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.5%

 

B&M European Value Retail SA

      38,087         272  

Barratt Developments PLC

      19,591         140  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

      597         36  

Burberry Group PLC

      7,088         128  

Compass Group PLC

      4,901         134  

Frasers Group PLC (a)

      7,063         82  

Games Workshop Group PLC

      1,082         136  

Greggs PLC

      2,731         91  

Halfords Group PLC

      12,453         32  

Inchcape PLC

      6,514         59  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

      2,369         214  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

      22,686         48  

Kingfisher PLC

      124,245         385  

Mitchells & Butlers PLC (a)

      19,623         64  

Next PLC

      2,856         295  

Pearson PLC

      23,874         293  

Persimmon PLC

      19,472         344  

Pets at Home Group PLC

      10,473         42  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

      148,189         277  

Whitbread PLC

      2,062         96  
       

 

 

 
           3,168  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER STAPLES 2.5%

 

Associated British Foods PLC

      6,519         196  

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC

      1,521         101  

Cranswick PLC

      1,220         59  

Diageo PLC

      9,335         339  

Haleon PLC

      19,219         79  

Imperial Brands PLC

      29,841         687  

J Sainsbury PLC

      119,878         462  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

      83,084         288  

Ocado Group PLC (a)

      5,496         53  

Premier Foods PLC

      41,428         72  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

      5,997         414  

Tate & Lyle PLC

      9,895         83  

Tesco PLC

      186,823         692  

Unilever PLC

      36,656         1,775  
       

 

 

 
          5,300  
       

 

 

 
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
ENERGY 1.4%

 

BP PLC

      283,062     $     1,678  

John Wood Group PLC (a)

      14,990         33  

Shell PLC

      27,640         905  

Subsea 7 SA

      14,649         213  
       

 

 

 
          2,829  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 1.6%

 

3i Group PLC

      15,419         475  

abrdn PLC

      113,462         258  

Admiral Group PLC

      6,812         233  

Aviva PLC

      11,769         65  

Barclays PLC

      51,959         102  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

      64,521         149  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

      4,526         42  

HSBC Holdings PLC

      67,070         543  

IG Group Holdings PLC

      7,137         70  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

      2,011         43  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

      4,342         513  

M&G PLC

      116,104         329  

Man Group PLC

      36,562         108  

NatWest Group PLC

      52,358         146  

Schroders PLC

      14,843         81  

Standard Chartered PLC

      19,270         163  

Vanquis Banking Group PLC

      14,074         23  
       

 

 

 
          3,343  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 1.2%

 

AstraZeneca PLC

      8,437         1,138  

ConvaTec Group PLC

      21,735         68  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

      1,014         50  

GSK PLC

      66,789         1,233  

Smith & Nephew PLC

      6,128         84  
       

 

 

 
           2,573  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 2.2%

 

Ashtead Group PLC

      3,854         268  

BAE Systems PLC

      58,078         822  

Balfour Beatty PLC

      17,135         72  

Bunzl PLC

      3,500         142  

Diploma PLC

      1,947         89  

easyJet PLC (a)

      10,174         66  

Ferguson PLC

      2,229         427  

Firstgroup PLC

      52,234         116  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

      19,688         204  

IMI PLC

      5,658         121  

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (a)

      169,056         334  

International Distributions Services PLC (a)

      46,445         161  

Intertek Group PLC

      2,639         143  

Morgan Sindall Group PLC

      2,204         62  

Pagegroup PLC

      8,102         50  

RELX PLC

      21,269         844  

Rentokil Initial PLC

      37,043         209  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (a)

      30,824         118  

Rotork PLC

      6,024         25  

RS Group PLC

      6,884         72  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

      794         106  

Travis Perkins PLC

      4,243         45  

Weir Group PLC

      5,112         123  
       

 

 

 
          4,619  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.2%

 

Computacenter PLC

      1,797     $     64  

Halma PLC

      4,165         121  

Sage Group PLC

      12,846         192  

Spectris PLC

      750         36  
       

 

 

 
          413  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.7%

 

Anglo American PLC

      3,847         96  

Croda International PLC

      2,174         140  

DS Smith PLC

      13,497         53  

Johnson Matthey PLC

      9,109         197  

Mondi PLC

      6,815         133  

Rio Tinto PLC

      11,506         856  
       

 

 

 
          1,475  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Grainger PLC

      10,843         36  

Savills PLC

      3,716         46  
       

 

 

 
          82  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.9%

 

Centrica PLC

      384,924         690  

Drax Group PLC

      14,576         91  

National Grid PLC

      42,995         579  

Severn Trent PLC

      4,218         139  

SSE PLC

      12,285         290  

United Utilities Group PLC

      12,896         174  
       

 

 

 
          1,963  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

           27,389  
       

 

 

 
UNITED STATES 0.2%

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 0.1%

 

Carnival PLC (a)

      7,726         128  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 0.0%

 

BeiGene Ltd. (a)

      3,400         47  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

 

RB Global, Inc.

      1,701         114  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.0%

 

Brookfield Renewable Corp. ‘A’

      3,400         98  
       

 

 

 

Total United States

          387  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $179,390)

    203,835  
 

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS 0.7%

 

GERMANY 0.7%

 

INDUSTRIALS 0.7%

 

Fuchs SE

      4,319         192  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

      2,478         199  

Sartorius AG

      174         64  

Schaeffler AG

      7,998         50  

STO SE & Co. KGaA

      471         73  

Volkswagen AG

      7,660         944  
       

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $1,481)

    1,522  
 

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 1.5%

 

AUSTRALIA 0.1%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Charter Hall Group

      4,607     $     38  

GPT Group

      18,724         59  

Stockland

      21,712         66  

Vicinity Ltd.

      31,109         43  
       

 

 

 

Total Australia

           206  
       

 

 

 
BELGIUM 0.1%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Cofinimmo SA

      234         19  

Retail Estates REIT

      1,499         107  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

      1,793         56  
       

 

 

 

Total Belgium

           182  
       

 

 

 
CANADA 0.1%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

      1,800         27  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

      1,520         56  

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust

      2,764         22  

Granite Real Estate Investment Trust

      1,110         64  
       

 

 

 

Total Canada

          169  
       

 

 

 
FRANCE 0.0%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Klepierre SA

      2,913         80  
       

 

 

 

Total France

          80  
       

 

 

 
HONG KONG 0.1%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Fortune Real Estate Investment Trust

      63,000         40  

Link REIT

      20,700         116  
       

 

 

 

Total Hong Kong

          156  
       

 

 

 
JAPAN 0.7%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.7%

 

Activia Properties, Inc.

      7         19  

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

      31         69  

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

      45         45  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

      30         53  

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

      2         9  

Daiwa Securities Living Investments Corp.

      77         57  

Frontier Real Estate Investment Corp.

      2         6  

GLP J-Reit

      43         43  

Hulic Reit, Inc.

      37         39  

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp.

      37         37  

Invincible Investment Corp.

      184         79  

Japan Excellent, Inc.

      44         39  

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

      243         119  

Japan Logistics Fund, Inc.

      31         63  

Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest

      109         79  

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp.

      8         20  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

      7         29  

KDX Realty Investment Corp.

      46         52  

LaSalle Logiport REIT

      107         115  
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.

      38     $     38  

Mori Trust Reit, Inc.

      99         51  

Nippon Accommodations Fund, Inc.

      3         13  

Nippon Building Fund, Inc.

      9         39  

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.

      30         58  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund, Inc.

      45         53  

NTT UD REIT Investment Corp.

      64         57  

Orix JREIT, Inc.

      42         50  

Sekisui House Reit, Inc.

      101         55  

United Urban Investment Corp.

      63         64  
       

 

 

 

Total Japan

           1,450  
       

 

 

 
LUXEMBOURG 0.1%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Shurgard Self Storage Ltd.

      1,760         87  
       

 

 

 

Total Luxembourg

          87  
       

 

 

 
SINGAPORE 0.1%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT

      43,900         101  

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

      36,300         56  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Keppel DC REIT

      35,900     $     53  

Keppel REIT

      4,020         3  

Mapletree Industrial Trust

      32,335         61  
       

 

 

 

Total Singapore

          274  
       

 

 

 
SPAIN 0.0%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.0%

 

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA

      3,709         27  
       

 

 

 

Total Spain

          27  
       

 

 

 
UNITED KINGDOM 0.2%

 

REAL ESTATE 0.2%

 

Assura PLC

      40,959         25  

Big Yellow Group PLC

      3,177         49  

Great Portland Estates PLC

      5,431         29  

Land Securities Group PLC

      8,233         74  

LondonMetric Property PLC

      19,917         49  

Segro PLC

      8,610         97  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

      40,855         88  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

          411  
       

 

 

 

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $3,319)

     3,042  
 

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
WARRANTS 0.0%

 

CANADA 0.0%

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.0%

 

Constellation Software, Inc. - Exp. 03/31/2040

      58     $     0  
       

 

 

 
Total Warrants (Cost $0)     0  
 

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.7%

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (b) 0.7%

 

          1,520  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $1,520)
    1,520  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $185,710)     209,919  
 
Total Investments 100.2% (Cost $185,710)

 

  $     209,919  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (0.2)%     (412
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $      209,507  
   

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS: 

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(b) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  1,520     U.S. Treasury Notes 3.875% due 01/15/2026   $ (1,551   $ 1,520     $ 1,521  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (1,551   $  1,520     $  1,521  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
    Securities
Out on Loan
    Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

 

FICC

  $ 1,521     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $  1,521     $  (1,551   $  (30
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  1,521     $  0     $  0     $  0        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Fund.

 

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  
     Commodity
Contracts
    Credit
Contracts
    Equity
Contracts
    Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
    Interest
Rate Contracts
    Total  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments

 

Over the counter

           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $  0     $  0     $  0     $  (3   $  0     $  (3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Common Stocks

 

Australia

 

Communication Services

  $  0     $  450     $  0     $  450  

Consumer Discretionary

    0        1,306       0        1,306  

Consumer Staples

    0       1,009       0       1,009  

Energy

    0       449       0       449  

Financials

    0       1,572       0       1,572  

Health Care

    0       965       0       965  

Industrials

    0       1,296       0       1,296  

Information Technology

    0       155       0       155  

Materials

    0        3,614       0       3,614  

Real Estate

    0       59       0       59  

Utilities

    0       576       0       576  

Austria

 

Energy

    0       87       0       87  

Financials

    0       63       0       63  

Industrials

    0       78       0       78  

Materials

    0       118       0       118  

Real Estate

    0       85       0       85  

Utilities

    0       57       0       57  

Belgium

 

Communication Services

    0       57       0       57  

Consumer Staples

    45       110       0       155  

Energy

    32       0       0       32  

Financials

    0       86       0       86  

Health Care

    0       69       0       69  

Industrials

    0       58       0       58  

Information Technology

    0       53       0       53  

Materials

    60       17       0       77  

Utilities

    0       99       0       99  

Canada

 

Communication Services

    941       0       0       941  

Consumer Discretionary

     2,386       0       0       2,386  

Consumer Staples

    1,469       0       0       1,469  

Energy

    2,051       0       0       2,051  

Financials

    1,706       0       0       1,706  

Industrials

    2,174       0       0       2,174  

Information Technology

    1,639       0       0       1,639  

Materials

    1,743       0       0       1,743  

Real Estate

    173       0       0       173  

Utilities

    857       0       0       857  

Chile

 

Materials

    0       114       0       114  

Denmark

 

Consumer Discretionary

    0       208       0       208  

Consumer Staples

    61       172       0       233  

Financials

    0       217       0       217  

Health Care

    0       2,962       0        2,962  

Industrials

    0       733       0       733  

Materials

    0       219       0       219  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Utilities

  $ 0     $ 64     $  0     $ 64  

Finland

 

Communication Services

    83       0       0       83  

Consumer Staples

    0       107       0       107  

Energy

    0       114       0       114  

Financials

    0       392       0       392  

Health Care

    0       110       0       110  

Industrials

    0       394       0       394  

Information Technology

    0       125       0       125  

Materials

    0       426       0       426  

Real Estate

    0       95       0       95  

Utilities

    0       69       0       69  

France

 

Communication Services

    36       1,429       0       1,465  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       2,703       0       2,703  

Consumer Staples

    0       1,870       0       1,870  

Energy

    0       704       0       704  

Financials

    0       1,590       0       1,590  

Health Care

    0       932       0       932  

Industrials

    0       4,145       0       4,145  

Information Technology

    0       562       0       562  

Materials

    0       446       0       446  

Utilities

    0       1,116       0       1,116  

Germany

 

Communication Services

    0       600       0       600  

Consumer Discretionary

    171        3,264       0        3,435  

Consumer Staples

    65       213       0       278  

Financials

    0       2,325       0       2,325  

Health Care

    0       502       0       502  

Industrials

    56       2,100       0       2,156  

Information Technology

    0       1,400       0       1,400  

Materials

    0       1,221       0       1,221  

Real Estate

    0       446       0       446  

Utilities

    0       267       0       267  

Hong Kong

 

Communication Services

    0       233       0       233  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       249       0       249  

Consumer Staples

    0       70       0       70  

Financials

    0       427       0       427  

Industrials

    0       732       0       732  

Information Technology

    0       149       0       149  

Real Estate

    0       816       0       816  

Utilities

    0       334       0       334  

Ireland

 

Consumer Staples

    0       245       0       245  

Health Care

     677       0       0       677  

Industrials

    603       347       0       950  

Materials

    0       495       0       495  

Israel

 

Communication Services

    0       82       0       82  

Consumer Discretionary

    38       0       0       38  
 

 

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Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Consumer Staples

  $ 0     $ 36     $  0     $ 36  

Energy

    68       22       0       90  

Financials

    0       570       0       570  

Health Care

    186       0       0       186  

Industrials

    0       167       0       167  

Information Technology

    226       58       0       284  

Materials

    0       131       0       131  

Real Estate

    30       93       0       123  

Italy

 

Communication Services

     552       77       0       629  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       563       0       563  

Energy

    0       1,629       0       1,629  

Financials

    0       1,680       0       1,680  

Health Care

    0       246       0       246  

Industrials

    0       519       0       519  

Utilities

    0       1,645       0       1,645  

Japan

 

Communication Services

    0       4,367       0       4,367  

Consumer Discretionary

    0        10,073       0        10,073  

Consumer Staples

    41       5,993       0       6,034  

Energy

    0       1,441       0       1,441  

Financials

    0       4,266       0       4,266  

Health Care

    0       2,903       0       2,903  

Industrials

    0       13,103       0       13,103  

Information Technology

    0       5,089       0       5,089  

Materials

    0       4,985       0       4,985  

Real Estate

    0       379       0       379  

Utilities

    0       2,724       0       2,724  

Jordan

 

Health Care

    0       23       0       23  

Luxembourg

 

Communication Services

    0       186       0       186  

Materials

    0       699       0       699  

Netherlands

 

Communication Services

    0       444       0       444  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       1,358       0       1,358  

Consumer Staples

    0       1,562       0       1,562  

Energy

    0       62       0       62  

Financials

    0       1,809       0       1,809  

Health Care

    17       89       0       106  

Industrials

    0       877       0       877  

Information Technology

    391       2,203       0       2,594  

Materials

    0       583       0       583  

New Zealand

 

Communication Services

    97       0       0       97  

Health Care

    0       67       0       67  

Industrials

    127       0       0       127  

Utilities

    58       57       0       115  

Norway

 

Communication Services

    235       0       0       235  

Consumer Staples

    0       280       0       280  

Energy

    32       366       0       398  

Financials

    29       67       0       96  

Industrials

    17       71       0       88  

Information Technology

    161       0       0       161  

Materials

    0       335       0       335  

Portugal

 

Consumer Staples

    0       104       0       104  

Energy

    0       44       0       44  

Utilities

    0       606       0       606  

Singapore

 

