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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2013

File Nos. 033-12113

811-05028

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form N-1A

 

  REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933   

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  Post-Effective Amendment No. 249   

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  And      
  REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940   

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  Amendment No. 328   

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PIMCO Funds

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

840 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, California 92660

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code:

(866) 746-2606

 

 

Robert W. Helm, Esq.

Brendan C. Fox, Esq.

Dechert LLP

1900 K Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

  

Brent R. Harris

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

840 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, California 92660

  

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box):

 

¨    immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

  

x    on (July 31, 2013) pursuant to paragraph (b)

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Post-Effective Amendment No. 249 to the Registration Statement of PIMCO Funds (the “Trust” or the “Registrant”) on Form N-1A (File No. 33-12113) is being filed pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to provide updated financial information for and to make other non-material changes to the Trust’s prospectuses and Statement of Additional Information.


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Prospectus

 

PIMCO Funds

As with other mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Asset Allocation Funds

July 31, 2013

 

Inst

P

Admin

D

A

B

C

R

PIMCO All Asset Fund

PAAIX

PALPX

PAALX

PASDX

PASAX

PASBX

PASCX

PATRX

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

PAUIX

PAUPX

PAUDX

PAUAX

PAUCX

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

PGAIX

PGAPX

PGAAX

PGMDX

PGMAX

PGMCX

PGMRX

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

PRIEX

PTNPX

PRNAX

PTNDX

PTNAX

PTNCX

PTNRX

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

PTNIX

PTNQX

PTNNX

PTNUX

PTNYX

PTNWX

PTNSX

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

PRWIX

PTYPX

PFNAX

PTYDX

PTYAX

PTYCX

PTYRX

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

PENTX

PENPX

PENMX

PENDX

PENZX

PENWX

PENRX

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

PRLIX

PEHPX

PNLAX

PEHDX

PEHAX

PEHCX

PEHRX

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

PIVIX

PIVPX

PIVNX

PIVDX

PIVAX

PIVWX

PIVSX

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

PROIX

POFPX

PEOAX

POFDX

POFAX

POFCX

POFRX

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

PFZIX

PFZPX

PFZMX

PFZDX

PFZAX

PFZCX

PFZRX

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

PRMIX

PFYPX

POTAX

PFYDX

PFYAX

PFYCX

PFYRX

 



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Fund Summaries

PIMCO All Asset Fund

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Description of Principal Risks

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Management of the Funds

Classes of Shares

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

How Fund Shares are Priced

Fund Distributions

Tax Consequences

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

Descriptions of the Underlying PIMCO Funds

Financial Highlights

Appendix A - Description of Securities Ratings


PIMCO All Asset Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.225%

0.325%

0.225%

0.375%

0.475%

0.475%

0.475%

0.475%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.76%

0.76%

0.76%

0.76%

0.76%

0.76%

0.76%

0.76%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

0.985%

1.085%

1.235%

1.385%

1.485%

2.235%

2.235%

1.735%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement5

0.885%

0.985%

1.135%

1.285%

1.385%

2.135%

2.135%

1.635%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.975%, 1.075%, 1.225%, 1.375%, 1.475%, 2.225%, 2.225% and 1.725% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31 2014, to reduce its advisory fee to the extent that the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees exceed 0.64% of the total assets invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds. PIMCO may recoup these waivers in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided total expenses, including such recoupment, do not exceed the annual expense limit. The fee reduction is implemented based on a calculation of Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees that is different from the calculation of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses listed in the table above.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.875%, 0.975%, 1.125%, 1.275%, 1.375%, 2.125%, 2.125% and 1.625% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$90

$282

$490

$1,090

Class P

$100

$314

$544

$1,207

Administrative Class

$116

$361

$625

$1,380

Class D

$131

$407

$705

$1,551

Class A

$511

$797

$1,104

$1,976

Class B

$567

$868

$1,197

$2,019

Class C

$317

$668

$1,147

$2,467

Class R

$166

$516

$889

$1,938

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$90

$282

$490

$1,090

Class P

$100

$314

$544

$1,207

Administrative Class

$116

$361

$625

$1,380

Class D

$131

$407

$705

$1,551

Class A

$511

$797

$1,104

$1,976

Class B

$217

$668

$1,147

$2,019

Class C

$217

$668

$1,147

$2,467

Class R

$166

$516

$889

$1,938

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 36% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances substantially all of its assets in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds, or shares of any actively-managed funds of the PIMCO ETF Trust, an affiliated investment company (collectively, "Underlying PIMCO Funds"). The Fund invests its assets in shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds and does not invest directly in stocks or bonds of other issuers. Research Affiliates, LLC, the Fund's asset allocation sub-adviser, determines how the Fund allocates and reallocates its assets among the Underlying PIMCO Funds. In doing so, the asset allocation sub-adviser seeks concurrent exposure to a broad spectrum of asset classes.

The Fund may invest in any or all of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, but will not normally invest in every Underlying PIMCO Fund at any particular time. The Fund's investment in a particular Underlying PIMCO Fund normally will not exceed 50% of its total assets. The Fund will not invest in the Short Strategy Underlying PIMCO Funds, which seek to gain a negative exposure to an asset class such as equities or commodities. The Fund's combined investments in the Equity-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds will not exceed 50% of its total assets. In addition, the Fund's combined investments in Inflation-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds, which seek to gain exposure to an asset class such as U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, or real estate, normally will not exceed 75% of its total assets.

The Fund's assets are not allocated according to a predetermined blend of shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Instead, when making allocation decisions among the Underlying PIMCO Funds, the Fund's asset allocation sub-adviser considers various quantitative and qualitative data relating to the U.S. and foreign economies and securities markets. Such data includes projected growth trends in the U.S. and foreign economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity and fixed income markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances and labor information. The Fund's asset allocation sub-adviser has the flexibility to reallocate the Fund's assets among any or all of the asset class exposures represented by the Underlying PIMCO Funds based on its ongoing analyses of the equity, fixed income and commodity markets. While these analyses are performed daily, material shifts in asset class exposures typically take place over longer periods of time. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other mutual funds. In addition to investing in the Underlying PIMCO Funds, at the discretion of Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") and without shareholder approval, the Fund may invest in additional Underlying PIMCO Funds created in the future.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Underlying PIMCO Fund Risk: the risk that a Fund's performance is closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Underlying PIMCO Funds and that the ability of a Fund to achieve its investment objective will depend upon the ability of the Underlying PIMCO Funds to achieve their investment objectives

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

The principal risks of investing in the Underlying PIMCO Funds, and consequently the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return, are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Distressed Company Risk: the risk that securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risk than a portfolio that does not invest in such securities. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. Debt securities of distressed companies are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuers' continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Value Investing Risk: 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

Arbitrage Risk: the risk that securities purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy intended to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities may not perform as expected

Convertible Securities Risk: as convertible securities share both fixed income and equity characteristics, they are subject to risks to which fixed income and equity investments are subject. These risks include equity risk, interest rate risk and credit risk

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of two broad-based securities market indices and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), Class D, A, B and C shares (April 30, 2003) and Class R shares (January 31, 2006), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund measures its performance against two benchmarks. The Fund's primary benchmark is the Barclays U.S. TIPS 1-10 Year Index. The Fund's secondary benchmark is created by adding 5% to the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") (specifically, the CPI for All Urban Consumers). The portfolio manager believes that this secondary benchmark reflects the Fund's long-term investment strategy more accurately than the Barclays U.S. TIPS 1-10 Year Index.

The Barclays U.S. TIPS: 1-10 Year Index is an unmanaged index market comprised of U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected securities having a maturity of at least 1 year and less than 10 years. The CPI + 500 Basis Points benchmark is created by adding 5% to the annual percentage change in the CPI. The index reflects seasonally adjusted returns.  Prior to July 31, 2012, the Fund's secondary benchmark index was the same CPI + 500 Basis Points benchmark as described, but with non-seasonally adjusted returns. The CPI is an unmanaged index representing the rate of inflation of the U.S. consumer prices as determined by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. There can be no guarantee that the CPI or other indexes will reflect the exact level of inflation at any given time. The Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that allocate their investments across various asset classes, including domestic common stocks, bond and money market instruments with a focus on total return.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.35%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 12.61% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -8.26% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

15.44

%

6.93

%

8.25

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

13.18

%

4.42

%

5.85

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

10.01

%

4.40

%

5.69

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

15.40

%

6.85

%

8.15

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

15.25

%

6.67

%

7.99

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

15.03

%

6.48

%

7.69

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

10.61

%

5.53

%

7.21

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

10.55

%

5.46

%

6.97

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

13.03

%

5.54

%

6.81

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

14.62

%

6.04

%

7.31

%

Barclays U.S. TIPS: 1-10 Year Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

5.04

%

5.64

%

5.70

%

Consumer Price Index + 500 Basis Points (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

6.76

%

6.80

%

7.43

%

 

Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.80

%

2.46

%

7.11

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. Research Affiliates, LLC serves as the asset allocation sub-adviser to the Fund.  The Fund's portfolio is managed by Robert D. Arnott. Mr. Arnott is the Chairman and Founder of Research Affiliates, LLC and he has managed the Fund since its inception in July 2002.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.45%

0.45%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.62%

0.62%

0.62%

0.62%

0.62%

0.62%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses2

1.02%

1.02%

1.02%

1.02%

1.02%

1.02%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses3,4

1.89%

1.99%

2.14%

2.29%

2.34%

3.09%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement5

(0.04%)

(0.04%)

(0.04%)

(0.04%)

(0.04%)

(0.04%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement6

1.85%

1.95%

2.10%

2.25%

2.30%

3.05%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's ability to borrow money for investment purposes from a committed line of credit. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.02%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense and interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.25%, 1.35%, 1.50%, 1.65%, 1.70% and 2.45% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

4

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

5

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to reduce its advisory fee to the extent that the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees exceed 0.69% of the total assets invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds. PIMCO may recoup these waivers in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided total expenses, including such recoupment, do not exceed the annual expense limit. The fee reduction is implemented based on a calculation of Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees that is different from the calculation of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses listed in the table above.

6

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense and interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.21%, 1.31%, 1.46%, 1.61%, 1.66% and 2.41% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$188

$582

$1,001

$2,169

Class P

$198

$612

$1,052

$2,275

Administrative Class

$213

$658

$1,129

$2,431

Class D

$228

$703

$1,205

$2,585

Class A

$770

$1,229

$1,713

$3,041

Class C

$408

$942

$1,601

$3,365

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$188

$582

$1,001

$2,169

Class P

$198

$612

$1,052

$2,275

Administrative Class

$213

$658

$1,129

$2,431

Class D

$228

$703

$1,205

$2,585

Class A

$770

$1,229

$1,713

$3,041

Class C

$308

$942

$1,601

$3,365

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 18% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances substantially all of its assets in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds, or shares of any actively-managed funds of the PIMCO ETF Trust, an affiliated investment company (collectively, "Underlying PIMCO Funds"). The Fund invests its assets in shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds and does not invest directly in stocks or bonds of other issuers. Research Affiliates, LLC, the Fund's asset allocation sub-adviser, determines how the Fund allocates and reallocates its assets among the Underlying PIMCO Funds. In doing so, the asset allocation sub-adviser seeks concurrent exposure to a broad spectrum of asset classes.

The Fund may invest in any or all of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, but will not normally invest in every Underlying PIMCO Fund at any particular time. The Fund's investment in any particular Underlying PIMCO Fund normally will not exceed 50% of its total assets. The Fund's investments in the Short Strategy Underlying PIMCO Funds, which seek to gain a negative exposure to an asset class such as equities or commodities, normally will not exceed 20% of its total assets. The Fund's combined investments in the Domestic Equity-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds normally will not exceed 50% of its total assets. The Fund's combined investments in the International Equity-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds normally will not exceed 33⅓% of its total assets. The Fund's combined investments in the Equity-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds (less any investment in the PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund) normally will not exceed 66⅔% of its total assets. In addition, the Fund's combined investments in Inflation-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds, which seek to gain exposure to an asset class such as U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, or real estate, (less any exposure to the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund) normally will not exceed 75% of its total assets.

The Fund's assets are not allocated according to a predetermined blend of shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Instead, when making allocation decisions among the Underlying PIMCO Funds, the Fund's asset allocation sub-adviser considers various quantitative and qualitative data relating to the U.S. and foreign economies and securities markets. Such data includes projected growth trends in the U.S. and foreign economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity and fixed income markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances and labor information. The Fund's asset allocation sub-adviser has the flexibility to reallocate the Fund's assets among any or all of the asset class exposures represented by the Underlying PIMCO Funds based on its ongoing analyses of the equity, fixed income and commodity markets. While these analyses are performed daily, material shifts in asset class exposures typically take place over longer periods of time. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may use leverage by borrowing for investment purposes to purchase additional shares of Underlying PIMCO Funds. The Fund can borrow from banks up to a maximum of 33⅓% of total assets. If at any time the Fund's borrowings exceed this 33⅓% maximum limitation, the Fund will, within three business days, decrease its borrowings to the extent required. Borrowing requires the payment of interest and other loan costs. To make such payments, the Fund may be forced to sell portfolio securities when it is not otherwise advantageous to do so. At times when the Fund's borrowings are substantial, the interest expense to the Fund may result in the Fund having little or no investment income. The use of leverage by borrowing creates the potential for greater gains to shareholders of the Fund during favorable market conditions and the risk of magnified losses during adverse market conditions. In addition, the Underlying PIMCO Funds may engage in certain transactions that give rise to a form of leverage.

The Fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other mutual funds. In addition to investing in the Underlying PIMCO Funds, at the discretion of Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") and without shareholder approval, the Fund may invest in additional Underlying PIMCO Funds created in the future.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Underlying PIMCO Fund Risk: the risk that a Fund's performance is closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Underlying PIMCO Funds and that the ability of a Fund to achieve its investment objective will depend upon the ability of the Underlying PIMCO Funds to achieve their investment objectives

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

The principal risks of investing in the Underlying PIMCO Funds, and consequently the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return, are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Distressed Company Risk: the risk that securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risk than a portfolio that does not invest in such securities. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. Debt securities of distressed companies are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuers' continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Value Investing Risk: 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

Arbitrage Risk: the risk that securities purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy intended to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities may not perform as expected

Convertible Securities Risk: as convertible securities share both fixed income and equity characteristics, they are subject to risks to which fixed income and equity investments are subject. These risks include equity risk, interest rate risk and credit risk

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of two broad-based securities market indices and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (July 10, 2008) and Class A, C and D shares (July 29, 2005), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund measures its performance against two benchmarks. The Fund's primary benchmark is the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index ("S&P 500"). The Fund's secondary benchmark is a benchmark created by adding 6.5% to the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") (specifically, the CPI for All Urban Consumers). The portfolio manager believes that this secondary benchmark reflects the Fund's long-term investment strategy more accurately than the S&P 500.

The 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. The CPI + 650 Basis Points benchmark is created by adding 6.5% to the annual percentage change in the CPI. The index reflects seasonally adjusted returns.  Prior to July 31, 2012, the Fund's secondary benchmark index was the same CPI + 650 Basis Points benchmark as described, but with non-seasonally adjusted returns. The CPI is an unmanaged index representing the rate of inflation of the U.S. consumer prices as determined by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. There can be no guarantee that the CPI or other indexes will reflect the exact level of inflation at any given time. The Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that allocate their investments across various asset classes, including domestic common stocks, bond and money market instruments with a focus on total return.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -6.28%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 11.93% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -6.72% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (10/31/2003)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

17.66

%

8.30

%

8.50

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

15.16

%

5.71

%

5.95

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

11.45

%

5.56

%

5.80

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

17.57

%

8.20

%

8.32

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

17.32

%

7.84

%

7.93

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

10.70

%

6.88

%

7.42

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

15.29

%

6.90

%

7.06

%

S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.00

%

1.66

%

5.53

%

Consumer Price Index + 650 Basis Points (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

8.26

%

8.30

%

8.96

%

 

Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.80

%

2.46

%

5.82

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. Research Affiliates, LLC serves as the asset allocation sub-adviser to the Fund.  The Fund's portfolio is managed by Robert D. Arnott. Mr. Arnott is the Chairman and Founder of Research Affiliates, LLC and he has managed the Fund since its inception in October 2003.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum long-term absolute return, consistent with prudent management of portfolio volatility.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.95%

1.05%

0.95%

1.30%

1.30%

1.30%

1.30%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.56%

0.56%

0.56%

0.56%

0.56%

0.56%

0.56%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.53%

1.63%

1.78%

2.13%

2.13%

2.88%

2.38%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4,5

(0.50%)

(0.50%)

(0.50%)

(0.50%)

(0.50%)

(0.50%)

(0.50%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense
Reimbursement6

1.03%

1.13%

1.28%

1.63%

1.63%

2.38%

1.88%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 1.51%, 1.61%,  1.76%, 2.11%, 2.11%, 2.86% and 2.36% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund II Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

5

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

6

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense is 1.01%, 1.11%, 1.26%, 1.61%, 1.61%, 2.36% and 1.86% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$105

$328

$569

$1,259

Class P

$115

$359

$622

$1,375

Administrative Class

$130

$406

$702

$1,545

Class D

$166

$514

$887

$1,933

Class A

$707

$1,036

$1,388

$2,376

Class C

$341

$742

$1,270

$2,716

Class R

$191

$591

$1,016

$2,201

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$105

$328

$569

$1,259

Class P

$115

$359

$622

$1,375

Administrative Class

$130

$406

$702

$1,545

Class D

$166

$514

$887

$1,933

Class A

$707

$1,036

$1,388

$2,376

Class C

$241

$742

$1,270

$2,716

Class R

$191

$591

$1,016

$2,201

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 223% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund is intended for investors who prefer to have their asset allocation decisions made by professional investment managers. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a three-step approach in seeking to achieve the Fund's investment objective which consists of 1) developing a target asset allocation; 2) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 3) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks. PIMCO evaluates these three steps and uses varying combinations of Acquired Funds and/or direct investments to implement them within the Fund. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds").

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in any of the Underlying PIMCO Funds (except the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®). The Fund will invest either directly or indirectly (through a fund) in instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States).

The Fund seeks concurrent exposure to a broad spectrum of asset classes and other investments. The Fund will typically invest 20% to 80% of its total assets in equity-related investments (including investment in common stock, preferred stock, equity securities of real estate investment trusts and/or investment in the Domestic Equity-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds, the International Equity-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds and the PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund, an Underlying PIMCO Fund and in other equity-related Acquired Funds). With respect to its direct or indirect (through a fund) investments in equity securities, there is no limitation on the market capitalization range of the issuers in which the Fund may invest. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in commodity-related investments (including investment in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund II Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"), and the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, Underlying PIMCO Funds). The Subsidiary is advised by PIMCO and primarily invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. As discussed in greater detail elsewhere in this prospectus, the Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in high yield securities ("junk bonds"). The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales.

The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's assets are not allocated according to a predetermined blend of shares of the Acquired Funds and/or direct investments in securities, instruments and other investments. Instead, when making allocation decisions among the Acquired Funds, securities, instruments and other investments, PIMCO considers various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, and labor information. PIMCO uses these factors to help determine the Fund's target asset allocation and to identify potentially attractive relative value and risk hedging strategies. PIMCO has the flexibility to reallocate the Fund's assets among any or all of the investment exposures represented by affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or invest directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy and financial markets. While these analyses are performed daily, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce the Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the target asset allocation, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Distressed Company Risk: the risk that securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risk than a portfolio that does not invest in such securities. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. Debt securities of distressed companies are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuers' continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiary is not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Subsidiary will be achieved

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Value Investing Risk: 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

Arbitrage Risk: the risk that securities purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy intended to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities may not perform as expected

Convertible Securities Risk: as convertible securities share both fixed income and equity characteristics, they are subject to risks to which fixed income and equity investments are subject. These risks include equity risk, interest rate risk and credit risk

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of two broad-based securities market indices and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of the Administrative Class shares (October 14, 2011), performance information shown in the table for Administrative Class shares is based on the performance of the Institutional Class shares. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges.  The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

Effective March 8, 2013, the Fund's secondary index is the 1 Month USD LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) Index +5%. The 1 Month USD LIBOR Index +5% benchmark is created by adding 5% to the annual return of 1 Month USD LIBOR Index. The 1 Month USD LIBOR Index is an average interest rate, determined by the British Bankers Association, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money (1 month) in England's Eurodollar market. The Fund's new secondary index was selected as its use is more closely aligned with the Fund's investment philosophy and investment objective. Prior to March 8, 2013, the Fund's secondary benchmark was the 60% MSCI World Index/40% Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index. The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. The MSCI World Index consists of the following 24 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index represents securities that are SEC-registered, 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. The Lipper Global Flexible Portfolio Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that allocate investments across various asset classes, including both domestic and foreign stocks, bonds, and money market instruments with a focus on total return. At least 25% of their portfolio is invested in securities traded outside of the United States, including shares of gold mines, gold-oriented mining finance houses, gold coins, or bullion.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -8.19%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 11.48% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -7.66% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (10/29/2008)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.60

%

9.50

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

8.71

%

7.44

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.40

%

7.00

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

9.41

%

9.39

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

9.27

%

9.16

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

8.91

%

8.86

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

2.94

%

7.88

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

7.10

%

8.08

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

8.68

%

8.59

%

MSCI World Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

15.83

%

11.73

%

1 Month USD LIBOR Index +5% (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

5.24

%

5.36

%

60% MSCI World Index/40% Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

11.29

%

10.47

%

 

Lipper Global Flexible Portfolio Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

10.63

%

10.15

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is jointly managed by Mohamed EI-Erian, Saumil Parikh, Vineer Bhansali and Curtis Mewbourne. All are Managing Directors of PIMCO. Dr. El-Erian and Mr. Parikh are members of PIMCO's Investment Committee. Dr. El-Erian is also the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer of PIMCO. Dr. El-Erian, Mr. Mewbourne and Dr. Bhansali have managed the Fund since its inception in October 2008. Mr. Parikh has managed the Fund since October 2012. Dr. El-Erian is responsible for strategic portfolio oversight. Mr. Parikh is responsible for overall portfolio construction. Mr. Mewbourne focuses on developing alpha strategies, and Dr. Bhansali focuses on developing risk management strategies.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.52%

0.52%

0.52%

0.52%

0.52%

0.52%

0.52%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.27%

1.37%

1.52%

1.77%

1.77%

2.52%

2.02%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.51%)

(0.51%)

(0.51%)

(0.51%)

(0.51%)

(0.51%)

(0.51%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement5

0.76%

0.86%

1.01%

1.26%

1.26%

2.01%

1.51%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.26%, 1.36%, 1.51%, 1.76%, 1.76%, 2.51% and 2.01% for the Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.75%, 0.85%, 1.00%, 1.25%, 1.25%, 2.00% and 1.50% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class P

$88

$274

$477

$1,061

Administrative Class

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Class D

$128

$400

$692

$1,523

Class A

$671

$928

$1,204

$1,989

Class C

$304

$630

$1,083

$2,338

Class R

$154

$477

$824

$1,802

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class P

$88

$274

$477

$1,061

Administrative Class

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Class D

$128

$400

$692

$1,523

Class A

$671

$928

$1,204

$1,989

Class C

$204

$630

$1,083

$2,338

Class R

$154

$477

$824

$1,802

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 74% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund (the "Fund") is intended for investors seeking professional management of a comprehensive asset allocation strategy for retirement savings. The primary difference between the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is their asset allocation, which varies depending on the number of years left until the "self-elected" year of retirement indicated in the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund's name. Unlike the other PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds, the Fund does not include a "self-elected" year of retirement in its name because the Fund is managed for shareholders who are retired or about to retire soon and are more focused on preservation of capital and withdrawing portions of their investments. The asset allocation of the Fund is based on the asset allocation at zero years left until retirement on the glide path and is intended to be used throughout an investor's retirement. An investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and you may experience losses. There is no guarantee that the Fund will provide adequate income at and through your retirement.

In managing the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a four-step approach consisting of 1) developing and re-evaluating a long-term asset allocation "glide path"; 2) performing tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path; 3) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 4) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds"). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's long-term asset allocations are based on "glide path" developed by PIMCO and are based on quantitative and qualitative data relating to various risk metrics, long-term market trends, correlation of asset types and actuarial assumptions of life expectancy and retirement. The Fund's current asset allocation is based on the asset allocation at zero years left until retirement on the glide path and is intended to be used throughout an investor's retirement. The target date assumes a retirement age of 65, and time horizons based on current longevity of persons reaching retirement in average health. Choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting an earlier date represents a more conservative choice; choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting a later date represents a more aggressive choice. The glide path is designed not only to reduce risk as the target retirement date nears, but is also designed to provide investors diversification across a variety of asset classes, with an emphasis on asset classes that can protect against inflation over time. This is achieved by emphasizing allocations to inflation related assets, such as Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, and real estate, which complement exposures from traditional assets, such as U.S. and international equities, U.S. bonds and short-term instruments. The glide path changes over time, generally becoming more conservative as the Fund approaches the target date.

The chart below shows the glide path and illustrates how the allocation among the asset classes changes before and at the target date. The glide path allocation at the target date remains constant beyond that date. As described in greater detail below, PIMCO may adjust the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the long-term targets specified by the glide path based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO may also choose to modify the target asset allocations of the glide path itself from time to time.

PIMCO performs tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path, meaning PIMCO may vary the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the glide path's long-term targets based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO will generally reduce variation from the glide path's targets as the Fund approaches the target date.

The actual asset allocation at a given time may vary from the target strategic asset allocations based on PIMCO's tactical allocation adjustments and on market movements. These variances will be limited to a certain range relative to the target allocations under normal circumstances. The table below illustrates the permissible range in which the allocations may vary, as measured monthly.

 

Total Equity Allocation

Total Commodity and
Real Estate Allocation

Total Fixed Income Allocation

Years to
Retirement

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

40

55

%

40-70

%

25

%

10-40

%

20

%

10-60

%

30

55

%

40-70

%

20

%

5-35

%

25

%

10-65

%

20

45

%

30-55

%

15

%

0-25

%

40

%

10-75

%

10

25

%

10-35

%

10

%

0-20

%

65

%

35-95

%

0

15

%

5-25

%

5

%

0-10

%

80

%

60-95

%

The tactical allocation adjustments described above are driven by PIMCO's secular and cyclical views, which are formulated by considering various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, labor information and relevant legislative or public policy changes. These "top down" macro economic factors, as well as more micro "bottom up" factors that are unique to narrowly defined market sectors, are used to identify attractive relative value strategies. These strategies seek to modestly enhance the Fund's returns in a manner within the allocation ranges relative to the glide path targets described above. When reallocating the Fund's investment exposures, PIMCO may do so by adjusting the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or by investing directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy, financial markets and the relative valuation and risks presented by the aforementioned vehicles and instruments. In selecting and reallocating the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, PIMCO considers a wide range of factors, including a fund's objective, strategies, risks, performance, fees, and other metrics. In seeking to limit the amount of acquired fund fees and expenses that may be borne by Fund investors, PIMCO may choose to invest in particular affiliated or unaffiliated funds, so long as such investment decisions are consistent with the Fund's investment objective, glide path and tactical asset allocations. While PIMCO can adjust the Fund's investment exposures daily, including the vehicles or instruments used to gain those exposures, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will also seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce a Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the tactical asset allocation adjustments, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk which is relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (October 31, 2011), Administrative Class shares (June 30, 2008), Class C and Class R shares (July 31, 2008), performance information shown in the table for those shares are based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P, Administrative, Class C and Class R shares. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's broad-based securities market index is the Dow Jones Real Return Today IndexSM. The Dow Jones Real Return Today IndexSM is a composite of other indexes. The sub-indexes represent stocks, bonds, TIPs, commodities and real estate securities. The component asset classes are weighted within each index to reflect a targeted level of risk at the beginning and end of the investment horizon. Over time, the weights are adjusted based on predetermined formulas to systematically reduce the level of potential risk as the index's maturity date approaches. Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Today Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that, by portfolio practice, maintain a conservative mix of equity, bonds, cash, and cash equivalents designed to provide income to investors who are in or close to retirement.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -2.19%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 10.78% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -1.99% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (03/31/2008)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.62

%

5.72

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

8.15

%

3.23

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.26

%

3.46

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

9.57

%

5.62

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

9.32

%

5.46

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

9.09

%

5.12

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

3.14

%

3.90

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

7.15

%

4.36

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

8.80

%

4.86

%

Dow Jones Real Return Today IndexSM (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

8.79

%

5.24

%

 

Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Today Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.29

%

4.50

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Vineer Bhansali. Dr. Bhansali is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.53%

0.53%

0.53%

0.53%

0.53%

0.53%

0.53%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.28%

1.38%

1.53%

1.78%

1.78%

2.53%

2.03%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.52%)

(0.52%)

(0.52%)

(0.52%)

(0.52%)

(0.52%)

(0.52%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement5

0.76%

0.86%

1.01%

1.26%

1.26%

2.01%

1.51%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.27%, 1.37%, 1.52%, 1.77%, 1.77%, 2.52% and 2.02% for the Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.75%, 0.85%, 1.00%, 1.25%, 1.25%, 2.00% and 1.50% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class P

$88

$274

$477

$1,061

Administrative Class

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Class D

$128

$400

$692

$1,523

Class A

$671

$928

$1,204

$1,989

Class C

$304

$630

$1,083

$2,338

Class R

$154

$477

$824

$1,802

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class P

$88

$274

$477

$1,061

Administrative Class

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Class D

$128

$400

$692

$1,523

Class A

$671

$928

$1,204

$1,989

Class C

$204

$630

$1,083

$2,338

Class R

$154

$477

$824

$1,802

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 12% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund (the "Fund") is intended for investors seeking professional management of a comprehensive asset allocation strategy for retirement savings. The Fund is managed for shareholders that plan to retire or begin withdrawing assets around the year 2015, the Fund's target year. This is the "self-elected" year of retirement for the investors in the Fund. The primary difference between the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is their asset allocation, which varies depending on the number of years left until the "self-elected" year of retirement indicated in the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund's name. The Fund's allocation is intended to meaningfully reduce risk and increasingly focus on preservation of capital as the target retirement date of the Fund nears. An investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and you may experience losses, including losses near, at, or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name. There is no guarantee that the Fund will provide adequate income at and through your retirement.

In managing the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a four-step approach consisting of 1) developing and re-evaluating a long-term asset allocation "glide path"; 2) performing tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path; 3) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 4) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds"). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's long-term asset allocations are based on a "glide path" developed by PIMCO and are based on quantitative and qualitative data relating to various risk metrics, long-term market trends, correlation of asset types and actuarial assumptions of life expectancy and retirement. The Fund's current glide path asset allocation is based on its target date, which is the year in the name of the Fund. The target date assumes a retirement age of 65, and time horizons based on current longevity of persons reaching retirement in average health. Choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting an earlier date represents a more conservative choice; choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting a later date represents a more aggressive choice. The glide path is designed not only to reduce risk as the target retirement date nears, but is also designed to provide investors diversification across a variety of asset classes, with an emphasis on asset classes that can protect against inflation over time. This is achieved by emphasizing allocations to inflation related assets, such as Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, and real estate, which complement exposures from traditional assets, such as U.S. and international equities, U.S. bonds and short-term instruments. The glide path changes over time, generally becoming more conservative as the Fund approaches the target date.

The chart below shows the glide path and illustrates how the allocation among the asset classes changes before and at the target date. The glide path allocation at the target date remains constant beyond that date. As described in greater detail below, PIMCO may adjust the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the long-term targets specified by the glide path based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO may also choose to modify the target asset allocations of the glide path itself from time to time.

PIMCO performs tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path, meaning PIMCO may vary the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the glide path's long-term targets based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO will generally reduce variation from the glide path's targets as the Fund approaches the target year in the Fund's name.

The actual asset allocation at a given time may vary from the target strategic asset allocations based on PIMCO's tactical allocation adjustments and on market movements. These variances will be limited to a certain range relative to the target allocations under normal circumstances. The table below illustrates the permissible range in which the allocations may vary, as measured monthly.

 

Total Equity Allocation

Total Commodity and
Real Estate Allocation

Total Fixed Income Allocation

Years to
Retirement

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

40

55

%

40-70

%

25

%

10-40

%

20

%

10-60

%

30

55

%

40-70

%

20

%

5-35

%

25

%

10-65

%

20

45

%

30-55

%

15

%

0-25

%

40

%

10-75

%

10

25

%

10-35

%

10

%

0-20

%

65

%

35-95

%

0

15

%

5-25

%

5

%

0-10

%

80

%

60-95

%

The tactical allocation adjustments described above are driven by PIMCO's secular and cyclical views, which are formulated by considering various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, labor information and relevant legislative or public policy changes. These "top down" macro economic factors, as well as more micro "bottom up" factors that are unique to narrowly defined market sectors, are used to identify attractive relative value strategies. These strategies seek to modestly enhance the Fund's returns in a manner within the allocation ranges relative to the glide path targets described above. When reallocating the Fund's investment exposures, PIMCO may do so by adjusting the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or by investing directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy, financial markets and the relative valuation and risks presented by the aforementioned vehicles and instruments. In selecting and reallocating the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, PIMCO considers a wide range of factors, including a fund's objective, strategies, risks, performance, fees, and other metrics. In seeking to limit the amount of acquired fund fees and expenses that may be borne by Fund investors, PIMCO may choose to invest in particular affiliated or unaffiliated funds, so long as such investment decisions are consistent with the Fund's investment objective, glide path and tactical asset allocations. While PIMCO can adjust the Fund's investment exposures daily, including the vehicles or instruments used to gain those exposures, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As the Fund reaches the target year indicated in the Fund's name, it may be combined with the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, provided that the Board of Trustees determines that the combination would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Prior to any combination, which may occur on or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name, the Fund will provide shareholders with advance notice regarding the combination. If and when such a combination occurs, shareholders of the Fund will become shareholders of the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will also seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce a Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the tactical asset allocation adjustments, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk which is relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (October 31, 2011), performance information shown in the table for Class P shares is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P shares. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. 

The Dow Jones Real Return 2015 IndexSM is a composite of other indexes.  The sub-indexes represent stocks, bonds, TIPS, commodities and real estate securities.  The component asset classes are weighted within each index to reflect a targeted level of risk at the beginning and end of the investment horizon.  Over time, the weights are adjusted based on predetermined formulas to systematically reduce the level of potential risk as the index's maturity date approaches. The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2015 Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek to maximize assets for retirement or other purposes with an expected time horizon from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2015.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -2.18%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 3.15% in the Q3 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was 1.44% in the Q4 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (06/30/2011)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.57

%

5.71

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

8.14

%

4.42

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.23

%

4.12

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

9.40

%

5.57

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

9.39

%

5.45

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

9.04

%

5.22

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

3.08

%

1.37

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

7.23

%

4.42

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

8.87

%

4.97

%

Dow Jones Real Return 2015 IndexSM (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

8.86

%

6.69

%

 

Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2015 Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

10.71

%

4.23

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Vineer Bhansali. Dr. Bhansali is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in June 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.54%

0.54%

0.54%

0.54%

0.54%

0.54%

0.54%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.29%

1.39%

1.54%

1.79%

1.79%

2.54%

2.04%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.53%)

(0.53%)

(0.53%)

(0.53%)

(0.53%)

(0.53%)

(0.53%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement5

0.76%

0.86%

1.01%

1.26%

1.26%

2.01%

1.51%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.28%, 1.38%, 1.53%, 1.78%, 1.78%, 2.53% and 2.03% for the Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.75%, 0.85%, 1.00%, 1.25%, 1.25%, 2.00% and 1.50% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class P

$88

$274

$477

$1,061

Administrative Class

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Class D

$128

$400

$692

$1,523

Class A

$671

$928

$1,204

$1,989

Class C

$304

$630

$1,083

$2,338

Class R

$154

$477

$824

$1,802

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class P

$88

$274

$477

$1,061

Administrative Class

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Class D

$128

$400

$692

$1,523

Class A

$671

$928

$1,204

$1,989

Class C

$204

$630

$1,083

$2,338

Class R

$154

$477

$824

$1,802

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 11% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund (the "Fund") is intended for investors seeking professional management of a comprehensive asset allocation strategy for retirement savings. The Fund is managed for shareholders that plan to retire or begin withdrawing assets around the year 2020, the Fund's target year. This is the "self-elected" year of retirement for the investors in the Fund. The primary difference between the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is their asset allocation, which varies depending on the number of years left until the "self-elected" year of retirement indicated in the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund's name. The Fund's allocation is intended to meaningfully reduce risk and increasingly focus on preservation of capital as the target retirement date of the Fund nears. An investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and you may experience losses, including losses near, at, or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name. There is no guarantee that the Fund will provide adequate income at and through your retirement.

In managing the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a four-step approach consisting of 1) developing and re-evaluating a long-term asset allocation "glide path"; 2) performing tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path; 3) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 4) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds"). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's long-term asset allocations are based on a "glide path" developed by PIMCO and are based on quantitative and qualitative data relating to various risk metrics, long-term market trends, correlation of asset types and actuarial assumptions of life expectancy and retirement. The Fund's current glide path asset allocation is based on its target date, which is the year in the name of the Fund. The target date assumes a retirement age of 65, and time horizons based on current longevity of persons reaching retirement in average health. Choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting an earlier date represents a more conservative choice; choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting a later date represents a more aggressive choice. The glide path is designed not only to reduce risk as the target retirement date nears, but is also designed to provide investors diversification across a variety of asset classes, with an emphasis on asset classes that can protect against inflation over time. This is achieved by emphasizing allocations to inflation related assets, such as Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, and real estate, which complement exposures from traditional assets, such as U.S. and international equities, U.S. bonds and short-term instruments. The glide path changes over time, generally becoming more conservative as the Fund approaches the target date.

The chart below shows the glide path and illustrates how the allocation among the asset classes changes before and at the target date. The glide path allocation at the target date remains constant beyond that date. As described in greater detail below, PIMCO may adjust the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the long-term targets specified by the glide path based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO may also choose to modify the target asset allocations of the glide path itself from time to time.

PIMCO performs tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path, meaning PIMCO may vary the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the glide path's long-term targets based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO will generally reduce variation from the glide path's targets as the Fund approaches the target year in the Fund's name.

The actual asset allocation at a given time may vary from the target strategic asset allocations based on PIMCO's tactical allocation adjustments and on market movements. These variances will be limited to a certain range relative to the target allocations under normal circumstances. The table below illustrates the permissible range in which the allocations may vary, as measured monthly.

 

Total Equity Allocation

Total Commodity and
Real Estate Allocation

Total Fixed Income Allocation

Years to
Retirement

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

40

55

%

40-70

%

25

%

10-40

%

20

%

10-60

%

30

55

%

40-70

%

20

%

5-35

%

25

%

10-65

%

20

45

%

30-55

%

15

%

0-25

%

40

%

10-75

%

10

25

%

10-35

%

10

%

0-20

%

65

%

35-95

%

0

15

%

5-25

%

5

%

0-10

%

80

%

60-95

%

The tactical allocation adjustments described above are driven by PIMCO's secular and cyclical views, which are formulated by considering various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, labor information and relevant legislative or public policy changes. These "top down" macro economic factors, as well as more micro "bottom up" factors that are unique to narrowly defined market sectors, are used to identify attractive relative value strategies. These strategies seek to modestly enhance the Fund's returns in a manner within the allocation ranges relative to the glide path targets described above. When reallocating the Fund's investment exposures, PIMCO may do so by adjusting the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or by investing directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy, financial markets and the relative valuation and risks presented by the aforementioned vehicles and instruments. In selecting and reallocating the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, PIMCO considers a wide range of factors, including a fund's objective, strategies, risks, performance, fees, and other metrics. In seeking to limit the amount of acquired fund fees and expenses that may be borne by Fund investors, PIMCO may choose to invest in particular affiliated or unaffiliated funds, so long as such investment decisions are consistent with the Fund's investment objective, glide path and tactical asset allocations. While PIMCO can adjust the Fund's investment exposures daily, including the vehicles or instruments used to gain those exposures, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As the Fund reaches the target year indicated in the Fund's name, it may be combined with the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, provided that the Board of Trustees determines that the combination would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Prior to any combination, which may occur on or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name, the Fund will provide shareholders with advance notice regarding the combination. If and when such a combination occurs, shareholders of the Fund will become shareholders of the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will also seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce a Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the tactical asset allocation adjustments, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk which is relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (October 31, 2011), Administrative Class shares (June 30, 2008) and Class C and Class R shares (July 31, 2008), performance information shown in the table for those shares are based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P, Administrative Class, Class C and Class R shares. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Dow Jones Real Return 2020 IndexSM is a composite of other indexes. The sub-indexes represent stocks, bonds, TIPS, commodities and real estate securities. The component asset classes are weighted within each index to reflect a targeted level of risk at the beginning and end of the investment horizon. Over time, the weights are adjusted based on predetermined formulas to systematically reduce the level of potential risk as the index's maturity date approaches. The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2020 Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek to maximize assets for retirement or other purposes with an expected time horizon from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2020.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -1.89%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 13.37% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -4.33% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (03/31/2008)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.73

%

4.60

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

8.14

%

2.13

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.34

%

2.51

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

9.52

%

4.51

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

9.33

%

4.35

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

9.07

%

4.02

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

3.10

%

2.75

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

7.23

%

3.26

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

8.81

%

3.77

%

Dow Jones Real Return 2020 IndexSM (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

9.12

%

4.69

%

 

Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2020 Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

11.54

%

3.43

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Vineer Bhansali. Dr. Bhansali is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.57%

0.57%

0.57%

0.57%

0.57%

0.57%

0.57%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.32%

1.42%

1.57%

1.82%

1.82%

2.57%

2.07%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.56%)

(0.56%)

(0.56%)

(0.56%)

(0.56%)

(0.56%)

(0.56%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement5

0.76%

0.86%

1.01%

1.26%

1.26%

2.01%

1.51%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.31%, 1.41%, 1.56%, 1.81%, 1.81%, 2.56% and 2.06% for the Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.75%, 0.85%, 1.00%, 1.25%, 1.25%, 2.00% and 1.50% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class P

$88

$274

$477

$1,061

Administrative Class

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Class D

$128

$400

$692

$1,523

Class A

$671

$928

$1,204

$1,989

Class C

$304

$630

$1,083

$2,338

Class R

$154

$477

$824

$1,802

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class P

$88

$274

$477

$1,061

Administrative Class

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Class D

$128

$400

$692

$1,523

Class A

$671

$928

$1,204

$1,989

Class C

$204

$630

$1,083

$2,338

Class R

$154

$477

$824

$1,802

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 9% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund (the "Fund") is intended for investors seeking professional management of a comprehensive asset allocation strategy for retirement savings. The Fund is managed for shareholders that plan to retire or begin withdrawing assets around the year 2025, the Fund's target year. This is the "self-elected" year of retirement for the investors in the Fund. The primary difference between the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is their asset allocation, which varies depending on the number of years left until the "self-elected" year of retirement indicated in the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund's name. The Fund's allocation is intended to meaningfully reduce risk and increasingly focus on preservation of capital as the target retirement date of the Fund nears. An investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and you may experience losses, including losses near, at, or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name. There is no guarantee that the Fund will provide adequate income at and through your retirement.

In managing the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a four-step approach consisting of 1) developing and re-evaluating a long-term asset allocation "glide path"; 2) performing tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path; 3) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 4) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds"). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's long-term asset allocations are based on a "glide path" developed by PIMCO and are based on quantitative and qualitative data relating to various risk metrics, long-term market trends, correlation of asset types and actuarial assumptions of life expectancy and retirement. The Fund's current glide path asset allocation is based on its target date, which is the year in the name of the Fund. The target date assumes a retirement age of 65, and time horizons based on current longevity of persons reaching retirement in average health. Choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting an earlier date represents a more conservative choice; choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting a later date represents a more aggressive choice. The glide path is designed not only to reduce risk as the target retirement date nears, but is also designed to provide investors diversification across a variety of asset classes, with an emphasis on asset classes that can protect against inflation over time. This is achieved by emphasizing allocations to inflation related assets, such as Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, and real estate, which complement exposures from traditional assets, such as U.S. and international equities, U.S. bonds and short-term instruments. The glide path changes over time, generally becoming more conservative as the Fund approaches the target date.

The chart below shows the glide path and illustrates how the allocation among the asset classes changes before and at the target date. The glide path allocation at the target date remains constant beyond that date. As described in greater detail below, PIMCO may adjust the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the long-term targets specified by the glide path based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO may also choose to modify the target asset allocations of the glide path itself from time to time.

PIMCO performs tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path, meaning PIMCO may vary the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the glide path's long-term targets based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO will generally reduce variation from the glide path's targets as the Fund approaches the target year in the Fund's name.

The actual asset allocation at a given time may vary from the target strategic asset allocations based on PIMCO's tactical allocation adjustments and on market movements. These variances will be limited to a certain range relative to the target allocations under normal circumstances. The table below illustrates the permissible range in which the allocations may vary, as measured monthly.

 

Total Equity Allocation

Total Commodity and
Real Estate Allocation

Total Fixed Income Allocation

Years to
Retirement

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

40

55

%

40-70

%

25

%

10-40

%

20

%

10-60

%

30

55

%

40-70

%

20

%

5-35

%

25

%

10-65

%

20

45

%

30-55

%

15

%

0-25

%

40

%

10-75

%

10

25

%

10-35

%

10

%

0-20

%

65

%

35-95

%

0

15

%

5-25

%

5

%

0-10

%

80

%

60-95

%

The tactical allocation adjustments described above are driven by PIMCO's secular and cyclical views, which are formulated by considering various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, labor information and relevant legislative or public policy changes. These "top down" macro economic factors, as well as more micro "bottom up" factors that are unique to narrowly defined market sectors, are used to identify attractive relative value strategies. These strategies seek to modestly enhance the Fund's returns in a manner within the allocation ranges relative to the glide path targets described above. When reallocating the Fund's investment exposures, PIMCO may do so by adjusting the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or by investing directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy, financial markets and the relative valuation and risks presented by the aforementioned vehicles and instruments. In selecting and reallocating the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, PIMCO considers a wide range of factors, including a fund's objective, strategies, risks, performance, fees, and other metrics. In seeking to limit the amount of acquired fund fees and expenses that may be borne by Fund investors, PIMCO may choose to invest in particular affiliated or unaffiliated funds, so long as such investment decisions are consistent with the Fund's investment objective, glide path and tactical asset allocations. While PIMCO can adjust the Fund's investment exposures daily, including the vehicles or instruments used to gain those exposures, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As the Fund reaches the target year indicated in the Fund's name, it may be combined with the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, provided that the Board of Trustees determines that the combination would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Prior to any combination, which may occur on or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name, the Fund will provide shareholders with advance notice regarding the combination. If and when such a combination occurs, shareholders of the Fund will become shareholders of the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will also seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce a Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the tactical asset allocation adjustments, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk which is relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (October 31, 2011), performance information shown in the table for Class P shares is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P shares. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Dow Jones Real Return 2025 IndexSM is a composite of other indexes.  The sub-indexes represent stocks, bonds, TIPS, commodities and real estate securities.  The component asset classes are weighted within each index to reflect a targeted level of risk at the beginning and end of the investment horizon.  Over time, the weights are adjusted based on predetermined formulas to systematically reduce the level of potential risk as the index's maturity date approaches. The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2025 Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek to maximize assets for retirement or other purposes with an expected time horizon from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2025.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -1.68%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 4.27% in the Q1 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was 0.87% in the Q2 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (06/30/2011)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

11.21

%

5.21

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

9.32

%

3.71

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

7.30

%

3.57

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

11.03

%

5.06

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

10.91

%

4.87

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

10.77

%

4.72

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

4.58

%

0.89

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

8.91

%

3.93

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

10.38

%

4.39

%

Dow Jones Real Return 2025 IndexSM (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

9.58

%

5.46

%

 

Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2025 Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

13.03

%

4.16

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Vineer Bhansali. Dr. Bhansali is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in June 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.80%

0.90%

0.80%

1.05%

1.05%

1.05%

1.05%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.58%

0.58%

0.58%

0.58%

0.58%

0.58%

0.58%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.38%

1.48%

1.63%

1.88%

1.88%

2.63%

2.13%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.57%)

(0.57%)

(0.57%)

(0.57%)

(0.57%)

(0.57%)

(0.57%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement5

0.81%

0.91%

1.06%

1.31%

1.31%

2.06%

1.56%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.37%, 1.47%, 1.62%, 1.87%, 1.87%, 2.62% and 2.12% for the Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.80%, 0.90%, 1.05%, 1.30%, 1.30%, 2.05% and 1.55% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$83

$259

$450

$1,002

Class P

$93

$290

$504

$1,120

Administrative Class

$108

$337

$585

$1,294

Class D

$133

$415

$718

$1,579

Class A

$676

$942

$1,229

$2,042

Class C

$309

$646

$1,108

$2,390

Class R

$159

$493

$850

$1,856

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$83

$259

$450

$1,002

Class P

$93

$290

$504

$1,120

Administrative Class

$108

$337

$585

$1,294

Class D

$133

$415

$718

$1,579

Class A

$676

$942

$1,229

$2,042

Class C

$209

$646

$1,108

$2,390

Class R

$159

$493

$850

$1,856

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 3% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund (the "Fund") is intended for investors seeking professional management of a comprehensive asset allocation strategy for retirement savings. The Fund is managed for shareholders that plan to retire or begin withdrawing assets around the year 2030, the Fund's target year. This is the "self-elected" year of retirement for the investors in the Fund. The primary difference between the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is their asset allocation, which varies depending on the number of years left until the "self-elected" year of retirement indicated in the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund's name. The Fund's allocation is intended to meaningfully reduce risk and increasingly focus on preservation of capital as the target retirement date of the Fund nears. An investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and you may experience losses, including losses near, at, or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name. There is no guarantee that the Fund will provide adequate income at and through your retirement.

In managing the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a four-step approach consisting of 1) developing and re-evaluating a long-term asset allocation "glide path"; 2) performing tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path; 3) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 4) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds"). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's long-term asset allocations are based on a "glide path" developed by PIMCO and are based on quantitative and qualitative data relating to various risk metrics, long-term market trends, correlation of asset types and actuarial assumptions of life expectancy and retirement. The Fund's current glide path asset allocation is based on its target date, which is the year in the name of the Fund. The target date assumes a retirement age of 65, and time horizons based on current longevity of persons reaching retirement in average health. Choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting an earlier date represents a more conservative choice; choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement Fund targeting a later date represents a more aggressive choice. The glide path is designed not only to reduce risk as the target retirement date nears, but is also designed to provide investors diversification across a variety of asset classes, with an emphasis on asset classes that can protect against inflation over time. This is achieved by emphasizing allocations to inflation related assets, such as Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, and real estate, which complement exposures from traditional assets, such as U.S. and international equities, U.S. bonds and short-term instruments. The glide path changes over time, generally becoming more conservative as the Fund approaches the target date.

The chart below shows the glide path and illustrates how the allocation among the asset classes changes before and at the target date. The glide path allocation at the target date remains constant beyond that date. As described in greater detail below, PIMCO may adjust the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the long-term targets specified by the glide path based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO may also choose to modify the target asset allocations of the glide path itself from time to time.

PIMCO performs tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path, meaning PIMCO may vary the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the glide path's long-term targets based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO will generally reduce variation from the glide path's targets as the Fund approaches the target year in the Fund's name.

The actual asset allocation at a given time may vary from the target strategic asset allocations based on PIMCO's tactical allocation adjustments and on market movements. These variances will be limited to a certain range relative to the target allocations under normal circumstances. The table below illustrates the permissible range in which the allocations may vary, as measured monthly.

 

Total Equity Allocation

Total Commodity and
Real Estate Allocation

Total Fixed Income Allocation

Years to
Retirement

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

40

55

%

40-70

%

25

%

10-40

%

20

%

10-60

%

30

55

%

40-70

%

20

%

5-35

%

25

%

10-65

%

20

45

%

30-55

%

15

%

0-25

%

40

%

10-75

%

10

25

%

10-35

%

10

%

0-20

%

65

%

35-95

%

0

15

%

5-25

%

5

%

0-10

%

80

%

60-95

%

The tactical allocation adjustments described above are driven by PIMCO's secular and cyclical views, which are formulated by considering various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, labor information and relevant legislative or public policy changes. These "top down" macro economic factors, as well as more micro "bottom up" factors that are unique to narrowly defined market sectors, are used to identify attractive relative value strategies. These strategies seek to modestly enhance the Fund's returns in a manner within the allocation ranges relative to the glide path targets described above. When reallocating the Fund's investment exposures, PIMCO may do so by adjusting the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or by investing directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy, financial markets and the relative valuation and risks presented by the aforementioned vehicles and instruments. In selecting and reallocating the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, PIMCO considers a wide range of factors, including a fund's objective, strategies, risks, performance, fees, and other metrics. In seeking to limit the amount of acquired fund fees and expenses that may be borne by Fund investors, PIMCO may choose to invest in particular affiliated or unaffiliated funds, so long as such investment decisions are consistent with the Fund's investment objective, glide path and tactical asset allocations. While PIMCO can adjust the Fund's investment exposures daily, including the vehicles or instruments used to gain those exposures, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As the Fund reaches the target year indicated in the Fund's name, it may be combined with the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, provided that the Board of Trustees determines that the combination would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Prior to any combination, which may occur on or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name, the Fund will provide shareholders with advance notice regarding the combination. If and when such a combination occurs, shareholders of the Fund will become shareholders of the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will also seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce a Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the tactical asset allocation adjustments, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk which is relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (October 31, 2011), Administrative Class shares (June 30, 2008), Class C and Class R shares (July 31, 2008), performance information shown in the table for those shares are based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P, Administrative Class, Class C and Class R shares. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Dow Jones Real Return 2030 IndexSM is a composite of other indexes. The sub-indexes represent stocks, bonds, TIPs, commodities and real estate securities. The component asset classes are weighted within each index to reflect a targeted level of risk at the beginning and end of the investment horizon. Over time, the weights are adjusted based on predetermined formulas to systematically reduce the level of potential risk as the index's maturity date approaches.

The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2030 Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek to maximize assets for retirement or other purposes with an expected time horizon from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -0.89%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 14.92% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -6.82% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (03/31/2008)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

11.40

%

3.88

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

9.60

%

1.26

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

7.42

%

1.80

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

11.18

%

3.77

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

10.92

%

3.61

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

10.65

%

3.27

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

4.58

%

2.05

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

8.83

%

2.52

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

10.55

%

3.03

%

Dow Jones Real Return 2030 IndexSM (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

10.27

%

3.48

%

 

Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2030 Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

13.60

%

2.93

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Vineer Bhansali. Dr. Bhansali is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.80%

0.90%

0.80%

1.05%

1.05%

1.05%

1.05%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.40%

1.50%

1.65%

1.90%

1.90%

2.65%

2.15%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement5

0.82%

0.92%

1.07%

1.32%

1.32%

2.07%

1.57%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.39%, 1.49%, 1.64%, 1.89%, 1.89%, 2.64% and 2.14% for the Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.81%, 0.91%, 1.06%, 1.31%, 1.31%, 2.06% and 1.56% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$84

$262

$455

$1,014

Class P

$94

$293

$509

$1,131

Administrative Class

$109

$340

$590

$1,306

Class D

$134

$418

$723

$1,590

Class A

$677

$945

$1,234

$2,053

Class C

$310

$649

$1,114

$2,400

Class R

$160

$496

$855

$1,867

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$84

$262

$455

$1,014

Class P

$94

$293

$509

$1,131

Administrative Class

$109

$340

$590

$1,306

Class D

$134

$418

$723

$1,590

Class A

$677

$945

$1,234

$2,053

Class C

$210

$649

$1,114

$2,400

Class R

$160

$496

$855

$1,867

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 3% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The PIMCORealRetirement® 2035 Fund (the "Fund") is intended for investors seeking professional management of a comprehensive asset allocation strategy for retirement savings. The Fund is managed for shareholders that plan to retire or begin withdrawing assets around the year 2035, the Fund's target year. This is the "self-elected" year of retirement for the investors in the Fund. The primary difference between the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is their asset allocation, which varies depending on the number of years left until the "self-elected" year of retirement indicated in the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund's name. The Fund's allocation is intended to meaningfully reduce risk and increasingly focus on preservation of capital as the target retirement date of the Fund nears. An investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and you may experience losses, including losses near, at, or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name. There is no guarantee that the Fund will provide adequate income at and through your retirement.

In managing the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a four-step approach consisting of 1) developing and re-evaluating a long-term asset allocation "glide path"; 2) performing tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path; 3) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 4) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds"). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's long-term asset allocations are based on a "glide path" developed by PIMCO and are based on quantitative and qualitative data relating to various risk metrics, long-term market trends, correlation of asset types and actuarial assumptions of life expectancy and retirement. The Fund's current glide path asset allocation is based on its target date, which is the year in the name of the Fund. The target date assumes a retirement age of 65, and time horizons based on current longevity of persons reaching retirement in average health. Choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting an earlier date represents a more conservative choice; choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting a later date represents a more aggressive choice. The glide path is designed not only to reduce risk as the target retirement date nears, but is also designed to provide investors diversification across a variety of asset classes, with an emphasis on asset classes that can protect against inflation over time. This is achieved by emphasizing allocations to inflation related assets, such as Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, and real estate, which complement exposures from traditional assets, such as U.S. and international equities, U.S. bonds and short-term instruments. The glide path changes over time, generally becoming more conservative as the Fund approaches the target date.

The chart below shows the glide path and illustrates how the allocation among the asset classes changes before and at the target date. The glide path allocation at the target date remains constant beyond that date. As described in greater detail below, PIMCO may adjust the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the long-term targets specified by the glide path based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO may also choose to modify the target asset allocations of the glide path itself from time to time.

PIMCO performs tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path, meaning PIMCO may vary the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the glide path's long-term targets based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO will generally reduce variation from the glide path's targets as the Fund approaches the target year in the Fund's name.

The actual asset allocation at a given time may vary from the target strategic asset allocations based on PIMCO's tactical allocation adjustments and on market movements. These variances will be limited to a certain range relative to the target allocations under normal circumstances. The table below illustrates the permissible range in which the allocations may vary, as measured monthly.

 

Total Equity Allocation

Total Commodity and
Real Estate Allocation

Total Fixed Income Allocation

Years to
Retirement

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

40

55

%

40-70

%

25

%

10-40

%

20

%

10-60

%

30

55

%

40-70

%

20

%

5-35

%

25

%

10-65

%

20

45

%

30-55

%

15

%

0-25

%

40

%

10-75

%

10

25

%

10-35

%

10

%

0-20

%

65

%

35-95

%

0

15

%

5-25

%

5

%

0-10

%

80

%

60-95

%

The tactical allocation adjustments described above are driven by PIMCO's secular and cyclical views, which are formulated by considering various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, labor information and relevant legislative or public policy changes. These "top down" macro economic factors, as well as more micro "bottom up" factors that are unique to narrowly defined market sectors, are used to identify attractive relative value strategies. These strategies seek to modestly enhance the Fund's returns in a manner within the allocation ranges relative to the glide path targets described above. When reallocating the Fund's investment exposures, PIMCO may do so by adjusting the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or by investing directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy, financial markets and the relative valuation and risks presented by the aforementioned vehicles and instruments. In selecting and reallocating the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, PIMCO considers a wide range of factors, including a fund's objective, strategies, risks, performance, fees, and other metrics. In seeking to limit the amount of acquired fund fees and expenses that may be borne by Fund investors, PIMCO may choose to invest in particular affiliated or unaffiliated funds, so long as such investment decisions are consistent with the Fund's investment objective, glide path and tactical asset allocations. While PIMCO can adjust the Fund's investment exposures daily, including the vehicles or instruments used to gain those exposures, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As the Fund reaches the target year indicated in the Fund's name, it may be combined with the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, provided that the Board of Trustees determines that the combination would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Prior to any combination, which may occur on or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name, the Fund will provide shareholders with advance notice regarding the combination. If and when such a combination occurs, shareholders of the Fund will become shareholders of the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will also seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce a Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the tactical asset allocation adjustments, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk which is relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (October 31, 2011), performance information shown in the table for Class P shares is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P shares. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Dow Jones Real Return 2035 IndexSM is a composite of other indexes.  The sub-indexes represent stocks, bonds, TIPS, commodities and real estate securities. The component asset classes are weighted within each index to reflect a targeted level of risk at the beginning and end of the investment horizon.  Over time, the weights are adjusted based on predetermined formulas to systematically reduce the level of potential risk as the index's maturity date approaches.

The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2035 Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek to maximize assets for retirement or other purposes with an expected time horizon from January 1, 2031, to December 31, 2035.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -0.24%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 5.19% in the Q1 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was 0.60% in the Q2 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (06/30/2011)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

13.22

%

5.16

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

11.22

%

3.23

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

8.60

%

3.27

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

13.14

%

5.08

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

12.88

%

4.87

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

12.64

%

4.66

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

6.44

%

0.80

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

10.86

%

3.85

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

12.33

%

4.39

%

Dow Jones Real Return 2035 IndexSM (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

11.12

%

2.87

%

 

Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2035 Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

14.65

%

3.79

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Vineer Bhansali. Dr. Bhansali is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in June 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.85%

0.95%

0.85%

1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.45%

1.55%

1.70%

1.95%

1.95%

2.70%

2.20%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

(0.58%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement5

0.87%

0.97%

1.12%

1.37%

1.37%

2.12%

1.62%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.44%, 1.54%, 1.69%, 1.94%, 1.94%, 2.69% and 2.19% for the Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense and interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.86%, 0.96%, 1.11%, 1.36%, 1.36%, 2.11% and 1.61% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$89

$278

$482

$1,073

Class P

$99

$309

$536

$1,190

Administrative Class

$114

$356

$617

$1,363

Class D

$139

$434

$750

$1,646

Class A

$682

$960

$1,259

$2,106

Class C

$315

$664

$1,139

$2,452

Class R

$165

$511

$881

$1,922

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$89

$278

$482

$1,073

Class P

$99

$309

$536

$1,190

Administrative Class

$114

$356

$617

$1,363

Class D

$139

$434

$750

$1,646

Class A

$682

$960

$1,259

$2,106

Class C

$215

$664

$1,139

$2,452

Class R

$165

$511

$881

$1,922

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 3% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund (the "Fund") is intended for investors seeking professional management of a comprehensive asset allocation strategy for retirement savings. The Fund is managed for shareholders that plan to retire or begin withdrawing assets around the year 2040, the Fund's target year. This is the "self-elected" year of retirement for the investors in the Fund. The primary difference between the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is their asset allocation, which varies depending on the number of years left until the "self-elected" year of retirement indicated in the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund's name. The Fund's allocation is intended to meaningfully reduce risk and increasingly focus on preservation of capital as the target retirement date of the Fund nears. An investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and you may experience losses, including losses near, at, or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name. There is no guarantee that the Fund will provide adequate income at and through your retirement.

In managing the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a four-step approach consisting of 1) developing and re-evaluating a long-term asset allocation "glide path"; 2) performing tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path; 3) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 4) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds"). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's long-term asset allocations are based on a "glide path" developed by PIMCO and are based on quantitative and qualitative data relating to various risk metrics, long-term market trends, correlation of asset types and actuarial assumptions of life expectancy and retirement. The Fund's current glide path asset allocation is based on its target date, which is the year in the name of the Fund. The target date assumes a retirement age of 65, and time horizons based on current longevity of persons reaching retirement in average health. Choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting an earlier date represents a more conservative choice; choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting a later date represents a more aggressive choice. The glide path is designed not only to reduce risk as the target retirement date nears, but is also designed to provide investors diversification across a variety of asset classes, with an emphasis on asset classes that can protect against inflation over time. This is achieved by emphasizing allocations to inflation related assets, such as Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, and real estate, which complement exposures from traditional assets, such as U.S. and international equities, U.S. bonds and short-term instruments. The glide path changes over time, generally becoming more conservative as the Fund approaches the target date.

The chart below shows the glide path and illustrates how the allocation among the asset classes changes before and at the target date. The glide path allocation at the target date remains constant beyond that date. As described in greater detail below, PIMCO may adjust the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the long-term targets specified by the glide path based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO may also choose to modify the target asset allocations of the glide path itself from time to time.

PIMCO performs tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path, meaning PIMCO may vary the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the glide path's long-term targets based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO will generally reduce variation from the glide path's targets as the Fund approaches the target year in the Fund's name.

The actual asset allocation at a given time may vary from the target strategic asset allocations based on PIMCO's tactical allocation adjustments and on market movements. These variances will be limited to a certain range relative to the target allocations under normal circumstances. The table below illustrates the permissible range in which the allocations may vary, as measured monthly.

 

Total Equity Allocation

Total Commodity and
Real Estate Allocation

Total Fixed Income Allocation

Years to
Retirement

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

40

55

%

40-70

%

25

%

10-40

%

20

%

10-60

%

30

55

%

40-70

%

20

%

5-35

%

25

%

10-65

%

20

45

%

30-55

%

15

%

0-25

%

40

%

10-75

%

10

25

%

10-35

%

10

%

0-20

%

65

%

35-95

%

0

15

%

5-25

%

5

%

0-10

%

80

%

60-95

%

The tactical allocation adjustments described above are driven by PIMCO's secular and cyclical views, which are formulated by considering various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, labor information and relevant legislative or public policy changes. These "top down" macro economic factors, as well as more micro "bottom up" factors that are unique to narrowly defined market sectors, are used to identify attractive relative value strategies. These strategies seek to modestly enhance the Fund's returns in a manner within the allocation ranges relative to the glide path targets described above. When reallocating the Fund's investment exposures, PIMCO may do so by adjusting the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or by investing directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy, financial markets and the relative valuation and risks presented by the aforementioned vehicles and instruments. In selecting and reallocating the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, PIMCO considers a wide range of factors, including a fund's objective, strategies, risks, performance, fees, and other metrics. In seeking to limit the amount of acquired fund fees and expenses that may be borne by Fund investors, PIMCO may choose to invest in particular affiliated or unaffiliated funds, so long as such investment decisions are consistent with the Fund's investment objective, glide path and tactical asset allocations. While PIMCO can adjust the Fund's investment exposures daily, including the vehicles or instruments used to gain those exposures, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As the Fund reaches the target year indicated in the Fund's name, it may be combined with the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, provided that the Board of Trustees determines that the combination would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Prior to any combination, which may occur on or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name, the Fund will provide shareholders with advance notice regarding the combination. If and when such a combination occurs, shareholders of the Fund will become shareholders of the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will also seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce a Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the tactical asset allocation adjustments, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk which is relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (October 31, 2011), Administrative Class shares (June 30, 2008), Class C and Class R shares (July 31, 2008), performance information shown in the table for those shares are based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P, Administrative Class, Class C and Class R shares. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Dow Jones Real Return 2040 IndexSM is a composite of other indexes. The sub-indexes represent stocks, bonds, TIPs, commodities and real estate securities. The component asset classes are weighted within each index to reflect a targeted level of risk at the beginning and end of the investment horizon. Over time, the weights are adjusted based on predetermined formulas to systematically reduce the level of potential risk as the index's maturity date approaches.

The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2040 Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek to maximize assets for retirement or other purposes with an expected time horizon from January 1, 2036, to December 31, 2040.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 0.05%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 21.03% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -9.51% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (03/31/2008)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

13.52

%

4.37

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

11.35

%

1.39

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

8.80

%

1.97

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

13.44

%

4.60

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

13.29

%

4.12

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

12.98

%

3.79

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

6.69

%

2.56

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

11.15

%

3.03

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

12.70

%

3.54

%

Dow Jones Real Return 2040 IndexSM (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

11.90

%

2.22

%

 

Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2040 Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

14.66

%

2.65

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Vineer Bhansali. Dr. Bhansali is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.85%

0.95%

0.85%

1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.62%

0.62%

0.62%

0.62%

0.62%

0.62%

0.62%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.47%

1.57%

1.72%

1.97%

1.97%

2.72%

2.22%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.60%)

(0.60%)

(0.60%)

(0.60%)

(0.60%)

(0.60%)

(0.60%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement5

0.87%

0.97%

1.12%

1.37%

1.37%

2.12%

1.62%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.46%, 1.56%, 1.71%, 1.96%, 1.96%, 2.71% and 2.21% for the Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.86%, 0.96%, 1.11%, 1.36%, 1.36%, 2.11% and 1.61% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$89

$278

$482

$1,073

Class P

$99

$309

$536

$1,190

Administrative Class

$114

$356

$617

$1,363

Class D

$139

$434

$750

$1,646

Class A

$682

$960

$1,259

$2,106

Class C

$315

$664

$1,139

$2,452

Class R

$165

$511

$881

$1,922

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$89

$278

$482

$1,073

Class P

$99

$309

$536

$1,190

Administrative Class

$114

$356

$617

$1,363

Class D

$139

$434

$750

$1,646

Class A

$682

$960

$1,259

$2,106

Class C

$215

$664

$1,139

$2,452

Class R

$165

$511

$881

$1,922

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 6% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund (the "Fund") is intended for investors seeking professional management of a comprehensive asset allocation strategy for retirement savings. The Fund is managed for shareholders that plan to retire or begin withdrawing assets around the year 2045, the Fund's target year. This is the "self-elected" year of retirement for the investors in the Fund. The primary difference between the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is their asset allocation, which varies depending on the number of years left until the "self-elected" year of retirement indicated in the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund's name. The Fund's allocation is intended to meaningfully reduce risk and increasingly focus on preservation of capital as the target retirement date of the Fund nears. An investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and you may experience losses, including losses near, at, or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name. There is no guarantee that the Fund will provide adequate income at and through your retirement.

In managing the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a four-step approach consisting of 1) developing and re-evaluating a long-term asset allocation "glide path"; 2) performing tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path; 3) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 4) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds"). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's long-term asset allocations are based on a "glide path" developed by PIMCO and are based on quantitative and qualitative data relating to various risk metrics, long-term market trends, correlation of asset types and actuarial assumptions of life expectancy and retirement. The Fund's current glide path asset allocation is based on its target date, which is the year in the name of the Fund. The target date assumes a retirement age of 65, and time horizons based on current longevity of persons reaching retirement in average health. Choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement Fund targeting an earlier date represents a more conservative choice; choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement Fund targeting a later date represents a more aggressive choice. The glide path is designed not only to reduce risk as the target retirement date nears, but is also designed to provide investors diversification across a variety of asset classes, with an emphasis on asset classes that can protect against inflation over time. This is achieved by emphasizing allocations to inflation related assets, such as Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, and real estate, which complement exposures from traditional assets, such as U.S. and international equities, U.S. bonds and short-term instruments. The glide path changes over time, generally becoming more conservative as the Fund approaches the target date.

The chart below shows the glide path and illustrates how the allocation among the asset classes changes before and at the target date. The glide path allocation at the target date remains constant beyond that date. As described in greater detail below, PIMCO may adjust the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the long-term targets specified by the glide path based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO may also choose to modify the target asset allocations of the glide path itself from time to time.

PIMCO performs tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path, meaning PIMCO may vary the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the glide path's long-term targets based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO will generally reduce variation from the glide path's targets as the Fund approaches the target year in the Fund's name.

The actual asset allocation at a given time may vary from the target strategic asset allocations based on PIMCO's tactical allocation adjustments and on market movements. These variances will be limited to a certain range relative to the target allocations under normal circumstances. The table below illustrates the permissible range in which the allocations may vary, as measured monthly.

 

Total Equity Allocation

Total Commodity and
Real Estate Allocation

Total Fixed Income Allocation

Years to
Retirement

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

40

55

%

40-70

%

25

%

10-40

%

20

%

10-60

%

30

55

%

40-70

%

20

%

5-35

%

25

%

10-65

%

20

45

%

30-55

%

15

%

0-25

%

40

%

10-75

%

10

25

%

10-35

%

10

%

0-20

%

65

%

35-95

%

0

15

%

5-25

%

5

%

0-10

%

80

%

60-95

%

The tactical allocation adjustments described above are driven by PIMCO's secular and cyclical views, which are formulated by considering various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, labor information and relevant legislative or public policy changes. These "top down" macro economic factors, as well as more micro "bottom up" factors that are unique to narrowly defined market sectors, are used to identify attractive relative value strategies. These strategies seek to modestly enhance the Fund's returns in a manner within the allocation ranges relative to the glide path targets described above. When reallocating the Fund's investment exposures, PIMCO may do so by adjusting the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or by investing directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy, financial markets and the relative valuation and risks presented by the aforementioned vehicles and instruments. In selecting and reallocating the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, PIMCO considers a wide range of factors, including a fund's objective, strategies, risks, performance, fees, and other metrics. In seeking to limit the amount of acquired fund fees and expenses that may be borne by Fund investors, PIMCO may choose to invest in particular affiliated or unaffiliated funds, so long as such investment decisions are consistent with the Fund's investment objective, glide path and tactical asset allocations. While PIMCO can adjust the Fund's investment exposures daily, including the vehicles or instruments used to gain those exposures, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As the Fund reaches the target year indicated in the Fund's name, it may be combined with the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, provided that the Board of Trustees determines that the combination would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Prior to any combination, which may occur on or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name, the Fund will provide shareholders with advance notice regarding the combination. If and when such a combination occurs, shareholders of the Fund will become shareholders of the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will also seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce a Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the tactical asset allocation adjustments, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk which is relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund does not have a full calendar year of performance. Thus, no bar chart or Average Annual Total Returns table is included for the Fund. Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

The Dow Jones Real Return 2045 IndexSM is a composite of other indexes. The sub-indexes represent stocks, bonds, TIPs, commodities and real estate securities.  The component asset classes are weighted within each index to reflect a targeted level of risk at the beginning and end of the investment horizon.  Over time, the weights are adjusted based on predetermined formulas to systematically reduce the level of potential risk as the kindex's maturity date approaches.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Vineer Bhansali. Dr. Bhansali is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in February 2012.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 77 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.85%

0.95%

0.85%

1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses1

0.61%

0.61%

0.61%

0.61%

0.61%

0.61%

0.61%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

1.46%

1.56%

1.71%

1.96%

1.96%

2.71%

2.21%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.59%)

(0.59%)

(0.59%)

(0.59%)

(0.59%)

(0.59%)

(0.59%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement5

0.87%

0.97%

1.12%

1.37%

1.37%

2.12%

1.62%

1

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses include interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds of 0.01%. Interest expense is based on the amounts incurred during an Underlying PIMCO Fund's most recent fiscal year as a result of entering into certain investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements. This interest expense is required to be treated as an expense of such Underlying PIMCO Fund for accounting purposes, but the amount of interest expense (if any) will vary with the Underlying PIMCO Fund's use of those investments (like reverse repurchase agreements) as an investment strategy.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 1.45%, 1.55%, 1.70%, 1.95%, 1.95%, 2.70% and 2.20% for the Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense of the Underlying PIMCO Funds is 0.86%, 0.96%, 1.11%, 1.36%, 1.36%, 2.11% and 1.61% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$89

$278

$482

$1,073

Class P

$99

$309

$536

$1,190

Administrative Class

$114

$356

$617

$1,363

Class D

$139

$434

$750

$1,646

Class A

$682

$960

$1,259

$2,106

Class C

$315

$664

$1,139

$2,452

Class R

$165

$511

$881

$1,922

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$89

$278

$482

$1,073

Class P

$99

$309

$536

$1,190

Administrative Class

$114

$356

$617

$1,363

Class D

$139

$434

$750

$1,646

Class A

$682

$960

$1,259

$2,106

Class C

$215

$664

$1,139

$2,452

Class R

$165

$511

$881

$1,922

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund (the "Fund") is intended for investors seeking professional management of a comprehensive asset allocation strategy for retirement savings. The Fund is managed for shareholders that plan to retire or begin withdrawing assets around the year 2050, the Fund's target year. This is the "self-elected" year of retirement for the investors in the Fund. The primary difference between the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is their asset allocation, which varies depending on the number of years left until the "self-elected" year of retirement indicated in the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund's name. The Fund's allocation is intended to meaningfully reduce risk and increasingly focus on preservation of capital as the target retirement date of the Fund nears. An investment in the Fund is not guaranteed, and you may experience losses, including losses near, at, or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name. There is no guarantee that the Fund will provide adequate income at and through your retirement.

In managing the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a four-step approach consisting of 1) developing and re-evaluating a long-term asset allocation "glide path"; 2) performing tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path; 3) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 4) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds"). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund's long-term asset allocations are based on a "glide path" developed by PIMCO and are based on quantitative and qualitative data relating to various risk metrics, long-term market trends, correlation of asset types and actuarial assumptions of life expectancy and retirement. The Fund's current glide path asset allocation is based on its target date, which is the year in the name of the Fund. The target date assumes a retirement age of 65, and time horizons based on current longevity of persons reaching retirement in average health. Choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting an earlier date represents a more conservative choice; choosing a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund targeting a later date represents a more aggressive choice. The glide path is designed not only to reduce risk as the target retirement date nears, but is also designed to provide investors diversification across a variety of asset classes, with an emphasis on asset classes that can protect against inflation over time. This is achieved by emphasizing allocations to inflation related assets, such as Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), commodities, and real estate, which complement exposures from traditional assets, such as U.S. and international equities, U.S. bonds and short-term instruments. The glide path changes over time, generally becoming more conservative as the Fund approaches the target date.

The chart below shows the glide path and illustrates how the allocation among the asset classes changes before and at the target date. The glide path allocation at the target date remains constant beyond that date. As described in greater detail below, PIMCO may adjust the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the long-term targets specified by the glide path based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO may also choose to modify the target asset allocations of the glide path itself from time to time.

PIMCO performs tactical allocation adjustments around the glide path, meaning PIMCO may vary the Fund's actual asset allocation exposures from the glide path's long-term targets based on PIMCO's real-time views of perceived risks and opportunities. PIMCO will generally reduce variation from the glide path's targets as the Fund approaches the target year in the Fund's name.

The actual asset allocation at a given time may vary from the target strategic asset allocations based on PIMCO's tactical allocation adjustments and on market movements. These variances will be limited to a certain range relative to the target allocations under normal circumstances. The table below illustrates the permissible range in which the allocations may vary, as measured monthly.

 

Total Equity Allocation

Total Commodity and
Real Estate Allocation

Total Fixed Income Allocation

Years to
Retirement

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

Target
Allocation

Range

40

55

%

40-70

%

25

%

10-40

%

20

%

10-60

%

30

55

%

40-70

%

20

%

5-35

%

25

%

10-65

%

20

45

%

30-55

%

15

%

0-25

%

40

%

10-75

%

10

25

%

10-35

%

10

%

0-20

%

65

%

35-95

%

0

15

%

5-25

%

5

%

0-10

%

80

%

60-95

%

The tactical allocation adjustments described above are driven by PIMCO's secular and cyclical views, which are formulated by considering various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, labor information and relevant legislative or public policy changes. These "top down" macro economic factors, as well as more micro "bottom up" factors that are unique to narrowly defined market sectors, are used to identify attractive relative value strategies. These strategies seek to modestly enhance the Fund's returns in a manner within the allocation ranges relative to the glide path targets described above. When reallocating the Fund's investment exposures, PIMCO may do so by adjusting the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or by investing directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy, financial markets and the relative valuation and risks presented by the aforementioned vehicles and instruments. In selecting and reallocating the mix of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, PIMCO considers a wide range of factors, including a fund's objective, strategies, risks, performance, fees, and other metrics. In seeking to limit the amount of acquired fund fees and expenses that may be borne by Fund investors, PIMCO may choose to invest in particular affiliated or unaffiliated funds, so long as such investment decisions are consistent with the Fund's investment objective, glide path and tactical asset allocations. While PIMCO can adjust the Fund's investment exposures daily, including the vehicles or instruments used to gain those exposures, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

As the Fund reaches the target year indicated in the Fund's name, it may be combined with the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, provided that the Board of Trustees determines that the combination would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Prior to any combination, which may occur on or after the target year indicated in the Fund's name, the Fund will provide shareholders with advance notice regarding the combination. If and when such a combination occurs, shareholders of the Fund will become shareholders of the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund.

As part of its investment process, PIMCO will also seek to reduce exposure to certain risks by implementing various hedging transactions. These hedging transactions seek to reduce a Fund's exposure to certain severe, unanticipated market events that could significantly detract from returns.

Once the tactical asset allocation adjustments, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. Additional information for these Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The Fund is generally subject to a different level and amount of risk which is relative to its target date and time horizon. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (October 31, 2011), Administrative Class shares (June 30, 2008), Class C and Class R shares (July 31, 2008), performance information shown in the table for those shares are based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P, Administrative Class, Class C and Class R shares. Performance of the Fund's Class A shares, but does not reflect the impact of sales charges (loads). If it did, returns would be lower than those shown. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Dow Jones Real Return 40+ IndexSM is a composite of other indexes. The sub-indexes represent stocks, bonds, TIPS, commodities and real estate securities. The component asset classes are weighted within each index to reflect a targeted level of risk at the beginning and end of the investment horizon. Over time, the weights are adjusted based on predetermined formulas to systematically reduce the level of potential risk as the index's maturity date approaches. The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2050+ Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek to maximize assets for retirement or other purposes with an expected time horizon exceeding the year 2045.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 0.07%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 20.72% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -10.45% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (03/31/2008)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

14.37

%

4.41

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

12.18

%

1.63

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

9.35

%

2.13

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

14.28

%

4.68

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

14.06

%

4.15

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

13.73

%

3.81

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

7.58

%

2.62

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

11.94

%

3.05

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

13.53

%

3.61

%

Dow Jones Real Return 40+ IndexSM (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

13.15

%

1.73

%

 

Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2050+ Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

15.24

%

2.55

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Vineer Bhansali. Dr. Bhansali is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 61 of this prospectus.

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Fund shares may be purchased or sold (redeemed) on any business day (normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open). Generally, purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares are processed at the net asset value next calculated after an order is received by the Fund.

Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D

The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund is $1 million, 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 for Class D shares of the Fund is $1,000, except that the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The minimum subsequent investment for Class D shares is $50.

You may sell (redeem) all or part of your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Fund on any business day. If you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, depending on the elections made on the Account Application, you may sell by:

Sending a written request by mail to:
PIMCO Funds c/o BFDS Midwest
330 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 

Calling us at 888.87.PIMCO and a Shareholder Services associate will assist you 

Sending a fax to our Shareholder Services department at 816.421.2861 

Sending an e-mail to pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

The minimum initial investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund is $1,000. The minimum subsequent investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares is $50. The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. Effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as described in "Purchasing Shares – Class B" in the Fund's prospectus. You may purchase or sell (redeem) all or part of your Class A, Class B and Class C shares through a broker-dealer, or other financial firm, or, if you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809. The Fund reserves the right to require payment by wire or U.S. Bank check in connection with accounts opened directly with the Fund by Account Application.

There is no minimum initial or minimum subsequent investment in Class R shares because Class R shares may only be purchased through omnibus accounts for specified benefit plans. Specified benefit plans that wish to invest directly by mail should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are generally taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of the two, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Distributions paid by the Fund that are properly designated as "exempt interest dividends" normally will be exempt from federal income taxes, but may not be exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Firms

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial firm (such as a bank), the Fund and/or its related companies (including PIMCO) may pay the financial firm for the sale of those shares of the Fund and/or related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial firm and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial firm's Web site for more information.

Description of Principal Risks

The value of your investment in a Fund changes with the values of that Fund's investments. Many factors can affect those values. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund's portfolio as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks of each Fund are identified in the Fund Summaries. The principal risks are described in this section. Each Fund may be subject to additional risks other than those identified and described below because the types of investments made by a Fund can change over time. Securities and investment techniques mentioned in this summary that appear in bold type are described in greater detail under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques." That section and "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information also include more information about the Funds, their investments and the related risks. There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
All Asset Fund

PIMCO
All Asset All Authority Fund

PIMCO
Global Multi-Asset Fund

PIMCO
RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

PIMCO
RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

PIMCO
RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

Allocation

x

x

x

x

x

x

Underlying PIMCO Fund

x

x

Acquired Fund

x

x

x

x

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

x

x

Distressed Company

x

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

x

x

x

x

x

Commodity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

x

x

Real Estate

x

x

x

x

x

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

x

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

x

Smaller Company

x

x

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

x

Tax

x

x

x

x

x

x

Subsidiary

x

x

x

x

x

x

Value Investing

x

x

x

Arbitrage

x

x

x

Convertible Securities

x

x

x

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

PIMCO
RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

PIMCO
RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

PIMCO
RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

PIMCO
RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

Allocation

x

x

x

x

x

x

Underlying PIMCO Fund

Acquired Fund

x

x

x

x

x

x

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

x

x

Distressed Company

Market

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

x

x

x

x

x

Commodity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

x

x

Real Estate

x

x

x

x

x

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

x

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

x

Smaller Company

x

x

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

x

Tax

x

x

x

x

x

x

Subsidiary

x

x

x

x

x

x

Value Investing

Arbitrage

Convertible Securities

As the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may invest in shares of Acquired Funds including the Underlying PIMCO Funds, the risks of investing in the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may be closely related to the risks associated with the Acquired Funds, including Underlying PIMCO Funds, and their investments. However, as the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may also invest their assets directly in stocks or bonds of other issuers and in other instruments, such as forwards, options, futures contracts or swap agreements, the Funds may be directly exposed to certain risks described below. As such, unless stated otherwise, any reference in this section only to the "Funds" includes the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds, Acquired Funds and the Underlying PIMCO Funds.

Allocation Risk

The PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds' investment performance depends upon how their assets are allocated and reallocated according to each Fund's asset allocation targets and ranges. A principal risk of investing in each Fund is that the asset allocation sub-adviser (in the case of the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds) or PIMCO (in the case of the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds) will make less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions. The asset allocation sub-adviser or PIMCO, as applicable, attempts to identify investment allocations that will provide consistent, quality performance for each Fund, but there is no guarantee that such allocation techniques will produce the desired results. It is possible that the asset allocation sub-adviser or PIMCO, as applicable, will focus on an investment that performs poorly or underperforms other investments under various market conditions. You could lose money on your investment in a Fund as a result of these allocation decisions.

Underlying PIMCO Fund Risk

Because the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds invest substantially all of their assets in Underlying PIMCO Funds, the risks associated with investing in the Funds are closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Underlying PIMCO Funds. The ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives will depend upon the ability of the Underlying PIMCO Funds to achieve their respective investment objectives. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of any Underlying PIMCO Fund will be achieved.

The PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds' net asset values will fluctuate in response to changes in the net asset values of the Underlying PIMCO Funds in which they invest. The extent to which the investment performance and risks associated with the PIMCO All Asset Fund and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund correlates to those of a particular Underlying PIMCO Fund will depend upon the extent to which the PIMCO All Asset Fund's and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund's assets are allocated from time to time for investment in the Underlying PIMCO Fund, which will vary.

Acquired Fund Risk

Because the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may invest their assets in Acquired Funds, the risks associated with investing in the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may be closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Acquired Funds. The ability of the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds to achieve their respective investment objectives may depend upon the ability of the Acquired Funds to achieve their respective investment objectives. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of any Acquired Fund will be achieved.

The PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds' net asset values will fluctuate in response to changes in the net asset values of the Acquired Funds in which it invests. The extent to which the investment performance and risks associated with the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds correlate to those of a particular Acquired Fund will depend upon the extent to which the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds' assets are allocated from time to time for investment in the Acquired Fund, which will vary.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities and other instruments in a Fund's portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by a Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. The values of equity and other non-fixed income securities may also decline due to fluctuations in interest rates. Inflation-indexed bonds, including Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), decline in value when real interest rates rise. In certain interest rate environments, such as when real interest rates are rising faster than nominal interest rates, inflation-indexed bonds may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations.

Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Inverse floating rate securities may decrease in value if interest rates increase. Inverse floating rate securities may also exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation with similar credit quality. When a Fund holds variable or floating rate securities, a decrease (or, in the case of inverse floating rate securities, an increase) in market interest rates will adversely affect the income received from such securities and the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

Credit Risk

A Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security (including a security purchased with securities lending collateral), or the counterparty to a derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The downgrade of the credit of a security held by a Fund may decrease its value. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Municipal bonds are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions, or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer's ability to make payments of principal and/or interest.

High Yield Risk

Funds that invest in high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than funds that do not invest in such securities. These securities are considered predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce a Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, a Fund may lose its entire investment. Because of the risks involved in investing in high yield securities, an investment in a Fund that invests in such securities should be considered speculative.

Distressed Company Risk

An Underlying PIMCO Fund that invests in securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risk than a portfolio that does not invest in such securities. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. Debt securities of distressed companies are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuers' continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. Issuers of distressed company securities may also be involved in restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings that may not be successful. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce the Underlying PIMCO Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a debt security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, the Underlying PIMCO Fund may lose its entire investment.

Market Risk

The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets. The value of a security 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. The value of a security may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities.

Exchanges and securities markets may close early, close late or issue trading halts on specific securities, which may result in, among other things, a Fund being unable to buy or sell certain securities or financial instruments at an advantageous time or accurately price its portfolio investments.

Issuer Risk

The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons which 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. A change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value at which the Fund has valued the securities. A Fund's investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Fund because it may be unable to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Additionally, the market for certain investments may become illiquid under adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer. In such cases, a Fund, due to limitations on investments in illiquid securities and the difficulty in purchasing and selling such securities or instruments, may be unable to achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. To the extent that a Fund's principal investment strategies involve derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk, the Fund will tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

Derivatives Risk

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The various derivative instruments that the Funds may use are referenced under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives" in this prospectus and described in more detail under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Funds typically use derivatives as a substitute for taking a position in the underlying asset and/or as part of a strategy designed to reduce exposure to other risks, such as interest rate or currency risk. The Funds may also use derivatives for leverage, in which case their use would involve leveraging risk. A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks described elsewhere in this section, such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk and management risk. They also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. A Fund investing in a derivative instrument could lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk

Focusing investments in a small number of issuers increases risk. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified." Funds that invest in a relatively small number of issuers are more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Some of those issuers also may present substantial credit or other risks.

To the extent that the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in an Underlying PIMCO Fund, the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds will be particularly sensitive to the risks associated with that Underlying PIMCO Fund. To the extent that the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds invest a significant portion of their assets in an Acquired Fund, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds will be particularly sensitive to the risks associated with that Acquired Fund. For a discussion of risks associated with Underlying PIMCO Funds and Acquired Funds, please see "Underlying PIMCO Fund Risk" and "Acquired Fund Risk" above.

Commodity Risk

A Fund's investments in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. The PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and its Subsidiary (the "GMA Subsidiary") may concentrate its assets in a particular sector of the commodities market (such as oil, metal or agricultural products). As a result, the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, the Subsidiaries and to the extent the PIMCO All Asset, the PIMCO All Asset All Authority, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds invest in the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, each an Underlying PIMCO Fund, the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may be more susceptible to risks associated with those sectors.

Equity Risk

Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities also include, among other things, preferred stocks, convertible stocks and warrants. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. These risks are generally magnified in the case of equity investments in distressed companies.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities often involve risks that are different from or more acute than risks associated with other types of debt instruments. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-related securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, if a Fund holds mortgage-related securities, it may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, adjustable and fixed rate mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment risk. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. A Fund's investments in other asset-backed securities are subject to risks similar to those associated with mortgage-related securities, as well as additional risks associated with the nature of the assets and the servicing of those assets.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk

A Fund that invests in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a Fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries. Additionally, issuers of foreign (non-U.S.) securities are usually not subject to the same degree of regulation as U.S. issuers. Reporting, accounting and auditing standards of foreign countries differ, in some cases significantly, from U.S. standards. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Also, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes or diplomatic developments could adversely affect a Fund's investments in a foreign country. In the event of nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation, a Fund could lose its entire investment in foreign (non-U.S.) securities. Adverse conditions in a certain region can adversely affect securities of other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated. To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a specific geographic region, the Fund will generally have more exposure to regional economic risks associated with foreign investments. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Real Estate Risk

A Fund that invests in real estate-linked derivative instruments is subject 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. An investment in a real estate-linked derivative instrument that is linked to the value of a real estate investment trust ("REIT") is subject to additional risks, such as poor performance by the manager of the REIT, adverse changes to the tax laws or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (the "Code"). In addition, some REITs have limited diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Also, the organizational documents of a REIT may contain provisions that make changes in control of the REIT difficult and time-consuming.

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk may be particularly high to the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities. Emerging market securities may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, and potentially greater than, the risks of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to developed foreign countries. To the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities that are economically tied to a particular region, country or group of countries, the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse political or social events affecting that region, country or group of countries. Economic, business, political, or social instability may affect emerging market securities differently. Accordingly, a Fund that invests in a wide range of emerging market securities (e.g., different regions or countries, asset classes, issuers, sectors or credit qualities) may perform differently in response to such instability than a Fund investing in a more limited range of emerging market securities. For example, a Fund that focuses its investments in multiple asset classes of emerging market securities may have a limited ability to mitigate losses in an environment that is adverse to emerging market securities in general. Emerging market securities may also be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to value than securities economically tied to developed foreign countries. The systems and procedures for trading and settlement of securities in emerging markets are less developed and less transparent and transactions may take longer to settle. A Fund may not know the identity of trading counterparties, which may increase the possibility of the Fund not receiving payment or delivery of securities in a transaction.

Currency Risk

If a Fund invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged.

Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, a Fund's investments in foreign currency-denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.

Currency risk may be particularly high to the extent that a Fund invests in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engages in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to emerging market countries. These currency transactions may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, or greater than, the risks of investing in developed foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engaging in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to developed foreign countries.

Leveraging Risk

Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. The use of derivatives may also create leveraging risk. To mitigate leveraging risk, PIMCO will segregate or "earmark" liquid assets or otherwise cover transactions that may give rise to such risk. Each Subsidiary (as described under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiary") will comply with these asset segregation or "earmarking" requirements to the same extent as the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund. The Funds also may be exposed to leveraging risk by borrowing money for investment purposes. Leveraging may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions to satisfy its obligations or to meet segregation requirements when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leveraging tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities (or the value of the Underlying PIMCO Funds in the case of the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds or the Acquired Funds in the case of the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds). Certain types of leveraging transactions, such as short sales that are not "against the box," could theoretically be subject to unlimited losses in cases where a Fund, for any reason, is unable to close out the transaction. In addition, to the extent a Fund borrows money, interest costs on such borrowings may not be recovered by any appreciation of the securities purchased with the borrowed amounts and could exceed the Fund's investment returns, resulting in greater losses.

Smaller Company Risk

The general risks associated with fixed income securities and equity securities are particularly pronounced for securities issued by companies with smaller market capitalizations. These companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources or they may depend on a few key employees. As a result, they may be subject to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk. Securities of smaller companies may trade less frequently and in lesser volumes than more widely held securities and their values may fluctuate more sharply than other securities. Companies with medium-sized market capitalizations may have risks similar to those of smaller companies.

Management Risk

The Funds, the Subsidiary and certain Acquired Funds are subject to management risk because they are actively managed investment portfolios. PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, the Subsidiary and certain Acquired Funds, as applicable, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Funds and may also adversely affect the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives.

Short Sale Risk

A Fund's short sales, if any, are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Fund of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. A Fund may also enter into a short position through a forward commitment or a short derivative position through a futures contract or swap agreement. If the price of the security or derivative has increased during this time, then the Fund will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. By contrast, a loss on a long position arises from decreases in the value of the security and is limited by the fact that a security's value cannot decrease below zero.

By investing the proceeds received from selling securities short, a Fund could be deemed to be employing a form of leverage, which creates special risks. The use of leverage may increase a Fund's exposure to long securities positions and make any change in the Fund's NAV greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of returns. There is no guarantee that any leveraging strategy a Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

In times of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions, a Fund may not be able, fully or partially, to implement its short selling strategy. Periods of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions generally may exist for as long as six months and, in some cases, much longer. Also, there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund.

Tax Risk

The PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund gains exposure to the commodities markets through investments in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including commodity index-linked notes, swap agreements, commodity options, futures, and options on futures. Each Fund may also gain exposure indirectly to commodity markets by investing in its respective Subsidiary, which invests primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and/or other Fixed Income Instruments. In order for the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code, each Fund must derive at least 90 percent of its gross income each taxable year from certain qualifying sources of income.

As more fully described below under "Tax Consequences—A Note on the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund" the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income under Subchapter M of the Code. However, the IRS has issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income from certain commodity index-linked notes is qualifying income. In addition, the IRS has also issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income derived from an investment in a subsidiary will also constitute qualifying income. The IRS has currently suspended the issuance of private letter rulings relating to the tax treatment of income and gains generated by investments in commodity-linked notes and income generated by investments in a subsidiary.

Based on the underlying tax principles relating to such private letter rulings, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in commodity index-linked notes and through investments in its Subsidiary. If the IRS were to change its position or otherwise determine that income derived from certain commodity-linked notes or from investments in a Subsidiary does not constitute qualifying income, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund might be adversely affected and would be required to reduce its exposure to such investments, which might result in difficulty in implementing its investment strategies and increased costs and taxes. The use of commodity index-linked notes and investments in the Subsidiary involve specific risks. See "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives—A Note on the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund" below for further information regarding commodity index-linked notes, including the risks associated with these instruments. In addition, see "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Investments in Wholly-Owned Subsidiary" below for further information regarding the Subsidiary, including the risks associated with investing in the Subsidiary.

To the extent the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and RealRetirement® Funds invest in the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund or PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, the use of the above noted investments by the Underlying PIMCO Fund could subject the shareholders of those Funds to risks similar to those described above.

Subsidiary Risk

By investing in its Subsidiary, the Global Multi-Asset Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary's investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the Subsidiary are generally similar to those that are permitted to be held by the Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Fund. These risks are described elsewhere in this prospectus. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Subsidiary will be achieved. The Subsidiary is not registered under the 1940 Act, and, unless otherwise noted in this prospectus, is not subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. In addition, changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and/or the Subsidiary to operate as described in this prospectus and Statement of Additional Information and could adversely affect the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and, to the extent the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds invest in Underlying PIMCO Funds with Subsidiaries, the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could adversely affect the performance of a Fund and/or a Subsidiary and result in the Fund underperforming its benchmark index(es).

Value Investing Risk

Value investing attempts to identify companies that a portfolio manager believes to be undervalued. Value stocks typically have prices that are low relative to factors such as the company's earnings, cash flow or dividends. 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. A value investing style may perform better or worse than equity portfolios that focus on growth stocks or that have a broader investment style.

Arbitrage Risk

An Underlying PIMCO Fund that invests in securities purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy in order to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities presents certain risks. Securities purchased or sold short pursuant to an arbitrage strategy may not perform as intended, which may result in a loss to the Underlying PIMCO Fund. Additionally, issuers of a security purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy are often engaged in significant corporate events, such as restructurings, acquisitions, mergers, takeovers, tender offers or exchanges, or liquidations. Such corporate events may not be completed as initially planned or may fail.

Convertible Securities Risk

Convertible securities are fixed income securities, preferred stocks or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock of the issuer (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at either a stated price or a stated rate. The market values of convertible securities may decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. A convertible security's market value, however, tends to reflect the market price of the common stock of the issuing company when that stock price approaches or is greater than the convertible security's "conversion price." The conversion price is defined as the predetermined price at which the convertible security could be exchanged for the associated stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines, the price of the convertible security tends to be influenced more by the yield of the convertible security. Thus, it may not decline in price to the same extent as the underlying common stock. In the event of a liquidation of the issuing company, holders of convertible securities may be paid before the company's common stockholders but after holders of any senior debt obligations of the company. Consequently, the issuer's convertible securities generally entail less risk than its common stock but more risk than its debt obligations.

Synthetic convertible securities involve the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security (i.e., an income-producing component and a right to acquire an equity security. Synthetic convertible securities are often achieved, in part, through investments in warrants or options to buy common stock (or options on a stock index), and therefore are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. The value of a synthetic convertible security will respond differently to market fluctuations than a traditional convertible security because a synthetic convertible is composed of two or more separate securities or instruments, each with its own market value. Because the convertible component is typically achieved by investing in warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index, synthetic convertible securities are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. In addition, if the value of the underlying common stock or the level of the index involved in the convertible component falls below the exercise price of the warrant or option, the warrant or option may lose all value.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Please see "Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings" in the Statement of Additional Information for information about the availability of the complete schedule of each Fund's holdings.

Management of the Funds

Investment Adviser and Administrator

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser and the administrator (serving in its capacity as administrator, the "Administrator") for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees of PIMCO Funds (the "Trust"), PIMCO is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds' business affairs and other administrative matters. PIMCO also serves as the investment adviser for the GMA Subsidiary.

PIMCO is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Organized in 1971, PIMCO provides investment management and advisory services to private accounts of institutional and individual clients and to mutual funds. As of June 30, 2013, PIMCO had approximately $1.97 trillion in assets under management.

PIMCO has engaged Research Affiliates, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Research Affiliates"), to serve as asset allocation sub-adviser to the PIMCO all Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds. Research Affiliates is located at 620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 900, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Management Fees

Each Fund pays for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. The Management Fees shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses tables reflect both an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly Management Fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable to each class's shares taken separately):

Management Fees

Fund Name

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO All Asset Fund

0.225%

0.325%

0.225%

0.375%

0.475%

0.475%

0.475%

0.475%

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.45%

N/A

0.45%

N/A

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

0.95%

1.05%

0.95%

1.30%

1.30%

N/A

1.30%

1.30%

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

1.00%

1.00%

N/A

1.00%

1.00%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

1.00%

1.00%

N/A

1.00%

1.00%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

1.00%

1.00%

N/A

1.00%

1.00%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

1.00%

1.00%

N/A

1.00%

1.00%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

0.80%

0.90%

0.80%

1.05%

1.05%

N/A

1.05%

1.05%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

0.80%

0.90%

0.80%

1.05%

1.05%

N/A

1.05%

1.05%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

0.85%

0.95%

0.85%

1.10%

1.10%

N/A

1.10%

1.10%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

0.85%

0.95%

0.85%

1.10%

1.10%

N/A

1.10%

1.10%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

0.85%

0.95%

0.85%

1.10%

1.10%

N/A

1.10%

1.10%

Advisory Fee. Each Fund pays PIMCO fees in return for providing investment advisory services. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly advisory fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund taken separately):

 


Fund Name

Advisory Fee
All Classes1

PIMCO All Asset Fund

0.175%2

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

0.20%3

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

0.90%4

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

0.70%5

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

0.70%5

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

0.70%5

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

0.70%5

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

0.75%5

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

0.75%5

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

0.80%5

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

0.80%5

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

0.80%5

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 111.

2

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to reduce its Advisory Fee to the extent that the Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses attributable to Investment Advisory and Supervisory and Administrative Fees exceed 0.64% of the total assets invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds (as defined herein). PIMCO may recoup these waivers in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided total expenses, including such recoupment, do not exceed the annual expense limit. The fee reduction is implemented based on a calculation of Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees that is different from the calculation of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses listed in the table in the Fund's Fund Summary.

3

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to reduce its Advisory Fee to the extent that the Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses attributable to Investment Advisory and Supervisory and Administrative Fees exceed 0.69% of the total assets invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds (as defined herein). PIMCO may recoup these waivers in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided total expenses, including such recoupment, do not exceed the annual expense limit. The fee reduction is implemented based on a calculation of Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees that is different from the calculation of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses listed in the table in the Fund's Fund Summary.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term. In addition, PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund II Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

5

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

As the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds approach their target dates and their portfolios become more conservative, the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds' investment advisory contract provides that certain PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds' advisory fees will periodically decrease over time according to set intervals. The following table provides information with respect to such advisory fee adjustments.

Advisory Fee Schedule (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund taken separately)

 

Fund Name

March 31, 2013

April 1, 2015

April 1, 2020

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2030

April 1, 2035

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

0.70%

0.70%

0.70%

0.70%

0.70%

0.70%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

0.75

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

0.75

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

0.80

0.75

0.75

0.70

0.70

0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

0.80

0.80

0.75

0.75

0.70

0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.75

0.75

0.70

A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Funds' investment advisory contract and asset allocation sub-advisory agreements is available in the Funds' Semi-Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal half-year ended September 30, 2012.

As discussed in its "Principal Investments and Strategies" section, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in its Subsidiary. The Subsidiary has entered into a separate contract with PIMCO whereby PIMCO provides investment advisory and other services to the Subsidiary. In consideration of these services, the Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the GMA Subsidiary. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the GMA Subsidiary is in place.

Supervisory and Administrative Fee. Each Fund pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. Shareholders of each Fund pay a supervisory and administrative fee to PIMCO, computed as a percentage of the Fund's assets attributable in the aggregate to that class of shares. PIMCO, in turn, 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 supervisory and administrative fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the shareholders, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses) and (except for the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds) fees and expenses of the Trust's Independent Trustees and their counsel. PIMCO generally earns a profit on the supervisory and administrative fee paid by the Funds. Also, under the terms of the supervision and administration agreement, PIMCO, and not Fund shareholders, would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid PIMCO monthly supervisory and administrative fees at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class's shares taken separately):

 

Supervisory and Administrative Fees1


Fund Name

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO All Asset Fund

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.20%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.20%

0.25%

N/A

0.25%

N/A

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund2

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

0.40%

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund3

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund3

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund3

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund3

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund3

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund3

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund3

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund3

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund3

0.05%

0.15%

0.05%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

0.30%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 111.

2

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term. In addition, PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund II Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

3

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

Underlying PIMCO Fund Fees

The PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds pay advisory and supervisory and administrative fees directly to PIMCO at the annual rates stated above, based on the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each Fund's shares. The Funds also indirectly pay their proportionate share of the advisory and supervisory and administrative fees charged by PIMCO to the Underlying PIMCO Funds in which each Fund invests.

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, for the PIMCO All Asset Fund, to reduce its advisory fee to the extent that the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees exceed 0.64% of the total assets invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds. Similarly, PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, for the PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund, to reduce its advisory fee to the extent that the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees exceed 0.69% of the total assets invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds. PIMCO may recoup these waivers in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided total expenses, including such recoupment, do not exceed the annual expense limit.

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, to the extent necessary, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund in connection with the Fund's investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's advisory fee or advisory fee and supervisory and administrative fee taken together are greater than or equal to the advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Similarly, PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, to the extent necessary, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from each PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by a PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund in connection with the Fund's investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's advisory fee or advisory fee and supervisory and administrative fee taken together are greater than or equal to the advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. These waivers renew annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

The Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table for the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may be higher than the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses used for purposes of the expense reduction described above due to differences in the methods of calculation. The Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, as required to be shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table, are calculated using the total operating expenses for each Underlying PIMCO Fund over the Fund's average net assets. The Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses that are used for purposes of implementing the expense reduction described above are calculated using the advisory and supervisory and administrative fees for each Underlying PIMCO Fund over the total assets invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds. Thus, the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses listed in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table will typically be higher than the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses used to calculate the expense reduction when the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset or PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds employ leverage as an investment strategy.

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 Fund 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 Fund, an investor will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by non-PIMCO Acquired Funds (and may indirectly bear a portion of the fees and expenses charged by Underlying PIMCO Funds to the extent such fees and expenses are not waived or reimbursed pursuant to applicable waiver and reimbursement agreements) 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. The PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds (and the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds, to the extent they invest in Underlying PIMCO Funds), invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, which are not subject to any sales charges or distribution (12b-1) fees.

The following table summarizes the annual expenses borne by Institutional Class or Class M shareholders of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Because the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds (and the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds, to the extent they invest in Underlying PIMCO Funds), invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, shareholders of the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds would indirectly bear a proportionate share of these expenses, depending upon how the Funds' assets are allocated from time to time among the Underlying PIMCO Funds.

For a complete description of an Underlying PIMCO Fund, please see the Underlying PIMCO Fund's prospectus. For a summary description of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, please see the "Description of the Underlying PIMCO Funds" section in this prospectus.

Annual Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses
(Based on the average daily net assets attributable to an Underlying PIMCO Fund's Institutional Class shares (or Class M shares in the case of the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, or the Fund in the case of actively-managed funds of the PIMCO ETF Trust)).

 

Underlying PIMCO Fund

Management
Fees1

Other
Expenses2

Total Fund Operating Expenses

PIMCO Build America Bond Exchange-Traded Fund

0.45%

0.00%

0.45%

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.445

0.00

0.445

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

0.44

0.00

0.44

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.33

0.00

0.33

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

0.79

0.14

0.933

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

0.74

0.16

0.904

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

0.74

0.17

0.915

PIMCO Convertible Fund

0.65

0.08

0.73

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

0.90

0.00

0.90

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

0.75

0.00

0.75

PIMCO Dividend and Income Builder Fund

0.99

0.00

0.996

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

1.25

0.00

1.25

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

0.90

0.00

0.90

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

0.83

0.00

0.83

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

1.15

0.00

1.15

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

0.85

0.00

0.85

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

0.99

0.95

1.94

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Exchange-Traded Fund

0.35

0.00

0.35

PIMCO EqS® Dividend Fund

0.99

0.00

0.996

PIMCO EqS® Emerging Markets Fund

1.45

0.03

1.487

PIMCO EqS® Long/Short Fund

1.49

0.59

2.08

PIMCO EqS Pathfinder Fund®

1.05

0.01

1.066

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

0.50

0.04

0.54

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.50

0.03

0.53

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.50

0.03

0.53

PIMCO Foreign Currency Strategy Exchange-Traded Fund

0.65

0.11

0.768

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

0.89

0.01

0.90

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

0.79

0.00

0.79

PIMCO Global Advantage® Inflation-Linked Bond Exchange-Traded Fund

0.60

0.01

0.61

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

0.70

0.00

0.70

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.55

0.03

0.58

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.55

0.02

0.57

PIMCO GNMA Fund

0.50

0.01

0.51

PIMCO Government Limited Maturity Exchange-Traded Fund

0.25

0.00

0.258

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

0.18

0.00

0.189

PIMCO High Yield Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

0.60

0.00

0.60

PIMCO Income Fund

0.45

0.03

0.48

PIMCO Intermediate Municipal Bond Exchange-Traded Fund

0.35

0.00

0.35

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.84

0.01

0.85

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

0.64

0.01

0.65

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.75

0.03

0.78

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

0.50

0.03

0.53

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

0.55

0.04

0.59

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

0.475

0.03

0.505

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

0.46

0.00

0.46

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

0.46

0.00

0.46

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.32

0.00

0.329

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

0.60

0.02

0.6210

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

0.44

0.00

0.44

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.45

0.00

0.45

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

0.445

0.00

0.445

PIMCO Prime Limited Maturity Exchange-Traded Fund

0.25

0.20

0.458

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

0.39

0.00

0.39

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

0.39

0.00

0.39

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

0.55

0.03

0.58

PIMCO Real Return Fund

0.45

0.03

0.48

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

0.74

0.04

0.78

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

0.80

0.00

0.80

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

0.34

0.04

0.38

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.33

0.00

0.33

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

0.45

0.01

0.46

PIMCO Short Term Municipal Bond Exchange-Traded Fund

0.35

0.00

0.35

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.69

0.00

0.69

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.84

0.00

0.84

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

0.59

0.01

0.60

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

0.64

0.00

0.64

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

0.64

0.01

0.65

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

0.45

0.00

0.45

PIMCO Total Return Exchange-Traded Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO Total Return Fund

0.46

0.00

0.46

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

0.18

0.03

0.219,11

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

0.90

0.01

0.91

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

0.70

0.02

0.72

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

0.99

0.00

0.9910

1

"Management Fees" reflect an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee payable by an Underlying PIMCO Fund to PIMCO.

2

Other Expenses includes expenses such as organizational expenses, interest expense, taxes, governmental fees, pro rata Trustees' fees and acquired fund fees and expenses attributable to the Institutional Class or Class M shares, or the Fund in the case of actively-managed funds of the PIMCO ETF Trust. For the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund, Other Expenses are based on estimated amounts for the initial fiscal year of the Fund's Institutional Class shares and includes the Fund's organizational expenses. The PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. For the PIMCO Foreign Currency Strategy Exchange-Traded Fund, PIMCO Government Limited Maturity Exchange-Traded Fund and PIMCO Prime Limited Maturity Exchange-Traded Fund, Other Expenses are based on estimated amounts for the initial fiscal year of each Fund and include each Fund's organizational expenses.

3

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

5

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

6

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2013, to reduce its advisory fee by 0.16% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This Fee Limitation Agreement renews annually unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' prior notice to the end of the contract term. Under certain conditions, PIMCO may recoup amounts reduced in future periods, not exceeding three years.

7

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2013, to reduce its advisory fee by 0.20% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This Fee Limitation Agreement renews annually unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' prior notice to the end of the contract term. Under certain conditions, PIMCO may recoup amounts reduced in future periods, not exceeding three years.

8

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2013, to waive its management fee, or reimburse the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets (the "Expense Limit"). Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

9

To maintain certain net yields for the Fund, PIMCO or its affiliates may temporarily and voluntarily waive, reduce or reimburse all or any portion of the Fund's fees and expenses.

10

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee, or reimburse the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets attributable to Institutional Class shares (the "Expense Limit"). Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees, plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

11

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee, or reimburse the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets attributable to Class M shares (the "Expense Limit"). Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

Individual Portfolio Managers

The following individuals have primary responsibility for managing each of the noted Funds.

 

Fund

Portfolio Manager

Since

Recent Professional Experience

PIMCO All Asset
PIMCO All Asset All Authority

Robert D. Arnott

7/02*
10/03*

Chairman, Founder, Research Affiliates, LLC, since July 2002. Previously, Mr. Arnott was Chairman of First Quadrant, L.P. until April 2004. He joined First Quadrant in April 1988.

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset**
PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050

Vineer Bhansali

10/08*
7/08
6/11*
7/08
6/11*
7/08
6/11*
7/08
2/12*
7/08

Managing Director, a Portfolio Manager, the firm-wide head of analytics for portfolio management, and a senior member of PIMCO's portfolio management group. Dr. Bhansali joined PIMCO in 2000, previously having been associated with Credit Suisse First Boston as a vice president in proprietary fixed-income trading.

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset**

Mohamed El-Erian

10/08*

CEO and Co-CIO, PIMCO. Dr. El-Erian re-joined PIMCO in December 2007 after serving for 2 years as President and CEO of Harvard Management Company (HMC), the entity that manages Harvard University's endowment and related accounts. He also served as a member of the faculty of Harvard Business School and as deputy treasurer of Harvard University. Dr. El-Erian initially joined PIMCO in 1999 and was a Managing Director and a senior member of PIMCO's portfolio management and investment strategy group.

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset**

Curtis  Mewbourne

10/08*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Mewbourne is a Portfolio Manager and senior member of PIMCO's portfolio management and strategy group, specializing in credit portfolios. He joined PIMCO in 1999.

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset**

Saumil Parikh

10/12

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Parikh joined PIMCO in 2000, and is a generalist portfolio manager. He is head of macroeconomic research for North America and also serves as a member of the short-term mortgage and global specialist portfolio management teams. Prior to joining PIMCO, he was a financial economist and market strategist at UBS Warburg.

*

Inception of the Fund.

**

Dr. El-Erian is responsible for strategic portfolio oversight for the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund. Mr. Parikh is responsible for overall portfolio construction. Mr. Mewbourne focuses on developing alpha strategies, and Dr. Bhansali focuses on developing risk management strategies.

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about other accounts managed by the portfolio managers, the portfolio managers' compensation and the portfolio managers' ownership of shares of the Funds.

Distributor

The Trust's Distributor is PIMCO Investments LLC ("Distributor"). The Distributor, located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Please note all direct account requests or inquiries should be mailed to the Trust's transfer agent at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 and should not be mailed to the Distributor.

Classes of Shares

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds are offered in this prospectus. Subject to the qualifications described below under "Purchasing Shares — Class B," effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments. Each share class represents an investment in the same Fund, but each class has its own expense structure and arrangements for shareholder services or distribution, which allows you to choose the class that best fits your situation and eligibility requirements.

The class of shares that is best for you depends upon a number of factors, including the amount and the intended length of your investment, the expenses borne by each class, which are detailed in the fee table and example at the front of this prospectus, any initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applicable to a class and whether you qualify for any reduction or waiver of sales charges, and the availability of the share class for purchase by you. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes, which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. Individual investors can generally invest in Class A and Class C shares. Only certain investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D and Class R shares.

The following summarizes key information about each class to help you make your investment decision, including the various expenses associated with each class and the payments made to financial firms for distribution and other services. More information about the Trust's multi-class arrangements is included in the Statement of Additional Information and can be obtained free of charge by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Sales Charges

Initial Sales Charges — Class A Shares

This section includes important information about sales charge reduction programs available to investors in Class A shares of the Funds and describes information or records you may need to provide to the Distributor or your financial firm in order to be eligible for sales charge reduction programs.

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, the public offering price you pay when you buy Class A shares of the Funds is the net asset value ("NAV") of the shares plus an initial sales charge. The initial sales charge varies depending upon the size of your purchase, as set forth below. No sales charge is imposed where Class A shares are issued to you pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gains distributions. For investors investing in Class A shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you obtain the proper "breakpoint" discount.

PIMCO All Asset Fund—Class A Shares

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

3.75%

3.90%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.25%

3.36%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.25%

2.30%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

1.75%

1.78%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds—Class A Shares

 

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $50,000

5.50%

5.82%

$50,000 but under $100,000

4.50%

4.71%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.50%

3.63%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.50%

2.56%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

2.00%

2.04%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

Investors in the Funds may reduce or eliminate sales charges applicable to purchases of Class A shares through utilization of the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount), Letter of Intent or Reinstatement Privilege. These programs, which apply to purchases of one of more funds that are series of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series that offer Class A shares (other than the Money Market series of the Trust) (collectively, "Eligible Funds"), are summarized below and are described in greater detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

Combined Purchase Privilege and Right of Accumulation (Breakpoints). A Qualifying Investor (as defined below) may qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by combining concurrent purchases of the Class A shares of one or more Eligible Funds into a single purchase (the "Combined Purchase Privilege"). In addition, a Qualifying Investor may obtain a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by adding the purchase value of Class A shares of an Eligible Fund with the current aggregate net asset value of all Class A, B and C shares of any Eligible Fund held by accounts for the benefit of such Qualifying Investor (the "Right of Accumulation" or "Cumulative Quantity Discount").

The term "Qualifying Investor" refers to:

1.

an individual, such individual's spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or such individual's children under the age of 21 years (each a "family member") (including family trust*, accounts established by such a family member); or

2.

a trustee or other fiduciary for a single trust (except family trusts* noted above), estate or fiduciary account although more than one beneficiary may be involved; or

3.

an employee benefit plan of a single employer.

*

For the purpose of determining whether a purchase would qualify for a reduced sales charge under the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation or Letter of Intent, a "family trust" is one in which a family member, as defined in section (1) above, or a direct lineal descendant(s) of such person is/are the beneficiary(ies), and such person or another family member, direct lineal ancestor or sibling of such person is/are the trustee(s).

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details and for restrictions applicable to shares held by certain employer-sponsored benefit programs.

Letter of Intent. Investors may also obtain a reduced sales charge on purchases of Class A shares by means of a written Letter of Intent which expresses an intent to invest not less than $50,000 (or $100,000 for certain funds) within a period of 13 months in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund(s). The maximum intended investment allowable in a Letter of Intent is $1,000,000. Each purchase of shares under a Letter of Intent will be made at the public offering price or prices applicable at the time of such purchase to a single purchase of the dollar amount indicated in the Letter of Intent. At the investor's option, a Letter of Intent may include purchases of Class A shares of any Eligible Fund made not more than 90 days prior to the date the Letter of Intent is signed; however, the 13 month period during which the Letter of Intent is in effect will begin on the date of the earliest purchase to be included and the sales charge on any purchases prior to the Letter of Intent will not be adjusted. A Letter of Intent is not a binding obligation to purchase the full amount indicated. Shares purchased with the first 5% of the amount indicated in the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charges applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased.

In making computations concerning the amount purchased for purposes of a Letter of Intent, purchases of Class C shares of Eligible Funds will be included, but market appreciation in the value of the shareholder's Class A and Class C shares of Eligible Funds will not be included.

Reinstatement Privilege. A Class A shareholder who has caused any or all of his shares to be redeemed may reinvest all or any portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund at NAV without any sales charge, provided that such investment is made within 120 calendar days after the redemption date. The limitations and restrictions of this program are fully described in the Statement of Additional Information.

Method of Valuation of Accounts. To determine whether a shareholder qualifies for a reduction in sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of Eligible Funds, the public offering price of the shares is used for purchases relying on the Combined Purchase Privilege or a Letter of Intent and the amount of the total current purchase (including any sales load) plus the NAV (at the close of business on the day of the current purchase) of shares previously acquired is used for the Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount).

Sales at Net Asset Value. In addition to the programs summarized above, the Funds may sell their Class A shares at NAV without an initial sales charge to certain types of accounts or account holders, including, but not limited to: Trustees of the Funds; employees of PIMCO and the Distributor; employees of participating brokers; certain trustees or other fiduciaries purchasing shares for retirement plans; and persons investing through certain "wrap accounts." Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

If you are eligible to buy both Class A shares and Institutional Class shares, you should buy Institutional Class shares because Class A shares may be subject to sales charges and an annual 0.25% service fee.

Required Shareholder Information and Records. In order for investors in Class A shares of the Funds to take advantage of sales charge reductions, an investor or his or her financial firm must notify the Fund that the investor qualifies for such a reduction. If the Fund is not notified that the investor is eligible for these reductions, the Fund will be unable to ensure that the reduction is applied to the investor's account. An investor may have to provide certain information or records to his or her financial firm or the Fund to verify the investor's eligibility for breakpoint discounts or sales charge waivers. An investor may be asked to provide information or records, including account statements, regarding shares of the Funds or other Eligible Funds held in:

all of the investor's accounts held directly with the Trust or through a financial firm; 

any account of the investor at another financial firm; and 

accounts of Qualifying Investors, at any financial firm.

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding eliminations of and reductions in sales loads associated with Eligible Funds. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from PIMCO by written request, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

Class A Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares (and, thus, pay no initial sales charge) of a Fund, you will be subject to a 1% CDSC if you sell (redeem) your Class A shares within 18 months of their purchase. The Class A CDSC does not apply if you are otherwise eligible to purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge or are eligible for a waiver of the CDSC. See "Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs" below.

Class B and Class C Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you sell (redeem) your Class B or Class C shares within the time periods specified below, you will pay a CDSC according to the following schedules. If you invest in Class B or Class C shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you are credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed.

PIMCO All Asset Fund—Class B Shares

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage
Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge

First

3.50%

Second

2.75%

Third

2.00%

Fourth

1.25%

Fifth

0.50%

Sixth and thereafter

0.00%*

*

After the fifth year, Class B shares convert into Class A shares.

Class C Shares

 


Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage
Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge

First

1%

Thereafter

0%

How CDSCs will be Calculated

A CDSC is imposed on redemptions of Class B and Class C shares (and where applicable, Class A shares) on the amount of the redemption which causes the current value of your account for the particular class of shares of the Fund to fall below the total dollar amount of your purchase payments subject to the CDSC.

The following rules apply under the method for calculating CDSCs:

Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC.

For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either your original purchase price or the then current NAV of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. To illustrate this point, consider shares purchased at an NAV of $10. If the Fund's NAV per share at the time of redemption is $12, the CDSC will apply to the purchase price of $10. If the NAV per share at the time of redemption is $8, the CDSC will apply to the $8 current NAV per share.

CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of your redemption, not from amounts remaining in your account.

In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that you will redeem first the lot of shares which will incur the lowest CDSC.

For example, the following illustrates the operation of the Class C CDSC:

Assume that an individual opens an account and makes a purchase payment of $10,000 for 1,000 Class C shares of a Fund (at $10 per share) and that six months later the value of the investor's account for that Fund has grown through investment performance to $11,000 ($11 per share). If the investor should redeem $2,200 (200 shares), a CDSC would be applied against $2,000 of the redemption (the purchase price of the shares redeemed, because the purchase price is lower than the current NAV of such shares ($2,200)). At the rate of 1%, the Class C CDSC would be $20.

Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs

The initial sales charges on Class A shares and the CDSCs on Class A, Class B and Class C shares may be reduced or waived under certain purchase arrangements and for certain categories of investors. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

No Sales Charges — Class R Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class R shares. Class R shares generally are available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care benefit funding plans and other specified benefit plans and accounts whereby the plan or the plan's financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or PIMCO Funds to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (collectively, "specified benefit plans"). In addition, Class R shares also are generally available only to specified benefit plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the benefit plan level or at the level of the plan's financial firm). Class R shares are not available to retail or non-specified benefit plan accounts, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, or individual 403(b) plans.

The administrator of a specified benefit plan or employee benefits office can provide participants with detailed information on how to participate in the plan and how to elect a Fund as an investment option. Plan participants may be permitted to elect different investment options, alter the amounts contributed to the plan, or change how contributions are allocated among investment options in accordance with the plan's specific provisions. The plan administrator or employee benefits office should be consulted for details. For questions about participant accounts, participants should contact their employee benefits office, the plan administrator, or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class R shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the specified benefit plan.

Eligible specified benefit plans generally may open an account and purchase Class R shares by contacting any broker, dealer or other financial firm authorized to sell or process transactions in Class R shares of the Funds. Eligible specified benefit plans may also purchase shares directly from the Distributor. See "Purchasing Shares – Class R" below. Additional shares may be purchased through a benefit plan's administrator or recordkeeper.

Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing and account maintenance services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their plan participants, including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes.

Moreover, financial firms and specified benefit plans may have omnibus accounts and similar arrangements with the Trust and may be paid for providing sub-accounting and other shareholder services. A financial firm or specified benefit plan may be paid for its services directly or indirectly by the Funds, the Administrator, another affiliate of the Fund or the Distributor (normally not to exceed an annual rate of 0.50% of a Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares and purchased through such firm or specified benefit plan for its clients although payments with respect to shares in retirement plans are often higher). PIMCO or its affiliates may pay a financial firm or specified benefit plan an additional amount not to exceed 0.25% for sub-accounting or other shareholder services.

These fees and expenses could reduce an investment return in Class R shares. For further information on Class R shares and related items, please refer to the Statement of Additional Information.

No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. Only certain investors are eligible to purchase these share classes. Your financial advisor or financial firm can help you determine if you are eligible to purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. You can also call 888.87.PIMCO.

Institutional Class shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals. Institutional Class shares may also be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to their customers' investments in the Funds.

Class P shares are offered through certain asset allocation, wrap fee and other similar programs offered by broker-dealers and other financial firms. Broker-dealers, other financial firms, pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances also may purchase Class P shares.

Administrative Class shares are offered primarily through broker-dealers, other financial firms, and employee benefit plan alliances. Each Fund typically pays service and/or distribution fees to these entities for services they provide to Administrative Class shareholders.

Pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances, and "wrap account" programs established with broker-dealers or other financial firms may purchase Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares only if the plan or program for which the shares are being acquired will maintain an omnibus or pooled account for each Fund and will not require a Fund to pay any type of administrative payment per participant account to any third party.

Class D shares of the Funds are offered primarily through broker-dealers and other financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of the Funds in investment products, programs or accounts such as mutual fund supermarkets or other no transaction fee platforms. Class D shares of the Funds will be held in an account at a financial firm and, generally, the firm will hold a shareholder's Class D shares in nominee or street name as your agent. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class D shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the financial firm. In certain circumstances, the financial firm may arrange to have shares registered in a shareholder's name or a shareholder may subsequently become a holder of record for some other reason (for instance, if you terminate your relationship with your financial firm). In such circumstances, a shareholder may contact the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO for information about the account.

Distribution and Servicing (12b-1) Plans

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares. The Funds pay fees to the Distributor on an ongoing basis as compensation for the services the Distributor renders and the expenses it bears in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares ("distribution fees") and/or in connection with personal services rendered to Fund shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts ("servicing fees"). These payments are made pursuant to Distribution and Servicing Plans ("12b-1 Plans") adopted by each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

Class A Shares pay only servicing fees. Class B, Class C and Class R shares pay both distribution and servicing fees. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each 12b-1 Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Class A

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.00%

 

Class B

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class C

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class R

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.25%

Because distribution fees are paid out of the Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than other types of sales charges, such as sales charges that are deducted at the time of investment. Therefore, although Class B, Class C and Class R shares do not pay initial sales charges, the distribution fees payable on Class B, Class C and Class R shares may, over time, cost you more than the initial sales charge imposed on Class A shares. Also, because Class B shares convert into Class A shares after they have been held for five years and are not subject to distribution fees after the conversion, an investment in Class C shares may cost you more over time than an investment in Class B shares.

Administrative Class and Class D Shares. The Trust has adopted, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, a separate Distribution and Servicing Plan for each of the Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds. The Distribution and Servicing Plans permit the Funds to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring through financial firms, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to the Administrative Class and Class D shares. Most or all of the distribution and service (12b-1) fees are paid to financial firms through which shareholders may purchase or hold shares. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund's Administrative Class and Class D assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Administrative Class and Class D shares.

The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each Distribution and Servicing Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Administrative Class & Class D

Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

All Funds

0.25%

Servicing Arrangements

Shares of the Funds may be available through broker-dealers, banks, trust companies, insurance companies and other financial firms that have entered into shareholder servicing arrangements with respect to the Funds. A financial firm is one that, in exchange for compensation, sells, among other products, mutual fund shares (including the shares offered in this prospectus) or provides services for mutual fund shareholders. These financial firms provide varying investment products, programs, platforms and accounts, through which investors may purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds. Shareholder servicing arrangements typically include processing orders for shares, generating account and confirmation statements, sub-accounting, account maintenance, tax reporting, and disbursing cash dividends as well as other investment or administrative services required for the particular firm's products, programs, platform and accounts.

These financial firms may impose additional or different conditions than the Funds on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of shares. They may also independently establish and charge their customers or program participants transaction fees, account fees and other amounts in connection with purchases, redemptions and exchanges of shares in addition to any fees imposed by the Funds. These additional fees may vary and over time could increase the cost of an investment in the Funds and lower investment returns. Each financial firm is responsible for transmitting to its customers and program participants a schedule of any such fees and information regarding any additional or different conditions regarding purchases, redemptions and exchanges. Shareholders who are customers of these financial firms or participants in programs serviced by them should contact the financial firm for information regarding these fees and conditions.

PIMCO and/or its affiliates may make payments to financial firms for the shareholder services provided. These payments are made out of PIMCO's resources, including the supervisory and administrative fees paid to PIMCO under the Funds' supervision and administration agreement. The actual services provided by these firms, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm. The payments may be based on a fixed dollar amount for each account and position maintained by the financial firm and/or a percentage of the value of shares held by investors through the firm. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more information.

These payments may be material to financial firms relative to other compensation paid by the Funds, PIMCO and/or its affiliates and may be in addition to other fees, such as distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and revenue sharing or "shelf space" fees paid to such firms (described below). Also, the payments may differ depending on the Fund or share class and may vary from amounts paid to the Funds' transfer agent for providing similar services to other accounts. PIMCO and/or its affiliates do not control these financial firms' provision of the services for which they are receiving payments.

Other Payments to Financial Firms

Some or all of the sales charges, distribution fees and servicing fees described above are paid or "reallowed" to the financial firm, including their financial advisors through which you purchase your shares. With respect to Class C shares, the financial firms are also paid at the time of your purchase a commission of up to 1.00% of your investment in such share class. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more details.

The Distributor or PIMCO (for purposes of this subsection only, collectively, the "Distributor") may from time to time make payments and provide other incentives to selected financial firms as compensation for services such as providing the Funds with "shelf space" or a higher profile for the financial firms' financial advisors and their customers, placing the Funds on the financial firms' preferred or recommended fund list, granting the Distributor access to the firms' financial advisors, providing assistance in training and educating the financial firms' personnel on the Funds, and furnishing marketing support and other specified services. These payments may be significant to the financial firms and may also take the form of sponsorship of conferences, seminars or informational meetings or payment for attendance by persons associated with the financial firms at such events, as well as occasional entertainment, meals and small gifts to the extent permitted by law. Wholesaler representatives of the Distributor visit financial firms on a regular basis to market and educate financial advisors and other personnel about the Funds. These payments, reimbursements and activities may provide additional access to financial advisors at these financial firms, which may increase purchases and/or reduce redemptions of Fund shares.

A number of factors will be considered in determining the amount of these payments to financial firms. On some occasions, such payments may be conditioned upon levels of sales, including the sale of a specified minimum dollar amount of the shares of the Funds, other funds sponsored by the Distributor and/or a particular class of shares, during a specified period of time. The Distributor may also make payments to one or more financial firms based upon factors such as the amount of assets a financial firm's clients have invested in the Funds and the quality of the financial firm's relationship with the Distributor.

The payments described above are made at the Distributor's expense. These payments may be made to financial firms selected by the Distributor, generally to the financial firms that have sold significant amounts of shares of the Funds. The level of payments made to a financial firm in any given year will vary and generally will not exceed the sum of (a) 0.10% of such year's fund sales of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares by that financial firm and (b) 0.03% of the assets attributable to that financial firm invested in Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares of series of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. In certain cases, the payments described in the preceding sentence may be subject to certain minimum payment levels. In lieu of payments pursuant to the foregoing formula, the Distributor may make payments of an agreed upon amount which normally will not exceed the amount that would have been payable pursuant to the formula. In addition to the foregoing payments, the Distributor may make payments or reimburse financial firms for sponsorship and/or attendance at conferences, seminars or informational meetings.

The Distributor also may pay investment consultants or their affiliated companies for certain services including technology, operations, tax, or audit consulting services, and may pay such firms for the Distributor's attendance at investment forums sponsored by such firms or for various studies, surveys, or access to databases. Subject to applicable law, PIMCO and its affiliates may also provide investment advisory services to investment consultants and their affiliates and may execute brokerage transactions on behalf of the Funds with such investment consultants' affiliates. These consultants or their affiliates may, in the ordinary course of their investment consultant business, recommend that their clients utilize PIMCO's investment advisory services or invest in the Funds or in other products sponsored or distributed by the Distributor.

If investment advisers, distributors or affiliates of mutual funds make payments and provide other incentives in differing amounts, financial firms and their financial advisors may have financial incentives for recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. In addition, depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm and its financial advisors may also have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes. A shareholder who holds Fund shares through a financial firm should consult with the shareholder's financial advisor and review carefully any disclosure by the financial firm as to its compensation received by the financial advisor.

Although the Funds may use financial firms that sell Fund shares to effect transactions for the Funds' portfolios, the Funds and PIMCO will not consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when choosing financial firms to effect those transactions.

For further details about payments made by the Distributor to financial firms, please see the Statement of Additional Information.

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

The following section provides basic information about how to purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds.

More detailed information about purchase, redemption and exchange arrangements for Fund shares is provided in the Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained free of charge by written request to the Funds at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. The Statement of Additional Information provides technical information about the basic arrangements described below and also describes special purchase, sale and exchange features and programs offered by the Trust, including:

Automated telephone and wire transfer procedures

Automatic purchase, exchange and withdrawal programs

A link from your PIMCO Fund account to your bank account

Special arrangements for tax-qualified retirement plans

Investment programs which allow you to reduce or eliminate the initial sales charges

Categories of investors that are eligible for waivers or reductions of initial sales charges and CDSCs

The Trust typically does not offer or sell its shares to non-U.S. residents. For purposes of this policy, a U.S. resident is defined as an account with (i) a U.S. address of record and (ii) all account owners residing in the U.S. at the time of sale.

The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Trust or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial or subsequent investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

Purchasing Shares — Class A and Class C

You can purchase Class A or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways:

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may establish higher minimum investment requirements than the Trust and may also independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts (which may vary) in return for its services, which will reduce your return. Shares you purchase through your broker-dealer or other financial firm will normally be held in your account with that firm.

Through the Distributor. You should discuss your investment with your financial advisor before you make a purchase to be sure the Fund is appropriate for you. To make direct investments, you must open an account with the Trust and send payment for your shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. If you do not list a financial advisor and his/her brokerage firm on the Account Application, the Distributor is designated as the broker of record, but solely for purposes of acting as your agent to purchase shares.

Investment Minimums — Class A and Class C Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class A and Class C shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class B

Effective November 1, 2009 (the "Closing Date"), Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as discussed below. Class B shareholders may continue to hold such shares until they automatically convert to Class A shares under the existing conversion schedule, as outlined above in "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges — Class B and Class C Shares." Dividends and capital gain distributions paid on outstanding Class B shares may continue to be reinvested in Class B shares in accordance with the Funds' current policies. In addition, Class B shareholders may continue to exchange their shares for Class B shares of other Funds. Effective on and after the Closing Date, Class B shareholders who have direct accounts with the Funds that involve recurring investments in Class B shares, including through automated investment plans such as the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan, will have such recurring investments automatically redirected into Class A shares of the same Fund at net asset value, without any sales charges (loads). All other features of Class B shares, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees, CDSC schedule and conversion features, remain unchanged and continue in effect. The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate these policies and restrictions, including on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Distributor at 888.87.PIMCO, or your broker or other financial advisor, if you have any questions regarding the restrictions described above.

Purchasing Shares — Class R

Eligible plan investors may purchase Class R shares of the Funds at the relevant net asset value ("NAV") of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Class R Shares" above. Plan participants may purchase Class R shares only through their specified benefit plans. In connection with purchases, specified benefit plans are responsible for forwarding all necessary documentation to their financial firm or the Distributor. Specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for such services.

Specified benefit plans may also purchase Class R shares directly through the Distributor. To make direct investments, a plan administrator must open an account with the Fund and send payment for Class R shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. Specified benefit plans that purchase their shares directly from the Trust must hold their shares in an omnibus account at the specified benefit plan level.

Investment Minimums — Class R Shares. There is no minimum initial or additional investment in Class R shares.

To invest directly by mail, specified benefit plans should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application to the Trust by mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight courier to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

The Funds accept all purchases by mail subject to collection of checks at full value and conversion into federal funds. Investors may make subsequent purchases by mailing a check to the address above with a letter describing the investment or with the additional investment portion of a confirmation statement. Checks for subsequent purchases should be payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds and should clearly indicate the relevant account number. Please call the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO if you have any questions regarding purchases by mail.

The Funds reserve the right to require payment by wire, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) or U.S. bank check. The Funds generally do not accept payments made by cash, money order, temporary/starter checks, third-party checks, credit card checks, traveler's check, or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can make direct investments, including through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan and ACH Network. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Purchasing Shares — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class

Eligible investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at the relevant NAV of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

 Investment Minimums — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares.

Initial Investment. Investors who wish to invest in Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares may obtain an Account Application online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Class P shares are only available through financial firms. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares." The completed Account Application may be submitted using the following methods:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Except as described below, an investor may purchase Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares only by wiring federal funds to:

PIMCO Funds c/o State Street Bank & Trust Co.
One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111
ABA: 011000028
DDA: 9905-7432 ACCT: Investor PIMCO Account Number
FFC: Name of Investor and Name of Fund(s) in which you wish to invest

Before wiring federal funds, the investor must provide order instructions to the Transfer Agent by facsimile at 816.421.2861, by telephone at 888.87.PIMCO or by e-mail at pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com (if an investor elected this option at account opening). In order to receive the current day's NAV, order instructions must be received in good order prior to market close. Instructions must include the name of an appropriate person designated on the Account Application ("Authorized Person"), account name, account number, name of Fund and share class and amount being wired. Wires received without order instructions will result in a processing delay or a return of wire. Failure to send the accompanying wire on the same day may result in the cancellation of the order.

An investor may place a purchase order for shares without first wiring federal funds if the purchase amount is to be derived from an advisory account managed by PIMCO or one of its affiliates, or from an account with a broker-dealer or other financial firm that has established a processing relationship with the Trust on behalf of its customers.

Additional Investments. An investor may purchase additional Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at any time by sending a facsimile or e-mail or by calling the Transfer Agent and wiring federal funds as outlined above. Contact your financial firm for information on purchasing additional Class P shares. 

Other Purchase Information. Purchases of a Fund's Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares will be made in full and fractional shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class D

Eligible investors may purchase Class D shares of the Funds at NAV without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Class D Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class D shares.

Purchasing Shares — Additional Information

The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend the offering of shares of the Funds or to reject any purchase order, in whole or in part, when, in the judgment of management, such suspension or rejection is in the best interests of the Trust.

Subject to the approval of the Trust, an investor may purchase shares of the Fund with liquid securities that are eligible for purchase by the Fund (consistent with the Fund's investment policies and restrictions) and that have a value that is readily ascertainable in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies. These transactions will be effected only if PIMCO intends to retain the security in the Fund as an investment. Assets purchased by the Fund in such a transaction will be valued in generally the same manner as they would be valued for purposes of pricing the Fund's shares, if such assets were included in the Fund's assets at the time of purchase. The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

In the interest of economy and convenience, certificates for shares will not be issued.

Redeeming Shares — Class A, Class B and Class C

You can redeem (sell) Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways: 

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts in return for its services, which will reduce your return.

Directly from the Trust by Written Request. To redeem shares directly from the Trust by written request, you must send the following items to the PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060:

1.

a written request for redemption signed by all registered owners exactly as the account is registered on the Transfer Agent's records, including fiduciary titles, if any, and specifying the account number and the dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed;

2.

for certain redemptions described below, a guarantee of all signatures on the written request or on the share certificate or accompanying stock power, if required, as described under "Signature Validation" below;

3.

any share certificates issued for any of the shares to be redeemed (see "Certificated Shares" below); and

4.

any additional documents which may be required by the Transfer Agent for redemption by corporations, partnerships or other organizations, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians or guardians, or if the redemption is requested by anyone other than the shareholder(s) of record. Transfers of shares are subject to the same requirements.

A signature validation is not required for redemptions requested by and payable to all shareholders of record for the account, and to be sent to the address of record for that account. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, if you have any questions about these requirements you should contact the Transfer Agent in writing or call 888.87.PIMCO before submitting a request. Written redemption or transfer requests will not be honored until all required documents in the proper form have been received by the Transfer Agent. You can not redeem your shares by written request if they are held in "street name" accounts—you must redeem through your financial firm.

If the proceeds of your redemption (i) are to be paid to a person other than the record owner, (ii) are to be sent to an address other than the address of the account on the Transfer Agent's records, and/or (iii) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Fund may, however, waive the signature validation requirement for redemptions up to $2,500 by a trustee of a qualified retirement plan, the administrator for which has an agreement with PIMCO.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can redeem your shares, including: 

Telephone requests to the Transfer Agent

Expedited wire transfers 

Automatic Withdrawal Plan 

Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network

Unless you specifically elect otherwise, your initial Account Application permits you to redeem shares by telephone subject to certain requirements. To be eligible for expedited wire transfer, Automatic Withdrawal Plan, and ACH privileges, you must specifically elect the particular option on your Account Application and satisfy certain other requirements. The Statement of Additional Information describes each of these options and provides additional information about selling shares.

Other than an applicable CDSC, you will not pay any special fees or charges to the Trust or the Distributor when you sell your shares. However, if you sell your shares through your broker, dealer or other financial firm, that firm may charge you a commission or other fee for processing your redemption request.

Redeeming Shares — Class R

Class R shares may be redeemed through the investor's plan administrator. Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for their services in processing redemption requests. Please contact the plan or firm for details.

Subject to any restrictions in the applicable specified benefit plan documents, plan administrators are obligated to transmit redemption orders to the Trust's Transfer Agent or their financial service firm promptly and are responsible for ensuring that redemption requests are in proper form. Specified benefit plans and financial firms will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Trust's Transfer Agent and may charge for their services.

Redeeming Shares — Institutional Class and Administrative Class

Redemptions in Writing. Investors may redeem (sell) Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by sending a facsimile, written request or e-mail as follows:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

The redemption request should state the Fund from which the shares are to be redeemed, the class of shares, the number or dollar amount of the shares to be redeemed and the account number. The request must be signed or made by an Authorized Person.

Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including those by fax or e-mail) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by utilizing fax or e-mail redemption, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares by mail. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that a shareholder will be unable to effect a redemption by fax or e-mail when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions as a procedure designed to confirm that instructions are genuine.

All redemptions, whether initiated by mail, fax or e-mail, will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

Redemptions by Telephone. An investor that elects this option on the Account Application (or subsequently in writing) may request redemptions of Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. An Authorized Person must state his or her name, account name, account number, name of Fund and share class, and redemption amount (in dollars or shares). Redemption requests of an amount of $10 million or more must be submitted in writing by an Authorized Person.

In electing a telephone redemption, the investor authorizes PIMCO and the Transfer Agent to act on telephone instructions from any person representing him or herself to be an Authorized Person, and reasonably believed by PIMCO or the Transfer Agent to be genuine. Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including by telephone) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by electing the telephone option, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares in writing. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that shareholders will be unable to redeem their shares by telephone when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions initiated by telephone as a procedure designed to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. All telephone transactions are recorded, and PIMCO or the Transfer Agent may request certain information in order to verify that the person giving instructions is authorized to do so. The Trust or Transfer Agent may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transactions if it fails to employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. All redemptions initiated by telephone will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

An Authorized Person may decline telephone exchange or redemption privileges after an account is opened by providing the Transfer Agent a letter of instruction signed by an Authorized Signer. Shareholders may experience delays in exercising telephone redemption privileges during periods of abnormal market activity. During periods of volatile economic or market conditions, shareholders may wish to consider transmitting redemption orders by facsimile, e-mail or overnight courier. Defined contribution plan participants may request redemptions by contacting the employee benefits office, the plan administrator or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan.

Redeeming Shares — Class P

An investor may redeem (sell) Class P shares through the investor's financial firm.  Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares.  Please contact the financial firm for details.

Redeeming Shares — Class D

An investor may redeem (sell) Class D shares through the investor's financial firm. An investor does not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although the financial service firm may charge for its services in processing a redemption request. An investor should contact the firm for details. If an investor is the registered owner of Class D shares, the investor may contact the Fund at 888.87.PIMCO for information regarding how to redeem shares directly with the Trust.

A financial firm is obligated to transmit an investor's redemption orders to the Transfer Agent promptly and is responsible for ensuring that a redemption request is in proper form. The financial firm will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Transfer Agent and may charge for its services.

Redeeming Shares — Additional Information

Redemptions of all Classes of Fund shares may be made on any day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open, but may be suspended when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency which makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors. Under these and other unusual circumstances, the Trust may suspend redemptions or postpone payment for more than seven days, as permitted by law.

Redemption proceeds will normally be mailed to the redeeming shareholder within three calendar days or, in the case of wire transfer or ACH redemptions, sent to the designated bank account within one business day. ACH redemptions may be received by the bank on the second or third business day, but in either case may take up to seven days. In cases where shares have recently been purchased by personal check, redemption proceeds may be withheld until the check has been collected, which may take up to 15 days. To avoid such withholding, investors should purchase shares by certified or bank check or by wire transfer.

For shareholder protection, a request to change information contained in an account registration (for example, a request to change the bank designated to receive wire redemption proceeds) must be received in writing, signed by the minimum number of persons designated on the completed Account Application that are required to effect a redemption, and accompanied by a signature validation from any eligible guarantor institution, as determined in accordance with the Trust's procedures, as more fully described below.

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial firms may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the Funds' shares, which may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any additional restrictions, limitations or fees that are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

Redemptions In Kind

The Trust has agreed to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's net assets during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. In consideration of the best interests of the remaining shareholders, the Trust may pay any redemption proceeds exceeding this amount in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities held by a Fund in lieu of cash. It is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in kind. If your shares are redeemed in kind, you should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received in the distribution.

Certificated Shares

If you are redeeming shares for which certificates have been issued, the certificates must be mailed to or deposited with the Trust, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly endorsed stock power or by a written request for redemption. Signatures must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Trust may request further documentation from institutions or fiduciary accounts, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians. Your redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered, including indication of any special capacity of the registered owner.

Signature Validation

When a signature validation is called for, a Medallion signature guarantee or Signature validation program (SVP) stamp will be required. A Medallion signature guarantee is intended to provide signature validation for transactions considered financial in nature, and an SVP stamp is intended to provide signature validation for transactions non-financial in nature. A Medallion signature guarantee or SVP stamp may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial institution which is participating in a Medallion program or Signature validation program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Signature validations from financial institutions which are not participating in one of these programs will not be accepted. Please note that financial institutions participating in a recognized Medallion program may still be ineligible to provide a signature validation for transactions of greater than a specified dollar amount. The Trust may change the signature validation requirements from time to time upon notice to shareholders, which may be given by means of a new or supplemented prospectus. Shareholders should contact PIMCO Funds for additional details regarding the Funds' signature validation requirements.

Signature validation cannot be provided by a notary public. In addition, corporations, trusts, and other institutional organizations are required to furnish evidence of the authority of the persons designated on the Account Application to effect transactions for the organization.

Minimum Account Size

Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust reserves the right to redeem shares in any account that falls below the values listed below. 

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class D. Investors should maintain an account balance in the Fund held by an investor of at least the minimum investment necessary to open the particular type of account. If an investor's balance for the Fund remains below the minimum for three months or longer, the Administrator has the right (except in the case of employer-sponsored retirement accounts) to redeem an investor's remaining shares and close the Fund account after giving the investor 60 days to increase the account balance. An investor's account will not be liquidated if the reduction in size is due solely to a decline in market value of Fund shares or if the aggregate value of all the investor's holdings in the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series accounts exceeds $50,000. 

Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class. The Trust reserves the right to redeem Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares in any account for their then-current value (which will be promptly paid to the investor) if at any time, due to redemption by the investor, the shares in the account do not have a value of at least $100,000. A shareholder will receive advance notice of a mandatory redemption and will be given at least 60 days to bring the value of its account up to at least $100,000.

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

To reduce expenses, it is intended that only one copy of the Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report, when available, will be mailed to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents and your shares are held directly with the Trust, call the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. You will receive the additional copy within 30 days after receipt of your request by the Trust. Alternatively, if your shares are held through a financial institution, please contact the financial institution directly.

Exchanging Shares

You may exchange shares of a Fund for the same class of shares of any other fund of the Trust or a fund of PIMCO Equity Series that offers the same class of shares, subject to any restriction on exchanges set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus. Shareholders interested in such an exchange may request a prospectus for these other funds by contacting the Trust.

Exchanges of Class A, Class B and Class C shares are subject to a $1,000 minimum for each Fund, except with respect to tax-qualified programs and exchanges effected through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Exchange Plan. Specified benefit plans or financial service firms may impose various fees and charges, investment minimums and other requirements with respect to exchanges of Class R shares. You may exchange or obtain additional information about exchanging Class D shares by contacting your financial firm.

An exchange is generally a taxable event which will generate capital gains or losses, and special rules may apply in computing tax basis when determining gain or loss. See "Tax Consequences" in this prospectus and "Taxation" in the Statement of Additional Information.

If you maintain your Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R account with the Trust, you may exchange shares by completing a written exchange request and sending it to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or by calling the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. If you maintain your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares with the Trust, you may exhange shares by following the redemption procedures for those classes above.

Shares of one class of a Fund may also be exchanged directly for shares of another class of the Fund, subject to any applicable sales charge and other rules, as described in the Statement of Additional Information. 

The Trust reserves the right to refuse exchange purchases (or purchase and redemption and/or redemption and purchase transactions) if, in the judgment of PIMCO, the transaction would adversely affect a Fund and its shareholders. Although the Trust has no current intention of terminating or modifying the exchange privilege, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the SEC, the Trust will give you 60 days' advance notice if it exercises its right to terminate or materially modify the exchange privilege with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares.

The Statement of Additional Information provides more detailed information about the exchange privilege, including the procedures you must follow and additional exchange options. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Acceptance and Timing of Purchase Orders, Redemption Orders and Share Price Calculations

A purchase order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) ("NYSE Close"), on a day the Trust is open for business, together with payment made in one of the ways described above will be effected at that day's NAV plus any applicable sales charge. An order received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV determined on the next business day. However, orders received by certain retirement plans and other financial firms on a business day prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The Trust is "open for business" on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund's NAV, in accordance with applicable law. A Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of the Fund's portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund's management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days which the Trust is open for business.

A redemption order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the NYSE Close on a day the Trust is open for business, is effective on that day. A redemption order received after that time becomes effective on the next business day. Redemption requests for Fund shares are effected at the NAV per share next determined after receipt of a redemption request by the Trust or its designee, minus any applicable sales charge. However, orders received by certain broker-dealers and other financial firms on a business day prior to the NYSE Close and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The request must properly identify all relevant information such as account name, account number, redemption amount (in dollars or shares), the Fund name and the class of shares and must be executed by an Authorized Person.

Abusive Trading Practices

The Trust encourages shareholders to invest in the Funds as part of a long-term investment strategy and discourages excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, sometimes referred to as "market timing." However, because the Trust will not always be able to detect market timing or other abusive trading activity, investors should not assume that the Trust will be able to detect or prevent all market timing or other trading practices that may disadvantage the Funds.

Certain of the Funds' investment strategies may expose the Funds to risks associated with market timing activities. For example, since the Funds may invest in non-U.S. securities, the Funds may be subject to the risk that an investor may seek to take advantage of a delay between the change in value of the Funds' non-U.S. portfolio securities and the determination of the Funds' NAV as a result of different closing times of U.S. and non-U.S. markets by buying or selling Fund shares at a price that does not reflect their true value. A similar risk exists for a Fund's potential investment in securities of small capitalization companies, securities of issuers located in emerging markets, securities of distressed companies or high yield securities that are thinly traded and therefore may have actual values that differ from their market prices.

To discourage excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent short-term trading activity that may be harmful to a Fund and its shareholders. Such activities may have a detrimental effect on a Fund and its shareholders. For example, depending upon various factors such as the size of a Fund and the amount of its assets maintained in cash, short-term or excessive trading by Fund shareholders may interfere with the efficient management of the Fund's portfolio, increase transaction costs and taxes, and harm the performance of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Trust seeks to deter and prevent abusive trading practices, and to reduce these risks, through several methods. First, to the extent that there is a delay between a change in the value of a mutual fund's portfolio holdings and the time when that change is reflected in the NAV of the fund's shares, the fund is exposed to the risk that investors may seek to exploit this delay by purchasing or redeeming shares at NAVs that do not reflect appropriate fair value prices. The Trust seeks to deter and prevent this activity, sometimes referred to as "stale price arbitrage," by the appropriate use of "fair value" pricing of a Fund's portfolio securities. See "How Fund Shares Are Priced" below for more information.

Second, the Trust seeks to monitor shareholder account activities in order to detect and prevent excessive and disruptive trading practices. The Trust and PIMCO each reserves the right to restrict or refuse any purchase or exchange transaction if, in the judgment of the Trust or of PIMCO, the transaction may adversely affect the interests of a Fund or its shareholders. Among other things, the Trust may monitor for any patterns of frequent purchases and sales that appear to be made in response to short-term fluctuations in share price and may also monitor for any attempts to improperly avoid the imposition of a redemption fee. Notice of any restrictions or rejections of transactions may vary according to the particular circumstances.

Although the Trust and its service providers seek to use these methods to detect and prevent abusive trading activities, and although the Trust will consistently apply such methods, there can be no assurances that such activities can be mitigated or eliminated. By their nature, omnibus accounts, in which purchases and sales of Fund shares by multiple investors are aggregated for presentation to a Fund on a net basis, conceal the identity of the individual investors from the Fund. This makes it more difficult for a Fund to identify short-term transactions in the Fund.

Verification of Identity

To help the federal government combat the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations. As a result, a Fund must obtain the following information for each person that opens a new account:

1.

Name;

2.

Date of birth (for individuals);

3.

Residential or business street address; and

4.

Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

Federal law prohibits the Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above.

Individuals may also be asked for a copy of their driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify their identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify an individual's identity by cross-referencing the identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities.

After an account is opened, a Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. A Fund also may close your account and redeem your shares or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time.

How Fund Shares Are Priced

The price of a Fund's shares is based on the Fund's NAV. The NAV of a Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total value of a Fund's portfolio investments and other assets attributable to that class, less any liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class.

Fund shares are valued as of the NYSE Close on each day that the NYSE is open. Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the 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. Each Fund reserves the right to change the time its respective NAV is calculated if the Fund closes earlier, or as permitted by the SEC.

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotes are readily available are valued at market value. Market value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices, or if no sales are reported, based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers, or pricing services. 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 the manager to be the primary exchange. 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. Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities and non-exchange traded derivatives are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or pricing services using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from independent pricing services use 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. Short term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost. Exchange traded options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. With respect to any portion of the Fund's assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies, a Fund's NAV will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) 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 will be valued at fair value based on procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. The Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing services and other third-party vendors, which may recommend fair value prices or adjustments with reference to other securities, indices or assets. In considering whether fair value pricing is required and in determining fair values, the Fund may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indices) 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 non-U.S. securities. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund's portfolio investments being affected when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market exists to a reliable degree will be valued at the mean of the last available bid/ask prices in the market for such loans, as provided by a loan pricing service. Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market does not exist to a reliable degree will be valued at fair value, which is intended to approximate market value. In valuing a senior secured floating rate loan at fair value, the factors considered include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the creditworthiness of the borrower and any intermediate participants, (b) the terms of the loan, (c) recent prices in the market for similar loans, if any, and (d) recent prices in the market for instruments of similar quality, rate, period until next interest rate reset and maturity.

Investments initially valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. As a result, 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 securities 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 NYSE is closed. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) securities, the NAV of the Fund's shares may change when you cannot purchase, redeem or exchange shares.

Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. For instance, certain securities or investments for which daily market quotes are not readily available may be valued, pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, with reference to other securities or indices. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees, generally based upon recommendations provided by PIMCO.

Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information, bid/ask information, broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the NYSE Close, that materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets. In addition, market quotes are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities trade do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. The Board has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for monitoring significant events that may materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets and for determining whether the value of the applicable securities or assets should be reevaluated in light of such significant events.

When the Fund uses fair value pricing to determine its NAV, securities will not be priced on the basis of quotes from the primary market in which they are traded, but rather may be priced by another method that the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction believe reflects fair value. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust's policy is 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 determined by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction would 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 the 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 above under "Abusive Trading Practices."

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. Generally, when the Funds pay income dividends, those dividends are expected to differ over time by approximately the amount of the expense accrual differential between the classes.

Fund Distributions

Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. You begin earning dividends on Fund shares the day after the Fund receives your purchase payment. Dividends paid by each Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner and at the same time, but dividends on different classes of shares may be different as a result of the service and/or distribution fees applicable to certain classes of shares. Each Fund intends to declare income dividends and distribute them quarterly to shareholders of record.

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's dividend and capital gain distributions with respect to a particular class of shares will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV unless the shareholder elects to have the distributions paid in cash. A shareholder may elect to have distributions paid in cash on the Account Application, by phone, or by submitting a written request, signed by an Authorized Person, indicating the account name, account number, name of Fund and share class. A shareholder may elect to invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Funds which offers that class of shares at NAV. A shareholder must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. This option must be elected when the account is set up.

A Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class R shareholder may choose from the following distribution options:

Reinvest all distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV. You should contact your financial firm (if shares are held through a financial firm) or the Fund's Transfer Agent (if shares are held through a direct account) for details. You do not pay any sales charges on shares received through the reinvestment of Fund distributions. This will be done unless you elect another option.

Invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series which offers that class at NAV. You must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

Receive all distributions in cash (either paid directly to you or credited to your account with your broker or other financial intermediary). If the postal or other delivery service is unable to deliver checks to your address of record, the Trust's Transfer Agent will hold the returned checks for your benefit in a non-interest bearing account. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

The financial service firm may offer additional distribution reinvestment programs or options. Please contact the firm for details.