Communication Services

    134       420       0       554  

Consumer Staples

    0       324       0       324  

Energy

    144       0       0       144  

Financials

    0       1,472       0       1,472  

Industrials

    0       691       0       691  

Information Technology

    0       73       0       73  

Utilities

    0       259       0       259  

South Africa

 

Financials

    0       29       0       29  

Spain

 

Communication Services

    0       1,047       0       1,047  

Consumer Discretionary

    0       788       0       788  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair
Value at
12/31/2023
 

Consumer Staples

  $ 86     $ 0     $ 0     $ 86  

Energy

    0       954       0       954  

Financials

    0       3,147       0       3,147  

Health Care

    0       85       0       85  

Industrials

    0       470       0       470  

Materials

    0       108       0       108  

Utilities

    0       1,400       0       1,400  

Sweden

 

Communication Services

    122       405       0       527  

Consumer Discretionary

    134       377       0       511  

Consumer Staples

    112       410       0       522  

Financials

    0       519       0       519  

Health Care

    23       40       0       63  

Industrials

    0       2,366       0       2,366  

Information Technology

    0       87       0       87  

Materials

    0       436       0       436  

Real Estate

    0       87       0       87  

Switzerland

 

Communication Services

    0       289       0       289  

Consumer Discretionary

    327       716       0       1,043  

Consumer Staples

    0       1,975       0       1,975  

Financials

    63       2,866       0       2,929  

Health Care

    0       2,377       0       2,377  

Industrials

    146       2,812       0       2,958  

Information Technology

    0       395       0       395  

Materials

    0       1,841       0       1,841  

Real Estate

    0       386       0       386  

Utilities

    0       110       0       110  

United Kingdom

 

Communication Services

    0       1,624       0       1,624  

Consumer Discretionary

    106       3,062       0       3,168  

Consumer Staples

    256       5,044       0       5,300  

Energy

    0       2,829       0       2,829  

Financials

    131       3,212       0       3,343  

Health Care

    0       2,573       0       2,573  

Industrials

    1,045       3,574       0       4,619  

Information Technology

    0       413       0       413  

Materials

    0       1,475       0       1,475  

Real Estate

    82       0       0       82  

Utilities

    91       1,872       0       1,963  

United States

 

Consumer Discretionary

    0       128       0       128  

Health Care

    0       47       0       47  

Industrials

    114       0       0       114  

Utilities

    98       0       0       98  

Preferred Stocks

 

Germany

 

Industrials

    0       1,522       0       1,522  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

Australia

 

Real Estate

    0       206       0       206  

Belgium

 

Real Estate

    0       182       0       182  

Canada

 

Real Estate

    169       0       0       169  

France

 

Real Estate

    0       80       0       80  

Hong Kong

 

Real Estate

    0       156       0       156  

Japan

 

Real Estate

    0       1,450       0       1,450  

Luxembourg

 

Real Estate

    0       87       0       87  

Singapore

 

Real Estate

    0       274       0       274  

Spain

 

Real Estate

    0       27       0       27  

United Kingdom

 

Real Estate

    54       357       0       411  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       1,520       0       1,520  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  22,770     $  187,149     $  0     $  209,919  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 100.4%

 

COMMON STOCKS 97.8%

 

BERMUDA 0.1%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Liberty Global Ltd. (a)

      4,860     $     90  
       

 

 

 

Total Bermuda

          90  
       

 

 

 
IRELAND 0.3%

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.3%

 

Accenture PLC ‘A’

      1,143         401  
       

 

 

 

Total Ireland

          401  
       

 

 

 
UNITED KINGDOM 0.4%

 

CONSUMER STAPLES 0.0%

 

Nomad Foods Ltd. (a)

      28         0  
       

 

 

 
ENERGY 0.1%

 

TechnipFMC PLC

      5,842         118  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 0.1%

 

Janus Henderson Group PLC

      1,234         37  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

      217         53  
       

 

 

 
          90  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 0.2%

 

Nvent Electric PLC

      807         48  

Pentair PLC

      2,261         164  
       

 

 

 
          212  
       

 

 

 
MATERIALS 0.0%

 

Amcor PLC

      6,040         58  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

          478  
       

 

 

 
UNITED STATES 97.0%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 6.3%

 

AT&T, Inc.

      62,574         1,050  

Charter Communications, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      1,198         466  

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (a)

      2,490         35  

Comcast Corp. ‘A’

      22,089         969  

Electronic Arts, Inc.

      713         98  

Fox Corp. ‘A’

      1,141         34  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

      3,528         115  

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ‘A’

      402         13  

Liberty Broadband Corp. ‘C’ (a)

      406         33  

Liberty Latin America Ltd. ‘C’ (a)

      3,149         23  

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (a)

      19,997         37  

Meta Platforms, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      8,490          3,005  

Netflix, Inc. (a)

      1,335         650  

New York Times Co. ‘A’

      1,226         60  

News Corp. ‘A’

      3,829         94  

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

      400         63  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

      1,656         143  

Paramount Global ‘B’

      2,053         30  

Pinterest, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      2,056         76  

Roku, Inc. (a)

      397         36  

Scholastic Corp.

      296         11  

Snap, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      3,504         59  

T-Mobile U.S., Inc.

      897         144  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a)

      1,115         179  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

TEGNA, Inc.

      3,430     $     52  

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

      3,393         62  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

      15,614         589  

Yelp, Inc. (a)

      1,500         71  
       

 

 

 
           8,197  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 13.1%

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ‘A’ (a)

      3,073         271  

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.

      799         53  

Acushnet Holdings Corp.

      275         17  

Adient PLC (a)

      2,020         73  

ADT, Inc.

      2,164         15  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc. (a)

      864         51  

Airbnb, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      1,226         167  

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

      11,839         1,799  

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (a)

      2,403         21  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

      6,838         145  

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (a)

      508         114  

AutoNation, Inc. (a)

      969         146  

AutoZone, Inc. (a)

      180         465  

Bath & Body Works, Inc.

      857         37  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

      3,537         277  

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.

      1,268         36  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (a)

      247         876  

BorgWarner, Inc.

      832         30  

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (a)

      284         27  

Brunswick Corp.

      1,039         101  

Buckle, Inc.

      752         36  

Carnival Corp. (a)

      6,970         129  

Carter’s, Inc.

      1,770         133  

Cheesecake Factory, Inc.

      574         20  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a)

      106         242  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

      528         71  

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

      619         48  

Crocs, Inc. (a)

      281         26  

Dana, Inc.

      3,205         47  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

      668         110  

Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a)

      250         167  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

      847         124  

Dillard’s, Inc. ‘A’

      144         58  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

      495         204  

DoorDash, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      1,075         106  

Dorman Products, Inc. (a)

      204         17  

DR Horton, Inc.

      946         144  

eBay, Inc.

      5,522         241  

Five Below, Inc. (a)

      181         39  

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      403         45  

Foot Locker, Inc.

      2,719         85  

Ford Motor Co.

      33,560         409  

Gap, Inc.

      4,712         99  

General Motors Co.

      12,045         433  

Gentex Corp.

      2,848         93  

Genuine Parts Co.

      276         38  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (a)

      3,963         57  

Graham Holdings Co. ‘B’

      36         25  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (a)

      456         60  

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

      429         131  

Guess?, Inc.

      1,203         28  

H&R Block, Inc.

      3,155         153  

Hanesbrands, Inc.

      3,001         13  

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

      915         34  

Helen of Troy Ltd. (a)

      222         27  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Hibbett, Inc.

      186     $     13  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

      705         128  

Home Depot, Inc.

      2,552          884  

Hyatt Hotels Corp. ‘A’

      118         15  

International Game Technology PLC

      1,738         48  

Jack in the Box, Inc.

      935         76  

KB Home

      682         43  

Kohl’s Corp.

      2,240         64  

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

      1,021         64  

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

      790         29  

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

      1,809         89  

Laureate Education, Inc.

      1,136         16  

LCI Industries

      107         13  

Lear Corp.

      395         56  

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

      1,718         45  

Lennar Corp. ‘A’

      786         117  

Light & Wonder, Inc. (a)

      268         22  

Lithia Motors, Inc.

      246         81  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

      1,925         428  

M/I Homes, Inc. (a)

      470         65  

Macy’s, Inc.

      2,519         51  

Marriott International, Inc. ‘A’

      937         211  

McDonald’s Corp.

      2,597         770  

MDC Holdings, Inc.

      1,346         74  

Meritage Homes Corp.

      629         110  

MGM Resorts International

      605         27  

Murphy USA, Inc.

      611         218  

Newell Brands, Inc.

      779         7  

NIKE, Inc. ‘B’

      4,846         526  

Nordstrom, Inc.

      2,082         38  

NVR, Inc. (a)

      12         84  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)

      484         460  

ODP Corp. (a)

      1,106         62  

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (a)

      174         13  

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

      481         77  

Pool Corp.

      251         100  

PulteGroup, Inc.

      1,679         173  

PVH Corp.

      547         67  

Qurate Retail, Inc. (a)

      16,282         14  

Ralph Lauren Corp.

      378         55  

Ross Stores, Inc.

      968         134  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (a)

      672         87  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (a)

      3,433         46  

Service Corp. International

      1,407         96  

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

      752         81  

Skechers USA, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      612         38  

Sonic Automotive, Inc. ‘A’

      311         17  

Starbucks Corp.

      4,856         466  

Steven Madden Ltd.

      900         38  

Strategic Education, Inc.

      166         15  

Taylor Morrison Home Corp. (a)

      2,291         122  

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

      1,915         98  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

      497         61  

Thor Industries, Inc.

      1,308         155  

TJX Cos., Inc.

      5,376         504  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

      945         97  

TopBuild Corp. (a)

      115         43  

Tractor Supply Co.

      388         83  

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (a)

      2,342         83  

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (a)

      217         106  

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a)

      2,005         72  

Vail Resorts, Inc.

      353         75  

Valvoline, Inc.

      1,329         50  

VF Corp.

      1,148         22  
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Vista Outdoor, Inc. (a)

      310     $     9  

Visteon Corp. (a)

      636         79  

Wendy’s Co.

      4,790         93  

Whirlpool Corp.

      571         70  

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

      1,189         240  

Worthington Industries, Inc.

      292         17  

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

      509         41  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

      1,430         187  
       

 

 

 
           17,171  
       

 

 

 
       
CONSUMER STAPLES 9.7%

 

Albertsons Cos., Inc. ‘A’

      632         15  

Altria Group, Inc.

      13,956         563  

Andersons, Inc.

      480         28  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

      5,437         393  

B&G Foods, Inc.

      1,744         18  

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (a)

      194         13  

Boston Beer Co., Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      88         30  

Brown-Forman Corp. ‘B’

      2,268         129  

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

      1,267         73  

Campbell Soup Co.

      305         13  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

      603         166  

Central Garden & Pet Co. ‘A’ (a)

      341         15  

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

      1,109         105  

Clorox Co.

      1,281         183  

Coca-Cola Co.

      13,333         786  

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

      26         24  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

      3,080         246  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

      748         21  

Constellation Brands, Inc. ‘A’

      228         55  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

      718         474  

Dollar General Corp.

      782         106  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)

      393         56  

Edgewell Personal Care Co.

      1,225         45  

Flowers Foods, Inc.

      2,234         50  

General Mills, Inc.

      1,697         111  

Herbalife Ltd. (a)

      1,321         20  

Hershey Co.

      469         87  

Hormel Foods Corp.

      407         13  

Ingles Markets, Inc. ‘A’

      228         20  

Ingredion, Inc.

      598         65  

J & J Snack Foods Corp.

      87         15  

J M Smucker Co.

      312         39  

Kellanova

      1,624         91  

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.

      1,619         54  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

      1,617         196  

Kraft Heinz Co.

      3,578         132  

Kroger Co.

      8,412         385  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

      1,549         167  

Lancaster Colony Corp.

      319         53  

McCormick & Co., Inc.

      1,225         84  

Molson Coors Beverage Co. ‘B’

      2,454         150  

Mondelez International, Inc. ‘A’

      3,389         245  

Monster Beverage Corp. (a)

      4,134         238  

National Beverage Corp. (a)

      207         10  

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. ‘A’

      1,290         25  

PepsiCo, Inc.

      5,701         968  

Performance Food Group Co. (a)

      1,639         113  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

      9,019         849  

Post Holdings, Inc. (a)

      824         73  

PriceSmart, Inc.

      206         16  

Procter & Gamble Co.

      6,061         888  

Seaboard Corp.

      11         39  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

SpartanNash Co.

      547     $     13  

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (a)

      4,190         202  

Sysco Corp.

      1,508         110  

Target Corp.

      5,359         763  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (a)

      796         33  

Tyson Foods, Inc. ‘A’

      2,674         144  

United Natural Foods, Inc. (a)

      1,225         20  

Universal Corp.

      231         16  

US Foods Holding Corp. (a)

      2,266         103  

Vector Group Ltd.

      2,083         23  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

      17,321         452  

Walmart, Inc.

      12,587         1,984  

Weis Markets, Inc.

      159         10  
       

 

 

 
           12,626  
       

 

 

 
       
ENERGY 4.4%

 

Antero Resources Corp. (a)

      1,578         36  

APA Corp.

      401         14  

Archrock, Inc.

      1,770         27  

Baker Hughes Co.

      8,805         301  

ChampionX Corp.

      621         18  

Chevron Corp.

      5,149         768  

Civitas Resources, Inc.

      157         11  

CNX Resources Corp. (a)

      3,153         63  

ConocoPhillips

      1,676         195  

CVR Energy, Inc.

      731         22  

Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.

      2,386         62  

Equitrans Midstream Corp.

      2,663         27  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

      8,194         819  

Halliburton Co.

      2,162         78  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

      1,282         46  

HF Sinclair Corp.

      314         17  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

      1,880         33  

Marathon Oil Corp.

      3,222         78  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

      7,140         1,059  

Murphy Oil Corp.

      1,172         50  

Nabors Industries Ltd. (a)

      96         8  

NOV, Inc.

      2,727         55  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

      1,630         97  

Oceaneering International, Inc. (a)

      2,397         51  

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

      2,307         25  

PBF Energy, Inc. ‘A’

      2,011         88  

Peabody Energy Corp.

      2,625         64  

Permian Resources Corp.

      3,879         53  

Phillips 66

      5,939         791  

Range Resources Corp.

      2,250         69  

Schlumberger NV

      2,180         113  

SM Energy Co.

      975         38  

Targa Resources Corp.

      650         57  

Transocean Ltd. (a)

      3,241         21  

Valero Energy Corp.

      3,646         474  

World Kinect Corp.

      1,414         32  
       

 

 

 
           5,760  
       

 

 

 
       
FINANCIALS 13.3%

 

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

      669         101  

Aflac, Inc.

      2,121         175  

Allstate Corp.

      1,503         210  

Ally Financial, Inc.

      2,614         91  

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. (a)

      1,334         74  

American International Group, Inc.

      4,526         307  

Aon PLC ‘A’

      1,332         388  

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

      1,425         133  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Ares Management Corp. ‘A’

      963     $     115  

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.

      827         186  

Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc. ‘A’

      741         33  

Assurant, Inc.

      391         66  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

      4,715         245  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. ‘B’ (a)

      5,463          1,948  

Blackstone, Inc.

      1,128         148  

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.

      905         30  

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (a)

      1,040         55  

Brown & Brown, Inc.

      1,663         118  

Capital One Financial Corp.

      2,470         324  

Citigroup, Inc.

      18,707         962  

CME Group, Inc.

      472         99  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

      1,514         42  

Coinbase Global, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      597         104  

Corebridge Financial, Inc.

      776         17  

Credit Acceptance Corp. (a)

      25         13  

Discover Financial Services

      587         66  

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (a)

      266         14  

Erie Indemnity Co. ‘A’

      225         75  

Essent Group Ltd.

      294         16  

Evercore, Inc. ‘A’

      655         112  

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

      230         110  

Federated Hermes, Inc.

      1,413         48  

First American Financial Corp.

      463         30  

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. ‘A’

      38         54  

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

      1,668         222  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a)

      222         63  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

      2,184         65  

Genworth Financial, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      9,873         66  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

      504         194  

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

      371         45  

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

      666         80  

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. ‘A’

      549         46  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

      880         113  

Invesco Ltd.

      3,705         66  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

      772         126  

Jackson Financial, Inc. ‘A’

      1,937         99  

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

      761         31  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

      8,515         1,448  

Kemper Corp.

      477         23  

KKR & Co., Inc.

      2,111         175  

Lincoln National Corp.

      1,506         41  

Loews Corp.

      867         60  

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.

      562         128  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

      108         32  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

      2,760         523  

Mastercard, Inc. ‘A’

      3,285         1,401  

Mercury General Corp.

      401         15  

MetLife, Inc.

      3,071         203  

MGIC Investment Corp.

      2,128         41  

Moelis & Co. ‘A’

      569         32  

Moody’s Corp.

      513         200  

Morningstar, Inc.

      131         37  

Mr Cooper Group, Inc. (a)

      672         44  

MSCI, Inc.

      426         241  

Nasdaq, Inc.

      446         26  

Navient Corp.

      2,417         45  

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

      7,750         79  

Old Republic International Corp.

      477         14  

OneMain Holdings, Inc.

      1,025         50  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

      260         23  

Primerica, Inc.

      178         37  

PROG Holdings, Inc. (a)

      808         25  
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Progressive Corp.

      1,276     $     203  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

      2,598         269  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

      134         22  

RLI Corp.

      236         31  

S&P Global, Inc.

      341         150  

SEI Investments Co.

      1,354         86  

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

      148         15  

SLM Corp.

      5,324         102  

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (a)

      1,886         19  

Stewart Information Services Corp.

      447         26  

Synchrony Financial

      8,350         319  

T Rowe Price Group, Inc.

      1,327         143  

Tradeweb Markets, Inc. ‘A’

      564         51  

Travelers Cos., Inc.

      1,241         236  

Unum Group

      1,915         87  

Virtu Financial, Inc. ‘A’

      1,463         30  

Visa, Inc. ‘A’

      6,596         1,717  

Voya Financial, Inc.

      419         31  

Washington Federal, Inc.

      423         14  

Wells Fargo & Co.

      21,464         1,056  

Western Union Co.

      4,156         50  

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.

      27         41  
       

 

 

 
           17,366  
       

 

 

 
       
HEALTH CARE 13.6%

 

AbbVie, Inc.

      5,944         921  

Align Technology, Inc. (a)

      377         103  

Amgen, Inc.

      3,738         1,077  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (a)

      327         24  

Baxter International, Inc.

      1,246         48  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

      501         122  

Biogen, Inc. (a)

      798         206  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a)

      275         26  

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

      4,116         238  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

      5,681         291  

Bruker Corp.

      721         53  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

      5,078         512  

Cencora, Inc.

      963         198  

Chemed Corp.

      134         78  

Cooper Cos., Inc.

      358         135  

CVS Health Corp.

      14,500         1,145  

DaVita, Inc. (a)

      1,534         161  

Dentsply Sirona, Inc.

      2,604         93  

Elevance Health, Inc.

      203         96  

Eli Lilly & Co.

      4,873         2,841  

Encompass Health Corp.

      1,745         116  

Exact Sciences Corp. (a)

      742         55  

Exelixis, Inc. (a)

      1,155         28  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

      14,052         1,138  

Globus Medical, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      405         22  

Haemonetics Corp. (a)

      532         45  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

      830         225  

Henry Schein, Inc. (a)

      608         46  

Hologic, Inc. (a)

      749         54  

Humana, Inc.

      109         50  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a)

      414         230  

Incyte Corp. (a)

      217         14  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a)

      1,082         365  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (a)

      98         12  

Johnson & Johnson

      7,500         1,176  

Masimo Corp. (a)

      372         44  

McKesson Corp.

      1,828         846  

Merck & Co., Inc.

      12,866         1,403  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (a)

      79     $     96  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (a)

      330         43  

Organon & Co.

      5,029         73  

Owens & Minor, Inc. (a)

      1,931         37  

Patterson Cos., Inc.

      2,013         57  

Pfizer, Inc.

      19,061         549  

Premier, Inc. ‘A’

      1,533         34  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

      565         78  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

      733         644  

ResMed, Inc.

      663         114  

Royalty Pharma PLC ‘A’

      1,456         41  

Select Medical Holdings Corp.

      1,641         39  

STERIS PLC

      457         100  

Stryker Corp.

      1,011         303  

Teleflex, Inc.

      166         41  

Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a)

      2,999         227  

United Therapeutics Corp. (a)

      756         166  

Universal Health Services, Inc. ‘B’

      462         70  

Veeva Systems, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      465         90  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

      786         320  

Viatris, Inc.

      16,015         173  

Waters Corp. (a)

      185         61  

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

      384         135  

Zoetis, Inc.

      521         103  
       

 

 

 
           17,831  
       

 

 

 
       
INDUSTRIALS 12.9%

 

3M Co.

      3,505         383  

A O Smith Corp.

      2,091         172  

AAR Corp. (a)

      446         28  

ABM Industries, Inc.

      1,032         46  

Acuity Brands, Inc.

      391         80  

AECOM

      938         87  

AGCO Corp.

      282         34  

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

      1,711         99  

American Woodmark Corp. (a)

      193         18  

AMETEK, Inc.

      608         100  

API Group Corp. (a)

      1,365         47  

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

      334         18  

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

      126         22  

ArcBest Corp.

      138         17  

Arcosa, Inc.

      516         43  

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

      306         30  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

      823         192  

Avis Budget Group, Inc.

      1,187         210  

Boeing Co. (a)

      1,865         486  

Boise Cascade Co.

      903         117  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

      2,451         314  

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

      1,240         255  

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (a)

      372         62  

BWX Technologies, Inc.

      1,358         104  

CACI International, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      402         130  

Carrier Global Corp.

      3,831         220  

Caterpillar, Inc.

      1,181         349  

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

      1,338         116  

Cintas Corp.

      398         240  

Clean Harbors, Inc. (a)

      245         43  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

      217         45  

Copart, Inc. (a)

      6,355         311  

CoreCivic, Inc. (a)

      3,168         46  

CSG Systems International, Inc.

      330         18  

CSX Corp.

      6,111         212  

Cummins, Inc.

      659         158  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

      375     $     84  

Donaldson Co., Inc.

      1,083         71  

Eaton Corp. PLC

      1,186          286  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

      112         24  

Emerson Electric Co.

      1,727         168  

Encore Wire Corp.

      388         83  

Equifax, Inc.

      416         103  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

      870         111  

Fastenal Co.

      1,219         79  

FedEx Corp.

      644         163  

Flowserve Corp.

      602         25  

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

      229         17  

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

      148         14  

FTI Consulting, Inc. (a)

      567         113  

GATX Corp.

      369         44  

Generac Holdings, Inc. (a)

      400         52  

General Electric Co.

      7,227         922  

Genpact Ltd.

      1,365         47  

GEO Group, Inc. (a)

      3,509         38  

GMS, Inc. (a)

      552         45  

Graco, Inc.

      1,454         126  

Granite Construction, Inc.

      698         35  

Greenbrier Cos., Inc.

      823         36  

GXO Logistics, Inc. (a)

      223         14  

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

      2,202         23  

HEICO Corp.

      306         55  

Hexcel Corp.

      1,390         103  

HNI Corp.

      433         18  

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.

      2,894         157  

Hub Group, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      545         50  

Hubbell, Inc.

      293         96  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

      108         28  

IDEX Corp.

      555         120  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

      1,454         381  

Ingersoll Rand, Inc.

      1,575         122  

Insperity, Inc.

      305         36  

ITT, Inc.

      950         113  

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

      239         48  

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (a)

      950         18  

KBR, Inc.

      1,160         64  

Kirby Corp. (a)

      154         12  

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc.

      153         9  

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

      533         112  

Landstar System, Inc.

      688         133  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

      606         66  

Lennox International, Inc.

      562         251  

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

      773         168  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

      1,311         594  

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

      731         58  

Masco Corp.

      983         66  

Masterbrand, Inc. (a)

      2,744         41  

Matson, Inc.

      154         17  

Maximus, Inc.

      857         72  

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

      2,675         53  

Moog, Inc. ‘A’

      285         41  

MSA Safety, Inc.

      251         42  

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. ‘A’

      1,119         113  

Mueller Industries, Inc.

      1,871         88  

Nordson Corp.

      226         60  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

      577         270  

NOW, Inc. (a)

      1,617         18  

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

      264         107  

OPENLANE, Inc. (a)

      2,477         37  
 

 

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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Oshkosh Corp.

      1,025     $     111  

Otis Worldwide Corp.

      2,220         199  

Owens Corning

      569         84  

PACCAR, Inc.

      1,467         143  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

      354         163  

Parsons Corp. (a)

      281         18  

Paychex, Inc.

      679         81  

Primoris Services Corp.

      512         17  

Quanta Services, Inc.

      870         188  

Republic Services, Inc.

      367         61  

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (a)

      1,463         28  

Robert Half, Inc.

      757         67  

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

      309         96  

Rollins, Inc.

      1,513         66  

Rush Enterprises, Inc. ‘A’

      826         42  

Ryder System, Inc.

      972         112  

Saia, Inc. (a)

      115         50  

Schneider National, Inc. ‘B’

      810         21  

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

      195         39  

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (a)

      81         13  

SkyWest, Inc. (a)

      1,023         53  

Snap-on, Inc.

      162         47  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

      403         40  

Steelcase, Inc. ‘A’

      1,443         20  

Stericycle, Inc. (a)

      1,016         50  

Terex Corp.

      2,065         119  

Tetra Tech, Inc.

      86         14  

Textron, Inc.

      391         31  

Timken Co.

      785         63  

Toro Co.

      1,286         123  

TransDigm Group, Inc.

      177         179  

TriNet Group, Inc. (a)

      188         22  

Trinity Industries, Inc.

      1,356         36  

U-Haul Holding Co. (a)

      345         25  

U-Haul Holding Co.

      677         48  

Uber Technologies, Inc. (a)

      6,040         372  

UFP Industries, Inc.

      874         110  

UniFirst Corp.

      177         32  

Union Pacific Corp.

      2,261         555  

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (a)

      236         10  

United Parcel Service, Inc. ‘B’

      2,271         357  

United Rentals, Inc.

      196         112  

Verisk Analytics, Inc.

      1,459         348  

Waste Management, Inc.

      505         90  

Watsco, Inc.

      650         278  

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. ‘A’

      210         44  

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

      1,364         58  

WESCO International, Inc.

      1,161         202  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

      351         45  

Woodward, Inc.

      102         14  

WW Grainger, Inc.

      303         251  

XPO, Inc. (a)

      427         37  

Xylem, Inc.

      724         83  
       

 

 

 
           16,879  
       

 

 

 
       
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 19.7%

 

Adobe, Inc. (a)

      1,400         835  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)

      4,983         735  

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)

      312         37  

Amdocs Ltd.

      501         44  

Amkor Technology, Inc.

      1,385         46  

Amphenol Corp. ‘A’

      1,535         152  

Ansys, Inc. (a)

      540         196  

Apple, Inc.

      16,375         3,153  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Applied Materials, Inc.

      5,301     $     859  

AppLovin Corp. ‘A’ (a)

      510         20  

Arista Networks, Inc. (a)

      894         211  

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a)

      743         91  

Autodesk, Inc. (a)

      603         147  

Avnet, Inc.

      1,170         59  

Belden, Inc.

      563         43  

Bentley Systems, Inc. ‘B’

      997         52  

Broadcom, Inc.

      1,703         1,901  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)

      812         221  

CDW Corp.

      623         142  

Cirrus Logic, Inc. (a)

      464         39  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

      31,268         1,580  

CommVault Systems, Inc. (a)

      192         15  

Corning, Inc.

      6,311         192  

Dell Technologies, Inc. ‘C’

      912         70  

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ‘A’

      586         51  

Dropbox, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      661         19  

DXC Technology Co. (a)

      1,231         28  

Entegris, Inc.

      475         57  

Fair Isaac Corp. (a)

      184         214  

Flex Ltd. (a)

      2,506         76  

Fortinet, Inc. (a)

      1,303         76  

Gartner, Inc. (a)

      442         199  

GCI Liberty, Inc. (a)

      221         0  

Gen Digital, Inc.

      4,132         94  

GoDaddy, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      580         62  

Guidewire Software, Inc. (a)

      143         16  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

      13,447         228  

HP, Inc.

      9,771         294  

Insight Enterprises, Inc. (a)

      616         109  

Intel Corp.

      25,507          1,282  

International Business Machines Corp.

      9,554         1,563  

IPG Photonics Corp. (a)

      115         12  

Jabil, Inc.

      1,143         146  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

      3,959         117  

KLA Corp.

      653         380  

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (a)

      3,993         83  

Lam Research Corp.

      758         594  

Manhattan Associates, Inc. (a)

      370         80  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

      132         83  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

      812         254  

NCR Voyix Corp. (a)

      1,417         24  

NetApp, Inc.

      793         70  

NetScout Systems, Inc. (a)

      1,300         29  

NVIDIA Corp.

      3,532         1,749  

Okta, Inc. (a)

      478         43  

Oracle Corp.

      18,089         1,907  

OSI Systems, Inc. (a)

      162         21  

Palantir Technologies, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      6,359         109  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a)

      1,052         310  

Plexus Corp. (a)

      245         26  

PTC, Inc. (a)

      389         68  

Pure Storage, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      965         34  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

      4,853         702  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

      368         201  

salesforce.com, Inc. (a)

      2,907         765  

Sanmina Corp. (a)

      1,253         64  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

      1,676         143  

ServiceNow, Inc. (a)

      684         483  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

      498         56  

Snowflake, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      939         187  

Splunk, Inc. (a)

      589         90  

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (a)

      594         169  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Synaptics, Inc. (a)

      183     $     21  

Synopsys, Inc. (a)

      447         230  

Teradata Corp. (a)

      1,084         47  

Teradyne, Inc.

      680         74  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

      2,309         394  

TTM Technologies, Inc. (a)

      849         13  

Twilio, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      536         41  

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a)

      173         72  

Unity Software, Inc. (a)

      992         41  

VeriSign, Inc. (a)

      486         100  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

      2,458         59  

Vontier Corp.

      968         33  

Western Digital Corp. (a)

      2,086         109  

Wolfspeed, Inc. (a)

      443         19  

Workday, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      697         192  

Xerox Holdings Corp.

      3,486         64  
       

 

 

 
           25,716  
       

 

 

 
       
MATERIALS 3.4%

 

Alcoa Corp.

      897         30  

AptarGroup, Inc.

      608         75  

ATI, Inc. (a)

      1,247         57  

Avery Dennison Corp.

      504         102  

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (a)

      2,456         83  

Ball Corp.

      469         27  

Berry Global Group, Inc.

      1,138         77  

Cabot Corp.

      762         64  

Carpenter Technology Corp.

      1,182         84  

Celanese Corp.

      738         115  

Chemours Co.

      1,389         44  

Commercial Metals Co.

      1,785         89  

Corteva, Inc.

      838         40  

Crown Holdings, Inc.

      982         90  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

      1,770         136  

Eagle Materials, Inc.

      289         59  

Eastman Chemical Co.

      350         31  

Graphic Packaging Holding Co.

      6,109         151  

Greif, Inc. ‘A’

      470         31  

Huntsman Corp.

      2,339         59  

Innospec, Inc.

      161         20  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

      208         17  

International Paper Co.

      1,131         41  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

      164         12  

Linde PLC

      1,455         598  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

      901         64  

LyondellBasell Industries NV ‘A’

      3,348         318  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

      153         76  

Mosaic Co.

      1,398         50  

NewMarket Corp.

      59         32  

Newmont Corp.