Tax Consequences

Taxes on Fund Distributions. A shareholder subject to U.S. federal income tax will be subject to tax on taxable Fund distributions of taxable income or capital gains whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. For federal income tax purposes, taxable Fund distributions will be taxable to the shareholder as either ordinary income or capital gains.

Fund taxable dividends (i.e., distributions of investment income) are generally taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. A portion of distributions may be qualified dividends taxable at lower rates for individual shareholders. Federal taxes on Fund distributions of gains are determined by how long a Fund owned the investments that generated the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned the shares. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for more than one year will generally be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for one year or less will generally be taxable as ordinary income.

Taxable Fund distributions are taxable to shareholders even if they are paid from income or gains earned by a Fund prior to the shareholder's investment and thus were included in the price paid for the shares. For example, a shareholder who purchases shares on or just before the record date of a Fund distribution will pay full price for the shares and may receive a portion of his or her investment back as a taxable distribution.

Taxes on Redemption or Exchanges of Shares. You will generally have a taxable capital gain or loss if you dispose of your Fund shares by redemption, exchange or sale. The amount of the gain or loss and the rate of tax will depend primarily upon how much you pay for the shares, how much you sell them for, and how long you hold them. When you exchange shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund, the transaction will be treated as a sale of the Fund shares for these purposes, and any gain on those shares will generally be subject to federal income tax.

Returns of Capital. If the Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.

Important Tax Reporting Considerations. For shares of the Funds redeemed after January 1, 2012, your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) will report gains and losses realized on redemptions of shares for shareholders who are individuals and S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information will also be reported to you on Form 1099-B and the IRS each year. In calculating the gain or loss on redemptions of shares, the average cost method will be used to determine the cost basis of Fund shares purchased after January 1, 2012 unless you instruct the Fund in writing that you want to use another available method for cost basis reporting (for example, First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO), Specific Lot Identification (SLID) or High Cost, First Out (HIFO)). If you designate SLID as your cost basis method, you will also need to designate a secondary cost basis method (Secondary Method). If a Secondary Method is not provided, the Funds will designate FIFO as the Secondary Method and will use the Secondary Method with respect to systematic withdrawals made after January 1, 2012.

Your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) is also required to report gains and losses to the IRS in connection with redemptions of shares by S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012. If a shareholder is a corporation and has not instructed the Fund that it is a C corporation in its account application or by written instruction, the Fund will treat the shareholder as an S corporation and file a Form 1099-B.

A Note on the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund. One of the requirements for favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company under the Code is that the Fund derive at least 90% of its gross income from certain qualifying sources of income. The IRS has issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income under Subchapter M of the Code. As such, the Fund's ability to utilize direct investments in commodity linked swaps, commodities or other commodity-linked derivatives as part of its investment strategy is limited to a maximum of 10 percent of its gross income.

However, in a subsequent revenue ruling, the IRS provides that income from alternative investment instruments (such as certain commodity index-linked notes) that create commodity exposure may be considered qualifying income under the Code. The IRS has also issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income from certain commodity index-linked notes is qualifying income. In addition, the IRS has also issued private letter rulings which the IRS specifically concluded that income derived from an investment in a subsidiary will also constitute qualifying income to the Fund, even if that subsidiary itself owns commodity-linked swaps. Based on the underlying tax principles relating to such rulings, the Fund will continue to seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in commodity index-linked notes and through investments in their respective Subsidiary.

It should be noted, however, that the IRS has suspended the issuance of these private letter rulings. There can be no assurance that the IRS will not change its position with respect to some or all of these issues or that future legislation will not adversely impact the tax treatment of a Fund's commodity-linked investments. If the IRS were to change its position or otherwise determine that income derived from certain commodity-linked notes or from investments in subsidiaries does not constitute qualifying income and if such positions were upheld or if future legislation were to adversely affect the tax treatment of Fund investments, then certain Funds, including the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, might cease to qualify as regulated investment companies and would be required to reduce their exposure to such investments which might result in difficulty in implementing their investment strategies. If such Funds did not qualify as regulated investment companies for any taxable year, their taxable income would be subject to tax at the Fund level at regular corporate tax rates (without reduction for distributions to shareholders) and to a further tax at the shareholder level when such income is distributed.

Furthermore, the tax treatment of commodity-linked notes, other commodity-linked derivatives, and the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund's investments in its Subsidiary may otherwise be adversely affected by future legislation, Treasury Regulations and/or guidance issued by the IRS. Such developments could affect the character, timing and/or amount of the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund's taxable income or any distributions made by the Fund or result in the inability of the Fund to operate as described in this Prospectus.

A Note on the PIMCO All Asset Fund and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund. The PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds' use of a fund of funds structure could affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to shareholders, and may therefore increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.

Periodic adjustments for inflation to the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond may give rise to original issue discount, which will be includable in the Fund's gross income. Due to original issue discount, the Fund may be required to make annual distributions to shareholders that exceed the cash received, which may cause the Fund to liquidate certain investments when it is not advantageous to do so. Also, if the principal value of an inflation-indexed bond is adjusted downward due to deflation, amounts previously distributed in the taxable year may be characterized in some circumstances as a return of capital.

Backup Withholding. Each Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax on all taxable distributions payable to shareholders if they fail to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or if they have been notified by the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against U.S. federal income tax liability.

Foreign Withholding Taxes. A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding or other foreign taxes, which in some cases can be significant on any income or gain from investments in foreign securities. In that case, the Fund's total return on those securities would be decreased. Each Fund may generally deduct these taxes in computing its taxable income. Rather than deducting these foreign taxes,

if more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, or if at least 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year is represented by interests in other regulated investment companies, such Fund may make an election to treat a proportionate amount of eligible foreign taxes as constituting a taxable distribution to each shareholder, which would, subject to certain limitations, generally allow the shareholder to either (i) credit that proportionate amount of taxes against U.S. Federal income tax liability as a foreign tax credit or (ii) take that amount as an itemized deduction. Although in some cases the Fund may be able to apply for a refund of a portion of such taxes, the ability to successfully obtain such a refund may be uncertain.

Any foreign shareholders would (with certain exceptions) generally be subject to U. S. tax withholding of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on distributions from the Funds. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, the Funds will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) redemption proceeds made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the Funds to determine whether withholding is required.

This "Tax Consequences" section relates only to federal income tax; the consequences under other tax laws may differ. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the possible application of foreign, state and local income tax laws to Fund dividends and capital distributions. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information regarding the tax aspects of investing in the Funds.

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

This section provides additional information about some of the principal investments and related risks of the Funds and of certain Acquired Funds described under "Fund Summaries" and "Description of Principal Risks" above. It also describes characteristics and risks of additional securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Acquired Funds from time to time. Generally, the characteristics and risks of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Acquired Funds from time to time are similar to those described below. However, the risks associated with an Acquired Fund's investments are described more fully in each Acquired Fund's prospectus. Accordingly, please see an Acquired Fund's prospectus for a more complete description of the Acquired Fund and the risks associated with its investments.

Most of these securities and investment techniques are discretionary, which means that PIMCO can decide whether to use them or not. This prospectus does not attempt to disclose all of the various types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds. As with any mutual fund, investors in the Funds rely on the professional investment judgment and skill of PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for more detailed information about the securities and investment techniques described in this section and about other strategies and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Because the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund may invest a portion of its assets in its Subsidiary, and because the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund may hold some of the investments described in this prospectus, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund may be indirectly exposed to the risks associated with those investments. With respect to its investments, the GMA Subsidiary will generally be subject to the same fundamental, nonfundamental and certain other investment restrictions as the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund; however, the GMA Subsidiary (unlike the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and its Subsidiary may test for compliance with certain investment restrictions on a consolidated basis, except that with respect to their investments in certain securities that may involve leverage, the GMA Subsidiary will comply with asset segregation or "earmarking" requirements to the same extent as the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund.

The PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds invest substantially all of their assets in shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, and as such (unless otherwise indicated) do not invest directly in the securities described below. The Underlying PIMCO Funds, however, may invest in such securities. Because the value of an investment in the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds is directly related to the investment performance of the Underlying PIMCO Funds in which they invest, the risks of investing in the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds are closely related to the risks associated with the Underlying PIMCO Funds and their investments in the securities described below. Please see "Descriptions of the Underlying PIMCO Funds." Similarly, as the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may invest in shares of the Acquired Funds, the risks of investing in the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may be closely related to the risks associated with the Acquired Funds and their investments. However, as the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may also invest their assets directly in Fixed Income Instruments, equity securities, forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, other affiliated or unaffiliated funds, and other investments, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may be directly exposed to certain risks described below.

Investment Selection

In selecting investments for a Fund, PIMCO develops an outlook for interest rates, currency exchange rates and the economy, analyzes credit and call risks, and uses other investment selection techniques. The proportion of a Fund's assets committed to investments with particular characteristics (such as quality, sector, interest rate or maturity) varies based on PIMCO's outlook for the U.S. economy and the economies of other countries in the world, the financial markets and other factors.

With respect to fixed income investing, PIMCO attempts to identify areas of the bond market that are undervalued relative to the rest of the market. PIMCO identifies these areas by grouping Fixed Income Instruments into sectors such as money markets, governments, corporates, mortgages, asset-backed and international. In seeking to identify undervalued currencies, PIMCO may consider many factors, including but not limited to longer-term analysis of relative interest rates, inflation rates, real exchange rates, purchasing power parity, trade account balances and current account balances, as well as other factors that influence exchange rates such as flows, market technical trends and government policies. Sophisticated proprietary software then assists in evaluating sectors and pricing specific investments. Once investment opportunities are identified, PIMCO will shift assets among sectors depending upon changes in relative valuations, credit spreads and other factors. There is no guarantee that PIMCO's investment selection techniques will produce the desired results.

Investors should be aware that the investments made by a Fund and the results achieved by a Fund at any given time are not expected to be the same as those made by other funds for which PIMCO acts as investment adviser, including funds with names, investment objectives and policies similar to a Fund.

Fixed Income Instruments

"Fixed Income Instruments," as used generally in this prospectus, includes:

securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities");

corporate debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including convertible securities and corporate commercial paper;

mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities;

inflation-indexed bonds issued both by governments and corporations;

structured notes, including hybrid or "indexed" securities and event-linked bonds;

bank capital and trust preferred securities;

loan participations and assignments;

delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities;

bank certificates of deposit, fixed time deposits and bankers' acceptances;

repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments and reverse repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments;

debt securities issued by states or local governments and their agencies, authorities and other government-sponsored enterprises;

obligations of non-U.S. governments or their subdivisions, agencies and government-sponsored enterprises; and

obligations of international agencies or supranational entities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.

The Funds (other than the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds), to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, or exemptive relief therefrom, may invest in derivatives based on Fixed Income Instruments.

Duration

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Similarly, 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. By way of example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. The maturity of a security, another commonly used measure of price sensitivity, measures only the time until final payment is due, whereas duration takes into account the pattern of all payments of interest and principal on a security over time, including how these payments are affected by prepayments and by changes in interest rates, as well as the time until an interest rate is reset (in the case of variable-rate securities). PIMCO uses an internal model for calculating duration, which may result in a different value for the duration of an index compared to the duration calculated by the index provider or another third party.

U.S. Government Securities

U.S. Government Securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. The U.S. Government does not guarantee the NAV of the Fund's shares. U.S. Government Securities are subject to market and interest rate risk, as well as varying degrees of credit risk. Some U.S. Government Securities are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Other types of U.S. Government Securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States (but not issued by the U.S. Treasury). These securities may have less credit risk than U.S. Government Securities not supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Such other types of U.S. Government Securities are: (1) supported by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (2) supported only by the credit of the issuing agency, instrumentality or government-sponsored corporation; or (3) supported by the United States in some other way. These securities may be subject to greater credit risk. U.S. Government Securities include zero coupon securities, which tend to be subject to greater market risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). 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 guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Municipal Bonds

Municipal Bonds are generally issued by states, territories, possessions and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. Municipal Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit and market risk. The ability of an issuer to make payments could be affected by litigation, legislation or other political events or the bankruptcy of the issuer. Lower rated Municipal Bonds are subject to greater credit and market risk than higher quality Municipal Bonds. The types of Municipal Bonds in which the Funds may invest include municipal lease obligations, municipal general obligation bonds, municipal cash equivalents, and pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity Municipal Bonds. The Funds may also invest in industrial development bonds, which are Municipal Bonds issued by a government agency on behalf of a private sector company and, in most cases, are not backed by the credit of the issuing municipality and may therefore involve more risk. The Funds may also invest in securities issued by entities whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds.

Pre-refunded Municipal Bonds are tax-exempt bonds that have been refunded to a call date on or before the final maturity of principal and remain outstanding in the municipal market. The payment of principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund is funded from securities in a designated escrow account that holds U.S. Treasury securities or other obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities ("Agency Securities")). As the payment of principal and interest is generated from securities held in a designated escrow account, the pledge of the municipality has been fulfilled and the original pledge of revenue by the municipality is no longer in place. The escrow account securities pledged to pay the principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bond do not guarantee the price movement of the bond before maturity. Investment in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund may subject the Fund to interest rate risk, market risk and credit risk. In addition, while a secondary market exists for pre-refunded Municipal Bonds, if a Fund sells pre-refunded Municipal Bonds prior to maturity, the price received may be more or less than the original cost, depending on market conditions at the time of sale.

The Funds may invest, without limitation, in residual interest bonds ("RIBs"), which brokers create by depositing a Municipal Bond in a trust. The trust in turn issues a variable rate security and RIBs. The interest rate for the variable rate security is determined by the remarketing broker-dealer, while the RIB holder receives the balance of the income from the underlying municipal bond. The market prices of RIBs may be highly sensitive to changes in market rates and may decrease significantly when market rates increase.

In a transaction in which a Fund purchases a RIB from a trust, and the underlying Municipal Bond was held by the Fund prior to being deposited into the trust, the Fund treats the transaction as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the Fund will incur a non-cash interest expense with respect to interest paid by the trust on the variable rate securities, and will recognize additional interest income in an amount directly corresponding to the non-cash interest expense. Therefore, the Fund's NAV per share and performance are not affected by the non-cash interest expense. This accounting treatment does not apply to RIBs acquired by the Funds where the Funds did not previously own the underlying Municipal Bond.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage-related securities include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBSs") and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property.

The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of a mortgage-related security generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage-related securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. If unanticipated rates of prepayment on underlying mortgages increase the effective maturity of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of the security can be expected to increase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. See "Extension Risk" and "Prepayment Risk" below. The value of these securities may also fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgage and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Extension Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Extension Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation later than expected. This may occur when interest rates rise. This may negatively affect Fund returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, because principal payments are made later than expected, the Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates.

Prepayment Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Prepayment Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation earlier than expected (due to the sale of the underlying property, refinancing, or foreclosure). This may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose the Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. Also, if a security subject to prepayment has been purchased at a premium, the value of the premium would be lost in the event of prepayment.

One type of SMBS has one class receiving all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only, or "IO" class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only, or "PO" class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities.

Each Fund may invest in each of collateralized bond obligations ("CBOs"), collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), other collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs") and other similarly structured securities. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs 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. Other CDOs are trusts backed by other types of assets representing obligations of various parties. Certain Funds may invest in other asset-backed securities that have been offered to investors.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities: Pools created by non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in such pools. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those mortgage-related securities that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee. As a result, the mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics than government or government-sponsored mortgage-related securities and have wider variances in a number of terms including interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics. The risk of nonpayment is greater for mortgage-related securities that are backed by loans that were originated under weak underwriting standards, including loans made to borrowers with limited means to make repayment. A level of risk exists for all loans, although, historically, the poorest performing loans have been those classified as subprime.

Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, mortgage-related securities held in a Fund's portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans. Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities include securities that reflect an interest in, and are secured by, mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans. These risks reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants.

Loan Participations and Assignments

Each Fund may invest in fixed- and floating-rate loans, which investments generally will be in the form of loan participations and assignments of portions of such loans. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of being a lender. If a Fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower.

Reinvestment

Each Fund may be subject to the risk that the returns of a Fund will decline during periods of falling interest rates because the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from matured, traded or called debt obligations at interest rates below the Fund's current earnings rate. For instance, when interest rates decline, an issuer of debt obligations may exercise an option to redeem securities prior to maturity, thereby forcing the Fund to invest in lower-yielding securities. A Fund also may choose to sell higher-yielding portfolio securities and to purchase lower-yielding securities to achieve greater portfolio diversification, because the Fund's portfolio manager believes the current holdings are overvalued or for other investment-related reasons. A decline in the returns received by a Fund from its investments is likely to have an adverse effect on the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return.

Focused Investment

To the extent that a Fund focuses its investments in a particular sector, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse developments affecting that sector. These developments include, but are not limited to, governmental regulation; inflation; rising interest rates; cost increases in raw materials, fuel and other operating expenses; technological innovations that may render existing products and equipment obsolete; competition from new entrants; high research and development costs; increased costs associated with compliance with environmental or other governmental regulations; and other economic, business or political developments specific to that sector. Furthermore, a Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies in related sectors that may share common characteristics, are often subject to similar business risks and regulatory burdens, and whose securities may react similarly to the types of developments described above, which will subject the Fund to greater risk. A Fund also will be subject to focused investment risk to the extent that it invests a substantial portion of its assets in a particular issuer, market, asset class, country or geographic region.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of the issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. When interest rates rise, the value of corporate debt securities can be expected to decline. Debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate movements than those with shorter maturities.

Bank Capital Securities and Trust Preferred Securities

There are two common types of bank capital: Tier I and Tier II. Bank capital is generally, but not always, of investment grade quality. Tier I securities often take the form of trust preferred securities. Tier II securities are commonly thought of as hybrids of debt and preferred stock, are often perpetual (with no maturity date), callable and, under certain conditions, allow for the issuer bank to withhold payment of interest until a later date.

Trust preferred securities have the characteristics of both subordinated debt and preferred stock. The primary advantage of the structure of trust preferred securities is that they are treated by the financial institution as debt securities for tax purposes and as equity for the calculation of capital requirements. Trust preferred securities typically bear a market rate coupon comparable to interest rates available on debt of a similarly rated issuer. Typical characteristics include long-term maturities, early redemption by the issuer, periodic fixed or variable interest payments, and maturities at face value. The market value of trust preferred securities may be more volatile than those of conventional debt securities. There can be no assurance as to the liquidity of trust preferred securities and the ability of holders, such as a Fund, to sell their holdings.

Cash Equivalent Securities

The Funds may invest in cash equivalent securities. Cash equivalent securities are defined as investment grade securities with a duration of approximately one year or less.

High Yield Securities and Distressed Companies

Securities rated lower than Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, are sometimes referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk bonds." Issuers of these securities may be distressed and undergoing restructuring, bankruptcy or other proceedings in an attempt to avoid insolvency. Investing in these securities involves special risks in addition to the risks associated with investments in higher-rated fixed income securities. While offering a greater potential opportunity for capital appreciation and higher yields, high yield securities typically entail greater potential price volatility and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities. High yield securities may be regarded as predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. They may also be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher-rated securities. Issuers of securities in default may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case a Fund may lose its entire investment. Certain Funds may invest in securities that are in default with respect to the payment of interest or repayment of principal or present an imminent risk of default with respect to such payments.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

Variable and floating rate securities are securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or that reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter). Each Fund may invest in floating rate debt instruments ("floaters") and engage in credit spread trades. Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general.

Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Each Fund may also invest in inverse floating rate debt instruments ("inverse floaters"). An inverse floater may exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation of similar credit quality. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed IO, PO or inverse floater securities. Additionally, each Fund may also invest, without limitation, in RIBs.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, which are more fully described below) are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds) will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. 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.

With regard to municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, the inflation adjustment is reflected in the semi-annual coupon payment. As a result, the principal value of municipal inflation-indexed bonds and such corporate inflation-indexed bonds does not adjust according to the rate of inflation.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

Event-Linked Exposure

Each Fund may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in "event-linked bonds" or "event-linked swaps" or by implementing "event-linked strategies." Event-linked exposure results in gains or losses that typically are contingent, or formulaically related to defined trigger events. Examples of trigger events include hurricanes, earthquakes, weather-related phenomena, or statistics relating to such events. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as "catastrophe bonds." If a trigger event occurs, a Fund may lose a portion or its entire principal invested in the bond or notional amount on a swap. Event-linked exposure often provides for an extension of maturity to process and audit loss claims where a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension of maturity may increase volatility. Event-linked exposure may also expose a Fund to certain unanticipated risks including credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations, and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked exposures may also be subject to liquidity risk.

Convertible and Equity Securities

Common stock represents equity ownership in a company and typically provides the common stockholder the power to vote on certain corporate actions, including the election of the company's directors. Common stockholders participate in company profits through dividends and, in the event of bankruptcy, distributions, on a pro-rata basis after other claims are satisfied. Many factors affect the value of common stock, including earnings, earnings forecasts, corporate events and factors impacting the issuer's industry and the market generally. Common stock generally has the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities.

Each Fund may invest in convertible securities and equity securities. Convertible securities are generally preferred stocks and other securities, including fixed income securities and warrants, that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock at a stated price or rate. The price of a convertible security will normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of this conversion or exercise feature. However, the value of a convertible security may not increase or decrease as rapidly as the underlying common stock. A convertible security will normally also provide income and is subject to interest rate risk. Convertible securities may be lower-rated securities subject to greater levels of credit risk. A Fund may be forced to convert a security before it would otherwise choose, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

"Synthetic" convertible securities are selected based on the similarity of their economic characteristics to those of a traditional convertible security due to the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security, i.e., an income-producing security ("income-producing component") and the right to acquire an equity security ("convertible component"). The income-producing component is achieved by investing in non-convertible, income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments, which may be represented by derivative instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. A simple example of a synthetic convertible security is the combination of a traditional corporate bond with a warrant to purchase equity securities of the issuer of the bond. A Fund may also purchase synthetic securities created by other parties, typically investment banks, including convertible structured notes. The income-producing and convertible components of a synthetic convertible security may be issued separately by different issuers and at different times.

Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stocks, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stock is subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company's preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects.

While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure fixed income opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, subject to its applicable investment restrictions, a Fund may consider convertible securities or equity securities to gain exposure to such investments.

At times, in connection with the restructuring of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument either outside of bankruptcy court or in the context of bankruptcy court proceedings, a Fund may determine or be required to accept equity securities, such as common stocks, in exchange for all or a portion of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument. Depending upon, among other things, PIMCO's evaluation of the potential value of such securities in relation to the price that could be obtained by a Fund at any given time upon sale thereof, a Fund may determine to hold such securities in its portfolio.

Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities may decline in value due to factors affecting equity securities markets generally or particular industries represented in those markets. The value of an equity security may also decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Securities

Each Fund may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non- U.S.) countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to a non-U.S. country if the issuer is a foreign government (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), or if the issuer is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may include American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") and similar securities that represent interests in non-U.S. companies securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be less liquid or may trade at a different price than the underlying securities of the issuer. In the case of certain money market instruments, such instruments will be considered economically tied to a non-U.S. country if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instrument is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to non-U.S. countries if the underlying assets are foreign currencies (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued by foreign governments or issuers organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country (or if the underlying assets are certain money market instruments, if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instruments is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country).

Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved for Funds that invest in securities issued by foreign companies and governments of foreign countries. These risks include: differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; generally higher commission rates on foreign portfolio transactions; the possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations; and political instability. Individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. The securities markets, values of securities, yields and risks associated with foreign (non-U.S.) securities markets may change independently of each other. Also, foreign (non-U.S.) securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities often trade with less frequency and volume than domestic securities and therefore may exhibit greater price volatility. Investments in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also involve higher custodial costs than domestic investments and additional transaction costs with respect to foreign currency conversions. Changes in foreign exchange rates also will affect the value of securities denominated or quoted in foreign currencies.

Certain Funds also may invest in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding by which defaulted sovereign debt may be collected.

Emerging Market Securities. Each Fund that may invest in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to developing (or "emerging market") countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the security's "country of exposure" is an emerging market country, as determined by the criteria set forth below. Alternatively, such as when a "country of exposure" is not available or when PIMCO believes the following tests more accurately reflect which country the security is economically tied to, PIMCO may consider an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the issuer or guarantor is a government of an emerging market country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), if the issuer or guarantor is organized under the laws of an emerging market country, or if the currency of settlement of the security is a currency of an emerging market country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to emerging market countries if the underlying assets are currencies of emerging market countries (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued or guaranteed by governments of emerging market countries or by entities organized under the laws of emerging market countries. A security's "country of exposure" is determined by PIMCO using certain factors provided by a third-party analytical service provider. The factors are applied in order such that the first factor to result in the assignment of a country determines the "country of exposure." The factors, listed in the order in which they are applied, are: (i) if an asset-backed or other collateralized security, the country in which the collateral backing the security is located, (ii) if the security is guaranteed by the government of a country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), the country of the government or instrumentality providing the guarantee, (iii) the "country of risk" of the issuer, (iv) the "country of risk" of the issuer's ultimate parent, or (v) the country where the issuer is organized or incorporated under the laws thereof. "Country of risk" is a separate four-part test determined by the following factors, listed in order of importance: (i) management location, (ii) country of primary listing, (iii) sales or revenue attributable to the country, and (iv) reporting currency of the issuer. PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. In making investments in emerging market securities, a Fund emphasizes those countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. Emerging market countries are generally located in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe. PIMCO will select the country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and any other specific factors it believes to be relevant.

Investing in emerging market securities imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in domestic securities or in foreign, developed countries. These risks include: smaller market capitalization of securities markets, which may suffer periods of relative illiquidity; significant price volatility; restrictions on foreign investment; possible repatriation of investment income and capital. In addition, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales; future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization, or creation of government monopolies. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by a Fund. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Additional risks of emerging market securities may include: greater social, economic and political uncertainty and instability; more substantial governmental involvement in the economy; less governmental supervision and regulation; unavailability of currency hedging techniques; companies that are newly organized and small; differences in auditing and financial reporting standards, which may result in unavailability of material information about issuers; and less developed legal systems. In addition, emerging securities markets may have different clearance and settlement procedures, which may be unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions or otherwise make it difficult to engage in such transactions. Settlement problems may cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, hold a portion of its assets in cash pending investment, or be delayed in disposing of a portfolio security. Such a delay could result in possible liability to a purchaser of the security.

Investments in Russia. Certain Funds may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia. Investments in Russia are subject 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, and unpredictable taxation. The Russian securities market is characterized by limited volume of trading, resulting in difficulty in obtaining accurate prices and trading. 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 because of registration systems that may not be subject to effective government supervision. This may result in significant delays or problems in registering the transfer of securities. 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. Ownership of securities issued by Russian companies is recorded by companies themselves and by registrars instead of through a central registration system. It is possible that the ownership rights of the Fund could be lost through fraud or negligence. 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. 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, and timber account for a significant portion of Russia's exports, leaving the country vulnerable to swings in world prices.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Currencies

A Fund that invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, or receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will be subject to currency risk. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. They generally are determined by supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different countries, actual or perceived changes in interest rates and other complex factors. Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Currencies in which the Funds' assets are denominated may be devalued against the U.S. dollar, resulting in a loss to the Funds.

Foreign Currency Transactions. Funds that invest in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies may engage in foreign currency transactions on a spot (cash) basis, enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currencies and futures. A forward foreign currency exchange contract, which involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract, reduces a Fund's exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will deliver and increases its exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will receive for the duration of the contract. Certain foreign currency transactions may also be settled in cash rather than the actual delivery of the relevant currency. The effect on the value of a Fund is similar to selling securities denominated in one currency and purchasing securities denominated in another currency. A contract to sell a foreign currency would limit any potential gain which might be realized if the value of the hedged currency increases. A Fund may enter into these contracts to hedge against foreign exchange risk, to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one currency to another. Suitable hedging transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in such transactions at any given time or from time to time. Also, such transactions may not be successful and may eliminate any chance for a Fund to benefit from favorable fluctuations in relevant foreign currencies. A Fund may use one currency (or a basket of currencies) to hedge against adverse changes in the value of another currency (or a basket of currencies) when exchange rates between the two currencies are positively correlated. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable law, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for non-hedging purposes.

Redenomination. Continuing uncertainty as to the status of the euro and the European Monetary Union (the "EMU") has created significant volatility in currency and financial markets generally. Any partial or complete dissolution of the EMU could have significant adverse effects on currency and financial markets and on the values of a Fund's portfolio investments. If one or more EMU countries were to stop using the euro as its primary currency, a Fund's investments in such countries may be redenominated into a different or newly adopted currency. As a result, the value of those investments could decline significantly and unpredictably. In addition, securities or other investments that are redenominated may be subject to currency risk, liquidity risk and risk of improper valuation to a greater extent than similar investments currently denominated in euros. To the extent a currency used for redenomination purposes is not specified in respect of certain EMU-related investments, or should the euro cease to be used entirely, the currency in which such investments are denominated may be unclear, making such investments particularly difficult to value or dispose of. A Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek judicial or other clarification of the denomination or value of such securities.

There can be no assurance that if a Fund earns income or capital gains in a non-U.S. country or PIMCO otherwise seeks to withdraw a Fund's investments from a given country, capital controls imposed by such country will not prevent, or cause significant expense in, doing so.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, in which the Fund purchases a security from a bank or broker-dealer, which agrees to repurchase the security at the Fund's cost plus interest within a specified time. If the party agreeing to repurchase should default, the Fund will seek to sell the securities which it holds. This could involve procedural costs or delays in addition to a loss on the securities if their value should fall below their repurchase price. Repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and which may not be terminated within seven days at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the agreements are considered illiquid securities.  

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Dollar Rolls and Other Borrowings

Each Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls, subject to the Fund's limitations on borrowings. A reverse repurchase agreement involves the sale of a security by a Fund and its agreement to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and price. A dollar roll is similar except that the counterparty is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund but only securities that are "substantially identical." Reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls may be considered borrowing for some purposes. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees to cover its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls. Reverse repurchase agreements, dollar rolls and other forms of borrowings may create leveraging risk for a Fund.

Each Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to ⅓ of the Fund's total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities. A Fund may also borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets.

Derivatives

Each Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies. Generally, derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends upon, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index, and may relate to stocks, bonds, interest rates, spreads between different interest rates, currencies or currency exchange rates, commodities, and related indexes. Examples of derivative instruments include options contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds). Each Fund may invest some or all of its assets in derivative instruments. A portfolio manager may decide not to employ any of these strategies and there is no assurance that any derivatives strategy used by a Fund will succeed. A description of these and other derivative instruments that the Funds may use are described under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.

A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Certain derivative transactions may have a leveraging effect on a Fund. For example, a small investment in a derivative instrument may have a significant impact on a Fund's exposure to interest rates, currency exchange rates or other investments. As a result, a relatively small price movement in a derivative instrument may cause an immediate and substantial loss or gain. A Fund may engage in such transactions regardless of whether the Fund owns the asset, instrument or components of the index underlying the derivative instrument. A Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in these types of instruments. If it does, the Fund's investment exposure could far exceed the value of its portfolio securities and its investment performance could be primarily dependent upon securities it does not own. A description of various risks associated with particular derivative instruments is included in "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The following provides a more general discussion of important risk factors relating to all derivative instruments that may be used by the Funds.

CPI Swap. A CPI swap is a fixed maturity, over-the-counter derivative in which the investor receives the "realized" rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers ("CPI") over the life of the swap. The investor in turn pays a fixed annualized rate over the life of the swap. This fixed rate is often referred to as the "breakeven inflation" rate and is generally representative of the difference between treasury yields and TIPS yields of similar maturities at the initiation of the swap. CPI swaps are typically in "bullet" format, where all cash flows are exchanged at maturity. In addition to counterparty risk, CPI swaps are also subject to inflation risk, where the swap can potentially lose value if the realized rate of inflation over the life of the swap is less than the fixed market implied inflation rate (fixed breakeven rate) that the investor agrees to pay at the initiation of the swap.

Management Risk. Derivative products are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding not only of the underlying instrument but also of the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions.

Credit Risk. The use of many derivative instruments involves the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of another party to the contract (usually referred to as a "counterparty") to make required payments or otherwise comply with the contract's terms. Additionally, a short position in a credit default swap could result in losses if a Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company on which the credit default swap is based.

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when a particular derivative instrument is difficult to purchase or sell. If a derivative transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is illiquid (as is the case with many privately negotiated derivatives), it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price.

Leverage Risk. Because many derivatives have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index could result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When a Fund uses derivatives for leverage, investments in that Fund will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to market changes. To limit leverage risk, each Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable regulation, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under derivative instruments.

Lack of Availability. Because the markets for certain derivative instruments (including markets located in foreign countries) are relatively new and still developing, suitable derivatives transactions may not be available in all circumstances for risk management or other purposes. Upon the expiration of a particular contract, a portfolio manager may wish to retain a Fund's position in the derivative instrument by entering into a similar contract, but may be unable to do so if the counterparty to the original contract is unwilling to enter into the new contract and no other suitable counterparty can be found. There is no assurance that a Fund will engage in derivatives transactions at any time or from time to time. A Fund's ability to use derivatives may also be limited by certain regulatory and tax considerations.

Market and Other Risks. Like most other investments, derivative instruments are subject to the risk that the market value of the instrument will change in a way detrimental to a Fund's interest. If a portfolio manager incorrectly forecasts the values of securities, currencies or interest rates or other economic factors in using derivatives for a Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in other Fund investments. A Fund may also have to buy or sell a security at a disadvantageous time or price because the Fund is legally required to maintain offsetting positions or asset coverage in connection with certain derivatives transactions.

Other risks in using derivatives include the risk of mispricing or improper valuation of derivatives and the inability of derivatives to correlate perfectly with underlying assets, rates and indexes. Many derivatives, in particular privately negotiated derivatives, are complex and often valued subjectively. Improper valuations can result in increased cash payment requirements to counterparties or a loss of value to a Fund. Also, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. For example, a swap agreement on an exchange traded fund would not correlate perfectly with the index upon which the exchange traded fund is based because the fund's return is net of fees and expenses. In addition, a Fund's use of derivatives may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if the Fund had not used such instruments.

Correlation Risk. In certain cases, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. In this regard, many of the Funds offered in this prospectus seek to achieve their investment objectives, in part, by investing in derivatives positions that are designed to closely track the performance (or inverse performance) of an index on a daily basis. However, the overall investment strategies of these Funds are not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the performance (or inverse performance) of the particular index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. There are a number of factors which may prevent a mutual fund, or derivatives or other strategies used by a fund, from achieving a desired correlation (or inverse correlation) with an index. These may include, but are not limited to: (i) the impact of fund fees, expenses and transaction costs, including borrowing and brokerage costs/ bid-ask spreads, which are not reflected in index returns; (ii) differences in the timing of daily calculations of the value of an index and the timing of the valuation of derivatives, securities and other assets held by a fund and the determination of the net asset value of fund shares; (iii) disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for derivative instruments or securities in which a fund invests; (iv) a fund having exposure to or holding less than all of the securities in the underlying index and/or having exposure to or holding securities not included in the underlying index; (v) large or unexpected movements of assets into and out of a fund (due to share purchases or redemptions, for example), potentially resulting in the fund being over- or under-exposed to the index; (vi) the impact of accounting standards or changes thereto; (vii) changes to the applicable index that are not disseminated in advance; (viii) a possible need to conform a fund's portfolio holdings to comply with investment restrictions or policies or regulatory or tax law requirements; and (ix) fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

A Note on the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund. In light of certain revenue rulings and private letter rulings issued by the IRS, as discussed above under "Tax Consequences—A Note on the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund," the Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes, which are derivative debt instruments with principal and/or coupon payments linked to the performance of commodity indices, and through investments in its Subsidiary (as discussed below). The Fund may also invest in commodity-linked notes with principal and/or coupon payments linked to the value of particular commodities or commodity futures contracts, or a subset of commodities and commodities futures contracts. These notes are sometimes referred to as "structured notes" because the terms of these notes may be structured by the issuer and the purchaser of the note. The value of these notes will rise or fall in response to changes in the underlying commodity, commodity futures contract, subset of commodities, subset of commodities futures contracts or commodity index.

These notes expose the Fund economically to movements in commodity prices. These notes also are subject to risks, such as credit, market and interest rate risks, that in general affect the values of debt securities. In addition, these notes are often leveraged, increasing the volatility of each note's market value relative to changes in the underlying commodity, commodity futures contract or commodity index. Therefore, at the maturity of the note, the Fund may receive more or less principal than it originally invested. The Fund might receive interest payments on the note that are more or less than the stated coupon interest payments.

The Fund may also invest in other commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures. The value of a commodity-linked derivative investment generally is based upon the price movements of a physical commodity (such as energy, mineral, or agricultural products), a commodity futures contract, a subset of commodities, a subset of commodities futures contracts or commodity index, or other economic variable based upon changes in the value of commodities or the commodities markets. Options transactions may be effected on securities exchanges or in the OTC market. When options are purchased OTC, the Fund's portfolio bears the risk that the counterparty that wrote the option will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the option contract. Options may also be illiquid and, in such cases, the Fund may have difficulty closing out its position. OTC options also may include options on baskets of specific securities. Swap transactions are privately negotiated agreements between a Fund and a counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows or assets at specified intervals in the future. The obligations may extend beyond one year. There is often no central exchange for swap transactions and therefore they can be less liquid investments than exchange-traded instruments. The Dodd-Frank Act and related regulatory developments ultimately will require the clearing and exchange-trading of certain standardized over-the-counter derivative instruments that the CFTC and SEC recently defined as "swaps." Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing will occur on a phased-in basis based on the type of market participant and CFTC approval of contracts for central clearing. The investment adviser will continue to monitor these developments, particularly to the extent regulatory changes affect a Fund's ability to enter into swap agreements.

As described below under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Investments in Wholly-Owned Subsidiary," the Fund may gain exposure to commodity markets by investing in its Subsidiary. It is expected that the Subsidiary will invest primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures. The IRS issued a revenue ruling that limits the extent to which the Fund may invest directly in commodity linked swaps or certain other commodity-linked derivatives. The Subsidiary, on the other hand, may invest in these commodity-linked derivatives generally without limitation. See "Tax Consequences—A Note on the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund" above for further information.

Investments in a Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Investments in its Subsidiary are expected to provide the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund with exposure to the commodity markets within the limitations of the Subchapter M of the Code and recent IRS revenue rulings, as discussed above under "Tax Consequences—A Note on the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund."

It is expected that the Subsidiary will invest primarily in investment vehicles that invest in physical commodities, commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures, backed by a fund of Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund will likely gain exposure to these derivative instruments indirectly by investing in the Subsidiary. To the extent that PIMCO believes that these commodity-linked derivative instruments are better suited to provide exposure to the commodities market than commodity index-linked notes, the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary will likely increase. The Subsidiary will also invest in Fixed Income Instruments, which are intended to serve as margin or collateral for the Subsidiary's derivatives position, common and preferred stocks as well as convertible securities of issuers in commodity-related industries, collateralized debt obligations, event-linked bonds and event-linked swaps. To the extent that the Fund invests in the Subsidiary, it may be subject to the risks associated with those derivative instruments and other securities, which are discussed elsewhere in this prospectus.

While the Subsidiary may be considered similar to an investment company, it is not registered under the 1940 Act and, unless otherwise noted in the prospectus, is not subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. In addition, changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Fund and/or the Subsidiary to operate as described in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information and could adversely affect the Fund. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could adversely affect the performance of the Fund and/or the Subsidiary and result in the Fund underperforming its benchmark index.

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)

ETNs are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the NYSE) during normal trading hours. However, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's market benchmark or strategy factor.

ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs, it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. ETNs are also subject to tax risk. The IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs. There may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. Some REITs also finance 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. Therefore, REITs tend to pay higher dividends than other issuers.

REITs can be divided into three basic types: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property. They derive their income primarily from rents received and any profits on the sale of their properties. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive most of their income from mortgage interest payments. As its name suggests, Hybrid REITs combine characteristics of both Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs.

An investment in a REIT, or in a real estate linked derivative instrument linked to the value of a REIT, is subject to the risks that impact the value of the underlying properties of the REIT. These risks include loss to casualty or condemnation, and changes in supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. Other factors that may adversely affect REITs include poor performance by management of the REIT, changes to the tax laws, or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free distribution of income. REITs are also subject to default by borrowers and self-liquidation, and are heavily dependent on cash flow. Some REITs lack diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Mortgage REITs may be impacted by the quality of the credit extended.

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

Each Fund may also enter into, or acquire participations in, delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities, in which a lender agrees to make loans up to a maximum amount upon demand by the borrower during a specified term. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when it might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company's financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that a Fund is committed to advance additional funds, it will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are subject to credit, interest rate and liquidity risk and the risks of being a lender.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

Each Fund may purchase or sell securities which it is eligible to purchase or sell on a when-issued basis, may purchase and sell such securities for delayed delivery and may make contracts to purchase or sell such securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond normal settlement time (forward commitments). When-issued transactions, delayed delivery purchases and forward commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the securities declines prior to the settlement date. This risk is in addition to a risk that a Fund's other assets will decline in value. Therefore, these transactions may result in a form of leverage and increase a Fund's overall investment exposure. Typically, no income accrues on securities a Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although a Fund may earn income on securities it has segregated or "earmarked" to cover these positions. When a Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, a Fund could realize a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis without owning the security, a Fund will incur a loss if the security's price appreciates in value such that the security's price is above the agreed-upon price on the settlement date.

Investment in Other Investment Companies

The PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds invest substantially all of their assets in other investment companies. Each of the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund's investments in a particular Underlying PIMCO Fund normally will not exceed 50% of its total assets. The PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may invest in Underlying PIMCO Funds, and to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act or exemptive relief therefrom, other affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the 1940 Act, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, exchange-traded funds and exchange traded vehicles.

Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, including exchange-traded funds, or in pooled accounts, or other unregistered accounts or investment vehicles to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any exemptive relief therefrom. A Fund may invest in other investment companies to gain broad market or sector exposure, including during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash or when PIMCO believes share prices of other investment companies offer attractive values. The limitation described in the foregoing sentence shall not apply to the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund's investment in its Subsidiary. As a shareholder of an investment company or other pooled vehicle, a Fund may indirectly bear investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, service fees and other fees which are in addition to the fees the Fund pays its service providers.

Each Fund may invest in certain money market funds and/or short-term bond funds ("Central Funds"), to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder or exemptive relief therefrom. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT, other series of registered investment companies advised by PIMCO, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market instruments and short maturity Fixed Income Instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay investment advisory or supervisory and administrative fees to PIMCO.

Subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act, each Fund may, in the future, elect to pursue its investment objective either by investing directly in securities, or by investing in one or more underlying investment vehicles or companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and policies as the Fund.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Companies

Certain Funds may invest in equity securities of small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies. The Funds consider a small-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of up to $1.5 billion and a mid-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. Investments in small-cap and mid-cap companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. Small- and mid-cap companies may not have an established financial history, which can present valuation challenges. The equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to increased market fluctuations, due to less liquid markets and more limited managerial and financial resources. A Fund's investment in small- and mid-cap companies may increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

Short Sales

A Fund may make short sales as part of its overall portfolio management strategies or to offset a potential decline in value of a security. A short sale involves the sale of a security that is borrowed from a broker or other institution to complete the sale. Short sales expose a Fund to the risk that it will be required to acquire, convert or exchange securities to replace the borrowed securities (also known as "covering" the short position) at a time when the securities sold short have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. A Fund making a short sale (other than a "short sale against the box") must segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees or otherwise cover its position in a permissible manner.  A Fund may engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and interpretations thereunder and other federal securities laws. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (non-U.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.

Illiquid Securities

Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets (taken at the time of investment) in illiquid securities. Certain illiquid securities may require pricing at fair value as determined in good faith under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. A portfolio manager may be subject to significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities, and transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. The term "illiquid securities" for this purpose means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities. Restricted securities, i.e., securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may be illiquid. However, some restricted securities (such as securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain commercial paper) may be treated as liquid, although they may be less liquid than registered securities traded on established secondary markets.

Loans of Portfolio Securities

For the purpose of achieving income, each Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions provided a number of conditions are satisfied, including that the loan is fully collateralized. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for details. When a Fund lends portfolio securities, its investment performance will continue to reflect changes in the value of the securities loaned, and the Fund will also receive a fee or interest on the collateral. Securities lending involves the risk of loss of rights in the collateral or delay in recovery of the collateral if the borrower fails to return the security loaned or becomes insolvent. A Fund may pay lending fees to a party arranging the loan. Cash collateral received by a Fund in securities lending transactions may be invested in short-term liquid fixed income instruments or in money market or short-term mutual funds, or similar investment vehicles, including affiliated money market or short-term mutual funds. A Fund bears the risk of such investments.

Portfolio Turnover

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." When the portfolio manager deems it appropriate and particularly during periods of volatile market movements, a Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. Higher portfolio turnover (e.g., an annual rate greater than 100% of the average value of a Fund's portfolio) involves correspondingly greater expenses to a Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer markups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities. 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). The trading costs and tax effects associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund's performance. In addition to indirectly bearing the expenses associated with portfolio turnover of the Acquired Funds, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds will directly bear these expenses to the extent that they invest in other securities and instruments. Please see a Fund's "Fund Summary—Portfolio Turnover" or the "Financial Highlights" in this prospectus for the portfolio turnover rates of the Funds that were operational during the last fiscal year.

Temporary Defensive Positions

For temporary or defensive purposes, each Fund may invest without limit in U.S. debt securities, including taxable securities and short-term money market securities, when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. When a Fund engages in such strategies, it may not achieve its investment objective.

Changes in Investment Objectives and Policies

The investment objective of each of the PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The investment objective of each other Fund is fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise stated, all investment policies of the Funds may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.

Percentage Investment Limitations

Unless otherwise stated, all percentage limitations on Fund investments listed in this prospectus will apply at the time of investment. A Fund would not violate these limitations unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of an investment.

Credit Ratings and Unrated Securities

Rating agencies are private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of fixed income securities, including convertible securities. Appendix A to this prospectus describes the various ratings assigned to fixed income securities by Moody's, S&P and Fitch. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not evaluate market risks. Rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings and an issuer's current financial condition may be better or worse than a rating indicates. PIMCO does not rely solely on credit ratings, and develops its own analysis of issuer credit quality.

A Fund may purchase unrated securities (which are not rated by a rating agency) if PIMCO determines that the security is of comparable quality to a rated security that the Fund may purchase. Unrated securities may be less liquid than comparable rated securities and involve the risk that the portfolio manager may not accurately evaluate the security's comparative credit rating. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality fixed income securities. To the extent that a Fund invests in high yield and/or unrated securities, the Fund's success in achieving its investment objective may depend more heavily on the portfolio manager's creditworthiness analysis than if the Fund invested exclusively in higher-quality and rated securities.

Other Investments and Techniques

The Funds may invest in other types of securities and use a variety of investment techniques and strategies which are not described in this prospectus. These securities and techniques may subject the Funds to additional risks. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the securities and investment techniques described in this prospectus and about additional securities and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Descriptions of the Underlying PIMCO Funds

The PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds invest substantially all of their assets in some or all of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, which, for these two Funds, is defined to include Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds, or shares of any actively-managed funds of the PIMCO ETF Trust, an affiliated investment company. The PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund may invest its assets in some or all of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, which, for this Fund, is defined to include Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds. Each of the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds is further permitted to invest in Acquired Funds, which, for these Funds, is defined to include the Underlying PIMCO Funds and other affiliated funds, including funds of the PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds. Because the Underlying PIMCO Funds are not offered in this prospectus, the following provides a general description of the main investments and other information about the Underlying PIMCO Funds. At the discretion of PIMCO and without shareholder approval, the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may invest in additional Underlying PIMCO Funds created in the future. For a complete description of an Underlying PIMCO Fund, please see that Fund's prospectus (or Fund prospectus in the case of an actively-managed fund of the PIMCO ETF Trust, which is incorporated herein by reference and is available free of charge by telephoning the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO.Trust).

Category

Underlying PIMCO Fund

Main Investments

Duration

Credit Quality1

Non-U.S. Dollar Denominated Instruments2

Short Duration

PIMCO Money Market

Money market instruments

≤ 60 days dollar-weighted average maturity

Min 97% of total assets Prime 1; ≤ 3% of total assets Prime 2

0%

PIMCO Floating Income

Variable and floating-rate fixed income instruments and their economic equivalents

≤ 1 year

Caa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below B

No Limitation

PIMCO Short Asset Investment

Short maturity fixed income instruments

≤ 1.5 years

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Short-Term

Money market instruments and short maturity fixed income instruments

≤ 1 year

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-10% of total assets3

PIMCO Low Duration

Short maturity fixed income instruments

1-3 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Low Duration II

Short maturity fixed income instruments with quality and non-U.S. issuer restrictions

1-3 years

A to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Low Duration III

Short maturity fixed income instruments with prohibitions on firms engaged in socially sensitive practices

1-3 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

Intermediate Duration

PIMCO Moderate Duration

Short and intermediate maturity fixed income securities

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO GNMA

Short and intermediate maturity mortgage-related fixed income securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association

1-7 years

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Aaa

0%

PIMCO High Yield

Higher yielding fixed income securities

+/-1 year of its benchmark

Min 80% of assets below Baa; max 20% of total assets Caa or below

0-20% of total assets3

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum

High yielding fixed income securities

+/-1 year of its benchmark

Min 80% of assets below Baa

No Limitation4

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed
Securities

Short and intermediate maturity mortgage-related fixed income instruments

1-7 years

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Aaa

0%

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate

Portfolio of senior secured loans, senior corporate debt and other senior fixed income instruments

+/-1 year of its benchmark

Max 5% of total assets below Caa

0-20% of total assets5

PIMCO Total Return

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Total Return II

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments with quality and non-U.S. issuer restrictions

+/-2 years of its benchmark

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Total Return III

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments with prohibitions on firms engaged in socially sensitive practices

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa6

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Total Return IV

Diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments of varying maturities

+/-1.5 years of its benchmark

Baa to Aaa

0-15% of total assets5

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond

Corporate fixed income securities

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 15% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

Long Duration

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return

Long-term maturity fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Extended Duration

Long-term maturity fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government

Long-term maturity fixed income securities

≥ 8 years

A to Aaa; max 25% Aa; max 10% A

0%

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities

Mortgage-related assets

(-1) - 8 years

Max 50% of total assets Caa or higher7

0%

PIMCO Long-Term Credit

Long-term maturity fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

Income

PIMCO Income

Broad range of fixed income instruments

0-8 years

Caa to Aaa; max 50% of total assets below Baa8

No Limitation9

Inflation-Related

PIMCO Real Return

Inflation-indexed fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Real Return Asset

Inflation-indexed fixed income securities

+/-4 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy

Commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed low volatility bond portfolio

≤ 1 year

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below A

0-10%10

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy®

Commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed and other fixed income instruments

≤ 10 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy

Real estate-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed and other fixed income instruments

≤ 10 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return

Investment grade municipal bonds (including pre-refunded municipal bonds) and inflation-indexed securities

≤ 8 years for the fixed income portion of the Fund

Baa to Aaa

No Limitation10

Tax Exempt

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income

Short to intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal and California income tax)

≤ 3 years

Caa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO California Municipal Bond

Municipal securities (exempt from federal and California income tax)

7-12 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income

Short to intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

≤ 3 years

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO California Intermediate
Municipal Bond

Intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal and California income tax)

3-7 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO Municipal Bond

Intermediate to long-term maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

3-12 years

Ba to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond

Municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

3-9 years

Ba to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond

Intermediate to long-term maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal and New York income tax)

3-12 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond

Intermediate to long-term maturity high yield municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

4-11 years

No Limitation

0%

International

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond

Emerging market fixed income instruments

≤ 8 years

Max 15% of total assets below B

≥ 80% of assets11

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency

Currencies or fixed income instruments denominated in currencies of non-U.S. countries

≤ 2 years

Max 15% of total assets below B

≥ 80% of assets

PIMCO Foreign Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Intermediate maturity hedged non-U.S. fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged)

Intermediate maturity non-U.S. fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond

U.S. and non-U.S. fixed income instruments

≤ 8 years

Max 15% of total assets below B

No Limitation

PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

U.S. and hedged non-U.S. intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Global Bond (Unhedged)

U.S. and non-U.S. intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation

PIMCO Diversified Income

Investment grade corporate, high yield and emerging market fixed income instruments

3-8 years

Max 10% below B

No Limitation

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond

Fixed income instruments denominated in currencies of non-U.S. countries

+/-2 years of its benchmark

Max 15% of total assets below B

≥ 80% of assets

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond

Diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments economically tied to emerging market countries

≤ 10 years

Max 20% of total assets below Ba

No Limitation

Convertible

PIMCO Convertible

Convertible securities

N/A

Max 20% of total assets below B

0-30% of total assets

Absolute Return

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond

Broad range of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

Max 40% of total assets below Baa

No Limitation13

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond

Broad range of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 10 years

Max 40% of total assets below Baa

0-50% of total assets13

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return

Broad range of fixed income instruments

0 to 6 years

Max 50% of total assets below B-

No Limitation3

Domestic Equity-Related

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy

Long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® 1000 Index hedged by short exposure to the S&P 500 Index, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR

Enhanced RAFI® 1000 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy

Russell 2000® Index derivatives backed by a diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration

S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of actively managed long-term fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index14

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return

S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO StocksPLUS®

S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of short-term fixed income instruments

≤ 1 year

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy

Enhanced RAFI® Small Company Fundamental Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Dividend and Income Builder

Diversified portfolio of income producing assets

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO EqS® Dividend

Equity securities of attractively valued issuers that currently pay dividends

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO EqS® Long/Short

Long and short exposure to equity securities

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

International Equity-Related

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy

Enhanced RAFI® Emerging Markets Strategy Index® derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation15

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged)

Non-U.S. equity derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation15

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Non-U.S. equity derivatives (hedged to U.S. dollars) backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments.

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3,15

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy

Enhanced RAFI® Developed ex-U.S. Fundamental Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

Max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation15

PIMCO EqS® Emerging Markets

Diversified portfolio of investments economically tied to emerging market countries

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO EqS Pathfinder®

Equity securities of issuers that PIMCO believes are undervalued

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy

RAFI® Country Neutral U.S. Global Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation16

U.S. Government Securities

PIMCO Government Money Market

U.S. government securities

≤ 60 days dollar-weighted average maturity

Min 97% of total assets Prime 1; ≤ 3% of total assets Prime 2

0%

Treasury

PIMCO Treasury Money Market

U.S. Treasury securities

≤ 60 days dollar-weighted average maturity

Min 97% of total assets Prime 1; ≤ 3% of total assets Prime 2

0%

Short Strategy

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy

Commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed low volatility bond portfolio

≤1 year

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below A

0-10%17

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy

Short S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

Actively-Managed Exchange-Traded Funds

PIMCO Build America Bond Exchange-Traded Fund

Taxable municipal securities issued under the Build America Bond program

+/- 2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Exchange-Traded Fund

Short to intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

≤1 year

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Foreign Currency Strategy Exchange-Traded Fund

Currencies or fixed income instruments denominated in currencies of non-U.S. countries

0-3 years

Ba to Aaa

No Limitation18

PIMCO Global Advantage® Inflation-Linked Bond Exchange-Traded Fund

U.S. and non-U.S. inflation-linked fixed income instruments

+/- 2 years of its secondary benchmark

Baa to Aaa

No Limitation

PIMCO Goverment Limited Maturity Exchange-Traded Fund

U.S. government securities

≤1 year

Aa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Intermediate Municipal Bond Exchange-Traded Fund

Intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

3-8 years

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Prime Limited Maturity Exchange-Traded Fund

Corporate and floating rate U.S. government agency fixed income instruments

≤ 90 days

A to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Short Term Municipal Bond Exchange-Traded Fund

Short maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

≤ 3 years

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Total Return Exchange-Traded Fund

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/- 2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

1

As rated by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.

2

Certain Underlying PIMCO Funds may invest beyond these limits in U.S. dollar-denominated instruments of non-U.S. issuers.

3

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

4

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to within 10% (plus or minus) of the Fund's benchmark's foreign currency exposure.

5

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 5% of its total assets.

6

Within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities rated below B.

7

Such limitation shall not apply to the Fund's investments in mortgage-related securities.

8

Such limitation shall not apply to the Fund's investments in mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

9

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 10% of its total assets.

10

The Fund will normally limit its non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities exposure to 5% of its total assets.

11

The percentage limitation relates to Fixed Income Instruments of non-U.S. issuers denominated in any currency.

12

Within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B.

13

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.

14

The Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Government or investment grade credit securities having a maturity of 10 years or more.

15

With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

16

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure from non U.S. dollar-denominated Fixed Income Instruments to 20% of its total assets, but may gain foreign currency exposure beyond this limit through other securities and instruments.

17

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to within 1% (plus or minus) of the foreign currency exposure of the Fund's benchmark.

18

The Fund will normally limit its exposure to a single non-U.S. currency (from currency holdings or investments in securities denominated in that currency) to 20% of its total assets.

Financial Highlights

The financial highlights table is intended to help a shareholder understand the financial performance of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of each Fund for the last five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period since a Fund or a class commenced operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a particular class of shares of a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, are included in the Trust's annual report to shareholders. The annual report is available free of charge by calling the Trust at the phone number on the back of this prospectus. The annual report is also available for download free of charge on the Trust's Web site at pimco.com/investments. Note: All footnotes to the financial highlights table appear at the end of the tables.

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.63

$

0.72

$

0.27

$

0.99

$

(0.69

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.69

)

$

10.93

9.40

%

$

15,915,147

0.83

%(b)

0.87

%(b)

0.21

%

0.25

%

6.56

%

18

%

03/31/2012

10.80

0.91

(0.20

)

0.71

(0.88

)

0.00

0.00

(0.88

)

10.63

7.11

7,813,207

0.69

(b)

0.72

(b)

0.22

0.25

8.51

55

03/31/2011

10.37

0.87

0.31

1.18

(0.72

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.75

)

10.80

11.65

4,370,025

0.56

(b)

0.56

(b)

0.25

0.25

8.01

68

03/31/2010

9.06

0.97

1.17

2.14

(0.83

)

0.00

0.00

(0.83

)

10.37

23.98

1,742,748

0.44

(b)

0.44

(b)

0.25

0.25

9.34

45

03/31/2009

10.99

0.58

(1.86

)

(1.28

)

(0.53

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.65

)

9.06

(11.73

)

635,426

0.55

(b)

0.55

(b)

0.25

0.25

5.96

117

Class P

03/31/2013

10.62

0.70

0.29

0.99

(0.67

)

0.00

0.00

(0.67

)

10.94

9.35

6,376,178

0.93

(b)

0.97

(b)

0.31

0.35

6.41

18

03/31/2012

10.79

0.92

(0.22

)

0.70

(0.87

)

0.00

0.00

(0.87

)

10.62

7.02

2,999,496

0.79

(b)

0.82

(b)

0.32

0.35

8.59

55

03/31/2011

10.37

0.85

0.31

1.16

(0.71

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.74

)

10.79

11.46

1,651,590

0.66

(b)

0.66

(b)

0.35

0.35

7.82

68

03/31/2010

9.06

1.09

1.05

2.14

(0.83

)

0.00

0.00

(0.83

)

10.37

23.91

530,846

0.54

(b)

0.54

(b)

0.35

0.35

10.42

45

07/10/2008 - 03/31/2009

11.01

0.98

(2.36

)

(1.38

)

(0.45

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.57

)

9.06

(12.59

)

250

0.58

*(b)

0.58

*(b)

0.35

*

0.35

*

14.98

*

117

Class D

03/31/2013

10.54

0.66

0.28

0.94

(0.58

)

0.00

0.00

(0.58

)

10.90

8.98

1,994,391

1.23

(b)

1.27

(b)

0.61

0.65

6.04

18

03/31/2012

10.71

0.86

(0.19

)

0.67

(0.84

)

0.00

0.00

(0.84

)

10.54

6.79

1,146,466

1.09

(b)

1.12

(b)

0.62

0.65

8.17

55

03/31/2011

10.30

0.79

0.33

1.12

(0.68

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.71

)

10.71

11.13

646,732

0.96

(b)

0.96

(b)

0.65

0.65

7.34

68

03/31/2010

9.02

1.00

1.08

2.08

(0.80

)

0.00

0.00

(0.80

)

10.30

23.38

292,246

0.84

(b)

0.84

(b)

0.65

0.65

9.63

45

03/31/2009

10.94

0.38

(1.69

)

(1.31

)

(0.49

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.61

)

9.02

(12.07

)

57,816

1.05

(c)(b)

1.05

(c)(b)

0.75

(c)

0.75

(c)

3.87

117

Class A

03/31/2013

10.56

0.65

0.30

0.95

(0.57

)

0.00

0.00

(0.57

)

10.94

9.01

5,312,366

1.28

(b)

1.32

(b)

0.66

0.70

5.98

18

03/31/2012

10.74

0.84

(0.18

)

0.66

(0.84

)

0.00

0.00

(0.84

)

10.56

6.60

3,163,944

1.15

(b)(d)

1.18

(b)(d)

0.68

(d)

0.71

(d)

7.87

55

03/31/2011

10.33

0.78

0.33

1.11

(0.67

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.70

)

10.74

10.92

2,181,350

1.16

(b)

1.16

(b)

0.85

0.85

7.27

68

03/31/2010

9.03

0.85

1.23

2.08

(0.78

)

0.00

0.00

(0.78

)

10.33

23.29

899,594

1.04

(b)

1.04

(b)

0.85

0.85

8.28

45

03/31/2009

10.96

0.55

(1.88

)

(1.33

)

(0.48

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.60

)

9.03

(12.25

)

544,594

1.16

(b)

1.16

(b)

0.85

0.85

5.63

117

Class C

03/31/2013

10.46

0.57

0.28

0.85

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

10.94

8.11

4,592,645

2.03

(b)

2.07

(b)

1.41

1.45

5.29

18

03/31/2012

10.65

0.77

(0.19

)

0.58

(0.77

)

0.00

0.00

(0.77

)

10.46

5.87

2,540,771

1.90

(b)(d)

1.93

(b)(d)

1.43

(d)

1.46

(d)

7.28

55

03/31/2011

10.26

0.72

0.30

1.02

(0.60

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.63

)

10.65

10.11

1,562,700

1.91

(b)

1.91

(b)

1.60

1.60

6.70

68

03/31/2010

8.99

0.80

1.18

1.98

(0.71

)

0.00

0.00

(0.71

)

10.26

22.28

582,851

1.79

(b)

1.79

(b)

1.60

1.60

7.79

45

03/31/2009

10.92

0.50

(1.90

)

(1.40

)

(0.41

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.53

)

8.99

(12.87

)

248,865

1.91

(b)

1.91

(b)

1.60

1.60

5.10

117

PIMCO All Asset Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

12.14

$

0.71

$

0.45

$

1.16

$

(0.72

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.72

)

$

12.58

9.65

%

$

26,626,154

0.125

%

0.225

%

0.125

%

0.225

%

5.69

%

36

%

03/31/2012

12.38

0.82

(0.20

)

0.62

(0.86

)

0.00

0.00

(0.86

)

12.14

5.34

21,691,755

0.155

0.225

0.155

0.225

6.72

56

03/31/2011

11.69

0.99

0.64

1.63

(0.94

)

0.00

0.00

(0.94

)

12.38

14.35

16,140,734

0.165

0.225

0.165

0.225

8.15

77

03/31/2010

9.75

0.94

1.90

2.84

(0.90

)

0.00

0.00

(0.90

)

11.69

29.57

11,900,977

0.245

0.225

0.245

0.225

8.23

78

03/31/2009

12.61

0.64

(2.85

)

(2.21

)

(0.65

)

0.00

0.00

(0.65

)

9.75

(17.90

)

9,006,687

0.205

0.225

0.205

0.225

5.70

89

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class P

03/31/2013

12.14

0.72

0.42

1.14

(0.68

)

0.00

0.00

(0.68

)

12.60

9.54

1,507,357

0.225

0.325

0.225

0.325

5.73

36

03/31/2012

12.38

0.83

(0.23

)

0.60

(0.84

)

0.00

0.00

(0.84

)

12.14

5.25

971,650

0.255

0.325

0.255

0.325

6.80

56

03/31/2011

11.70

1.05

0.56

1.61

(0.93

)

0.00

0.00

(0.93

)

12.38

14.15

605,583

0.265

0.325

0.265

0.325

8.57

77

03/31/2010

9.76

1.06

1.77

2.83

(0.89

)

0.00

0.00

(0.89

)

11.70

29.45

241,450

0.345

0.325

0.345

0.325

9.17

78

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

12.73

0.67

(3.00

)

(2.33

)

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

9.76

(18.62

)

7,770

0.305

*

0.325

*

0.305

*

0.325

*

7.64

*

89

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

12.11

0.69

0.43

1.12

(0.63

)

0.00

0.00

(0.63

)

12.60

9.38

487,385

0.375

0.475

0.375

0.475

5.58

36

03/31/2012

12.36

0.79

(0.21

)

0.58

(0.83

)

0.00

0.00

(0.83

)

12.11

5.03

355,331

0.405

0.475

0.405

0.475

6.48

56

03/31/2011

11.68

1.01

0.58

1.59

(0.91

)

0.00

0.00

(0.91

)

12.36

14.02

269,338

0.415

0.475

0.415

0.475

8.29

77

03/31/2010

9.74

0.95

1.87

2.82

(0.88

)

0.00

0.00

(0.88

)

11.68

29.32

163,748

0.495

0.475

0.495

0.475

8.31

78

03/31/2009

12.59

0.58

(2.81

)

(2.23

)

(0.62

)

0.00

0.00

(0.62

)

9.74

(18.07

)

100,063

0.455

0.475

0.455

0.475

5.10

89

Class D

03/31/2013

12.06

0.67

0.43

1.10

(0.58

)

0.00

0.00

(0.58

)

12.58

9.21

1,071,887

0.525

0.625

0.525

0.625

5.40

36

03/31/2012

12.31

0.76

(0.20

)

0.56

(0.81

)

0.00

0.00

(0.81

)

12.06

4.90

809,555

0.555

0.625

0.555

0.625

6.26

56

03/31/2011

11.64

1.01

0.56

1.57

(0.90

)

0.00

0.00

(0.90

)

12.31

13.84

673,857

0.565

0.625

0.565

0.625

8.28

77

03/31/2010

9.71

0.94

1.85

2.79

(0.86

)

0.00

0.00

(0.86

)

11.64

29.13

331,333

0.645

0.625

0.645

0.625

8.25

78

03/31/2009

12.56

0.55

(2.81

)

(2.26

)

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

9.71

(18.31

)

191,631

0.705

(c)

0.725

(c)

0.705

(c)

0.725

(c)

4.92

89

Class A

03/31/2013

12.04

0.64

0.44

1.08

(0.53

)

0.00

0.00

(0.53

)

12.59

9.08

2,230,692

0.625

0.725

0.625

0.725

5.18

36

03/31/2012

12.29

0.74

(0.19

)

0.55

(0.80

)

0.00

0.00

(0.80

)

12.04

4.80

2,015,779

0.665

(e)

0.735

(e)

0.665

(e)

0.735

(e)

6.12

56

03/31/2011

11.62

0.94

0.60

1.54

(0.87

)

0.00

0.00

(0.87

)

12.29

13.64

1,806,797

0.765

0.825

0.765

0.825

7.72

77

03/31/2010

9.70

0.87

1.89

2.76

(0.84

)

0.00

0.00

(0.84

)

11.62

28.80

1,200,093

0.845

0.825

0.845

0.825

7.68

78

03/31/2009

12.54

0.56

(2.82

)

(2.26

)

(0.58

)

0.00

0.00

(0.58

)

9.70

(18.33

)

990,893

0.805

0.825

0.805

0.825

5.01

89

Class B

03/31/2013

11.97

0.49

0.49

0.98

(0.27

)

0.00

0.00

(0.27

)

12.68

8.21

26,672

1.375

1.475

1.375

1.475

4.00

36

03/31/2012

12.21

0.60

(0.14

)

0.46

(0.70

)

0.00

0.00

(0.70

)

11.97

4.05

46,577

1.415

(e)

1.485

(e)

1.415

(e)

1.485

(e)

5.00

56

03/31/2011

11.54

0.72

0.72

1.44

(0.77

)

0.00

0.00

(0.77

)

12.21

12.79

85,559

1.515

1.575

1.515

1.575

6.03

77

03/31/2010

9.64

0.75

1.90

2.65

(0.75

)

0.00

0.00

(0.75

)

11.54

27.82

141,265

1.595

1.575

1.595

1.575

6.72

78

03/31/2009

12.47

0.46

(2.79

)

(2.33

)

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

9.64

(18.98

)

137,548

1.555

1.575

1.555

1.575

4.12

89

Class C

03/31/2013

11.90

0.55

0.43

0.98

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

12.56

8.31

2,141,098

1.375

1.475

1.375

1.475

4.45

36

03/31/2012

12.16

0.65

(0.19

)

0.46

(0.72

)

0.00

0.00

(0.72

)

11.90

4.05

1,807,849

1.415

(e)

1.485

(e)

1.415

(e)

1.485

(e)

5.43

56

03/31/2011

11.51

0.83

0.61

1.44

(0.79

)

0.00

0.00

(0.79

)

12.16

12.82

1,566,715

1.515

1.575

1.515

1.575

6.95

77

03/31/2010

9.62

0.77

1.88

2.65

(0.76

)

0.00

0.00

(0.76

)

11.51

27.83

1,062,366

1.595

1.575

1.595

1.575

6.92

78

03/31/2009

12.45

0.47

(2.80

)

(2.33

)

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

9.62

(18.99

)

836,206

1.555

1.575

1.555

1.575

4.26

89

Class R

03/31/2013

11.98

0.64

0.41

1.05

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.00

)

(0.49

)

12.54

8.81

140,896

0.875

0.975

0.875

0.975

5.17

36

03/31/2012

12.24

0.72

(0.21

)

0.51

(0.77

)

0.00

0.00

(0.77

)

11.98

4.51

78,655

0.965

(f)

1.035

(f)

0.965

(f)

1.035

(f)

6.03

56

03/31/2011

11.59

0.98

0.53

1.51

(0.86

)

0.00

0.00

(0.86

)

12.24

13.33

46,994

1.065

1.125

1.065

1.125

8.06

77

03/31/2010

9.69

0.98

1.74

2.72

(0.82

)

0.00

0.00

(0.82

)

11.59

28.44

10,365

1.145

1.125

1.145

1.125

8.55

78

03/31/2009

12.55

0.60

(2.90

)

(2.30

)

(0.56

)

0.00

0.00

(0.56

)

9.69

(18.60

)

2,031

1.105

1.125

1.105

1.125

5.70

89

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.35

$

0.29

$

0.15

$

0.44

$

(0.38

)

$

(0.04

)

$

0.00

$

(0.42

)

$

11.37

3.93

%

$

2,232,436

0.54

%

1.04

%

0.52

%

1.02

%

2.59

%

223

%

03/31/2012

12.04

0.34

(0.31

)

0.03

(0.56

)

(0.16

)

0.00

(0.72

)

11.35

0.54

2,396,376

0.52

0.99

0.52

0.99

2.93

94

03/31/2011

11.20

0.48

1.08

1.56

(0.50

)

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.72

)

12.04

14.34

1,750,218

0.54

0.97

0.54

0.97

4.20

71

03/31/2010

9.31

0.29

2.23

2.52

(0.49

)

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.63

)

11.20

27.20

951,110

0.69

0.95

0.69

0.95

2.60

217

10/29/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.41

(0.78

)

(0.37

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.31

(3.78

)

191,340

0.52

*

1.10

*

0.52

*

1.10

*

10.40

*

83

Class P

03/31/2013

11.33

0.28

0.15

0.43

(0.35

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.39

)

11.37

3.83

789,716

0.64

1.14

0.62

1.12

2.46

223

03/31/2012

12.03

0.35

(0.34

)

0.01

(0.55

)

(0.16

)

0.00

(0.71

)

11.33

0.38

922,381

0.62

1.09

0.62

1.09

3.06

94

03/31/2011

11.19

0.51

1.04

1.55

(0.49

)

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.71

)

12.03

14.26

504,342

0.64

1.07

0.64

1.07

4.39

71

03/31/2010

9.31

0.31

2.20

2.51

(0.49

)

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.63

)

11.19

27.06

164,760

0.78

1.05

0.78

1.05

2.77

217

10/29/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.46

(0.83

)

(0.37

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.31

(3.80

)

10

0.62

*

1.15

*

0.62

*

1.15

*

11.59

*

83

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

11.33

0.27

0.14

0.41

(0.31

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.35

)

11.39

3.72

3,177

0.79

1.29

0.77

1.27

2.38

223

10/14/2011 - 03/31/2012

11.44

0.08

0.37

0.45

(0.40

)

(0.16

)

0.00

(0.56

)

11.33

4.24

2,407

0.77

*

1.24

*

0.77

*

1.24

*

1.55

*

94

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class D

03/31/2013

11.27

0.21

0.16

0.37

(0.18

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.22

)

11.42

3.35

186,755

1.14

1.64

1.12

1.62

1.89

223

03/31/2012

11.98

0.26

(0.30

)

(0.04

)

(0.51

)

(0.16

)

0.00

(0.67

)

11.27

(0.09

)

242,360

1.12

1.59

1.12

1.59

2.24

94

03/31/2011

11.15

0.41

1.08

1.49

(0.44

)

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.66

)

11.98

13.71

222,235

1.14

1.57

1.14

1.57

3.54

71

03/31/2010

9.30

0.22

2.23

2.45

(0.46

)

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.60

)

11.15

26.39

121,844

1.29

1.55

1.29

1.55

2.02

217

10/29/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.15

(0.53

)

(0.38

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.30

(3.92

)

17,099

1.12

*

1.82

*

1.12

*

1.82

*

3.89

*

83

Class A

03/31/2013

11.27

0.21

0.16

0.37

(0.18

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.22

)

11.42

3.35

887,996

1.14

1.64

1.12

1.62

1.89

223

03/31/2012

11.97

0.26

(0.29

)

(0.03

)

(0.51

)

(0.16

)

0.00

(0.67

)

11.27

0.01

1,229,935

1.12

1.59

1.12

1.59

2.29

94

03/31/2011

11.14

0.41

1.08

1.49

(0.44

)

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.66

)

11.97

13.72

1,030,403

1.14

1.57

1.14

1.57

3.61

71

03/31/2010

9.30

0.22

2.22

2.44

(0.46

)

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.60

)

11.14

26.30

548,302

1.29

1.55

1.29

1.55

2.05

217

10/29/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.17

(0.55

)

(0.38

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.30

(3.91

)

41,693

1.12

*

1.81

*

1.12

*

1.81

*

4.38

*

83

Class C

03/31/2013

11.13

0.13

0.15

0.28

(0.06

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.10

)

11.31

2.58

737,592

1.89

2.39

1.87

2.37

1.18

223

03/31/2012

11.87

0.18

(0.31

)

(0.13

)

(0.45

)

(0.16

)

0.00

(0.61

)

11.13

(0.87

)

917,668

1.87

2.34

1.87

2.34

1.60

94

03/31/2011

11.06

0.33

1.07

1.40

(0.37

)

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.59

)

11.87

12.92

714,316

1.89

2.32

1.89

2.32

2.90

71

03/31/2010

9.28

0.15

2.20

2.35

(0.43

)

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.57

)

11.06

25.40

332,605

2.04

2.30

2.04

2.30

1.37

217

10/29/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.08

(0.48

)

(0.40

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.28

(4.13

)

16,972

1.87

*

2.55

*

1.87

*

2.55

*

1.99

*

83

Class R

03/31/2013

11.21

0.20

0.13

0.33

(0.14

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.18

)

11.36

3.02

20,858

1.39

1.89

1.37

1.87

1.79

223

03/31/2012

11.93

0.25

(0.32

)

(0.07

)

(0.49

)

(0.16

)

0.00

(0.65

)

11.21

(0.31

)

19,436

1.37

1.84

1.37

1.84

2.16

94

03/31/2011

11.13

0.52

0.93

1.45

(0.43

)

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.65

)

11.93

13.39

11,560

1.39

1.82

1.39

1.82

4.46

71

03/31/2010

9.30

0.22

2.20

2.42

(0.45

)

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.59

)

11.13

26.05

1,085

1.53

1.80

1.53

1.80

2.03

217

10/29/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.07

(0.46

)

(0.39

)

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

9.30

(4.03

)

151

1.37

*

1.97

*

1.37

*

1.97

*

1.80

*

83

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.97

$

0.42

$

0.44

$

0.86

$

(0.47

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.47

)

$

10.36

8.77

%

$

16,901

0.23

%

0.75

%

0.23

%

0.75

%

4.08

%

12

%

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.37

(0.20

)

0.17

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

9.97

1.75

8,663

0.31

*

1.00

*

0.31

*

1.00

*

4.90

*

24

Class P

03/31/2013

9.97

0.56

0.29

0.85

(0.46

)

0.00

0.00

(0.46

)

10.36

8.67

234

0.33

0.85

0.33

0.85

5.42

12

10/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

9.90

0.20

0.07

0.27

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

9.97

2.74

10

0.41

*

1.10

*

0.41

*

1.10

*

4.89

*

24

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

9.95

0.45

0.39

0.84

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

10.36

8.51

25,740

0.48

1.00

0.48

1.00

4.34

12

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.26

(0.11

)

0.15

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

9.95

1.50

8,747

0.56

*

1.25

*

0.56

*

1.25

*

3.46

*

24

Class D

03/31/2013

9.96

0.43

0.37

0.80

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

10.38

8.15

1,344

0.73

1.25

0.73

1.25

4.13

12

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.21

(0.07

)

0.14

(0.18

)

0.00

0.00

(0.18

)

9.96

1.45

377

0.81

*

1.50

*

0.81

*

1.50

*

2.76

*

24

Class A

03/31/2013

9.96

0.40

0.41

0.81

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

10.40

8.24

3,209

0.73

1.25

0.73

1.25

3.85

12

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.18

(0.04

)

0.14

(0.18

)

0.00

0.00

(0.18

)

9.96

1.48

1,630

0.81

*

1.50

*

0.81

*

1.50

*

2.43

*

24

Class C

03/31/2013

9.94

0.31

0.42

0.73

(0.25

)

0.00

0.00

(0.25

)

10.42

7.35

529

1.48

2.00

1.48

2.00

3.04

12

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.22

(0.14

)

0.08

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

9.94

0.87

209

1.56

*

2.25

*

1.56

*

2.25

*

2.91

*

24

Class R

03/31/2013

9.95

0.39

0.39

0.78

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

10.34

7.96

184

0.98

1.50

0.98

1.50

3.72

12

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.22

(0.11

)

0.11

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

9.95

1.17

10

1.06

*

1.75

*

1.06

*

1.75

*

2.94

*

24

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.17

$

0.38

$

0.35

$

0.73

$

(0.38

)

$

0.00

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.43

)

$

8.47

9.03

%

$

31,921

0.22

%

0.75

%

0.22

%

0.75

%

4.46

%

11

%

03/31/2012

8.28

0.41

(0.18

)

0.23

(0.31

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.34

)

8.17

2.93

18,089

0.31

0.75

0.31

0.75

4.95

25

03/31/2011

8.10

0.60

0.17

0.77

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

8.28

9.69

4,748

0.40

0.75

0.40

0.75

7.24

1

03/31/2010

6.40

0.36

1.64

2.00

(0.30

)

0.00

0.00

(0.30

)

8.10

31.41

3,350

0.39

0.75

0.39

0.75

4.68

13

03/31/2009

10.00

0.41

(2.57

)

(2.16

)

(0.36

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.44

)

6.40

(21.76

)

2,346

0.22

2.51

0.22

2.51

4.92

232

Class P

03/31/2013

8.18

0.47

0.24

0.71

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.42

)

8.47

8.80

249

0.32

0.85

0.32

0.85

5.49

11

10/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

8.18

0.15

0.07

0.22

(0.19

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.22

)

8.18

2.76

10

0.41

*

0.85

*

0.41

*

0.85

*

4.48

*

25

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

8.31

0.38

0.34

0.72

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.39

)

8.64

8.74

41,461

0.47

1.00

0.47

1.00

4.41

11

03/31/2012

8.42

0.37

(0.16

)

0.21

(0.29

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.32

)

8.31

2.69

17,612

0.56

1.00

0.56

1.00

4.44

25

03/31/2011

8.15

0.59

0.17

0.76

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

8.42

9.52

374

0.65

1.00

0.65

1.00

7.05

1

03/31/2010

6.40

0.88

1.10

1.98

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

8.15

31.07

26

0.73

1.00

0.73

1.00

10.98

13

06/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.92

0.32

(2.44

)

(2.12

)

(0.32

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.40

)

6.40

(21.42

)

8

0.47

*

3.46

*

0.47

*

3.46

*

5.42

*

232

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class D

03/31/2013

8.14

0.32

0.36

0.68

(0.28

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.33

)

8.49

8.51

3,668

0.72

1.25

0.72

1.25

3.77

11

03/31/2012

8.25

0.28

(0.09

)

0.19

(0.27

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.30

)

8.14

2.46

2,600

0.82

(e)

1.26

(e)

0.82

(e)

1.26

(e)

3.43

25

03/31/2011

8.07

0.54

0.18

0.72

(0.54

)

0.00

0.00

(0.54

)

8.25

9.15

1,847

1.00

1.35

1.00

1.35

6.52

1

03/31/2010

6.39

0.49

1.46

1.95

(0.27

)

0.00

0.00

(0.27

)

8.07

30.61

1,001

1.03

1.35

1.03

1.35

6.28

13

03/31/2009

10.00

0.44

(2.65

)

(2.21

)

(0.32

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.40

)

6.39

(22.24

)

114

0.93

7.44

0.93

7.44

6.35

232

Class A

03/31/2013

8.13

0.36

0.32

0.68

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.35

)

8.46

8.47

8,028

0.72

1.25

0.72

1.25

4.24

11

03/31/2012

8.24

0.28

(0.09

)

0.19

(0.27

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.30

)

8.13

2.48

3,077

0.82

(e)

1.26

(e)

0.82

(e)

1.26

(e)

3.48

25

03/31/2011

8.06

0.54

0.18

0.72

(0.54

)

0.00

0.00

(0.54

)

8.24

9.15

2,068

1.00

1.35

1.00

1.35

6.50

1

03/31/2010

6.39

0.38

1.55

1.93

(0.26

)

0.00

0.00

(0.26

)

8.06

30.37

1,036

1.03

1.35

1.03

1.35

4.93

13

03/31/2009

10.00

0.45

(2.66

)

(2.21

)

(0.32

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.40

)

6.39

(22.23

)

209

0.82

4.29

0.82

4.29

5.59

232

Class C

03/31/2013

8.12

0.25

0.37

0.62

(0.17

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.22

)

8.52

7.66

2,112

1.47

2.00

1.47

2.00

3.01

11

03/31/2012

8.23

0.21

(0.08

)

0.13

(0.21

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.24

)

8.12

1.72

1,122

1.57

(e)

2.01

(e)

1.57

(e)

2.01

(e)

2.60

25

03/31/2011

8.06

0.47

0.19

0.66

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

8.23

8.33

1,106

1.75

2.10

1.75

2.10

5.69

1

03/31/2010

6.39

0.41

1.48

1.89

(0.22

)

0.00

0.00

(0.22

)

8.06

29.69

488

1.78

2.10

1.78

2.10

5.18

13

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.74

0.25

(2.24

)

(1.99

)

(0.28

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.36

)

6.39

(20.57

)

8

1.59

*

4.92

*

1.59

*

4.92

*

4.95

*

232

Class R

03/31/2013

8.15

0.30

0.37

0.67

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.30

)

8.52

8.27

1,155

0.97

1.50

0.97

1.50

3.57

11

03/31/2012

8.25

0.24

(0.07

)

0.17

(0.24

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.27

)

8.15

2.19

692

1.07

(e)

1.51

(e)

1.07

(e)

1.51

(e)

2.93

25

03/31/2011

8.07

0.51

0.19

0.70

(0.52

)

0.00

0.00

(0.52

)

8.25

8.87

765

1.25

1.60

1.25

1.60

6.17

1

03/31/2010

6.40

0.42

1.51

1.93

(0.26

)

0.00

0.00

(0.26

)

8.07

30.22

466

1.33

1.60

1.33

1.60

5.28

13

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.74

0.28

(2.24

)

(1.96

)

(0.30

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.38

)

6.40

(20.25

)

8

1.09

*

4.42

*

1.09

*

4.42

*

5.45

*

232

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.87

$

0.47

$

0.46

$

0.93

$

(0.48

)

$

0.00

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.51

)

$

10.29

9.60

%

$

23,011

0.19

%

0.75

%

0.19

%

0.75

%

4.60

%

9

%

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.50

(0.39

)

0.11

(0.24

)

0.00

0.00

(0.24

)

9.87

1.20

10,159

0.26

*

0.95

*

0.26

*

0.95

*

6.82

*

27

Class P

03/31/2013

9.87

0.62

0.30

0.92

(0.47

)

0.00

(0.03

)

(0.50

)

10.29

9.49

943

0.29

0.85

0.29

0.85

6.05

9

10/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

9.71

0.27

0.13

0.40

(0.24

)

0.00

0.00

(0.24

)

9.87

4.19

10

0.36

*

1.05

*

0.36

*

1.05

*

6.71

*

27

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

9.85

0.49

0.42

0.91

(0.44

)

0.00

(0.03

)

(0.47

)

10.29

9.36

39,958

0.44

1.00

0.44

1.00

4.80

9

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.33

(0.24

)

0.09

(0.24

)

0.00

0.00

(0.24

)

9.85

0.95

12,019

0.51

*

1.20

*

0.51

*

1.20

*

4.49

*

27

Class D

03/31/2013

9.84

0.47

0.42

0.89

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.03

)

(0.43

)

10.30

9.15

1,891

0.69

1.25

0.69

1.25

4.59

9

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.34

(0.27

)

0.07

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

9.84

0.76

311

0.76

*

1.45

*

0.76

*

1.45

*

4.59

*

27

Class A

03/31/2013

9.85

0.51

0.38

0.89

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.03

)

(0.43

)

10.31

9.12

2,571

0.69

1.25

0.69

1.25

5.06

9

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.21

(0.13

)

0.08

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

9.85

0.82

579

0.76

*

1.45

*

0.76

*

1.45

*

2.83

*

27

Class C

03/31/2013

9.82

0.31

0.49

0.80

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.03

)

(0.30

)

10.32

8.28

328

1.44

2.00

1.44

2.00

3.03

9

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.30

(0.28

)

0.02

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

9.82

0.23

48

1.51

*

2.20

*

1.51

*

2.20

*

4.08

*

27

Class R

03/31/2013

9.84

0.28

0.57

0.85

(0.36

)

0.00

(0.03

)

(0.39

)

10.30

8.75

391

0.94

1.50

0.94

1.50

2.78

9

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.26

(0.21

)

0.05

(0.21

)

0.00

0.00

(0.21

)

9.84

0.59

81

1.01

*

1.70

*

1.01

*

1.70

*

3.47

*

27

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

7.68

$

0.42

$

0.40

$

0.82

$

(0.37

)

$

0.00

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.44

)

$

8.06

10.83

%

$

28,693

0.23

%

0.80

%

0.23

%

0.80

%

5.23

%

3

%

03/31/2012

7.93

0.43

(0.34

)

0.09

(0.32

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.34

)

7.68

1.33

10,070

0.35

0.80

0.35

0.80

5.64

21

03/31/2011

7.76

0.59

0.22

0.81

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

7.93

10.83

4,098

0.44

0.80

0.44

0.80

7.43

3

03/31/2010

5.92

0.37

1.78

2.15

(0.24

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.31

)

7.76

36.55

3,607

0.41

0.80

0.41

0.80

5.08

9

03/31/2009

10.00

0.39

(3.07

)

(2.68

)

(0.32

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.40

)

5.92

(27.14

)

2,186

0.26

2.69

0.26

2.69

4.72

233

Class P

03/31/2013

7.68

0.50

0.31

0.81

(0.36

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.43

)

8.06

10.72

817

0.33

0.90

0.33

0.90

6.30

3

10/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

7.66

0.20

0.04

0.24

(0.20

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.22

)

7.68

3.26

10

0.45

*

0.90

*

0.45

*

0.90

*

6.41

*

21

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

7.68

0.39

0.40

0.79

(0.33

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.40

)

8.07

10.49

49,990

0.48

1.05

0.48

1.05

4.86

3

03/31/2012

7.93

0.45

(0.37

)

0.08

(0.31

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.33

)

7.68

1.15

16,505

0.60

1.05

0.60

1.05

5.84

21

03/31/2011

7.76

0.57

0.23

0.80

(0.63

)

0.00

0.00

(0.63

)

7.93

10.58

11

0.69

1.05

0.69

1.05

7.26

3

03/31/2010

5.93

0.32

1.81

2.13

(0.23

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.30

)

7.76

36.00

10

0.66

1.05

0.66

1.05

4.45

9

06/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.97

0.29

(2.95

)

(2.66

)

(0.30

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.38

)

5.93

(27.03

)

7

0.51

*

3.73

*

0.51

*

3.73

*

5.17

*

233

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class D

03/31/2013

7.63

0.34

0.43

0.77

(0.28

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.35

)

8.05

10.26

3,231

0.73

1.30

0.73

1.30

4.27

3

03/31/2012

7.89

0.35

(0.30

)

0.05

(0.29

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.31

)

7.63

0.77

2,250

0.86

(e)

1.31

(e)

0.86

(e)

1.31

(e)

4.50

21

03/31/2011

7.73

0.57

0.19

0.76

(0.60

)

0.00

0.00

(0.60

)

7.89

10.15

1,317

1.04

1.40

1.04

1.40

7.24

3

03/31/2010

5.91

0.58

1.52

2.10

(0.21

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.28

)

7.73

35.74

894

1.05

1.40

1.05

1.40

7.68

9

03/31/2009

10.00

0.14

(2.87

)

(2.73

)

(0.28

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.36

)

5.91

(27.57

)

50

0.98

9.28

0.98

9.28

1.93

233

Class A

03/31/2013

7.63

0.40

0.37

0.77

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.37

)

8.03

10.28

7,599

0.73

1.30

0.73

1.30

5.10

3

03/31/2012

7.89

0.32

(0.27

)

0.05

(0.29

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.31

)

7.63

0.78

2,186

0.86

(e)

1.31

(e)

0.86

(e)

1.31

(e)

4.20

21

03/31/2011

7.73

0.54

0.22

0.76

(0.60

)

0.00

0.00

(0.60

)

7.89

10.14

941

1.04

1.40

1.04

1.40

6.85

3

03/31/2010

5.91

0.45

1.65

2.10

(0.21

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.28

)

7.73

35.68

565

1.05

1.40

1.05

1.40

6.09

9

03/31/2009

10.00

0.30

(3.02

)

(2.72

)

(0.29

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.37

)

5.91

(27.55

)

64

0.93

7.18

0.93

7.18

3.86

233

Class C

03/31/2013

7.59

0.24

0.46

0.70

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.19

)

8.10

9.36

1,136

1.48

2.05

1.48

2.05

3.02

3

03/31/2012

7.84

0.26

(0.26

)

0.00

(0.23

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.25

)

7.59

0.16

1,386

1.61

(e)

2.06

(e)

1.61

(e)

2.06

(e)

3.44

21

03/31/2011

7.69

0.50

0.20

0.70

(0.55

)

0.00

0.00

(0.55

)

7.84

9.29

1,455

1.79

2.15

1.79

2.15

6.40

3

03/31/2010

5.90

0.46

1.57

2.03

(0.17

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.24

)

7.69

34.55

872

1.80

2.15

1.80

2.15

6.20

9

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.73

0.10

(2.57

)

(2.47

)

(0.28

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.36

)

5.90

(25.73

)

81

1.72

*

8.31

*

1.72

*

8.31

*

2.44

*

233

Class R

03/31/2013

7.66

0.30

0.45

0.75

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.32

)

8.09

9.97

1,109

0.98

1.55

0.98

1.55

3.82

3

03/31/2012

7.90

0.25

(0.21

)

0.04

(0.26

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.28

)

7.66

0.57

450

1.11

(e)

1.56

(e)

1.11

(e)

1.56

(e)

3.27

21

03/31/2011

7.74

0.53

0.21

0.74

(0.58

)

0.00

0.00

(0.58

)

7.90

9.86

250

1.29

1.65

1.29

1.65

6.73

3

03/31/2010

5.92

0.47

1.62

2.09

(0.20

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.27

)

7.74

35.37

2

1.34

1.65

1.34

1.65

6.18

9

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.73

0.25

(2.71

)

(2.46

)

(0.27

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.35

)

5.92

(25.60

)

8

1.13

*

4.90

*

1.13

*

4.90

*

5.29

*

233

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.68

$

0.59

$

0.53

$

1.12

$

(0.52

)

$

0.00

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.57

)

$

10.23

11.81

%

$

24,627

0.22

%

0.80

%

0.22

%

0.80

%

5.90

%

3

%

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.58

(0.57

)

0.01

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

9.68

0.22

8,282

0.31

*

1.05

*

0.31

*

1.05

*

8.06

*

29

Class P

03/31/2013

9.68

0.70

0.41

1.11

(0.51

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.56

)

10.23

11.70

1,119

0.32

0.90

0.32

0.90

6.94

3

10/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

9.57

0.35

0.08

0.43

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.68

4.68

11

0.41

*

1.15

*

0.41

*

1.15

*

8.83

*

29

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

9.67

0.51

0.57

1.08

(0.47

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.52

)

10.23

11.45

31,532

0.47

1.05

0.47

1.05

5.08

3

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.38

(0.39

)

(0.01

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.67

0.07

10,448

0.56

*

1.30

*

0.56

*

1.30

*

5.33

*

29

Class D

03/31/2013

9.66

0.54

0.54

1.08

(0.45

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.50

)

10.24

11.36

798

0.72

1.30

0.72

1.30

5.37

3

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.42

(0.45

)

(0.03

)

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

9.66

(0.17

)

108

0.81

*

1.55

*

0.81

*

1.55

*

5.78

*

29

Class A

03/31/2013

9.67

0.69

0.38

1.07

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.51

)

10.23

11.30

1,627

0.72

1.30

0.72

1.30

6.88

3

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.35

(0.37

)

(0.02

)

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

9.67

(0.08

)

41

0.81

*

1.55

*

0.81

*

1.55

*

4.89

*

29

Class C

03/31/2013

9.63

0.41

0.58

0.99

(0.26

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.31

)

10.31

10.45

104

1.47

2.05

1.47

2.05

4.15

3

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.40

(0.48

)

(0.08

)

(0.29

)

0.00

0.00

(0.29

)

9.63

(0.71

)

74

1.56

*

2.30

*

1.56

*

2.30

*

5.53

*

29

Class R

03/31/2013

9.66

0.24

0.80

1.04

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.05

)

(0.45

)

10.25

10.93

263

0.97

1.55

0.97

1.55

2.38

3

06/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.53

(0.57

)

(0.04

)

(0.30

)

0.00

0.00

(0.30

)

9.66

(0.23

)

43

1.06

*

1.80

*

1.06

*

1.80

*

7.39

*

29

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

7.48

$

0.50

$

0.42

$

0.92

$

(0.42

)

$

0.00

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.49

)

$

7.91

12.59

%

$

32,834

0.27

%

0.85

%

0.27

%

0.85

%

6.47

%

3

%

03/31/2012

7.84

0.51

(0.46

)

0.05

(0.39

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.41

)

7.48

0.75

7,563

0.37

0.85

0.37

0.85

6.75

47

03/31/2011

7.65

0.71

0.25

0.96

(0.77

)

0.00

0.00

(0.77

)

7.84

13.10

3,709

0.46

0.85

0.46

0.85

9.11

7

03/31/2010

5.35

0.43

2.19

2.62

(0.28

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.32

)

7.65

49.11

3,257

0.45

0.85

0.45

0.85

6.04

13

03/31/2009

10.00

0.31

(3.58

)

(3.27

)

(0.29

)

(1.09

)

0.00

(1.38

)

5.35

(33.25

)

2,001

0.33

2.92

0.33

2.92

3.90

244

Class P

03/31/2013

7.48

0.61

0.30

0.91

(0.41

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.48

)

7.91

12.49

1,499

0.37

0.95

0.37

0.95

7.85

3

10/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

7.44

0.25

0.05

0.30

(0.24

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.26

)

7.48

4.22

10

0.47

*

0.95

*

0.47

*

0.95

*

8.00

*

47

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

7.46

0.39

0.51

0.90

(0.38

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.45

)

7.91

12.32

34,566

0.52

1.10

0.52

1.10

5.12

3

03/31/2012

7.83

0.63

(0.61

)

0.02

(0.37

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.39

)

7.46

0.44

20,794

0.62

1.10

0.62

1.10

8.54

47

03/31/2011

7.64

0.68

0.27

0.95

(0.76

)

0.00

0.00

(0.76

)

7.83

12.85

11

0.71

1.10

0.71

1.10

8.80

7

03/31/2010

5.34

0.39

2.22

2.61

(0.27

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.31

)

7.64

48.87

10

0.70

1.10

0.70

1.10

5.56

13

06/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.96

0.22

(3.47

)

(3.25

)

(0.28

)

(1.09

)

0.00

(1.37

)

5.34

(33.19

)

7

0.58

*

4.08

*

0.58

*

4.08

*

4.20

*

244

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Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class D

03/31/2013

7.43

0.40

0.47

0.87

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.41

)

7.89

11.96

2,436

0.77

1.35

0.77

1.35

5.18

3

03/31/2012

7.79

0.41

(0.40

)

0.01

(0.35

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.37

)

7.43

0.34

1,664

0.88

(e)

1.36

(e)

0.88

(e)

1.36

(e)

5.43

47

03/31/2011

7.61

0.72

0.19

0.91

(0.73

)

0.00

0.00

(0.73

)

7.79

12.44

589

1.06

1.45

1.06

1.45

9.26

7

03/31/2010

5.33

0.57

2.00

2.57

(0.25

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.29

)

7.61

48.36

327

1.08

1.45

1.08

1.45

7.75

13

03/31/2009

10.00

0.26

(3.57

)

(3.31

)

(0.27

)

(1.09

)

0.00

(1.36

)

5.33

(33.71

)

9

0.93

4.25

0.93

4.25

3.27

244

Class A

03/31/2013

7.42

0.39

0.49

0.88

(0.35

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.42

)

7.88

12.08

4,171

0.77

1.35

0.77

1.35

5.13

3

03/31/2012

7.78

0.37

(0.36

)

0.01

(0.35

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.37

)

7.42

0.29

1,840

0.88

(e)

1.36

(e)

0.88

(e)

1.36

(e)

5.01

47

03/31/2011

7.60

0.54

0.37

0.91

(0.73

)

0.00

0.00

(0.73

)

7.78

12.49

1,150

1.06

1.45

1.06

1.45

6.97

7

03/31/2010

5.32

0.48

2.09

2.57

(0.25

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.29

)

7.60

48.35

181

1.08

1.45

1.08

1.45

6.62

13

03/31/2009

10.00

0.27

(3.59

)

(3.32

)

(0.27

)

(1.09

)

0.00

(1.36

)

5.32

(33.76

)

30

0.93

5.59

0.93

5.59

3.93

244

Class C

03/31/2013

7.37

0.33

0.48

0.81

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.32

)

7.86

11.14

509

1.52

2.10

1.52

2.10

4.33

3

03/31/2012

7.74

0.39

(0.44

)

(0.05

)

(0.30

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.32

)

7.37

(0.46

)

211

1.63

(e)

2.11

(e)

1.63

(e)

2.11

(e)

5.19

47

03/31/2011

7.58

0.62

0.22

0.84

(0.68

)

0.00

0.00

(0.68

)

7.74

11.48

58

1.81

2.20

1.81

2.20

8.09

7

03/31/2010

5.33

0.47

2.04

2.51

(0.22

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.26

)

7.58

47.12

29

1.83

2.20

1.83

2.20

6.59

13

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.71

0.17

(3.21

)

(3.04

)

(0.25

)

(1.09

)

0.00

(1.34

)

5.33

(31.88

)

7

1.70

*

5.74

*

1.70

*

5.74

*

3.82

*

244

Class R

03/31/2013

7.42

0.32

0.53

0.85

(0.29

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.36

)

7.91

11.68

1,103

1.02

1.60

1.02

1.60

4.19

3

03/31/2012

7.79

0.43

(0.44

)

(0.01

)

(0.34

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.36

)

7.42

0.08

848

1.13

(e)

1.61

(e)

1.13

(e)

1.61

(e)

5.75

47

03/31/2011

7.62

0.80

0.08

0.88

(0.71

)

0.00

0.00

(0.71

)

7.79

11.97

110

1.31

1.70

1.31

1.70

10.37

7

03/31/2010

5.34

0.44

2.12

2.56

(0.24

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.28

)

7.62

47.92

313

1.33

1.70

1.33

1.70

6.12

13

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.71

0.19

(3.20

)

(3.01

)

(0.27

)

(1.09

)

0.00

(1.36

)

5.34

(31.61

)

8

1.20

*

5.43

*

1.20

*

5.43

*

4.32

*

244

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.99

$

0.72

$

0.59

$

1.31

$

(0.62

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.62

)

$

10.68

13.39

%

$

27,180

0.25

%

0.97

%

0.25

%

0.97

%

6.87

%

6

%

02/29/2012 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.09

(0.10

)

(0.01

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

9.99

(0.10

)

2,997

0.34

*

11.28

*

0.34

*

11.28

*

10.67

*

20

Class P

03/31/2013

9.99

0.69

0.60

1.29

(0.61

)

0.00

0.00

(0.61

)

10.67

13.16

305

0.35

1.07

0.35

1.07

6.54

6

02/29/2012 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.09

(0.10

)

(0.01

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

9.99

(0.10

)

10

0.44

*

11.38

*

0.44

*

11.38

*

10.57

*

20

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

9.99

0.54

0.74

1.28

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

10.68

13.08

5,701

0.50

1.22

0.50

1.22

5.13

6

02/29/2012 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.09

(0.10

)

(0.01

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

9.99

(0.10

)

10

0.59

*

11.53

*

0.59

*

11.53

*

10.41

*

20

Class D

03/31/2013

9.99

0.43

0.82

1.25

(0.57

)

0.00

0.00

(0.57

)

10.67

12.81

325

0.75

1.47

0.75

1.47

4.09

6

02/29/2012 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.09

(0.10

)

(0.01

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

9.99

(0.10

)

10

0.84

*

11.78

*

0.84

*

11.78

*

10.15

*

20

Class A

03/31/2013

9.99

0.70

0.55

1.25

(0.55

)

0.00

0.00

(0.55

)

10.69

12.83

488

0.75

1.47

0.75

1.47

6.66

6

02/29/2012 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.09

(0.10

)

(0.01

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

9.99

(0.10

)

10

0.84

*

11.78

*

0.84

*

11.78

*

10.15

*

20

Class C

03/31/2013

9.98

0.61

0.56

1.17

(0.46

)

0.00

0.00

(0.46

)

10.69

11.91

96

1.50

2.22

1.50

2.22

5.80

6

02/29/2012 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.08

(0.10

)

(0.02

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

9.98

(0.20

)

10

1.59

*

12.53

*

1.59

*

12.53

*

9.38

*

20

Class R

03/31/2013

9.98

0.03

1.20

1.23

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

10.72

12.55

240

1.00

1.72

1.00

1.72

0.24

6

02/29/2012 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.08

(0.10

)

(0.02

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

9.98

(0.20

)

10

1.09

*

12.03

*

1.09

*

12.03

*

9.88

*

20

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

7.70

$

0.53

$

0.46

$

0.99

$

(0.44

)

$

0.00

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.50

)

$

8.19

13.14

%

$

26,336

0.26

%

0.85

%

0.26

%

0.85

%

6.67

%

7

%

03/31/2012

8.18

0.52

(0.57

)

(0.05

)

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

7.70

(0.42

)

5,687

0.36

0.85

0.36

0.85

6.71

42

03/31/2011

7.99

0.76

0.23

0.99

(0.80

)

0.00

0.00

(0.80

)

8.18

12.95

3,748

0.47

0.85

0.47

0.85

9.33

9

03/31/2010

5.31

0.47

2.46

2.93

(0.18

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.25

)

7.99

55.35

3,183

0.42

0.85

0.42

0.85

6.50

14

03/31/2009

10.00

0.24

(3.69

)

(3.45

)

(0.24

)

(1.00

)

0.00

(1.24

)

5.31

(35.10

)

1,947

0.36

2.94

0.36

2.94

3.04

227

Class P

03/31/2013

7.70

0.55

0.42

0.97

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.49

)

8.18

12.91

168

0.36

0.95

0.36

0.95

6.86

7

10/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

7.65

0.32

(0.01

)

0.31

(0.26

)

0.00

0.00

(0.26

)

7.70

4.20

10

0.46

*

0.95

*

0.46

*

0.95

*

10.00

*

42

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

7.66

0.44

0.52

0.96

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.46

)

8.16

12.84

16,651

0.51

1.10

0.51

1.10

5.50

7

03/31/2012

8.16

0.50

(0.59

)

(0.09

)

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

7.66

(0.84

)

6,947

0.61

1.10

0.61

1.10

6.54

42

03/31/2011

7.98

0.73

0.23

0.96

(0.78

)

0.00

0.00

(0.78

)

8.16

12.57

12

0.72

1.10

0.72

1.10

9.06

9

03/31/2010

5.31

0.44

2.47

2.91

(0.17

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.24

)

7.98

54.99

10

0.67

1.10

0.67

1.10

6.07

14

06/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.78

0.15

(3.39

)

(3.24

)

(0.23

)

(1.00

)

0.00

(1.23

)

5.31

(33.73

)

6

0.61

*

4.12

*

0.61

*

4.12

*

2.91

*

227

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Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class D

03/31/2013

7.62

0.40

0.53

0.93

(0.35

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.41

)

8.14

12.44

4,055

0.76

1.35

0.76

1.35

5.05

7

03/31/2012

8.11

0.51

(0.61

)

(0.10

)

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

7.62

(1.08

)

3,452

0.87

(e)

1.36

(e)

0.87

(e)

1.36

(e)

6.63

42

03/31/2011

7.94

0.90

0.04

0.94

(0.77

)

0.00

0.00

(0.77

)

8.11

12.28

2,741

1.07

1.45

1.07

1.45

11.09

9

03/31/2010

5.30

0.71

2.16

2.87

(0.16

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.23

)

7.94

54.36

301

1.03

1.45

1.03

1.45

9.52

14

03/31/2009

10.00

0.18

(3.67

)

(3.49

)

(0.21

)

(1.00

)

0.00

(1.21

)

5.30

(35.41

)

10

0.96

4.54

0.96

4.54

2.35

227

Class A

03/31/2013

7.62

0.38

0.55

0.93

(0.35

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.41

)

8.14

12.53

1,226

0.76

1.35

0.76

1.35

4.80

7

03/31/2012

8.11

0.60

(0.69

)

(0.09

)

(0.40

)

0.00

0.00

(0.40

)

7.62

(0.93

)

772

0.87

(e)

1.36

(e)

0.87

(e)

1.36

(e)

7.92

42

03/31/2011

7.94

0.70

0.23

0.93

(0.76

)

0.00

0.00

(0.76

)

8.11

12.19

204

1.07

1.45

1.07

1.45

8.71

9

03/31/2010

5.29

0.57

2.31

2.88

(0.16

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.23

)

7.94

54.65

75

1.02

1.45

1.02

1.45

7.85

14

03/31/2009

10.00

0.17

(3.67

)

(3.50

)

(0.21

)

(1.00

)

0.00

(1.21

)

5.29

(35.50

)

20

0.96

5.19

0.96

5.19

2.43

227

Class C

03/31/2013

7.56

0.33

0.53

0.86

(0.23

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.29

)

8.13

11.60

476

1.51

2.10

1.51

2.10

4.20

7

03/31/2012

8.05

0.41

(0.56

)

(0.15

)

(0.34

)

0.00

0.00

(0.34

)

7.56

(1.74

)

253

1.62

(e)

2.11

(e)

1.62

(e)

2.11

(e)

5.30

42

03/31/2011

7.89

0.64

0.23

0.87

(0.71

)

0.00

0.00

(0.71

)

8.05

11.42

252

1.82

2.20

1.82

2.20

8.05

9

03/31/2010

5.29

0.85

1.96

2.81

(0.14

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.21

)

7.89

53.33

129

1.79

2.20

1.79

2.20

11.32

14

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.63

0.10

(3.24

)

(3.14

)

(0.20

)

(1.00

)

0.00

(1.20

)

5.29

(33.22

)

8

1.73

*

6.10

*

1.73

*

6.10

*

2.27

*

227

Class R

03/31/2013

7.62

0.38

0.53

0.91

(0.33

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.39

)

8.14

12.21

747

1.01

1.60

1.01

1.60

4.82

7

03/31/2012

8.11

0.54

(0.65

)

(0.11

)

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

7.62

(1.14

)

307

1.12

(e)

1.61

(e)

1.12

(e)

1.61

(e)

7.08

42

03/31/2011

7.94

0.65

0.26

0.91

(0.74

)

0.00

0.00

(0.74

)

8.11

11.86

32

1.32

1.70

1.32

1.70

8.12

9

03/31/2010

5.30

0.46

2.40

2.86

(0.15

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.22

)

7.94

54.10

26

1.27

1.70

1.27

1.70

6.32

14

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.63

0.12

(3.24

)

(3.12

)

(0.21

)

(1.00

)

0.00

(1.21

)

5.30

(32.94

)

11

1.23

*

6.10

*

1.23

*

6.10

*

2.84

*

227

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.52

$

0.36

$

0.40

$

0.76

$

(0.40

)

$

0.00

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.41

)

$

8.87

9.04

%

$

15,873

0.23

%

0.75

%

0.23

%

0.75

%

4.03

%

74

%

03/31/2012

8.51

0.35

0.02

0.37

(0.31

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.36

)

8.52

4.50

9,707

0.32

0.75

0.32

0.75

4.12

14

03/31/2011

8.30

0.56

0.21

0.77

(0.56

)

0.00

0.00

(0.56

)

8.51

9.53

4,885

0.39

0.75

0.39

0.75

6.55

0

03/31/2010

6.78

0.44

1.47

1.91

(0.33

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.39

)

8.30

28.20

3,934

0.38

0.75

0.38

0.75

5.48

10

03/31/2009

10.00

0.44

(2.16

)

(1.72

)

(0.38

)

(1.12

)

0.00

(1.50

)

6.78

(17.26

)

2,480

0.23

2.38

0.23

2.38

5.09

186

Class P

03/31/2013

8.53

0.44

0.31

0.75

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.40

)

8.88

8.94

210

0.33

0.85

0.33

0.85

4.99

74

10/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

8.57

0.05

0.14

0.19

(0.18

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.23

)

8.53

2.30

10

0.42

*

0.85

*

0.42

*

0.85

*

1.46

*

14

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

8.50

0.38

0.36

0.74

(0.36

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.37

)

8.87

8.85

27,540

0.48

1.00

0.48

1.00

4.27

74

03/31/2012

8.51

0.35

(0.02

)

0.33

(0.29

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.34

)

8.50

4.08

7,029

0.57

1.00

0.57

1.00

4.08

14

03/31/2011

8.30

0.49

0.27

0.76

(0.55

)

0.00

0.00

(0.55

)

8.51

9.30

22

0.64

1.00

0.64

1.00

5.74

0

03/31/2010

6.77

0.39

1.51

1.90

(0.31

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.37

)

8.30

28.11

11

0.63

1.00

0.63

1.00

4.89

10

06/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.88

0.34

(2.00

)

(1.66

)

(0.33

)

(1.12

)

0.00

(1.45

)

6.77

(16.74

)

8

0.50

*

3.26

*

0.50

*

3.26

*

5.58

*

186

Class D

03/31/2013

8.48

0.34

0.37

0.71

(0.32

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.33

)

8.86

8.52

3,493

0.73

1.25

0.73

1.25

3.87

74

03/31/2012

8.48

0.30

0.03

0.33

(0.28

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.33

)

8.48

3.98

1,557

0.83

(e)

1.26

(e)

0.83

(e)

1.26

(e)

3.51

14

03/31/2011

8.28

0.57

0.15

0.72

(0.52

)

0.00

0.00

(0.52

)

8.48

8.89

390

0.99

1.35

0.99

1.35

6.72

0

03/31/2010

6.77

0.64

1.22

1.86

(0.29

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.35

)

8.28

27.52

273

1.00

1.35

1.00

1.35

7.84

10

03/31/2009

10.00

0.28

(2.06

)

(1.78

)

(0.33

)

(1.12

)

0.00

(1.45

)

6.77

(17.82

)

28

0.87

5.40

0.87

5.40

3.50

186

Class A

03/31/2013

8.47

0.35

0.36

0.71

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.32

)

8.86

8.46

9,077

0.73

1.25

0.73

1.25

3.95

74

03/31/2012

8.47

0.28

0.04

0.32

(0.27

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.32

)

8.47

3.94

6,065

0.83

(e)

1.26

(e)

0.83

(e)

1.26

(e)

3.28

14

03/31/2011

8.27

0.63

0.09

0.72

(0.52

)

0.00

0.00

(0.52

)

8.47

8.93

3,069

0.99

1.35

0.99

1.35

7.44

0

03/31/2010

6.76

0.45

1.41

1.86

(0.29

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.35

)

8.27

27.54

892

0.98

1.35

0.98

1.35

5.68

10

03/31/2009

10.00

0.47

(2.25

)

(1.78

)

(0.34

)

(1.12

)

0.00

(1.46

)

6.76

(17.78

)

261

0.87

4.62

0.87

4.62

6.14

186

Class C

03/31/2013

8.43

0.28

0.36

0.64

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.20

)

8.87

7.62

2,612

1.48

2.00

1.48

2.00

3.22

74

03/31/2012

8.44

0.22

0.04

0.26

(0.22

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.27

)

8.43

3.21

1,578

1.58

(e)

2.01

(e)

1.58

(e)

2.01

(e)

2.60

14

03/31/2011

8.25

0.43

0.23

0.66

(0.47

)

0.00

0.00

(0.47

)

8.44

8.10

694

1.74

2.10

1.74

2.10

5.04

0

03/31/2010

6.75

0.34

1.46

1.80

(0.24

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.30

)

8.25

26.64

310

1.73

2.10

1.73

2.10

4.26

10

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.73

0.20

(1.75

)

(1.55

)

(0.31

)

(1.12

)

0.00

(1.43

)

6.75

(15.98

)

101

1.69

*

7.41

*

1.69

*

7.41

*

4.37

*

186

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class R

03/31/2013

8.46

0.28

0.41

0.69

(0.26

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.27

)

8.88

8.26

379

0.98

1.50

0.98

1.50

3.25

74

03/31/2012

8.47

0.24

0.06

0.30

(0.26

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.31

)

8.46

3.69

235

1.08

(e)

1.51

(e)

1.08

(e)

1.51

(e)

2.85

14

03/31/2011

8.27

0.53

0.16

0.69

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

8.47

8.55

53

1.24

1.60

1.24

1.60

6.23

0

03/31/2010

6.76

0.38

1.46

1.84

(0.27

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.33

)

8.27

27.24

115

1.23

1.60

1.23

1.60

4.73

10

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.73

0.22

(1.76

)

(1.54

)

(0.31

)

(1.12

)

0.00

(1.43

)

6.76

(15.77

)

36

1.23

*

9.83

*

1.23

*

9.83

*

4.34

*

186

 

*

Annualized

**

Effective April 1, 2010, the calculation methodology of the portfolio turnover rate has been updated to exclude investments in the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio.

(a)

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

(b)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes line of credit expenses.

(c)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.20% to an annual rate of 0.20%.

(d)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.15% to an annual rate of 0.25%.

(e)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.10% to an annual rate of 0.30%.

(f)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.10% to an annual rate of 0.35%.

Appendix A
Description of Securities Ratings

A Fund's investments may range in quality from securities rated in the lowest category in which a Fund is permitted to invest to securities rated in the highest category (as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality). The percentage of a Fund's assets invested in securities in a particular rating category will vary. The following terms are generally used to describe the credit quality of fixed income securities:

High Quality Debt Securities are those rated in one of the two highest rating categories (the highest category for commercial paper) or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Investment Grade Debt Securities are those rated in one of the four highest rating categories or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Below Investment Grade, High Yield Securities ("Junk Bonds") are those rated lower than Baa by Moody's, BBB by S&P or Fitch, and comparable securities. They are deemed predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to repay principal and interest.

The following is a description of Moody's, S&P's and Fitch's rating categories applicable to fixed income securities.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Long-Term Corporate Obligation Ratings
Moody's long-term obligation ratings are opinions of the relative credit risk of fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. They address the possibility that a financial obligation will not be honored as promised. Such ratings use Moody's global scale and reflect both the likelihood of default and any financial loss suffered in the event of default.

Aaa: Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk.

Aa: Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

A: Obligations rated A are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa: Obligations rated Baa are subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba: Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk.

B: Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa: Obligations rated Caa are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca: Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

C: Obligations rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Medium-Term Note Ratings
Moody's assigns long-term ratings to individual debt securities issued from medium-term note (MTN) programs, in addition to indicating ratings to MTN programs themselves. These long-term ratings are expressed on Moody's general long-term scale. Notes issued under MTN programs with such indicated ratings are rated at issuance at the rating applicable to all pari passu notes issued under the same program, at the program's relevant indicated rating, provided such notes do not exhibit any of the characteristics listed below:

Notes containing features that link interest or principal to the credit performance of any third party or parties (i.e., credit-linked notes);

Notes allowing for negative coupons, or negative principal;

Notes containing any provision that could obligate the investor to make any additional payments;

Notes containing provisions that subordinate the claim.

For notes with any of these characteristics, the rating of the individual note may differ from the indicated rating of the program.

For credit-linked securities, Moody's policy is to "look through" to the credit risk of the underlying obligor. Moody's policy with respect to non-credit linked obligations is to rate the issuer's ability to meet the contract as stated, regardless of potential losses to investors as a result of non-credit developments. In other words, as long as the obligation has debt standing in the event of bankruptcy, we will assign the appropriate debt class level rating to the instrument.

Market participants must determine whether any particular note is rated, and if so, at what rating level. Moody's encourages market participants to contact Moody's Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

Short-Term Ratings
Moody's short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless explicitly noted.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

Canadian issuers rated P-1 or P-2 have their short-term ratings enhanced by the senior-most long-term rating of the issuer, its guarantor or support-provider.

US Municipal Ratings
Moody's US Municipal ratings are opinions of the investment quality of issuers and issues in the US municipal market. As such, these ratings incorporate Moody's assessment of the default probability and loss severity of these issuers and issues. The default and loss content for Moody's municipal long-term rating scale differs from Moody's general long-term rating scale. Historical default and loss rates for obligations rated on the US Municipal Scale are significantly lower than for similarly rated corporate obligations. It is important that users of Moody's ratings understand these differences when making rating comparisons between the Municipal and Global Scales.

US Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
Municipal Ratings are based upon the analysis of five primary factors related to municipal finance: market position, financial position, debt levels, governance, and covenants. Each of the factors is evaluated individually and for its effect on the other factors in the context of the municipality's ability to repay its debt.

Aaa: Issuers or issues rated Aaa demonstrate the strongest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Aa: Issuers or issues rated Aa demonstrate very strong creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

A: Issuers or issues rated A present above-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Baa: Issuers or issues rated Baa represent average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Ba: Issuers or issues rated Ba demonstrate below-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

B: Issuers or issues rated B demonstrate weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Caa: Issuers or issues rated Caa demonstrate very weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Ca: Issuers or issues rated Ca demonstrate extremely weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

C: Issuers or issues rated C demonstrate the weakest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

US Municipal Short-Term Debt and Demand Obligation Ratings

Short-Term Obligation Ratings
There are three rating categories for short-term municipal obligations that are considered investment grade. These ratings are designated as Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3. In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation.

MIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

Demand Obligation Ratings
In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned; a long- or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand ("demand feature"), using a variation of the MIG rating scale, the Variable Municipal Investment Grade or VMIG rating.

When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG 1. VMIG rating expirations are a function of each issue's specific structural or credit features.

VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor's analysis of the following considerations:

Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

Investment Grade
AAA: An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA: An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

A: An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB: An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Speculative Grade
Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CCC: An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CC: An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

C: A 'C' rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the 'C' rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument's terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

D: An obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.  An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor's does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings
A-1: A short-term obligation rated 'A-1' is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2: A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3: A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

C: A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

D: A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation, including a regulatory capital instrument, are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Dual Ratings: Standard & Poor's assigns "dual" ratings to all debt issues that have a put option or demand feature as part of their structure. The first rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second rating addresses only the demand feature. The long-term rating symbols are used for bonds to denote the long-term maturity and the short-term rating symbols for the put option (for example, 'AAA/A-1+'). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, note rating symbols are used with the short-term issue credit rating symbols (for example, 'SP-1+/A-1+').

Active Qualifiers
Standard & Poor's uses six qualifiers that limit the scope of a rating. The structure of the transaction can require the use of a qualifier such as a 'p' qualifier, which indicates the rating addressed the principal portion of the obligation only. Likewise, the qualifier can indicate a limitation on the type of information used, such as "pi" for public information. A qualifier appears as a suffix and is part of the rating.

L: Ratings qualified with 'L' apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

p: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The 'p' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only. The 'p' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'i' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of interest. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

i: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of interest are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of principal on the obligation. The 'i' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the interest portion of the obligation only. The 'i' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'p' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of principal. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

pi: Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer's published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer's management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a 'pi' suffix. Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year's financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer's credit quality.

preliminary: Preliminary ratings, with the 'prelim' suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor's of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor's reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor's policies.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor's emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or postbankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor's opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to these entities' obligations.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor's would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

t: This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

Inactive Qualifiers (no longer applied or outstanding)
*: This symbol indicated continuance of the ratings is contingent upon Standard & Poor's receipt of an executed copy of the escrow agreement or closing documentation confirming investments and cash flows. Discontinued use in August 1998.

c: This qualifier was used to provide additional information to investors that the bank may terminate its obligation to purchase tendered bonds if the long-term credit rating of the issuer is below an investment-grade level and/or the issuer's bonds are deemed taxable. Discontinued use in January 2001.

G: The letter 'G' followed the rating symbol when a fund's portfolio consisted primarily of direct U.S. government securities.

pr: The letters 'pr' indicate that the rating is provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of the project financed by the debt being rated and indicates that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon the successful, timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no comment on the likelihood of or the risk of default upon failure of such completion. The investor should exercise his own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.

q: A 'q' subscript indicates that the rating is based solely on quantitative analysis of publicly available information. Discontinued use in April 2001.

r: The 'r' modifier was assigned to securities containing extraordinary risks, particularly market risks, which are not covered in the credit rating. The absence of an 'r' modifier should not be taken as an indication that an obligation will not exhibit extraordinary non-credit related risks. Standard & Poor's discontinued the use of the 'r' modifier for most obligations in June 2000 and for the balance of obligations (mainly structured finance transactions) in November 2002.

Fitch, Inc.

Long-Term Credit Ratings

Investment Grade
AAA: Highest credit quality. 'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very high credit quality. "AA" ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High credit quality. "A" ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good credit quality. "BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

Speculative Grade
BB: Speculative. 'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

B: Highly speculative. 'B' ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.

CCC: Substantial credit risk. 'CCC' ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. 'CC' ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.

C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. 'C' indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned 'D' ratings, but are instead rated in the 'B' to 'C' rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below 'CCC.'

The subscript 'emr' is appended to a rating to denote embedded market risk which is beyond the scope of the rating. The designation is intended to make clear that the rating solely addresses the counterparty risk of the issuing bank. It is not meant to indicate any limitation in the analysis of the counterparty risk, which in all other respects follows published Fitch criteria for analyzing the issuing financial institution. Fitch does not rate these instruments where the principal is to any degree subject to market risk.

Recovery Ratings
Recovery Ratings are assigned to selected individual securities and obligations. These currently are published for most individual obligations of corporate issuers with IDRs in the 'B' rating category and below.

Among the factors that affect recovery rates for securities are the collateral, the seniority relative to other obligations in the capital structure (where appropriate), and the expected value of the company or underlying collateral in distress.

The Recovery Rating scale is based upon the expected relative recovery characteristics of an obligation upon the curing of a default, emergence from insolvency or following the liquidation or termination of the obligor or its associated collateral.

Recovery Ratings are an ordinal scale and do not attempt to precisely predict a given level of recovery. As a guideline in developing the rating assessments, the agency employs broad theoretical recovery bands in its ratings approach based on historical averages, but actual recoveries for a given security may deviate materially from historical averages.

RR1: Outstanding recovery prospects given default. 'RR1' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 91%-100% of current principal and related interest.

RR2: Superior recovery prospects given default. 'RR2' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 71%-90% of current principal and related interest.

RR3: Good recovery prospects given default. 'RR3' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 51%-70% of current principal and related interest.

RR4: Average recovery prospects given default. 'RR4' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 31%-50% of current principal and related interest.

RR5: Below average recovery prospects given default. 'RR5' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 11%-30% of current principal and related interest.

RR6: Poor recovery prospects given default. 'RR6' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 0%-10% of current principal and related interest.

Short-Term Credit Ratings
A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in US public finance markets.

F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

INVESTMENT ADVISER AND ADMINISTRATOR

PIMCO, 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

DISTRIBUTOR

PIMCO Investments LLC, 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank & Trust Co., 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105

TRANSFER AGENT

Boston Financial Data Services
Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D — 330 W. 9th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64105
Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R — P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300, Kansas City, MO 64106-2197

LEGAL COUNSEL

Dechert LLP, 1900 K Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006 

 

For further information about the PIMCO Funds, call 888.87.PIMCO or visit our Web site at pimco.com/investments.

PIMCO FUNDS
840 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

The Trust's Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") and annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders include additional information about the Funds. The SAI and the financial statements included in the Funds' most recent annual report to shareholders are incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means they are part of this Prospectus for legal purposes. The Funds' annual report discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Fund's performance during its last fiscal year.

The SAI contains detailed information about Fund purchase, redemption and exchange options and procedures and other information about the Funds. You can get a free copy of the SAI.

You may get free copies of any of these materials, request other information about a Fund, or make shareholder inquiries by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626) or by writing to:

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Newport Beach, CA 92660

You may review and copy information about the Trust, including its SAI, at the Securities and Exchange Commission's public reference room in Washington, D.C. You may call the Commission at 202.551.8090 for information about the operation of the public reference room. You may also access reports and other information about the Trust on the EDGAR Database on the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov. You may get copies of this information, with payment of a duplication fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-1520, or by e-mailing your request to publicinfo@sec.gov.

You can also visit our web site at pimco.com/investments for additional information about the Funds, including the SAI and the annual and semi-annual reports, which are available for download free of charge.

Reference the Trust's Investment Company Act file number in your correspondence.

 

Investment Company Act File Number: 811-05028

PF0001_073113


Table of Contents

Prospectus

 

PIMCO Funds

As with other mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Bond Funds

July 31, 2013

 

Inst

P

Admin

D

A

B

C

R

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

PEDIX

PEDPX

PEDAX

PIMCO GNMA Fund

PDMIX

PPGNX

PGNDX

PAGNX

PBGNX

PCGNX

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

PIGIX

PBDPX

PGCAX

PBDDX

PBDAX

PBDCX

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

PLRIX

PLRPX

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

PGOVX

PLTPX

PLGBX

PFGAX

PFGBX

PFGCX

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

PMDRX

PMOPX

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

PTRIX

PMRPX

PMTAX

PTMDX

PMRAX

PMRBX

PMRCX

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

PMZIX

PMZPX

PMZDX

PMZAX

PMZCX

PIMCO Total Return Fund

PTTRX

PTTPX

PTRAX

PTTDX

PTTAX

PTTBX

PTTCX

PTRRX

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

PMBIX

PMTPX

PRADX

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

PTSAX

PRAPX

PRFAX

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

PTUIX

PTUPX

__

__

PTUZX

PTUCX

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

PFIUX

PUCPX

PUBFX

PUBDX

PUBAX

PUBCX

PUBRX

 



Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

PIMCO GNMA Fund

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

PIMCO Total Return Fund

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Description of Principal Risks

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Management of the Funds

Classes of Shares

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

How Fund Shares are Priced

Fund Distributions

Tax Consequences

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

Financial Highlights

Appendix A - Description of Securities Ratings


 

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class A

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

3.75%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class A

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

Other Expenses1

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.54%

0.64%

0.79%

0.94%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.50%, 0.60%, 0.75% and 0.90% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class A shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class A shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$55

$173

$302

$677

Class P

$65

$205

$357

$798

Administrative Class

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class A

$467

$663

$876

$1,486

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$55

$173

$302

$677

Class P

$65

$205

$357

$798

Administrative Class

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class A

$467

$663

$876

$1,486

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 113% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within three years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Citigroup STRIPS Index, 20+ Year Sub-Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 27.97 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") that are rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (September 11, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. The Administrative Class and Class A of the Fund have not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Citigroup STRIPS Index, 20+ Year Sub-Index represents a composition of outstanding Treasury Bonds and Notes with a maturity of at least twenty years. The index is rebalanced each month in accordance with underlying Treasury figures and profiles provided as of the previous month-end. The included STRIPS are derived only from bonds in the Citigroup U.S. Treasury Bond Index, which include coupon strips with less than one year remaining to maturity. The Lipper Corporate Debt Funds BBB-Rated Funds Average consists of funds that invest at least 65% of their assets in corporate and government debt issues rated in the top four grades.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -12.40%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 52.32% in the Q3 2011, and the lowest quarterly return was -15.18% in the Q4 2010.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (08/31/2006)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

2.89

%

14.15

%

13.30

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

-5.14

%

8.07

%

8.09

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

3.45

%

8.67

%

8.46

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

2.79

%

14.04

%

13.19

%

Citigroup STRIPS Index, 20+ Year Sub-Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

3.14

%

12.95

%

12.47

%

 

Lipper Corporate Debt Funds BBB-Rated Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

9.98

%

7.33

%

6.91

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Stephen Rodosky. Mr. Rodosky is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since July 2007.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

 

PIMCO GNMA Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.51%

0.61%

0.76%

0.91%

0.91%

1.66%

1.66%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.50%, 0.60%, 0.75%, 0.90%, 0.90%, 1.65% and 1.65% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$52

$164

$285

$640

Class P

$62

$195

$340

$762

Administrative Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class D

$93

$290

$504

$1,120

Class A

$464

$654

$860

$1,453

Class B

$519

$723

$952

$1,496

Class C

$269

$523

$902

$1,965

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$52

$164

$285

$640

Class P

$62

$195

$340

$762

Administrative Class

$78

$243

$422

$942

Class D

$93

$290

$504

$1,120

Class A

$464

$654

$860

$1,453

Class B

$169

$523

$902

$1,496

Class C

$169

$523

$902

$1,965

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 1,502% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of securities of varying maturities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. The Fund is neither sponsored by nor affiliated with GNMA. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from one to seven years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest without limit in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. In addition, the Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in investment grade securities rated below Aaa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), subject to a minimum rating of Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may not invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies, but may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security.

GNMA, a wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration, or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays GNMA Index is an unmanaged index covering mortgage-backed pass-through securities of the GNMA. The Lipper GNMA Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in mortgages/securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government and certain federal agencies.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -2.63%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 3.83% in the Q3 2006, and the lowest quarterly return was -0.61% in the Q2 2004.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

3.01

%

6.86

%

5.74

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

1.54

%

4.74

%

3.91

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

1.97

%

4.64

%

3.85

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

2.91

%

6.75

%

5.63

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

2.60

%

6.43

%

5.32

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

-1.26

%

5.61

%

4.91

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

-1.62

%

5.56

%

4.77

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

0.85

%

5.64

%

4.53

%

Barclays GNMA Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

2.42

%

6.03

%

5.21

%

 

Lipper GNMA Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

2.40

%

5.65

%

4.59

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is jointly managed by Michael Cudzil and Daniel Hyman. Messrs. Cudzil and Hyman are Executive Vice Presidents of PIMCO. Mr. Hyman has managed the Fund since July 2012, and Mr. Cudzil has managed the Fund since January 2013.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.50%

0.60%

0.75%

0.90%

0.90%

1.65%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class D

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class A

$463

$651

$855

$1,441

Class C

$268

$520

$897

$1,955

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class D

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class A

$463

$651

$855

$1,441

Class C

$168

$520

$897

$1,955

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 165% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of investment grade corporate fixed income securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. Assets not invested in investment grade corporate fixed income securities may be invested in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays U.S. Credit Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 6.45 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 15% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). Investment grade debt securities are rated Baa or higher by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Class D, Class A and Class C shares (July 30, 2004), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays U.S. Credit Index is an unmanaged index comprised of publicly issued U.S. corporate and specified non-U.S. debentures and secured notes that meet the specified maturity, liquidity, and quality requirements. To qualify, bonds must be SEC-registered. The Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues (rated in the top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of five to ten years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.14%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 9.18% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -5.26% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

14.99

%

10.68

%

8.32

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

12.54

%

7.65

%

5.81

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

9.93

%

7.47

%

5.71

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

14.88

%

10.57

%

8.21

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

14.70

%

10.41

%

8.05

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

14.54

%

10.24

%

7.89

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

10.28

%

9.39

%

7.48

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

12.70

%

9.42

%

7.08

%

Barclays U.S. Credit Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

9.37

%

7.65

%

6.23

%

 

Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

6.80

%

5.92

%

4.98

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Mark Kiesel. Mr. Kiesel is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since November 2002.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class A

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

3.75%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class A

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

Other Expenses1

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.53%

0.63%

0.78%

0.93%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.50%, 0.60%, 0.75% and 0.90% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class A shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class A shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$54

$170

$296

$665

Class P

$64

$202

$351

$786

Administrative Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class A

$466

$660

$870

$1,475

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$54

$170

$296

$665

Class P

$64

$202

$351

$786

Administrative Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class A

$466

$660

$870

$1,475

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 81% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays Long Term Government/Credit Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 13.54 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") that are rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (September 11, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. The Administrative Class and Class A of the Fund have not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Government or Investment Grade Credit Securities having a maturity of 10 years or more. The Lipper Corporate Debt Funds BBB-Rated Funds Average consists of funds that invest at least 65% of their assets in corporate and government debt issues rated in the top four grades.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -7.77%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 16.10% in the Q4 2008, and the lowest quarterly return was -5.92% in the Q1 2009.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (08/31/2006)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

10.28

%

11.62

%

10.82

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.96

%

8.89

%

8.27

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

7.14

%

8.47

%

7.89

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

10.17

%

11.52

%

10.72

%

Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

8.78

%

10.16

%

9.50

%

 

Lipper Corporate Debt Funds BBB-Rated Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

9.98

%

7.33

%

6.91

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Stephen Rodosky. Mr. Rodosky is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since July 2007.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.475%

0.575%

0.475%

0.575%

0.575%

0.575%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.505%

0.605%

0.755%

0.855%

1.605%

1.605%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.475%, 0.575%,  0.725%, 0.825%, 1.575% and 1.575% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$52

$162

$282

$634

Class P

$62

$194

$338

$756

Administrative Class

$77

$241

$420

$936

Class A

$459

$638

$831

$1,390

Class B

$513

$706

$923

$1,434

Class C

$263

$506

$873

$1,906

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$52

$162

$282

$634

Class P

$62

$194

$338

$756

Administrative Class

$77

$241

$420

$936

Class A

$459

$638

$831

$1,390

Class B

$163

$506

$873

$1,434

Class C

$163

$506

$873

$1,906

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 143% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. Assets not invested in U.S. Government Securities may be invested in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. While Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") may invest in derivatives at any time it deems appropriate, it will generally do so when it believes that U.S. Government Securities are overvalued relative to derivative instruments. This Fund will normally have a minimum average portfolio duration of eight years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. In addition, the dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of the Fund, under normal circumstances, is expected to be more than ten years.

The Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments are limited to those of investment grade U.S. dollar-denominated securities of U.S. issuers that are rated at least A by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. In addition, the Fund may only invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities rated A by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality and may only invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities rated Aa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations if any, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays Long-Term Treasury Index consists of U.S. Treasury issues with maturities of 10 or more years. The Lipper General U.S. Government Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in U.S. government and agency issues.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -7.80%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 22.65% in the Q3 2011, and the lowest quarterly return was -7.74% in the Q4 2010.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

5.05

%

10.90

%

8.02

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

2.16

%

7.27

%

5.34

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

3.69

%

7.28

%

5.34

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

4.94

%

10.79

%

7.91

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

4.82

%

10.63

%

7.75

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

0.76

%

9.64

%

7.18

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

0.55

%

9.59

%

7.03

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

2.95

%

9.66

%

6.80

%

Barclays Long-Term Treasury Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

3.56

%

9.71

%

7.65

%

 

Lipper General U.S. Government Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

2.36

%

4.92

%

4.06

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Stephen Rodosky. Mr. Rodosky is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since July 2007.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Management Fees

0.46%

0.56%

0.46%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.46%

0.56%

0.71%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated, and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$47

$148

$258

$579

Class P

$57

$179

$313

$701

Administrative Class

$73

$227

$395

$883

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 373% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 3.87 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities rated below B). The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (December 31, 2009), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Government or Investment Grade Credit Securities having a maturity of at least 1 year and less than 10 years. The Lipper Short Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues (rated in the top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of one to five years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -1.51%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 6.70% in the Q4 2008, and the lowest quarterly return was -4.01% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

8.52

%

7.38

%

5.96

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

6.73

%

5.39

%

4.14

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

5.71

%

5.20

%

4.06

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

8.41

%

7.27

%

5.85

%

Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

3.89

%

5.18

%

4.62

%

 

Lipper Short-Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

4.73

%

4.70

%

3.92

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since January 1998.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.50%

0.60%

0.75%

0.90%

0.90%

1.65%

1.65%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class D

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class A

$463

$651

$855

$1,441

Class B

$518

$720

$947

$1,485

Class C

$268

$520

$897

$1,955

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class D

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class A

$463

$651

$855

$1,441

Class B

$168

$520

$897

$1,485

Class C

$168

$520

$897

$1,955

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 1,226% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities (such as mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities and mortgage dollar rolls), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from one to seven years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest without limit in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. In addition, the Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in investment grade securities rated below Aaa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality, subject to a minimum rating of Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may also invest up to an additional 5% of its total assets in mortgage-related high yield instruments ("junk bonds") rated below Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may not invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies, but may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may,without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays U.S. MBS Fixed Rate Index covers the mortgage-backed pass-through securities of Ginnie Mae (GNMA), Fannie Mae (FNMA), and Freddie Mac (FHLMC). The MBS Index is formed by grouping the universe of over 600,000 individual fixed rate MBS pools into approximately 3,500 generic aggregates. The Lipper U.S. Mortgage Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in mortgages/securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government and certain federal agencies.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -2.00%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 5.31% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -1.48% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

5.04

%

6.65

%

5.76

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

3.35

%

4.23

%

3.73

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

3.26

%

4.28

%

3.73

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

4.93

%

6.55

%

5.66

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

4.77

%

6.39

%

5.50

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

4.62

%

6.23

%

5.35

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

0.72

%

5.42

%

4.94

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

0.34

%

5.36

%

4.80

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

2.84

%

5.44

%

4.56

%

Barclays U.S. MBS Fixed Rate Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

2.60

%

5.72

%

5.11

%

 

Lipper U.S. Mortgage Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

4.33

%

5.16

%

4.25

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is jointly managed by Michael Cudzil and Daniel Hyman. Messrs. Cudzil and Hyman are Executive Vice Presidents of PIMCO. Mr. Hyman has managed the Fund since July 2012, and Mr. Cudzil has managed the Fund since January 2013.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.60%

0.70%

0.60%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.62%

0.72%

0.87%

1.02%

1.02%

1.77%

1.27%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.60%, 0.70%,  0.85%, 1.00%, 1.00%, 1.75% and 1.25% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$63

$199

$346

$774

Class P

$74

$230

$401

$894

Administrative Class

$89

$278

$482

$1,073

Class D

$104

$325

$563

$1,248

Class A

$475

$688

$917

$1,576

Class C

$280

$557

$959

$2,084

Class R

$129

$403

$697

$1,534

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$63

$199

$346

$774

Class P

$74

$230

$401

$894

Administrative Class

$89

$278

$482

$1,073

Class D

$104

$325

$563

$1,248

Class A

$475

$688

$917

$1,576

Class C

$180

$557

$959

$2,084

Class R

$129

$403

$697

$1,534

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 427% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a portfolio of mortgage-related assets, including, but not limited to Agency residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and private label residential and commercial MBS, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. Agency MBS refers to MBS issued by government-sponsored enterprises, such as the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA" or "Ginnie Mae"), the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA" or "Fannie Mae") or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC" or "Freddie Mac"). The Fund will invest in a broad array of mortgage-related securities in seeking to generate consistent, absolute returns across full market cycles. The remainder of the Fund's assets may be invested in other types of "Fixed Income Instruments," which include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private sector entities. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from (negative) 1 year to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") that are rated Caa or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality (except such limitation shall not apply to the Fund's investments in mortgage-related securities). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts, options on futures, fixed income swap agreements, credit default swap agreements and other synthetic mortgage-related swap indices, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed interest-only ("IO"), principal-only ("PO"), or inverse floating rate debt ("inverse floater") securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Extension Risk: the risk that, in periods of rising interest rates, issuers of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities may pay principal later than expected, which may reduce the value of the Fund's investment in such securities and may prevent the Fund from receiving higher interest rates on proceeds reinvested

Prepayment Risk: the risk that, in periods of declining interest rates, issuers of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities may pay principal more quickly than expected, which results in the Fund foregoing future interest income on the portion of the principal repaid early and may result in the Fund being forced to reinvest investment proceeds at lower interest rates

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities Risk: the risk of non-payment because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in the pools created by non-governmental issuers

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular foreign government) than funds that are "diversified"

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund does not have a full calendar year of performance. Thus, no bar chart or Average Annual Total Returns table is included for the Fund. Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

The Fund's benchmark index is the 3-Month USD LIBOR Index. LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is an average interest rate, determined by the British Bankers Association that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money (3 months) in England's Eurodollar market.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is jointly managed by Joshua Anderson, Daniel Hyman and Alfred T. Murata. Messrs. Anderson and Murata are Managing Directors of PIMCO. Mr. Hyman is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO. They have managed the Fund since its inception in October 2012.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

 

PIMCO Total Return Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage
of the lower of
the original
purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.46%

0.56%

0.46%

0.50%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.46%

0.56%

0.71%

0.75%

0.85%

1.60%

1.60%

1.10%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$47

$148

$258

$579

Class P

$57

$179

$313

$701

Administrative Class

$73

$227

$395

$883

Class D

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class A

$459

$636

$829

$1,385

Class B

$513

$705

$921

$1,428

Class C

$263

$505

$871

$1,900

Class R

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$47

$148

$258

$579

Class P

$57

$179

$313

$701

Administrative Class

$73

$227

$395

$883

Class D

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class A

$459

$636

$829

$1,385

Class B

$163

$505

$871

$1,428

Class C

$163

$505

$871

$1,900

Class R

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 380% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, as calculated by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"), which as of June 30, 2013 was 5.18 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stock, convertible securities and other equity-related securities.

The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity or equity-related 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Convertible Securities Risk: as convertible securities share both fixed income and equity characteristics, they are subject to risks to which fixed income and equity investments are subject. These risks include equity risk, interest rate risk and credit risk

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, if any, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index represents securities that are SEC-registered, 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. The Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues (rated in the top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of five to ten years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.02%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 6.04% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -2.18% in the Q2 2004.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

10.36

%

8.34

%

6.81

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

8.10

%

5.92

%

4.82

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.92

%

5.77

%

4.74

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

10.25

%

8.23

%

6.71

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

10.08

%

8.07

%

6.55

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

10.04

%

8.02

%

6.49

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

5.81

%

7.06

%

5.93

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

5.62

%

7.00

%

5.78

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

8.12

%

7.07

%

5.55

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

9.66

%

7.61

%

6.07

%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

4.21

%

5.95

%

5.18

%

 

Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

6.80

%

5.92

%

4.98

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in May 1987.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.50%

0.60%

0.75%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated, and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 374% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 5.18 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest only in investment grade U.S. dollar denominated securities of U.S. issuers that are rated at least Baa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitation, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (December 31, 2009), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index represents securities that are SEC-registered, 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. The Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues (rated in the top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of five to ten years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.04%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 6.32% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -1.90% in the Q2 2004.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

8.17

%

7.78

%

6.21

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

6.29

%

5.69

%

4.38

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

5.88

%

5.55

%

4.31

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

8.07

%

7.67

%

6.11

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

7.90

%

7.51

%

5.95

%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

4.21

%

5.95

%

5.18

%

 

Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

6.80

%

5.92

%

4.98

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in December 1991.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.50%

0.60%

0.75%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated, and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 376% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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.The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 5.18 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund will not invest in the securities of any issuer determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be engaged principally in the provision of healthcare services, the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, pharmaceuticals or military equipment, the operation of gambling casinos or in the production or trade of pornographic materials. To the extent possible on the basis of information available to PIMCO, an issuer will be deemed to be principally engaged in an activity if it derives more than 10% of its gross revenues from such activities. In addition, the Fund will not invest directly in securities of issuers that are engaged in certain business activities in or with the Republic of the Sudan (a "Sudan-Related Issuer"). In analyzing whether an issuer is a Sudan-Related Issuer, PIMCO may rely upon, among other things, information from a list provided by an independent third party.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities rated below B). The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (March 31, 2009), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index represents securities that are SEC-registered, 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. The Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues (rated in the top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of five to ten years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -2.88%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 6.12% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -2.79% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.69

%

8.00

%

6.66

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.69

%

5.64

%

4.60

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.49

%

5.49

%

4.52

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

9.58

%

7.89

%

6.55

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

9.42

%

7.74

%

6.40

%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

4.21

%

5.95

%

5.18

%

 

Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

6.80

%

5.92

%

4.98

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in May 1991.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.50%

0.60%

0.75%

0.85%

0.85%

1.60%

1.10%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class D

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class A

$459

$636

$829

$1,385

Class C

$263

$505

$871

$1,900

Class R

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class D

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class A

$459

$636

$829

$1,385

Class C

$163

$505

$871

$1,900

Class R

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 540% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

 The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities. "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.  The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within one and a half years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, as calculated by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"), which as of June 30, 2013 was 5.18 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates.  The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may invest without limitation in the core sectors of the bond market including government bonds, mortgage bonds and corporate bonds and will generally seek to maintain positive exposure to these sectors. The Fund may invest only in investment grade securities of issuers that are rated at least Baa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers, although the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 5% of its total assets. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.

The Fund may invest in certain derivative instruments, such as futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales, including short exposures obtained using derivative instruments, up to 10% of its total assets. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stock, convertible securities and other equity-related securities, although the Fund will not invest in common stock.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity or equity-related 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Leveraging Risk: the risk that certain transactions of the Fund, such as the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions, may give rise to leverage, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Convertible Securities Risk: as convertible securities share both fixed income and equity characteristics, they are subject to risks to which fixed income and equity investments are subject. These risks include equity risk, interest rate risk and credit risk

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class C shares (June 1, 2012), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. The Administrative Class, Class D and Class R of the Fund have not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index represents securities that are SEC-registered, 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. The Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues (rated in the top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of five to ten years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -2.42%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 3.21% in the Q3 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was 0.97% in the Q4 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (05/26/2011)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.30

%

9.70

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.15

%

8.17

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.10

%

7.41

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

9.19

%

9.59

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

4.84

%

6.75

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

7.09

%

8.48

%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

4.21

%

5.63

%

 

Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

6.80

%

6.11

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in May 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 49 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.90%

1.00%

0.90%

1.05%

1.05%

1.05%

1.05%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.91%

1.01%

1.16%

1.31%

1.31%

2.06%

1.56%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.90%, 1.00%,  1.15%, 1.30%, 1.30%, 2.05% and 1.55% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$93

$290

$504

$1,120

Class P

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Administrative Class

$118

$368

$638

$1,409

Class D

$133

$415

$718

$1,579

Class A

$503

$775

$1,066

$1,895

Class C

$309

$646

$1,108

$2,390

Class R

$159

$493

$850

$1,856

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$93

$290

$504

$1,120

Class P

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Administrative Class

$118

$368

$638

$1,409

Class D

$133

$415

$718

$1,579

Class A

$503

$775

$1,066

$1,895

Class C

$209

$646

$1,108

$2,390

Class R

$159

$493

$850

$1,856

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 786% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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. The Fund intends to utilize various investment strategies in a broad array of fixed income sectors to achieve its investment objective. The Fund will not be constrained by management against an index. The average portfolio duration of this Fund will normally vary from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 40% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may also invest without limitation in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. In addition, the Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls).

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Administrative Class shares (June 7, 2013) and Class C and Class R shares (July 31, 2008), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's benchmark index is the 3-Month USD LIBOR Index (Resets Quarterly). LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is an average interest rate, determined by the British Bankers Association, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money (3 months) in England's Eurodollar market, resetting quarterly. The Lipper Absolute Return Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that aim for positive returns in all market conditions. The funds are not benchmarked against a traditional long-only market index but rather have the aim of outperforming a cash or risk-free benchmark.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -1.19%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 5.51% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -1.06% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (06/30/2008)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.04

%

6.69

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.79

%

5.44

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

5.89

%

5.02

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

8.93

%

6.58

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

8.77

%

6.42

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

8.60

%

6.26

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

4.57

%

5.36

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

6.89

%

5.49

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

8.33

%

6.00

%

3 Month USD LIBOR Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.47

%

0.81

%

 

Lipper Absolute Return Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

4.76

%

1.55

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Chris Dialynas. Mr. Dialynas is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in June 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 40 of this prospectus.

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Fund shares may be purchased or sold (redeemed) on any business day (normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open). Generally, purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares are processed at the net asset value next calculated after an order is received by the Fund.

Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D

The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund is $1 million, 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 for Class D shares of the Fund is $1,000, except that the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The minimum subsequent investment for Class D shares is $50.

You may sell (redeem) all or part of your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Fund on any business day. If you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, depending on the elections made on the Account Application, you may sell by:

Sending a written request by mail to:
PIMCO Funds c/o BFDS Midwest
330 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 

Calling us at 888.87.PIMCO and a Shareholder Services associate will assist you 

Sending a fax to our Shareholder Services department at 816.421.2861 

Sending an e-mail to pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

The minimum initial investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund is $1,000. The minimum subsequent investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares is $50. The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. Effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as described in "Purchasing Shares – Class B" in the Fund's prospectus. You may purchase or sell (redeem) all or part of your Class A, Class B and Class C shares through a broker-dealer, or other financial firm, or, if you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809. The Fund reserves the right to require payment by wire or U.S. Bank check in connection with accounts opened directly with the Fund by Account Application.

There is no minimum initial or minimum subsequent investment in Class R shares because Class R shares may only be purchased through omnibus accounts for specified benefit plans. Specified benefit plans that wish to invest directly by mail should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are generally taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of the two, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Distributions paid by the Fund that are properly designated as "exempt interest dividends" normally will be exempt from federal income taxes, but may not be exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Firms

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial firm (such as a bank), the Fund and/or its related companies (including PIMCO) may pay the financial firm for the sale of those shares of the Fund and/or related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial firm and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial firm's Web site for more information.

Description of Principal Risks

The value of your investment in a Fund changes with the values of that Fund's investments. Many factors can affect those values. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund's portfolio as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks of each Fund are identified in the Fund Summaries. The principal risks are described in this section. Each Fund may be subject to additional risks other than those identified and described below because the types of investments made by a Fund can change over time. Securities and investment techniques mentioned in this summary that appear in bold type are described in greater detail under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques." That section and "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information also include more information about the Funds, their investments and the related risks. There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Extended Duration Fund

PIMCO
GNMA Fund

PIMCO
Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

PIMCO
Long Duration Total Return Fund

PIMCO
Long-Term U.S. Govenment Fund

PIMCO
Moderate Duration Fund

PIMCO
Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Extension

Prepayment

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

x

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Convertible Securities

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Mortgage Opportunities Fund

PIMCO
Total Return
Fund

PIMCO
Total Return
Fund II

PIMCO
Total Return
Fund III

PIMCO
Total Return
Fund IV

PIMCO
Unconstrained Bond Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

x

x

Extension

x

-

Prepayment

x

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

x

Convertible Securities

x

x

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities and other instruments in a Fund's portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by a Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. The values of equity and other non-fixed income securities may also decline due to fluctuations in interest rates. Inflation-indexed bonds, including Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), decline in value when real interest rates rise. In certain interest rate environments, such as when real interest rates are rising faster than nominal interest rates, inflation-indexed bonds may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations.

Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Inverse floating rate securities may decrease in value if interest rates increase. Inverse floating rate securities may also exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation with similar credit quality. When a Fund holds variable or floating rate securities, a decrease (or, in the case of inverse floating rate securities, an increase) in market interest rates will adversely affect the income received from such securities and the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

Credit Risk

A Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security (including a security purchased with securities lending collateral), or the counterparty to a derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The downgrade of the credit of a security held by a Fund may decrease its value. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Municipal bonds are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions, or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer's ability to make payments of principal and/or interest.

High Yield Risk

Funds that invest in high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than funds that do not invest in such securities. These securities are considered predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce a Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, a Fund may lose its entire investment. Because of the risks involved in investing in high yield securities, an investment in a Fund that invests in such securities should be considered speculative.

Market Risk

The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets. The value of a security 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. The value of a security may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities.

Exchanges and securities markets may close early, close late or issue trading halts on specific securities, which may result in, among other things, a Fund being unable to buy or sell certain securities or financial instruments at an advantageous time or accurately price its portfolio investments.

Issuer Risk

The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons which 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. A change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value at which the Fund has valued the securities. A Fund's investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Fund because it may be unable to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Additionally, the market for certain investments may become illiquid under adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer. In such cases, a Fund, due to limitations on investments in illiquid securities and the difficulty in purchasing and selling such securities or instruments, may be unable to achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. To the extent that a Fund's principal investment strategies involve derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk, the Fund will tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

Derivatives Risk

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The various derivative instruments that the Funds may use are referenced under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives" in this prospectus and described in more detail under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Funds typically use derivatives as a substitute for taking a position in the underlying asset and/or as part of a strategy designed to reduce exposure to other risks, such as interest rate or currency risk. The Funds may also use derivatives for leverage, in which case their use would involve leveraging risk. A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks described elsewhere in this section, such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk and management risk. They also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. A Fund investing in a derivative instrument could lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

Equity Risk

Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities also include, among other things, preferred stocks, convertible stocks and warrants. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. These risks are generally magnified in the case of equity investments in distressed companies.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities often involve risks that are different from or more acute than risks associated with other types of debt instruments. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-related securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, if a Fund holds mortgage-related securities, it may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, adjustable and fixed rate mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment risk. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. A Fund's investments in other asset-backed securities are subject to risks similar to those associated with mortgage-related securities, as well as additional risks associated with the nature of the assets and the servicing of those assets.

Extension Risk

The issuer of a security held by a Fund (such as a mortgage-related or other asset-backed security) may under certain circumstances make principal payments on such security later than expected. This may occur, for example, when interest rates rise. Such later-than-expected principal payments decrease the value of the security held by a Fund. In addition, as payments are received later than expected, a Fund may miss the opportunity to reinvest in higher yielding securities.

Prepayment Risk

The issuer of a security held by a Fund (such as a mortgage-related or other asset-backed security) may under certain circumstances make principal payments on such security sooner than expected. This may occur, for example, when interest rates decline. Such sooner-than-expected principal payments may reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund is forced to forego expected future interest payments on the principal amount paid back early and the Fund may be forced to reinvest the money it receives from such early payments at the lower prevailing interest rates. Additionally, the yield to maturity on an IO class of a stripped MBS ("SMBS") is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities Risk

There are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in pools created by non-governmental issuers. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are also not subject to the same underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those mortgage-related securities that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee.

Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, mortgage-related securities held in a Fund's portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk

A Fund that invests in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a Fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries. Additionally, issuers of foreign (non-U.S.) securities are usually not subject to the same degree of regulation as U.S. issuers. Reporting, accounting and auditing standards of foreign countries differ, in some cases significantly, from U.S. standards. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Also, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes or diplomatic developments could adversely affect a Fund's investments in a foreign country. In the event of nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation, a Fund could lose its entire investment in foreign (non-U.S.) securities. Adverse conditions in a certain region can adversely affect securities of other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated. To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a specific geographic region, the Fund will generally have more exposure to regional economic risks associated with foreign investments. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk may be particularly high to the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities. Emerging market securities may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, and potentially greater than, the risks of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to developed foreign countries. To the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities that are economically tied to a particular region, country or group of countries, the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse political or social events affecting that region, country or group of countries. Economic, business, political, or social instability may affect emerging market securities differently. Accordingly, a Fund that invests in a wide range of emerging market securities (e.g., different regions or countries, asset classes, issuers, sectors or credit qualities) may perform differently in response to such instability than a Fund investing in a more limited range of emerging market securities. For example, a Fund that focuses its investments in multiple asset classes of emerging market securities may have a limited ability to mitigate losses in an environment that is adverse to emerging market securities in general. Emerging market securities may also be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to value than securities economically tied to developed foreign countries. The systems and procedures for trading and settlement of securities in emerging markets are less developed and less transparent and transactions may take longer to settle. A Fund may not know the identity of trading counterparties, which may increase the possibility of the Fund not receiving payment or delivery of securities in a transaction.

Currency Risk

If a Fund invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged.

Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, a Fund's investments in foreign currency-denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.

Currency risk may be particularly high to the extent that a Fund invests in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engages in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to emerging market countries. These currency transactions may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, or greater than, the risks of investing in developed foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engaging in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to developed foreign countries.

Leveraging Risk

Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. The use of derivatives may also create leveraging risk. To mitigate leveraging risk, PIMCO will segregate or "earmark" liquid assets (or cash equivalent securities in the case of the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) or otherwise cover the transactions that may give rise to such risk. Certain Funds also may be exposed to leveraging risk by borrowing money for investment purposes. Leveraging may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions to satisfy its obligations or to meet segregation requirements when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leveraging tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities. Certain types of leveraging transactions, such as short sales that are not "against the box," could theoretically be subject to unlimited losses in cases where a Fund, for any reason, is unable to close out the transaction. In addition, to the extent a Fund borrows money, interest costs on such borrowings may not be recovered by any appreciation of the securities purchased with the borrowed amounts and could exceed the Fund's investment returns, resulting in greater losses.

Management Risk

Each Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Funds and may also adversely affect the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives.

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk

Focusing investments in a small number of issuers increases risk. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified." Funds that invest in a relatively small number of issuers are more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Some of those issuers also may present substantial credit or other risks.

Short Sale Risk

A Fund's short sales, if any, are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Fund of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. A Fund may also enter into a short position through a forward commitment or a short derivative position through a futures contract or swap agreement. If the price of the security or derivative has increased during this time, then the Fund will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. By contrast, a loss on a long position arises from decreases in the value of the security and is limited by the fact that a security's value cannot decrease below zero.

By investing the proceeds received from selling securities short, a Fund could be deemed to be employing a form of leverage, which creates special risks. The use of leverage may increase a Fund's exposure to long securities positions and make any change in the Fund's NAV greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of returns. There is no guarantee that any leveraging strategy a Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

In times of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions, a Fund may not be able, fully or partially, to implement its short selling strategy. Periods of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions generally may exist for as long as six months and, in some cases, much longer. Also, there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund.  The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV plans to limit short sales, including short exposures obtained using derivative instruments, to 10% of its total assets.