      1,495         62  

Nucor Corp.

      1,113         194  

O-I Glass, Inc. (a)

      3,851         63  

Olin Corp.

      1,188         64  

Packaging Corp. of America

      78         13  

PPG Industries, Inc.

      649         97  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

      590         165  

Royal Gold, Inc.

      370         45  

RPM International, Inc.

      1,615         180  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.

      1,138         72  

Sealed Air Corp.

      2,861         104  

Sensient Technologies Corp.

      350         23  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

      322         100  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

      1,180         53  
 

 

       
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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Sonoco Products Co.

      1,461     $     82  

Southern Copper Corp.

      1         0  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

      292         34  

Stepan Co.

      133         13  

Sylvamo Corp.

      795         39  

United States Steel Corp.

      1,739         85  

Vulcan Materials Co.

      357         81  

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

      1,716         105  

WestRock Co.

      2,030         84  

Worthington Steel, Inc. (a)

      292         8  
       

 

 

 
          4,438  
       

 

 

 
       
REAL ESTATE 0.1%

 

Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. (a)

      3,237         26  

DigitalBridge Group, Inc.

      3,410         60  

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (a)

      126         24  

Zillow Group, Inc. ‘C’ (a)

      898         52  
       

 

 

 
          162  
       

 

 

 
       
UTILITIES 0.5%

 

AES Corp.

      2,706         52  

Atmos Energy Corp.

      843         98  

Avista Corp.

      1,074         39  

Constellation Energy Corp.

      970         113  

Evergy, Inc.

      328         17  

Exelon Corp.

      3,117         112  

National Fuel Gas Co.

      967         49  

NRG Energy, Inc.

      964         50  

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

      398         30  

PNM Resources, Inc.

      724         30  

Vistra Corp.

      3,021         116  
       

 

 

 
          706  
       

 

 

 

Total United States

          126,852  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $108,179)

     127,821  
 

 

 

 
       
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 2.1%

 

       
UNITED STATES 2.1%

 

       
FINANCIALS 0.3%

 

AGNC Investment Corp.

      3,724         37  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

      1,131         22  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. ‘A’

      1,034     $     22  

Chimera Investment Corp.

      7,143         36  

Ladder Capital Corp.

      1,442         17  

MFA Financial, Inc.

      2,834         32  

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.

      1,006         9  

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

      1,835         27  

Redwood Trust, Inc.

      2,122         16  

Rithm Capital Corp.

      7,140         76  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

      2,401         50  

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

      2,116         29  
       

 

 

 
           373  
       

 

 

 
       
REAL ESTATE 1.8%

 

American Homes 4 Rent ‘A’

      1,337         48  

Americold Realty Trust, Inc.

      2,192         66  

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

      3,368         56  

Camden Property Trust

      625         62  

COPT Defense Properties

      1,383         35  

CubeSmart

      1,095         51  

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

      3,661         34  

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

      117         21  

Equinix, Inc.

      307         247  

Equity Commonwealth

      1,595         31  

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

      682         48  

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

      546         88  

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

      630         33  

Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc.

      1,761         87  

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

      2,508         43  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

      1,429         28  

Invitation Homes, Inc.

      3,306         113  

Iron Mountain, Inc.

      1,961         137  

Lamar Advertising Co. ‘A’

      513         55  

LXP Industrial Trust

      2,157         21  

Macerich Co.

      4,691         72  

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

      934         29  

Paramount Group, Inc.

      3,962         21  

Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

      4,170         64  

Physicians Realty Trust

      1,583         21  

Rayonier, Inc.

      1,048         35  

RLJ Lodging Trust

      4,657         55  

SBA Communications Corp.

      151         38  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Service Properties Trust

      2,412     $     21  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

      1,816         259  

SITE Centers Corp.

      3,108         42  

SL Green Realty Corp.

      1,042         47  

STAG Industrial, Inc.

      365         14  

Sun Communities, Inc.

      499         67  

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

      3,235         35  

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

      1,339         37  

UDR, Inc.

      1,622         62  

Veris Residential, Inc.

      1,851         29  

VICI Properties, Inc.

      1,192         38  

Vornado Realty Trust

      416         12  

WP Carey, Inc.

      1,089         71  

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

      2,004         27  
       

 

 

 
          2,400  
       

 

 

 
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $2,594)     2,773  
 

 

 

 
       
SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 0.5%

 

       
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (b) 0.5%

 

          704  
       

 

 

 
Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $704)
    704  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $111,477)
    131,298  
 
Total Investments 100.4%
(Cost $111,477)

 

  $      131,298  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net (0.4)%     (494
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $     130,804  
       

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS: 

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

 

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

(b) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:

 

Counterparty   Lending
Rate
    Settlement
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount
    Collateralized By   Collateral
(Received)
    Repurchase
Agreements,
at Value
    Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
 
FICC     2.600     12/29/2023       01/02/2024     $  704     U.S. Treasury Notes 3.875% due 01/15/2026   $ (718   $ 704     $ 704  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

 

    $  (718   $  704     $  704  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

 

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:

 

Counterparty   Repurchase
Agreement
Proceeds
to  be
Received(1)
    Payable for
Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
    Payable for
Sale-Buyback
Transactions
    Securities
Out on Loan
    Total
Borrowings and
Other Financing
Transactions
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)
    Net Exposure(2)  

Global/Master Repurchase Agreement

 

FICC

  $ 704     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $  704     $  (718   $  (14
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions

  $  704     $  0     $  0     $  0        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(1)

Includes accrued interest.

(2)

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at
12/31/2023

 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Common Stocks

 

Bermuda

 

Communication Services

  $ 90     $ 0     $ 0     $ 90  

Ireland

 

Information Technology

    401       0       0       401  

United Kingdom

 

Energy

    118        0        0       118  

Financials

    90       0       0       90  

Industrials

    212       0       0       212  

Materials

    58       0       0       58  

United States

 

Communication Services

    8,197       0       0       8,197  

Consumer Discretionary

    17,171       0       0        17,171  

Consumer Staples

     12,626       0       0       12,626  

Energy

    5,760       0       0       5,760  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at
12/31/2023

 

Financials

  $ 17,366     $ 0     $ 0     $ 17,366  

Health Care

    17,831       0       0       17,831  

Industrials

    16,879       0       0       16,879  

Information Technology

    25,716       0       0       25,716  

Materials

    4,438       0       0       4,438  

Real Estate

    162       0       0       162  

Utilities

    706       0       0       706  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

United States

 

Financials

    373       0       0       373  

Real Estate

    2,400       0       0       2,400  

Short-Term Instruments

 

Repurchase Agreements

    0       704       0       704  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  130,594     $  704     $  0     $  131,298  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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Schedule of Investments   PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF     December 31, 2023   (Unaudited)

 

(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)

 

        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 99.9%

 

COMMON STOCKS 97.9%

 

BERMUDA 0.2%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.2%

 

Liberty Global Ltd. (a)

      3,645     $     68  
       

 

 

 

Total Bermuda

          68  
       

 

 

 
IRELAND 0.7%

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.7%

 

Accenture PLC ‘A’

      958         336  
       

 

 

 

Total Ireland

          336  
       

 

 

 
UNITED KINGDOM 0.1%

 

MATERIALS 0.1%

 

Amcor PLC

      4,760         46  
       

 

 

 

Total United Kingdom

          46  
       

 

 

 
UNITED STATES 96.9%

 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 8.5%

 

AT&T, Inc.

      46,431         779  

Comcast Corp. ‘A’

      14,040         616  

Electronic Arts, Inc.

      698         96  

Fox Corp. ‘A’

      152         5  

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (a)

      18,093         33  

Meta Platforms, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      4,766         1,687  

Netflix, Inc. (a)

      120         58  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

      385         33  

Paramount Global ‘B’

      5,277         78  

T-Mobile U.S., Inc.

      650         104  

Walt Disney Co.

      4,239         383  
       

 

 

 
           3,872  
       

 

 

 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 7.6%

 

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

      237         14  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

      2,170         170  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (a)

      5         18  

Foot Locker, Inc.

      867         27  

Ford Motor Co.

      37,565         458  

Gap, Inc.

      3,462         72  

General Motors Co.

      16,331         587  

Genuine Parts Co.

      283         39  

Hasbro, Inc.

      776         40  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

      228         42  

Home Depot, Inc.

      1,706         591  

Kohl’s Corp.

      3,146         90  

Lear Corp.

      345         49  

LKQ Corp.

      579         28  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

      1,468         327  

Marriott International, Inc. ‘A’

      418         94  

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

      334         35  

Newell Brands, Inc.

      2,458         21  

NIKE, Inc. ‘B’

      1,827         198  

PVH Corp.

      593         72  

Tapestry, Inc.

      838         31  

Tesla, Inc. (a)

      451         112  

TJX Cos., Inc.

      1,756         165  

Tractor Supply Co.

      131         28  

VF Corp.

      3,631         68  

Whirlpool Corp.

      635         77  
       

 

 

 
          3,453  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
CONSUMER STAPLES 6.7%

 

Campbell Soup Co.

      454     $     20  

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

      180         17  

Coca-Cola Co.

      6,111         360  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

      1,817         145  

Dollar General Corp.

      600         82  

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. ‘A’

      414         61  

General Mills, Inc.

      1,405         91  

Hershey Co.

      108         20  

J M Smucker Co.

      275         35  

Kellanova

      747         42  

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.

      791         26  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

      934         113  

Kraft Heinz Co.

      2,500         92  

Mondelez International, Inc. ‘A’

      2,607         189  

Procter & Gamble Co.

      6,283         921  

Sysco Corp.

      1,379         101  

Target Corp.

      2,800         399  

Tyson Foods, Inc. ‘A’

      1,794         96  

US Foods Holding Corp. (a)

      409         19  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

      9,399         245  

WK Kellogg Co.

      187         2  
       

 

 

 
           3,076  
       

 

 

 
FINANCIALS 16.4%

 

Aflac, Inc.

      830         68  

Allstate Corp.

      1,229         172  

American Express Co.

      1,261         236  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

      307         117  

Bank of America Corp.

      28,991         976  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

      3,137         163  

BlackRock, Inc.

      257         209  

Citigroup, Inc.

      21,545         1,108  

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

      1,631         54  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

      1,982         119  

Fifth Third Bancorp

      485         17  

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

      416         55  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

      1,087         87  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

      7,699         1,310  

Lincoln National Corp.

      2,670         72  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

      147         28  

Mastercard, Inc. ‘A’

      590         252  

MetLife, Inc.

      3,518         233  

Moody’s Corp.

      92         36  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a)

      2,576         158  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

      698         55  

Progressive Corp.

      804         128  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

      2,149         223  

S&P Global, Inc.

      289         127  

State Street Corp.

      1,157         90  

Visa, Inc. ‘A’

      1,490         388  

Wells Fargo & Co.

      19,925         981  

Western Union Co.

      2,132         25  
       

 

 

 
          7,487  
       

 

 

 
HEALTH CARE 18.4%        

Abbott Laboratories

      3,461         381  

AbbVie, Inc.

      3,354         520  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

      372         52  

Amgen, Inc.

      805         232  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

      469         114  

Biogen, Inc. (a)

      626         162  
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

      1,877     $     109  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

      8,591         441  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

      1,174         118  

Cencora, Inc.

      304         62  

Cigna Group

      1,519         455  

CVS Health Corp.

      6,443         509  

Danaher Corp.

      196         45  

DaVita, Inc. (a)

      476         50  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a)

      628         48  

Elevance Health, Inc.

      899         424  

Eli Lilly & Co.

      509         297  

Fortrea Holdings, Inc. (a)

      223         8  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

      3,473         281  

Henry Schein, Inc. (a)

      204         15  

Hologic, Inc. (a)

      452         32  

Johnson & Johnson

      8,077         1,266  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

      223         51  

McKesson Corp.

      299         138  

Merck & Co., Inc.

      6,240         680  

Organon & Co.

      960         14  

Pfizer, Inc.

      23,930         689  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

      477         66  

Stryker Corp.

      369         110  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

      1,678         883  

Universal Health Services, Inc. ‘B’

      113         17  

Viatris, Inc.

      5,545         60  

Waters Corp. (a)

      117         39  

Zoetis, Inc.

      75         15  
       

 

 

 
           8,383  
       

 

 

 
INDUSTRIALS 4.7%

 

3M Co.

      3,455         378  

AGCO Corp.

      90         11  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

      557         130  

Carrier Global Corp.

      2,057         118  

Cummins, Inc.

      785         188  

Deere & Co.

      400         160  

Dover Corp.

      285         44  

Fastenal Co.

      78         5  

FedEx Corp.

      775         196  

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

      140         11  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

      534         140  

Johnson Controls International PLC

      2,317         134  

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

      449         36  

Otis Worldwide Corp.

      171         15  

Owens Corning

      558         83  

Paychex, Inc.

      168         20  

Republic Services, Inc.

      215         35  

United Parcel Service, Inc. ‘B’

      1,179         185  

United Rentals, Inc.

      53         30  

Waste Management, Inc.

      728         130  

WW Grainger, Inc.

      90         75  
       

 

 

 
          2,124  
       

 

 

 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 30.2%

 

Adobe, Inc. (a)

      509         304  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)

      900         133  

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)

      314         37  

Amdocs Ltd.

      388         34  

Apple, Inc.

      12,022         2,315  

Applied Materials, Inc.

      2,110         342  

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a)

      450         55  

Avnet, Inc.

      897         45  
 

 

See Accompanying Notes     SEMIANNUAL REPORT     |     DECEMBER 31, 2023     53
    


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        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 

Broadcom, Inc.

      408     $     455  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)

      203         55  

CDW Corp.

      229         52  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

      19,599         990  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. ‘A’

      1,937         146  

Corning, Inc.

      1,199         37  

DXC Technology Co. (a)

      517         12  

Flex Ltd. (a)

      1,745         53  

Gen Digital, Inc.

      2,358         54  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

      15,018         255  

HP, Inc.

      6,787         204  

Intel Corp.

      42,426         2,132  

International Business Machines Corp.

      4,384         717  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

      2,010         59  

KLA Corp.

      78         45  

Lam Research Corp.

      311         244  

Microchip Technology, Inc.

      72         7  

Micron Technology, Inc.

      4,979         425  

Microsoft Corp.

      6,611         2,486  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

      200         63  

NetApp, Inc.

      1,090         96  

ON Semiconductor Corp. (a)

      559         47  

Oracle Corp.

      4,163         439  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

      4,400         636  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

      1,606         137  

Synopsys, Inc. (a)

      59         30  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

      757         106  

Teradyne, Inc.

      254         28  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

      1,772         302  

Western Digital Corp. (a)

      3,020         158  

Xerox Holdings Corp.

      2,163         40  
       

 

 

 
           13,775  
       

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
MATERIALS 3.8%

 

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

      358     $     98  

Ball Corp.

      1,015         58  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

      388         31  

Dow, Inc.

      3,847         211  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

      2,998         231  

Eastman Chemical Co.

      341         31  

Ecolab, Inc.

      580         115  

International Paper Co.

      2,688         97  

Linde PLC

      1,067         438  

Mosaic Co.

      1,205         43  

Newmont Corp.

      3,411         141  

Packaging Corp. of America

      255         41  

PPG Industries, Inc.

      681         102  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

      195         61  

WestRock Co.

      508         21  
       

 

 

 
          1,719  
       

 

 

 
REAL ESTATE 0.3%

 

CBRE Group, Inc. ‘A’ (a)

      834         77  

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (a)

      316         60  
       

 

 

 
          137  
       

 

 

 
UTILITIES 0.3%

 

American Water Works Co., Inc.

      336         44  

Edison International

      1,125         81  
       

 

 

 
          125  
       

 

 

 

Total United States

          44,151  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $40,192)

     44,601  
 

 

 

 
        SHARES         MARKET
VALUE
(000S)
 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 2.0%

 

UNITED STATES 2.0%

 

REAL ESTATE 2.0%

 

American Tower Corp.

      343     $     74  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

      202         38  

Crown Castle, Inc.

      908         105  

Equinix, Inc.

      66         53  

Equity Residential

      637         39  

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

      94         23  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

      1,290         26  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

      3,045         59  

Iron Mountain, Inc.

      1,009         71  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

      110         15  

Prologis, Inc.

      830         111  

Ventas, Inc.

      1,466         73  

Vornado Realty Trust

      430         12  

Welltower, Inc.

      1,222         110  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

      3,030         105  
       

 

 

 
          914  
       

 

 

 

Total Real Estate Investment Trusts
(Cost $892)

    914  
 

 

 

 
       
Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $41,084)
    45,515  
 
Total Investments 99.9%
(Cost $41,084)

 

  $     45,515  
Other Assets and Liabilities, net 0.1%     33  
 

 

 

 
Net Assets 100.0%

 

  $      45,548  
   

 

 

 
 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

 

*

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(a)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities:

 

Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at
12/31/2023

 

Investments in Securities, at Value

 

Common Stocks

 

Bermuda

 

Communication Services

  $ 68     $ 0     $ 0     $ 68  

Ireland

 

Information Technology

    336       0       0       336  

United Kingdom

 

Materials

    46       0       0       46  

United States

 

Communication Services

     3,872        0        0        3,872  

Consumer Discretionary

    3,453       0       0       3,453  

Consumer Staples

    3,076       0       0       3,076  

Financials

    7,487       0       0       7,487  
Category and Subcategory   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3    

Fair

Value at
12/31/2023

 

Health Care

  $ 8,383     $ 0     $ 0     $ 8,383  

Industrials

    2,124       0       0       2,124  

Information Technology

    13,775       0       0       13,775  

Materials

    1,719       0       0       1,719  

Real Estate

    137       0       0       137  

Utilities

    125       0       0       125  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

United States

 

Real Estate

    914       0       0       914  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $  45,515     $  0     $  0     $  45,515  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.

 

       
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Notes to Financial Statements     December 31, 2023   (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”) was established as a Delaware statutory trust on March 30, 2010. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) indicated on the cover of this report. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO” or “Manager”) serves as the investment adviser for the Funds. Prior to August 12, 2022, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (“Parametric” or “Sub-Adviser”) served as the sub-adviser to each Fund.

 

Each Fund is an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”). ETFs are funds that trade like other publicly-traded securities and may be designed to track an index or to be actively managed. Unlike shares of a mutual fund, which can be bought from and redeemed by the issuing fund by all shareholders at a price based on net asset value (“NAV”), shares of a Fund may be directly purchased from and redeemed by a Fund at NAV solely by certain large institutional investors. Also unlike shares of a mutual fund, shares of each Fund are listed on a national securities exchange and trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day. Each Fund offers and issues shares only in aggregations of a specified number of shares (“Creation Units”).

 

Hereinafter, the Board of Trustees of the Funds shall be collectively referred to as the “Board.”

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Each Fund is treated as an investment company under the reporting requirements of U.S. GAAP. The functional and reporting currency for the Funds is the U.S. dollar. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

(a) Securities Transactions and Investment Income Securities transactions are recorded as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be settled beyond a standard settlement period for the security after the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from securities sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except certain dividends from foreign

securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as a Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Interest income, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date, with the exception of securities with a forward starting effective date, where interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from effective date. For convertible securities, premiums attributable to the conversion feature are not amortized. Estimated tax liabilities on certain foreign securities are recorded on an accrual basis and are reflected as components of interest income or net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Statements of Operations, as appropriate. Tax liabilities realized as a result of such security sales are reflected as a component of net realized gain (loss) on investments on the Statements of Operations. Paydown gains (losses) on mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, if any, are recorded as components of interest income on the Statements of Operations. Income or short-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as dividend income. Long-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as realized gains.

 

Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by ceasing current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful based on consistently applied procedures. A debt obligation is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is probable. A debt obligation may be granted, in certain situations, a contractual or non-contractual forbearance for interest payments that are expected to be paid after agreed upon pay dates.

 

(b) Foreign Taxes A Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, stock dividends, capital gains on investments, or certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which each Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by a Fund and are reflected in its Statement of Operations as follows: foreign taxes withheld at source are presented as a reduction of income, foreign taxes on securities lending income are presented as a reduction of securities lending income, foreign taxes on stock dividends are presented as “other foreign taxes”, and foreign taxes on capital gains from sales of investments and foreign taxes on foreign currency transactions are included in their respective net realized gain (loss) categories. Foreign taxes payable as of December 31, 2023, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

(c) Foreign Currency Translation The market values of foreign securities, currency holdings and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based

 

 

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on the current exchange rates each business day. Purchases and sales of securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies, if any, are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. The Funds do not separately report the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments on the Statements of Operations. The Funds may invest in foreign currency-denominated securities and may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (cash) basis at the rate prevailing in the currency exchange market at the time or through a forward foreign currency contract. Realized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising from sales of spot foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions on the Statements of Operations. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period are included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency assets and liabilities on the Statements of Operations.

 

(d) Distributions to Shareholders The following table shows the anticipated frequency of distributions from net investment income, if any, for each Fund.

 

      Distribution Frequency  
Fund Name         Declared     Distributed  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

      Quarterly       Quarterly  

 

In addition, each Fund distributes any net capital gains it earns from the sale of portfolio securities to shareholders no less frequently than annually. Net short-term capital gains may be paid more frequently. The Trust does not provide an automatic dividend and/or distributions reinvestment service. A Fund may revise its distribution policy or postpone the payment of distributions at any time.

 

Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Differences between tax regulations and U.S. GAAP may cause timing differences between income and capital gain recognition. Further, the character of investment income and capital gains may be different for certain transactions under the two methods of accounting.

As a result, income distributions and capital gain distributions declared during a fiscal period may differ significantly from the net investment income (loss) and realized gains (losses) reported on each Fund’s annual financial statements presented under U.S. GAAP.

 

Separately, if a Fund determines or estimates, as applicable, that a portion of a distribution may be comprised of amounts from sources other than net investment income in accordance with its policies, accounting records (if applicable), and accounting practices, the Fund will notify shareholders of the estimated composition of such distribution through a Section 19 Notice. For these purposes, a Fund determines or estimates, as applicable, the source or sources from which a distribution is paid, to the close of the period as of which it is paid, in reference to its internal accounting records and related accounting practices. If, based on such accounting records and practices, it is determined or estimated, as applicable, that a particular distribution does not include capital gains or paid-in surplus or other capital sources, a Section 19 Notice generally would not be issued. It is important to note that differences exist between a Fund’s daily internal accounting records and practices, a Fund’s financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and recordkeeping practices under income tax regulations. For instance, a Fund’s internal accounting records and practices may take into account, among other factors, tax-related characteristics of certain sources of distributions that differ from treatment under U.S. GAAP. Examples of such differences may include but are not limited to, for certain Funds, the treatment of periodic payments under interest rate swap contracts. Accordingly, among other consequences, it is possible that a Fund may not issue a Section 19 Notice in situations where the Fund’s financial statements prepared later and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and/or the final tax character of those distributions might later report that the sources of those distributions included capital gains and/or a return of capital. Please visit www.pimco.com for the most recent Section 19 Notice, if applicable, for additional information regarding the estimated composition of distributions. Final determination of a distribution’s tax character will be provided to shareholders when such information is available.

 

Distributions classified as a tax basis return of capital at a Fund’s fiscal year end, if any, are reflected on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and have been recorded to paid in capital on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, other amounts have been reclassified between distributable earnings (accumulated loss) and paid in capital on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities to more appropriately conform U.S. GAAP to tax characterizations of distributions.

 

(e) New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”), ASU 2020-04,

 

 

       
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Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from the London Interbank Offered Rate and other reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur or will occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2024. In January 2021 and December 2022, FASB issued ASU 2021-01 and ASU 2022-06, which include additional amendments to Topic 848. Management is continuously evaluating the potential effect a discontinuation of LIBOR could have on the Funds’ investments and has determined that it is unlikely the ASU’s adoption will have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which affects all entities that have investments in equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to a contractual sale restriction. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring the fair value. The amendments also require additional disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820. The effective date for the amendments in ASU 2022-03 is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

In October 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted changes to the mutual fund and ETF shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will change the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Funds must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of their shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

The SEC made a final ruling on February 15, 2023 to adopt proposed amendments to the Settlement Cycle Rule (Rule 15c6-1) and other related rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to shorten the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one business day after the trade date (T+1). The effective date was May 5,

2023, and the compliance date for the amendments is May 28, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

In September 2023, the SEC adopted amendments to a current rule governing fund naming conventions. In general, the current rule requires funds with certain types of names to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of their assets in the type of investment suggested by the name. The amendments expand the scope of the current rule in a number of ways that are expected to result in an increase in the types of fund names that would require the fund to adopt an 80% investment policy under the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion). At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

3. INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

(a) Investment Valuation Policies The NAV of a Fund’s shares, or each of their respective share classes as applicable, is determined by dividing the total value of portfolio investments and other assets attributable to the Funds or class, less any liabilities, as applicable, by the total number of shares outstanding.

 

On each day that the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open, the Funds’ shares are ordinarily valued as of the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) (“NYSE Close”). Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the time as of which NAV has been calculated on a particular day will not generally be used to retroactively adjust the price of a security or the NAV determined earlier that day. If regular trading on the NYSE closes earlier than scheduled, each Fund may calculate its NAV as of the earlier closing time or calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for that day. Each Fund generally does not calculate its NAV on days on which the NYSE is not open for business. If the NYSE is closed on a day it would normally be open for business, each Fund may calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for such day or such other time that a Fund may determine.

 

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value. A market quotation is readily available only when that quotation is a quoted price (unadjusted) in active markets for identical investments that a Fund can access at the measurement date, provided that a quotation will not be readily available if it is not reliable. Market value is generally determined on the basis of official closing prices or the last reported sales prices. The Funds will normally use pricing data

 

 

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for domestic equity securities received shortly after the NYSE Close and do not normally take into account trading, clearances or settlements that take place after the NYSE Close. A foreign (non-U.S.) equity security traded on a foreign exchange or on more than one exchange is typically valued using pricing information from the exchange considered by PIMCO to be the primary exchange. If market value pricing is used, a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security will be valued as of the close of trading on the foreign exchange, or the NYSE Close, if the NYSE Close occurs before the end of trading on the foreign exchange.

 

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act. As a general principle, the fair value of a security or other asset is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board has designated PIMCO as the valuation designee (“Valuation Designee”) for each Fund to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. PIMCO may carry out its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee through various teams and committees. The Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures govern the Valuation Designee’s selection and application of methodologies for determining and calculating the fair value of Fund investments. The Valuation Designee may value Fund portfolio securities for which market quotations are not readily available and other Fund assets utilizing inputs from pricing services, quotation reporting systems, valuation agents and other third-party sources (together, “Pricing Sources”).

 

Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities, non-exchange traded derivatives, and equity options are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or Pricing Sources using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from Pricing Sources may be based on, among other things, information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. Certain fixed income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date. Exchange-traded options, except equity options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. Swap agreements are valued on the basis of bid quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or market-based prices supplied by Pricing Sources. With respect to any portion of a Fund’s assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies (other than ETFs), a Fund’s NAV will be calculated based on the NAVs of such investments. Open-end management investment companies may include affiliated funds.

 

If a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security’s value has materially changed after the close of the security’s primary exchange or principal market

but before the NYSE Close, the security may be valued at fair value. Foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. With respect to foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities, a Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by Pricing Sources, which may recommend fair value or adjustments with reference to other securities, indexes or assets. In considering whether fair valuation is required and in determining fair values, the Valuation Designee may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indexes) that occur after the close of the relevant market and before the NYSE Close. A Fund may utilize modeling tools provided by third-party vendors to determine fair values of foreign (non-U.S.) securities. For these purposes, unless otherwise determined by the Valuation Designee, any movement in the applicable reference index or instrument (“zero trigger”) between the earlier close of the applicable foreign market and the NYSE Close may be deemed to be a significant event, prompting the application of the pricing model (effectively resulting in daily fair valuations). Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund’s portfolio investments being affected when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares.

 

Investments valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from Pricing Sources. As a result, the value of such investments and, in turn, the NAV of a Fund’s shares may be affected by changes in the value of currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar. The value of investments traded in markets outside the United States or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar may be affected significantly on a day that the Trust is not open for business. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) investments, the value of those investments may change at times when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares and the value of such investments will be reflected in a Fund’s next calculated NAV.

 

Fair valuation may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust’s and Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures are intended to result in a calculation of a Fund’s NAV that fairly reflects security values as of the time of pricing, the Trust cannot ensure that fair values accurately reflect the price that a Fund could obtain for a security if it were to dispose of that security as of the time of pricing (for instance, in a forced or distressed sale). The prices used by a Fund may differ from the value that would be realized if the securities were sold.

 

(b) Fair Value Hierarchy U.S. GAAP describes fair value as the price that a Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to

 

 

       
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valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into levels (Level 1, 2 or 3). The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

 

    Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets or exchanges for identical assets and liabilities.

 

    Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs, which may include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs.

 

    Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include assumptions made by the Valuation Designee that are used in determining the fair value of investments.

 

In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for each respective Fund.

 

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. GAAP requires a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported fair values that presents changes attributable to realized gain (loss), unrealized appreciation (depreciation), purchases and sales, accrued discounts (premiums), and transfers into and out of the Level 3 category during the period. The end of period value is used for the transfers between Levels of a Fund’s assets and liabilities. Additionally, U.S. GAAP requires quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of fair value of assets or liabilities categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, a fair value hierarchy and, if material, a Level 3 reconciliation and details of significant unobservable inputs, have been included in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for each respective Fund.

 

(c) Valuation Techniques and the Fair Value Hierarchy

Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value The valuation methods (or “techniques”) and significant inputs used in determining the fair values of portfolio securities or other assets and liabilities categorized as Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

Common stocks, ETFs, exchange-traded notes and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, rights and warrants, or options

on futures that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Investments in registered open-end investment companies (other than ETFs) will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments in unregistered open-end investment companies will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments and are considered Level 1 provided that the NAVs are observable, calculated daily and are the value at which both purchases and sales will be conducted.

 

Fixed income securities including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. treasury obligations, sovereign issues, bank loans, convertible preferred securities, non-U.S. bonds, and short-term debt instruments (such as commercial paper, time deposits, and certificates of deposit) are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or Pricing Sources that use broker-dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The Pricing Sources’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar assets. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Fixed income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis or as a repurchase commitment in a sale-buyback transaction are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date and are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. These securities are also normally valued by Pricing Sources that use broker-dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche, and incorporate deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain securities that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the NYSE Close. These securities are valued using Pricing Sources that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value

 

 

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hierarchy. Preferred securities and other equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are also categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain exchange traded futures and options to account for market movement between the exchange settlement and the NYSE Close. These securities are valued using quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or Pricing Sources. Financial derivatives using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Equity-linked securities are valued by referencing the last reported sale or settlement price of the linked referenced equity on the day of valuation. Foreign exchange adjustments are applied to the last reported price to convert the linked equity’s trading currency to the contract’s settling currency. These investments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Equity exchange-traded options and over the counter financial derivative instruments, such as forward foreign currency contracts and options contracts derive their value from underlying asset prices, indexes, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These contracts are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or Pricing Sources (normally determined as of the NYSE Close). Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, financial derivative instruments can be valued by Pricing Sources using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as quoted

prices, issuer details, indexes, bid/ask spreads, interest rates, implied volatilities, yield curves, dividends and exchange rates. Financial derivative instruments that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Centrally cleared swaps and over the counter swaps derive their value from underlying asset prices, indexes, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. They are valued using a broker-dealer bid quotation or on market-based prices provided by Pricing Sources (normally determined as of the NYSE Close). Centrally cleared swaps and over the counter swaps can be valued by Pricing Sources using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models may use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as the overnight index swap rate, LIBOR forward rate, interest rates, yield curves and credit spreads. These securities are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Short-term debt instruments (such as commercial paper, time deposits, and certificates of deposit) having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instruments is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. These securities are categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the source of the base price.