Convertible Securities Risk

Convertible securities are fixed income securities, preferred stocks or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock of the issuer (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at either a stated price or a stated rate. The market values of convertible securities may decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. A convertible security's market value, however, tends to reflect the market price of the common stock of the issuing company when that stock price approaches or is greater than the convertible security's "conversion price." The conversion price is defined as the predetermined price at which the convertible security could be exchanged for the associated stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines, the price of the convertible security tends to be influenced more by the yield of the convertible security. Thus, it may not decline in price to the same extent as the underlying common stock. In the event of a liquidation of the issuing company, holders of convertible securities may be paid before the company's common stockholders but after holders of any senior debt obligations of the company. Consequently, the issuer's convertible securities generally entail less risk than its common stock but more risk than its debt obligations.

Synthetic convertible securities involve the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security (i.e., an income-producing component and a right to acquire an equity security. Synthetic convertible securities are often achieved, in part, through investments in warrants or options to buy common stock (or options on a stock index), and therefore are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. The value of a synthetic convertible security will respond differently to market fluctuations than a traditional convertible security because a synthetic convertible is composed of two or more separate securities or instruments, each with its own market value. Because the convertible component is typically achieved by investing in warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index, synthetic convertible securities are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. In addition, if the value of the underlying common stock or the level of the index involved in the convertible component falls below the exercise price of the warrant or option, the warrant or option may lose all value.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Please see "Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings" in the Statement of Additional Information for information about the availability of the complete schedule of each Fund's holdings.

Management of the Funds

Investment Adviser and Administrator

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser and the administrator (serving in its capacity as administrator, the "Administrator") for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees of PIMCO Funds (the "Trust"), PIMCO is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds' business affairs and other administrative matters.

PIMCO is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Organized in 1971, PIMCO provides investment management and advisory services to private accounts of institutional and individual clients and to mutual funds. As of June 30, 2013, PIMCO had approximately $1.97 trillion in assets under management.

Management Fees

Each Fund pays for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. The Management Fees shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses tables reflect both an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly Management Fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable to each class's shares taken separately):

Management Fees


Fund Name

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

N/A

0.65%

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO GNMA Fund

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

N/A

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

N/A

0.65%

N/A

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

N/A

0.65%

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

0.475%

0.575%

0.475%

N/A

0.575%

0.575%

0.575%

N/A

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

0.46%

0.56%

0.46%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

N/A

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

0.60%

0.70%

0.60%

0.75%

0.75%

N/A

0.75%

0.75%

PIMCO Total Return Fund

0.46%

0.56%

0.46%

0.50%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.60%

0.60%

N/A

0.60%

0.60%

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

0.90%

1.00%

0.90%

1.05%

1.05%

N/A

1.05%

1.05%

Advisory Fee. Each Fund pays PIMCO fees in return for providing investment advisory services. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly advisory fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund taken separately):

 


Fund

Advisory Fees1
All Classes

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

0.25%

PIMCO GNMA Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

0.225%

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

0.35%

PIMCO Total Return Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

0.25%

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

0.25%

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

0.25%

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

0.60%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 75.

A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Funds' investment advisory contract is available in the Funds' Semi-Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal half-year ended September 30, 2012.

Supervisory and Administrative Fee. Each Fund pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. Shareholders of each Fund pay a supervisory and administrative fee to PIMCO, computed as a percentage of the Fund's assets attributable in the aggregate to that class of shares. PIMCO, in turn, 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 supervisory and administrative fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the shareholders, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses) and fees and expenses of the Trust's Independent Trustees and their counsel. PIMCO generally earns a profit on the supervisory and administrative fee paid by the Funds. Also, under the terms of the supervision and administration agreement, PIMCO, and not Fund shareholders, would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid PIMCO monthly supervisory and administrative fees at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class's shares taken separately):

 

Supervisory and Administrative Fee1


Fund

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO GNMA Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

N/A

0.35%

0.35%

0.35%

N/A

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

0.21%

0.31%

0.21%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

0.40%

PIMCO Total Return Fund

0.21%

0.31%

0.21%

0.25%

0.35%

0.35%

0.35%

0.35%

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.35%

0.35%

N/A

0.35%

0.35%

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.45%

0.45%

N/A

0.45%

0.45%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 75.

Individual Portfolio Managers

The following individuals have primary responsibility for managing each of the noted Funds.

 

Fund

Portfolio Manager

Since

Recent Professional Experience

PIMCO Moderate Duration
PIMCO Total Return
PIMCO Total Return II
PIMCO Total Return III
PIMCO Total Return IV

William H. Gross

1/98
5/87*
12/91*
5/91*
5/11*

Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO. Mr. Gross has been associated with PIMCO since 1971.

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond

Mark Kiesel

11/02

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Kiesel is a portfolio manager and a senior member of PIMCO's investment strategy group. He has served as a portfolio manager, head of equity derivatives and as a senior Credit Analyst since joining PIMCO in 1996.

PIMCO Extended Duration
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government
PIMCO Long Duration Total Return

Stephen Rodosky

7/07
7/07
7/07

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Rodosky joined PIMCO in 2001 and specializes in portfolio management of treasuries, agencies and futures.

PIMCO GNMA
PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities

Michael Cudzil

1/13
1/13

Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Mr. Cudzil is a portfolio manager and mortgage specialist. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2012, he worked as a managing director and head of pass-through trading at Nomura.

PIMCO GNMA
PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities
PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities

Daniel Hyman

7/12
7/12
10/12*

Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Mr. Hyman is a portfolio manager focusing on mortgage-backed securities and derivatives. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2008, he was a vice president at Credit Suisse where he traded Agency pass-throughs.

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities

Joshua Anderson

10/12*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Anderson is a portfolio manager focusing on global structured credit investments. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2003, he was an analyst at Merrill Lynch covering both the residential ABS and collateralized debt obligation sectors and was ranked as one of the top analysts by Institutional investor magazine. He was previously a portfolio manager at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers.

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities

Alfred T. Murata

10/12*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Murata is a portfolio manager focusing on mortgage- and asset-backed securities. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2001, he researched and implemented exotic equity and interest-rate derivatives at Nikko Financial Technologies.

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond

Chris Dialynas

6/08*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Dialynas joined PIMCO in 1980 and is a senior member of PIMCO's investment strategy group.

*

Inception of the Fund.

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about other accounts managed by the portfolio managers, the portfolio managers' compensation and the portfolio managers' ownership of shares of the Funds.

Distributor

The Trust's Distributor is PIMCO Investments LLC ("Distributor"). The Distributor, located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Please note all direct account requests or inquiries should be mailed to the Trust's transfer agent at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 and should not be mailed to the Distributor.

Classes of Shares

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds are offered in this prospectus. Subject to the qualifications described below under "Purchasing Shares — Class B," effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments. Each share class represents an investment in the same Fund, but each class has its own expense structure and arrangements for shareholder services or distribution, which allows you to choose the class that best fits your situation and eligibility requirements.

The class of shares that is best for you depends upon a number of factors, including the amount and the intended length of your investment, the expenses borne by each class, which are detailed in the fee table and example at the front of this prospectus, any initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applicable to a class and whether you qualify for any reduction or waiver of sales charges, and the availability of the share class for purchase by you. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes, which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. Individual investors can generally invest in Class A and Class C shares. Only certain investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D and Class R shares.

The following summarizes key information about each class to help you make your investment decision, including the various expenses associated with each class and the payments made to financial firms for distribution and other services. More information about the Trust's multi-class arrangements is included in the Statement of Additional Information and can be obtained free of charge by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Sales Charges

Initial Sales Charges — Class A Shares

This section includes important information about sales charge reduction programs available to investors in Class A shares of the Funds and describes information or records you may need to provide to the Distributor or your financial firm in order to be eligible for sales charge reduction programs.

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, the public offering price you pay when you buy Class A shares of the Funds is the net asset value ("NAV") of the shares plus an initial sales charge. The initial sales charge varies depending upon the size of your purchase, as set forth below. No sales charge is imposed where Class A shares are issued to you pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gains distributions. For investors investing in Class A shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you obtain the proper "breakpoint" discount.

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

3.75%

3.90%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.25%

3.36%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.25%

2.30%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

1.75%

1.78%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

Investors in the Funds may reduce or eliminate sales charges applicable to purchases of Class A shares through utilization of the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount), Letter of Intent or Reinstatement Privilege. These programs, which apply to purchases of one of more funds that are series of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series that offer Class A shares (other than the Money Market series of the Trust) (collectively, "Eligible Funds"), are summarized below and are described in greater detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

Combined Purchase Privilege and Right of Accumulation (Breakpoints). A Qualifying Investor (as defined below) may qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by combining concurrent purchases of the Class A shares of one or more Eligible Funds into a single purchase (the "Combined Purchase Privilege"). In addition, a Qualifying Investor may obtain a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by adding the purchase value of Class A shares of an Eligible Fund with the current aggregate net asset value of all Class A, B and C shares of any Eligible Fund held by accounts for the benefit of such Qualifying Investor (the "Right of Accumulation" or "Cumulative Quantity Discount").

The term "Qualifying Investor" refers to:

1.

an individual, such individual's spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or such individual's children under the age of 21 years (each a "family member") (including family trust*, accounts established by such a family member); or

2.

a trustee or other fiduciary for a single trust (except family trusts* noted above), estate or fiduciary account although more than one beneficiary may be involved; or

3.

an employee benefit plan of a single employer.

*

For the purpose of determining whether a purchase would qualify for a reduced sales charge under the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation or Letter of Intent, a "family trust" is one in which a family member, as defined in section (1) above, or a direct lineal descendant(s) of such person is/are the beneficiary(ies), and such person or another family member, direct lineal ancestor or sibling of such person is/are the trustee(s).

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details and for restrictions applicable to shares held by certain employer-sponsored benefit programs.

Letter of Intent. Investors may also obtain a reduced sales charge on purchases of Class A shares by means of a written Letter of Intent which expresses an intent to invest not less than $50,000 (or $100,000 for certain funds) within a period of 13 months in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund(s). The maximum intended investment allowable in a Letter of Intent is $1,000,000. Each purchase of shares under a Letter of Intent will be made at the public offering price or prices applicable at the time of such purchase to a single purchase of the dollar amount indicated in the Letter of Intent. At the investor's option, a Letter of Intent may include purchases of Class A shares of any Eligible Fund made not more than 90 days prior to the date the Letter of Intent is signed; however, the 13 month period during which the Letter of Intent is in effect will begin on the date of the earliest purchase to be included and the sales charge on any purchases prior to the Letter of Intent will not be adjusted. A Letter of Intent is not a binding obligation to purchase the full amount indicated. Shares purchased with the first 5% of the amount indicated in the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charges applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased.

In making computations concerning the amount purchased for purposes of a Letter of Intent, purchases of Class C shares of Eligible Funds will be included, but market appreciation in the value of the shareholder's Class A and Class C shares of Eligible Funds will not be included.

Reinstatement Privilege. A Class A shareholder who has caused any or all of his shares to be redeemed may reinvest all or any portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund at NAV without any sales charge, provided that such investment is made within 120 calendar days after the redemption date. The limitations and restrictions of this program are fully described in the Statement of Additional Information.

Method of Valuation of Accounts. To determine whether a shareholder qualifies for a reduction in sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of Eligible Funds, the public offering price of the shares is used for purchases relying on the Combined Purchase Privilege or a Letter of Intent and the amount of the total current purchase (including any sales load) plus the NAV (at the close of business on the day of the current purchase) of shares previously acquired is used for the Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount).

Sales at Net Asset Value. In addition to the programs summarized above, the Funds may sell their Class A shares at NAV without an initial sales charge to certain types of accounts or account holders, including, but not limited to: Trustees of the Funds; employees of PIMCO and the Distributor; employees of participating brokers; certain trustees or other fiduciaries purchasing shares for retirement plans; and persons investing through certain "wrap accounts." Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

If you are eligible to buy both Class A shares and Institutional Class shares, you should buy Institutional Class shares because Class A shares may be subject to sales charges and an annual 0.25% service fee.

Required Shareholder Information and Records. In order for investors in Class A shares of the Funds to take advantage of sales charge reductions, an investor or his or her financial firm must notify the Fund that the investor qualifies for such a reduction. If the Fund is not notified that the investor is eligible for these reductions, the Fund will be unable to ensure that the reduction is applied to the investor's account. An investor may have to provide certain information or records to his or her financial firm or the Fund to verify the investor's eligibility for breakpoint discounts or sales charge waivers. An investor may be asked to provide information or records, including account statements, regarding shares of the Funds or other Eligible Funds held in:

all of the investor's accounts held directly with the Trust or through a financial firm; 

any account of the investor at another financial firm; and 

accounts of Qualifying Investors, at any financial firm.

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding eliminations of and reductions in sales loads associated with Eligible Funds. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from PIMCO by written request, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

Class A Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares (and, thus, pay no initial sales charge) of a Fund, you will be subject to a 1% CDSC if you sell (redeem) your Class A shares within 18 months of their purchase. The Class A CDSC does not apply if you are otherwise eligible to purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge or are eligible for a waiver of the CDSC. See "Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs" below.

Class B and Class C Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you sell (redeem) your Class B or Class C shares within the time periods specified below, you will pay a CDSC according to the following schedules. If you invest in Class B or Class C shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you are credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed.

Class B Shares

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

First

3.50%

Second

2.75%

Third

2.00%

Fourth

1.25%

Fifth

0.50%

Sixth and thereafter

0.00%*

*

After the fifth year, Class B shares convert into Class A shares.

 

Class C Shares*


Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge

First

1%

Thereafter

0%

*

Except shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds that were not acquired by exchanging Class C shares of another Fund.

How CDSCs will be Calculated

A CDSC is imposed on redemptions of Class B and Class C shares (and where applicable, Class A shares) on the amount of the redemption which causes the current value of your account for the particular class of shares of the Fund to fall below the total dollar amount of your purchase payments subject to the CDSC.

The following rules apply under the method for calculating CDSCs:

Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC.

For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either your original purchase price or the then current NAV of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. To illustrate this point, consider shares purchased at an NAV of $10. If the Fund's NAV per share at the time of redemption is $12, the CDSC will apply to the purchase price of $10. If the NAV per share at the time of redemption is $8, the CDSC will apply to the $8 current NAV per share.

CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of your redemption, not from amounts remaining in your account.

In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that you will redeem first the lot of shares which will incur the lowest CDSC.

For example, the following illustrates the operation of the Class C CDSC:

Assume that an individual opens an account and makes a purchase payment of $10,000 for 1,000 Class C shares of a Fund (at $10 per share) and that six months later the value of the investor's account for that Fund has grown through investment performance to $11,000 ($11 per share). If the investor should redeem $2,200 (200 shares), a CDSC would be applied against $2,000 of the redemption (the purchase price of the shares redeemed, because the purchase price is lower than the current NAV of such shares ($2,200)). At the rate of 1%, the Class C CDSC would be $20.

Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs

The initial sales charges on Class A shares and the CDSCs on Class A, Class B and Class C shares may be reduced or waived under certain purchase arrangements and for certain categories of investors. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

No Sales Charges — Class R Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class R shares. Class R shares generally are available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care benefit funding plans and other specified benefit plans and accounts whereby the plan or the plan's financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or PIMCO Funds to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (collectively, "specified benefit plans"). In addition, Class R shares also are generally available only to specified benefit plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the benefit plan level or at the level of the plan's financial firm). Class R shares are not available to retail or non-specified benefit plan accounts, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, or individual 403(b) plans.

The administrator of a specified benefit plan or employee benefits office can provide participants with detailed information on how to participate in the plan and how to elect a Fund as an investment option. Plan participants may be permitted to elect different investment options, alter the amounts contributed to the plan, or change how contributions are allocated among investment options in accordance with the plan's specific provisions. The plan administrator or employee benefits office should be consulted for details. For questions about participant accounts, participants should contact their employee benefits office, the plan administrator, or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class R shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the specified benefit plan.

Eligible specified benefit plans generally may open an account and purchase Class R shares by contacting any broker, dealer or other financial firm authorized to sell or process transactions in Class R shares of the Funds. Eligible specified benefit plans may also purchase shares directly from the Distributor. See "Purchasing Shares – Class R" below. Additional shares may be purchased through a benefit plan's administrator or recordkeeper.

Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing and account maintenance services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their plan participants, including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes.

Moreover, financial firms and specified benefit plans may have omnibus accounts and similar arrangements with the Trust and may be paid for providing sub-accounting and other shareholder services. A financial firm or specified benefit plan may be paid for its services directly or indirectly by the Funds, the Administrator, another affiliate of the Fund or the Distributor (normally not to exceed an annual rate of 0.50% of a Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares and purchased through such firm or specified benefit plan for its clients although payments with respect to shares in retirement plans are often higher). PIMCO or its affiliates may pay a financial firm or specified benefit plan an additional amount not to exceed 0.25% for sub-accounting or other shareholder services.

These fees and expenses could reduce an investment return in Class R shares. For further information on Class R shares and related items, please refer to the Statement of Additional Information.

No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. Only certain investors are eligible to purchase these share classes. Your financial advisor or financial firm can help you determine if you are eligible to purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. You can also call 888.87.PIMCO.

Institutional Class shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals. Institutional Class shares may also be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to their customers' investments in the Funds.

Class P shares are offered through certain asset allocation, wrap fee and other similar programs offered by broker-dealers and other financial firms. Broker-dealers, other financial firms, pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances also may purchase Class P shares.

Administrative Class shares are offered primarily through broker-dealers, other financial firms, and employee benefit plan alliances. Each Fund typically pays service and/or distribution fees to these entities for services they provide to Administrative Class shareholders.

Pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances, and "wrap account" programs established with broker-dealers or other financial firms may purchase Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares only if the plan or program for which the shares are being acquired will maintain an omnibus or pooled account for each Fund and will not require a Fund to pay any type of administrative payment per participant account to any third party.

Class D shares of the Funds are offered primarily through broker-dealers and other financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of the Funds in investment products, programs or accounts such as mutual fund supermarkets or other no transaction fee platforms. Class D shares of the Funds will be held in an account at a financial firm and, generally, the firm will hold a shareholder's Class D shares in nominee or street name as your agent. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class D shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the financial firm. In certain circumstances, the financial firm may arrange to have shares registered in a shareholder's name or a shareholder may subsequently become a holder of record for some other reason (for instance, if you terminate your relationship with your financial firm). In such circumstances, a shareholder may contact the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO for information about the account.

Distribution and Servicing (12b-1) Plans

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares. The Funds pay fees to the Distributor on an ongoing basis as compensation for the services the Distributor renders and the expenses it bears in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares ("distribution fees") and/or in connection with personal services rendered to Fund shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts ("servicing fees"). These payments are made pursuant to Distribution and Servicing Plans ("12b-1 Plans") adopted by each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

Class A Shares pay only servicing fees. Class B, Class C and Class R shares pay both distribution and servicing fees. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each 12b-1 Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Class A

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.00%

 

Class B

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class C

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class R

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.25%

Because distribution fees are paid out of the Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than other types of sales charges, such as sales charges that are deducted at the time of investment. Therefore, although Class B, Class C and Class R shares do not pay initial sales charges, the distribution fees payable on Class B, Class C and Class R shares may, over time, cost you more than the initial sales charge imposed on Class A shares. Also, because Class B shares convert into Class A shares after they have been held for five years and are not subject to distribution fees after the conversion, an investment in Class C shares may cost you more over time than an investment in Class B shares.

Administrative Class and Class D Shares. The Trust has adopted, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, a separate Distribution and Servicing Plan for each of the Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds. The Distribution and Servicing Plans permit the Funds to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring through financial firms, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to the Administrative Class and Class D shares. Most or all of the distribution and service (12b-1) fees are paid to financial firms through which shareholders may purchase or hold shares. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund's Administrative Class and Class D assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Administrative Class and Class D shares.

The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each Distribution and Servicing Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Administrative Class & Class D

Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

All Funds

0.25%

Servicing Arrangements

Shares of the Funds may be available through broker-dealers, banks, trust companies, insurance companies and other financial firms that have entered into shareholder servicing arrangements with respect to the Funds. A financial firm is one that, in exchange for compensation, sells, among other products, mutual fund shares (including the shares offered in this prospectus) or provides services for mutual fund shareholders. These financial firms provide varying investment products, programs, platforms and accounts, through which investors may purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds. Shareholder servicing arrangements typically include processing orders for shares, generating account and confirmation statements, sub-accounting, account maintenance, tax reporting, and disbursing cash dividends as well as other investment or administrative services required for the particular firm's products, programs, platform and accounts.

These financial firms may impose additional or different conditions than the Funds on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of shares. They may also independently establish and charge their customers or program participants transaction fees, account fees and other amounts in connection with purchases, redemptions and exchanges of shares in addition to any fees imposed by the Funds. These additional fees may vary and over time could increase the cost of an investment in the Funds and lower investment returns. Each financial firm is responsible for transmitting to its customers and program participants a schedule of any such fees and information regarding any additional or different conditions regarding purchases, redemptions and exchanges. Shareholders who are customers of these financial firms or participants in programs serviced by them should contact the financial firm for information regarding these fees and conditions.

PIMCO and/or its affiliates may make payments to financial firms for the shareholder services provided. These payments are made out of PIMCO's resources, including the supervisory and administrative fees paid to PIMCO under the Funds' supervision and administration agreement. The actual services provided by these firms, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm. The payments may be based on a fixed dollar amount for each account and position maintained by the financial firm and/or a percentage of the value of shares held by investors through the firm. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more information.

These payments may be material to financial firms relative to other compensation paid by the Funds, PIMCO and/or its affiliates and may be in addition to other fees, such as distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and revenue sharing or "shelf space" fees paid to such firms (described below). Also, the payments may differ depending on the Fund or share class and may vary from amounts paid to the Funds' transfer agent for providing similar services to other accounts. PIMCO and/or its affiliates do not control these financial firms' provision of the services for which they are receiving payments.

Other Payments to Financial Firms

Some or all of the sales charges, distribution fees and servicing fees described above are paid or "reallowed" to the financial firm, including their financial advisors through which you purchase your shares. With respect to Class C shares, the financial firms are also paid at the time of your purchase a commission of up to 1.00% of your investment in such share class. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more details.

The Distributor or PIMCO (for purposes of this subsection only, collectively, the "Distributor") may from time to time make payments and provide other incentives to selected financial firms as compensation for services such as providing the Funds with "shelf space" or a higher profile for the financial firms' financial advisors and their customers, placing the Funds on the financial firms' preferred or recommended fund list, granting the Distributor access to the firms' financial advisors, providing assistance in training and educating the financial firms' personnel on the Funds, and furnishing marketing support and other specified services. These payments may be significant to the financial firms and may also take the form of sponsorship of conferences, seminars or informational meetings or payment for attendance by persons associated with the financial firms at such events, as well as occasional entertainment, meals and small gifts to the extent permitted by law. Wholesaler representatives of the Distributor visit financial firms on a regular basis to market and educate financial advisors and other personnel about the Funds. These payments, reimbursements and activities may provide additional access to financial advisors at these financial firms, which may increase purchases and/or reduce redemptions of Fund shares.

A number of factors will be considered in determining the amount of these payments to financial firms. On some occasions, such payments may be conditioned upon levels of sales, including the sale of a specified minimum dollar amount of the shares of the Funds, other funds sponsored by the Distributor and/or a particular class of shares, during a specified period of time. The Distributor may also make payments to one or more financial firms based upon factors such as the amount of assets a financial firm's clients have invested in the Funds and the quality of the financial firm's relationship with the Distributor.

The payments described above are made at the Distributor's expense. These payments may be made to financial firms selected by the Distributor, generally to the financial firms that have sold significant amounts of shares of the Funds. The level of payments made to a financial firm in any given year will vary and generally will not exceed the sum of (a) 0.10% of such year's fund sales of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares by that financial firm and (b) 0.03% of the assets attributable to that financial firm invested in Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares of series of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. In certain cases, the payments described in the preceding sentence may be subject to certain minimum payment levels. In lieu of payments pursuant to the foregoing formula, the Distributor may make payments of an agreed upon amount which normally will not exceed the amount that would have been payable pursuant to the formula. In addition to the foregoing payments, the Distributor may make payments or reimburse financial firms for sponsorship and/or attendance at conferences, seminars or informational meetings.

The Distributor also may pay investment consultants or their affiliated companies for certain services including technology, operations, tax, or audit consulting services, and may pay such firms for the Distributor's attendance at investment forums sponsored by such firms or for various studies, surveys, or access to databases. Subject to applicable law, PIMCO and its affiliates may also provide investment advisory services to investment consultants and their affiliates and may execute brokerage transactions on behalf of the Funds with such investment consultants' affiliates. These consultants or their affiliates may, in the ordinary course of their investment consultant business, recommend that their clients utilize PIMCO's investment advisory services or invest in the Funds or in other products sponsored or distributed by the Distributor.

If investment advisers, distributors or affiliates of mutual funds make payments and provide other incentives in differing amounts, financial firms and their financial advisors may have financial incentives for recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. In addition, depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm and its financial advisors may also have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes. A shareholder who holds Fund shares through a financial firm should consult with the shareholder's financial advisor and review carefully any disclosure by the financial firm as to its compensation received by the financial advisor.

Although the Funds may use financial firms that sell Fund shares to effect transactions for the Funds' portfolios, the Funds and PIMCO will not consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when choosing financial firms to effect those transactions.

For further details about payments made by the Distributor to financial firms, please see the Statement of Additional Information.

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

The following section provides basic information about how to purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds.

More detailed information about purchase, redemption and exchange arrangements for Fund shares is provided in the Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained free of charge by written request to the Funds at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. The Statement of Additional Information provides technical information about the basic arrangements described below and also describes special purchase, sale and exchange features and programs offered by the Trust, including:

Automated telephone and wire transfer procedures

Automatic purchase, exchange and withdrawal programs

A link from your PIMCO Fund account to your bank account

Special arrangements for tax-qualified retirement plans

Investment programs which allow you to reduce or eliminate the initial sales charges

Categories of investors that are eligible for waivers or reductions of initial sales charges and CDSCs

The Trust typically does not offer or sell its shares to non-U.S. residents. For purposes of this policy, a U.S. resident is defined as an account with (i) a U.S. address of record and (ii) all account owners residing in the U.S. at the time of sale.

The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Trust or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial or subsequent investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

Purchasing Shares — Class A and Class C

You can purchase Class A or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways:

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may establish higher minimum investment requirements than the Trust and may also independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts (which may vary) in return for its services, which will reduce your return. Shares you purchase through your broker-dealer or other financial firm will normally be held in your account with that firm.

Through the Distributor. You should discuss your investment with your financial advisor before you make a purchase to be sure the Fund is appropriate for you. To make direct investments, you must open an account with the Trust and send payment for your shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. If you do not list a financial advisor and his/her brokerage firm on the Account Application, the Distributor is designated as the broker of record, but solely for purposes of acting as your agent to purchase shares.

Investment Minimums — Class A and Class C Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class A and Class C shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class B

Effective November 1, 2009 (the "Closing Date"), Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as discussed below. Class B shareholders may continue to hold such shares until they automatically convert to Class A shares under the existing conversion schedule, as outlined above in "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges — Class B and Class C Shares." Dividends and capital gain distributions paid on outstanding Class B shares may continue to be reinvested in Class B shares in accordance with the Funds' current policies. In addition, Class B shareholders may continue to exchange their shares for Class B shares of other Funds. Effective on and after the Closing Date, Class B shareholders who have direct accounts with the Funds that involve recurring investments in Class B shares, including through automated investment plans such as the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan, will have such recurring investments automatically redirected into Class A shares of the same Fund at net asset value, without any sales charges (loads). All other features of Class B shares, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees, CDSC schedule and conversion features, remain unchanged and continue in effect. The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate these policies and restrictions, including on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Distributor at 888.87.PIMCO, or your broker or other financial advisor, if you have any questions regarding the restrictions described above.

Purchasing Shares — Class R

Eligible plan investors may purchase Class R shares of the Funds at the relevant net asset value ("NAV") of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Class R Shares" above. Plan participants may purchase Class R shares only through their specified benefit plans. In connection with purchases, specified benefit plans are responsible for forwarding all necessary documentation to their financial firm or the Distributor. Specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for such services.

Specified benefit plans may also purchase Class R shares directly through the Distributor. To make direct investments, a plan administrator must open an account with the Fund and send payment for Class R shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. Specified benefit plans that purchase their shares directly from the Trust must hold their shares in an omnibus account at the specified benefit plan level.

Investment Minimums — Class R Shares. There is no minimum initial or additional investment in Class R shares.

To invest directly by mail, specified benefit plans should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application to the Trust by mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight courier to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

The Funds accept all purchases by mail subject to collection of checks at full value and conversion into federal funds. Investors may make subsequent purchases by mailing a check to the address above with a letter describing the investment or with the additional investment portion of a confirmation statement. Checks for subsequent purchases should be payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds and should clearly indicate the relevant account number. Please call the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO if you have any questions regarding purchases by mail.

The Funds reserve the right to require payment by wire, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) or U.S. bank check. The Funds generally do not accept payments made by cash, money order, temporary/starter checks, third-party checks, credit card checks, traveler's check, or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can make direct investments, including through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan and ACH Network. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Purchasing Shares — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class

Eligible investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at the relevant NAV of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

 Investment Minimums — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares.

Initial Investment. Investors who wish to invest in Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares may obtain an Account Application online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Class P shares are only available through financial firms. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares." The completed Account Application may be submitted using the following methods:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Except as described below, an investor may purchase Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares only by wiring federal funds to:

PIMCO Funds c/o State Street Bank & Trust Co.
One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111
ABA: 011000028
DDA: 9905-7432 ACCT: Investor PIMCO Account Number
FFC: Name of Investor and Name of Fund(s) in which you wish to invest

Before wiring federal funds, the investor must provide order instructions to the Transfer Agent by facsimile at 816.421.2861, by telephone at 888.87.PIMCO or by e-mail at pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com (if an investor elected this option at account opening). In order to receive the current day's NAV, order instructions must be received in good order prior to market close. Instructions must include the name of an appropriate person designated on the Account Application ("Authorized Person"), account name, account number, name of Fund and share class and amount being wired. Wires received without order instructions will result in a processing delay or a return of wire. Failure to send the accompanying wire on the same day may result in the cancellation of the order.

An investor may place a purchase order for shares without first wiring federal funds if the purchase amount is to be derived from an advisory account managed by PIMCO or one of its affiliates, or from an account with a broker-dealer or other financial firm that has established a processing relationship with the Trust on behalf of its customers.

Additional Investments. An investor may purchase additional Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at any time by sending a facsimile or e-mail or by calling the Transfer Agent and wiring federal funds as outlined above. Contact your financial firm for information on purchasing additional Class P shares. 

Other Purchase Information. Purchases of a Fund's Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares will be made in full and fractional shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class D

Eligible investors may purchase Class D shares of the Funds at NAV without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Class D Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class D shares.

Purchasing Shares — Additional Information

The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend the offering of shares of the Funds or to reject any purchase order, in whole or in part, when, in the judgment of management, such suspension or rejection is in the best interests of the Trust.

Subject to the approval of the Trust, an investor may purchase shares of the Fund with liquid securities that are eligible for purchase by the Fund (consistent with the Fund's investment policies and restrictions) and that have a value that is readily ascertainable in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies. These transactions will be effected only if PIMCO intends to retain the security in the Fund as an investment. Assets purchased by the Fund in such a transaction will be valued in generally the same manner as they would be valued for purposes of pricing the Fund's shares, if such assets were included in the Fund's assets at the time of purchase. The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

In the interest of economy and convenience, certificates for shares will not be issued.

Redeeming Shares — Class A, Class B and Class C

You can redeem (sell) Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways: 

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts in return for its services, which will reduce your return.

Directly from the Trust by Written Request. To redeem shares directly from the Trust by written request, you must send the following items to the PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060:

1.

a written request for redemption signed by all registered owners exactly as the account is registered on the Transfer Agent's records, including fiduciary titles, if any, and specifying the account number and the dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed;

2.

for certain redemptions described below, a guarantee of all signatures on the written request or on the share certificate or accompanying stock power, if required, as described under "Signature Validation" below;

3.

any share certificates issued for any of the shares to be redeemed (see "Certificated Shares" below); and

4.

any additional documents which may be required by the Transfer Agent for redemption by corporations, partnerships or other organizations, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians or guardians, or if the redemption is requested by anyone other than the shareholder(s) of record. Transfers of shares are subject to the same requirements.

A signature validation is not required for redemptions requested by and payable to all shareholders of record for the account, and to be sent to the address of record for that account. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, if you have any questions about these requirements you should contact the Transfer Agent in writing or call 888.87.PIMCO before submitting a request. Written redemption or transfer requests will not be honored until all required documents in the proper form have been received by the Transfer Agent. You can not redeem your shares by written request if they are held in "street name" accounts—you must redeem through your financial firm.

If the proceeds of your redemption (i) are to be paid to a person other than the record owner, (ii) are to be sent to an address other than the address of the account on the Transfer Agent's records, and/or (iii) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Fund may, however, waive the signature validation requirement for redemptions up to $2,500 by a trustee of a qualified retirement plan, the administrator for which has an agreement with PIMCO.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can redeem your shares, including: 

Telephone requests to the Transfer Agent

Expedited wire transfers 

Automatic Withdrawal Plan 

Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network

Unless you specifically elect otherwise, your initial Account Application permits you to redeem shares by telephone subject to certain requirements. To be eligible for expedited wire transfer, Automatic Withdrawal Plan, and ACH privileges, you must specifically elect the particular option on your Account Application and satisfy certain other requirements. The Statement of Additional Information describes each of these options and provides additional information about selling shares.

Other than an applicable CDSC, you will not pay any special fees or charges to the Trust or the Distributor when you sell your shares. However, if you sell your shares through your broker, dealer or other financial firm, that firm may charge you a commission or other fee for processing your redemption request.

Redeeming Shares — Class R

Class R shares may be redeemed through the investor's plan administrator. Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for their services in processing redemption requests. Please contact the plan or firm for details.

Subject to any restrictions in the applicable specified benefit plan documents, plan administrators are obligated to transmit redemption orders to the Trust's Transfer Agent or their financial service firm promptly and are responsible for ensuring that redemption requests are in proper form. Specified benefit plans and financial firms will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Trust's Transfer Agent and may charge for their services.

Redeeming Shares — Institutional Class and Administrative Class

Redemptions in Writing. Investors may redeem (sell) Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by sending a facsimile, written request or e-mail as follows:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

The redemption request should state the Fund from which the shares are to be redeemed, the class of shares, the number or dollar amount of the shares to be redeemed and the account number. The request must be signed or made by an Authorized Person.

Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including those by fax or e-mail) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by utilizing fax or e-mail redemption, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares by mail. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that a shareholder will be unable to effect a redemption by fax or e-mail when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions as a procedure designed to confirm that instructions are genuine.

All redemptions, whether initiated by mail, fax or e-mail, will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

Redemptions by Telephone. An investor that elects this option on the Account Application (or subsequently in writing) may request redemptions of Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. An Authorized Person must state his or her name, account name, account number, name of Fund and share class, and redemption amount (in dollars or shares). Redemption requests of an amount of $10 million or more must be submitted in writing by an Authorized Person.

In electing a telephone redemption, the investor authorizes PIMCO and the Transfer Agent to act on telephone instructions from any person representing him or herself to be an Authorized Person, and reasonably believed by PIMCO or the Transfer Agent to be genuine. Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including by telephone) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by electing the telephone option, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares in writing. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that shareholders will be unable to redeem their shares by telephone when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions initiated by telephone as a procedure designed to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. All telephone transactions are recorded, and PIMCO or the Transfer Agent may request certain information in order to verify that the person giving instructions is authorized to do so. The Trust or Transfer Agent may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transactions if it fails to employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. All redemptions initiated by telephone will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

An Authorized Person may decline telephone exchange or redemption privileges after an account is opened by providing the Transfer Agent a letter of instruction signed by an Authorized Signer. Shareholders may experience delays in exercising telephone redemption privileges during periods of abnormal market activity. During periods of volatile economic or market conditions, shareholders may wish to consider transmitting redemption orders by facsimile, e-mail or overnight courier. Defined contribution plan participants may request redemptions by contacting the employee benefits office, the plan administrator or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan.

Redeeming Shares — Class P

An investor may redeem (sell) Class P shares through the investor's financial firm.  Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares.  Please contact the financial firm for details.

Redeeming Shares — Class D

An investor may redeem (sell) Class D shares through the investor's financial firm. An investor does not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although the financial service firm may charge for its services in processing a redemption request. An investor should contact the firm for details. If an investor is the registered owner of Class D shares, the investor may contact the Fund at 888.87.PIMCO for information regarding how to redeem shares directly with the Trust.

A financial firm is obligated to transmit an investor's redemption orders to the Transfer Agent promptly and is responsible for ensuring that a redemption request is in proper form. The financial firm will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Transfer Agent and may charge for its services.

Redeeming Shares — Additional Information

Redemptions of all Classes of Fund shares may be made on any day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open, but may be suspended when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency which makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors. Under these and other unusual circumstances, the Trust may suspend redemptions or postpone payment for more than seven days, as permitted by law.

Redemption proceeds will normally be mailed to the redeeming shareholder within three calendar days or, in the case of wire transfer or ACH redemptions, sent to the designated bank account within one business day. ACH redemptions may be received by the bank on the second or third business day, but in either case may take up to seven days. In cases where shares have recently been purchased by personal check, redemption proceeds may be withheld until the check has been collected, which may take up to 15 days. To avoid such withholding, investors should purchase shares by certified or bank check or by wire transfer.

For shareholder protection, a request to change information contained in an account registration (for example, a request to change the bank designated to receive wire redemption proceeds) must be received in writing, signed by the minimum number of persons designated on the completed Account Application that are required to effect a redemption, and accompanied by a signature validation from any eligible guarantor institution, as determined in accordance with the Trust's procedures, as more fully described below.

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial firms may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the Funds' shares, which may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any additional restrictions, limitations or fees that are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

Redemptions In Kind

The Trust has agreed to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's net assets during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. In consideration of the best interests of the remaining shareholders, the Trust may pay any redemption proceeds exceeding this amount in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities held by a Fund in lieu of cash. It is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in kind. If your shares are redeemed in kind, you should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received in the distribution.

Certificated Shares

If you are redeeming shares for which certificates have been issued, the certificates must be mailed to or deposited with the Trust, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly endorsed stock power or by a written request for redemption. Signatures must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Trust may request further documentation from institutions or fiduciary accounts, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians. Your redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered, including indication of any special capacity of the registered owner.

Signature Validation

When a signature validation is called for, a Medallion signature guarantee or Signature validation program (SVP) stamp will be required. A Medallion signature guarantee is intended to provide signature validation for transactions considered financial in nature, and an SVP stamp is intended to provide signature validation for transactions non-financial in nature. A Medallion signature guarantee or SVP stamp may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial institution which is participating in a Medallion program or Signature validation program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Signature validations from financial institutions which are not participating in one of these programs will not be accepted. Please note that financial institutions participating in a recognized Medallion program may still be ineligible to provide a signature validation for transactions of greater than a specified dollar amount. The Trust may change the signature validation requirements from time to time upon notice to shareholders, which may be given by means of a new or supplemented prospectus. Shareholders should contact PIMCO Funds for additional details regarding the Funds' signature validation requirements.

Signature validation cannot be provided by a notary public. In addition, corporations, trusts, and other institutional organizations are required to furnish evidence of the authority of the persons designated on the Account Application to effect transactions for the organization.

Minimum Account Size

Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust reserves the right to redeem shares in any account that falls below the values listed below. 

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class D. Investors should maintain an account balance in the Fund held by an investor of at least the minimum investment necessary to open the particular type of account. If an investor's balance for the Fund remains below the minimum for three months or longer, the Administrator has the right (except in the case of employer-sponsored retirement accounts) to redeem an investor's remaining shares and close the Fund account after giving the investor 60 days to increase the account balance. An investor's account will not be liquidated if the reduction in size is due solely to a decline in market value of Fund shares or if the aggregate value of all the investor's holdings in the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series accounts exceeds $50,000. 

Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class. The Trust reserves the right to redeem Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares in any account for their then-current value (which will be promptly paid to the investor) if at any time, due to redemption by the investor, the shares in the account do not have a value of at least $100,000. A shareholder will receive advance notice of a mandatory redemption and will be given at least 60 days to bring the value of its account up to at least $100,000.

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

To reduce expenses, it is intended that only one copy of the Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report, when available, will be mailed to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents and your shares are held directly with the Trust, call the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. You will receive the additional copy within 30 days after receipt of your request by the Trust. Alternatively, if your shares are held through a financial institution, please contact the financial institution directly.

Exchanging Shares

You may exchange shares of a Fund for the same class of shares of any other fund of the Trust or a fund of PIMCO Equity Series that offers the same class of shares, subject to any restriction on exchanges set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus. Shareholders interested in such an exchange may request a prospectus for these other funds by contacting the Trust.

Exchanges of Class A, Class B and Class C shares are subject to a $1,000 minimum for each Fund, except with respect to tax-qualified programs and exchanges effected through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Exchange Plan. Specified benefit plans or financial service firms may impose various fees and charges, investment minimums and other requirements with respect to exchanges of Class R shares. You may exchange or obtain additional information about exchanging Class D shares by contacting your financial firm.

An exchange is generally a taxable event which will generate capital gains or losses, and special rules may apply in computing tax basis when determining gain or loss. See "Tax Consequences" in this prospectus and "Taxation" in the Statement of Additional Information.

If you maintain your Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R account with the Trust, you may exchange shares by completing a written exchange request and sending it to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or by calling the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. If you maintain your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares with the Trust, you may exhange shares by following the redemption procedures for those classes above.

Shares of one class of a Fund may also be exchanged directly for shares of another class of the Fund, subject to any applicable sales charge and other rules, as described in the Statement of Additional Information. 

The Trust reserves the right to refuse exchange purchases (or purchase and redemption and/or redemption and purchase transactions) if, in the judgment of PIMCO, the transaction would adversely affect a Fund and its shareholders. Although the Trust has no current intention of terminating or modifying the exchange privilege, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the SEC, the Trust will give you 60 days' advance notice if it exercises its right to terminate or materially modify the exchange privilege with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares.

The Statement of Additional Information provides more detailed information about the exchange privilege, including the procedures you must follow and additional exchange options. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Acceptance and Timing of Purchase Orders, Redemption Orders and Share Price Calculations

A purchase order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) ("NYSE Close"), on a day the Trust is open for business, together with payment made in one of the ways described above will be effected at that day's NAV plus any applicable sales charge. An order received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV determined on the next business day. However, orders received by certain retirement plans and other financial firms on a business day prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The Trust is "open for business" on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund's NAV, in accordance with applicable law. A Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of the Fund's portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund's management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days which the Trust is open for business.

A redemption order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the NYSE Close on a day the Trust is open for business, is effective on that day. A redemption order received after that time becomes effective on the next business day. Redemption requests for Fund shares are effected at the NAV per share next determined after receipt of a redemption request by the Trust or its designee, minus any applicable sales charge. However, orders received by certain broker-dealers and other financial firms on a business day prior to the NYSE Close and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The request must properly identify all relevant information such as account name, account number, redemption amount (in dollars or shares), the Fund name and the class of shares and must be executed by an Authorized Person.

Abusive Trading Practices

The Trust encourages shareholders to invest in the Funds as part of a long-term investment strategy and discourages excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, sometimes referred to as "market timing." However, because the Trust will not always be able to detect market timing or other abusive trading activity, investors should not assume that the Trust will be able to detect or prevent all market timing or other trading practices that may disadvantage the Funds.

Certain of the Funds' investment strategies may expose the Funds to risks associated with market timing activities. For example, since the Funds may invest in non-U.S. securities, the Funds may be subject to the risk that an investor may seek to take advantage of a delay between the change in value of the Funds' non-U.S. portfolio securities and the determination of the Funds' NAV as a result of different closing times of U.S. and non-U.S. markets by buying or selling Fund shares at a price that does not reflect their true value. A similar risk exists for a Fund's potential investment in securities of small capitalization companies, securities of issuers located in emerging markets, securities of distressed companies or high yield securities that are thinly traded and therefore may have actual values that differ from their market prices.

To discourage excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent short-term trading activity that may be harmful to a Fund and its shareholders. Such activities may have a detrimental effect on a Fund and its shareholders. For example, depending upon various factors such as the size of a Fund and the amount of its assets maintained in cash, short-term or excessive trading by Fund shareholders may interfere with the efficient management of the Fund's portfolio, increase transaction costs and taxes, and harm the performance of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Trust seeks to deter and prevent abusive trading practices, and to reduce these risks, through several methods. First, to the extent that there is a delay between a change in the value of a mutual fund's portfolio holdings and the time when that change is reflected in the NAV of the fund's shares, the fund is exposed to the risk that investors may seek to exploit this delay by purchasing or redeeming shares at NAVs that do not reflect appropriate fair value prices. The Trust seeks to deter and prevent this activity, sometimes referred to as "stale price arbitrage," by the appropriate use of "fair value" pricing of a Fund's portfolio securities. See "How Fund Shares Are Priced" below for more information.

Second, the Trust seeks to monitor shareholder account activities in order to detect and prevent excessive and disruptive trading practices. The Trust and PIMCO each reserves the right to restrict or refuse any purchase or exchange transaction if, in the judgment of the Trust or of PIMCO, the transaction may adversely affect the interests of a Fund or its shareholders. Among other things, the Trust may monitor for any patterns of frequent purchases and sales that appear to be made in response to short-term fluctuations in share price and may also monitor for any attempts to improperly avoid the imposition of a redemption fee. Notice of any restrictions or rejections of transactions may vary according to the particular circumstances.

Although the Trust and its service providers seek to use these methods to detect and prevent abusive trading activities, and although the Trust will consistently apply such methods, there can be no assurances that such activities can be mitigated or eliminated. By their nature, omnibus accounts, in which purchases and sales of Fund shares by multiple investors are aggregated for presentation to a Fund on a net basis, conceal the identity of the individual investors from the Fund. This makes it more difficult for a Fund to identify short-term transactions in the Fund.

Verification of Identity

To help the federal government combat the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations. As a result, a Fund must obtain the following information for each person that opens a new account:

1.

Name;

2.

Date of birth (for individuals);

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Residential or business street address; and

4.

Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

Federal law prohibits the Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above.

Individuals may also be asked for a copy of their driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify their identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify an individual's identity by cross-referencing the identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities.

After an account is opened, a Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. A Fund also may close your account and redeem your shares or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time.

How Fund Shares Are Priced

The price of a Fund's shares is based on the Fund's NAV. The NAV of a Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total value of a Fund's portfolio investments and other assets attributable to that class, less any liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class.

Fund shares are valued as of the NYSE Close on each day that the NYSE is open. Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the 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. Each Fund reserves the right to change the time its respective NAV is calculated if the Fund closes earlier, or as permitted by the SEC.

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotes are readily available are valued at market value. Market value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices, or if no sales are reported, based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers, or pricing services. 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 the manager to be the primary exchange. 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. Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities and non-exchange traded derivatives are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or pricing services using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from independent pricing services use 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. Short term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost. Exchange traded options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. With respect to any portion of the Fund's assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies, a Fund's NAV will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) 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 will be valued at fair value based on procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. The Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing services and other third-party vendors, which may recommend fair value prices or adjustments with reference to other securities, indices or assets. In considering whether fair value pricing is required and in determining fair values, the Fund may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indices) 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 non-U.S. securities. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund's portfolio investments being affected when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market exists to a reliable degree will be valued at the mean of the last available bid/ask prices in the market for such loans, as provided by a loan pricing service. Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market does not exist to a reliable degree will be valued at fair value, which is intended to approximate market value. In valuing a senior secured floating rate loan at fair value, the factors considered include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the creditworthiness of the borrower and any intermediate participants, (b) the terms of the loan, (c) recent prices in the market for similar loans, if any, and (d) recent prices in the market for instruments of similar quality, rate, period until next interest rate reset and maturity.

Investments initially valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. As a result, 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 securities 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 NYSE is closed. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) securities, the NAV of the Fund's shares may change when you cannot purchase, redeem or exchange shares.

Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. For instance, certain securities or investments for which daily market quotes are not readily available may be valued, pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, with reference to other securities or indices. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees, generally based upon recommendations provided by PIMCO.

Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information, bid/ask information, broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the NYSE Close, that materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets. In addition, market quotes are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities trade do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. The Board has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for monitoring significant events that may materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets and for determining whether the value of the applicable securities or assets should be reevaluated in light of such significant events.

When the Fund uses fair value pricing to determine its NAV, securities will not be priced on the basis of quotes from the primary market in which they are traded, but rather may be priced by another method that the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction believe reflects fair value. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust's policy is 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 determined by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction would 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 the 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 above under "Abusive Trading Practices."

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. Generally, when the Funds pay income dividends, those dividends are expected to differ over time by approximately the amount of the expense accrual differential between the classes.

Fund Distributions

Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. You begin earning dividends on Fund shares the day after the Fund receives your purchase payment. Dividends paid by each Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner and at the same time, but dividends on different classes of shares may be different as a result of the service and/or distribution fees applicable to certain classes of shares. Each Fund intends to declare income dividends daily and distribute them monthly to shareholders of record.

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's dividend and capital gain distributions with respect to a particular class of shares will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV unless the shareholder elects to have the distributions paid in cash. A shareholder may elect to have distributions paid in cash on the Account Application, by phone, or by submitting a written request, signed by an Authorized Person, indicating the account name, account number, name of Fund and share class. A shareholder may elect to invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Funds which offers that class of shares at NAV. A shareholder must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. This option must be elected when the account is set up.

A Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class R shareholder may choose from the following distribution options:

Reinvest all distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV. You should contact your financial firm (if shares are held through a financial firm) or the Fund's Transfer Agent (if shares are held through a direct account) for details. You do not pay any sales charges on shares received through the reinvestment of Fund distributions. This will be done unless you elect another option.

Invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series which offers that class at NAV. You must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

Receive all distributions in cash (either paid directly to you or credited to your account with your broker or other financial intermediary). If the postal or other delivery service is unable to deliver checks to your address of record, the Trust's Transfer Agent will hold the returned checks for your benefit in a non-interest bearing account. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

The financial service firm may offer additional distribution reinvestment programs or options. Please contact the firm for details.

Tax Consequences

Taxes on Fund Distributions. A shareholder subject to U.S. federal income tax will be subject to tax on taxable Fund distributions of taxable income or capital gains whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. For federal income tax purposes, taxable Fund distributions will be taxable to the shareholder as either ordinary income or capital gains.

Fund taxable dividends (i.e., distributions of investment income) are generally taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. A portion of distributions may be qualified dividends taxable at lower rates for individual shareholders. Federal taxes on Fund distributions of gains are determined by how long a Fund owned the investments that generated the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned the shares. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for more than one year will generally be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for one year or less will generally be taxable as ordinary income.

Taxable Fund distributions are taxable to shareholders even if they are paid from income or gains earned by a Fund prior to the shareholder's investment and thus were included in the price paid for the shares. For example, a shareholder who purchases shares on or just before the record date of a Fund distribution will pay full price for the shares and may receive a portion of his or her investment back as a taxable distribution.

Taxes on Redemption or Exchanges of Shares. You will generally have a taxable capital gain or loss if you dispose of your Fund shares by redemption, exchange or sale. The amount of the gain or loss and the rate of tax will depend primarily upon how much you pay for the shares, how much you sell them for, and how long you hold them. When you exchange shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund, the transaction will be treated as a sale of the Fund shares for these purposes, and any gain on those shares will generally be subject to federal income tax.

Returns of Capital. If the Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.

Important Tax Reporting Considerations. For shares of the Funds redeemed after January 1, 2012, your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) will report gains and losses realized on redemptions of shares for shareholders who are individuals and S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information will also be reported to you on Form 1099-B and the IRS each year. In calculating the gain or loss on redemptions of shares, the average cost method will be used to determine the cost basis of Fund shares purchased after January 1, 2012 unless you instruct the Fund in writing that you want to use another available method for cost basis reporting (for example, First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO), Specific Lot Identification (SLID) or High Cost, First Out (HIFO)). If you designate SLID as your cost basis method, you will also need to designate a secondary cost basis method (Secondary Method). If a Secondary Method is not provided, the Funds will designate FIFO as the Secondary Method and will use the Secondary Method with respect to systematic withdrawals made after January 1, 2012.

Your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) is also required to report gains and losses to the IRS in connection with redemptions of shares by S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012. If a shareholder is a corporation and has not instructed the Fund that it is a C corporation in its Account Application or by written instruction, the Fund will treat the shareholder as an S corporation and file a Form 1099-B.

Backup Withholding. Each Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax on all taxable distributions payable to shareholders if they fail to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or if they have been notified by the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against U.S. federal income tax liability.

Foreign Withholding Taxes. A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding or other foreign taxes, which in some cases can be significant on any income or gain from investments in foreign securities. In that case, the Fund's total return on those securities would be decreased. Each Fund may generally deduct these taxes in computing its taxable income. Rather than deducting these foreign taxes if more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, or if at least 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year is represented by interests in other regulated investment companies, such Fund may make an election to treat a proportionate amount of eligible foreign taxes as constituting a taxable distribution to each shareholder, which would, subject to certain limitations, generally allow the shareholder to either (i) credit that proportionate amount of taxes against U.S. Federal income tax liability as a foreign tax credit or (ii) take that amount as an itemized deduction. Although in some cases the Fund may be able to apply for a refund of a portion of such taxes, the ability to successfully obtain such a refund may be uncertain.

Any foreign shareholders would (with certain exceptions) generally be subject to U. S. tax withholding of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on distributions from the Funds. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, the Funds will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) redemption proceeds made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the Funds to determine whether withholding is required.

This "Tax Consequences" section relates only to federal income tax; the consequences under other tax laws may differ. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the possible application of foreign, state and local income tax laws to Fund dividends and capital distributions. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information regarding the tax aspects of investing in the Funds.

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

This section provides additional information about some of the principal investments and related risks of the Funds described under "Fund Summaries" and "Description of Principal Risks" above. It also describes characteristics and risks of additional securities and investment techniques described herein that may be used by the Funds from time to time. Most of these securities and investment techniques are discretionary, which means that PIMCO can decide whether to use them or not. This prospectus does not attempt to disclose all of the various types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds. As with any mutual fund, investors in the Funds rely on the professional investment judgment and skill of PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for more detailed information about the securities and investment techniques described in this section and about other strategies and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Investment Selection

Certain Funds seek maximum total return. The total return sought by a Fund consists of both income earned on a Fund's investments and capital appreciation, if any, arising from increases in the market value of a Fund's holdings. Capital appreciation of Fixed Income Instruments generally results from decreases in market interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular market sector or security.

In selecting investments for a Fund, PIMCO develops an outlook for interest rates, currency exchange rates and the economy, analyzes credit and call risks, and uses other investment selection techniques. The proportion of a Fund's assets committed to investments with particular characteristics (such as quality, sector, interest rate or maturity) varies based on PIMCO's outlook for the U.S. economy and the economies of other countries in the world, the financial markets and other factors.

With respect to fixed income investing, PIMCO attempts to identify areas of the bond market that are undervalued relative to the rest of the market. PIMCO identifies these areas by grouping Fixed Income Instruments into sectors such as money markets, governments, corporates, mortgages, asset-backed and international. In seeking to identify undervalued currencies, PIMCO may consider many factors, including but not limited to longer-term analysis of relative interest rates, inflation rates, real exchange rates, purchasing power parity, trade account balances and current account balances, as well as other factors that influence exchange rates such as flows, market technical trends and government policies. Sophisticated proprietary software then assists in evaluating sectors and pricing specific investments. Once investment opportunities are identified, PIMCO will shift assets among sectors depending upon changes in relative valuations, credit spreads and other factors. There is no guarantee that PIMCO's investment selection techniques will produce the desired results.

Investors should be aware that the investments made by a Fund and the results achieved by a Fund at any given time are not expected to be the same as those made by other funds for which PIMCO acts as investment adviser, including funds with names, investment objectives and policies similar to a Fund.

Fixed Income Instruments

"Fixed Income Instruments," as used generally in this prospectus, includes:

securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities");

corporate debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including convertible securities and corporate commercial paper;

mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities;

inflation-indexed bonds issued both by governments and corporations;

structured notes, including hybrid or "indexed" securities and event-linked bonds;

bank capital and trust preferred securities;

loan participations and assignments;

delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities;

bank certificates of deposit, fixed time deposits and bankers' acceptances;

repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments and reverse repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments;

debt securities issued by states or local governments and their agencies, authorities and other government-sponsored enterprises;

obligations of non-U.S. governments or their subdivisions, agencies and government-sponsored enterprises; and

obligations of international agencies or supranational entities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.

The Funds may invest in derivatives based on Fixed Income Instruments.

Duration

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Similarly, 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. By way of example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. The maturity of a security, another commonly used measure of price sensitivity, measures only the time until final payment is due, whereas duration takes into account the pattern of all payments of interest and principal on a security over time, including how these payments are affected by prepayments and by changes in interest rates, as well as the time until an interest rate is reset (in the case of variable-rate securities). PIMCO uses an internal model for calculating duration, which may result in a different value for the duration of an index compared to the duration calculated by the index provider or another third party.

U.S. Government Securities

U.S. Government Securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. The U.S. Government does not guarantee the NAV of the Fund's shares. U.S. Government Securities are subject to market and interest rate risk, as well as varying degrees of credit risk. Some U.S. Government Securities are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Other types of U.S. Government Securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States (but not issued by the U.S. Treasury). These securities may have less credit risk than U.S. Government Securities not supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Such other types of U.S. Government Securities are: (1) supported by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (2) supported only by the credit of the issuing agency, instrumentality or government-sponsored corporation; or (3) supported by the United States in some other way. These securities may be subject to greater credit risk. U.S. Government Securities include zero coupon securities, which tend to be subject to greater market risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). 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 guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Municipal Bonds

Municipal Bonds are generally issued by states, territories, possessions and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. Municipal Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit and market risk. The ability of an issuer to make payments could be affected by litigation, legislation or other political events or the bankruptcy of the issuer. Lower rated Municipal Bonds are subject to greater credit and market risk than higher quality Municipal Bonds. The types of Municipal Bonds in which the Funds may invest include municipal lease obligations, municipal general obligation bonds, municipal cash equivalents, and pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity Municipal Bonds. The Funds may also invest in industrial development bonds, which are Municipal Bonds issued by a government agency on behalf of a private sector company and, in most cases, are not backed by the credit of the issuing municipality and may therefore involve more risk. The Funds may also invest in securities issued by entities whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds.

Pre-refunded Municipal Bonds are tax-exempt bonds that have been refunded to a call date on or before the final maturity of principal and remain outstanding in the municipal market. The payment of principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund is funded from securities in a designated escrow account that holds U.S. Treasury securities or other obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities ("Agency Securities")). As the payment of principal and interest is generated from securities held in a designated escrow account, the pledge of the municipality has been fulfilled and the original pledge of revenue by the municipality is no longer in place. The escrow account securities pledged to pay the principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bond do not guarantee the price movement of the bond before maturity. Investment in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund may subject the Fund to interest rate risk, market risk and credit risk. In addition, while a secondary market exists for pre-refunded Municipal Bonds, if a Fund sells pre-refunded Municipal Bonds prior to maturity, the price received may be more or less than the original cost, depending on market conditions at the time of sale.

The Funds (except the PIMCO Total Return IV Fund) may invest, without limitation, in residual interest bonds ("RIBs"), which brokers create by depositing a Municipal Bond in a trust. The trust in turn issues a variable rate security and RIBs. The interest rate for the variable rate security is determined by the remarketing broker-dealer, while the RIB holder receives the balance of the income from the underlying municipal bond. The market prices of RIBs may be highly sensitive to changes in market rates and may decrease significantly when market rates increase.

In a transaction in which a Fund purchases a RIB from a trust, and the underlying Municipal Bond was held by the Fund prior to being deposited into the trust, the Fund treats the transaction as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the Fund will incur a non-cash interest expense with respect to interest paid by the trust on the variable rate securities, and will recognize additional interest income in an amount directly corresponding to the non-cash interest expense. Therefore, the Fund's NAV per share and performance are not affected by the non-cash interest expense. This accounting treatment does not apply to RIBs acquired by the Funds where the Funds did not previously own the underlying Municipal Bond.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage-related securities include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBSs") and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property.

The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of a mortgage-related security generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage-related securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. If unanticipated rates of prepayment on underlying mortgages increase the effective maturity of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of the security can be expected to increase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. See "Extension Risk" and "Prepayment Risk" below. The value of these securities may also fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Extension Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Extension Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation later than expected. This may occur when interest rates rise. This may negatively affect Fund returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, because principal payments are made later than expected, the Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates.

Prepayment Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Prepayment Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation earlier than expected (due to the sale of the underlying property, refinancing, or foreclosure). This may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose the Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. Also, if a security subject to prepayment has been purchased at a premium, the value of the premium would be lost in the event of prepayment.

One type of SMBS has one class receiving all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only, or "IO" class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only, or "PO" class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities. Each Fund (except the PIMCO Total Return IV and PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Funds) may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities. The PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO or inverse floater securities.

Certain Funds may invest in mortgage-related securities that reflect an interest in reverse mortgages. Due to the unique nature of the underlying loans, reverse mortgage-related securities may be subject to risks different than other types of mortgage-related securities. The date of repayment for such loans is uncertain and may occur sooner or later than anticipated. The timing of payments for the corresponding mortgage-related security may be uncertain.

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Total Return IV Fund) may invest in each of collateralized bond obligations ("CBOs"), collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), other collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs") and other similarly structured securities. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs 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. Other CDOs are trusts backed by other types of assets representing obligations of various parties. Certain Funds may invest in other asset-backed securities that have been offered to investors.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities. Pools created by non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in such pools. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those mortgage-related securities that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee. As a result, the mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics than government or government-sponsored mortgage-related securities and have wider variances in a number of terms including interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics. The risk of nonpayment is greater for mortgage-related securities that are backed by loans that were originated under weak underwriting standards, including loans made to borrowers with limited means to make repayment. A level of risk exists for all loans, although, historically, the poorest performing loans have been those classified as subprime. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, mortgage-related securities held in a Fund's portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities include securities that reflect an interest in, and are secured by, mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans. These risks reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants.

Loan Participations and Assignments

Each Fund may invest in fixed- and floating-rate loans, which investments generally will be in the form of loan participations and assignments of portions of such loans. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of being a lender. If a Fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower.

Reinvestment

Each Fund may be subject to the risk that the returns of a Fund will decline during periods of falling interest rates because the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from matured, traded or called debt obligations at interest rates below the Fund's current earnings rate. For instance, when interest rates decline, an issuer of debt obligations may exercise an option to redeem securities prior to maturity, thereby forcing the Fund to invest in lower-yielding securities. A Fund also may choose to sell higher-yielding portfolio securities and to purchase lower-yielding securities to achieve greater portfolio diversification, because the Fund's portfolio manager believes the current holdings are overvalued or for other investment-related reasons. A decline in the returns received by a Fund from its investments is likely to have an adverse effect on the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return.

Focused Investment

To the extent that a Fund focuses its investments in a particular sector, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse developments affecting that sector. These developments include, but are not limited to, governmental regulation; inflation; rising interest rates; cost increases in raw materials, fuel and other operating expenses; technological innovations that may render existing products and equipment obsolete; competition from new entrants; high research and development costs; increased costs associated with compliance with environmental or other governmental regulations; and other economic, business or political developments specific to that sector. Furthermore, a Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies in related sectors that may share common characteristics, are often subject to similar business risks and regulatory burdens, and whose securities may react similarly to the types of developments described above, which will subject the Fund to greater risk. A Fund also will be subject to focused investment risk to the extent that it invests a substantial portion of its assets in a particular issuer, market, asset class, country or geographic region.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of the issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. When interest rates rise, the value of corporate debt securities can be expected to decline. Debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate movements than those with shorter maturities.

Bank Capital Securities and Trust Preferred Securities

There are two common types of bank capital: Tier I and Tier II. Bank capital is generally, but not always, of investment grade quality. Tier I securities often take the form of trust preferred securities. Tier II securities are commonly thought of as hybrids of debt and preferred stock, are often perpetual (with no maturity date), callable and, under certain conditions, allow for the issuer bank to withhold payment of interest until a later date.

Trust preferred securities have the characteristics of both subordinated debt and preferred stock. The primary advantage of the structure of trust preferred securities is that they are treated by the financial institution as debt securities for tax purposes and as equity for the calculation of capital requirements. Trust preferred securities typically bear a market rate coupon comparable to interest rates available on debt of a similarly rated issuer. Typical characteristics include long-term maturities, early redemption by the issuer, periodic fixed or variable interest payments, and maturities at face value. The market value of trust preferred securities may be more volatile than those of conventional debt securities. There can be no assurance as to the liquidity of trust preferred securities and the ability of holders, such as a Fund, to sell their holdings.

Cash Equivalent Securities

The Funds may invest in cash equivalent securities. Cash equivalent securities are defined as investment grade securities with a duration of approximately one year or less.

High Yield Securities

Securities rated lower than Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, are sometimes referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk bonds." Investing in these securities involves special risks in addition to the risks associated with investments in higher-rated fixed income securities. While offering a greater potential opportunity for capital appreciation and higher yields, high yield securities typically entail greater potential price volatility and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities. High yield securities may be regarded as predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. They may also be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher-rated securities. Issuers of securities in default may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case a Fund may lose its entire investment. Certain Funds may invest in securities that are in default with respect to the payment of interest or repayment of principal, or present an imminent risk of default with respect to such payments.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

Variable and floating rate securities are securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or that reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter). Each Fund may invest in floating rate debt instruments ("floaters") and engage in credit spread trades. Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Each Fund may also invest in inverse floating rate debt instruments ("inverse floaters"). An inverse floater may exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation of similar credit quality. Each Fund (except the PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund) may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed IO, PO or inverse floater securities. The PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund many invest up to 10% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities. Additionally, each Fund (except the PIMCO Total Return IV Fund) may also invest, without limitation, in RIBs.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, which are more fully described below) are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds) will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. 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.

With regard to municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, the inflation adjustment is reflected in the semi-annual coupon payment. As a result, the principal value of municipal inflation-indexed bonds and such corporate inflation-indexed bonds does not adjust according to the rate of inflation.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

Event-Linked Exposure

Each Fund may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in "event-linked bonds" or "event-linked swaps" or by implementing "event-linked strategies." Event-linked exposure results in gains or losses that typically are contingent, or formulaically related to defined trigger events. Examples of trigger events include hurricanes, earthquakes, weather-related phenomena, or statistics relating to such events. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as "catastrophe bonds." If a trigger event occurs, a Fund may lose a portion or its entire principal invested in the bond or notional amount on a swap. Event-linked exposure often provides for an extension of maturity to process and audit loss claims where a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension of maturity may increase volatility. Event-linked exposure may also expose a Fund to certain unanticipated risks including credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations, and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked exposures may also be subject to liquidity risk.

Convertible and Equity Securities

Common stock represents equity ownership in a company and typically provides the common stockholder the power to vote on certain corporate actions, including the election of the company's directors. Common stockholders participate in company profits through dividends and, in the event of bankruptcy, distributions, on a pro-rata basis after other claims are satisfied. Many factors affect the value of common stock, including earnings, earnings forecasts, corporate events and factors impacting the issuer's industry and the market generally. Common stock generally has the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities.

Each Fund may invest in convertible securities and equity securities. The PIMCO Total Return Fund and the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV may not purchase common stock, but this limitation does not prevent the Funds from holding common stock obtained through the conversion of convertible securities or common stock that is received as part of a corporate reorganization or debt restructuring (for example, as may occur during bankruptcies or distressed situations). Convertible securities are generally preferred stocks and other securities, including fixed income securities and warrants, that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock at a stated price or rate. The price of a convertible security will normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of this conversion or exercise feature. However, the value of a convertible security may not increase or decrease as rapidly as the underlying common stock. A convertible security will normally also provide income and is subject to interest rate risk. Convertible securities may be lower-rated securities subject to greater levels of credit risk. A Fund may be forced to convert a security before it would otherwise choose, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

"Synthetic" convertible securities are selected based on the similarity of their economic characteristics to those of a traditional convertible security due to the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security, i.e., an income-producing security ("income-producing component") and the right to acquire an equity security ("convertible component"). The income-producing component is achieved by investing in non-convertible, income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments, which may be represented by derivative instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. A simple example of a synthetic convertible security is the combination of a traditional corporate bond with a warrant to purchase equity securities of the issuer of the bond. A Fund may also purchase synthetic securities created by other parties, typically investment banks, including convertible structured notes. The income-producing and convertible components of a synthetic convertible security may be issued separately by different issuers and at different times.

Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stocks, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stock is subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company's preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects.

While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure fixed income opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, subject to its applicable investment restrictions, a Fund may consider convertible securities or equity securities to gain exposure to such investments.

At times, in connection with the restructuring of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument either outside of bankruptcy court or in the context of bankruptcy court proceedings, a Fund may determine or be required to accept equity securities, such as common stocks, in exchange for all or a portion of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument. Depending upon, among other things, PIMCO's evaluation of the potential value of such securities in relation to the price that could be obtained by a Fund at any given time upon sale thereof, a Fund may determine to hold such securities in its portfolio.

Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities may decline in value due to factors affecting equity securities markets generally or particular industries represented in those markets. The value of an equity security may also decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Securities

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government and PIMCO Total Return II Funds) may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non- U.S.) countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to a non-U.S. country if the issuer is a foreign government (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), or if the issuer is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may include American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") and similar securities that represent interests in non-U.S. companies securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be less liquid or may trade at a different price than the underlying securities of the issuer. In the case of certain money market instruments, such instruments will be considered economically tied to a non-U.S. country if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instrument is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to non-U.S. countries if the underlying assets are foreign currencies (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued by foreign governments or issuers organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country (or if the underlying assets are certain money market instruments, if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instruments is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country).

Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved for Funds that invest in securities issued by foreign companies and governments of foreign countries. These risks include: differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; generally higher commission rates on foreign portfolio transactions; the possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations; and political instability. Individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. The securities markets, values of securities, yields and risks associated with foreign (non-U.S.) securities markets may change independently of each other. Also, foreign (non-U.S.) securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities often trade with less frequency and volume than domestic securities and therefore may exhibit greater price volatility. Investments in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also involve higher custodial costs than domestic investments and additional transaction costs with respect to foreign currency conversions. Changes in foreign exchange rates also will affect the value of securities denominated or quoted in foreign currencies.

Certain Funds also may invest in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding by which defaulted sovereign debt may be collected.

Emerging Market Securities. Each Fund that may invest in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to developing (or "emerging market") countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the security's "country of exposure" is an emerging market country, as determined by the criteria set forth below. Alternatively, such as when a "country of exposure" is not available or when PIMCO believes the following tests more accurately reflect which country the security is economically tied to, PIMCO may consider an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the issuer or guarantor is a government of an emerging market country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), if the issuer or guarantor is organized under the laws of an emerging market country, or if the currency of settlement of the security is a currency of an emerging market country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to emerging market countries if the underlying assets are currencies of emerging market countries (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued or guaranteed by governments of emerging market countries or by entities organized under the laws of emerging market countries. A security's "country of exposure" is determined by PIMCO using certain factors provided by a third-party analytical service provider. The factors are applied in order such that the first factor to result in the assignment of a country determines the "country of exposure." The factors, listed in the order in which they are applied, are: (i) if an asset-backed or other collateralized security, the country in which the collateral backing the security is located, (ii) if the security is guaranteed by the government of a country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), the country of the government or instrumentality providing the guarantee, (iii) the "country of risk" of the issuer, (iv) the "country of risk" of the issuer's ultimate parent, or (v) the country where the issuer is organized or incorporated under the laws thereof. "Country of risk" is a separate four-part test determined by the following factors, listed in order of importance: (i) management location, (ii) country of primary listing, (iii) sales or revenue attributable to the country, and (iv) reporting currency of the issuer. PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. In making investments in emerging market securities, a Fund emphasizes those countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. Emerging market countries are generally located in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe. PIMCO will select the country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and any other specific factors it believes to be relevant.

Investing in emerging market securities imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in domestic securities or in foreign, developed countries. These risks include: smaller market capitalization of securities markets, which may suffer periods of relative illiquidity; significant price volatility; restrictions on foreign investment; possible repatriation of investment income and capital. In addition, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales; future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization, or creation of government monopolies. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by a Fund. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Additional risks of emerging market securities may include: greater social, economic and political uncertainty and instability; more substantial governmental involvement in the economy; less governmental supervision and regulation; unavailability of currency hedging techniques; companies that are newly organized and small; differences in auditing and financial reporting standards, which may result in unavailability of material information about issuers; and less developed legal systems. In addition, emerging securities markets may have different clearance and settlement procedures, which may be unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions or otherwise make it difficult to engage in such transactions. Settlement problems may cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, hold a portion of its assets in cash pending investment, or be delayed in disposing of a portfolio security. Such a delay could result in possible liability to a purchaser of the security.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Currencies

A Fund that invests directly in foreign currencies or in securities that trade in, or receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will be subject to currency risk. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. They generally are determined by supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different countries, actual or perceived changes in interest rates and other complex factors. Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Currencies in which the Funds' assets are denominated may be devalued against the U.S. dollar, resulting in a loss to the Funds.

Foreign Currency Transactions. Funds that invest in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies may engage in foreign currency transactions on a spot (cash) basis, enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currencies and futures. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV may not engage in options on foreign currencies and futures. A forward foreign currency exchange contract, which involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract, reduces a Fund's exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will deliver and increases its exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will receive for the duration of the contract. Certain foreign currency transactions may also be settled in cash rather than the actual delivery of the relevant currency. The effect on the value of a Fund is similar to selling securities denominated in one currency and purchasing securities denominated in another currency. A contract to sell a foreign currency would limit any potential gain which might be realized if the value of the hedged currency increases. A Fund may enter into these contracts to hedge against foreign exchange risk, to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one currency to another. Suitable hedging transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in such transactions at any given time or from time to time. Also, such transactions may not be successful and may eliminate any chance for a Fund to benefit from favorable fluctuations in relevant foreign currencies. A Fund may use one currency (or a basket of currencies) to hedge against adverse changes in the value of another currency (or a basket of currencies) when exchange rates between the two currencies are positively correlated. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets (or cash equivalent securities in the case of the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable law, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for non-hedging purposes.

Redenomination. Continuing uncertainty as to the status of the euro and the European Monetary Union (the "EMU") has created significant volatility in currency and financial markets generally. Any partial or complete dissolution of the EMU could have significant adverse effects on currency and financial markets and on the values of a Fund's portfolio investments. If one or more EMU countries were to stop using the euro as its primary currency, a Fund's investments in such countries may be redenominated into a different or newly adopted currency. As a result, the value of those investments could decline significantly and unpredictably. In addition, securities or other investments that are redenominated may be subject to currency risk, liquidity risk and risk of improper valuation to a greater extent than similar investments currently denominated in euros. To the extent a currency used for redenomination purposes is not specified in respect of certain EMU-related investments, or should the euro cease to be used entirely, the currency in which such investments are denominated may be unclear, making such investments particularly difficult to value or dispose of. A Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek judicial or other clarification of the denomination or value of such securities.

There can be no assurance that if a Fund earns income or capital gains in a non-U.S. country or PIMCO otherwise seeks to withdraw a Fund's investments from a given country, capital controls imposed by such country will not prevent, or cause significant expense in, doing so.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, in which the Fund purchases a security from a bank or broker-dealer, which agrees to repurchase the security at the Fund's cost plus interest within a specified time. If the party agreeing to repurchase should default, the Fund will seek to sell the securities which it holds. This could involve procedural costs or delays in addition to a loss on the securities if their value should fall below their repurchase price. Repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and which may not be terminated within seven days at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the agreements are considered illiquid securities. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV will limit investments in repurchase agreements to 50% of the total assets of the Fund.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Dollar Rolls and Other Borrowings

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Total Return IV Fund) may enter into reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls, subject to the Fund's limitations on borrowings. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV may enter into dollar rolls, subject to the Fund's limitations on borrowings. A reverse repurchase agreement involves the sale of a security by a Fund and its agreement to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and price. A dollar roll is similar except that the counterparty is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund but only securities that are "substantially identical." Reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls may be considered borrowing for some purposes. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets (or cash equivalent securities in the case of the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees to cover its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls. Reverse repurchase agreements, dollar rolls and other forms of borrowings may create leveraging risk for a Fund.

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to ⅓ of the Fund's total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities. A Fund may also borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV may not borrow in excess of 10% of the value of its respective total assets and then only as a temporary measure to facilitate the meeting of redemption requests (not for leverage) or for extraordinary or emergency purposes.

Derivatives

Each Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies. Generally, derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends upon, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index, and may relate to stocks, bonds, interest rates, spreads between different interest rates, currencies or currency exchange rates, commodities, and related indexes. Examples of derivative instruments include options contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds). Each Fund may invest some or all of its assets in derivative instruments. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV will seek to limit exposure to interest rate swaps to 10% of its total assets and will limit exposure to credit default swaps to 5% of its total assets. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV will not invest in options. A portfolio manager may decide not to employ any of these strategies and there is no assurance that any derivatives strategy used by a Fund will succeed. A description of these and other derivative instruments that the Funds may use are described under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.

A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Certain derivative transactions may have a leveraging effect on a Fund. For example, a small investment in a derivative instrument may have a significant impact on a Fund's exposure to interest rates, currency exchange rates or other investments. As a result, a relatively small price movement in a derivative instrument may cause an immediate and substantial loss or gain. A Fund may engage in such transactions regardless of whether the Fund owns the asset, instrument or components of the index underlying the derivative instrument. A Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in these types of instruments. If it does, the Fund's investment exposure could far exceed the value of its portfolio securities and its investment performance could be primarily dependent upon securities it does not own. A description of various risks associated with particular derivative instruments is included in "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The following provides a more general discussion of important risk factors relating to all derivative instruments that may be used by the Funds.

Management Risk. Derivative products are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding not only of the underlying instrument but also of the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions.

Credit Risk. The use of many derivative instruments involves the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of another party to the contract (usually referred to as a "counterparty") to make required payments or otherwise comply with the contract's terms. Additionally, a short position in a credit default swap could result in losses if a Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company on which the credit default swap is based.

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when a particular derivative instrument is difficult to purchase or sell. If a derivative transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is illiquid (as is the case with many privately negotiated derivatives), it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price.

Leverage Risk. Because many derivatives have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index could result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When a Fund uses derivatives for leverage, investments in that Fund will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to market changes. To limit leverage risk, each Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets (or cash equivalent securities in the case of the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable regulation, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under derivative instruments.

Lack of Availability. Because the markets for certain derivative instruments (including markets located in foreign countries) are relatively new and still developing, suitable derivatives transactions may not be available in all circumstances for risk management or other purposes. Upon the expiration of a particular contract, a portfolio manager may wish to retain a Fund's position in the derivative instrument by entering into a similar contract, but may be unable to do so if the counterparty to the original contract is unwilling to enter into the new contract and no other suitable counterparty can be found. There is no assurance that a Fund will engage in derivatives transactions at any time or from time to time. A Fund's ability to use derivatives may also be limited by certain regulatory and tax considerations.

Market and Other Risks. Like most other investments, derivative instruments are subject to the risk that the market value of the instrument will change in a way detrimental to a Fund's interest. If a portfolio manager incorrectly forecasts the values of securities, currencies or interest rates or other economic factors in using derivatives for a Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in other Fund investments. A Fund may also have to buy or sell a security at a disadvantageous time or price because the Fund is legally required to maintain offsetting positions or asset coverage in connection with certain derivatives transactions.

Other risks in using derivatives include the risk of mispricing or improper valuation of derivatives and the inability of derivatives to correlate perfectly with underlying assets, rates and indexes. Many derivatives, in particular privately negotiated derivatives, are complex and often valued subjectively. Improper valuations can result in increased cash payment requirements to counterparties or a loss of value to a Fund. Also, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. For example, a swap agreement on an exchange traded fund would not correlate perfectly with the index upon which the exchange traded fund is based because the fund's return is net of fees and expenses. In addition, a Fund's use of derivatives may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if the Fund had not used such instruments.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. Some REITs also finance 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. Therefore, REITs tend to pay higher dividends than other issuers.

REITs can be divided into three basic types: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property. They derive their income primarily from rents received and any profits on the sale of their properties. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive most of their income from mortgage interest payments. As its name suggests, Hybrid REITs combine characteristics of both Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs.

An investment in a REIT, or in a real estate linked derivative instrument linked to the value of a REIT, is subject to the risks that impact the value of the underlying properties of the REIT. These risks include loss to casualty or condemnation, and changes in supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. Other factors that may adversely affect REITs include poor performance by management of the REIT, changes to the tax laws, or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free distribution of income. REITs are also subject to default by borrowers and self-liquidation, and are heavily dependent on cash flow. Some REITs lack diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Mortgage REITs may be impacted by the quality of the credit extended.

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)

ETNs are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the NYSE) during normal trading hours. However, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's market benchmark or strategy factor.

ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs, it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. ETNs are also subject to tax risk. The IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs. There may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

Each Fund may also enter into, or acquire participations in, delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities, in which a lender agrees to make loans up to a maximum amount upon demand by the borrower during a specified term. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when it might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company's financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that a Fund is committed to advance additional funds, it will segregate or "earmark" assets (or cash equivalent securities in the case of the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are subject to credit, interest rate and liquidity risk and the risks of being a lender.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

Each Fund may purchase or sell securities which it is eligible to purchase or sell on a when-issued basis, may purchase and sell such securities for delayed delivery and may make contracts to purchase or sell such securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond normal settlement time (forward commitments). When-issued transactions, delayed delivery purchases and forward commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the securities declines prior to the settlement date. This risk is in addition to a risk that a Fund's other assets will decline in value. Therefore, these transactions may result in a form of leverage and increase a Fund's overall investment exposure. Typically, no income accrues on securities a Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although a Fund may earn income on securities it has segregated or "earmarked" to cover these positions. When a Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, a Fund could realize a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis without owning the security, a Fund will incur a loss if the security's price appreciates in value such that the security's price is above the agreed-upon price on the settlement date. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV will segregate or "earmark" cash equivalent securities to cover obligations associated with forward commitments, including to be announced mortgage-backed securities.

Investment in Other Investment Companies

Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, including exchange-traded funds, or in pooled accounts, or other unregistered accounts or investment vehicles to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any exemptive relief therefrom. A Fund may invest in other investment companies to gain broad market or sector exposure, including during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash or when PIMCO believes share prices of other investment companies offer attractive values. As a shareholder of an investment company or other pooled vehicle, a Fund may indirectly bear investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, service fees and other fees which are in addition to the fees the Fund pays its service providers.

Each Fund may invest in certain money market funds and/or short-term bond funds ("Central Funds"), to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder or exemptive relief therefrom. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT, other series of registered investment companies advised by PIMCO, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market instruments and short maturity Fixed Income Instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay investment advisory or supervisory and administrative fees to PIMCO.

Subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act, each Fund may elect to pursue its investment objective by investing in one or more underlying investment vehicles or companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and policies as the Fund.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Companies

Certain Funds may invest in equity securities of small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies. The Funds consider a small-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of up to $1.5 billion and a mid-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. Investments in small-cap and mid-cap companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. Small- and mid-cap companies may not have an established financial history, which can present valuation challenges. The equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to increased market fluctuations, due to less liquid markets and more limited managerial and financial resources. A Fund's investment in small- and mid-cap companies may increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

Short Sales

A Fund may make short sales as part of its overall portfolio management strategies or to offset a potential decline in value of a security. A short sale involves the sale of a security that is borrowed from a broker or other institution to complete the sale. Short sales expose a Fund to the risk that it will be required to acquire, convert or exchange securities to replace the borrowed securities (also known as "covering" the short position) at a time when the securities sold short have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. A Fund making a short sale (other than a "short sale against the box") must segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees or otherwise cover its position in a permissible manner.  A Fund (except the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) may engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and interpretations thereunder and other federal securities laws. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV will limit short sales, including short exposures obtained using derivative instruments, to 10% of its total assets. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (non-U.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.

Illiquid Securities

Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets (taken at the time of investment) in illiquid securities. Certain illiquid securities may require pricing at fair value as determined in good faith under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. A portfolio manager may be subject to significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities, and transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. The term "illiquid securities" for this purpose means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities. Restricted securities, i.e., securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may be illiquid. However, some restricted securities (such as securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain commercial paper) may be treated as liquid, although they may be less liquid than registered securities traded on established secondary markets.

Loans of Portfolio Securities

For the purpose of achieving income, each Fund (except the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions provided a number of conditions are satisfied, including that the loan is fully collateralized. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for details. When a Fund lends portfolio securities, its investment performance will continue to reflect changes in the value of the securities loaned, and the Fund will also receive a fee or interest on the collateral. Securities lending involves the risk of loss of rights in the collateral or delay in recovery of the collateral if the borrower fails to return the security loaned or becomes insolvent. A Fund may pay lending fees to a party arranging the loan. Cash collateral received by a Fund in securities lending transactions may be invested in short-term liquid fixed income instruments or in money market or short-term mutual funds, or similar investment vehicles, including affiliated money market or short-term mutual funds. A Fund bears the risk of such investments.

Portfolio Turnover

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." When the portfolio manager deems it appropriate and particularly during periods of volatile market movements, each Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. Higher portfolio turnover (e.g., an annual rate greater than 100% of the average value of the Fund's portfolio) involves correspondingly greater expenses to a Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer markups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities. 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). The trading costs and tax effects associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund's performance. Please see a Fund's "Fund Summary—Portfolio Turnover" or the "Financial Highlights" in this prospectus for the portfolio turnover rates of the Funds that were operational during the last fiscal year.

Temporary Defensive Positions

For temporary or defensive purposes, each Fund may invest without limit in U.S. debt securities, including taxable securities and short-term money market securities, when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. When a Fund engages in such strategies, it may not achieve its investment objective.

Changes in Investment Objectives and Policies

The investment objectives of the PIMCO Extended Duration, PIMCO Long Duration Total Return, PIMCO Total Return IV and PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Funds are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The investment objective of each other Fund is fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise stated, all other investment policies of the Funds may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.

Percentage Investment Limitations

Unless otherwise stated, all percentage limitations on Fund investments listed in this prospectus will apply at the time of investment. A Fund would not violate these limitations unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of an investment. Each of the PIMCO GNMA, PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond, PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Bond, PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities and PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Funds has adopted a non-fundamental investment policy to invest at least 80% of its assets in investments suggested by its name. For purposes of this policy, the term "assets" means net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes.

Credit Ratings and Unrated Securities

Rating agencies are private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of fixed income securities, including convertible securities. Appendix A to this prospectus describes the various ratings assigned to fixed income securities by Moody's, S&P and Fitch. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not evaluate market risks. Rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings and an issuer's current financial condition may be better or worse than a rating indicates. PIMCO does not rely solely on credit ratings, and develops its own analysis of issuer credit quality.

A Fund may purchase unrated securities (which are not rated by a rating agency) if PIMCO determines that the security is of comparable quality to a rated security that the Fund may purchase. Unrated securities may be less liquid than comparable rated securities and involve the risk that the portfolio manager may not accurately evaluate the security's comparative credit rating. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality fixed income securities. To the extent that a Fund invests in high yield and/or unrated securities, the Fund's success in achieving its investment objective may depend more heavily on the portfolio manager's creditworthiness analysis than if the Fund invested exclusively in higher-quality and rated securities.

Other Investments and Techniques

The Funds may invest in other types of securities and use a variety of investment techniques and strategies which are not described in this prospectus. These securities and techniques may subject the Funds to additional risks. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the securities and investment techniques described in this prospectus and about additional securities and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Financial Highlights

The financial highlights table is intended to help a shareholder understand the financial performance of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of each Fund for the last five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period since a Fund or a class commenced operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a particular class of shares of a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, are included in the Trust's annual report to shareholders. The annual report is available free of charge by calling the Trust at the phone number on the back of this prospectus. The annual report is also available for download free of charge on the Trust's Web site at pimco.com/investments. Note: All footnotes to the financial highlights table appear at the end of the tables.

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.59

$

0.27

$

0.87

$

1.14

$

(0.26

)

$

(2.65

)

$

0.00

$

(2.91

)

$

7.82

10.35

%

$

251,318

0.54

%

0.54

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

2.69

%

113

%

03/31/2012

7.49

0.32

2.96

3.28

(0.31

)

(0.87

)

0.00

(1.18

)

9.59

43.47

305,425

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

3.41

355

03/31/2011

7.39

0.33

0.39

0.72

(0.32

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.62

)

7.49

9.48

381,563

0.51

0.51

0.50

0.50

3.94

412

03/31/2010

12.56

0.42

(2.38

)

(1.96

)

(0.44

)

(2.77

)

0.00

(3.21

)

7.39

(16.80

)

324,253

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

4.42

615

03/31/2009

10.90

0.44

2.08

2.52

(0.43

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.86

)

12.56

23.62

195,036

0.57

0.57

0.50

0.50

3.88

780

Class P

03/31/2013

9.59

0.27

0.86

1.13

(0.25

)

(2.65

)

0.00

(2.90

)

7.82

10.24

16,320

0.64

0.64

0.60

0.60

2.55

113

03/31/2012

7.49

0.30

2.97

3.27

(0.30

)

(0.87

)

0.00

(1.17

)

9.59

43.33

73,634

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

3.12

355

03/31/2011

7.39

0.32

0.39

0.71

(0.31

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.61

)

7.49

9.37

1,016

0.61

0.61

0.60

0.60

3.82

412

03/31/2010

12.56

0.41

(2.38

)

(1.97

)

(0.43

)

(2.77

)

0.00

(3.20

)

7.39

(16.87

)

881

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

4.29

615

09/11/2008 - 03/31/2009

11.21

0.26

1.76

2.02

(0.24

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.67

)

12.56

18.01

978

0.66

*

0.66

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

3.79

*

780

PIMCO GNMA Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.75

$

0.13

$

0.17

$

0.30

$

(0.33

)

$

(0.18

)

$

0.00

$

(0.51

)

$

11.54

2.59

%

$

486,148

0.51

%

0.51

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

1.14

%

1,502

%

03/31/2012

11.42

0.21

0.72

0.93

(0.26

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.60

)

11.75

8.27

660,966

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

1.77

2,397

03/31/2011

11.62

0.26

0.42

0.68

(0.27

)

(0.61

)

0.00

(0.88

)

11.42

5.88

391,519

0.51

0.51

0.50

0.50

2.21

1,990

03/31/2010

11.33

0.35

0.66

1.01

(0.40

)

(0.32

)

0.00

(0.72

)

11.62

9.02

436,282

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.99

1,747

03/31/2009

11.37

0.51

0.11

0.62

(0.53

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.66

)

11.33

5.73

375,682

0.66

0.66

0.50

0.50

4.59

1,652

Class P

03/31/2013

11.75

0.12

0.17

0.29

(0.32

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.50

)

11.54

2.49

110,566

0.61

0.61

0.60

0.60

1.05

1,502

03/31/2012

11.42

0.20

0.72

0.92

(0.25

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.59

)

11.75

8.16

114,939

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

1.66

2,397

03/31/2011

11.62

0.25

0.42

0.67

(0.26

)

(0.61

)

0.00

(0.87

)

11.42

5.78

62,198

0.61

0.61

0.60

0.60

2.14

1,990

03/31/2010

11.33

0.32

0.67

0.99

(0.38

)

(0.32

)

0.00

(0.70

)

11.62

8.92

39,309

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.74

1,747

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

11.32

0.46

0.15

0.61

(0.47

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.60

)

11.33

5.63

11

0.76

*

0.76

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

4.47

*

1,652

Class D

03/31/2013

11.75

0.09

0.16

0.25

(0.28

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.46

)

11.54

2.18

219,259

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

0.74

1,502

03/31/2012

11.42

0.16

0.72

0.88

(0.21

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.55

)

11.75

7.84

295,028

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

1.38

2,397

03/31/2011

11.62

0.22

0.41

0.63

(0.22

)

(0.61

)

0.00

(0.83

)

11.42

5.46

147,172

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

1.82

1,990

03/31/2010

11.33

0.30

0.66

0.96

(0.35

)

(0.32

)

0.00

(0.67

)

11.62

8.59

132,564

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

2.60

1,747

03/31/2009

11.37

0.48

0.09

0.57

(0.48

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.61

)

11.33

5.30

139,917

1.06

1.06

0.90

0.90

4.26

1,652

Class A

03/31/2013

11.75

0.09

0.16

0.25

(0.28

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.46

)

11.54

2.18

583,927

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

0.75

1,502

03/31/2012

11.42

0.16

0.72

0.88

(0.21

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.55

)

11.75

7.84

706,763

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

1.39

2,397

03/31/2011

11.62

0.21

0.42

0.63

(0.22

)

(0.61

)

0.00

(0.83

)

11.42

5.46

474,744

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

1.82

1,990

03/31/2010

11.33

0.30

0.66

0.96

(0.35

)

(0.32

)

0.00

(0.67

)

11.62

8.59

455,544

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

2.58

1,747

03/31/2009

11.37

0.48

0.09

0.57

(0.48

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.61

)

11.33

5.31

343,522

1.06

1.06

0.90

0.90

4.26

1,652

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class B

03/31/2013

11.75

0.00

0.16

0.16

(0.19

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.37

)

11.54

1.42

7,790

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

0.02

1,502

03/31/2012

11.42

0.08

0.71

0.79

(0.12

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.46

)

11.75

7.03

10,998

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

0.71

2,397

03/31/2011

11.62

0.12

0.42

0.54

(0.13

)

(0.61

)

0.00

(0.74

)

11.42

4.68

16,908

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

1.03

1,990

03/31/2010

11.33

0.22

0.65

0.87

(0.26

)

(0.32

)

0.00

(0.58

)

11.62

7.78

35,303

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.86

1,747

03/31/2009

11.37

0.39

0.10

0.49

(0.40

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.53

)

11.33

4.52

39,447

1.81

1.81

1.65

1.65

3.49

1,652

Class C

03/31/2013

11.75

0.00

0.16

0.16

(0.19

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.37

)

11.54

1.42

275,788

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

0.01

1,502

03/31/2012

11.42

0.08

0.72

0.80

(0.13

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.47

)

11.75

7.03

289,101

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

0.66

2,397

03/31/2011

11.62

0.13

0.41

0.54

(0.13

)

(0.61

)

0.00

(0.74

)

11.42

4.68

225,520

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

1.06

1,990

03/31/2010

11.33

0.21

0.66

0.87

(0.26

)

(0.32

)

0.00

(0.58

)

11.62

7.78

246,550

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.80

1,747

03/31/2009

11.37

0.39

0.10

0.49

(0.40

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.53

)

11.33

4.52

144,761

1.81

1.81

1.65

1.65

3.50

1,652

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.60

$

0.40

$

0.89

$

1.29

$

(0.52

)

$

(0.23

)

$

0.00

$

(0.75

)

$

11.14

12.39

%

$

6,378,075

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

3.64

%

165

%

03/31/2012

10.57

0.46

0.39

0.85

(0.52

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.82

)

10.60

8.29

4,404,375

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

4.31

124

03/31/2011

11.18

0.56

0.51

1.07

(0.60

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.68

)

10.57

10.04

4,132,194

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

4.98

325

03/31/2010

9.66

0.61

1.90

2.51

(0.65

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.99

)

11.18

26.70

4,687,510

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

5.65

248

03/31/2009

10.44

0.52

(0.74

)

(0.22

)

(0.52

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.56

)

9.66

(2.03

)

3,117,364

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

5.28

348

Class P

03/31/2013

10.60

0.39

0.89

1.28

(0.51

)

(0.23

)

0.00

(0.74

)

11.14

12.28

554,328

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

3.54

165

03/31/2012

10.57

0.43

0.41

0.84

(0.51

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.81

)

10.60

8.19

392,153

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

4.09

124

03/31/2011

11.18

0.54

0.52

1.06

(0.59

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.67

)

10.57

9.93

147,668

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

4.86

325

03/31/2010

9.66

0.61

1.89

2.50

(0.64

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.98

)

11.18

26.58

137,987

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

5.52

248

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.51

0.45

(0.80

)

(0.35

)

(0.46

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.50

)

9.66

(3.24

)

10

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

4.97

*

348

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.60

0.38

0.88

1.26

(0.49

)

(0.23

)

0.00

(0.72

)

11.14

12.11

238,471

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3.39

165

03/31/2012

10.57

0.40

0.42

0.82

(0.49

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.79

)

10.60

8.03

172,288

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3.83

124

03/31/2011

11.18

0.53

0.51

1.04

(0.57

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.65

)

10.57

9.76

45,160

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

4.76

325

03/31/2010

9.66

0.59

1.89

2.48

(0.62

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.96

)

11.18

26.39

55,024

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

5.38

248

03/31/2009

10.44

0.50

(0.74

)

(0.24

)

(0.50

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.54

)

9.66

(2.26

)

6,183

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

5.10

348

Class D

03/31/2013

10.60

0.36

0.89

1.25

(0.48

)

(0.23

)

0.00

(0.71

)

11.14

11.95

980,086

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

3.24

165

03/31/2012

10.57

0.41

0.40

0.81

(0.48

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.78

)

10.60

7.86

573,259

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

3.86

124

03/31/2011

11.18

0.51

0.52

1.03

(0.56

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.64

)

10.57

9.60

336,201

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

4.54

325

03/31/2010

9.66

0.57

1.90

2.47

(0.61

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.95

)

11.18

26.21

306,182

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

5.24

248

03/31/2009

10.44

0.50

(0.76

)

(0.26

)

(0.48

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.52

)

9.66

(2.42

)

191,774

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

5.13

348

Class A

03/31/2013

10.60

0.36

0.89

1.25

(0.48

)

(0.23

)

0.00

(0.71

)

11.14

11.94

1,768,357

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

3.24

165

03/31/2012

10.57

0.41

0.40

0.81

(0.48

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.78

)

10.60

7.86

1,236,863

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

3.85

124

03/31/2011

11.18

0.51

0.52

1.03

(0.56

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.64

)

10.57

9.60

727,685

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

4.55

325

03/31/2010

9.66

0.57

1.90

2.47

(0.61

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.95

)

11.18

26.21

621,321

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

5.24

248

03/31/2009

10.44

0.48

(0.74

)

(0.26

)

(0.48

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.52

)

9.66

(2.44

)

376,473

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

4.92

348

Class C

03/31/2013

10.60

0.28

0.89

1.17

(0.40

)

(0.23

)

0.00

(0.63

)

11.14

11.12

1,003,538

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

2.49

165

03/31/2012

10.57

0.33

0.40

0.73

(0.40

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.70

)

10.60

7.06

660,637

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

3.11

124

03/31/2011

11.18

0.42

0.52

0.94

(0.47

)

(1.08

)

0.00

(1.55

)

10.57

8.79

438,435

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

3.80

325

03/31/2010

9.66

0.49

1.90

2.39

(0.53

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.87

)

11.18

25.27

350,334

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

4.47

248

03/31/2009

10.44

0.41

(0.74

)

(0.33

)

(0.41

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.45

)

9.66

(3.16

)

121,602

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

4.16

348

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.54

$

0.47

$

0.72

$

1.19

$

(0.44

)

$

(0.46

)

$

0.00

$

(0.90

)

$

11.83

10.36

%

$

6,669,123

0.53

%

0.53

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

3.86

%

81

%

03/31/2012

10.75

0.50

1.29

1.79

(0.49

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(1.00

)

11.54

16.91

5,815,733

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

4.33

219

03/31/2011

10.72

0.53

0.46

0.99

(0.59

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.96

)

10.75

9.31

5,130,906

0.51

0.51

0.50

0.50

4.71

240

03/31/2010

10.14

0.54

0.95

1.49

(0.57

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.91

)

10.72

14.91

3,976,419

0.51

0.51

0.50

0.50

5.02

364

03/31/2009

10.51

0.51

(0.25

)

0.26

(0.50

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.63

)

10.14

2.63

2,431,539

0.51

0.51

0.50

0.50

5.02

398

Class P

03/31/2013

11.54

0.46

0.72

1.18

(0.43

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.89

)

11.83

10.25

21,240

0.63

0.63

0.60

0.60

3.75

81

03/31/2012

10.75

0.49

1.29

1.78

(0.48

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(0.99

)

11.54

16.79

12,896

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

4.20

219

03/31/2011

10.72

0.51

0.47

0.98

(0.58

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.95

)

10.75

9.21

6,894

0.61

0.61

0.60

0.60

4.58

240

03/31/2010

10.14

0.53

0.95

1.48

(0.56

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.90

)

10.72

14.83

2,493

0.61

0.61

0.60

0.60

4.89

364

09/11/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.37

0.30

(0.12

)

0.18

(0.28

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.41

)

10.14

1.86

914

0.61

*

0.61

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

5.41

*

398

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.89

$

0.30

$

0.65

$

0.95

$

(0.29

)

$

(0.77

)

$

0.00

$

(1.06

)

$

10.78

8.49

%

$

1,546,068

0.505

%

0.505

%

0.475

%

0.475

%

2.63

%

143

%

03/31/2012

10.39

0.36

1.97

2.33

(0.36

)

(1.47

)

0.00

(1.83

)

10.89

22.39

812,883

0.485

0.485

0.475

0.475

3.14

426

03/31/2011

10.79

0.43

0.56

0.99

(0.46

)

(0.93

)

0.00

(1.39

)

10.39

9.13

443,715

0.485

0.485

0.475

0.475

3.78

363

03/31/2010

11.58

0.46

(0.24

)

0.22

(0.50

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(1.01

)

10.79

1.92

1,175,131

0.495

0.495

0.475

0.475

4.09

415

03/31/2009

11.30

0.46

0.37

0.83

(0.47

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.55

)

11.58

7.69

568,232

0.505

0.505

0.475

0.475

4.19

367

Class P

03/31/2013

10.89

0.30

0.64

0.94

(0.28

)

(0.77

)

0.00

(1.05

)

10.78

8.38

40,134

0.605

0.605

0.575

0.575

2.52

143

03/31/2012

10.39

0.35

1.97

2.32

(0.35

)

(1.47

)

0.00

(1.82

)

10.89

22.27

403,440

0.585

0.585

0.575

0.575

3.03

426

03/31/2011

10.79

0.41

0.57

0.98

(0.45

)

(0.93

)

0.00

(1.38

)

10.39

9.03

57,226

0.585

0.585

0.575

0.575

3.61

363

03/31/2010

11.58

0.44

(0.23

)

0.21

(0.49

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(1.00

)

10.79

1.79

10,934

0.595

0.595

0.575

0.575

3.97

415

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

11.08

0.42

0.59

1.01

(0.43

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.51

)

11.58

9.40

11

0.605

*

0.605

*

0.575

*

0.575

*

4.16

*

367

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.89

0.28

0.64

0.92

(0.26

)

(0.77

)

0.00

(1.03

)

10.78

8.26

66,872

0.755

0.755

0.725

0.725

2.39

143

03/31/2012

10.39

0.33

1.97

2.30

(0.33

)

(1.47

)

0.00

(1.80

)

10.89

22.09

70,022

0.735

0.735

0.725

0.725

2.87

426

03/31/2011

10.79

0.40

0.56

0.96

(0.43

)

(0.93

)

0.00

(1.36

)

10.39

8.86

73,068

0.735

0.735

0.725

0.725

3.46

363

03/31/2010

11.58

0.44

(0.25

)

0.19

(0.47

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(0.98

)

10.79

1.64

92,333

0.745

0.745

0.725

0.725

3.91

415

03/31/2009

11.30

0.44

0.36

0.80

(0.44

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.52

)

11.58

7.44

113,114

0.755

0.755

0.725

0.725

3.97

367

Class A

03/31/2013

10.89

0.26

0.65

0.91

(0.25

)

(0.77

)

0.00

(1.02

)

10.78

8.11

208,077

0.855

0.855

0.825

0.825

2.26

143

03/31/2012

10.39

0.32

1.97

2.29

(0.32

)

(1.47

)

0.00

(1.79

)

10.89

21.96

228,297

0.835

(b)

0.835

(b)

0.825

(b)

0.825

(b)

2.76

426

03/31/2011

10.79

0.38

0.56

0.94

(0.41

)

(0.93

)

0.00

(1.34

)

10.39

8.70

192,776

0.885

0.885

0.875

0.875

3.33

363

03/31/2010

11.58

0.42

(0.25

)

0.17

(0.45

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(0.96

)

10.79

1.49

176,403

0.895

0.895

0.875

0.875

3.73

415

03/31/2009

11.30

0.42

0.37

0.79

(0.43

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.51

)

11.58

7.27

201,456

0.905

0.905

0.875

0.875

3.82

367

Class B

03/31/2013

10.89

0.18

0.64

0.82

(0.16

)

(0.77

)

0.00

(0.93

)

10.78

7.31

2,559

1.605

1.605

1.575

1.575

1.52

143

03/31/2012

10.39

0.24

1.97

2.21

(0.24

)

(1.47

)

0.00

(1.71

)

10.89

21.05

4,282

1.585

(b)

1.585

(b)

1.575

(b)

1.575

(b)

2.08

426

03/31/2011

10.79

0.30

0.56

0.86

(0.33

)

(0.93

)

0.00

(1.26

)

10.39

7.90

7,584

1.635

1.635

1.625

1.625

2.60

363

03/31/2010

11.58

0.34

(0.25

)

0.09

(0.37

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(0.88

)

10.79

0.74

16,774

1.645

1.645

1.625

1.625

3.01

415

03/31/2009

11.30

0.34

0.36

0.70

(0.34

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.42

)

11.58

6.47

26,934

1.655

1.655

1.625

1.625

3.07

367

Class C

03/31/2013

10.89

0.18

0.64

0.82

(0.16

)

(0.77

)

0.00

(0.93

)

10.78

7.31

68,538

1.605

1.605

1.575

1.575

1.52

143

03/31/2012

10.39

0.23

1.98

2.21

(0.24

)

(1.47

)

0.00

(1.71

)

10.89

21.06

64,297

1.585

(b)

1.585

(b)

1.575

(b)

1.575

(b)

1.99

426

03/31/2011

10.79

0.29

0.57

0.86

(0.33

)

(0.93

)

0.00

(1.26

)

10.39

7.90

48,209

1.635

1.635

1.625

1.625

2.58

363

03/31/2010

11.58

0.34

(0.25

)

0.09

(0.37

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(0.88

)

10.79

0.74

45,276

1.645

1.645

1.625

1.625

3.00

415

03/31/2009

11.30

0.34

0.36

0.70

(0.34

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.42

)

11.58

6.47

56,492

1.655

1.655

1.625

1.625

3.06

367

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.74

$

0.23

$

0.49

$

0.72

$

(0.32

)

$

(0.25

)

$

0.00

$

(0.57

)

$

10.89

6.84

%

$

2,666,070

0.46

%

0.46

%

0.46

%

0.46

%

2.08

%

373

%

03/31/2012

10.69

0.23

0.25

0.48

(0.26

)

(0.17

)

0.00

(0.43

)

10.74

4.54

2,505,387

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

2.17

391

03/31/2011

10.73

0.27

0.44

0.71

(0.32

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.75

)

10.69

6.68

2,333,258

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

2.52

325

03/31/2010

9.67

0.36

1.30

1.66

(0.42

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.60

)

10.73

17.48

2,034,711

0.47

0.47

0.46

0.46

3.51

844

03/31/2009

10.34

0.47

(0.49

)

(0.02

)

(0.51

)

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.65

)

9.67

(0.13

)

1,589,238

0.54

(c)

0.54

(c)

0.46

(c)

0.46

(c)

4.78

302

Class P

03/31/2013

10.74

0.22

0.49

0.71

(0.31

)

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.56

)

10.89

6.73

31,824

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

2.00

373

03/31/2012

10.69

0.22

0.25

0.47

(0.25

)

(0.17

)

0.00

(0.42

)

10.74

4.44

36,425

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

2.08

391

03/31/2011

10.73

0.27

0.43

0.70

(0.31

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.74

)

10.69

6.57

826

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

2.54

325

12/31/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.48

0.06

0.26

0.32

(0.07

)

0.00

0.00

(0.07

)

10.73

3.01

10

0.56

*

0.56

*

0.56

*

0.56

*

2.27

*

844

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.66

$

0.10

$

0.31

$

0.41

$

(0.37

)

$

(0.12

)

$

0.00

$

(0.49

)

$

10.58

3.93

%

$

252,445

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.96

%

1,226

%

03/31/2012

10.62

0.24

0.41

0.65

(0.30

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.61

)

10.66

6.27

197,818

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.24

1,322

03/31/2011

10.74

0.31

0.31

0.62

(0.34

)

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.74

)

10.62

5.82

192,699

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.85

966

03/31/2010

10.21

0.54

0.91

1.45

(0.49

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.92

)

10.74

14.59

242,791

0.56

0.56

0.50

0.50

5.11

1,035

03/31/2009

10.88

0.71

(0.60

)

0.11

(0.69

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.78

)

10.21

1.17

442,478

1.60

1.60

0.50

0.50

6.80

1,093

Class P

03/31/2013

10.66

0.10

0.30

0.40

(0.36

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.48

)

10.58

3.82

36,644

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.89

1,226

03/31/2012

10.62

0.22

0.41

0.63

(0.28

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.59

)

10.66

6.17

42,441

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.04

1,322

03/31/2011

10.74

0.30

0.31

0.61

(0.33

)

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.73

)

10.62

5.72

28,103

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.74

966

03/31/2010

10.21

0.47

0.97

1.44

(0.48

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.91

)

10.74

14.49

27,825

0.62

0.62

0.60

0.60

4.42

1,035

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.85

0.66

(0.57

)

0.09

(0.64

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.73

)

10.21

0.97

10

1.81

*

1.81

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

6.96

*

1,093

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.66

0.09

0.30

0.39

(0.35

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.47

)

10.58

3.67

42,414

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.81

1,226

03/31/2012

10.62

0.22

0.40

0.62

(0.27

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.58

)

10.66

6.01

72,356

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.00

1,322

03/31/2011

10.74

0.28

0.31

0.59

(0.31

)

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.71

)

10.62

5.56

72,665

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.61

966

03/31/2010

10.21

0.54

0.88

1.42

(0.46

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.89

)

10.74

14.31

73,797

0.84

0.84

0.75

0.75

5.09

1,035

03/31/2009

10.88

0.70

(0.61

)

0.09

(0.67

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.76

)

10.21

0.92

201,935

1.89

1.89

0.75

0.75

6.73

1,093

Class D

03/31/2013

10.66

0.07

0.30

0.37

(0.33

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.45

)

10.58

3.51

86,378

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.62

1,226

03/31/2012

10.62

0.20

0.40

0.60

(0.25

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.56

)

10.66

5.85

107,224

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

1.85

1,322

03/31/2011

10.74

0.27

0.30

0.57

(0.29

)

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.69

)

10.62

5.40

95,938

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

2.45

966

03/31/2010

10.21

0.49

0.92

1.41

(0.45

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.88

)

10.74

14.14

123,426

0.96

0.96

0.90

0.90

4.67

1,035

03/31/2009

10.88

0.68

(0.61

)

0.07

(0.65

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.74

)

10.21

0.77

196,793

2.02

2.02

0.90

0.90

6.51

1,093

Class A

03/31/2013

10.66

0.07

0.30

0.37

(0.33

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.45

)

10.58

3.51

77,316

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.61

1,226

03/31/2012

10.62

0.20

0.40

0.60

(0.25

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.56

)

10.66

5.85

87,646

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

1.85

1,322

03/31/2011

10.74

0.27

0.30

0.57

(0.29

)

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.69

)

10.62

5.40

97,366

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

2.45

966

03/31/2010

10.21

0.47

0.94

1.41

(0.45

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.88

)

10.74

14.14

125,408

0.96

0.96

0.90

0.90

4.46

1,035

03/31/2009

10.88

0.69

(0.62

)

0.07

(0.65

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.74

)

10.21

0.77

87,417

2.04

2.04

0.90

0.90

6.60

1,093

Class B

03/31/2013

10.66

(0.01

)

0.30

0.29

(0.25

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.37

)

10.58

2.74

806

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

(0.10

)

1,226

03/31/2012

10.62

0.13

0.39

0.52

(0.17

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.48

)

10.66

5.05

1,396

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.17

1,322

03/31/2011

10.74

0.19

0.30

0.49

(0.21

)

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.61

)

10.62

4.62

3,229

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.75

966

03/31/2010

10.21

0.41

0.92

1.33

(0.37

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.80

)

10.74

13.30

9,258

1.71

1.71

1.65

1.65

3.84

1,035

03/31/2009

10.88

0.58

(0.59

)

(0.01

)

(0.57

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.66

)

10.21

0.02

10,466

2.74

2.74

1.65

1.65

5.56

1,093

Class C

03/31/2013

10.66

(0.02

)

0.31

0.29

(0.25

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.37

)

10.58

2.75

22,257

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

(0.15

)

1,226

03/31/2012

10.62

0.12

0.40

0.52

(0.17

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.48

)

10.66

5.06

25,629

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.11

1,322

03/31/2011

10.74

0.19

0.30

0.49

(0.21

)

(0.40

)

0.00

(0.61

)

10.62

4.62

29,681

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.72

966

03/31/2010

10.21

0.40

0.93

1.33

(0.37

)

(0.43

)

0.00

(0.80

)

10.74

13.29

48,507

1.71

1.71

1.65

1.65

3.72

1,035

03/31/2009

10.88

0.60

(0.61

)

(0.01

)

(0.57

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.66

)

10.21

0.01

34,962

2.77

2.77

1.65

1.65

5.77

1,093

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

Institutional Class

10/22/2012 - 03/31/2013

$

10.00

$

0.14

$

1.14

$

1.28

$

(0.15

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.15

)

$

11.13

12.79

%

$

328,002

0.62

%*

0.67

%*

0.60

%*

0.65

%*

2.97

%*

427

%

Class P

10/22/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.15

1.12

1.27

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

11.13

12.74

11,097

0.72

*

0.77

*

0.70

*

0.75

*

3.01

*

427

Class D

10/22/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.12

1.14

1.26

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

11.13

12.59

42,136

1.02

*

1.07

*

1.00

*

1.05

*

2.38

*

427

Class A

10/22/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.14

1.12

1.26

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

11.13

12.57

4,653

1.02

*

1.07

*

1.00

*

1.05

*

2.79

*

427

Class C

10/22/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.09

1.13

1.22

(0.09

)

0.00

0.00

(0.09

)

11.13

12.23

2,007

1.77

*

1.82

*

1.75

*

1.80

*

1.82

*

427

PIMCO Total Return Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.09

$

0.29

$

0.58

$

0.87

$

(0.45

)

$

(0.27

)

$

0.00

$

(0.72

)

$

11.24

7.92

%

$

180,450,317

0.46

%

0.46

%

0.46

%

0.46

%

2.54

%

380

%

03/31/2012

10.88

0.34

0.30

0.64

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

11.09

5.99

151,703,994

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

3.11

584

03/31/2011

11.04

0.33

0.41

0.74

(0.36

)

(0.54

)

0.00

(0.90

)

10.88

6.86

136,538,305

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

2.92

430

03/31/2010

10.13

0.44

1.09

1.53

(0.51

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.62

)

11.04

15.49

126,335,186

0.47

0.47

0.46

0.46

4.07

402

03/31/2009

10.91

0.56

(0.28

)

0.28

(0.57

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(1.06

)

10.13

2.96

87,105,803

0.63

(d)

0.63

(d)

0.45

(d)

0.45

(d)

5.37

300

Class P

03/31/2013

11.09

0.28

0.58

0.86

(0.44

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.71

)

11.24

7.81

12,607,217

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

2.43

380

03/31/2012

10.88

0.33

0.30

0.63

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

11.09

5.88

9,917,236

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

3.00

584

03/31/2011

11.04

0.32

0.41

0.73

(0.35

)

(0.54

)

0.00

(0.89

)

10.88

6.75

8,184,067

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

2.83

430

03/31/2010

10.13

0.39

1.13

1.52

(0.50

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.61

)

11.04

15.38

5,469,785

0.57

0.57

0.56

0.56

3.62

402

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.91

0.51

(0.29

)

0.22

(0.51

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(1.00

)

10.13

2.42

286,850

0.77

*(e)

0.77

*(e)

0.55

*(e)

0.55

*(e)

5.47

*

300

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

11.09

0.26

0.58

0.84

(0.42

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.69

)

11.24

7.65

32,933,466

0.71

0.71

0.71

0.71

2.30

380

03/31/2012

10.88

0.31

0.30

0.61

(0.40

)

0.00

0.00

(0.40

)

11.09

5.72

31,608,990

0.71

0.71

0.71

0.71

2.85

584

03/31/2011

11.04

0.30

0.41

0.71

(0.33

)

(0.54

)

0.00

(0.87

)

10.88

6.59

32,792,128

0.71

0.71

0.71

0.71

2.67

430

03/31/2010

10.13

0.41

1.10

1.51

(0.49

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.60

)

11.04

15.20

32,158,676

0.72

0.72

0.71

0.71

3.85

402

03/31/2009

10.91

0.53

(0.28

)

0.25

(0.54

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(1.03

)

10.13

2.70

24,596,373

0.88

(d)

0.88

(d)

0.70

(d)

0.70

(d)

5.10

300

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class D

03/31/2013

11.09

0.26

0.58

0.84

(0.42

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.69

)

11.24

7.61

19,790,241

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.25

380

03/31/2012

10.88

0.31

0.30

0.61

(0.40

)

0.00

0.00

(0.40

)

11.09

5.68

17,905,432

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.81

584

03/31/2011

11.04

0.29

0.42

0.71

(0.33

)

(0.54

)

0.00

(0.87

)

10.88

6.55

17,422,193

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.63

430

03/31/2010

10.13

0.40

1.10

1.50

(0.48

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.59

)

11.04

15.16

16,162,579

0.76

0.76

0.75

0.75

3.69

402

03/31/2009

10.91

0.53

(0.28

)

0.25

(0.54

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(1.03

)

10.13

2.65

8,557,627

0.93

0.93

0.75

0.75

5.09

300

Class A

03/31/2013

11.09

0.25

0.57

0.82

(0.40

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.67

)

11.24

7.50

27,514,833

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

2.16

380

03/31/2012

10.88

0.30

0.30

0.60

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

11.09

5.57

26,837,998

0.85

(b)

0.85

(b)

0.85

(b)

0.85

(b)

2.71

584

03/31/2011

11.04

0.28

0.41

0.69

(0.31

)

(0.54

)

0.00

(0.85

)

10.88

6.39

26,070,979

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

2.48

430

03/31/2010

10.13

0.39

1.10

1.49

(0.47

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.58

)

11.04

14.99

25,941,564

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

3.61

402

03/31/2009

10.91

0.51

(0.28

)

0.23

(0.52

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(1.01

)

10.13

2.49

17,656,880

1.08

1.08

0.90

0.90

4.92

300

Class B

03/31/2013

11.09

0.16

0.58

0.74

(0.32

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.59

)

11.24

6.70

278,512

1.60

1.60

1.60

1.60

1.43

380

03/31/2012

10.88

0.22

0.29

0.51

(0.30

)

0.00

0.00

(0.30

)

11.09

4.78

350,844

1.60

(b)

1.60

(b)

1.60

(b)

1.60

(b)

1.96

584

03/31/2011

11.04

0.19

0.42

0.61

(0.23

)

(0.54

)

0.00

(0.77

)

10.88

5.60

540,862

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.70

430

03/31/2010

10.13

0.32

1.09

1.41

(0.39

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.50

)

11.04

14.13

978,692

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

2.97

402

03/31/2009

10.91

0.43

(0.28

)

0.15

(0.44

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.93

)

10.13

1.73

965,329

1.83

1.83

1.65

1.65

4.14

300

Class C

03/31/2013

11.09

0.16

0.58

0.74

(0.32

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.59

)

11.24

6.70

12,666,824

1.60

1.60

1.60

1.60

1.40

380

03/31/2012

10.88

0.21

0.30

0.51

(0.30

)

0.00

0.00

(0.30

)

11.09

4.79

11,673,671

1.60

(b)

1.60

(b)

1.60

(b)

1.60

(b)

1.96

584

03/31/2011

11.04

0.19

0.42

0.61

(0.23

)

(0.54

)

0.00

(0.77

)

10.88

5.60

11,717,441

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.73

430

03/31/2010

10.13

0.29

1.12

1.41

(0.39

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.50

)

11.04

14.13

11,103,810

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

2.73

402

03/31/2009

10.91

0.44

(0.29

)

0.15

(0.44

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.93

)

10.13

1.72

4,934,686

1.83

1.83

1.65

1.65

4.19

300

Class R

03/31/2013

11.09

0.22

0.58

0.80

(0.38

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.65

)

11.24

7.24

3,583,839

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.90

380

03/31/2012

10.88

0.27

0.30

0.57

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

11.09

5.31

3,179,665

1.10

(b)

1.10

(b)

1.10

(b)

1.10

(b)

2.46

584

03/31/2011

11.04

0.25

0.42

0.67

(0.29

)

(0.54

)

0.00

(0.83

)

10.88

6.13

2,641,023

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

2.24

430

03/31/2010

10.13

0.35

1.11

1.46

(0.44

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.55

)

11.04

14.71

2,031,285

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

3.29

402

03/31/2009

10.91

0.49

(0.28

)

0.21

(0.50

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.99

)

10.13

2.23

1,038,081

1.33

1.33

1.15

1.15

4.73

300

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.70

$

0.25

$

0.41

$

0.66

$

(0.26

)

$

(0.45

)

$

0.00

$

(0.71

)

$

10.65

6.23

%

$

3,026,082

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

2.26

%

374

%

03/31/2012

10.37

0.27

0.34

0.61

(0.28

)

0.00

0.00

(0.28

)

10.70

5.95

3,329,568

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.55

647

03/31/2011

10.59

0.23

0.44

0.67

(0.25

)

(0.63

)

(0.01

)

(0.89

)

10.37

6.40

3,177,804

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.15

563

03/31/2010

9.71

0.42

1.01

1.43

(0.50

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.55

)

10.59

15.00

3,124,654

0.53

0.53

0.50

0.50

4.05

502

03/31/2009

10.44

0.51

(0.33

)

0.18

(0.52

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.91

)

9.71

1.93

2,531,920

1.00

1.00

0.50

0.50

5.10

278

Class P

03/31/2013

10.70

0.23

0.42

0.65

(0.25

)

(0.45

)

0.00

(0.70

)

10.65

6.13

17,169

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.14

374

03/31/2012

10.37

0.26

0.34

0.60

(0.27

)

0.00

0.00

(0.27

)

10.70

5.84

16,145

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.45

647

03/31/2011

10.59

0.23

0.43

0.66

(0.24

)

(0.63

)

(0.01

)

(0.88

)

10.37

6.30

6,937

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.15

563

12/31/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.45

0.06

0.14

0.20

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

10.59

1.93

10

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

2.24

*

502

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.70

0.22

0.42

0.64

(0.24

)

(0.45

)

0.00

(0.69

)

10.65

5.97

69,577

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.00

374

03/31/2012

10.37

0.24

0.34

0.58

(0.25

)

0.00

0.00

(0.25

)

10.70

5.68

84,512

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.30

647

03/31/2011

10.59

0.21

0.43

0.64

(0.22

)

(0.63

)

(0.01

)

(0.86

)

10.37

6.13

102,227

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.91

563

03/31/2010

9.71

0.40

1.00

1.40

(0.47

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.52

)

10.59

14.71

89,389

0.78

0.78

0.75

0.75

3.83

502

03/31/2009

10.44

0.48

(0.33

)

0.15

(0.49

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.88

)

9.71

1.67

75,119

1.24

1.24

0.75

0.75

4.84

278

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.76

$

0.23

$

0.47

$

0.70

$

(0.34

)

$

(0.24

)

$

0.00

$

(0.58

)

$

9.88

7.19

%

$

3,853,810

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

2.34

%

376

%

03/31/2012

9.64

0.27

0.18

0.45

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

9.76

4.81

3,582,497

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.78

522

03/31/2011

9.78

0.27

0.44

0.71

(0.30

)

(0.55

)

0.00

(0.85

)

9.64

7.40

3,147,867

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.73

377

03/31/2010

8.76

0.39

1.10

1.49

(0.47

)

0.00

0.00

(0.47

)

9.78

17.37

2,995,293

0.53

0.53

0.50

0.50

4.19

459

03/31/2009

9.59

0.48

(0.37

)

0.11

(0.50

)

(0.44

)

0.00

(0.94

)

8.76

1.37

2,184,491

0.82

0.82

0.50

0.50

5.24

305

Class P

03/31/2013

9.76

0.22

0.47

0.69

(0.33

)

(0.24

)

0.00

(0.57

)

9.88

7.08

111,523

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.20

376

03/31/2012

9.64

0.26

0.19

0.45

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

9.76

4.71

66,045

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.68

522

03/31/2011

9.78

0.27

0.43

0.70

(0.29

)

(0.55

)

0.00

(0.84

)

9.64

7.29

54,539

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.69

377

03/31/2010

8.76

0.27

1.21

1.48

(0.46

)

0.00

0.00

(0.46

)

9.78

17.24

3,849

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.78

459

03/31/2009 - 03/31/2009

8.76

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

8.76

0.00

10

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

(0.60

)*

305

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

9.76

0.21

0.46

0.67

(0.31

)

(0.24

)

0.00

(0.55

)

9.88

6.93

119,239

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.09

376

03/31/2012

9.64

0.24

0.19

0.43

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

9.76

4.55

101,645

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.53

522

03/31/2011

9.78

0.25

0.43

0.68

(0.27

)

(0.55

)

0.00

(0.82

)

9.64

7.14

101,711

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.51

377

03/31/2010

8.76

0.36

1.11

1.47

(0.45

)

0.00

0.00

(0.45

)

9.78

17.08

72,002

0.78

0.78

0.75

0.75

3.77

459

03/31/2009

9.59

0.46

(0.38

)

0.08

(0.47

)

(0.44

)

0.00

(0.91

)

8.76

1.11

36,067

1.08

1.08

0.75

0.75

5.12

305

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.67

$

0.21

$

0.63

$

0.84

$

(0.31

)

$

(0.30

)

$

0.00

$

(0.61

)

$

10.90

8.03

%

$

864,590

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

1.95

%

540

%

05/26/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.19

0.63

0.82

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

10.67

8.27

698,774

0.50

*

0.51

*

0.50

*

0.51

*

2.16

*

771

Class P

03/31/2013

10.67

0.22

0.61

0.83

(0.30

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.60

)

10.90

7.93

394

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

1.95

540

05/26/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.23

0.59

0.82

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

10.67

8.18

4,969

0.60

*

0.61

*

0.60

*

0.61

*

2.54

*

771

Class A

03/31/2013

10.67

0.16

0.64

0.80

(0.27

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.57

)

10.90

7.66

21,829

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

1.50

540

05/26/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.17

0.63

0.80

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

10.67

7.98

2,184

0.85

*

0.86

*

0.85

*

0.86

*

1.94

*

771

Class C

06/01/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.90

0.06

0.40

0.46

(0.16

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.46

)

10.90

4.33

4,095

1.60

*

1.60

*

1.60

*

1.60

*

0.69

*

540

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.04

$

0.30

$

0.57

$

0.87

$

(0.35

)

$

(0.01

)

$

0.00

$

(0.36

)

$

11.55

8.00

%

$

16,836,479

0.91

%

0.91

%

0.90

%

0.90

%

2.65

%

786

%

03/31/2012

11.17

0.37

(0.23

)

0.14

(0.27

)

0.00

0.00

(0.27

)

11.04

1.31

8,959,702

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

3.35

1,001

03/31/2011

11.01

0.31

0.13

0.44

(0.26

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.28

)

11.17

4.08

9,222,128

0.98

0.98

0.90

0.90

2.79

1,240

03/31/2010

10.17

0.39

1.07

1.46

(0.37

)

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.62

)

11.01

14.62

2,711,977

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

3.59

1,039

06/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.22

0.11

0.33

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

10.17

3.40

578,445

0.91

*

0.93

*

0.90

*

0.92

*

2.91

*

417

Class P

03/31/2013

11.04

0.29

0.57

0.86

(0.34

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.35

)

11.55

7.89

2,891,666

1.01

1.01

1.00

1.00

2.51

786

03/31/2012

11.17

0.36

(0.23

)

0.13

(0.26

)

0.00

0.00

(0.26

)

11.04

1.21

1,167,332

1.01

1.01

1.00

1.00

3.25

1,001

03/31/2011

11.01

0.30

0.13

0.43

(0.25

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.27

)

11.17

3.98

1,420,955

1.08

1.08

1.00

1.00

2.70

1,240

03/31/2010

10.17

0.37

1.08

1.45

(0.36

)

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.61

)

11.01

14.52

340,363

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

3.37

1,039

06/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.21

0.11

0.32

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

10.17

3.32

129

1.01

*

1.03

*

1.00

*

1.02

*

2.84

*

417

Class D

03/31/2013

11.04

0.27

0.56

0.83

(0.31

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.32

)

11.55

7.57

1,488,822

1.31

1.31

1.30

1.30

2.32

786

03/31/2012

11.17

0.32

(0.22

)

0.10

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

11.04

0.90

1,141,138

1.31

1.31

1.30

1.30

2.95

1,001

03/31/2011

11.01

0.27

0.13

0.40

(0.22

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.24

)

11.17

3.66

1,367,527

1.38

1.38

1.30

1.30

2.41

1,240

03/31/2010

10.17

0.34

1.07

1.41

(0.32

)

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.57

)

11.01

14.17

767,372

1.30

1.30

1.30

1.30

3.15

1,039

06/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.19

0.11

0.30

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

10.17

3.09

134,508

1.31

*

1.33

*

1.30

*

1.32

*

2.51

*

417

Class A

03/31/2013

11.04

0.27

0.56

0.83

(0.31

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.32

)

11.55

7.57

1,958,198

1.31

1.31

1.30

1.30

2.35

786

03/31/2012

11.17

0.33

(0.23

)

0.10

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

11.04

0.90

1,802,378

1.31

1.31

1.30

1.30

2.95

1,001

03/31/2011

11.01

0.27

0.13

0.40

(0.22

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.24

)

11.17

3.66

2,666,336

1.38

1.38

1.30

1.30

2.39

1,240

03/31/2010

10.17

0.34

1.07

1.41

(0.32

)

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.57

)

11.01

14.16

1,152,457

1.30

1.30

1.30

1.30

3.14

1,039

06/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.19

0.11

0.30

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

10.17

3.08

198,080

1.31

*

1.33

*

1.30

*

1.32

*

2.48

*

417

Class C

03/31/2013

11.04

0.20

0.55

0.75

(0.23

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.24

)

11.55

6.89

1,084,967

1.95

2.06

1.94

2.05

1.71

786

03/31/2012

11.17

0.25

(0.23

)

0.02

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

11.04

0.19

1,004,843

2.02

2.06

2.01

2.05

2.24

1,001

03/31/2011

11.01

0.18

0.13

0.31

(0.13

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.15

)

11.17

2.89

1,257,972

2.13

2.13

2.05

2.05

1.64

1,240

03/31/2010

10.17

0.26

1.07

1.33

(0.24

)

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.49

)

11.01

13.31

485,355

2.05

2.05

2.05

2.05

2.34

1,039

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.89

0.13

0.23

0.36

(0.08

)

0.00

0.00

(0.08

)

10.17

3.66

41,397

2.06

*

2.08

*

2.05

*

2.07

*

1.91

*

417

Class R

03/31/2013

11.04

0.24

0.56

0.80

(0.28

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.29

)

11.55

7.30

15,856

1.56

1.56

1.55

1.55

2.13

786

03/31/2012

11.17

0.30

(0.23

)

0.07

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

11.04

0.65

15,687

1.56

1.56

1.55

1.55

2.69

1,001

03/31/2011

11.01

0.24

0.13

0.37

(0.19

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.21

)

11.17

3.41

37,398

1.63

1.63

1.55

1.55

2.16

1,240

03/31/2010

10.17

0.33

1.06

1.39

(0.30

)

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.55

)

11.01

13.88

4,531

1.55

1.55

1.55

1.55

3.04

1,039

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.89

0.17

0.22

0.39

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

10.17

3.99

9,537

1.56

*

1.58

*

1.55

*

1.57

*

2.52

*

417

 

*

Annualized

**

Effective April 1, 2010, the calculation methodology of the portfolio turnover rate has been updated to exclude investments in the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio.

(a)

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

(b)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.35%.

(c)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was increased by 0.01% to an annual rate of 0.21%.

(d)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was increased by 0.03% to an annual rate of 0.21%.

(e)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was increased by 0.03% to an annual rate of 0.31%.

Appendix A
Description of Securities Ratings

A Fund's investments may range in quality from securities rated in the lowest category in which a Fund is permitted to invest to securities rated in the highest category (as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality). The percentage of a Fund's assets invested in securities in a particular rating category will vary. The following terms are generally used to describe the credit quality of fixed income securities:

High Quality Debt Securities are those rated in one of the two highest rating categories (the highest category for commercial paper) or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Investment Grade Debt Securities are those rated in one of the four highest rating categories or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Below Investment Grade, High Yield Securities ("Junk Bonds") are those rated lower than Baa by Moody's, BBB by S&P or Fitch, and comparable securities. They are deemed predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to repay principal and interest.

The following is a description of Moody's, S&P's and Fitch's rating categories applicable to fixed income securities.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Long-Term Corporate Obligation Ratings
Moody's long-term obligation ratings are opinions of the relative credit risk of fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. They address the possibility that a financial obligation will not be honored as promised. Such ratings use Moody's global scale and reflect both the likelihood of default and any financial loss suffered in the event of default.

Aaa: Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk.

Aa: Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

A: Obligations rated A are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa: Obligations rated Baa are subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba: Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk.

B: Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa: Obligations rated Caa are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca: Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

C: Obligations rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Medium-Term Note Ratings
Moody's assigns long-term ratings to individual debt securities issued from medium-term note (MTN) programs, in addition to indicating ratings to MTN programs themselves. These long-term ratings are expressed on Moody's general long-term scale. Notes issued under MTN programs with such indicated ratings are rated at issuance at the rating applicable to all pari passu notes issued under the same program, at the program's relevant indicated rating, provided such notes do not exhibit any of the characteristics listed below:

Notes containing features that link interest or principal to the credit performance of any third party or parties (i.e., credit-linked notes);

Notes allowing for negative coupons, or negative principal;

Notes containing any provision that could obligate the investor to make any additional payments;

Notes containing provisions that subordinate the claim.

For notes with any of these characteristics, the rating of the individual note may differ from the indicated rating of the program.

For credit-linked securities, Moody's policy is to "look through" to the credit risk of the underlying obligor. Moody's policy with respect to non-credit linked obligations is to rate the issuer's ability to meet the contract as stated, regardless of potential losses to investors as a result of non-credit developments. In other words, as long as the obligation has debt standing in the event of bankruptcy, we will assign the appropriate debt class level rating to the instrument.

Market participants must determine whether any particular note is rated, and if so, at what rating level. Moody's encourages market participants to contact Moody's Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

Short-Term Ratings
Moody's short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless explicitly noted.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

Canadian issuers rated P-1 or P-2 have their short-term ratings enhanced by the senior-most long-term rating of the issuer, its guarantor or support-provider.

US Municipal Ratings
Moody's US Municipal ratings are opinions of the investment quality of issuers and issues in the US municipal market. As such, these ratings incorporate Moody's assessment of the default probability and loss severity of these issuers and issues. The default and loss content for Moody's municipal long-term rating scale differs from Moody's general long-term rating scale. Historical default and loss rates for obligations rated on the US Municipal Scale are significantly lower than for similarly rated corporate obligations. It is important that users of Moody's ratings understand these differences when making rating comparisons between the Municipal and Global Scales.

US Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
Municipal Ratings are based upon the analysis of five primary factors related to municipal finance: market position, financial position, debt levels, governance, and covenants. Each of the factors is evaluated individually and for its effect on the other factors in the context of the municipality's ability to repay its debt.

Aaa: Issuers or issues rated Aaa demonstrate the strongest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Aa: Issuers or issues rated Aa demonstrate very strong creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

A: Issuers or issues rated A present above-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Baa: Issuers or issues rated Baa represent average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Ba: Issuers or issues rated Ba demonstrate below-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

B: Issuers or issues rated B demonstrate weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Caa: Issuers or issues rated Caa demonstrate very weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Ca: Issuers or issues rated Ca demonstrate extremely weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

C: Issuers or issues rated C demonstrate the weakest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

US Municipal Short-Term Debt and Demand Obligation Ratings

Short-Term Obligation Ratings
There are three rating categories for short-term municipal obligations that are considered investment grade. These ratings are designated as Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3. In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation.

MIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

Demand Obligation Ratings
In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned; a long- or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand ("demand feature"), using a variation of the MIG rating scale, the Variable Municipal Investment Grade or VMIG rating.

When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG 1. VMIG rating expirations are a function of each issue's specific structural or credit features.

VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor's analysis of the following considerations:

Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

Investment Grade
AAA: An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA: An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

A: An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB: An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Speculative Grade
Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CCC: An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CC: An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

C: A 'C' rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the 'C' rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument's terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

D: An obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.  An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor's does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings
A-1: A short-term obligation rated 'A-1' is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2: A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3: A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

C: A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

D: A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation, including a regulatory capital instrument, are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Dual Ratings: Standard & Poor's assigns "dual" ratings to all debt issues that have a put option or demand feature as part of their structure. The first rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second rating addresses only the demand feature. The long-term rating symbols are used for bonds to denote the long-term maturity and the short-term rating symbols for the put option (for example, 'AAA/A-1+'). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, note rating symbols are used with the short-term issue credit rating symbols (for example, 'SP-1+/A-1+').

Active Qualifiers
Standard & Poor's uses six qualifiers that limit the scope of a rating. The structure of the transaction can require the use of a qualifier such as a 'p' qualifier, which indicates the rating addressed the principal portion of the obligation only. Likewise, the qualifier can indicate a limitation on the type of information used, such as "pi" for public information. A qualifier appears as a suffix and is part of the rating.

L: Ratings qualified with 'L' apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

p: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The 'p' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only. The 'p' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'i' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of interest. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

i: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of interest are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of principal on the obligation. The 'i' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the interest portion of the obligation only. The 'i' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'p' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of principal. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

pi: Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer's published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer's management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a 'pi' suffix. Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year's financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer's credit quality.

preliminary: Preliminary ratings, with the 'prelim' suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor's of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor's reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor's policies.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor's emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or postbankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor's opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to these entities' obligations.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor's would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

t: This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

Inactive Qualifiers (no longer applied or outstanding)
*: This symbol indicated continuance of the ratings is contingent upon Standard & Poor's receipt of an executed copy of the escrow agreement or closing documentation confirming investments and cash flows. Discontinued use in August 1998.

c: This qualifier was used to provide additional information to investors that the bank may terminate its obligation to purchase tendered bonds if the long-term credit rating of the issuer is below an investment-grade level and/or the issuer's bonds are deemed taxable. Discontinued use in January 2001.

G: The letter 'G' followed the rating symbol when a fund's portfolio consisted primarily of direct U.S. government securities.

pr: The letters 'pr' indicate that the rating is provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of the project financed by the debt being rated and indicates that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon the successful, timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no comment on the likelihood of or the risk of default upon failure of such completion. The investor should exercise his own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.

q: A 'q' subscript indicates that the rating is based solely on quantitative analysis of publicly available information. Discontinued use in April 2001.

r: The 'r' modifier was assigned to securities containing extraordinary risks, particularly market risks, which are not covered in the credit rating. The absence of an 'r' modifier should not be taken as an indication that an obligation will not exhibit extraordinary non-credit related risks. Standard & Poor's discontinued the use of the 'r' modifier for most obligations in June 2000 and for the balance of obligations (mainly structured finance transactions) in November 2002.

Fitch, Inc.

Long-Term Credit Ratings

Investment Grade
AAA: Highest credit quality. 'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very high credit quality. "AA" ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High credit quality. "A" ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good credit quality. "BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

Speculative Grade
BB: Speculative. 'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

B: Highly speculative. 'B' ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.

CCC: Substantial credit risk. 'CCC' ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. 'CC' ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.

C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. 'C' indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned 'D' ratings, but are instead rated in the 'B' to 'C' rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below 'CCC.'

The subscript 'emr' is appended to a rating to denote embedded market risk which is beyond the scope of the rating. The designation is intended to make clear that the rating solely addresses the counterparty risk of the issuing bank. It is not meant to indicate any limitation in the analysis of the counterparty risk, which in all other respects follows published Fitch criteria for analyzing the issuing financial institution. Fitch does not rate these instruments where the principal is to any degree subject to market risk.

Recovery Ratings
Recovery Ratings are assigned to selected individual securities and obligations. These currently are published for most individual obligations of corporate issuers with IDRs in the 'B' rating category and below.

Among the factors that affect recovery rates for securities are the collateral, the seniority relative to other obligations in the capital structure (where appropriate), and the expected value of the company or underlying collateral in distress.

The Recovery Rating scale is based upon the expected relative recovery characteristics of an obligation upon the curing of a default, emergence from insolvency or following the liquidation or termination of the obligor or its associated collateral.

Recovery Ratings are an ordinal scale and do not attempt to precisely predict a given level of recovery. As a guideline in developing the rating assessments, the agency employs broad theoretical recovery bands in its ratings approach based on historical averages, but actual recoveries for a given security may deviate materially from historical averages.

RR1: Outstanding recovery prospects given default. 'RR1' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 91%-100% of current principal and related interest.

RR2: Superior recovery prospects given default. 'RR2' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 71%-90% of current principal and related interest.

RR3: Good recovery prospects given default. 'RR3' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 51%-70% of current principal and related interest.

RR4: Average recovery prospects given default. 'RR4' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 31%-50% of current principal and related interest.

RR5: Below average recovery prospects given default. 'RR5' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 11%-30% of current principal and related interest.

RR6: Poor recovery prospects given default. 'RR6' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 0%-10% of current principal and related interest.

Short-Term Credit Ratings
A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in US public finance markets.

F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

INVESTMENT ADVISER AND ADMINISTRATOR

PIMCO, 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

DISTRIBUTOR

PIMCO Investments LLC, 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank & Trust Co., 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105

TRANSFER AGENT

Boston Financial Data Services
Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D — 330 W. 9th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64105
Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R — P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300, Kansas City, MO 64106-2197

LEGAL COUNSEL

Dechert LLP, 1900 K Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006 

 

For further information about the PIMCO Funds, call 888.87.PIMCO or visit our Web site at pimco.com/investments.

PIMCO FUNDS
840 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

The Trust's Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") and annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders include additional information about the Funds. The SAI and the financial statements included in the Funds' most recent annual report to shareholders are incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means they are part of this Prospectus for legal purposes. The Funds' annual report discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Fund's performance during its last fiscal year.

The SAI contains detailed information about Fund purchase, redemption and exchange options and procedures and other information about the Funds. You can get a free copy of the SAI.

You may get free copies of any of these materials, request other information about a Fund, or make shareholder inquiries by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626) or by writing to:

PIMCO Funds
840 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

You may review and copy information about the Trust, including its SAI, at the Securities and Exchange Commission's public reference room in Washington, D.C. You may call the Commission at 202.551.8090 for information about the operation of the public reference room. You may also access reports and other information about the Trust on the EDGAR Database on the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov. You may get copies of this information, with payment of a duplication fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-1520, or by e-mailing your request to publicinfo@sec.gov.

You can also visit our web site at pimco.com/investments for additional information about the Funds, including the SAI and the annual and semi-annual reports, which are available for download free of charge.

Reference the Trust's Investment Company Act file number in your correspondence.

 

Investment Company Act File Number: 811-05028

PF0002_073113


Table of Contents

Prospectus

 

PIMCO Funds

As with other mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Credit Bond Funds

July 31, 2013

 

Inst

P

Admin

D

A

B

C

R

PIMCO Convertible Fund

PFCIX

PCVPX

PFCAX

PCVDX

PACNX

PCCNX

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

PCARX

PPCRX

PDCRX

PZCRX

PCCRX

PRCRX

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

PDIIX

PDVPX

PDAAX

PDVDX

PDVAX

PDVBX

PDICX

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

PFIIX

PFTPX

PFTAX

PFIDX

PFIAX

PFNCX

PIMCO High Yield Fund

PHIYX

PHLPX

PHYAX

PHYDX

PHDAX

PHDBX

PHDCX

PHYRX

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

PHSIX

PHSPX

PHSDX

PHSAX

PHSCX

PSMRX

PIMCO Income Fund

PIMIX

PONPX

PIINX

PONDX

PONAX

PONCX

PONRX

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

PTCIX

PLCPX

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

PSRIX

PSRPX

PSRMX

PSRDX

PSRZX

PSRWX

PSRRX

 



Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

PIMCO Convertible Fund

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

PIMCO High Yield Fund

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

PIMCO Income Fund

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Description of Principal Risks

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Management of the Funds

Classes of Shares

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

How Fund Shares are Priced

Fund Distributions

Tax Consequences

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

Financial Highlights

Appendix A - Description of Securities Ratings


PIMCO Convertible Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 41 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D


Class A


Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.65%

0.75%

0.65%

0.80%

0.80%

0.80%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.08%

0.08%

0.08%

0.08%

0.08%

0.08%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.73%

0.83%

0.98%

1.13%

1.13%

1.88%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense and dividends paid on borrowed securities. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Dividends paid on borrowed securities are an expense of short sales. Such expenses are required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and are not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount or dividends paid on securities sold short will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense and dividends paid on borrowed securities is 0.65%, 0.75%, 0.90%, 1.05%, 1.05% and 1.80% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class P

$85

$265

$460

$1,025

Administrative Class

$100

$312

$542

$1,201

Class D

$115

$359

$622

$1,375

Class A

$659

$889

$1,138

$1,849

Class C

$291

$591

$1,016

$2,201

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class P

$85

$265

$460

$1,025

Administrative Class

$100

$312

$542

$1,201

Class D

$115

$359

$622

$1,375

Class A

$659

$889

$1,138

$1,849

Class C

$191

$591

$1,016

$2,201

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 71% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of convertible securities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. Convertible securities, which are issued by companies of all sizes and market capitalizations, include, but are not limited to: corporate bonds, debentures, notes or preferred stocks and their hybrids that can be converted into (exchanged for) common stock or other securities, such as warrants or options, which provide an opportunity for equity participation. Convertible securities also include "synthetic" convertible securities. Synthetic convertible securities, which may be created by a third party or Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"), are instruments that combine (i) non-convertible fixed income securities or preferred stocks, which may be represented by derivative instruments and (ii) securities or instruments such as warrants or call options that together possess economic characteristics similar to a convertible security. The Fund may invest in securities of any market capitalization, and may from time to time invest a significant amount of its assets in securities of smaller companies.

The Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 20% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may also invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. In addition, the Fund may invest in common stock or in other Fixed Income Instruments. "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.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest directly in real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Convertible Securities Risk: the risk that the market values of convertible securities tend to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. A convertible security's market value, however, tends to reflect the market price of the common stock of the issuing company when that stock price approaches or is greater than the convertible security's "conversion price." The value of a synthetic convertible security will respond differently to market fluctuations than a traditional convertible security because a synthetic convertible is composed of two or more separate securities or instruments, each with its own market value. If the value of the underlying common stock or the level of the index involved in the convertible component falls below the exercise price of the warrant or option, the warrant or option may lose all value

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (November 19, 2010), Class A and Class C (May 31, 2011) and Class D shares (May 2, 2011), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The BofA Merrill Lynch All Convertibles Index is an unmanaged index market comprised of convertible bonds and preferred securities. The Lipper Convertible Securities Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest primarily in convertible bonds and/or convertible preferred stock.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 5.49%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 20.81% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -20.37% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

8.80

%

3.39

%

7.56

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

6.84

%

2.05

%

6.32

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

5.85

%

2.16

%

5.93

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

8.78

%

3.29

%

7.45

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

8.60

%

3.13

%

7.26

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

8.45

%

2.99

%

7.14

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

2.48

%

1.83

%

6.53

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

6.59

%

2.21

%

6.33

%

BofA Merrill Lynch All Convertibles Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

14.96

%

4.06

%

7.31

%

 

Lipper Convertible Securities Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

11.02

%

2.50

%

6.87

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Jonathan L. Horne. Mr. Horne is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since March 2010.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 32 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 41 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D


Class A


Class C


Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.90%

1.00%

0.90%

1.05%

1.05%

1.05%

1.05%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.90%

1.00%

1.15%

1.30%

1.30%

2.05%

1.55%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class P

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Administrative Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class D

$132

$412

$713

$1,568

Class A

$502

$772

$1,061

$1,884

Class C

$308

$643

$1,103

$2,379

Class R

$158

$490

$845

$1,845

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class P

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Administrative Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class D

$132

$412

$713

$1,568

Class A

$502

$772

$1,061

$1,884

Class C

$208

$643

$1,103

$2,379

Class R

$158

$490

$845

$1,845

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 226% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. Security selection, industry and sector allocation, and management of market risk within and across credit and corporate markets are expected to be the main drivers of returns over time. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities, bank loans and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within zero to six years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may invest in both investment grade and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 50% of its total assets in securities rated below B- by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest without limitation in securities of foreign issuers and may also invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in preferred stock, convertible securities and other equity-related instruments.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments.

Senior Debt Risk: the risk that investing in senior debt exposes the Fund to heightened credit risk, liquidity risk and valuation risk. If the issuer prepays, the Fund will have to reinvest the proceeds in other senior debt or instruments that may pay lower interest rates

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity or equity-related 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

Convertible Securities Risk: as convertible securities share both fixed income and equity characteristics, they are subject to risks to which fixed income and equity investments are subject. These risks include equity risk, interest rate risk and credit risk

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Administrative Class of the Fund is not operational as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. 

The 3 Month USD LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) Index is an average interest rate, determined by the British Bankers Association, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money (3 months) in England's Eurodollar market. The Lipper Absolute Return Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that aim for positive returns in all market conditions. The funds are not benchmarked against a traditional long-only market index but rather have the aim of outperforming a cash or risk-free benchmark.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -0.64%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 2.82% in the Q3 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was 1.51% in the Q2 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (08/31/2011)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

8.57

%

6.74

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.57

%

5.78

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

5.56

%

5.17

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

8.51

%

6.64

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

8.08

%

6.33

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

4.05

%

3.32

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

6.37

%

5.55

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

7.82

%

6.03

%

3 Month USD LIBOR Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.47

%

0.43

%

 

Lipper Absolute Return Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

4.76

%

3.02

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Mark Kiesel. Mr. Kiesel is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in August 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 32 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 41 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.75%

0.85%

1.00%

1.15%

1.15%

1.90%

1.90%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class P

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Administrative Class

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Class D

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class A

$488

$727

$984

$1,720

Class B

$543

$797

$1,076

$1,764

Class C

$293

$597

$1,026

$2,222

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class P

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Administrative Class

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Class D

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class A

$488

$727

$984

$1,720

Class B

$193

$597

$1,026

$1,764

Class C

$193

$597

$1,026

$2,222

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 184% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from three to eight years, based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may invest in a diversified pool of corporate fixed income securities of varying maturities. The Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 10% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. In addition, the Fund may invest, without limitation, in fixed income securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund measures its performance against two benchmarks. The Fund's primary benchmark is the Barclays Global Credit Hedged USD Index. The Fund's secondary benchmark is an equally weighted blend of the following three indices: Barclays Global Aggregate Credit Component, Hedged USD, BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained Index, Hedged USD and JPMorgan EMBI Global, Hedged USD (the "Blended Benchmark"). The Fund believes the Blended Benchmark reflects the Fund's investment strategy more accurately than the Barclays Global Credit Hedged USD Index.

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and two indices of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Administrative Class shares (October 29, 2004), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays Global Credit Hedged USD Index contains investment grade and high yield credit securities from the Multiverse represented in US Dollars on a hedged basis, (Multiverse is the merger of two groups: the Global Aggregate and the Global High Yield). The Barclays Global Aggregate Credit Component Hedged USD provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed income markets. The BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained Index tracks the performance of below investment grade bonds of corporate issuers domiciled in countries having an investment grade foreign currency long term debt rating (based on a composite of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch). The index includes bonds denominated in U.S. Dollars, Canadian dollars, sterling, euro (or euro legacy currency), but excludes all multi-currency denominated bonds. Bonds must be rated below investment grade but at least B3 based on a composite of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch. Qualifying bonds are capitalization-weighted provided the total allocation to an individual issuer (defined by Bloomberg tickers) does not exceed 2%. Issuers that exceed the limit are reduced to 2% and the face value of each of their bonds is adjusted on a pro-rata basis. Similarly, the face value of bonds of all other issuers that fall below the 2% cap are increased on a pro-rata basis. The index is rebalanced on the last calendar day of the month. The JPMorgan EMBI Global tracks total returns for U.S. dollar denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds and local market instruments. This index only tracks the particular region or country. The Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek current income by allocating assets among several different fixed income securities sectors (with no more than 65% in any one sector except for defensive purposes), including U.S. government and foreign governments, with a significant portion of assets in securities rated below investment grade.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.76%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 12.97% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -6.46% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (07/31/2003)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

14.97

%

9.36

%

8.86

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

12.76

%

6.94

%

6.54

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

9.72

%

6.56

%

6.26

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

14.86

%

9.25

%

8.75

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

14.69

%

9.09

%

8.59

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

14.52

%

8.93

%

8.41

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

10.22

%

8.10

%

7.98

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

10.17

%

8.04

%

7.74

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

12.67

%

8.11

%

7.61

%

Barclays Global Credit Hedged USD Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

11.64

%

7.10

%

6.21

%

1/3 each-Barclays Global Aggregate Credit Component, BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained, JPMorgan EMBI Global; All USD Hdgd (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

15.72

%

9.08

%

8.50

%

 

Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

11.22

%

6.63

%

6.85

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Curtis Mewbourne. Mr. Mewbourne is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since October 2005.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 32 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum current yield consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 41 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.70%

0.70%

0.70%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.55%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.55%

0.65%

0.80%

0.95%

0.95%

1.25%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$56

$176

$307

$689

Class P

$66

$208

$362

$810

Administrative Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class D

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Class A

$320

$521

$739

$1,365

Class C

$227

$397

$686

$1,511

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$56

$176

$307

$689

Class P

$66

$208

$362

$810

Administrative Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class D

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Class A

$320

$521

$739

$1,365

Class C

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 106% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of investments that effectively enable the Fund to achieve a floating rate of income, including, but not limited to, variable and floating-rate Fixed Income Instruments, Fixed Income Instruments with durations of less than or equal to one year, and fixed-rate Fixed Income Instruments with respect to which the Fund has entered into derivative instruments to effectively convert the fixed-rate interest payments into floating-rate interest payments, each of which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund will vary based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates and will normally not exceed one year. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may also invest in other Fixed Income Instruments. Variable and floating-rate Fixed Income Instruments generally pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter).

The Fund may invest all of its assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated Caa or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality, subject to a maximum of 10% of its total assets in securities rated Caa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except such limitations shall not apply to the Fund's investments in mortgage-related securities). In addition, the Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and two indices of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), Administrative Class shares (December 30, 2005) and Class C shares (September 30, 2004), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The 3 Month USD LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) Index is an average interest rate, determined by the British Bankers Association, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money (3 months) in England's Eurodollar market. The benchmark is an equally weighted blend of the following three indices at constant 0.25 year duration: Barclays Global Aggregate Credit Component, BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield, BB-B Rated Constrained Index, JPMorgan EMBI Global; all USD hedged. The Barclays Global Aggregate Credit Component provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed income markets. The BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield, BB-B Rated Constrained Index tracks the performance of below investment grade bonds of corporate issuers domiciled in countries having an investment grade foreign currency long term debt rating (based on a composite of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch). The index includes bonds denominated in U.S. Dollars, Canadian dollars, sterling, euro (or euro legacy currency), but excludes all multi-currency denominated bonds. Bonds must be rated below investment grade but at least B3 based on a composite of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch. Qualifying bonds are capitalization-weighted provided the total allocation to an individual issuer (defined by Bloomberg tickers) does not exceed 2%. Issuers that exceed the limit are reduced to 2% and the face value of each of their bonds is adjusted on a pro-rata basis. Similarly, the face value of bonds of all other issuers that fall below the 2% cap are increased on a pro-rata basis. The index is rebalanced on the last calendar day of the month. The JPMorgan EMBI Global tracks total returns for U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds and local market instruments. This index only tracks the particular region or country. Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek current income by allocating assets among several different fixed income securities sectors (with no more than 65% in any one sector except for defensive purposes), including U.S. government and foreign governments, with a significant portion of assets in securities rated below investment grade. The Fund began operations on 07/30/04. Index comparisons began on 07/31/04.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -0.58%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 13.55% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -15.37% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (07/30/2004)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

13.25

%

3.23

%

4.15

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

11.42

%

1.53

%

2.28

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

8.56

%

1.72

%

2.43

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

13.14

%

3.13

%

4.04

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

12.97

%

2.98

%

3.89

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

12.79

%

2.82

%

3.72

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

10.27

%

2.35

%

3.45

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

11.46

%

2.52

%

3.40

%

3 Month USD LIBOR Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.47

%

1.11

%

2.40

%

Blend of the following three indices at constant .25 year duration: 1/3 each-Barclays Global Aggregate Credit Component, BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained, JPMorgan EMBI Global; All USD Hdgd (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

12.59

%

2.15

%

2.73

%

 

Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

11.22

%

6.63

%

6.43

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Curtis Mewbourne. Mr. Mewbourne is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since October 2005.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 32 of this prospectus.

PIMCO High Yield Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 41 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.55%

0.65%

0.80%

0.90%

0.90%

1.65%

1.65%

1.15%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$56

$176

$307

$689

Class P

$66

$208

$362

$810

Administrative Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class D

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class A

$463

$651

$855

$1,441

Class B

$518

$720

$947

$1,485

Class C

$268

$520

$897

$1,955

Class R

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$56

$176

$307

$689

Class P

$66

$208

$362

$810

Administrative Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class D

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class A

$463

$651

$855

$1,441

Class B

$168

$520

$897

$1,485

Class C

$168

$520

$897

$1,955

Class R

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 39% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield securities ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, rated below investment grade by Moody's Investors Services, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch") or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated Caa or below by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The remainder of the Fund's assets may be invested in investment grade Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within one year (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 4.11 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for Class P shares is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by the Class P shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, BB-B Rated, Constrained Index tracks the performance of BB-B Rated U.S. Dollar-denominated corporate bonds publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying bonds are capitalization-weighted provided the total allocation to an individual issuer (defined by Bloomberg tickers) does not exceed 2%. Issuers that exceed the limit are reduced to 2% and the face value of each of their bonds is adjusted on a pro-rata basis. Similarly, the face value of bonds of all other issuers that fall below the 2% cap are increased on a pro-rata basis. The Lipper High Yield Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that aim at high (relative) current yield from fixed income securities, have no quality or maturity restrictions, and tend to invest in lower grade debt issues.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 0.65%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 17.11% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -13.07% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

14.55

%

8.39

%

9.17

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

11.99

%

5.50

%

6.36

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

9.38

%

5.40

%

6.21

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

14.44

%

8.27

%

9.06

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

14.27

%

8.12

%

8.91

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

14.15

%

8.01

%

8.76

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

9.87

%

7.18

%

8.35

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

9.80

%

7.13

%

8.20

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

12.31

%

7.21

%

7.96

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

13.87

%

7.74

%

8.49

%

BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, BB-B Rated, Constrained Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

14.58

%

9.10

%

9.31

%

 

Lipper High Yield Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

14.69

%

8.01

%

8.90

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Andrew Jessop. Mr. Jessop is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since January 2010.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 32 of this prospectus.

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 41 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.60%

0.70%

0.60%

0.70%

0.70%

0.70%

0.70%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.60%

0.70%

0.85%

0.95%

0.95%

1.70%

1.20%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$61

$192

$335

$750

Class P

$72

$224

$390

$871

Administrative Class

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class D

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Class A

$468

$666

$881

$1,498

Class C

$273

$536

$923

$2,009

Class R

$122

$381

$660

$1,455

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$61

$192

$335

$750

Class P

$72

$224

$390

$871

Administrative Class

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class D

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Class A

$468

$666

$881

$1,498

Class C

$173

$536

$923

$2,009

Class R

$122

$381

$660

$1,455

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 30% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield securities ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by convertibles, warrants, forwards or derivatives such as swap agreements, rated below investment grade by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in Fixed Income Instruments and other securities of any rating below investment grade as rated by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. "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. The average portfolio duration of the Fund normally varies within one year (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the BofA/Merrill Lynch Global High Yield, Constrained (USD Hedged) Index (the "Benchmark"), as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 3.75 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest without limit in securities of foreign issuers or securities denominated in foreign currencies. The Fund may invest without limit in securities and instruments of corporate issuers economically tied to emerging market countries and may invest up to 10% of its total assets in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities, that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to within 10% (plus or minus) of the Benchmark's foreign currency exposure, which as of June 30, 2013 was 0%.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as credit default swap agreements and total return swap agreements. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 15% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. The Administrative Class and Class R shares of the Fund are not operational as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield Constrained (USD Hedged) Index contains all securities in The BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield Index but caps issuer exposure at 2%. Index constituents are capitalization-weighted, based on their current amount outstanding, provided the total allocation to an individual issuer does not exceed 2%. Issuers that exceed the limit are reduced to 2% and the face value of each of their bonds is adjusted on a pro-rata basis. Similarly, the face values of bonds of all other issuers that fall below the 2% cap are increased on a pro-rata basis. The Lipper High Yield Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that aim at high (relative) current yield from fixed income securities, have no quality or maturity restrictions, and tend to invest in lower grade debt issues.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 1.64%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 7.90% in the Q4 2011, and the lowest quarterly return was -9.07% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (09/15/2010)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

18.78

%

11.48

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

15.92

%

8.77

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

12.10

%

8.18

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

18.67

%

11.38

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

18.38

%

11.09

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

13.97

%

9.25

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

16.50

%

10.26

%

BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield Constrained (USD Hedged) Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

18.89

%

10.95

%

 

Lipper High Yield Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

14.69

%

9.26

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Andrew Jessop. Mr. Jessop is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in September 2010.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 32 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Income Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund's primary investment objective is to maximize current income. Long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 41 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.50%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.48%

0.58%

0.73%

0.78%

0.88%

1.63%

1.13%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.45%, 0.55%,  0.70%, 0.75%, 0.85%, 1.60% and 1.10% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$49

$154

$269

$604

Class P

$59

$186

$324

$726

Administrative Class

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class D

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class A

$461

$645

$844

$1,419

Class C

$266

$514

$887

$1,933

Class R

$115

$359

$622

$1,375

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$49

$154

$269

$604

Class P

$59

$186

$324

$726

Administrative Class

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class D

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class A

$461

$645

$844

$1,419

Class C

$166

$514

$887

$1,933

Class R

$115

$359

$622

$1,375

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 226% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The Fund will seek to maintain a high and consistent level of dividend income by investing in a broad array of fixed income sectors and utilizing income efficient implementation strategies. The capital appreciation sought by the Fund generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security.

The Fund will generally allocate its assets among several investment sectors, without limitation, which may include: (i) high yield securities ("junk bonds") and investment grade corporate bonds of issuers located in the United States and non-U.S. countries, including emerging market countries; (ii) fixed income securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. governments (including emerging market governments), their agencies and instrumentalities; (iii) mortgage-related and other asset backed securities; and (iv) foreign currencies, including those of emerging market countries. However, the Fund is not required to gain exposure to any one investment sector, and the Fund's exposure to any one investment sector will vary over time. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from zero to eight years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade but rated at least Caa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except such limitation shall not apply to the Fund's investments in mortgage- and asset-backed securities). In addition, the Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 10% of its total assets. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower.  The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by Class P shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index represents securities that are SEC-registered, 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. The Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek current income by allocating assets among several different fixed income securities sectors (with no more than 65% in any one sector except for defensive purposes), including U.S. government and foreign governments, with a significant portion of assets in securities rated below investment grade.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 1.44%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 9.61% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -2.44% in the Q1 2009.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (03/30/2007)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

22.17

%

12.02

%

11.35

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

19.26

%

9.23

%

8.65

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

14.31

%

8.64

%

8.12

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

22.07

%

11.92

%

11.24

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

21.90

%

11.75

%

11.08

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

21.85

%

11.69

%

11.02

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

17.17

%

10.69

%

10.13

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

19.94

%

10.73

%

10.06

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

21.44

%

11.26

%

10.60

%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

4.21

%

5.95

%

6.10

%

 

Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

11.22

%

6.63

%

6.26

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is jointly managed by Daniel J. Ivascyn and Alfred T. Murata. Messrs. Ivascyn and Murata are Managing Directors of PIMCO. Mr. Ivascyn has managed the Fund since its inception in March 2007. Mr. Murata has managed the Fund since March 2013.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 32 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 41 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class A

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

3.75%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class A

Management Fees

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.70%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

Other Expenses1

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.59%

0.69%

0.84%

0.99%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.55%, 0.65%, 0.80% and 0.95% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class A shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class A shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$60

$189

$329

$738

Class P

$70

$221

$384

$859

Administrative Class

$86

$268

$466

$1,038

Class A

$472

$678

$902

$1,543

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$60

$189

$329

$738

Class P

$70

$221

$384

$859

Administrative Class

$86

$268

$466

$1,038

Class A

$472

$678

$902

$1,543

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 71% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Fund's benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Long Credit Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 12.02 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. In addition, the dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of the Fund, under normal circumstances, is expected to be more than ten years.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") that are rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. Consistent with other investment limitations, the Fund may invest, without limitation, in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (February 29, 2012), performance information shown in the table for Class P shares is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect actual distribution and/or (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by Class P shares. The Administrative Class and Class A shares of the Fund have not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's benchmark index is the Barclays U.S. Long Credit Index. The index includes both corporate and non-corporate sectors with maturities equal to or greater than 10 years. The corporate sectors are Industrial, Utility, and Finance, which include both U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. The non-corporate sectors are Sovereign, Supranational, Foreign Agency, and Foreign Local Government. The Lipper General Bond Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that do not have any quality or maturity restrictions. These funds intend to keep the bulk of their assets in corporate and government debt issues.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -5.83%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 8.09% in the Q3 2010, and the lowest quarterly return was -2.78% in the Q4 2010.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception 03/31/2009)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

17.87

%

18.62

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

14.74

%

14.82

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

11.72

%

13.87

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

17.76

%

18.50

%

Barclays U.S. Long Credit Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

12.73

%

17.53

%

 

Lipper General Bond Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.55

%

9.65

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Mark Kiesel. Mr. Kiesel is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in March 2009.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 32 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks a high level of current income, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 41 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

None

Redemption Fees1

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1

Shares that are held 30 or fewer calendar days are subject to a redemption fee.  The Trust may waive this fee under certain circumstances.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.80%

0.90%

0.80%

0.85%

0.85%

0.85%

0.85%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.80%

0.90%

1.05%

1.10%

1.10%

1.85%

1.35%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class P

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Administrative Class

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class D

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Class A

$335

$567

$818

$1,535

Class C

$288

$582

$1,001

$2,169

Class R

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class P

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Administrative Class

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class D

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Class A

$335

$567

$818

$1,535

Class C

$188

$582

$1,001

$2,169

Class R

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 125% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of floating or adjustable rate senior secured loans, senior corporate debt and other senior Fixed Income Instruments that effectively enable the Fund to achieve a floating rate of income. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bank loans, bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. entities.

A senior secured debt security holds a senior position in the issuer's capital structure and is typically secured by collateral such that, under normal circumstances, holders (such as the Fund) enjoy a priority claim to some or all of the issuer's assets in the event of default as compared to other creditors of the issuer. Variable and floating-rate Fixed Income Instruments generally pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter). The Fund may also invest in fixed-rate Fixed Income Instruments, including those with respect to which the Fund has entered into derivative instruments to effectively convert the fixed-rate interest payments into floating-rate interest payments.

The Fund may invest in both investment grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") and may primarily invest its assets in below investment grade securities subject to a maximum of 5% of its total assets in securities rated below Caa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments of issuers economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 5% of its total assets.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as credit default swap and total return swap agreements, interest rate swaps, futures and options, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis, including currency forwards, and may engage in short sales.

The average portfolio duration of the Fund will normally vary within one year (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Credit Suisse Institutional Leveraged Loan Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which was less than 1 year as of the date of the prospectus. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Senior Debt Risk: the risk that investing in senior debt exposes the Fund to heightened credit risk, liquidity risk and valuation risk. If the issuer prepays, the Fund will have to reinvest the proceeds in other senior debt or instruments that may pay lower interest rates

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks, including the risk that a court will subordinate high yield senior debt to other debt of the issuer or take other actions detrimental to holders of the senior debt. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund is not operational as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

The Fund's benchmark index is the Credit Suisse Institutional Leveraged Loan Index. The Credit Suisse Institutional Leveraged Loan Index is a sub-index of the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index and is designed to more closely reflect the investment criteria of institutional investors by sampling a lower volatility component of the market. The Index is formed by excluding the following facilities from the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index: facility types TL and TLa, facilities priced 90 or lower at the beginning of the month and facilities rated CC, C or Default. The Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index is designed to mirror the investable universe of the $US-denominated leveraged loan market. Lipper Loan Participation Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest primarily in participation interests in collateralized senior corporate loans that have floating or variable rates. It does not reflect deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. The Fund began operations on 4/29/11. Index comparisons began on 4/30/11.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 1.95%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 2.38% in the Q1 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was 0.81% in the Q2 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (04/29/2011)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

7.35

%

4.78

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

6.04

%

3.60

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

4.75

%

3.37

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

7.24

%

4.68

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

7.02

%

4.48

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

3.06

%

2.12

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

5.23

%

3.73

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

6.77

%

4.22

%

Credit Suisse Institutional Leveraged Loan Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

8.50

%

4.93

%

 

Lipper Loan Participation Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

9.10

%

4.57

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Elizabeth O. MacLean. Ms. MacLean is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and she has managed the Fund since its inception in April 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 32 of this prospectus.

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Fund shares may be purchased or sold (redeemed) on any business day (normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open). Generally, purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares are processed at the net asset value next calculated after an order is received by the Fund.

Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D

The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund is $1 million, 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 for Class D shares of the Fund is $1,000, except that the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The minimum subsequent investment for Class D shares is $50.

You may sell (redeem) all or part of your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Fund on any business day. If you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, depending on the elections made on the Account Application, you may sell by:

Sending a written request by mail to:
PIMCO Funds c/o BFDS Midwest
330 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 

Calling us at 888.87.PIMCO and a Shareholder Services associate will assist you 

Sending a fax to our Shareholder Services department at 816.421.2861 

Sending an e-mail to pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

The minimum initial investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund is $1,000. The minimum subsequent investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares is $50. The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. Effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as described in "Purchasing Shares – Class B" in the Fund's prospectus. You may purchase or sell (redeem) all or part of your Class A, Class B and Class C shares through a broker-dealer, or other financial firm, or, if you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809. The Fund reserves the right to require payment by wire or U.S. Bank check in connection with accounts opened directly with the Fund by Account Application.

There is no minimum initial or minimum subsequent investment in Class R shares because Class R shares may only be purchased through omnibus accounts for specified benefit plans. Specified benefit plans that wish to invest directly by mail should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are generally taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of the two, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Distributions paid by the Fund that are properly designated as "exempt interest dividends" normally will be exempt from federal income taxes, but may not be exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Firms

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial firm (such as a bank), the Fund and/or its related companies (including PIMCO) may pay the financial firm for the sale of those shares of the Fund and/or related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial firm and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial firm's Web site for more information.

Description of Principal Risks

The value of your investment in a Fund changes with the values of that Fund's investments. Many factors can affect those values. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund's portfolio as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks of each Fund are identified in the Fund Summaries. The principal risks are described in this section. Each Fund may be subject to additional risks other than those identified and described below because the types of investments made by a Fund can change over time. Securities and investment techniques mentioned in this summary that appear in bold type are described in greater detail under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques." That section and "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information also include more information about the Funds, their investments and the related risks. There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Convertible Fund

PIMCO
Credit Absolute Return Fund

PIMCO
Diversified Income Fund

PIMCO
Floating Income Fund

PIMCO
High Yield Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

x

Real Estate

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

Smaller Company

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

Convertible Securities

x

x

Senior Debt

x

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
High Yield Spectrum Fund

PIMCO
Income Fund

PIMCO
Long-Term Credit Fund

PIMCO
Senior Floating Rate Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

Real Estate

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

Smaller Company

Management

x

x

x

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

Convertible Securities

Senior Debt

x

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities and other instruments in a Fund's portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by a Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. The values of equity and other non-fixed income securities may also decline due to fluctuations in interest rates. Inflation-indexed bonds, including Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), decline in value when real interest rates rise. In certain interest rate environments, such as when real interest rates are rising faster than nominal interest rates, inflation-indexed bonds may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations.

Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Inverse floating rate securities may decrease in value if interest rates increase. Inverse floating rate securities may also exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation with similar credit quality. When a Fund holds variable or floating rate securities, a decrease (or, in the case of inverse floating rate securities, an increase) in market interest rates will adversely affect the income received from such securities and the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

Credit Risk

A Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security (including a security purchased with securities lending collateral), or the counterparty to a derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The downgrade of the credit of a security held by a Fund may decrease its value. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Municipal bonds are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions, or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer's ability to make payments of principal and/or interest.

High Yield Risk

Funds that invest in high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than funds that do not invest in such securities. These securities are considered predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce a Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, a Fund may lose its entire investment. Because of the risks involved in investing in high yield securities, an investment in a Fund that invests in such securities should be considered speculative. The PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund's investments in high yield senior debt expose the Fund to the risk that a court will subordinate the senior debt to other debt of the issuer or take other actions detrimental to holders of the senior debt.

Market Risk

The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets. The value of a security 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. The value of a security may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities.

Exchanges and securities markets may close early, close late or issue trading halts on specific securities, which may result in, among other things, a Fund being unable to buy or sell certain securities or financial instruments at an advantageous time or accurately price its portfolio investments.

Issuer Risk

The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons which 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. A change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value at which the Fund has valued the securities. A Fund's investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Fund because it may be unable to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Additionally, the market for certain investments may become illiquid under adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer. In such cases, a Fund, due to limitations on investments in illiquid securities and the difficulty in purchasing and selling such securities or instruments, may be unable to achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. To the extent that a Fund's principal investment strategies involve derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk, the Fund will tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

Derivatives Risk

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The various derivative instruments that the Funds may use are referenced under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives" in this prospectus and described in more detail under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Funds typically use derivatives as a substitute for taking a position in the underlying asset and/or as part of a strategy designed to reduce exposure to other risks, such as interest rate or currency risk. The Funds may also use derivatives for leverage, in which case their use would involve leveraging risk. A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks described elsewhere in this section, such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk and management risk. They also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. A Fund investing in a derivative instrument could lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

Equity Risk

Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities also include, among other things, preferred stocks, convertible stocks and warrants. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. These risks are generally magnified in the case of equity investments in distressed companies.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities often involve risks that are different from or more acute than risks associated with other types of debt instruments. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-related securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, if a Fund holds mortgage-related securities, it may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, adjustable and fixed rate mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment risk. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. A Fund's investments in other asset-backed securities are subject to risks similar to those associated with mortgage-related securities, as well as additional risks associated with the nature of the assets and the servicing of those assets.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk

A Fund that invests in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a Fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries. Additionally, issuers of foreign (non-U.S.) securities are usually not subject to the same degree of regulation as U.S. issuers. Reporting, accounting and auditing standards of foreign countries differ, in some cases significantly, from U.S. standards. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Also, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes or diplomatic developments could adversely affect a Fund's investments in a foreign country. In the event of nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation, a Fund could lose its entire investment in foreign (non-U.S.) securities. Adverse conditions in a certain region can adversely affect securities of other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated. To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a specific geographic region, the Fund will generally have more exposure to regional economic risks associated with foreign investments. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Real Estate Risk

A Fund that invests in real estate-linked derivative instruments is subject 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. An investment in a real estate-linked derivative instrument that is linked to the value of a real estate investment trust ("REIT") is subject to additional risks, such as poor performance by the manager of the REIT, adverse changes to the tax laws or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (the "Code"). In addition, some REITs have limited diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Also, the organizational documents of a REIT may contain provisions that make changes in control of the REIT difficult and time-consuming.

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk may be particularly high to the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities. Emerging market securities may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, and potentially greater than, the risks of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to developed foreign countries. To the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities that are economically tied to a particular region, country or group of countries, the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse political or social events affecting that region, country or group of countries. Economic, business, political, or social instability may affect emerging market securities differently. Accordingly, a Fund that invests in a wide range of emerging market securities (e.g., different regions or countries, asset classes, issuers, sectors or credit qualities) may perform differently in response to such instability than a Fund investing in a more limited range of emerging market securities. For example, a Fund that focuses its investments in multiple asset classes of emerging market securities may have a limited ability to mitigate losses in an environment that is adverse to emerging market securities in general. Emerging market securities may also be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to value than securities economically tied to developed foreign countries. The systems and procedures for trading and settlement of securities in emerging markets are less developed and less transparent and transactions may take longer to settle. A Fund may not know the identity of trading counterparties, which may increase the possibility of the Fund not receiving payment or delivery of securities in a transaction.

Currency Risk

If a Fund invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged.

Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, a Fund's investments in foreign currency-denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.

Currency risk may be particularly high to the extent that a Fund invests in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engages in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to emerging market countries. These currency transactions may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, or greater than, the risks of investing in developed foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engaging in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to developed foreign countries.

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk

Focusing investments in a small number of issuers increases risk. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified." Funds that invest in a relatively small number of issuers are more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Some of those issuers also may present substantial credit or other risks.

Leveraging Risk

Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. The use of derivatives may also create leveraging risk. To mitigate leveraging risk, PIMCO will segregate or "earmark" liquid assets or otherwise cover the transactions that may give rise to such risk. Certain Funds also may be exposed to leveraging risk by borrowing money for investment purposes. Leveraging may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions to satisfy its obligations or to meet segregation requirements when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leveraging tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities. Certain types of leveraging transactions, such as short sales that are not "against the box," could theoretically be subject to unlimited losses in cases where a Fund, for any reason, is unable to close out the transaction. In addition, to the extent a Fund borrows money, interest costs on such borrowings may not be recovered by any appreciation of the securities purchased with the borrowed amounts and could exceed the Fund's investment returns, resulting in greater losses.

Smaller Company Risk

The general risks associated with fixed income securities and equity securities are particularly pronounced for securities issued by companies with smaller market capitalizations. These companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources or they may depend on a few key employees. As a result, they may be subject to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk. Securities of smaller companies may trade less frequently and in lesser volumes than more widely held securities and their values may fluctuate more sharply than other securities. Companies with medium-sized market capitalizations may have risks similar to those of smaller companies.

Management Risk

Each Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Funds and may also adversely affect the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives.

Short Sale Risk

A Fund's short sales, if any, are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Fund of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. A Fund may also enter into a short position through a forward commitment or a short derivative position through a futures contract or swap agreement. If the price of the security or derivative has increased during this time, then the Fund will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. By contrast, a loss on a long position arises from decreases in the value of the security and is limited by the fact that a security's value cannot decrease below zero.

By investing the proceeds received from selling securities short, a Fund could be deemed to be employing a form of leverage, which creates special risks. The use of leverage may increase a Fund's exposure to long securities positions and make any change in the Fund's NAV greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of returns. There is no guarantee that any leveraging strategy a Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

In times of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions, a Fund may not be able, fully or partially, to implement its short selling strategy. Periods of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions generally may exist for as long as six months and, in some cases, much longer. Also, there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund.

Convertible Securities Risk

Convertible securities are fixed income securities, preferred stocks or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock of the issuer (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at either a stated price or a stated rate. The market values of convertible securities may decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. A convertible security's market value, however, tends to reflect the market price of the common stock of the issuing company when that stock price approaches or is greater than the convertible security's "conversion price." The conversion price is defined as the predetermined price at which the convertible security could be exchanged for the associated stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines, the price of the convertible security tends to be influenced more by the yield of the convertible security. Thus, it may not decline in price to the same extent as the underlying common stock. In the event of a liquidation of the issuing company, holders of convertible securities may be paid before the company's common stockholders but after holders of any senior debt obligations of the company. Consequently, the issuer's convertible securities generally entail less risk than its common stock but more risk than its debt obligations.

Synthetic convertible securities involve the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security (i.e., an income-producing component and a right to acquire an equity security. Synthetic convertible securities are often achieved, in part, through investments in warrants or options to buy common stock (or options on a stock index), and therefore are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. The value of a synthetic convertible security will respond differently to market fluctuations than a traditional convertible security because a synthetic convertible is composed of two or more separate securities or instruments, each with its own market value. Because the convertible component is typically achieved by investing in warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index, synthetic convertible securities are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. In addition, if the value of the underlying common stock or the level of the index involved in the convertible component falls below the exercise price of the warrant or option, the warrant or option may lose all value.

Senior Debt Risk

Because it invests in below-investment grade senior debt, a Fund may be subject to greater levels of credit risk than funds that do not invest in such debt. A Fund may also be subject to greater levels of liquidity risk than funds that do not invest in senior debt. In addition, the senior debt in which a Fund invests may not be listed on any exchange and the secondary market for such debt may be comparatively illiquid relative to markets for other fixed income securities. Consequently, obtaining valuations for such senior debt may be more difficult than obtaining valuations for more actively traded securities. Restrictions on transfers in loan agreements, a lack of publicly-available information and other factors may, in certain instances, make senior debt more difficult to sell at an advantageous time or price than other types of securities or instruments. Additionally, if the issuer of senior debt prepays, a Fund will have to reinvest the proceeds in other senior debt or similar instruments that may pay lower interest rates.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Please see "Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings" in the Statement of Additional Information for information about the availability of the complete schedule of each Fund's holdings.

Management of the Funds

Investment Adviser and Administrator

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser and the administrator (serving in its capacity as administrator, the "Administrator") for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees of PIMCO Funds (the "Trust"), PIMCO is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds' business affairs and other administrative matters.

PIMCO is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Organized in 1971, PIMCO provides investment management and advisory services to private accounts of institutional and individual clients and to mutual funds. As of June 30, 2013, PIMCO had approximately $1.97 trillion in assets under management.

Management Fees

Each Fund pays for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. The Management Fees shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses tables reflect both an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly Management Fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable to each class's shares taken separately):

Management Fees


Fund Name

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO Convertible Fund

0.65%

0.75%

0.65%

0.80%

0.80%

N/A

0.80%

N/A

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

0.90%

1.00%

0.90%

1.05%

1.05%

N/A

1.05%

1.05%

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

N/A

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.70%

0.70%

N/A

0.70%

N/A

PIMCO High Yield Fund

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

0.60%

0.70%

0.60%

0.70%

0.70%

N/A

0.70%

0.70%

PIMCO Income Fund

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.50%

0.60%

N/A

0.60%

0.60%

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

N/A

0.70%

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

0.80%

0.90%

0.80%

0.85%

0.85%

N/A

0.85%

0.85%

Advisory Fee. Each Fund pays PIMCO fees in return for providing investment advisory services. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly advisory fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund taken separately):

 


Fund

Advisory Fees1
All Classes

PIMCO Convertible Fund

0.40%

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

0.60%

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

0.45%

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

0.30%

PIMCO High Yield Fund

0.25%

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

0.30%

PIMCO Income Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

0.30%

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

0.50%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 69.

A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Funds' investment advisory contract is available in the Funds' Semi-Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal half-year ended September 30, 2012.

Supervisory and Administrative Fee. Each Fund pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. Shareholders of each Fund pay a supervisory and administrative fee to PIMCO, computed as a percentage of the Fund's assets attributable in the aggregate to that class of shares. PIMCO, in turn, 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 supervisory and administrative fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the shareholders, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses) and fees and expenses of the Trust's Independent Trustees and their counsel. PIMCO generally earns a profit on the supervisory and administrative fee paid by the Funds. Also, under the terms of the supervision and administration agreement, PIMCO, and not Fund shareholders, would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid PIMCO monthly supervisory and administrative fees at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class's shares taken separately):

 

Supervisory and Administrative Fee1


Fund

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Classes A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO Convertible Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.45%

0.45%

N/A

0.45%

0.45%

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

N/A

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO High Yield Fund

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

0.40%

PIMCO Income Fund

0.20%

0.30%

0.20%

0.25%

0.35%

N/A

0.35%

0.35%

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.35%

0.35%

N/A

0.35%

0.35%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 69.

Individual Portfolio Managers

The following individuals have primary responsibility for managing each of the noted Funds.

 

Fund

Portfolio Manager

Since

Recent Professional Experience

PIMCO Convertible

Jonathan L. Horne

03/10

Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Mr. Horne currently focuses on credit derivatives and relative value and previously served on the interest rate derivatives desk, where he specialized in U.S. dollar swaps and swaptions. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2006, he focused on risk management and volatility trading for a multi-strategy hedge fund.

PIMCO Diversified Income
PIMCO Floating Income

Curtis Mewbourne

10/05
10/05

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Mewbourne is a portfolio manager and senior member of PIMCO's portfolio management and strategy group, specializing in credit portfolios. He joined PIMCO in 1999.

PIMCO High Yield
PIMCO High Yield Spectrum

Andrew Jessop

1/10
9/10*

Executive Vice President of PIMCO. Mr. Jessop joined PIMCO in 2009, as a senior portfolio manager and head of the high yield team. Prior to joining PIMCO, he was a managing director, portfolio manager and co-head of the high yield group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where he spent twelve years.

PIMCO Income

Daniel J. Ivascyn

3/07*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Ivascyn joined PIMCO in 1998, previously having been associated with Bear Stearns in the asset backed securities group as well as T. Rowe Price and Fidelity Investments.

PIMCO Income

Alfred T. Murata

3/13

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Murata is a portfolio manager on the mortgage credit team. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2001, he researched and implemented exotic equity and interest rate derivatives at Nikko Financial Technologies.

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return
PIMCO Long-Term Credit

Mark Kiesel

8/11*
3/09*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Kiesel is a portfolio manager and a senior member of PIMCO's investment strategy group. He has served as a portfolio manager, head of equity derivatives and as a senior Credit Analyst since joining PIMCO in 1996.

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate

Elizabeth O. MacLean

4/11*

Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Ms. MacLean is a portfolio manager focusing on bank loans. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2011, she was a Partner and a portfolio manager at Lord Abbett & Co., LLC. Previously, she worked as a Managing Director and a portfolio manager at Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management and a Vice President and a portfolio manager at Pilgrim Investments (now ING Pilgrim). Ms. MacLean has over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry.

*

Inception of the Fund.

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about other accounts managed by the portfolio managers, the portfolio managers' compensation and the portfolio managers' ownership of shares of the Funds.

Distributor

The Trust's Distributor is PIMCO Investments LLC ("Distributor"). The Distributor, located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Please note all direct account requests or inquiries should be mailed to the Trust's transfer agent at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 and should not be mailed to the Distributor.

Classes of Shares

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds are offered in this prospectus. Subject to the qualifications described below under "Purchasing Shares — Class B," effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments. Each share class represents an investment in the same Fund, but each class has its own expense structure and arrangements for shareholder services or distribution, which allows you to choose the class that best fits your situation and eligibility requirements.

The class of shares that is best for you depends upon a number of factors, including the amount and the intended length of your investment, the expenses borne by each class, which are detailed in the fee table and example at the front of this prospectus, any initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applicable to a class and whether you qualify for any reduction or waiver of sales charges, and the availability of the share class for purchase by you. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes, which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. Individual investors can generally invest in Class A and Class C shares. Only certain investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D and Class R shares.

The following summarizes key information about each class to help you make your investment decision, including the various expenses associated with each class and the payments made to financial firms for distribution and other services. More information about the Trust's multi-class arrangements is included in the Statement of Additional Information and can be obtained free of charge by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Sales Charges

Initial Sales Charges — Class A Shares

This section includes important information about sales charge reduction programs available to investors in Class A shares of the Funds and describes information or records you may need to provide to the Distributor or your financial firm in order to be eligible for sales charge reduction programs.

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, the public offering price you pay when you buy Class A shares of the Funds is the net asset value ("NAV") of the shares plus an initial sales charge. The initial sales charge varies depending upon the size of your purchase, as set forth below. No sales charge is imposed where Class A shares are issued to you pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gains distributions. For investors investing in Class A shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you obtain the proper "breakpoint" discount.

PIMCO Convertible Fund — Class A Shares

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $50,000

5.50%

5.82%

$50,000 but under $100,000

4.50%

4.71%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.50%

3.63%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.50%

2.56%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

2.00%

2.04%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

PIMCO Floating Income and PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Funds — Class A shares

 

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

2.25%

2.30%

$100,000 but under $250,000

1.25%

1.27%

$250,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $250,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $250,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges - Class A Shares" below.

All other Funds — Class A shares

 

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

3.75%

3.90%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.25%

3.36%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.25%

2.30%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

1.75%

1.78%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

Investors in the Funds may reduce or eliminate sales charges applicable to purchases of Class A shares through utilization of the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount), Letter of Intent or Reinstatement Privilege. These programs, which apply to purchases of one of more funds that are series of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series that offer Class A shares (other than the Money Market series of the Trust) (collectively, "Eligible Funds"), are summarized below and are described in greater detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

Combined Purchase Privilege and Right of Accumulation (Breakpoints). A Qualifying Investor (as defined below) may qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by combining concurrent purchases of the Class A shares of one or more Eligible Funds into a single purchase (the "Combined Purchase Privilege"). In addition, a Qualifying Investor may obtain a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by adding the purchase value of Class A shares of an Eligible Fund with the current aggregate net asset value of all Class A, B and C shares of any Eligible Fund held by accounts for the benefit of such Qualifying Investor (the "Right of Accumulation" or "Cumulative Quantity Discount").

The term "Qualifying Investor" refers to:

1.

an individual, such individual's spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or such individual's children under the age of 21 years (each a "family member") (including family trust*, accounts established by such a family member); or

2.

a trustee or other fiduciary for a single trust (except family trusts* noted above), estate or fiduciary account although more than one beneficiary may be involved; or

3.

an employee benefit plan of a single employer.

*

For the purpose of determining whether a purchase would qualify for a reduced sales charge under the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation or Letter of Intent, a "family trust" is one in which a family member, as defined in section (1) above, or a direct lineal descendant(s) of such person is/are the beneficiary(ies), and such person or another family member, direct lineal ancestor or sibling of such person is/are the trustee(s).

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details and for restrictions applicable to shares held by certain employer-sponsored benefit programs.

Letter of Intent. Investors may also obtain a reduced sales charge on purchases of Class A shares by means of a written Letter of Intent which expresses an intent to invest not less than $50,000 (or $100,000 for certain funds) within a period of 13 months in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund(s). The maximum intended investment allowable in a Letter of Intent is $1,000,000 (except for Class A shares of the PIMCO Floating Income and PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Funds for which the maximum intended investment amount is $250,000). Each purchase of shares under a Letter of Intent will be made at the public offering price or prices applicable at the time of such purchase to a single purchase of the dollar amount indicated in the Letter of Intent. At the investor's option, a Letter of Intent may include purchases of Class A shares of any Eligible Fund made not more than 90 days prior to the date the Letter of Intent is signed; however, the 13 month period during which the Letter of Intent is in effect will begin on the date of the earliest purchase to be included and the sales charge on any purchases prior to the Letter of Intent will not be adjusted. A Letter of Intent is not a binding obligation to purchase the full amount indicated. Shares purchased with the first 5% of the amount indicated in the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charges applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased.

In making computations concerning the amount purchased for purposes of a Letter of Intent, purchases of Class C shares of Eligible Funds will be included, but market appreciation in the value of the shareholder's Class A and Class C shares of Eligible Funds will not be included.

Reinstatement Privilege. A Class A shareholder who has caused any or all of his shares to be redeemed may reinvest all or any portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund at NAV without any sales charge, provided that such investment is made within 120 calendar days after the redemption date. The limitations and restrictions of this program are fully described in the Statement of Additional Information.

Method of Valuation of Accounts. To determine whether a shareholder qualifies for a reduction in sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of Eligible Funds, the public offering price of the shares is used for purchases relying on the Combined Purchase Privilege or a Letter of Intent and the amount of the total current purchase (including any sales load) plus the NAV (at the close of business on the day of the current purchase) of shares previously acquired is used for the Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount).

Sales at Net Asset Value. In addition to the programs summarized above, the Funds may sell their Class A shares at NAV without an initial sales charge to certain types of accounts or account holders, including, but not limited to: Trustees of the Funds; employees of PIMCO and the Distributor; employees of participating brokers; certain trustees or other fiduciaries purchasing shares for retirement plans; and persons investing through certain "wrap accounts." Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

If you are eligible to buy both Class A shares and Institutional Class shares, you should buy Institutional Class shares because Class A shares may be subject to sales charges and an annual 0.25% service fee.

Required Shareholder Information and Records. In order for investors in Class A shares of the Funds to take advantage of sales charge reductions, an investor or his or her financial firm must notify the Fund that the investor qualifies for such a reduction. If the Fund is not notified that the investor is eligible for these reductions, the Fund will be unable to ensure that the reduction is applied to the investor's account. An investor may have to provide certain information or records to his or her financial firm or the Fund to verify the investor's eligibility for breakpoint discounts or sales charge waivers. An investor may be asked to provide information or records, including account statements, regarding shares of the Funds or other Eligible Funds held in:

all of the investor's accounts held directly with the Trust or through a financial firm; 

any account of the investor at another financial firm; and 

accounts of Qualifying Investors, at any financial firm.

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding eliminations of and reductions in sales loads associated with Eligible Funds. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from PIMCO by written request, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

Class A Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you purchase $1,000,000 ($250,000 in the case of the PIMCO Floating Income and PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Funds) or more of Class A shares (and, thus, pay no initial sales charge) of a Fund, you will be subject to a 1% (0.75% in the case of the PIMCO Floating Income and PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Funds) CDSC if you sell (redeem) your Class A shares within 18 months of their purchase. The Class A CDSC does not apply if you are otherwise eligible to purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge or are eligible for a waiver of the CDSC. See "Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs" below.

Class B and Class C Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you sell (redeem) your Class B or Class C shares within the time periods specified below, you will pay a CDSC according to the following schedules. If you invest in Class B or Class C shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you are credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed.

Class B Shares

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

First

3.50%

Second

2.75%

Third

2.00%

Fourth

1.25%

Fifth

0.50%

Sixth and thereafter

0.00%*

*

After the fifth year, Class B shares convert into Class A shares.

Class C Shares

 


Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage
Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge

First

1%

Thereafter

0%

How CDSCs will be Calculated

A CDSC is imposed on redemptions of Class B and Class C shares (and where applicable, Class A shares) on the amount of the redemption which causes the current value of your account for the particular class of shares of the Fund to fall below the total dollar amount of your purchase payments subject to the CDSC.

The following rules apply under the method for calculating CDSCs:

Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC.

For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either your original purchase price or the then current NAV of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. To illustrate this point, consider shares purchased at an NAV of $10. If the Fund's NAV per share at the time of redemption is $12, the CDSC will apply to the purchase price of $10. If the NAV per share at the time of redemption is $8, the CDSC will apply to the $8 current NAV per share.

CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of your redemption, not from amounts remaining in your account.

In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that you will redeem first the lot of shares which will incur the lowest CDSC.

For example, the following illustrates the operation of the Class C CDSC:

Assume that an individual opens an account and makes a purchase payment of $10,000 for 1,000 Class C shares of a Fund (at $10 per share) and that six months later the value of the investor's account for that Fund has grown through investment performance to $11,000 ($11 per share). If the investor should redeem $2,200 (200 shares), a CDSC would be applied against $2,000 of the redemption (the purchase price of the shares redeemed, because the purchase price is lower than the current NAV of such shares ($2,200)). At the rate of 1%, the Class C CDSC would be $20.

Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs

The initial sales charges on Class A shares and the CDSCs on Class A, Class B and Class C shares may be reduced or waived under certain purchase arrangements and for certain categories of investors. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

No Sales Charges — Class R Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class R shares. Class R shares generally are available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care benefit funding plans and other specified benefit plans and accounts whereby the plan or the plan's financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or PIMCO Funds to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (collectively, "specified benefit plans"). In addition, Class R shares also are generally available only to specified benefit plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the benefit plan level or at the level of the plan's financial firm). Class R shares are not available to retail or non-specified benefit plan accounts, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, or individual 403(b) plans.

The administrator of a specified benefit plan or employee benefits office can provide participants with detailed information on how to participate in the plan and how to elect a Fund as an investment option. Plan participants may be permitted to elect different investment options, alter the amounts contributed to the plan, or change how contributions are allocated among investment options in accordance with the plan's specific provisions. The plan administrator or employee benefits office should be consulted for details. For questions about participant accounts, participants should contact their employee benefits office, the plan administrator, or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class R shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the specified benefit plan.

Eligible specified benefit plans generally may open an account and purchase Class R shares by contacting any broker, dealer or other financial firm authorized to sell or process transactions in Class R shares of the Funds. Eligible specified benefit plans may also purchase shares directly from the Distributor. See "Purchasing Shares – Class R" below. Additional shares may be purchased through a benefit plan's administrator or recordkeeper.

Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing and account maintenance services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their plan participants, including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes.

Moreover, financial firms and specified benefit plans may have omnibus accounts and similar arrangements with the Trust and may be paid for providing sub-accounting and other shareholder services. A financial firm or specified benefit plan may be paid for its services directly or indirectly by the Funds, the Administrator, another affiliate of the Fund or the Distributor (normally not to exceed an annual rate of 0.50% of a Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares and purchased through such firm or specified benefit plan for its clients although payments with respect to shares in retirement plans are often higher). PIMCO or its affiliates may pay a financial firm or specified benefit plan an additional amount not to exceed 0.25% for sub-accounting or other shareholder services.

These fees and expenses could reduce an investment return in Class R shares. For further information on Class R shares and related items, please refer to the Statement of Additional Information.

No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares

With the exception of redemption fees imposed in connection with redemptions or exchanges of shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund within 30 days after acquisition, the Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. Only certain investors are eligible to purchase these share classes. Your financial advisor or financial firm can help you determine if you are eligible to purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. You can also call 888.87.PIMCO.

Institutional Class shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals. Institutional Class shares may also be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to their customers' investments in the Funds.

Class P shares are offered through certain asset allocation, wrap fee and other similar programs offered by broker-dealers and other financial firms. Broker-dealers, other financial firms, pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances also may purchase Class P shares.

Administrative Class shares are offered primarily through broker-dealers, other financial firms, and employee benefit plan alliances. Each Fund typically pays service and/or distribution fees to these entities for services they provide to Administrative Class shareholders.

Pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances, and "wrap account" programs established with broker-dealers or other financial firms may purchase Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares only if the plan or program for which the shares are being acquired will maintain an omnibus or pooled account for each Fund and will not require a Fund to pay any type of administrative payment per participant account to any third party.

Class D shares of the Funds are offered primarily through broker-dealers and other financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of the Funds in investment products, programs or accounts such as mutual fund supermarkets or other no transaction fee platforms. Class D shares of the Funds will be held in an account at a financial firm and, generally, the firm will hold a shareholder's Class D shares in nominee or street name as your agent. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class D shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the financial firm. In certain circumstances, the financial firm may arrange to have shares registered in a shareholder's name or a shareholder may subsequently become a holder of record for some other reason (for instance, if you terminate your relationship with your financial firm). In such circumstances, a shareholder may contact the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO for information about the account.

Distribution and Servicing (12b-1) Plans

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares. The Funds pay fees to the Distributor on an ongoing basis as compensation for the services the Distributor renders and the expenses it bears in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares ("distribution fees") and/or in connection with personal services rendered to Fund shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts ("servicing fees"). These payments are made pursuant to Distribution and Servicing Plans ("12b-1 Plans") adopted by each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

Class A Shares pay only servicing fees. Class B, Class C and Class R shares pay both distribution and servicing fees. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each 12b-1 Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Class A

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.00%

 

Class B

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class C

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

0.25%

0.30%

All other Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class R

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.25%

Because distribution fees are paid out of the Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than other types of sales charges, such as sales charges that are deducted at the time of investment. Therefore, although Class B, Class C and Class R shares do not pay initial sales charges, the distribution fees payable on Class B, Class C and Class R shares may, over time, cost you more than the initial sales charge imposed on Class A shares. Also, because Class B shares convert into Class A shares after they have been held for five years and are not subject to distribution fees after the conversion, an investment in Class C shares may cost you more over time than an investment in Class B shares.

Administrative Class and Class D Shares. The Trust has adopted, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, a separate Distribution and Servicing Plan for each of the Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds. The Distribution and Servicing Plans permit the Funds to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring through financial firms, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to the Administrative Class and Class D shares. Most or all of the distribution and service (12b-1) fees are paid to financial firms through which shareholders may purchase or hold shares. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund's Administrative Class and Class D assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Administrative Class and Class D shares.

The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each Distribution and Servicing Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Administrative Class & Class D

Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

All Funds

0.25%

Servicing Arrangements

Shares of the Funds may be available through broker-dealers, banks, trust companies, insurance companies and other financial firms that have entered into shareholder servicing arrangements with respect to the Funds. A financial firm is one that, in exchange for compensation, sells, among other products, mutual fund shares (including the shares offered in this prospectus) or provides services for mutual fund shareholders. These financial firms provide varying investment products, programs, platforms and accounts, through which investors may purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds. Shareholder servicing arrangements typically include processing orders for shares, generating account and confirmation statements, sub-accounting, account maintenance, tax reporting, and disbursing cash dividends as well as other investment or administrative services required for the particular firm's products, programs, platform and accounts.

These financial firms may impose additional or different conditions than the Funds on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of shares. They may also independently establish and charge their customers or program participants transaction fees, account fees and other amounts in connection with purchases, redemptions and exchanges of shares in addition to any fees imposed by the Funds. These additional fees may vary and over time could increase the cost of an investment in the Funds and lower investment returns. Each financial firm is responsible for transmitting to its customers and program participants a schedule of any such fees and information regarding any additional or different conditions regarding purchases, redemptions and exchanges. Shareholders who are customers of these financial firms or participants in programs serviced by them should contact the financial firm for information regarding these fees and conditions.

PIMCO and/or its affiliates may make payments to financial firms for the shareholder services provided. These payments are made out of PIMCO's resources, including the supervisory and administrative fees paid to PIMCO under the Funds' supervision and administration agreement. The actual services provided by these firms, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm. The payments may be based on a fixed dollar amount for each account and position maintained by the financial firm and/or a percentage of the value of shares held by investors through the firm. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more information.

These payments may be material to financial firms relative to other compensation paid by the Funds, PIMCO and/or its affiliates and may be in addition to other fees, such as distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and revenue sharing or "shelf space" fees paid to such firms (described below). Also, the payments may differ depending on the Fund or share class and may vary from amounts paid to the Funds' transfer agent for providing similar services to other accounts. PIMCO and/or its affiliates do not control these financial firms' provision of the services for which they are receiving payments.

Other Payments to Financial Firms

Some or all of the sales charges, distribution fees and servicing fees described above are paid or "reallowed" to the financial firm, including their financial advisors through which you purchase your shares. With respect to Class C shares, the financial firms are also paid at the time of your purchase a commission of up to 1.00% of your investment in such share class. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more details.

The Distributor or PIMCO (for purposes of this subsection only, collectively, the "Distributor") may from time to time make payments and provide other incentives to selected financial firms as compensation for services such as providing the Funds with "shelf space" or a higher profile for the financial firms' financial advisors and their customers, placing the Funds on the financial firms' preferred or recommended fund list, granting the Distributor access to the firms' financial advisors, providing assistance in training and educating the financial firms' personnel on the Funds, and furnishing marketing support and other specified services. These payments may be significant to the financial firms and may also take the form of sponsorship of conferences, seminars or informational meetings or payment for attendance by persons associated with the financial firms at such events, as well as occasional entertainment, meals and small gifts to the extent permitted by law. Wholesaler representatives of the Distributor visit financial firms on a regular basis to market and educate financial advisors and other personnel about the Funds. These payments, reimbursements and activities may provide additional access to financial advisors at these financial firms, which may increase purchases and/or reduce redemptions of Fund shares.

A number of factors will be considered in determining the amount of these payments to financial firms. On some occasions, such payments may be conditioned upon levels of sales, including the sale of a specified minimum dollar amount of the shares of the Funds, other funds sponsored by the Distributor and/or a particular class of shares, during a specified period of time. The Distributor may also make payments to one or more financial firms based upon factors such as the amount of assets a financial firm's clients have invested in the Funds and the quality of the financial firm's relationship with the Distributor.

The payments described above are made at the Distributor's expense. These payments may be made to financial firms selected by the Distributor, generally to the financial firms that have sold significant amounts of shares of the Funds. The level of payments made to a financial firm in any given year will vary and generally will not exceed the sum of (a) 0.10% of such year's fund sales of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares by that financial firm and (b) 0.03% of the assets attributable to that financial firm invested in Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares of series of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. In certain cases, the payments described in the preceding sentence may be subject to certain minimum payment levels. In lieu of payments pursuant to the foregoing formula, the Distributor may make payments of an agreed upon amount which normally will not exceed the amount that would have been payable pursuant to the formula. In addition to the foregoing payments, the Distributor may make payments or reimburse financial firms for sponsorship and/or attendance at conferences, seminars or informational meetings.

The Distributor also may pay investment consultants or their affiliated companies for certain services including technology, operations, tax, or audit consulting services, and may pay such firms for the Distributor's attendance at investment forums sponsored by such firms or for various studies, surveys, or access to databases. Subject to applicable law, PIMCO and its affiliates may also provide investment advisory services to investment consultants and their affiliates and may execute brokerage transactions on behalf of the Funds with such investment consultants' affiliates. These consultants or their affiliates may, in the ordinary course of their investment consultant business, recommend that their clients utilize PIMCO's investment advisory services or invest in the Funds or in other products sponsored or distributed by the Distributor.

If investment advisers, distributors or affiliates of mutual funds make payments and provide other incentives in differing amounts, financial firms and their financial advisors may have financial incentives for recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. In addition, depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm and its financial advisors may also have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes. A shareholder who holds Fund shares through a financial firm should consult with the shareholder's financial advisor and review carefully any disclosure by the financial firm as to its compensation received by the financial advisor.

Although the Funds may use financial firms that sell Fund shares to effect transactions for the Funds' portfolios, the Funds and PIMCO will not consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when choosing financial firms to effect those transactions.

For further details about payments made by the Distributor to financial firms, please see the Statement of Additional Information.

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

The following section provides basic information about how to purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds.

More detailed information about purchase, redemption and exchange arrangements for Fund shares is provided in the Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained free of charge by written request to the Funds at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. The Statement of Additional Information provides technical information about the basic arrangements described below and also describes special purchase, sale and exchange features and programs offered by the Trust, including:

Automated telephone and wire transfer procedures

Automatic purchase, exchange and withdrawal programs

A link from your PIMCO Fund account to your bank account

Special arrangements for tax-qualified retirement plans

Investment programs which allow you to reduce or eliminate the initial sales charges

Categories of investors that are eligible for waivers or reductions of initial sales charges and CDSCs

The Trust typically does not offer or sell its shares to non-U.S. residents. For purposes of this policy, a U.S. resident is defined as an account with (i) a U.S. address of record and (ii) all account owners residing in the U.S. at the time of sale.

The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Trust or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial or subsequent investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

Purchasing Shares — Class A and Class C

You can purchase Class A or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways:

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may establish higher minimum investment requirements than the Trust and may also independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts (which may vary) in return for its services, which will reduce your return. Shares you purchase through your broker-dealer or other financial firm will normally be held in your account with that firm.

Through the Distributor. You should discuss your investment with your financial advisor before you make a purchase to be sure the Fund is appropriate for you. To make direct investments, you must open an account with the Trust and send payment for your shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. If you do not list a financial advisor and his/her brokerage firm on the Account Application, the Distributor is designated as the broker of record, but solely for purposes of acting as your agent to purchase shares.

Investment Minimums — Class A and Class C Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class A and Class C shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class B

Effective November 1, 2009 (the "Closing Date"), Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as discussed below. Class B shareholders may continue to hold such shares until they automatically convert to Class A shares under the existing conversion schedule, as outlined above in "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges — Class B and Class C Shares." Dividends and capital gain distributions paid on outstanding Class B shares may continue to be reinvested in Class B shares in accordance with the Funds' current policies. In addition, Class B shareholders may continue to exchange their shares for Class B shares of other Funds. Effective on and after the Closing Date, Class B shareholders who have direct accounts with the Funds that involve recurring investments in Class B shares, including through automated investment plans such as the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan, will have such recurring investments automatically redirected into Class A shares of the same Fund at net asset value, without any sales charges (loads). All other features of Class B shares, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees, CDSC schedule and conversion features, remain unchanged and continue in effect. The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate these policies and restrictions, including on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Distributor at 888.87.PIMCO, or your broker or other financial advisor, if you have any questions regarding the restrictions described above.

Purchasing Shares — Class R

Eligible plan investors may purchase Class R shares of the Funds at the relevant net asset value ("NAV") of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Class R Shares" above. Plan participants may purchase Class R shares only through their specified benefit plans. In connection with purchases, specified benefit plans are responsible for forwarding all necessary documentation to their financial firm or the Distributor. Specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for such services.

Specified benefit plans may also purchase Class R shares directly through the Distributor. To make direct investments, a plan administrator must open an account with the Fund and send payment for Class R shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. Specified benefit plans that purchase their shares directly from the Trust must hold their shares in an omnibus account at the specified benefit plan level.

Investment Minimums — Class R Shares. There is no minimum initial or additional investment in Class R shares.

To invest directly by mail, specified benefit plans should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application to the Trust by mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight courier to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

The Funds accept all purchases by mail subject to collection of checks at full value and conversion into federal funds. Investors may make subsequent purchases by mailing a check to the address above with a letter describing the investment or with the additional investment portion of a confirmation statement. Checks for subsequent purchases should be payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds and should clearly indicate the relevant account number. Please call the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO if you have any questions regarding purchases by mail.

The Funds reserve the right to require payment by wire, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) or U.S. bank check. The Funds generally do not accept payments made by cash, money order, temporary/starter checks, third-party checks, credit card checks, traveler's check, or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can make direct investments, including through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan and ACH Network. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Purchasing Shares — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class

Eligible investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at the relevant NAV of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Admininstrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares.

Initial Investment. Investors who wish to invest in Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares may obtain an Account Application online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Class P shares are only available through financial firms. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares." The completed Account Application may be submitted using the following methods:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Except as described below, an investor may purchase Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares only by wiring federal funds to:

PIMCO Funds c/o State Street Bank & Trust Co.
One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111
ABA: 011000028
DDA: 9905-7432 ACCT: Investor PIMCO Account Number
FFC: Name of Investor and Name of Fund(s) in which you wish to invest

Before wiring federal funds, the investor must provide order instructions to the Transfer Agent by facsimile at 816.421.2861, by telephone at 888.87.PIMCO or by e-mail at pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com (if an investor elected this option at account opening). In order to receive the current day's NAV, order instructions must be received in good order prior to market close. Instructions must include the name of an appropriate person designated on the Account Application ("Authorized Person"), account name, account number, name of Fund and share class and amount being wired. Wires received without order instructions will result in a processing delay or a return of wire. Failure to send the accompanying wire on the same day may result in the cancellation of the order.

An investor may place a purchase order for shares without first wiring federal funds if the purchase amount is to be derived from an advisory account managed by PIMCO or one of its affiliates, or from an account with a broker-dealer or other financial firm that has established a processing relationship with the Trust on behalf of its customer.

Additional Investments. An investor may purchase additional Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at any time by sending a facsimile, e-mail or by calling the Transfer Agent and wiring federal funds as outlined above. Contact your financial firm for information on purchasing additional Class P shares. 

Other Purchase Information. Purchases of a Fund's Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares will be made in full and fractional shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class D

Eligible investors may purchase Class D shares of the Funds at NAV without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Class D Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class D shares.

Purchasing Shares — Additional Information

The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend the offering of shares of the Funds or to reject any purchase order, in whole or in part, when, in the judgment of management, such suspension or rejection is in the best interests of the Trust.

Subject to the approval of the Trust, an investor may purchase shares of the Fund with liquid securities that are eligible for purchase by the Fund (consistent with the Fund's investment policies and restrictions) and that have a value that is readily ascertainable in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies. These transactions will be effected only if PIMCO intends to retain the security in the Fund as an investment. Assets purchased by the Fund in such a transaction will be valued in generally the same manner as they would be valued for purposes of pricing the Fund's shares, if such assets were included in the Fund's assets at the time of purchase. The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

In the interest of economy and convenience, certificates for shares will not be issued.

Redeeming Shares — Class A, Class B and Class C

You can redeem (sell) Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways: 

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts in return for its services, which will reduce your return.

Directly from the Trust by Written Request. To redeem shares directly from the Trust by written request, you must send the following items to the PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060:

1.

a written request for redemption signed by all registered owners exactly as the account is registered on the Transfer Agent's records, including fiduciary titles, if any, and specifying the account number and the dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed;

2.

for certain redemptions described below, a guarantee of all signatures on the written request or on the share certificate or accompanying stock power, if required, as described under "Signature Validation" below;

3.

any share certificates issued for any of the shares to be redeemed (see "Certificated Shares" below); and

4.

any additional documents which may be required by the Transfer Agent for redemption by corporations, partnerships or other organizations, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians or guardians, or if the redemption is requested by anyone other than the shareholder(s) of record. Transfers of shares are subject to the same requirements.

A signature validation is not required for redemptions requested by and payable to all shareholders of record for the account, and to be sent to the address of record for that account. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, if you have any questions about these requirements you should contact the Transfer Agent in writing or call 888.87.PIMCO before submitting a request. Written redemption or transfer requests will not be honored until all required documents in the proper form have been received by the Transfer Agent. You can not redeem your shares by written request if they are held in "street name" accounts—you must redeem through your financial firm.

If the proceeds of your redemption (i) are to be paid to a person other than the record owner, (ii) are to be sent to an address other than the address of the account on the Transfer Agent's records, and/or (iii) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Fund may, however, waive the signature validation requirement for redemptions up to $2,500 by a trustee of a qualified retirement plan, the administrator for which has an agreement with PIMCO.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can redeem your shares, including: 

Telephone requests to the Transfer Agent

Expedited wire transfers 

Automatic Withdrawal Plan 

Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network

Unless you specifically elect otherwise, your initial Account Application permits you to redeem shares by telephone subject to certain requirements. To be eligible for expedited wire transfer, Automatic Withdrawal Plan, and ACH privileges, you must specifically elect the particular option on your Account Application and satisfy certain other requirements. The Statement of Additional Information describes each of these options and provides additional information about selling shares.

Other than an applicable CDSC, you will not pay any special fees or charges to the Trust or the Distributor when you sell your shares. However, if you sell your shares through your broker, dealer or other financial firm, that firm may charge you a commission or other fee for processing your redemption request.

Redeeming Shares — Class R

Class R shares may be redeemed through the investor's plan administrator. Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for their services in processing redemption requests. Please contact the plan or firm for details.

Subject to any restrictions in the applicable specified benefit plan documents, plan administrators are obligated to transmit redemption orders to the Trust's Transfer Agent or their financial service firm promptly and are responsible for ensuring that redemption requests are in proper form. Specified benefit plans and financial firms will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Trust's Transfer Agent and may charge for their services.

Redeeming Shares — Institutional Class and Administrative Class

Redemptions in Writing. Investors may redeem (sell) Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by sending a facsimile, written request or e-mail as follows:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861 

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

The redemption request should state the Fund from which the shares are to be redeemed, the class of shares, the number or dollar amount of the shares to be redeemed and the account number. The request must be signed or made by an Authorized Person.

Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including those by fax or e-mail) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by utilizing fax or e-mail redemption, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares by mail. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that a shareholder will be unable to effect a redemption by fax or e-mail when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions as a procedure designed to confirm that instructions are genuine.

All redemptions, whether initiated by mail, fax or e-mail, will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares—Additional Information."

Redemptions by Telephone. An investor that elects this option on the Account Application (or subsequently in writing) may request redemptions of Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. An Authorized Person must state his or her name, account name, account number, name of Fund and share class, and redemption amount (in dollars or shares). Redemption requests of an amount of $10 million or more must be submitted in writing by an Authorized Person.

In electing a telephone redemption, the investor authorizes PIMCO and the Transfer Agent to act on telephone instructions from any person representing him or herself to be an Authorized Person, and reasonably believed by PIMCO or the Transfer Agent to be genuine. Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including by telephone) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by electing the telephone option, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares in writing. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that shareholders will be unable to redeem their shares by telephone when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions initiated by telephone as a procedure designed to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. All telephone transactions are recorded, and PIMCO or the Transfer Agent may request certain information in order to verify that the person giving instructions is authorized to do so. The Trust or Transfer Agent may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transactions if it fails to employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. All redemptions initiated by telephone will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Other Redemption Information."

An Authorized Person may decline telephone exchange or redemption privileges after an account is opened by providing the Transfer Agent a letter of instruction signed by an Authorized Signer. Shareholders may experience delays in exercising telephone redemption privileges during periods of abnormal market activity. During periods of volatile economic or market conditions, shareholders may wish to consider transmitting redemption orders by facsimile, e-mail or overnight courier.

Defined contribution plan participants may request redemptions by contacting the employee benefits office, the plan administrator or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan. 

Redemptions of shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund held less than 30 days may be subject to a redemption fee. See "Redemption Fees" below.

Redeeming Shares — Class P

An investor may redeem (sell) Class P shares through the investor's financial firm.  Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares.  Please contact the financial firm for details.

Redemptions of shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund held less than 30 days may be subject to a redemption fee. See "Redemption Fees" below.

Redeeming Shares — Class D

An investor may redeem (sell) Class D shares through the investor's financial firm. An investor does not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although the financial service firm may charge for its services in processing a redemption request. An investor should contact the firm for details. If an investor is the registered owner of Class D shares, the investor may contact the Fund at 888.87.PIMCO for information regarding how to redeem shares directly with the Trust.

A financial firm is obligated to transmit an investor's redemption orders to the Transfer Agent promptly and is responsible for ensuring that a redemption request is in proper form. The financial firm will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Transfer Agent and may charge for its services.

Redemption Fees

Investors in shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund will be subject to a "redemption fee" on redemptions and exchanges of 1.00% of the net asset value of the shares redeemed or exchanged. Redemption fees will only be charged on shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days (the "Holding Period") after their acquisition, including shares acquired through exchanges.

When calculating the redemption fee, shares that are not subject to a redemption fee ("Free Shares"), including, but not limited to, shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions, will be considered redeemed first. If Free Shares are not sufficient to fulfill the redemption order, and in cases where a shareholder holds shares acquired on different dates, the first-in/first-out ("FIFO") method will be used to determine which additional shares are being redeemed, and therefore whether a redemption fee is payable. As a result, Free Shares will be redeemed prior to PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund shares that are subject to the fee. In cases where redemptions are processed through financial intermediaries, there may be a delay between the time the shareholder redeems his or her shares and the payment of the redemption fee to the Fund, depending upon such financial intermediaries' trade processing procedures and systems.

A new Holding Period begins the day following each acquisition of shares through a purchase or exchange (other than a Share Class Conversion (as defined below)). With respect to a Share Class Conversion (as defined below), a shareholder's Holding Period for the class of shares purchased will include the Holding Period of the other class of shares redeemed.

The purpose of redemption fees is to deter excessive, short term trading and other abusive trading practices as described above under "Abusive Trading Practices" and to help offset the costs associated with the sale of portfolio securities to satisfy redemption and exchange requests made by "market timers" and other short-term shareholders, thereby insulating longer-term shareholders from such costs. Redemption fees are not paid separately, but are deducted from the amount to be received in connection with a redemption or exchange. The purpose of redemption fees is also to eliminate or reduce so far as practicable any dilution of the value of the outstanding securities issued by the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund. Redemption fees are paid to and retained by the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund to defray certain costs described above and are not paid to or retained by PIMCO or the Distributor. Redemption fees are not sales loads or contingent deferred sales charges.

Waivers of Redemption Fees. In the following situations, the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund has elected not to impose the redemption fee:

redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions;

redemptions or exchanges in connection with a systematic withdrawal plan (including an automatic exchange plan);

certain types of redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares owned through participant-directed retirement plans (see below for details);

redemptions or exchanges that are initiated by the sponsor of a program as part of a periodic rebalancing, provided that such rebalancing occurs no more frequently than monthly;

redemptions or exchanges in a discretionary asset allocation or wrap program ("wrap programs") that are made as a result of a full withdrawal from the wrap program;

redemptions or exchanges by "Lifestyle Funds" (funds that have a predetermined asset mix tailored to the level of risk and return desired by particular investors) or participant accounts in defined contribution plans utilizing a similar model;

redemptions or exchanges in connection with required minimum distributions from a wrap program, an IRA, a participant directed retirement plan, or any other employee benefit plan or account qualified under Section 401 of the Code;

redemptions or exchanges in connection with distributions from a 529 plan;

involuntary redemptions, such as those resulting from a shareholder's failure to maintain a minimum investment in the Fund, or to pay shareholder fees;

redemptions and exchanges effected by other mutual funds that are sponsored by PIMCO or its affiliates; and

otherwise as PIMCO or the Trust may determine in their sole discretion.

Additionally, no redemption fee applies to a redemption of shares of any class of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund where the entirety of the proceeds of such redemption are immediately invested in another share class of the Fund (a "Share Class Conversion").

Applicability of Redemption Fees in Certain Participant- Directed Retirement Plans. Redemption fees will not apply to the following transactions in participant-directed retirement plans (such as 401(k), 403(b), 457 and Keogh plans): 1) where the shares being redeemed were purchased with new contributions to the plan (e.g., payroll contributions, employer contributions, loan repayments); 2) redemptions made in connection with taking out a loan from the plan; 3) redemptions in connection with death, disability, forfeiture, hardship withdrawals, or Qualified Domestic Relations Orders; 4) redemptions made by a defined contribution plan in connection with the restructuring of the plan; 5) redemptions made in connection with a participant's termination of employment; or 6) redemptions or exchanges where the application of a redemption fee would cause the Fund, or an asset allocation program of which the Fund is a part, to fail to be considered a "qualified default investment alternative" under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder. Redemption fees generally will apply to other participant-directed redemptions and exchanges.

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial intermediaries may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund's shares, which may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any differences in how the redemption fee is applied to your investments in the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund, and whether any additional restrictions, limitations or fees are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

The Trust may eliminate or modify the waivers enumerated above at any time, in its sole discretion. Shareholders will receive 30 days' notice of any material changes to the redemption fee, unless otherwise permitted by law.

Redeeming Shares — Additional Information

Redemptions of all Classes of Fund shares may be made on any day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open, but may be suspended when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency which makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors. Under these and other unusual circumstances, the Trust may suspend redemptions or postpone payment for more than seven days, as permitted by law.

Redemption proceeds will normally be mailed to the redeeming shareholder within three calendar days or, in the case of wire transfer or ACH redemptions, sent to the designated bank account within one business day. ACH redemptions may be received by the bank on the second or third business day, but in either case may take up to seven days. In cases where shares have recently been purchased by personal check, redemption proceeds may be withheld until the check has been collected, which may take up to 15 days. To avoid such withholding, investors should purchase shares by certified or bank check or by wire transfer.

For shareholder protection, a request to change information contained in an account registration (for example, a request to change the bank designated to receive wire redemption proceeds) must be received in writing, signed by the minimum number of persons designated on the completed Account Application that are required to effect a redemption, and accompanied by a signature validation from any eligible guarantor institution, as determined in accordance with the Trust's procedures, as more fully described below.

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial firms may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the Funds' shares, which may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any additional restrictions, limitations or fees that are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

Redemptions In Kind

The Trust has agreed to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's net assets during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. In consideration of the best interests of the remaining shareholders, the Trust may pay any redemption proceeds exceeding this amount in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities held by a Fund in lieu of cash. It is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in kind. If your shares are redeemed in kind, you should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received in the distribution.

Certificated Shares

If you are redeeming shares for which certificates have been issued, the certificates must be mailed to or deposited with the Trust, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly endorsed stock power or by a written request for redemption. Signatures must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Trust may request further documentation from institutions or fiduciary accounts, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians. Your redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered, including indication of any special capacity of the registered owner.

Signature Validation

When a signature validation is called for, a Medallion signature guarantee or Signature validation program (SVP) stamp will be required. A Medallion signature guarantee is intended to provide signature validation for transactions considered financial in nature, and an SVP stamp is intended to provide signature validation for transactions non-financial in nature. A Medallion signature guarantee or SVP stamp may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial institution which is participating in a Medallion program or Signature validation program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Signature validations from financial institutions which are not participating in one of these programs will not be accepted. Please note that financial institutions participating in a recognized Medallion program may still be ineligible to provide a signature validation for transactions of greater than a specified dollar amount. The Trust may change the signature validation requirements from time to time upon notice to shareholders, which may be given by means of a new or supplemented prospectus. Shareholders should contact PIMCO Funds for additional details regarding the Funds' signature validation requirements.

Signature validation cannot be provided by a notary public. In addition, corporations, trusts, and other institutional organizations are required to furnish evidence of the authority of the persons designated on the Account Application to effect transactions for the organization.

Minimum Account Size

Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust reserves the right to redeem shares in any account that falls below the values listed below. 

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class D. Investors should maintain an account balance in the Fund held by an investor of at least the minimum investment necessary to open the particular type of account. If an investor's balance for the Fund remains below the minimum for three months or longer, the Administrator has the right (except in the case of employer-sponsored retirement accounts) to redeem an investor's remaining shares and close the Fund account after giving the investor 60 days to increase the account balance. An investor's account will not be liquidated if the reduction in size is due solely to a decline in market value of Fund shares or if the aggregate value of all the investor's holdings in the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series accounts exceeds $50,000. 

Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class. The Trust reserves the right to redeem Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares in any account for their then-current value (which will be promptly paid to the investor) if at any time, due to redemption by the investor, the shares in the account do not have a value of at least $100,000. A shareholder will receive advance notice of a mandatory redemption and will be given at least 60 days to bring the value of its account up to at least $100,000.

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

To reduce expenses, it is intended that only one copy of the Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report, when available, will be mailed to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents and your shares are held directly with the Trust, call the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. You will receive the additional copy within 30 days after receipt of your request by the Trust. Alternatively, if your shares are held through a financial institution, please contact the financial institution directly.

Exchanging Shares

You may exchange shares of a Fund for the same class of shares of any other fund of the Trust or a fund of PIMCO Equity Series that offers the same class of shares, subject to any restriction on exchanges set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus. Shareholders interested in such an exchange may request a prospectus for these other funds by contacting the Trust.

Unless eligible for a waiver, shareholders who exchange (or redeem) shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund held less than 30 days may be subject to a redemption fee. See "Redemption Fees" above. Shares are exchanged on the basis of their respective NAVs, minus the redemption fee, next calculated after your exchange order is received by the Distributor.

Exchanges of Class A, Class B and Class C shares are subject to a $1,000 minimum for each Fund, except with respect to tax-qualified programs and exchanges effected through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Exchange Plan. Specified benefit plans or financial service firms may impose various fees and charges, investment minimums and other requirements with respect to exchanges of Class R shares. You may exchange or obtain additional information about exchanging Class D shares by contacting your financial firm.

An exchange is generally a taxable event which will generate capital gains or losses, and special rules may apply in computing tax basis when determining gain or loss. See "Tax Consequences" in this prospectus and "Taxation" in the Statement of Additional Information.

If you maintain your Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R account with the Trust, you may exchange shares by completing a written exchange request and sending it to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or by calling the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. If you maintain your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares with the Trust, you may exhange shares by following the redemption procedures for those classes above.

Shares of one class of a Fund may also be exchanged directly for shares of another class of the Fund, subject to any applicable sales charge and other rules, as described in the Statement of Additional Information. 

The Trust reserves the right to refuse exchange purchases (or purchase and redemption and/or redemption and purchase transactions) if, in the judgment of PIMCO, the transaction would adversely affect a Fund and its shareholders. Although the Trust has no current intention of terminating or modifying the exchange privilege, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the SEC, the Trust will give you 60 days' advance notice if it exercises its right to terminate or materially modify the exchange privilege with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares.

The Statement of Additional Information provides more detailed information about the exchange privilege, including the procedures you must follow and additional exchange options. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Acceptance and Timing of Purchase Orders, Redemption Orders and Share Price Calculations

A purchase order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) ("NYSE Close"), on a day the Trust is open for business, together with payment made in one of the ways described above will be effected at that day's NAV plus any applicable sales charge. An order received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV determined on the next business day. However, orders received by certain retirement plans and other financial firms on a business day prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The Trust is "open for business" on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund's NAV, in accordance with applicable law. A Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of the Fund's portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund's management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days which the Trust is open for business.

A redemption order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the NYSE Close on a day the Trust is open for business, is effective on that day. A redemption order received after that time becomes effective on the next business day. Redemption requests for Fund shares are effected at the NAV per share next determined after receipt of a redemption request by the Trust or its designee, minus any applicable sales charge. However, orders received by certain broker-dealers and other financial firms on a business day prior to the NYSE Close and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The request must properly identify all relevant information such as account name, account number, redemption amount (in dollars or shares), the Fund name and the class of shares and must be executed by an Authorized Person.

Abusive Trading Practices

The Trust encourages shareholders to invest in the Funds as part of a long-term investment strategy and discourages excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, sometimes referred to as "market timing." However, because the Trust will not always be able to detect market timing or other abusive trading activity, investors should not assume that the Trust will be able to detect or prevent all market timing or other trading practices that may disadvantage the Funds.

Certain of the Funds' investment strategies may expose the Funds to risks associated with market timing activities. For example, since the Funds may invest in non-U.S. securities, the Funds may be subject to the risk that an investor may seek to take advantage of a delay between the change in value of the Funds' non-U.S. portfolio securities and the determination of the Funds' NAV as a result of different closing times of U.S. and non-U.S. markets by buying or selling Fund shares at a price that does not reflect their true value. A similar risk exists for a Fund's potential investment in securities of small capitalization companies, securities of issuers located in emerging markets, securities of distressed companies or high yield securities that are thinly traded and therefore may have actual values that differ from their market prices.

To discourage excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent short-term trading activity that may be harmful to a Fund and its shareholders. Such activities may have a detrimental effect on a Fund and its shareholders. For example, depending upon various factors such as the size of a Fund and the amount of its assets maintained in cash, short-term or excessive trading by Fund shareholders may interfere with the efficient management of the Fund's portfolio, increase transaction costs and taxes, and harm the performance of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Trust seeks to deter and prevent abusive trading practices, and to reduce these risks, through several methods. First, the Trust imposes a redemption fee on shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund redeemed or exchanged within 30 days after their purchase. The purpose of redemption fees is to deter excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices and to help offset the costs associated with the sale of portfolio securities to satisfy redemption and exchange requests. See "Redemption Fees" above for further information. In certain situations, the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund has elected not to impose redemption fees. See "Waiver of Redemption Fees" above for a discussion on the specific situations in which the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund will not impose redemption fees.

Second, to the extent that there is a delay between a change in the value of a mutual fund's portfolio holdings and the time when that change is reflected in the NAV of the fund's shares, the fund is exposed to the risk that investors may seek to exploit this delay by purchasing or redeeming shares at NAVs that do not reflect appropriate fair value prices. The Trust seeks to deter and prevent this activity, sometimes referred to as "stale price arbitrage," by the appropriate use of "fair value" pricing of a Fund's portfolio securities. See "How Fund Shares Are Priced" below for more information.

Third, the Trust seeks to monitor shareholder account activities in order to detect and prevent excessive and disruptive trading practices. The Trust and PIMCO each reserves the right to restrict or refuse any purchase or exchange transaction if, in the judgment of the Trust or of PIMCO, the transaction may adversely affect the interests of a Fund or its shareholders. Among other things, the Trust may monitor for any patterns of frequent purchases and sales that appear to be made in response to short-term fluctuations in share price and may also monitor for any attempts to improperly avoid the imposition of a redemption fee. Notice of any restrictions or rejections of transactions may vary according to the particular circumstances.

Although the Trust and its service providers seek to use these methods to detect and prevent abusive trading activities, and although the Trust will consistently apply such methods, there can be no assurances that such activities can be mitigated or eliminated. By their nature, omnibus accounts, in which purchases and sales of Fund shares by multiple investors are aggregated for presentation to a Fund on a net basis, conceal the identity of the individual investors from the Fund. This makes it more difficult for a Fund to identify short-term transactions in the Fund.

Verification of Identity

To help the federal government combat the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations. As a result, a Fund must obtain the following information for each person that opens a new account:

1.

Name;

2.

Date of birth (for individuals);

3.

Residential or business street address; and

4.

Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

Federal law prohibits the Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above.

Individuals may also be asked for a copy of their driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify their identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify an individual's identity by cross-referencing the identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities.

After an account is opened, a Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. A Fund also may close your account and redeem your shares or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time.

How Fund Shares Are Priced

The price of a Fund's shares is based on the Fund's NAV. The NAV of a Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total value of a Fund's portfolio investments and other assets attributable to that class, less any liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class.

Fund shares are valued as of the NYSE Close on each day that the NYSE is open. Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the 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. Each Fund reserves the right to change the time its respective NAV is calculated if the Fund closes earlier, or as permitted by the SEC.

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotes are readily available are valued at market value. Market value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices, or if no sales are reported, based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers, or pricing services. 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.) quity security traded on a foreign exchange or on more than one exchange is typically valued using pricing information from the exchange considered by the manager to be the primary exchange. 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. Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities and non-exchange traded derivatives are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or pricing services using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from independent pricing services use 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. Short term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost. Exchange traded options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. With respect to any portion of the Fund's assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies, a Fund's NAV will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) 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 will be valued at fair value based on procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. The Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing services and other third-party vendors, which may recommend fair value prices or adjustments with reference to other securities, indices or assets. In considering whether fair value pricing is required and in determining fair values, the Fund may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indices) 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 non-U.S. securities. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund's portfolio investments being affected when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market exists to a reliable degree will be valued at the mean of the last available bid/ask prices in the market for such loans, as provided by a loan pricing service. Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market does not exit to a reliable degree will be valued at fair value, which is intended to approximate market value. In valuing a senior secured floating rate loan at fair value, the factors considered include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the creditworthiness of the borrower and any intermediate participants, (b) the terms of the loan, (c) recent prices in the market for similar loans, if any, and (d) recent prices in the market for instruments of similar quality, rate, period until next interest rate reset and maturity.

Investments initially valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. As a result, 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 securities 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 NYSE is closed. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) securities, the NAV of the Fund's shares may change when you cannot purchase, redeem or exchange shares.

Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. For instance, certain securities or investments for which daily market quotes are not readily available may be valued, pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, with reference to other securities or indices. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees, generally based upon recommendations provided by PIMCO.

Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information, bid/ask information, broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the NYSE Close, that materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets. In addition, market quotes are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities trade do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. The Board has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for monitoring significant events that may materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets and for determining whether the value of the applicable securities or assets should be reevaluated in light of such significant events.

When the Fund uses fair value pricing to determine its NAV, securities will not be priced on the basis of quotes from the primary market in which they are traded, but rather may be priced by another method that the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction believe reflects fair value. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust's policy is 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 determined by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction would 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 the 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 above under "Abusive Trading Practices."

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. Generally, when the Funds pay income dividends, those dividends are expected to differ over time by approximately the amount of the expense accrual differential between the classes.

Fund Distributions

Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. You begin earning dividends on Fund shares the day after the Fund receives your purchase payment. Dividends paid by each Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner and at the same time, but dividends on different classes of shares may be different as a result of the service and/or distribution fees applicable to certain classes of shares. Each Fund intends to declare income dividends daily and distribute them monthly to shareholders of record.



Fund

Declared
Daily and
Paid Monthly

Declared and
Paid Quarterly

All Funds other than the PIMCO Convertible Fund and PIMCO Credit Absolute Fund

PIMCO Convertible Fund and
PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

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's dividend and capital gain distributions with respect to a particular class of shares will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV unless the shareholder elects to have the distributions paid in cash. A shareholder may elect to have distributions paid in cash on the Account Application, by phone, or by submitting a written request, signed by an Authorized Person, indicating the account name, account number, name of Fund and share class. A shareholder may elect to invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Funds which offers that class of shares at NAV. A shareholder must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. This option must be elected when the account is set up.

A Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class R shareholder may choose from the following distribution options:

Reinvest all distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV. You should contact your financial firm (if shares are held through a financial firm) or the Fund's Transfer Agent (if shares are held through a direct account) for details. You do not pay any sales charges on shares received through the reinvestment of Fund distributions. This will be done unless you elect another option.

Invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series which offers that class at NAV. You must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

Receive all distributions in cash (either paid directly to you or credited to your account with your broker or other financial intermediary). If the postal or other delivery service is unable to deliver checks to your address of record, the Trust's Transfer Agent will hold the returned checks for your benefit in a non-interest bearing account. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

The financial service firm may offer additional distribution reinvestment programs or options. Please contact the firm for details.

Tax Consequences

Taxes on Fund Distributions. A shareholder subject to U.S. federal income tax will be subject to tax on taxable Fund distributions of taxable income or capital gains whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. For federal income tax purposes, taxable Fund distributions will be taxable to the shareholder as either ordinary income or capital gains.

Fund taxable dividends (i.e., distributions of investment income) are generally taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. A portion of distributions may be qualified dividends taxable at lower rates for individual shareholders. Federal taxes on Fund distributions of gains are determined by how long a Fund owned the investments that generated the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned the shares. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for more than one year will generally be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for one year or less will generally be taxable as ordinary income.

Taxable Fund distributions are taxable to shareholders even if they are paid from income or gains earned by a Fund prior to the shareholder's investment and thus were included in the price paid for the shares. For example, a shareholder who purchases shares on or just before the record date of a Fund distribution will pay full price for the shares and may receive a portion of his or her investment back as a taxable distribution.

Taxes on Redemption or Exchanges of Shares. You will generally have a taxable capital gain or loss if you dispose of your Fund shares by redemption, exchange or sale. The amount of the gain or loss and the rate of tax will depend primarily upon how much you pay for the shares, how much you sell them for, and how long you hold them. When you exchange shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund, the transaction will be treated as a sale of the Fund shares for these purposes, and any gain on those shares will generally be subject to federal income tax.

Returns of Capital. If the Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.

Important Tax Reporting Considerations. For shares of the Funds redeemed after January 1, 2012, your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) will report gains and losses realized on redemptions of shares for shareholders who are individuals and S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information will also be reported to you on Form 1099-B and the IRS each year. In calculating the gain or loss on redemptions of shares, the average cost method will be used to determine the cost basis of Fund shares purchased after January 1, 2012 unless you instruct the Fund in writing that you want to use another available method for cost basis reporting (for example, First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO), Specific Lot Identification (SLID) or High Cost, First Out (HIFO)). If you designate SLID as your cost basis method, you will also need to designate a secondary cost basis method (Secondary Method). If a Secondary Method is not provided, the Funds will designate FIFO as the Secondary Method and will use the Secondary Method with respect to systematic withdrawals made after January 1, 2012.

Your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) is also required to report gains and losses to the IRS in connection with redemptions of shares by S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012. If a shareholder is a corporation and has not instructed the Fund that it is a C corporation in its Account Application or by written instruction, the Fund will treat the shareholder as an S corporation and file a Form 1099-B.

Backup Withholding. Each Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax on all taxable distributions payable to shareholders if they fail to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or if they have been notified by the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against U.S. federal income tax liability.

Foreign Withholding Taxes. A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding or other foreign taxes, which in some cases can be significant on any income or gain from investments in foreign securities. In that case, the Fund's total return on those securities would be decreased. Each Fund may generally deduct these taxes in computing its taxable income. Rather than deducting these foreign taxes if more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, or if at least 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year is represented by interests in other regulated investment companies, such Fund may make an election to treat a proportionate amount of eligible foreign taxes as constituting a taxable distribution to each shareholder, which would, subject to certain limitations, generally allow the shareholder to either (i) credit that proportionate amount of taxes against U.S. Federal income tax liability as a foreign tax credit or (ii) take that amount as an itemized deduction. Although in some cases the Fund may be able to apply for a refund of a portion of such taxes, the ability to successfully obtain such a refund may be uncertain.

Any foreign shareholders would (with certain exceptions) generally be subject to U. S. tax withholding of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on distributions from the Funds. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, the Funds will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) redemption proceeds made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the Funds to determine whether withholding is required.

This "Tax Consequences" section relates only to federal income tax; the consequences under other tax laws may differ. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the possible application of foreign, state and local income tax laws to Fund dividends and capital distributions. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information regarding the tax aspects of investing in the Funds.

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

This section provides additional information about some of the principal investments and related risks of the Funds described under "Fund Summaries" and "Description of Principal Risks" above. It also describes characteristics and risks of additional securities and investment techniques described herein that may be used by the Funds from time to time. Most of these securities and investment techniques are discretionary, which means that PIMCO can decide whether to use them or not. This prospectus does not attempt to disclose all of the various types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds. As with any mutual fund, investors in the Funds rely on the professional investment judgment and skill of PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for more detailed information about the securities and investment techniques described in this section and about other strategies and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Investment Selection

Certain Funds seek maximum total return. The total return sought by a Fund consists of both income earned on a Fund's investments and capital appreciation, if any, arising from increases in the market value of a Fund's holdings. Capital appreciation of Fixed Income Instruments generally results from decreases in market interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular market sector or security.

In selecting investments for a Fund, PIMCO develops an outlook for interest rates, currency exchange rates and the economy, analyzes credit and call risks, and uses other investment selection techniques. The proportion of a Fund's assets committed to investments with particular characteristics (such as quality, sector, interest rate or maturity) varies based on PIMCO's outlook for the U.S. economy and the economies of other countries in the world, the financial markets and other factors.

With respect to fixed income investing, PIMCO attempts to identify areas of the bond market that are undervalued relative to the rest of the market. PIMCO identifies these areas by grouping Fixed Income Instruments into sectors such as money markets, governments, corporates, mortgages, asset-backed and international. In seeking to identify undervalued currencies, PIMCO may consider many factors, including but not limited to longer-term analysis of relative interest rates, inflation rates, real exchange rates, purchasing power parity, trade account balances and current account balances, as well as other factors that influence exchange rates such as flows, market technical trends and government policies. Sophisticated proprietary software then assists in evaluating sectors and pricing specific investments. Once investment opportunities are identified, PIMCO will shift assets among sectors depending upon changes in relative valuations, credit spreads and other factors. There is no guarantee that PIMCO's investment selection techniques will produce the desired results.

Investors should be aware that the investments made by a Fund and the results achieved by a Fund at any given time are not expected to be the same as those made by other funds for which PIMCO acts as investment adviser, including funds with names, investment objectives and policies similar to a Fund.

Fixed Income Instruments

"Fixed Income Instruments," as used generally in this prospectus, includes:

securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities");

corporate debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including convertible securities and corporate commercial paper;

mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities;

inflation-indexed bonds issued both by governments and corporations;

structured notes, including hybrid or "indexed" securities and event-linked bonds;

bank capital and trust preferred securities;

loan participations and assignments;

delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities;

bank certificates of deposit, fixed time deposits and bankers' acceptances;

repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments and reverse repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments;

debt securities issued by states or local governments and their agencies, authorities and other government-sponsored enterprises;

obligations of non-U.S. governments or their subdivisions, agencies and government-sponsored enterprises; and

obligations of international agencies or supranational entities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.

The Funds may invest in derivatives based on Fixed Income Instruments.

Duration

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Similarly, 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. By way of example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. The maturity of a security, another commonly used measure of price sensitivity, measures only the time until final payment is due, whereas duration takes into account the pattern of all payments of interest and principal on a security over time, including how these payments are affected by prepayments and by changes in interest rates, as well as the time until an interest rate is reset (in the case of variable-rate securities). PIMCO uses an internal model for calculating duration, which may result in a different value for the duration of an index compared to the duration calculated by the index provider or another third party.

U.S. Government Securities

U.S. Government Securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. The U.S. Government does not guarantee the NAV of the Fund's shares. U.S. Government Securities are subject to market and interest rate risk, as well as varying degrees of credit risk. Some U.S. Government Securities are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Other types of U.S. Government Securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States (but not issued by the U.S. Treasury). These securities may have less credit risk than U.S. Government Securities not supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Such other types of U.S. Government Securities are: (1) supported by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (2) supported only by the credit of the issuing agency, instrumentality or government-sponsored corporation; or (3) supported by the United States in some other way. These securities may be subject to greater credit risk. U.S. Government Securities include zero coupon securities, which tend to be subject to greater market risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). 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 guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Municipal Bonds

Municipal Bonds are generally issued by states, territories, possessions and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. Municipal Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit and market risk. The ability of an issuer to make payments could be affected by litigation, legislation or other political events or the bankruptcy of the issuer. Lower rated Municipal Bonds are subject to greater credit and market risk than higher quality Municipal Bonds. The types of Municipal Bonds in which the Funds may invest include municipal lease obligations, municipal general obligation bonds, municipal cash equivalents, and pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity Municipal Bonds. The Funds may also invest in industrial development bonds, which are Municipal Bonds issued by a government agency on behalf of a private sector company and, in most cases, are not backed by the credit of the issuing municipality and may therefore involve more risk. The Funds may also invest in securities issued by entities whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds.

Pre-refunded Municipal Bonds are tax-exempt bonds that have been refunded to a call date on or before the final maturity of principal and remain outstanding in the municipal market. The payment of principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund is funded from securities in a designated escrow account that holds U.S. Treasury securities or other obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities ("Agency Securities")). As the payment of principal and interest is generated from securities held in a designated escrow account, the pledge of the municipality has been fulfilled and the original pledge of revenue by the municipality is no longer in place. The escrow account securities pledged to pay the principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bond do not guarantee the price movement of the bond before maturity. Investment in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund may subject the Fund to interest rate risk, market risk and credit risk. In addition, while a secondary market exists for pre-refunded Municipal Bonds, if a Fund sells pre-refunded Municipal Bonds prior to maturity, the price received may be more or less than the original cost, depending on market conditions at the time of sale.

The Funds may invest, without limitation, in residual interest bonds ("RIBs"), which brokers create by depositing a Municipal Bond in a trust. The trust in turn issues a variable rate security and RIBs. The interest rate for the variable rate security is determined by the remarketing broker-dealer, while the RIB holder receives the balance of the income from the underlying municipal bond. The market prices of RIBs may be highly sensitive to changes in market rates and may decrease significantly when market rates increase.

In a transaction in which a Fund purchases a RIB from a trust, and the underlying Municipal Bond was held by the Fund prior to being deposited into the trust, the Fund treats the transaction as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the Fund will incur a non-cash interest expense with respect to interest paid by the trust on the variable rate securities, and will recognize additional interest income in an amount directly corresponding to the non-cash interest expense. Therefore, the Fund's NAV per share and performance are not affected by the non-cash interest expense. This accounting treatment does not apply to RIBs acquired by the Funds where the Funds did not previously own the underlying Municipal Bond.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage-related securities include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBSs") and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property. The PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.

The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of a mortgage-related security generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage-related securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. If unanticipated rates of prepayment on underlying mortgages increase the effective maturity of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of the security can be expected to increase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. See "Extension Risk" and "Prepayment Risk" below. The value of these securities may also fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Extension Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Extension Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation later than expected. This may occur when interest rates rise. This may negatively affect Fund returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, because principal payments are made later than expected, the Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates.

Prepayment Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Prepayment Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation earlier than expected (due to the sale of the underlying property, refinancing, or foreclosure). This may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose the Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. Also, if a security subject to prepayment has been purchased at a premium, the value of the premium would be lost in the event of prepayment.

One type of SMBS has one class receiving all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only, or "IO" class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only, or "PO" class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities.

Each Fund may invest in each of collateralized bond obligations ("CBOs"), collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), other collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs") and other similarly structured securities. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs 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. Other CDOs are trusts backed by other types of assets representing obligations of various parties. Certain Funds may invest in other asset-backed securities that have been offered to investors.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities: Pools created by non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in such pools. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those mortgage-related securities that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee. As a result, the mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics than government or government-sponsored mortgage-related securities and have wider variances in a number of terms including interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics. The risk of nonpayment is greater for mortgage-related securities that are backed by loans that were originated under weak underwriting standards, including loans made to borrowers with limited means to make repayment. A level of risk exists for all loans, although, historically, the poorest performing loans have been those classified as subprime. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, mortgage-related securities held in a Fund's portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities include securities that reflect an interest in, and are secured by, mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans. These risks reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants.

Loan Participations and Assignments

Each Fund may invest in fixed- and floating-rate loans, which investments generally will be in the form of loan participations and assignments of portions of such loans. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of being a lender. If a Fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower.

Reinvestment

Each Fund may be subject to the risk that the returns of a Fund will decline during periods of falling interest rates because the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from matured, traded or called debt obligations at interest rates below the Fund's current earnings rate. For instance, when interest rates decline, an issuer of debt obligations may exercise an option to redeem securities prior to maturity, thereby forcing the Fund to invest in lower-yielding securities. A Fund also may choose to sell higher-yielding portfolio securities and to purchase lower-yielding securities to achieve greater portfolio diversification, because the Fund's portfolio manager believes the current holdings are overvalued or for other investment-related reasons. A decline in the returns received by a Fund from its investments is likely to have an adverse effect on the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return.

Focused Investment

To the extent that a Fund focuses its investments in a particular sector, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse developments affecting that sector. These developments include, but are not limited to, governmental regulation; inflation; rising interest rates; cost increases in raw materials, fuel and other operating expenses; technological innovations that may render existing products and equipment obsolete; competition from new entrants; high research and development costs; increased costs associated with compliance with environmental or other governmental regulations; and other economic, business or political developments specific to that sector. Furthermore, a Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies in related sectors that may share common characteristics, are often subject to similar business risks and regulatory burdens, and whose securities may react similarly to the types of developments described above, which will subject the Fund to greater risk. A Fund also will be subject to focused investment risk to the extent that it invests a substantial portion of its assets in a particular issuer, market, asset class, country or geographic region.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of the issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. When interest rates rise, the value of corporate debt securities can be expected to decline. Debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate movements than those with shorter maturities.

Bank Capital Securities and Trust Preferred Securities

There are two common types of bank capital: Tier I and Tier II. Bank capital is generally, but not always, of investment grade quality. Tier I securities often take the form of trust preferred securities. Tier II securities are commonly thought of as hybrids of debt and preferred stock, are often perpetual (with no maturity date), callable and, under certain conditions, allow for the issuer bank to withhold payment of interest until a later date.

Trust preferred securities have the characteristics of both subordinated debt and preferred stock. The primary advantage of the structure of trust preferred securities is that they are treated by the financial institution as debt securities for tax purposes and as equity for the calculation of capital requirements. Trust preferred securities typically bear a market rate coupon comparable to interest rates available on debt of a similarly rated issuer. Typical characteristics include long-term maturities, early redemption by the issuer, periodic fixed or variable interest payments, and maturities at face value. The market value of trust preferred securities may be more volatile than those of conventional debt securities. There can be no assurance as to the liquidity of trust preferred securities and the ability of holders, such as a Fund, to sell their holdings.

Cash Equivalent Securities

The Funds may invest in cash equivalent securities. Cash equivalent securities are defined as investment grade securities with a duration of approximately one year or less.

High Yield Securities

Securities rated lower than Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, are sometimes referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk bonds." Investing in these securities involves special risks in addition to the risks associated with investments in higher-rated fixed income securities. While offering a greater potential opportunity for capital appreciation and higher yields, high yield securities typically entail greater potential price volatility and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities. High yield securities may be regarded as predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. They may also be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher-rated securities. Issuers of securities in default may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case a Fund may lose its entire investment. Certain Funds may invest in securities that are in default with respect to the payment of interest or repayment of principal, or present an imminent risk of default with respect to such payments.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

Variable and floating rate securities are securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or that reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter). Each Fund may invest in floating rate debt instruments ("floaters") and engage in credit spread trades. Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general.

Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Each Fund may also invest in inverse floating rate debt instruments ("inverse floaters"). An inverse floater may exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation of similar credit quality. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed IO, PO or inverse floater securities. Additionally, each Fund may also invest, without limitation, in RIBs.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, which are more fully described below) are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds) will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. 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.

With regard to municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, the inflation adjustment is reflected in the semi-annual coupon payment. As a result, the principal value of municipal inflation-indexed bonds and such corporate inflation-indexed bonds does not adjust according to the rate of inflation.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

Event-Linked Exposure

Each Fund may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in "event-linked bonds" or "event-linked swaps" or by implementing "event-linked strategies." Event-linked exposure results in gains or losses that typically are contingent, or formulaically related to defined trigger events. Examples of trigger events include hurricanes, earthquakes, weather-related phenomena, or statistics relating to such events. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as "catastrophe bonds." If a trigger event occurs, a Fund may lose a portion or its entire principal invested in the bond or notional amount on a swap. Event-linked exposure often provides for an extension of maturity to process and audit loss claims where a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension of maturity may increase volatility. Event-linked exposure may also expose a Fund to certain unanticipated risks including credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations, and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked exposures may also be subject to liquidity risk.

Convertible and Equity Securities

Common stock represents equity ownership in a company and typically provides the common stockholder the power to vote on certain corporate actions, including the election of the company's directors. Common stockholders participate in company profits through dividends and, in the event of bankruptcy, distributions, on a pro-rata basis after other claims are satisfied. Many factors affect the value of common stock, including earnings, earnings forecasts, corporate events and factors impacting the issuer's industry and the market generally. Common stock generally has the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities.

Each Fund may invest in convertible securities and equity securities. The PIMCO HIgh Yield Spectrum Fund may invest in convertible securities and equity securities, including up to 5% of its total assets in common stock and 15% of its total assets in preferred stock. Convertible securities are generally preferred stocks and other securities, including fixed income securities and warrants, that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock at a stated price or rate. The price of a convertible security will normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of this conversion or exercise feature. However, the value of a convertible security may not increase or decrease as rapidly as the underlying common stock. A convertible security will normally also provide income and is subject to interest rate risk. Convertible securities may be lower-rated securities subject to greater levels of credit risk. A Fund may be forced to convert a security before it would otherwise choose, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

"Synthetic" convertible securities are selected based on the similarity of their economic characteristics to those of a traditional convertible security due to the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security, i.e., an income-producing security ("income-producing component") and the right to acquire an equity security ("convertible component"). The income-producing component is achieved by investing in non-convertible, income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments, which may be represented by derivative instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. A simple example of a synthetic convertible security is the combination of a traditional corporate bond with a warrant to purchase equity securities of the issuer of the bond. A Fund may also purchase synthetic securities created by other parties, typically investment banks, including convertible structured notes. The income-producing and convertible components of a synthetic convertible security may be issued separately by different issuers and at different times.

Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stocks, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stock is subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company's preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects.

While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure fixed income opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, subject to its applicable investment restrictions, a Fund may consider convertible securities or equity securities to gain exposure to such investments.

At times, in connection with the restructuring of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument either outside of bankruptcy court or in the context of bankruptcy court proceedings, a Fund may determine or be required to accept equity securities, such as common stocks, in exchange for all or a portion of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument. Depending upon, among other things, PIMCO's evaluation of the potential value of such securities in relation to the price that could be obtained by a Fund at any given time upon sale thereof, a Fund may determine to hold such securities in its portfolio.

Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities may decline in value due to factors affecting equity securities markets generally or particular industries represented in those markets. The value of an equity security may also decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Securities

Each Fund may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non- U.S.) countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to a non-U.S. country if the issuer is a foreign government (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), or if the issuer is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may include American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") and similar securities that represent interests in non-U.S. companies securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be less liquid or may trade at a different price than the underlying securities of the issuer. In the case of certain money market instruments, such instruments will be considered economically tied to a non-U.S. country if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instrument is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to non-U.S. countries if the underlying assets are foreign currencies (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued by foreign governments or issuers organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country (or if the underlying assets are certain money market instruments, if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instruments is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country).

Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved for Funds that invest in securities issued by foreign companies and governments of foreign countries. These risks include: differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; generally higher commission rates on foreign portfolio transactions; the possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations; and political instability. Individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. The securities markets, values of securities, yields and risks associated with foreign (non-U.S.) securities markets may change independently of each other. Also, foreign (non-U.S.) securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities often trade with less frequency and volume than domestic securities and therefore may exhibit greater price volatility. Investments in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also involve higher custodial costs than domestic investments and additional transaction costs with respect to foreign currency conversions. Changes in foreign exchange rates also will affect the value of securities denominated or quoted in foreign currencies.

Certain Funds also may invest in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding by which defaulted sovereign debt may be collected.

Emerging Market Securities. Each Fund that may invest in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to developing (or "emerging market") countries. The PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund may invest without limit in securities and instruments of corporate issuers economically tied to emerging market countries and may invest up to 10% of its total assets in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities, that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the security's "country of exposure" is an emerging market country, as determined by the criteria set forth below. Alternatively, such as when a "country of exposure" is not available or when PIMCO believes the following tests more accurately reflect which country the security is economically tied to, PIMCO may consider an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the issuer or guarantor is a government of an emerging market country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), if the issuer or guarantor is organized under the laws of an emerging market country, or if the currency of settlement of the security is a currency of an emerging market country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to emerging market countries if the underlying assets are currencies of emerging market countries (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued or guaranteed by governments of emerging market countries or by entities organized under the laws of emerging market countries. A security's "country of exposure" is determined by PIMCO using certain factors provided by a third-party analytical service provider. The factors are applied in order such that the first factor to result in the assignment of a country determines the "country of exposure." The factors, listed in the order in which they are applied, are: (i) if an asset-backed or other collateralized security, the country in which the collateral backing the security is located, (ii) if the security is guaranteed by the government of a country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), the country of the government or instrumentality providing the guarantee, (iii) the "country of risk" of the issuer, (iv) the "country of risk" of the issuer's ultimate parent, or (v) the country where the issuer is organized or incorporated under the laws thereof. "Country of risk" is a separate four-part test determined by the following factors, listed in order of importance: (i) management location, (ii) country of primary listing, (iii) sales or revenue attributable to the country, and (iv) reporting currency of the issuer. PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. In making investments in emerging market securities, a Fund emphasizes those countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. Emerging market countries are generally located in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe. PIMCO will select the country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and any other specific factors it believes to be relevant.

Investing in emerging market securities imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in domestic securities or in foreign, developed countries. These risks include: smaller market capitalization of securities markets, which may suffer periods of relative illiquidity; significant price volatility; restrictions on foreign investment; possible repatriation of investment income and capital. In addition, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales; future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization, or creation of government monopolies. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by a Fund. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Additional risks of emerging market securities may include: greater social, economic and political uncertainty and instability; more substantial governmental involvement in the economy; less governmental supervision and regulation; unavailability of currency hedging techniques; companies that are newly organized and small; differences in auditing and financial reporting standards, which may result in unavailability of material information about issuers; and less developed legal systems. In addition, emerging securities markets may have different clearance and settlement procedures, which may be unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions or otherwise make it difficult to engage in such transactions. Settlement problems may cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, hold a portion of its assets in cash pending investment, or be delayed in disposing of a portfolio security. Such a delay could result in possible liability to a purchaser of the security.

Investments in Russia. Certain Funds may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia. Investments in Russia are subject 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, and unpredictable taxation. The Russian securities market is characterized by limited volume of trading, resulting in difficulty in obtaining accurate prices and trading. 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 because of registration systems that may not be subject to effective government supervision. This may result in significant delays or problems in registering the transfer of securities. 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. Ownership of securities issued by Russian companies is recorded by companies themselves and by registrars instead of through a central registration system. It is possible that the ownership rights of a Fund could be lost through fraud or negligence. 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. 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, and timber account for a significant portion of Russia's exports, leaving the country vulnerable to swings in world prices.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Currencies

A Fund that invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, or receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will be subject to currency risk. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. They generally are determined by supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different countries, actual or perceived changes in interest rates and other complex factors. Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Currencies in which the Funds' assets are denominated may be devalued against the U.S. dollar, resulting in a loss to the Funds.

Foreign Currency Transactions. Funds that invest in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies may engage in foreign currency transactions on a spot (cash) basis, enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currencies and futures. A forward foreign currency exchange contract, which involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract, reduces a Fund's exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will deliver and increases its exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will receive for the duration of the contract. Certain foreign currency transactions may also be settled in cash rather than the actual delivery of the relevant currency. The effect on the value of a Fund is similar to selling securities denominated in one currency and purchasing securities denominated in another currency. A contract to sell a foreign currency would limit any potential gain which might be realized if the value of the hedged currency increases. A Fund may enter into these contracts to hedge against foreign exchange risk, to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one currency to another. Suitable hedging transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in such transactions at any given time or from time to time. Also, such transactions may not be successful and may eliminate any chance for a Fund to benefit from favorable fluctuations in relevant foreign currencies. A Fund may use one currency (or a basket of currencies) to hedge against adverse changes in the value of another currency (or a basket of currencies) when exchange rates between the two currencies are positively correlated. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable law, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for non-hedging purposes.

Redenomination. Continuing uncertainty as to the status of the euro and the European Monetary Union (the "EMU") has created significant volatility in currency and financial markets generally. Any partial or complete dissolution of the EMU could have significant adverse effects on currency and financial markets and on the values of a Fund's portfolio investments. If one or more EMU countries were to stop using the euro as its primary currency, a Fund's investments in such countries may be redenominated into a different or newly adopted currency. As a result, the value of those investments could decline significantly and unpredictably. In addition, securities or other investments that are redenominated may be subject to currency risk, liquidity risk and risk of improper valuation to a greater extent than similar investments currently denominated in euros. To the extent a currency used for redenomination purposes is not specified in respect of certain EMU-related investments, or should the euro cease to be used entirely, the currency in which such investments are denominated may be unclear, making such investments particularly difficult to value or dispose of. A Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek judicial or other clarification of the denomination or value of such securities.

There can be no assurance that if a Fund earns income or capital gains in a non-U.S. country or PIMCO otherwise seeks to withdraw a Fund's investments from a given country, capital controls imposed by such country will not prevent, or cause significant expense in, doing so.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, in which the Fund purchases a security from a bank or broker-dealer, which agrees to repurchase the security at the Fund's cost plus interest within a specified time. If the party agreeing to repurchase should default, the Fund will seek to sell the securities which it holds. This could involve procedural costs or delays in addition to a loss on the securities if their value should fall below their repurchase price. Repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and which may not be terminated within seven days at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the agreements are considered illiquid securities.  

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Dollar Rolls and Other Borrowings

Each Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls, subject to the Fund's limitations on borrowings. A reverse repurchase agreement involves the sale of a security by a Fund and its agreement to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and price. A dollar roll is similar except that the counterparty is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund but only securities that are "substantially identical." Reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls may be considered borrowing for some purposes. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees to cover its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls. Reverse repurchase agreements, dollar rolls and other forms of borrowings may create leveraging risk for a Fund.

Each Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to ⅓ of the Fund's total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities. A Fund may also borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets.

Derivatives

Each Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies. Generally, derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends upon, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index, and may relate to stocks, bonds, interest rates, spreads between different interest rates, currencies or currency exchange rates, commodities, and related indexes. Examples of derivative instruments include options contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds). Each Fund may invest some or all of its assets in derivative instruments. A portfolio manager may decide not to employ any of these strategies and there is no assurance that any derivatives strategy used by a Fund will succeed. A description of these and other derivative instruments that the Funds may use are described under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.

A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Certain derivative transactions may have a leveraging effect on a Fund. For example, a small investment in a derivative instrument may have a significant impact on a Fund's exposure to interest rates, currency exchange rates or other investments. As a result, a relatively small price movement in a derivative instrument may cause an immediate and substantial loss or gain. A Fund may engage in such transactions regardless of whether the Fund owns the asset, instrument or components of the index underlying the derivative instrument. A Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in these types of instruments. If it does, the Fund's investment exposure could far exceed the value of its portfolio securities and its investment performance could be primarily dependent upon securities it does not own. A description of various risks associated with particular derivative instruments is included in "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The following provides a more general discussion of important risk factors relating to all derivative instruments that may be used by the Funds.

Management Risk. Derivative products are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding not only of the underlying instrument but also of the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions.

Credit Risk. The use of many derivative instruments involves the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of another party to the contract (usually referred to as a "counterparty") to make required payments or otherwise comply with the contract's terms. Additionally, a short position in a credit default swap could result in losses if a Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company on which the credit default swap is based.

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when a particular derivative instrument is difficult to purchase or sell. If a derivative transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is illiquid (as is the case with many privately negotiated derivatives), it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price.

Leverage Risk. Because many derivatives have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index could result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When a Fund uses derivatives for leverage, investments in that Fund will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to market changes. To limit leverage risk, each Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable regulation, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under derivative instruments.

Lack of Availability. Because the markets for certain derivative instruments (including markets located in foreign countries) are relatively new and still developing, suitable derivatives transactions may not be available in all circumstances for risk management or other purposes. Upon the expiration of a particular contract, a portfolio manager may wish to retain a Fund's position in the derivative instrument by entering into a similar contract, but may be unable to do so if the counterparty to the original contract is unwilling to enter into the new contract and no other suitable counterparty can be found. There is no assurance that a Fund will engage in derivatives transactions at any time or from time to time. A Fund's ability to use derivatives may also be limited by certain regulatory and tax considerations.

Market and Other Risks. Like most other investments, derivative instruments are subject to the risk that the market value of the instrument will change in a way detrimental to a Fund's interest. If a portfolio manager incorrectly forecasts the values of securities, currencies or interest rates or other economic factors in using derivatives for a Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in other Fund investments. A Fund may also have to buy or sell a security at a disadvantageous time or price because the Fund is legally required to maintain offsetting positions or asset coverage in connection with certain derivatives transactions.

Other risks in using derivatives include the risk of mispricing or improper valuation of derivatives and the inability of derivatives to correlate perfectly with underlying assets, rates and indexes. Many derivatives, in particular privately negotiated derivatives, are complex and often valued subjectively. Improper valuations can result in increased cash payment requirements to counterparties or a loss of value to a Fund. Also, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. For example, a swap agreement on an exchange traded fund would not correlate perfectly with the index upon which the exchange traded fund is based because the fund's return is net of fees and expenses. In addition, a Fund's use of derivatives may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if the Fund had not used such instruments.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. Some REITs also finance 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. Therefore, REITs tend to pay higher dividends than other issuers.

REITs can be divided into three basic types: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property. They derive their income primarily from rents received and any profits on the sale of their properties. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive most of their income from mortgage interest payments. As its name suggests, Hybrid REITs combine characteristics of both Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs.

An investment in a REIT, or in a real estate linked derivative instrument linked to the value of a REIT, is subject to the risks that impact the value of the underlying properties of the REIT. These risks include loss to casualty or condemnation, and changes in supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. Other factors that may adversely affect REITs include poor performance by management of the REIT, changes to the tax laws, or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free distribution of income. REITs are also subject to default by borrowers and self-liquidation, and are heavily dependent on cash flow. Some REITs lack diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Mortgage REITs may be impacted by the quality of the credit extended.

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)

ETNs are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the NYSE) during normal trading hours. However, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's market benchmark or strategy factor.

ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs, it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. ETNs are also subject to tax risk. The IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs. There may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

Each Fund may also enter into, or acquire participations in, delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities, in which a lender agrees to make loans up to a maximum amount upon demand by the borrower during a specified term. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when it might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company's financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that a Fund is committed to advance additional funds, it will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are subject to credit, interest rate and liquidity risk and the risks of being a lender.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

Each Fund may purchase or sell securities which it is eligible to purchase or sell on a when-issued basis, may purchase and sell such securities for delayed delivery and may make contracts to purchase or sell such securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond normal settlement time (forward commitments). When-issued transactions, delayed delivery purchases and forward commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the securities declines prior to the settlement date. This risk is in addition to a risk that a Fund's other assets will decline in value. Therefore, these transactions may result in a form of leverage and increase a Fund's overall investment exposure. Typically, no income accrues on securities a Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although a Fund may earn income on securities it has segregated or "earmarked" to cover these positions. When a Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, a Fund could realize a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis without owning the security, a Fund will incur a loss if the security's price appreciates in value such that the security's price is above the agreed-upon price on the settlement date.

Investment in Other Investment Companies

Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, including exchange-traded funds, or in pooled accounts, or other unregistered accounts or investment vehicles to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any exemptive relief therefrom. A Fund may invest in other investment companies to gain broad market or sector exposure, including during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash or when PIMCO believes share prices of other investment companies offer attractive values. As a shareholder of an investment company or other pooled vehicle, a Fund may indirectly bear investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, service fees and other fees which are in addition to the fees the Fund pays its service providers.

Each Fund may invest in certain money market funds and/or short-term bond funds ("Central Funds"), to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder or exemptive relief therefrom. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT, other series of registered investment companies advised by PIMCO, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market instruments and short maturity Fixed Income Instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay investment advisory or supervisory and administrative fees to PIMCO.

Subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act, each Fund may elect to pursue its investment objective by investing in one or more underlying investment vehicles or companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and policies as the Fund.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Companies

Certain Funds may invest in equity securities of small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies. The Funds consider a small-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of up to $1.5 billion and a mid-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. Investments in small-cap and mid-cap companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. Small- and mid-cap companies may not have an established financial history, which can present valuation challenges. The equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to increased market fluctuations, due to less liquid markets and more limited managerial and financial resources. A Fund's investment in small- and mid-cap companies may increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

Short Sales

A Fund may make short sales as part of its overall portfolio management strategies or to offset a potential decline in value of a security. A short sale involves the sale of a security that is borrowed from a broker or other institution to complete the sale. Short sales expose a Fund to the risk that it will be required to acquire, convert or exchange securities to replace the borrowed securities (also known as "covering" the short position) at a time when the securities sold short have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. A Fund making a short sale (other than a "short sale against the box") must segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees or otherwise cover its position in a permissible manner.  A Fund may engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and interpretations thereunder and other federal securities laws. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (non-U.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.

Illiquid Securities

Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets (taken at the time of investment) in illiquid securities. Certain illiquid securities may require pricing at fair value as determined in good faith under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. A portfolio manager may be subject to significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities, and transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. The term "illiquid securities" for this purpose means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities. Restricted securities, i.e., securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may be illiquid. However, some restricted securities (such as securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain commercial paper) may be treated as liquid, although they may be less liquid than registered securities traded on established secondary markets.

Loans of Portfolio Securities

For the purpose of achieving income, each Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions provided a number of conditions are satisfied, including that the loan is fully collateralized. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for details. When a Fund lends portfolio securities, its investment performance will continue to reflect changes in the value of the securities loaned, and the Fund will also receive a fee or interest on the collateral. Securities lending involves the risk of loss of rights in the collateral or delay in recovery of the collateral if the borrower fails to return the security loaned or becomes insolvent. A Fund may pay lending fees to a party arranging the loan. Cash collateral received by a Fund in securities lending transactions may be invested in short-term liquid fixed income instruments or in money market or short-term mutual funds, or similar investment vehicles, including affiliated money market or short-term mutual funds. A Fund bears the risk of such investments.

Portfolio Turnover

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." When the portfolio manager deems it appropriate and particularly during periods of volatile market movements, each Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. Higher portfolio turnover (e.g., an annual rate greater than 100% of the average value of the Fund's portfolio) involves correspondingly greater expenses to a Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer markups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities. 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). The trading costs and tax effects associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund's performance. Please see a Fund's "Fund Summary—Portfolio Turnover" or the "Financial Highlights" in this prospectus for the portfolio turnover rates of the Funds that were operational during the last fiscal year.

Temporary Defensive Positions

For temporary or defensive purposes, each Fund may invest without limit in U.S. debt securities, including taxable securities and short-term money market securities, when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. When a Fund engages in such strategies, it may not achieve its investment objective.

Changes in Investment Objectives and Policies

The investment objectives of the PIMCO Credit Absolute Return, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Spectrum, PIMCO Income, PIMCO Long-Term Credit and PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Funds are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The investment objective of each other Fund is fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise stated, all other investment policies of the Funds may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.

Percentage Investment Limitations

Unless otherwise stated, all percentage limitations on Fund investments listed in this prospectus will apply at the time of investment. A Fund would not violate these limitations unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of an investment. Each of the PIMCO Convertible, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Spectrum, PIMCO Long-Term Credit and PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Funds has adopted a non-fundamental investment policy, and the PIMCO High Yield Fund has adopted a fundamental investment policy,  to invest at least 80% of its assets in investments suggested by its name. For purposes of this policy, the term "assets" means net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes.

Credit Ratings and Unrated Securities

Rating agencies are private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of fixed income securities, including convertible securities. Appendix A to this prospectus describes the various ratings assigned to fixed income securities by Moody's, S&P and Fitch. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not evaluate market risks. Rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings and an issuer's current financial condition may be better or worse than a rating indicates. PIMCO does not rely solely on credit ratings, and develops its own analysis of issuer credit quality.

A Fund may purchase unrated securities (which are not rated by a rating agency) if PIMCO determines that the security is of comparable quality to a rated security that the Fund may purchase. Unrated securities may be less liquid than comparable rated securities and involve the risk that the portfolio manager may not accurately evaluate the security's comparative credit rating. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality fixed income securities. To the extent that a Fund invests in high yield and/or unrated securities, the Fund's success in achieving its investment objective may depend more heavily on the portfolio manager's creditworthiness analysis than if the Fund invested exclusively in higher-quality and rated securities.

Other Investments and Techniques

The Funds may invest in other types of securities and use a variety of investment techniques and strategies which are not described in this prospectus. These securities and techniques may subject the Funds to additional risks. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the securities and investment techniques described in this prospectus and about additional securities and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Financial Highlights

The financial highlights table is intended to help a shareholder understand the financial performance of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of each Fund for the last five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period since a Fund or a class commenced operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a particular class of shares of a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, are included in the Trust's annual report to shareholders. The annual report is available free of charge by calling the Trust at the phone number on the back of this prospectus. The annual report is also available for download free of charge on the Trust's Web site at pimco.com/investments. Note: All footnotes to the financial highlights table appear at the end of the tables.

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Convertible Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

14.05

$

0.29

$

0.52

$

0.81

$

(0.81

)

$

(0.05

)

$

0.00

$

(0.86

)

$

14.00

6.17

%

$

479,718

0.73

%

0.73

%

0.65

%

0.65

%

2.16

%

71

%

03/31/2012

14.38

0.31

(0.17

)

0.14

(0.38

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.47

)

14.05

1.21

1,677,341

0.68

0.68

0.65

0.65

2.29

147

03/31/2011

13.25

0.27

1.75

2.02

(0.89

)

0.00

0.00

(0.89

)

14.38

15.98

1,559,229

0.66

0.66

0.65

0.65

1.96

43

03/31/2010

8.31

0.73

4.62

5.35

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

13.25

64.89

498,336

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

6.78

203

03/31/2009

13.07

0.32

(4.83

)

(4.51

)

(0.25

)

0.00

0.00

(0.25

)

8.31

(35.02

)

994,199

0.66

0.66

0.65

0.65

3.51

98

Class P

03/31/2013

14.05

0.28

0.51

0.79

(0.86

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.91

)

13.93

6.02

1,885

0.83

0.83

0.75

0.75

2.05

71

03/31/2012

14.37

0.33

(0.20

)

0.13

(0.36

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.45

)

14.05

1.10

1,172

0.78

0.78

0.75

0.75

2.38

147

11/19/2010 - 03/31/2011

13.75

0.05

0.93

0.98

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

14.37

7.20

3,686

0.76

*

0.76

*

0.75

*

0.75

*

0.88

*

43

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

14.50

0.27

0.54

0.81

(0.81

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.86

)

14.45

5.92

813

0.98

0.98

0.90

0.90

1.96

71

03/31/2012

14.77

0.32

(0.21

)

0.11

(0.29

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.38

)

14.50

0.90

1,286

0.93

0.93

0.90

0.90

2.18

147

03/31/2011

13.57

0.29

1.75

2.04

(0.84

)

0.00

0.00

(0.84

)

14.77

15.71

25,975

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

2.11

43

03/31/2010

8.51

0.94

4.53

5.47

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

13.57

64.68

58,040

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

7.47

203

03/31/2009

13.36

0.31

(4.96

)

(4.65

)

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

8.51

(35.24

)

2,989

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

2.64

98

Class D

03/31/2013

14.02

0.24

0.51

0.75

(0.75

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.80

)

13.97

5.68

4,700

1.13

1.13

1.05

1.05

1.76

71

05/02/2011 - 03/31/2012

14.70

0.22

(0.44

)

(0.22

)

(0.37

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.46

)

14.02

(1.29

)

3,781

1.08

*

1.08

*

1.05

*

1.05

*

1.80

*

147

Class A

03/31/2013

14.02

0.24

0.51

0.75

(0.79

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.84

)

13.93

5.71

5,475

1.13

1.13

1.05

1.05

1.73

71

05/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

14.65

0.22

(0.39

)

(0.17

)

(0.37

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.46

)

14.02

(0.93

)

3,093

1.08

*

1.08

*

1.05

*

1.05

*

1.99

*

147

Class C

03/31/2013

13.99

0.13

0.52

0.65

(0.60

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.65

)

13.99

4.92

1,323

1.88

1.88

1.80

1.80

0.97

71

05/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

14.65

0.14

(0.41

)

(0.27

)

(0.30

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.39

)

13.99

(1.64

)

721

1.83

*

1.83

*

1.80

*

1.80

*

1.30

*

147

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.11

$

0.29

$

0.56

$

0.85

$

(0.24

)

$

(0.02

)

$

0.00

$

(0.26

)

$

10.70

8.56

%

$

713,324

0.90

%

0.90

%

0.90

%

0.90

%

2.79

%

226

%

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.16

0.05

0.21

(0.10

)

0.00

0.00

(0.10

)

10.11

2.15

137,425

0.90

*

0.94

*

0.90

*

0.94

*

2.82

*

225

Class P

03/31/2013

10.11

0.28

0.55

0.83

(0.23

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.25

)

10.69

8.36

15,056

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

2.71

226

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.16

0.06

0.22

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

10.11

2.19

2,426

1.00

*

1.04

*

1.00

*

1.04

*

2.67

*

225

Class D

03/31/2013

10.11

0.25

0.56

0.81

(0.18

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.20

)

10.72

8.11

26,065

1.30

1.30

1.30

1.30

2.39

226

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.14

0.06

0.20

(0.09

)

0.00

0.00

(0.09

)

10.11

2.01

6,136

1.30

*

1.34

*

1.30

*

1.34

*

2.47

*

225

Class A

03/31/2013

10.11

0.25

0.56

0.81

(0.15

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.17

)

10.75

8.17

19,607

1.30

1.30

1.30

1.30

2.38

226

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.15

0.04

0.19

(0.08

)

0.00

0.00

(0.08

)

10.11

1.95

8,421

1.30

*

1.34

*

1.30

*

1.34

*

2.56

*

225

Class C

03/31/2013

10.08

0.17

0.56

0.73

(0.09

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.11

)

10.70

7.31

5,180

2.05

2.05

2.05

2.05

1.65

226

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.10

0.05

0.15

(0.07

)

0.00

0.00

(0.07

)

10.08

1.47

1,716

2.05

*

2.09

*

2.05

*

2.09

*

1.69

*

225

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class R

03/31/2013

10.11

0.22

0.56

0.78

(0.18

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.20

)

10.69

7.80

593

1.55

1.55

1.55

1.55

2.12

226

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.13

0.05

0.18

(0.07

)

0.00

0.00

(0.07

)

10.11

1.83

22

1.55

*

1.59

*

1.55

*

1.59

*

2.22

*

225

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.64

$

0.48

$

0.74

$

1.22

$

(0.67

)

$

(0.03

)

$

0.00

$

(0.70

)

$

12.16

10.62

%

$

6,388,188

0.75

%

0.75

%

0.75

%

0.75

%

3.97

%

184

%

03/31/2012

11.50

0.53

0.25

0.78

(0.60

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.64

)

11.64

6.99

4,770,751

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

4.64

65

03/31/2011

10.98

0.60

0.58

1.18

(0.66

)

0.00

0.00

(0.66

)

11.50

11.03

3,705,926

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

5.30

95

03/31/2010

8.51

0.55

2.54

3.09

(0.61

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.62

)

10.98

37.21

2,416,831

0.76

0.76

0.75

0.75

5.44

259

03/31/2009

10.71

0.58

(1.94

)

(1.36

)

(0.63

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.84

)

8.51

(12.92

)

1,749,358

0.79

0.79

0.75

0.75

6.09

244

Class P

03/31/2013

11.64

0.47

0.73

1.20

(0.65

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.68

)

12.16

10.51

116,078

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

3.87

184

03/31/2012

11.50

0.52

0.24

0.76

(0.58

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.62

)

11.64

6.88

58,345

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

4.57

65

03/31/2011

10.98

0.59

0.58

1.17

(0.65

)

0.00

0.00

(0.65

)

11.50

10.92

49,878

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

5.18

95

03/31/2010

8.51

0.54

2.54

3.08

(0.60

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.61

)

10.98

37.08

13,327

0.86

0.86

0.85

0.85

5.23

259

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.88

0.52

(2.12

)

(1.60

)

(0.56

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.77

)

8.51

(14.81

)

8

0.89

*

0.89

*

0.85

*

0.85

*

6.07

*

244

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

11.64

0.45

0.73

1.18

(0.63

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.66

)

12.16

10.34

12,590

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

3.72

184

03/31/2012

11.50

0.51

0.24

0.75

(0.57

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.61

)

11.64

6.72

6,692

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

4.45

65

03/31/2011

10.98

0.57

0.58

1.15

(0.63

)

0.00

0.00

(0.63

)

11.50

10.76

8,391

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

5.06

95

03/31/2010

8.51

0.53

2.54

3.07

(0.59

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.60

)

10.98

36.87

6,954

1.01

1.01

1.00

1.00

5.20

259

03/31/2009

10.71

0.56

(1.95

)

(1.39

)

(0.60

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.81

)

8.51

(13.14

)

4,062

1.04

1.04

1.00

1.00

5.88

244

Class D

03/31/2013

11.64

0.43

0.74

1.17

(0.62

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.65

)

12.16

10.18

177,151

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

3.57

184

03/31/2012

11.50

0.49

0.24

0.73

(0.55

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.59

)

11.64

6.56

82,911

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

4.24

65

03/31/2011

10.98

0.56

0.58

1.14

(0.62

)

0.00

0.00

(0.62

)

11.50

10.59

65,567

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

4.89

95

03/31/2010

8.51

0.51

2.54

3.05

(0.57

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.58

)

10.98

36.67

38,747

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

5.01

259

03/31/2009

10.71

0.54

(1.94

)

(1.40

)

(0.59

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.80

)

8.51

(13.26

)

18,412

1.19

1.19

1.15

1.15

5.67

244

Class A

03/31/2013

11.64

0.43

0.74

1.17

(0.62

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.65

)

12.16

10.18

340,140

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

3.57

184

03/31/2012

11.50

0.49

0.24

0.73

(0.55

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.59

)

11.64

6.56

250,697

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

4.25

65

03/31/2011

10.98

0.56

0.58

1.14

(0.62

)

0.00

0.00

(0.62

)

11.50

10.59

213,724

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

4.90

95

03/31/2010

8.51

0.51

2.54

3.05

(0.57

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.58

)

10.98

36.67

132,741

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

5.03

259

03/31/2009

10.71

0.54

(1.94

)

(1.40

)

(0.59

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.80

)

8.51

(13.27

)

73,833

1.19

1.19

1.15

1.15

5.68

244

Class B

03/31/2013

11.64

0.34

0.74

1.08

(0.53

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.56

)

12.16

9.36

5,958

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.90

2.83

184

03/31/2012

11.50

0.41

0.23

0.64

(0.46

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.50

)

11.64

5.77

8,059

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.90

3.56

65

03/31/2011

10.98

0.47

0.58

1.05

(0.53

)

0.00

0.00

(0.53

)

11.50

9.77

15,557

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.90

4.17

95

03/31/2010

8.51

0.43

2.55

2.98

(0.50

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.51

)

10.98

35.67

25,491

1.91

1.91

1.90

1.90

4.32

259

03/31/2009

10.71

0.47

(1.94

)

(1.47

)

(0.52

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.73

)

8.51

(13.92

)

23,404

1.94

1.94

1.90

1.90

4.88

244

Class C

03/31/2013

11.64

0.34

0.74

1.08

(0.53

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.56

)

12.16

9.36

205,753

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.90

2.82

184

03/31/2012

11.50

0.40

0.24

0.64

(0.46

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.50

)

11.64

5.77

167,387

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.90

3.49

65

03/31/2011

10.98

0.47

0.58

1.05

(0.53

)

0.00

0.00

(0.53

)

11.50

9.77

141,121

1.90

1.90

1.90

1.90

4.15

95

03/31/2010

8.51

0.43

2.55

2.98

(0.50

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.51

)

10.98

35.67

98,586

1.91

1.91

1.90

1.90

4.29

259

03/31/2009

10.71

0.47

(1.94

)

(1.47

)

(0.52

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.73

)

8.51

(13.92

)

62,686

1.94

1.94

1.90

1.90

4.90

244

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.69

$

0.34

$

0.33

$

0.67

$

(0.42

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.42

)

$

8.94

7.84

%

$

3,851,640

0.55

%

0.55

%

0.55

%

0.55

%

3.81

%

106

%

03/31/2012

9.15

0.36

(0.43

)

(0.07

)

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

8.69

(0.70

)

3,430,030

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

4.13

43

03/31/2011

9.04

0.37

0.10

0.47

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

9.15

5.32

2,454,395

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

4.05

40

03/31/2010

7.00

0.42

2.12

2.54

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

9.04

37.08

354,497

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

5.21

318

03/31/2009

9.05

0.44

(2.03

)

(1.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.46

)

(0.46

)

7.00

(18.10

)

622,953

0.63

0.63

0.55

0.55

5.25

245

Class P

03/31/2013

8.69

0.33

0.33

0.66

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

8.94

7.73

33,927

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

3.71

106

03/31/2012

9.15

0.35

(0.43

)

(0.08

)

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

8.69

(0.80

)

22,708

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

4.03

43

03/31/2011

9.04

0.37

0.09

0.46

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

9.15

5.22

74,764

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

4.07

40

03/31/2010

7.00

0.42

2.11

2.53

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

9.04

36.94

19,879

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

4.87

318

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.43

0.38

(2.40

)

(2.02

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

(0.41

)

7.00

(21.44

)

8

0.73

*

0.73

*

0.65

*

0.65

*

5.21

*

245

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

8.69

0.31

0.33

0.64

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

8.94

7.58

273

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

3.56

106

03/31/2012

9.15

0.33

(0.43

)

(0.10

)

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

8.69

(0.96

)

292

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

3.89

43

03/31/2011

9.04

0.35

0.10

0.45

(0.34

)

0.00

0.00

(0.34

)

9.15

5.06

264

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

3.83

40

03/31/2010

7.00

0.40

2.12

2.52

(0.48

)

0.00

0.00

(0.48

)

9.04

36.77

49

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

4.69

318

03/31/2009

9.05

0.41

(2.02

)

(1.61

)

0.00

0.00

(0.44

)

(0.44

)

7.00

(18.30

)

8

0.88

0.88

0.80

0.80

5.07

245

Class D

03/31/2013

8.69

0.30

0.33

0.63

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

8.94

7.41

41,668

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

3.40

106

03/31/2012

9.15

0.32

(0.43

)

(0.11

)

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

8.69

(1.09

)

70,612

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

3.73

43

03/31/2011

9.04

0.34

0.09

0.43

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.15

4.90

74,448

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

3.79

40

03/31/2010

7.00

0.39

2.12

2.51

(0.47

)

0.00

0.00

(0.47

)

9.04

36.55

46,462

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

4.66

318

03/31/2009

9.05

0.41

(2.03

)

(1.62

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

(0.43

)

7.00

(18.42

)

17,493

1.03

1.03

0.95

0.95

4.90

245

Class A

03/31/2013

8.69

0.30

0.33

0.63

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

8.94

7.41

187,820

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

3.41

106

03/31/2012

9.15

0.32

(0.43

)

(0.11

)

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

8.69

(1.09

)

144,688

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

3.73

43

03/31/2011

9.04

0.34

0.09

0.43

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.15

4.89

234,820

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

3.76

40

03/31/2010

7.00

0.39

2.12

2.51

(0.47

)

0.00

0.00

(0.47

)

9.04

36.54

114,763

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

4.68

318

03/31/2009

9.05

0.41

(2.03

)

(1.62

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

(0.43

)

7.00

(18.42

)

52,818

1.03

1.03

0.95

0.95

4.91

245

Class C

03/31/2013

8.69

0.27

0.33

0.60

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

8.94

7.09

93,431

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.11

106

03/31/2012

9.15

0.30

(0.43

)

(0.13

)

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

8.69

(1.39

)

86,171

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.43

43

03/31/2011

9.04

0.31

0.09

0.40

(0.29

)

0.00

0.00

(0.29

)

9.15

4.59

146,432

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.46

40

03/31/2010

7.00

0.37

2.11

2.48

(0.44

)

0.00

0.00

(0.44

)

9.04

36.14

60,876

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

4.42

318

03/31/2009

9.05

0.38

(2.03

)

(1.65

)

0.00

0.00

(0.40

)

(0.40

)

7.00

(18.67

)

29,213

1.33

1.33

1.25

1.25

4.62

245

PIMCO High Yield Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.29

$

0.55

$

0.48

$

1.03

$

(0.61

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.61

)

$

9.71

11.42

%

$

15,411,414

0.55

%

0.55

%

0.55

%

0.55

%

5.81

%

39

%

03/31/2012

9.45

0.62

(0.11

)

0.51

(0.66

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.67

)

9.29

5.74

12,498,053

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

6.79

50

03/31/2011

9.06

0.67

0.41

1.08

(0.69

)

0.00

0.00

(0.69

)

9.45

12.42

8,090,580

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

7.28

36

03/31/2010

6.56

0.71

2.52

3.23

(0.73

)

0.00

0.00

(0.73

)

9.06

50.75

4,956,393

0.56

0.56

0.55

0.55

8.77

129

03/31/2009

9.20

0.66

(2.62

)

(1.96

)

(0.59

)

0.00

(0.09

)

(0.68

)

6.56

(22.05

)

4,134,522

0.53

(b)

0.53

(b)

0.52

(b)

0.52

(b)

8.48

354

Class P

03/31/2013

9.29

0.54

0.48

1.02

(0.60

)

0.00

0.00

(0.60

)

9.71

11.31

556,013

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

5.72

39

03/31/2012

9.45

0.62

(0.12

)

0.50

(0.65

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.66

)

9.29

5.63

507,252

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

6.72

50

03/31/2011

9.06

0.66

0.41

1.07

(0.68

)

0.00

0.00

(0.68

)

9.45

12.31

463,418

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

7.18

36

03/31/2010

6.56

0.72

2.50

3.22

(0.72

)

0.00

0.00

(0.72

)

9.06

50.60

239,075

0.66

0.66

0.65

0.65

8.58

129

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.49

0.57

(2.89

)

(2.32

)

(0.55

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.61

)

6.56

(24.98

)

30,272

0.64

*(c)

0.64

*(c)

0.63

*(c)

0.63

*(c)

9.05

*

354

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

9.29

0.53

0.48

1.01

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

9.71

11.14

842,722

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

5.57

39

03/31/2012

9.45

0.60

(0.11

)

0.49

(0.64

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.65

)

9.29

5.47

1,003,832

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

6.58

50

03/31/2011

9.06

0.65

0.41

1.06

(0.67

)

0.00

0.00

(0.67

)

9.45

12.14

1,058,247

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

7.05

36

03/31/2010

6.56

0.69

2.52

3.21

(0.71

)

0.00

0.00

(0.71

)

9.06

50.38

765,317

0.81

0.81

0.80

0.80

8.51

129

03/31/2009

9.20

0.65

(2.63

)

(1.98

)

(0.57

)

0.00

(0.09

)

(0.66

)

6.56

(22.24

)

615,431

0.78

(b)

0.78

(b)

0.77

(b)

0.77

(b)

8.17

354

Class D

03/31/2013

9.29

0.52

0.48

1.00

(0.58

)

0.00

0.00

(0.58

)

9.71

11.03

793,609

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

5.47

39

03/31/2012

9.45

0.59

(0.11

)

0.48

(0.63

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.64

)

9.29

5.37

842,522

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

6.46

50

03/31/2011

9.06

0.64

0.41

1.05

(0.66

)

0.00

0.00

(0.66

)

9.45

12.03

782,637

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

6.95

36

03/31/2010

6.56

0.69

2.51

3.20

(0.70

)

0.00

0.00

(0.70

)

9.06

50.23

712,360

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

8.41

129

03/31/2009

9.20

0.63

(2.62

)

(1.99

)

(0.58

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.65

)

6.56

(22.33

)

509,635

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

8.22

354

Class A

03/31/2013

9.29

0.52

0.48

1.00

(0.58

)

0.00

0.00

(0.58

)

9.71

11.03

1,234,917

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

5.47

39

03/31/2012

9.45

0.59

(0.11

)

0.48

(0.63

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.64

)

9.29

5.37

1,299,092

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

6.48

50

03/31/2011

9.06

0.64

0.41

1.05

(0.66

)

0.00

0.00

(0.66

)

9.45

12.03

1,275,670

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

6.95

36

03/31/2010

6.56

0.69

2.51

3.20

(0.70

)

0.00

0.00

(0.70

)

9.06

50.23

1,036,410

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

8.41

129

03/31/2009

9.20

0.63

(2.62

)

(1.99

)

(0.58

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.65

)

6.56

(22.34

)

622,918

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

8.05

354

Class B

03/31/2013

9.29

0.45

0.47

0.92

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

9.71

10.21

11,908

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

4.73

39

03/31/2012

9.45

0.54

(0.13

)

0.41

(0.56

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.57

)

9.29

4.58

20,986

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

5.83

50

03/31/2011

9.06

0.57

0.41

0.98

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

9.45

11.20

71,368

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

6.27

36

03/31/2010

6.56

0.63

2.51

3.14

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

9.06

49.13

143,400

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

7.71

129

03/31/2009

9.20

0.58

(2.63

)

(2.05

)

(0.52

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.59

)

6.56

(22.92

)

136,774

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

7.17

354

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class C

03/31/2013

9.29

0.45

0.47

0.92

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

9.71

10.21

611,694

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

4.72

39

03/31/2012

9.45

0.53

(0.12

)

0.41

(0.56

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.57

)

9.29

4.58

601,903

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

5.73

50

03/31/2011

9.06

0.57

0.41

0.98

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

9.45

11.20

600,135

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

6.20

36

03/31/2010

6.56

0.63

2.51

3.14

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

9.06

49.13

506,455

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

7.67

129

03/31/2009

9.20

0.58

(2.63

)

(2.05

)

(0.52

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.59

)

6.56

(22.92

)

320,788

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

7.25

354

Class R

03/31/2013

9.29

0.50

0.47

0.97

(0.55

)

0.00

0.00

(0.55

)

9.71

10.76

62,550

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

5.22

39

03/31/2012

9.45

0.57

(0.12

)

0.45

(0.60

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.61

)

9.29

5.11

51,203

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

6.23

50

03/31/2011

9.06

0.62

0.41

1.03

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

9.45

11.75

50,139

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

6.69

36

03/31/2010

6.56

0.67

2.51

3.18

(0.68

)

0.00

0.00

(0.68

)

9.06

49.87

31,387

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

8.15

129

03/31/2009

9.20

0.62

(2.63

)

(2.01

)

(0.56

)

0.00

(0.07

)

(0.63

)

6.56

(22.53

)

14,963

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

7.85

354

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.37

$

0.66

$

0.77

$

1.43

$

(0.74

)

$

(0.00

)^

$

0.00

$

(0.74

)

$

11.06

14.29

%

$

2,898,520

0.58

%

0.60

%

0.58

%

0.60

%

6.10

%

30

%

03/31/2012

10.55

0.69

(0.13

)

0.56

(0.71

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.74

)

10.37

5.78

922,443

0.55

0.60

0.55

0.60

6.77

44

09/15/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.33

0.58

0.91

(0.35

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.36

)

10.55

9.25

472,281

0.55

*

0.64

*

0.55

*

0.64

*

5.92

*

14

Class P

03/31/2013

10.37

0.65

0.77

1.42

(0.73

)

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.73

)

11.06

14.18

48,123

0.68

0.70

0.68

0.70

5.99

30

03/31/2012

10.55

0.67

(0.12

)

0.55

(0.70

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.73

)

10.37

5.68

4,918

0.65

0.70

0.65

0.70

6.54

44

09/15/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.33

0.58

0.91

(0.35

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.36

)

10.55

9.20

4,859

0.65

*

0.74

*

0.65

*

0.74

*

5.90

*

14

Class D

03/31/2013

10.37

0.62

0.77

1.39

(0.70

)

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.70

)

11.06

13.90

74,278

0.93

0.95

0.93

0.95

5.75

30

03/31/2012

10.55

0.64

(0.11

)

0.53

(0.68

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.71

)

10.37

5.41

13,653

0.90

0.95

0.90

0.95

6.30

44

09/15/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.32

0.57

0.89

(0.33

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.34

)

10.55

9.04

8,830

0.90

*

0.98

*

0.90

*

0.98

*

5.61

*

14

Class A

03/31/2013

10.37

0.62

0.77

1.39

(0.70

)

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.70

)

11.06

13.90

35,623

0.93

0.95

0.93

0.95

5.74

30

03/31/2012

10.55

0.64

(0.11

)

0.53

(0.68

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.71

)

10.37

5.42

5,488

0.90

0.95

0.90

0.95

6.33

44

09/15/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.32

0.57

0.89

(0.33

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.34

)

10.55

9.03

920

0.90

*

1.01

*

0.90

*

1.01

*

5.59

*

14

Class C

03/31/2013

10.37

0.53

0.78

1.31

(0.62

)

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.62

)

11.06

13.05

3,389

1.68

1.70

1.68

1.70

5.00

30

03/31/2012

10.55

0.57

(0.12

)

0.45

(0.60

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.63

)

10.37

4.63

2,976

1.65

1.70

1.65

1.70

5.64

44

09/15/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.27

0.58

0.85

(0.29

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.30

)

10.55

8.59

2,740

1.65

*

1.72

*

1.65

*

1.72

*

4.82

*

14

PIMCO Income Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.26

$

0.60

$

1.51

$

2.11

$

(0.76

)

$

(0.07

)

$

0.00

$

(0.83

)

$

12.54

19.27

%

$

12,784,174

0.47

%

0.48

%

0.44

%

0.45

%

4.95

%

226

%

03/31/2012

11.32

0.76

0.07

0.83

(0.80

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.89

)

11.26

7.71

4,840,829

0.56

0.61

0.40

0.45

6.82

311

03/31/2011

10.21

0.79

1.09

1.88

(0.69

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.77

)

11.32

18.91

3,383,093

0.51

0.56

0.40

0.45

7.08

181

03/31/2010

8.54

0.67

1.71

2.38

(0.71

)

0.00

0.00

(0.71

)

10.21

28.71

418,593

0.45

0.50

0.40

0.45

7.04

188

03/31/2009

9.92

0.67

(1.41

)

(0.74

)

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

8.54

(7.64

)

278,815

1.01

1.06

0.40

0.45

7.28

153

Class P

03/31/2013

11.26

0.58

1.52

2.10

(0.75

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.82

)

12.54

19.17

2,506,400

0.57

0.58

0.54

0.55

4.76

226

03/31/2012

11.32

0.74

0.08

0.82

(0.79

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.88

)

11.26

7.62

453,077

0.66

0.71

0.50

0.55

6.66

311

03/31/2011

10.21

0.77

1.10

1.87

(0.68

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.76

)

11.32

18.81

62,296

0.61

0.66

0.50

0.55

6.96

181

03/31/2010

8.54

0.66

1.71

2.37

(0.70

)

0.00

0.00

(0.70

)

10.21

28.59

4,385

0.55

0.60

0.50

0.55

6.67

188

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.99

0.61

(1.47

)

(0.86

)

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

8.54

(8.82

)

9

1.11

*

1.16

*

0.50

*

0.55

*

7.29

*

153

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

11.26

0.54

1.54

2.08

(0.73

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.80

)

12.54

19.02

26,705

0.72

0.73

0.69

0.70

4.45

226

03/31/2012

11.32

0.74

0.06

0.80

(0.77

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.86

)

11.26

7.47

1,780

0.81

0.86

0.65

0.70

6.58

311

03/31/2011

10.21

0.73

1.12

1.85

(0.66

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.74

)

11.32

18.64

588

0.76

0.81

0.65

0.70

6.66

181

03/31/2010

8.54

0.64

1.72

2.36

(0.69

)

0.00

0.00

(0.69

)

10.21

28.37

256

0.70

0.75

0.65

0.70

6.45

188

03/31/2009

9.92

0.65

(1.41

)

(0.76

)

(0.62

)

0.00

0.00

(0.62

)

8.54

(7.91

)

10

1.25

1.30

0.65

0.70

7.00

153

Class D

03/31/2013

11.26

0.56

1.52

2.08

(0.73

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.80

)

12.54

18.97

4,489,774

0.77

0.78

0.74

0.75

4.58

226

03/31/2012

11.32

0.73

0.07

0.80

(0.77

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.86

)

11.26

7.43

1,044,204

0.86

0.91

0.70

0.75

6.50

311

03/31/2011

10.21

0.76

1.09

1.85

(0.66

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.74

)

11.32

18.59

497,208

0.81

0.86

0.70

0.75

6.80

181

03/31/2010

8.54

0.64

1.71

2.35

(0.68

)

0.00

0.00

(0.68

)

10.21

28.31

16,845

0.75

0.80

0.70

0.75

6.61

188

03/31/2009

9.92

0.67

(1.44

)

(0.77

)

(0.61

)

0.00

0.00

(0.61

)

8.54

(7.96

)

4,975

1.25

1.30

0.70

0.75

7.54

153

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Dividends on Securities Sold Short and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class A

03/31/2013

11.26

0.54

1.52

2.06

(0.71

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.78

)

12.54

18.83

4,016,302

0.87

0.88

0.84

0.85

4.47

226

03/31/2012

11.32

0.71

0.07

0.78

(0.75

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.84

)

11.26

7.29

918,965

0.96

(d)

1.01

(d)

0.80

(d)

0.85

(d)

6.36

311

03/31/2011

10.21

0.73

1.10

1.83

(0.64

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.72

)

11.32

18.44

357,176

0.96

1.01

0.85

0.90

6.58

181

03/31/2010

8.54

0.63

1.71

2.34

(0.67

)

0.00

0.00

(0.67

)

10.21

28.12

38,300

0.90

0.95

0.85

0.90

6.51

188

03/31/2009

9.92

0.65

(1.43

)

(0.78

)

(0.60

)

0.00

0.00

(0.60

)

8.54

(8.12

)

15,536

1.37

1.42

0.85

0.90

7.26

153

Class C

03/31/2013

11.26

0.45

1.54

1.99

(0.64

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.71

)

12.54

18.10

2,712,135

1.62

1.63

1.59

1.60

3.71

226

03/31/2012

11.32

0.63

0.08

0.71

(0.68

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.77

)

11.26

6.58

603,788

1.71

(d)

1.76

(d)

1.55

(d)

1.60

(d)

5.61

311

03/31/2011

10.21

0.64

1.12

1.76

(0.57

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.65

)

11.32

17.64

184,154

1.71

1.76

1.60

1.65

5.81

181

03/31/2010

8.54

0.55

1.71

2.26

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

10.21

27.13

36,633

1.65

1.70

1.60

1.65

5.61

188

03/31/2009

9.92

0.58

(1.44

)

(0.86

)

(0.52

)

0.00

0.00

(0.52

)

8.54

(8.91

)

7,159

2.14

2.19

1.60

1.65

6.37

153

Class R

03/31/2013

11.26

0.51

1.53

2.04

(0.69

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.76

)

12.54

18.58

35,624

1.12

1.13

1.09

1.10

4.20

226

03/31/2012

11.32

0.68

0.08

0.76

(0.73

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.82

)

11.26

7.05

4,225

1.21

(d)

1.26

(d)

1.05

(d)

1.10

(d)

6.11

311

03/31/2011

10.21

0.70

1.11

1.81

(0.62

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.70

)

11.32

18.17

754

1.21

1.26

1.10

1.15

6.31

181

03/31/2010

8.54

0.60

1.71

2.31

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

10.21

27.78

67

1.15

1.20

1.10

1.15

6.22

188

03/31/2009

9.92

0.62

(1.43

)

(0.81

)

(0.57

)

0.00

0.00

(0.57

)

8.54

(8.38

)

21

1.70

1.75

1.10

1.15

6.75

153

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

12.19

$

0.63

$

1.28

$

1.91

$

(0.79

)

$

(0.30

)

$

0.00

$

(1.09

)

$

13.01

15.85

%

$

4,223,770

0.59

%

0.59

%

0.55

%

0.55

%

4.82

%

71

%

03/31/2012

11.59

0.64

1.23

1.87

(0.69

)

(0.58

)

0.00

(1.27

)

12.19

16.65

2,285,476

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

5.22

259

03/31/2011

11.71

0.69

0.68

1.37

(0.72

)

(0.77

)

0.00

(1.49

)

11.59

12.30

1,673,967

0.56

0.56

0.55

0.55

5.79

341

03/31/2010

10.00

0.66

1.85

2.51

(0.62

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.80

)

11.71

25.56

1,834,816

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

5.76

166

03/31/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

10.00

0.00

13,120

0.55

*

0.55

*

0.55

*

0.55

*

(0.55

)*

0

Class P

03/31/2013

12.19

0.62

1.27

1.89

(0.77

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(1.07

)

13.01

15.75

3,158

0.69

0.69

0.65

0.65

4.70

71

02/29/2012 - 03/31/2012

12.45

0.05

(0.25

)

(0.20

)

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

12.19

1.64

10

0.65

*

0.65

*

0.65

*

0.65

*

4.88

*

259

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.03

$

0.36

$

0.33

$

0.69

$

(0.36

)

$

(0.01

)

$

0.00

$

(0.37

)

$

10.35

7.00

%

$

2,268,461

0.80

%

0.80

%

0.80

%

0.80

%

3.54

%

125

%

04/29/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.29

0.01

0.30

(0.27

)

0.00

0.00

(0.27

)

10.03

3.12

389,379

0.80

*

0.83

*

0.80

*

0.83

*

3.17

*

160

Class P

03/31/2013

10.03

0.34

0.34

0.68

(0.35

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.36

)

10.35

6.89

6,409

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

3.36

125

04/29/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.29

0.00

0.29

(0.26

)

0.00

0.00

(0.26

)

10.03

3.04

4,668

0.90

*

0.93

*

0.90

*

0.93

*

3.23

*

160

Class D

03/31/2013

10.03

0.33

0.33

0.66

(0.33

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.34

)

10.35

6.68

10,143

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

3.24

125

04/29/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.27

0.01

0.28

(0.25

)

0.00

0.00

(0.25

)

10.03

2.86

1,171

1.10

*

1.13

*

1.10

*

1.13

*

2.93

*

160

Class A

03/31/2013

10.03

0.33

0.33

0.66

(0.33

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.34

)

10.35

6.67

31,245

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

3.22

125

04/29/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.28

0.00

0.28

(0.25

)

0.00

0.00

(0.25

)

10.03

2.86

6,261

1.10

*

1.13

*

1.10

*

1.13

*

3.11

*

160

Class C

03/31/2013

10.03

0.25

0.33

0.58

(0.25

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.26

)

10.35

5.88

9,550

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.85

2.47

125

04/29/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.21

0.00

0.21

(0.18

)

0.00

0.00

(0.18

)

10.03

2.20

2,798

1.85

*

1.88

*

1.85

*

1.88

*

2.31

*

160

Class R

03/31/2013

10.03

0.31

0.32

0.63

(0.30

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.31

)

10.35

6.42

1,130

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

3.03

125

04/29/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.22

0.03

0.25

(0.22

)

0.00

0.00

(0.22

)

10.03

2.61

11

1.35

*

1.38

*

1.35

*

1.38

*

2.47

*

160

 

*

Annualized

**

Effective April 1, 2010, the calculation methodology of the portfolio turnover rate has been updated to exclude investments in the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio.

^

Reflects an amount rounding to less than one cent.

(a)

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

(b)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was increased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.30%.

(c)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was increased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.40%.

(d)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.35%.

Appendix A
Description of Securities Ratings

A Fund's investments may range in quality from securities rated in the lowest category in which a Fund is permitted to invest to securities rated in the highest category (as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality). The percentage of a Fund's assets invested in securities in a particular rating category will vary. The following terms are generally used to describe the credit quality of fixed income securities:

High Quality Debt Securities are those rated in one of the two highest rating categories (the highest category for commercial paper) or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Investment Grade Debt Securities are those rated in one of the four highest rating categories or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Below Investment Grade, High Yield Securities ("Junk Bonds") are those rated lower than Baa by Moody's, BBB by S&P or Fitch, and comparable securities. They are deemed predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to repay principal and interest.

The following is a description of Moody's, S&P's and Fitch's rating categories applicable to fixed income securities.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Long-Term Corporate Obligation Ratings
Moody's long-term obligation ratings are opinions of the relative credit risk of fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. They address the possibility that a financial obligation will not be honored as promised. Such ratings use Moody's global scale and reflect both the likelihood of default and any financial loss suffered in the event of default.

Aaa: Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk.

Aa: Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

A: Obligations rated A are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa: Obligations rated Baa are subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba: Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk.

B: Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa: Obligations rated Caa are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca: Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

C: Obligations rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Medium-Term Note Ratings
Moody's assigns long-term ratings to individual debt securities issued from medium-term note (MTN) programs, in addition to indicating ratings to MTN programs themselves. These long-term ratings are expressed on Moody's general long-term scale. Notes issued under MTN programs with such indicated ratings are rated at issuance at the rating applicable to all pari passu notes issued under the same program, at the program's relevant indicated rating, provided such notes do not exhibit any of the characteristics listed below:

Notes containing features that link interest or principal to the credit performance of any third party or parties (i.e., credit-linked notes);

Notes allowing for negative coupons, or negative principal;

Notes containing any provision that could obligate the investor to make any additional payments;

Notes containing provisions that subordinate the claim.

For notes with any of these characteristics, the rating of the individual note may differ from the indicated rating of the program.

For credit-linked securities, Moody's policy is to "look through" to the credit risk of the underlying obligor. Moody's policy with respect to non-credit linked obligations is to rate the issuer's ability to meet the contract as stated, regardless of potential losses to investors as a result of non-credit developments. In other words, as long as the obligation has debt standing in the event of bankruptcy, we will assign the appropriate debt class level rating to the instrument.

Market participants must determine whether any particular note is rated, and if so, at what rating level. Moody's encourages market participants to contact Moody's Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

Short-Term Ratings
Moody's short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless explicitly noted.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

Canadian issuers rated P-1 or P-2 have their short-term ratings enhanced by the senior-most long-term rating of the issuer, its guarantor or support-provider.

US Municipal Ratings
Moody's US Municipal ratings are opinions of the investment quality of issuers and issues in the US municipal market. As such, these ratings incorporate Moody's assessment of the default probability and loss severity of these issuers and issues. The default and loss content for Moody's municipal long-term rating scale differs from Moody's general long-term rating scale. Historical default and loss rates for obligations rated on the US Municipal Scale are significantly lower than for similarly rated corporate obligations. It is important that users of Moody's ratings understand these differences when making rating comparisons between the Municipal and Global Scales.

US Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
Municipal Ratings are based upon the analysis of five primary factors related to municipal finance: market position, financial position, debt levels, governance, and covenants. Each of the factors is evaluated individually and for its effect on the other factors in the context of the municipality's ability to repay its debt.

Aaa: Issuers or issues rated Aaa demonstrate the strongest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Aa: Issuers or issues rated Aa demonstrate very strong creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

A: Issuers or issues rated A present above-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Baa: Issuers or issues rated Baa represent average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Ba: Issuers or issues rated Ba demonstrate below-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

B: Issuers or issues rated B demonstrate weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Caa: Issuers or issues rated Caa demonstrate very weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Ca: Issuers or issues rated Ca demonstrate extremely weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

C: Issuers or issues rated C demonstrate the weakest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

US Municipal Short-Term Debt and Demand Obligation Ratings

Short-Term Obligation Ratings
There are three rating categories for short-term municipal obligations that are considered investment grade. These ratings are designated as Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3. In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation.

MIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

Demand Obligation Ratings
In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned; a long- or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand ("demand feature"), using a variation of the MIG rating scale, the Variable Municipal Investment Grade or VMIG rating.

When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG 1. VMIG rating expirations are a function of each issue's specific structural or credit features.

VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor's analysis of the following considerations:

Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

Investment Grade
AAA: An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA: An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

A: An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB: An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Speculative Grade
Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CCC: An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CC: An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

C: A 'C' rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the 'C' rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument's terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

D: An obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.  An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor's does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings
A-1: A short-term obligation rated 'A-1' is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2: A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3: A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

C: A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

D: A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation, including a regulatory capital instrument, are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Dual Ratings: Standard & Poor's assigns "dual" ratings to all debt issues that have a put option or demand feature as part of their structure. The first rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second rating addresses only the demand feature. The long-term rating symbols are used for bonds to denote the long-term maturity and the short-term rating symbols for the put option (for example, 'AAA/A-1+'). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, note rating symbols are used with the short-term issue credit rating symbols (for example, 'SP-1+/A-1+').

Active Qualifiers
Standard & Poor's uses six qualifiers that limit the scope of a rating. The structure of the transaction can require the use of a qualifier such as a 'p' qualifier, which indicates the rating addressed the principal portion of the obligation only. Likewise, the qualifier can indicate a limitation on the type of information used, such as "pi" for public information. A qualifier appears as a suffix and is part of the rating.

L: Ratings qualified with 'L' apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

p: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The 'p' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only. The 'p' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'i' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of interest. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

i: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of interest are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of principal on the obligation. The 'i' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the interest portion of the obligation only. The 'i' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'p' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of principal. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

pi: Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer's published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer's management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a 'pi' suffix. Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year's financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer's credit quality.

preliminary: Preliminary ratings, with the 'prelim' suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor's of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor's reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor's policies.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor's emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or postbankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor's opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to these entities' obligations.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor's would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

t: This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

Inactive Qualifiers (no longer applied or outstanding)
*: This symbol indicated continuance of the ratings is contingent upon Standard & Poor's receipt of an executed copy of the escrow agreement or closing documentation confirming investments and cash flows. Discontinued use in August 1998.

c: This qualifier was used to provide additional information to investors that the bank may terminate its obligation to purchase tendered bonds if the long-term credit rating of the issuer is below an investment-grade level and/or the issuer's bonds are deemed taxable. Discontinued use in January 2001.

G: The letter 'G' followed the rating symbol when a fund's portfolio consisted primarily of direct U.S. government securities.

pr: The letters 'pr' indicate that the rating is provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of the project financed by the debt being rated and indicates that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon the successful, timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no comment on the likelihood of or the risk of default upon failure of such completion. The investor should exercise his own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.

q: A 'q' subscript indicates that the rating is based solely on quantitative analysis of publicly available information. Discontinued use in April 2001.

r: The 'r' modifier was assigned to securities containing extraordinary risks, particularly market risks, which are not covered in the credit rating. The absence of an 'r' modifier should not be taken as an indication that an obligation will not exhibit extraordinary non-credit related risks. Standard & Poor's discontinued the use of the 'r' modifier for most obligations in June 2000 and for the balance of obligations (mainly structured finance transactions) in November 2002.

Fitch, Inc.

Long-Term Credit Ratings

Investment Grade
AAA: Highest credit quality. 'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very high credit quality. "AA" ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High credit quality. "A" ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good credit quality. "BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

Speculative Grade
BB: Speculative. 'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

B: Highly speculative. 'B' ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.

CCC: Substantial credit risk. 'CCC' ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. 'CC' ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.

C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. 'C' indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned 'D' ratings, but are instead rated in the 'B' to 'C' rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below 'CCC.'

The subscript 'emr' is appended to a rating to denote embedded market risk which is beyond the scope of the rating. The designation is intended to make clear that the rating solely addresses the counterparty risk of the issuing bank. It is not meant to indicate any limitation in the analysis of the counterparty risk, which in all other respects follows published Fitch criteria for analyzing the issuing financial institution. Fitch does not rate these instruments where the principal is to any degree subject to market risk.

Recovery Ratings
Recovery Ratings are assigned to selected individual securities and obligations. These currently are published for most individual obligations of corporate issuers with IDRs in the 'B' rating category and below.

Among the factors that affect recovery rates for securities are the collateral, the seniority relative to other obligations in the capital structure (where appropriate), and the expected value of the company or underlying collateral in distress.

The Recovery Rating scale is based upon the expected relative recovery characteristics of an obligation upon the curing of a default, emergence from insolvency or following the liquidation or termination of the obligor or its associated collateral.

Recovery Ratings are an ordinal scale and do not attempt to precisely predict a given level of recovery. As a guideline in developing the rating assessments, the agency employs broad theoretical recovery bands in its ratings approach based on historical averages, but actual recoveries for a given security may deviate materially from historical averages.

RR1: Outstanding recovery prospects given default. 'RR1' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 91%-100% of current principal and related interest.

RR2: Superior recovery prospects given default. 'RR2' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 71%-90% of current principal and related interest.

RR3: Good recovery prospects given default. 'RR3' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 51%-70% of current principal and related interest.

RR4: Average recovery prospects given default. 'RR4' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 31%-50% of current principal and related interest.

RR5: Below average recovery prospects given default. 'RR5' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 11%-30% of current principal and related interest.

RR6: Poor recovery prospects given default. 'RR6' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 0%-10% of current principal and related interest.

Short-Term Credit Ratings
A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in US public finance markets.