 

When a fair valuation method is applied by PIMCO that uses significant unobservable inputs, investments will be priced by a method that the Valuation Designee believes reflects fair value and are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

(a) Investments in Affiliates

Each Fund eligible to participate in securities lending may invest the cash collateral received for securities out on loan in the PIMCO Government Money Market Fund under the Securities Lending Agreement. All or a portion of Dividend Income as shown in the table below represents the income earned on the cash collateral invested in PIMCO Government Money Market Fund and is included on the Statements of Operations as a component of Securities Lending Income. PIMCO Government Money Market Fund is considered to be affiliated with the Funds. A complete schedule of portfolio holdings for each affiliate fund is filed with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT and is available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A copy of each affiliate fund’s shareholder report is also available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, on the Funds’ website at www.pimco.com, or upon request, as applicable. The table below shows the Funds’ transactions in and earnings from investments in the affiliated Fund for the period ended December 31, 2023 (amounts in thousands):

 

Investments in PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

 

Fund Name         Market Value
06/30/2023
    Purchases at
Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Market Value
12/31/2023
    Dividend
Income(1)
    Realized Net
Capital Gain
Distributions(1)
 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

    $  8     $  2,998     $  (2,999   $  0     $  0     $  7     $  0     $  0  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(1) 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations and may contain a return of capital. The actual tax characterization of distributions received is determined at the end of the fiscal year of the affiliated fund. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

       
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(b) Investments in Securities

The Funds may utilize the investments and strategies described below to the extent permitted by each Fund’s respective investment policies.

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) are pooled investment vehicles that own, and typically operate, income-producing real estate. If a REIT meets certain requirements, including distributing to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income (other than net capital gains), then it is not taxed on the income distributed to shareholders. Distributions received from REITs may be characterized as income, capital gain or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by a Fund as a reduction to the cost basis of its investment in the REIT. REITs are subject to management fees and other expenses, and so the Funds that invest in REITs will bear their proportionate share of the costs of the REITs’ operations.

 

Warrants are securities that are usually issued together with a debt security or preferred security and that give the holder the right to buy a proportionate amount of common stock at a specified price. Warrants normally have a life that is measured in years and entitle the holder to buy common stock of a company at a price that is usually higher than the market price at the time the warrant is issued. Warrants may entail greater risks than certain other types of investments. Generally, warrants do not carry the right to receive dividends or exercise voting rights with respect to the underlying securities, and they do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuer. In addition, their value does not necessarily change with the value of the underlying securities, and they cease to have value if they are not exercised on or before their expiration date. If the market price of the underlying stock does not exceed the exercise price during the life of the warrant, the warrant will expire worthless. Warrants may increase the potential profit or loss to be realized from the investment as compared with investing the same amount in the underlying securities. Similarly, the percentage increase or decrease in the value of an equity security warrant may be greater than the percentage increase or decrease in the value of the underlying common stock. Warrants may relate to the purchase of equity or debt securities. Debt obligations with warrants attached to purchase equity securities have many characteristics of convertible securities and their prices may, to some degree, reflect the performance of the underlying stock. Debt obligations also may be issued with warrants attached to purchase additional debt securities at the same coupon rate. A decline in interest rates would permit a Fund to sell such warrants at a profit. If interest rates rise, these warrants would generally expire with no value.

 

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

 

The Funds may enter into the borrowings and other financing transactions described below to the extent permitted by each Fund’s respective investment policies.

The following disclosures contain information on a Fund’s ability to lend or borrow cash or securities to the extent permitted under the Act, which may be viewed as borrowing or financing transactions by a Fund. The location of these instruments in each Fund’s financial statements is described below.

 

(a) Repurchase Agreements Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, a Fund purchases an underlying debt obligation (collateral) subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase, and a Fund to resell, the obligation at an agreed-upon price and time. In an open maturity repurchase agreement, there is no pre-determined repurchase date and the agreement can be terminated by a Fund or counterparty at any time. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held by a Fund’s custodian or designated subcustodians (in the case of tri-party repurchase agreements) and in certain instances will remain in custody with the counterparty. Traditionally, a Fund has used bilateral repurchase agreements wherein the underlying securities will be held by a Fund’s custodian. The market value of the collateral must be equal to or exceed the total amount of the repurchase obligations, including interest. Repurchase agreements, if any, including accrued interest, are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Interest earned is recorded as a component of interest income on the Statements of Operations. In periods of increased demand for collateral, a Fund may pay a fee for the receipt of collateral, which may result in interest expense to the Fund.

 

(b) Securities Lending The Funds listed below may seek to earn additional income by lending their securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions on a short-term or long-term basis via a lending agent.

 

Fund Name      

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

 

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

 

 

Securities on loan are required to be secured by cash collateral at least equal to 102% of the domestic, or 105% of the foreign security’s market value. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower shall be required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. The Funds will then invest the cash collateral received in the PIMCO Government Money Market Fund and record a liability for the return of the collateral during the period the securities are on loan. Each Fund is subject to a lending limit of 33.33% of total assets (including the value of collateral).

 

 

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The loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or a Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the lender securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail to return loaned securities, a Fund has the right to repurchase the securities using the collateral in the open market.

 

The borrower pays fees at the Funds’ direction to the lending agent. The lending agent may retain a portion of the fees and interest earned on the cash collateral invested as compensation for its services. Investments made with the cash collateral are disclosed on the Schedules of Investments, if applicable. The lending fees and the Funds’ portion of the interest income earned on cash collateral are included on the Statements of Operations as securities lending income, if applicable.

 

(c) Interfund Lending In accordance with an exemptive order (the “Order”) from the SEC, the Funds of the Trust may participate in a joint lending and borrowing facility for temporary purposes (the “Interfund Lending Program”), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by each Fund’s investment policies and restrictions. The Funds are currently permitted to borrow under the Interfund Lending Program. A lending fund may lend in aggregate up to 15% of its current net assets at the time of the interfund loan, but may not lend more than 5% of its net assets to any one borrowing fund through the Interfund Lending Program. A borrowing fund may not borrow through the Interfund Lending Program or from any other source if its total outstanding borrowings immediately after the borrowing would be more than 33 1/3% of its total assets (or any lower threshold provided for by the fund’s investment restrictions). If a borrowing fund’s total outstanding borrowings exceed 10% of its total assets, each of its outstanding interfund loans will be subject to collateralization of at least 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan. All interfund loans are for temporary or emergency purposes and the interfund loan rate to be charged will be the average of the highest current overnight repurchase agreement rate available to a lending fund and the bank loan rate, as calculated according to a formula established by the Board.

 

During the period ended December 31, 2023, the Funds did not participate in the Interfund Lending Program.

6. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The Funds may enter into the financial derivative instruments described below to the extent permitted by each Fund’s respective investment policies.

 

The following disclosures contain information on how and why the Funds use financial derivative instruments, and how financial derivative instruments affect the Funds’ financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The location and fair value amounts of these instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statements of Operations, each categorized by type of financial derivative contract and related risk exposure, are included in a table in the Notes to Schedules of Investments. The financial derivative instruments outstanding as of period end and the amounts of net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial derivative instruments during the period, as disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments, serve as indicators of the volume of financial derivative activity for the Funds.

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts may be engaged, in connection with settling planned purchases or sales of securities, to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of a Fund’s securities or as part of an investment strategy. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked to market daily, and the change in value is recorded by a Fund as an unrealized gain (loss). Realized gains (losses) are equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed and are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain (loss) reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, a Fund could be exposed to risk if the counterparties are unable to meet the terms of the contracts or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably to the U.S. dollar. To mitigate such risk, cash or securities may be exchanged as collateral pursuant to the terms of the underlying contracts.

 

 

       
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7. PRINCIPAL AND OTHER RISKS

 

(a) Principal Risks

The principal risks of investing in a Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return, are listed below.

 

Risks        

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic
Multi-Factor
Emerging Markets
Equity ETF

 

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic
Multi-Factor
International
Equity ETF

 

PIMCO

RAFI Dynamic
Multi-Factor

U.S. Equity ETF

 

PIMCO
RAFI ESG

U.S. ETF

Small Fund

    X       X

Market Trading

    X   X   X   X

Equity

    X   X   X   X

Credit

    X   X   X   X

Market

    X   X   X   X

Liquidity

    X   X   X   X

Issuer

    X   X   X   X

Derivatives

    X   X   X   X

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

    X   X    

Emerging Markets

    X      

China

    X      

Currency

    X   X    

Model

    X   X   X   X

Leveraging

    X   X   X   X

Management and Tracking Error

    X   X   X   X

Indexing

    X   X   X   X

Environmental, Social and Governance Investing

          X

 

Please see “Description of Principal Risks” in a Fund’s prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in a Fund.

 

Small Fund Risk is the risk that a smaller fund may not achieve investment or trading efficiencies. Additionally, a smaller fund may be more adversely affected by large purchases or redemptions of

fund shares.

 

Market Trading Risk is the risk that an active secondary trading market for Fund shares does not continue once developed, that a Fund may not continue to meet a listing exchange’s trading or listing requirements, that trading in Fund shares may be halted or become less liquid or that Fund shares trade at prices other than a Fund’s net asset value, and are subject to trading costs, which may be exacerbated if the creation/redemption process becomes less effective, particularly during times of market stress.

 

Equity Risk is the risk that the value of equity or equity-related securities, such as common stocks and preferred securities, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company or to factors affecting a particular industry or industries. Equity or equity-related securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. In addition, preferred securities may be subject to greater credit risk or other risks, such as risks related to deferred and omitted distributions, limited voting rights, liquidity, interest rates, regulatory changes and special redemption rights.

Credit Risk is the risk that a Fund could lose money if the counterparty to a derivative contract, or the issuer or guarantor of collateral, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to meet its financial obligations.

 

Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.

 

Liquidity Risk is the risk that a particular investment may be difficult to purchase or sell and that a Fund may be unable to sell illiquid investments at an advantageous time or price or achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. The liquidity of a Fund’s shares may be constrained by the liquidity of a Fund’s portfolio holdings.

 

Issuer Risk is the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, changes in financial condition or credit rating, financial leverage, reputation or reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services.

 

Derivatives Risk is the risk of investing in derivative instruments (such as forwards, futures, swaps and structured securities) and other similar investments, including leverage, liquidity, interest rate, market, counterparty (including credit), operational, legal and management risks, and valuation complexity. Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar investment may not correlate perfectly with, and may be

 

 

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more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset, rate or index, and a Fund could lose more than the initial amount invested.

Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar instrument may also create margin delivery or settlement payment obligations for a Fund. A Fund’s use of derivatives or other similar investments may result in losses to a Fund, a reduction in a Fund’s returns and/or increased volatility. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives or other similar investments are also subject to the risk that a counterparty to the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligations to the other party, as many of the protections afforded to centrally-cleared derivative transactions might not be available for OTC derivatives or other similar investments. The primary credit risk on derivatives or other similar investments that are exchange-traded or traded through a central clearing counterparty resides with a Fund’s clearing broker or the clearinghouse. Changes in regulation relating to a registered fund’s use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact the Fund’s ability to invest in derivatives, limit a Fund’s ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives or other similar investments and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives or other similar investments and a Fund’s performance.

 

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk is the risk that investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may result in a Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, increased risk of delayed settlement of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates of portfolio securities, and the risk of unfavorable foreign government actions, including nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes, diplomatic developments or the imposition of sanctions and other similar measures. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

 

Emerging Markets Risk is the risk of investing in emerging market securities, primarily increased foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk.

 

Currency Risk is the risk that foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will change in value relative to the U.S. dollar and affect a Fund’s investments in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, or in derivatives that provide exposure to, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies.

 

Model Risk is the risk that a Fund’s investment models used in making investment allocation decisions, including the indexation methodologies used in constructing the Underlying Index, may not adequately take into account certain factors, may contain design flaws or faulty assumptions, and may rely on incomplete or inaccurate data inputs, any of which may result in a decline in the value of an investment in a Fund.

Leveraging Risk is the risk that certain transactions of a Fund, such as reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions, or derivative instruments, may give rise to leverage, magnifying gains and losses and causing a Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged. This means that leverage entails a heightened risk of loss.

 

Management and Tracking Error Risk is the risk that a portfolio manager’s investment decisions may not produce the desired results or that a Fund’s portfolio may not closely track the Underlying Index for a number of reasons. A Fund incurs operating expenses, which are not applicable to the Underlying Index, and the costs of buying and selling securities, especially when rebalancing a Fund’s portfolio to reflect changes in the composition of the Underlying Index. Performance of a Fund and the Underlying Index may vary due to asset valuation differences and differences between a Fund’s portfolio and the Underlying Index due to legal restrictions, cost or liquidity restraints.

 

The risk that performance of a Fund and the Underlying Index may vary may be heightened during periods of increased market volatility or other unusual market conditions. In addition, a Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach may cause a Fund to be less correlated to the return of the Underlying Index than if a Fund held all of the securities in the Underlying Index.

 

Indexing Risk is the risk that a Fund is negatively affected by general declines in the asset classes represented by the Underlying Index.

 

Environmental, Social and Governance Investing Risk is the risk that, because the Underlying Index may select or exclude securities of certain issuers for reasons other than performance, a Fund’s performance will differ from funds that do not utilize an ESG investing strategy. ESG investing is qualitative and subjective by nature, and there is no guarantee that the factors utilized by the Index Provider or any judgment exercised by the Index Provider in constructing the Underlying Index will reflect the opinions of any particular investor.

 

China Risk is the risk of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to the People’s Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan for the purpose of this disclosure) (“PRC”). These investments subject the Fund to the risks of investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities and emerging market securities, as well as additional risks including, without limitation, inefficiencies resulting from erratic growth, the unavailability of consistently-reliable economic data, dependence on exports and international trade, asset price volatility, potential shortage of liquidity and limited accessibility by foreign (non-U.S.) investors, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, currency devaluation, the relatively small size and absence of operating

 

 

       
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history of many PRC companies, and the developing nature of the legal and regulatory framework for securities markets, custody arrangements and commerce.

 

(b) Other Risks

In general, a Fund may be subject to additional risks, including, but not limited to, risks related to government regulation and intervention in financial markets, operational risks, risks associated with financial, economic and global market disruptions, and cyber security risks.

 

Please see a Fund’s prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in a Fund. Please see the Important Information section of this report for additional discussion of certain regulatory and market developments that may impact a Fund’s performance.

 

Market Disruption Risk A Fund is subject to investment and operational risks associated with financial, economic and other global market developments and disruptions, including those arising from war, terrorism, market manipulation, government interventions, defaults and shutdowns, political changes or diplomatic developments, public health emergencies (such as the spread of infectious diseases, pandemics and epidemics) and natural/environmental disasters, which can all negatively impact the securities markets and cause the Fund to lose value. These events can also impair the technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including PIMCO as the Fund’s investment adviser, rely, and could otherwise disrupt the Fund’s service providers’ ability to fulfill their obligations to the Fund. Additionally, to the extent a Fund invests in securities and instruments economically tied to Russia, the Russian invasion of Ukraine may adversely affect the Fund’s investments. Please see the Important Information section for additional discussion of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

 

Government Intervention in Financial Markets Federal, state, and other governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that affect the regulation of the instruments in which a Fund invests, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that are unforeseeable. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which a Fund itself is regulated. Such legislation or regulation could limit or preclude a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Furthermore, volatile financial markets can expose a Fund to greater market and liquidity risk and potential difficulty in valuing portfolio instruments held by the Fund. The value of a Fund’s holdings is also generally subject to the risk of future local, national, or global economic disturbances based on unknown weaknesses in the markets in which a Fund invests. In addition, it is not certain that the U.S. Government will intervene in response to a future market disturbance and the effect of any such future intervention

cannot be predicted. It is difficult for issuers to prepare for the impact of future financial downturns, although companies can seek to identify and manage future uncertainties through risk management programs.