F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

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PF0003_073113


Table of Contents

Prospectus

 

PIMCO Funds

As with other mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Equity-Related Strategy Funds

July 31, 2013

 

Inst

P

Admin

D

A

B

C

R

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PEFIX

PEFPX

PEFAX

PEFDX

PEFFX

PEFCX

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

PFATX

PFAPX

PFSDX

PTFAX

PTRCX

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

PXTIX

PIXPX

PXTAX

PIXDX

PIXAX

PIXCX

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PTSIX

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

PSKIX

PPLPX

PSKAX

PPUDX

PPUAX

PPUCX

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund
(U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PISIX

PIUHX

PIPDX

PIPAX

PIPBX

PIPCX

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PSCSX

PCKPX

PCKDX

PCKAK

PCKCX

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PCFIX

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

PSTKX

PSKPX

PPLAX

PSPDX

PSPAX

PSPBX

PSPCX

PSPRX

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

PSLDX

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

PSPTX

PTOPX

PSTDX

PTOAX

PTOBX

PSOCX

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

PSTIX

PSPLX

PSSDX

PSSAX

PSSCX

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

PWWIX

PWWPX

PWWDX

PWWAX

PWWCX

 



Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Description of Principal Risks

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Management of the Funds

Classes of Shares

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

How Fund Shares are Priced

Fund Distributions

Tax Consequences

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

Financial Highlights

Appendix A - Description of Securities Ratings


PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

1.25%

1.35%

1.25%

1.40%

1.40%

1.40%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.25%

1.35%

1.50%

1.65%

1.65%

2.40%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Class P

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

Administrative Class

$153

$474

$818

$1,791

Class D

$168

$520

$897

$1,955

Class A

$536

$876

$1,238

$2,256

Class C

$343

$748

$1,280

$2,736

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Class P

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

Administrative Class

$153

$474

$818

$1,791

Class D

$168

$520

$897

$1,955

Class A

$536

$876

$1,238

$2,256

Class C

$243

$748

$1,280

$2,736

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 399% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to exceed the total return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net Dividends in USD) (the "Benchmark") by investing under normal circumstances in derivatives based on the Enhanced RAFI® Emerging Markets Strategy Index ("Enhanced RAFI® EM") backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. The Enhanced RAFI® EM is constructed using the Fundamental Index® methodology, which is a patented, innovative indexing approach developed by Research Affiliates, LLC. The methodology weights companies by fundamental factors – including sales, cash flows, dividends and book value, with additional screens for quality of earnings, financial distress and other parameters – in an effort to enhance returns. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The absolute return approach does not apply to the equity index replicating component of the Fund. "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. The Benchmark is a market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps. The Fund is normally expected to primarily use Enhanced RAFI® EM derivatives in place of Enhanced RAFI® EM stocks to attempt to equal or exceed the daily performance of the Benchmark. The values of Enhanced RAFI® EM derivatives closely track changes in the value of Enhanced RAFI® EM. However, Enhanced RAFI® EM derivatives may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. Research Affiliates, LLC, the Fund's sub-adviser, provides investment advisory services in connection with the Fund's use of the Enhanced RAFI® EM by, among other things, providing Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"), or counterparties designated by PIMCO, with a model portfolio reflecting the composition of Enhanced RAFI® EM for purposes of developing Enhanced RAFI® EM derivatives. PIMCO actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund seeks to remain invested in Enhanced RAFI® EM derivatives or Enhanced RAFI® EM stocks even when Enhanced RAFI® EM is declining.

The Fund typically will seek to gain exposure to Enhanced RAFI® EM by investing in total return swap agreements. In a typical swap agreement, the Fund will receive the price appreciation (or depreciation) on Enhanced RAFI® EM from the counterparty to the swap agreement in exchange for paying the counterparty an agreed upon fee. The Fund's sub-adviser facilitates the Fund's use of Enhanced RAFI® EM derivatives by providing model portfolios of Enhanced RAFI® EM securities to the Fund's swap counterparties, so that the counterparties can provide total return swaps based on Enhanced RAFI® EM to the Fund. Because Enhanced RAFI® EM is a proprietary index, there may be a limited number of counterparties willing or able to serve as counterparties to a swap agreement. In addition to or instead of Enhanced RAFI® EM swaps, the Fund may invest in other derivative instruments, "baskets" of stocks, individual securities, and exchange-traded funds to maintain emerging markets equity exposure.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both Enhanced RAFI® EM derivatives and Fixed Income Instruments are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of Enhanced RAFI® EM stocks. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of two broad-based securities market indices and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (January 7, 2011), Administrative Class shares (May 31, 2012) and Class D, Class A and Class C shares (May 31, 2012), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

Effective August 17, 2012, the Fund's broad-based securities market index is the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net Dividends in USD). The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net Dividends in USD) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net Dividends in USD) consists of the following 21 emerging market country indices: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. Prior to August 17, 2012, the Fund's primary benchmark was the FTSE RAFI® Emerging Markets Index. The FTSE RAFI® Emerging Markets Index is part of the FTSE RAFI Index Series, launched in association with Research Affiliates, LLC. As part of FTSE Group's range of non market-cap weighted indexes, the FTSE RAFI Index Series weights index constituents using four fundamental factors, rather than market capitalisation. These factors include dividends, cash flow, sales and book value. The FTSE RAFI® Emerging Markets Index is designed to provide investors with a tool to enable investment in emerging markets whilst using fundamental weightings methodology. The FTSE RAFI® Emerging Markets Index consists of the 350 companies with the largest RAFI fundamental values, selected from the constituents of the FTSE Emerging Markets Index. Prior to August 17, 2012, the Fund's secondary benchmark was the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The Fund's new broad-based securities market index was selected as its use is more closely aligned with the expectations of Fund shareholders. The Lipper Emerging Market Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in emerging market equity securities, where "emerging market" is defined by a country's per-capita GNP or other economic measures. The Fund began operations on 11/26/08. Fund comparisons began on 11/30/08.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates in the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -14.81%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 41.65% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -25.77% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (11/26/2008)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

28.19

%

29.86

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

25.04

%

20.20

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

18.31

%

20.21

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

27.92

%

29.68

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

27.69

%

29.34

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

22.89

%

28.14

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

25.74

%

28.38

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

27.93

%

29.55

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net Dividends in USD) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

18.22

%

21.36

%

FTSE RAFI® Emerging Markets Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

15.58

%

20.99

%

 

Lipper Emerging Market Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

18.28

%

19.67

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since November 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.89%

0.99%

0.89%

1.04%

1.04%

1.04%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.90%

1.00%

1.15%

1.30%

1.30%

2.05%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.89%, 0.99%, 1.14%, 1.29%, 1.29% and 2.04% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class P

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Administrative Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class D

$132

$412

$713

$1,568

Class A

$502

$772

$1,061

$1,884

Class C

$308

$643

$1,103

$2,379

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class P

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Administrative Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class D

$132

$412

$713

$1,568

Class A

$502

$772

$1,061

$1,884

Class C

$208

$643

$1,103

$2,379

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 321% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in derivatives providing long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® US Large and short exposure to the S&P 500 Index (the "S&P 500"), backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The Enhanced RAFI® US Large is constructed using the Fundamental Index® methodology, which is a patented, innovative indexing approach developed by Research Affiliates, LLC. The methodology weights companies by fundamental factors – including sales, cash flows, dividends and book value, with additional screens for quality of earnings, financial distress and other parameters – in an effort to enhance returns. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which seeks to generate returns without tracking traditional bond benchmarks. The absolute return approach is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The Fund's strategy with respect to maintaining long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® US Large and short exposure to the S&P 500 can be characterized as "market neutral" because it seeks to maintain a low correlation to the fluctuation of the U.S. equity market as a whole while returning the relative appreciation (or depreciation) of Enhanced RAFI® US Large over the S&P 500.

The Fund seeks to maintain long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® US Large and short exposure to the S&P 500 even when Enhanced RAFI® US Large is underperforming relative to the S&P 500.

The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps to gain long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® US Large and short exposure to the S&P 500. The Fund typically will seek to simultaneously gain long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® US Large and short exposure to the S&P 500, each in an amount, under normal circumstances, approximately equal to the Fund's net assets. In a typical swap agreement, the Fund will receive the price appreciation (or depreciation) on Enhanced RAFI® US Large from the counterparty to the swap agreement in exchange for paying the price appreciation (or depreciation) on the S&P 500 and certain transaction costs. While the Fund will, under normal circumstances, seek to maintain approximately equal value exposure in its long positions in Enhanced RAFI® US Large and short positions in the S&P 500 in an effort to offset the effects on the Fund's performance of general stock market movements, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") may increase or decrease the Fund's long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® US Large or the Fund's short exposure to the S&P 500 when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. Because Enhanced RAFI® US Large is a proprietary index, there may be a limited number of counterparties willing or able to serve as counterparties to a swap agreement. If such swap agreements are not available, or when PIMCO otherwise deems it appropriate to do so, the Fund may invest in, or take short positions in, other derivative instruments, "baskets" of stocks, or individual securities to replicate the performance of Enhanced RAFI® US Large relative to the S&P 500. The Fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds.

The values of derivatives based on Enhanced RAFI® US Large and the S&P 500 should closely track changes in the value of Enhanced RAFI® US Large and the S&P 500. However, these derivatives may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the Fund's assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. Research Affiliates, LLC, the Fund's sub-adviser, provides investment advisory services in connection with the Fund's use of Enhanced RAFI® US Large by, among other things, providing PIMCO, or counterparties designated by PIMCO, with a model portfolio reflecting the composition of Enhanced RAFI® US Large for purposes of developing Enhanced RAFI® US Large derivatives.

PIMCO actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates.  The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. 

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund may also invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to protect against equity market risk arising from its long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® US Large by maintaining short exposure to the S&P 500, under certain conditions, generally in a market where Enhanced RAFI® US Large underperforms relative to the S&P 500 and fixed income securities are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience losses. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (June 30, 2010) and Class D, Class A and Class C shares (July 31, 2008), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's benchmark index is the 3 Month USD LIBOR Index. LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is an average interest rate, determined by the British Bankers Association, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money (3 months) in England's Eurodollar market. The Lipper Equity Market-Neutral Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that employ portfolio strategies generating consistent returns in both up and down markets by selecting positions with a total net market exposure of zero.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 1.82%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 11.64% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -5.13% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (02/29/2008)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

10.77

%

7.66

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

10.61

%

3.02

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

7.00

%

4.51

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

10.42

%

7.53

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

10.14

%

7.19

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

6.25

%

6.37

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

8.36

%

6.59

%

3 Month USD LIBOR Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.47

%

0.98

%

 

Lipper Equity Market Neutral Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

1.68

%

0.50

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in February 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.79%

0.89%

0.79%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.79%

0.89%

1.04%

1.19%

1.19%

1.94%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class P

$91

$284

$493

$1,096

Administrative Class

$106

$331

$574

$1,271

Class D

$121

$378

$654

$1,443

Class A

$492

$739

$1,005

$1,764

Class C

$297

$609

$1,047

$2,264

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class P

$91

$284

$493

$1,096

Administrative Class

$106

$331

$574

$1,271

Class D

$121

$378

$654

$1,443

Class A

$492

$739

$1,005

$1,764

Class C

$197

$609

$1,047

$2,264

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 506% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index (the "S&P 500") by investing under normal circumstances in derivatives based on Enhanced RAFI® US Large backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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. The Enhanced RAFI® US Large is constructed using the Fundamental Index® methodology, which is a patented, innovative indexing approach developed by Research Affiliates, LLC. The methodology weights companies by fundamental factors – including sales, cash flows, dividends and book value, with additional screens for quality of earnings, financial distress and other parameters – in an effort to enhance returns. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which seeks to generate returns without tracking traditional bond benchmarks. The absolute return approach is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The absolute return approach does not apply to the equity index replicating component of the Fund. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index composed of 500 selected common stocks that represent approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all U.S. common stocks. The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps. The Fund uses Enhanced RAFI® US Large derivatives in addition to or in place of Enhanced RAFI® US Large stocks to attempt to equal or exceed the daily performance of the S&P 500. The values of Enhanced RAFI® US Large derivatives should closely track changes in the value of Enhanced RAFI® US Large. However, Enhanced RAFI® US Large derivatives may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. Research Affiliates, LLC, the Fund's sub-adviser, provides investment advisory services in connection with the Fund's use of Enhanced RAFI® US Large by, among other things, providing Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"), or counterparties designated by PIMCO, with a model portfolio reflecting the composition of Enhanced RAFI® US Large for purposes of developing Enhanced RAFI® US Large derivatives.

PIMCO actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund seeks to remain invested in Enhanced RAFI® US Large derivatives or Enhanced RAFI® US Large stocks even when Enhanced RAFI® US Large is declining.

The Fund typically will seek to gain exposure to Enhanced RAFI® US Large by investing in total return swap agreements. In a typical swap agreement, the Fund will receive the price appreciation (or depreciation) on Enhanced RAFI® US Large from the counterparty to the swap agreement in exchange for paying the counterparty an agreed upon fee. The Fund's sub-adviser facilitates the Fund's use of Enhanced RAFI® US Large derivatives by providing model portfolios of Enhanced RAFI® US Large securities to the Fund's swap counterparties, so that the counterparties can provide total return swaps based on Enhanced RAFI® US Large to the Fund. Because the Enhanced RAFI® US Large is a proprietary index, there may be a limited number of counterparties willing or able to serve as counterparties to a swap agreement. If such swap agreements are not available, the Fund may invest in other derivative instruments, "baskets" of stocks, or individual securities to replicate the performance of Enhanced RAFI® US Large.

Though the Fund does not normally invest directly in Enhanced RAFI® US Large securities, when Enhanced RAFI® US Large derivatives appear to be overvalued relative to Enhanced RAFI® US Large, the Fund may invest all of its assets in a "basket" of Enhanced RAFI® US Large stocks. The Fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both Enhanced RAFI® US Large derivatives and fixed income securities are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of Enhanced RAFI® US Large stocks. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of two broad-based securities market indices and an index of similar funds. The Fund's performance information reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods presented. Absent such fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by Class P shares. Performance for Class A and C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

Effective August 17, 2012, the Fund's broad-based securities market index is the S&P 500 Index. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged market index generally considered representative of the stock market as a whole. The S&P 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the U.S. equities market. Prior to August 17, 2012, the Fund's primary benchmark was the FTSE RAFI® US 1000 Index. FTSE RAFI® US 1000 Index is part of the FTSE RAFI® Index Series, launched in association with Research Affiliates, LLC. As part of FTSE Group's range of nonmarket cap weighted indices, the FTSE RAFI® Index Series weights index constituents using four fundamental factors, rather than market capitalization. These factors include dividends, cash flow, sales and book value. The FTSE RAFI® US 1000 Index comprises the largest 1000 US-listed companies by fundamental value, selected from the constituents of the FTSE US All Cap Index, part of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS). The total return index calculations add the income a stock's dividend provides to the performance of the index. Prior to August 17, 2012, the Fund's secondary benchmark was the S&P 500 Index. The Fund's new broad-based securities market index was selected as its use is more closely aligned with the expectations of Fund shareholders. The Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 15.46%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 31.95% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -23.88% in the Q4 2008 .

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (06/30/2005)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

26.86

%

9.07

%

9.80

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

20.74

%

2.32

%

4.08

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

17.23

%

3.42

%

4.79

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

26.62

%

8.93

%

9.66

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

26.55

%

8.77

%

9.51

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

26.42

%

8.62

%

9.35

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

21.80

%

7.79

%

8.80

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

24.38

%

7.81

%

8.56

%

S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.00

%

1.66

%

4.61

%

FTSE RAFI® US 1000 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

17.21

%

3.70

%

6.03

%

 

Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

15.02

%

0.83

%

4.08

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in June 2005.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.84%

0.94%

0.84%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.85%

0.95%

1.10%

1.20%

1.20%

1.95%

1.45%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.84%, 0.94%,  1.09%, 1.19%, 1.19%, 1.94% and 1.44% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class P

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Administrative Class

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Class D

$122

$381

$660

$1,455

Class A

$493

$742

$1,010

$1,775

Class C

$298

$612

$1,052

$2,275

Class R

$148

$459

$792

$1,735

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class P

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Administrative Class

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Class D

$122

$381

$660

$1,455

Class A

$493

$742

$1,010

$1,775

Class C

$198

$612

$1,052

$2,275

Class R

$148

$459

$792

$1,735

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 452% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of the MSCI EAFE Net Dividend Index (USD Unhedged) (the "Benchmark Index"), by investing under normal circumstances in derivatives based on the Enhanced RAFI® International Large, backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. The Enhanced RAFI® International Large is constructed using the Fundamental Index® methodology, which is a patented, innovative indexing approach developed by Research Affiliates, LLC. The methodology weights companies by fundamental factors – including sales, cash flows, dividends and book value, with additional screens for quality of earnings, financial distress and other parameters – in an effort to enhance returns. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The absolute return approach does not apply to the equity index replicating component of the Fund. "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. The Fund uses the Enhanced RAFI® International Large derivatives to attempt to equal or exceed the daily performance of the Benchmark Index. The values of the Enhanced RAFI® International Large derivatives should closely track changes in the value of Enhanced RAFI® International Large. However, Enhanced RAFI® International Large derivatives may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. As of June 30, 2013, the Enhanced RAFI® International Large is comprised of stocks with a market capitalization ranging from $67.6 million to $211.15 billion.

Research Affiliates, LLC, the Fund's sub-adviser, provides investment advisory services in connection with the Fund's use of the Enhanced RAFI® International Large by, among other things, providing Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"), or counterparties designated by PIMCO, with a model portfolio reflecting the composition of the Enhanced RAFI® International Large for purposes of developing Enhanced RAFI® International Large derivatives. PIMCO actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund typically will seek to gain exposure to the Enhanced RAFI® International Large by investing in total return swap agreements. In a typical swap agreement, the Fund will receive the price appreciation (or depreciation) on the Enhanced RAFI® International Large from the counterparty to the swap agreement in exchange for paying the counterparty an agreed upon fee. The Fund's sub-adviser facilitates the Fund's use of the Enhanced RAFI® International Large derivatives by providing model portfolios of the Enhanced RAFI® International Large securities to the Fund's swap counterparties, so that the counterparties can provide total return swaps based on the Enhanced RAFI® International Large to the Fund. Because the Enhanced RAFI® International Large is a proprietary index, there may be a limited number of counterparties willing or able to serve as counterparties to a swap agreement. If such swap agreements are not available, the Fund may invest in other derivative instruments, "baskets" of stocks, or individual securities to replicate the performance of the Enhanced RAFI® International Large.

The Fund seeks to remain invested in the Enhanced RAFI® International Large derivatives even when the Enhanced RAFI® International Large is declining. Though the Fund does not normally invest directly in the Enhanced RAFI® International Large securities, when the Enhanced RAFI® International Large derivatives appear to be overvalued relative to the Enhanced RAFI® International Large, the Fund may invest all of its assets in a "basket"of Enhanced RAFI® International Large stocks.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both Enhanced RAFI® International Large derivatives and fixed income securities are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of Enhanced RAFI® International Large stocks. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. The Fund's Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares have not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

MSCI EAFE Net Dividend Index (USD Unhedged) is an unmanaged index of issuers in countries of Europe, Australia, and the Far East represented in U.S. Dollars on an unhedged basis. The Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest in a variety of market capitalization ranges without concentrating 75% of their equity assets in any one market capitalization range over an extended period of time and typically have 25% to 75% of their assets invested in companies strictly outside of the U.S. with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than the 250th-largest company in the S&P/Citigroup World ex-U.S. Broad Market Index.

Performance of the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 1.08%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 9.86% in the Q3 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was -4.75% in the Q2 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (09/30/2011)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

24.01

%

23.19

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

17.40

%

17.91

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

15.57

%

16.74

%

MSCI EAFE Net Dividend Index (USD Unhedged) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

17.32

%

16.58

%

 

Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

17.68

%

17.56

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Marc P. Seidner. Mr. Seidner is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in September 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark index consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.64%

0.74%

0.64%

0.79%

0.79%

0.79%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.65%

0.75%

0.90%

1.05%

1.05%

1.80%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.64%, 0.74%, 0.89%, 1.04%, 1.04% and 1.79% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$66

$208

$362

$810

Class P

$77

$240

$417

$930

Administrative Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class D

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class A

$478

$697

$933

$1,609

Class C

$283

$566

$975

$2,116

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$66

$208

$362

$810

Class P

$77

$240

$417

$930

Administrative Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class D

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class A

$478

$697

$933

$1,609

Class C

$183

$566

$975

$2,116

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 574% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to exceed the total return of its benchmark index by investing under normal circumstances in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The absolute return approach does not apply to the equity index replicating component of the Fund. "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. The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps. The Fund's benchmark index is the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East ("EAFE") Net Dividend Index (the "Index"). The Fund normally uses equity derivatives instead of stocks to attempt to equal or exceed the daily performance of the Index. The Fund typically will seek to gain long exposure to its benchmark index in an amount, under normal circumstances, approximately equal to the Fund's net assets. The value of equity derivatives should closely track changes in the value of underlying securities or indices. However, derivatives may be purchased with a small fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Index is an unmanaged index of issuers in countries of Europe, Australia and the Far East represented in U.S. dollars on an unhedged basis. The Fund seeks to remain invested in equity derivatives and/or stocks even when the Index is declining. The Fund may invest in non-U.S. equities or non-U.S. equity derivatives that do not comprise the Index.

The Fund does not normally invest directly in stocks. However, when equity derivatives appear to be overvalued, the Fund may invest some or all of its assets in stocks. The Fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds. The Fund's equity exposure will not be hedged into U.S. dollars. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both Index derivatives and fixed income securities are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of stocks comprising the Index. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for Class P is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by Class P shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The MSCI EAFE Net Dividend Index (USD Unhedged) is an unmanaged index of issuers in countries of Europe, Australia, and the Far East represented in U.S. Dollars on a unhedged basis. The Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest in a variety of market capitalization ranges without concentrating 75% of their equity assets in any one market capitalization range over an extended period of time and typically have 25% to 75% of their assets invested in companies strictly outside of the U.S. with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than the 250th-largest company in the S&P/Citigroup World ex-U.S. Broad Market Index.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 1.16%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 35.87% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -22.93% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (11/30/2006)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

29.36

%

1.92

%

4.03

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

26.00

%

-1.64

%

0.34

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

19.09

%

-0.55

%

1.20

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

29.29

%

1.86

%

3.97

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

29.91

%

1.80

%

3.88

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

28.92

%

1.56

%

3.60

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

23.88

%

0.74

%

2.95

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

26.86

%

0.78

%

2.85

%

MSCI EAFE Net Dividend Index (USD Unhedged) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

17.32

%

-3.69

%

-0.84

%

 

Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

17.68

%

-3.60

%

-0.80

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in November 2006.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark index consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

5.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.78%

0.88%

1.03%

1.18%

1.18%

1.93%

1.93%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.77%, 0.87%, 1.02%, 1.17%, 1.17%, 1.92% and 1.92% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class P

$90

$281

$488

$1,084

Administrative Class

$105

$328

$569

$1,259

Class D

$120

$375

$649

$1,432

Class A

$491

$736

$1,000

$1,753

Class B

$696

$906

$1,242

$1,797

Class C

$296

$606

$1,042

$2,254

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class P

$90

$281

$488

$1,084

Administrative Class

$105

$328

$569

$1,259

Class D

$120

$375

$649

$1,432

Class A

$491

$736

$1,000

$1,753

Class B

$196

$606

$1,042

$1,797

Class C

$196

$606

$1,042

$2,254

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 510% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to exceed the total return of its benchmark index by investing under normal circumstances in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The absolute return approach does not apply to the equity index replicating component of the Fund. "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. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps. The Fund's benchmark index is the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East ("EAFE") Net Dividend Index, hedged to U.S. dollars (the "Index"). The Fund normally uses equity derivatives instead of stocks to attempt to equal or exceed the daily performance of the Index. The Fund typically will seek to gain long exposure to its benchmark index in an amount, under normal circumstances, approximately equal to the Fund's net assets. The value of equity derivatives should closely track changes in the value of underlying securities or indices. However, derivatives may be purchased with a small fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Index is an unmanaged index of issuers in countries of Europe, Australia and the Far East represented in U.S. dollars on a hedged basis. The Fund seeks to remain invested in equity derivatives and/or stocks even when the Index is declining. The Fund may invest in non-U.S. equities or non-U.S. equity derivatives that do not comprise the Index.

The Fund does not normally invest directly in stocks. However, when equity derivatives appear to be overvalued, the Fund may invest some or all of its assets in stocks. The Fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both Index derivatives and fixed income securities are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of stocks comprising the Index. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (March 9, 2012), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by Class P shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The MSCI EAFE Net Dividend Hedged USD Index is an unmanaged index of issuers in countries of Europe, Australia, and the Far East represented in U.S. Dollars on a hedged basis. The Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest in a variety of market capitalization ranges without concentrating 75% of their equity assets in any one market capitalization range over an extended period of time and typically have 25% to 75% of their assets invested in companies strictly outside of the U.S. with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than the 250th-largest company in the S&P/Citigroup World ex-U.S. Broad Market Index. The Fund began operations 10/30/03. Index comparisons began on 10/31/03.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 7.55%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 27.71% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -17.37% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (10/30/2003)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

28.16

%

3.02

%

8.95

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

23.23

%

-1.51

%

4.59

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

18.31

%

-0.09

%

5.16

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

28.18

%

2.95

%

8.90

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

27.97

%

2.65

%

8.51

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

22.90

%

1.47

%

7.85

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

21.75

%

1.71

%

7.84

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

25.76

%

1.87

%

7.73

%

MSCI EAFE Net Dividend Hedged USD Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

17.54

%

-3.80

%

4.98

%

 

Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

17.68

%

-3.60

%

5.88

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Chris Dialynas. Mr. Dialynas is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since May 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of the Russell 2000® Index.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.69%

0.79%

0.69%

0.84%

0.84%

0.84%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.69%

0.79%

0.94%

1.09%

1.09%

1.84%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$70

$221

$384

$859

Class P

$81

$252

$439

$978

Administrative Class

$96

$300

$520

$1,155

Class D

$111

$347

$601

$1,329

Class A

$482

$709

$953

$1,654

Class C

$287

$579

$995

$2,159

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$70

$221

$384

$859

Class P

$81

$252

$439

$978

Administrative Class

$96

$300

$520

$1,155

Class D

$111

$347

$601

$1,329

Class A

$482

$709

$953

$1,654

Class C

$187

$579

$995

$2,159

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 566% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 2000® Index by investing under normal circumstances in Russell 2000® Index derivatives, backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments actively managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"). In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The absolute return approach does not apply to the equity index replicating component of the Fund. "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. The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps. The Fund normally uses Russell 2000® Index derivatives instead of Russell 2000® Index stocks to attempt to equal or exceed the performance of the Russell 2000® Index. The Fund typically will seek to gain long exposure to its benchmark index in an amount, under normal circumstances, approximately equal to the Fund's net assets. The value of Russell 2000® Index derivatives should closely track changes in the value of the index. However, Russell 2000® Index derivatives may be purchased with a small fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. PIMCO actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Russell 2000® Index is composed of 2,000 of the smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index. As of June 30, 2013, the Russell 2000® Index's average market capitalization (dollar-weighted) was $1.59 billion. The Fund seeks to remain invested in Russell 2000® Index derivatives or Russell 2000® Index stocks even when the Russell 2000® Index is declining.

Though the Fund does not normally invest directly in Russell 2000® Index securities, when Russell 2000® Index derivatives appear to be overvalued relative to the Russell 2000® Index, the Fund may invest all of its assets in a "basket" of Russell 2000® Index stocks. The Fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds based on the Russell 2000® Index.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. With respect to the Fund's fixed icome investments, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. With respect to the Fund's fixed icome investments, the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both Russell 2000® Index derivatives and fixed income securities are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of Russell 2000® Index stocks. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Class D, Class A and Class C shares (July 31, 2006), performance information shown in the table for Class P is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The 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. The Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Average is a total performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) below Lipper's USDE small-cap ceiling. Small-cap core funds have more latitude in the companies in which they invest. These funds typically have an average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 14.21%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 30.73% in the Q2 2009 , and the lowest quarterly return was -24.61% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (03/31/2006)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

28.64

%

11.16

%

9.11

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

25.12

%

6.05

%

5.04

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

18.52

%

6.32

%

5.25

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

28.57

%

11.02

%

8.99

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

28.10

%

10.76

%

8.70

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

23.33

%

10.00

%

8.14

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

25.97

%

9.91

%

7.86

%

Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.35

%

3.55

%

2.96

%

 

Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

14.89

%

3.45

%

2.96

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in March 2006.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.84%

0.94%

0.84%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.84%

0.94%

1.09%

1.19%

1.19%

1.94%

1.44%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$86

$268

$466

$1,037

Class P

$96

$300

$520

$1,155

Administrative Class

$111

$347

$601

$1,329

Class D

$121

$378

$654

$1,443

Class A

$492

$739

$1,005

$1,764

Class C

$297

$609

$1,047

$2,264

Class R

$147

$456

$787

$1,724

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$86

$268

$466

$1,037

Class P

$96

$300

$520

$1,155

Administrative Class

$111

$347

$601

$1,329

Class D

$121

$378

$654

$1,443

Class A

$492

$739

$1,005

$1,764

Class C

$197

$609

$1,047

$2,264

Class R

$147

$456

$787

$1,724

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 385% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of the Russell 2000® Index (the "Benchmark Index"), by investing under normal circumstances in derivatives based on the Enhanced RAFI® US Small, backed by a diversified portfolio of short to intermediate duration Fixed Income Instruments, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. The Enhanced RAFI® US Small is constructed using the Fundamental Index® methodology, which is a patented, innovative indexing approach developed by Research Affiliates, LLC. The methodology weights companies by fundamental factors – including sales, cash flows, dividends and book value, with additional screens for quality of earnings, financial distress and other parameters – in an effort to enhance returns. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The absolute return approach does not apply to the equity index replicating component of the Fund. "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. The Fund uses the Enhanced RAFI® US Small derivatives to attempt to equal or exceed the daily performance of the Benchmark Index. The values of the Enhanced RAFI® US Small derivatives should closely track changes in the value of Enhanced RAFI® US Small. However, Enhanced RAFI® US Small derivatives may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. As of June 30, 2013, the Enhanced RAFI® US Small is comprised of stocks with a market capitalization ranging from $50.4 million to $8.80 billion.

Research Affiliates, LLC, the Fund's sub-adviser, provides investment advisory services in connection with the Fund's use of the Enhanced RAFI® US Small by, among other things, providing Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"), or counterparties designated by PIMCO, with a model portfolio reflecting the composition of the Enhanced RAFI® US Small for purposes of developing Enhanced RAFI® US Small derivatives. PIMCO actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund typically will seek to gain exposure to the Enhanced RAFI® US Small by investing in total return swap agreements. In a typical swap agreement, the Fund will receive the price appreciation (or depreciation) on the Enhanced RAFI® US Small from the counterparty to the swap agreement in exchange for paying the counterparty an agreed upon fee. The Fund's sub-adviser facilitates the Fund's use of the Enhanced RAFI® US Small derivatives by providing a model portfolio of the Enhanced RAFI® US Small to the Fund's swap counterparties, who in turn are able to provide total return swaps based on the Enhanced RAFI® US Small to the Fund. Because Enhanced RAFI® US Small is a proprietary index, there may be a limited number of counterparties willing or able to serve as counterparties to a swap agreement. If such swap agreements are not available, the Fund may invest in other derivative instruments, "baskets" of stocks, or individual securities to replicate the performance of the Enhanced RAFI® US Small.

The Fund seeks to remain invested in the Enhanced RAFI® US Small derivatives even when the Enhanced RAFI® US Small is declining. Though the Fund does not normally invest directly in the Enhanced RAFI® US Small securities, when the Enhanced RAFI® US Small derivatives appear to be overvalued relative to the Enhanced RAFI® US Small, the Fund may invest all of its assets in a "basket" of Enhanced RAFI® US Small stocks.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both Enhanced RAFI® US Small derivatives and fixed income securities are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of Enhanced RAFI® US Small stocks. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. The Fund's Class P, Administrative Class, Class A, Class C, Class R and Class D shares have not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The 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. The Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Average is a total performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) below Lipper's USDE small-cap ceiling. Small-cap core funds have more latitude in the companies in which they invest. These funds typically have an average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 14.54%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 13.64% in the Q1 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was -2.07% in the Q2 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (09/30/2011)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

26.04

%

36.05

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

18.45

%

27.83

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

16.71

%

25.90

%

Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.35

%

26.53

%

 

Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

14.89

%

25.21

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Marc P. Seidner. Mr. Seidner is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in September 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

5.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.75%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.50%

0.60%

0.75%

0.90%

0.90%

1.65%

1.40%

1.15%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class D

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class A

$463

$651

$855

$1,441

Class B

$668

$820

$1,097

$1,661

Class C

$243

$443

$766

$1,680

Class R

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class D

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class A

$463

$651

$855

$1,441

Class B

$168

$520

$897

$1,661

Class C

$143

$443

$766

$1,680

Class R

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 321% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps. The Fund normally uses S&P 500 Index derivatives in addition to or in place of S&P 500 Index stocks to attempt to equal or exceed the daily performance of the S&P 500 Index. The value of S&P 500 Index derivatives should closely track changes in the value of the S&P 500 Index. The Fund typically will seek to gain long exposure to its benchmark index in an amount, under normal circumstances, approximately equal to the Fund's net assets. However, S&P 500 Index derivatives may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which is normally not expected to exceed one year. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The S&P 500 Index is composed of 500 selected common stocks that represent approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all U.S. common stocks. The Fund seeks to remain invested in S&P 500 Index derivatives or S&P 500 Index stocks even when the S&P 500 Index is declining.

Though the Fund does not normally invest directly in S&P 500 Index securities, when S&P 500 Index derivatives appear to be overvalued relative to the S&P 500 Index, the Fund may invest all of its assets in a "basket" of S&P 500 Index stocks. The Fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds based on the S&P 500 Index, such as Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipts.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both S&P 500 Index derivatives and Fixed Income Instruments are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of S&P 500 Index stocks. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For the period prior to the inception date of the Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the bar chart and table is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by Class P shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The 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. The Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 13.65%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 24.70% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -25.89% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

21.07

%

2.44

%

7.37

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

17.94

%

-0.12

%

5.17

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

14.94

%

0.65

%

5.15

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

20.84

%

2.33

%

7.32

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

21.08

%

2.26

%

7.12

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

20.48

%

2.04

%

6.94

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

15.98

%

1.41

%

6.60

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

14.74

%

1.01

%

6.38

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

18.94

%

1.54

%

6.41

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

20.07

%

1.80

%

6.68

%

S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.00

%

1.66

%

7.10

%

 

Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

15.02

%

0.83

%

6.53

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since January 1998.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmarks, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class A

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

3.75%

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class A

Management Fees

0.59%

0.69%

0.59%

0.74%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.60%

0.70%

0.85%

1.00%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.59%, 0.69%, 0.84% and 0.99% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class A shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class A shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$61

$192

$335

$750

Class P

$72

$224

$390

$871

Administrative Class

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class A

$473

$681

$907

$1,554

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$61

$192

$335

$750

Class P

$72

$224

$390

$871

Administrative Class

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class A

$473

$681

$907

$1,554

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 52% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to exceed the total return of its benchmark indexes, the S&P 500 Index and a secondary blended index (as described below, and together with the S&P 500 Index, the "Indexes"), by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a diversified portfolio of long-term Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps. The Fund normally uses S&P 500 Index derivatives instead of S&P 500 Index stocks to attempt to equal or exceed the daily performance of the Indexes. The Fund typically will seek to gain long exposure to the S&P 500 Index in an amount, under normal circumstances, approximately equal to the Fund's net assets. The value of S&P 500 Index derivatives should closely track changes in the value of the S&P 500 Index. However, S&P 500 Index derivatives may be purchased with a small fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 13.54 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The S&P 500 Index is composed of 500 selected common stocks that represent approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all U.S. common stocks. The Fund seeks to remain invested in S&P 500 Index derivatives and/or S&P 500 Index stocks even when the S&P 500 Index is declining.

Though the Fund does not normally invest directly in S&P 500 Index securities, when S&P 500 Index derivatives appear to be overvalued relative to the S&P 500 Index, the Fund may invest all of its assets in a "basket" of S&P 500 Index stocks. The Fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds based on the S&P 500 Index, such as Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipts.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both S&P 500 Index derivatives and Fixed Income Instruments are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of S&P 500 Index stocks. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund measures its performance against two benchmarks. The Fund's primary benchmark is the S&P 500 Index. The Fund's secondary benchmark is a blend constructed by adding the returns of the S&P 500 Index to the Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index and subtracting 3-Month LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate). This blend is intended to represent a portfolio which obtains 100% exposure to the S&P 500 Index via derivatives in exchange for the payment of 3-Month LIBOR, and invests the capital in a long duration bond portfolio. The portfolio manager believes that this self-blended benchmark reflects the Fund's investment strategy more accurately than the S&P 500 Index.

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. Class A, Class P and Administrative Class of the Fund have not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The 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. The Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Government or Investment Grade Credit Securities having a maturity of 10 years or more. The 3 Month LIBOR is an average interest rate, determined by the British Bankers Association, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money (3 months) in England's Eurodollar market. The Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 4.50%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 24.82% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -17.14% in the Q1 2009.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (08/31/2007)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

27.22

%

10.83

%

10.97

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

22.00

%

6.86

%

7.01

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

19.23

%

7.20

%

7.33

%

S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.00

%

1.66

%

1.61

%

S&P 500 Index + Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index - 3 Month LIBOR (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

26.11

%

10.60

%

10.54

%

 

Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

15.02

%

0.83

%

0.98

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Stephen Rodosky. Mr. Rodosky is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in August 2007.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.64%

0.74%

0.64%

0.79%

0.79%

0.79%

0.79%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.64%

0.74%

0.89%

1.04%

1.04%

1.79%

1.79%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$65

$205

$357

$798

Class P

$76

$237

$411

$918

Administrative Class

$91

$284

$493

$1,096

Class D

$106

$331

$574

$1,271

Class A

$477

$694

$927

$1,598

Class B

$532

$763

$1,020

$1,642

Class C

$282

$563

$970

$2,105

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$65

$205

$357

$798

Class P

$76

$237

$411

$918

Administrative Class

$91

$284

$493

$1,096

Class D

$106

$331

$574

$1,271

Class A

$477

$694

$927

$1,598

Class B

$182

$563

$970

$1,642

Class C

$182

$563

$970

$2,105

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 419% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The absolute return approach does not apply to the equity index replicating component of the Fund. "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. The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps. The Fund normally uses S&P 500 Index derivatives instead of S&P 500 Index stocks to attempt to equal or exceed the daily performance of the S&P 500 Index. The Fund typically will seek to gain long exposure to its benchmark index in an amount, under normal circumstances, approximately equal to the Fund's net assets. The value of S&P 500 Index derivatives should closely track changes in the value of the S&P 500 Index. However, S&P 500 Index derivatives may be purchased with a small fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The S&P 500 Index is composed of 500 selected common stocks that represent approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all U.S. common stocks. The Fund seeks to remain invested in S&P 500 Index derivatives or S&P 500 Index stocks even when the S&P 500 Index is declining.

Though the Fund does not normally invest directly in S&P 500 Index securities, when S&P 500 Index derivatives appear to be overvalued relative to the S&P 500 Index, the Fund may invest all of its assets in a "basket" of S&P 500 Index stocks. The Fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds based on the S&P 500 Index, such as Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipts.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both S&P 500 Index derivatives and Fixed Income Instruments are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience greater losses or lesser gains than would be the case if it invested directly in a portfolio of S&P 500 Index stocks. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Class A, Class B and Class D shares (July 31, 2003), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes. Performance of the Fund's Class A shares does not reflect the impact of sales charges (loads). If it did, the returns would be lower than those shown. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus.  The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The 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. The Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P Super-Composite 1500 Index. 

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 11.55%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 25.83% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -22.30% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

26.57

%

5.63

%

9.63

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

23.03

%

2.27

%

6.47

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

17.22

%

2.62

%

6.54

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

26.24

%

5.52

%

9.56

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

25.71

%

5.19

%

9.20

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

21.16

%

4.39

%

8.80

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

21.73

%

4.38

%

8.55

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

24.02

%

4.44

%

8.39

%

S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.00

%

1.66

%

7.10

%

 

Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

15.02

%

0.83

%

6.53

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in June 2002.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return through the implementation of short investment positions on the S&P 500 Index.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.64%

0.74%

0.64%

0.79%

0.79%

0.79%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.65%

0.75%

0.90%

1.05%

1.05%

1.80%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.64%, 0.74%, 0.89%, 1.04%, 1.04% and 1.79% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$66

$208

$362

$810

Class P

$77

$240

$417

$930

Administrative Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class D

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class A

$478

$697

$933

$1,609

Class C

$283

$566

$975

$2,116

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$66

$208

$362

$810

Class P

$77

$240

$417

$930

Administrative Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class D

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class A

$478

$697

$933

$1,609

Class C

$183

$566

$975

$2,116

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 297% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in short positions with respect to the S&P 500 Index (the "Index") or specific Index securities, backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments, such that the Fund's net asset value may vary inversely with the value of the Index on a daily basis, subject to certain limitations summarized below. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. The absolute return approach does not apply to the equity index replicating component of the Fund. "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. The Fund will generally benefit when the price of the Index is declining. When the Index is rising, the Fund will generally not perform as well. Fixed Income Instruments owned by the Fund may also benefit or detract from the Fund's net asset value. The Fund is designed for investors seeking to take advantage of declines in the value of the Index, or investors wishing to hedge existing long equity positions. However, the Fund is not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the inverse of the performance of the Index due to compounding, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") active management, Fund fees and expenses and other factors discussed below.

The Fund will maintain short positions through the use of a combination of derivatives, including options, futures, options on futures, and swaps. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in such instruments. While the Fund will, under normal circumstances, invest primarily in Index short positions backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO may reduce the Fund's exposure to Index short positions when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. Additionally, the Fund may purchase call options on Index futures contracts or on other similar Index derivatives in an effort to limit the total potential decline in the Fund's net asset value during a market in which prices of securities are rising or expected to rise. Because the Fund invests primarily in short positions, gains and losses in the Fund will primarily be taxable as short-term gains or losses. However, a portion of the gains or losses from certain types of derivatives, including futures contracts on broad-based stock indexes in which the Fund may choose to invest, will be taxable as long-term gains or losses.

Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. PIMCO actively manages the fixed income assets held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates.  The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Although the Fund uses derivatives and other short positions to gain exposures that may vary inversely with the performance of the Index on a daily basis, the Fund as a whole is not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the inverse of the performance of the Index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, even if the value of the Index is declining (which could be beneficial to the Fund's short strategy), this could be offset by declining values of Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund. Conversely, it is possible that rising fixed income securities prices could be offset by a rising Index (which could lead to losses in a short strategy). In either scenario the Fund may experience losses. In a market where the value of the Index is rising and the Fund's Fixed Income Instrument holdings are declining, the Fund may experience substantial losses. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

Inverse Correlation and Compounding Risk: the risk that the Fund's performance may vary substantially from the inverse performance of the Index for a number of reasons, including the effects of compounding on the performance of the Fund's derivatives short positions for periods greater than one day, the results of PIMCO's active management of the Fund (including income and gains or losses from Fixed Income Instruments and variations in the Fund's level of short exposure) and that derivatives positions in general may not correlate exactly with an index

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund measures its performance against two benchmarks. The Fund's primary benchmark is the S&P 500 Index. The Fund's performance may vary inversely with the value of the S&P 500 Index on a daily basis, subject to certain limitations. The Fund's secondary benchmark is the Inverse of S&P 500 Index. The Fund believes that the secondary benchmark reflects the Fund's investment strategy more accurately than the S&P 500 Index. It may be reasonable to expect significant differences between the Fund's performance and that of the secondary benchmark, as well as potentially significant differences between the Fund's primary and secondary benchmarks due to compounding and other considerations.

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (January 29, 2010) and Class A, Class C and Class D shares (July 31, 2006), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The 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. The Fund's performance may vary inversely with the value of the index on a daily basis, subject to certain limitations. Effective July 31, 2009, the Fund selected the S&P 500 Index as its primary benchmark in replacement of the Inverse of the S&P 500 Index, which the Fund retains as its secondary benchmark. The Fund added the S&P 500 Index to facilitate a comparison of the Fund's performance to the S&P 500 Index. The Inverse of the S&P 500 Index is the negative equivalent of the return of the S&P 500 Index. The Lipper Dedicated Short-Bias Fund Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that employ portfolio strategies consistently creating a "net short" exposure to the market. This classification also includes short-only funds, i.e., funds that pursue short sales of stock or stock index options. The Fund began operations on 7/23/03. Index comparisons began on 7/31/03.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -13.43%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 25.08% in the Q4 2008, and the lowest quarterly return was -10.82% in the Q4 2010.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (07/23/2003)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

-6.98

%

0.71

%

0.48

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

-7.81

%

-1.95

%

-1.56

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

-4.53

%

0.58

%

0.06

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

-6.91

%

0.64

%

0.42

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

-7.15

%

0.26

%

0.05

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

-10.46

%

-0.51

%

-0.34

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

-8.78

%

-0.47

%

-0.72

%

S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.00

%

1.66

%

6.09

%

Inverse of S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

-14.84

%

-5.11

%

-7.83

%

 

Lipper Dedicated Short-Bias Fund Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

-23.29

%

-21.94

%

-15.18

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in July 2003.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 61 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

NONE

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.99%

1.09%

0.99%

1.14%

1.14%

1.14%

1.14%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.99%

1.09%

1.24%

1.39%

1.39%

2.14%

1.64%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated, and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$101

$315

$547

$1,213

Class P

$111

$347

$601

$1,329

Administrative Class

$126

$393

$681

$1,500

Class D

$142

$440

$761

$1,669

Class A

$511

$799

$1,107

$1,981

Class C

$317

$670

$1,149

$2,472

Class R

$167

$517

$892

$1,944

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$101

$315

$547

$1,213

Class P

$111

$347

$601

$1,329

Administrative Class

$126

$393

$681

$1,500

Class D

$142

$440

$761

$1,669

Class A

$511

$799

$1,107

$1,981

Class C

$217

$670

$1,149

$2,472

Class R

$167

$517

$892

$1,944

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 127% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in derivatives providing exposure to a proprietary global equity market neutral index designed by the Fund's sub-adviser, Research Affiliates, LLC ("Research Affiliates"), backed by a diversified portfolio of short and intermediate maturity Fixed Income Instruments. In managing the Fund's investments in Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark. "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. The Fund's strategy with respect to maintaining exposure to the RAFI® Country Neutral L/S Global Index (the "Index") can be characterized as "market neutral" because it seeks to maintain equal long and short equity positions while returning the relative appreciation (or depreciation) of the Index. The Fund will invest in instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States).

The Index consists of stocks issued by companies domiciled in developed and developing countries that satisfy certain liquidity and other proprietary inclusion criteria. Stocks held long in the Index are based on a combination of fundamental factors, including sales, cash flow, book values and, if applicable, dividends (sales, cash flow and dividends are averaged over the prior five years). The Index seeks to capture outperformance relative to stocks held short in the Index, which are based on market capitalization. Capitalization weighted indexes generally overweight overvalued stocks and underweight undervalued stocks. By contrast, indexes based on fundamental factors, such as the Index, seek to avoid this problem by weighting stocks based on variables that do not depend on the fluctuations of market valuation. The Index seeks to capture the return difference between a fundamental and capitalization weighted index of stocks. The number of companies selected for inclusion in the Index and related weightings are calibrated using a proprietary algorithm that looks to enhance return, liquidity and diversification. The Index may include, and therefore the Fund may invest in, securities issued by large-capitalization, mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies.

The Fund may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps to approximate exposure to the Index or other similar indexes. The Fund typically will seek to simultaneously gain long and short exposure to the Index, each in an amount, under normal circumstances, approximately equal to the Fund's net assets. While the Fund will, under normal circumstances, seek to maintain approximately equal value exposure in its long and short positions in the Index in an effort to offset the effects on the Fund's performance of general stock market movements, PIMCO may increase or decrease the Fund's long or short exposure to the Index when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. Because the Index is a proprietary index, there may be a limited number of counterparties willing or able to serve as counterparties to a swap agreement. If such swap agreements are not available, or when PIMCO otherwise deems it appropriate to do so, the Fund may invest in, or take short positions in, other derivative instruments, "baskets" of stocks, or individual securities to replicate the performance of the Index. The Fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds.

The values of derivatives based on the Index should closely track changes in the value of the Index. However, these derivatives may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the equity securities directly, so that the remainder of the Fund's assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. Research Affiliates provides investment advisory services in connection with the Fund's use of the Index by, among other things, providing PIMCO, or counterparties designated by PIMCO, with a model portfolio reflecting the composition of the Index for purposes of developing the Index derivatives. PIMCO actively manages the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund with a view toward enhancing the Fund's total return, subject to an overall portfolio duration which normally varies from (negative) 3 years to positive 8 years based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as currency options, futures, options on futures and swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. Assets not invested in equity securities or derivatives may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may also invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries, but may gain emerging markets exposure beyond this limit through other securities and instruments. With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure from non-U.S. dollar-denominated Fixed Income Instruments to 20% of its total assets, but may gain foreign currency exposure beyond this limit through other securities and instruments. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks. 

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to protect against equity market risk arising from its long exposure to the Index by maintaining short exposure to a proprietary index of market capitalization weighted global equities, under certain conditions, generally in a market where the Index underperforms relative to the proprietary index of market capitalization weighted global equities and fixed income securities are declining or in periods of heightened market volatility, the Fund may experience losses. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO and Research Affiliates will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO, Research Affiliates and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company Risk: 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

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund does not have a full calendar year of performance. Thus, no bar chart or Average Annual Total Returns table is included for the Fund. Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

The Fund's benchmark index is the 3-Month USD LIBOR Index. LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is an average interest rate, determined by the British Bankers Association, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money (3 months) in England's Eurodollar market.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Marc P. Seidner. Mr. Seidner is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in November 2012.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 51 of this prospectus.

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Fund shares may be purchased or sold (redeemed) on any business day (normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open). Generally, purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares are processed at the net asset value next calculated after an order is received by the Fund.

Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D

The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund is $1 million, 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 for Class D shares of the Fund is $1,000, except that the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The minimum subsequent investment for Class D shares is $50.

You may sell (redeem) all or part of your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Fund on any business day. If you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, depending on the elections made on the Account Application, you may sell by:

Sending a written request by mail to:
PIMCO Funds c/o BFDS Midwest
330 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 

Calling us at 888.87.PIMCO and a Shareholder Services associate will assist you 

Sending a fax to our Shareholder Services department at 816.421.2861 

Sending an e-mail to pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

The minimum initial investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund is $1,000. The minimum subsequent investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares is $50. The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. Effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as described in "Purchasing Shares – Class B" in the Fund's prospectus. You may purchase or sell (redeem) all or part of your Class A, Class B and Class C shares through a broker-dealer, or other financial firm, or, if you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809. The Fund reserves the right to require payment by wire or U.S. Bank check in connection with accounts opened directly with the Fund by Account Application.

There is no minimum initial or minimum subsequent investment in Class R shares because Class R shares may only be purchased through omnibus accounts for specified benefit plans. Specified benefit plans that wish to invest directly by mail should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are generally taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of the two, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Distributions paid by the Fund that are properly designated as "exempt interest dividends" normally will be exempt from federal income taxes, but may not be exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Firms

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial firm (such as a bank), the Fund and/or its related companies (including PIMCO) may pay the financial firm for the sale of those shares of the Fund and/or related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial firm and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial firm's Web site for more information.

Description of Principal Risks

The value of your investment in a Fund changes with the values of that Fund's investments. Many factors can affect those values. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund's portfolio as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks of each Fund are identified in the Fund Summaries. The principal risks are described in this section. Each Fund may be subject to additional risks other than those identified and described below because the types of investments made by a Fund can change over time. Securities and investment techniques mentioned in this summary that appear in bold type are described in greater detail under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques." That section and "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information also include more information about the Funds, their investments and the related risks. There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO
Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

PIMCO
Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

PIMCO
International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO
International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged) Fund

PIMCO
International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PIMCO
Small Cap Stocks PLUS® AR Strategy Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Smaller Company

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Inverse Correlation and Compounding

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO
StocksPLUS® Fund

PIMCO
StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

PIMCO
StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

PIMCO
StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

PIMCO
Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

x

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

x

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

x

Smaller Company

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

x

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

x

Inverse Correlation and Compounding

x

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities and other instruments in a Fund's portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by a Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. The values of equity and other non-fixed income securities may also decline due to fluctuations in interest rates. Inflation-indexed bonds, including Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), decline in value when real interest rates rise. In certain interest rate environments, such as when real interest rates are rising faster than nominal interest rates, inflation-indexed bonds may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations.

Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Inverse floating rate securities may decrease in value if interest rates increase. Inverse floating rate securities may also exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation with similar credit quality. When a Fund holds variable or floating rate securities, a decrease (or, in the case of inverse floating rate securities, an increase) in market interest rates will adversely affect the income received from such securities and the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

Credit Risk

A Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security (including a security purchased with securities lending collateral), or the counterparty to a derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The downgrade of the credit of a security held by a Fund may decrease its value. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Municipal bonds are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions, or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer's ability to make payments of principal and/or interest.

High Yield Risk

Funds that invest in high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than funds that do not invest in such securities. These securities are considered predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce a Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, a Fund may lose its entire investment. Because of the risks involved in investing in high yield securities, an investment in a Fund that invests in such securities should be considered speculative.

Market Risk

The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets. The value of a security 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. The value of a security may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities.

Exchanges and securities markets may close early, close late or issue trading halts on specific securities, which may result in, among other things, a Fund being unable to buy or sell certain securities or financial instruments at an advantageous time or accurately price its portfolio investments.

Issuer Risk

The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons which 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. A change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value at which the Fund has valued the securities. A Fund's investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Fund because it may be unable to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Additionally, the market for certain investments may become illiquid under adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer. In such cases, a Fund, due to limitations on investments in illiquid securities and the difficulty in purchasing and selling such securities or instruments, may be unable to achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. To the extent that a Fund's principal investment strategies involve derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk, the Fund will tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

Derivatives Risk

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The various derivative instruments that the Funds may use are referenced under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives" in this prospectus and described in more detail under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Funds typically use derivatives as a substitute for taking a position in the underlying asset and/or as part of a strategy designed to reduce exposure to other risks, such as interest rate or currency risk. The Funds may also use derivatives for leverage, in which case their use would involve leveraging risk. A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks described elsewhere in this section, such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk and management risk. They also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index.

Derivatives also involve the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. In this regard, many of the Funds offered in this prospectus seek to achieve their investment objectives, in part, by investing in derivatives positions that are designed to closely track the performance (or inverse performance) of an index on a daily basis. However, the overall investment strategies of these Funds are not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the performance (or inverse performance) of the particular index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. There are a number of factors which may prevent a mutual fund, or the derivatives or other strategies used by a fund, from achieving desired correlation (or inverse correlation) with an index, such as the impact of fees, expenses and transaction costs, the timing of pricing, and disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for derivative instruments or securities in which a Fund invests. Further, in the case of Funds that attempt to produce returns from short derivatives positions which correlate inversely with the performance of an index on a daily basis, such as the PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund, for periods greater than one day, the effect of compounding may result in the performance of the derivatives, and the Fund's performance attributable to those positions, to be either greater than or less than the inverse of the index performance, and the extent of the variation could be substantial due to market volatility and other factors. See "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives— Correlation Risk." For further discussion of risks associated with the PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund, please see "Inverse Correlation and Compounding Risk."

A Fund investing in a derivative instrument could lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk

Focusing investments in a small number of issuers increases risk. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified." Funds that invest in a relatively small number of issuers are more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Some of those issuers also may present substantial credit or other risks.

Equity Risk

Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities also include, among other things, preferred stocks, convertible stocks and warrants. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. These risks are generally magnified in the case of equity investments in distressed companies.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities often involve risks that are different from or more acute than risks associated with other types of debt instruments. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-related securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, if a Fund holds mortgage-related securities, it may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, adjustable and fixed rate mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment risk. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. A Fund's investments in other asset-backed securities are subject to risks similar to those associated with mortgage-related securities, as well as additional risks associated with the nature of the assets and the servicing of those assets.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk

A Fund that invests in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a Fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries. Additionally, issuers of foreign (non-U.S.) securities are usually not subject to the same degree of regulation as U.S. issuers. Reporting, accounting and auditing standards of foreign countries differ, in some cases significantly, from U.S. standards. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Also, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes or diplomatic developments could adversely affect a Fund's investments in a foreign country. In the event of nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation, a Fund could lose its entire investment in foreign (non-U.S.) securities. Adverse conditions in a certain region can adversely affect securities of other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated. To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a specific geographic region, the Fund will generally have more exposure to regional economic risks associated with foreign investments. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk may be particularly high to the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities. Emerging market securities may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, and potentially greater than, the risks of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to developed foreign countries. To the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities that are economically tied to a particular region, country or group of countries, the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse political or social events affecting that region, country or group of countries. Economic, business, political, or social instability may affect emerging market securities differently. Accordingly, a Fund that invests in a wide range of emerging market securities (e.g., different regions or countries, asset classes, issuers, sectors or credit qualities) may perform differently in response to such instability than a Fund investing in a more limited range of emerging market securities. For example, a Fund that focuses its investments in multiple asset classes of emerging market securities may have a limited ability to mitigate losses in an environment that is adverse to emerging market securities in general. Emerging market securities may also be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to value than securities economically tied to developed foreign countries. The systems and procedures for trading and settlement of securities in emerging markets are less developed and less transparent and transactions may take longer to settle. A Fund may not know the identity of trading counterparties, which may increase the possibility of the Fund not receiving payment or delivery of securities in a transaction.

Currency Risk

If a Fund invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged.

Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, a Fund's investments in foreign currency-denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.

Currency risk may be particularly high to the extent that a Fund invests in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engages in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to emerging market countries. These currency transactions may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, or greater than, the risks of investing in developed foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engaging in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to developed foreign countries.

Leveraging Risk

Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. The use of derivatives may also create leveraging risk. To mitigate leveraging risk, PIMCO will segregate or "earmark" liquid assets or otherwise cover the transactions that may give rise to such risk. Certain Funds also may be exposed to leveraging risk by borrowing money for investment purposes. Leveraging may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions to satisfy its obligations or to meet segregation requirements when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leveraging tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities. Certain types of leveraging transactions, such as short sales that are not "against the box," could theoretically be subject to unlimited losses in cases where a Fund, for any reason, is unable to close out the transaction. In addition, to the extent a Fund borrows money, interest costs on such borrowings may not be recovered by any appreciation of the securities purchased with the borrowed amounts and could exceed the Fund's investment returns, resulting in greater losses.

Smaller Company Risk

The general risks associated with fixed income securities and equity securities are particularly pronounced for securities issued by companies with smaller market capitalizations. These companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources or they may depend on a few key employees. As a result, they may be subject to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk. Securities of smaller companies may trade less frequently and in lesser volumes than more widely held securities and their values may fluctuate more sharply than other securities. Companies with medium-sized market capitalizations may have risks similar to those of smaller companies.

Management Risk

The Funds are subject to management risk because they are actively managed investment portfolios. PIMCO, or in the case of a fund that is not managed by PIMCO, such other fund's investment adviser and sub-adviser, as applicable, and each individual portfolio manager will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Funds and may also adversely affect the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives. Because the PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund and PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund invest in derivatives that are linked to Enhanced RAFI® U.S. Large, the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund invests in derivatives that are linked to Enhanced RAFI® Emerging Markets Fundamental Index, the PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Strategy Fund invests in derivatives that are linked to the Enhanced RAFI® Small Company Fundamental Index, the PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund invests in derivatives that are linked to the Enhanced RAFI® Developed ex-U.S. Fundamental Index, and the PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund invests in derivatives that are linked to the RAFI® Country Neutral L/S Global Index, they will be subject to the risks associated with the management of Enhanced RAFI® U.S. Large, Enhanced RAFI® Emerging Markets Fundamental Index, Enhanced RAFI® Small Company Fundamental Index, Enhanced RAFI® Developed ex-U.S. Fundamental Index and RAFI® Country Neutral L/S Global Index, respectively, by the sub-adviser to such Funds.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company Risk

Investments in securities issued by small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. The value of securities issued by small- and mid-cap companies may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to narrower markets and more limited managerial and financial resources than large-cap companies. 

Short Sale Risk

A Fund's short sales, if any, are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Fund of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. A Fund may also enter into a short position through a forward commitment or a short derivative position through a futures contract or swap agreement. If the price of the security or derivative has increased during this time, then the Fund will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. By contrast, a loss on a long position arises from decreases in the value of the security and is limited by the fact that a security's value cannot decrease below zero.

By investing the proceeds received from selling securities short, a Fund could be deemed to be employing a form of leverage, which creates special risks. The use of leverage may increase a Fund's exposure to long securities positions and make any change in the Fund's NAV greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of returns. There is no guarantee that any leveraging strategy a Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

In times of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions, a Fund may not be able, fully or partially, to implement its short selling strategy. Periods of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions generally may exist for as long as six months and, in some cases, much longer. Also, there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund.

Inverse Correlation and Compounding Risk

The PIMCO StockPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund will generally benefit when the value of the Fund's associated index is declining and will generally not perform well when the index is rising, a result that is different from traditional mutual funds. However, the Fund is neither designed nor expected to produce returns which replicate the inverse of the performance of its associated index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. Because the value of each Fund's derivatives short positions move in the opposite direction from the value of the Fund's associated index every day, for periods greater than one day, the effect of compounding may result in the performance of these derivatives positions, and the Fund's performance attributable to those positions, to be either greater than or less than the inverse of the index performance for such periods, and the extent of the variation could be substantial due to market volatility and other factors. In addition, the results of PIMCO's active management of the Funds, including the combination of income and capital gains or losses derived from the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund and the ability of the Fund to reduce or limit short exposure, may result in an imperfect inverse correlation between the performance of the Fund's associated index and the performance of the Fund. Further, there are a number of other reasons why changes in the value of derivatives positions may not correlate exactly (either positively or inversely) with an index or which may otherwise prevent a mutual fund or its positions from achieving such correlation. See "Derivatives Risk." For PIMCO StockPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund, this is due, in part, to the possibility that its commodity derivatives positions may have different roll dates, reset dates or contract months than those specified in a particular commodity index.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Please see "Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings" in the Statement of Additional Information for information about the availability of the complete schedule of each Fund's holdings.

Management of the Funds

Investment Adviser and Administrator

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser and the administrator (serving in its capacity as administrator, the "Administrator") for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees of PIMCO Funds (the "Trust"), PIMCO is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds' business affairs and other administrative matters.

PIMCO is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Organized in 1971, PIMCO provides investment management and advisory services to private accounts of institutional and individual clients and to mutual funds. As of June 30, 2013, PIMCO had approximately $1.97 trillion in assets under management.

PIMCO has engaged Research Affiliates, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Research Affiliates"), to serve as the sub-adviser to the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Funds. Research Affiliates is located at 620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 900, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Management Fees

Each Fund pays for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. The Management Fees shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses tables reflect both an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly Management Fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable to each class's shares taken separately):

Management Fees


Fund Name

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

1.25%

1.35%

1.25%

1.40%

1.40%

N/A

1.40%

N/A

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

0.89%

0.99%

0.89%

1.04%

1.04%

N/A

1.04%

N/A

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

0.79%

0.89%

0.79%

0.94%

0.94%

N/A

0.94%

N/A

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.84%

0.94%

0.84%

0.94%

0.94%

N/A

0.94%

0.94%

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

0.64%

0.74%

0.64%

0.79%

0.79%

N/A

0.79%

N/A

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar Hedged)

0.75%

0.85%

0.75%

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

N/A

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.69%

0.79%

0.69%

0.84%

0.84%

N/A

0.84%

N/A

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.84%

0.94%

0.84%

0.94%

0.94%

N/A

0.94%

0.94%

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

0.59%

0.69%

0.59%

N/A

0.74%

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

0.64%

0.74%

0.64%

0.79%

0.79%

0.79%

0.79%

N/A

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

0.64%

0.74%

0.64%

0.79%

0.79%

N/A

0.79%

N/A

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

0.99%

1.09%

0.99%

1.14%

1.14%

N/A

1.14%

1.14%

Advisory Fee. Each Fund pays PIMCO fees in return for providing investment advisory services. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly advisory fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund taken separately):

 


Fund Name

Advisory Fee
All Classes1

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.85%

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

0.64%

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

0.54%

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.59%

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

0.39%

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar Hedged)

0.45%

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.44%

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.59%

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

0.25%

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

0.35%

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

0.39%

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

0.39%

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

0.74%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 88.

A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund's investment advisory contract is available in its Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of all other Funds' investment advisory contract is available in the Funds' Semi-Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal half-year ended September 30, 2012.

Supervisory and Administrative Fee. Each Fund pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. Shareholders of each Fund pay a supervisory and administrative fee to PIMCO, computed as a percentage of the Fund's assets attributable in the aggregate to that class of shares. PIMCO, in turn, 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 supervisory and administrative fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the shareholders, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses) and fees and expenses of the Trust's Independent Trustees and their counsel. PIMCO generally earns a profit on the supervisory and administrative fee paid by the Funds. Also, under the terms of the supervision and administration agreement, PIMCO, and not Fund shareholders, would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid PIMCO monthly supervisory and administrative fees at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class's shares taken separately):

 

Supervisory and Administrative Fees1


Fund Name

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.40%

0.50%

0.40%

0.55%

0.55%

N/A

0.55%

N/A

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.35%

0.35%

N/A

0.35%

0.35%

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

N/A

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.35%

0.35%

N/A

0.35%

0.35%

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

0.24%

0.34%

0.24%

N/A

0.39%

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

0.40%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 88.

Individual Portfolio Managers

The following individuals have primary responsibility for managing each of the noted Funds.

 

Fund

Portfolio Manager

Since

Recent Professional Experience

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR  Strategy Fund
PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy
PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR
PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged)
PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy
PIMCO StocksPLUS®
PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return
PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy

William H. Gross

11/08*
2/08*
6/05*
11/06*
3/06*
1/98
6/02*
7/03*  

Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO.  Mr. Gross has been associated with PIMCO since 1971.

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Stratgey
PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy
PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy

Marc P. Seidner

9/11*
9/11*

11/12*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Seidner is a Portfolio Manager and joined PIMCO in 2009. Prior to joining PIMCO, he was a managing director and domestic fixed income portfolio manager at Harvard Management Company. He previously held portfolio management roles at Standish Mellon Asset Management and Fidelity Management and Research.

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Chris Dialynas

5/08

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Dialynas joined PIMCO in 1980 and is a senior member of  PIMCO's investment strategy group.

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration

Stephen Rodosky

8/07*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Rodosky joined PIMCO in 2001 and specializes in  portfolio management of treasuries, agencies and futures.

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about other accounts managed by the portfolio managers, the portfolio managers' compensation and the portfolio managers' ownership of shares of the Funds.

Distributor

The Trust's Distributor is PIMCO Investments LLC ("Distributor"). The Distributor, located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Please note all direct account requests or inquiries should be mailed to the Trust's transfer agent at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 and should not be mailed to the Distributor.

Classes of Shares

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds are offered in this prospectus. Subject to the qualifications described below under "Purchasing Shares — Class B," effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments. Each share class represents an investment in the same Fund, but each class has its own expense structure and arrangements for shareholder services or distribution, which allows you to choose the class that best fits your situation and eligibility requirements.

The class of shares that is best for you depends upon a number of factors, including the amount and the intended length of your investment, the expenses borne by each class, which are detailed in the fee table and example at the front of this prospectus, any initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applicable to a class and whether you qualify for any reduction or waiver of sales charges, and the availability of the share class for purchase by you. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes, which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. Individual investors can generally invest in Class A and Class C shares. Only certain investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D and Class R shares.

The following summarizes key information about each class to help you make your investment decision, including the various expenses associated with each class and the payments made to financial firms for distribution and other services. More information about the Trust's multi-class arrangements is included in the Statement of Additional Information and can be obtained free of charge by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Sales Charges

Initial Sales Charges — Class A Shares

This section includes important information about sales charge reduction programs available to investors in Class A shares of the Funds and describes information or records you may need to provide to the Distributor or your financial firm in order to be eligible for sales charge reduction programs.

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, the public offering price you pay when you buy Class A shares of the Funds is the net asset value ("NAV") of the shares plus an initial sales charge. The initial sales charge varies depending upon the size of your purchase, as set forth below. No sales charge is imposed where Class A shares are issued to you pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gains distributions. For investors investing in Class A shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you obtain the proper "breakpoint" discount.

Class A Shares

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

3.75%

3.90%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.25%

3.36%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.25%

2.30%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

1.75%

1.78%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

Investors in the Funds may reduce or eliminate sales charges applicable to purchases of Class A shares through utilization of the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount), Letter of Intent or Reinstatement Privilege. These programs, which apply to purchases of one of more funds that are series of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series that offer Class A shares (other than the Money Market series of the Trust) (collectively, "Eligible Funds"), are summarized below and are described in greater detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

Combined Purchase Privilege and Right of Accumulation (Breakpoints). A Qualifying Investor (as defined below) may qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by combining concurrent purchases of the Class A shares of one or more Eligible Funds into a single purchase (the "Combined Purchase Privilege"). In addition, a Qualifying Investor may obtain a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by adding the purchase value of Class A shares of an Eligible Fund with the current aggregate net asset value of all Class A, B and C shares of any Eligible Fund held by accounts for the benefit of such Qualifying Investor (the "Right of Accumulation" or "Cumulative Quantity Discount").

The term "Qualifying Investor" refers to:

1.

an individual, such individual's spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or such individual's children under the age of 21 years (each a "family member") (including family trust*, accounts established by such a family member); or

2.

a trustee or other fiduciary for a single trust (except family trusts* noted above), estate or fiduciary account although more than one beneficiary may be involved; or

3.

an employee benefit plan of a single employer.

*

For the purpose of determining whether a purchase would qualify for a reduced sales charge under the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation or Letter of Intent, a "family trust" is one in which a family member, as defined in section (1) above, or a direct lineal descendant(s) of such person is/are the beneficiary(ies), and such person or another family member, direct lineal ancestor or sibling of such person is/are the trustee(s).

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details and for restrictions applicable to shares held by certain employer-sponsored benefit programs.

Letter of Intent. Investors may also obtain a reduced sales charge on purchases of Class A shares by means of a written Letter of Intent which expresses an intent to invest not less than $50,000 (or $100,000 for certain funds) within a period of 13 months in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund(s). The maximum intended investment allowable in a Letter of Intent is $1,000,000. Each purchase of shares under a Letter of Intent will be made at the public offering price or prices applicable at the time of such purchase to a single purchase of the dollar amount indicated in the Letter of Intent. At the investor's option, a Letter of Intent may include purchases of Class A shares of any Eligible Fund made not more than 90 days prior to the date the Letter of Intent is signed; however, the 13 month period during which the Letter of Intent is in effect will begin on the date of the earliest purchase to be included and the sales charge on any purchases prior to the Letter of Intent will not be adjusted. A Letter of Intent is not a binding obligation to purchase the full amount indicated. Shares purchased with the first 5% of the amount indicated in the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charges applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased.

In making computations concerning the amount purchased for purposes of a Letter of Intent, purchases of Class C shares of Eligible Funds will be included, but market appreciation in the value of the shareholder's Class A and Class C shares of Eligible Funds will not be included.

Reinstatement Privilege. A Class A shareholder who has caused any or all of his shares to be redeemed may reinvest all or any portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund at NAV without any sales charge, provided that such investment is made within 120 calendar days after the redemption date. The limitations and restrictions of this program are fully described in the Statement of Additional Information.

Method of Valuation of Accounts. To determine whether a shareholder qualifies for a reduction in sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of Eligible Funds, the public offering price of the shares is used for purchases relying on the Combined Purchase Privilege or a Letter of Intent and the amount of the total current purchase (including any sales load) plus the NAV (at the close of business on the day of the current purchase) of shares previously acquired is used for the Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount).

Sales at Net Asset Value. In addition to the programs summarized above, the Funds may sell their Class A shares at NAV without an initial sales charge to certain types of accounts or account holders, including, but not limited to: Trustees of the Funds; employees of PIMCO and the Distributor; employees of participating brokers; certain trustees or other fiduciaries purchasing shares for retirement plans; and persons investing through certain "wrap accounts." Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

If you are eligible to buy both Class A shares and Institutional Class shares, you should buy Institutional Class shares because Class A shares may be subject to sales charges and an annual 0.25% service fee.

Required Shareholder Information and Records. In order for investors in Class A shares of the Funds to take advantage of sales charge reductions, an investor or his or her financial firm must notify the Fund that the investor qualifies for such a reduction. If the Fund is not notified that the investor is eligible for these reductions, the Fund will be unable to ensure that the reduction is applied to the investor's account. An investor may have to provide certain information or records to his or her financial firm or the Fund to verify the investor's eligibility for breakpoint discounts or sales charge waivers. An investor may be asked to provide information or records, including account statements, regarding shares of the Funds or other Eligible Funds held in:

all of the investor's accounts held directly with the Trust or through a financial firm; 

any account of the investor at another financial firm; and 

accounts of Qualifying Investors, at any financial firm.

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding eliminations of and reductions in sales loads associated with Eligible Funds. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from PIMCO by written request, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

Class A Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares (and, thus, pay no initial sales charge) of a Fund, you will be subject to a 1% CDSC if you sell (redeem) your Class A shares within 18 months of their purchase. The Class A CDSC does not apply if you are otherwise eligible to purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge or are eligible for a waiver of the CDSC. See "Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs" below.

Class B and Class C Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you sell (redeem) your Class B or Class C shares within the time periods specified below, you will pay a CDSC according to the following schedules. If you invest in Class B or Class C shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you are credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed.

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund — Class B Shares

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

First

3.50%

Second

2.75%

Third

2.00%

Fourth

1.25%

Fifth

0.50%

Sixth and thereafter

0.00%*

*

After the fifth year, Class B shares convert into Class A shares.

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) and PIMCO StocksPLUS® Funds—Class B Shares

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

First

5%

Second

4%

Third

3%

Fourth

3%

Fifth

2%

Sixth

1%

Seventh and thereafter

0%*

*

After the seventh year, Class B shares convert into Class A shares.

 

Class C Shares


Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge

First

1%

Thereafter

0%

 


Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage
Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge

First

1%

Thereafter

0%

How CDSCs will be Calculated

A CDSC is imposed on redemptions of Class B and Class C shares (and where applicable, Class A shares) on the amount of the redemption which causes the current value of your account for the particular class of shares of the Fund to fall below the total dollar amount of your purchase payments subject to the CDSC.

The following rules apply under the method for calculating CDSCs:

Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC.

For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either your original purchase price or the then current NAV of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. To illustrate this point, consider shares purchased at an NAV of $10. If the Fund's NAV per share at the time of redemption is $12, the CDSC will apply to the purchase price of $10. If the NAV per share at the time of redemption is $8, the CDSC will apply to the $8 current NAV per share.

CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of your redemption, not from amounts remaining in your account.

In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that you will redeem first the lot of shares which will incur the lowest CDSC.

For example, the following illustrates the operation of the Class C CDSC:

Assume that an individual opens an account and makes a purchase payment of $10,000 for 1,000 Class C shares of a Fund (at $10 per share) and that six months later the value of the investor's account for that Fund has grown through investment performance to $11,000 ($11 per share). If the investor should redeem $2,200 (200 shares), a CDSC would be applied against $2,000 of the redemption (the purchase price of the shares redeemed, because the purchase price is lower than the current NAV of such shares ($2,200)). At the rate of 1%, the Class C CDSC would be $20.

Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs

The initial sales charges on Class A shares and the CDSCs on Class A, Class B and Class C shares may be reduced or waived under certain purchase arrangements and for certain categories of investors. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

No Sales Charges — Class R Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class R shares. Class R shares generally are available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care benefit funding plans and other specified benefit plans and accounts whereby the plan or the plan's financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or PIMCO Funds to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (collectively, "specified benefit plans"). In addition, Class R shares also are generally available only to specified benefit plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the benefit plan level or at the level of the plan's financial firm). Class R shares are not available to retail or non-specified benefit plan accounts, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, or individual 403(b) plans.

The administrator of a specified benefit plan or employee benefits office can provide participants with detailed information on how to participate in the plan and how to elect a Fund as an investment option. Plan participants may be permitted to elect different investment options, alter the amounts contributed to the plan, or change how contributions are allocated among investment options in accordance with the plan's specific provisions. The plan administrator or employee benefits office should be consulted for details. For questions about participant accounts, participants should contact their employee benefits office, the plan administrator, or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class R shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the specified benefit plan.

Eligible specified benefit plans generally may open an account and purchase Class R shares by contacting any broker, dealer or other financial firm authorized to sell or process transactions in Class R shares of the Funds. Eligible specified benefit plans may also purchase shares directly from the Distributor. See "Purchasing Shares – Class R" below. Additional shares may be purchased through a benefit plan's administrator or recordkeeper.

Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing and account maintenance services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their plan participants, including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes.

Moreover, financial firms and specified benefit plans may have omnibus accounts and similar arrangements with the Trust and may be paid for providing sub-accounting and other shareholder services. A financial firm or specified benefit plan may be paid for its services directly or indirectly by the Funds, the Administrator, another affiliate of the Fund or the Distributor (normally not to exceed an annual rate of 0.50% of a Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares and purchased through such firm or specified benefit plan for its clients although payments with respect to shares in retirement plans are often higher). PIMCO or its affiliates may pay a financial firm or specified benefit plan an additional amount not to exceed 0.25% for sub-accounting or other shareholder services.

These fees and expenses could reduce an investment return in Class R shares. For further information on Class R shares and related items, please refer to the Statement of Additional Information.

No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. Only certain investors are eligible to purchase these share classes. Your financial advisor or financial firm can help you determine if you are eligible to purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. You can also call 888.87.PIMCO.

Institutional Class shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals. Institutional Class shares may also be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to their customers' investments in the Funds.

Class P shares are offered through certain asset allocation, wrap fee and other similar programs offered by broker-dealers and other financial firms. Broker-dealers, other financial firms, pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances also may purchase Class P shares.

Administrative Class shares are offered primarily through broker-dealers, other financial firms, and employee benefit plan alliances. Each Fund typically pays service and/or distribution fees to these entities for services they provide to Administrative Class shareholders.

Pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances, and "wrap account" programs established with broker-dealers or other financial firms may purchase Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares only if the plan or program for which the shares are being acquired will maintain an omnibus or pooled account for each Fund and will not require a Fund to pay any type of administrative payment per participant account to any third party.

Class D shares of the Funds are offered primarily through broker-dealers and other financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of the Funds in investment products, programs or accounts such as mutual fund supermarkets or other no transaction fee platforms. Class D shares of the Funds will be held in an account at a financial firm and, generally, the firm will hold a shareholder's Class D shares in nominee or street name as your agent. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class D shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the financial firm. In certain circumstances, the financial firm may arrange to have shares registered in a shareholder's name or a shareholder may subsequently become a holder of record for some other reason (for instance, if you terminate your relationship with your financial firm). In such circumstances, a shareholder may contact the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO for information about the account.

Distribution and Servicing (12b-1) Plans

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares. The Funds pay fees to the Distributor on an ongoing basis as compensation for the services the Distributor renders and the expenses it bears in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares ("distribution fees") and/or in connection with personal services rendered to Fund shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts ("servicing fees"). These payments are made pursuant to Distribution and Servicing Plans ("12b-1 Plans") adopted by each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

Class A Shares pay only servicing fees. Class B, Class C and Class R shares pay both distribution and servicing fees. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each 12b-1 Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Class A

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.00%

 

Class B

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class C

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

0.25%

0.50%

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class R

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.25%

Because distribution fees are paid out of the Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than other types of sales charges, such as sales charges that are deducted at the time of investment. Therefore, although Class B, Class C and Class R shares do not pay initial sales charges, the distribution fees payable on Class B, Class C and Class R shares may, over time, cost you more than the initial sales charge imposed on Class A shares. Also, because Class B shares convert into Class A shares after they have been held for five or seven years (as applicable) and are not subject to distribution fees after the conversion, an investment in Class C shares may cost you more over time than an investment in Class B shares.

Administrative Class and Class D Shares. The Trust has adopted, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, a separate Distribution and Servicing Plan for each of the Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds. The Distribution and Servicing Plans permit the Funds to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring through financial firms, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to the Administrative Class and Class D shares. Most or all of the distribution and service (12b-1) fees are paid to financial firms through which shareholders may purchase or hold shares. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund's Administrative Class and Class D assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Administrative Class and Class D shares.

The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each Distribution and Servicing Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Administrative Class & Class D

Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

All Funds

0.25%

Servicing Arrangements

Shares of the Funds may be available through broker-dealers, banks, trust companies, insurance companies and other financial firms that have entered into shareholder servicing arrangements with respect to the Funds. A financial firm is one that, in exchange for compensation, sells, among other products, mutual fund shares (including the shares offered in this prospectus) or provides services for mutual fund shareholders. These financial firms provide varying investment products, programs, platforms and accounts, through which investors may purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds. Shareholder servicing arrangements typically include processing orders for shares, generating account and confirmation statements, sub-accounting, account maintenance, tax reporting, and disbursing cash dividends as well as other investment or administrative services required for the particular firm's products, programs, platform and accounts.

These financial firms may impose additional or different conditions than the Funds on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of shares. They may also independently establish and charge their customers or program participants transaction fees, account fees and other amounts in connection with purchases, redemptions and exchanges of shares in addition to any fees imposed by the Funds. These additional fees may vary and over time could increase the cost of an investment in the Funds and lower investment returns. Each financial firm is responsible for transmitting to its customers and program participants a schedule of any such fees and information regarding any additional or different conditions regarding purchases, redemptions and exchanges. Shareholders who are customers of these financial firms or participants in programs serviced by them should contact the financial firm for information regarding these fees and conditions.

PIMCO and/or its affiliates may make payments to financial firms for the shareholder services provided. These payments are made out of PIMCO's resources, including the supervisory and administrative fees paid to PIMCO under the Funds' supervision and administration agreement. The actual services provided by these firms, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm. The payments may be based on a fixed dollar amount for each account and position maintained by the financial firm and/or a percentage of the value of shares held by investors through the firm. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more information.

These payments may be material to financial firms relative to other compensation paid by the Funds, PIMCO and/or its affiliates and may be in addition to other fees, such as distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and revenue sharing or "shelf space" fees paid to such firms (described below). Also, the payments may differ depending on the Fund or share class and may vary from amounts paid to the Funds' transfer agent for providing similar services to other accounts. PIMCO and/or its affiliates do not control these financial firms' provision of the services for which they are receiving payments.

Other Payments to Financial Firms

Some or all of the sales charges, distribution fees and servicing fees described above are paid or "reallowed" to the financial firm, including their financial advisors through which you purchase your shares. With respect to Class C shares, the financial firms are also paid at the time of your purchase a commission of up to 1.00% of your investment in such share class. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more details.

The Distributor or PIMCO (for purposes of this subsection only, collectively, the "Distributor") may from time to time make payments and provide other incentives to selected financial firms as compensation for services such as providing the Funds with "shelf space" or a higher profile for the financial firms' financial advisors and their customers, placing the Funds on the financial firms' preferred or recommended fund list, granting the Distributor access to the firms' financial advisors, providing assistance in training and educating the financial firms' personnel on the Funds, and furnishing marketing support and other specified services. These payments may be significant to the financial firms and may also take the form of sponsorship of conferences, seminars or informational meetings or payment for attendance by persons associated with the financial firms at such events, as well as occasional entertainment, meals and small gifts to the extent permitted by law. Wholesaler representatives of the Distributor visit financial firms on a regular basis to market and educate financial advisors and other personnel about the Funds. These payments, reimbursements and activities may provide additional access to financial advisors at these financial firms, which may increase purchases and/or reduce redemptions of Fund shares.

A number of factors will be considered in determining the amount of these payments to financial firms. On some occasions, such payments may be conditioned upon levels of sales, including the sale of a specified minimum dollar amount of the shares of the Funds, other funds sponsored by the Distributor and/or a particular class of shares, during a specified period of time. The Distributor may also make payments to one or more financial firms based upon factors such as the amount of assets a financial firm's clients have invested in the Funds and the quality of the financial firm's relationship with the Distributor.

The payments described above are made at the Distributor's expense. These payments may be made to financial firms selected by the Distributor, generally to the financial firms that have sold significant amounts of shares of the Funds. The level of payments made to a financial firm in any given year will vary and generally will not exceed the sum of (a) 0.10% of such year's fund sales of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares by that financial firm and (b) 0.03% of the assets attributable to that financial firm invested in Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares of series of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. In certain cases, the payments described in the preceding sentence may be subject to certain minimum payment levels. In lieu of payments pursuant to the foregoing formula, the Distributor may make payments of an agreed upon amount which normally will not exceed the amount that would have been payable pursuant to the formula. In addition to the foregoing payments, the Distributor may make payments or reimburse financial firms for sponsorship and/or attendance at conferences, seminars or informational meetings.

The Distributor also may pay investment consultants or their affiliated companies for certain services including technology, operations, tax, or audit consulting services, and may pay such firms for the Distributor's attendance at investment forums sponsored by such firms or for various studies, surveys, or access to databases. Subject to applicable law, PIMCO and its affiliates may also provide investment advisory services to investment consultants and their affiliates and may execute brokerage transactions on behalf of the Funds with such investment consultants' affiliates. These consultants or their affiliates may, in the ordinary course of their investment consultant business, recommend that their clients utilize PIMCO's investment advisory services or invest in the Funds or in other products sponsored or distributed by the Distributor.

If investment advisers, distributors or affiliates of mutual funds make payments and provide other incentives in differing amounts, financial firms and their financial advisors may have financial incentives for recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. In addition, depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm and its financial advisors may also have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes. A shareholder who holds Fund shares through a financial firm should consult with the shareholder's financial advisor and review carefully any disclosure by the financial firm as to its compensation received by the financial advisor.

Although the Funds may use financial firms that sell Fund shares to effect transactions for the Funds' portfolios, the Funds and PIMCO will not consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when choosing financial firms to effect those transactions.

For further details about payments made by the Distributor to financial firms, please see the Statement of Additional Information.

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

The following section provides basic information about how to purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds.

More detailed information about purchase, redemption and exchange arrangements for Fund shares is provided in the Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained free of charge by written request to the Funds at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. The Statement of Additional Information provides technical information about the basic arrangements described below and also describes special purchase, sale and exchange features and programs offered by the Trust, including:

Automated telephone and wire transfer procedures

Automatic purchase, exchange and withdrawal programs

A link from your PIMCO Fund account to your bank account

Special arrangements for tax-qualified retirement plans

Investment programs which allow you to reduce or eliminate the initial sales charges

Categories of investors that are eligible for waivers or reductions of initial sales charges and CDSCs

The Trust typically does not offer or sell its shares to non-U.S. residents. For purposes of this policy, a U.S. resident is defined as an account with (i) a U.S. address of record and (ii) all account owners residing in the U.S. at the time of sale.

The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Trust or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial or subsequent investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

Purchasing Shares — Class A and Class C

You can purchase Class A or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways:

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may establish higher minimum investment requirements than the Trust and may also independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts (which may vary) in return for its services, which will reduce your return. Shares you purchase through your broker-dealer or other financial firm will normally be held in your account with that firm.

Through the Distributor. You should discuss your investment with your financial advisor before you make a purchase to be sure the Fund is appropriate for you. To make direct investments, you must open an account with the Trust and send payment for your shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. If you do not list a financial advisor and his/her brokerage firm on the Account Application, the Distributor is designated as the broker of record, but solely for purposes of acting as your agent to purchase shares.

Investment Minimums — Class A and Class C Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class A and Class C shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class B

Effective November 1, 2009 (the "Closing Date"), Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as discussed below. Class B shareholders may continue to hold such shares until they automatically convert to Class A shares under the existing conversion schedule, as outlined above in "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges — Class B and Class C Shares." Dividends and capital gain distributions paid on outstanding Class B shares may continue to be reinvested in Class B shares in accordance with the Funds' current policies. In addition, Class B shareholders may continue to exchange their shares for Class B shares of other Funds. Effective on and after the Closing Date, Class B shareholders who have direct accounts with the Funds that involve recurring investments in Class B shares, including through automated investment plans such as the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan, will have such recurring investments automatically redirected into Class A shares of the same Fund at net asset value, without any sales charges (loads). All other features of Class B shares, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees, CDSC schedule and conversion features, remain unchanged and continue in effect. The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate these policies and restrictions, including on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Distributor at 888.87.PIMCO, or your broker or other financial advisor, if you have any questions regarding the restrictions described above.

Purchasing Shares — Class R

Eligible plan investors may purchase Class R shares of the Funds at the relevant net asset value ("NAV") of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Class R Shares" above. Plan participants may purchase Class R shares only through their specified benefit plans. In connection with purchases, specified benefit plans are responsible for forwarding all necessary documentation to their financial firm or the Distributor. Specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for such services.

Specified benefit plans may also purchase Class R shares directly through the Distributor. To make direct investments, a plan administrator must open an account with the Fund and send payment for Class R shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. Specified benefit plans that purchase their shares directly from the Trust must hold their shares in an omnibus account at the specified benefit plan level.

Investment Minimums — Class R Shares. There is no minimum initial or additional investment in Class R shares.

To invest directly by mail, specified benefit plans should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application to the Trust by mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight courier to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

The Funds accept all purchases by mail subject to collection of checks at full value and conversion into federal funds. Investors may make subsequent purchases by mailing a check to the address above with a letter describing the investment or with the additional investment portion of a confirmation statement. Checks for subsequent purchases should be payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds and should clearly indicate the relevant account number. Please call the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO if you have any questions regarding purchases by mail.

The Funds reserve the right to require payment by wire, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) or U.S. bank check. The Funds generally do not accept payments made by cash, money order, temporary/starter checks, third-party checks, credit card checks, traveler's check, or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can make direct investments, including through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan and ACH Network. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Purchasing Shares — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class

Eligible investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at the relevant NAV of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

 Investment Minimums — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares.

Initial Investment. Investors who wish to invest in Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares may obtain an Account Application online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Class P shares are only available through financial firms. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares." The completed Account Application may be submitted using the following methods:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Except as described below, an investor may purchase Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares only by wiring federal funds to:

PIMCO Funds c/o State Street Bank & Trust Co.
One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111
ABA: 011000028
DDA: 9905-7432 ACCT: Investor PIMCO Account Number
FFC: Name of Investor and Name of Fund(s) in which you wish to invest

Before wiring federal funds, the investor must provide order instructions to the Transfer Agent by facsimile at 816.421.2861, by telephone at 888.87.PIMCO or by e-mail at pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com (if an investor elected this option at account opening). In order to receive the current day's NAV, order instructions must be received in good order prior to market close. Instructions must include the name of an appropriate person designated on the Account Application ("Authorized Person"), account name, account number, name of Fund and share class and amount being wired. Wires received without order instructions will result in a processing delay or a return of wire. Failure to send the accompanying wire on the same day may result in the cancellation of the order.

An investor may place a purchase order for shares without first wiring federal funds if the purchase amount is to be derived from an advisory account managed by PIMCO or one of its affiliates, or from an account with a broker-dealer or other financial firm that has established a processing relationship with the Trust on behalf of its customers.

Additional Investments. An investor may purchase additional Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at any time by sending a facsimile or e-mail or by calling the Transfer Agent and wiring federal funds as outlined above. Contact your financial firm for information on purchasing additional Class P shares. 

Other Purchase Information. Purchases of a Fund's Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares will be made in full and fractional shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class D

Eligible investors may purchase Class D shares of the Funds at NAV without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Class D Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class D shares.

Purchasing Shares — Additional Information

The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend the offering of shares of the Funds or to reject any purchase order, in whole or in part, when, in the judgment of management, such suspension or rejection is in the best interests of the Trust.

Subject to the approval of the Trust, an investor may purchase shares of the Fund with liquid securities that are eligible for purchase by the Fund (consistent with the Fund's investment policies and restrictions) and that have a value that is readily ascertainable in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies. These transactions will be effected only if PIMCO intends to retain the security in the Fund as an investment. Assets purchased by the Fund in such a transaction will be valued in generally the same manner as they would be valued for purposes of pricing the Fund's shares, if such assets were included in the Fund's assets at the time of purchase. The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

In the interest of economy and convenience, certificates for shares will not be issued.

Redeeming Shares — Class A, Class B and Class C

You can redeem (sell) Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways: 

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts in return for its services, which will reduce your return.

Directly from the Trust by Written Request. To redeem shares directly from the Trust by written request, you must send the following items to the PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060:

1.

a written request for redemption signed by all registered owners exactly as the account is registered on the Transfer Agent's records, including fiduciary titles, if any, and specifying the account number and the dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed;

2.

for certain redemptions described below, a guarantee of all signatures on the written request or on the share certificate or accompanying stock power, if required, as described under "Signature Validation" below;

3.

any share certificates issued for any of the shares to be redeemed (see "Certificated Shares" below); and

4.

any additional documents which may be required by the Transfer Agent for redemption by corporations, partnerships or other organizations, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians or guardians, or if the redemption is requested by anyone other than the shareholder(s) of record. Transfers of shares are subject to the same requirements.

A signature validation is not required for redemptions requested by and payable to all shareholders of record for the account, and to be sent to the address of record for that account. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, if you have any questions about these requirements you should contact the Transfer Agent in writing or call 888.87.PIMCO before submitting a request. Written redemption or transfer requests will not be honored until all required documents in the proper form have been received by the Transfer Agent. You can not redeem your shares by written request if they are held in "street name" accounts—you must redeem through your financial firm.

If the proceeds of your redemption (i) are to be paid to a person other than the record owner, (ii) are to be sent to an address other than the address of the account on the Transfer Agent's records, and/or (iii) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Fund may, however, waive the signature validation requirement for redemptions up to $2,500 by a trustee of a qualified retirement plan, the administrator for which has an agreement with PIMCO.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can redeem your shares, including: 

Telephone requests to the Transfer Agent

Expedited wire transfers 

Automatic Withdrawal Plan 

Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network

Unless you specifically elect otherwise, your initial Account Application permits you to redeem shares by telephone subject to certain requirements. To be eligible for expedited wire transfer, Automatic Withdrawal Plan, and ACH privileges, you must specifically elect the particular option on your Account Application and satisfy certain other requirements. The Statement of Additional Information describes each of these options and provides additional information about selling shares.

Other than an applicable CDSC, you will not pay any special fees or charges to the Trust or the Distributor when you sell your shares. However, if you sell your shares through your broker, dealer or other financial firm, that firm may charge you a commission or other fee for processing your redemption request.

Redeeming Shares — Class R

Class R shares may be redeemed through the investor's plan administrator. Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for their services in processing redemption requests. Please contact the plan or firm for details.

Subject to any restrictions in the applicable specified benefit plan documents, plan administrators are obligated to transmit redemption orders to the Trust's Transfer Agent or their financial service firm promptly and are responsible for ensuring that redemption requests are in proper form. Specified benefit plans and financial firms will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Trust's Transfer Agent and may charge for their services.

Redeeming Shares — Institutional Class and Administrative Class

Redemptions in Writing. Investors may redeem (sell) Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by sending a facsimile, written request or e-mail as follows:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

The redemption request should state the Fund from which the shares are to be redeemed, the class of shares, the number or dollar amount of the shares to be redeemed and the account number. The request must be signed or made by an Authorized Person.

Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including those by fax or e-mail) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by utilizing fax or e-mail redemption, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares by mail. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that a shareholder will be unable to effect a redemption by fax or e-mail when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions as a procedure designed to confirm that instructions are genuine.

All redemptions, whether initiated by mail, fax or e-mail, will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

Redemptions by Telephone. An investor that elects this option on the Account Application (or subsequently in writing) may request redemptions of Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. An Authorized Person must state his or her name, account name, account number, name of Fund and share class, and redemption amount (in dollars or shares). Redemption requests of an amount of $10 million or more must be submitted in writing by an Authorized Person.

In electing a telephone redemption, the investor authorizes PIMCO and the Transfer Agent to act on telephone instructions from any person representing him or herself to be an Authorized Person, and reasonably believed by PIMCO or the Transfer Agent to be genuine. Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including by telephone) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by electing the telephone option, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares in writing. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that shareholders will be unable to redeem their shares by telephone when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions initiated by telephone as a procedure designed to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. All telephone transactions are recorded, and PIMCO or the Transfer Agent may request certain information in order to verify that the person giving instructions is authorized to do so. The Trust or Transfer Agent may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transactions if it fails to employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. All redemptions initiated by telephone will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

An Authorized Person may decline telephone exchange or redemption privileges after an account is opened by providing the Transfer Agent a letter of instruction signed by an Authorized Signer. Shareholders may experience delays in exercising telephone redemption privileges during periods of abnormal market activity. During periods of volatile economic or market conditions, shareholders may wish to consider transmitting redemption orders by facsimile, e-mail or overnight courier. Defined contribution plan participants may request redemptions by contacting the employee benefits office, the plan administrator or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan.

Redeeming Shares — Class P

An investor may redeem (sell) Class P shares through the investor's financial firm.  Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares.  Please contact the financial firm for details.

Redeeming Shares — Class D

An investor may redeem (sell) Class D shares through the investor's financial firm. An investor does not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although the financial service firm may charge for its services in processing a redemption request. An investor should contact the firm for details. If an investor is the registered owner of Class D shares, the investor may contact the Fund at 888.87.PIMCO for information regarding how to redeem shares directly with the Trust.

A financial firm is obligated to transmit an investor's redemption orders to the Transfer Agent promptly and is responsible for ensuring that a redemption request is in proper form. The financial firm will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Transfer Agent and may charge for its services.

Redeeming Shares — Additional Information

Redemptions of all Classes of Fund shares may be made on any day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open, but may be suspended when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency which makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors. Under these and other unusual circumstances, the Trust may suspend redemptions or postpone payment for more than seven days, as permitted by law.

Redemption proceeds will normally be mailed to the redeeming shareholder within three calendar days or, in the case of wire transfer or ACH redemptions, sent to the designated bank account within one business day. ACH redemptions may be received by the bank on the second or third business day, but in either case may take up to seven days. In cases where shares have recently been purchased by personal check, redemption proceeds may be withheld until the check has been collected, which may take up to 15 days. To avoid such withholding, investors should purchase shares by certified or bank check or by wire transfer.

For shareholder protection, a request to change information contained in an account registration (for example, a request to change the bank designated to receive wire redemption proceeds) must be received in writing, signed by the minimum number of persons designated on the completed Account Application that are required to effect a redemption, and accompanied by a signature validation from any eligible guarantor institution, as determined in accordance with the Trust's procedures, as more fully described below.

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial firms may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the Funds' shares, which may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any additional restrictions, limitations or fees that are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

Redemptions In Kind

The Trust has agreed to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's net assets during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. In consideration of the best interests of the remaining shareholders, the Trust may pay any redemption proceeds exceeding this amount in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities held by a Fund in lieu of cash. It is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in kind. If your shares are redeemed in kind, you should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received in the distribution.

Certificated Shares

If you are redeeming shares for which certificates have been issued, the certificates must be mailed to or deposited with the Trust, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly endorsed stock power or by a written request for redemption. Signatures must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Trust may request further documentation from institutions or fiduciary accounts, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians. Your redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered, including indication of any special capacity of the registered owner.

Signature Validation

When a signature validation is called for, a Medallion signature guarantee or Signature validation program (SVP) stamp will be required. A Medallion signature guarantee is intended to provide signature validation for transactions considered financial in nature, and an SVP stamp is intended to provide signature validation for transactions non-financial in nature. A Medallion signature guarantee or SVP stamp may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial institution which is participating in a Medallion program or Signature validation program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Signature validations from financial institutions which are not participating in one of these programs will not be accepted. Please note that financial institutions participating in a recognized Medallion program may still be ineligible to provide a signature validation for transactions of greater than a specified dollar amount. The Trust may change the signature validation requirements from time to time upon notice to shareholders, which may be given by means of a new or supplemented prospectus. Shareholders should contact PIMCO Funds for additional details regarding the Funds' signature validation requirements.

Signature validation cannot be provided by a notary public. In addition, corporations, trusts, and other institutional organizations are required to furnish evidence of the authority of the persons designated on the Account Application to effect transactions for the organization.

Minimum Account Size

Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust reserves the right to redeem shares in any account that falls below the values listed below. 

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class D. Investors should maintain an account balance in the Fund held by an investor of at least the minimum investment necessary to open the particular type of account. If an investor's balance for the Fund remains below the minimum for three months or longer, the Administrator has the right (except in the case of employer-sponsored retirement accounts) to redeem an investor's remaining shares and close the Fund account after giving the investor 60 days to increase the account balance. An investor's account will not be liquidated if the reduction in size is due solely to a decline in market value of Fund shares or if the aggregate value of all the investor's holdings in the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series accounts exceeds $50,000. 

Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class. The Trust reserves the right to redeem Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares in any account for their then-current value (which will be promptly paid to the investor) if at any time, due to redemption by the investor, the shares in the account do not have a value of at least $100,000. A shareholder will receive advance notice of a mandatory redemption and will be given at least 60 days to bring the value of its account up to at least $100,000.

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

To reduce expenses, it is intended that only one copy of the Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report, when available, will be mailed to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents and your shares are held directly with the Trust, call the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. You will receive the additional copy within 30 days after receipt of your request by the Trust. Alternatively, if your shares are held through a financial institution, please contact the financial institution directly.

Exchanging Shares

You may exchange shares of a Fund for the same class of shares of any other fund of the Trust or a fund of PIMCO Equity Series that offers the same class of shares, subject to any restriction on exchanges set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus. Shareholders interested in such an exchange may request a prospectus for these other funds by contacting the Trust.

Exchanges of Class A, Class B and Class C shares are subject to a $1,000 minimum for each Fund, except with respect to tax-qualified programs and exchanges effected through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Exchange Plan. Specified benefit plans or financial service firms may impose various fees and charges, investment minimums and other requirements with respect to exchanges of Class R shares. You may exchange or obtain additional information about exchanging Class D shares by contacting your financial firm.

An exchange is generally a taxable event which will generate capital gains or losses, and special rules may apply in computing tax basis when determining gain or loss. See "Tax Consequences" in this prospectus and "Taxation" in the Statement of Additional Information.

If you maintain your Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R account with the Trust, you may exchange shares by completing a written exchange request and sending it to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or by calling the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. If you maintain your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares with the Trust, you may exhange shares by following the redemption procedures for those classes above.

Shares of one class of a Fund may also be exchanged directly for shares of another class of the Fund, subject to any applicable sales charge and other rules, as described in the Statement of Additional Information. 

The Trust reserves the right to refuse exchange purchases (or purchase and redemption and/or redemption and purchase transactions) if, in the judgment of PIMCO, the transaction would adversely affect a Fund and its shareholders. Although the Trust has no current intention of terminating or modifying the exchange privilege, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the SEC, the Trust will give you 60 days' advance notice if it exercises its right to terminate or materially modify the exchange privilege with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares.

The Statement of Additional Information provides more detailed information about the exchange privilege, including the procedures you must follow and additional exchange options. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Acceptance and Timing of Purchase Orders, Redemption Orders and Share Price Calculations

A purchase order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) ("NYSE Close"), on a day the Trust is open for business, together with payment made in one of the ways described above will be effected at that day's NAV plus any applicable sales charge. An order received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV determined on the next business day. However, orders received by certain retirement plans and other financial firms on a business day prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The Trust is "open for business" on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund's NAV, in accordance with applicable law. A Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of the Fund's portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund's management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days which the Trust is open for business.

A redemption order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the NYSE Close on a day the Trust is open for business, is effective on that day. A redemption order received after that time becomes effective on the next business day. Redemption requests for Fund shares are effected at the NAV per share next determined after receipt of a redemption request by the Trust or its designee, minus any applicable sales charge. However, orders received by certain broker-dealers and other financial firms on a business day prior to the NYSE Close and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The request must properly identify all relevant information such as account name, account number, redemption amount (in dollars or shares), the Fund name and the class of shares and must be executed by an Authorized Person.

Abusive Trading Practices

The Trust encourages shareholders to invest in the Funds as part of a long-term investment strategy and discourages excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, sometimes referred to as "market timing." However, because the Trust will not always be able to detect market timing or other abusive trading activity, investors should not assume that the Trust will be able to detect or prevent all market timing or other trading practices that may disadvantage the Funds.

Certain of the Funds' investment strategies may expose the Funds to risks associated with market timing activities. For example, since the Funds may invest in non-U.S. securities, the Funds may be subject to the risk that an investor may seek to take advantage of a delay between the change in value of the Funds' non-U.S. portfolio securities and the determination of the Funds' NAV as a result of different closing times of U.S. and non-U.S. markets by buying or selling Fund shares at a price that does not reflect their true value. A similar risk exists for a Fund's potential investment in securities of small capitalization companies, securities of issuers located in emerging markets, securities of distressed companies or high yield securities that are thinly traded and therefore may have actual values that differ from their market prices.

To discourage excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent short-term trading activity that may be harmful to a Fund and its shareholders. Such activities may have a detrimental effect on a Fund and its shareholders. For example, depending upon various factors such as the size of a Fund and the amount of its assets maintained in cash, short-term or excessive trading by Fund shareholders may interfere with the efficient management of the Fund's portfolio, increase transaction costs and taxes, and harm the performance of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Trust seeks to deter and prevent abusive trading practices, and to reduce these risks, through several methods. First, to the extent that there is a delay between a change in the value of a mutual fund's portfolio holdings and the time when that change is reflected in the NAV of the fund's shares, the fund is exposed to the risk that investors may seek to exploit this delay by purchasing or redeeming shares at NAVs that do not reflect appropriate fair value prices. The Trust seeks to deter and prevent this activity, sometimes referred to as "stale price arbitrage," by the appropriate use of "fair value" pricing of a Fund's portfolio securities. See "How Fund Shares Are Priced" below for more information.

Second, the Trust seeks to monitor shareholder account activities in order to detect and prevent excessive and disruptive trading practices. The Trust and PIMCO each reserves the right to restrict or refuse any purchase or exchange transaction if, in the judgment of the Trust or of PIMCO, the transaction may adversely affect the interests of a Fund or its shareholders. Among other things, the Trust may monitor for any patterns of frequent purchases and sales that appear to be made in response to short-term fluctuations in share price and may also monitor for any attempts to improperly avoid the imposition of a redemption fee. Notice of any restrictions or rejections of transactions may vary according to the particular circumstances.

Although the Trust and its service providers seek to use these methods to detect and prevent abusive trading activities, and although the Trust will consistently apply such methods, there can be no assurances that such activities can be mitigated or eliminated. By their nature, omnibus accounts, in which purchases and sales of Fund shares by multiple investors are aggregated for presentation to a Fund on a net basis, conceal the identity of the individual investors from the Fund. This makes it more difficult for a Fund to identify short-term transactions in the Fund.

Verification of Identity

To help the federal government combat the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations. As a result, a Fund must obtain the following information for each person that opens a new account:

1.

Name;

2.

Date of birth (for individuals);

3.

Residential or business street address; and

4.

Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

Federal law prohibits the Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above.

Individuals may also be asked for a copy of their driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify their identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify an individual's identity by cross-referencing the identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities.

After an account is opened, a Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. A Fund also may close your account and redeem your shares or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time.

How Fund Shares Are Priced

The price of a Fund's shares is based on the Fund's NAV. The NAV of a Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total value of a Fund's portfolio investments and other assets attributable to that class, less any liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class.

Fund shares are valued as of the NYSE Close on each day that the NYSE is open. Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the 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. Each Fund reserves the right to change the time its respective NAV is calculated if the Fund closes earlier, or as permitted by the SEC.

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotes are readily available are valued at market value. Market value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices, or if no sales are reported, based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers, or pricing services. 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 the manager to be the primary exchange. 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. Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities and non-exchange traded derivatives are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or pricing services using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from independent pricing services use 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. Short term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost. Exchange traded options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. With respect to any portion of the Fund's assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies, a Fund's NAV will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) 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 will be valued at fair value based on procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. The Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing services and other third-party vendors, which may recommend fair value prices or adjustments with reference to other securities, indices or assets. In considering whether fair value pricing is required and in determining fair values, the Fund may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indices) 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 non-U.S. securities. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund's portfolio investments being affected when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market exists to a reliable degree will be valued at the mean of the last available bid/ask prices in the market for such loans, as provided by a loan pricing service. Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market does not exist to a reliable degree will be valued at fair value, which is intended to approximate market value. In valuing a senior secured floating rate loan at fair value, the factors considered include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the creditworthiness of the borrower and any intermediate participants, (b) the terms of the loan, (c) recent prices in the market for similar loans, if any, and (d) recent prices in the market for instruments of similar quality, rate, period until next interest rate reset and maturity.

Investments initially valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. As a result, 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 securities 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 NYSE is closed. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) securities, the NAV of the Fund's shares may change when you cannot purchase, redeem or exchange shares.

Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. For instance, certain securities or investments for which daily market quotes are not readily available may be valued, pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, with reference to other securities or indices. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees, generally based upon recommendations provided by PIMCO.

Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information, bid/ask information, broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the NYSE Close, that materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets. In addition, market quotes are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities trade do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. The Board has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for monitoring significant events that may materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets and for determining whether the value of the applicable securities or assets should be reevaluated in light of such significant events.

When the Fund uses fair value pricing to determine its NAV, securities will not be priced on the basis of quotes from the primary market in which they are traded, but rather may be priced by another method that the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction believe reflects fair value. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust's policy is 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 determined by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction would 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 the 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 above under "Abusive Trading Practices."

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. Generally, when the Funds pay income dividends, those dividends are expected to differ over time by approximately the amount of the expense accrual differential between the classes.

Fund Distributions

Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. You begin earning dividends on Fund shares the day after the Fund receives your purchase payment. Dividends paid by each Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner and at the same time, but dividends on different classes of shares may be different as a result of the service and/or distribution fees applicable to certain classes of shares. Each Fund intends to declare income dividends and distribute them quarterly to shareholders of record.

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's dividend and capital gain distributions with respect to a particular class of shares will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV unless the shareholder elects to have the distributions paid in cash. A shareholder may elect to have distributions paid in cash on the Account Application, by phone, or by submitting a written request, signed by an Authorized Person, indicating the account name, account number, name of Fund and share class. A shareholder may elect to invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Funds which offers that class of shares at NAV. A shareholder must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. This option must be elected when the account is set up.

A Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class R shareholder may choose from the following distribution options:

Reinvest all distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV. You should contact your financial firm (if shares are held through a financial firm) or the Fund's Transfer Agent (if shares are held through a direct account) for details. You do not pay any sales charges on shares received through the reinvestment of Fund distributions. This will be done unless you elect another option.

Invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series which offers that class at NAV. You must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

Receive all distributions in cash (either paid directly to you or credited to your account with your broker or other financial intermediary). If the postal or other delivery service is unable to deliver checks to your address of record, the Trust's Transfer Agent will hold the returned checks for your benefit in a non-interest bearing account. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

The financial service firm may offer additional distribution reinvestment programs or options. Please contact the firm for details.

Tax Consequences

Taxes on Fund Distributions. A shareholder subject to U.S. federal income tax will be subject to tax on taxable Fund distributions of taxable income or capital gains whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. For federal income tax purposes, taxable Fund distributions will be taxable to the shareholder as either ordinary income or capital gains.

Fund taxable dividends (i.e., distributions of investment income) are generally taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. A portion of distributions may be qualified dividends taxable at lower rates for individual shareholders. Federal taxes on Fund distributions of gains are determined by how long a Fund owned the investments that generated the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned the shares. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for more than one year will generally be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for one year or less will generally be taxable as ordinary income.

Taxable Fund distributions are taxable to shareholders even if they are paid from income or gains earned by a Fund prior to the shareholder's investment and thus were included in the price paid for the shares. For example, a shareholder who purchases shares on or just before the record date of a Fund distribution will pay full price for the shares and may receive a portion of his or her investment back as a taxable distribution.

Taxes on Redemption or Exchanges of Shares. You will generally have a taxable capital gain or loss if you dispose of your Fund shares by redemption, exchange or sale. The amount of the gain or loss and the rate of tax will depend primarily upon how much you pay for the shares, how much you sell them for, and how long you hold them. When you exchange shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund, the transaction will be treated as a sale of the Fund shares for these purposes, and any gain on those shares will generally be subject to federal income tax.

Returns of Capital. If the Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.

Important Tax Reporting Considerations. For shares of the Funds redeemed after January 1, 2012, your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) will report gains and losses realized on redemptions of shares for shareholders who are individuals and S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information will also be reported to you on Form 1099-B and the IRS each year. In calculating the gain or loss on redemptions of shares, the average cost method will be used to determine the cost basis of Fund shares purchased after January 1, 2012 unless you instruct the Fund in writing that you want to use another available method for cost basis reporting (for example, First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO), Specific Lot Identification (SLID) or High Cost, First Out (HIFO)). If you designate SLID as your cost basis method, you will also need to designate a secondary cost basis method (Secondary Method). If a Secondary Method is not provided, the Funds will designate FIFO as the Secondary Method and will use the Secondary Method with respect to systematic withdrawals made after January 1, 2012.

Your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) is also required to report gains and losses to the IRS in connection with redemptions of shares by S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012. If a shareholder is a corporation and has not instructed the Fund that it is a C corporation in its Account Application or by written instruction, the Fund will treat the shareholder as an S corporation and file a Form 1099-B.

Backup Withholding. Each Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax on all taxable distributions payable to shareholders if they fail to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or if they have been notified by the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against U.S. federal income tax liability.

Foreign Withholding Taxes. A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding or other foreign taxes, which in some cases can be significant on any income or gain from investments in foreign securities. In that case, the Fund's total return on those securities would be decreased. Each Fund may generally deduct these taxes in computing its taxable income. Rather than deducting these foreign taxes if more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, or if at least 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year is represented by interests in other regulated investment companies, such Fund may make an election to treat a proportionate amount of eligible foreign taxes as constituting a taxable distribution to each shareholder, which would, subject to certain limitations, generally allow the shareholder to either (i) credit that proportionate amount of taxes against U.S. Federal income tax liability as a foreign tax credit or (ii) take that amount as an itemized deduction. Although in some cases the Fund may be able to apply for a refund of a portion of such taxes, the ability to successfully obtain such a refund may be uncertain.

Any foreign shareholders would (with certain exceptions) generally be subject to U. S. tax withholding of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on distributions from the Funds. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, the Funds will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) redemption proceeds made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the Funds to determine whether withholding is required.

This "Tax Consequences" section relates only to federal income tax; the consequences under other tax laws may differ. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the possible application of foreign, state and local income tax laws to Fund dividends and capital distributions. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information regarding the tax aspects of investing in the Funds.

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

This section provides additional information about some of the principal investments and related risks of the Funds described under "Fund Summaries" and "Description of Principal Risks" above. It also describes characteristics and risks of additional securities and investment techniques described herein that may be used by the Funds from time to time. Most of these securities and investment techniques are discretionary, which means that PIMCO can decide whether to use them or not. This prospectus does not attempt to disclose all of the various types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds. As with any mutual fund, investors in the Funds rely on the professional investment judgment and skill of PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for more detailed information about the securities and investment techniques described in this section and about other strategies and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Investment Selection

Certain Funds seek maximum total return. The total return sought by a Fund consists of both income earned on a Fund's investments and capital appreciation, if any, arising from increases in the market value of a Fund's holdings. Capital appreciation of Fixed Income Instruments generally results from decreases in market interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular market sector or security.

In selecting investments for a Fund, PIMCO develops an outlook for interest rates, currency exchange rates and the economy, analyzes credit and call risks, and uses other investment selection techniques. The proportion of a Fund's assets committed to investments with particular characteristics (such as quality, sector, interest rate or maturity) varies based on PIMCO's outlook for the U.S. economy and the economies of other countries in the world, the financial markets and other factors.

With respect to fixed income investing, PIMCO attempts to identify areas of the bond market that are undervalued relative to the rest of the market. PIMCO identifies these areas by grouping Fixed Income Instruments into sectors such as money markets, governments, corporates, mortgages, asset-backed and international. In seeking to identify undervalued currencies, PIMCO may consider many factors, including but not limited to longer-term analysis of relative interest rates, inflation rates, real exchange rates, purchasing power parity, trade account balances and current account balances, as well as other factors that influence exchange rates such as flows, market technical trends and government policies. Sophisticated proprietary software then assists in evaluating sectors and pricing specific investments. Once investment opportunities are identified, PIMCO will shift assets among sectors depending upon changes in relative valuations, credit spreads and other factors. There is no guarantee that PIMCO's investment selection techniques will produce the desired results.

Investors should be aware that the investments made by a Fund and the results achieved by a Fund at any given time are not expected to be the same as those made by other funds for which PIMCO acts as investment adviser, including funds with names, investment objectives and policies similar to a Fund.

Fixed Income Instruments

"Fixed Income Instruments," as used generally in this prospectus, includes:

securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities");

corporate debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including convertible securities and corporate commercial paper;

mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities;

inflation-indexed bonds issued both by governments and corporations;

structured notes, including hybrid or "indexed" securities and event-linked bonds;

bank capital and trust preferred securities;

loan participations and assignments;

delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities;

bank certificates of deposit, fixed time deposits and bankers' acceptances;

repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments and reverse repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments;

debt securities issued by states or local governments and their agencies, authorities and other government-sponsored enterprises;

obligations of non-U.S. governments or their subdivisions, agencies and government-sponsored enterprises; and

obligations of international agencies or supranational entities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.

The Funds may invest in derivatives based on Fixed Income Instruments.

Duration

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Similarly, 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. By way of example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. The maturity of a security, another commonly used measure of price sensitivity, measures only the time until final payment is due, whereas duration takes into account the pattern of all payments of interest and principal on a security over time, including how these payments are affected by prepayments and by changes in interest rates, as well as the time until an interest rate is reset (in the case of variable-rate securities). PIMCO uses an internal model for calculating duration, which may result in a different value for the duration of an index compared to the duration calculated by the index provider or another third party.

U.S. Government Securities

U.S. Government Securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. The U.S. Government does not guarantee the NAV of the Fund's shares. U.S. Government Securities are subject to market and interest rate risk, as well as varying degrees of credit risk. Some U.S. Government Securities are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Other types of U.S. Government Securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States (but not issued by the U.S. Treasury). These securities may have less credit risk than U.S. Government Securities not supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Such other types of U.S. Government Securities are: (1) supported by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (2) supported only by the credit of the issuing agency, instrumentality or government-sponsored corporation; or (3) supported by the United States in some other way. These securities may be subject to greater credit risk. U.S. Government Securities include zero coupon securities, which tend to be subject to greater market risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). 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 guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Municipal Bonds

Municipal Bonds are generally issued by states, territories, possessions and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. Municipal Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit and market risk. The ability of an issuer to make payments could be affected by litigation, legislation or other political events or the bankruptcy of the issuer. Lower rated Municipal Bonds are subject to greater credit and market risk than higher quality Municipal Bonds. The types of Municipal Bonds in which the Funds may invest include municipal lease obligations, municipal general obligation bonds, municipal cash equivalents, and pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity Municipal Bonds. The Funds may also invest in industrial development bonds, which are Municipal Bonds issued by a government agency on behalf of a private sector company and, in most cases, are not backed by the credit of the issuing municipality and may therefore involve more risk. The Funds may also invest in securities issued by entities whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds.

Pre-refunded Municipal Bonds are tax-exempt bonds that have been refunded to a call date on or before the final maturity of principal and remain outstanding in the municipal market. The payment of principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund is funded from securities in a designated escrow account that holds U.S. Treasury securities or other obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities ("Agency Securities")). As the payment of principal and interest is generated from securities held in a designated escrow account, the pledge of the municipality has been fulfilled and the original pledge of revenue by the municipality is no longer in place. The escrow account securities pledged to pay the principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bond do not guarantee the price movement of the bond before maturity. Investment in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund may subject the Fund to interest rate risk, market risk and credit risk. In addition, while a secondary market exists for pre-refunded Municipal Bonds, if a Fund sells pre-refunded Municipal Bonds prior to maturity, the price received may be more or less than the original cost, depending on market conditions at the time of sale.

The Funds may invest, without limitation, in residual interest bonds ("RIBs"), which brokers create by depositing a Municipal Bond in a trust. The trust in turn issues a variable rate security and RIBs. The interest rate for the variable rate security is determined by the remarketing broker-dealer, while the RIB holder receives the balance of the income from the underlying municipal bond. The market prices of RIBs may be highly sensitive to changes in market rates and may decrease significantly when market rates increase.

In a transaction in which a Fund purchases a RIB from a trust, and the underlying Municipal Bond was held by the Fund prior to being deposited into the trust, the Fund treats the transaction as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the Fund will incur a non-cash interest expense with respect to interest paid by the trust on the variable rate securities, and will recognize additional interest income in an amount directly corresponding to the non-cash interest expense. Therefore, the Fund's NAV per share and performance are not affected by the non-cash interest expense. This accounting treatment does not apply to RIBs acquired by the Funds where the Funds did not previously own the underlying Municipal Bond.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage-related securities include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBSs") and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property.

The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of a mortgage-related security generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage-related securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. If unanticipated rates of prepayment on underlying mortgages increase the effective maturity of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of the security can be expected to increase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

See "Extension Risk" and "Prepayment Risk" below. The value of these securities may also fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Extension Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Extension Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation later than expected. This may occur when interest rates rise. This may negatively affect Fund returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, because principal payments are made later than expected, the Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates.

Prepayment Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Prepayment Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation earlier than expected (due to the sale of the underlying property, refinancing, or foreclosure). This may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose the Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. Also, if a security subject to prepayment has been purchased at a premium, the value of the premium would be lost in the event of prepayment.

One type of SMBS has one class receiving all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only, or "IO" class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only, or "PO" class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities.

Each Fund may invest in each of collateralized bond obligations ("CBOs"), collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), other collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs") and other similarly structured securities. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs 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. Other CDOs are trusts backed by other types of assets representing obligations of various parties. Certain Funds may invest in other asset-backed securities that have been offered to investors.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities: Pools created by non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in such pools. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those mortgage-related securities that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee. As a result, the mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics than government or government-sponsored mortgage-related securities and have wider variances in a number of terms including interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics. The risk of nonpayment is greater for mortgage-related securities that are backed by loans that were originated under weak underwriting standards, including loans made to borrowers with limited means to make repayment. A level of risk exists for all loans, although, historically, the poorest performing loans have been those classified as subprime.

Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, mortgage-related securities held in a Fund's portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans. Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities include securities that reflect an interest in, and are secured by, mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans. These risks reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants.

Loan Participations and Assignments

Each Fund may invest in fixed- and floating-rate loans, which investments generally will be in the form of loan participations and assignments of portions of such loans. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of being a lender. If a Fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower.

Reinvestment

Each Fund may be subject to the risk that the returns of a Fund will decline during periods of falling interest rates because the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from matured, traded or called debt obligations at interest rates below the Fund's current earnings rate. For instance, when interest rates decline, an issuer of debt obligations may exercise an option to redeem securities prior to maturity, thereby forcing the Fund to invest in lower-yielding securities. A Fund also may choose to sell higher-yielding portfolio securities and to purchase lower-yielding securities to achieve greater portfolio diversification, because the Fund's portfolio manager believes the current holdings are overvalued or for other investment-related reasons. A decline in the returns received by a Fund from its investments is likely to have an adverse effect on the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return.

Focused Investment

To the extent that a Fund focuses its investments in a particular sector, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse developments affecting that sector. These developments include, but are not limited to, governmental regulation; inflation; rising interest rates; cost increases in raw materials, fuel and other operating expenses; technological innovations that may render existing products and equipment obsolete; competition from new entrants; high research and development costs; increased costs associated with compliance with environmental or other governmental regulations; and other economic, business or political developments specific to that sector. Furthermore, a Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies in related sectors that may share common characteristics, are often subject to similar business risks and regulatory burdens, and whose securities may react similarly to the types of developments described above, which will subject the Fund to greater risk. A Fund also will be subject to focused investment risk to the extent that it invests a substantial portion of its assets in a particular issuer, market, asset class, country or geographic region.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of the issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. When interest rates rise, the value of corporate debt securities can be expected to decline. Debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate movements than those with shorter maturities.

Bank Capital Securities and Trust Preferred Securities

There are two common types of bank capital: Tier I and Tier II. Bank capital is generally, but not always, of investment grade quality. Tier I securities often take the form of trust preferred securities. Tier II securities are commonly thought of as hybrids of debt and preferred stock, are often perpetual (with no maturity date), callable and, under certain conditions, allow for the issuer bank to withhold payment of interest until a later date.

Trust preferred securities have the characteristics of both subordinated debt and preferred stock. The primary advantage of the structure of trust preferred securities is that they are treated by the financial institution as debt securities for tax purposes and as equity for the calculation of capital requirements. Trust preferred securities typically bear a market rate coupon comparable to interest rates available on debt of a similarly rated issuer. Typical characteristics include long-term maturities, early redemption by the issuer, periodic fixed or variable interest payments, and maturities at face value. The market value of trust preferred securities may be more volatile than those of conventional debt securities. There can be no assurance as to the liquidity of trust preferred securities and the ability of holders, such as a Fund, to sell their holdings.

Cash Equivalent Securities

The Funds may invest in cash equivalent securities. Cash equivalent securities are defined as investment grade securities with a duration of approximately one year or less.

High Yield Securities and Distressed Companies

Securities rated lower than Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, are sometimes referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk bonds." Investing in these securities involves special risks in addition to the risks associated with investments in higher-rated fixed income securities. While offering a greater potential opportunity for capital appreciation and higher yields, high yield securities typically entail greater potential price volatility and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities. High yield securities may be regarded as predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. They may also be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher-rated securities. Issuers of securities in default may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case a Fund may lose its entire investment. Certain Funds may invest in securities that are in default with respect to the payment of interest or repayment of principal, or present an imminent risk of default with respect to such payments.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

Variable and floating rate securities are securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or that reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter). Each Fund may invest in floating rate debt instruments ("floaters") and engage in credit spread trades. Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general.

Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Each Fund may also invest in inverse floating rate debt instruments ("inverse floaters"). An inverse floater may exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation of similar credit quality. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed IO, PO or inverse floater securities. Additionally, each Fund may also invest, without limitation, in RIBs.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, which are more fully described below) are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds) will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. 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.

TIPS may also be divided into individual zero-coupon instruments for each coupon or principal payment (known as "iSTRIPS"). An iSTRIP of the principal component of a TIPS issue will retain the embedded deflation floor that will allow the holder of the security to receive the greater of the original principal or inflation-adjusted principal value at maturity. iSTRIPS may be less liquid than conventional TIPS because they are a small component of the TIPS market.

Municipal inflation-indexed securities are municipal bonds that pay coupons based on a fixed rate plus CPI. With regard to municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, the inflation adjustment is reflected in the semi-annual coupon payment. As a result, the principal value of municipal inflation-indexed bonds and such corporate inflation-indexed bonds does not adjust according to the rate of inflation. At the same time, the value of municipal inflation-indexed securities and such corporate inflation-indexed securities generally will not increase if the rate of inflation decreases. Because municipal inflation-indexed securities and corporate inflation-indexed securities are a small component of the municipal bond and corporate bond markets, respectively, they may be less liquid than conventional municipal and corporate bonds.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

Event-Linked Exposure

Each Fund may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in "event-linked bonds" or "event-linked swaps" or by implementing "event-linked strategies." Event-linked exposure results in gains or losses that typically are contingent, or formulaically related to defined trigger events. Examples of trigger events include hurricanes, earthquakes, weather-related phenomena, or statistics relating to such events. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as "catastrophe bonds." If a trigger event occurs, a Fund may lose a portion or its entire principal invested in the bond or notional amount on a swap. Event-linked exposure often provides for an extension of maturity to process and audit loss claims where a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension of maturity may increase volatility. Event-linked exposure may also expose a Fund to certain unanticipated risks including credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations, and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked exposures may also be subject to liquidity risk.

Convertible and Equity Securities

Common stock represents equity ownership in a company and typically provides the common stockholder the power to vote on certain corporate actions, including the election of the company's directors. Common stockholders participate in company profits through dividends and, in the event of bankruptcy, distributions, on a pro-rata basis after other claims are satisfied. Many factors affect the value of common stock, including earnings, earnings forecasts, corporate events and factors impacting the issuer's industry and the market generally. Common stock generally has the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities.

"Synthetic" convertible securities are selected based on the similarity of their economic characteristics to those of a traditional convertible security due to the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security, i.e., an income-producing security ("income-producing component") and the right to acquire an equity security ("convertible component"). The income-producing component is achieved by investing in non-convertible, income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments, which may be represented by derivative instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. A simple example of a synthetic convertible security is the combination of a traditional corporate bond with a warrant to purchase equity securities of the issuer of the bond. A Fund may also purchase synthetic securities created by other parties, typically investment banks, including convertible structured notes. The income-producing and convertible components of a synthetic convertible security may be issued separately by different issuers and at different times.

Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stocks, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stock is subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company's preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects.

While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure fixed income opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, the PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund and PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund may consider convertible securities or equity securities to gain exposure to such investments.

While the PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged), PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO StocksPLUS®, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return and PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Funds will generally invest in equity derivatives, such Funds may invest without limitation directly in equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible securities.When investing directly in equity securities, a Fund will not be limited to only those equity securities with any particular weighting in such Fund's respective benchmark index, if any. Generally, the Funds may consider investing directly in equity securities when derivatives on the underlying securities appear to be overvalued.

At times, in connection with the restructuring of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument either outside of bankruptcy court or in the context of bankruptcy court proceedings, a Fund may determine or be required to accept equity securities, such as common stocks, in exchange for all or a portion of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument. Depending upon, among other things, PIMCO's evaluation of the potential value of such securities in relation to the price that could be obtained by a Fund at any given time upon sale thereof, a Fund may determine to hold such securities in its portfolio.

Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities may decline in value due to factors affecting equity securities markets generally or particular industries represented in those markets. The value of an equity security may also decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Securities

Each Fund may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non- U.S.) countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to a non-U.S. country if the issuer is a foreign government (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), or if the issuer is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may include American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") and similar securities that represent interests in non-U.S. companies securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be less liquid or may trade at a different price than the underlying securities of the issuer. In the case of certain money market instruments, such instruments will be considered economically tied to a non-U.S. country if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instrument is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to non-U.S. countries if the underlying assets are foreign currencies (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued by foreign governments or issuers organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country (or if the underlying assets are certain money market instruments, if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instruments is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country).

Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved for Funds that invest in securities issued by foreign companies and governments of foreign countries. These risks include: differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; generally higher commission rates on foreign portfolio transactions; the possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations; and political instability. Individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. The securities markets, values of securities, yields and risks associated with foreign (non-U.S.) securities markets may change independently of each other. Also, foreign (non-U.S.) securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities often trade with less frequency and volume than domestic securities and therefore may exhibit greater price volatility. Investments in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also involve higher custodial costs than domestic investments and additional transaction costs with respect to foreign currency conversions. Changes in foreign exchange rates also will affect the value of securities denominated or quoted in foreign currencies.

Certain Funds also may invest in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding by which defaulted sovereign debt may be collected.

Emerging Market Securities. Each Fund that may invest in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to developing (or "emerging market") countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the security's "country of exposure" is an emerging market country, as determined by the criteria set forth below. Alternatively, such as when a "country of exposure" is not available or when PIMCO believes the following tests more accurately reflect which country the security is economically tied to, PIMCO may consider an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the issuer or guarantor is a government of an emerging market country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), if the issuer or guarantor is organized under the laws of an emerging market country, or if the currency of settlement of the security is a currency of an emerging market country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to emerging market countries if the underlying assets are currencies of emerging market countries (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued or guaranteed by governments of emerging market countries or by entities organized under the laws of emerging market countries. A security's "country of exposure" is determined by PIMCO using certain factors provided by a third-party analytical service provider. The factors are applied in order such that the first factor to result in the assignment of a country determines the "country of exposure." The factors, listed in the order in which they are applied, are: (i) if an asset-backed or other collateralized security, the country in which the collateral backing the security is located, (ii) if the security is guaranteed by the government of a country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), the country of the government or instrumentality providing the guarantee, (iii) the "country of risk" of the issuer, (iv) the "country of risk" of the issuer's ultimate parent, or (v) the country where the issuer is organized or incorporated under the laws thereof. "Country of risk" is a separate four-part test determined by the following factors, listed in order of importance: (i) management location, (ii) country of primary listing, (iii) sales or revenue attributable to the country, and (iv) reporting currency of the issuer. PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. In making investments in emerging market securities, a Fund emphasizes those countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. Emerging market countries are generally located in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe. PIMCO will select the country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and any other specific factors it believes to be relevant.

Investing in emerging market securities imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in domestic securities or in foreign, developed countries. These risks include: smaller market capitalization of securities markets, which may suffer periods of relative illiquidity; significant price volatility; restrictions on foreign investment; possible repatriation of investment income and capital. In addition, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales; future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization, or creation of government monopolies. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by a Fund. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Additional risks of emerging market securities may include: greater social, economic and political uncertainty and instability; more substantial governmental involvement in the economy; less governmental supervision and regulation; unavailability of currency hedging techniques; companies that are newly organized and small; differences in auditing and financial reporting standards, which may result in unavailability of material information about issuers; and less developed legal systems. In addition, emerging securities markets may have different clearance and settlement procedures, which may be unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions or otherwise make it difficult to engage in such transactions. Settlement problems may cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, hold a portion of its assets in cash pending investment, or be delayed in disposing of a portfolio security. Such a delay could result in possible liability to a purchaser of the security.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Currencies

A Fund that invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, or receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will be subject to currency risk. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. They generally are determined by supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different countries, actual or perceived changes in interest rates and other complex factors. Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Currencies in which the Funds' assets are denominated may be devalued against the U.S. dollar, resulting in a loss to the Funds.

Foreign Currency Transactions. Funds that invest in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies may engage in foreign currency transactions on a spot (cash) basis, enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currencies and futures. A forward foreign currency exchange contract, which involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract, reduces a Fund's exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will deliver and increases its exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will receive for the duration of the contract. Certain foreign currency transactions may also be settled in cash rather than the actual delivery of the relevant currency. The effect on the value of a Fund is similar to selling securities denominated in one currency and purchasing securities denominated in another currency. A contract to sell a foreign currency would limit any potential gain which might be realized if the value of the hedged currency increases. A Fund may enter into these contracts to hedge against foreign exchange risk, to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one currency to another. Suitable hedging transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in such transactions at any given time or from time to time. Also, such transactions may not be successful and may eliminate any chance for a Fund to benefit from favorable fluctuations in relevant foreign currencies. A Fund may use one currency (or a basket of currencies) to hedge against adverse changes in the value of another currency (or a basket of currencies) when exchange rates between the two currencies are positively correlated. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable law, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for non-hedging purposes.

Redenomination. Continuing uncertainty as to the status of the euro and the European Monetary Union (the "EMU") has created significant volatility in currency and financial markets generally. Any partial or complete dissolution of the EMU could have significant adverse effects on currency and financial markets and on the values of a Fund's portfolio investments. If one or more EMU countries were to stop using the euro as its primary currency, a Fund's investments in such countries may be redenominated into a different or newly adopted currency. As a result, the value of those investments could decline significantly and unpredictably. In addition, securities or other investments that are redenominated may be subject to currency risk, liquidity risk and risk of improper valuation to a greater extent than similar investments currently denominated in euros. To the extent a currency used for redenomination purposes is not specified in respect of certain EMU-related investments, or should the euro cease to be used entirely, the currency in which such investments are denominated may be unclear, making such investments particularly difficult to value or dispose of. A Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek judicial or other clarification of the denomination or value of such securities.

There can be no assurance that if a Fund earns income or capital gains in a non-U.S. country or PIMCO otherwise seeks to withdraw a Fund's investments from a given country, capital controls imposed by such country will not prevent, or cause significant expense in, doing so.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, in which the Fund purchases a security from a bank or broker-dealer, which agrees to repurchase the security at the Fund's cost plus interest within a specified time. If the party agreeing to repurchase should default, the Fund will seek to sell the securities which it holds. This could involve procedural costs or delays in addition to a loss on the securities if their value should fall below their repurchase price. Repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and which may not be terminated within seven days at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the agreements are considered illiquid securities.  

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Dollar Rolls and Other Borrowings

Each Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls, subject to the Fund's limitations on borrowings. A reverse repurchase agreement involves the sale of a security by a Fund and its agreement to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and price. A dollar roll is similar except that the counterparty is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund but only securities that are "substantially identical." Reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls may be considered borrowing for some purposes. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees to cover its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls. Reverse repurchase agreements, dollar rolls and other forms of borrowings may create leveraging risk for a Fund.

Each Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to ⅓ of the Fund's total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities. A Fund may also borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets.

Derivatives

Each Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies. Generally, derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends upon, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index, and may relate to stocks, bonds, interest rates, spreads between different interest rates, currencies or currency exchange rates, commodities, and related indexes. Examples of derivative instruments include options contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds). Each Fund may invest some or all of its assets in derivative instruments. A portfolio manager may decide not to employ any of these strategies and there is no assurance that any derivatives strategy used by a Fund will succeed. A description of these and other derivative instruments that the Funds may use are described under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.

CPI Swap. A CPI swap is a fixed maturity, over-the-counter derivative in which the investor receives the "realized" rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers ("CPI") over the life of the swap. The investor in turn pays a fixed annualized rate over the life of the swap. This fixed rate is often referred to as the "breakeven inflation" rate and is generally representative of the difference between treasury yields and TIPS yields of similar maturities at the initiation of the swap. CPI swaps are typically in "bullet" format, where all cash flows are exchanged at maturity. In addition to counterparty risk, CPI swaps are also subject to inflation risk, where the swap can potentially lose value if the realized rate of inflation over the life of the swap is less than the fixed market implied inflation rate (fixed breakeven rate) that the investor agrees to pay at the initiation of the swap.

A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Certain derivative transactions may have a leveraging effect on a Fund. For example, a small investment in a derivative instrument may have a significant impact on a Fund's exposure to interest rates, currency exchange rates or other investments. As a result, a relatively small price movement in a derivative instrument may cause an immediate and substantial loss or gain. A Fund may engage in such transactions regardless of whether the Fund owns the asset, instrument or components of the index underlying the derivative instrument. A Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in these types of instruments. If it does, the Fund's investment exposure could far exceed the value of its portfolio securities and its investment performance could be primarily dependent upon securities it does not own. A description of various risks associated with particular derivative instruments is included in "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The following provides a more general discussion of important risk factors relating to all derivative instruments that may be used by the Funds.

Management Risk. Derivative products are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding not only of the underlying instrument but also of the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions.

Credit Risk. The use of many derivative instruments involves the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of another party to the contract (usually referred to as a "counterparty") to make required payments or otherwise comply with the contract's terms. Additionally, a short position in a credit default swap could result in losses if a Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company on which the credit default swap is based.

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when a particular derivative instrument is difficult to purchase or sell. If a derivative transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is illiquid (as is the case with many privately negotiated derivatives), it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price.

Leverage Risk. Because many derivatives have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index could result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When a Fund uses derivatives for leverage, investments in that Fund will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to market changes. To limit leverage risk, each Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets (or cash equivalent securities in the case of the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable regulation, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under derivative instruments.

Lack of Availability. Because the markets for certain derivative instruments (including markets located in foreign countries) are relatively new and still developing, suitable derivatives transactions may not be available in all circumstances for risk management or other purposes. Upon the expiration of a particular contract, a portfolio manager may wish to retain a Fund's position in the derivative instrument by entering into a similar contract, but may be unable to do so if the counterparty to the original contract is unwilling to enter into the new contract and no other suitable counterparty can be found. There is no assurance that a Fund will engage in derivatives transactions at any time or from time to time. A Fund's ability to use derivatives may also be limited by certain regulatory and tax considerations.

Market and Other Risks. Like most other investments, derivative instruments are subject to the risk that the market value of the instrument will change in a way detrimental to a Fund's interest. If a portfolio manager incorrectly forecasts the values of securities, currencies or interest rates or other economic factors in using derivatives for a Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in other Fund investments. A Fund may also have to buy or sell a security at a disadvantageous time or price because the Fund is legally required to maintain offsetting positions or asset coverage in connection with certain derivatives transactions.

Other risks in using derivatives include the risk of mispricing or improper valuation of derivatives and the inability of derivatives to correlate perfectly with underlying assets, rates and indexes. Many derivatives, in particular privately negotiated derivatives, are complex and often valued subjectively. Improper valuations can result in increased cash payment requirements to counterparties or a loss of value to a Fund. Also, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. For example, a swap agreement on an exchange traded fund would not correlate perfectly with the index upon which the exchange traded fund is based because the fund's return is net of fees and expenses. In addition, a Fund's use of derivatives may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if the Fund had not used such instruments.

Correlation Risk. In certain cases, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. In this regard, many of the Funds offered in this prospectus seek to achieve their investment objectives, in part, by investing in derivatives positions that are designed to closely track the performance (or inverse performance) of an index on a daily basis. However, the overall investment strategies of these Funds are not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the performance (or inverse performance) of the particular index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. There are a number of factors which may prevent a mutual fund, or derivatives or other strategies used by a fund, from achieving a desired correlation (or inverse correlation) with an index. These may include, but are not limited to: (i) the impact of fund fee, expenses and transaction costs, including borrowing and brokerage costs/ bid-ask spreads, which are not reflected in index returns; (ii) differences in the timing of daily calculations of the value of an index and the timing of the valuation of derivatives, securities and other assets held by a fund and the determination of the net asset value of fund shares; (iii) disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for derivative instruments or securities in which a fund invests; (iv) a fund having exposure to or holding less than all of the securities in the underlying index and/or having exposure to or holding securities not included in the underlying index; (v) large or unexpected movements of assets into and out of a fund (due to share purchases or redemptions, for example), potentially resulting in the fund being over- or under-exposed to the index; (vi) the impact of accounting standards or changes thereto; (vii) changes to the applicable index that are not disseminated in advance; (viii) a possible need to conform a fund's portfolio holdings to comply with investment restrictions or policies or regulatory or tax law requirements; and (ix) fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

A Note on the PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund. The PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund will generally benefit when the value of the Fund's associated index is declining and will generally not perform well when the index is rising, a result that is different from traditional mutual funds. Under certain conditions, even if the value of the Fund's associated index is declining (which could be beneficial to a short strategy), this could be offset by declining values of the Fund's holdings of Fixed Income Instruments. Conversely, it is possible that rising fixed income securities prices could be offset by a rising index (which could lead to losses in a short strategy). In either scenario, the Fund may experience losses. In a market where the value of the Fund's associated index is rising and its Fixed Income Instrument holdings are declining, the Fund may experience substantial losses. However, although the Fund uses derivatives and other short positions to gain exposures that may vary inversely with the performance of its associated index, the Fund as a whole is neither designed nor expected to produce returns which replicate the inverse of the performance of its associated index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. Because the value of the Fund's derivatives short positions move in the opposite direction from the value of the Fund's associated index every day, for periods greater than one day, the effect of compounding may result in the performance of these derivatives positions, and the Fund's performance attributable to those positions, to be either greater than or less than the inverse of the index performance for such periods, and the extent of the variation could be substantial due to market volatility and other factors. In addition, the results of PIMCO's active management of the Fund, including the combination of income and capital gains or losses derived from the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund and the ability of the Fund to reduce or limit short exposure, may result in an imperfect inverse correlation between the performance of the Fund's associated index and the performance of the Fund. As noted above, there are a number of other reasons why changes in the value of derivatives positions may not correlate exactly (either positively or inversely) with an index or which may otherwise prevent a mutual fund or its positions from achieving such correlation. See "Correlation Risk" above.

These notes also are subject to risks, such as credit, market and interest rate risks, that in general affect the values of debt securities. In addition, these notes are often leveraged, increasing the volatility of each note's market value relative to changes in the underlying commodity, commodity futures contract or commodity index. Therefore, at the maturity of the note, the Fund may receive more or less principal than it originally invested. The Funds might receive interest payments on the note that are more or less than the stated coupon interest payments.

The Funds may also invest in other commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures. The value of a commodity-linked derivative investment generally is based upon the price movements of a physical commodity (such as energy, mineral, or agricultural products), a commodity futures contract, a subset of commodities, a subset of commodities futures contracts or commodity index, or other economic variable based upon changes in the value of commodities or the commodities markets. Swap transactions are privately negotiated agreements between a Fund and a counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows or assets at specified intervals in the future. The obligations may extend beyond one year. There is no central exchange or market for swap transactions and therefore they are less liquid investments than exchange-traded instruments.

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)

ETNs are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the NYSE) during normal trading hours. However, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's market benchmark or strategy factor.

ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs, it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. ETNs are also subject to tax risk. The IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs. There may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. Some REITs also finance 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. Therefore, REITs tend to pay higher dividends than other issuers.

REITs can be divided into three basic types: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property. They derive their income primarily from rents received and any profits on the sale of their properties. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive most of their income from mortgage interest payments. As its name suggests, Hybrid REITs combine characteristics of both Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs.

An investment in a REIT, or in a real estate linked derivative instrument linked to the value of a REIT, is subject to the risks that impact the value of the underlying properties of the REIT. These risks include loss to casualty or condemnation, and changes in supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. Other factors that may adversely affect REITs include poor performance by management of the REIT, changes to the tax laws, or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free distribution of income. REITs are also subject to default by borrowers and self-liquidation, and are heavily dependent on cash flow. Some REITs lack diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Mortgage REITs may be impacted by the quality of the credit extended.

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

Each Fund may also enter into, or acquire participations in, delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities, in which a lender agrees to make loans up to a maximum amount upon demand by the borrower during a specified term. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when it might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company's financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that a Fund is committed to advance additional funds, it will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are subject to credit, interest rate and liquidity risk and the risks of being a lender.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

Each Fund may purchase or sell securities which it is eligible to purchase or sell on a when-issued basis, may purchase and sell such securities for delayed delivery and may make contracts to purchase or sell such securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond normal settlement time (forward commitments). When-issued transactions, delayed delivery purchases and forward commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the securities declines prior to the settlement date. This risk is in addition to a risk that a Fund's other assets will decline in value. Therefore, these transactions may result in a form of leverage and increase a Fund's overall investment exposure. Typically, no income accrues on securities a Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although a Fund may earn income on securities it has segregated or "earmarked" to cover these positions. When a Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, a Fund could realize a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis without owning the security, a Fund will incur a loss if the security's price appreciates in value such that the security's price is above the agreed-upon price on the settlement date.

Investment in Other Investment Companies

Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, including exchange-traded funds, or in pooled accounts, or other unregistered accounts or investment vehicles to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any exemptive relief therefrom. A Fund may invest in other investment companies to gain broad market or sector exposure, including during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash or when PIMCO believes share prices of other investment companies offer attractive values. As a shareholder of an investment company or other pooled vehicle, a Fund may indirectly bear investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, service fees and other fees which are in addition to the fees the Fund pays its service providers.

Each Fund may invest in certain money market funds and/or short-term bond funds ("Central Funds"), to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder or exemptive relief therefrom. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT, other series of registered investment companies advised by PIMCO, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market instruments and short maturity Fixed Income Instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay investment advisory or supervisory and administrative fees to PIMCO.

Subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act, each Fund may elect to pursue its investment objective by investing in one or more underlying investment vehicles or companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and policies as the Fund.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Companies

Certain Funds may invest in equity securities of small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies. The Funds consider a small-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of up to $1.5 billion and a mid-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. Investments in small-cap and mid-cap companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. Small- and mid-cap companies may not have an established financial history, which can present valuation challenges. The equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to increased market fluctuations, due to less liquid markets and more limited managerial and financial resources. A Fund's investment in small- and mid-cap companies may increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

Short Sales

A Fund may make short sales as part of its overall portfolio management strategies or to offset a potential decline in value of a security. A short sale involves the sale of a security that is borrowed from a broker or other institution to complete the sale. Short sales expose a Fund to the risk that it will be required to acquire, convert or exchange securities to replace the borrowed securities (also known as "covering" the short position) at a time when the securities sold short have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. A Fund making a short sale (other than a "short sale against the box") must segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees or otherwise cover its position in a permissible manner.  A Fund may engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and interpretations thereunder and other federal securities laws. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (non-U.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.

Illiquid Securities

Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets (taken at the time of investment) in illiquid securities. Certain illiquid securities may require pricing at fair value as determined in good faith under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. A portfolio manager may be subject to significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities, and transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. The term "illiquid securities" for this purpose means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities. Restricted securities, i.e., securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may be illiquid. However, some restricted securities (such as securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain commercial paper) may be treated as liquid, although they may be less liquid than registered securities traded on established secondary markets.

Loans of Portfolio Securities

For the purpose of achieving income, each Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions provided a number of conditions are satisfied, including that the loan is fully collateralized. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for details. When a Fund lends portfolio securities, its investment performance will continue to reflect changes in the value of the securities loaned, and the Fund will also receive a fee or interest on the collateral. Securities lending involves the risk of loss of rights in the collateral or delay in recovery of the collateral if the borrower fails to return the security loaned or becomes insolvent. A Fund may pay lending fees to a party arranging the loan. Cash collateral received by a Fund in securities lending transactions may be invested in short-term liquid fixed income instruments or in money market or short-term mutual funds, or similar investment vehicles, including affiliated money market or short-term mutual funds. A Fund bears the risk of such investments.

Portfolio Turnover

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." When the portfolio manager deems it appropriate and particularly during periods of volatile market movements, each Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. Higher portfolio turnover (e.g., an annual rate greater than 100% of the average value of the Fund's portfolio) involves correspondingly greater expenses to a Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer markups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities. 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). The trading costs and tax effects associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund's performance. Please see a Fund's "Fund Summary—Portfolio Turnover" or the "Financial Highlights" in this prospectus for the portfolio turnover rates of the Funds that were operational during the last fiscal year.

Temporary Defensive Positions

For temporary or defensive purposes, each Fund may invest without limit in U.S. debt securities, including taxable securities and short-term money market securities, when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. When a Fund engages in such strategies, it may not achieve its investment objective.

Changes in Investment Objectives and Policies

The investment objective of each of the PIMCO EM Fundamental Index PLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR,PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged), PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration and PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Funds is non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The investment objective of each other Fund is fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise stated, all investment policies of the Funds may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.

Percentage Investment Limitations

Unless otherwise stated, all percentage limitations on Fund investments listed in this prospectus will apply at the time of investment. A Fund would not violate these limitations unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of an investment.

Credit Ratings and Unrated Securities

Rating agencies are private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of fixed income securities, including convertible securities. Appendix A to this prospectus describes the various ratings assigned to fixed income securities by Moody's, S&P and Fitch. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not evaluate market risks. Rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings and an issuer's current financial condition may be better or worse than a rating indicates. PIMCO does not rely solely on credit ratings, and develops its own analysis of issuer credit quality.

A Fund may purchase unrated securities (which are not rated by a rating agency) if PIMCO determines that the security is of comparable quality to a rated security that the Fund may purchase. Unrated securities may be less liquid than comparable rated securities and involve the risk that the portfolio manager may not accurately evaluate the security's comparative credit rating. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality fixed income securities. To the extent that a Fund invests in high yield and/or unrated securities, the Fund's success in achieving its investment objective may depend more heavily on the portfolio manager's creditworthiness analysis than if the Fund invested exclusively in higher-quality and rated securities.

Other Investments and Techniques

The Funds may invest in other types of securities and use a variety of investment techniques and strategies which are not described in this prospectus. These securities and techniques may subject the Funds to additional risks. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the securities and investment techniques described in this prospectus and about additional securities and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Financial Highlights

The financial highlights table is intended to help a shareholder understand the financial performance of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of each Fund for the last five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period since a Fund or a class commenced operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a particular class of shares of a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, are included in the Trust's annual report to shareholders. The annual report is available free of charge by calling the Trust at the phone number on the back of this prospectus. The annual report is also available for download free of charge on the Trust's Web site at pimco.com/investments. Note: All footnotes to the financial highlights table appear at the end of the tables.