 

Regulatory Risk Financial entities, such as investment companies and investment advisers, are generally subject to extensive government regulation and intervention. Government regulation and/or intervention may change the way a Fund is regulated, affect the expenses incurred directly by a Fund and the value of its investments, and limit and/or preclude a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Government regulation may change frequently and may have significant adverse consequences. Moreover, government regulation may have unpredictable and unintended effects.

 

Operational Risk An investment in a Fund, like any fund, can involve operational risks arising from factors such as processing errors, human errors, inadequate or failed internal or external processes, failures in systems and technology, changes in personnel and errors caused by third-party service providers. The occurrence of any of these failures, errors or breaches could result in a loss of information, regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage or other events, any of which could have a material adverse effect on a Fund. While a Fund seeks to minimize such events through controls and oversight, there may still be failures that could cause losses to the Fund.

 

Cyber Security Risk As the use of technology has become more prevalent in the course of business, the Funds have become potentially more susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from breaches in cyber security. A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and unintentional cyber events that may, among other things, cause a Fund to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption and/ or destruction or lose operational capacity, result in the unauthorized release or other misuse of confidential information, or otherwise disrupt normal business operations. Cyber security failures or breaches may result in financial losses to a Fund and its shareholders. These failures or breaches may also result in disruptions to business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses; interference with a Fund’s ability to calculate its net asset value, process shareholder transactions or otherwise transact business with shareholders; impediments to trading; violations of applicable privacy and other laws; regulatory fines; penalties; third party claims in litigation; reputational damage; reimbursement or other compensation costs; additional compliance and cyber security risk management costs and other adverse consequences. In addition, substantial costs may be incurred in order to prevent any cyber incidents in the future. There is also a risk that cyber security breaches may not be detected. The Funds and their shareholders may suffer losses as a result of a cyber security breach related to the Funds, their service providers, trading counterparties or the issuers in which a Fund invests.

 

 

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8. MASTER NETTING ARRANGEMENTS

 

A Fund may be subject to various netting arrangements (“Master Agreements”) with select counterparties. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and are intended to reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that is intended to improve legal certainty. Each type of Master Agreement governs certain types of transactions. Different types of transactions may be traded out of different legal entities or affiliates of a particular organization, resulting in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty. As the Master Agreements are specific to unique operations of different asset types, they allow a Fund to close out and net its total exposure to a counterparty in the event of a default with respect to all the transactions governed under a single Master Agreement with a counterparty. For financial reporting purposes the Statements of Assets and Liabilities generally present derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis, which reflects the full risks and exposures prior to netting.

 

Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under most Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions (net of existing collateral already in place) governed under the relevant Master Agreement with a counterparty in a given account exceeds a specified threshold, which typically ranges from zero to $250,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. United States Treasury Bills and U.S. dollar cash are generally the preferred forms of collateral, although other securities may be used depending on the terms outlined in the applicable Master Agreement. Securities and cash pledged as collateral are reflected as assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as either a component of Investments at value (securities) or Deposits with counterparty. Cash collateral received is not typically held in a segregated account and as such is reflected as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as Deposits from counterparty. The market value of any securities received as collateral is not reflected as a component of NAV. A Fund’s overall exposure to counterparty risk can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the relevant Master Agreement.

 

Master Repurchase Agreements and Global Master Repurchase Agreements (individually and collectively “Master Repo Agreements”) govern repurchase, reverse repurchase, and certain sale-buyback transactions between a Fund and select counterparties. Master Repo Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of transactions under the Master Repo Agreement, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities, delayed-delivery or certain sale-buyback transactions by and between a Fund and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, transaction initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of forward settling transactions, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end is disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Such transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency which is segregated in an account at a futures commission merchant (“FCM”) registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In the United States, counterparty risk may be reduced as creditors of an FCM cannot have a claim to Fund assets in the segregated account. Portability of exposure reduces risk to the Funds. Variation margin, which reflects changes in market value, is generally exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives unless the parties have agreed to a separate arrangement in respect of portfolio margining. The market value or accumulated unrealized appreciation (depreciation), initial margin posted, and any unsettled variation margin as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern bilateral OTC derivative transactions entered into by a Fund with select counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral posting and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to terminate early could be material to the financial statements. The ISDA Master Agreement may contain additional provisions that add counterparty protection beyond coverage of existing daily exposure if the counterparty has a decline in credit quality below a predefined level or as required by regulation. Similarly, if required by regulation, the Funds may be required to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure. These amounts, if any, may (or if required by law, will) be segregated with a third-party custodian. To the extent the Funds are required by regulation to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure, they could potentially incur costs, including in procuring eligible assets to meet collateral requirements, associated with such posting. The market value of OTC financial derivative instruments,

 

 

       
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collateral received or pledged, and net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

 

9. FEES AND EXPENSES

 

(a) Management Fee PIMCO, a majority-owned subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America LLC (“Allianz Asset Management”), serves as the Manager to the Trust, pursuant to an investment management agreement. Each Fund pays PIMCO fees in return for providing investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services under an all-in fee structure. Each Fund will pay monthly management fees to PIMCO at an annual rate based on average daily net assets (the “Management Fee”), at an annual rate as noted in the table below.

 

Fund Name         Management
Fee
 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

      0.49%  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

      0.39%  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

      0.29%  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

      0.29%  

 

(b) Distribution and Servicing Fees PIMCO Investments LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIMCO, serves as the distributor (“Distributor”) of each Fund’s Creation Units. The Distributor does not maintain a secondary market in shares of the Funds. During the period ended December 31, 2023, each Fund was permitted to compensate the Distributor at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of a Fund’s average daily net assets (the “12b-1 Plan Fee”). However, the Board of Trustees has determined not to authorize payment of a 12b-1 Plan Fee at this time. The 12b-1 Plan Fee may only be imposed or increased when the Board determines that it is in the best interests of shareholders to do so. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund’s assets on an ongoing basis, to the extent that a fee is authorized, over time it will increase the cost of an investment in the Fund. The 12b-1 Plan Fee may cost an investor more than other types of sales charges.

 

(c) Fund Expenses PIMCO provides or procures supervisory and administrative services for shareholders and also bears the costs of various third-party services required by the Funds, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Funds bear other expenses which are not covered under the Management Fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by shareholders, such as (i) salaries and other compensation of any of the Trust’s executive officers and employees who are not officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners or employees of PIMCO or its subsidiaries or affiliates; (ii) taxes and governmental fees; (iii) brokerage fees and commissions and other portfolio transaction expenses; (iv) costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses; (v) securities

lending fees and expenses; (vi) fees and expenses of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of PIMCO or the Trust, and any counsel retained exclusively for their benefit; (vii) extraordinary expenses, including costs of litigation and indemnification expenses; and (viii) organizational and offering expenses of the Trust and the Funds, and any other expenses which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The ratio of expenses to average net assets, as disclosed on the Financial Highlights, may differ from the annual fund operating expenses as disclosed in the prospectus.

 

The Trust pays no compensation directly to any Trustee or any other officer who is affiliated with the Manager, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Manager or its affiliates.

 

(d) Expense Limitation Pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement, PIMCO has agreed, through October 31, 2024, to waive a portion of the Funds’ Management Fee, or reimburse each Fund, to the extent that each Fund’s organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata share of Trustee fees exceed 0.0049%, (the “Expense Limit”) (calculated as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets). The Expense Limitation Agreement will automatically renew for one-year terms unless PIMCO provides written notice to the Trust at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term. The waivers, if any, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a component of Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO. For the period ended December 31, 2023, the amounts were (in thousands):

 

Fund Name         Waived Fees  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

    $  3  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

      5  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

      4  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

      1  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

In any month in which the investment management agreement is in effect, PIMCO is entitled to reimbursement by each Fund of any portion of the Management Fee and/or other expenses waived or reimbursed as set forth above (the “Reimbursement Amount”) within thirty-six months of the time of the waiver, provided that such amount paid to PIMCO will not: i) together with any organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata Trustee fees, exceed, for such month, the Expense Limit (or the amount of the expense limit in place at the time the amount being recouped was originally waived if lower than the

 

 

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Expense Limit); ii) exceed the total Reimbursement Amount; or iii) include any amounts previously reimbursed to PIMCO. The total recoverable amounts to PIMCO as of December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

       Expiring within         
Fund Name          12 months      13-24 months      25-36 months      Total  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

     $  38      $  9      $  6      $  53  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

       0        3        9        12  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

       2        6        9        17  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

       0        1        2        3  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Manager and Distributor are related parties. Fees paid to these parties are disclosed in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, and the accrued related party fee amounts are disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

11. GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee or officer of the Trust is indemnified and each employee or other agent of the Trust (including the Trust’s investment manager) may be indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts.

 

12. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

 

The length of time a Fund has held a particular security is not generally a consideration in investment decisions. A change in the securities held by a Fund is known as “portfolio turnover.” Each Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective(s), particularly during periods of volatile market movements. High portfolio turnover may involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, including brokerage commissions or dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities, which are borne by the Fund. Such sales may also result in realization of taxable capital gains, including short-term capital gains (which are generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates when distributed to shareholders). The transaction costs associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund’s performance. The portfolio turnover rates are reported in the Financial Highlights.

 

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) for the period ended December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

      U.S. Government/Agency     All Other  
Fund Name     Purchases     Sales     Purchases     Sales  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

    $  0     $  0     $  20,035     $  21,206  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

      0       0       30,596       22,431  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

      0       0       22,996       22,877  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

      0       0       3,906       3,393  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

13. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Capital shares are issued and redeemed by a Fund only in Creation Units. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of a Fund are not redeemable. Transactions in capital shares for a Fund are disclosed in detail on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of a Fund generally consists of a basket of cash and/or securities that a Fund specifies each business day. Authorized Participants may be charged transaction fees as set forth below. To offset transfer and other transaction costs associated with the issuance and redemption of Creation Units, Authorized Participants are subject to standard creation and redemption transaction fees payable directly to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the sub-administrator of the Funds. PIMCO may, from time to time, at its own expense, compensate purchasers of Creation Units who have purchased substantial amounts of Creation Units and other financial institutions for

 

       
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administrative or marketing services. Creations and redemptions for cash (when cash creations and redemptions are available or specified) may be subject to an additional variable charge up to the maximum amount shown in the table below.

 

Fund Name          Standard Creation/
Redemption
Transaction Fee*
     Maximum
Variable
Charge for
Cash Creations**
     Maximum
Variable
Charge for
Cash Redemptions**
 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

     $ 2,250        3.00%        2.00%  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

     $ 5,000        3.00%        2.00%  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

     $  2,250        3.00%        2.00%  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

     $ 500        3.00%        2.00%  

 

*

Applicable to in-kind contributions or redemptions only.

**

As a percentage of the net asset value per Creation Unit purchased or redeemed, inclusive of the standard creation transaction fee (if imposed).

 

14. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the period ended December 31, 2023, certain Funds had in-kind contributions and in-kind redemptions as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

Fund Name         Contributions     Redemptions  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

    $  71,901     $  72,299  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

      44,416       0  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

      11,746       15,857  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

      8,497       0  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

The in-kind contributions and in-kind redemptions in this table may not agree with the Fund Share Transactions on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The table represents the accumulation of each Fund’s daily net shareholder transactions which were executed in kind while the Statements of Changes in Net Assets reflect gross shareholder transactions including any cash component of the transactions.

 

15. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

 

The Funds are not named as defendants in any material litigation or arbitration proceedings and are not aware of any material litigation or claim pending or threatened against them.

 

The foregoing speaks only as of the date of this report.

 

16. FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS

 

Each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and distribute all of its taxable income and net realized gains, if applicable, to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes has been made.

 

A Fund may be subject to local withholding taxes, including those imposed on realized capital gains. Any applicable foreign capital gains

tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and may be payable following the sale of any applicable investments.

 

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Manager has reviewed the Funds’ tax positions for all open tax years. As of December 31, 2023, the Funds have recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions they have taken or expect to take in future tax returns.

 

The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return but which can be extended to six years in certain circumstances. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds are permitted to carry forward any new capital losses for an unlimited period. Additionally, such capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term under previous law.

 

 

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As of their last fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, the Funds had the following post-effective capital losses with no expiration (amounts in thousands):

 

          Short-Term     Long-Term  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

    $ 3,115     $ 226  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

       10,111        4,286  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

      16,556       4,910  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

      1,558       688  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

 

As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate cost and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

          Federal
Tax Cost
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)(1)
 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

    $ 88,469      $  17,211      $  (11,064    $ 6,147  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF

       185,710        29,078        (4,869       24,209  

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF

      111,477        21,959        (2,138      19,821  

PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

      41,084        5,712        (1,281      4,431  

 

 

A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

(1) 

Primary differences, if any, between book and tax net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are attributable to wash sale loss deferrals for federal income tax purposes.

 

       
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Counterparty Abbreviations:

               
FICC  

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

  UBS  

UBS Securities LLC

   

Currency Abbreviations:

               
USD (or $)  

United States Dollar

       

Other Abbreviations:

               
ADR  

American Depositary Receipt

  REIT  

Real Estate Investment Trust

  TBA  

To-Be-Announced

JSC  

Joint Stock Company

  SP - ADR  

Sponsored American Depositary Receipt

   

 

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For purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”), the Funds estimated the periodic sources of any dividends paid during the period covered by this report in accordance with good accounting practice. Pursuant to Rule 19a-1(e) under the Act, the table below sets forth the actual source information for dividends paid during the six month period ended December 31, 2023 calculated as of each distribution period pursuant to Section 19 of the Act. The information below is not provided for U.S. federal income tax reporting purposes. The tax character of all dividends and distributions is reported on Form 1099-DIV (for shareholders who receive U.S. federal tax reporting) at the end of each calendar year. See the Financial Highlights section of this report for the tax characterization of distributions determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations for the fiscal year.

 

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging
Markets Equity ETF
         Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other  Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

July 2023

     $ 0.2600      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2600  

October 2023

     $ 0.2400      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2400  

December 2023

     $ 0.1600      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1600  
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International
Equity ETF
         Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other  Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

July 2023

     $ 0.3500      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.3500  

October 2023

     $ 0.2000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2000  

December 2023

     $ 0.1800      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1800  
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other  Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

July 2023

     $ 0.2000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2000  

October 2023

     $ 0.2100      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2100  

December 2023

     $ 0.2000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.2000  
PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF          Net Investment
Income*
     Net Realized
Capital Gains*
     Paid-in Surplus or
Other  Capital
Sources**
     Total (per
common share)
 

July 2023

     $ 0.1400      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1400  

October 2023

     $ 0.1400      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1400  

December 2023

     $ 0.1600      $ 0.0000      $ 0.0000      $ 0.1600  

 

*

The source of dividends provided in the table differs, in some respects, from information presented in this report prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. For example, net earnings from certain interest rate swap contracts are included as a source of net investment income for purposes of Section 19(a). Accordingly, the information in the table may differ from information in the accompanying financial statements that are presented on the basis of U.S. GAAP and may differ from tax information presented in the footnotes. Amounts shown may include accumulated, as well as fiscal period net income and net profits.

**

Occurs when a fund distributes an amount greater than its accumulated net income and net profits. Amounts are not reflective of a fund’s net income, yield, earnings or investment performance.

 

       
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Approval of Renewal of the Investment Management Agreement for PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF, PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF, PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF and PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF

 

At a meeting held on August 22-23, 2023, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of PIMCO Equity Series (the “Trust”), including the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement (the “Investment Management Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF, PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF, PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF and PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”), for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024.

 

The information, material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval are summarized below.

 

1. INFORMATION RECEIVED

 

(a) Materials Reviewed: During the course of the past year, the Trustees received a wide variety of materials relating to the services provided by PIMCO to the Trust. At each of its quarterly meetings, the Board reviewed the Funds’ investment performance and a significant amount of information relating to Fund operations, including shareholder services, valuation and custody, the Funds’ compliance program and other information relating to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by PIMCO to the Trust and each of the Funds. In considering whether to approve the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement, the Board reviewed additional information, including, but not limited to: comparative industry data with regard to investment performance; management fees; financial information for PIMCO; information regarding the profitability to PIMCO of its relationship with the Funds; information about the personnel providing investment management services, other advisory services and supervisory and administrative services to the Funds; and information about the fees charged and services provided to other clients with similar investment mandates as the Funds, where applicable. In addition, the Board reviewed materials provided by counsel to the Trust and the Independent Trustees (“Counsel”), which included, among other things, a memorandum outlining legal duties of the Board in considering the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

(b) Review Process: In connection with considering the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement, the Board reviewed written

materials prepared by PIMCO in response to requests from Counsel encompassing a wide variety of topics. The Board requested and received assistance and advice regarding, among other things, applicable legal standards from Counsel, and reviewed comparative fee and performance data prepared at the Board’s request by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company performance information and fee and expense data. The Board received presentations on matters related to the Investment Management Agreement and met both as a full Board and in a separate session of the Independent Trustees, without management present, at the August 22-23, 2023 meeting. The Independent Trustees also met via video conference with Counsel on July 25, 2023, and conducted a video conference meeting on August 11, 2023 with management and Counsel to discuss the materials presented and other matters deemed relevant to their consideration of the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement. In connection with its review of the Investment Management Agreement, the Board received comparative information on the performance, the risk-adjusted performance and the fees and expenses of other peer group funds where appropriate.The Independent Trustees also requested and received supplemental information, including information regarding Broadridge peer classifications, the expense structure of certain Funds, outflows for certain Funds, Fund performance and profitability.

 

The approval determination was made on the basis of each Trustee’s business judgment after consideration and evaluation of all the information presented. Individual Trustees may have given different weights to certain factors and assigned various degrees of materiality to information received in connection with the approval process. In deciding to approve the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement, the Board did not identify any single factor or particular information that, in isolation, was controlling. The discussion below is intended to summarize the broad factors and information that figured prominently in the Board’s consideration of the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement, but is not intended to summarize all of the factors considered by the Board.

 

2. NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

 

(a) PIMCO, its Personnel and Resources: The Board considered the depth and quality of PIMCO’s investment management process, including, but not limited to: the experience, capability and integrity of its senior management and other personnel; the overall financial strength and stability of its organization; and the ability of its organizational structure to address changes in the Funds’ asset levels. The Board also considered the various services in addition to portfolio management that PIMCO provides under the Investment Management Agreement. The Board noted that PIMCO makes available to its

 

 

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investment professionals a variety of resources and systems relating to investment management, compliance, trading, performance and portfolio accounting. The Board also noted PIMCO’s commitment to enhancing and investing in its global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and the specialized talent needed for the competitive investment management industry and to strengthen its ability to deliver advisory services under the Investment Management Agreement. The Board considered PIMCO’s policies, procedures and systems reasonably designed to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including new regulations impacting the Funds, and its commitment to further developing and strengthening these programs; its oversight of matters that may involve conflicts of interest between the Funds’ investments and those of other accounts managed by PIMCO; and its efforts to keep the Trustees informed about matters relevant to the Funds and their shareholders. The Board also considered PIMCO’s continuous investment in its disciplines and personnel, which has enhanced PIMCO’s services to the Funds and has allowed PIMCO to introduce innovative new funds over time and other investment options that have the potential to benefit shareholders.

 

In addition, the Trustees considered new services and service enhancements that PIMCO has implemented, including the ongoing development of its own proprietary software and applications to support the Funds.

 

Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided or procured by PIMCO under the Investment Management Agreement are likely to continue to benefit the Funds and their shareholders.

 

(b) Other Services: The Board also considered the nature, extent and quality of supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO to the Funds under the Investment Management Agreement. The Board considered the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, under which the Trust pays for the supervisory and administrative services provided pursuant to that agreement under what is essentially an all-in fee structure (the “unified fee”). In return, PIMCO provides or procures certain supervisory and administrative services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Funds, including, but not limited to, audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Board also noted that the scope and complexity, as well as the costs, of the supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO under the Agreement is expected to continue to increase. The Board considered PIMCO’s provision of supervisory and administrative services and its supervision of the Trust’s third party service providers.

 

Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided or procured by PIMCO has benefited, and will likely continue to benefit, the Funds and their shareholders.

3. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

 

The Board reviewed information from PIMCO concerning the Funds’ performance, as available, over short- and longer-term periods ended March 31, 2023 and other performance data, as available, over short- and longer-term periods ended June 30, 2023 (the “PIMCO Report”) and from Broadridge concerning the Funds’ performance, as available, over short- and longer-term periods ended March 31, 2023 (the “Broadridge Report”). The Board also noted that while historically the Broadridge Report included peer classifications from only Lipper, as part of this approval process the Broadridge Report incorporated peer classifications from Morningstar for Funds for which it was believed that Morningstar provided a materially improved comparison.

 

The Board considered information regarding both the short- and longer-term relative and absolute investment performance of each Fund relative to its peer group, and relevant benchmark index as provided to the Board in advance of each of its quarterly meetings throughout the year, including the PIMCO Report and Broadridge Report.

 

The Board reviewed materials indicating that certain Funds outperformed their peer groups during the one-year period-ended March 31, 2023. The Board reviewed materials indicating that the Funds, had underperformed in comparison to their respective benchmark indexes on a net-of-fees basis over short- and longer-term periods ended March 31, 2023. The Board considered that, according to the Broadridge Report, the Funds generally performed well versus competitors during the longer-term, but that certain Funds had underperformed in comparison to their respective peer groups or benchmark indexes, or both, on a net-of-fees basis over certain short- and longer-term periods. With respect to Funds that underperformed to a certain degree over such periods, the Board discussed with PIMCO the reasons for the underperformance of such Funds. The Board also considered actions that have been taken by PIMCO throughout the year to attempt to address underperformance. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a Fund’s performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.

 

The Board ultimately concluded, within the context of all of its considerations in connection with the Investment Management Agreement, that PIMCO’s performance record and process in managing the Funds indicates that its continued management is likely to benefit the Funds and their shareholders and merits the approval of the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

4. MANAGEMENT FEE AND TOTAL EXPENSES

 

The Board considered that PIMCO seeks to price new funds to scale at the outset. The Board noted that PIMCO generally seeks to price new funds competitively against the median total expense ratio of the

 

 

       
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respective Broadridge peer group, if available, while acknowledging that a fee premium may be appropriate for innovative investment offerings. PIMCO reported to the Board that, in proposing fees for any Fund, it considers a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the type and complexity of the services provided, the cost of providing services, the risk assumed by PIMCO in the development of products and the provision of services and the competitive marketplace for financial products. Fees charged to or proposed for different Funds for management services may vary in light of these various factors. The Board also considered that PIMCO reviews the Funds’ fee levels and carefully considers changes where appropriate due to competitive positioning considerations, observed long-term notable underperformance and significant misalignments with the level or quality of services being provided or a change in the overall strategic positioning of the Funds.

 

The Board reviewed the management fee and total expense ratios of each Fund (each as a percentage of average net assets) and compared such amounts with the average and median fee and expense levels of other similar funds. With respect to the management fee, the Board reviewed data from the Broadridge Report that compared the average and median management fees of other funds in a “Peer Group” of comparable funds, where appropriate, as well as the universe of other similar funds. The Board also considered that PIMCO reviews the Funds’ fee levels and carefully considers changes where appropriate. In addition, the Board considered the expense limitation agreement in place for all of the Funds.

 

The Board also reviewed data comparing certain Funds’ management fees to the fee rates PIMCO charges to clients (both advised and sub-advised) with similar investment strategies. In cases where the fees for other clients were lower than those charged to the Funds, the Trustees noted that the differences in fees were attributable to various factors, including, but not limited to, differences in the advisory and other services provided by PIMCO to the Funds, differences in the number or extent of the services provided by PIMCO to the Funds and the manner in which similar portfolios may be managed, different requirements with respect to liquidity management and the implementation of other regulatory requirements. The Trustees also considered that PIMCO faces increased entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risk in sponsoring and managing mutual funds and ETFs as compared to external sub-advised funds or other investment products.

 

Regarding advisory fees charged by PIMCO in its capacity as sub-adviser to third party/unaffiliated funds, the Trustees took into account that such fees may be lower than the fees charged by PIMCO to serve as adviser to the Funds. The Trustees also took into account that there are various reasons for any such differences in fees, including, but not limited to, the fact that PIMCO may be subject to varying levels of

entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risk and different servicing requirements when PIMCO does not serve as the sponsor of a fund and is not principally responsible for all aspects of a fund’s investment program and operations as compared to when PIMCO serves as investment adviser and sponsor.

 

The Board considered the Funds’ unified fee structure, under which each Fund pays for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services it requires for one set fee. In return for this unified fee, PIMCO provides or procures such services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Funds, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Board also considered that the unified fee leads to Fund fees that are fixed over the contract period, rather than variable. The Board noted that, although the unified fee structure does not have breakpoints, it inherently reflects certain economies of scale by fixing the absolute level of Fund fees at competitive levels over the contract period even if the Funds’ operating costs rise when assets remain flat or decrease. Other factors the Board considered in assessing the unified fee include PIMCO’s approach of pricing Funds at scale at inception and reinvesting in other important areas of the business that support the Funds. The Board concluded that each Fund’s fees were reasonable in relation to the value of the services provided, and that the unified fee represents, in effect, a cap on overall Fund fees during the contractual period, which is beneficial to the Funds and their shareholders.

 

The Board noted that the Funds’ total expense ratios continued to be generally in line with those of competitor funds. Upon comparing the Funds’ total expense ratios to other funds in the “Peer Groups” provided by the Broadridge Report, where appropriate, the Board found total expense ratios of each Fund to be reasonable.

 

Based on the information presented by PIMCO and Broadridge, members of the Board determined, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees charged by PIMCO under the Investment Management Agreement and that the total expenses of each Fund, are reasonable.

 

5. ADVISER COSTS, LEVEL OF PROFITS AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

 

The Board reviewed information regarding PIMCO’s costs of providing services to, as well as the resulting level of profits attributable to the Funds. The Board also noted that it had received information regarding the structure and manner in which PIMCO’s investment professionals were compensated, and PIMCO’s view of the relationship of such compensation to the recruitment and retention of quality personnel. The Board considered PIMCO’s investment in global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and qualified personnel to reinforce existing services, offer new services, and accommodate changing regulatory requirements.

 

 

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The Board considered the existence of any economies of scale and noted that, to the extent that PIMCO achieves economies of scale in managing the Funds, PIMCO shares the benefits of such economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders in a number of ways, including investing in portfolio and trade operations management, firm technology, middle and back office support, legal and compliance, and fund administration logistics; senior management supervision, governance and oversight of those services; and through fee reductions or waivers, the pricing of Funds to scale from inception and the enhancement of services provided to the Funds in return for fees paid. The Board also considered that the Funds’ unified fee rates had been set competitively and/or priced to scale from inception and continued to be competitive compared with peers. The Board also considered that the unified fee is a transparent means of informing a Fund’s shareholders of the fees associated with the Fund, and that the Fund bears certain expenses that are not covered by the management fee. The Board further considered the challenges that arise when managing large funds, which can result in certain “diseconomies” of scale and noted that PIMCO has continued to reinvest in many areas of the business to support the Funds.

 

The Trustees considered that the unified fee has provided inherent economies of scale because a Fund maintains competitive fixed fees over the annual contract period even if the particular Fund’s assets decline and/or operating costs rise. The Trustees further considered that, in contrast, breakpoints may be a proxy for charging higher fees on lower asset levels and that when a fund’s assets decline, breakpoints may reverse, which causes expense ratios to increase. The Trustees also reviewed materials indicating that, unlike the Funds’ unified fee structure, funds with “pass through” administrative fee structures may experience increased expense ratios when fixed dollar fees are charged against declining fund assets. The Trustees also considered that the unified fee protects shareholders from a rise in administrative and operating costs that may result from, among other things, PIMCO’s investments in various business enhancements and infrastructure, including those referenced above. The Trustees noted that PIMCO’s investments in these areas are extensive.

 

The Board concluded that the Funds’ cost structures were reasonable and that PIMCO is appropriately sharing economies of scale, if any, through the Funds’ unified fee structure, generally pricing Funds to scale at inception and reinvesting in its business to provide enhanced and expanded services to the Funds and their shareholders.

 

6. ANCILLARY BENEFITS

 

The Board considered other benefits realized by PIMCO and its affiliates as a result of PIMCO’s relationship with the Trust. Such benefits may include possible ancillary benefits to PIMCO’s institutional investment management business due to the reputation and market penetration

of the Trust or third party service providers’ relationship-level fee concessions, which decrease fees paid by PIMCO. In addition, the Board considered that PIMCO may benefit indirectly from its use of the HUB technology platform, a joint venture between PIMCO, Man Group, S&P Global, Microsoft and State Street. The Board noted that while PIMCO has the authority to receive the benefit of research provided by broker-dealers executing portfolio transactions on behalf of the Funds, it has adopted a policy not to enter into contractual soft dollar arrangements.

 

7. CONCLUSIONS

 

Based on their review, including their comprehensive consideration and evaluation of each of the broad factors and information summarized above, the Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered to the Funds by PIMCO supported the renewal of the Funds’ Investment Management Agreement. The Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded that the Funds’ Investment Management Agreement continued to be fair and reasonable to the Funds and their shareholders, that the fees charged under the Investment Management Agreement on behalf of the Funds were fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, and that the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement was in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.

 

 

       
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General Information

 

Investment Adviser and Administrator

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

650 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

 

Distributor

PIMCO Investments LLC

1633 Broadway

New York, NY 10019

 

Custodian

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

State Street Financial Center

One Congress Street, Suite 1

Boston, MA 02114-2016

 

Transfer Agent

State Street Bank and Trust Company

1776 Heritage Drive

North Quincy, MA 02171

 

Legal Counsel

Dechert LLP

1900 K Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300

Kansas City, MO 64106

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds listed on the Report cover.


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  b)

Not applicable to the Registrant.

 

Item 2.

Code of Ethics.

The information required by this Item 2 is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

 

Item 3.

Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The information required by this Item 3 is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

 

Item 4.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The information required by this Item 4 is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

 

Item 5.

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

The information required by this Item 5 is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.

 

Item 6.

Schedule of Investments.

The information required by this Item 6 is included as part of the semiannual reports to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

Item 7.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 8.

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 9.

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.


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Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 10.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees since the Trust last provided disclosure in response to this item.

 

Item 11.

Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a)

The principal executive officer and principal financial & accounting officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the Registrant is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report.

 

  (b)

There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting

 

Item 12.

Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 13.

Exhibits.

 

  (a)(1)

Exhibit 99.CODE—Code of Ethics is not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

  (a)(2)

Exhibit 99.CERT—Certifications pursuant to Section  302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  (a)(3)

Not applicable for open-end investment companies.

 

  (a)(4)

There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by the report.

 

  (b)

Exhibit 99.906CERT—Certifications pursuant to Section  906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 


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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

PIMCO Equity Series
By:  

/s/ Joshua D. Ratner

  Joshua D. Ratner
  President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: March 1, 2024

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:  

/s/ Joshua D. Ratner

  Joshua D. Ratner
  President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: March 1, 2024

 

By:  

/s/ Bijal Y. Parikh

  Bijal Y. Parikh
  Treasurer (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)
Date: March 1, 2024