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS ® AR Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.14

$

0.11

$

0.61

$

0.72

$

(0.77

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.77

)

$

10.09

6.95

%

$

5,989,049

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.08

%

399

%

03/31/2012

11.24

0.13

(0.91

)

(0.78

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

10.14

(6.70

)

4,715,043

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.37

774

03/31/2011

11.10

0.13

2.52

2.65

(2.22

)

(0.29

)

0.00

(2.51

)

11.24

24.97

2,399,802

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.13

517

03/31/2010

10.34

0.28

9.91

10.19

(9.03

)

(0.40

)

0.00

(9.43

)

11.10

104.46

368,540

1.26

1.26

1.25

1.25

1.99

589

11/26/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.07

1.03

1.10

(0.76

)

0.00

0.00

(0.76

)

10.34

10.94

178,966

1.25

*

1.25

*

1.25

*

1.25

*

2.06

*

244

Class P

03/31/2013

10.18

0.09

0.63

0.72

(0.78

)

0.00

0.00

(0.78

)

10.12

6.91

5,648

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

0.89

399

03/31/2012

11.24

0.11

(0.90

)

(0.79

)

(0.27

)

0.00

0.00

(0.27

)

10.18

(6.86

)

2,771

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.14

774

01/07/2011 - 03/31/2011

10.85

0.03

0.36

0.39

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

11.24

3.59

30

1.35

*

1.35

*

1.35

*

1.35

*

1.36

*

517

Administrative Class

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

8.98

0.06

1.81

1.87

(0.79

)

0.00

0.00

(0.79

)

10.06

20.64

127

1.50

*

1.50

*

1.50

*

1.50

*

0.73

*

399

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

4.03

$

0.08

$

0.44

$

0.52

$

(0.09

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.09

)

$

4.46

12.83

%

$

3,172,910

0.90

%

0.90

%

0.89

%

0.89

%

1.94

%

321

%

03/31/2012

4.41

0.09

(0.13

)

(0.04

)

(0.34

)

0.00

0.00

(0.34

)

4.03

(0.77

)

1,490,114

0.91

0.91

0.89

0.89

2.10

629

03/31/2011

4.62

0.07

0.28

0.35

(0.56

)

0.00

0.00

(0.56

)

4.41

7.74

4,645,834

0.89

0.89

0.89

0.89

1.40

512

03/31/2010

4.38

0.07

1.07

1.14

(0.73

)

(0.17

)

0.00

(0.90

)

4.62

26.73

3,321,122

0.90

0.90

0.89

0.89

1.50

301

03/31/2009

10.00

0.37

(0.86

)

(0.49

)

(0.02

)

(5.11

)

0.00

(5.13

)

4.38

(3.56

)

220,383

1.48

1.48

0.89

0.89

4.50

621

Class P

03/31/2013

4.02

0.09

0.42

0.51

(0.08

)

0.00

0.00

(0.08

)

4.45

12.71

51,049

1.00

1.00

0.99

0.99

2.03

321

03/31/2012

4.40

0.10

(0.14

)

(0.04

)

(0.34

)

0.00

0.00

(0.34

)

4.02

(0.81

)

22,608

1.01

1.01

0.99

0.99

2.30

629

06/30/2010 - 03/31/2011

4.71

0.05

0.13

0.18

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

4.40

4.04

16,685

0.99

*

0.99

*

0.99

*

0.99

*

1.48

*

512

Class D

03/31/2013

3.96

0.07

0.41

0.48

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

4.38

12.24

53,320

1.30

1.30

1.29

1.29

1.73

321

03/31/2012

4.34

0.08

(0.13

)

(0.05

)

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

3.96

(1.08

)

41,035

1.31

1.31

1.29

1.29

1.90

629

03/31/2011

4.56

0.05

0.27

0.32

(0.54

)

0.00

0.00

(0.54

)

4.34

7.19

76,463

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.02

512

03/31/2010

4.35

0.04

1.07

1.11

(0.73

)

(0.17

)

0.00

(0.90

)

4.56

26.10

27,219

1.30

1.30

1.29

1.29

0.85

301

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.81

0.23

(0.57

)

(0.34

)

(0.01

)

(5.11

)

0.00

(5.12

)

4.35

(2.02

)

99

2.75

*

2.75

*

1.29

*

1.29

*

7.08

*

621

Class A

03/31/2013

3.97

0.07

0.41

0.48

(0.05

)

0.00

0.00

(0.05

)

4.40

12.21

58,810

1.30

1.30

1.29

1.29

1.78

321

03/31/2012

4.35

0.08

(0.13

)

(0.05

)

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

3.97

(1.05

)

66,096

1.31

1.31

1.29

1.29

1.90

629

03/31/2011

4.57

0.05

0.27

0.32

(0.54

)

0.00

0.00

(0.54

)

4.35

7.29

93,291

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.10

512

03/31/2010

4.36

0.06

1.04

1.10

(0.72

)

(0.17

)

0.00

(0.89

)

4.57

25.95

14,754

1.30

1.30

1.29

1.29

1.21

301

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.81

0.24

(0.56

)

(0.32

)

(0.02

)

(5.11

)

0.00

(5.13

)

4.36

(1.90

)

764

2.89

*

2.89

*

1.29

*

1.29

*

6.65

*

621

Class C

03/31/2013

3.99

0.04

0.42

0.46

(0.02

)

0.00

0.00

(0.02

)

4.43

11.53

21,996

2.05

2.05

2.04

2.04

1.02

321

03/31/2012

4.38

0.05

(0.13

)

(0.08

)

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

3.99

(1.88

)

20,658

2.06

2.06

2.04

2.04

1.16

629

03/31/2011

4.61

0.01

0.27

0.28

(0.51

)

0.00

0.00

(0.51

)

4.38

6.33

25,766

2.04

2.04

2.04

2.04

0.32

512

03/31/2010

4.41

0.02

1.06

1.08

(0.71

)

(0.17

)

0.00

(0.88

)

4.61

25.14

4,945

2.06

2.06

2.04

2.04

0.47

301

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.81

0.21

(0.49

)

(0.28

)

(0.01

)

(5.11

)

0.00

(5.12

)

4.41

(1.59

)

387

3.43

*

3.43

*

2.04

*

2.04

*

5.14

*

621

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS ® AR Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

5.86

$

0.08

$

1.37

$

1.45

$

(0.74

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.74

)

$

6.57

26.73

%

$

1,010,658

0.79

%

0.79

%

0.79

%

0.79

%

1.29

%

506

%

03/31/2012

5.94

0.09

0.49

0.58

(0.66

)

0.00

0.00

(0.66

)

5.86

10.92

351,353

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

1.59

1,047

03/31/2011

6.07

0.15

1.16

1.31

(1.44

)

0.00

0.00

(1.44

)

5.94

25.43

210,946

0.80

0.80

0.79

0.79

2.55

453

03/31/2010

4.82

0.40

4.41

4.81

(3.56

)

0.00

0.00

(3.56

)

6.07

107.06

206,500

0.97

0.97

0.79

0.79

5.94

786

03/31/2009

9.42

0.37

(4.84

)

(4.47

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.05

)

(0.13

)

4.82

(47.60

)

525,176

1.60

1.60

0.79

0.79

5.54

564

Class P

03/31/2013

5.85

0.07

1.37

1.44

(0.74

)

0.00

0.00

(0.74

)

6.55

26.55

153,162

0.89

0.89

0.89

0.89

1.22

506

03/31/2012

5.93

0.09

0.48

0.57

(0.65

)

0.00

0.00

(0.65

)

5.85

10.91

22,443

0.89

0.89

0.89

0.89

1.56

1,047

03/31/2011

6.07

0.14

1.15

1.29

(1.43

)

0.00

0.00

(1.43

)

5.93

25.17

6,672

0.90

0.90

0.89

0.89

2.40

453

03/31/2010

4.82

0.38

4.42

4.80

(3.55

)

0.00

0.00

(3.55

)

6.07

106.76

1,087

0.99

0.99

0.89

0.89

5.22

786

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.93

0.36

(5.34

)

(4.98

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.05

)

(0.13

)

4.82

(50.31

)

5

1.73

*

1.73

*

0.89

*

0.89

*

5.61

*

564

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

5.80

0.06

1.34

1.40

(0.72

)

0.00

0.00

(0.72

)

6.48

26.13

30,040

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.00

506

03/31/2012

5.88

0.08

0.49

0.57

(0.65

)

0.00

0.00

(0.65

)

5.80

10.87

2,163

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.44

1,047

03/31/2011

6.03

0.13

1.14

1.27

(1.42

)

0.00

0.00

(1.42

)

5.88

24.89

59

1.05

1.05

1.04

1.04

2.26

453

03/31/2010

4.81

0.36

4.41

4.77

(3.55

)

0.00

0.00

(3.55

)

6.03

106.50

13

1.17

1.17

1.04

1.04

5.25

786

03/31/2009

9.41

0.39

(4.87

)

(4.48

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.04

)

(0.12

)

4.81

(47.72

)

6

1.91

1.91

1.04

1.04

5.36

564

Class D

03/31/2013

5.72

0.05

1.33

1.38

(0.71

)

0.00

0.00

(0.71

)

6.39

26.04

429,208

1.19

1.19

1.19

1.19

0.91

506

03/31/2012

5.81

0.07

0.47

0.54

(0.63

)

0.00

0.00

(0.63

)

5.72

10.53

91,205

1.19

1.19

1.19

1.19

1.34

1,047

03/31/2011

5.97

0.12

1.14

1.26

(1.42

)

0.00

0.00

(1.42

)

5.81

24.99

81,839

1.20

1.20

1.19

1.19

2.15

453

03/31/2010

4.79

0.34

4.39

4.73

(3.55

)

0.00

0.00

(3.55

)

5.97

105.95

4,725

1.32

1.32

1.19

1.19

5.02

786

03/31/2009

9.38

0.38

(4.85

)

(4.47

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.04

)

(0.12

)

4.79

(47.80

)

1,712

2.07

2.07

1.19

1.19

5.19

564

Class A

03/31/2013

5.72

0.05

1.33

1.38

(0.70

)

0.00

0.00

(0.70

)

6.40

26.10

291,184

1.19

1.19

1.19

1.19

0.92

506

03/31/2012

5.81

0.07

0.48

0.55

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

5.72

10.62

97,573

1.19

1.19

1.19

1.19

1.33

1,047

03/31/2011

5.98

0.12

1.13

1.25

(1.42

)

0.00

0.00

(1.42

)

5.81

24.77

69,302

1.20

1.20

1.19

1.19

2.09

453

03/31/2010

4.79

0.34

4.40

4.74

(3.55

)

0.00

0.00

(3.55

)

5.98

106.17

16,155

1.32

1.32

1.19

1.19

5.05

786

03/31/2009

9.38

0.38

(4.85

)

(4.47

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.04

)

(0.12

)

4.79

(47.81

)

7,882

2.07

2.07

1.19

1.19

5.17

564

Class C

03/31/2013

5.51

0.01

1.28

1.29

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

6.16

25.19

115,909

1.94

1.94

1.94

1.94

0.17

506

03/31/2012

5.63

0.03

0.45

0.48

(0.60

)

0.00

0.00

(0.60

)

5.51

9.71

33,921

1.94

1.94

1.94

1.94

0.56

1,047

03/31/2011

5.84

0.08

1.09

1.17

(1.38

)

0.00

0.00

(1.38

)

5.63

23.86

20,521

1.95

1.95

1.94

1.94

1.37

453

03/31/2010

4.74

0.29

4.33

4.62

(3.52

)

0.00

0.00

(3.52

)

5.84

104.72

6,433

2.07

2.07

1.94

1.94

4.33

786

03/31/2009

9.32

0.33

(4.81

)

(4.48

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.02

)

(0.10

)

4.74

(48.13

)

2,941

2.79

2.79

1.94

1.94

4.34

564

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS ® AR Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.37

$

0.12

$

1.65

$

1.77

$

(1.70

)

$

(0.18

)

$

0.00

$

(1.88

)

$

11.26

16.05

%

$

3,418,499

0.85

%

0.85

%

0.84

%

0.84

%

1.05

%

452

%

09/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.05

1.43

1.48

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

11.37

14.77

1,258,123

0.84

*

0.85

*

0.84

*

0.85

*

0.83

*

347

PIMCO International StocksPLUS ® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

6.17

$

0.10

$

1.05

$

1.15

$

(0.49

)

$

(0.06

)

$

0.00

$

(0.55

)

$

6.77

19.02

%

$

1,112,067

0.65

%

0.65

%

0.64

%

0.64

%

1.59

%

574

%

03/31/2012

6.64

0.11

(0.33

)

(0.22

)

(0.25

)

0.00

0.00

(0.25

)

6.17

(2.95

)

909,672

0.64

0.64

0.64

0.64

1.83

778

03/31/2011

6.40

0.12

0.84

0.96

(0.65

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.72

)

6.64

15.90

395,385

0.65

0.65

0.64

0.64

1.78

427

03/31/2010

4.60

0.20

3.60

3.80

(2.00

)

0.00

0.00

(2.00

)

6.40

84.13

68,672

0.65

0.65

0.64

0.64

3.04

493

03/31/2009

9.55

0.36

(5.13

)

(4.77

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.12

)

(0.18

)

4.60

(50.26

)

37,609

1.68

1.68

0.64

0.64

5.12

456

Class P

03/31/2013

6.19

0.10

1.06

1.16

(0.50

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.56

)

6.79

19.13

13,272

0.75

0.75

0.74

0.74

1.47

574

03/31/2012

6.67

0.11

(0.35

)

(0.24

)

(0.24

)

0.00

0.00

(0.24

)

6.19

(3.17

)

2,906

0.74

0.74

0.74

0.74

1.73

778

03/31/2011

6.40

0.11

0.86

0.97

(0.63

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.70

)

6.67

16.04

113

0.75

0.75

0.74

0.74

1.80

427

03/31/2010

4.60

0.20

3.59

3.79

(1.99

)

0.00

0.00

(1.99

)

6.40

83.88

15

0.75

0.75

0.74

0.74

2.82

493

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.14

0.32

(5.68

)

(5.36

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.12

)

(0.18

)

4.60

(53.16

)

5

1.73

*

1.73

*

0.74

*

0.74

*

5.07

*

456

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

6.13

0.08

1.09

1.17

(0.53

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.59

)

6.71

19.64

1,349

0.90

0.90

0.89

0.89

1.21

574

03/31/2012

6.61

0.10

(0.34

)

(0.24

)

(0.24

)

0.00

0.00

(0.24

)

6.13

(3.32

)

11

0.89

0.89

0.89

0.89

1.58

778

03/31/2011

6.37

0.10

0.85

0.95

(0.64

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.71

)

6.61

15.75

11

0.90

0.90

0.89

0.89

1.60

427

03/31/2010

4.59

0.19

3.58

3.77

(1.99

)

0.00

0.00

(1.99

)

6.37

83.60

10

0.90

0.90

0.89

0.89

2.80

493

03/31/2009

9.54

0.34

(5.12

)

(4.78

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.11

)

(0.17

)

4.59

(50.37

)

5

1.94

1.94

0.89

0.89

4.86

456

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class D

03/31/2013

6.10

0.07

1.04

1.11

(0.45

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.51

)

6.70

18.66

25,444

1.05

1.05

1.04

1.04

1.17

574

03/31/2012

6.57

0.09

(0.33

)

(0.24

)

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

6.10

(3.25

)

18,507

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.49

778

03/31/2011

6.32

0.09

0.85

0.94

(0.62

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.69

)

6.57

15.58

3,294

1.05

1.05

1.04

1.04

1.40

427

03/31/2010

4.57

0.17

3.57

3.74

(1.99

)

0.00

0.00

(1.99

)

6.32

83.30

3,235

1.05

1.05

1.04

1.04

2.49

493

03/31/2009

9.49

0.36

(5.12

)

(4.76

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.10

)

(0.16

)

4.57

(50.39

)

497

2.08

2.08

1.04

1.04

4.78

456

Class A

03/31/2013

6.08

0.07

1.04

1.11

(0.45

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.51

)

6.68

18.69

13,652

1.05

1.05

1.04

1.04

1.17

574

03/31/2012

6.56

0.09

(0.34

)

(0.25

)

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

6.08

(3.45

)

5,718

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.43

778

03/31/2011

6.33

0.09

0.84

0.93

(0.63

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.70

)

6.56

15.49

5,090

1.05

1.05

1.04

1.04

1.53

427

03/31/2010

4.57

0.15

3.60

3.75

(1.99

)

0.00

0.00

(1.99

)

6.33

83.63

7,146

1.05

1.05

1.04

1.04

2.32

493

03/31/2009

9.51

0.34

(5.11

)

(4.77

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.11

)

(0.17

)

4.57

(50.47

)

540

2.10

2.10

1.04

1.04

4.69

456

Class C

03/31/2013

5.93

0.03

1.00

1.03

(0.37

)

(0.06

)

0.00

(0.43

)

6.53

17.78

4,276

1.80

1.80

1.79

1.79

0.45

574

03/31/2012

6.42

0.04

(0.33

)

(0.29

)

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

5.93

(4.18

)

2,105

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.79

0.71

778

03/31/2011

6.22

0.04

0.83

0.87

(0.60

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.67

)

6.42

14.70

1,039

1.80

1.80

1.79

1.79

0.72

427

03/31/2010

4.53

0.11

3.54

3.65

(1.96

)

0.00

0.00

(1.96

)

6.22

81.99

716

1.80

1.80

1.79

1.79

1.56

493

03/31/2009

9.45

0.30

(5.07

)

(4.77

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.09

)

(0.15

)

4.53

(50.76

)

71

2.88

2.88

1.79

1.79

3.97

456

PIMCO International StocksPLUS ® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

6.76

$

0.08

$

1.44

$

1.52

$

(0.66

)

$

(0.11

)

$

0.00

$

(0.77

)

$

7.51

24.04

%

$

279,791

0.76

%

0.76

%

0.75

%

0.75

%

1.18

%

510

%

03/31/2012

7.41

0.17

(0.31

)

(0.14

)

(0.41

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.51

)

6.76

(1.62

)

111,595

0.76

0.76

0.75

0.75

2.63

896

03/31/2011

9.32

0.27

0.45

0.72

(2.63

)

0.00

0.00

(2.63

)

7.41

8.75

125,963

0.76

0.76

0.75

0.75

3.10

1,051

03/31/2010

6.46

0.54

4.29

4.83

(1.69

)

(0.28

)

0.00

(1.97

)

9.32

76.88

162,453

0.95

0.95

0.75

0.75

6.16

1,196

03/31/2009

10.31

0.54

(4.38

)

(3.84

)

(0.01

)

0.00

0.00

(0.01

)

6.46

(37.30

)

217,610

2.45

2.45

0.75

0.75

6.64

1,001

Class P

03/31/2013

6.75

0.02

1.49

1.51

(0.68

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.79

)

7.47

23.94

7,591

0.86

0.86

0.85

0.85

0.33

510

03/09/2012 - 03/31/2012

6.88

0.01

(0.03

)

(0.02

)

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

6.75

(0.23

)

10

0.86

*

0.86

*

0.85

*

0.85

*

2.39

*

896

Class D

03/31/2013

6.58

0.02

1.44

1.46

(0.65

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.76

)

7.28

23.65

193,252

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

0.28

510

03/31/2012

7.24

0.15

(0.31

)

(0.16

)

(0.40

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.50

)

6.58

(1.97

)

14,524

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

2.28

896

03/31/2011

9.16

0.24

0.43

0.67

(2.59

)

0.00

0.00

(2.59

)

7.24

8.31

34,149

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

2.79

1,051

03/31/2010

6.38

0.38

4.35

4.73

(1.67

)

(0.28

)

0.00

(1.95

)

9.16

76.21

47,459

1.20

1.20

1.15

1.15

4.04

1,196

03/31/2009

10.22

0.54

(4.38

)

(3.84

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

6.38

(37.57

)

3,580

2.97

2.97

1.15

1.15

6.22

1,001

Class A

03/31/2013

6.57

0.04

1.42

1.46

(0.64

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.75

)

7.28

23.67

63,609

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

0.56

510

03/31/2012

7.23

0.15

(0.31

)

(0.16

)

(0.40

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.50

)

6.57

(1.95

)

12,271

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

2.29

896

03/31/2011

9.17

0.24

0.42

0.66

(2.60

)

0.00

0.00

(2.60

)

7.23

8.23

24,117

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

2.84

1,051

03/31/2010

6.38

0.44

4.30

4.74

(1.67

)

(0.28

)

0.00

(1.95

)

9.17

76.37

11,470

1.28

1.28

1.15

1.15

4.92

1,196

03/31/2009

10.23

0.53

(4.38

)

(3.85

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

6.38

(37.63

)

5,192

2.95

2.95

1.15

1.15

6.19

1,001

Class B

03/31/2013

6.28

0.03

1.31

1.34

(0.48

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.59

)

7.03

22.61

544

1.91

1.91

1.90

1.90

0.44

510

03/31/2012

6.96

0.10

(0.30

)

(0.20

)

(0.38

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.48

)

6.28

(2.66

)

903

1.91

1.91

1.90

1.90

1.54

896

03/31/2011

8.90

0.17

0.42

0.59

(2.53

)

0.00

0.00

(2.53

)

6.96

7.59

2,338

1.91

1.91

1.90

1.90

2.08

1,051

03/31/2010

6.25

0.39

4.17

4.56

(1.63

)

(0.28

)

0.00

(1.91

)

8.90

75.05

3,580

2.05

2.05

1.90

1.90

4.53

1,196

03/31/2009

10.08

0.46

(4.29

)

(3.83

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

6.25

(38.00

)

2,702

3.72

3.72

1.90

1.90

5.32

1,001

Class C

03/31/2013

6.26

0.00

^

1.33

1.33

(0.56

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.67

)

6.92

22.61

18,589

1.91

1.91

1.90

1.90

(0.07

)

510

03/31/2012

6.95

0.10

(0.31

)

(0.21

)

(0.38

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.48

)

6.26

(2.80

)

5,042

1.91

1.91

1.90

1.90

1.53

896

03/31/2011

8.91

0.17

0.42

0.59

(2.55

)

0.00

0.00

(2.55

)

6.95

7.56

9,754

1.91

1.91

1.90

1.90

2.11

1,051

03/31/2010

6.26

0.39

4.18

4.57

(1.64

)

(0.28

)

0.00

(1.92

)

8.91

75.03

4,949

2.05

2.05

1.90

1.90

4.43

1,196

03/31/2009

10.10

0.46

(4.30

)

(3.84

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

6.26

(38.02

)

2,751

3.72

3.72

1.90

1.90

5.39

1,001

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS ® AR Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

7.77

$

0.13

$

1.76

$

1.89

$

(0.63

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.63

)

$

9.03

25.60

%

$

316,979

0.69

%

0.69

%

0.69

%

0.69

%

1.63

%

566

%

03/31/2012

8.10

0.15

(0.10

)

0.05

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

7.77

1.17

171,799

0.69

0.69

0.69

0.69

2.10

666

03/31/2011

6.97

0.14

2.21

2.35

(1.22

)

0.00

0.00

(1.22

)

8.10

35.77

201,665

0.71

0.71

0.69

0.69

1.94

571

03/31/2010

5.63

0.33

4.64

4.97

(3.63

)

0.00

0.00

(3.63

)

6.97

94.74

154,296

0.79

0.79

0.69

0.69

4.42

762

03/31/2009

9.07

0.26

(3.65

)

(3.39

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.04

)

(0.05

)

5.63

(37.56

)

450,524

1.02

1.02

0.69

0.69

3.89

609

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class P

03/31/2013

7.76

0.12

1.75

1.87

(0.64

)

0.00

0.00

(0.64

)

8.99

25.34

58,393

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

1.45

566

03/31/2012

8.09

0.17

(0.13

)

0.04

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

7.76

1.04

5,348

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

2.32

666

03/31/2011

6.97

0.13

2.20

2.33

(1.21

)

0.00

0.00

(1.21

)

8.09

35.41

2,234

0.81

0.81

0.79

0.79

1.75

571

03/31/2010

5.63

0.16

4.81

4.97

(3.63

)

0.00

0.00

(3.63

)

6.97

94.65

1,868

0.80

0.80

0.79

0.79

2.33

762

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.49

0.27

(4.09

)

(3.82

)

0.00

0.00

(0.04

)

(0.04

)

5.63

(40.39

)

6

1.15

*

1.15

*

0.79

*

0.79

*

3.88

*

609

Class D

03/31/2013

7.66

0.10

1.73

1.83

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

8.90

25.00

255,795

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.21

566

03/31/2012

7.98

0.14

(0.11

)

0.03

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

7.66

0.94

95,341

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.89

666

03/31/2011

6.91

0.12

2.17

2.29

(1.22

)

0.00

0.00

(1.22

)

7.98

35.09

106,387

1.13

1.13

1.09

1.09

1.59

571

03/31/2010

5.61

0.23

4.69

4.92

(3.62

)

0.00

0.00

(3.62

)

6.91

94.07

1,780

1.13

1.13

1.09

1.09

3.03

762

03/31/2009

9.04

0.28

(3.69

)

(3.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.02

)

(0.02

)

5.61

(37.80

)

124

1.58

1.58

1.09

1.09

3.73

609

Class A

03/31/2013

7.69

0.10

1.74

1.84

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

8.94

25.04

175,145

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.21

566

03/31/2012

8.03

0.14

(0.13

)

0.01

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

7.69

0.71

54,972

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.87

666

03/31/2011

6.93

0.12

2.19

2.31

(1.21

)

0.00

0.00

(1.21

)

8.03

35.30

63,897

1.13

1.13

1.09

1.09

1.64

571

03/31/2010

5.62

0.25

4.69

4.94

(3.63

)

0.00

0.00

(3.63

)

6.93

94.12

11,941

1.16

1.16

1.09

1.09

3.32

762

03/31/2009

9.06

0.27

(3.68

)

(3.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

(0.03

)

5.62

(37.73

)

823

1.48

1.48

1.09

1.09

3.95

609

Class C

03/31/2013

7.37

0.04

1.67

1.71

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

8.59

24.20

61,217

1.84

1.84

1.84

1.84

0.48

566

03/31/2012

7.72

0.08

(0.12

)

(0.04

)

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

7.37

(0.07

)

22,989

1.84

1.84

1.84

1.84

1.11

666

03/31/2011

6.73

0.06

2.12

2.18

(1.19

)

0.00

0.00

(1.19

)

7.72

34.24

19,329

1.88

1.88

1.84

1.84

0.89

571

03/31/2010

5.54

0.24

4.55

4.79

(3.60

)

0.00

0.00

(3.60

)

6.73

92.51

1,615

1.94

1.94

1.84

1.84

3.29

762

03/31/2009

8.97

0.22

(3.65

)

(3.43

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

5.54

(38.24

)

744

2.32

2.32

1.84

1.84

3.24

609

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS ® AR Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

12.42

$

0.17

$

2.62

$

2.79

$

(1.83

)

$

(0.21

)

$

0.00

$

(2.04

)

$

13.17

25.22

%

$

526,969

0.84

%

0.84

%

0.84

%

0.84

%

1.40

%

385

%

09/30/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.05

3.13

3.18

(0.76

)

0.00

0.00

(0.76

)

12.42

32.56

417,462

0.84

*

0.86

*

0.84

*

0.86

*

0.91

*

227

PIMCO StocksPLUS ® Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.67

$

0.11

$

1.33

$

1.44

$

(0.32

)

$

(0.59

)

$

0.00

$

(0.91

)

$

9.20

17.72

%

$

857,270

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

1.24

%

321

%

03/31/2012

8.93

0.08

0.56

0.64

(0.41

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.90

)

8.67

8.52

1,313,949

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.95

404

03/31/2011

8.27

0.12

1.30

1.42

(0.76

)

0.00

0.00

(0.76

)

8.93

18.59

1,193,012

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

1.49

225

03/31/2010

4.94

0.13

3.39

3.52

(0.19

)

0.00

0.00

(0.19

)

8.27

71.35

654,432

0.54

0.54

0.50

0.50

1.82

392

03/31/2009

9.95

0.33

(4.72

)

(4.39

)

(0.62

)

0.00

0.00

(0.62

)

4.94

(46.33

)

143,460

1.10

1.10

0.50

0.50

4.18

425

Class P

03/31/2013

8.68

0.10

1.33

1.43

(0.32

)

(0.59

)

0.00

(0.91

)

9.20

17.58

13,058

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

1.16

321

03/31/2012

8.95

0.07

0.55

0.62

(0.40

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.89

)

8.68

8.25

1,149

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.89

404

03/31/2011

8.28

0.12

1.29

1.41

(0.74

)

0.00

0.00

(0.74

)

8.95

18.53

995

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

1.36

225

03/31/2010

4.94

0.11

3.41

3.52

(0.18

)

0.00

0.00

(0.18

)

8.28

71.31

315

0.61

0.61

0.60

0.60

1.49

392

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.55

0.28

(5.27

)

(4.99

)

(0.62

)

0.00

0.00

(0.62

)

4.94

(49.40

)

5

1.23

*

1.23

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

4.23

*

425

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

8.38

0.11

1.29

1.40

(0.34

)

(0.59

)

0.00

(0.93

)

8.85

17.97

5,063

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.28

321

03/31/2012

8.67

0.06

0.54

0.60

(0.40

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.89

)

8.38

8.17

3,378

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.73

404

03/31/2011

8.05

0.10

1.26

1.36

(0.74

)

0.00

0.00

(0.74

)

8.67

18.30

3,355

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.23

225

03/31/2010

4.82

0.13

3.29

3.42

(0.19

)

0.00

0.00

(0.19

)

8.05

70.96

2,857

0.79

0.79

0.75

0.75

1.94

392

03/31/2009

9.71

0.31

(4.61

)

(4.30

)

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

4.82

(46.41

)

1,665

1.31

1.31

0.75

0.75

3.86

425

Class D

03/31/2013

8.28

0.07

1.26

1.33

(0.25

)

(0.59

)

0.00

(0.84

)

8.77

17.27

22,003

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.86

321

03/31/2012

8.57

0.05

0.53

0.58

(0.38

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.87

)

8.28

8.07

6,953

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.57

404

03/31/2011

7.97

0.08

1.25

1.33

(0.73

)

0.00

0.00

(0.73

)

8.57

18.11

11,501

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

1.02

225

03/31/2010

4.77

0.11

3.28

3.39

(0.19

)

0.00

0.00

(0.19

)

7.97

71.00

8,827

0.94

0.94

0.90

0.90

1.59

392

03/31/2009

9.65

0.28

(4.57

)

(4.29

)

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

4.77

(46.59

)

2,572

1.53

1.53

0.90

0.90

3.83

425

Class A

03/31/2013

8.31

0.07

1.28

1.35

(0.26

)

(0.59

)

0.00

(0.85

)

8.81

17.37

110,928

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.85

321

03/31/2012

8.61

0.05

0.52

0.57

(0.38

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.87

)

8.31

7.96

82,266

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.59

404

03/31/2011

8.00

0.08

1.26

1.34

(0.73

)

0.00

0.00

(0.73

)

8.61

18.13

83,042

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

1.07

225

03/31/2010

4.79

0.13

3.27

3.40

(0.19

)

0.00

0.00

(0.19

)

8.00

70.93

68,038

0.94

0.94

0.90

0.90

1.90

392

03/31/2009

9.69

0.29

(4.60

)

(4.31

)

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

4.79

(46.61

)

53,364

1.52

1.52

0.90

0.90

3.82

425

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class B

03/31/2013

7.97

0.01

1.22

1.23

(0.10

)

(0.59

)

0.00

(0.69

)

8.51

16.43

1,272

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

0.10

321

03/31/2012

8.28

(0.01

)

0.51

0.50

(0.32

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.81

)

7.97

7.26

2,492

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

(0.19

)

404

03/31/2011

7.72

0.02

1.21

1.23

(0.67

)

0.00

0.00

(0.67

)

8.28

17.20

5,635

1.65

1.65

1.65

1.65

0.31

225

03/31/2010

4.66

0.07

3.16

3.23

(0.17

)

0.00

0.00

(0.17

)

7.72

69.42

8,664

1.69

1.69

1.65

1.65

1.14

392

03/31/2009

9.45

0.23

(4.48

)

(4.25

)

(0.54

)

0.00

0.00

(0.54

)

4.66

(46.99

)

6,937

2.25

2.25

1.65

1.65

3.04

425

Class C

03/31/2013

8.07

0.03

1.24

1.27

(0.17

)

(0.59

)

0.00

(0.76

)

8.58

16.77

59,874

1.40

1.40

1.40

1.40

0.35

321

03/31/2012

8.39

0.01

0.51

0.52

(0.35

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.84

)

8.07

7.44

49,695

1.40

1.40

1.40

1.40

0.08

404

03/31/2011

7.81

0.04

1.23

1.27

(0.69

)

0.00

0.00

(0.69

)

8.39

17.65

52,092

1.40

1.40

1.40

1.40

0.58

225

03/31/2010

4.70

0.09

3.20

3.29

(0.18

)

0.00

0.00

(0.18

)

7.81

69.98

43,004

1.44

1.44

1.40

1.40

1.34

392

03/31/2009

9.53

0.24

(4.51

)

(4.27

)

(0.56

)

0.00

0.00

(0.56

)

4.70

(46.88

)

29,321

2.02

2.02

1.40

1.40

3.31

425

Class R

03/31/2013

8.49

0.05

1.29

1.34

(0.25

)

(0.59

)

0.00

(0.84

)

8.99

16.91

6,923

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

0.61

321

03/31/2012

8.76

0.03

0.56

0.59

(0.37

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.86

)

8.49

7.96

2,313

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

0.34

404

03/31/2011

8.13

0.07

1.27

1.34

(0.71

)

0.00

0.00

(0.71

)

8.76

17.79

2,332

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

0.83

225

03/31/2010

4.88

0.11

3.32

3.43

(0.18

)

0.00

0.00

(0.18

)

8.13

70.35

2,288

1.19

1.19

1.15

1.15

1.52

392

03/31/2009

9.85

0.27

(4.67

)

(4.40

)

(0.57

)

0.00

0.00

(0.57

)

4.88

(46.69

)

1,147

1.76

1.76

1.15

1.15

3.56

425

PIMCO StocksPLUS ® Long Duration Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.14

$

0.28

$

1.68

$

1.96

$

(0.41

)

$

(0.85

)

$

0.00

$

(1.26

)

$

8.84

25.55

%

$

886,610

0.60

%

0.60

%

0.59

%

0.59

%

3.19

%

52

%

03/31/2012

7.01

0.29

1.49

1.78

(0.19

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.65

)

8.14

26.51

524,448

0.59

0.59

0.59

0.59

3.93

276

03/31/2011

8.17

0.34

1.48

1.82

(0.77

)

(2.21

)

0.00

(2.98

)

7.01

25.78

491,002

0.60

0.60

0.59

0.59

4.24

339

03/31/2010

5.48

0.31

3.17

3.48

(0.29

)

(0.50

)

0.00

(0.79

)

8.17

64.82

419,105

0.60

0.60

0.59

0.59

4.24

417

03/31/2009

9.21

0.31

(3.95

)

(3.64

)

(0.09

)

0.00

0.00

(0.09

)

5.48

(39.72

)

206,821

0.81

0.81

0.59

0.59

4.39

464

PIMCO StocksPLUS ® Absolute Return Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.76

$

0.15

$

1.62

$

1.77

$

(0.60

)

$

(0.01

)

$

0.00

$

(0.61

)

$

9.92

21.14

%

$

327,485

0.64

%

0.64

%

0.64

%

0.64

%

1.67

%

419

%

03/31/2012

8.23

0.15

0.77

0.92

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

8.76

11.68

167,147

0.64

0.64

0.64

0.64

1.98

601

03/31/2011

7.14

0.17

1.42

1.59

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

8.23

23.03

181,890

0.64

0.64

0.64

0.64

2.31

476

03/31/2010

4.84

0.28

3.55

3.83

(1.53

)

0.00

0.00

(1.53

)

7.14

81.47

155,222

0.69

0.69

0.64

0.64

4.21

609

03/31/2009

10.02

0.50

(5.09

)

(4.59

)

(0.53

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.59

)

4.84

(46.99

)

101,848

2.56

2.56

0.64

0.64

6.61

521

Class P

03/31/2013

8.73

0.14

1.61

1.75

(0.60

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.61

)

9.87

21.00

67,376

0.74

0.74

0.74

0.74

1.52

419

03/31/2012

8.21

0.16

0.74

0.90

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

8.73

11.57

5,013

0.74

0.74

0.74

0.74

2.04

601

03/31/2011

7.13

0.16

1.42

1.58

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

8.21

22.86

2,186

0.74

0.74

0.74

0.74

2.07

476

03/31/2010

4.84

0.27

3.55

3.82

(1.53

)

0.00

0.00

(1.53

)

7.13

81.20

329

0.76

0.76

0.74

0.74

3.80

609

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.65

0.44

(5.66

)

(5.22

)

(0.53

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.59

)

4.84

(50.15

)

5

2.55

*

2.55

*

0.74

*

0.74

*

6.52

*

521

Class D

03/31/2013

8.66

0.11

1.58

1.69

(0.57

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.58

)

9.77

20.40

357,116

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.27

419

03/31/2012

8.14

0.13

0.75

0.88

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

8.66

11.25

115,818

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.67

601

03/31/2011

7.08

0.13

1.41

1.54

(0.48

)

0.00

0.00

(0.48

)

8.14

22.52

111,590

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.72

476

03/31/2010

4.82

0.25

3.53

3.78

(1.52

)

0.00

0.00

(1.52

)

7.08

80.66

15,281

1.09

1.09

1.04

1.04

3.61

609

03/31/2009

9.99

0.47

(5.07

)

(4.60

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.57

)

4.82

(47.20

)

4,352

2.94

2.94

1.04

1.04

6.24

521

Class A

03/31/2013

8.72

0.12

1.61

1.73

(0.56

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.57

)

9.88

20.72

207,083

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.27

419

03/31/2012

8.21

0.13

0.74

0.87

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

8.72

11.07

76,257

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.68

601

03/31/2011

7.13

0.14

1.42

1.56

(0.48

)

0.00

0.00

(0.48

)

8.21

22.59

75,423

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.04

1.88

476

03/31/2010

4.85

0.26

3.54

3.80

(1.52

)

0.00

0.00

(1.52

)

7.13

80.58

37,735

1.09

1.09

1.04

1.04

3.78

609

03/31/2009

10.04

0.48

(5.10

)

(4.62

)

(0.51

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.57

)

4.85

(47.17

)

12,052

2.97

2.97

1.04

1.04

6.20

521

Class B

03/31/2013

8.43

0.05

1.58

1.63

(0.41

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.42

)

9.64

19.95

931

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.79

0.60

419

03/31/2012

7.93

0.07

0.72

0.79

(0.29

)

0.00

0.00

(0.29

)

8.43

10.41

1,968

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.79

0.89

601

03/31/2011

6.92

0.09

1.35

1.44

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

7.93

21.47

4,288

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.20

476

03/31/2010

4.74

0.20

3.47

3.67

(1.49

)

0.00

0.00

(1.49

)

6.92

79.64

6,378

1.84

1.84

1.79

1.79

3.12

609

03/31/2009

9.85

0.42

(5.01

)

(4.59

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.52

)

4.74

(47.62

)

5,619

3.75

3.75

1.79

1.79

5.42

521

Class C

03/31/2013

8.42

0.05

1.54

1.59

(0.49

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.50

)

9.51

19.71

74,798

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.79

0.52

419

03/31/2012

7.94

0.07

0.72

0.79

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

8.42

10.36

24,647

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.79

0.94

601

03/31/2011

6.93

0.08

1.37

1.45

(0.44

)

0.00

0.00

(0.44

)

7.94

21.59

19,000

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.79

1.13

476

03/31/2010

4.75

0.20

3.47

3.67

(1.49

)

0.00

0.00

(1.49

)

6.93

79.47

9,275

1.84

1.84

1.79

1.79

3.09

609

03/31/2009

9.87

0.42

(5.02

)

(4.60

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.06

)

(0.52

)

4.75

(47.61

)

6,559

3.74

3.74

1.79

1.79

5.43

521

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO StocksPLUS ® AR Short Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

3.65

$

0.06

$

(0.31

)

$

(0.25

)

$

(0.06

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.06

)

$

3.34

(7.05

)%

$

5,959,231

0.65

%

0.65

%

0.64

%

0.64

%

1.74

%

297

%

03/31/2012

4.13

0.10

(0.46

)

(0.36

)

(0.12

)

0.00

0.00

(0.12

)

3.65

(8.92

)

1,454,709

0.66

0.66

0.64

0.64

2.40

635

03/31/2011

4.66

0.08

(0.55

)

(0.47

)

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

4.13

(10.22

)

1,308,042

0.66

(b)

0.66

(b)

0.66

(b)

0.66

(b)

1.79

483

03/31/2010

6.88

0.10

(1.83

)

(1.73

)

(0.13

)

(0.36

)

0.00

(0.49

)

4.66

(25.64

)

752,805

0.69

0.69

0.69

0.69

1.93

406

03/31/2009

9.43

0.42

2.92

3.34

(0.23

)

(5.66

)

0.00

(5.89

)

6.88

46.74

18,892

1.43

1.43

0.69

0.69

4.45

515

Class P

03/31/2013

3.64

0.06

(0.31

)

(0.25

)

(0.05

)

0.00

0.00

(0.05

)

3.34

(7.08

)

82,363

0.75

0.75

0.74

0.74

1.71

297

03/31/2012

4.13

0.10

(0.47

)

(0.37

)

(0.12

)

0.00

0.00

(0.12

)

3.64

(9.17

)

38,120

0.76

0.76

0.74

0.74

2.46

635

03/31/2011

4.66

0.10

(0.57

)

(0.47

)

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

4.13

(10.22

)

10,955

0.76

(b)

0.76

(b)

0.76

(b)

0.76

(b)

2.28

483

01/29/2010 - 03/31/2010

5.08

0.01

(0.41

)

(0.40

)

(0.02

)

0.00

0.00

(0.02

)

4.66

(7.86

)

9

0.79

*

0.79

*

0.79

*

0.79

*

1.28

*

406

Class D

03/31/2013

3.54

0.05

(0.31

)

(0.26

)

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

3.25

(7.46

)

76,016

1.05

1.05

1.04

1.04

1.48

297

03/31/2012

4.01

0.09

(0.45

)

(0.36

)

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

3.54

(9.26

)

70,353

1.06

1.06

1.04

1.04

2.15

635

03/31/2011

4.53

0.06

(0.53

)

(0.47

)

(0.05

)

0.00

0.00

(0.05

)

4.01

(10.50

)

78,865

1.06

(b)

1.06

(b)

1.06

(b)

1.06

(b)

1.27

483

03/31/2010

6.71

0.08

(1.79

)

(1.71

)

(0.11

)

(0.36

)

0.00

(0.47

)

4.53

(25.95

)

114,034

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.61

406

03/31/2009

9.39

0.33

2.93

3.26

(0.28

)

(5.66

)

0.00

(5.94

)

6.71

45.75

47,833

2.40

2.40

1.09

1.09

4.12

515

Class A

03/31/2013

3.54

0.05

(0.31

)

(0.26

)

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

3.25

(7.55

)

143,603

1.05

1.05

1.04

1.04

1.50

297

03/31/2012

4.01

0.09

(0.45

)

(0.36

)

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

3.54

(9.27

)

145,473

1.06

1.06

1.04

1.04

2.12

635

03/31/2011

4.53

0.06

(0.53

)

(0.47

)

(0.05

)

0.00

0.00

(0.05

)

4.01

(10.49

)

177,651

1.06

(b)

1.06

(b)

1.06

(b)

1.06

(b)

1.34

483

03/31/2010

6.73

0.08

(1.80

)

(1.72

)

(0.12

)

(0.36

)

0.00

(0.48

)

4.53

(26.10

)

155,362

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.09

1.56

406

03/31/2009

9.39

0.35

2.92

3.27

(0.27

)

(5.66

)

0.00

(5.93

)

6.73

45.90

44,892

2.09

2.09

1.09

1.09

4.08

515

Class C

03/31/2013

3.46

0.03

(0.31

)

(0.28

)

(0.01

)

0.00

0.00

(0.01

)

3.17

(8.07

)

27,676

1.80

1.80

1.79

1.79

0.72

297

03/31/2012

3.93

0.05

(0.43

)

(0.38

)

(0.09

)

0.00

0.00

(0.09

)

3.46

(9.94

)

27,889

1.81

1.81

1.79

1.79

1.37

635

03/31/2011

4.46

0.03

(0.53

)

(0.50

)

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

3.93

(11.30

)

26,572

1.81

(b)

1.81

(b)

1.81

(b)

1.81

(b)

0.58

483

03/31/2010

6.65

0.05

(1.79

)

(1.74

)

(0.09

)

(0.36

)

0.00

(0.45

)

4.46

(26.63

)

23,040

1.84

1.84

1.84

1.84

0.89

406

03/31/2009

9.36

0.27

2.91

3.18

(0.23

)

(5.66

)

0.00

(5.89

)

6.65

44.87

10,698

2.97

2.97

1.84

1.84

3.33

515

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

11/30/2012 - 03/31/2013

$

10.00

$

0.02

$

0.14

$

0.16

$

(0.16

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.16

)

$

10.00

1.57

%

$

2,509,511

0.99

%*

1.01

%*

0.99

%*

1.01

%*

0.46

%*

127

%

 

*

Annualized

**

Effective April 1, 2010, the calculation methodology of the portfolio turnover rate has been updated to exclude investments in the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio.

^

Reflect an amount rounding to less than one cent.

(a)

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

(b)

Effective October 1, 2010, the Fund's advisory fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.39%.

Appendix A
Description of Securities Ratings

A Fund's investments may range in quality from securities rated in the lowest category in which a Fund is permitted to invest to securities rated in the highest category (as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality). The percentage of a Fund's assets invested in securities in a particular rating category will vary. The following terms are generally used to describe the credit quality of fixed income securities:

High Quality Debt Securities are those rated in one of the two highest rating categories (the highest category for commercial paper) or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Investment Grade Debt Securities are those rated in one of the four highest rating categories or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Below Investment Grade, High Yield Securities ("Junk Bonds") are those rated lower than Baa by Moody's, BBB by S&P or Fitch, and comparable securities. They are deemed predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to repay principal and interest.

The following is a description of Moody's, S&P's and Fitch's rating categories applicable to fixed income securities.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Long-Term Corporate Obligation Ratings
Moody's long-term obligation ratings are opinions of the relative credit risk of fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. They address the possibility that a financial obligation will not be honored as promised. Such ratings use Moody's global scale and reflect both the likelihood of default and any financial loss suffered in the event of default.

Aaa: Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk.

Aa: Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

A: Obligations rated A are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa: Obligations rated Baa are subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba: Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk.

B: Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa: Obligations rated Caa are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca: Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

C: Obligations rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Medium-Term Note Ratings
Moody's assigns long-term ratings to individual debt securities issued from medium-term note (MTN) programs, in addition to indicating ratings to MTN programs themselves. These long-term ratings are expressed on Moody's general long-term scale. Notes issued under MTN programs with such indicated ratings are rated at issuance at the rating applicable to all pari passu notes issued under the same program, at the program's relevant indicated rating, provided such notes do not exhibit any of the characteristics listed below:

Notes containing features that link interest or principal to the credit performance of any third party or parties (i.e., credit-linked notes);

Notes allowing for negative coupons, or negative principal;

Notes containing any provision that could obligate the investor to make any additional payments;

Notes containing provisions that subordinate the claim.

For notes with any of these characteristics, the rating of the individual note may differ from the indicated rating of the program.

For credit-linked securities, Moody's policy is to "look through" to the credit risk of the underlying obligor. Moody's policy with respect to non-credit linked obligations is to rate the issuer's ability to meet the contract as stated, regardless of potential losses to investors as a result of non-credit developments. In other words, as long as the obligation has debt standing in the event of bankruptcy, we will assign the appropriate debt class level rating to the instrument.

Market participants must determine whether any particular note is rated, and if so, at what rating level. Moody's encourages market participants to contact Moody's Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

Short-Term Ratings
Moody's short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless explicitly noted.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

Canadian issuers rated P-1 or P-2 have their short-term ratings enhanced by the senior-most long-term rating of the issuer, its guarantor or support-provider.

US Municipal Ratings
Moody's US Municipal ratings are opinions of the investment quality of issuers and issues in the US municipal market. As such, these ratings incorporate Moody's assessment of the default probability and loss severity of these issuers and issues. The default and loss content for Moody's municipal long-term rating scale differs from Moody's general long-term rating scale. Historical default and loss rates for obligations rated on the US Municipal Scale are significantly lower than for similarly rated corporate obligations. It is important that users of Moody's ratings understand these differences when making rating comparisons between the Municipal and Global Scales.

US Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
Municipal Ratings are based upon the analysis of five primary factors related to municipal finance: market position, financial position, debt levels, governance, and covenants. Each of the factors is evaluated individually and for its effect on the other factors in the context of the municipality's ability to repay its debt.

Aaa: Issuers or issues rated Aaa demonstrate the strongest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Aa: Issuers or issues rated Aa demonstrate very strong creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

A: Issuers or issues rated A present above-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Baa: Issuers or issues rated Baa represent average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Ba: Issuers or issues rated Ba demonstrate below-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

B: Issuers or issues rated B demonstrate weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Caa: Issuers or issues rated Caa demonstrate very weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Ca: Issuers or issues rated Ca demonstrate extremely weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

C: Issuers or issues rated C demonstrate the weakest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

US Municipal Short-Term Debt and Demand Obligation Ratings

Short-Term Obligation Ratings
There are three rating categories for short-term municipal obligations that are considered investment grade. These ratings are designated as Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3. In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation.

MIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

Demand Obligation Ratings
In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned; a long- or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand ("demand feature"), using a variation of the MIG rating scale, the Variable Municipal Investment Grade or VMIG rating.

When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG 1. VMIG rating expirations are a function of each issue's specific structural or credit features.

VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor's analysis of the following considerations:

Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

Investment Grade
AAA: An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA: An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

A: An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB: An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Speculative Grade
Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CCC: An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CC: An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

C: A 'C' rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the 'C' rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument's terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

D: An obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.  An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor's does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings
A-1: A short-term obligation rated 'A-1' is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2: A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3: A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

C: A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

D: A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation, including a regulatory capital instrument, are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Dual Ratings: Standard & Poor's assigns "dual" ratings to all debt issues that have a put option or demand feature as part of their structure. The first rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second rating addresses only the demand feature. The long-term rating symbols are used for bonds to denote the long-term maturity and the short-term rating symbols for the put option (for example, 'AAA/A-1+'). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, note rating symbols are used with the short-term issue credit rating symbols (for example, 'SP-1+/A-1+').

Active Qualifiers
Standard & Poor's uses six qualifiers that limit the scope of a rating. The structure of the transaction can require the use of a qualifier such as a 'p' qualifier, which indicates the rating addressed the principal portion of the obligation only. Likewise, the qualifier can indicate a limitation on the type of information used, such as "pi" for public information. A qualifier appears as a suffix and is part of the rating.

L: Ratings qualified with 'L' apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

p: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The 'p' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only. The 'p' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'i' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of interest. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

i: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of interest are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of principal on the obligation. The 'i' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the interest portion of the obligation only. The 'i' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'p' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of principal. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

pi: Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer's published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer's management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a 'pi' suffix. Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year's financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer's credit quality.

preliminary: Preliminary ratings, with the 'prelim' suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor's of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor's reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor's policies.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor's emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or postbankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor's opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to these entities' obligations.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor's would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

t: This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

Inactive Qualifiers (no longer applied or outstanding)
*: This symbol indicated continuance of the ratings is contingent upon Standard & Poor's receipt of an executed copy of the escrow agreement or closing documentation confirming investments and cash flows. Discontinued use in August 1998.

c: This qualifier was used to provide additional information to investors that the bank may terminate its obligation to purchase tendered bonds if the long-term credit rating of the issuer is below an investment-grade level and/or the issuer's bonds are deemed taxable. Discontinued use in January 2001.

G: The letter 'G' followed the rating symbol when a fund's portfolio consisted primarily of direct U.S. government securities.

pr: The letters 'pr' indicate that the rating is provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of the project financed by the debt being rated and indicates that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon the successful, timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no comment on the likelihood of or the risk of default upon failure of such completion. The investor should exercise his own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.

q: A 'q' subscript indicates that the rating is based solely on quantitative analysis of publicly available information. Discontinued use in April 2001.

r: The 'r' modifier was assigned to securities containing extraordinary risks, particularly market risks, which are not covered in the credit rating. The absence of an 'r' modifier should not be taken as an indication that an obligation will not exhibit extraordinary non-credit related risks. Standard & Poor's discontinued the use of the 'r' modifier for most obligations in June 2000 and for the balance of obligations (mainly structured finance transactions) in November 2002.

Fitch, Inc.

Long-Term Credit Ratings

Investment Grade
AAA: Highest credit quality. 'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very high credit quality. "AA" ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High credit quality. "A" ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good credit quality. "BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

Speculative Grade
BB: Speculative. 'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

B: Highly speculative. 'B' ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.

CCC: Substantial credit risk. 'CCC' ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. 'CC' ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.

C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. 'C' indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned 'D' ratings, but are instead rated in the 'B' to 'C' rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below 'CCC.'

The subscript 'emr' is appended to a rating to denote embedded market risk which is beyond the scope of the rating. The designation is intended to make clear that the rating solely addresses the counterparty risk of the issuing bank. It is not meant to indicate any limitation in the analysis of the counterparty risk, which in all other respects follows published Fitch criteria for analyzing the issuing financial institution. Fitch does not rate these instruments where the principal is to any degree subject to market risk.

Recovery Ratings
Recovery Ratings are assigned to selected individual securities and obligations. These currently are published for most individual obligations of corporate issuers with IDRs in the 'B' rating category and below.

Among the factors that affect recovery rates for securities are the collateral, the seniority relative to other obligations in the capital structure (where appropriate), and the expected value of the company or underlying collateral in distress.

The Recovery Rating scale is based upon the expected relative recovery characteristics of an obligation upon the curing of a default, emergence from insolvency or following the liquidation or termination of the obligor or its associated collateral.

Recovery Ratings are an ordinal scale and do not attempt to precisely predict a given level of recovery. As a guideline in developing the rating assessments, the agency employs broad theoretical recovery bands in its ratings approach based on historical averages, but actual recoveries for a given security may deviate materially from historical averages.

RR1: Outstanding recovery prospects given default. 'RR1' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 91%-100% of current principal and related interest.

RR2: Superior recovery prospects given default. 'RR2' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 71%-90% of current principal and related interest.

RR3: Good recovery prospects given default. 'RR3' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 51%-70% of current principal and related interest.

RR4: Average recovery prospects given default. 'RR4' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 31%-50% of current principal and related interest.

RR5: Below average recovery prospects given default. 'RR5' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 11%-30% of current principal and related interest.

RR6: Poor recovery prospects given default. 'RR6' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 0%-10% of current principal and related interest.

Short-Term Credit Ratings
A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in US public finance markets.

F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

INVESTMENT ADVISER AND ADMINISTRATOR

PIMCO, 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

DISTRIBUTOR

PIMCO Investments LLC, 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank & Trust Co., 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105

TRANSFER AGENT

Boston Financial Data Services
Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D — 330 W. 9th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64105
Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R — P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300, Kansas City, MO 64106-2197

LEGAL COUNSEL

Dechert LLP, 1900 K Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006 

 

For further information about the PIMCO Funds, call 888.87.PIMCO or visit our Web site at pimco.com/investments.

PIMCO FUNDS
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Newport Beach, CA 92660

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The SAI contains detailed information about Fund purchase, redemption and exchange options and procedures and other information about the Funds. You can get a free copy of the SAI.

You may get free copies of any of these materials, request other information about a Fund, or make shareholder inquiries by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626) or by writing to:

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You may review and copy information about the Trust, including its SAI, at the Securities and Exchange Commission's public reference room in Washington, D.C. You may call the Commission at 202.551.8090 for information about the operation of the public reference room. You may also access reports and other information about the Trust on the EDGAR Database on the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov. You may get copies of this information, with payment of a duplication fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-1520, or by e-mailing your request to publicinfo@sec.gov.

You can also visit our web site at pimco.com/investments for additional information about the Funds, including the SAI and the annual and semi-annual reports, which are available for download free of charge.

Reference the Trust's Investment Company Act file number in your correspondence.

 

Investment Company Act File Number: 811-05028

PF0004_073113


Table of Contents

Prospectus

 

PIMCO Funds

As with other mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

International Bond Funds

July 31, 2013

 

Inst

P

Admin

D

A

B

C

R

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

PELBX

PELPX

PEBLX

PLBDX

PELAX

PELCX

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

PEBIX

PEMPX

PEBAX

PEMDX

PAEMX

PBEMX

PEBCX

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

PEMIX

PMIPX

PECDX

PECZX

PECCX

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

PLMIX

PLMPX

PDEVX

PLMDX

PLMAX

PLMCX

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

PFSIX

PFSPX

PFSYX

PFSSX

PFSCX

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

PFUIX

PFUPX

PFUUX

PFBDX

PFUAX

PFRCX

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PFORX

PFBPX

PFRAX

PFODX

PFOAX

PFOBX

PFOCX

PFRRX

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

PSAIX

PGBPX

PGADX

PGSDX

PGSAX

PAFCX

PSBRX

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

PIGLX

PGOPX

PADMX

PGBDX

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PGBIX

PGNPX

PGDAX

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PAIIX

PBIIX

PCIIX

 



Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Description of Principal Risks

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Management of the Funds

Classes of Shares

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

How Fund Shares are Priced

Fund Distributions

Tax Consequences

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

Descriptions of the Underlying PIMCO Funds

Financial Highlights

Appendix A - Description of Securities Ratings


PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.90%

1.00%

0.90%

1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.90%

1.00%

1.15%

1.35%

1.35%

2.10%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class P

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Administrative Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class D

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

Class A

$507

$787

$1,087

$1,938

Class C

$313

$658

$1,129

$2,431

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class P

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Administrative Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class D

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

Class A

$507

$787

$1,087

$1,938

Class C

$213

$658

$1,129

$2,431

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 47% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund's investment objective is maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments denominated in currencies of countries with emerging securities markets, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The Fund may invest in forwards or derivatives denominated in any currency, and forwards or derivatives denominated in any currency will be included under the 80% of assets policy noted in the prior sentence so long as the underlying asset of such forwards or derivatives is a Fixed Income Instrument denominated in the currency of an emerging market country. The Fund may, but is not required to, hedge its exposure to non-U.S. currencies. Assets not invested in instruments denominated in currencies of non-U.S. countries described above may be invested in other types of Fixed Income Instruments.

The Fund may invest without limitation in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. PIMCO will select the Fund's country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and other specific factors PIMCO believes to be relevant. The Fund likely will concentrate its investments in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the developing countries of Europe. The Fund may invest in instruments whose return is based on the return of an emerging market security such as a derivative instrument, rather than investing directly in emerging market securities.

The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index (Unhedged), as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 4.85 years.  Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates.  The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 15% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest directly in real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income and capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/ or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of the Class P shares (May 30, 2008), Administrative Class shares (October 16, 2007), and Class A, Class C and Class D shares (July 31, 2007), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/ or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index (Unhedged) is a comprehensive global local emerging markets index, and consists of regularly traded, liquid fixed-rate, domestic currency government bonds to which international investors can gain exposure. The Lipper Emerging Markets Local Currency Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seek either current income or total return by investing at least 65% of total assets in debt issues denominated in the currency of their market of issuance. "Emerging market" is defined by a country's GNP per capita or other economic measures. It does not reflect deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. The Fund began operations on 12/29/06. Index comparisons began on 12/31/06.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -8.86%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 17.65% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -8.14% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (12/29/2006)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

15.80

%

8.90

%

9.45

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

13.47

%

6.64

%

6.72

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

10.20

%

6.28

%

6.46

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

15.68

%

8.81

%

9.36

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

15.51

%

8.63

%

9.18

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

15.28

%

8.43

%

8.98

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

10.97

%

7.61

%

8.29

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

13.42

%

7.62

%

8.18

%

JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index (Unhedged) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.76

%

8.94

%

10.40

%

 

Lipper Emerging Markets Local Currency Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

16.39

%

8.14

%

7.74

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Michael Gomez. Mr. Gomez is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in December 2006.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.83%

0.93%

0.83%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.83%

0.93%

1.08%

1.25%

1.25%

2.00%

2.00%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$85

$265

$460

$1,025

Class P

$95

$296

$515

$1,143

Administrative Class

$110

$343

$595

$1,317

Class D

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Class A

$498

$757

$1,036

$1,830

Class B

$553

$827

$1,128

$1,873

Class C

$303

$627

$1,078

$2,327

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$85

$265

$460

$1,025

Class P

$95

$296

$515

$1,143

Administrative Class

$110

$343

$595

$1,317

Class D

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Class A

$498

$757

$1,036

$1,830

Class B

$203

$627

$1,078

$1,873

Class C

$203

$627

$1,078

$2,327

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 38% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. Such instruments may be denominated in non-U.S. currencies and the U.S. dollar. The average portfolio duration of this Fund varies based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates and, under normal market conditions, is not expected to exceed eight years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. The Fund emphasizes countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. PIMCO will select the Fund's country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and any other specific factors PIMCO believes to be relevant. The Fund likely will concentrate its investments in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the developing countries of Europe. The Fund may invest in instruments whose return is based on the return of an emerging market security or a currency of an emerging market country, such as a derivative instrument, rather than investing directly in emerging market securities or currencies.

The Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 15% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest directly in real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global tracks total returns for United States Dollar denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans, and Eurobonds. The Lipper Emerging Market Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seeks either current income or total return by investing at least 65% of total assets in emerging market debt securities, where "emerging market" is defined by a country's GNP per capita or other economic measures.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -7.78%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 11.50% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -7.38% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

16.83

%

9.62

%

11.80

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

14.82

%

7.39

%

8.84

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

10.88

%

6.90

%

8.49

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

16.71

%

9.51

%

11.68

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

16.54

%

9.35

%

11.52

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

16.34

%

9.17

%

11.35

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

11.98

%

8.34

%

10.92

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

11.97

%

8.28

%

10.76

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

14.48

%

8.36

%

10.52

%

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

18.54

%

10.47

%

11.56

%

 

Lipper Emerging Market Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

18.53

%

9.41

%

11.60

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is jointly managed by Ramin Toloui and Michael Gomez. Mr. Toloui is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO. Mr. Gomez is a Managing Director of PIMCO. Mr. Toloui has managed the Fund since January 2011 and Mr. Gomez has managed the Fund since January 2012.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

1.15%

1.25%

1.15%

1.30%

1.30%

1.30%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.15%

1.25%

1.40%

1.55%

1.55%

2.30%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class P

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Administrative Class

$143

$443

$766

$1,680

Class D

$158

$490

$845

$1,845

Class A

$527

$846

$1,188

$2,151

Class C

$333

$718

$1,230

$2,636

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class P

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Administrative Class

$143

$443

$766

$1,680

Class D

$158

$490

$845

$1,845

Class A

$527

$846

$1,188

$2,151

Class C

$233

$718

$1,230

$2,636

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 105% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of  corporate Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. Such instruments may be denominated in non-U.S. currencies and the U.S. dollar. The average portfolio duration of the Fund varies based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates and, under normal market conditions, is not expected to exceed ten years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. The Fund emphasizes countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. PIMCO will select the Fund's country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments, and any other specific factors PIMCO believes to be relevant. The Fund likely will concentrate its investments in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the developing countries of Europe. The Fund may invest in instruments whose return is based on the return of an emerging market security or a currency of an emerging market country, such as a derivative instrument, rather than investing directly in emerging market securities or currencies.

The Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 20% of its total assets in securities rated below Ba by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest directly in real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. For periods prior to the inception date of the Class A, Class C and Class D shares (November 18, 2011) and Class P shares (October 15, 2010), performance information shown in the bar chart and table for those classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's benchmark index is the JPMorgan Corporate Emerging Markets Bond Index Diversified (CEMBI). The index is a uniquely weighted version of the CEMBI index. It limits the weights of those index countries with larger corporate debt stocks by only including a specified portion of these countries' eligible current face amounts of debt outstanding. The CEMBI Diversified results in well-distributed, more balanced weightings for countries included in the index. The countries covered in the CEMBI Diversified are identical to those covered by the CEMBI. The Lipper Emerging Market Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that seeks either current income or total return by investing at least 65% of total assets in emerging market debt securities, where "emerging market" is defined by a country's GNP per capita or other economic measures.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance. 

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -5.36%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 6.04% in the Q3 2010, and the lowest quarterly return was -5.39% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (07/01/2009)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

16.98

%

12.09

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

15.22

%

9.92

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

11.03

%

9.11

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

16.88

%

12.03

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

16.52

%

11.65

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

12.14

%

10.45

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

14.64

%

10.82

%

JPMorgan Corporate Emerging Markets Bond Index Diversified (CEMBI) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

16.95

%

13.55

%

 

Lipper Emerging Market Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

18.53

%

14.57

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Brigitte Posch. Ms. Posch is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and she has managed the Fund since its inception in July 2009.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.85%

0.95%

0.85%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.85%

0.95%

1.10%

1.25%

1.25%

2.00%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class P

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Administrative Class

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Class D

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Class A

$498

$757

$1,036

$1,830

Class C

$303

$627

$1,078

$2,327

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class P

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Administrative Class

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Class D

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Class A

$498

$757

$1,036

$1,830

Class C

$203

$627

$1,078

$2,327

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 58% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or in Fixed Income Instruments denominated in the currencies of, emerging market countries. The Fund's investments in currencies or Fixed Income Instruments may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. The Fund may, but is not required to, hedge its exposure to non-U.S. currencies. Assets not invested in currencies or instruments denominated in currencies of emerging market countries may be invested in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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.

The Fund may invest in the currencies and Fixed Income Instruments of emerging market countries. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. PIMCO will select the Fund's country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and other specific factors PIMCO believes to be relevant. The Fund likely will concentrate its investments in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the developing countries of Europe. The Fund may invest in instruments whose return is based on the return of an emerging market security or a currency of an emerging market, such as a derivative instrument, rather than investing directly in emerging market securities or currencies.

The average portfolio duration of this Fund varies based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates and, under normal market conditions, is not expected to exceed two years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 15% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest directly in real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income and capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Administrative Class shares (September 29, 2006), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The JPMorgan Emerging Local Markets Index Plus (Unhedged) tracks total returns for local-currency-denominated money market instruments in 22 emerging markets countries with at least US$10 billion of external trade. The JPMorgan Emerging Local Markets Index Plus +Bid (Unhedged) tracks total returns for local-currency-denominated money market instruments in 22 emerging markets countries with at least US$10 billion of external trade. For periods prior to May 2010, the JPMorgan Emerging Local Markets Index Plus +Bid (Unhedged) contains back-tested index data which recalculates the index return using bid-side FX Spot, Forwards, and LIBOR rates. The Lipper Currency Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest in global currencies through the use of short-term money market instruments, derivatives (forwards, options, swaps), and cash deposits.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.12%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 15.85% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -11.75% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (05/31/2005)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

8.63

%

2.97

%

5.78

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.86

%

1.98

%

4.08

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

5.60

%

1.96

%

3.99

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

8.52

%

2.87

%

5.68

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

8.35

%

2.71

%

5.52

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

8.19

%

2.56

%

5.36

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

4.14

%

1.78

%

4.83

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

6.39

%

1.80

%

4.57

%

JPMorgan Emerging Local Markets Index Plus (Unhedged) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

7.45

%

2.95

%

6.15

%

JPMorgan Emerging Local Markets Index Plus +Bid (Unhedged) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

7.45

%

2.60

%

5.83

%

 

Lipper Currency Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

3.98

%

1.90

%

3.42

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Michael Gomez. Mr. Gomez is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in May 2005.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.99%

1.09%

0.99%

1.14%

1.14%

1.14%

1.14%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.95%

0.95%

0.95%

0.95%

0.95%

0.95%

0.95%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.94%

2.04%

2.19%

2.34%

2.34%

3.09%

2.59%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1

(0.95%)

(0.95%)

(0.95%)

(0.95%)

(0.95%)

(0.95%)

(0.95%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement

0.99%

1.09%

1.24%

1.39%

1.39%

2.14%

1.64%

1

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$101

$315

$547

$1,213

Class P

$111

$347

$601

$1,329

Administrative Class

$126

$393

$681

$1,500

Class D

$142

$440

$761

$1,669

Class A

$511

$799

$1,107

$1,981

Class C

$317

$670

$1,149

$2,472

Class R

$167

$517

$892

$1,944

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$101

$315

$547

$1,213

Class P

$111

$347

$601

$1,329

Administrative Class

$126

$393

$681

$1,500

Class D

$142

$440

$761

$1,669

Class A

$511

$799

$1,107

$1,981

Class C

$217

$670

$1,149

$2,472

Class R

$167

$517

$892

$1,944

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 16% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund is designed to provide dynamic exposure to a broad range of emerging market fixed income asset classes, such as external debt obligations of sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate entities; currencies, and local currency-denominated obligations of sovereigns, quasi-sovereigns, and corporate issuers. PIMCO uses a three-step active management approach in seeking to achieve the Fund's investment objective: 1) develop a target asset allocation to implement across the eligible investments; 2) identify additional opportunities for country and security selection designed to add value beyond the target asset allocation within each of the eligible investments; and 3) employ additional investment strategies designed to either mitigate or emphasize risks resulting from the implementation of the target asset allocation. This active management approach is driven by PIMCO's global macroeconomic views, emerging markets expertise and experience across a wide range of investment instruments. The Fund's assets are allocated in a manner that reflects PIMCO's views regarding the attractiveness of key investment risk factors, considering both return potential and volatility, and includes an assessment of aggregate country, issuer and currency exposures.

PIMCO evaluates these three steps daily and uses varying combinations of Acquired Funds (defined below) and/or direct investments in efforts to achieve the most efficient execution of PIMCO's investment views. Specifically, "Acquired Funds" refers to the following: funds of the Trust and funds of PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO ETF Trust, affiliated open-end investment companies, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds") and other affiliated and unaffiliated funds in which the Fund may invest. Acquired Funds may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"). To the extent Underlying PIMCO Funds of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series are held, Institutional Class or Class M shares will be held. The Fund's investments may also include Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in investments economically tied to emerging market countries and 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments, which may be represented by direct or indirect (through an Acquired Fund) investments. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. In addition, the Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated at least Caa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund's benchmark index is a blend of 50% JPMorgan Global Bond Index Emerging Markets- Global Diversified, 25% JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global and 25% JPMorgan Corporate Emerging Market Bond Index Diversified (the "Benchmark"). The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to between 20% and 80% of its assets. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within two years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Benchmark, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 5.49 years. The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales.

The Fund's assets are not allocated according to a predetermined blend of investment exposures or mix of instruments. PIMCO has the flexibility to reallocate the Fund's assets among any or all of the investment exposures represented by affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or invest directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy and financial markets. While these analyses are performed daily, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time, unless in response to a perceived short-term opportunity or market dislocation. The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security.

Additional information for the Underlying PIMCO Funds can be found in the Statement of Additional Information and/ or the Underlying PIMCO Funds' prospectuses and financial reports. Additional Underlying PIMCO Funds may be added or deleted in the future without shareholder notification.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Distressed Company Risk: the risk that securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risk than a portfolio that does not invest in such securities. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. Debt securities of distressed companies are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuers' continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Smaller Company Risk: the risk that the value of securities issued by a smaller company may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably as compared to more widely held securities, due to narrow markets and limited resources of smaller companies. A Fund's investments in smaller companies subject it to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular foreign government) than funds that are "diversified"

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds that invest in a subsidiary (each a "Subsidiary"), the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with a Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved

Value Investing Risk: 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

Arbitrage Risk: the risk that securities purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy intended to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities may not perform as expected

Convertible Securities Risk: as convertible securities share both fixed income and equity characteristics, they are subject to risks to which fixed income and equity investments are subject. These risks include equity risk, interest rate risk and credit risk

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund does not have a full calendar year of performance. Thus, no bar chart or Average Annual Total Returns table is included for the Fund. Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Michael Gomez. Mr. Gomez is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in February 2013.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.53%

0.63%

0.78%

0.93%

0.93%

1.68%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.50%, 0.60%, 0.75%, 0.90%, 0.90% and 1.65% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$54

$170

$296

$665

Class P

$64

$202

$351

$786

Administrative Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class D

$95

$296

$515

$1,143

Class A

$466

$660

$870

$1,475

Class C

$271

$530

$913

$1,987

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$54

$170

$296

$665

Class P

$64

$202

$351

$786

Administrative Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class D

$95

$296

$515

$1,143

Class A

$466

$660

$870

$1,475

Class C

$171

$530

$913

$1,987

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 424% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries, representing at least three foreign countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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.

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") selects the Fund's foreign country and currency compositions based on an evaluation of various factors, including, but not limited to relative interest rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within three years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the JPMorgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 7.70 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class A and Class C shares (July 30, 2004), Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Administrative Class shares (February 28, 2006), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The JPMorgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD is an unmanaged market index representative of the total return performance in U.S. dollars on an unhedged basis of major non-U.S. bond markets. The Lipper International Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest primarily in U.S. dollar and non-U.S. dollar debt securities of issuers located in at least three countries, excluding the United States, except in periods of market weakness.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -8.57%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 14.01% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -10.19% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (04/30/2004)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

6.70

%

8.65

%

7.45

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

4.39

%

5.94

%

5.24

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

4.42

%

5.75

%

5.07

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

6.60

%

8.54

%

7.34

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

6.47

%

8.38

%

7.18

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

6.28

%

8.21

%

7.00

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

2.29

%

7.36

%

6.52

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

4.49

%

7.38

%

6.19

%

JPMorgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

1.01

%

5.72

%

5.90

%

 

Lipper International Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

7.49

%

5.96

%

5.84

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Scott A. Mather. Mr. Mather is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since February 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.53%

0.63%

0.78%

0.93%

0.93%

1.68%

1.68%

1.18%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.50%, 0.60%,  0.75%, 0.90%, 0.90%, 1.65%, 1.65% and 1.15% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$54

$170

$296

$665

Class P

$64

$202

$351

$786

Administrative Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class D

$95

$296

$515

$1,143

Class A

$466

$660

$870

$1,475

Class B

$521

$730

$963

$1,519

Class C

$271

$530

$913

$1,987

Class R

$120

$375

$649

$1,432

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$54

$170

$296

$665

Class P

$64

$202

$351

$786

Administrative Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class D

$95

$296

$515

$1,143

Class A

$466

$660

$870

$1,475

Class B

$171

$530

$913

$1,519

Class C

$171

$530

$913

$1,987

Class R

$120

$375

$649

$1,432

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 383% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries, representing at least three foreign countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, future contracts or swap agreements. "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. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") selects the Fund's foreign country and currency compositions based on an evaluation of various factors, including, but not limited to relative interest rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within three years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the JPMorgan GBI Global ex-US Index Hedged in USD, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 7.70 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Class R shares (December 31, 2002), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The JPMorgan GBI Global ex-US Index Hedged in USD is an unmanaged market index representative of the total return performance in U.S. dollars of major non-U.S. bond markets. The Lipper International Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest primarily in U.S. dollar and non-U.S. dollar debt securities of issuers located in at least three countries, excluding the United States, except in periods of market weakness.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -1.53%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 8.71% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -2.73% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

11.18

%

8.53

%

6.52

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.98

%

5.96

%

4.40

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

7.32

%

5.78

%

4.35

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

11.07

%

8.42

%

6.42

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

10.91

%

8.26

%

6.26

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

10.74

%

8.09

%

6.07

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

6.58

%

7.24

%

5.65

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

6.41

%

7.18

%

5.50

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

8.92

%

7.26

%

5.27

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

10.46

%

7.79

%

5.79

%

JPMorgan GBI Global ex-US Index Hedged in USD (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

5.26

%

4.66

%

4.42

%

 

Lipper International Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

7.49

%

5.96

%

6.34

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Scott A. Mather. Mr. Mather is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since February 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmarks, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.70%

0.80%

0.70%

0.85%

0.85%

0.85%

0.85%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.70%

0.80%

0.95%

1.10%

1.10%

1.85%

1.35%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$72

$224

$390

$871

Class P

$82

$255

$444

$990

Administrative Class

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Class D

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Class A

$483

$712

$958

$1,665

Class C

$288

$582

$1,001

$2,169

Class R

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$72

$224

$390

$871

Class P

$82

$255

$444

$990

Administrative Class

$97

$303

$525

$1,166

Class D

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Class A

$483

$712

$958

$1,665

Class C

$188

$582

$1,001

$2,169

Class R

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 385% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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.

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") selects the Fund's foreign country and currency compositions based on an evaluation of various factors, including, but not limited to, relative interest rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, and trade and current account balances. The Fund may invest without limitation in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks. In addition, the Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 15% its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The average portfolio duration of this Fund varies based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates and, under normal market conditions, is not expected to exceed eight years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of two broad-based securities market indices and an idex of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund measures its performance against two benchmarks. The Fund's primary benchmark is the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, which represents securities that are SEC-registered, 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 sub-divided into more specific indices that are calculated and reported on a regular basis. The Fund's secondary benchmark index, PIMCO Global Advantage Bond Index® ("GLADI") (NY Close), is a diversified global index that covers a wide spectrum of global fixed income opportunities and sectors, from developed to emerging markets, nominal to real asset, and cash to derivative instruments. Unlike traditional indices, which are frequently comprised of bonds weighted according to their market capitalization, GLADI uses GDP-weighting which puts an emphasis on faster-growing areas of the world and thus makes the index forward-looking in nature. This contrasts with traditional market capitalization-weighted indices, which emphasize past debt issuance and are therefore backward-looking. GDP-weighting also tends to lead to counter-cyclical rebalancing—as bond prices tend to be inversely related to GDP growth rates—and avoids some of the disadvantages of traditional market-cap weighted indices, such as allocating too heavily toward overpriced securities, government debt, and large debt issuers. The Fund believes that the secondary benchmark reflects the Fund's investment strategy more accurately than the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index. The Lipper Global Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest primarily in U.S. dollar and non-U.S. dollar debt securities of issuers located in at least three countries, one of which may be the United States.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -4.89%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 8.01% in the Q3 2010, and the lowest quarterly return was -1.58% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (02/05/2009)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

7.75

%

9.05

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

6.65

%

7.33

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

5.08

%

6.78

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

7.64

%

8.94

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

7.32

%

8.64

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

3.26

%

7.56

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

5.53

%

7.81

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

7.06

%

8.35

%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

4.21

%

6.55

%

PIMCO Global Advantage Bond Index® (GLADI) (NY Close) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

8.92

%

9.02

%

 

Lipper Global Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.41

%

9.08

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is jointly managed by Mohamed El-Erian, Ramin Toloui and Andrew Balls. Dr. El-Erian is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer of PIMCO. Mr. Toloui is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO. Mr. Balls is a Managing Director of PIMCO. Dr. El-Erian and Mr. Toloui have managed the Fund since its inception in February 2009, and Mr. Balls has managed the Fund since October 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Management Fees

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.70%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

Other Expenses1

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.58%

0.68%

0.83%

0.98%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.55%, 0.65%, 0.80% and 0.95% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated, and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$59

$186

$324

$726

Class P

$69

$218

$379

$847

Administrative Class

$85

$265

$460

$1,025

Class D

$100

$312

$542

$1,201

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 285% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, future contracts or swap agreements. "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. Securities may be denominated in major foreign currencies or the U.S. dollar.

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") selects the Fund's foreign country and currency compositions based on an evaluation of various factors, including, but not limited to, relative interest rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund normally invests at least 25% of its net assets in instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries.The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within three years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the JPMorgan GBI Global FX New York Unhedged in USD, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 7.02 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitations, the Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities rated below B). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (November 19, 2010) and Class D shares (July 31, 2008), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The JPMorgan GBI Global FX NY Index Unhedged in USD is an unmanaged index market representative of the total return performance in U.S. dollars on an unhedged basis of major world bond markets. The Lipper Global Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest primarily in U.S. dollar and non-U.S. dollar debt securities of issuers located in at least three countries, one of which may be the United States.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -6.77%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 11.56% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -8.87% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

7.42

%

8.27

%

7.68

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

4.82

%

5.28

%

5.13

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

4.99

%

5.27

%

5.08

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

7.31

%

8.16

%

7.57

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

7.15

%

8.00

%

7.42

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

6.99

%

7.85

%

7.25

%

JPMorgan GBI Global FX NY Index Unhedged in USD (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

1.40

%

5.71

%

6.19

%

 

Lipper Global Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.41

%

5.83

%

5.80

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Scott A. Mather. Mr. Mather is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since February 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

1.00%

3.50%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.57%

0.67%

0.82%

0.92%

1.67%

1.67%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.55%, 0.65%,  0.80%, 0.90%, 1.65% and 1.65% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$58

$183

$318

$714

Class P

$68

$214

$373

$835

Administrative Class

$84

$262

$455

$1,014

Class A

$465

$657

$865

$1,464

Class B

$520

$726

$957

$1,507

Class C

$270

$526

$907

$1,976

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$58

$183

$318

$714

Class P

$68

$214

$373

$835

Administrative Class

$84

$262

$455

$1,014

Class A

$465

$657

$865

$1,464

Class B

$170

$526

$907

$1,507

Class C

$170

$526

$907

$1,976

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 361% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. Securities may be denominated in major foreign currencies or the U.S. dollar. "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. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") selects the Fund's foreign country and currency compositions based on an evaluation of various factors, including, but not limited to, relative interest rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund normally invests at least 25% of its net assets in instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies within three years (plus or minus) of the portfolio duration of the securities comprising the JPMorgan GBI Global Index Hedged in USD, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 7.02 years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality (except that within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception of Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Administrative Class shares (September 30, 2003), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The JPMorgan GBI Global Index Hedged in USD is an unmanaged market index representative of the total return performance in U.S. dollars on a hedged basis of major world bond markets. The Lipper Global Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest primarily in U.S. dollar and non-U.S. dollar debt securities of issuers located in at least three countries, one of which may be the United States.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -2.10%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 7.52% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -3.23% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.53

%

7.76

%

6.16

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.21

%

5.62

%

4.29

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.26

%

5.39

%

4.20

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

9.43

%

7.66

%

6.06

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

9.27

%

7.51

%

5.89

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

5.06

%

6.54

%

5.35

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

4.84

%

6.48

%

5.20

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

7.34

%

6.56

%

4.96

%

JPMorgan GBI Global Index Hedged in USD (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

4.20

%

4.91

%

4.55

%

 

Lipper Global Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.41

%

5.83

%

5.80

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Scott A. Mather. Mr. Mather is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since February 2008.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 37 of this prospectus.

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Fund shares may be purchased or sold (redeemed) on any business day (normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open). Generally, purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares are processed at the net asset value next calculated after an order is received by the Fund.

Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D

The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund is $1 million, 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 for Class D shares of the Fund is $1,000, except that the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The minimum subsequent investment for Class D shares is $50.

You may sell (redeem) all or part of your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Fund on any business day. If you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, depending on the elections made on the Account Application, you may sell by:

Sending a written request by mail to:
PIMCO Funds c/o BFDS Midwest
330 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 

Calling us at 888.87.PIMCO and a Shareholder Services associate will assist you 

Sending a fax to our Shareholder Services department at 816.421.2861 

Sending an e-mail to pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

The minimum initial investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund is $1,000. The minimum subsequent investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares is $50. The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. Effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as described in "Purchasing Shares – Class B" in the Fund's prospectus. You may purchase or sell (redeem) all or part of your Class A, Class B and Class C shares through a broker-dealer, or other financial firm, or, if you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809. The Fund reserves the right to require payment by wire or U.S. Bank check in connection with accounts opened directly with the Fund by Account Application.

There is no minimum initial or minimum subsequent investment in Class R shares because Class R shares may only be purchased through omnibus accounts for specified benefit plans. Specified benefit plans that wish to invest directly by mail should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are generally taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of the two, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Distributions paid by the Fund that are properly designated as "exempt interest dividends" normally will be exempt from federal income taxes, but may not be exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Firms

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial firm (such as a bank), the Fund and/or its related companies (including PIMCO) may pay the financial firm for the sale of those shares of the Fund and/or related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial firm and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial firm's Web site for more information.

Description of Principal Risks

The value of your investment in a Fund changes with the values of that Fund's investments. Many factors can affect those values. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund's portfolio as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks of each Fund are identified in the Fund Summaries. The principal risks are described in this section. Each Fund may be subject to additional risks other than those identified and described below because the types of investments made by a Fund can change over time. Securities and investment techniques mentioned in this summary that appear in bold type are described in greater detail under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques." That section and "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information also include more information about the Funds, their investments and the related risks. There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Emerging Local Bond Fund

PIMCO
Emerging Markets Bond Fund

PIMCO
Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

PIMCO
Emerging Markets Currency Fund

PIMCO
Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

Allocation

x

Acquired Fund

x

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

x

Distressed Company

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

Commodity

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

x

Real Estate

x

x

x

x

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

x

x

x

Smaller Company

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

Tax

x

Subsidiary

x

Value Investing

x

Arbitrage

x

Convertible Securities

x

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

PIMCO
Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PIMCO
Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

PIMCO
Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

PIMCO
Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Allocation

Acquired Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

x

Distressed Company

Market

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

Commodity

Equity

x

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

x

Real Estate

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

x

x

x

x

Smaller Company

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

Tax

Subsidiary

Value Investing

Arbitrage

Convertible Securities

As the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund may invest in shares of Acquired Funds including the Underlying PIMCO Funds, the risks of investing in the Fund may be closely related to the risks associated with the Acquired Funds, including Underlying PIMCO Funds, and their investments. However, as the Fund may also invest its assets directly in stocks or bonds of other issuers and in other instruments, such as forwards, options, futures contracts or swap agreements, the Fund may be directly exposed to certain risks described below. As such, unless stated otherwise, any reference in this section only to "Fund" includes the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, Acquired Funds and the Underlying PIMCO Funds.

Allocation Risk

The PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund's investment performance depends upon how its assets are allocated and reallocated according to the Fund's asset allocation targets and ranges. A principal risk of investing in the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund is that PIMCO will make less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions. PIMCO attempts to identify investment allocations that will provide consistent, quality performance for the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, but there is no guarantee that such allocation techniques will produce the desired results. It is possible that the PIMCO will focus on an investment that performs poorly or underperforms other investments under various market conditions. You could lose money on your investment in the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund as a result of these allocation decisions.

Acquired Fund Risk

Because the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund may invest its assets in Acquired Funds, the risks associated with investing in the Fund may be closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Acquired Funds. The ability of the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund to achieve its investment objective may depend upon the ability of the Acquired Funds to achieve their respective investment objectives. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of any Acquired Fund will be achieved.

The PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund's net asset value will fluctuate in response to changes in the net asset values of the Acquired Funds in which it invests. The extent to which the investment performance and risks associated with the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund correlates to those of a particular Acquired Fund will depend upon the extent to which the Fund's assets are allocated from time to time for investment in the Acquired Fund, which will vary.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities and other instruments in a Fund's portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by a Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. The values of equity and other non-fixed income securities may also decline due to fluctuations in interest rates. Inflation-indexed bonds, including Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), decline in value when real interest rates rise. In certain interest rate environments, such as when real interest rates are rising faster than nominal interest rates, inflation-indexed bonds may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations.

Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Inverse floating rate securities may decrease in value if interest rates increase. Inverse floating rate securities may also exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation with similar credit quality. When a Fund holds variable or floating rate securities, a decrease (or, in the case of inverse floating rate securities, an increase) in market interest rates will adversely affect the income received from such securities and the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

Credit Risk

A Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security (including a security purchased with securities lending collateral), or the counterparty to a derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The downgrade of the credit of a security held by a Fund may decrease its value. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Municipal bonds are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions, or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer's ability to make payments of principal and/or interest.

High Yield Risk

Funds that invest in high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than funds that do not invest in such securities. These securities are considered predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce a Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, a Fund may lose its entire investment. Because of the risks involved in investing in high yield securities, an investment in a Fund that invests in such securities should be considered speculative.

Distressed Company Risk

An Underlying PIMCO Fund that invests in securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risk than a portfolio that does not invest in such securities. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. Debt securities of distressed companies are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuers' continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. Issuers of distressed company securities may also be involved in restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings that may not be successful. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce the Underlying PIMCO Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a debt security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, the Underlying PIMCO Fund may lose its entire investment.

Market Risk

The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets. The value of a security 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. The value of a security may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities.

Exchanges and securities markets may close early, close late or issue trading halts on specific securities, which may result in, among other things, a Fund being unable to buy or sell certain securities or financial instruments at an advantageous time or accurately price its portfolio investments.

Issuer Risk

The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons which 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. A change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value at which the Fund has valued the securities. A Fund's investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Fund because it may be unable to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Additionally, the market for certain investments may become illiquid under adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer. In such cases, a Fund, due to limitations on investments in illiquid securities and the difficulty in purchasing and selling such securities or instruments, may be unable to achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. To the extent that a Fund's principal investment strategies involve derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk, the Fund will tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

Derivatives Risk

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The various derivative instruments that the Funds may use are referenced under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives" in this prospectus and described in more detail under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Funds typically use derivatives as a substitute for taking a position in the underlying asset and/or as part of a strategy designed to reduce exposure to other risks, such as interest rate or currency risk. The Funds may also use derivatives for leverage, in which case their use would involve leveraging risk. A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks described elsewhere in this section, such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk and management risk. They also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. A Fund investing in a derivative instrument could lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

Commodity Risk

A Fund's investments in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. Certain Underlying PIMCO Funds, including the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, may each concentrate its assets in a particular sector of the commodities market (such as oil, metal or agricultural products). As a result, certain Underlying PIMCO Funds, including the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, and, to the extent the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund invests in certain Underlying PIMCO Funds, including the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund may be more susceptible to risks associated with those sectors.

Equity Risk

Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities also include, among other things, preferred stocks, convertible stocks and warrants. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. These risks are generally magnified in the case of equity investments in distressed companies.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities often involve risks that are different from or more acute than risks associated with other types of debt instruments. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-related securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, if a Fund holds mortgage-related securities, it may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, adjustable and fixed rate mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment risk. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. A Fund's investments in other asset-backed securities are subject to risks similar to those associated with mortgage-related securities, as well as additional risks associated with the nature of the assets and the servicing of those assets.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk

A Fund that invests in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a Fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries. Additionally, issuers of foreign (non-U.S.) securities are usually not subject to the same degree of regulation as U.S. issuers. Reporting, accounting and auditing standards of foreign countries differ, in some cases significantly, from U.S. standards. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Also, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes or diplomatic developments could adversely affect a Fund's investments in a foreign country. In the event of nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation, a Fund could lose its entire investment in foreign (non-U.S.) securities. Adverse conditions in a certain region can adversely affect securities of other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated. To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a specific geographic region, the Fund will generally have more exposure to regional economic risks associated with foreign investments. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Real Estate Risk

A Fund that invests in real estate-linked derivative instruments is subject 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. An investment in a real estate-linked derivative instrument that is linked to the value of a real estate investment trust ("REIT") is subject to additional risks, such as poor performance by the manager of the REIT, adverse changes to the tax laws or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (the "Code"). In addition, some REITs have limited diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Also, the organizational documents of a REIT may contain provisions that make changes in control of the REIT difficult and time-consuming.

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk may be particularly high to the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities. Emerging market securities may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, and potentially greater than, the risks of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to developed foreign countries. To the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities that are economically tied to a particular region, country or group of countries, the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse political or social events affecting that region, country or group of countries. Economic, business, political, or social instability may affect emerging market securities differently. Accordingly, a Fund that invests in a wide range of emerging market securities (e.g., different regions or countries, asset classes, issuers, sectors or credit qualities) may perform differently in response to such instability than a Fund investing in a more limited range of emerging market securities. For example, a Fund that focuses its investments in multiple asset classes of emerging market securities may have a limited ability to mitigate losses in an environment that is adverse to emerging market securities in general. Emerging market securities may also be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to value than securities economically tied to developed foreign countries. The systems and procedures for trading and settlement of securities in emerging markets are less developed and less transparent and transactions may take longer to settle. A Fund may not know the identity of trading counterparties, which may increase the possibility of the Fund not receiving payment or delivery of securities in a transaction.

Currency Risk

If a Fund invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged.

Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, a Fund's investments in foreign currency-denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.

Currency risk may be particularly high to the extent that a Fund invests in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engages in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to emerging market countries. These currency transactions may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, or greater than, the risks of investing in developed foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engaging in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to developed foreign countries.

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk

Focusing investments in a small number of issuers increases risk. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified." Funds that invest in a relatively small number of issuers are more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Some of those issuers also may present substantial credit or other risks.

Smaller Company Risk

The general risks associated with fixed income securities and equity securities are particularly pronounced for securities issued by companies with smaller market capitalizations. These companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources or they may depend on a few key employees. As a result, they may be subject to greater levels of credit, market and issuer risk. Securities of smaller companies may trade less frequently and in lesser volumes than more widely held securities and their values may fluctuate more sharply than other securities. Companies with medium-sized market capitalizations may have risks similar to those of smaller companies.

Leveraging Risk

Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. The use of derivatives may also create leveraging risk. To mitigate leveraging risk, PIMCO will segregate or "earmark" liquid assets or otherwise cover the transactions that may give rise to such risk. Certain Funds also may be exposed to leveraging risk by borrowing money for investment purposes. Leveraging may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions to satisfy its obligations or to meet segregation requirements when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leveraging tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities. Certain types of leveraging transactions, such as short sales that are not "against the box," could theoretically be subject to unlimited losses in cases where a Fund, for any reason, is unable to close out the transaction. In addition, to the extent a Fund borrows money, interest costs on such borrowings may not be recovered by any appreciation of the securities purchased with the borrowed amounts and could exceed the Fund's investment returns, resulting in greater losses.

Management Risk

Each Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Funds and may also adversely affect the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives.

Short Sale Risk

A Fund's short sales, if any, are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Fund of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. A Fund may also enter into a short position through a forward commitment or a short derivative position through a futures contract or swap agreement. If the price of the security or derivative has increased during this time, then the Fund will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. By contrast, a loss on a long position arises from decreases in the value of the security and is limited by the fact that a security's value cannot decrease below zero.

By investing the proceeds received from selling securities short, a Fund could be deemed to be employing a form of leverage, which creates special risks. The use of leverage may increase a Fund's exposure to long securities positions and make any change in the Fund's NAV greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of returns. There is no guarantee that any leveraging strategy a Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

In times of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions, a Fund may not be able, fully or partially, to implement its short selling strategy. Periods of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions generally may exist for as long as six months and, in some cases, much longer. Also, there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund.

Tax Risk

Certain Underlying PIMCO Funds, including the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, gain exposure to the commodities markets through investments in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including commodity index-linked notes, swap agreements, commodity options, futures, and options on futures. Each of the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund may also gain exposure indirectly to commodity markets by investing in its respective Subsidiary, which invests primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. In order for the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code, each Underlying PIMCO Fund must derive at least 90 percent of its gross income each taxable year from certain qualifying sources of income.

As more fully described below under "Tax Consequences — A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, Underlying PIMCO Funds", the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income under Subchapter M of the Code. However, the IRS has issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income from certain commodity index-linked notes is qualifying income. In addition, the IRS has also issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income derived from an investment in a subsidiary will also constitute qualifying income. The IRS has currently suspended the issuance of private letter rulings relating to the tax treatment of income and gains generated by investments in commodity-linked notes and income generated by investments in a subsidiary.

Based on the underlying tax principles relating to such private letter rulings, the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in commodity index-linked notes and through investments in their respective Subsidiaries. If the IRS were to change its position or otherwise determine that income derived from certain commodity-linked notes or from investments in a Subsidiary does not constitute qualifying income, certain Underlying PIMCO Funds, including the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, might be adversely affected and would be required to reduce their exposure to such investments, which might result in difficulty in implementing their investment strategies and increased costs and taxes. The use of commodity index-linked notes and investments in a Subsidiary involve specific risks. See "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques— Derivatives— A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, Underlying PIMCO Funds" below for further information regarding commodity index-linked notes, including the risks associated with these instruments. In addition, see "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques — Investments in Wholly-Owned Subsidiary" below for further information regarding the Subsidiaries, including the risks associated with investing in the Subsidiaries.

To the extent the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund invests in the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund or PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, the use of the above noted investments by the Underlying PIMCO Fund could subject the shareholders of the Fund to risks similar to those described above.

Subsidiary Risk

By investing in each of their respective Subsidiaries, each of the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, Underlying PIMCO Funds, is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the respective Subsidiary's investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the Subsidiaries are generally similar to those that are permitted to be held by the Underlying PIMCO Funds and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Underlying PIMCO Funds. These risks are described elsewhere in this prospectus. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Underlying PIMCO Funds or the Subsidiaries will be achieved.

The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act, and, unless otherwise noted in this prospectus, are not subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. In addition, changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Underlying PIMCO Funds and/or the Subsidiaries to operate as described in this prospectus and Statement of Additional Information and could adversely affect the Underlying PIMCO Funds and, to the extent the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund invests in the Underlying PIMCO Funds, the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could adversely affect the performance of an Underlying PIMCO Fund and/or a Subsidiary and result in the Underlying PIMCO Fund underperforming its benchmark index(es).

Value Investing Risk

Value investing attempts to identify companies that a portfolio manager believes to be undervalued. Value stocks typically have prices that are low relative to factors such as the company's earnings, cash flow or dividends. 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. A value investing style may perform better or worse than equity portfolios that focus on growth stocks or that have a broader investment style.

Arbitrage Risk

An Underlying PIMCO Fund that invests in securities purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy in order to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities presents certain risks. Securities purchased or sold short pursuant to an arbitrage strategy may not perform as intended, which may result in a loss to the Underlying PIMCO Fund. Additionally, issuers of a security purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy are often engaged in significant corporate events, such as restructurings, acquisitions, mergers, takeovers, tender offers or exchanges, or liquidations. Such corporate events may not be completed as initially planned or may fail.

Convertible Securities Risk

Convertible securities are fixed income securities, preferred stocks or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock of the issuer (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at either a stated price or a stated rate. The market values of convertible securities may decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. A convertible security's market value, however, tends to reflect the market price of the common stock of the issuing company when that stock price approaches or is greater than the convertible security's "conversion price." The conversion price is defined as the predetermined price at which the convertible security could be exchanged for the associated stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines, the price of the convertible security tends to be influenced more by the yield of the convertible security. Thus, it may not decline in price to the same extent as the underlying common stock. In the event of a liquidation of the issuing company, holders of convertible securities may be paid before the company's common stockholders but after holders of any senior debt obligations of the company. Consequently, the issuer's convertible securities generally entail less risk than its common stock but more risk than its debt obligations.

Synthetic convertible securities involve the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security (i.e., an income-producing component and a right to acquire an equity security. Synthetic convertible securities are often achieved, in part, through investments in warrants or options to buy common stock (or options on a stock index), and therefore are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. The value of a synthetic convertible security will respond differently to market fluctuations than a traditional convertible security because a synthetic convertible is composed of two or more separate securities or instruments, each with its own market value. Because the convertible component is typically achieved by investing in warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index, synthetic convertible securities are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. In addition, if the value of the underlying common stock or the level of the index involved in the convertible component falls below the exercise price of the warrant or option, the warrant or option may lose all value.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Please see "Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings" in the Statement of Additional Information for information about the availability of the complete schedule of each Fund's holdings.

Management of the Funds

Investment Adviser and Administrator

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser and the administrator (serving in its capacity as administrator, the "Administrator") for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees of PIMCO Funds (the "Trust"), PIMCO is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds' business affairs and other administrative matters.

PIMCO is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Organized in 1971, PIMCO provides investment management and advisory services to private accounts of institutional and individual clients and to mutual funds. As of June 30, 2013, PIMCO had approximately $1.97 trillion in assets under management.

Management Fees

Each Fund pays for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. The Management Fees shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses tables reflect both an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly Management Fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable to each class's shares taken separately):

Management Fees


Fund Name

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

0.90%

1.00%

0.90%

1.10%

1.10%

N/A

1.10%

N/A

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

0.83%

0.93%

0.83%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

N/A

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

1.15%

1.25%

1.15%

1.30%

1.30%

N/A

1.30%

N/A

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

0.85%

0.95%

0.85%

1.00%

1.00%

N/A

1.00%

N/A

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

0.99%

1.09%

0.99%

1.14%

1.14%

N/A

1.14%

1.14%

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

N/A

0.65%

N/A

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

0.70%

0.80%

0.70%

0.85%

0.85%

N/A

0.85%

0.85%

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.70%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

N/A

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

N/A

Advisory Fee. Each Fund pays PIMCO fees in return for providing investment advisory services. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly advisory fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund taken separately):

 


Fund Name

Advisory Fees1
All Classes

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

0.45%

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

0.45%

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

0.75%

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

0.45%

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

0.59%

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.25%

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.25%

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

0.40%

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.25%

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.25%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 83.

A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Funds' investment advisory contract is available in the Funds' Semi-Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal half-year ended September 30, 2012. A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund's investment advisory contract is available in the Fund's Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

Supervisory and Administrative Fee. Each Fund pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. Shareholders of each Fund pay a supervisory and administrative fee to PIMCO, computed as a percentage of the Fund's assets attributable in the aggregate to that class of shares. PIMCO, in turn, 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 supervisory and administrative fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the shareholders, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses) and fees and expenses of the Trust's Independent Trustees and their counsel. PIMCO generally earns a profit on the supervisory and administrative fee paid by the Funds. Also, under the terms of the supervision and administration agreement, PIMCO, and not Fund shareholders, would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid PIMCO monthly supervisory and administrative fees at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class's shares taken separately):

 

Supervisory and Administrative Fees1


Fund Name

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.65%

0.65%

N/A

0.65%

N/A

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

0.38%

0.48%

0.38%

0.55%

0.55%

0.55%

0.55%

N/A

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

0.40%

0.50%

0.40%

0.55%

0.55%

N/A

0.55%

N/A

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

0.40%

0.50%

0.40%

0.55%

0.55%

N/A

0.55%

N/A

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

0.40%

0.50%

0.40%

0.55%

0.55%

N/A

0.55%

0.55%

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

0.40%

N/A

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.45%

0.45%

N/A

0.45%

0.45%

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.45%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

N/A

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 83.

Expense Limitation Agreement

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to reduce total annual operating expenses for the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund's separate classes of shares, by waiving a portion of the Fund's supervisory and administrative fee or reimbursing the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets attributable to a separate class of shares (the "Expense Limit"). This Expense Limitation Agreement renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days notice prior to the end of the contract term. PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees, plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

Underlying PIMCO Fund Fees

The PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund pays advisory and supervisory and administrative fees directly to PIMCO at the annual rates stated above, based on the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to the Fund's shares. The Fund also indirectly pays its proportionate share of the advisory and supervisory and administrative fees charged by PIMCO to the Underlying PIMCO Funds in which the Fund invests.

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, to the extent necessary, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with the Fund's investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's advisory fee or advisory fee and supervisory and administrative fee taken together are greater than or equal to the advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. These waivers renew annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

The Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table for the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund may be higher than the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses used for purposes of the expense reduction described above due to differences in the methods of calculation. The Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, as required to be shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table, are calculated using the total operating expenses for each Underlying PIMCO Fund over the Fund's average net assets. The Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses that are used for purposes of implementing the expense reduction described above are calculated using the advisory and supervisory and administrative fees for each Underlying PIMCO Fund over the total assets invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds. Thus, the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses listed in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table will typically be higher than the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses used to calculate the expense reduction when the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund employs leverage as an investment strategy.

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 Fund 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 Fund, an investor will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the Underlying PIMCO 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. The PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund invests in Institutional Class or Class M shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, which are not subject to any sales charges or distribution (12b-1) fees.

The following table summarizes the annual expenses borne by Institutional Class or Class M shareholders of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Because the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund invests in Institutional Class or Class M shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, shareholders of the Fund indirectly bear a proportionate share of these expenses, depending upon how the Fund's assets are allocated from time to time among the Underlying PIMCO Funds.

For a complete description of an Underlying PIMCO Fund, please see the Underlying PIMCO Fund's Institutional Class or Class M prospectus. For a summary description of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, please see the "Description of the Underlying PIMCO Funds" section in this prospectus.

Annual Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses

(Based on the average daily net assets attributable to an Underlying PIMCO Fund's Institutional Class shares (or Class M shares in the case of the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds)).

 

Underlying PIMCO Fund

Management
Fees1

Other
Expenses2

Total Fund Operating Expenses

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.445%

0.00%

0.445%

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

0.44

0.00

0.44

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.33

0.00

0.33

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

0.79

0.14

0.933

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

0.74

0.16

0.904

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

0.74

0.17

0.915

PIMCO Convertible Fund

0.65

0.08

0.73

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

0.90

0.00

0.90

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

0.75

0.00

0.75

PIMCO Dividend and Income Builder Fund

0.99

0.00

0.996

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

1.25

0.00

1.25

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

0.90

0.00

0.90

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

0.83

0.00

0.83

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

1.15

0.00

1.15

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

0.85

0.00

0.85

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Fund

0.99

0.95

1.94

PIMCO EqS® Dividend Fund

0.99

0.00

0.996

PIMCO EqS® Emerging Markets Fund

1.45

0.03

1.487

PIMCO EqS® Long/Short Fund

1.49

0.59

2.08

PIMCO EqS Pathfinder Fund®

1.05

0.01

1.066

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

0.50

0.04

0.54

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.50

0.03

0.53

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.50

0.03

0.53

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

0.89

0.01

0.90

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

0.79

0.00

0.79

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

0.70

0.00

0.70

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.55

0.03

0.58

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.55

0.02

0.57

PIMCO GNMA Fund

0.50

0.01

0.51

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

0.18

0.00

0.188

PIMCO High Yield Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

0.60

0.00

0.60

PIMCO Income Fund

0.45

0.03

0.48

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.84

0.01

0.85

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

0.64

0.01

0.65

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.75

0.03

0.78

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

0.50

0.03

0.53

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

0.55

0.04

0.59

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

0.475

0.03

0.505

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

0.46

0.00

0.46

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

0.46

0.00

0.46

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.32

0.00

0.328

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

0.60

0.02

0.629

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

0.44

0.00

0.44

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.45

0.00

0.45

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

0.445

0.00

0.445

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

0.39

0.00

0.39

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

0.39

0.00

0.39

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

0.55

0.07

0.62

PIMCO Real Return Fund

0.45

0.03

0.48

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

0.74

0.04

0.78

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

0.80

0.00

0.80

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

0.34

0.04

0.38

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.33

0.00

0.33

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

0.45

0.01

0.46

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Fund

0.69

0.00

0.69

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.84

0.00

0.84

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

0.59

0.01

0.60

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

0.64

0.00

0.64

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

0.64

0.01

0.65

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

0.45

0.00

0.45

PIMCO Total Return Fund

0.46

0.00

0.46

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

0.18

0.03

0.218,10

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

0.90

0.01

0.91

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

0.70

0.02

0.72

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

0.99

0.00

0.999

1

"Management Fees" reflect an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee payable by an Underlying PIMCO Fund to PIMCO.

2

Other Expenses includes expenses such as organizational expenses, interest expense, taxes, governmental fees, pro rata Trustees' fees and acquired fund fees and expenses attributable to the Institutional Class or Class M shares. For the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund, Other Expenses are based on estimated amounts for the initial fiscal year of the Fund's Institutional Class shares and include the Fund's organizational expenses. The PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus.

3

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

5

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

6

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2013, to reduce its advisory fee by 0.16% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This Fee Limitation Agreement renews annually unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' prior notice to the end of the contract term. Under certain conditions, PIMCO may recoup amounts reduced in future periods, not exceeding three years.

7

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2013, to reduce its advisory fee by 0.20% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This Fee Limitation Agreement renews annually unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' prior notice to the end of the contract term. Under certain conditions, PIMCO may recoup amounts reduced in future periods, not exceeding three years.

8

To maintain certain net yields for the Fund, PIMCO or its affiliates may temporarily and voluntarily waive, reduce or reimburse all or any portion of the Fund's fees and expenses.

9

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee, or reimburse the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets attributable to Institutional Class shares (the "Expense Limit"). Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees, plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

10

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee, or reimburse the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets attributable to Class M shares (the "Expense Limit"). Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

Individual Portfolio Managers

The following individuals have primary responsibility for managing each of the noted Funds.

 

Fund

Portfolio Manager

Since

Recent Professional Experience

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond
PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond
PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency
PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

Michael Gomez

12/06*
1/12
5/05*
2/13*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Gomez has been a member of the emerging markets team since joining PIMCO in 2003. Prior to joining PIMCO, he was associated with Goldman Sachs where he was responsible for proprietary trading of bonds issued by Latin American countries. Mr. Gomez joined Goldman Sachs in July 1999.

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond

Brigitte Posch

7/09*

Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Ms. Posch joined PIMCO in 2008 and is a member of the emerging markets portfolio management team. Prior to joining PIMCO, she was a managing director and head of Latin American securitization and trading at Deutsche Bank (2006-2008). Ms. Posch was previously a director with Ambac, responsible for developing asset- and mortgage-backed securities in emerging markets (2005-2006). Before joining Ambac, she was a vice president and senior credit officer with Moody's Investors Service (1998-2005).

PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged)
PIMCO Foreign Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)
PIMCO Global Bond (Unhedged)
PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Scott A. Mather

2/08
2/08
2/08
2/08

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Mather is a member of PIMCO's Investment Committee and head of global portfolio management. He joined PIMCO in 1998.

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond

Mohamed El- Erian

2/09*

CEO and Co-CIO, PIMCO. Dr. El-Erian re-joined PIMCO in December 2007 after serving for 2 years as President and CEO of Harvard Management Company (HMC), the entity that manages Harvard University's endowment and related accounts. He also served as a member of the faculty of Harvard Business School and as deputy treasurer of Harvard University. Dr. El-Erian initially joined PIMCO in 1999 and was a Managing Director and a senior member of PIMCO's portfolio management and investment strategy group.

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond

Andrew Balls

10/11

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Balls joined PIMCO in 2006 and is a member of the Investment Committee and head of European portfolio management. Prior to joining PIMCO, he spent eight years at the Financial Times, most recently as editor of the U.S. Lex column and as chief economics correspndent in Washington, D.C.

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond
PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond

Ramin Toloui

1/11
2/09*

Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Mr. Toloui joined PIMCO in 2006 and is a portfolio manager specializing in global economics and emerging markets. Prior to joining PIMCO, he worked for seven years in the international division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, including as director of the Office of the Western Hemisphere and senior advisor to the Under Secretary for International Affairs.

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Inception of the Fund.

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about other accounts managed by the portfolio managers, the portfolio managers' compensation and the portfolio managers' ownership of shares of the Funds.

Distributor

The Trust's Distributor is PIMCO Investments LLC ("Distributor"). The Distributor, located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Please note all direct account requests or inquiries should be mailed to the Trust's transfer agent at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 and should not be mailed to the Distributor.

Classes of Shares

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds are offered in this prospectus. Subject to the qualifications described below under "Purchasing Shares — Class B," effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments. Each share class represents an investment in the same Fund, but each class has its own expense structure and arrangements for shareholder services or distribution, which allows you to choose the class that best fits your situation and eligibility requirements.

The class of shares that is best for you depends upon a number of factors, including the amount and the intended length of your investment, the expenses borne by each class, which are detailed in the fee table and example at the front of this prospectus, any initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applicable to a class and whether you qualify for any reduction or waiver of sales charges, and the availability of the share class for purchase by you. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes, which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. Individual investors can generally invest in Class A and Class C shares. Only certain investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D and Class R shares.

The following summarizes key information about each class to help you make your investment decision, including the various expenses associated with each class and the payments made to financial firms for distribution and other services. More information about the Trust's multi-class arrangements is included in the Statement of Additional Information and can be obtained free of charge by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Sales Charges

Initial Sales Charges — Class A Shares

This section includes important information about sales charge reduction programs available to investors in Class A shares of the Funds and describes information or records you may need to provide to the Distributor or your financial firm in order to be eligible for sales charge reduction programs.

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, the public offering price you pay when you buy Class A shares of the Funds is the net asset value ("NAV") of the shares plus an initial sales charge. The initial sales charge varies depending upon the size of your purchase, as set forth below. No sales charge is imposed where Class A shares are issued to you pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gains distributions. For investors investing in Class A shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you obtain the proper "breakpoint" discount.

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

3.75%

3.90%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.25%

3.36%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.25%

2.30%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

1.75%

1.78%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

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As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

Investors in the Funds may reduce or eliminate sales charges applicable to purchases of Class A shares through utilization of the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount), Letter of Intent or Reinstatement Privilege. These programs, which apply to purchases of one of more funds that are series of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series that offer Class A shares (other than the Money Market series of the Trust) (collectively, "Eligible Funds"), are summarized below and are described in greater detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

Combined Purchase Privilege and Right of Accumulation (Breakpoints). A Qualifying Investor (as defined below) may qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by combining concurrent purchases of the Class A shares of one or more Eligible Funds into a single purchase (the "Combined Purchase Privilege"). In addition, a Qualifying Investor may obtain a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by adding the purchase value of Class A shares of an Eligible Fund with the current aggregate net asset value of all Class A, B and C shares of any Eligible Fund held by accounts for the benefit of such Qualifying Investor (the "Right of Accumulation" or "Cumulative Quantity Discount").

The term "Qualifying Investor" refers to:

1.

an individual, such individual's spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or such individual's children under the age of 21 years (each a "family member") (including family trust*, accounts established by such a family member); or

2.

a trustee or other fiduciary for a single trust (except family trusts* noted above), estate or fiduciary account although more than one beneficiary may be involved; or

3.

an employee benefit plan of a single employer.

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For the purpose of determining whether a purchase would qualify for a reduced sales charge under the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation or Letter of Intent, a "family trust" is one in which a family member, as defined in section (1) above, or a direct lineal descendant(s) of such person is/are the beneficiary(ies), and such person or another family member, direct lineal ancestor or sibling of such person is/are the trustee(s).

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details and for restrictions applicable to shares held by certain employer-sponsored benefit programs.

Letter of Intent. Investors may also obtain a reduced sales charge on purchases of Class A shares by means of a written Letter of Intent which expresses an intent to invest not less than $50,000 (or $100,000 for certain funds) within a period of 13 months in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund(s). The maximum intended investment allowable in a Letter of Intent is $1,000,000. Each purchase of shares under a Letter of Intent will be made at the public offering price or prices applicable at the time of such purchase to a single purchase of the dollar amount indicated in the Letter of Intent. At the investor's option, a Letter of Intent may include purchases of Class A shares of any Eligible Fund made not more than 90 days prior to the date the Letter of Intent is signed; however, the 13 month period during which the Letter of Intent is in effect will begin on the date of the earliest purchase to be included and the sales charge on any purchases prior to the Letter of Intent will not be adjusted. A Letter of Intent is not a binding obligation to purchase the full amount indicated. Shares purchased with the first 5% of the amount indicated in the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charges applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased.

In making computations concerning the amount purchased for purposes of a Letter of Intent, purchases of Class C shares of Eligible Funds will be included, but market appreciation in the value of the shareholder's Class A and Class C shares of Eligible Funds will not be included.

Reinstatement Privilege. A Class A shareholder who has caused any or all of his shares to be redeemed may reinvest all or any portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund at NAV without any sales charge, provided that such investment is made within 120 calendar days after the redemption date. The limitations and restrictions of this program are fully described in the Statement of Additional Information.

Method of Valuation of Accounts. To determine whether a shareholder qualifies for a reduction in sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of Eligible Funds, the public offering price of the shares is used for purchases relying on the Combined Purchase Privilege or a Letter of Intent and the amount of the total current purchase (including any sales load) plus the NAV (at the close of business on the day of the current purchase) of shares previously acquired is used for the Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount).

Sales at Net Asset Value. In addition to the programs summarized above, the Funds may sell their Class A shares at NAV without an initial sales charge to certain types of accounts or account holders, including, but not limited to: Trustees of the Funds; employees of PIMCO and the Distributor; employees of participating brokers; certain trustees or other fiduciaries purchasing shares for retirement plans; and persons investing through certain "wrap accounts." Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

If you are eligible to buy both Class A shares and Institutional Class shares, you should buy Institutional Class shares because Class A shares may be subject to sales charges and an annual 0.25% service fee.

Required Shareholder Information and Records. In order for investors in Class A shares of the Funds to take advantage of sales charge reductions, an investor or his or her financial firm must notify the Fund that the investor qualifies for such a reduction. If the Fund is not notified that the investor is eligible for these reductions, the Fund will be unable to ensure that the reduction is applied to the investor's account. An investor may have to provide certain information or records to his or her financial firm or the Fund to verify the investor's eligibility for breakpoint discounts or sales charge waivers. An investor may be asked to provide information or records, including account statements, regarding shares of the Funds or other Eligible Funds held in:

all of the investor's accounts held directly with the Trust or through a financial firm; 

any account of the investor at another financial firm; and 

accounts of Qualifying Investors, at any financial firm.

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding eliminations of and reductions in sales loads associated with Eligible Funds. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from PIMCO by written request, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

Class A Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares (and, thus, pay no initial sales charge) of a Fund, you will be subject to a 1% CDSC if you sell (redeem) your Class A shares within 18 months of their purchase. The Class A CDSC does not apply if you are otherwise eligible to purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge or are eligible for a waiver of the CDSC. See "Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs" below.

Class B and Class C Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you sell (redeem) your Class B or Class C shares within the time periods specified below, you will pay a CDSC according to the following schedules. If you invest in Class B or Class C shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you are credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed.

Class B Shares

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

First

3.50%

Second

2.75%

Third

2.00%

Fourth

1.25%

Fifth

0.50%

Sixth and thereafter

0.00%*

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After the fifth year, Class B shares convert into Class A shares.

Class C Shares

 


Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage
Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge

First

1%

Thereafter

0%

How CDSCs will be Calculated

A CDSC is imposed on redemptions of Class B and Class C shares (and where applicable, Class A shares) on the amount of the redemption which causes the current value of your account for the particular class of shares of the Fund to fall below the total dollar amount of your purchase payments subject to the CDSC.

The following rules apply under the method for calculating CDSCs:

Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC.

For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either your original purchase price or the then current NAV of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. To illustrate this point, consider shares purchased at an NAV of $10. If the Fund's NAV per share at the time of redemption is $12, the CDSC will apply to the purchase price of $10. If the NAV per share at the time of redemption is $8, the CDSC will apply to the $8 current NAV per share.

CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of your redemption, not from amounts remaining in your account.

In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that you will redeem first the lot of shares which will incur the lowest CDSC.

For example, the following illustrates the operation of the Class C CDSC:

Assume that an individual opens an account and makes a purchase payment of $10,000 for 1,000 Class C shares of a Fund (at $10 per share) and that six months later the value of the investor's account for that Fund has grown through investment performance to $11,000 ($11 per share). If the investor should redeem $2,200 (200 shares), a CDSC would be applied against $2,000 of the redemption (the purchase price of the shares redeemed, because the purchase price is lower than the current NAV of such shares ($2,200)). At the rate of 1%, the Class C CDSC would be $20.

Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs

The initial sales charges on Class A shares and the CDSCs on Class A, Class B and Class C shares may be reduced or waived under certain purchase arrangements and for certain categories of investors. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

No Sales Charges — Class R Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class R shares. Class R shares generally are available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care benefit funding plans and other specified benefit plans and accounts whereby the plan or the plan's financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or PIMCO Funds to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (collectively, "specified benefit plans"). In addition, Class R shares also are generally available only to specified benefit plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the benefit plan level or at the level of the plan's financial firm). Class R shares are not available to retail or non-specified benefit plan accounts, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, or individual 403(b) plans.

The administrator of a specified benefit plan or employee benefits office can provide participants with detailed information on how to participate in the plan and how to elect a Fund as an investment option. Plan participants may be permitted to elect different investment options, alter the amounts contributed to the plan, or change how contributions are allocated among investment options in accordance with the plan's specific provisions. The plan administrator or employee benefits office should be consulted for details. For questions about participant accounts, participants should contact their employee benefits office, the plan administrator, or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class R shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the specified benefit plan.

Eligible specified benefit plans generally may open an account and purchase Class R shares by contacting any broker, dealer or other financial firm authorized to sell or process transactions in Class R shares of the Funds. Eligible specified benefit plans may also purchase shares directly from the Distributor. See "Purchasing Shares – Class R" below. Additional shares may be purchased through a benefit plan's administrator or recordkeeper.

Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing and account maintenance services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their plan participants, including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes.

Moreover, financial firms and specified benefit plans may have omnibus accounts and similar arrangements with the Trust and may be paid for providing sub-accounting and other shareholder services. A financial firm or specified benefit plan may be paid for its services directly or indirectly by the Funds, the Administrator, another affiliate of the Fund or the Distributor (normally not to exceed an annual rate of 0.50% of a Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares and purchased through such firm or specified benefit plan for its clients although payments with respect to shares in retirement plans are often higher). PIMCO or its affiliates may pay a financial firm or specified benefit plan an additional amount not to exceed 0.25% for sub-accounting or other shareholder services.

These fees and expenses could reduce an investment return in Class R shares. For further information on Class R shares and related items, please refer to the Statement of Additional Information.

No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. Only certain investors are eligible to purchase these share classes. Your financial advisor or financial firm can help you determine if you are eligible to purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. You can also call 888.87.PIMCO.

Institutional Class shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals. Institutional Class shares may also be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to their customers' investments in the Funds.

Class P shares are offered through certain asset allocation, wrap fee and other similar programs offered by broker-dealers and other financial firms. Broker-dealers, other financial firms, pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances also may purchase Class P shares.

Administrative Class shares are offered primarily through broker-dealers, other financial firms, and employee benefit plan alliances. Each Fund typically pays service and/or distribution fees to these entities for services they provide to Administrative Class shareholders.

Pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances, and "wrap account" programs established with broker-dealers or other financial firms may purchase Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares only if the plan or program for which the shares are being acquired will maintain an omnibus or pooled account for each Fund and will not require a Fund to pay any type of administrative payment per participant account to any third party.

Class D shares of the Funds are offered primarily through broker-dealers and other financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of the Funds in investment products, programs or accounts such as mutual fund supermarkets or other no transaction fee platforms. Class D shares of the Funds will be held in an account at a financial firm and, generally, the firm will hold a shareholder's Class D shares in nominee or street name as your agent. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class D shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the financial firm. In certain circumstances, the financial firm may arrange to have shares registered in a shareholder's name or a shareholder may subsequently become a holder of record for some other reason (for instance, if you terminate your relationship with your financial firm). In such circumstances, a shareholder may contact the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO for information about the account.

Distribution and Servicing (12b-1) Plans

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares. The Funds pay fees to the Distributor on an ongoing basis as compensation for the services the Distributor renders and the expenses it bears in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares ("distribution fees") and/or in connection with personal services rendered to Fund shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts ("servicing fees"). These payments are made pursuant to Distribution and Servicing Plans ("12b-1 Plans") adopted by each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

Class A Shares pay only servicing fees. Class B, Class C and Class R shares pay both distribution and servicing fees. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each 12b-1 Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Class A

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.00%

 

Class B

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class C

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class R

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.25%

Because distribution fees are paid out of the Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than other types of sales charges, such as sales charges that are deducted at the time of investment. Therefore, although Class B, Class C and Class R shares do not pay initial sales charges, the distribution fees payable on Class B, Class C and Class R shares may, over time, cost you more than the initial sales charge imposed on Class A shares. Also, because Class B shares convert into Class A shares after they have been held for five years and are not subject to distribution fees after the conversion, an investment in Class C shares may cost you more over time than an investment in Class B shares.

Administrative Class and Class D Shares. The Trust has adopted, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, a separate Distribution and Servicing Plan for each of the Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds. The Distribution and Servicing Plans permit the Funds to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring through financial firms, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to the Administrative Class and Class D shares. Most or all of the distribution and service (12b-1) fees are paid to financial firms through which shareholders may purchase or hold shares. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund's Administrative Class and Class D assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Administrative Class and Class D shares.

The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each Distribution and Servicing Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Administrative Class & Class D

Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

All Funds

0.25%

Servicing Arrangements

Shares of the Funds may be available through broker-dealers, banks, trust companies, insurance companies and other financial firms that have entered into shareholder servicing arrangements with respect to the Funds. A financial firm is one that, in exchange for compensation, sells, among other products, mutual fund shares (including the shares offered in this prospectus) or provides services for mutual fund shareholders. These financial firms provide varying investment products, programs, platforms and accounts, through which investors may purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds. Shareholder servicing arrangements typically include processing orders for shares, generating account and confirmation statements, sub-accounting, account maintenance, tax reporting, and disbursing cash dividends as well as other investment or administrative services required for the particular firm's products, programs, platform and accounts.

These financial firms may impose additional or different conditions than the Funds on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of shares. They may also independently establish and charge their customers or program participants transaction fees, account fees and other amounts in connection with purchases, redemptions and exchanges of shares in addition to any fees imposed by the Funds. These additional fees may vary and over time could increase the cost of an investment in the Funds and lower investment returns. Each financial firm is responsible for transmitting to its customers and program participants a schedule of any such fees and information regarding any additional or different conditions regarding purchases, redemptions and exchanges. Shareholders who are customers of these financial firms or participants in programs serviced by them should contact the financial firm for information regarding these fees and conditions.

PIMCO and/or its affiliates may make payments to financial firms for the shareholder services provided. These payments are made out of PIMCO's resources, including the supervisory and administrative fees paid to PIMCO under the Funds' supervision and administration agreement. The actual services provided by these firms, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm. The payments may be based on a fixed dollar amount for each account and position maintained by the financial firm and/or a percentage of the value of shares held by investors through the firm. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more information.

These payments may be material to financial firms relative to other compensation paid by the Funds, PIMCO and/or its affiliates and may be in addition to other fees, such as distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and revenue sharing or "shelf space" fees paid to such firms (described below). Also, the payments may differ depending on the Fund or share class and may vary from amounts paid to the Funds' transfer agent for providing similar services to other accounts. PIMCO and/or its affiliates do not control these financial firms' provision of the services for which they are receiving payments.

Other Payments to Financial Firms

Some or all of the sales charges, distribution fees and servicing fees described above are paid or "reallowed" to the financial firm, including their financial advisors through which you purchase your shares. With respect to Class C shares, the financial firms are also paid at the time of your purchase a commission of up to 1.00% of your investment in such share class. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more details.

The Distributor or PIMCO (for purposes of this subsection only, collectively, the "Distributor") may from time to time make payments and provide other incentives to selected financial firms as compensation for services such as providing the Funds with "shelf space" or a higher profile for the financial firms' financial advisors and their customers, placing the Funds on the financial firms' preferred or recommended fund list, granting the Distributor access to the firms' financial advisors, providing assistance in training and educating the financial firms' personnel on the Funds, and furnishing marketing support and other specified services. These payments may be significant to the financial firms and may also take the form of sponsorship of conferences, seminars or informational meetings or payment for attendance by persons associated with the financial firms at such events, as well as occasional entertainment, meals and small gifts to the extent permitted by law. Wholesaler representatives of the Distributor visit financial firms on a regular basis to market and educate financial advisors and other personnel about the Funds. These payments, reimbursements and activities may provide additional access to financial advisors at these financial firms, which may increase purchases and/or reduce redemptions of Fund shares.

A number of factors will be considered in determining the amount of these payments to financial firms. On some occasions, such payments may be conditioned upon levels of sales, including the sale of a specified minimum dollar amount of the shares of the Funds, other funds sponsored by the Distributor and/or a particular class of shares, during a specified period of time. The Distributor may also make payments to one or more financial firms based upon factors such as the amount of assets a financial firm's clients have invested in the Funds and the quality of the financial firm's relationship with the Distributor.

The payments described above are made at the Distributor's expense. These payments may be made to financial firms selected by the Distributor, generally to the financial firms that have sold significant amounts of shares of the Funds. The level of payments made to a financial firm in any given year will vary and generally will not exceed the sum of (a) 0.10% of such year's fund sales of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares by that financial firm and (b) 0.03% of the assets attributable to that financial firm invested in Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares of series of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. In certain cases, the payments described in the preceding sentence may be subject to certain minimum payment levels. In lieu of payments pursuant to the foregoing formula, the Distributor may make payments of an agreed upon amount which normally will not exceed the amount that would have been payable pursuant to the formula. In addition to the foregoing payments, the Distributor may make payments or reimburse financial firms for sponsorship and/or attendance at conferences, seminars or informational meetings.

The Distributor also may pay investment consultants or their affiliated companies for certain services including technology, operations, tax, or audit consulting services, and may pay such firms for the Distributor's attendance at investment forums sponsored by such firms or for various studies, surveys, or access to databases. Subject to applicable law, PIMCO and its affiliates may also provide investment advisory services to investment consultants and their affiliates and may execute brokerage transactions on behalf of the Funds with such investment consultants' affiliates. These consultants or their affiliates may, in the ordinary course of their investment consultant business, recommend that their clients utilize PIMCO's investment advisory services or invest in the Funds or in other products sponsored or distributed by the Distributor.

If investment advisers, distributors or affiliates of mutual funds make payments and provide other incentives in differing amounts, financial firms and their financial advisors may have financial incentives for recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. In addition, depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm and its financial advisors may also have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes. A shareholder who holds Fund shares through a financial firm should consult with the shareholder's financial advisor and review carefully any disclosure by the financial firm as to its compensation received by the financial advisor.

Although the Funds may use financial firms that sell Fund shares to effect transactions for the Funds' portfolios, the Funds and PIMCO will not consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when choosing financial firms to effect those transactions.

For further details about payments made by the Distributor to financial firms, please see the Statement of Additional Information.

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

The following section provides basic information about how to purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds.

More detailed information about purchase, redemption and exchange arrangements for Fund shares is provided in the Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained free of charge by written request to the Funds at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. The Statement of Additional Information provides technical information about the basic arrangements described below and also describes special purchase, sale and exchange features and programs offered by the Trust, including:

Automated telephone and wire transfer procedures

Automatic purchase, exchange and withdrawal programs

A link from your PIMCO Fund account to your bank account

Special arrangements for tax-qualified retirement plans

Investment programs which allow you to reduce or eliminate the initial sales charges

Categories of investors that are eligible for waivers or reductions of initial sales charges and CDSCs

The Trust typically does not offer or sell its shares to non-U.S. residents. For purposes of this policy, a U.S. resident is defined as an account with (i) a U.S. address of record and (ii) all account owners residing in the U.S. at the time of sale.

The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Trust or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial or subsequent investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

Purchasing Shares — Class A and Class C

You can purchase Class A or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways:

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may establish higher minimum investment requirements than the Trust and may also independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts (which may vary) in return for its services, which will reduce your return. Shares you purchase through your broker-dealer or other financial firm will normally be held in your account with that firm.

Through the Distributor. You should discuss your investment with your financial advisor before you make a purchase to be sure the Fund is appropriate for you. To make direct investments, you must open an account with the Trust and send payment for your shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. If you do not list a financial advisor and his/her brokerage firm on the Account Application, the Distributor is designated as the broker of record, but solely for purposes of acting as your agent to purchase shares.

Investment Minimums — Class A and Class C Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class A and Class C shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class B

Effective November 1, 2009 (the "Closing Date"), Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as discussed below. Class B shareholders may continue to hold such shares until they automatically convert to Class A shares under the existing conversion schedule, as outlined above in "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges — Class B and Class C Shares." Dividends and capital gain distributions paid on outstanding Class B shares may continue to be reinvested in Class B shares in accordance with the Funds' current policies. In addition, Class B shareholders may continue to exchange their shares for Class B shares of other Funds. Effective on and after the Closing Date, Class B shareholders who have direct accounts with the Funds that involve recurring investments in Class B shares, including through automated investment plans such as the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan, will have such recurring investments automatically redirected into Class A shares of the same Fund at net asset value, without any sales charges (loads). All other features of Class B shares, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees, CDSC schedule and conversion features, remain unchanged and continue in effect. The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate these policies and restrictions, including on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Distributor at 888.87.PIMCO, or your broker or other financial advisor, if you have any questions regarding the restrictions described above.

Purchasing Shares — Class R

Eligible plan investors may purchase Class R shares of the Funds at the relevant net asset value ("NAV") of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Class R Shares" above. Plan participants may purchase Class R shares only through their specified benefit plans. In connection with purchases, specified benefit plans are responsible for forwarding all necessary documentation to their financial firm or the Distributor. Specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for such services.

Specified benefit plans may also purchase Class R shares directly through the Distributor. To make direct investments, a plan administrator must open an account with the Fund and send payment for Class R shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. Specified benefit plans that purchase their shares directly from the Trust must hold their shares in an omnibus account at the specified benefit plan level.

Investment Minimums — Class R Shares. There is no minimum initial or additional investment in Class R shares.

To invest directly by mail, specified benefit plans should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application to the Trust by mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight courier to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

The Funds accept all purchases by mail subject to collection of checks at full value and conversion into federal funds. Investors may make subsequent purchases by mailing a check to the address above with a letter describing the investment or with the additional investment portion of a confirmation statement. Checks for subsequent purchases should be payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds and should clearly indicate the relevant account number. Please call the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO if you have any questions regarding purchases by mail.

The Funds reserve the right to require payment by wire, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) or U.S. bank check. The Funds generally do not accept payments made by cash, money order, temporary/starter checks, third-party checks, credit card checks, traveler's check, or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can make direct investments, including through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan and ACH Network. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Purchasing Shares — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class

Eligible investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at the relevant NAV of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

 Investment Minimums — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares.

Initial Investment. Investors who wish to invest in Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares may obtain an Account Application online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Class P shares are only available through financial firms. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares." The completed Account Application may be submitted using the following methods:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Except as described below, an investor may purchase Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares only by wiring federal funds to:

PIMCO Funds c/o State Street Bank & Trust Co.
One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111
ABA: 011000028
DDA: 9905-7432 ACCT: Investor PIMCO Account Number
FFC: Name of Investor and Name of Fund(s) in which you wish to invest

Before wiring federal funds, the investor must provide order instructions to the Transfer Agent by facsimile at 816.421.2861, by telephone at 888.87.PIMCO or by e-mail at pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com (if an investor elected this option at account opening). In order to receive the current day's NAV, order instructions must be received in good order prior to market close. Instructions must include the name of an appropriate person designated on the Account Application ("Authorized Person"), account name, account number, name of Fund and share class and amount being wired. Wires received without order instructions will result in a processing delay or a return of wire. Failure to send the accompanying wire on the same day may result in the cancellation of the order.

An investor may place a purchase order for shares without first wiring federal funds if the purchase amount is to be derived from an advisory account managed by PIMCO or one of its affiliates, or from an account with a broker-dealer or other financial firm that has established a processing relationship with the Trust on behalf of its customers.

Additional Investments. An investor may purchase additional Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at any time by sending a facsimile or e-mail or by calling the Transfer Agent and wiring federal funds as outlined above. Contact your financial firm for information on purchasing additional Class P shares. 

Other Purchase Information. Purchases of a Fund's Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares will be made in full and fractional shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class D

Eligible investors may purchase Class D shares of the Funds at NAV without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Class D Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class D shares.

Purchasing Shares — Additional Information

The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend the offering of shares of the Funds or to reject any purchase order, in whole or in part, when, in the judgment of management, such suspension or rejection is in the best interests of the Trust.

Subject to the approval of the Trust, an investor may purchase shares of the Fund with liquid securities that are eligible for purchase by the Fund (consistent with the Fund's investment policies and restrictions) and that have a value that is readily ascertainable in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies. These transactions will be effected only if PIMCO intends to retain the security in the Fund as an investment. Assets purchased by the Fund in such a transaction will be valued in generally the same manner as they would be valued for purposes of pricing the Fund's shares, if such assets were included in the Fund's assets at the time of purchase. The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

In the interest of economy and convenience, certificates for shares will not be issued.

Redeeming Shares — Class A, Class B and Class C

You can redeem (sell) Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways: 

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts in return for its services, which will reduce your return.

Directly from the Trust by Written Request. To redeem shares directly from the Trust by written request, you must send the following items to the PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060:

1.

a written request for redemption signed by all registered owners exactly as the account is registered on the Transfer Agent's records, including fiduciary titles, if any, and specifying the account number and the dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed;

2.

for certain redemptions described below, a guarantee of all signatures on the written request or on the share certificate or accompanying stock power, if required, as described under "Signature Validation" below;

3.

any share certificates issued for any of the shares to be redeemed (see "Certificated Shares" below); and

4.

any additional documents which may be required by the Transfer Agent for redemption by corporations, partnerships or other organizations, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians or guardians, or if the redemption is requested by anyone other than the shareholder(s) of record. Transfers of shares are subject to the same requirements.

A signature validation is not required for redemptions requested by and payable to all shareholders of record for the account, and to be sent to the address of record for that account. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, if you have any questions about these requirements you should contact the Transfer Agent in writing or call 888.87.PIMCO before submitting a request. Written redemption or transfer requests will not be honored until all required documents in the proper form have been received by the Transfer Agent. You can not redeem your shares by written request if they are held in "street name" accounts—you must redeem through your financial firm.

If the proceeds of your redemption (i) are to be paid to a person other than the record owner, (ii) are to be sent to an address other than the address of the account on the Transfer Agent's records, and/or (iii) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Fund may, however, waive the signature validation requirement for redemptions up to $2,500 by a trustee of a qualified retirement plan, the administrator for which has an agreement with PIMCO.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can redeem your shares, including: 

Telephone requests to the Transfer Agent

Expedited wire transfers 

Automatic Withdrawal Plan 

Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network

Unless you specifically elect otherwise, your initial Account Application permits you to redeem shares by telephone subject to certain requirements. To be eligible for expedited wire transfer, Automatic Withdrawal Plan, and ACH privileges, you must specifically elect the particular option on your Account Application and satisfy certain other requirements. The Statement of Additional Information describes each of these options and provides additional information about selling shares.

Other than an applicable CDSC, you will not pay any special fees or charges to the Trust or the Distributor when you sell your shares. However, if you sell your shares through your broker, dealer or other financial firm, that firm may charge you a commission or other fee for processing your redemption request.

Redeeming Shares — Class R

Class R shares may be redeemed through the investor's plan administrator. Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for their services in processing redemption requests. Please contact the plan or firm for details.

Subject to any restrictions in the applicable specified benefit plan documents, plan administrators are obligated to transmit redemption orders to the Trust's Transfer Agent or their financial service firm promptly and are responsible for ensuring that redemption requests are in proper form. Specified benefit plans and financial firms will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Trust's Transfer Agent and may charge for their services.

Redeeming Shares — Institutional Class and Administrative Class

Redemptions in Writing. Investors may redeem (sell) Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by sending a facsimile, written request or e-mail as follows:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

The redemption request should state the Fund from which the shares are to be redeemed, the class of shares, the number or dollar amount of the shares to be redeemed and the account number. The request must be signed or made by an Authorized Person.

Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including those by fax or e-mail) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by utilizing fax or e-mail redemption, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares by mail. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that a shareholder will be unable to effect a redemption by fax or e-mail when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions as a procedure designed to confirm that instructions are genuine.

All redemptions, whether initiated by mail, fax or e-mail, will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

Redemptions by Telephone. An investor that elects this option on the Account Application (or subsequently in writing) may request redemptions of Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. An Authorized Person must state his or her name, account name, account number, name of Fund and share class, and redemption amount (in dollars or shares). Redemption requests of an amount of $10 million or more must be submitted in writing by an Authorized Person.

In electing a telephone redemption, the investor authorizes PIMCO and the Transfer Agent to act on telephone instructions from any person representing him or herself to be an Authorized Person, and reasonably believed by PIMCO or the Transfer Agent to be genuine. Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including by telephone) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by electing the telephone option, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares in writing. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that shareholders will be unable to redeem their shares by telephone when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions initiated by telephone as a procedure designed to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. All telephone transactions are recorded, and PIMCO or the Transfer Agent may request certain information in order to verify that the person giving instructions is authorized to do so. The Trust or Transfer Agent may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transactions if it fails to employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. All redemptions initiated by telephone will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

An Authorized Person may decline telephone exchange or redemption privileges after an account is opened by providing the Transfer Agent a letter of instruction signed by an Authorized Signer. Shareholders may experience delays in exercising telephone redemption privileges during periods of abnormal market activity. During periods of volatile economic or market conditions, shareholders may wish to consider transmitting redemption orders by facsimile, e-mail or overnight courier. Defined contribution plan participants may request redemptions by contacting the employee benefits office, the plan administrator or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan.

Redeeming Shares — Class P

An investor may redeem (sell) Class P shares through the investor's financial firm.  Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares.  Please contact the financial firm for details.

Redeeming Shares — Class D

An investor may redeem (sell) Class D shares through the investor's financial firm. An investor does not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although the financial service firm may charge for its services in processing a redemption request. An investor should contact the firm for details. If an investor is the registered owner of Class D shares, the investor may contact the Fund at 888.87.PIMCO for information regarding how to redeem shares directly with the Trust.

A financial firm is obligated to transmit an investor's redemption orders to the Transfer Agent promptly and is responsible for ensuring that a redemption request is in proper form. The financial firm will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Transfer Agent and may charge for its services.

Redeeming Shares — Additional Information

Redemptions of all Classes of Fund shares may be made on any day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open, but may be suspended when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency which makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors. Under these and other unusual circumstances, the Trust may suspend redemptions or postpone payment for more than seven days, as permitted by law.

Redemption proceeds will normally be mailed to the redeeming shareholder within three calendar days or, in the case of wire transfer or ACH redemptions, sent to the designated bank account within one business day. ACH redemptions may be received by the bank on the second or third business day, but in either case may take up to seven days. In cases where shares have recently been purchased by personal check, redemption proceeds may be withheld until the check has been collected, which may take up to 15 days. To avoid such withholding, investors should purchase shares by certified or bank check or by wire transfer.

For shareholder protection, a request to change information contained in an account registration (for example, a request to change the bank designated to receive wire redemption proceeds) must be received in writing, signed by the minimum number of persons designated on the completed Account Application that are required to effect a redemption, and accompanied by a signature validation from any eligible guarantor institution, as determined in accordance with the Trust's procedures, as more fully described below.

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial firms may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the Funds' shares, which may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any additional restrictions, limitations or fees that are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

Redemptions In Kind

The Trust has agreed to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's net assets during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. In consideration of the best interests of the remaining shareholders, the Trust may pay any redemption proceeds exceeding this amount in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities held by a Fund in lieu of cash. It is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in kind. If your shares are redeemed in kind, you should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received in the distribution.

Certificated Shares

If you are redeeming shares for which certificates have been issued, the certificates must be mailed to or deposited with the Trust, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly endorsed stock power or by a written request for redemption. Signatures must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Trust may request further documentation from institutions or fiduciary accounts, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians. Your redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered, including indication of any special capacity of the registered owner.

Signature Validation

When a signature validation is called for, a Medallion signature guarantee or Signature validation program (SVP) stamp will be required. A Medallion signature guarantee is intended to provide signature validation for transactions considered financial in nature, and an SVP stamp is intended to provide signature validation for transactions non-financial in nature. A Medallion signature guarantee or SVP stamp may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial institution which is participating in a Medallion program or Signature validation program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Signature validations from financial institutions which are not participating in one of these programs will not be accepted. Please note that financial institutions participating in a recognized Medallion program may still be ineligible to provide a signature validation for transactions of greater than a specified dollar amount. The Trust may change the signature validation requirements from time to time upon notice to shareholders, which may be given by means of a new or supplemented prospectus. Shareholders should contact PIMCO Funds for additional details regarding the Funds' signature validation requirements.

Signature validation cannot be provided by a notary public. In addition, corporations, trusts, and other institutional organizations are required to furnish evidence of the authority of the persons designated on the Account Application to effect transactions for the organization.

Minimum Account Size

Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust reserves the right to redeem shares in any account that falls below the values listed below. 

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class D. Investors should maintain an account balance in the Fund held by an investor of at least the minimum investment necessary to open the particular type of account. If an investor's balance for the Fund remains below the minimum for three months or longer, the Administrator has the right (except in the case of employer-sponsored retirement accounts) to redeem an investor's remaining shares and close the Fund account after giving the investor 60 days to increase the account balance. An investor's account will not be liquidated if the reduction in size is due solely to a decline in market value of Fund shares or if the aggregate value of all the investor's holdings in the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series accounts exceeds $50,000. 

Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class. The Trust reserves the right to redeem Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares in any account for their then-current value (which will be promptly paid to the investor) if at any time, due to redemption by the investor, the shares in the account do not have a value of at least $100,000. A shareholder will receive advance notice of a mandatory redemption and will be given at least 60 days to bring the value of its account up to at least $100,000.

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

To reduce expenses, it is intended that only one copy of the Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report, when available, will be mailed to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents and your shares are held directly with the Trust, call the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. You will receive the additional copy within 30 days after receipt of your request by the Trust. Alternatively, if your shares are held through a financial institution, please contact the financial institution directly.

Exchanging Shares

You may exchange shares of a Fund for the same class of shares of any other fund of the Trust or a fund of PIMCO Equity Series that offers the same class of shares, subject to any restriction on exchanges set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus. Shareholders interested in such an exchange may request a prospectus for these other funds by contacting the Trust.

Exchanges of Class A, Class B and Class C shares are subject to a $1,000 minimum for each Fund, except with respect to tax-qualified programs and exchanges effected through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Exchange Plan. Specified benefit plans or financial service firms may impose various fees and charges, investment minimums and other requirements with respect to exchanges of Class R shares. You may exchange or obtain additional information about exchanging Class D shares by contacting your financial firm.

An exchange is generally a taxable event which will generate capital gains or losses, and special rules may apply in computing tax basis when determining gain or loss. See "Tax Consequences" in this prospectus and "Taxation" in the Statement of Additional Information.

If you maintain your Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R account with the Trust, you may exchange shares by completing a written exchange request and sending it to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or by calling the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. If you maintain your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares with the Trust, you may exhange shares by following the redemption procedures for those classes above.

Shares of one class of a Fund may also be exchanged directly for shares of another class of the Fund, subject to any applicable sales charge and other rules, as described in the Statement of Additional Information. 

The Trust reserves the right to refuse exchange purchases (or purchase and redemption and/or redemption and purchase transactions) if, in the judgment of PIMCO, the transaction would adversely affect a Fund and its shareholders. Although the Trust has no current intention of terminating or modifying the exchange privilege, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the SEC, the Trust will give you 60 days' advance notice if it exercises its right to terminate or materially modify the exchange privilege with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares.

The Statement of Additional Information provides more detailed information about the exchange privilege, including the procedures you must follow and additional exchange options. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Acceptance and Timing of Purchase Orders, Redemption Orders and Share Price Calculations

A purchase order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) ("NYSE Close"), on a day the Trust is open for business, together with payment made in one of the ways described above will be effected at that day's NAV plus any applicable sales charge. An order received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV determined on the next business day. However, orders received by certain retirement plans and other financial firms on a business day prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The Trust is "open for business" on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund's NAV, in accordance with applicable law. A Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of the Fund's portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund's management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days which the Trust is open for business.

A redemption order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the NYSE Close on a day the Trust is open for business, is effective on that day. A redemption order received after that time becomes effective on the next business day. Redemption requests for Fund shares are effected at the NAV per share next determined after receipt of a redemption request by the Trust or its designee, minus any applicable sales charge. However, orders received by certain broker-dealers and other financial firms on a business day prior to the NYSE Close and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The request must properly identify all relevant information such as account name, account number, redemption amount (in dollars or shares), the Fund name and the class of shares and must be executed by an Authorized Person.

Abusive Trading Practices

The Trust encourages shareholders to invest in the Funds as part of a long-term investment strategy and discourages excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, sometimes referred to as "market timing." However, because the Trust will not always be able to detect market timing or other abusive trading activity, investors should not assume that the Trust will be able to detect or prevent all market timing or other trading practices that may disadvantage the Funds.

Certain of the Funds' investment strategies may expose the Funds to risks associated with market timing activities. For example, since the Funds may invest in non-U.S. securities, the Funds may be subject to the risk that an investor may seek to take advantage of a delay between the change in value of the Funds' non-U.S. portfolio securities and the determination of the Funds' NAV as a result of different closing times of U.S. and non-U.S. markets by buying or selling Fund shares at a price that does not reflect their true value. A similar risk exists for a Fund's potential investment in securities of small capitalization companies, securities of issuers located in emerging markets, securities of distressed companies or high yield securities that are thinly traded and therefore may have actual values that differ from their market prices.

To discourage excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent short-term trading activity that may be harmful to a Fund and its shareholders. Such activities may have a detrimental effect on a Fund and its shareholders. For example, depending upon various factors such as the size of a Fund and the amount of its assets maintained in cash, short-term or excessive trading by Fund shareholders may interfere with the efficient management of the Fund's portfolio, increase transaction costs and taxes, and harm the performance of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Trust seeks to deter and prevent abusive trading practices, and to reduce these risks, through several methods. First, to the extent that there is a delay between a change in the value of a mutual fund's portfolio holdings and the time when that change is reflected in the NAV of the fund's shares, the fund is exposed to the risk that investors may seek to exploit this delay by purchasing or redeeming shares at NAVs that do not reflect appropriate fair value prices. The Trust seeks to deter and prevent this activity, sometimes referred to as "stale price arbitrage," by the appropriate use of "fair value" pricing of a Fund's portfolio securities. See "How Fund Shares Are Priced" below for more information.

Second, the Trust seeks to monitor shareholder account activities in order to detect and prevent excessive and disruptive trading practices. The Trust and PIMCO each reserves the right to restrict or refuse any purchase or exchange transaction if, in the judgment of the Trust or of PIMCO, the transaction may adversely affect the interests of a Fund or its shareholders. Among other things, the Trust may monitor for any patterns of frequent purchases and sales that appear to be made in response to short-term fluctuations in share price and may also monitor for any attempts to improperly avoid the imposition of a redemption fee. Notice of any restrictions or rejections of transactions may vary according to the particular circumstances.

Although the Trust and its service providers seek to use these methods to detect and prevent abusive trading activities, and although the Trust will consistently apply such methods, there can be no assurances that such activities can be mitigated or eliminated. By their nature, omnibus accounts, in which purchases and sales of Fund shares by multiple investors are aggregated for presentation to a Fund on a net basis, conceal the identity of the individual investors from the Fund. This makes it more difficult for a Fund to identify short-term transactions in the Fund.

Verification of Identity

To help the federal government combat the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations. As a result, a Fund must obtain the following information for each person that opens a new account:

1.

Name;

2.

Date of birth (for individuals);

3.

Residential or business street address; and

4.

Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

Federal law prohibits the Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above.

Individuals may also be asked for a copy of their driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify their identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify an individual's identity by cross-referencing the identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities.

After an account is opened, a Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. A Fund also may close your account and redeem your shares or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time.

How Fund Shares Are Priced

The price of a Fund's shares is based on the Fund's NAV. The NAV of a Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total value of a Fund's portfolio investments and other assets attributable to that class, less any liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class.

Fund shares are valued as of the NYSE Close on each day that the NYSE is open. Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the 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. Each Fund reserves the right to change the time its respective NAV is calculated if the Fund closes earlier, or as permitted by the SEC.

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotes are readily available are valued at market value. Market value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices, or if no sales are reported, based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers, or pricing services. 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 the manager to be the primary exchange. 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. Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities and non-exchange traded derivatives are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or pricing services using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from independent pricing services use 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. Short term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost. Exchange traded options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. With respect to any portion of the Fund's assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies, a Fund's NAV will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) 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 will be valued at fair value based on procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. The Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing services and other third-party vendors, which may recommend fair value prices or adjustments with reference to other securities, indices or assets. In considering whether fair value pricing is required and in determining fair values, the Fund may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indices) 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 non-U.S. securities. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund's portfolio investments being affected when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market exists to a reliable degree will be valued at the mean of the last available bid/ask prices in the market for such loans, as provided by a loan pricing service. Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market does not exist to a reliable degree will be valued at fair value, which is intended to approximate market value. In valuing a senior secured floating rate loan at fair value, the factors considered include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the creditworthiness of the borrower and any intermediate participants, (b) the terms of the loan, (c) recent prices in the market for similar loans, if any, and (d) recent prices in the market for instruments of similar quality, rate, period until next interest rate reset and maturity.

Investments initially valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. As a result, 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 securities 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 NYSE is closed. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) securities, the NAV of the Fund's shares may change when you cannot purchase, redeem or exchange shares.

Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. For instance, certain securities or investments for which daily market quotes are not readily available may be valued, pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, with reference to other securities or indices. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees, generally based upon recommendations provided by PIMCO.

Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information, bid/ask information, broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the NYSE Close, that materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets. In addition, market quotes are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities trade do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. The Board has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for monitoring significant events that may materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets and for determining whether the value of the applicable securities or assets should be reevaluated in light of such significant events.

When the Fund uses fair value pricing to determine its NAV, securities will not be priced on the basis of quotes from the primary market in which they are traded, but rather may be priced by another method that the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction believe reflects fair value. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust's policy is 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 determined by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction would 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 the 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 above under "Abusive Trading Practices."

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. Generally, when the Funds pay income dividends, those dividends are expected to differ over time by approximately the amount of the expense accrual differential between the classes.

Fund Distributions

Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. You begin earning dividends on Fund shares the day after the Fund receives your purchase payment. Dividends paid by each Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner and at the same time, but dividends on different classes of shares may be different as a result of the service and/or distribution fees applicable to certain classes of shares. Each Fund intends to declare income dividends daily and distribute them monthly to shareholders of record.

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's dividend and capital gain distributions with respect to a particular class of shares will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV unless the shareholder elects to have the distributions paid in cash. A shareholder may elect to have distributions paid in cash on the Account Application, by phone, or by submitting a written request, signed by an Authorized Person, indicating the account name, account number, name of Fund and share class. A shareholder may elect to invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Funds which offers that class of shares at NAV. A shareholder must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. This option must be elected when the account is set up.

A Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class R shareholder may choose from the following distribution options:

Reinvest all distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV. You should contact your financial firm (if shares are held through a financial firm) or the Fund's Transfer Agent (if shares are held through a direct account) for details. You do not pay any sales charges on shares received through the reinvestment of Fund distributions. This will be done unless you elect another option.

Invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series which offers that class at NAV. You must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

Receive all distributions in cash (either paid directly to you or credited to your account with your broker or other financial intermediary). If the postal or other delivery service is unable to deliver checks to your address of record, the Trust's Transfer Agent will hold the returned checks for your benefit in a non-interest bearing account. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

The financial service firm may offer additional distribution reinvestment programs or options. Please contact the firm for details.

Tax Consequences

Taxes on Fund Distributions. A shareholder subject to U.S. federal income tax will be subject to tax on taxable Fund distributions of taxable income or capital gains whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. For federal income tax purposes, taxable Fund distributions will be taxable to the shareholder as either ordinary income or capital gains.

Fund taxable dividends (i.e., distributions of investment income) are generally taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. A portion of distributions may be qualified dividends taxable at lower rates for individual shareholders. Federal taxes on Fund distributions of gains are determined by how long a Fund owned the investments that generated the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned the shares. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for more than one year will generally be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for one year or less will generally be taxable as ordinary income.

Taxable Fund distributions are taxable to shareholders even if they are paid from income or gains earned by a Fund prior to the shareholder's investment and thus were included in the price paid for the shares. For example, a shareholder who purchases shares on or just before the record date of a Fund distribution will pay full price for the shares and may receive a portion of his or her investment back as a taxable distribution.

Taxes on Redemption or Exchanges of Shares. You will generally have a taxable capital gain or loss if you dispose of your Fund shares by redemption, exchange or sale. The amount of the gain or loss and the rate of tax will depend primarily upon how much you pay for the shares, how much you sell them for, and how long you hold them. When you exchange shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund, the transaction will be treated as a sale of the Fund shares for these purposes, and any gain on those shares will generally be subject to federal income tax.

Returns of Capital. If the Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.

A Note on the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund. The PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund's use of a fund of funds structure could affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to shareholders, and may therefore increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.

A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, Underlying PIMCO Funds. One of the requirements for favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company under the Code is that each Underlying PIMCO Fund derive at least 90% of its gross income from certain qualifying sources of income. The IRS has issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income under Subchapter M of the Code. As such, each Underlying PIMCO Fund's ability to utilize direct investments in commodity-linked swaps, commodities or other commodity derivatives as part of its investment strategy is limited to a maximum of 10 percent of its gross income.

However, in a subsequent revenue ruling, the IRS provides that income from alternative investment instruments (such as certain commodity index-linked notes) that create commodity exposure may be considered qualifying income under the Code. The IRS has also issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income from certain commodity index-linked notes is qualifying income. In addition, the IRS has also issued private letter rulings which the IRS specifically concluded that income derived from an investment in a subsidiary will also constitute qualifying income to the Underlying PIMCO Fund, even if that subsidiary itself owns commodity-linked swaps. Based on the underlying tax principles relating to such rulings, the Underlying PIMCO Funds will continue to seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in commodity index-linked notes and through investments in their respective Subsidiary. It should be noted, however, that the IRS has suspended the issuance of these private letter rulings. There can be no assurance that the IRS will not change its position with respect to some or all of these issues or that future legislation will not adversely impact the tax treatment of an Underlying PIMCO Fund's commodity-linked investments. If the IRS were to change its position or otherwise determine that income derived from certain commodity-linked notes or from investments in subsidiaries does not constitute qualifying income and if such positions were upheld or if future legislation were to adversely affect the tax treatment of Underlying PIMCO Fund investments, then the Underlying PIMCO Funds might cease to qualify as regulated investment companies and would be required to reduce their exposure to such investments which might result in difficulty in implementing their investment strategies. If such Underlying PIMCO Funds did not qualify as a regulated investment companies for any taxable year, their taxable income would be subject to tax at the Underlying PIMCO Fund level at regular corporate tax rates (without reduction for distributions to shareholders) and to a further tax at the shareholder level when such income is distributed.

Furthermore, the tax treatment of commodity-linked notes, other commodity-linked derivatives, and an Underlying PIMCO Fund's investments in its Subsidiary may otherwise be adversely affected by future legislation, Treasury Regulations and/or guidance issued by the IRS. Such developments could affect the character, timing and/or amount of the Underlying PIMCO Fund's taxable income or any distributions made by the Underlying PIMCO Fund or result in the inability of the Underlying PIMCO Fund to operate as described in its Prospectus.

A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund, PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund, and PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund, Underlying PIMCO Funds. Periodic adjustments for inflation to the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond may give rise to original issue discount, which will be includable in each affected Underlying PIMCO Fund's gross income. Due to original issue discount, each affected Underlying PIMCO Fund may be required to make annual distributions to shareholders that exceed the cash received, which may cause each affected Underlying PIMCO Fund to liquidate certain investments when it is not advantageous to do so. Also, if the principal value of an inflation-indexed bond is adjusted downward due to deflation, amounts previously distributed in the taxable year may be characterized in some circumstances as a return of capital.

A Note on the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund, an Underlying PIMCO Fund. Dividends paid to shareholders of the Underlying PIMCO Fund are expected to be designated by the Underlying PIMCO Fund as "exempt-interest dividends" to the extent that such dividends are derived from Municipal Bond interest and shareholders may generally exclude such dividends from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The federal tax exemption for "exempt-interest dividends" from Municipal Bonds does not necessarily result in the exemption of such dividends from state and local taxes. The Underlying PIMCO Fund will invest a portion of its assets in securities that generate income that is not exempt from federal or state income tax. Dividends derived from taxable interest or capital gains will be subject to federal income tax and will be subject to state tax in most states. The payment of a portion of the Underlying PIMCO Fund's dividends as dividends exempt from federal income tax will not provide additional tax benefits to investors in tax-sheltered retirement plans or individuals not subject to federal income tax.

Important Tax Reporting Considerations. For shares of the Funds redeemed after January 1, 2012, your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) will report gains and losses realized on redemptions of shares for shareholders who are individuals and S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information will also be reported to you on Form 1099-B and the IRS each year. In calculating the gain or loss on redemptions of shares, the average cost method will be used to determine the cost basis of Fund shares purchased after January 1, 2012 unless you instruct the Fund in writing that you want to use another available method for cost basis reporting (for example, First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO), Specific Lot Identification (SLID) or High Cost, First Out (HIFO)). If you designate SLID as your cost basis method, you will also need to designate a secondary cost basis method (Secondary Method). If a Secondary Method is not provided, the Funds will designate FIFO as the Secondary Method and will use the Secondary Method with respect to systematic withdrawals made after January 1, 2012.

Your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) is also required to report gains and losses to the IRS in connection with redemptions of shares by S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012. If a shareholder is a corporation and has not instructed the Fund that it is a C corporation in its Account Application or by written instruction, the Fund will treat the shareholder as an S corporation and file a Form 1099-B.

Backup Withholding. Each Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax on all taxable distributions payable to shareholders if they fail to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or if they have been notified by the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against U.S. federal income tax liability.

Foreign Withholding Taxes. A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding or other foreign taxes, which in some cases can be significant on any income or gain from investments in foreign securities. In that case, the Fund's total return on those securities would be decreased. Each Fund may generally deduct these taxes in computing its taxable income. Rather than deducting these foreign taxes, if more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, or if at least 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year is represented by interests in other regulated investment companies, such Fund may make an election to treat a proportionate amount of eligible foreign taxes as constituting a taxable distribution to each shareholder, which would, subject to certain limitations, generally allow the shareholder to either (i) credit that proportionate amount of taxes against U.S. Federal income tax liability as a foreign tax credit or (ii) take that amount as an itemized deduction. Although in some cases the Fund may be able to apply for a refund of a portion of such taxes, the ability to successfully obtain such a refund may be uncertain.

Any foreign shareholders would (with certain exceptions) generally be subject to U. S. tax withholding of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on distributions from the Funds. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, the Funds will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) redemption proceeds made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the Funds to determine whether withholding is required.

This "Tax Consequences" section relates only to federal income tax; the consequences under other tax laws may differ. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the possible application of foreign, state and local income tax laws to Fund dividends and capital distributions. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information regarding the tax aspects of investing in the Funds.

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

This section provides additional information about some of the principal investments and related risks of the Funds and of certain Acquired Funds described under "Fund Summaries" and "Description of Principal Risks" above. It also describes characteristics and risks of additional securities and investment techniques described herein that may be used by the Funds and certain Acquired Funds from time to time. Generally, the characteristics and risks of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Acquired Funds from time to time are similar to those described below. However, the risks associated with an Acquired Fund's investments are described more fully in each Acquired Fund's prospectus. Accordingly, please see an Acquired Fund's prospectus for a more complete description of the Acquired Fund and the risks associated with its investments. Most of these securities and investment techniques are discretionary, which means that PIMCO can decide whether to use them or not. This prospectus does not attempt to disclose all of the various types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds. As with any mutual fund, investors in the Funds rely on the professional investment judgment and skill of PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for more detailed information about the securities and investment techniques described in this section and about other strategies and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

As the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund may invest in shares of the Acquired Funds, the risks of investing in the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund may be closely related to the risks associated with the Acquired Funds and their investments. However, as the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund may also invest its assets directly in Fixed Income Instruments, equity securities, forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, other affiliated or unaffiliated funds, and other investments, the Fund may be directly exposed to certain risks described below.

Investment Selection

Certain Funds seek maximum total return. The total return sought by a Fund consists of both income earned on a Fund's investments and capital appreciation, if any, arising from increases in the market value of a Fund's holdings. Capital appreciation of Fixed Income Instruments generally results from decreases in market interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular market sector or security.

In selecting investments for a Fund, PIMCO develops an outlook for interest rates, currency exchange rates and the economy, analyzes credit and call risks, and uses other investment selection techniques. The proportion of a Fund's assets committed to investments with particular characteristics (such as quality, sector, interest rate or maturity) varies based on PIMCO's outlook for the U.S. economy and the economies of other countries in the world, the financial markets and other factors.

With respect to fixed income investing, PIMCO attempts to identify areas of the bond market that are undervalued relative to the rest of the market. PIMCO identifies these areas by grouping Fixed Income Instruments into sectors such as money markets, governments, corporates, mortgages, asset-backed and international. In seeking to identify undervalued currencies, PIMCO may consider many factors, including but not limited to longer-term analysis of relative interest rates, inflation rates, real exchange rates, purchasing power parity, trade account balances and current account balances, as well as other factors that influence exchange rates such as flows, market technical trends and government policies. Sophisticated proprietary software then assists in evaluating sectors and pricing specific investments. Once investment opportunities are identified, PIMCO will shift assets among sectors depending upon changes in relative valuations, credit spreads and other factors. There is no guarantee that PIMCO's investment selection techniques will produce the desired results.

Investors should be aware that the investments made by a Fund and the results achieved by a Fund at any given time are not expected to be the same as those made by other funds for which PIMCO acts as investment adviser, including funds with names, investment objectives and policies similar to a Fund.

Fixed Income Instruments

"Fixed Income Instruments," as used generally in this prospectus, includes:

securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities");

corporate debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including convertible securities and corporate commercial paper;

mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities;

inflation-indexed bonds issued both by governments and corporations;

structured notes, including hybrid or "indexed" securities and event-linked bonds;

bank capital and trust preferred securities;

loan participations and assignments;

delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities;

bank certificates of deposit, fixed time deposits and bankers' acceptances;

repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments and reverse repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments;

debt securities issued by states or local governments and their agencies, authorities and other government-sponsored enterprises;

obligations of non-U.S. governments or their subdivisions, agencies and government-sponsored enterprises; and

obligations of international agencies or supranational entities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.

The Funds may invest in derivatives based on Fixed Income Instruments.

Duration

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Similarly, 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. By way of example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. The maturity of a security, another commonly used measure of price sensitivity, measures only the time until final payment is due, whereas duration takes into account the pattern of all payments of interest and principal on a security over time, including how these payments are affected by prepayments and by changes in interest rates, as well as the time until an interest rate is reset (in the case of variable-rate securities). PIMCO uses an internal model for calculating duration, which may result in a different value for the duration of an index compared to the duration calculated by the index provider or another third party.

U.S. Government Securities

U.S. Government Securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. The U.S. Government does not guarantee the NAV of the Fund's shares. U.S. Government Securities are subject to market and interest rate risk, as well as varying degrees of credit risk. Some U.S. Government Securities are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Other types of U.S. Government Securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States (but not issued by the U.S. Treasury). These securities may have less credit risk than U.S. Government Securities not supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Such other types of U.S. Government Securities are: (1) supported by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (2) supported only by the credit of the issuing agency, instrumentality or government-sponsored corporation; or (3) supported by the United States in some other way. These securities may be subject to greater credit risk. U.S. Government Securities include zero coupon securities, which tend to be subject to greater market risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). 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 guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Municipal Bonds

Municipal Bonds are generally issued by states, territories, possessions and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. Municipal Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit and market risk. The ability of an issuer to make payments could be affected by litigation, legislation or other political events or the bankruptcy of the issuer. Lower rated Municipal Bonds are subject to greater credit and market risk than higher quality Municipal Bonds. The types of Municipal Bonds in which the Funds may invest include municipal lease obligations, municipal general obligation bonds, municipal cash equivalents, and pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity Municipal Bonds. The Funds may also invest in industrial development bonds, which are Municipal Bonds issued by a government agency on behalf of a private sector company and, in most cases, are not backed by the credit of the issuing municipality and may therefore involve more risk. The Funds may also invest in securities issued by entities whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds.

Pre-refunded Municipal Bonds are tax-exempt bonds that have been refunded to a call date on or before the final maturity of principal and remain outstanding in the municipal market. The payment of principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund is funded from securities in a designated escrow account that holds U.S. Treasury securities or other obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities ("Agency Securities")). As the payment of principal and interest is generated from securities held in a designated escrow account, the pledge of the municipality has been fulfilled and the original pledge of revenue by the municipality is no longer in place. The escrow account securities pledged to pay the principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bond do not guarantee the price movement of the bond before maturity. Investment in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund may subject the Fund to interest rate risk, market risk and credit risk. In addition, while a secondary market exists for pre-refunded Municipal Bonds, if a Fund sells pre-refunded Municipal Bonds prior to maturity, the price received may be more or less than the original cost, depending on market conditions at the time of sale.

The Funds may invest, without limitation, in residual interest bonds ("RIBs"), which brokers create by depositing a Municipal Bond in a trust. The trust in turn issues a variable rate security and RIBs. The interest rate for the variable rate security is determined by the remarketing broker-dealer, while the RIB holder receives the balance of the income from the underlying municipal bond. The market prices of RIBs may be highly sensitive to changes in market rates and may decrease significantly when market rates increase.

In a transaction in which a Fund purchases a RIB from a trust, and the underlying Municipal Bond was held by the Fund prior to being deposited into the trust, the Fund treats the transaction as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the Fund will incur a non-cash interest expense with respect to interest paid by the trust on the variable rate securities, and will recognize additional interest income in an amount directly corresponding to the non-cash interest expense. Therefore, the Fund's NAV per share and performance are not affected by the non-cash interest expense. This accounting treatment does not apply to RIBs acquired by the Funds where the Funds did not previously own the underlying Municipal Bond.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage-related securities include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBSs") and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property.

The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of a mortgage-related security generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage-related securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. If unanticipated rates of prepayment on underlying mortgages increase the effective maturity of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of the security can be expected to increase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. See "Extension Risk" and "Prepayment Risk" below. The value of these securities may also fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Extension Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Extension Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation later than expected. This may occur when interest rates rise. This may negatively affect Fund returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, because principal payments are made later than expected, the Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates.

Prepayment Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Prepayment Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation earlier than expected (due to the sale of the underlying property, refinancing, or foreclosure). This may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose the Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. Also, if a security subject to prepayment has been purchased at a premium, the value of the premium would be lost in the event of prepayment.

One type of SMBS has one class receiving all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only, or "IO" class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only, or "PO" class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities.

Each Fund may invest in each of collateralized bond obligations ("CBOs"), collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), other collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs") and other similarly structured securities. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs 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. Other CDOs are trusts backed by other types of assets representing obligations of various parties. Certain Funds may invest in other asset-backed securities that have been offered to investors.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities: Pools created by non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in such pools. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those mortgage-related securities that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee. As a result, the mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics than government or government-sponsored mortgage-related securities and have wider variances in a number of terms including interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics. The risk of nonpayment is greater for mortgage-related securities that are backed by loans that were originated under weak underwriting standards, including loans made to borrowers with limited means to make repayment. A level of risk exists for all loans, although, historically, the poorest performing loans have been those classified as subprime.

Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, mortgage-related securities held in a Fund's portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans. Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities include securities that reflect an interest in, and are secured by, mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans. These risks reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants.

Loan Participations and Assignments

Each Fund may invest in fixed- and floating-rate loans, which investments generally will be in the form of loan participations and assignments of portions of such loans. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of being a lender. If a Fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower.

Reinvestment

Each Fund may be subject to the risk that the returns of a Fund will decline during periods of falling interest rates because the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from matured, traded or called debt obligations at interest rates below the Fund's current earnings rate. For instance, when interest rates decline, an issuer of debt obligations may exercise an option to redeem securities prior to maturity, thereby forcing the Fund to invest in lower-yielding securities. A Fund also may choose to sell higher-yielding portfolio securities and to purchase lower-yielding securities to achieve greater portfolio diversification, because the Fund's portfolio manager believes the current holdings are overvalued or for other investment-related reasons. A decline in the returns received by a Fund from its investments is likely to have an adverse effect on the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return.

Focused Investment

To the extent that a Fund focuses its investments in a particular sector, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse developments affecting that sector. These developments include, but are not limited to, governmental regulation; inflation; rising interest rates; cost increases in raw materials, fuel and other operating expenses; technological innovations that may render existing products and equipment obsolete; competition from new entrants; high research and development costs; increased costs associated with compliance with environmental or other governmental regulations; and other economic, business or political developments specific to that sector. Furthermore, a Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies in related sectors that may share common characteristics, are often subject to similar business risks and regulatory burdens, and whose securities may react similarly to the types of developments described above, which will subject the Fund to greater risk. A Fund also will be subject to focused investment risk to the extent that it invests a substantial portion of its assets in a particular issuer, market, asset class, country or geographic region.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of the issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. When interest rates rise, the value of corporate debt securities can be expected to decline. Debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate movements than those with shorter maturities.

Bank Capital Securities and Trust Preferred Securities

There are two common types of bank capital: Tier I and Tier II. Bank capital is generally, but not always, of investment grade quality. Tier I securities often take the form of trust preferred securities. Tier II securities are commonly thought of as hybrids of debt and preferred stock, are often perpetual (with no maturity date), callable and, under certain conditions, allow for the issuer bank to withhold payment of interest until a later date.

Trust preferred securities have the characteristics of both subordinated debt and preferred stock. The primary advantage of the structure of trust preferred securities is that they are treated by the financial institution as debt securities for tax purposes and as equity for the calculation of capital requirements. Trust preferred securities typically bear a market rate coupon comparable to interest rates available on debt of a similarly rated issuer. Typical characteristics include long-term maturities, early redemption by the issuer, periodic fixed or variable interest payments, and maturities at face value. The market value of trust preferred securities may be more volatile than those of conventional debt securities. There can be no assurance as to the liquidity of trust preferred securities and the ability of holders, such as a Fund, to sell their holdings.

Cash Equivalent Securities

The Funds may invest in cash equivalent securities. Cash equivalent securities are defined as investment grade securities with a duration of approximately one year or less.

High Yield Securities

Securities rated lower than Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, are sometimes referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk bonds." Investing in these securities involves special risks in addition to the risks associated with investments in higher-rated fixed income securities. While offering a greater potential opportunity for capital appreciation and higher yields, high yield securities typically entail greater potential price volatility and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities. High yield securities may be regarded as predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. They may also be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher-rated securities. Issuers of securities in default may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case a Fund may lose its entire investment. Certain Funds may invest in securities that are in default with respect to the payment of interest or repayment of principal, or present an imminent risk of default with respect to such payments.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

Variable and floating rate securities are securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or that reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter). Each Fund may invest in floating rate debt instruments ("floaters") and engage in credit spread trades. Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general.

Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Each Fund may also invest in inverse floating rate debt instruments ("inverse floaters"). An inverse floater may exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation of similar credit quality. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed IO, PO or inverse floater securities. Additionally, each Fund may also invest, without limitation, in RIBs.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, which are more fully described below) are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds) will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. 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.

With regard to municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, the inflation adjustment is reflected in the semi-annual coupon payment. As a result, the principal value of municipal inflation-indexed bonds and such corporate inflation-indexed bonds does not adjust according to the rate of inflation.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

Event-Linked Exposure

Each Fund may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in "event-linked bonds" or "event-linked swaps" or by implementing "event-linked strategies." Event-linked exposure results in gains or losses that typically are contingent, or formulaically related to defined trigger events. Examples of trigger events include hurricanes, earthquakes, weather-related phenomena, or statistics relating to such events. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as "catastrophe bonds." If a trigger event occurs, a Fund may lose a portion or its entire principal invested in the bond or notional amount on a swap. Event-linked exposure often provides for an extension of maturity to process and audit loss claims where a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension of maturity may increase volatility. Event-linked exposure may also expose a Fund to certain unanticipated risks including credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations, and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked exposures may also be subject to liquidity risk.

Convertible and Equity Securities

Common stock represents equity ownership in a company and typically provides the common stockholder the power to vote on certain corporate actions, including the election of the company's directors. Common stockholders participate in company profits through dividends and, in the event of bankruptcy, distributions, on a pro-rata basis after other claims are satisfied. Many factors affect the value of common stock, including earnings, earnings forecasts, corporate events and factors impacting the issuer's industry and the market generally. Common stock generally has the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities.

Each Fund may invest in convertible securities and equity securities. Convertible securities are generally preferred stocks and other securities, including fixed income securities and warrants, that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock at a stated price or rate. The price of a convertible security will normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of this conversion or exercise feature. However, the value of a convertible security may not increase or decrease as rapidly as the underlying common stock. A convertible security will normally also provide income and is subject to interest rate risk. Convertible securities may be lower-rated securities subject to greater levels of credit risk. A Fund may be forced to convert a security before it would otherwise choose, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

"Synthetic" convertible securities are selected based on the similarity of their economic characteristics to those of a traditional convertible security due to the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security, i.e., an income-producing security ("income-producing component") and the right to acquire an equity security ("convertible component"). The income-producing component is achieved by investing in non-convertible, income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments, which may be represented by derivative instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. A simple example of a synthetic convertible security is the combination of a traditional corporate bond with a warrant to purchase equity securities of the issuer of the bond. A Fund may also purchase synthetic securities created by other parties, typically investment banks, including convertible structured notes. The income-producing and convertible components of a synthetic convertible security may be issued separately by different issuers and at different times.

Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stocks, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stock is subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company's preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects.

While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure fixed income opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, subject to its applicable investment restrictions, a Fund may consider convertible securities or equity securities to gain exposure to such investments.

At times, in connection with the restructuring of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument either outside of bankruptcy court or in the context of bankruptcy court proceedings, a Fund may determine or be required to accept equity securities, such as common stocks, in exchange for all or a portion of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument. Depending upon, among other things, PIMCO's evaluation of the potential value of such securities in relation to the price that could be obtained by a Fund at any given time upon sale thereof, a Fund may determine to hold such securities in its portfolio.

Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities may decline in value due to factors affecting equity securities markets generally or particular industries represented in those markets. The value of an equity security may also decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Securities

Each Fund may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non- U.S.) countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to a non-U.S. country if the issuer is a foreign government (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), or if the issuer is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may include American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") and similar securities that represent interests in non-U.S. companies securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be less liquid or may trade at a different price than the underlying securities of the issuer. In the case of certain money market instruments, such instruments will be considered economically tied to a non-U.S. country if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instrument is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to non-U.S. countries if the underlying assets are foreign currencies (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued by foreign governments or issuers organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country (or if the underlying assets are certain money market instruments, if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instruments is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country).

Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved for Funds that invest in securities issued by foreign companies and governments of foreign countries. These risks include: differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; generally higher commission rates on foreign portfolio transactions; the possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations; and political instability. Individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. The securities markets, values of securities, yields and risks associated with foreign (non-U.S.) securities markets may change independently of each other. Also, foreign (non-U.S.) securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities often trade with less frequency and volume than domestic securities and therefore may exhibit greater price volatility. Investments in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also involve higher custodial costs than domestic investments and additional transaction costs with respect to foreign currency conversions. Changes in foreign exchange rates also will affect the value of securities denominated or quoted in foreign currencies.

Certain Funds also may invest in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding by which defaulted sovereign debt may be collected.

Emerging Market Securities. Each Fund that may invest in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to developing (or "emerging market") countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the security's "country of exposure" is an emerging market country, as determined by the criteria set forth below. Alternatively, such as when a "country of exposure" is not available or when PIMCO believes the following tests more accurately reflect which country the security is economically tied to, PIMCO may consider an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the issuer or guarantor is a government of an emerging market country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), if the issuer or guarantor is organized under the laws of an emerging market country, or if the currency of settlement of the security is a currency of an emerging market country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to emerging market countries if the underlying assets are currencies of emerging market countries (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued or guaranteed by governments of emerging market countries or by entities organized under the laws of emerging market countries. A security's "country of exposure" is determined by PIMCO using certain factors provided by a third-party analytical service provider. The factors are applied in order such that the first factor to result in the assignment of a country determines the "country of exposure." The factors, listed in the order in which they are applied, are: (i) if an asset-backed or other collateralized security, the country in which the collateral backing the security is located, (ii) if the security is guaranteed by the government of a country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), the country of the government or instrumentality providing the guarantee, (iii) the "country of risk" of the issuer, (iv) the "country of risk" of the issuer's ultimate parent, or (v) the country where the issuer is organized or incorporated under the laws thereof. "Country of risk" is a separate four-part test determined by the following factors, listed in order of importance: (i) management location, (ii) country of primary listing, (iii) sales or revenue attributable to the country, and (iv) reporting currency of the issuer. PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. In making investments in emerging market securities, a Fund emphasizes those countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. Emerging market countries are generally located in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe. PIMCO will select the country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and any other specific factors it believes to be relevant.

Investing in emerging market securities imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in domestic securities or in foreign, developed countries. These risks include: smaller market capitalization of securities markets, which may suffer periods of relative illiquidity; significant price volatility; restrictions on foreign investment; possible repatriation of investment income and capital. In addition, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales; future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization, or creation of government monopolies. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by a Fund. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Additional risks of emerging market securities may include: greater social, economic and political uncertainty and instability; more substantial governmental involvement in the economy; less governmental supervision and regulation; unavailability of currency hedging techniques; companies that are newly organized and small; differences in auditing and financial reporting standards, which may result in unavailability of material information about issuers; and less developed legal systems. In addition, emerging securities markets may have different clearance and settlement procedures, which may be unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions or otherwise make it difficult to engage in such transactions. Settlement problems may cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, hold a portion of its assets in cash pending investment, or be delayed in disposing of a portfolio security. Such a delay could result in possible liability to a purchaser of the security.

Investments in Russia. Certain Funds may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia. Investments in Russia are subject 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, and unpredictable taxation. The Russian securities market is characterized by limited volume of trading, resulting in difficulty in obtaining accurate prices and trading. 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 because of registration systems that may not be subject to effective government supervision. This may result in significant delays or problems in registering the transfer of securities. 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. Ownership of securities issued by Russian companies is recorded by companies themselves and by registrars instead of through a central registration system. It is possible that the ownership rights of the Fund could be lost through fraud or negligence. 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. 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, and timber account for a significant portion of Russia's exports, leaving the country vulnerable to swings in world prices.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Currencies

A Fund that invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, or receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will be subject to currency risk. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. They generally are determined by supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different countries, actual or perceived changes in interest rates and other complex factors. Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Currencies in which the Funds' assets are denominated may be devalued against the U.S. dollar, resulting in a loss to the Funds.

Foreign Currency Transactions. Funds that invest in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies may engage in foreign currency transactions on a spot (cash) basis, enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currencies and futures. A forward foreign currency exchange contract, which involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract, reduces a Fund's exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will deliver and increases its exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will receive for the duration of the contract. Certain foreign currency transactions may also be settled in cash rather than the actual delivery of the relevant currency. The effect on the value of a Fund is similar to selling securities denominated in one currency and purchasing securities denominated in another currency. A contract to sell a foreign currency would limit any potential gain which might be realized if the value of the hedged currency increases. A Fund may enter into these contracts to hedge against foreign exchange risk, to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one currency to another. Suitable hedging transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in such transactions at any given time or from time to time. Also, such transactions may not be successful and may eliminate any chance for a Fund to benefit from favorable fluctuations in relevant foreign currencies. A Fund may use one currency (or a basket of currencies) to hedge against adverse changes in the value of another currency (or a basket of currencies) when exchange rates between the two currencies are positively correlated. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable law, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for non-hedging purposes.

Redenomination. Continuing uncertainty as to the status of the euro and the European Monetary Union (the "EMU") has created significant volatility in currency and financial markets generally. Any partial or complete dissolution of the EMU could have significant adverse effects on currency and financial markets and on the values of a Fund's portfolio investments. If one or more EMU countries were to stop using the euro as its primary currency, a Fund's investments in such countries may be redenominated into a different or newly adopted currency. As a result, the value of those investments could decline significantly and unpredictably. In addition, securities or other investments that are redenominated may be subject to currency risk, liquidity risk and risk of improper valuation to a greater extent than similar investments currently denominated in euros. To the extent a currency used for redenomination purposes is not specified in respect of certain EMU-related investments, or should the euro cease to be used entirely, the currency in which such investments are denominated may be unclear, making such investments particularly difficult to value or dispose of. A Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek judicial or other clarification of the denomination or value of such securities.

There can be no assurance that if a Fund earns income or capital gains in a non-U.S. country or PIMCO otherwise seeks to withdraw a Fund's investments from a given country, capital controls imposed by such country will not prevent, or cause significant expense in, doing so.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, in which the Fund purchases a security from a bank or broker-dealer, which agrees to repurchase the security at the Fund's cost plus interest within a specified time. If the party agreeing to repurchase should default, the Fund will seek to sell the securities which it holds. This could involve procedural costs or delays in addition to a loss on the securities if their value should fall below their repurchase price. Repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and which may not be terminated within seven days at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the agreements are considered illiquid securities.  

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Dollar Rolls and Other Borrowings

Each Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls, subject to the Fund's limitations on borrowings. A reverse repurchase agreement involves the sale of a security by a Fund and its agreement to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and price. A dollar roll is similar except that the counterparty is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund but only securities that are "substantially identical." Reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls may be considered borrowing for some purposes. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees to cover its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls. Reverse repurchase agreements, dollar rolls and other forms of borrowings may create leveraging risk for a Fund.

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)) may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to ⅓ of the Fund's total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities. A Fund may also borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets. The PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) may not borrow in excess of 10% of the value of its total assets and then only as a temporary measure to facilitate the meeting of redemption requests (not for leverage) or for extraordinary or emergency purposes.

Derivatives

Each Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies. Generally, derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends upon, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index, and may relate to stocks, bonds, interest rates, spreads between different interest rates, currencies or currency exchange rates, commodities, and related indexes. Examples of derivative instruments include options contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds). Each Fund may invest some or all of its assets in derivative instruments. A portfolio manager may decide not to employ any of these strategies and there is no assurance that any derivatives strategy used by a Fund will succeed. A description of these and other derivative instruments that the Funds may use are described under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.

A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Certain derivative transactions may have a leveraging effect on a Fund. For example, a small investment in a derivative instrument may have a significant impact on a Fund's exposure to interest rates, currency exchange rates or other investments. As a result, a relatively small price movement in a derivative instrument may cause an immediate and substantial loss or gain. A Fund may engage in such transactions regardless of whether the Fund owns the asset, instrument or components of the index underlying the derivative instrument. A Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in these types of instruments. If it does, the Fund's investment exposure could far exceed the value of its portfolio securities and its investment performance could be primarily dependent upon securities it does not own. A description of various risks associated with particular derivative instruments is included in "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The following provides a more general discussion of important risk factors relating to all derivative instruments that may be used by the Funds.

Management Risk. Derivative products are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding not only of the underlying instrument but also of the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions.

Credit Risk. The use of many derivative instruments involves the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of another party to the contract (usually referred to as a "counterparty") to make required payments or otherwise comply with the contract's terms. Additionally, a short position in a credit default swap could result in losses if a Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company on which the credit default swap is based.

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when a particular derivative instrument is difficult to purchase or sell. If a derivative transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is illiquid (as is the case with many privately negotiated derivatives), it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price.

Leverage Risk. Because many derivatives have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index could result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When a Fund uses derivatives for leverage, investments in that Fund will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to market changes. To limit leverage risk, each Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable regulation, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under derivative instruments.

Lack of Availability. Because the markets for certain derivative instruments (including markets located in foreign countries) are relatively new and still developing, suitable derivatives transactions may not be available in all circumstances for risk management or other purposes. Upon the expiration of a particular contract, a portfolio manager may wish to retain a Fund's position in the derivative instrument by entering into a similar contract, but may be unable to do so if the counterparty to the original contract is unwilling to enter into the new contract and no other suitable counterparty can be found. There is no assurance that a Fund will engage in derivatives transactions at any time or from time to time. A Fund's ability to use derivatives may also be limited by certain regulatory and tax considerations.

Market and Other Risks. Like most other investments, derivative instruments are subject to the risk that the market value of the instrument will change in a way detrimental to a Fund's interest. If a portfolio manager incorrectly forecasts the values of securities, currencies or interest rates or other economic factors in using derivatives for a Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in other Fund investments. A Fund may also have to buy or sell a security at a disadvantageous time or price because the Fund is legally required to maintain offsetting positions or asset coverage in connection with certain derivatives transactions.

Other risks in using derivatives include the risk of mispricing or improper valuation of derivatives and the inability of derivatives to correlate perfectly with underlying assets, rates and indexes. Many derivatives, in particular privately negotiated derivatives, are complex and often valued subjectively. Improper valuations can result in increased cash payment requirements to counterparties or a loss of value to a Fund. Also, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. For example, a swap agreement on an exchange traded fund would not correlate perfectly with the index upon which the exchange traded fund is based because the fund's return is net of fees and expenses. In addition, a Fund's use of derivatives may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if the Fund had not used such instruments.

A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, Underlying PIMCO Funds. In light of certain revenue rulings and private letter rulings issued by the IRS, as discussed above under "Tax Consequences-A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, Underlying PIMCO Funds," the Underlying PIMCO Funds will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes, which are derivative debt instruments with principal and/or coupon payments linked to the performance of commodity indices, and through investments in their respective Subsidiary (as discussed below). The Underlying PIMCO Funds may also invest in commodity-linked notes with principal and/or coupon payments linked to the value of particular commodities or commodity futures contracts, or a subset of commodities and commodities futures contracts. These notes are sometimes referred to as "structured notes" because the terms of these notes may be structured by the issuer and the purchaser of the note. The value of these notes will rise or fall in response to changes in the underlying commodity, commodity futures contract, subset of commodities, subset of commodities futures contracts or commodity index.

These notes expose the Underlying PIMCO Funds economically to movements in commodity prices. These notes also are subject to risks, such as credit, market and interest rate risks, that in general affect the values of debt securities. In addition, these notes are often leveraged, increasing the volatility of each note's market value relative to changes in the underlying commodity, commodity futures contract or commodity index. Therefore, at the maturity of the note, the Underlying PIMCO Fund may receive more or less principal than it originally invested. The Underlying PIMCO Funds might receive interest payments on the note that are more or less than the stated coupon interest payments.

The Underlying PIMCO Funds may also invest in other commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures. The value of a commodity-linked derivative investment generally is based upon the price movements of a physical commodity (such as energy, mineral, or agricultural products), a commodity futures contract, a subset of commodities, a subset of commodities futures contracts or commodity index, or other economic variable based upon changes in the value of commodities or the commodities markets. Swap transactions are privately negotiated agreements between an Underlying PIMCO Fund and a counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows or assets at specified intervals in the future. The obligations may extend beyond one year. Currently, some, but not all, swap transactions are subject to central clearing. Eventually, many swap transactions will be centrally cleared and exchange-traded. Swap transactions that are not centrally cleared and exchange traded may be less liquid than exchange-traded instruments. As described below under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques-Investments in a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary," each Underlying PIMCO Fund may gain exposure to commodity markets by investing in its respective Subsidiary. It is expected that the Subsidiary will invest primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures.

The IRS issued a revenue ruling that limits the extent to which the Underlying PIMCO Funds may invest directly in commodity linked swaps or certain other commodity-linked derivatives. Each Subsidiary, on the other hand, may invest in these commodity-linked derivatives without limitation. See "Tax Consequences-A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, Underlying PIMCO Funds" above for further information.

Investments in a Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Investments in its respective Subsidiary are expected to provide the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund with exposure to the commodity markets within the limitations of the Subchapter M of the Code and recent IRS revenue rulings, as discussed above under "Tax Consequences-A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, Underlying PIMCO Funds."

It is expected that each Subsidiary will invest primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures, backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. Although the Underlying PIMCO Funds may enter into these commodity-linked derivative instruments directly, each Underlying PIMCO Fund will likely gain exposure to these derivative instruments indirectly by investing in its respective Subsidiary. To the extent that PIMCO believes that these commodity-linked derivative instruments are better suited to provide exposure to the commodities market than commodity index-linked notes, each Underlying PIMCO Fund's investment in its Subsidiary will likely increase. Each Subsidiary will also invest in inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments, which are intended to serve as margin or collateral for the Subsidiary's derivatives position, common and preferred stocks as well as convertible securities of issuers in commodity-related industries, collateralized debt obligations, event-linked bonds and event-linked swaps. To the extent that an Underlying PIMCO Fund invests in its respective Subsidiary, it may be subject to the risks associated with those derivative instruments and other securities, which are discussed elsewhere in this prospectus.

While each Subsidiary may be considered similar to an investment company, they are not registered under the 1940 Act and, unless otherwise noted in the prospectus, are not subject to all of the investor protections of the 1940 Act. In addition, changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Underlying PIMCO Funds and/or each Subsidiary to operate as described in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information and could adversely affect the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could adversely affect the performance of an Underlying PIMCO Fund and/or a Subsidiary and result in the Underlying PIMCO Fund underperforming its benchmark index(es).

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. Some REITs also finance 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. Therefore, REITs tend to pay higher dividends than other issuers.

REITs can be divided into three basic types: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property. They derive their income primarily from rents received and any profits on the sale of their properties. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive most of their income from mortgage interest payments. As its name suggests, Hybrid REITs combine characteristics of both Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs.

An investment in a REIT, or in a real estate linked derivative instrument linked to the value of a REIT, is subject to the risks that impact the value of the underlying properties of the REIT. These risks include loss to casualty or condemnation, and changes in supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. Other factors that may adversely affect REITs include poor performance by management of the REIT, changes to the tax laws, or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free distribution of income. REITs are also subject to default by borrowers and self-liquidation, and are heavily dependent on cash flow. Some REITs lack diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Mortgage REITs may be impacted by the quality of the credit extended.

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)

ETNs are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the NYSE) during normal trading hours. However, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's market benchmark or strategy factor.

ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs, it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. ETNs are also subject to tax risk. The IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs. There may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

Each Fund may also enter into, or acquire participations in, delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities, in which a lender agrees to make loans up to a maximum amount upon demand by the borrower during a specified term. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when it might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company's financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that a Fund is committed to advance additional funds, it will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are subject to credit, interest rate and liquidity risk and the risks of being a lender.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

Each Fund may purchase or sell securities which it is eligible to purchase or sell on a when-issued basis, may purchase and sell such securities for delayed delivery and may make contracts to purchase or sell such securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond normal settlement time (forward commitments). When-issued transactions, delayed delivery purchases and forward commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the securities declines prior to the settlement date. This risk is in addition to a risk that a Fund's other assets will decline in value. Therefore, these transactions may result in a form of leverage and increase a Fund's overall investment exposure. Typically, no income accrues on securities a Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although a Fund may earn income on securities it has segregated or "earmarked" to cover these positions. When a Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, a Fund could realize a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis without owning the security, a Fund will incur a loss if the security's price appreciates in value such that the security's price is above the agreed-upon price on the settlement date.

Investment in Other Investment Companies

Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, including exchange-traded funds, or in pooled accounts, or other unregistered accounts or investment vehicles to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any exemptive relief therefrom. A Fund may invest in other investment companies to gain broad market or sector exposure, including during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash or when PIMCO believes share prices of other investment companies offer attractive values. As a shareholder of an investment company or other pooled vehicle, a Fund may indirectly bear investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, service fees and other fees which are in addition to the fees the Fund pays its service providers.

Each Fund may invest in certain money market funds and/or short-term bond funds ("Central Funds"), to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder or exemptive relief therefrom. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT, other series of registered investment companies advised by PIMCO, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market instruments and short maturity Fixed Income Instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay investment advisory or supervisory and administrative fees to PIMCO.

Subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act, each Fund may elect to pursue its investment objective by investing in one or more underlying investment vehicles or companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and policies as the Fund.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Companies

Certain Funds may invest in equity securities of small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies. The Funds consider a small-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of up to $1.5 billion and a mid-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. Investments in small-cap and mid-cap companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. Small- and mid-cap companies may not have an established financial history, which can present valuation challenges. The equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to increased market fluctuations, due to less liquid markets and more limited managerial and financial resources. A Fund's investment in small- and mid-cap companies may increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

Short Sales

A Fund may make short sales as part of its overall portfolio management strategies or to offset a potential decline in value of a security. A short sale involves the sale of a security that is borrowed from a broker or other institution to complete the sale. Short sales expose a Fund to the risk that it will be required to acquire, convert or exchange securities to replace the borrowed securities (also known as "covering" the short position) at a time when the securities sold short have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. A Fund making a short sale (other than a "short sale against the box") must segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees or otherwise cover its position in a permissible manner.  A Fund may engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and interpretations thereunder and other federal securities laws. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (non-U.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.

Illiquid Securities

Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets (taken at the time of investment) in illiquid securities. Certain illiquid securities may require pricing at fair value as determined in good faith under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. A portfolio manager may be subject to significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities, and transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. The term "illiquid securities" for this purpose means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities. Restricted securities, i.e., securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may be illiquid. However, some restricted securities (such as securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain commercial paper) may be treated as liquid, although they may be less liquid than registered securities traded on established secondary markets.

Loans of Portfolio Securities

For the purpose of achieving income, each Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions provided a number of conditions are satisfied, including that the loan is fully collateralized. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for details. When a Fund lends portfolio securities, its investment performance will continue to reflect changes in the value of the securities loaned, and the Fund will also receive a fee or interest on the collateral. Securities lending involves the risk of loss of rights in the collateral or delay in recovery of the collateral if the borrower fails to return the security loaned or becomes insolvent. A Fund may pay lending fees to a party arranging the loan. Cash collateral received by a Fund in securities lending transactions may be invested in short-term liquid fixed income instruments or in money market or short-term mutual funds, or similar investment vehicles, including affiliated money market or short-term mutual funds. A Fund bears the risk of such investments.

Portfolio Turnover

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." When the portfolio manager deems it appropriate and particularly during periods of volatile market movements, each Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. Higher portfolio turnover (e.g., an annual rate greater than 100% of the average value of the Fund's portfolio) involves correspondingly greater expenses to a Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer mark ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities. 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). The trading costs and tax effects associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund's performance. Please see a Fund's "Fund Summary—Portfolio Turnover" or the "Financial Highlights" in this prospectus for the portfolio turnover rates of the Funds that were operational during the last fiscal year. In addition to indirectly bearing the expenses associated with portfolio turnover of the Acquired Funds, the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund will directly bear these expenses to the extent that it invests in other securities and instruments.

Temporary Defensive Positions

For temporary or defensive purposes, each Fund may invest without limit in U.S. debt securities, including taxable securities and short-term money market securities, when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. When a Fund engages in such strategies, it may not achieve its investment objective.

Changes in Investment Objectives and Policies

The investment objectives of the PIMCO Emerging Local Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged), PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond and PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Funds are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The investment objective of each other Fund is fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise stated, all other investment policies of the Funds may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.

Percentage Investment Limitations

Unless otherwise stated, all percentage limitations on Fund investments listed in this prospectus will apply at the time of investment. A Fund would not violate these limitations unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of an investment. Each Fund has adopted a non-fundamental investment policy to invest at least 80% of its assets in investments suggested by its name. For purposes of this policy, the term "assets" means net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes.

Credit Ratings and Unrated Securities

Rating agencies are private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of fixed income securities, including convertible securities. Appendix A to this prospectus describes the various ratings assigned to fixed income securities by Moody's, S&P and Fitch. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not evaluate market risks. Rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings and an issuer's current financial condition may be better or worse than a rating indicates. PIMCO does not rely solely on credit ratings, and develops its own analysis of issuer credit quality.

A Fund may purchase unrated securities (which are not rated by a rating agency) if PIMCO determines that the security is of comparable quality to a rated security that the Fund may purchase. Unrated securities may be less liquid than comparable rated securities and involve the risk that the portfolio manager may not accurately evaluate the security's comparative credit rating. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality fixed income securities. To the extent that a Fund invests in high yield and/or unrated securities, the Fund's success in achieving its investment objective may depend more heavily on the portfolio manager's creditworthiness analysis than if the Fund invested exclusively in higher-quality and rated securities.

Other Investments and Techniques

The Funds may invest in other types of securities and use a variety of investment techniques and strategies which are not described in this prospectus. These securities and techniques may subject the Funds to additional risks. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the securities and investment techniques described in this prospectus and about additional securities and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Descriptions of the Underlying PIMCO Funds

Because the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund may invest its assets in some or all of the Underlying PIMCO Funds as discussed above and the Underlying PIMCO Funds are offered in a separate prospectus, the following provides a general description of the main investments and other information about the Underlying PIMCO Funds. At the discretion of PIMCO and without shareholder approval, the Fund may invest in additional Underlying PIMCO Funds created in the future. For a complete description of an Underlying PIMCO Fund, please see that Fund's Institutional Class or Class M prospectus, which is incorporated herein by reference and is available free of charge by telephoning the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO.

Category

Underlying PIMCO Fund

Main Investments

Duration

Credit Quality1

Non-U.S. Dollar Denominated Instruments2

Short Duration

PIMCO Money Market

Money market instruments

≤ 60 days dollar-weighted average maturity

Min 97% of total assets Prime 1; ≤ 3% of total assets Prime 2

0%

PIMCO Floating Income

Variable and floating-rate fixed income instruments and their economic equivalents

≤ 1 year

Caa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below B

No Limitation

PIMCO Short Asset Investment

Short maturity fixed income instruments

≤ 1.5 years

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Short-Term

Money market instruments and short maturity fixed income instruments

≤ 1 year

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-10% of total assets3

PIMCO Low Duration

Short maturity fixed income instruments

1-3 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Low Duration II

Short maturity fixed income instruments with quality and non-U.S. issuer restrictions

1-3 years

A to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Low Duration III

Short maturity fixed income instruments with prohibitions on firms engaged in socially sensitive practices

1-3 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

Intermediate Duration

PIMCO Moderate Duration

Short and intermediate maturity fixed income securities

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO GNMA

Short and intermediate maturity mortgage-related fixed income securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association

1-7 years

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Aaa

0%

PIMCO High Yield

Higher yielding fixed income securities

+/-1 year of its benchmark

Min 80% of assets below Baa; max 20% of total assets Caa or below

0-20% of total assets3

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum

High yielding fixed income securities

+/-1 year of its benchmark

Min 80% of assets below Baa

No Limitation4

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed
Securities

Short and intermediate maturity mortgage-related fixed income instruments

1-7 years

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Aaa

0%

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate

Portfolio of senior secured loans, senior corporate debt and other senior fixed income instruments

+/-1 year of its benchmark

Max 5% of total assets below Caa

0-20% of total assets5

PIMCO Total Return

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Total Return II

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments with quality and non-U.S. issuer restrictions

+/-2 years of its benchmark

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Total Return III

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments with prohibitions on firms engaged in socially sensitive practices

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa6

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Total Return IV

Diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments of varying maturities

+/-1.5 years of its benchmark

Baa to Aaa

0-15% of total assets5

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond

Corporate fixed income securities

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 15% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

Long Duration

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return

Long-term maturity fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Extended Duration

Long-term maturity fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government

Long-term maturity fixed income securities

≥ 8 years

A to Aaa; max 25% Aa; max 10% A

0%

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities

Mortgage-related assets

(-1) - 8 years

Max 50% of total assets Caa or higher7

0%

PIMCO Long-Term Credit

Long-term maturity fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

Income

PIMCO Income

Broad range of fixed income instruments

0-8 years

Caa to Aaa; max 50% of total assets below Baa8

No Limitation9

Inflation-Related

PIMCO Real Return

Inflation-indexed fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Real Return Asset

Inflation-indexed fixed income securities

+/-4 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy

Commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed low volatility bond portfolio

≤ 1 year

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below A

0-10%10

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy®

Commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed and other fixed income instruments

≤ 10 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy

Real estate-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed and other fixed income instruments

≤ 10 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return

Investment grade municipal bonds (including pre-refunded municipal bonds) and inflation-indexed securities

≤ 8 years for the fixed income portion of the Fund

Baa to Aaa

No Limitation10

Tax Exempt

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income

Short to intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal and California income tax)

≤ 3 years

Caa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO California Municipal Bond

Municipal securities (exempt from federal and California income tax)

7-12 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income

Short to intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

≤ 3 years

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO California Intermediate
Municipal Bond

Intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal and California income tax)

3-7 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO Municipal Bond

Intermediate to long-term maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

3-12 years

Ba to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond

Municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

3-9 years

Ba to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond

Intermediate to long-term maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal and New York income tax)

3-12 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond

Intermediate to long-term maturity high yield municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

4-11 years

No Limitation

0%

International

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond

Emerging market fixed income instruments

≤ 8 years

Max 15% of total assets below B

≥ 80% of assets11

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency

Currencies or fixed income instruments denominated in currencies of non-U.S. countries

≤ 2 years

Max 15% of total assets below B

≥ 80% of assets

PIMCO Foreign Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Intermediate maturity hedged non-U.S. fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged)

Intermediate maturity non-U.S. fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond

U.S. and non-U.S. fixed income instruments

≤ 8 years

Max 15% of total assets below B

No Limitation

PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

U.S. and hedged non-U.S. intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Global Bond (Unhedged)

U.S. and non-U.S. intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation

PIMCO Diversified Income

Investment grade corporate, high yield and emerging market fixed income instruments

3-8 years

Max 10% below B

No Limitation

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond

Fixed income instruments denominated in currencies of non-U.S. countries

+/-2 years of its benchmark

Max 15% of total assets below B

≥ 80% of assets

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond

Diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments economically tied to emerging market countries

≤ 10 years

Max 20% of total assets below Ba

No Limitation

Convertible

PIMCO Convertible

Convertible securities

N/A

Max 20% of total assets below B

0-30% of total assets

Absolute Return

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond

Broad range of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

Max 40% of total assets below Baa

No Limitation13

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond

Broad range of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 10 years

Max 40% of total assets below Baa

0-50% of total assets13

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return

Broad range of fixed income instruments

0 to 6 years

Max 50% of total assets below B-

No Limitation3

Domestic Equity-Related

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy

Long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® 1000 Index hedged by short exposure to the S&P 500 Index, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR

Enhanced RAFI® 1000 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy

Russell 2000® Index derivatives backed by a diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration

S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of actively managed long-term fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index14

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return

S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO StocksPLUS®

S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of short-term fixed income instruments

≤ 1 year

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy

Enhanced RAFI® Small Company Fundamental Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Dividend and Income Builder

Diversified portfolio of income producing assets

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO EqS® Dividend

Equity securities of attractively valued issuers that currently pay dividends

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO EqS® Long/Short

Long and short exposure to equity securities

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

International Equity-Related

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy

Enhanced RAFI® Emerging Markets Strategy Index® derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation15

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged)

Non-U.S. equity derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation15

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Non-U.S. equity derivatives (hedged to U.S. dollars) backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments.

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3,15

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy

Enhanced RAFI® Developed ex-U.S. Fundamental Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

Max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation15

PIMCO EqS® Emerging Markets

Diversified portfolio of investments economically tied to emerging market countries

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO EqS Pathfinder®

Equity securities of issuers that PIMCO believes are undervalued

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy

RAFI® Country Neutral U.S. Global Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation16

U.S. Government Securities

PIMCO Government Money Market

U.S. government securities

≤ 60 days dollar-weighted average maturity

Min 97% of total assets Prime 1; ≤ 3% of total assets Prime 2

0%

Treasury

PIMCO Treasury Money Market

U.S. Treasury securities

≤ 60 days dollar-weighted average maturity

Min 97% of total assets Prime 1; ≤ 3% of total assets Prime 2

0%

Short Strategy

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy

Commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed low volatility bond portfolio

≤1 year

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below A

0-10%17

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy

Short S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

1

As rated by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.

2

Certain Underlying PIMCO Funds may invest beyond these limits in U.S. dollar-denominated instruments of non-U.S. issuers.

3

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

4

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to within 10% (plus or minus) of the Fund's benchmark's foreign currency exposure.

5

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 5% of its total assets.

6

Within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities rated below B.

7

Such limitation shall not apply to the Fund's investments in mortgage-related securities.

8

Such limitation shall not apply to the Fund's investments in mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

9

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 10% of its total assets.

10

The Fund will normally limit its non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities exposure to 5% of its total assets.

11

The percentage limitation relates to Fixed Income Instruments of non-U.S. issuers denominated in any currency.

12

Within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B.

13

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.

14

The Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Government or investment grade credit securities having a maturity of 10 years or more.

15

With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

16

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure from non U.S. dollar-denominated Fixed Income Instruments to 20% of its total assets, but may gain foreign currency exposure beyond this limit through other securities and instruments.

17

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to within 1% (plus or minus) of the foreign currency exposure of the Fund's benchmark.

Financial Highlights

The financial highlights table is intended to help a shareholder understand the financial performance of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of each Fund for the last five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period since a Fund or a class commenced operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a particular class of shares of a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, are included in the Trust's annual report to shareholders. The annual report is available free of charge by calling the Trust at the phone number on the back of this prospectus. The annual report is also available for download free of charge on the Trust's Web site at pimco.com/investments. Note: All footnotes to the financial highlights table appear at the end of the tables.

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.75

$

0.46

$

0.26

$

0.72

$

(0.63

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.63

)

$

10.84

6.91

%

$

12,155,271

0.90

%

0.90

%

0.90

%

0.90

%

4.29

%

47

%

03/31/2012

10.72

0.49

0.06

0.55

(0.52

)

0.00

0.00

(0.52

)

10.75

5.27

9,439,420

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

4.56

22

03/31/2011

10.38

0.52

0.61

1.13

(0.79

)

0.00

0.00

(0.79

)

10.72

11.26

4,184,389

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

4.95

24

03/31/2010

7.77

0.56

2.68

3.24

(0.63

)

0.00

0.00

(0.63

)

10.38

42.71

1,950,140

0.92

(b)

0.92

(b)

0.92

(b)

0.92

(b)

5.85

174

03/31/2009

9.87

0.52

(2.10

)

(1.58

)

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.38

)

(0.52

)

7.77

(16.41

)

1,510,836

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

6.03

78

Class P

03/31/2013

10.75

0.45

0.26

0.71

(0.62

)

0.00

0.00

(0.62

)

10.84

6.81

1,171,328

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

4.19

47

03/31/2012

10.72

0.48

0.06

0.54

(0.51

)

0.00

0.00

(0.51

)

10.75

5.16

1,301,738

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

4.52

22

03/31/2011

10.38

0.51

0.61

1.12

(0.78

)

0.00

0.00

(0.78

)

10.72

11.14

983,357

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

4.78

24

03/31/2010

7.77

0.54

2.70

3.24

(0.63

)

0.00

0.00

(0.63

)

10.38

42.65

70,278

1.02

(c)

1.02

(c)

1.02

(c)

1.02

(c)

5.41

174

05/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.91

0.38

(2.10

)

(1.72

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.35

)

(0.42

)

7.77

(17.62

)

656

1.05

*

1.05

*

1.05

*

1.05

*

5.83

*

78

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.75

0.43

0.27

0.70

(0.61

)

0.00

0.00

(0.61

)

10.84

6.64

46,695

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

4.03

47

03/31/2012

10.72

0.50

0.02

0.52

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

10.75

5.00

41,861

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

4.58

22

03/31/2011

10.38

0.50

0.61

1.11

(0.77

)

0.00

0.00

(0.77

)

10.72

10.97

196,741

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

4.73

24

03/31/2010

7.77

0.52

2.70

3.22

(0.61

)

0.00

0.00

(0.61

)

10.38

42.38

252,079

1.17

(b)

1.17

(b)

1.17

(b)

1.17

(b)

5.16

174

03/31/2009

9.87

0.56

(2.16

)

(1.60

)

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.42

)

(0.50

)

7.77

(16.63

)

1,026

1.20

1.20

1.20

1.20

5.84

78

Class D

03/31/2013

10.75

0.41

0.27

0.68

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

10.84

6.43

874,837

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

3.84

47

03/31/2012

10.72

0.45

0.05

0.50

(0.47

)

0.00

0.00

(0.47

)

10.75

4.80

825,865

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

4.20

22

03/31/2011

10.38

0.48

0.60

1.08

(0.74

)

0.00

0.00

(0.74

)

10.72

10.75

875,805

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

4.50

24

03/31/2010

7.77

0.51

2.69

3.20

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

10.38

42.12

507,104

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

5.09

174

03/31/2009

9.87

0.51

(2.12

)

(1.61

)

(0.09

)

0.00

(0.40

)

(0.49

)

7.77

(16.74

)

4,698

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

5.63

78

Class A

03/31/2013

10.75

0.41

0.27

0.68

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

10.84

6.43

545,392

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

3.83

47

03/31/2012

10.72

0.45

0.05

0.50

(0.47

)

0.00

0.00

(0.47

)

10.75

4.80

479,684

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

4.18

22

03/31/2011

10.38

0.47

0.61

1.08

(0.74

)

0.00

0.00

(0.74

)

10.72

10.75

499,070

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

4.44

24

03/31/2010

7.77

0.50

2.70

3.20

(0.59

)

0.00

0.00

(0.59

)

10.38

42.10

147,882

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

5.10

174

03/31/2009

9.87

0.50

(2.11

)

(1.61

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.39

)

(0.49

)

7.77

(16.75

)

12,085

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

5.65

78

Class C

03/31/2013

10.75

0.33

0.26

0.59

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

10.84

5.64

188,875

2.10

2.10

2.10

2.10

3.09

47

03/31/2012

10.72

0.36

0.06

0.42

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

10.75

4.02

194,451

2.10

2.10

2.10

2.10

3.38

22

03/31/2011

10.38

0.39

0.62

1.01

(0.67

)

0.00

0.00

(0.67

)

10.72

9.93

125,891

2.10

2.10

2.10

2.10

3.68

24

03/31/2010

7.77

0.43

2.70

3.13

(0.52

)

0.00

0.00

(0.52

)

10.38

41.05

30,804

2.10

2.10

2.10

2.10

4.44

174

03/31/2009

9.87

0.42

(2.10

)

(1.68

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.38

)

(0.42

)

7.77

(17.37

)

5,081

2.10

2.10

2.10

2.10

4.86

78

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.67

$

0.52

$

0.64

$

1.16

$

(0.62

)

$

(0.01

)

$

0.00

$

(0.63

)

$

12.20

10.10

%

$

5,678,069

0.83

%

0.83

%

0.83

%

0.83

%

4.32

%

38

%

03/31/2012

11.09

0.49

0.64

1.13

(0.55

)

0.00

0.00

(0.55

)

11.67

10.47

4,848,393

0.83

0.83

0.83

0.83

4.34

12

03/31/2011

10.64

0.52

0.49

1.01

(0.56

)

0.00

0.00

(0.56

)

11.09

9.68

2,328,606

0.83

0.83

0.83

0.83

4.75

100

03/31/2010

8.55

0.55

2.14

2.69

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.48

)

(0.60

)

10.64

32.21

1,999,540

0.85

(d)

0.85

(d)

0.84

(d)

0.84

(d)

5.58

185

03/31/2009

10.68

0.59

(1.93

)

(1.34

)

(0.69

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.79

)

8.55

(12.67

)

1,815,799

0.88

0.88

0.85

0.85

6.29

220

Class P

03/31/2013

11.67

0.51

0.64

1.15

(0.61

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.62

)

12.20

9.99

419,405

0.93

0.93

0.93

0.93

4.23

38

03/31/2012

11.09

0.48

0.64

1.12

(0.54

)

0.00

0.00

(0.54

)

11.67

10.36

314,689

0.93

0.93

0.93

0.93

4.29

12

03/31/2011

10.64

0.51

0.49

1.00

(0.55

)

0.00

0.00

(0.55

)

11.09

9.57

219,160

0.93

0.93

0.93

0.93

4.63

100

03/31/2010

8.55

0.53

2.15

2.68

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.49

)

(0.59

)

10.64

32.08

67,526

0.95

(e)

0.95

(e)

0.94

(e)

0.94

(e)

5.23

185

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.79

0.54

(2.06

)

(1.52

)

(0.62

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.72

)

8.55

(14.12

)

48

0.98

*

0.98

*

0.95

*

0.95

*

6.60

*

220

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

11.67

0.50

0.63

1.13

(0.59

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.60

)

12.20

9.83

31,702

1.08

1.08

1.08

1.08

4.09

38

03/31/2012

11.09

0.46

0.64

1.10

(0.52

)

0.00

0.00

(0.52

)

11.67

10.19

21,939

1.08

1.08

1.08

1.08

4.11

12

03/31/2011

10.64

0.49

0.50

0.99

(0.54

)

0.00

0.00

(0.54

)

11.09

9.41

22,944

1.08

1.08

1.08

1.08

4.44

100

03/31/2010

8.55

0.53

2.14

2.67

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.48

)

(0.58

)

10.64

31.88

14,172

1.10

(d)

1.10

(d)

1.09

(d)

1.09

(d)

5.30

185

03/31/2009

10.68

0.55

(1.92

)

(1.37

)

(0.66

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.76

)

8.55

(12.89

)

9,601

1.13

1.13

1.10

1.10

6.13

220

Class D

03/31/2013

11.67

0.47

0.64

1.11

(0.57

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.58

)

12.20

9.64

495,087

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.91

38

03/31/2012

11.09

0.45

0.63

1.08

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

11.67

10.01

409,412

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.99

12

03/31/2011

10.64

0.48

0.49

0.97

(0.52

)

0.00

0.00

(0.52

)

11.09

9.22

354,029

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

4.31

100

03/31/2010

8.55

0.51

2.14

2.65

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.48

)

(0.56

)

10.64

31.67

233,530

1.26

1.26

1.25

1.25

5.10

185

03/31/2009

10.68

0.55

(1.93

)

(1.38

)

(0.65

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.75

)

8.55

(13.02

)

113,093

1.28

1.28

1.25

1.25

5.81

220

Class A

03/31/2013

11.67

0.48

0.63

1.11

(0.57

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.58

)

12.20

9.64

701,218

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.91

38

03/31/2012

11.09

0.45

0.63

1.08

(0.50

)

0.00

0.00

(0.50

)

11.67

10.01

560,949

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.98

12

03/31/2011

10.64

0.48

0.49

0.97

(0.52

)

0.00

0.00

(0.52

)

11.09

9.22

478,131

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

4.33

100

03/31/2010

8.55

0.51

2.14

2.65

(0.08

)

0.00

(0.48

)

(0.56

)

10.64

31.67

342,986

1.26

1.26

1.25

1.25

5.13

185

03/31/2009

10.68

0.55

(1.93

)

(1.38

)

(0.65

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.75

)

8.55

(13.02

)

211,258

1.28

1.28

1.25

1.25

5.83

220

Class B

03/31/2013

11.67

0.38

0.64

1.02

(0.48

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.49

)

12.20

8.82

4,536

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

3.11

38

03/31/2012

11.09

0.38

0.62

1.00

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

11.67

9.18

9,279

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

3.36

12

03/31/2011

10.64

0.39

0.49

0.88

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

11.09

8.41

23,863

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

3.58

100

03/31/2010

8.55

0.44

2.14

2.58

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.48

)

(0.49

)

10.64

30.70

40,277

2.01

2.01

2.00

2.00

4.43

185

03/31/2009

10.68

0.48

(1.93

)

(1.45

)

(0.58

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.68

)

8.55

(13.67

)

37,293

2.03

2.03

2.00

2.00

5.07

220

Class C

03/31/2013

11.67

0.38

0.64

1.02

(0.48

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.49

)

12.20

8.83

235,760

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

3.15

38

03/31/2012

11.09

0.37

0.63

1.00

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

11.67

9.19

202,486

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

3.24

12

03/31/2011

10.64

0.40

0.48

0.88

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

11.09

8.41

178,383

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

3.58

100

03/31/2010

8.55

0.43

2.15

2.58

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.48

)

(0.49

)

10.64

30.69

131,421

2.01

2.01

2.00

2.00

4.35

185

03/31/2009

10.68

0.48

(1.93

)

(1.45

)

(0.58

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.68

)

8.55

(13.67

)

72,651

2.03

2.03

2.00

2.00

5.08

220

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.36

$

0.45

$

0.86

$

1.31

$

(0.46

)

$

(0.07

)

$

0.00

$

(0.53

)

$

12.14

11.73

%

$

989,144

1.17

%(f)

1.17

%(f)

1.17

%(f)

1.17

%(f)

3.72

%

105

%

03/31/2012

11.40

0.50

(0.01

)

0.49

(0.50

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.53

)

11.36

4.48

368,331

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

4.45

85

03/31/2011

11.29

0.53

0.38

0.91

(0.55

)

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.80

)

11.40

8.29

338,331

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

4.65

135

07/01/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.48

1.33

1.81

(0.47

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.52

)

11.29

18.50

162,653

1.25

*

1.40

*

1.25

*

1.40

*

5.80

*

119

Class P

03/31/2013

11.36

0.43

0.87

1.30

(0.45

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.52

)

12.14

11.62

222,082

1.27

(f)

1.27

(f)

1.27

(f)

1.27

(f)

3.61

105

03/31/2012

11.40

0.50

(0.02

)

0.48

(0.49

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.52

)

11.36

4.38

10,570

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

4.41

85

10/15/2010 - 03/31/2011

11.85

0.24

(0.19

)

0.05

(0.25

)

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.50

)

11.40

0.50

13,611

1.35

*

1.35

*

1.35

*

1.35

*

4.71

*

135

Class D

03/31/2013

11.36

0.40

0.87

1.27

(0.42

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.49

)

12.14

11.28

1,223

1.57

(f)

1.57

(f)

1.57

(f)

1.57

(f)

3.28

105

11/18/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.97

0.16

0.41

0.57

(0.15

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.18

)

11.36

5.19

16

1.65

*

1.65

*

1.65

*

1.65

*

4.05

*

85

Class A

03/31/2013

11.36

0.40

0.87

1.27

(0.42

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.49

)

12.14

11.32

13,739

1.57

(f)

1.57

(f)

1.57

(f)

1.57

(f)

3.32

105

11/18/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.97

0.17

0.40

0.57

(0.15

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.18

)

11.36

5.19

113

1.65

*

1.65

*

1.65

*

1.65

*

4.06

*

85

Class C

03/31/2013

11.36

0.31

0.87

1.18

(0.33

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.40

)

12.14

10.44

1,698

2.32

(f)

2.32

(f)

2.32

(f)

2.32

(f)

2.53

105

11/18/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.97

0.14

0.40

0.54

(0.12

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.15

)

11.36

4.90

31

2.40

*

2.40

*

2.40

*

2.40

*

3.35

*

85

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.53

$

0.16

$

0.09

$

0.25

$

(0.23

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.23

)

$

10.55

2.40

%

$

6,403,792

0.85

%

0.85

%

0.85

%

0.85

%

1.57

%

58

%

03/31/2012

10.88

0.16

(0.35

)

(0.19

)

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

10.53

(1.73

)

5,954,755

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

1.52

49

03/31/2011

10.24

0.20

0.64

0.84

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

10.88

8.36

3,745,530

0.86

0.86

0.85

0.85

1.96

31

03/31/2010

8.07

0.23

2.17

2.40

(0.15

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.23

)

10.24

29.94

2,111,435

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

2.34

190

03/31/2009

10.81

0.39

(2.57

)

(2.18

)

(0.37

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.56

)

8.07

(20.61

)

1,556,487

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

3.95

95

Class P

03/31/2013

10.53

0.15

0.09

0.24

(0.22

)

0.00

0.00

(0.22

)

10.55

2.30

94,860

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

1.46

58

03/31/2012

10.88

0.15

(0.35

)

(0.20

)

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

10.53

(1.83

)

103,632

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

1.43

49

03/31/2011

10.24

0.19

0.64

0.83

(0.19

)

0.00

0.00

(0.19

)

10.88

8.25

107,051

0.96

0.96

0.95

0.95

1.87

31

03/31/2010

8.07

0.21

2.18

2.39

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.22

)

10.24

29.82

75,682

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

2.06

190

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.92

0.33

(2.67

)

(2.34

)

(0.32

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.51

)

8.07

(21.73

)

8

0.95

*

0.95

*

0.95

*

0.95

*

3.76

*

95

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.53

0.12

0.10

0.22

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

10.55

2.14

9,082

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.18

58

03/31/2012

10.88

0.14

(0.35

)

(0.21

)

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

10.53

(1.98

)

35,703

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.28

49

03/31/2011

10.24

0.18

0.64

0.82

(0.18

)

0.00

0.00

(0.18

)

10.88

8.09

35,051

1.11

1.11

1.10

1.10

1.68

31

03/31/2010

8.07

0.20

2.18

2.38

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.21

)

10.24

29.62

5,867

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

2.14

190

03/31/2009

10.81

0.38

(2.59

)

(2.21

)

(0.34

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.53

)

8.07

(20.83

)

4,965

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

3.68

95

Class D

03/31/2013

10.53

0.12

0.09

0.21

(0.19

)

0.00

0.00

(0.19

)

10.55

2.00

138,932

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.16

58

03/31/2012

10.88

0.12

(0.35

)

(0.23

)

(0.12

)

0.00

0.00

(0.12

)

10.53

(2.13

)

171,250

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.14

49

03/31/2011

10.24

0.16

0.64

0.80

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

10.88

7.93

378,604

1.26

1.26

1.25

1.25

1.57

31

03/31/2010

8.07

0.19

2.17

2.36

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.19

)

10.24

29.43

284,522

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.92

190

03/31/2009

10.81

0.36

(2.58

)

(2.22

)

(0.33

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.52

)

8.07

(20.93

)

145,921

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.57

95

Class A

03/31/2013

10.53

0.12

0.09

0.21

(0.19

)

0.00

0.00

(0.19

)

10.55

2.00

113,719

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.15

58

03/31/2012

10.88

0.12

(0.35

)

(0.23

)

(0.12

)

0.00

0.00

(0.12

)

10.53

(2.12

)

167,465

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.14

49

03/31/2011

10.24

0.16

0.64

0.80

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

10.88

7.93

238,451

1.26

1.26

1.25

1.25

1.55

31

03/31/2010

8.07

0.19

2.17

2.36

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.19

)

10.24

29.43

229,627

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.95

190

03/31/2009

10.81

0.35

(2.57

)

(2.22

)

(0.33

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.52

)

8.07

(20.93

)

158,593

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.55

95

Class C

03/31/2013

10.53

0.04

0.09

0.13

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

10.55

1.24

49,064

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

0.41

58

03/31/2012

10.88

0.04

(0.35

)

(0.31

)

(0.04

)

0.00

0.00

(0.04

)

10.53

(2.86

)

64,148

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

0.38

49

03/31/2011

10.24

0.08

0.65

0.73

(0.09

)

0.00

0.00

(0.09

)

10.88

7.12

78,694

2.01

2.01

2.00

2.00

0.81

31

03/31/2010

8.07

0.12

2.17

2.29

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.08

)

(0.12

)

10.24

28.47

90,249

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

1.22

190

03/31/2009

10.81

0.27

(2.56

)

(2.29

)

(0.26

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.45

)

8.07

(21.52

)

72,965

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.77

95

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

Institutional Class

02/25/2013 - 03/31/2013

$

10.00

$

0.04

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.02

)

$

(0.04

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.04

)

$

9.94

(0.21

)%

$

3,907

0.05

%*

12.24

%*

0.05

%*

12.24

%*

4.20

%*

16

%

Class P

02/25/2013 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.04

(0.06

)

(0.02

)

(0.04

)

0.00

0.00

(0.04

)

9.94

(0.22

)

49

0.15

*

12.34

*

0.15

*

12.34

*

4.21

*

16

Class D

02/25/2013 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.03

(0.06

)

(0.03

)

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

9.94

(0.25

)

1,099

0.45

*

12.64

*

0.45

*

12.64

*

3.63

*

16

Class A

02/25/2013 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.04

(0.06

)

(0.02

)

(0.04

)

0.00

0.00

(0.04

)

9.94

(0.25

)

220

0.45

*

12.64

*

0.45

*

12.64

*

3.92

*

16

Class C

02/25/2013 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.03

(0.06

)

(0.03

)

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

9.94

(0.31

)

47

1.20

*

13.39

*

1.20

*

13.39

*

3.51

*

16

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.87

$

0.30

$

(0.05

)

$

0.25

$

(0.37

)

$

(0.34

)

$

0.00

$

(0.71

)

$

10.41

2.08

%

$

3,738,584

0.53

%

0.53

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

2.70

%

424

%

03/31/2012

10.66

0.29

0.46

0.75

(0.54

)

0.00

0.00

(0.54

)

10.87

7.06

3,471,189

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.61

486

03/31/2011

9.99

0.27

1.09

1.36

(0.69

)

0.00

0.00

(0.69

)

10.66

13.85

2,258,636

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.58

427

03/31/2010

8.02

0.39

1.92

2.31

(0.34

)

0.00

0.00

(0.34

)

9.99

29.02

1,680,425

0.51

0.51

0.50

0.50

4.00

485

03/31/2009

11.54

0.50

(2.59

)

(2.09

)

(0.32

)

(1.00

)

(0.11

)

(1.43

)

8.02

(18.22

)

997,286

0.87

0.87

0.50

0.50

5.10

653

Class P

03/31/2013

10.87

0.28

(0.04

)

0.24

(0.36

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.70

)

10.41

1.98

182,025

0.63

0.63

0.60

0.60

2.58

424

03/31/2012

10.66

0.28

0.46

0.74

(0.53

)

0.00

0.00

(0.53

)

10.87

6.95

150,685

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.50

486

03/31/2011

9.99

0.26

1.09

1.35

(0.68

)

0.00

0.00

(0.68

)

10.66

13.74

79,175

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.48

427

03/31/2010

8.02

0.35

1.95

2.30

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

9.99

28.90

56,617

0.61

0.61

0.60

0.60

3.48

485

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

11.18

0.45

(2.23

)

(1.78

)

(0.27

)

(1.00

)

(0.11

)

(1.38

)

8.02

(15.92

)

28

0.99

*

0.99

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

5.14

*

653

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.87

0.27

(0.04

)

0.23

(0.35

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.69

)

10.41

1.86

20,550

0.78

0.78

0.75

0.75

2.46

424

03/31/2012

10.66

0.26

0.46

0.72

(0.51

)

0.00

0.00

(0.51

)

10.87

6.79

17,150

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.37

486

03/31/2011

9.99

0.25

1.09

1.34

(0.67

)

0.00

0.00

(0.67

)

10.66

13.57

17,151

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.34

427

03/31/2010

8.02

0.42

1.86

2.28

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

9.99

28.69

25,250

0.80

0.80

0.75

0.75

4.83

485

03/31/2009

11.54

0.48

(2.60

)

(2.12

)

(0.29

)

(1.00

)

(0.11

)

(1.40

)

8.02

(18.42

)

579,144

1.12

1.12

0.75

0.75

4.87

653

Class D

03/31/2013

10.87

0.25

(0.04

)

0.21

(0.33

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.67

)

10.41

1.67

772,164

0.93

0.93

0.90

0.90

2.30

424

03/31/2012

10.66

0.25

0.45

0.70

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

10.87

6.63

625,799

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

2.22

486

03/31/2011

9.99

0.23

1.09

1.32

(0.65

)

0.00

0.00

(0.65

)

10.66

13.40

457,517

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

2.18

427

03/31/2010

8.02

0.34

1.93

2.27

(0.30

)

0.00

0.00

(0.30

)

9.99

28.51

309,151

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

3.45

485

03/31/2009

11.54

0.46

(2.60

)

(2.14

)

(0.27

)

(1.00

)

(0.11

)

(1.38

)

8.02

(18.57

)

113,927

1.30

(g)

1.30

(g)

0.93

(g)

0.93

(g)

4.67

653

Class A

03/31/2013

10.87

0.26

(0.05

)

0.21

(0.33

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.67

)

10.41

1.67

335,706

0.93

0.93

0.90

0.90

2.32

424

03/31/2012

10.66

0.24

0.46

0.70

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

10.87

6.63

422,001

0.90

(h)

0.90

(h)

0.90

(h)

0.90

(h)

2.21

486

03/31/2011

9.99

0.23

1.09

1.32

(0.65

)

0.00

0.00

(0.65

)

10.66

13.34

359,522

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

2.13

427

03/31/2010

8.02

0.34

1.93

2.27

(0.30

)

0.00

0.00

(0.30

)

9.99

28.45

281,286

0.96

0.96

0.95

0.95

3.52

485

03/31/2009

11.54

0.45

(2.59

)

(2.14

)

(0.27

)

(1.00

)

(0.11

)

(1.38

)

8.02

(18.59

)

162,997

1.32

1.32

0.95

0.95

4.63

653

Class C

03/31/2013

10.87

0.17

(0.05

)

0.12

(0.24

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.58

)

10.41

0.92

88,316

1.68

1.68

1.65

1.65

1.56

424

03/31/2012

10.66

0.16

0.46

0.62

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

10.87

5.83

97,963

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.46

486

03/31/2011

9.99

0.15

1.09

1.24

(0.57

)

0.00

0.00

(0.57

)

10.66

12.50

88,187

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.39

427

03/31/2010

8.02

0.27

1.92

2.19

(0.22

)

0.00

0.00

(0.22

)

9.99

27.50

83,050

1.71

1.71

1.70

1.70

2.81

485

03/31/2009

11.54

0.38

(2.59

)

(2.21

)

(0.20

)

(1.00

)

(0.11

)

(1.31

)

8.02

(19.20

)

54,022

2.07

2.07

1.70

1.70

3.88

653

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.75

$

0.31

$

0.78

$

1.09

$

(0.48

)

$

(0.46

)

$

0.00

$

(0.94

)

$

10.90

10.39

%

$

4,294,911

0.53

%

0.53

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

2.78

%

383

%

03/31/2012

10.38

0.30

0.61

0.91

(0.43

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.54

)

10.75

8.97

3,424,392

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.86

355

03/31/2011

10.31

0.30

0.25

0.55

(0.19

)

(0.21

)

(0.08

)

(0.48

)

10.38

5.37

2,381,859

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.81

236

03/31/2010

9.05

0.45

1.56

2.01

(0.38

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.75

)

10.31

22.82

2,004,065

0.52

0.52

0.50

0.50

4.51

411

03/31/2009

10.39

0.45

(0.92

)

(0.47

)

(0.38

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.87

)

9.05

(4.34

)

2,272,951

0.70

0.70

0.50

0.50

4.71

779

Class P

03/31/2013

10.75

0.30

0.78

1.08

(0.47

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.93

)

10.90

10.28

521,941

0.63

0.63

0.60

0.60

2.69

383

03/31/2012

10.38

0.29

0.61

0.90

(0.42

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.53

)

10.75

8.86

195,394

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.75

355

03/31/2011

10.31

0.29

0.25

0.54

(0.18

)

(0.21

)

(0.08

)

(0.47

)

10.38

5.27

127,359

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

2.71

236

03/31/2010

9.05

0.42

1.58

2.00

(0.37

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.74

)

10.31

22.70

46,942

0.62

0.62

0.60

0.60

4.13

411

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.29

0.41

(0.82

)

(0.41

)

(0.34

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.83

)

9.05

(3.76

)

2,629

0.62

*

0.62

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

4.95

*

779

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.75

0.29

0.77

1.06

(0.45

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.91

)

10.90

10.12

16,999

0.78

0.78

0.75

0.75

2.61

383

03/31/2012

10.38

0.28

0.60

0.88

(0.40

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.51

)

10.75

8.70

25,266

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.61

355

03/31/2011

10.31

0.27

0.25

0.52

(0.16

)

(0.21

)

(0.08

)

(0.45

)

10.38

5.11

18,024

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.55

236

03/31/2010

9.05

0.43

1.56

1.99

(0.36

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.73

)

10.31

22.51

22,163

0.77

0.77

0.75

0.75

4.38

411

03/31/2009

10.39

0.43

(0.93

)

(0.50

)

(0.35

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.84

)

9.05

(4.58

)

31,889

0.95

0.95

0.75

0.75

4.45

779

Class D

03/31/2013

10.75

0.26

0.78

1.04

(0.43

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.89

)

10.90

9.96

421,030

0.93

0.93

0.90

0.90

2.37

383

03/31/2012

10.38

0.26

0.61

0.87

(0.39

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.50

)

10.75

8.54

313,491

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

2.47

355

03/31/2011

10.31

0.25

0.26

0.51

(0.15

)

(0.21

)

(0.08

)

(0.44

)

10.38

4.96

291,887

0.90

0.90

0.90

0.90

2.40

236

03/31/2010

9.05

0.39

1.58

1.97

(0.34

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.71

)

10.31

22.34

215,172

0.92

0.92

0.90

0.90

3.96

411

03/31/2009

10.39

0.41

(0.93

)

(0.52

)

(0.33

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.82

)

9.05

(4.75

)

105,439

1.13

(g)

1.13

(g)

0.93

(g)

0.93

(g)

4.27

779

Class A

03/31/2013

10.75

0.26

0.78

1.04

(0.43

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.89

)

10.90

9.96

395,649

0.93

0.93

0.90

0.90

2.40

383

03/31/2012

10.38

0.26

0.61

0.87

(0.39

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.50

)

10.75

8.53

410,473

0.90

(h)

0.90

(h)

0.90

(h)

0.90

(h)

2.46

355

03/31/2011

10.31

0.25

0.25

0.50

(0.14

)

(0.21

)

(0.08

)

(0.43

)

10.38

4.90

325,839

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

2.35

236

03/31/2010

9.05

0.40

1.57

1.97

(0.34

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.71

)

10.31

22.27

239,915

0.97

0.97

0.95

0.95

4.02

411

03/31/2009

10.39

0.41

(0.93

)

(0.52

)

(0.33

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.82

)

9.05

(4.77

)

207,850

1.15

1.15

0.95

0.95

4.26

779

Class B

03/31/2013

10.75

0.19

0.77

0.96

(0.35

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.81

)

10.90

9.14

468

1.68

1.68

1.65

1.65

1.71

383

03/31/2012

10.38

0.19

0.60

0.79

(0.31

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.42

)

10.75

7.71

1,125

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.76

355

03/31/2011

10.31

0.17

0.25

0.42

(0.06

)

(0.21

)

(0.08

)

(0.35

)

10.38

4.12

3,823

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.61

236

03/31/2010

9.05

0.33

1.57

1.90

(0.27

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.64

)

10.31

21.37

9,550

1.72

1.72

1.70

1.70

3.36

411

03/31/2009

10.39

0.34

(0.93

)

(0.59

)

(0.26

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.75

)

9.05

(5.49

)

12,338

1.90

1.90

1.70

1.70

3.50

779

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class C

03/31/2013

10.75

0.18

0.78

0.96

(0.35

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.81

)

10.90

9.14

55,877

1.68

1.68

1.65

1.65

1.64

383

03/31/2012

10.38

0.18

0.61

0.79

(0.31

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.42

)

10.75

7.72

48,749

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.72

355

03/31/2011

10.31

0.17

0.25

0.42

(0.06

)

(0.21

)

(0.08

)

(0.35

)

10.38

4.12

50,739

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.60

236

03/31/2010

9.05

0.32

1.58

1.90

(0.27

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.64

)

10.31

21.37

53,446

1.72

1.72

1.70

1.70

3.26

411

03/31/2009

10.39

0.34

(0.93

)

(0.59

)

(0.26

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.75

)

9.05

(5.49

)

42,239

1.90

1.90

1.70

1.70

3.51

779

Class R

03/31/2013

10.75

0.23

0.79

1.02

(0.41

)

(0.46

)

0.00

(0.87

)

10.90

9.68

23,357

1.18

1.18

1.15

1.15

2.13

383

03/31/2012

10.38

0.24

0.60

0.84

(0.36

)

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.47

)

10.75

8.26

15,970

1.15

(h)

1.15

(h)

1.15

(h)

1.15

(h)

2.23

355

03/31/2011

10.31

0.22

0.26

0.48

(0.12

)

(0.21

)

(0.08

)

(0.41

)

10.38

4.64

16,130

1.20

1.20

1.20

1.20

2.11

236

03/31/2010

9.05

0.36

1.58

1.94

(0.31

)

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.68

)

10.31

21.97

11,248

1.22

1.22

1.20

1.20

3.67

411

03/31/2009

10.39

0.39

(0.93

)

(0.54

)

(0.31

)

(0.49

)

0.00

(0.80

)

9.05

(5.01

)

8,280

1.40

1.40

1.20

1.20

4.03

779

PIMCO Global Advantage ® Strategy Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.47

$

0.22

$

0.22

$

0.44

$

(0.23

)

$

(0.12

)

$

0.00

$

(0.35

)

$

11.56

3.83

%

$

4,904,822

0.70

%

0.70

%

0.70

%

0.70

%

1.86

%

385

%

03/31/2012

11.28

0.31

0.32

0.63

(0.43

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.44

)

11.47

5.65

3,997,936

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

2.68

415

03/31/2011

11.08

0.29

0.68

0.97

(0.30

)

(0.47

)

0.00

(0.77

)

11.28

9.06

2,524,273

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

2.59

218

03/31/2010

10.06

0.28

1.24

1.52

(0.31

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.50

)

11.08

15.19

1,583,031

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

2.49

268

02/05/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.04

0.06

0.10

(0.04

)

0.00

0.00

(0.04

)

10.06

0.98

4,854

0.70

*(i)(j)

12.25

*(i)(j)

0.70

*(i)(j)

12.25

*(i)(j)

2.53

*

57

Class P

03/31/2013

11.47

0.20

0.23

0.43

(0.22

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.34

)

11.56

3.73

71,695

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

1.77

385

03/31/2012

11.28

0.29

0.33

0.62

(0.42

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.43

)

11.47

5.55

56,644

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

2.54

415

03/31/2011

11.08

0.28

0.68

0.96

(0.29

)

(0.47

)

0.00

(0.76

)

11.28

8.95

24,629

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

2.49

218

03/31/2010

10.06

0.24

1.27

1.51

(0.30

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.49

)

11.08

15.08

11,134

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

2.17

268

02/05/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.03

0.07

0.10

(0.04

)

0.00

0.00

(0.04

)

10.06

0.97

10

0.80

*(i)(k)

10.88

*(i)(k)

0.80

*(i)(k)

10.88

*(i)(k)

2.35

*

57

Class D

03/31/2013

11.47

0.17

0.22

0.39

(0.18

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.30

)

11.56

3.42

69,613

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.47

385

03/31/2012

11.28

0.26

0.33

0.59

(0.39

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.40

)

11.47

5.24

101,359

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

2.28

415

03/31/2011

11.08

0.25

0.68

0.93

(0.26

)

(0.47

)

0.00

(0.73

)

11.28

8.63

88,184

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

2.18

218

03/31/2010

10.06

0.24

1.24

1.48

(0.27

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.46

)

11.08

14.78

72,403

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

2.10

268

02/05/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.03

0.06

0.09

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

10.06

0.95

388

1.10

*(i)(l)

17.63

*(i)(l)

1.10

*(i)(l)

17.63

*(i)(l)

2.26

*

57

Class A

03/31/2013

11.47

0.17

0.22

0.39

(0.18

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.30

)

11.56

3.42

135,127

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.47

385

03/31/2012

11.28

0.26

0.32

0.58

(0.38

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.39

)

11.47

5.24

158,712

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

2.26

415

03/31/2011

11.08

0.24

0.69

0.93

(0.26

)

(0.47

)

0.00

(0.73

)

11.28

8.63

86,630

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

2.18

218

03/31/2010

10.06

0.24

1.23

1.47

(0.26

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.45

)

11.08

14.75

76,913

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

2.16

268

02/05/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.03

0.06

0.09

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

10.06

0.93

1,551

1.10

*(i)(l)

26.79

*(i)(l)

1.10

*(i)(l)

26.79

*(i)(l)

1.81

*

57

Class C

03/31/2013

11.47

0.08

0.23

0.31

(0.10

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.22

)

11.56

2.65

37,482

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.85

0.73

385

03/31/2012

11.28

0.17

0.33

0.50

(0.30

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.31

)

11.47

4.45

39,503

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.50

415

03/31/2011

11.08

0.16

0.68

0.84

(0.17

)

(0.47

)

0.00

(0.64

)

11.28

7.82

21,761

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.43

218

03/31/2010

10.06

0.15

1.24

1.39

(0.18

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.37

)

11.08

13.88

19,441

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.85

1.35

268

02/05/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.02

0.06

0.08

(0.02

)

0.00

0.00

(0.02

)

10.06

0.80

421

1.85

*(i)(l)

16.59

*(i)(l)

1.85

*(i)(l)

16.59

*(i)(l)

1.55

*

57

Class R

03/31/2013

11.47

0.14

0.22

0.36

(0.15

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.27

)

11.56

3.16

6,712

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.22

385

03/31/2012

11.28

0.23

0.33

0.56

(0.36

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.37

)

11.47

4.98

6,470

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

2.00

415

03/31/2011

11.08

0.22

0.68

0.90

(0.23

)

(0.47

)

0.00

(0.70

)

11.28

8.38

2,860

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.98

218

03/31/2010

10.06

0.18

1.27

1.45

(0.24

)

(0.19

)

0.00

(0.43

)

11.08

14.46

441

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.64

268

02/05/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.03

0.06

0.09

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

10.06

0.88

29

1.35

*(i)(l)

14.09

*(i)(l)

1.35

*(i)(l)

14.09

*(i)(l)

1.93

*

57

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.07

$

0.28

$

0.16

$

0.44

$

(0.47

)

$

(0.30

)

$

0.00

$

(0.77

)

$

9.74

4.15

%

$

782,717

0.58

%

0.58

%

0.55

%

0.55

%

2.76

%

285

%

03/31/2012

9.80

0.29

0.52

0.81

(0.41

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.54

)

10.07

8.36

885,539

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

2.85

267

03/31/2011

9.45

0.28

0.82

1.10

(0.68

)

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

(0.75

)

9.80

11.91

732,677

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

2.79

310

03/31/2010

8.12

0.38

1.50

1.88

(0.34

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.55

)

9.45

23.27

725,975

0.56

0.56

0.55

0.55

4.09

462

03/31/2009

10.99

0.47

(2.07

)

(1.60

)

(0.32

)

(0.88

)

(0.07

)

(1.27

)

8.12

(14.42

)

596,210

0.91

0.91

0.55

0.55

4.98

693

Class P

03/31/2013

10.07

0.26

0.17

0.43

(0.46

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.76

)

9.74

4.05

3,855

0.68

0.68

0.65

0.65

2.57

285

03/31/2012

9.80

0.28

0.52

0.80

(0.40

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.53

)

10.07

8.25

1,020

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

2.75

267

11/19/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.30

0.10

(0.01

)

0.09

(0.52

)

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

(0.59

)

9.80

1.03

826

0.65

*

0.65

*

0.65

*

0.65

*

2.79

*

310

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.07

0.26

0.15

0.41

(0.44

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.74

)

9.74

3.89

237,905

0.83

0.83

0.80

0.80

2.50

285

03/31/2012

9.80

0.26

0.53

0.79

(0.39

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.52

)

10.07

8.09

239,957

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

2.60

267

03/31/2011

9.45

0.25

0.83

1.08

(0.66

)

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

(0.73

)

9.80

11.63

212,886

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

2.53

310

03/31/2010

8.12

0.36

1.49

1.85

(0.31

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.52

)

9.45

22.96

187,000

0.81

0.81

0.80

0.80

3.83

462

03/31/2009

10.99

0.45

(2.07

)

(1.62

)

(0.30

)

(0.88

)

(0.07

)

(1.25

)

8.12

(14.63

)

150,861

1.16

1.16

0.80

0.80

4.76

693

Class D

03/31/2013

10.07

0.24

0.16

0.40

(0.43

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.73

)

9.74

3.74

62,806

0.98

0.98

0.95

0.95

2.34

285

03/31/2012

9.80

0.25

0.52

0.77

(0.37

)

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.50

)

10.07

7.93

55,839

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

2.45

267

03/31/2011

9.45

0.24

0.83

1.07

(0.65

)

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

(0.72

)

9.80

11.46

16,617

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

2.38

310

03/31/2010

8.12

0.28

1.56

1.84

(0.30

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.51

)

9.45

22.78

10,187

0.96

0.96

0.95

0.95

2.94

462

07/31/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.33

0.25

(1.34

)

(1.09

)

(0.18

)

(0.88

)

(0.06

)

(1.12

)

8.12

(10.29

)

810

1.11

*

1.11

*

0.95

*

0.95

*

4.58

*

693

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.34

$

0.24

$

0.65

$

0.89

$

(0.36

)

$

(0.31

)

$

0.00

$

(0.67

)

$

10.56

8.77

%

$

448,928

0.57

%

0.57

%

0.55

%

0.55

%

2.24

%

361

%

03/31/2012

9.78

0.28

0.64

0.92

(0.34

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.36

)

10.34

9.56

240,055

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

2.78

348

03/31/2011

9.64

0.27

0.33

0.60

(0.25

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.46

)

9.78

6.27

131,659

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

2.70

232

03/31/2010

8.75

0.36

1.15

1.51

(0.32

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.62

)

9.64

17.70

185,704

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

3.84

401

03/31/2009

9.92

0.44

(0.88

)

(0.44

)

(0.39

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.73

)

8.75

(4.21

)

133,476

1.04

1.04

0.55

0.55

4.79

653

Class P

03/31/2013

10.34

0.23

0.65

0.88

(0.35

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.66

)

10.56

8.66

23,985

0.67

0.67

0.65

0.65

2.14

361

03/31/2012

9.78

0.27

0.64

0.91

(0.33

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.35

)

10.34

9.45

10,326

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

2.70

348

03/31/2011

9.64

0.26

0.33

0.59

(0.24

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.45

)

9.78

6.17

5,475

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

2.66

232

03/31/2010

8.75

0.33

1.17

1.50

(0.31

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.61

)

9.64

17.59

3,551

0.65

0.65

0.65

0.65

3.45

401

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.80

0.40

(0.75

)

(0.35

)

(0.36

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.70

)

8.75

(3.37

)

10

1.16

*

1.16

*

0.65

*

0.65

*

4.80

*

653

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.34

0.21

0.65

0.86

(0.33

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.64

)

10.56

8.51

4,887

0.82

0.82

0.80

0.80

2.00

361

03/31/2012

9.78

0.25

0.65

0.90

(0.32

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.34

)

10.34

9.28

1,704

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

2.50

348

03/31/2011

9.64

0.25

0.32

0.57

(0.22

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.43

)

9.78

6.02

925

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

2.53

232

03/31/2010

8.75

0.31

1.18

1.49

(0.30

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.60

)

9.64

17.47

161

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

3.23

401

03/31/2009

9.92

0.42

(0.88

)

(0.46

)

(0.37

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.71

)

8.75

(4.44

)

12

1.29

1.29

0.80

0.80

4.56

653

Class A

03/31/2013

10.34

0.20

0.65

0.85

(0.32

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.63

)

10.56

8.39

81,766

0.92

0.92

0.90

0.90

1.90

361

03/31/2012

9.78

0.25

0.64

0.89

(0.31

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.33

)

10.34

9.17

52,681

0.90

(h)

0.90

(h)

0.90

(h)

0.90

(h)

2.45

348

03/31/2011

9.64

0.23

0.33

0.56

(0.21

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.42

)

9.78

5.85

37,193

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

2.35

232

03/31/2010

8.75

0.32

1.16

1.48

(0.29

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.59

)

9.64

17.24

29,640

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

3.39

401

03/31/2009

9.92

0.41

(0.89

)

(0.48

)

(0.35

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.69

)

8.75

(4.58

)

16,957

1.45

1.45

0.95

0.95

4.41

653

Class B

03/31/2013

10.34

0.13

0.64

0.77

(0.24

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.55

)

10.56

7.59

403

1.67

1.67

1.65

1.65

1.20

361

03/31/2012

9.78

0.18

0.63

0.81

(0.23

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.25

)

10.34

8.36

706

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.84

348

03/31/2011

9.64

0.15

0.33

0.48

(0.13

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.34

)

9.78

5.06

1,317

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.53

232

03/31/2010

8.75

0.26

1.15

1.41

(0.22

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.52

)

9.64

16.37

3,533

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.70

2.79

401

03/31/2009

9.92

0.34

(0.89

)

(0.55

)

(0.28

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.62

)

8.75

(5.31

)

4,344

2.19

2.19

1.70

1.70

3.65

653

Class C

03/31/2013

10.34

0.12

0.65

0.77

(0.24

)

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.55

)

10.56

7.59

28,449

1.67

1.67

1.65

1.65

1.16

361

03/31/2012

9.78

0.18

0.63

0.81

(0.23

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.25

)

10.34

8.36

22,135

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.65

(h)

1.75

348

03/31/2011

9.64

0.16

0.32

0.48

(0.13

)

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.34

)

9.78

5.06

18,221

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.60

232

03/31/2010

8.75

0.25

1.16

1.41

(0.22

)

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.52

)

9.64

16.37

16,799

1.70

1.70

1.70

1.70

2.71

401

03/31/2009

9.92

0.34

(0.89

)

(0.55

)

(0.28

)

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.62

)

8.75

(5.31

)

13,408

2.19

2.19

1.70

1.70

3.65

653

 

*

Annualized

**

Effective April 1, 2010, the calculation methodology of the portfolio turnover rate has been updated to exclude investments in the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio.

^

Reflects an amount rounding to less than one cent.

(a)

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

(b)

Effective October 1, 2009, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.45%.

(c)

Effective October 1, 2009, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.55%.

(d)

Effective October 1, 2009, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.02% to an annual rate of 0.38%.

(e)

Effective October 1, 2009, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.02% to an annual rate of 0.48%.

(f)

Effective October 1, 2012, the Fund's advisory fee was decreased by 0.10% to an annual rate of 0.75%.

(g)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.40%.

(h)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.40%.

(i)

Effective February 24, 2009, the Fund's advisory fee was decreased by 0.20% to an annual rate of 0.40%.

(j)

Effective February 24, 2009, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.30%.

(k)

Effective February 24, 2009, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.40%.

(l)

Effective February 24, 2009, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.45%.

Appendix A
Description of Securities Ratings

A Fund's investments may range in quality from securities rated in the lowest category in which a Fund is permitted to invest to securities rated in the highest category (as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality). The percentage of a Fund's assets invested in securities in a particular rating category will vary. The following terms are generally used to describe the credit quality of fixed income securities:

High Quality Debt Securities are those rated in one of the two highest rating categories (the highest category for commercial paper) or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Investment Grade Debt Securities are those rated in one of the four highest rating categories or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Below Investment Grade, High Yield Securities ("Junk Bonds") are those rated lower than Baa by Moody's, BBB by S&P or Fitch, and comparable securities. They are deemed predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to repay principal and interest.

The following is a description of Moody's, S&P's and Fitch's rating categories applicable to fixed income securities.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Long-Term Corporate Obligation Ratings
Moody's long-term obligation ratings are opinions of the relative credit risk of fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. They address the possibility that a financial obligation will not be honored as promised. Such ratings use Moody's global scale and reflect both the likelihood of default and any financial loss suffered in the event of default.

Aaa: Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk.

Aa: Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

A: Obligations rated A are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa: Obligations rated Baa are subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba: Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk.

B: Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa: Obligations rated Caa are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca: Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

C: Obligations rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Medium-Term Note Ratings
Moody's assigns long-term ratings to individual debt securities issued from medium-term note (MTN) programs, in addition to indicating ratings to MTN programs themselves. These long-term ratings are expressed on Moody's general long-term scale. Notes issued under MTN programs with such indicated ratings are rated at issuance at the rating applicable to all pari passu notes issued under the same program, at the program's relevant indicated rating, provided such notes do not exhibit any of the characteristics listed below:

Notes containing features that link interest or principal to the credit performance of any third party or parties (i.e., credit-linked notes);

Notes allowing for negative coupons, or negative principal;

Notes containing any provision that could obligate the investor to make any additional payments;

Notes containing provisions that subordinate the claim.

For notes with any of these characteristics, the rating of the individual note may differ from the indicated rating of the program.

For credit-linked securities, Moody's policy is to "look through" to the credit risk of the underlying obligor. Moody's policy with respect to non-credit linked obligations is to rate the issuer's ability to meet the contract as stated, regardless of potential losses to investors as a result of non-credit developments. In other words, as long as the obligation has debt standing in the event of bankruptcy, we will assign the appropriate debt class level rating to the instrument.

Market participants must determine whether any particular note is rated, and if so, at what rating level. Moody's encourages market participants to contact Moody's Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

Short-Term Ratings
Moody's short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless explicitly noted.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

Canadian issuers rated P-1 or P-2 have their short-term ratings enhanced by the senior-most long-term rating of the issuer, its guarantor or support-provider.

US Municipal Ratings
Moody's US Municipal ratings are opinions of the investment quality of issuers and issues in the US municipal market. As such, these ratings incorporate Moody's assessment of the default probability and loss severity of these issuers and issues. The default and loss content for Moody's municipal long-term rating scale differs from Moody's general long-term rating scale. Historical default and loss rates for obligations rated on the US Municipal Scale are significantly lower than for similarly rated corporate obligations. It is important that users of Moody's ratings understand these differences when making rating comparisons between the Municipal and Global Scales.

US Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
Municipal Ratings are based upon the analysis of five primary factors related to municipal finance: market position, financial position, debt levels, governance, and covenants. Each of the factors is evaluated individually and for its effect on the other factors in the context of the municipality's ability to repay its debt.

Aaa: Issuers or issues rated Aaa demonstrate the strongest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Aa: Issuers or issues rated Aa demonstrate very strong creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

A: Issuers or issues rated A present above-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Baa: Issuers or issues rated Baa represent average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Ba: Issuers or issues rated Ba demonstrate below-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

B: Issuers or issues rated B demonstrate weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Caa: Issuers or issues rated Caa demonstrate very weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Ca: Issuers or issues rated Ca demonstrate extremely weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

C: Issuers or issues rated C demonstrate the weakest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

US Municipal Short-Term Debt and Demand Obligation Ratings

Short-Term Obligation Ratings
There are three rating categories for short-term municipal obligations that are considered investment grade. These ratings are designated as Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3. In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation.

MIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

Demand Obligation Ratings
In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned; a long- or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand ("demand feature"), using a variation of the MIG rating scale, the Variable Municipal Investment Grade or VMIG rating.

When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG 1. VMIG rating expirations are a function of each issue's specific structural or credit features.

VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor's analysis of the following considerations:

Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

Investment Grade
AAA: An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA: An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

A: An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB: An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Speculative Grade
Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CCC: An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CC: An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

C: A 'C' rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the 'C' rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument's terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

D: An obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.  An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor's does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings
A-1: A short-term obligation rated 'A-1' is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2: A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3: A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

C: A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

D: A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation, including a regulatory capital instrument, are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Dual Ratings: Standard & Poor's assigns "dual" ratings to all debt issues that have a put option or demand feature as part of their structure. The first rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second rating addresses only the demand feature. The long-term rating symbols are used for bonds to denote the long-term maturity and the short-term rating symbols for the put option (for example, 'AAA/A-1+'). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, note rating symbols are used with the short-term issue credit rating symbols (for example, 'SP-1+/A-1+').

Active Qualifiers
Standard & Poor's uses six qualifiers that limit the scope of a rating. The structure of the transaction can require the use of a qualifier such as a 'p' qualifier, which indicates the rating addressed the principal portion of the obligation only. Likewise, the qualifier can indicate a limitation on the type of information used, such as "pi" for public information. A qualifier appears as a suffix and is part of the rating.

L: Ratings qualified with 'L' apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

p: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The 'p' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only. The 'p' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'i' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of interest. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

i: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of interest are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of principal on the obligation. The 'i' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the interest portion of the obligation only. The 'i' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'p' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of principal. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

pi: Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer's published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer's management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a 'pi' suffix. Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year's financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer's credit quality.

preliminary: Preliminary ratings, with the 'prelim' suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor's of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor's reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor's policies.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor's emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or postbankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor's opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to these entities' obligations.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor's would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

t: This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

Inactive Qualifiers (no longer applied or outstanding)
*: This symbol indicated continuance of the ratings is contingent upon Standard & Poor's receipt of an executed copy of the escrow agreement or closing documentation confirming investments and cash flows. Discontinued use in August 1998.

c: This qualifier was used to provide additional information to investors that the bank may terminate its obligation to purchase tendered bonds if the long-term credit rating of the issuer is below an investment-grade level and/or the issuer's bonds are deemed taxable. Discontinued use in January 2001.

G: The letter 'G' followed the rating symbol when a fund's portfolio consisted primarily of direct U.S. government securities.

pr: The letters 'pr' indicate that the rating is provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of the project financed by the debt being rated and indicates that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon the successful, timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no comment on the likelihood of or the risk of default upon failure of such completion. The investor should exercise his own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.

q: A 'q' subscript indicates that the rating is based solely on quantitative analysis of publicly available information. Discontinued use in April 2001.

r: The 'r' modifier was assigned to securities containing extraordinary risks, particularly market risks, which are not covered in the credit rating. The absence of an 'r' modifier should not be taken as an indication that an obligation will not exhibit extraordinary non-credit related risks. Standard & Poor's discontinued the use of the 'r' modifier for most obligations in June 2000 and for the balance of obligations (mainly structured finance transactions) in November 2002.

Fitch, Inc.

Long-Term Credit Ratings

Investment Grade
AAA: Highest credit quality. 'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very high credit quality. "AA" ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High credit quality. "A" ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good credit quality. "BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

Speculative Grade
BB: Speculative. 'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

B: Highly speculative. 'B' ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.

CCC: Substantial credit risk. 'CCC' ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. 'CC' ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.

C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. 'C' indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned 'D' ratings, but are instead rated in the 'B' to 'C' rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below 'CCC.'

The subscript 'emr' is appended to a rating to denote embedded market risk which is beyond the scope of the rating. The designation is intended to make clear that the rating solely addresses the counterparty risk of the issuing bank. It is not meant to indicate any limitation in the analysis of the counterparty risk, which in all other respects follows published Fitch criteria for analyzing the issuing financial institution. Fitch does not rate these instruments where the principal is to any degree subject to market risk.

Recovery Ratings
Recovery Ratings are assigned to selected individual securities and obligations. These currently are published for most individual obligations of corporate issuers with IDRs in the 'B' rating category and below.

Among the factors that affect recovery rates for securities are the collateral, the seniority relative to other obligations in the capital structure (where appropriate), and the expected value of the company or underlying collateral in distress.

The Recovery Rating scale is based upon the expected relative recovery characteristics of an obligation upon the curing of a default, emergence from insolvency or following the liquidation or termination of the obligor or its associated collateral.

Recovery Ratings are an ordinal scale and do not attempt to precisely predict a given level of recovery. As a guideline in developing the rating assessments, the agency employs broad theoretical recovery bands in its ratings approach based on historical averages, but actual recoveries for a given security may deviate materially from historical averages.

RR1: Outstanding recovery prospects given default. 'RR1' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 91%-100% of current principal and related interest.

RR2: Superior recovery prospects given default. 'RR2' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 71%-90% of current principal and related interest.

RR3: Good recovery prospects given default. 'RR3' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 51%-70% of current principal and related interest.

RR4: Average recovery prospects given default. 'RR4' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 31%-50% of current principal and related interest.

RR5: Below average recovery prospects given default. 'RR5' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 11%-30% of current principal and related interest.

RR6: Poor recovery prospects given default. 'RR6' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 0%-10% of current principal and related interest.

Short-Term Credit Ratings
A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in US public finance markets.

F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

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PORCX

PIMCO Real Return Fund

PRRIX

PRLPX

PARRX

PRRDX

PRTNX

PRRBX

PRTCX

PRRRX

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

PRAIX

PRTPX

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

PRRSX

PETPX

PETDX

PETAX

PETBX

PETCX

 



Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

PIMCO Real Return Fund

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Description of Principal Risks

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Management of the Funds

Classes of Shares

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

How Fund Shares are Priced

Fund Distributions

Tax Consequences

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

Descriptions of the Underlying PIMCO Funds

Financial Highlights

Appendix A - Description of Securities Ratings


PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of the inverse return of its benchmark, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.79%

0.89%

0.79%

1.04%

1.04%

1.04%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

0.93%

1.03%

1.18%

1.43%

1.43%

2.18%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement5

0.80%

0.90%

1.05%

1.30%

1.30%

2.05%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.92%, 1.02%, 1.17%, 1.42%, 1.42% and 2.17% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense is 0.79%, 0.89%, 1.04%, 1.29%, 1.29% and 2.04% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class P

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Administrative Class

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class D

$132

$412

$713

$1,568

Class A

$675

$939

$1,224

$2,032

Class C

$308

$643

$1,103

$2,379

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class P

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Administrative Class

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class D

$132

$412

$713

$1,568

Class A

$675

$939

$1,224

$2,032

Class C

$208

$643

$1,103

$2,379

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 174% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in short positions with respect to the Dow Jones—UBS Commodity Index Total Return (the "Index"), including commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed, low volatility portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments, such that the Fund's net asset value may vary inversely with the value of the Index on a daily basis, subject to certain limitations summarized below. "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. The Fund will generally benefit when the price of the Index is declining. When the Index is rising, the Fund will generally not perform as well. Fixed Income Instruments owned by the Fund may also benefit or detract from the Fund's net asset value. The Fund is designed for investors seeking to take advantage of declines in the value of the Index, or investors wishing to hedge existing long commodities positions. However, the Fund is not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the inverse of the performance of the Index due to compounding, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") active management, Fund fees and expenses and other factors discussed below.

The Fund will maintain short positions through the use of a combination of commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, futures, options on futures, commodity index-linked notes and commodity options that provide short exposure to the investment returns of the commodities futures markets. Commodities are assets that have tangible properties, such as oil, metals, and agricultural products. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected by overall market movements and other factors affecting the value of a particular industry or commodity, such as weather, disease, embargoes, or political and regulatory developments. While the Fund will, under normal circumstances, invest primarily in Index short positions backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments, PIMCO may reduce the Fund's exposure to Index short positions when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. Additionally, the Fund may purchase call options on Index futures contracts or on other similar Index derivatives in an effort to limit the total potential decline in the Fund's net asset value during a market in which prices of commodities positions are rising or expected to rise. Because the Fund invests primarily in short positions, gains and losses in the Fund will primarily be taxable as short-term gains or losses. However, a portion of the gains or losses from certain types of derivatives, including futures contracts in which the Fund may choose to invest, will be taxable as long-term gains or losses.

The Fund will seek to gain short exposure to the commodity futures markets primarily through investments in swap agreements and futures, and through investments in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary is advised by PIMCO, and has the same investment objective as the Fund. As discussed in greater detail elsewhere in the prospectus, the Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The derivative instruments in which the Fund and the Subsidiary primarily intend to invest are instruments inversely linked to certain commodity indices and instruments inversely linked to the value of a particular commodity or commodity futures contract, or a subset of commodities or commodity futures contracts. These instruments may specify short exposure to commodity futures with different roll dates, reset dates or contract months than those specified by a particular commodity index. As a result, the commodity-linked derivatives component of the Fund's portfolio may deviate from the inverse returns of any particular commodity index. The Fund or the Subsidiary may over-weight or under-weight its short exposure to a particular commodity index, or a subset of commodities, such that the Fund has greater or lesser short exposure to that index than the value of the Fund's net assets, or greater or lesser short exposure to a subset of commodities than is represented by a particular commodity index. Such deviations will frequently be the result of temporary market fluctuations, and under normal circumstances the Fund will seek to maintain notional short exposure to one or more commodity indices within 5% (plus or minus) of the value of the Fund's net assets.

The Fund may also invest in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes, which are derivative debt instruments with principal and/or coupon payments linked to the inverse performance of commodity indices. These commodity index-linked notes are sometimes referred to as "structured notes" because the terms of these notes may be structured by the issuer and the purchaser of the note. The value of these notes will rise or fall in response to changes in the underlying commodity or related index of investment.

Assets not invested in commodity-linked derivative instruments or the Subsidiary may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments, including derivative Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. In addition, the Fund may invest its assets in particular sectors of the commodities futures market.

The average portfolio duration of the fixed income portion of this Fund will vary based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates and under normal market conditions is not expected to exceed one year. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest in investment grade securities that are rated at least Baa, including up to 10% of its total assets in securities rated below A, by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to within 1% (plus or minus) of the foreign currency exposure of the Index, which as of June 30, 2013 was 0%. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales.

Although the Fund uses derivatives and other short positions to gain exposures that may vary inversely with the performance of the Index on a daily basis, the Fund as a whole is not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the inverse of the performance of the Index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, even if the value of a commodity index is declining (which could be beneficial to the Fund's short strategy), this could be offset by declining values of the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund. Conversely, it is possible that rising fixed income securities prices could be offset by a rising commodity index (which could lead to losses in a short strategy). In either scenario the Fund may experience losses. In a market where the value of a commodity index is rising and the Fund's Fixed Income Instruments holdings are declining, the Fund may experience substantial losses. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

Inverse Correlation and Compounding Risk: the risk that the Fund's performance may vary substantially from the inverse performance of the Index for a number of reasons, including the effects of compounding on the performance of the Fund's derivatives short positions for periods greater than one day, the results of PIMCO's active management of the Fund (including income and gains or losses from Fixed Income Instruments and variations in the Fund's level of short exposure) and that derivatives positions in general may not correlate exactly with an index (due, in part, to the possibility of different roll dates, reset dates or contract months in the case of commodity derivatives in comparison to those specified in a commodity index)

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiary is not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Subsidiary will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception of Class A and Class C shares (September 30, 2010), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund is not operational as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's benchmark index is the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return. The index is an unmanaged index composed of futures contracts on 20 physical commodities. The index is designed to be a highly liquid and diversified benchmark for commodities as an asset class. The Inverse of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return is the negative equivalent of the return of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return. The Index is an unmanaged index composed of exchange-traded futures contracts on 20 physical commodities, which are weighted to account for economic significance and market liquidity. The Lipper Commodities Specialty Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds that invest primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments or physicals of sectors or strategies not previously mentioned. These include leveraged or short-biased offerings. The Fund began operations on 08/17/10. The index comparisons began on 08/31/10.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 10.78%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 8.98% in the Q3 2011, and the lowest quarterly return was -9.26% in the Q3 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (08/17/2010)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

-0.20

%

-4.21

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

-5.24

%

-6.32

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

-0.07

%

-4.69

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

-0.28

%

-4.30

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

-0.67

%

-4.69

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

-6.03

%

-6.84

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

-2.23

%

-5.37

%

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

-1.06

%

1.98

%

Inverse of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

-0.84

%

-4.53

%

 

Lipper Commodities Specialty Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

-7.13

%

4.62

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Nicholas J. Johnson. Mr. Johnson is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in August 2010.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 35 of this prospectus.

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.74%

0.84%

0.74%

0.99%

0.99%

0.99%

0.99%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.16%

0.16%

0.16%

0.16%

0.16%

0.16%

0.16%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses1

0.90%

1.00%

1.15%

1.40%

1.40%

2.15%

1.65%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2

(0.16%)

(0.16%)

(0.16%)

(0.16%)

(0.16%)

(0.16%)

(0.16%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement

0.74%

0.84%

0.99%

1.24%

1.24%

1.99%

1.49%

1

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

2

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$76

$237

$411

$918

Class P

$86

$268

$466

$1,037

Administrative Class

$101

$315

$547

$1,213

Class D

$126

$393

$681

$1,500

Class A

$669

$922

$1,194

$1,967

Class C

$302

$624

$1,073

$2,317

Class R

$152

$471

$813

$1,779

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$76

$237

$411

$918

Class P

$86

$268

$466

$1,037

Administrative Class

$101

$315

$547

$1,213

Class D

$126

$393

$681

$1,500

Class A

$669

$922

$1,194

$1,967

Class C

$202

$624

$1,073

$2,317

Class R

$152

$471

$813

$1,779

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 107% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed, low volatility portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The Fund invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, futures, options on futures, commodity index-linked notes and commodity options that provide exposure to the investment returns of the commodities futures markets. Commodities are assets that have tangible properties, such as oil, metals, and agricultural products. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected by overall market movements and other factors affecting the value of a particular industry or commodity, such as weather, disease, embargoes, or political and regulatory developments.

The Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity futures markets primarily through investments in swap agreements and futures, and through investments in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary is advised by PIMCO, and has the same investment objective as the Fund. As discussed in greater detail elsewhere in the prospectus, the Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The derivative instruments in which the Fund and the Subsidiary primarily intend to invest are instruments linked to certain commodity indices and instruments linked to the value of a particular commodity or commodity futures contract, or a subset of commodities or commodity futures contracts. These instruments may specify exposure to commodity futures with different roll dates, reset dates or contract months than those specified by a particular commodity index. As a result, the commodity-linked derivatives component of the Fund's portfolio may deviate from the returns of any particular commodity index. The Fund or the Subsidiary may over-weight or under-weight its exposure to a particular commodity index, or a subset of commodities, such that the Fund has greater or lesser exposure to that index than the value of the Fund's net assets, or greater or lesser exposure to a subset of commodities than is represented by a particular commodity index. Such deviations will frequently be the result of temporary market fluctuations, and under normal circumstances the Fund will seek to maintain notional exposure to one or more commodity indices within 5% (plus or minus) of the value of the Fund's net assets.

The Fund may also invest in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes, which are derivative debt instruments with principal and/or coupon payments linked to the performance of commodity indices. These commodity index-linked notes are sometimes referred to as "structured notes" because the terms of these notes may be structured by the issuer and the purchaser of the note. The value of these notes will rise or fall in response to changes in the underlying commodity or related index of investment.

Assets not invested in commodity-linked derivative instruments or the Subsidiary may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments, including derivative Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. In addition, the Fund may invest its assets in particular sectors of the commodities futures market.

The average portfolio duration of the fixed income portion of this Fund will vary based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates and under normal market conditions is not expected to exceed one year. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest in investment grade securities that are rated at least Baa, including up to 10% of its total assets in securities rated below A, by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 5% of its total assets. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both commodity-linked derivative instruments and fixed income securities are declining, the Fund may experience substantial losses. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiary is not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Subsidiary will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund is not operational as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's benchmark index is the Credit Suisse Commodity Benchmark Index. The Credit Suisse Commodity Benchmark Index is an unmanaged index composed of futures contracts on 30 physical commodities. The objective of the benchmark is to gain exposure to the broad commodity universe while maintaining sufficient liquidity. Commodities were chosen based on world production levels, sufficient open interest, and volume of trading. The index is designed to be a highly liquid and diversified benchmark for commodities as an asset class. The Lipper Commodities General Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds that invest primarily in a blended basket of commodity-linked derivative instruments or physicals. The Fund began operations on 05/28/10. Index comparisons began on 05/31/10.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -6.54%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 13.40% in the Q1 2011, and the lowest quarterly return was -13.64% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (05/28/2010)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

5.18

%

11.45

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

4.95

%

8.65

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

3.37

%

8.23

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

5.14

%

11.32

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

4.76

%

10.95

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

-0.98

%

8.52

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

2.98

%

10.12

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

4.44

%

10.62

%

Credit Suisse Commodity Benchmark Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

2.08

%

8.86

%

 

Lipper Commodities General Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

-3.43

%

5.02

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Nicholas J. Johnson. Mr. Johnson is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in May 2010.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 35 of this prospectus.

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

5.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.74%

0.84%

0.74%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

0.13%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2,3

0.91%

1.01%

1.16%

1.36%

1.36%

2.11%

2.11%

1.61%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement4

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

(0.13%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement5

0.78%

0.88%

1.03%

1.23%

1.23%

1.98%

1.98%

1.48%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.87%, 0.97%,  1.12%, 1.32%, 1.32%, 2.07%, 2.07% and 1.57% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

5

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense is 0.74%, 0.84%, 0.99%, 1.19%, 1.19%, 1.94% 1.94% and 1.44% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class P

$90

$281

$488

$1,084

Administrative Class

$105

$328

$569

$1,259

Class D

$125

$390

$676

$1,489

Class A

$668

$919

$1,188

$1,957

Class B

$701

$921

$1,268

$2,113

Class C

$301

$621

$1,068

$2,306

Class R

$151

$468

$808

$1,768

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$80

$249

$433

$966

Class P

$90

$281

$488

$1,084

Administrative Class

$105

$328

$569

$1,259

Class D

$125

$390

$676

$1,489

Class A

$668

$919

$1,188

$1,957

Class B

$201

$621

$1,068

$2,113

Class C

$201

$621

$1,068

$2,306

Class R

$151

$468

$808

$1,768

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 57% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "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. "Real Return" equals total return less the estimated cost of inflation, which is typically measured by the change in an official inflation measure. The Fund invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including commodity index-linked notes, swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures, that provide exposure to the investment returns of the commodities markets, without investing directly in physical commodities. Commodities are assets that have tangible properties, such as oil, metals, and agricultural products. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected by overall market movements and other factors affecting the value of a particular industry or commodity, such as weather, disease, embargoes, or political and regulatory developments. The Fund may also invest in common and preferred stocks as well as convertible securities of issuers in commodity-related industries.

The Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes, which are derivative debt instruments with principal and/or coupon payments linked to the performance of commodity indices, and through investments in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). These commodity index-linked notes are sometimes referred to as "structured notes" because the terms of these notes may be structured by the issuer and the purchaser of the note. The value of these notes will rise or fall in response to changes in the underlying commodity or related index of investment. The Fund may also gain exposure to commodity markets by investing in the Subsidiary. The Subsidiary is advised by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"), and has the same investment objective as the Fund. As discussed in greater detail elsewhere in this prospectus, the Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments.

The derivative instruments in which the Fund and the Subsidiary primarily intend to invest are instruments linked to certain commodity indices and instruments linked to the value of a particular commodity or commodity futures contract, or a subset of commodities or commodity futures contracts. These instruments may specify exposure to commodity futures with different roll dates, reset dates or contract months than those specified by a particular commodity index. As a result, the commodity-linked derivatives component of the Fund's portfolio may deviate from the returns of any particular commodity index. The Fund or the Subsidiary may over-weight or under-weight its exposure to a particular commodity index, or a subset of commodities, such that the Fund has greater or lesser exposure to that index than the value of the Fund's net assets, or greater or lesser exposure to a subset of commodities than is represented by a particular commodity index. Such deviations will frequently be the result of temporary market fluctuations, and under normal circumstances the Fund will seek to maintain notional exposure to one or more commodity indices within 5% (plus or minus) of the value of the Fund's net assets.

Assets not invested in commodity-linked derivative instruments or the Subsidiary may be invested in inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments, including derivative Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. In addition, the Fund may invest its assets in particular sectors of the commodities market.

The average portfolio duration of the fixed income portion of this Fund will vary based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates and under normal market conditions is not expected to exceed ten years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks. The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both commodity-linked derivative instruments and fixed income securities are declining, the Fund may experience substantial losses. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiary is not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Subsidiary will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), Administrative Class shares (February 14, 2003) and Class R shares (March 12, 2010), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return is an unmanaged index composed of futures contracts on 20 physical commodities. The index is designed to be a highly liquid and diversified benchmark for commodities as an asset class. The Lipper Commodities General Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds that invest primarily in a blended basket of commodity-linked derivative instruments or physicals. 

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -15.74%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 16.77% in the Q1 2004, and the lowest quarterly return was -35.68% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

5.31

%

-0.85

%

7.67

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

4.04

%

-6.11

%

3.20

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

3.51

%

-3.80

%

4.00

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

5.24

%

-0.93

%

7.57

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

4.88

%

-1.13

%

7.38

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

4.87

%

-1.34

%

7.13

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

-0.95

%

-2.46

%

6.52

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

-0.97

%

-2.27

%

6.48

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

3.13

%

-2.07

%

6.34

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

4.51

%

-1.73

%

6.60

%

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

-1.06

%

-5.17

%

4.09

%

 

Lipper Commodities General Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

-3.43

%

-6.95

%

3.72

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Mihir Worah. Mr. Worah is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since December 2007.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 35 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.90%

1.00%

0.90%

1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

1.10%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.23%

0.23%

0.23%

0.23%

0.23%

0.23%

0.23%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses1

1.13%

1.23%

1.38%

1.58%

1.58%

2.33%

1.83%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2,3

(0.23%)

(0.23%)

(0.23%)

(0.23%)

(0.23%)

(0.23%)

(0.23%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement

0.90%

1.00%

1.15%

1.35%

1.35%

2.10%

1.60%

1

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses do not match the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets of the Fund, as set forth in the Financial Highlights table of the Fund's prospectus, because the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

2

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

3

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund VII Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class P

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Administrative Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class D

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

Class A

$680

$954

$1,249

$2,085

Class C

$313

$658

$1,129

$2,431

Class R

$163

$505

$871

$1,900

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Class P

$102

$318

$552

$1,225

Administrative Class

$117

$365

$633

$1,398

Class D

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

Class A

$680

$954

$1,249

$2,085

Class C

$213

$658

$1,129

$2,431

Class R

$163

$505

$871

$1,900

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 292% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund is intended for investors who prefer to have their asset allocation decisions made by professional investment managers. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") uses a three-step approach in seeking to achieve the Fund's investment objective which consists of 1) developing a target asset allocation; 2) developing a series of relative value strategies designed to add value beyond the target allocation; and 3) utilizing hedging techniques to manage risks. PIMCO evaluates these three steps and uses varying combinations of Acquired Funds and/or direct investments to implement them within the Fund.

The Fund may invest in Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds ("Underlying PIMCO Funds"), and may also invest in other affiliated funds, including funds of PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds (collectively, "Acquired Funds").

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, equity securities, affiliated and unaffiliated investment companies, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), forwards and derivatives, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, of various asset classes in seeking to mitigate the negative effects of inflation. Such asset classes include, but are not limited to, inflation-linked bonds, commodities, emerging market currencies and real estate-related instruments. "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. The Fund will invest in such funds, securities, instruments and other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or any exemptive relief therefrom. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in any of the Underlying PIMCO Funds (except as described below).

The Fund may invest in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities and corporations. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities that are structured to provide protection against inflation. The value of the bond's principal or the interest income paid on the bond is adjusted to track changes in an official inflation measure. The U.S. Treasury uses the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers as the inflation measure. Inflation-indexed bonds issued by a foreign government are generally adjusted to reflect a comparable inflation index, calculated by that government. To mitigate the negative effects of inflation, the Fund seeks concurrent exposure to a broad spectrum of asset classes and other investments.

The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in equity-related investments (including investment in common stock, preferred stock, equity securities of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs") and/or investment in the Domestic Equity-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds, the International Equity-Related Underlying PIMCO Funds and the PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund, an Underlying PIMCO Fund, and in other equity-related Acquired Funds). With respect to its direct or indirect (through a fund) investments in equity securities, there is no limitation on the market capitalization range of the issuers in which the Fund may invest. The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in commodity-related investments (including investment in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund VII, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"), and the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Commodity RealReturn Strategy Fund®, each an Underlying PIMCO Fund). The Subsidiary is advised by PIMCO and primarily invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. As discussed in greater detail elsewhere in the prospectus, the Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary. The Fund will normally limit its exposure to gold to 25% of its total assets. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 25% of its total assets. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in high yield securities ("junk bonds"). The Fund may invest, without limitation, in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.

The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales.

The Fund's assets are not allocated according to a predetermined blend of shares of the Acquired Funds and/or direct investments in securities, instruments and other investments. Instead, when making allocation decisions among the Acquired Funds, securities, instruments and other investments, PIMCO considers various qualitative and quantitative factors relating to the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, and securities and commodities markets. These factors include projected growth trends in the U.S. and non-U.S. economies, forecasts for interest rates and the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (yield curve), current and projected trends in inflation, relative valuation levels in the equity, fixed income, commodity and real estate markets and various segments within those markets, the outlook and projected growth of various industrial sectors, information relating to business cycles, borrowing needs and the cost of capital, political trends, data relating to trade balances, and labor information. PIMCO uses these factors to help determine the Fund's target asset allocation and to identify potentially attractive relative value and risk hedging strategies. PIMCO has the flexibility to reallocate the Fund's assets among any or all of the investment exposures represented by affiliated or unaffiliated funds, or invest directly in securities, instruments and other investments, based on its ongoing analyses of the global economy and financial markets. While these analyses are performed daily, material shifts in investment exposures typically take place over longer periods of time.

Once the target asset allocation, relative value strategies and risk hedging strategies have been determined, PIMCO then evaluates various combinations of affiliated or unaffiliated funds, securities, instruments and other investments to obtain the desired exposures and invests accordingly. 

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund include risks from direct investments and/or indirect exposure through investment in Acquired Funds. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Allocation Risk: the risk that a Fund could lose money as a result of less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions as to how its assets are allocated or reallocated

Acquired Fund Risk: 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

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity or equity-related 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

Value Investing Risk: 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: 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, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield and Distressed Company Risk: 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: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company Risk: 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

Arbitrage Risk: the risk that securities purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy intended to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities may not perform as expected

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Convertible Securities Risk: as convertible securities share both fixed income and equity characteristics, they are subject to risks to which fixed income and equity investments are subject. These risks include equity risk, interest rate risk and credit risk

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Subsidiary Risk: the risk that, by investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary's investments. The Subsidiary is not registered under the 1940 Act and may not be subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Subsidiary will be achieved

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Gold-Related Risk: the risk that investments tied to the price of gold may fluctuate substantially over short periods of time or be more volatile than other types of investments due to changes in inflation or inflation expectations or other economic, financial and political factors in the U.S. and foreign (non-U.S.) countries

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund measures its performance against its benchmark, the Inflation Response Index (the "Index"). The Index represents a diversified basket of asset classes that serve either as an explicit or as an implicit hedge against inflation. The Index is a blend of 45% Barclays U.S. TIPS Index, 20% Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return, 15% JPMorgan Emerging Local Markets Index Plus (Unhedged), 10% Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Total Return Index, and 10% Dow Jones-UBS Gold Subindex Total Return Index. The Barclays U.S. TIPS Index is an unmanaged market index comprised of all U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS") rated investment grade (Baa3 or better), have at least one year to final maturity, and at least $250 million par amount outstanding. The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return is an unmanaged index composed of futures contracts on 20 physical commodities, which is designed to be a highly liquid and diversified benchmark for commodities as an asset class. The JPMorgan Emerging Local Markets Index Plus (Unhedged) tracks total returns for local-currency-denominated money market instruments in 22 emerging market countries with at least US$10 billion of external trade. The Dow Jones U.S. Select Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Total Return Index, a subset of the Dow Jones Americas Select Real Estate Securities Index (RESI) that includes only REITs and REIT-like securities, seeks to measure the performance of publicly-traded real estate securities. The Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Total Return Index is designed to serve as a proxy for direct real estate investment. The Dow Jones-UBS Gold Subindex Total Return Index reflects the return on fully-collateralized positions in the underlying commodity futures.

The Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that allocate their investments across various asset classes, including domestic common stocks, bond and money market instruments with a focus on total return.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -8.97%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 4.80% in the Q3 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was -0.61% in the Q4 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (08/31/2011)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.56

%

4.65

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

8.66

%

3.62

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.21

%

3.36

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

9.46

%

4.63

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

9.12

%

4.27

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

2.96

%

-0.15

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

7.21

%

3.39

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

8.80

%

4.02

%

45% Barclays U.S. TIPS Index, 20% Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return, 15% JPMorgan Emerging Local Markets Index Plus (Unhedged), 10% Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Total Return Index, 10% Dow Jones-UBS Gold Subindex Total Return Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

6.58

%

1.54

%

 

Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.80

%

5.28

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Mihir Worah. Mr. Worah is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in August 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 35 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide consistent real (inflation-adjusted) distributions through its maturity date in 2019.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.39%

0.49%

0.39%

0.54%

0.54%

0.54%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.75%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.39%

0.49%

0.64%

0.79%

0.79%

1.29%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$40

$125

$219

$493

Class P

$50

$157

$274

$616

Administrative Class

$65

$205

$357

$798

Class D

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class A

$453

$618

$797

$1,316

Class C

$231

$409

$708

$1,556

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$40

$125

$219

$493

Class P

$50

$157

$274

$616

Administrative Class

$65

$205

$357

$798

Class D

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class A

$453

$618

$797

$1,316

Class C

$131

$409

$708

$1,556

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 46% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 90% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury. The Fund may also invest in the following: U.S. Treasury bills, notes, bonds, and other obligations issued by, or guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the U.S. government and futures contracts on U.S. Treasury securities. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities that are structured to provide protection against inflation. The value of the bond's principal or the interest income paid on the bond is adjusted to track changes in an official inflation measure. The U.S. Treasury uses the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers before seasonal adjustment (calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) ("CPI") as the inflation measure for U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"). Upon maturity, TIPS return the greater of the original principal or the original principal plus any inflation adjustments since the bond was issued.

The Fund will invest in short-, intermediate- and long-term inflation-indexed bonds in a "laddered" investment strategy to seek to provide regular monthly distributions adjusted for inflation through the Fund's maturity date in 2019. This laddered structure is expected to result in a portion of the inflation-indexed bonds held by the Fund maturing each year. The laddered structure enables the Fund generally to hold a portion of the inflation-indexed bonds until maturity in order to reduce the long-term impact of changing real interest rates. The portfolio manager will determine the portion of the Fund's inflation-indexed bonds that mature in any given year based on what will best provide the monthly distributions (inflation-adjusted) to shareholders.

The Fund's distribution strategy is designed to provide monthly distributions to Fund shareholders such that all assets of the Fund will be fully distributed to the Fund's shareholders by the Fund's maturity date in 2019. Upon maturity, the Fund is expected to have distributed all of its assets to Fund shareholders and will liquidate by distributing the final monthly distribution. A monthly distribution will primarily consist of the income received from the Fund's portfolio securities and may also include principal from inflation-indexed bonds that have recently matured. The monthly distribution rate will be calculated at the Fund's inception based on the portfolio manager's estimate of the monthly distribution amount that will best allow for the Fund's assets to be fully distributed by the final maturity date of the Fund. This monthly distribution amount will then be adjusted for inflation according to changes in the CPI. During periods of rising inflation the amount of the monthly distribution is expected to increase and during periods of deflation the amount of the monthly distribution is expected to decrease. These distributions are not guaranteed.

The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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

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

Inflation-Indexed Security Risk: the risk that inflation-indexed debt securities are subject to the effects of changes in market interest rates caused by factors other than inflation (real interest rates). In general, the value of an inflation-indexed security, including TIPS, tends to decrease when real interest rates increase and can increase when real interest rates decrease. Interest payments on inflation-indexed securities are unpredictable and will fluctuate as the principal and interest are adjusted for inflation. There can be no assurance that the inflation index used will accurately measure the real rate of inflation in the prices of goods and services. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed debt security will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though the Fund will not receive the principal until maturity

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Distribution Adjustment Risk: the risk that the Fund's calculated monthly distribution amount may be adjusted higher or lower for reasons other than the inflation adjustment described in the "Fund Distributions" section of this prospectus. The purpose of the adjustments is to enable the Fund to better provide regular monthly distributions through the Fund's final maturity date; however, distributions may be adjusted for different reasons including gains or losses from buying and selling securities that can result from shareholder activity, the value of securities at maturity, monthly distributions, and/or portfolio management decisions. If deflation causes the inflation-adjusted principal of a TIPS issue held to maturity to be lower than its original principal value, the Fund would benefit by receiving the greater original principal value. As a result, the corresponding monthly distribution may be adjusted upward to account for the difference between the lower value and the original principal value guaranteed at maturity

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table for Class A and Class C shares reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's benchmark index is the Barclays U.S. TIPS Real Income 2019 Index. The index is designed to track the performance of a US TIPS based investment solution that provides investors with an explicit hedge against inflation by offering a stream of constant real cash flows until October 31, 2019. The Lipper Retirement Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that are designed to combine professional asset management with professionally managed withdrawals to assist investors in retirement. The Fund began operations on 10/30/09. The index comparisons began on 10/31/09.   

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.47%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 2.46% in the Q2 2011, and the lowest quarterly return was -0.11% in the Q4 2010.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (10/30/2009)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

3.41

%

5.21

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

-1.12

%

1.19

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

2.19

%

2.13

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

3.35

%

5.15

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

3.05

%

4.84

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

-0.85

%

3.66

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

1.58

%

4.42

%

Barclays U.S. TIPS Real Income 2019 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

3.59

%

5.38

%

 

Lipper Retirement Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

9.79

%

7.70

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Rahul M. Seksaria. Mr. Seksaria is a Senior Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since May 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 35 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide consistent real (inflation-adjusted) distributions through its maturity date in 2029.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.39%

0.49%

0.39%

0.54%

0.54%

0.54%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.75%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.39%

0.49%

0.64%

0.79%

0.79%

1.29%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$40

$125

$219

$493

Class P

$50

$157

$274

$616

Administrative Class

$65

$205

$357

$798

Class D

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class A

$453

$618

$797

$1,316

Class C

$231

$409

$708

$1,556

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$40

$125

$219

$493

Class P

$50

$157

$274

$616

Administrative Class

$65

$205

$357

$798

Class D

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class A

$453

$618

$797

$1,316

Class C

$131

$409

$708

$1,556

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 17% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 90% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury. The Fund may also invest in the following: U.S. Treasury bills, notes, bonds, and other obligations issued by, or guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the U.S. government and futures contracts on U.S. Treasury securities. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities that are structured to provide protection against inflation. The value of the bond's principal or the interest income paid on the bond is adjusted to track changes in an official inflation measure. The U.S. Treasury uses the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers before seasonal adjustment (calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) ("CPI") as the inflation measure for U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"). Upon maturity, TIPS return the greater of the original principal or the original principal plus any inflation adjustments since the bond was issued.

The Fund will invest in short-, intermediate- and long-term inflation-indexed bonds in a "laddered" investment strategy to seek to provide regular monthly distributions adjusted for inflation through the Fund's maturity date in 2029. This laddered structure is expected to result in a portion of the inflation-indexed bonds held by the Fund maturing each year. The laddered structure enables the Fund generally to hold a portion of the inflation-indexed bonds until maturity in order to reduce the long-term impact of changing real interest rates. The portfolio manager will determine the portion of the Fund's inflation-indexed bonds that mature in any given year based on what will best provide the monthly distributions (inflation-adjusted) to shareholders.

The Fund's distribution strategy is designed to provide monthly distributions to Fund shareholders such that all assets of the Fund will be fully distributed to the Fund's shareholders by the Fund's maturity date in 2029. Upon maturity, the Fund is expected to have distributed all of its assets to Fund shareholders and will liquidate by distributing the final monthly distribution. A monthly distribution will primarily consist of the income received from the Fund's portfolio securities and may also include principal from inflation-indexed bonds that have recently matured. The monthly distribution rate will be calculated at the Fund's inception based on the portfolio manager's estimate of the monthly distribution amount that will best allow for the Fund's assets to be fully distributed by the final maturity date of the Fund. This monthly distribution amount will then be adjusted for inflation according to changes in the CPI. During periods of rising inflation the amount of the monthly distribution is expected to increase and during periods of deflation the amount of the monthly distribution is expected to decrease. These distributions are not guaranteed.

The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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

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

Inflation-Indexed Security Risk: the risk that inflation-indexed debt securities are subject to the effects of changes in market interest rates caused by factors other than inflation (real interest rates). In general, the value of an inflation-indexed security, including TIPS, tends to decrease when real interest rates increase and can increase when real interest rates decrease. Interest payments on inflation-indexed securities are unpredictable and will fluctuate as the principal and interest are adjusted for inflation. There can be no assurance that the inflation index used will accurately measure the real rate of inflation in the prices of goods and services. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed debt security will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though the Fund will not receive the principal until maturity

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Distribution Adjustment Risk: the risk that the Fund's calculated monthly distribution amount may be adjusted higher or lower for reasons other than the inflation adjustment described in the "Fund Distributions" section of this prospectus. The purpose of the adjustments is to enable the Fund to better provide regular monthly distributions through the Fund's final maturity date; however, distributions may be adjusted for different reasons including gains or losses from buying and selling securities that can result from shareholder activity, the value of securities at maturity, monthly distributions, and/or portfolio management decisions. If deflation causes the inflation-adjusted principal of a TIPS issue held to maturity to be lower than its original principal value, the Fund would benefit by receiving the greater original principal value. As a result, the corresponding monthly distribution may be adjusted upward to account for the difference between the lower value and the original principal value guaranteed at maturity

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Institutional Class shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund had not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table for Class A and Class C shares reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's benchmark index is the Barclays U.S. TIPS Real Income 2029 Index. The index is designed to track the performance of a US TIPS based investment solution that provides investors with an explicit hedge against inflation by offering a stream of constant real cash flows until October 31, 2029.  The Lipper Retirement Income Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that are designed to combine professional asset management with professionally managed withdrawals to assist investors in retirement. The Fund began operations on 10/30/09. The index comparisons began on 10/31/09.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -8.28%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 5.86% in the Q3 2011, and the lowest quarterly return was -1.16% in the Q4 2010.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (10/30/2009)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

7.44

%

9.43

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

5.44

%

7.42

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

4.81

%

6.89

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

7.30

%

9.31

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

6.97

%

9.00

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

2.93

%

7.70

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

5.38

%

8.45

%

Barclays U.S. TIPS Real Income 2029 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

7.19

%

9.29

%

 

Lipper Retirement Income Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

9.79

%

7.70

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Rahul M. Seksaria. Mr. Seksaria is a Senior Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since May 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 35 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Real Return Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

5.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.75%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.48%

0.58%

0.73%

0.88%

0.88%

1.63%

1.38%

1.13%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.45%, 0.55%,  0.70%, 0.85%, 0.85%, 1.60%, 1.35% and 1.10% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$49

$154

$269

$604

Class P

$59

$186

$324

$726

Administrative Class

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class D

$90

$281

$488

$1,084

Class A

$461

$645

$844

$1,419

Class B

$666

$814

$1,087

$1,732

Class C

$240

$437

$755

$1,657

Class R

$115

$359

$622

$1,375

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$49

$154

$269

$604

Class P

$59

$186

$324

$726

Administrative Class

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class D

$90

$281

$488

$1,084

Class A

$461

$645

$844

$1,419

Class B

$166

$514

$887

$1,732

Class C

$140

$437

$755

$1,657

Class R

$115

$359

$622

$1,375

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 41% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. Assets not invested in inflation-indexed bonds may be invested in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities that are structured to provide protection against inflation. The value of the bond's principal or the interest income paid on the bond is adjusted to track changes in an official inflation measure. The U.S. Treasury uses the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers as the inflation measure. Inflation-indexed bonds issued by a foreign government are generally adjusted to reflect a comparable inflation index, calculated by that government. "Real return" equals total return less the estimated cost of inflation, which is typically measured by the change in an official inflation measure.

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Effective duration takes into account that for certain bonds expected cash flows will fluctuate as interest rates change and is defined in nominal yield terms, which is market convention for most bond investors and managers. Because market convention for bonds is to use nominal yields to measure duration, duration for real return bonds, which are based on real yields, are converted to nominal durations through a conversion factor. The resulting nominal duration typically can range from 20% and 90% of the respective real duration. All security holdings will be measured in effective (nominal) duration terms. Similarly, the effective duration of the Barclays U.S. TIPS Index will be calculated using the same conversion factors. The effective duration of this Fund normally varies within three years (plus or minus) of the effective portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays U.S. TIPS Index, as calculated by PIMCO, which as of June 30, 2013 was 5.88 years.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality.

The Fund also may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for Class P shares is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by the Class P shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays U.S. TIPS Index is an unmanaged market index comprised of all U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities rated investment grade (Baa3 or better), have at least one year to final maturity, and at least $250 million par amount outstanding. The Lipper Inflation-Protected Bond Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest primarily in inflation-indexed fixed income securities. Inflation-linked bonds are fixed income securities structured to provide protection against inflation.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance, and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -8.20%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 6.13% in the Q1 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -5.76% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

9.25

%

7.90

%

7.13

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.68

%

6.05

%

5.04

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

6.26

%

5.72

%

4.91

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

9.14

%

7.80

%

7.02

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

8.98

%

7.64

%

6.86

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

8.82

%

7.47

%

6.67

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

4.74

%

6.79

%

6.33

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

3.00

%

6.33

%

6.10

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

7.28

%

6.91

%

6.13

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

8.55

%

7.17

%

6.39

%

Barclays U.S. TIPS Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

6.98

%

7.04

%

6.65

%

 

Lipper Inflation-Protected Bond Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

6.43

%

5.98

%

6.15

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Mihir Worah. Mr. Worah is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since December 2007.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 35 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Management Fees

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

Other Expenses1

0.07%

0.07%

0.07%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.62%

0.72%

0.87%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.55%, 0.65% and 0.80% for Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated, and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$63

$199

$346

$774

Class P

$74

$230

$401

$894

Administrative Class

$89

$278

$482

$1,073

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 97% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations. Assets not invested in inflation-indexed bonds may be invested in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities that are structured to provide protection against inflation. The value of the bond's principal or the interest income paid on the bond is adjusted to track changes in an official inflation measure. The U.S. Treasury uses the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers as the inflation measure. Inflation-indexed bonds issued by a foreign government are generally adjusted to reflect a comparable inflation index, calculated by that government. "Real return" equals total return less the estimated cost of inflation, which is typically measured by the change in an official inflation measure. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Effective duration takes into account that for certain bonds expected cash flows will fluctuate as interest rates change and is defined in nominal yield terms, which is market convention for most bond investors and managers. Durations for real return bonds, which are based on real yields, are converted to nominal durations through a conversion factor, typically between 20% and 90% of the respective real duration. All security holdings will be measured in effective (nominal) duration terms. Similarly, the effective duration of the Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes 10+ Years Index will be calculated using the same conversion factors. The effective duration of this Fund normally varies within four years (plus or minus) of the effective portfolio duration of the securities comprising the Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes 10+ Years Index, as calculated by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO"), which as of June 30, 2013, as converted, was 11.21 years.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund also may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may gain exposure to the commodity markets by investing in commodity-linked derivatives. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Commodity Risk: the risk that investing in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Inflation-Indexed Security Risk: the risk that inflation-indexed debt securities are subject to the effects of changes in market interest rates caused by factors other than inflation (real interest rates). In general, the value of an inflation-indexed security, including TIPS, tends to decrease when real interest rates increase and can increase when real interest rates decrease. Interest payments on inflation-indexed securities are unpredictable and will fluctuate as the principal and interest are adjusted for inflation. There can be no assurance that the inflation index used will accurately measure the real rate of inflation in the prices of goods and services. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed debt security will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though the Fund will not receive the principal until maturity

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (November 19, 2010), performance information shown in the table for Class P shares is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes 10+ Year Index is an unmanaged market index comprised of U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected securities with maturities of over 10 years. The Lipper Inflation-Protected Bond Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest primarily in inflation-indexed fixed income securities. Inflation-linked bonds are fixed income securities structured to provide protection against inflation.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -13.72%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 9.22% in the Q3 2011, and the lowest quarterly return was -8.02% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

13.69

%

11.02

%

9.39

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

5.96

%

6.75

%

6.08

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

11.00

%

7.21

%

6.27

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

13.58

%

10.91

%

9.33

%

Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 10+ Year Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

11.53

%

10.16

%

8.93

%

 

Lipper Inflation-Protected Bond Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

6.43

%

5.98

%

6.15

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Mihir Worah. Mr. Worah is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since December 2007.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 35 of this prospectus.

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 51 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

5.50%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

5.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.74%

0.84%

0.74%

0.89%

0.89%

0.89%

0.89%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.06%

0.06%

0.06%

0.06%

0.06%

0.06%

0.06%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.80%

0.90%

1.05%

1.20%

1.20%

1.95%

1.95%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.74%, 0.84%, 0.99%, 1.14%, 1.14%, 1.89% and 1.89% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class P

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Administrative Class

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class D

$122

$381

$660

$1,455

Class A

$666

$910

$1,173

$1,925

Class B

$698

$912

$1,252

$1,989

Class C

$298

$612

$1,052

$2,275

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class P

$92

$287

$498

$1,108

Administrative Class

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Class D

$122

$381

$660

$1,455

Class A

$666

$910

$1,173

$1,925

Class B

$198

$612

$1,052

$1,989

Class C

$198

$612

$1,052

$2,275

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 71% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in real estate-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The Fund may invest in real estate-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, options, futures, options on futures and structured notes. The value of real estate-linked derivative instruments may be affected by risks similar to those associated with direct ownership of real estate. Real estate values can fluctuate due to losses from casualty or condemnation, and changes in local and general economic conditions, supply and demand, interest rates, property tax rates, regulatory limitations on rents, zoning laws and operating expenses. The Fund may also invest directly in real estate investment trusts ("REIT") and in common and preferred stocks as well as convertible securities of issuers in real estate-related industries. The Fund may also invest in exchange-traded funds.

The Fund typically will seek to gain exposure to the real estate market by investing in REIT total return swap agreements. In a typical REIT swap agreement, the Fund will receive the price appreciation (or depreciation) of a REIT index or portion of an index, from the counterparty to the swap agreement in exchange for paying the counterparty an agreed-upon fee. Investments in REIT swap agreements may be susceptible to additional risks, similar to those associated with direct investment in REITs, including changes in the value of underlying properties, defaults by borrowers or tenants, revisions to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), changes in interest rates and poor performance by those managing the REITs. Assets not invested in real estate-linked derivative instruments may be invested in inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments, including derivative Fixed Income Instruments. In addition, Index derivatives may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in Fixed Income Instruments. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The average portfolio duration of the fixed income portion of this Fund will vary based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates and under normal market conditions is not expected to exceed ten years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.  The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buybacks or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks. The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Under certain conditions, generally in a market where the value of both real estate derivatives and fixed income securities are declining, the Fund may experience substantial losses. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Real Estate Risk: the risk that a 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. A Fund's investments in REITs or real estate-linked derivative instruments subject it to management and tax risks

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for Class P is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual expenses paid by Class P shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance in the Average Annual Total Returns table for Class A, Class B and Class C shares reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Dow Jones U.S. Select Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Total Return Index is a subset of the Dow Jones Americas Select Real Estate Securities Index (RESI) and includes only REITs and REIT-like securities. The objective of the index is to measure the performance of publicly traded real estate securities. The indexes are designed to serve as proxies for direct real estate investment, in part by excluding companies whose performance may be driven by factors other than the value of real estate. The Lipper Real Estate Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invests at least 65% of its portfolio in equity securities of domestic and foreign companies engaged in the real estate industry. The Fund began operations on 10/30/03. Index comparisons began on 10/31/03.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -6.28%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 42.86% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -46.39% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (10/30/2003)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

28.65

%

13.06

%

15.13

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

19.47

%

7.51

%

7.18

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

18.59

%

7.77

%

8.03

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

28.43

%

12.92

%

15.00

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

27.96

%

12.60

%

14.61

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

21.14

%

11.28

%

13.90

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

21.97

%

11.49

%

13.83

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

26.05

%

11.71

%

13.72

%

Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Total Return Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

17.12

%

5.09

%

9.72

%

 

Lipper Real Estate Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

17.75

%

4.99

%

9.32

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Mihir Worah. Mr. Worah is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since December 2007.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 35 of this prospectus.

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Fund shares may be purchased or sold (redeemed) on any business day (normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open). Generally, purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares are processed at the net asset value next calculated after an order is received by the Fund.

Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D

The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund is $1 million, 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 for Class D shares of the Fund is $1,000, except that the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The minimum subsequent investment for Class D shares is $50.

You may sell (redeem) all or part of your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Fund on any business day. If you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, depending on the elections made on the Account Application, you may sell by:

Sending a written request by mail to:
PIMCO Funds c/o BFDS Midwest
330 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 

Calling us at 888.87.PIMCO and a Shareholder Services associate will assist you 

Sending a fax to our Shareholder Services department at 816.421.2861 

Sending an e-mail to pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

The minimum initial investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund is $1,000. The minimum subsequent investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares is $50. The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. Effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as described in "Purchasing Shares – Class B" in the Fund's prospectus. You may purchase or sell (redeem) all or part of your Class A, Class B and Class C shares through a broker-dealer, or other financial firm, or, if you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809. The Fund reserves the right to require payment by wire or U.S. Bank check in connection with accounts opened directly with the Fund by Account Application.

There is no minimum initial or minimum subsequent investment in Class R shares because Class R shares may only be purchased through omnibus accounts for specified benefit plans. Specified benefit plans that wish to invest directly by mail should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are generally taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of the two, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Distributions paid by the Fund that are properly designated as "exempt interest dividends" normally will be exempt from federal income taxes, but may not be exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Firms

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial firm (such as a bank), the Fund and/or its related companies (including PIMCO) may pay the financial firm for the sale of those shares of the Fund and/or related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial firm and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial firm's Web site for more information.

Description of Principal Risks

The value of your investment in a Fund changes with the values of that Fund's investments. Many factors can affect those values. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund's portfolio as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks of each Fund are identified in the Fund Summaries. The principal risks are described in this section. Each Fund may be subject to additional risks other than those identified and described below because the types of investments made by a Fund can change over time. Securities and investment techniques mentioned in this summary that appear in bold type are described in greater detail under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques." That section and "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information also include more information about the Funds, their investments and the related risks. There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Commodities-
PLUS® Short Strategy Fund

PIMCO
Commodities-
PLUS® Strategy Fund

PIMCO
CommodityReal-
Return Strategy Fund

PIMCO
Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

PIMCO
Real Income 2019 Fund®

Allocation

x

Acquired Fund

x

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

Distressed Company

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

x

x

x

x

Distribution Adjustment

x

Commodity

x

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

x

Real Estate

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

Currency

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

Inflation-Indexed Security

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

Tax

x

x

x

x

Subsidiary

x

x

x

x

Value Investing

x

Arbitrage

x

Convertible Securities

x

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company

x

Inverse Correlation and Compounding

x

Gold-Related

x

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Real Income 2029 Fund®

PIMCO
Real Return Fund

PIMCO
Real Return Asset Fund

PIMCO
RealEstate-
RealReturn Strategy Fund

Allocation

Acquired Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

Distressed Company

Market

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

x

x

x

Distribution Adjustment

x

Commodity

x

Equity

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

Real Estate

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

x

Currency

x

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

Inflation-Indexed Security

x

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

Tax

Subsidiary

Value Investing

Arbitrage

Convertible Securities

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company

Inverse Correlation and Compounding

Gold-Related

As the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may invest in shares of Acquired Funds including the Underlying PIMCO Funds, the risks of investing in the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may be closely related to the risks associated with the Acquired Funds, including Underlying PIMCO Funds, and their investments. However, as the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may also invest its assets directly in stocks or bonds of other issuers and in other instruments, such as forwards, options, futures contracts or swap agreements, the Fund may be directly exposed to certain risks described below. As such, unless stated otherwise, any reference in this section only to the "Fund" includes the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, Acquired Funds and the Underlying PIMCO Funds.

Allocation Risk

The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund's investment performance depends upon how its assets are allocated and reallocated according to the Fund's asset allocation targets and ranges. A principal risk of investing in the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund is that PIMCO will make less than optimal or poor asset allocation decisions. PIMCO attempts to identify investment allocations that will provide consistent, quality performance for the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, but there is no guarantee that such allocation techniques will produce the desired results. It is possible that PIMCO will focus on an investment that performs poorly or underperforms other investments under various market conditions. You could lose money on your investment in the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund as a result of these allocation decisions.

Acquired Fund Risk

Because the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may invest its assets in Acquired Funds, the risks associated with investing in the Fund may be closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Acquired Funds. The ability of the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund to achieve its investment objective may depend upon the ability of the Acquired Funds to achieve their respective investment objectives. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of any Acquired Fund will be achieved.

The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund's net asset value will fluctuate in response to changes in the net asset values of the Acquired Funds in which it invests. The extent to which the investment performance and risks associated with the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund correlates to those of a particular Acquired Fund will depend upon the extent to which the Fund's assets are allocated from time to time for investment in the Acquired Fund, which will vary.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities and other instruments in a Fund's portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by a Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. The values of equity and other non-fixed income securities may also decline due to fluctuations in interest rates. Inflation-indexed bonds, including Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), decline in value when real interest rates rise. In certain interest rate environments, such as when real interest rates are rising faster than nominal interest rates, inflation-indexed bonds may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations.

Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Inverse floating rate securities may decrease in value if interest rates increase. Inverse floating rate securities may also exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation with similar credit quality. When a Fund holds variable or floating rate securities, a decrease (or, in the case of inverse floating rate securities, an increase) in market interest rates will adversely affect the income received from such securities and the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

Credit Risk

A Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security (including a security purchased with securities lending collateral), or the counterparty to a derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The downgrade of the credit of a security held by a Fund may decrease its value. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Municipal bonds are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions, or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer's ability to make payments of principal and/or interest.

High Yield Risk

Funds that invest in high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than funds that do not invest in such securities. These securities are considered predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce a Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, a Fund may lose its entire investment. Because of the risks involved in investing in high yield securities, an investment in a Fund that invests in such securities should be considered speculative.

Distressed Company Risk

An Underlying PIMCO Fund that invests in securities of distressed companies may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risk than a portfolio that does not invest in such securities. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. Debt securities of distressed companies are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuers' continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. Issuers of distressed company securities may also be involved in restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings that may not be successful. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce the Underlying PIMCO Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a debt security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, the Underlying PIMCO Fund may lose its entire investment.

Market Risk

The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets. The value of a security 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. The value of a security may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities.

Exchanges and securities markets may close early, close late or issue trading halts on specific securities, which may result in, among other things, a Fund being unable to buy or sell certain securities or financial instruments at an advantageous time or accurately price its portfolio investments.

Issuer Risk

The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons which 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. A change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value at which the Fund has valued the securities. A Fund's investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Fund because it may be unable to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Additionally, the market for certain investments may become illiquid under adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer. In such cases, a Fund, due to limitations on investments in illiquid securities and the difficulty in purchasing and selling such securities or instruments, may be unable to achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. To the extent that a Fund's principal investment strategies involve derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk, the Fund will tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

Derivatives Risk

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The various derivative instruments that the Funds may use are referenced under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives" in this prospectus and described in more detail under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Funds typically use derivatives as a substitute for taking a position in the underlying asset and/or as part of a strategy designed to reduce exposure to other risks, such as interest rate or currency risk. The Funds may also use derivatives for leverage, in which case their use would involve leveraging risk. A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks described elsewhere in this section, such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk and management risk. They also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index.

Derivatives also involve the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. In this regard, many of the Funds offered in this prospectus seek to achieve their investment objectives, in part, by investing in derivatives positions that are designed to closely track the performance (or inverse performance) of an index on a daily basis. However, the overall investment strategies of these Funds are not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the performance (or inverse performance) of the particular index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. There are a number of factors which may prevent a mutual fund, or the derivatives or other strategies used by a fund, from achieving desired correlation (or inverse correlation) with an index, such as the impact of fees, expenses and transaction costs, the timing of pricing, and disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for derivative instruments or securities in which a Fund invests. For the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, these factors include the possibility that the Fund's commodity derivatives positions may have different roll dates, reset dates or contract months than those specified in a particular commodity index. Further, in the case of Funds that attempt to produce returns from short derivatives positions which correlate inversely with the performance of an index on a daily basis, such as the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, for periods greater than one day, the effect of compounding may result in the performance of the derivatives, and the Fund's performance attributable to those positions, to be either greater than or less than the inverse of the index performance, and the extent of the variation could be substantial due to market volatility and other factors. See "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives— Correlation Risk." For further discussion of risks associated with the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, please see "Inverse Correlation and Compounding Risk."

A Fund investing in a derivative instrument could lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk

Focusing investments in a small number of issuers increases risk. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified." Funds that invest in a relatively small number of issuers are more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Some of those issuers also may present substantial credit or other risks.

To the extent that the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in an Acquired Fund, the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund will be particularly sensitive to the risks associated with that Acquired Fund. For a discussion of risks associated with Acquired Funds, please see "Acquired Fund Risk" above.

Distribution Adjustment Risk

Distribution adjustment risk is the risk that the Fund's calculated monthly distribution amount may be adjusted higher or lower for reasons other than the inflation adjustment described in the "Fund Distributions" section of this prospectus. The purpose of the adjustments is to enable the Fund to better provide regular monthly distributions through the Fund's final maturity date; however, distributions may be adjusted for different reasons including gains or losses from buying and selling securities that can result from shareholder activity, the value of securities at maturity, monthly distributions, and/or portfolio management decisions. An example of this is a downward adjustment due to a loss from a TIPS holding that was sold prior to maturity to raise cash to meet a monthly distribution. Another example is a positive adjustment caused by the floor on the principal value of TIPS. TIPS are guaranteed to provide the greater of inflation-adjusted principal or original principal at maturity. Therefore, if deflation causes the inflation-adjusted principal of a TIPS issue held to maturity to be lower than its original principal value, the Fund would benefit by receiving the greater original principal value. As a result, the corresponding monthly distribution may be adjusted upward to account for the difference between the lower value and the original principal value guaranteed at maturity.

Commodity Risk

A Fund's investments in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the 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, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. The PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® and its Subsidiary (the "CRRS Subsidiary"), the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and its Subsidiary (the "IRMA Subsidiary"), the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and its Subsidiary (the "CPSS Subsidiary") and the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and its Subsidiary (the "CPS Subsidiary", and together with the CRRS Subsidiary, IRMA Subsidiary and CPSS Subsidiary, the "Subsidiaries") each may concentrate its assets in a particular sector of the commodities market (such as oil, metal or agricultural products). As a result, the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, the Subsidiaries and, to the extent the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund invests in the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, each an Underlying PIMCO Fund, the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may be more susceptible to risks associated with those sectors.

Equity Risk

Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities also include, among other things, preferred stocks, convertible stocks and warrants. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. These risks are generally magnified in the case of equity investments in distressed companies.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities often involve risks that are different from or more acute than risks associated with other types of debt instruments. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-related securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, if a Fund holds mortgage-related securities, it may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, adjustable and fixed rate mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment risk. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. A Fund's investments in other asset-backed securities are subject to risks similar to those associated with mortgage-related securities, as well as additional risks associated with the nature of the assets and the servicing of those assets.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk

A Fund that invests in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a Fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries. Additionally, issuers of foreign (non-U.S.) securities are usually not subject to the same degree of regulation as U.S. issuers. Reporting, accounting and auditing standards of foreign countries differ, in some cases significantly, from U.S. standards. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Also, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes or diplomatic developments could adversely affect a Fund's investments in a foreign country. In the event of nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation, a Fund could lose its entire investment in foreign (non-U.S.) securities. Adverse conditions in a certain region can adversely affect securities of other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated. To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a specific geographic region, the Fund will generally have more exposure to regional economic risks associated with foreign investments. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Real Estate Risk

A Fund that invests in real estate-linked derivative instruments is subject 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. An investment in a real estate-linked derivative instrument that is linked to the value of a real estate investment trust ("REIT") is subject to additional risks, such as poor performance by the manager of the REIT, adverse changes to the tax laws or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (the "Code"). In addition, some REITs have limited diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Also, the organizational documents of a REIT may contain provisions that make changes in control of the REIT difficult and time-consuming.

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk may be particularly high to the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities. Emerging market securities may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, and potentially greater than, the risks of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to developed foreign countries. To the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities that are economically tied to a particular region, country or group of countries, the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse political or social events affecting that region, country or group of countries. Economic, business, political, or social instability may affect emerging market securities differently. Accordingly, a Fund that invests in a wide range of emerging market securities (e.g., different regions or countries, asset classes, issuers, sectors or credit qualities) may perform differently in response to such instability than a Fund investing in a more limited range of emerging market securities. For example, a Fund that focuses its investments in multiple asset classes of emerging market securities may have a limited ability to mitigate losses in an environment that is adverse to emerging market securities in general. Emerging market securities may also be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to value than securities economically tied to developed foreign countries. The systems and procedures for trading and settlement of securities in emerging markets are less developed and less transparent and transactions may take longer to settle. A Fund may not know the identity of trading counterparties, which may increase the possibility of the Fund not receiving payment or delivery of securities in a transaction.

Currency Risk

If a Fund invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged.

Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, a Fund's investments in foreign currency-denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.

Currency risk may be particularly high to the extent that a Fund invests in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engages in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to emerging market countries. These currency transactions may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, or greater than, the risks of investing in developed foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engaging in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to developed foreign countries.

Leveraging Risk

Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. The use of derivatives may also create leveraging risk. To mitigate leveraging risk, PIMCO will segregate or "earmark" liquid assets or otherwise cover transactions that may give rise to such risk. Each Subsidiary (as described under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiary") will comply with these asset segregation or "earmarking" requirements to the same extent as the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, or PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, respectively. The Funds also may be exposed to leveraging risk by borrowing money for investment purposes. Leveraging may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions to satisfy its obligations or to meet segregation requirements when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leveraging tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities (or the Acquired Funds in the case of the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund). Certain types of leveraging transactions, such as short sales that are not "against the box," could theoretically be subject to unlimited losses in cases where a Fund, for any reason, is unable to close out the transaction. In addition, to the extent a Fund borrows money, interest costs on such borrowings may not be recovered by any appreciation of the securities purchased with the borrowed amounts and could exceed the Fund's investment returns, resulting in greater losses.

Management Risk

The Funds, the Subsidiaries and certain Acquired Funds are subject to management risk because they are actively managed investment portfolios. PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, the Subsidiaries and Acquired Funds, as applicable, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Funds and may also adversely affect the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives.

Inflation-Indexed Security Risk

Inflation-indexed debt securities are subject to the effects of changes in market interest rates caused by factors other than inflation (real interest rates). In general, the value of an inflation-indexed security, including TIPS, tends to decrease when real interest rates increase and can increase when real interest rates decrease. Thus generally, during periods of rising inflation, the value of inflation-indexed securities will tend to increase and during periods of deflation, their value will tend to decrease. Interest payments on inflation-indexed securities are unpredictable and will fluctuate as the principal and interest are adjusted for inflation. There can be no assurance that the inflation index used (i.e., the CPI) will accurately measure the real rate of inflation in the prices of goods and services. Increases in the principal value of TIPS due to inflation are considered taxable ordinary income for the amount of the increase in the calendar year. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed debt security will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though the Fund will not receive the principal until maturity. Additionally, a CPI swap can potentially lose value if the realized rate of inflation over the life of the swap is less than the fixed market implied inflation rate (fixed breakeven rate) that the investor agrees to pay at the initiation of the swap. With municipal inflation-indexed securities, the inflation adjustment is integrated into the coupon payment, which is federally tax exempt (and may be state tax exempt). For municipal inflation-indexed securities, there is no adjustment to the principal value. Because municipal inflation-indexed securities are a small component of the municipal bond market, they may be less liquid than conventional municipal bonds.

Short Sale Risk

A Fund's short sales, if any, are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Fund of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. A Fund may also enter into a short position through a forward commitment or a short derivative position through a futures contract or swap agreement. If the price of the security or derivative has increased during this time, then the Fund will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. By contrast, a loss on a long position arises from decreases in the value of the security and is limited by the fact that a security's value cannot decrease below zero.

By investing the proceeds received from selling securities short, a Fund could be deemed to be employing a form of leverage, which creates special risks. The use of leverage may increase a Fund's exposure to long securities positions and make any change in the Fund's NAV greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of returns. There is no guarantee that any leveraging strategy a Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

In times of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions, a Fund may not be able, fully or partially, to implement its short selling strategy. Periods of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions generally may exist for as long as six months and, in some cases, much longer. Also, there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund.

Tax Risk

The PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund gain exposure to the commodities markets through investments in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including commodity index-linked notes, swap agreements, commodity options, futures, and options on futures. Each Fund may also gain exposure indirectly to commodity markets by investing in its respective Subsidiary, which invests primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and/or other Fixed Income Instruments. In order for the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code, each Fund must derive at least 90 percent of its gross income each taxable year from certain qualifying sources of income.

As more fully described below under "Tax Consequences—A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund" the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income under Subchapter M of the Code. However, the IRS has issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income from certain commodity index-linked notes is qualifying income. In addition, the IRS has also issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income derived from an investment in a subsidiary will also constitute qualifying income. The IRS has currently suspended the issuance of private letter rulings relating to the tax treatment of income and gains generated by investments in commodity-linked notes and income generated by investments in a subsidiary.

Based on the underlying tax principles relating to such private letter rulings, the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in commodity index-linked notes and through investments in their respective Subsidiaries. If the IRS were to change its position or otherwise determine that income derived from certain commodity-linked notes or from investments in a Subsidiary does not constitute qualifying income, the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund might be adversely affected and would be required to reduce their exposure to such investments, which might result in difficulty in implementing their investment strategies and increased costs and taxes. The use of commodity index-linked notes and investments in a Subsidiary involve specific risks. See "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives—A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund" below for further information regarding commodity index-linked notes, including the risks associated with these instruments. In addition, see "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Investments in Wholly-Owned Subsidiary" below for further information regarding the Subsidiaries, including the risks associated with investing in the Subsidiaries.

To the extent the PIMCO Inflation Multi-Asset Fund invests in the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund or PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, the use of the above noted investments by the Underlying PIMCO Fund could subject the shareholders of the Fund to risks similar to those described above.

Subsidiary Risk

By investing in each of their respective Subsidiaries, each of the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the respective Subsidiary's investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the Subsidiaries are generally similar to those that are permitted to be held by the Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the respective Fund. These risks are described elsewhere in this prospectus. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Funds or the Subsidiaries will be achieved.

The Subsidiaries are not registered under the 1940 Act, and, unless otherwise noted in this prospectus, are not subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. In addition, changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and/or the Subsidiaries to operate as described in this prospectus and Statement of Additional Information and could adversely affect the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and, to the extent the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund invests in Underlying PIMCO Funds with Subsidiaries, the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could adversely affect the performance of a Fund and/or a Subsidiary and result in the Fund underperforming its benchmark index(es).

Value Investing Risk

Value investing attempts to identify companies that a portfolio manager believes to be undervalued. Value stocks typically have prices that are low relative to factors such as the company's earnings, cash flow or dividends. 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. A value investing style may perform better or worse than equity portfolios that focus on growth stocks or that have a broader investment style.

Arbitrage Risk

An Underlying PIMCO Fund that invests in securities purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy in order to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities presents certain risks. Securities purchased or sold short pursuant to an arbitrage strategy may not perform as intended, which may result in a loss to the Underlying PIMCO Fund. Additionally, issuers of a security purchased pursuant to an arbitrage strategy are often engaged in significant corporate events, such as restructurings, acquisitions, mergers, takeovers, tender offers or exchanges, or liquidations. Such corporate events may not be completed as initially planned or may fail.

Convertible Securities Risk

Convertible securities are fixed income securities, preferred stocks or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock of the issuer (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at either a stated price or a stated rate. The market values of convertible securities may decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. A convertible security's market value, however, tends to reflect the market price of the common stock of the issuing company when that stock price approaches or is greater than the convertible security's "conversion price." The conversion price is defined as the predetermined price at which the convertible security could be exchanged for the associated stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines, the price of the convertible security tends to be influenced more by the yield of the convertible security. Thus, it may not decline in price to the same extent as the underlying common stock. In the event of a liquidation of the issuing company, holders of convertible securities may be paid before the company's common stockholders but after holders of any senior debt obligations of the company. Consequently, the issuer's convertible securities generally entail less risk than its common stock but more risk than its debt obligations.

Synthetic convertible securities involve the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security (i.e., an income-producing component and a right to acquire an equity security. Synthetic convertible securities are often achieved, in part, through investments in warrants or options to buy common stock (or options on a stock index), and therefore are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. The value of a synthetic convertible security will respond differently to market fluctuations than a traditional convertible security because a synthetic convertible is composed of two or more separate securities or instruments, each with its own market value. Because the convertible component is typically achieved by investing in warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index, synthetic convertible securities are subject to the risks associated with derivatives. In addition, if the value of the underlying common stock or the level of the index involved in the convertible component falls below the exercise price of the warrant or option, the warrant or option may lose all value.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company Risk

Investments in securities issued by small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. The value of securities issued by small- and mid-cap companies may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to narrower markets and more limited managerial and financial resources than large-cap companies. The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund's investments in small- and mid-cap companies may increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

Inverse Correlation and Compounding Risk

The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund will generally benefit when the value of the Fund's associated index is declining and will generally not perform well when the index is rising, a result that is different from traditional mutual funds. However, the Fund is neither designed nor expected to produce returns which replicate the inverse of the performance of its associated index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. Because the value of the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund's derivatives short positions move in the opposite direction from the value of the Fund's associated index every day, for periods greater than one day, the effect of compounding may result in the performance of these derivatives positions, and the Fund's performance attributable to those positions, to be either greater than or less than the inverse of the index performance for such periods, and the extent of the variation could be substantial due to market volatility and other factors. In addition, the results of PIMCO's active management of the Fund, including the combination of income and capital gains or losses derived from the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Fund and the ability of the Fund to reduce or limit short exposure, may result in an imperfect inverse correlation between the performance of the Fund's associated index and the performance of the Fund. Further, there are a number of other reasons why changes in the value of derivatives positions may not correlate exactly (either positively or inversely) with an index or which may otherwise prevent a mutual fund or its positions from achieving such correlation. See "Derivatives Risk." For PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, this is due, in part, to the possibility that its commodity derivatives positions may have different roll dates, reset dates or contract months than those specified in a particular commodity index.

Gold-Related Risk

Investments in instruments tied to the price of gold are considered speculative. A Fund's investments in instruments tied to the price of gold may fluctuate substantially over short periods of time or subject the Fund to greater volatility than other types of investments due to many factors, such as changes in inflation or inflation expectations, the supply of gold, commercial and industrial demand for gold, purchases or sales of gold by entities such as governments or central banks, other actions by governments such as monetary policy changes or restrictions on ownership, investment speculation, or other economic, financial or political factors. Moreover, the majority of gold producers are located in a limited number of countries, and economic, political or other factors affecting one or more major sources of gold may have substantial effects on gold prices. A Fund's gold-related investments will primarily consist of derivative instruments tied to the price of gold, such as options, futures and swaps, or gold-related Acquired Funds, as opposed to direct investments in gold bullion. For a discussion of the risks associated with investments in derivatives and Acquired Funds, see "Derivatives Risk" and "Acquired Funds Risk," respectively.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Please see "Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings" in the Statement of Additional Information for information about the availability of the complete schedule of each Fund's holdings.

Management of the Funds

Investment Adviser and Administrator

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser and the administrator (serving in its capacity as administrator, the "Administrator") for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees of PIMCO Funds (the "Trust"), PIMCO is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds' business affairs and other administrative matters. PIMCO also serves as the investment adviser for the CRRS, CPSS, CPS and IRMA Subsidiaries.

PIMCO is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Organized in 1971, PIMCO provides investment management and advisory services to private accounts of institutional and individual clients and to mutual funds. As of June 30, 2013, PIMCO had approximately $1.97 trillion in assets under management.

Management Fees

Each Fund pays for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. The Management Fees shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses tables reflect both an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly Management Fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable to each class's shares taken separately):

Management Fees

Fund Name

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

0.79%

0.89%

0.79%

1.04%

1.04%

N/A

1.04%

N/A

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

0.74%

0.84%

0.74%

0.99%

0.99%

N/A

0.99%

0.99%

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

0.74%

0.84%

0.74%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

0.94%

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

0.90%

1.00%

0.90%

1.10%

1.10%

N/A

1.10%

1.10%

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

0.39%

0.49%

0.39%

0.54%

0.54%

N/A

0.54%

N/A

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

0.39%

0.49%

0.39%

0.54%

0.54%

N/A

0.54%

N/A

PIMCO Real Return Fund

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

0.74%

0.84%

0.74%

0.89%

0.89%

0.89%

0.89%

N/A

Advisory Fee. Each Fund pays PIMCO fees in return for providing investment advisory services. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly advisory fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund taken separately):

 


Fund Name

Advisory Fee
All Classes1

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

0.54%2

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

0.49%3

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

0.49%4

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

0.65%5,6,7

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

0.19%

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

0.19%

PIMCO Real Return Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

0.30%

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

0.49%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 85.

2

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

3

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

5

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund VII, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

6

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

7

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive a portion of its advisory fee equal to 0.10% of average daily net assets.

A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Funds' investment advisory contract is available in the Funds' Semi-Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal half-year ended September 30, 2012.

As discussed in its "Principal Investments and Strategies" section, each of the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in its respective Subsidiary. Each Subsidiary has entered into a separate contract with PIMCO whereby PIMCO provides investment advisory and other services to the Subsidiary. In consideration of these services, each Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the CRRS Subsidiary. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the IRMA Subsidiary. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the CPS Subsidiary. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the CPSS Subsidiary. These waivers may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the applicable Subsidiary is in place.

Supervisory and Administrative Fee. Each Fund pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. Shareholders of each Fund pay a supervisory and administrative fee to PIMCO, computed as a percentage of the Fund's assets attributable in the aggregate to that class of shares. PIMCO, in turn, 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 supervisory and administrative fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the shareholders, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses) and (except for the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund) fees and expenses of the Trust's Independent Trustees and their counsel. PIMCO generally earns a profit on the supervisory and administrative fee paid by the Funds. Also, under the terms of the supervision and administration agreement, PIMCO, and not Fund shareholders, would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid PIMCO monthly supervisory and administrative fees at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class's shares taken separately):

 

Supervisory and Administrative Fees1


Fund Name

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund2

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.50%

0.50%

N/A

0.50%

N/A

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund3

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.50%

0.50%

N/A

0.50%

0.50%

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®4

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund5,6

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.45%

0.45%

N/A

0.45%

0.45%

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

0.20%

0.30%

0.20%

0.35%

0.35%

N/A

0.35%

N/A

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

0.20%

0.30%

0.20%

0.35%

0.35%

N/A

0.35%

N/A

PIMCO Real Return Fund

0.20%

0.30%

0.20%

0.35%

0.35%

0.35%

0.35%

0.35%

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

0.40%

N/A

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 85.

2

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

3

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

5

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

6

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund VII, Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

Underlying PIMCO Fund Fees

The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund is permitted to invest in Underlying PIMCO Funds, which, for this Fund, is defined to include Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds. The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund is further permitted to invest in Acquired Funds, which, for this Fund, is defined to include the Underlying PIMCO Funds and other affiliated funds, including funds of the PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds.

The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund pays advisory and supervisory and administrative fees directly to PIMCO at the annual rates stated above, based on the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to the Fund's shares. The Fund also indirectly pays its proportionate share of the advisory and supervisory and administrative fees charged by PIMCO to the Underlying PIMCO Funds in which the Fund invests.

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, to the extent necessary, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund in connection with the Fund's investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the Fund's advisory fee or advisory fee and supervisory and administrative fee taken together are greater than or equal to the advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. These waivers renew annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term.

The Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table for the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may be higher than the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses used for purposes of the expense reduction described above due to differences in the methods of calculation.  The Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, as required to be shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table, are calculated using the total operating expenses for each Underlying PIMCO Fund over the Fund's average net assets. The Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses that are used for purposes of implementing the expense reduction described above are calculated using the advisory and supervisory and administrative fees for each Underlying PIMCO Fund over the total assets invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds. Thus, the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses listed in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses table will typically be higher than the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses used to calculate the expense reduction when the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund employs leverage as an investment strategy.

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 Fund 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 Fund, an investor will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the non-PIMCO Acquired Funds (and may indirectly bear a portion of the fees and expenses charged by Underlying PIMCO Funds to the extent such fees and expenses are not waived or reimbursed pursuant to applicable waiver and reimbursement agreements) 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. The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund invests in Institutional Class or Class M shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, which are not subject to any sales charges or distribution (12b-1) fees.

The following table summarizes the annual expenses borne by Institutional Class or Class M shareholders of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Because the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund invests in Institutional Class or Class M shares of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, shareholders of the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund indirectly bear a proportionate share of these expenses, depending upon how the Fund's assets are allocated from time to time among the Underlying PIMCO Funds.

For a complete description of an Underlying PIMCO Fund, please see the Underlying PIMCO Fund's Institutional Class or Class M prospectus. For a summary description of the Underlying PIMCO Funds, please see the "Description of the Underlying PIMCO Funds" section in this prospectus.

Annual Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses
(Based on the average daily net assets attributable to an Underlying PIMCO Fund's Institutional Class shares (or Class M shares in the case of the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds)).

 

Underlying PIMCO Fund

Management
Fees1

Other
Expenses2

Total Fund Operating Expenses

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.445%

0.00%

0.445%

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

0.44

0.00

0.44

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.33

0.00

0.33

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

0.79

0.14

0.933

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

0.74

0.16

0.904

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

0.74

0.17

0.915

PIMCO Convertible Fund

0.65

0.08

0.73

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

0.90

0.00

0.90

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

0.75

0.00

0.75

PIMCO Dividend and Income Builder Fund

0.99

0.00

0.996

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

1.25

0.00

1.25

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

0.90

0.00

0.90

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

0.83

0.00

0.83

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

1.15

0.00

1.15

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

0.85

0.00

0.85

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Fund

0.99

0.95

1.94

PIMCO EqS® Dividend Fund

0.99

0.00

0.996

PIMCO EqS® Emerging Markets Fund

1.45

0.03

1.487

PIMCO EqS® Long/Short Fund

1.49

0.59

2.08

PIMCO EqS Pathfinder Fund®

1.05

0.01

1.066

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

0.50

0.04

0.54

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.50

0.03

0.53

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.50

0.03

0.53

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

0.89

0.01

0.90

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

0.79

0.00

0.79

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

0.70

0.00

0.70

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

0.55

0.03

0.58

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.55

0.02

0.57

PIMCO GNMA Fund

0.50

0.01

0.51

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

0.18

0.00

0.188

PIMCO High Yield Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

0.55

0.00

0.55

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

0.60

0.00

0.60

PIMCO Income Fund

0.45

0.03

0.48

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.84

0.01

0.85

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

0.64

0.01

0.65

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

0.75

0.03

0.78

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

0.50

0.03

0.53

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

0.55

0.04

0.59

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

0.475

0.03

0.505

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

0.46

0.00

0.46

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

0.46

0.00

0.46

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.32

0.00

0.328

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

0.60

0.02

0.629

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

0.44

0.00

0.44

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.45

0.00

0.45

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

0.445

0.00

0.445

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

0.39

0.00

0.39

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

0.39

0.00

0.39

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

0.55

0.07

0.62

PIMCO Real Return Fund

0.45

0.03

0.48

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

0.74

0.04

0.78

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

0.80

0.00

0.80

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

0.34

0.04

0.38

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.33

0.00

0.33

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

0.45

0.01

0.46

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Fund

0.69

0.00

0.69

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

0.84

0.00

0.84

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

0.59

0.01

0.60

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

0.64

0.00

0.64

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

0.64

0.01

0.65

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

0.45

0.00

0.45

PIMCO Total Return Fund

0.46

0.00

0.46

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

0.50

0.00

0.50

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

0.18

0.03

0.218,10

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

0.90

0.01

0.91

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

0.70

0.02

0.72

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

0.99

0.00

0.999

1

"Management Fees" reflect an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee payable by an Underlying PIMCO Fund to PIMCO.

2

Other Expenses includes expenses such as organizational expenses, interest expense, taxes, governmental fees, pro rata Trustees' fees and acquired fund fees and expenses attributable to the Institutional Class or Class M shares. For the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund, Other Expenses are based on estimated amounts for the initial fiscal year of the Fund's Institutional Class shares and include the Fund's organizational expenses. The PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus.

3

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

4

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

5

PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the Fund's advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid by the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd. (the "Subsidiary") to PIMCO. The Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively, of its net assets. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO's contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

6

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2013, to reduce its advisory fee by 0.16% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This Fee Limitation Agreement renews annually unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' prior notice to the end of the contract term. Under certain conditions, PIMCO may recoup amounts reduced in future periods, not exceeding three years.

7

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through October 31, 2013, to reduce its advisory fee by 0.20% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This Fee Limitation Agreement renews annually unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' prior notice to the end of the contract term. Under certain conditions, PIMCO may recoup amounts reduced in future periods, not exceeding three years.

8

To maintain certain net yields for the Fund, PIMCO or its affiliates may temporarily and voluntarily waive, reduce or reimburse all or any portion of the Fund's fees and expenses.

9

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee, or reimburse the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets attributable to Institutional Class shares (the "Expense Limit"). Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees, plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

10

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee, or reimburse the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets attributable to Class M shares (the "Expense Limit"). Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

Individual Portfolio Managers

The following individuals have primary responsibility for managing each of the noted Funds.

 

Fund

Portfolio Manager

Since

Recent Professional Experience

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy

Nicholas J. Johnson

8/10*
5/10*

Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Mr. Johnson joined PIMCO in 2004 and previously managed the portfolio analyst group. Prior to joining PIMCO, he worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, developing Mars missions and new methods of autonomous navigation.

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy®
PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset
PIMCO Real Return
PIMCO Real Return Asset
PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy

Mihir Worah

12/07
9/11*
12/07
12/07
12/07

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Worah is a Portfolio Manager and member of the government and derivatives desk. He joined PIMCO in 2001 as a member of the analytics team.

PIMCO Real Income 2019®
PIMCO Real Income 2029®

Rahul M. Seksaria

5/11
5/11

Senior Vice President, PIMCO. Mr. Seksaria currently focuses on Treasury bonds, agencies and interest rate derivatives. He serves as the specialist for agency and government guaranteed securities. Mr. Seksaria previously worked on the short-term desk. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2002, he held trading and structuring positions in energy and other commodities at Enron Corp.

*

Inception of the Fund.

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about other accounts managed by the portfolio managers, the portfolio managers' compensation and the portfolio managers' ownership of shares of the Funds.

Distributor

The Trust's Distributor is PIMCO Investments LLC ("Distributor"). The Distributor, located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Please note all direct account requests or inquiries should be mailed to the Trust's transfer agent at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 and should not be mailed to the Distributor.

Classes of Shares

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds are offered in this prospectus. Subject to the qualifications described below under "Purchasing Shares — Class B," effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments. Each share class represents an investment in the same Fund, but each class has its own expense structure and arrangements for shareholder services or distribution, which allows you to choose the class that best fits your situation and eligibility requirements.

The class of shares that is best for you depends upon a number of factors, including the amount and the intended length of your investment, the expenses borne by each class, which are detailed in the fee table and example at the front of this prospectus, any initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applicable to a class and whether you qualify for any reduction or waiver of sales charges, and the availability of the share class for purchase by you. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes, which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. Individual investors can generally invest in Class A and Class C shares. Only certain investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D and Class R shares.

The following summarizes key information about each class to help you make your investment decision, including the various expenses associated with each class and the payments made to financial firms for distribution and other services. More information about the Trust's multi-class arrangements is included in the Statement of Additional Information and can be obtained free of charge by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Sales Charges

Initial Sales Charges — Class A Shares

This section includes important information about sales charge reduction programs available to investors in Class A shares of the Funds and describes information or records you may need to provide to the Distributor or your financial firm in order to be eligible for sales charge reduction programs.

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, the public offering price you pay when you buy Class A shares of the Funds is the net asset value ("NAV") of the shares plus an initial sales charge. The initial sales charge varies depending upon the size of your purchase, as set forth below. No sales charge is imposed where Class A shares are issued to you pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gains distributions. For investors investing in Class A shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you obtain the proper "breakpoint" discount.

PIMCO Real Return, PIMCO Real Income 2019® and PIMCO Real Income 2029® Funds—Class A Shares

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

3.75%

3.90%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.25%

3.36%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.25%

2.30%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

1.75%

1.78%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset, and PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Funds—Class A Shares

 

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $50,000

5.50%

5.82%

$50,000 but under $100,000

4.50%

4.71%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.50%

3.63%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.50%

2.56%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

2.00%

2.04%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

Investors in the Funds may reduce or eliminate sales charges applicable to purchases of Class A shares through utilization of the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount), Letter of Intent or Reinstatement Privilege. These programs, which apply to purchases of one of more funds that are series of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series that offer Class A shares (other than the Money Market series of the Trust) (collectively, "Eligible Funds"), are summarized below and are described in greater detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

Combined Purchase Privilege and Right of Accumulation (Breakpoints). A Qualifying Investor (as defined below) may qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by combining concurrent purchases of the Class A shares of one or more Eligible Funds into a single purchase (the "Combined Purchase Privilege"). In addition, a Qualifying Investor may obtain a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by adding the purchase value of Class A shares of an Eligible Fund with the current aggregate net asset value of all Class A, B and C shares of any Eligible Fund held by accounts for the benefit of such Qualifying Investor (the "Right of Accumulation" or "Cumulative Quantity Discount").

The term "Qualifying Investor" refers to:

1.

an individual, such individual's spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or such individual's children under the age of 21 years (each a "family member") (including family trust*, accounts established by such a family member); or

2.

a trustee or other fiduciary for a single trust (except family trusts* noted above), estate or fiduciary account although more than one beneficiary may be involved; or

3.

an employee benefit plan of a single employer.

*

For the purpose of determining whether a purchase would qualify for a reduced sales charge under the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation or Letter of Intent, a "family trust" is one in which a family member, as defined in section (1) above, or a direct lineal descendant(s) of such person is/are the beneficiary(ies), and such person or another family member, direct lineal ancestor or sibling of such person is/are the trustee(s).

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details and for restrictions applicable to shares held by certain employer-sponsored benefit programs.

Letter of Intent. Investors may also obtain a reduced sales charge on purchases of Class A shares by means of a written Letter of Intent which expresses an intent to invest not less than $50,000 (or $100,000 for certain funds) within a period of 13 months in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund(s). The maximum intended investment allowable in a Letter of Intent is $1,000,000. Each purchase of shares under a Letter of Intent will be made at the public offering price or prices applicable at the time of such purchase to a single purchase of the dollar amount indicated in the Letter of Intent. At the investor's option, a Letter of Intent may include purchases of Class A shares of any Eligible Fund made not more than 90 days prior to the date the Letter of Intent is signed; however, the 13 month period during which the Letter of Intent is in effect will begin on the date of the earliest purchase to be included and the sales charge on any purchases prior to the Letter of Intent will not be adjusted. A Letter of Intent is not a binding obligation to purchase the full amount indicated. Shares purchased with the first 5% of the amount indicated in the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charges applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased.

In making computations concerning the amount purchased for purposes of a Letter of Intent, purchases of Class C shares of Eligible Funds will be included, but market appreciation in the value of the shareholder's Class A and Class C shares of Eligible Funds will not be included.

Reinstatement Privilege. A Class A shareholder who has caused any or all of his shares to be redeemed may reinvest all or any portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund at NAV without any sales charge, provided that such investment is made within 120 calendar days after the redemption date. The limitations and restrictions of this program are fully described in the Statement of Additional Information.

Method of Valuation of Accounts. To determine whether a shareholder qualifies for a reduction in sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of Eligible Funds, the public offering price of the shares is used for purchases relying on the Combined Purchase Privilege or a Letter of Intent and the amount of the total current purchase (including any sales load) plus the NAV (at the close of business on the day of the current purchase) of shares previously acquired is used for the Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount).

Sales at Net Asset Value. In addition to the programs summarized above, the Funds may sell their Class A shares at NAV without an initial sales charge to certain types of accounts or account holders, including, but not limited to: Trustees of the Funds; employees of PIMCO and the Distributor; employees of participating brokers; certain trustees or other fiduciaries purchasing shares for retirement plans; and persons investing through certain "wrap accounts." Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

If you are eligible to buy both Class A shares and Institutional Class shares, you should buy Institutional Class shares because Class A shares may be subject to sales charges and an annual 0.25% service fee.

Required Shareholder Information and Records. In order for investors in Class A shares of the Funds to take advantage of sales charge reductions, an investor or his or her financial firm must notify the Fund that the investor qualifies for such a reduction. If the Fund is not notified that the investor is eligible for these reductions, the Fund will be unable to ensure that the reduction is applied to the investor's account. An investor may have to provide certain information or records to his or her financial firm or the Fund to verify the investor's eligibility for breakpoint discounts or sales charge waivers. An investor may be asked to provide information or records, including account statements, regarding shares of the Funds or other Eligible Funds held in:

all of the investor's accounts held directly with the Trust or through a financial firm; 

any account of the investor at another financial firm; and 

accounts of Qualifying Investors, at any financial firm.

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding eliminations of and reductions in sales loads associated with Eligible Funds. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from PIMCO by written request, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

Class A Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares (and, thus, pay no initial sales charge) of a Fund, you will be subject to a 1% CDSC if you sell (redeem) your Class A shares within 18 months of their purchase. The Class A CDSC does not apply if you are otherwise eligible to purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge or are eligible for a waiver of the CDSC. See "Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs" below.

Class B and Class C Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you sell (redeem) your Class B or Class C shares within the time periods specified below, you will pay a CDSC according to the following schedules. If you invest in Class B or Class C shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you are credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed.

Class B Shares of All Funds

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

First

5%

Second

4%

Third

3%

Fourth

3%

Fifth

2%

Sixth

1%

Seventh and thereafter

0%*

*

After the seventh year, Class B shares of the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy® and PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Funds convert into Class A shares. With respect to the PIMCO Real Return Fund, Class B shares convert into Class A shares after eight years.

Class C Shares

 


Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage
Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge

First

1%

Thereafter

0%

How CDSCs will be Calculated

A CDSC is imposed on redemptions of Class B and Class C shares (and where applicable, Class A shares) on the amount of the redemption which causes the current value of your account for the particular class of shares of the Fund to fall below the total dollar amount of your purchase payments subject to the CDSC.

The following rules apply under the method for calculating CDSCs:

Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC.

For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either your original purchase price or the then current NAV of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. To illustrate this point, consider shares purchased at an NAV of $10. If the Fund's NAV per share at the time of redemption is $12, the CDSC will apply to the purchase price of $10. If the NAV per share at the time of redemption is $8, the CDSC will apply to the $8 current NAV per share.

CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of your redemption, not from amounts remaining in your account.

In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that you will redeem first the lot of shares which will incur the lowest CDSC.

For example, the following illustrates the operation of the Class C CDSC:

Assume that an individual opens an account and makes a purchase payment of $10,000 for 1,000 Class C shares of a Fund (at $10 per share) and that six months later the value of the investor's account for that Fund has grown through investment performance to $11,000 ($11 per share). If the investor should redeem $2,200 (200 shares), a CDSC would be applied against $2,000 of the redemption (the purchase price of the shares redeemed, because the purchase price is lower than the current NAV of such shares ($2,200)). At the rate of 1%, the Class C CDSC would be $20.

Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs

The initial sales charges on Class A shares and the CDSCs on Class A, Class B and Class C shares may be reduced or waived under certain purchase arrangements and for certain categories of investors. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

No Sales Charges — Class R Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class R shares. Class R shares generally are available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care benefit funding plans and other specified benefit plans and accounts whereby the plan or the plan's financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or PIMCO Funds to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (collectively, "specified benefit plans"). In addition, Class R shares also are generally available only to specified benefit plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the benefit plan level or at the level of the plan's financial firm). Class R shares are not available to retail or non-specified benefit plan accounts, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, or individual 403(b) plans.

The administrator of a specified benefit plan or employee benefits office can provide participants with detailed information on how to participate in the plan and how to elect a Fund as an investment option. Plan participants may be permitted to elect different investment options, alter the amounts contributed to the plan, or change how contributions are allocated among investment options in accordance with the plan's specific provisions. The plan administrator or employee benefits office should be consulted for details. For questions about participant accounts, participants should contact their employee benefits office, the plan administrator, or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class R shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the specified benefit plan.

Eligible specified benefit plans generally may open an account and purchase Class R shares by contacting any broker, dealer or other financial firm authorized to sell or process transactions in Class R shares of the Funds. Eligible specified benefit plans may also purchase shares directly from the Distributor. See "Purchasing Shares – Class R" below. Additional shares may be purchased through a benefit plan's administrator or recordkeeper.

Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing and account maintenance services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their plan participants, including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes.

Moreover, financial firms and specified benefit plans may have omnibus accounts and similar arrangements with the Trust and may be paid for providing sub-accounting and other shareholder services. A financial firm or specified benefit plan may be paid for its services directly or indirectly by the Funds, the Administrator, another affiliate of the Fund or the Distributor (normally not to exceed an annual rate of 0.50% of a Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares and purchased through such firm or specified benefit plan for its clients although payments with respect to shares in retirement plans are often higher). PIMCO or its affiliates may pay a financial firm or specified benefit plan an additional amount not to exceed 0.25% for sub-accounting or other shareholder services.

These fees and expenses could reduce an investment return in Class R shares. For further information on Class R shares and related items, please refer to the Statement of Additional Information.

No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. Only certain investors are eligible to purchase these share classes. Your financial advisor or financial firm can help you determine if you are eligible to purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. You can also call 888.87.PIMCO.

Institutional Class shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals. Institutional Class shares may also be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to their customers' investments in the Funds.

Class P shares are offered through certain asset allocation, wrap fee and other similar programs offered by broker-dealers and other financial firms. Broker-dealers, other financial firms, pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances also may purchase Class P shares.

Administrative Class shares are offered primarily through broker-dealers, other financial firms, and employee benefit plan alliances. Each Fund typically pays service and/or distribution fees to these entities for services they provide to Administrative Class shareholders.

Pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances, and "wrap account" programs established with broker-dealers or other financial firms may purchase Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares only if the plan or program for which the shares are being acquired will maintain an omnibus or pooled account for each Fund and will not require a Fund to pay any type of administrative payment per participant account to any third party.

Class D shares of the Funds are offered primarily through broker-dealers and other financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of the Funds in investment products, programs or accounts such as mutual fund supermarkets or other no transaction fee platforms. Class D shares of the Funds will be held in an account at a financial firm and, generally, the firm will hold a shareholder's Class D shares in nominee or street name as your agent. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class D shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the financial firm. In certain circumstances, the financial firm may arrange to have shares registered in a shareholder's name or a shareholder may subsequently become a holder of record for some other reason (for instance, if you terminate your relationship with your financial firm). In such circumstances, a shareholder may contact the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO for information about the account.

Distribution and Servicing (12b-1) Plans

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares. The Funds pay fees to the Distributor on an ongoing basis as compensation for the services the Distributor renders and the expenses it bears in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares ("distribution fees") and/or in connection with personal services rendered to Fund shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts ("servicing fees"). These payments are made pursuant to Distribution and Servicing Plans ("12b-1 Plans") adopted by each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

Class A Shares pay only servicing fees. Class B, Class C and Class R shares pay both distribution and servicing fees. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each 12b-1 Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Class A

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.00%

 

Class B

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class C

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

PIMCO Real Return Fund, PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

0.25%

0.50%

All other Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class R

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.25%

Because distribution fees are paid out of the Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than other types of sales charges, such as sales charges that are deducted at the time of investment. Therefore, although Class B, Class C and Class R shares do not pay initial sales charges, the distribution fees payable on Class B, Class C and Class R shares may, over time, cost you more than the initial sales charge imposed on Class A shares. Also, because Class B shares convert into Class A shares after they have been held for seven or eight years (as applicable) and are not subject to distribution fees after the conversion, an investment in Class C shares may cost you more over time than an investment in Class B shares.

Administrative Class and Class D Shares. The Trust has adopted, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, a separate Distribution and Servicing Plan for each of the Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds. The Distribution and Servicing Plans permit the Funds to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring through financial firms, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to the Administrative Class and Class D shares. Most or all of the distribution and service (12b-1) fees are paid to financial firms through which shareholders may purchase or hold shares. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund's Administrative Class and Class D assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Administrative Class and Class D shares.

The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each Distribution and Servicing Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Administrative Class & Class D

Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

All Funds

0.25%

Servicing Arrangements

Shares of the Funds may be available through broker-dealers, banks, trust companies, insurance companies and other financial firms that have entered into shareholder servicing arrangements with respect to the Funds. A financial firm is one that, in exchange for compensation, sells, among other products, mutual fund shares (including the shares offered in this prospectus) or provides services for mutual fund shareholders. These financial firms provide varying investment products, programs, platforms and accounts, through which investors may purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds. Shareholder servicing arrangements typically include processing orders for shares, generating account and confirmation statements, sub-accounting, account maintenance, tax reporting, and disbursing cash dividends as well as other investment or administrative services required for the particular firm's products, programs, platform and accounts.

These financial firms may impose additional or different conditions than the Funds on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of shares. They may also independently establish and charge their customers or program participants transaction fees, account fees and other amounts in connection with purchases, redemptions and exchanges of shares in addition to any fees imposed by the Funds. These additional fees may vary and over time could increase the cost of an investment in the Funds and lower investment returns. Each financial firm is responsible for transmitting to its customers and program participants a schedule of any such fees and information regarding any additional or different conditions regarding purchases, redemptions and exchanges. Shareholders who are customers of these financial firms or participants in programs serviced by them should contact the financial firm for information regarding these fees and conditions.

PIMCO and/or its affiliates may make payments to financial firms for the shareholder services provided. These payments are made out of PIMCO's resources, including the supervisory and administrative fees paid to PIMCO under the Funds' supervision and administration agreement. The actual services provided by these firms, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm. The payments may be based on a fixed dollar amount for each account and position maintained by the financial firm and/or a percentage of the value of shares held by investors through the firm. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more information.

These payments may be material to financial firms relative to other compensation paid by the Funds, PIMCO and/or its affiliates and may be in addition to other fees, such as distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and revenue sharing or "shelf space" fees paid to such firms (described below). Also, the payments may differ depending on the Fund or share class and may vary from amounts paid to the Funds' transfer agent for providing similar services to other accounts. PIMCO and/or its affiliates do not control these financial firms' provision of the services for which they are receiving payments.

Other Payments to Financial Firms

Some or all of the sales charges, distribution fees and servicing fees described above are paid or "reallowed" to the financial firm, including their financial advisors through which you purchase your shares. With respect to Class C shares, the financial firms are also paid at the time of your purchase a commission of up to 1.00% of your investment in such share class. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more details.

The Distributor or PIMCO (for purposes of this subsection only, collectively, the "Distributor") may from time to time make payments and provide other incentives to selected financial firms as compensation for services such as providing the Funds with "shelf space" or a higher profile for the financial firms' financial advisors and their customers, placing the Funds on the financial firms' preferred or recommended fund list, granting the Distributor access to the firms' financial advisors, providing assistance in training and educating the financial firms' personnel on the Funds, and furnishing marketing support and other specified services. These payments may be significant to the financial firms and may also take the form of sponsorship of conferences, seminars or informational meetings or payment for attendance by persons associated with the financial firms at such events, as well as occasional entertainment, meals and small gifts to the extent permitted by law. Wholesaler representatives of the Distributor visit financial firms on a regular basis to market and educate financial advisors and other personnel about the Funds. These payments, reimbursements and activities may provide additional access to financial advisors at these financial firms, which may increase purchases and/or reduce redemptions of Fund shares.

A number of factors will be considered in determining the amount of these payments to financial firms. On some occasions, such payments may be conditioned upon levels of sales, including the sale of a specified minimum dollar amount of the shares of the Funds, other funds sponsored by the Distributor and/or a particular class of shares, during a specified period of time. The Distributor may also make payments to one or more financial firms based upon factors such as the amount of assets a financial firm's clients have invested in the Funds and the quality of the financial firm's relationship with the Distributor.

The payments described above are made at the Distributor's expense. These payments may be made to financial firms selected by the Distributor, generally to the financial firms that have sold significant amounts of shares of the Funds. The level of payments made to a financial firm in any given year will vary and generally will not exceed the sum of (a) 0.10% of such year's fund sales of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares by that financial firm and (b) 0.03% of the assets attributable to that financial firm invested in Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares of series of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. In certain cases, the payments described in the preceding sentence may be subject to certain minimum payment levels. In lieu of payments pursuant to the foregoing formula, the Distributor may make payments of an agreed upon amount which normally will not exceed the amount that would have been payable pursuant to the formula. In addition to the foregoing payments, the Distributor may make payments or reimburse financial firms for sponsorship and/or attendance at conferences, seminars or informational meetings.

The Distributor also may pay investment consultants or their affiliated companies for certain services including technology, operations, tax, or audit consulting services, and may pay such firms for the Distributor's attendance at investment forums sponsored by such firms or for various studies, surveys, or access to databases. Subject to applicable law, PIMCO and its affiliates may also provide investment advisory services to investment consultants and their affiliates and may execute brokerage transactions on behalf of the Funds with such investment consultants' affiliates. These consultants or their affiliates may, in the ordinary course of their investment consultant business, recommend that their clients utilize PIMCO's investment advisory services or invest in the Funds or in other products sponsored or distributed by the Distributor.

If investment advisers, distributors or affiliates of mutual funds make payments and provide other incentives in differing amounts, financial firms and their financial advisors may have financial incentives for recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. In addition, depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm and its financial advisors may also have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes. A shareholder who holds Fund shares through a financial firm should consult with the shareholder's financial advisor and review carefully any disclosure by the financial firm as to its compensation received by the financial advisor.

Although the Funds may use financial firms that sell Fund shares to effect transactions for the Funds' portfolios, the Funds and PIMCO will not consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when choosing financial firms to effect those transactions.

For further details about payments made by the Distributor to financial firms, please see the Statement of Additional Information.

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

The following section provides basic information about how to purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds.

More detailed information about purchase, redemption and exchange arrangements for Fund shares is provided in the Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained free of charge by written request to the Funds at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. The Statement of Additional Information provides technical information about the basic arrangements described below and also describes special purchase, sale and exchange features and programs offered by the Trust, including:

Automated telephone and wire transfer procedures

Automatic purchase, exchange and withdrawal programs

A link from your PIMCO Fund account to your bank account

Special arrangements for tax-qualified retirement plans

Investment programs which allow you to reduce or eliminate the initial sales charges

Categories of investors that are eligible for waivers or reductions of initial sales charges and CDSCs

The Trust typically does not offer or sell its shares to non-U.S. residents. For purposes of this policy, a U.S. resident is defined as an account with (i) a U.S. address of record and (ii) all account owners residing in the U.S. at the time of sale.

The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Trust or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial or subsequent investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

Purchasing Shares — Class A and Class C

You can purchase Class A or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways:

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may establish higher minimum investment requirements than the Trust and may also independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts (which may vary) in return for its services, which will reduce your return. Shares you purchase through your broker-dealer or other financial firm will normally be held in your account with that firm.

Through the Distributor. You should discuss your investment with your financial advisor before you make a purchase to be sure the Fund is appropriate for you. To make direct investments, you must open an account with the Trust and send payment for your shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. If you do not list a financial advisor and his/her brokerage firm on the Account Application, the Distributor is designated as the broker of record, but solely for purposes of acting as your agent to purchase shares.

Investment Minimums — Class A and Class C Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class A and Class C shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class B

Effective November 1, 2009 (the "Closing Date"), Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as discussed below. Class B shareholders may continue to hold such shares until they automatically convert to Class A shares under the existing conversion schedule, as outlined above in "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges — Class B and Class C Shares." Dividends and capital gain distributions paid on outstanding Class B shares may continue to be reinvested in Class B shares in accordance with the Funds' current policies. In addition, Class B shareholders may continue to exchange their shares for Class B shares of other Funds. Effective on and after the Closing Date, Class B shareholders who have direct accounts with the Funds that involve recurring investments in Class B shares, including through automated investment plans such as the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan, will have such recurring investments automatically redirected into Class A shares of the same Fund at net asset value, without any sales charges (loads). All other features of Class B shares, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees, CDSC schedule and conversion features, remain unchanged and continue in effect. The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate these policies and restrictions, including on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Distributor at 888.87.PIMCO, or your broker or other financial advisor, if you have any questions regarding the restrictions described above.

Purchasing Shares — Class R

Eligible plan investors may purchase Class R shares of the Funds at the relevant net asset value ("NAV") of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Class R Shares" above. Plan participants may purchase Class R shares only through their specified benefit plans. In connection with purchases, specified benefit plans are responsible for forwarding all necessary documentation to their financial firm or the Distributor. Specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for such services.

Specified benefit plans may also purchase Class R shares directly through the Distributor. To make direct investments, a plan administrator must open an account with the Fund and send payment for Class R shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. Specified benefit plans that purchase their shares directly from the Trust must hold their shares in an omnibus account at the specified benefit plan level.

Investment Minimums — Class R Shares. There is no minimum initial or additional investment in Class R shares.

To invest directly by mail, specified benefit plans should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application to the Trust by mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight courier to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

The Funds accept all purchases by mail subject to collection of checks at full value and conversion into federal funds. Investors may make subsequent purchases by mailing a check to the address above with a letter describing the investment or with the additional investment portion of a confirmation statement. Checks for subsequent purchases should be payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds and should clearly indicate the relevant account number. Please call the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO if you have any questions regarding purchases by mail.

The Funds reserve the right to require payment by wire, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) or U.S. bank check. The Funds generally do not accept payments made by cash, money order, temporary/starter checks, third-party checks, credit card checks, traveler's check, or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can make direct investments, including through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan and ACH Network. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Purchasing Shares — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class

Eligible investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at the relevant NAV of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

 Investment Minimums — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares.

Initial Investment. Investors who wish to invest in Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares may obtain an Account Application online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Class P shares are only available through financial firms. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares." The completed Account Application may be submitted using the following methods:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Except as described below, an investor may purchase Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares only by wiring federal funds to:

PIMCO Funds c/o State Street Bank & Trust Co.
One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111
ABA: 011000028
DDA: 9905-7432 ACCT: Investor PIMCO Account Number
FFC: Name of Investor and Name of Fund(s) in which you wish to invest

Before wiring federal funds, the investor must provide order instructions to the Transfer Agent by facsimile at 816.421.2861, by telephone at 888.87.PIMCO or by e-mail at pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com (if an investor elected this option at account opening). In order to receive the current day's NAV, order instructions must be received in good order prior to market close. Instructions must include the name of an appropriate person designated on the Account Application ("Authorized Person"), account name, account number, name of Fund and share class and amount being wired. Wires received without order instructions will result in a processing delay or a return of wire. Failure to send the accompanying wire on the same day may result in the cancellation of the order.

An investor may place a purchase order for shares without first wiring federal funds if the purchase amount is to be derived from an advisory account managed by PIMCO or one of its affiliates, or from an account with a broker-dealer or other financial firm that has established a processing relationship with the Trust on behalf of its customers.

Additional Investments. An investor may purchase additional Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at any time by sending a facsimile or e-mail or by calling the Transfer Agent and wiring federal funds as outlined above. Contact your financial firm for information on purchasing additional Class P shares. 

Other Purchase Information. Purchases of a Fund's Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares will be made in full and fractional shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class D

Eligible investors may purchase Class D shares of the Funds at NAV without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Class D Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class D shares.

Purchasing Shares — Additional Information

The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend the offering of shares of the Funds or to reject any purchase order, in whole or in part, when, in the judgment of management, such suspension or rejection is in the best interests of the Trust.

Subject to the approval of the Trust, an investor may purchase shares of the Fund with liquid securities that are eligible for purchase by the Fund (consistent with the Fund's investment policies and restrictions) and that have a value that is readily ascertainable in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies. These transactions will be effected only if PIMCO intends to retain the security in the Fund as an investment. Assets purchased by the Fund in such a transaction will be valued in generally the same manner as they would be valued for purposes of pricing the Fund's shares, if such assets were included in the Fund's assets at the time of purchase. The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

In the interest of economy and convenience, certificates for shares will not be issued.

Redeeming Shares — Class A, Class B and Class C

You can redeem (sell) Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways: 

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts in return for its services, which will reduce your return.

Directly from the Trust by Written Request. To redeem shares directly from the Trust by written request, you must send the following items to the PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060:

1.

a written request for redemption signed by all registered owners exactly as the account is registered on the Transfer Agent's records, including fiduciary titles, if any, and specifying the account number and the dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed;

2.

for certain redemptions described below, a guarantee of all signatures on the written request or on the share certificate or accompanying stock power, if required, as described under "Signature Validation" below;

3.

any share certificates issued for any of the shares to be redeemed (see "Certificated Shares" below); and

4.

any additional documents which may be required by the Transfer Agent for redemption by corporations, partnerships or other organizations, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians or guardians, or if the redemption is requested by anyone other than the shareholder(s) of record. Transfers of shares are subject to the same requirements.

A signature validation is not required for redemptions requested by and payable to all shareholders of record for the account, and to be sent to the address of record for that account. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, if you have any questions about these requirements you should contact the Transfer Agent in writing or call 888.87.PIMCO before submitting a request. Written redemption or transfer requests will not be honored until all required documents in the proper form have been received by the Transfer Agent. You can not redeem your shares by written request if they are held in "street name" accounts—you must redeem through your financial firm.

If the proceeds of your redemption (i) are to be paid to a person other than the record owner, (ii) are to be sent to an address other than the address of the account on the Transfer Agent's records, and/or (iii) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Fund may, however, waive the signature validation requirement for redemptions up to $2,500 by a trustee of a qualified retirement plan, the administrator for which has an agreement with PIMCO.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can redeem your shares, including: 

Telephone requests to the Transfer Agent

Expedited wire transfers 

Automatic Withdrawal Plan 

Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network

Unless you specifically elect otherwise, your initial Account Application permits you to redeem shares by telephone subject to certain requirements. To be eligible for expedited wire transfer, Automatic Withdrawal Plan, and ACH privileges, you must specifically elect the particular option on your Account Application and satisfy certain other requirements. The Statement of Additional Information describes each of these options and provides additional information about selling shares.

Other than an applicable CDSC, you will not pay any special fees or charges to the Trust or the Distributor when you sell your shares. However, if you sell your shares through your broker, dealer or other financial firm, that firm may charge you a commission or other fee for processing your redemption request.

Redeeming Shares — Class R

Class R shares may be redeemed through the investor's plan administrator. Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for their services in processing redemption requests. Please contact the plan or firm for details.

Subject to any restrictions in the applicable specified benefit plan documents, plan administrators are obligated to transmit redemption orders to the Trust's Transfer Agent or their financial service firm promptly and are responsible for ensuring that redemption requests are in proper form. Specified benefit plans and financial firms will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Trust's Transfer Agent and may charge for their services.

Redeeming Shares — Institutional Class and Administrative Class

Redemptions in Writing. Investors may redeem (sell) Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by sending a facsimile, written request or e-mail as follows:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

The redemption request should state the Fund from which the shares are to be redeemed, the class of shares, the number or dollar amount of the shares to be redeemed and the account number. The request must be signed or made by an Authorized Person.

Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including those by fax or e-mail) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by utilizing fax or e-mail redemption, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares by mail. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that a shareholder will be unable to effect a redemption by fax or e-mail when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions as a procedure designed to confirm that instructions are genuine.

All redemptions, whether initiated by mail, fax or e-mail, will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

Redemptions by Telephone. An investor that elects this option on the Account Application (or subsequently in writing) may request redemptions of Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. An Authorized Person must state his or her name, account name, account number, name of Fund and share class, and redemption amount (in dollars or shares). Redemption requests of an amount of $10 million or more must be submitted in writing by an Authorized Person.

In electing a telephone redemption, the investor authorizes PIMCO and the Transfer Agent to act on telephone instructions from any person representing him or herself to be an Authorized Person, and reasonably believed by PIMCO or the Transfer Agent to be genuine. Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including by telephone) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by electing the telephone option, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares in writing. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that shareholders will be unable to redeem their shares by telephone when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions initiated by telephone as a procedure designed to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. All telephone transactions are recorded, and PIMCO or the Transfer Agent may request certain information in order to verify that the person giving instructions is authorized to do so. The Trust or Transfer Agent may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transactions if it fails to employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. All redemptions initiated by telephone will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

An Authorized Person may decline telephone exchange or redemption privileges after an account is opened by providing the Transfer Agent a letter of instruction signed by an Authorized Signer. Shareholders may experience delays in exercising telephone redemption privileges during periods of abnormal market activity. During periods of volatile economic or market conditions, shareholders may wish to consider transmitting redemption orders by facsimile, e-mail or overnight courier. Defined contribution plan participants may request redemptions by contacting the employee benefits office, the plan administrator or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan.

Redeeming Shares — Class P

An investor may redeem (sell) Class P shares through the investor's financial firm.  Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares.  Please contact the financial firm for details.

Redeeming Shares — Class D

An investor may redeem (sell) Class D shares through the investor's financial firm. An investor does not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although the financial service firm may charge for its services in processing a redemption request. An investor should contact the firm for details. If an investor is the registered owner of Class D shares, the investor may contact the Fund at 888.87.PIMCO for information regarding how to redeem shares directly with the Trust.

A financial firm is obligated to transmit an investor's redemption orders to the Transfer Agent promptly and is responsible for ensuring that a redemption request is in proper form. The financial firm will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Transfer Agent and may charge for its services.

Redeeming Shares — Additional Information

Redemptions of all Classes of Fund shares may be made on any day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open, but may be suspended when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency which makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors. Under these and other unusual circumstances, the Trust may suspend redemptions or postpone payment for more than seven days, as permitted by law.

Redemption proceeds will normally be mailed to the redeeming shareholder within three calendar days or, in the case of wire transfer or ACH redemptions, sent to the designated bank account within one business day. ACH redemptions may be received by the bank on the second or third business day, but in either case may take up to seven days. In cases where shares have recently been purchased by personal check, redemption proceeds may be withheld until the check has been collected, which may take up to 15 days. To avoid such withholding, investors should purchase shares by certified or bank check or by wire transfer.

For shareholder protection, a request to change information contained in an account registration (for example, a request to change the bank designated to receive wire redemption proceeds) must be received in writing, signed by the minimum number of persons designated on the completed Account Application that are required to effect a redemption, and accompanied by a signature validation from any eligible guarantor institution, as determined in accordance with the Trust's procedures, as more fully described below.

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial firms may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the Funds' shares, which may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any additional restrictions, limitations or fees that are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

Redemptions In Kind

The Trust has agreed to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's net assets during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. In consideration of the best interests of the remaining shareholders, the Trust may pay any redemption proceeds exceeding this amount in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities held by a Fund in lieu of cash. It is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in kind. If your shares are redeemed in kind, you should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received in the distribution.

Certificated Shares

If you are redeeming shares for which certificates have been issued, the certificates must be mailed to or deposited with the Trust, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly endorsed stock power or by a written request for redemption. Signatures must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Trust may request further documentation from institutions or fiduciary accounts, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians. Your redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered, including indication of any special capacity of the registered owner.

Signature Validation

When a signature validation is called for, a Medallion signature guarantee or Signature validation program (SVP) stamp will be required. A Medallion signature guarantee is intended to provide signature validation for transactions considered financial in nature, and an SVP stamp is intended to provide signature validation for transactions non-financial in nature. A Medallion signature guarantee or SVP stamp may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial institution which is participating in a Medallion program or Signature validation program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Signature validations from financial institutions which are not participating in one of these programs will not be accepted. Please note that financial institutions participating in a recognized Medallion program may still be ineligible to provide a signature validation for transactions of greater than a specified dollar amount. The Trust may change the signature validation requirements from time to time upon notice to shareholders, which may be given by means of a new or supplemented prospectus. Shareholders should contact PIMCO Funds for additional details regarding the Funds' signature validation requirements.

Signature validation cannot be provided by a notary public. In addition, corporations, trusts, and other institutional organizations are required to furnish evidence of the authority of the persons designated on the Account Application to effect transactions for the organization.

Minimum Account Size

Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust reserves the right to redeem shares in any account that falls below the values listed below. 

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class D. Investors should maintain an account balance in the Fund held by an investor of at least the minimum investment necessary to open the particular type of account. If an investor's balance for the Fund remains below the minimum for three months or longer, the Administrator has the right (except in the case of employer-sponsored retirement accounts) to redeem an investor's remaining shares and close the Fund account after giving the investor 60 days to increase the account balance. An investor's account will not be liquidated if the reduction in size is due solely to a decline in market value of Fund shares or if the aggregate value of all the investor's holdings in the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series accounts exceeds $50,000. 

Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class. The Trust reserves the right to redeem Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares in any account for their then-current value (which will be promptly paid to the investor) if at any time, due to redemption by the investor, the shares in the account do not have a value of at least $100,000. A shareholder will receive advance notice of a mandatory redemption and will be given at least 60 days to bring the value of its account up to at least $100,000.

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

To reduce expenses, it is intended that only one copy of the Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report, when available, will be mailed to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents and your shares are held directly with the Trust, call the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. You will receive the additional copy within 30 days after receipt of your request by the Trust. Alternatively, if your shares are held through a financial institution, please contact the financial institution directly.

Exchanging Shares

You may exchange shares of a Fund for the same class of shares of any other fund of the Trust or a fund of PIMCO Equity Series that offers the same class of shares, subject to any restriction on exchanges set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus. Shareholders interested in such an exchange may request a prospectus for these other funds by contacting the Trust.

Exchanges of Class A, Class B and Class C shares are subject to a $1,000 minimum for each Fund, except with respect to tax-qualified programs and exchanges effected through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Exchange Plan. Specified benefit plans or financial service firms may impose various fees and charges, investment minimums and other requirements with respect to exchanges of Class R shares. You may exchange or obtain additional information about exchanging Class D shares by contacting your financial firm.

An exchange is generally a taxable event which will generate capital gains or losses, and special rules may apply in computing tax basis when determining gain or loss. See "Tax Consequences" in this prospectus and "Taxation" in the Statement of Additional Information.

If you maintain your Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R account with the Trust, you may exchange shares by completing a written exchange request and sending it to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or by calling the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. If you maintain your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares with the Trust, you may exhange shares by following the redemption procedures for those classes above.

Shares of one class of a Fund may also be exchanged directly for shares of another class of the Fund, subject to any applicable sales charge and other rules, as described in the Statement of Additional Information. 

The Trust reserves the right to refuse exchange purchases (or purchase and redemption and/or redemption and purchase transactions) if, in the judgment of PIMCO, the transaction would adversely affect a Fund and its shareholders. Although the Trust has no current intention of terminating or modifying the exchange privilege, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the SEC, the Trust will give you 60 days' advance notice if it exercises its right to terminate or materially modify the exchange privilege with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares.

The Statement of Additional Information provides more detailed information about the exchange privilege, including the procedures you must follow and additional exchange options. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Acceptance and Timing of Purchase Orders, Redemption Orders and Share Price Calculations

A purchase order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) ("NYSE Close"), on a day the Trust is open for business, together with payment made in one of the ways described above will be effected at that day's NAV plus any applicable sales charge. An order received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV determined on the next business day. However, orders received by certain retirement plans and other financial firms on a business day prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The Trust is "open for business" on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund's NAV, in accordance with applicable law. A Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of the Fund's portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund's management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days which the Trust is open for business.

A redemption order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the NYSE Close on a day the Trust is open for business, is effective on that day. A redemption order received after that time becomes effective on the next business day. Redemption requests for Fund shares are effected at the NAV per share next determined after receipt of a redemption request by the Trust or its designee, minus any applicable sales charge. However, orders received by certain broker-dealers and other financial firms on a business day prior to the NYSE Close and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The request must properly identify all relevant information such as account name, account number, redemption amount (in dollars or shares), the Fund name and the class of shares and must be executed by an Authorized Person.

Abusive Trading Practices

The Trust encourages shareholders to invest in the Funds as part of a long-term investment strategy and discourages excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, sometimes referred to as "market timing." However, because the Trust will not always be able to detect market timing or other abusive trading activity, investors should not assume that the Trust will be able to detect or prevent all market timing or other trading practices that may disadvantage the Funds.

Certain of the Funds' investment strategies may expose the Funds to risks associated with market timing activities. For example, since the Funds may invest in non-U.S. securities, the Funds may be subject to the risk that an investor may seek to take advantage of a delay between the change in value of the Funds' non-U.S. portfolio securities and the determination of the Funds' NAV as a result of different closing times of U.S. and non-U.S. markets by buying or selling Fund shares at a price that does not reflect their true value. A similar risk exists for a Fund's potential investment in securities of small capitalization companies, securities of issuers located in emerging markets, securities of distressed companies or high yield securities that are thinly traded and therefore may have actual values that differ from their market prices.

To discourage excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent short-term trading activity that may be harmful to a Fund and its shareholders. Such activities may have a detrimental effect on a Fund and its shareholders. For example, depending upon various factors such as the size of a Fund and the amount of its assets maintained in cash, short-term or excessive trading by Fund shareholders may interfere with the efficient management of the Fund's portfolio, increase transaction costs and taxes, and harm the performance of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Trust seeks to deter and prevent abusive trading practices, and to reduce these risks, through several methods. First, to the extent that there is a delay between a change in the value of a mutual fund's portfolio holdings and the time when that change is reflected in the NAV of the fund's shares, the fund is exposed to the risk that investors may seek to exploit this delay by purchasing or redeeming shares at NAVs that do not reflect appropriate fair value prices. The Trust seeks to deter and prevent this activity, sometimes referred to as "stale price arbitrage," by the appropriate use of "fair value" pricing of a Fund's portfolio securities. See "How Fund Shares Are Priced" below for more information.

Second, the Trust seeks to monitor shareholder account activities in order to detect and prevent excessive and disruptive trading practices. The Trust and PIMCO each reserves the right to restrict or refuse any purchase or exchange transaction if, in the judgment of the Trust or of PIMCO, the transaction may adversely affect the interests of a Fund or its shareholders. Among other things, the Trust may monitor for any patterns of frequent purchases and sales that appear to be made in response to short-term fluctuations in share price and may also monitor for any attempts to improperly avoid the imposition of a redemption fee. Notice of any restrictions or rejections of transactions may vary according to the particular circumstances.

Although the Trust and its service providers seek to use these methods to detect and prevent abusive trading activities, and although the Trust will consistently apply such methods, there can be no assurances that such activities can be mitigated or eliminated. By their nature, omnibus accounts, in which purchases and sales of Fund shares by multiple investors are aggregated for presentation to a Fund on a net basis, conceal the identity of the individual investors from the Fund. This makes it more difficult for a Fund to identify short-term transactions in the Fund.

Verification of Identity

To help the federal government combat the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations. As a result, a Fund must obtain the following information for each person that opens a new account:

1.

Name;

2.

Date of birth (for individuals);

3.

Residential or business street address; and

4.

Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

Federal law prohibits the Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above.

Individuals may also be asked for a copy of their driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify their identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify an individual's identity by cross-referencing the identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities.

After an account is opened, a Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. A Fund also may close your account and redeem your shares or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time.

How Fund Shares Are Priced

The price of a Fund's shares is based on the Fund's NAV. The NAV of a Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total value of a Fund's portfolio investments and other assets attributable to that class, less any liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class.

Fund shares are valued as of the NYSE Close on each day that the NYSE is open. Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the 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. Each Fund reserves the right to change the time its respective NAV is calculated if the Fund closes earlier, or as permitted by the SEC.

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotes are readily available are valued at market value. Market value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices, or if no sales are reported, based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers, or pricing services. 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 the manager to be the primary exchange. 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. Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities and non-exchange traded derivatives are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or pricing services using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from independent pricing services use 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. Short term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost. Exchange traded options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. With respect to any portion of the Fund's assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies, a Fund's NAV will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) 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 will be valued at fair value based on procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. The Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing services and other third-party vendors, which may recommend fair value prices or adjustments with reference to other securities, indices or assets. In considering whether fair value pricing is required and in determining fair values, the Fund may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indices) 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 non-U.S. securities. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund's portfolio investments being affected when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market exists to a reliable degree will be valued at the mean of the last available bid/ask prices in the market for such loans, as provided by a loan pricing service. Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market does not exist to a reliable degree will be valued at fair value, which is intended to approximate market value. In valuing a senior secured floating rate loan at fair value, the factors considered include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the creditworthiness of the borrower and any intermediate participants, (b) the terms of the loan, (c) recent prices in the market for similar loans, if any, and (d) recent prices in the market for instruments of similar quality, rate, period until next interest rate reset and maturity.

Investments initially valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. As a result, 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 securities 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 NYSE is closed. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) securities, the NAV of the Fund's shares may change when you cannot purchase, redeem or exchange shares.

Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. For instance, certain securities or investments for which daily market quotes are not readily available may be valued, pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, with reference to other securities or indices. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees, generally based upon recommendations provided by PIMCO.

Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information, bid/ask information, broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the NYSE Close, that materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets. In addition, market quotes are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities trade do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. The Board has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for monitoring significant events that may materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets and for determining whether the value of the applicable securities or assets should be reevaluated in light of such significant events.

When the Fund uses fair value pricing to determine its NAV, securities will not be priced on the basis of quotes from the primary market in which they are traded, but rather may be priced by another method that the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction believe reflects fair value. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust's policy is 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 determined by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction would 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 the 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 above under "Abusive Trading Practices."

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. Generally, when the Funds pay income dividends, those dividends are expected to differ over time by approximately the amount of the expense accrual differential between the classes.

Fund Distributions

Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. You begin earning dividends on Fund shares the day after the Fund receives your purchase payment. Dividends paid by each Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner and at the same time, but dividends on different classes of shares may be different as a result of the service and/or distribution fees applicable to certain classes of shares. The following table shows when each Fund intends to declare and distribute income dividends to shareholders of record.



Fund

Declared
and Paid
Quarterly

Declared
Daily and Paid
Monthly

All Funds (other than PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO Real Return and PIMCO Real Return Asset Funds)

PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO Real Return and PIMCO Real Return Asset Funds

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's dividend and capital gain distributions with respect to a particular class of shares will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV unless the shareholder elects to have the distributions paid in cash. A shareholder may elect to have distributions paid in cash on the Account Application, by phone, or by submitting a written request, signed by an Authorized Person, indicating the account name, account number, name of Fund and share class. A shareholder may elect to invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Funds which offers that class of shares at NAV. A shareholder must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. This option must be elected when the account is set up.

A Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class R shareholder may choose from the following distribution options:

Reinvest all distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV. You should contact your financial firm (if shares are held through a financial firm) or the Fund's Transfer Agent (if shares are held through a direct account) for details. You do not pay any sales charges on shares received through the reinvestment of Fund distributions. This will be done unless you elect another option.

Invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series which offers that class at NAV. You must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

Receive all distributions in cash (either paid directly to you or credited to your account with your broker or other financial intermediary). If the postal or other delivery service is unable to deliver checks to your address of record, the Trust's Transfer Agent will hold the returned checks for your benefit in a non-interest bearing account. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.
  

A Note on the PIMCO Real Income 2019® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Funds®.
Each Fund's distribution strategy is designed to provide a monthly distribution adjusted for inflation until the Fund's final maturity date. Each Fund's monthly distribution will primarily consist of its net investment income and will likely include principal from the inflation-indexed bonds that have recently matured or proceeds from the sale of securities. A portion of a monthly distribution will likely consist of a return of capital to shareholders. This means that over the life of the Fund you will likely receive a portion of your investment back as part of each monthly distribution. This also means that, the closer a new or subsequent investment is to the maturity date of the Fund, the greater the monthly distribution rate will be for that investment. This is because you will receive a greater portion of that investment back in a monthly distribution due to the shorter time horizon. Each monthly distribution amount will reduce the Fund's NAV by the distribution amount so that each Fund's NAV will start at $10 at the beginning of the trade day on the inception date of the Fund and end at $0 on the final maturity date of the Fund. Other factors may also affect the NAV during the term of the Fund such as changes in the prices of the securities in the Fund or shareholder purchase and redemption activity. The initial monthly distribution rate will be calculated at the Fund's inception based on the portfolio manager's estimate of the monthly distribution amount that will best allow for the Fund's assets to be fully distributed at the final maturity date of the Fund.

The formula below is used to calculate the monthly distribution amount per Fund share as adjusted for inflation according to changes in the CPI. The amount actually distributed by the Fund may vary as described in the first footnote to the formula.

Inflation-Adjusted Monthly Distribution

Example of Monthly Distributions

The following is a hypothetical example of how an investor's monthly distributions over a three-month period would be calculated, including the adjustment for inflation. The example uses historical measures of inflation (as measured by the actual figures for the CPI), but is provided only as a hypothetical illustration of how an investor's distributions would vary over periods of inflation and deflation. It does not reflect any actual distributions. The example assumes that:

The shareholder held 100,000 shares in a Fund during the three-month period.

April 2009 CPI = 213.240

May 2009 CPI = 213.856

June 2009 CPI = 215.693

July 2009 CPI = 215.351

1. Calculate July distribution per share.

2. Calculate July total distribution amount for the shareholder.

3. Calculate August distribution per share.

4. Calculate August total distribution amount for the shareholder.

5. Calculate September distribution per share.

6. Calculate September total distribution amount for the shareholder.

During periods of rising inflation the amount of the monthly distribution is expected to increase and during periods of deflation the amount of the monthly distribution is expected to decrease. The monthly distribution amount may be adjusted during the term of a Fund to better enable the Fund to provide regular monthly distributions through the final maturity date. The Funds' distribution policies may be modified by the Board at any time and a Fund may not be successful in achieving its distribution strategy. These distributions are not guaranteed.

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 and will be included in the monthly distribution. The Funds are expected to be managed to minimize capital gains. However, if a Fund incurs capital gains, the regular monthly distribution may be reduced by the amount of the capital gain distribution so that the total amount distributed, including both the capital gain distribution and the monthly distribution, do not exceed the intended monthly distribution. If the total capital gain distribution in a month is higher than the intended regular monthly distribution, future monthly distributions may be reduced.

Tax Consequences

Taxes on Fund Distributions. A shareholder subject to U.S. federal income tax will be subject to tax on taxable Fund distributions of taxable income or capital gains whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. For federal income tax purposes, taxable Fund distributions will be taxable to the shareholder as either ordinary income or capital gains.

Fund taxable dividends (i.e., distributions of investment income) are generally taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. A portion of distributions may be qualified dividends taxable at lower rates for individual shareholders. Federal taxes on Fund distributions of gains are determined by how long a Fund owned the investments that generated the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned the shares. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for more than one year will generally be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for one year or less will generally be taxable as ordinary income.

Taxable Fund distributions are taxable to shareholders even if they are paid from income or gains earned by a Fund prior to the shareholder's investment and thus were included in the price paid for the shares. For example, a shareholder who purchases shares on or just before the record date of a Fund distribution will pay full price for the shares and may receive a portion of his or her investment back as a taxable distribution.

Taxes on Redemption or Exchanges of Shares. You will generally have a taxable capital gain or loss if you dispose of your Fund shares by redemption, exchange or sale. The amount of the gain or loss and the rate of tax will depend primarily upon how much you pay for the shares, how much you sell them for, and how long you hold them. When you exchange shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund, the transaction will be treated as a sale of the Fund shares for these purposes, and any gain on those shares will generally be subject to federal income tax.

Returns of Capital. If the Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.

Important Tax Reporting Considerations. For shares of the Funds redeemed after January 1, 2012, your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) will report gains and losses realized on redemptions of shares for shareholders who are individuals and S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information will also be reported to you on Form 1099-B and the IRS each year. In calculating the gain or loss on redemptions of shares, the average cost method will be used to determine the cost basis of Fund shares purchased after January 1, 2012 unless you instruct the Fund in writing that you want to use another available method for cost basis reporting (for example, First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO), Specific Lot Identification (SLID) or High Cost, First Out (HIFO)). If you designate SLID as your cost basis method, you will also need to designate a secondary cost basis method (Secondary Method). If a Secondary Method is not provided, the Funds will designate FIFO as the Secondary Method and will use the Secondary Method with respect to systematic withdrawals made after January 1, 2012.

A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund. One of the requirements for favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company under the Code is that each Fund derive at least 90% of its gross income from certain qualifying sources of income. The IRS has issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income under Subchapter M of the Code. As such, each Fund's ability to utilize direct investments in commodity linked swaps, commodities or other commodity-linked derivatives as part of its investment strategy is limited to a maximum of 10 percent of its gross income.

However, in a subsequent revenue ruling, the IRS provides that income from alternative investment instruments (such as certain commodity index-linked notes) that create commodity exposure may be considered qualifying income under the Code. The IRS has also issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income from certain commodity index-linked notes is qualifying income. In addition, the IRS has also issued private letter rulings which the IRS specifically concluded that income derived from an investment in a subsidiary will also constitute qualifying income to the Fund, even if that subsidiary itself owns commodity-linked swaps. Based on the underlying tax principles relating to such rulings, the Funds will continue to seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in commodity index-linked notes and through investments in their respective Subsidiary.

It should be noted, however, that the IRS has suspended the issuance of these private letter rulings. There can be no assurance that the IRS will not change its position with respect to some or all of these issues or that future legislation will not adversely impact the tax treatment of a Fund's commodity-linked investments. If the IRS were to change its position or otherwise determine that income derived from certain commodity-linked notes or from investments in subsidiaries does not constitute qualifying income and if such positions were upheld or if future legislation were to adversely affect the tax treatment of Fund investments, then certain Funds, including the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi- Asset Fund might cease to qualify as regulated investment companies and would be required to reduce their exposure to such investments which might result in difficulty in implementing their investment strategies. If such Funds did not qualify as regulated investment companies for any taxable year, their taxable income would be subject to tax at the Fund level at regular corporate tax rates (without reduction for distributions to shareholders) and to a further tax at the shareholder level when such income is distributed.

Furthermore, the tax treatment of commodity-linked notes, other commodity-linked derivatives, and the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Funds' investments in their Subsidiaries may otherwise be adversely affected by future legislation, Treasury Regulations and/or guidance issued by the IRS. Such developments could affect the character, timing and/or amount of the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Funds' taxable income or any distributions made by the Funds or result in the inability of the Funds to operate as described in this Prospectus.

A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund, PIMCO Real Return, PIMCO Real Return Asset, PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®. Periodic adjustments for inflation to the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond may give rise to original issue discount, which will be includable in the Fund's gross income. Due to original issue discount, the Fund may be required to make annual distributions to shareholders that exceed the cash received, which may cause the Fund to liquidate certain investments when it is not advantageous to do so. Also, if the principal value of an inflation-indexed bond is adjusted downward due to deflation, amounts previously distributed in the taxable year may be characterized in some circumstances as a return of capital.

Your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) is also required to report gains and losses to the IRS in connection with redemptions of shares by S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012. If a shareholder is a corporation and has not instructed the Fund that it is a C corporation in its Account Application or by written instruction, the Fund will treat the shareholder as an S corporation and file a Form 1099-B.

Backup Withholding. Each Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax on all taxable distributions payable to shareholders if they fail to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or if they have been notified by the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against U.S. federal income tax liability.

Foreign Withholding Taxes. A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding or other foreign taxes, which in some cases can be significant on any income or gain from investments in foreign securities. In that case, the Fund's total return on those securities would be decreased. Each Fund may generally deduct these taxes in computing its taxable income. Rather than deducting these foreign taxes, if more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, or if at least 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year is represented by interests in other regulated investment companies, such Fund may make an election to treat a proportionate amount of eligible foreign taxes as constituting a taxable distribution to each shareholder, which would, subject to certain limitations, generally allow the shareholder to either (i) credit that proportionate amount of taxes against U.S. Federal income tax liability as a foreign tax credit or (ii) take that amount as an itemized deduction. Although in some cases the Fund may be able to apply for a refund of a portion of such taxes, the ability to successfully obtain such a refund may be uncertain.

Any foreign shareholders would (with certain exceptions) generally be subject to U. S. tax withholding of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on distributions from the Funds. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, the Funds will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) redemption proceeds made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the Funds to determine whether withholding is required.

This "Tax Consequences" section relates only to federal income tax; the consequences under other tax laws may differ. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the possible application of foreign, state and local income tax laws to Fund dividends and capital distributions. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information regarding the tax aspects of investing in the Funds.

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

This section provides additional information about some of the principal investments and related risks of the Funds and of certain Acquired Funds described under "Fund Summaries" and "Description of Principal Risks" above. It also describes characteristics and risks of additional securities and investment techniques described herein that may be used by the Funds and certain Acquired Funds from time to time. Generally, the characteristics and risks of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Acquired Funds from time to time are similar to those described below. However, the risks associated with an Acquired Fund's investments are described more fully in each Acquired Fund's prospectus. Accordingly, please see an Acquired Fund's prospectus for a more complete description of the Acquired Fund and the risks associated with its investments. Most of these securities and investment techniques are discretionary, which means that PIMCO, or in the case of a fund that is not managed by PIMCO, such fund's investment adviser and subadviser, as applicable, can decide whether to use them or not. This prospectus does not attempt to disclose all of the various types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds or Acquired Funds. As with any mutual fund, investors in the Funds rely on the professional investment judgment and skill of PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for more detailed information about the securities and investment techniques described in this section and about other strategies and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Because the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may each invest a portion of its assets in its respective Subsidiary, each of which may hold some of the investments described in this prospectus, these Funds may be indirectly exposed to the risks associated with those investments. With respect to its investments, each Subsidiary will generally be subject to the same fundamental, non-fundamental and certain other investment restrictions as the Funds; however, each Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® and the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and their respective Subsidiaries may test for compliance with certain investment restrictions on a consolidated basis, except that with respect to their investments in certain securities that may involve leverage, a Subsidiary will comply with asset segregation or "earmarking" requirements to the same extent as the Fund.

As the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may invest in shares of the Acquired Funds, the risks of investing in the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may be closely related to the risks associated with the Acquired Funds and their investments. However, as the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may also invest their assets directly in Fixed Income Instruments, equity securities, forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, other affiliated or unaffiliated funds, and other investments, the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may be directly exposed to certain risks described below.

Investment Selection

Certain Funds seek maximum total return. The total return sought by a Fund consists of both income earned on a Fund's investments and capital appreciation, if any, arising from increases in the market value of a Fund's holdings. Capital appreciation of Fixed Income Instruments generally results from decreases in market interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular market sector or security.

In selecting investments for a Fund, PIMCO develops an outlook for interest rates, currency exchange rates and the economy, analyzes credit and call risks, and uses other investment selection techniques. The proportion of a Fund's assets committed to investments with particular characteristics (such as quality, sector, interest rate or maturity) varies based on PIMCO's outlook for the U.S. economy and the economies of other countries in the world, the financial markets and other factors.

With respect to fixed income investing, PIMCO attempts to identify areas of the bond market that are undervalued relative to the rest of the market. PIMCO identifies these areas by grouping Fixed Income Instruments into sectors such as money markets, governments, corporates, mortgages, asset-backed and international. In seeking to identify undervalued currencies, PIMCO may consider many factors, including but not limited to longer-term analysis of relative interest rates, inflation rates, real exchange rates, purchasing power parity, trade account balances and current account balances, as well as other factors that influence exchange rates such as flows, market technical trends and government policies. Sophisticated proprietary software then assists in evaluating sectors and pricing specific investments. Once investment opportunities are identified, PIMCO will shift assets among sectors depending upon changes in relative valuations, credit spreads and other factors. There is no guarantee that PIMCO's investment selection techniques will produce the desired results.

Investors should be aware that the investments made by a Fund and the results achieved by a Fund at any given time are not expected to be the same as those made by other funds for which PIMCO acts as investment adviser, including funds with names, investment objectives and policies similar to a Fund.

Fixed Income Instruments

"Fixed Income Instruments," as used generally in this prospectus, includes:

securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities");

corporate debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including convertible securities and corporate commercial paper;

mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities;

inflation-indexed bonds issued both by governments and corporations;

structured notes, including hybrid or "indexed" securities and event-linked bonds;

bank capital and trust preferred securities;

loan participations and assignments;

delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities;

bank certificates of deposit, fixed time deposits and bankers' acceptances;

repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments and reverse repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments;

debt securities issued by states or local governments and their agencies, authorities and other government-sponsored enterprises;

obligations of non-U.S. governments or their subdivisions, agencies and government-sponsored enterprises; and

obligations of international agencies or supranational entities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.

The Funds may invest in derivatives based on Fixed Income Instruments.

Duration

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Similarly, 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. By way of example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. The maturity of a security, another commonly used measure of price sensitivity, measures only the time until final payment is due, whereas duration takes into account the pattern of all payments of interest and principal on a security over time, including how these payments are affected by prepayments and by changes in interest rates, as well as the time until an interest rate is reset (in the case of variable-rate securities). PIMCO uses an internal model for calculating duration, which may result in a different value for the duration of an index compared to the duration calculated by the index provider or another third party.

U.S. Government Securities

U.S. Government Securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. The U.S. Government does not guarantee the NAV of the Fund's shares. U.S. Government Securities are subject to market and interest rate risk, as well as varying degrees of credit risk. Some U.S. Government Securities are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Other types of U.S. Government Securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States (but not issued by the U.S. Treasury). These securities may have less credit risk than U.S. Government Securities not supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Such other types of U.S. Government Securities are: (1) supported by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (2) supported only by the credit of the issuing agency, instrumentality or government-sponsored corporation; or (3) supported by the United States in some other way. These securities may be subject to greater credit risk. U.S. Government Securities include zero coupon securities, which tend to be subject to greater market risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). 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 guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Municipal Bonds

Municipal Bonds are generally issued by states, territories, possessions and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. Municipal Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit and market risk. The ability of an issuer to make payments could be affected by litigation, legislation or other political events or the bankruptcy of the issuer. Lower rated Municipal Bonds are subject to greater credit and market risk than higher quality Municipal Bonds. The types of Municipal Bonds in which the Funds may invest include municipal lease obligations, municipal general obligation bonds, municipal cash equivalents, and pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity Municipal Bonds. The Funds may also invest in industrial development bonds, which are Municipal Bonds issued by a government agency on behalf of a private sector company and, in most cases, are not backed by the credit of the issuing municipality and may therefore involve more risk. The Funds may also invest in securities issued by entities whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds.

Pre-refunded Municipal Bonds are tax-exempt bonds that have been refunded to a call date on or before the final maturity of principal and remain outstanding in the municipal market. The payment of principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund is funded from securities in a designated escrow account that holds U.S. Treasury securities or other obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities ("Agency Securities")). As the payment of principal and interest is generated from securities held in a designated escrow account, the pledge of the municipality has been fulfilled and the original pledge of revenue by the municipality is no longer in place. The escrow account securities pledged to pay the principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bond do not guarantee the price movement of the bond before maturity. Investment in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund may subject the Fund to interest rate risk, market risk and credit risk. In addition, while a secondary market exists for pre-refunded Municipal Bonds, if a Fund sells pre-refunded Municipal Bonds prior to maturity, the price received may be more or less than the original cost, depending on market conditions at the time of sale.

The Funds (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may invest, without limitation, in residual interest bonds ("RIBs"), which brokers create by depositing a Municipal Bond in a trust. The trust in turn issues a variable rate security and RIBs. The interest rate for the variable rate security is determined by the remarketing broker-dealer, while the RIB holder receives the balance of the income from the underlying municipal bond. The market prices of RIBs may be highly sensitive to changes in market rates and may decrease significantly when market rates increase.

In a transaction in which a Fund purchases a RIB from a trust, and the underlying Municipal Bond was held by the Fund prior to being deposited into the trust, the Fund treats the transaction as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the Fund will incur a non-cash interest expense with respect to interest paid by the trust on the variable rate securities, and will recognize additional interest income in an amount directly corresponding to the non-cash interest expense. Therefore, the Fund's NAV per share and performance are not affected by the non-cash interest expense. This accounting treatment does not apply to RIBs acquired by the Funds where the Funds did not previously own the underlying Municipal Bond.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage-related securities include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBSs") and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property.

The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of a mortgage-related security generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage-related securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. If unanticipated rates of prepayment on underlying mortgages increase the effective maturity of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of the security can be expected to increase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

One type of SMBS has one class receiving all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only, or "IO" class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only, or "PO" class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities. Each Fund (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities.

Each Fund may invest in each of collateralized bond obligations ("CBOs"), collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), other collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs") and other similarly structured securities. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs 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. Other CDOs are trusts backed by other types of assets representing obligations of various parties. Certain Funds may invest in other asset-backed securities that have been offered to investors.

Loan Participations and Assignments

Each Fund may invest in fixed- and floating-rate loans, which investments generally will be in the form of loan participations and assignments of portions of such loans. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of being a lender. If a Fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower.

Reinvestment

Each Fund may be subject to the risk that the returns of a Fund will decline during periods of falling interest rates because the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from matured, traded or called debt obligations at interest rates below the Fund's current earnings rate. For instance, when interest rates decline, an issuer of debt obligations may exercise an option to redeem securities prior to maturity, thereby forcing the Fund to invest in lower-yielding securities. A Fund also may choose to sell higher-yielding portfolio securities and to purchase lower-yielding securities to achieve greater portfolio diversification, because the Fund's portfolio manager believes the current holdings are overvalued or for other investment-related reasons. A decline in the returns received by a Fund from its investments is likely to have an adverse effect on the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return.

Focused Investment

To the extent that a Fund focuses its investments in a particular sector, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse developments affecting that sector. These developments include, but are not limited to, governmental regulation; inflation; rising interest rates; cost increases in raw materials, fuel and other operating expenses; technological innovations that may render existing products and equipment obsolete; competition from new entrants; high research and development costs; increased costs associated with compliance with environmental or other governmental regulations; and other economic, business or political developments specific to that sector. Furthermore, a Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies in related sectors that may share common characteristics, are often subject to similar business risks and regulatory burdens, and whose securities may react similarly to the types of developments described above, which will subject the Fund to greater risk. A Fund also will be subject to focused investment risk to the extent that it invests a substantial portion of its assets in a particular issuer, market, asset class, country or geographic region.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of the issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. When interest rates rise, the value of corporate debt securities can be expected to decline. Debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate movements than those with shorter maturities.

High Yield Securities and Distressed Companies

Securities rated lower than Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, are sometimes referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk bonds." Issuers of these securities may be distressed and undergoing restructuring, bankruptcy or other proceedings in an attempt to avoid insolvency. Investing in these securities involves special risks in addition to the risks associated with investments in higher-rated fixed income securities. While offering a greater potential opportunity for capital appreciation and higher yields, high yield securities typically entail greater potential price volatility and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities. High yield securities may be regarded as predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. They may also be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher-rated securities. Issuers of securities in default may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case a Fund may lose its entire investment.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

Variable and floating rate securities are securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or that reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or a calendar quarter). Each Fund may invest in floating rate debt instruments ("floaters") and engage in credit spread trades. Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general.

Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Each Fund may also invest in inverse floating rate debt instruments ("inverse floaters"). An inverse floater may exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation of similar credit quality. Each Fund (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities. Additionally, each Fund (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may also invest, without limitation, in RIBs.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, which are more fully described below) are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds) will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. 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.

TIPS may also be divided into individual zero-coupon instruments for each coupon or principal payment (known as "iSTRIPS"). An iSTRIP of the principal component of a TIPS issue will retain the embedded deflation floor that will allow the holder of the security to receive the greater of the original principal or inflation-adjusted principal value at maturity. iSTRIPS may be less liquid than conventional TIPS because they are a small component of the TIPS market.

Municipal inflation-indexed securities are municipal bonds that pay coupons based on a fixed rate plus CPI. With regard to municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, the inflation adjustment is reflected in the semi-annual coupon payment. As a result, the principal value of municipal inflation-indexed bonds and such corporate inflation-indexed bonds does not adjust according to the rate of inflation. At the same time, the value of municipal inflation-indexed securities and such corporate inflation-indexed securities generally will not increase if the rate of inflation decreases. Because municipal inflation-indexed securities and corporate inflation-indexed securities are a small component of the municipal bond and corporate bond markets, respectively, they may be less liquid than conventional municipal and corporate bonds.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

Event-Linked Exposure

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in "event-linked bonds" or "event-linked swaps" or by implementing "event-linked strategies." Event-linked exposure results in gains or losses that typically are contingent, or formulaically related to defined trigger events. Examples of trigger events include hurricanes, earthquakes, weather-related phenomena, or statistics relating to such events. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as "catastrophe bonds." If a trigger event occurs, a Fund may lose a portion or its entire principal invested in the bond or notional amount on a swap. Event-linked exposure often provides for an extension of maturity to process and audit loss claims where a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension of maturity may increase volatility. Event-linked exposure may also expose a Fund to certain unanticipated risks including credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations, and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked exposures may also be subject to liquidity risk.

Convertible and Equity Securities

Common stock represents equity ownership in a company and typically provides the common stockholder the power to vote on certain corporate actions, including the election of the company's directors. Common stockholders participate in company profits through dividends and, in the event of bankruptcy, distributions, on a pro-rata basis after other claims are satisfied. Many factors affect the value of common stock, including earnings, earnings forecasts, corporate events and factors impacting the issuer's industry and the market generally. Common stock generally has the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities.

Each Fund (expect the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may invest in convertible securities and equity securities. Convertible securities are generally preferred stocks and other securities, including fixed income securities and warrants, that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock at a stated price or rate. The price of a convertible security will normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of this conversion or exercise feature. However, the value of a convertible security may not increase or decrease as rapidly as the underlying common stock. A convertible security will normally also provide income and is subject to interest rate risk. Convertible securities may be lower-rated securities subject to greater levels of credit risk. A Fund may be forced to convert a security before it would otherwise choose, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

"Synthetic" convertible securities are selected based on the similarity of their economic characteristics to those of a traditional convertible security due to the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security, i.e., an income-producing security ("income-producing component") and the right to acquire an equity security ("convertible component"). The income-producing component is achieved by investing in non-convertible, income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments, which may be represented by derivative instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. A simple example of a synthetic convertible security is the combination of a traditional corporate bond with a warrant to purchase equity securities of the issuer of the bond. A Fund may also purchase synthetic securities created by other parties, typically investment banks, including convertible structured notes. The income-producing and convertible components of a synthetic convertible security may be issued separately by different issuers and at different times.

Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stocks, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stock is subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company's preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects.

While the securities in which the PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund intends to invest are expected to consist primarily of fixed income securities, the Fund may invest in convertible securities or equity securities. While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure fixed income opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund may consider convertible securities or equity securities to gain exposure to such investments.

The PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund may invest in REITs and equity securities of issuers in real estate related industries. When investing directly in equity securities, a Fund will not be limited to only those equity securities with any particular weighting in such Fund's respective benchmark index, if any. Generally, the Funds may consider investing directly in equity securities when derivatives on the underlying securities appear to be overvalued.

The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® may invest in equity securities of issuers in commodity related industries. When investing directly in equity securities, a Fund will not be limited to only those equity securities with any particular weighting in such Fund's respective benchmark index, if any. Generally, the Funds may consider investing directly in equity securities when derivatives on the underlying securities appear to be overvalued.

At times, in connection with the restructuring of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument either outside of bankruptcy court or in the context of bankruptcy court proceedings, a Fund may determine or be required to accept equity securities, such as common stocks, in exchange for all or a portion of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument. Depending upon, among other things, PIMCO's evaluation of the potential value of such securities in relation to the price that could be obtained by a Fund at any given time upon sale thereof, a Fund may determine to hold such securities in its portfolio.

Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities may decline in value due to factors affecting equity securities markets generally or particular industries represented in those markets. The value of an equity security may also decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Securities

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to a non-U.S. country if the issuer is a foreign government (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), or if the issuer is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may include American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") and similar securities that represent interests in non-U.S. companies securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be less liquid or may trade at a different price than the underlying securities of the issuer. In the case of certain money market instruments, such instruments will be considered economically tied to a non-U.S. country if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instrument is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to non-U.S. count-ries if the underlying assets are foreign currencies (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued by foreign governments or issuers organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country (or if the underlying assets are certain money market instruments, if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instruments is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country).

Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved for Funds that invest in securities issued by foreign companies and governments of foreign countries. These risks include: differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; generally higher commission rates on foreign portfolio transactions; the possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations; and political instability. Individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. The securities markets, values of securities, yields and risks associated with foreign (non-U.S.) securities markets may change independently of each other. Also, foreign (non-U.S.) securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities often trade with less frequency and volume than domestic securities and therefore may exhibit greater price volatility. Investments in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also involve higher custodial costs than domestic investments and additional transaction costs with respect to foreign currency conversions. Changes in foreign exchange rates also will affect the value of securities denominated or quoted in foreign currencies.

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) also may invest in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding by which defaulted sovereign debt may be collected.

Emerging Market Securities. Each Fund (except the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund® ) may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to developing (or "emerging market") countries. The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the security's "country of exposure" is an emerging market country, as determined by the criteria set forth below. Alternatively, such as when a "country of exposure" is not available or when PIMCO believes the following tests more accurately reflect which country the security is economically tied to, PIMCO may consider an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the issuer or guarantor is a government of an emerging market country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), if the issuer or guarantor is organized under the laws of an emerging market country, or if the currency of settlement of the security is a currency of an emerging market country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to emerging market countries if the underlying assets are currencies of emerging market countries (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued or guaranteed by governments of emerging market countries or by entities organized under the laws of emerging market countries. A security's "country of exposure" is determined by PIMCO using certain factors provided by a third-party analytical service provider. The factors are applied in order such that the first factor to result in the assignment of a country determines the "country of exposure." The factors, listed in the order in which they are applied, are: (i) if an assetbacked or other collateralized security, the country in which the collateral backing the security is located, (ii) if the security is guaranteed by the government of a country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), the country of the government or instrumentality providing the guarantee, (iii) the "country of risk" of the issuer, (iv) the "country of risk" of the issuer's ultimate parent, or (v) the country where the issuer is organized or incorporated under the laws thereof. "Country of risk" is a separate four-part test determined by the following factors, listed in order of importance: (i) management location, (ii) country of primary listing, (iii) sales or revenue attributable to the country, and (iv) reporting currency of the issuer. PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. In making investments in emerging market securities, a Fund emphasizes those countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. Emerging market countries are generally located in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe. PIMCO will select the country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and any other specific factors it believes to be relevant.

Investing in emerging market securities imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in domestic securities or in foreign, developed countries. These risks include: smaller market capitalization of securities markets, which may suffer periods of relative illiquidity; significant price volatility; restrictions on foreign investment; possible repatriation of investment income and capital. In addition, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales; future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization, or creation of government monopolies. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by a Fund. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Additional risks of emerging market securities may include: greater social, economic and political uncertainty and instability; more substantial governmental involvement in the economy; less governmental supervision and regulation; unavailability of currency hedging techniques; companies that are newly organized and small; differences in auditing and financial reporting standards, which may result in unavailability of material information about issuers; and less developed legal systems. In addition, emerging securities markets may have different clearance and settlement procedures, which may be unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions or otherwise make it difficult to engage in such transactions. Settlement problems may cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, hold a portion of its assets in cash pending investment, or be delayed in disposing of a portfolio security. Such a delay could result in possible liability to a purchaser of the security.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Currencies

The Funds (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may invest directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, or receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, and will be subject to currency risk. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. They generally are determined by supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different countries, actual or perceived changes in interest rates and other complex factors. Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Currencies in which the Funds' assets are denominated may be devalued against the U.S. dollar, resulting in a loss to the Funds.

Foreign Currency Transactions. The Funds (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may invest in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, engage in foreign currency transactions on a spot (cash) basis, enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currencies and futures. A forward foreign currency exchange contract, which involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract, reduces a Fund's exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will deliver and increases its exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will receive for the duration of the contract. Certain foreign currency transactions may also be settled in cash rather than the actual delivery of the relevant currency. The effect on the value of a Fund is similar to selling securities denominated in one currency and purchasing securities denominated in another currency. A contract to sell a foreign currency would limit any potential gain which might be realized if the value of the hedged currency increases. A Fund may enter into these contracts to hedge against foreign exchange risk, to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one currency to another. Suitable hedging transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in such transactions at any given time or from time to time. Also, such transactions may not be successful and may eliminate any chance for a Fund to benefit from favorable fluctuations in relevant foreign currencies. A Fund may use one currency (or a basket of currencies) to hedge against adverse changes in the value of another currency (or a basket of currencies) when exchange rates between the two currencies are positively correlated. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable law, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for non-hedging purposes.

Redenomination. Continuing uncertainty as to the status of the euro and the European Monetary Union (the "EMU") has created significant volatility in currency and financial markets generally. Any partial or complete dissolution of the EMU could have significant adverse effects on currency and financial markets and on the values of a Fund's portfolio investments. If one or more EMU countries were to stop using the euro as its primary currency, a Fund's investments in such countries may be redenominated into a different or newly adopted currency. As a result, the value of those investments could decline significantly and unpredictably. In addition, securities or other investments that are redenominated may be subject to currency risk, liquidity risk and risk of improper valuation to a greater extent than similar investments currently denominated in euros. To the extent a currency used for redenomination purposes is not specified in respect of certain EMU-related investments, or should the euro cease to be used entirely, the currency in which such investments are denominated may be unclear, making such investments particularly difficult to value or dispose of. A Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek judicial or other clarification of the denomination or value of such securities.

There can be no assurance that if a Fund earns income or capital gains in a non-U.S. country or PIMCO otherwise seeks to withdraw a Fund's investments from a given country, capital controls imposed by such country will not prevent, or cause significant expense in, doing so.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, in which the Fund purchases a security from a bank or broker-dealer, which agrees to repurchase the security at the Fund's cost plus interest within a specified time. If the party agreeing to repurchase should default, the Fund will seek to sell the securities which it holds. This could involve procedural costs or delays in addition to a loss on the securities if their value should fall below their repurchase price. Repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and which may not be terminated within seven days at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the agreements are considered illiquid securities.  

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Dollar Rolls and Other Borrowings

Each Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls, subject to the Fund's limitations on borrowings. A reverse repurchase agreement involves the sale of a security by a Fund and its agreement to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and price. A dollar roll is similar except that the counterparty is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund but only securities that are "substantially identical." Reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls may be considered borrowing for some purposes. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees to cover its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls. Reverse repurchase agreements, dollar rolls and other forms of borrowings may create leveraging risk for a Fund.

Each Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to ⅓ of the Fund's total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities. A Fund may also borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets.

Derivatives

Each Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies. Generally, derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends upon, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index, and may relate to stocks, bonds, interest rates, spreads between different interest rates, currencies or currency exchange rates, commodities, and related indexes. The derivative instruments in which the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund® may invest are futures contracts on U.S. Treasury Securities. Examples of derivative instruments include options contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds). Each Fund may invest some or all of its assets in derivative instruments. A portfolio manager may decide not to employ any of these strategies and there is no assurance that any derivatives strategy used by a Fund will succeed. A description of these and other derivative instruments that the Funds may use are described under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.

CPI Swap. A CPI swap is a fixed maturity, over-the-counter derivative in which the investor receives the "realized" rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers ("CPI") over the life of the swap. The investor in turn pays a fixed annualized rate over the life of the swap. This fixed rate is often referred to as the "breakeven inflation" rate and is generally representative of the difference between treasury yields and TIPS yields of similar maturities at the initiation of the swap. CPI swaps are typically in "bullet" format, where all cash flows are exchanged at maturity. In addition to counterparty risk, CPI swaps are also subject to inflation risk, where the swap can potentially lose value if the realized rate of inflation over the life of the swap is less than the fixed market implied inflation rate (fixed breakeven rate) that the investor agrees to pay at the initiation of the swap.

A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Certain derivative transactions may have a leveraging effect on a Fund. For example, a small investment in a derivative instrument may have a significant impact on a Fund's exposure to interest rates, currency exchange rates or other investments. As a result, a relatively small price movement in a derivative instrument may cause an immediate and substantial loss or gain. A Fund may engage in such transactions regardless of whether the Fund owns the asset, instrument or components of the index underlying the derivative instrument. A Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in these types of instruments. If it does, the Fund's investment exposure could far exceed the value of its portfolio securities and its investment performance could be primarily dependent upon securities it does not own. A description of various risks associated with particular derivative instruments is included in "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The following provides a more general discussion of important risk factors relating to all derivative instruments that may be used by the Funds.

Management Risk. Derivative products are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding not only of the underlying instrument but also of the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions.

Credit Risk. The use of many derivative instruments involves the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of another party to the contract (usually referred to as a "counterparty") to make required payments or otherwise comply with the contract's terms. Additionally, investments in credit default swaps could result in losses if a Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company on which the credit default swap is based.

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when a particular derivative instrument is difficult to purchase or sell. If a derivative transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is illiquid (as is the case with many privately negotiated derivatives), it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price.

Leverage Risk. Because many derivatives have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index could result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When a Fund uses derivatives for leverage, investments in that Fund will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to market changes. To limit leverage risk, each Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable regulation, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under derivative instruments.

Lack of Availability. Because the markets for certain derivative instruments (including markets located in foreign countries) are relatively new and still developing, suitable derivatives transactions may not be available in all circumstances for risk management or other purposes. Upon the expiration of a particular contract, a portfolio manager may wish to retain a Fund's position in the derivative instrument by entering into a similar contract, but may be unable to do so if the counterparty to the original contract is unwilling to enter into the new contract and no other suitable counterparty can be found. There is no assurance that a Fund will engage in derivatives transactions at any time or from time to time. A Fund's ability to use derivatives may also be limited by certain regulatory and tax considerations.

Market and Other Risks. Like most other investments, derivative instruments are subject to the risk that the market value of the instrument will change in a way detrimental to a Fund's interest. If a portfolio manager incorrectly forecasts the values of securities, currencies or interest rates or other economic factors in using derivatives for a Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in other Fund investments. A Fund may also have to buy or sell a security at a disadvantageous time or price because the Fund is legally required to maintain offsetting positions or asset coverage in connection with certain derivatives transactions.

Other risks in using derivatives include the risk of mispricing or improper valuation of derivatives and the inability of derivatives to correlate perfectly with underlying assets, rates and indexes. Many derivatives, in particular privately negotiated derivatives, are complex and often valued subjectively. Improper valuations can result in increased cash payment requirements to counterparties or a loss of value to a Fund. Also, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. For example, a swap agreement on an exchange traded fund would not correlate perfectly with the index upon which the exchange traded fund is based because the fund's return is net of fees and expenses. In addition, a Fund's use of derivatives may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if the Fund had not used such instruments.

Correlation Risk. In certain cases, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. In this regard, many of the Funds offered in this prospectus seek to achieve their investment objectives, in part, by investing in derivatives positions that are designed to closely track the performance (or inverse performance) of an index on a daily basis. However, the overall investment strategies of these Funds are not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the performance (or inverse performance) of the particular index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. There are a number of factors which may prevent a mutual fund, or derivatives or other strategies used by a fund, from achieving a desired correlation (or inverse correlation) with an index. These may include, but are not limited to: (i) the impact of fund fees, expenses and transaction costs, including borrowing and brokerage costs/ bid-ask spreads, which are not reflected in index returns; (ii) differences in the timing of daily calculations of the value of an index and the timing of the valuation of derivatives, securities and other assets held by a fund and the determination of the net asset value of fund shares; (iii) disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for derivative instruments or securities in which a fund invests; (iv) a fund having exposure to or holding less than all of the securities in the underlying index and/or having exposure to or holding securities not included in the underlying index; (v) large or unexpected movements of assets into and out of a fund (due to share purchases or redemptions, for example), potentially resulting in the fund being over- or under-exposed to the index; (vi) the impact of accounting standards or changes thereto; (vii) changes to the applicable index that are not disseminated in advance; (viii) a possible need to conform a fund's portfolio holdings to comply with investment restrictions or policies or regulatory or tax law requirements; and (ix) fluctuations in currency exchange rates. For the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, these factors include the possibility that the Fund's commodity derivatives positions may have different roll dates, reset dates or contract months than those specified in a particular commodity index.

A Note on the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund. The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund will generally benefit when the value of the Fund's associated index is declining and will generally not perform well when the index is rising, a result that is different from traditional mutual funds. Under certain conditions, even if the value of a Fund's associated index is declining (which could be beneficial to a short strategy), this could be offset by declining values of the Fund's holdings of Fixed Income Instruments. Conversely, it is possible that rising fixed income securities prices could be offset by a rising index (which could lead to losses in a short strategy). In either scenario, the Fund may experience losses. In a market where the value of the Fund's associated index is rising and its Fixed Income Instrument holdings are declining, the Fund may experience substantial losses. However, although the Fund uses derivatives and other short positions to gain exposures that may vary inversely with the performance of its associated index, the Fund as a whole is not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the inverse of the performance of its associated index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. Because the value of the Fund's derivatives short positions move in the opposite direction from the value of the Fund's associated index every day, for periods greater than one day, the effect of compounding may result in the performance of these derivatives positions, and the Fund's performance attributable to those positions, to be either greater than or less than the inverse of the index performance for such periods, and the extent of the variation could be substantial due to market volatility and other factors. In addition, the results of PIMCO's active management of the Fund, including the combination of income and capital gains or losses derived from the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Funds and the ability of the Funds to reduce or limit short exposure, may result in an imperfect inverse correlation between the performance of the Fund's associated index and the performance of the Fund. As noted above, there are a number of other reasons why changes in the value of derivatives positions may not correlate exactly (either positively or inversely) with an index or which may otherwise prevent a mutual fund or its positions from achieving such correlation. See "Inverse Correlation and Compounding Risk" above.

A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund. In light of certain revenue rulings and private letter rulings issued by the IRS, as discussed above under "Tax Consequences—A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund," the Funds will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes, which are derivative debt instruments with principal and/or coupon payments linked to the performance of commodity indices, and through investments in their respective Subsidiary (as discussed below). The Funds may also invest in commodity-linked notes with principal and/or coupon payments linked to the value of particular commodities or commodity futures contracts, or a subset of commodities and commodities futures contracts. These notes are sometimes referred to as "structured notes" because the terms of these notes may be structured by the issuer and the purchaser of the note. The value of these notes will rise or fall in response to changes in the underlying commodity, commodity futures contract, subset of commodities, subset of commodities futures contracts or commodity index. These notes expose the Funds economically to movements in commodity prices.

These notes also are subject to risks, such as credit, market and interest rate risks, that in general affect the values of debt securities. In addition, these notes are often leveraged, increasing the volatility of each note's market value relative to changes in the underlying commodity, commodity futures contract or commodity index. Therefore, at the maturity of the note, the Fund may receive more or less principal than it originally invested. The Funds might receive interest payments on the note that are more or less than the stated coupon interest payments.

The Funds may also invest in other commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures. The value of a commodity-linked derivative investment generally is based upon the price movements of a physical commodity (such as energy, mineral, or agricultural products), a commodity futures contract, a subset of commodities, a subset of commodities futures contracts or commodity index, or other economic variable based upon changes in the value of commodities or the commodities markets. Options transactions may be effected on securities exchanges or in the OTC market. When options are purchased OTC, the Fund's portfolio bears the risk that the counterparty that wrote the option will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the option contract. Options may also be illiquid and, in such cases, the Fund may have difficulty closing out its position. OTC options also may include options on baskets of specific securities. Swap transactions are privately negotiated agreements between a Fund and a counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows or assets at specified intervals in the future. The obligations may extend beyond one year. There is often no central exchange for swap transactions and therefore they can be less liquid investments than exchange-traded instruments. The Dodd-Frank Act and related regulatory developments ultimately will require the clearing and exchange-trading of certain standardized over-the-counter derivative instruments that the CFTC and SEC recently defined as "swaps." Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing will occur on a phased-in basis based on the type of market participant and CFTC approval of contracts for central clearing. The investment adviser will continue to monitor these developments, particularly to the extent regulatory changes affect a Fund's ability to enter into swap agreements.

As described below under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Investments in a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary," each Fund may gain exposure to commodity markets by investing in its respective Subsidiary. It is expected that the Subsidiary will invest primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures.

The IRS issued a revenue ruling that limits the extent to which the Funds may invest directly in commodity-linked swaps or certain other commodity-linked derivatives. Each Subsidiary, on the other hand, may invest in these commodity-linked derivatives generally without limitation. See "Tax Consequences—A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund" above for further information.

Investments in a Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Investments in its respective Subsidiary are expected to provide the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund with exposure to the commodity markets within the limitations of the Subchapter M of the Code and recent IRS revenue rulings, as discussed above under "Tax Consequences—A Note on the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund."

It is expected that each Subsidiary will invest primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures, backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and/or other Fixed Income Instruments. Although the Funds may enter into these commodity-linked derivative instruments directly, each Fund will likely gain exposure to these derivative instruments indirectly by investing in its respective Subsidiary. To the extent that PIMCO believes that these commodity-linked derivative instruments are better suited to provide exposure to the commodities market than commodity index-linked notes, each Fund's investment in its Subsidiary will likely increase. Each Subsidiary will also invest in inflation-indexed securities and/or other Fixed Income Instruments, which are intended to serve as margin or collateral for the Subsidiary's derivatives position, common and preferred stocks as well as convertible securities of issuers in commodity-related industries, collateralized debt obligations, event-linked bonds and event-linked swaps.

To the extent that a Fund invests in its Subsidiary, it may be subject to the risks associated with those derivative instruments and other securities, which are discussed elsewhere in this prospectus. While each Subsidiary may be considered similar to an investment company, it is not registered under the 1940 Act and, unless otherwise noted in the prospectus, is not subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act.

In addition, changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Funds and/or each Subsidiary to operate as described in this prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information and could adversely affect the Funds. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could adversely affect the performance of a Fund and/or a Subsidiary and result in the Fund underperforming its benchmark index(es).

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)

ETNs are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the NYSE) during normal trading hours. However, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's market benchmark or strategy factor.

ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs, it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. ETNs are also subject to tax risk. The IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs. There may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. Some REITs also finance 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. Therefore, REITs tend to pay higher dividends than other issuers.

REITs can be divided into three basic types: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property. They derive their income primarily from rents received and any profits on the sale of their properties. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive most of their income from mortgage interest payments. As its name suggests, Hybrid REITs combine characteristics of both Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs.

An investment in a REIT, or in a real estate linked derivative instrument linked to the value of a REIT, is subject to the risks that impact the value of the underlying properties of the REIT. These risks include loss to casualty or condemnation, and changes in supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. Other factors that may adversely affect REITs include poor performance by management of the REIT, changes to the tax laws, or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free distribution of income. REITs are also subject to default by borrowers and self-liquidation, and are heavily dependent on cash flow. Some REITs lack diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Mortgage REITs may be impacted by the quality of the credit extended.

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and the PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®) may also enter into, or acquire participations in, delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities, in which a lender agrees to make loans up to a maximum amount upon demand by the borrower during a specified term. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when it might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company's financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that a Fund is committed to advance additional funds, it will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are subject to credit, interest rate and liquidity risk and the risks of being a lender.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

Each Fund may purchase or sell securities which it is eligible to purchase or sell on a when-issued basis, may purchase and sell such securities for delayed delivery and may make contracts to purchase or sell such securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond normal settlement time (forward commitments). When-issued transactions, delayed delivery purchases and forward commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the securities declines prior to the settlement date. This risk is in addition to a risk that a Fund's other assets will decline in value. Therefore, these transactions may result in a form of leverage and increase a Fund's overall investment exposure. Typically, no income accrues on securities a Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although a Fund may earn income on securities it has segregated or "earmarked" to cover these positions. When a Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, a Fund could realize a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis without owning the security, a Fund will incur a loss if the security's price appreciates in value such that the security's price is above the agreed-upon price on the settlement date.

Investment in Other Investment Companies

The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may invest in Underlying PIMCO Funds, and to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act or exemptive relief therefrom, other affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the 1940 Act, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, exchange-traded funds and exchange traded vehicles.

Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, including exchange-traded funds, or in pooled accounts, or other unregistered accounts or investment vehicles to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any exemptive relief therefrom. A Fund may invest in other investment companies to gain broad market or sector exposure, including during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash or when PIMCO believes share prices of other investment companies offer attractive values. The limitation described in the foregoing sentence shall not apply to the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund or PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund's investment in their respective Subsidiaries. As a shareholder of an investment company or other pooled vehicle, a Fund may indirectly bear investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, service fees and other fees which are in addition to the fees the Fund pays its service providers.

Each Fund may invest in certain money market funds and/or short-term bond funds ("Central Funds"), to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder or exemptive relief therefrom. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT, other series of registered investment companies advised by PIMCO, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market instruments and short maturity Fixed Income Instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay investment advisory or supervisory and administrative fees to PIMCO.

Subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act, each Fund may elect to pursue its investment objective by investing in one or more underlying investment vehicles or companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and policies as the Fund.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Companies

Certain Funds may invest in equity securities of small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies. The Funds consider a small-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of up to $1.5 billion and a mid-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. Investments in small-cap and mid-cap companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. Small- and mid-cap companies may not have an established financial history, which can present valuation challenges. The equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to increased market fluctuations, due to less liquid markets and more limited managerial and financial resources. A Fund's investment in small- and mid-cap companies may increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

Short Sales

A Fund may make short sales as part of its overall portfolio management strategies or to offset a potential decline in value of a security. A short sale involves the sale of a security that is borrowed from a broker or other institution to complete the sale. Short sales expose a Fund to the risk that it will be required to acquire, convert or exchange securities to replace the borrowed securities (also known as "covering" the short position) at a time when the securities sold short have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. A Fund making a short sale (other than a "short sale against the box") must segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees or otherwise cover its position in a permissible manner.  A Fund may engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and interpretations thereunder and other federal securities laws. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (non-U.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.

Illiquid Securities

Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets (taken at the time of investment) in illiquid securities. Certain illiquid securities may require pricing at fair value as determined in good faith under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. A portfolio manager may be subject to significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities, and transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. The term "illiquid securities" for this purpose means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities. Restricted securities, i.e., securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may be illiquid. However, some restricted securities (such as securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain commercial paper) may be treated as liquid, although they may be less liquid than registered securities traded on established secondary markets.

Loans of Portfolio Securities

For the purpose of achieving income, each Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions provided a number of conditions are satisfied, including that the loan is fully collateralized. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for details. When a Fund lends portfolio securities, its investment performance will continue to reflect changes in the value of the securities loaned, and the Fund will also receive a fee or interest on the collateral. Securities lending involves the risk of loss of rights in the collateral or delay in recovery of the collateral if the borrower fails to return the security loaned or becomes insolvent. A Fund may pay lending fees to a party arranging the loan. Cash collateral received by a Fund in securities lending transactions may be invested in short-term liquid fixed income instruments or in money market or short-term mutual funds, or similar investment vehicles, including affiliated money market or short-term mutual funds. A Fund bears the risk of such investments.

Portfolio Turnover

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." When the portfolio manager deems it appropriate and particularly during periods of volatile market movements, a Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. Higher portfolio turnover (e.g., an annual rate greater than 100% of the average value of a Fund's portfolio) involves correspondingly greater expenses to a Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities. 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). The trading costs and tax effects associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund's performance. In addition to indirectly bearing the expenses associated with portfolio turnover of the Acquired Funds, the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund will directly bear these expenses to the extent that it invests in other securities and instruments. Please see a Fund's "Fund Summary—Portfolio Turnover" or the "Financial Highlights" in this prospectus for the portfolio turnover rates of the Funds that were operational during the last fiscal year.

Temporary Defensive Positions

For temporary or defensive purposes, each Fund may invest without limit in U.S. debt securities, including taxable securities and short-term money market securities, when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. When a Fund engages in such strategies, it may not achieve its investment objective.

Changes in Investment Objectives and Policies

The investment objective of each of the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029® and PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Funds is non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The investment objective of each other Fund is fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise stated, all investment policies of the Funds may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.

Percentage Investment Limitations

Unless otherwise stated, all percentage limitations on Fund investments listed in this prospectus will apply at the time of investment. A Fund would not violate these limitations unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of an investment.

Credit Ratings and Unrated Securities

Rating agencies are private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of fixed income securities, including convertible securities. Appendix A to this prospectus describes the various ratings assigned to fixed income securities by Moody's, S&P and Fitch. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not evaluate market risks. Rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings and an issuer's current financial condition may be better or worse than a rating indicates. PIMCO does not rely solely on credit ratings, and develops its own analysis of issuer credit quality.

A Fund may purchase unrated securities (which are not rated by a rating agency) if PIMCO determines that the security is of comparable quality to a rated security that the Fund may purchase. Unrated securities may be less liquid than comparable rated securities and involve the risk that the portfolio manager may not accurately evaluate the security's comparative credit rating. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality fixed income securities. To the extent that a Fund invests in high yield and/or unrated securities, the Fund's success in achieving its investment objective may depend more heavily on the portfolio manager's creditworthiness analysis than if the Fund invested exclusively in higher-quality and rated securities.

Other Investments and Techniques

The Funds may invest in other types of securities and use a variety of investment techniques and strategies which are not described in this prospectus. These securities and techniques may subject the Funds to additional risks. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the securities and investment techniques described in this prospectus and about additional securities and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Descriptions of the Underlying PIMCO Funds

The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund is permitted to invest in Underlying PIMCO Funds, which, for this Fund, is defined to include Institutional Class or Class M shares of any funds of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end investment company, except funds of funds. The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund is further permitted to invest in Acquired Funds, which, for this Fund, is defined to include the Underlying PIMCO Funds and other affiliated funds, including funds of the PIMCO ETF Trust, and unaffiliated funds.

Because not all of the Underlying PIMCO Funds are offered in this prospectus, the following provides a general description of the main investments and other information about the Underlying PIMCO Funds. At the discretion of PIMCO and without shareholder approval, the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may invest in additional Underlying PIMCO Funds created in the future. For a complete description of an Underlying PIMCO Fund, please see that Underlying PIMCO Fund's Institutional Class prospectus or Class M prospectus, which is incorporated herein by reference and is available free of charge by telephoning the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO.

Category

Underlying PIMCO Fund

Main Investments

Duration

Credit Quality1

Non-U.S. Dollar Denominated Instruments2

Short Duration

PIMCO Money Market

Money market instruments

≤ 60 days dollar-weighted average maturity

Min 97% of total assets Prime 1; ≤ 3% of total assets Prime 2

0%

PIMCO Floating Income

Variable and floating-rate fixed income instruments and their economic equivalents

≤ 1 year

Caa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below B

No Limitation

PIMCO Short Asset Investment

Short maturity fixed income instruments

≤ 1.5 years

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Short-Term

Money market instruments and short maturity fixed income instruments

≤ 1 year

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-10% of total assets3

PIMCO Low Duration

Short maturity fixed income instruments

1-3 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Low Duration II

Short maturity fixed income instruments with quality and non-U.S. issuer restrictions

1-3 years

A to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Low Duration III

Short maturity fixed income instruments with prohibitions on firms engaged in socially sensitive practices

1-3 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

Intermediate Duration

PIMCO Moderate Duration

Short and intermediate maturity fixed income securities

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO GNMA

Short and intermediate maturity mortgage-related fixed income securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association

1-7 years

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Aaa

0%

PIMCO High Yield

Higher yielding fixed income securities

+/-1 year of its benchmark

Min 80% of assets below Baa; max 20% of total assets Caa or below

0-20% of total assets3

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum

High yielding fixed income securities

+/-1 year of its benchmark

Min 80% of assets below Baa

No Limitation4

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed
Securities

Short and intermediate maturity mortgage-related fixed income instruments

1-7 years

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Aaa

0%

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate

Portfolio of senior secured loans, senior corporate debt and other senior fixed income instruments

+/-1 year of its benchmark

Max 5% of total assets below Caa

0-20% of total assets5

PIMCO Total Return

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Total Return II

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments with quality and non-U.S. issuer restrictions

+/-2 years of its benchmark

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO Total Return III

Intermediate maturity fixed income instruments with prohibitions on firms engaged in socially sensitive practices

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa6

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Total Return IV

Diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments of varying maturities

+/-1.5 years of its benchmark

Baa to Aaa

0-15% of total assets5

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond

Corporate fixed income securities

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 15% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

Long Duration

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return

Long-term maturity fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Extended Duration

Long-term maturity fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government

Long-term maturity fixed income securities

≥ 8 years

A to Aaa; max 25% Aa; max 10% A

0%

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities

Mortgage-related assets

(-1) - 8 years

Max 50% of total assets Caa or higher7

0%

PIMCO Long-Term Credit

Long-term maturity fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

Income

PIMCO Income

Broad range of fixed income instruments

0-8 years

Caa to Aaa; max 50% of total assets below Baa8

No Limitation9

Inflation-Related

PIMCO Real Return

Inflation-indexed fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Real Return Asset

Inflation-indexed fixed income securities

+/-4 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy

Commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed low volatility bond portfolio

≤ 1 year

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below A

0-10%10

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy®

Commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed and other fixed income instruments

≤ 10 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy

Real estate-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed and other fixed income instruments

≤ 10 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return

Investment grade municipal bonds (including pre-refunded municipal bonds) and inflation-indexed securities

≤ 8 years for the fixed income portion of the Fund

Baa to Aaa

No Limitation10

Tax Exempt

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income

Short to intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal and California income tax)

≤ 3 years

Caa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO California Municipal Bond

Municipal securities (exempt from federal and California income tax)

7-12 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income

Short to intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

≤ 3 years

Baa to Aaa

0%

PIMCO California Intermediate
Municipal Bond

Intermediate maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal and California income tax)

3-7 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO Municipal Bond

Intermediate to long-term maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

3-12 years

Ba to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond

Municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

3-9 years

Ba to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond

Intermediate to long-term maturity municipal securities (exempt from federal and New York income tax)

3-12 years

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0%

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond

Intermediate to long-term maturity high yield municipal securities (exempt from federal income tax)

4-11 years

No Limitation

0%

International

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond

Emerging market fixed income instruments

≤ 8 years

Max 15% of total assets below B

≥ 80% of assets11

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency

Currencies or fixed income instruments denominated in currencies of non-U.S. countries

≤ 2 years

Max 15% of total assets below B

≥ 80% of assets

PIMCO Foreign Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Intermediate maturity hedged non-U.S. fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged)

Intermediate maturity non-U.S. fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond

U.S. and non-U.S. fixed income instruments

≤ 8 years

Max 15% of total assets below B

No Limitation

PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

U.S. and hedged non-U.S. intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Global Bond (Unhedged)

U.S. and non-U.S. intermediate maturity fixed income instruments

+/-3 years of its benchmark

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation

PIMCO Diversified Income

Investment grade corporate, high yield and emerging market fixed income instruments

3-8 years

Max 10% below B

No Limitation

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond

Fixed income instruments denominated in currencies of non-U.S. countries

+/-2 years of its benchmark

Max 15% of total assets below B

≥ 80% of assets

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond

Diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments economically tied to emerging market countries

≤ 10 years

Max 20% of total assets below Ba

No Limitation

Convertible

PIMCO Convertible

Convertible securities

N/A

Max 20% of total assets below B

0-30% of total assets

Absolute Return

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond

Broad range of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

Max 40% of total assets below Baa

No Limitation13

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond

Broad range of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 10 years

Max 40% of total assets below Baa

0-50% of total assets13

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return

Broad range of fixed income instruments

0 to 6 years

Max 50% of total assets below B-

No Limitation3

Domestic Equity-Related

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy

Long exposure to Enhanced RAFI® 1000 Index hedged by short exposure to the S&P 500 Index, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR

Enhanced RAFI® 1000 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy

Russell 2000® Index derivatives backed by a diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration

S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of actively managed long-term fixed income instruments

+/-2 years of Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index14

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return

S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO StocksPLUS®

S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of short-term fixed income instruments

≤ 1 year

B to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below Baa12

0-30% of total assets3

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy

Enhanced RAFI® Small Company Fundamental Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

PIMCO Dividend and Income Builder

Diversified portfolio of income producing assets

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO EqS® Dividend

Equity securities of attractively valued issuers that currently pay dividends

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO EqS® Long/Short

Long and short exposure to equity securities

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

International Equity-Related

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy

Enhanced RAFI® Emerging Markets Strategy Index® derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation15

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged)

Non-U.S. equity derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation15

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

Non-U.S. equity derivatives (hedged to U.S. dollars) backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments.

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3,15

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy

Enhanced RAFI® Developed ex-U.S. Fundamental Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

Max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation15

PIMCO EqS® Emerging Markets

Diversified portfolio of investments economically tied to emerging market countries

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO EqS Pathfinder®

Equity securities of issuers that PIMCO believes are undervalued

N/A

N/A

No Limitation

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy

RAFI® Country Neutral U.S. Global Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation16

U.S. Government Securities

PIMCO Government Money Market

U.S. government securities

≤ 60 days dollar-weighted average maturity

Min 97% of total assets Prime 1; ≤ 3% of total assets Prime 2

0%

Treasury

PIMCO Treasury Money Market

U.S. Treasury securities

≤ 60 days dollar-weighted average maturity

Min 97% of total assets Prime 1; ≤ 3% of total assets Prime 2

0%

Short Strategy

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy

Commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed low volatility bond portfolio

≤1 year

Baa to Aaa; max 10% of total assets below A

0-10%17

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy

Short S&P 500 Index derivatives backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments

(-3) to 8 years

B to Aaa; max 20% of total assets below Baa12

No Limitation3

1

As rated by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.

2

Certain Underlying PIMCO Funds may invest beyond these limits in U.S. dollar-denominated instruments of non-U.S. issuers.

3

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

4

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to within 10% (plus or minus) of the Fund's benchmark's foreign currency exposure.

5

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 5% of its total assets.

6

Within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities rated below B.

7

Such limitation shall not apply to the Fund's investments in mortgage-related securities.

8

Such limitation shall not apply to the Fund's investments in mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

9

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 10% of its total assets.

10

The Fund will normally limit its non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities exposure to 5% of its total assets.

11

The percentage limitation relates to Fixed Income Instruments of non-U.S. issuers denominated in any currency.

12

Within such limitation, the Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B.

13

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.

14

The Barclays Long-Term Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Government or investment grade credit securities having a maturity of 10 years or more.

15

With respect to the Fund's fixed income investments, the Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

16

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure from non U.S. dollar-denominated Fixed Income Instruments to 20% of its total assets, but may gain foreign currency exposure beyond this limit through other securities and instruments.

17

The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to within 1% (plus or minus) of the foreign currency exposure of the Fund's benchmark.

Financial Highlights

The financial highlights table is intended to help a shareholder understand the financial performance of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of each Fund for the last five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period since a Fund or a class commenced operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a particular class of shares of a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, are included in the Trust's annual report to shareholders. The annual report is available free of charge by calling the Trust at the phone number on the back of this prospectus. The annual report is also available for download free of charge on the Trust's Web site at pimco.com/investments. Note: All footnotes to the financial highlights table appear at the end of the tables.

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.93

$

(0.05

)

$

0.29

$

0.24

$

(1.29

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(1.29

)

$

7.88

2.63

%

$

2,814

0.80

%

0.93

%

0.79

%

0.92

%

(0.61

)%

174

%

03/31/2012

7.79

0.02

1.15

1.17

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

8.93

15.00

2,873

0.79

0.92

0.79

0.92

0.19

83

08/17/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

(0.01

)

(2.20

)

(2.21

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

7.79

(22.10

)

3,399

0.79

*

1.36

*

0.79

*

1.36

*

(0.20

)*

94

Class P

03/31/2013

8.92

0.22

0.01

0.23

(1.27

)

0.00

0.00

(1.27

)

7.88

2.55

38

0.90

1.03

0.89

1.02

2.65

174

03/31/2012

7.79

0.00

1.16

1.16

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

8.92

14.83

10

0.89

1.02

0.89

1.02

0.00

83

08/17/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

(0.01

)

(2.20

)

(2.21

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

7.79

(22.10

)

8

0.89

*

1.66

*

0.89

*

1.66

*

(0.11

)*

94

Class D

03/31/2013

8.88

(0.07

)

0.27

0.20

(1.22

)

0.00

0.00

(1.22

)

7.86

2.13

880

1.30

1.43

1.29

1.42

(0.85

)

174

03/31/2012

7.78

(0.06

)

1.16

1.10

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

8.88

14.17

312

1.29

1.42

1.29

1.42

(0.72

)

83

08/17/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.21

(2.43

)

(2.22

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

7.78

(22.20

)

1,284

1.29

*

10.39

*

1.29

*

10.39

*

4.26

*

94

Class A

03/31/2013

8.88

0.17

0.03

0.20

(1.25

)

0.00

0.00

(1.25

)

7.83

2.23

1,097

1.30

1.43

1.29

1.42

2.11

174

03/31/2012

7.78

(0.01

)

1.13

1.12

(0.02

)

0.00

0.00

(0.02

)

8.88

14.42

406

1.29

1.42

1.29

1.42

(0.10

)

83

09/30/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.07

(2.29

)

(2.22

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

7.78

(17.93

)

152

1.29

*

5.33

*

1.29

*

5.33

*

1.64

*

94

Class C

03/31/2013

8.78

(0.01

)

0.15

0.14

(1.16

)

0.00

0.00

(1.16

)

7.76

1.41

142

2.05

2.18

2.04

2.17

(0.11

)

174

03/31/2012

7.75

(0.08

)

1.12

1.04

(0.01

)

0.00

0.00

(0.01

)

8.78

13.41

104

2.04

2.17

2.04

2.17

(0.93

)

83

09/30/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

(0.01

)

(2.24

)

(2.25

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

7.75

(18.25

)

32

2.04

*

3.79

*

2.04

*

3.79

*

(0.32

)*

94

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.14

$

0.04

$

(0.04

)

$

0.00

$

(0.06

)

$

(0.01

)

$

0.00

$

(0.07

)

$

11.07

0.03

%

$

3,317,933

0.74

%

0.88

%

0.74

%

0.88

%

0.35

%

107

%

03/31/2012

14.55

0.04

(1.26

)

(1.22

)

(2.19

)

0.00

0.00

(2.19

)

11.14

(8.28

)

4,023,057

0.74

0.88

0.74

0.88

0.37

66

05/28/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.04

4.58

4.62

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.07

)

14.55

46.24

2,144,665

0.74

*

0.86

*

0.74

*

0.86

*

0.35

*

82

Class P

03/31/2013

11.11

0.04

(0.05

)

(0.01

)

(0.06

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.07

)

11.03

(0.03

)

1,033,837

0.84

0.98

0.84

0.98

0.39

107

03/31/2012

14.53

0.02

(1.25

)

(1.23

)

(2.19

)

0.00

0.00

(2.19

)

11.11

(8.35

)

173,960

0.84

0.98

0.84

0.98

0.15

66

05/28/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.03

4.57

4.60

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.07

)

14.53

46.01

3,389

0.84

*

0.96

*

0.84

*

0.96

*

0.27

*

82

Class D

03/31/2013

11.08

(0.01

)

(0.04

)

(0.05

)

(0.00

)^

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.01

)

11.02

(0.39

)

41,048

1.24

1.38

1.24

1.38

(0.10

)

107

03/31/2012

14.50

(0.01

)

(1.26

)

(1.27

)

(2.15

)

0.00

0.00

(2.15

)

11.08

(8.74

)

48,311

1.24

1.38

1.24

1.38

(0.10

)

66

05/28/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

(0.01

)

4.57

4.56

(0.02

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.06

)

14.50

45.63

34,671

1.24

*

1.36

*

1.24

*

1.36

*

(0.12

)*

82

Class A

03/31/2013

11.07

(0.01

)

(0.04

)

(0.05

)

(0.01

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.02

)

11.00

(0.39

)

76,254

1.24

1.38

1.24

1.38

(0.12

)

107

03/31/2012

14.50

(0.02

)

(1.25

)

(1.27

)

(2.16

)

0.00

0.00

(2.16

)

11.07

(8.74

)

43,978

1.24

1.38

1.24

1.38

(0.13

)

66

05/28/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

(0.02

)

4.58

4.56

(0.02

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.06

)

14.50

45.63

10,128

1.24

*

1.36

*

1.24

*

1.36

*

(0.13

)*

82

Class C

03/31/2013

10.98

(0.09

)

(0.04

)

(0.13

)

(0.00

)^

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.01

)

10.84

(1.17

)

8,214

1.99

2.13

1.99

2.13

(0.83

)

107

03/31/2012

14.43

(0.10

)

(1.25

)

(1.35

)

(2.10

)

0.00

0.00

(2.10

)

10.98

(9.41

)

7,696

1.99

2.13

1.99

2.13

(0.81

)

66

05/28/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

(0.10

)

4.57

4.47

(0.00

)^

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.04

)

14.43

44.75

8,842

1.99

*

2.11

*

1.99

*

2.11

*

(0.88

)*

82

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class R

03/31/2013

11.04

(0.04

)

(0.03

)

(0.07

)

(0.00

)^

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.01

)

10.96

(0.62

)

326

1.49

1.63

1.49

1.63

(0.36

)

107

03/31/2012

14.48

(0.04

)

(1.26

)

(1.30

)

(2.14

)

0.00

0.00

(2.14

)

11.04

(8.99

)

255

1.49

1.63

1.49

1.63

(0.35

)

66

05/28/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

(0.04

)

4.56

4.52

(0.00

)^

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.04

)

14.48

45.25

35

1.49

*

1.61

*

1.49

*

1.61

*

(0.39

)*

82

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

6.69

$

0.05

$

0.05

$

0.10

$

(0.15

)

$

(0.07

)

$

0.00

$

(0.22

)

$

6.57

1.46

%

$

13,990,917

0.78

%

0.91

%

0.74

%

0.87

%

0.81

%

57

%

03/31/2012

9.69

0.15

(1.17

)

(1.02

)

(1.80

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(1.98

)

6.69

(10.98

)

15,351,385

0.77

0.90

0.74

0.87

1.80

177

03/31/2011

7.82

0.14

2.62

2.76

(0.89

)

0.00

0.00

(0.89

)

9.69

37.43

19,050,186

0.76

0.89

0.74

0.87

1.61

198

03/31/2010

6.26

0.26

2.02

2.28

(0.62

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.72

)

7.82

36.58

11,302,566

0.79

0.89

0.74

0.84

3.31

397

03/31/2009

18.32

0.34

(9.60

)

(9.26

)

(0.71

)

(2.09

)

0.00

(2.80

)

6.26

(50.88

)

4,443,754

1.12

1.21

0.74

0.83

2.83

979

Class P

03/31/2013

6.68

0.03

0.06

0.09

(0.14

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.21

)

6.56

1.37

2,165,674

0.88

1.01

0.84

0.97

0.47

57

03/31/2012

9.68

0.15

(1.18

)

(1.03

)

(1.79

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(1.97

)

6.68

(11.10

)

1,320,378

0.87

1.00

0.84

0.97

1.80

177

03/31/2011

7.82

0.13

2.61

2.74

(0.88

)

0.00

0.00

(0.88

)

9.68

37.20

1,694,106

0.86

0.99

0.84

0.97

1.52

198

03/31/2010

6.27

0.25

2.01

2.26

(0.61

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.71

)

7.82

36.32

694,385

0.87

0.97

0.84

0.94

3.17

397

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

18.65

0.16

(9.73

)

(9.57

)

(0.72

)

(2.09

)

0.00

(2.81

)

6.27

(51.66

)

17,049

1.45

*

1.54

*

0.84

*

0.93

*

2.30

*

979

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

6.59

0.02

0.06

0.08

(0.12

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.19

)

6.48

1.18

608,202

1.03

1.16

0.99

1.12

0.34

57

03/31/2012

9.58

0.15

(1.19

)

(1.04

)

(1.77

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(1.95

)

6.59

(11.25

)

418,468

1.02

1.15

0.99

1.12

1.80

177

03/31/2011

7.75

0.12

2.58

2.70

(0.87

)

0.00

0.00

(0.87

)

9.58

36.94

1,253,863

1.01

1.14

0.99

1.12

1.45

198

03/31/2010

6.21

0.24

2.00

2.24

(0.60

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.70

)

7.75

36.27

1,159,140

1.04

1.14

0.99

1.09

3.08

397

03/31/2009

18.21

0.31

(9.54

)

(9.23

)

(0.68

)

(2.09

)

0.00

(2.77

)

6.21

(50.97

)

564,524

1.40

1.49

0.99

1.08

2.55

979

Class D

03/31/2013

6.58

0.02

0.04

0.06

(0.08

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.15

)

6.49

0.97

1,059,015

1.23

1.36

1.19

1.32

0.33

57

03/31/2012

9.56

0.12

(1.16

)

(1.04

)

(1.76

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(1.94

)

6.58

(11.32

)

1,086,195

1.22

(b)

1.35

(b)

1.19

(b)

1.32

(b)

1.45

177

03/31/2011

7.74

0.09

2.58

2.67

(0.85

)

0.00

0.00

(0.85

)

9.56

36.55

1,334,588

1.26

1.39

1.24

1.37

1.12

198

03/31/2010

6.20

0.22

2.00

2.22

(0.58

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.68

)

7.74

36.01

827,575

1.29

1.39

1.24

1.34

2.91

397

03/31/2009

18.19

0.34

(9.59

)

(9.25

)

(0.65

)

(2.09

)

0.00

(2.74

)

6.20

(51.12

)

426,678

1.59

1.68

1.24

1.33

2.57

979

Class A

03/31/2013

6.56

0.03

0.04

0.07

(0.08

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.15

)

6.48

1.02

1,757,498

1.23

1.36

1.19

1.32

0.47

57

03/31/2012

9.54

0.12

(1.16

)

(1.04

)

(1.76

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(1.94

)

6.56

(11.34

)

2,264,191

1.22

(b)

1.35

(b)

1.19

(b)

1.32

(b)

1.44

177

03/31/2011

7.72

0.09

2.58

2.67

(0.85

)

0.00

0.00

(0.85

)

9.54

36.65

2,886,760

1.26

1.39

1.24

1.37

1.12

198

03/31/2010

6.19

0.22

1.99

2.21

(0.58

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.68

)

7.72

35.92

1,782,541

1.29

1.39

1.24

1.34

2.91

397

03/31/2009

18.17

0.32

(9.56

)

(9.24

)

(0.65

)

(2.09

)

0.00

(2.74

)

6.19

(51.10

)

1,011,097

1.60

1.69

1.24

1.33

2.49

979

Class B

03/31/2013

6.42

(0.01

)

0.02

0.01

(0.03

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.10

)

6.33

0.18

20,206

1.98

2.11

1.94

2.07

(0.11

)

57

03/31/2012

9.38

0.07

(1.15

)

(1.08

)

(1.70

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(1.88

)

6.42

(12.02

)

48,818

1.97

(b)

2.10

(b)

1.94

(b)

2.07

(b)

0.82

177

03/31/2011

7.60

0.03

2.54

2.57

(0.79

)

0.00

0.00

(0.79

)

9.38

35.69

100,191

2.01

2.14

1.99

2.12

0.41

198

03/31/2010

6.11

0.17

1.94

2.11

(0.52

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.62

)

7.60

34.76

102,718

2.04

2.14

1.99

2.09

2.32

397

03/31/2009

18.01

0.22

(9.48

)

(9.26

)

(0.55

)

(2.09

)

0.00

(2.64

)

6.11

(51.50

)

84,196

2.35

2.44

1.99

2.08

1.75

979

Class C

03/31/2013

6.39

(0.02

)

0.04

0.02

(0.04

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.11

)

6.30

0.37

746,739

1.98

2.11

1.94

2.07

(0.37

)

57

03/31/2012

9.36

0.05

(1.14

)

(1.09

)

(1.70

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(1.88

)

6.39

(12.11

)

896,713

1.97

(b)

2.10

(b)

1.94

(b)

2.07

(b)

0.68

177

03/31/2011

7.59

0.03

2.53

2.56

(0.79

)

0.00

0.00

(0.79

)

9.36

35.71

1,167,646

2.01

2.14

1.99

2.12

0.39

198

03/31/2010

6.10

0.16

1.96

2.12

(0.53

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.63

)

7.59

34.89

751,143

2.04

2.14

1.99

2.09

2.17

397

03/31/2009

17.98

0.22

(9.45

)

(9.23

)

(0.56

)

(2.09

)

0.00

(2.65

)

6.10

(51.47

)

429,408

2.35

2.44

1.99

2.08

1.73

979

Class R

03/31/2013

6.50

(0.02

)

0.07

0.05

(0.09

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.16

)

6.39

0.69

29,625

1.48

1.61

1.44

1.57

(0.28

)

57

03/31/2012

9.48

0.06

(1.11

)

(1.05

)

(1.75

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(1.93

)

6.50

(11.54

)

11,144

1.47

(b)

1.60

(b)

1.44

(b)

1.57

(b)

0.77

177

03/31/2011

7.70

0.12

2.52

2.64

(0.86

)

0.00

0.00

(0.86

)

9.48

36.32

4,596

1.51

1.64

1.49

1.62

1.27

198

03/12/2010 - 03/31/2010

7.93

0.00

(0.03

)

(0.03

)

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

7.70

(0.42

)

10

1.50

*

1.60

*

1.49

*

1.59

*

3.63

*

397

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.85

$

0.03

$

0.61

$

0.64

$

(0.15

)

$

(0.07

)

$

0.00

$

(0.22

)

$

10.27

6.57

%

$

206,779

0.67

%

1.00

%

0.67

%

1.00

%

0.26

%

292

%

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

9.85

0.09

35,497

0.67

*

1.16

*

0.67

*

1.16

*

0.00

*

235

Class P

03/31/2013

9.85

(0.01

)

0.65

0.64

(0.14

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.21

)

10.28

6.55

5,012

0.77

1.10

0.77

1.10

(0.13

)

292

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

0.04

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

9.85

0.08

298

0.77

*

1.26

*

0.77

*

1.26

*

0.77

*

235

Class D

03/31/2013

9.85

(0.01

)

0.61

0.60

(0.12

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.19

)

10.26

6.07

41,055

1.12

1.45

1.12

1.45

(0.05

)

292

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.01

)

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

9.85

(0.03

)

1,398

1.12

*

1.61

*

1.12

*

1.61

*

(0.23

)*

235

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class A

03/31/2013

9.83

(0.02

)

0.61

0.59

(0.11

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.18

)

10.24

6.06

16,391

1.12

1.45

1.12

1.45

(0.19

)

292

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

(0.01

)

(0.01

)

(0.02

)

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

9.83

(0.16

)

2,102

1.12

*

1.61

*

1.12

*

1.61

*

(0.26

)*

235

Class C

03/31/2013

9.80

(0.09

)

0.61

0.52

(0.06

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.13

)

10.19

5.30

4,177

1.87

2.20

1.87

2.20

(0.90

)

292

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

(0.06

)

(0.01

)

(0.07

)

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

9.80

(0.61

)

762

1.87

*

2.36

*

1.87

*

2.36

*

(1.14

)*

235

Class R

03/31/2013

9.85

(0.02

)

0.60

0.58

(0.06

)

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.13

)

10.30

5.90

11

1.37

1.70

1.37

1.70

(0.15

)

292

08/31/2011 - 03/31/2012

10.00

(0.04

)

0.01

(0.03

)

(0.12

)

0.00

0.00

(0.12

)

9.85

(0.28

)

10

1.37

*

1.86

*

1.37

*

1.86

*

(0.71

)*

235

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.76

$

0.07

$

0.16

$

0.23

$

(0.22

)

$

0.00

$

(0.89

)

$

(1.11

)

$

7.88

2.72

%

$

3,052

0.39

%

0.39

%

0.39

%

0.39

%

0.84

%

46

%

03/31/2012

9.27

0.24

0.33

0.57

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.83

)

(1.08

)

8.76

6.37

4,202

0.39

0.39

0.39

0.39

2.63

57

03/31/2011

9.71

0.15

0.45

0.60

(0.26

)

0.00

(0.78

)

(1.04

)

9.27

6.48

6,280

0.39

0.48

0.39

0.48

1.62

193

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.05

0.09

0.14

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.31

)

(0.43

)

9.71

1.41

3,491

0.39

*

1.89

*

0.39

*

1.89

*

1.20

*

445

Class P

03/31/2013

8.76

0.06

0.15

0.21

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.89

)

(1.10

)

7.87

2.52

1,244

0.49

0.49

0.49

0.49

0.71

46

03/31/2012

9.27

0.16

0.41

0.57

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.83

)

(1.08

)

8.76

6.30

1,952

0.49

0.49

0.49

0.49

1.79

57

03/31/2011

9.71

0.19

0.41

0.60

(0.26

)

0.00

(0.78

)

(1.04

)

9.27

6.42

871

0.49

0.57

0.49

0.57

2.02

193

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.07

0.07

0.14

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.31

)

(0.43

)

9.71

1.39

35

0.49

*

4.36

*

0.49

*

4.36

*

1.69

*

445

Class D

03/31/2013

8.73

0.04

0.15

0.19

(0.20

)

0.00

(0.89

)

(1.09

)

7.83

2.21

3,559

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.49

46

03/31/2012

9.25

0.06

0.48

0.54

(0.23

)

0.00

(0.83

)

(1.06

)

8.73

6.02

4,629

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.67

57

03/31/2011

9.70

0.15

0.42

0.57

(0.24

)

0.00

(0.78

)

(1.02

)

9.25

6.15

972

0.79

0.87

0.79

0.87

1.57

193

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.03

0.09

0.12

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.31

)

(0.42

)

9.70

1.22

100

0.79

*

2.92

*

0.79

*

2.92

*

0.84

*

445

Class A

03/31/2013

8.76

0.02

0.18

0.20

(0.20

)

0.00

(0.89

)

(1.09

)

7.87

2.33

18,209

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.25

46

03/31/2012

9.28

0.10

0.44

0.54

(0.23

)

0.00

(0.83

)

(1.06

)

8.76

6.01

11,522

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

1.13

57

03/31/2011

9.72

0.12

0.46

0.58

(0.24

)

0.00

(0.78

)

(1.02

)

9.28

6.24

6,245

0.79

0.87

0.79

0.87

1.28

193

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.04

0.10

0.14

(0.11

)

0.00

(0.31

)

(0.42

)

9.72

1.42

1,874

0.79

*

3.52

*

0.79

*

3.52

*

0.87

*

445

Class C

03/31/2013

8.72

(0.02

)

0.16

0.14

(0.17

)

0.00

(0.89

)

(1.06

)

7.80

1.65

6,478

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.29

(0.20

)

46

03/31/2012

9.25

0.06

0.44

0.50

(0.20

)

0.00

(0.83

)

(1.03

)

8.72

5.61

6,881

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.29

0.64

57

03/31/2011

9.72

0.06

0.47

0.53

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.78

)

(1.00

)

9.25

5.64

2,773

1.29

1.37

1.29

1.37

0.65

193

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.04

0.09

0.13

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.31

)

(0.41

)

9.72

1.32

1,146

1.29

*

4.63

*

1.29

*

4.63

*

1.03

*

445

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.90

$

0.10

$

0.59

$

0.69

$

(0.23

)

$

0.00

$

(0.38

)

$

(0.61

)

$

10.98

6.32

%

$

7,851

0.39

%

0.39

%

0.39

%

0.39

%

0.89

%

17

%

03/31/2012

10.15

0.27

1.07

1.34

(0.33

)

0.00

(0.26

)

(0.59

)

10.90

13.41

5,789

0.39

0.39

0.39

0.39

2.48

34

03/31/2011

9.87

0.22

0.63

0.85

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.18

)

(0.57

)

10.15

8.72

4,585

0.39

0.39

0.39

0.39

2.15

262

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.08

0.03

0.11

(0.14

)

0.00

(0.10

)

(0.24

)

9.87

1.04

3,849

0.39

*

3.31

*

0.39

*

3.31

*

1.83

*

445

Class P

03/31/2013

10.89

0.08

0.59

0.67

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.38

)

(0.60

)

10.96

6.19

2,256

0.49

0.49

0.49

0.49

0.72

17

03/31/2012

10.15

0.18

1.15

1.33

(0.33

)

0.00

(0.26

)

(0.59

)

10.89

13.25

2,090

0.49

0.49

0.49

0.49

1.64

34

03/31/2011

9.86

0.33

0.53

0.86

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.18

)

(0.57

)

10.15

8.78

739

0.49

0.49

0.49

0.49

3.25

262

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.11

(0.02

)

0.09

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.10

)

(0.23

)

9.86

0.92

41

0.49

*

6.82

*

0.49

*

6.82

*

2.70

*

445

Class D

03/31/2013

10.86

0.05

0.58

0.63

(0.20

)

0.00

(0.38

)

(0.58

)

10.91

5.85

7,710

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.43

17

03/31/2012

10.13

0.09

1.21

1.30

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.26

)

(0.57

)

10.86

13.00

5,347

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.78

34

03/31/2011

9.86

0.21

0.61

0.82

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.18

)

(0.55

)

10.13

8.40

771

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

2.09

262

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.07

0.02

0.09

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.10

)

(0.23

)

9.86

0.85

60

0.79

*

3.43

*

0.79

*

3.43

*

1.71

*

445

Class A

03/31/2013

10.86

0.08

0.55

0.63

(0.20

)

0.00

(0.38

)

(0.58

)

10.91

5.85

4,534

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.74

17

03/31/2012

10.13

0.11

1.19

1.30

(0.31

)

0.00

(0.26

)

(0.57

)

10.86

13.01

3,996

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

1.03

34

03/31/2011

9.86

0.19

0.63

0.82

(0.37

)

0.00

(0.18

)

(0.55

)

10.13

8.40

662

0.79

0.79

0.79

0.79

1.82

262

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.06

0.03

0.09

(0.13

)

0.00

(0.10

)

(0.23

)

9.86

0.85

169

0.79

*

5.05

*

0.79

*

5.05

*

1.44

*

445

Class C

03/31/2013

10.78

(0.03

)

0.61

0.58

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.38

)

(0.56

)

10.80

5.35

2,278

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.29

(0.23

)

17

03/31/2012

10.09

0.08

1.15

1.23

(0.28

)

0.00

(0.26

)

(0.54

)

10.78

12.37

946

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.29

0.70

34

03/31/2011

9.85

0.11

0.65

0.76

(0.34

)

0.00

(0.18

)

(0.52

)

10.09

7.83

85

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.29

1.09

262

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.05

0.02

0.07

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.10

)

(0.22

)

9.85

0.64

40

1.29

*

3.31

*

1.29

*

3.31

*

1.28

*

445

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Real Return Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.95

$

0.17

$

0.73

$

0.90

$

(0.33

)

$

(0.27

)

$

0.00

$

(0.60

)

$

12.25

7.61

%

$

10,059,104

0.48

%

0.48

%

0.45

%

0.45

%

1.37

%

41

%

03/31/2012

11.49

0.34

0.93

1.27

(0.42

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.81

)

11.95

11.31

8,963,508

0.47

0.47

0.45

0.45

2.88

129

03/31/2011

10.87

0.28

0.63

0.91

(0.29

)

0.00

0.00

(0.29

)

11.49

8.48

7,559,915

0.46

0.46

0.45

0.45

2.51

174

03/31/2010

10.00

0.40

0.93

1.33

(0.46

)

0.00

0.00

(0.46

)

10.87

13.51

7,762,237

0.48

0.48

0.45

0.45

3.79

408

03/31/2009

11.45

0.33

(1.05

)

(0.72

)

(0.34

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.73

)

10.00

(5.91

)

5,101,322

0.65

0.65

0.45

0.45

3.13

915

Class P

03/31/2013

11.95

0.15

0.74

0.89

(0.32

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.59

)

12.25

7.50

1,886,341

0.58

0.58

0.55

0.55

1.25

41

03/31/2012

11.49

0.32

0.94

1.26

(0.41

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.80

)

11.95

11.19

1,616,504

0.57

0.57

0.55

0.55

2.68

129

03/31/2011

10.87

0.28

0.62

0.90

(0.28

)

0.00

0.00

(0.28

)

11.49

8.37

1,176,669

0.56

0.56

0.55

0.55

2.45

174

03/31/2010

10.00

0.34

0.98

1.32

(0.45

)

0.00

0.00

(0.45

)

10.87

13.39

670,522

0.56

0.56

0.55

0.55

3.18

408

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

11.22

0.10

(0.63

)

(0.53

)

(0.30

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.69

)

10.00

(4.38

)

2,031

0.86

*

0.86

*

0.55

*

0.55

*

1.14

*

915

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

11.95

0.14

0.73

0.87

(0.30

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.57

)

12.25

7.34

1,736,194

0.73

0.73

0.70

0.70

1.10

41

03/31/2012

11.49

0.30

0.94

1.24

(0.39

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.78

)

11.95

11.03

1,501,744

0.72

0.72

0.70

0.70

2.54

129

03/31/2011

10.87

0.25

0.64

0.89

(0.27

)

0.00

0.00

(0.27

)

11.49

8.21

1,192,602

0.71

0.71

0.70

0.70

2.24

174

03/31/2010

10.00

0.38

0.93

1.31

(0.44

)

0.00

0.00

(0.44

)

10.87

13.22

1,060,100

0.73

0.73

0.70

0.70

3.57

408

03/31/2009

11.45

0.27

(1.01

)

(0.74

)

(0.32

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.71

)

10.00

(6.14

)

738,750

0.94

0.94

0.70

0.70

2.59

915

Class D

03/31/2013

11.95

0.12

0.73

0.85

(0.28

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.55

)

12.25

7.18

2,528,152

0.88

0.88

0.85

0.85

0.97

41

03/31/2012

11.49

0.29

0.93

1.22

(0.37

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.76

)

11.95

10.86

2,275,872

0.87

0.87

0.85

0.85

2.45

129

03/31/2011

10.87

0.24

0.63

0.87

(0.25

)

0.00

0.00

(0.25

)

11.49

8.04

1,819,723

0.86

0.86

0.85

0.85

2.10

174

03/31/2010

10.00

0.36

0.93

1.29

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

10.87

13.05

1,476,692

0.88

0.88

0.85

0.85

3.42

408

03/31/2009

11.45

0.25

(1.01

)

(0.76

)

(0.30

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.69

)

10.00

(6.30

)

1,003,987

1.12

(c)

1.12

(c)

0.88

(c)

0.88

(c)

2.42

915

Class A

03/31/2013

11.95

0.13

0.72

0.85

(0.28

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.55

)

12.25

7.18

4,896,233

0.88

0.88

0.85

0.85

1.02

41

03/31/2012

11.49

0.30

0.92

1.22

(0.37

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.76

)

11.95

10.86

4,813,730

0.87

(d)

0.87

(d)

0.85

(d)

0.85

(d)

2.50

129

03/31/2011

10.87

0.23

0.63

0.86

(0.24

)

0.00

0.00

(0.24

)

11.49

7.99

4,264,937

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.90

2.06

174

03/31/2010

10.00

0.37

0.91

1.28

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

10.87

13.00

3,868,404

0.93

0.93

0.90

0.90

3.45

408

03/31/2009

11.45

0.23

(0.99

)

(0.76

)

(0.30

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.69

)

10.00

(6.33

)

3,115,455

1.15

1.15

0.90

0.90

2.24

915

Class B

03/31/2013

11.95

0.09

0.67

0.76

(0.19

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.46

)

12.25

6.38

18,826

1.63

1.63

1.60

1.60

0.72

41

03/31/2012

11.49

0.29

0.84

1.13

(0.28

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.67

)

11.95

10.02

47,583

1.62

(d)

1.62

(d)

1.60

(d)

1.60

(d)

2.42

129

03/31/2011

10.87

0.15

0.63

0.78

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

11.49

7.19

135,904

1.66

1.66

1.65

1.65

1.29

174

03/31/2010

10.00

0.31

0.90

1.21

(0.34

)

0.00

0.00

(0.34

)

10.87

12.16

316,880

1.68

1.68

1.65

1.65

2.89

408

03/31/2009

11.45

0.19

(1.03

)

(0.84

)

(0.22

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.61

)

10.00

(7.03

)

379,558

1.87

1.87

1.65

1.65

1.82

915

Class C

03/31/2013

11.95

0.07

0.72

0.79

(0.22

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.49

)

12.25

6.65

2,931,665

1.38

1.38

1.35

1.35

0.53

41

03/31/2012

11.49

0.24

0.92

1.16

(0.31

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.70

)

11.95

10.31

2,945,357

1.37

(d)

1.37

(d)

1.35

(d)

1.35

(d)

2.00

129

03/31/2011

10.87

0.18

0.63

0.81

(0.19

)

0.00

0.00

(0.19

)

11.49

7.46

2,625,825

1.41

1.41

1.40

1.40

1.55

174

03/31/2010

10.00

0.30

0.93

1.23

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

10.87

12.44

2,387,310

1.43

1.43

1.40

1.40

2.84

408

03/31/2009

11.45

0.19

(1.00

)

(0.81

)

(0.25

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.64

)

10.00

(6.80

)

1,543,052

1.64

1.64

1.40

1.40

1.81

915

Class R

03/31/2013

11.95

0.09

0.73

0.82

(0.25

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.52

)

12.25

6.92

536,634

1.13

1.13

1.10

1.10

0.70

41

03/31/2012

11.49

0.25

0.94

1.19

(0.34

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.73

)

11.95

10.58

452,520

1.12

(d)

1.12

(d)

1.10

(d)

1.10

(d)

2.10

129

03/31/2011

10.87

0.20

0.64

0.84

(0.22

)

0.00

0.00

(0.22

)

11.49

7.72

327,677

1.16

1.16

1.15

1.15

1.80

174

03/31/2010

10.00

0.33

0.93

1.26

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

10.87

12.72

255,267

1.18

1.18

1.15

1.15

3.09

408

03/31/2009

11.45

0.17

(0.96

)

(0.79

)

(0.27

)

(0.39

)

0.00

(0.66

)

10.00

(6.56

)

154,856

1.44

1.44

1.15

1.15

1.69

915

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.45

$

0.38

$

0.99

$

1.37

$

(0.30

)

$

(2.83

)

$

0.00

$

(3.13

)

$

9.69

11.22

%

$

389,932

0.62

%

0.62

%

0.55

%

0.55

%

3.21

%

97

%

03/31/2012

11.27

0.41

1.87

2.28

(0.38

)

(1.72

)

0.00

(2.10

)

11.45

20.86

2,429,237

0.58

0.58

0.55

0.55

3.38

239

03/31/2011

10.98

0.36

0.97

1.33

(0.33

)

(0.71

)

0.00

(1.04

)

11.27

12.29

2,727,648

0.56

0.56

0.55

0.55

3.12

335

03/31/2010

10.26

0.41

0.79

1.20

(0.36

)

(0.12

)

0.00

(0.48

)

10.98

11.83

4,189,326

0.59

0.59

0.55

0.55

3.82

467

03/31/2009

12.05

0.25

(1.12

)

(0.87

)

(0.29

)

(0.63

)

0.00

(0.92

)

10.26

(6.80

)

3,081,472

0.73

(e)

0.73

(e)

0.57

(e)

0.57

(e)

2.32

936

Class P

03/31/2013

11.45

0.23

1.13

1.36

(0.29

)

(2.83

)

0.00

(3.12

)

9.69

11.11

15,296

0.72

0.72

0.65

0.65

1.97

97

03/31/2012

11.27

0.20

2.07

2.27

(0.37

)

(1.72

)

0.00

(2.09

)

11.45

20.75

15,545

0.68

0.68

0.65

0.65

1.70

239

11/19/2010 - 03/31/2011

12.29

0.16

(0.35

)

(0.19

)

(0.12

)

(0.71

)

0.00

(0.83

)

11.27

(1.40

)

944

0.66

*

0.66

*

0.65

*

0.65

*

4.11

*

335

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

5.10

$

0.07

$

1.02

$

1.09

$

(0.72

)

$

(0.27

)

$

0.00

$

(0.99

)

$

5.20

23.03

%

$

715,661

0.80

%

0.80

%

0.74

%

0.74

%

1.29

%

71

%

03/31/2012

4.76

0.10

1.17

1.27

(0.75

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.93

)

5.10

29.63

2,021,170

0.78

0.78

0.74

0.74

2.08

287

03/31/2011

4.38

0.09

1.34

1.43

(1.05

)

0.00

0.00

(1.05

)

4.76

36.32

1,311,829

0.76

0.76

0.74

0.74

2.02

344

03/31/2010

2.08

0.19

2.83

3.02

(0.72

)

0.00

0.00

(0.72

)

4.38

144.95

109,277

0.94

0.94

0.74

0.74

5.74

863

03/31/2009

6.05

0.14

(4.11

)

(3.97

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

2.08

(65.62

)

154,135

0.88

0.88

0.74

0.74

3.40

1,288

Class P

03/31/2013

5.08

0.02

1.06

1.08

(0.75

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(1.02

)

5.14

22.94

183,403

0.90

0.90

0.84

0.84

0.32

71

03/31/2012

4.75

0.08

1.18

1.26

(0.75

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.93

)

5.08

29.41

53,415

0.88

0.88

0.84

0.84

1.66

287

03/31/2011

4.37

0.09

1.34

1.43

(1.05

)

0.00

0.00

(1.05

)

4.75

36.29

13,449

0.86

0.86

0.84

0.84

1.96

344

03/31/2010

2.08

0.14

2.88

3.02

(0.73

)

0.00

0.00

(0.73

)

4.37

144.53

3,062

0.87

0.87

0.84

0.84

3.25

863

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

6.29

0.14

(4.35

)

(4.21

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

2.08

(66.93

)

3

1.00

*

1.00

*

0.84

*

0.84

*

3.62

*

1,288

Class D

03/31/2013

4.89

(0.01

)

1.03

1.02

(0.72

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.99

)

4.92

22.67

485,211

1.20

1.20

1.14

1.14

(0.10

)

71

03/31/2012

4.61

0.07

1.13

1.20

(0.74

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.92

)

4.89

28.91

143,245

1.18

1.18

1.14

1.14

1.39

287

03/31/2011

4.27

0.05

1.33

1.38

(1.04

)

0.00

0.00

(1.04

)

4.61

35.81

33,225

1.16

1.16

1.14

1.14

1.18

344

03/31/2010

2.04

0.15

2.80

2.95

(0.72

)

0.00

0.00

(0.72

)

4.27

144.23

10,943

1.27

1.27

1.14

1.14

4.23

863

03/31/2009

5.96

0.18

(4.10

)

(3.92

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

2.04

(65.77

)

5,263

1.27

(f)

1.27

(f)

1.18

(f)

1.18

(f)

3.77

1,288

Class A

03/31/2013

4.88

0.00

1.02

1.02

(0.72

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.99

)

4.91

22.69

445,903

1.20

1.20

1.14

1.14

0.06

71

03/31/2012

4.60

0.08

1.12

1.20

(0.74

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.92

)

4.88

28.92

154,084

1.18

(g)

1.18

(g)

1.14

(g)

1.14

(g)

1.62

287

03/31/2011

4.26

0.06

1.31

1.37

(1.03

)

0.00

0.00

(1.03

)

4.60

35.83

60,241

1.21

1.21

1.19

1.19

1.44

344

03/31/2010

2.04

0.13

2.81

2.94

(0.72

)

0.00

0.00

(0.72

)

4.26

143.69

33,965

1.28

1.28

1.19

1.19

3.42

863

03/31/2009

5.95

0.15

(4.06

)

(3.91

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

2.04

(65.71

)

6,874

1.30

1.30

1.19

1.19

3.43

1,288

Class B

03/31/2013

4.59

(0.01

)

0.93

0.92

(0.60

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.87

)

4.64

21.75

1,821

1.95

1.95

1.89

1.89

(0.18

)

71

03/31/2012

4.37

0.07

1.03

1.10

(0.70

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.88

)

4.59

28.04

2,484

1.93

(g)

1.93

(g)

1.89

(g)

1.89

(g)

1.49

287

03/31/2011

4.10

0.03

1.24

1.27

(1.00

)

0.00

0.00

(1.00

)

4.37

34.52

3,218

1.96

1.96

1.94

1.94

0.62

344

03/31/2010

1.98

0.12

2.71

2.83

(0.71

)

0.00

0.00

(0.71

)

4.10

142.66

3,325

2.06

2.06

1.94

1.94

3.33

863

03/31/2009

5.84

0.12

(3.98

)

(3.86

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

1.98

(66.10

)

1,926

2.06

2.06

1.94

1.94

2.67

1,288

Class C

03/31/2013

4.58

(0.03

)

0.95

0.92

(0.67

)

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.94

)

4.56

21.85

193,746

1.95

1.95

1.89

1.89

(0.73

)

71

03/31/2012

4.37

0.05

1.05

1.10

(0.71

)

(0.18

)

0.00

(0.89

)

4.58

27.99

59,015

1.93

(g)

1.93

(g)

1.89

(g)

1.89

(g)

1.10

287

03/31/2011

4.10

0.03

1.25

1.28

(1.01

)

0.00

0.00

(1.01

)

4.37

34.68

30,460

1.96

1.96

1.94

1.94

0.70

344

03/31/2010

1.98

0.11

2.72

2.83

(0.71

)

0.00

0.00

(0.71

)

4.10

142.61

11,173

2.04

2.04

1.94

1.94

2.96

863

03/31/2009

5.84

0.11

(3.97

)

(3.86

)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

1.98

(66.10

)

4,009

2.06

2.06

1.94

1.94

2.65

1,288

 

*

Annualized

**

Effective April 1, 2010, the calculation methodology of the portfolio turnover rate has been updated to exclude investments in the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio.

^

Reflects an amount rounding to less than one cent.

(a)

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

(b)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.45%.

(c)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.35%.

(d)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.35%.

(e)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Fund's advisory fee was decreased to an annual rate of 0.30%.

(f)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.40%.

(g)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.40%.

Appendix A
Description of Securities Ratings

A Fund's investments may range in quality from securities rated in the lowest category in which a Fund is permitted to invest to securities rated in the highest category (as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality). The percentage of a Fund's assets invested in securities in a particular rating category will vary. The following terms are generally used to describe the credit quality of fixed income securities:

High Quality Debt Securities are those rated in one of the two highest rating categories (the highest category for commercial paper) or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Investment Grade Debt Securities are those rated in one of the four highest rating categories or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Below Investment Grade, High Yield Securities ("Junk Bonds") are those rated lower than Baa by Moody's, BBB by S&P or Fitch, and comparable securities. They are deemed predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to repay principal and interest.

The following is a description of Moody's, S&P's and Fitch's rating categories applicable to fixed income securities.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Long-Term Corporate Obligation Ratings
Moody's long-term obligation ratings are opinions of the relative credit risk of fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. They address the possibility that a financial obligation will not be honored as promised. Such ratings use Moody's global scale and reflect both the likelihood of default and any financial loss suffered in the event of default.

Aaa: Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk.

Aa: Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

A: Obligations rated A are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa: Obligations rated Baa are subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba: Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk.

B: Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa: Obligations rated Caa are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca: Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

C: Obligations rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Medium-Term Note Ratings
Moody's assigns long-term ratings to individual debt securities issued from medium-term note (MTN) programs, in addition to indicating ratings to MTN programs themselves. These long-term ratings are expressed on Moody's general long-term scale. Notes issued under MTN programs with such indicated ratings are rated at issuance at the rating applicable to all pari passu notes issued under the same program, at the program's relevant indicated rating, provided such notes do not exhibit any of the characteristics listed below:

Notes containing features that link interest or principal to the credit performance of any third party or parties (i.e., credit-linked notes);

Notes allowing for negative coupons, or negative principal;

Notes containing any provision that could obligate the investor to make any additional payments;

Notes containing provisions that subordinate the claim.

For notes with any of these characteristics, the rating of the individual note may differ from the indicated rating of the program.

For credit-linked securities, Moody's policy is to "look through" to the credit risk of the underlying obligor. Moody's policy with respect to non-credit linked obligations is to rate the issuer's ability to meet the contract as stated, regardless of potential losses to investors as a result of non-credit developments. In other words, as long as the obligation has debt standing in the event of bankruptcy, we will assign the appropriate debt class level rating to the instrument.

Market participants must determine whether any particular note is rated, and if so, at what rating level. Moody's encourages market participants to contact Moody's Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

Short-Term Ratings
Moody's short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless explicitly noted.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

Canadian issuers rated P-1 or P-2 have their short-term ratings enhanced by the senior-most long-term rating of the issuer, its guarantor or support-provider.

US Municipal Ratings
Moody's US Municipal ratings are opinions of the investment quality of issuers and issues in the US municipal market. As such, these ratings incorporate Moody's assessment of the default probability and loss severity of these issuers and issues. The default and loss content for Moody's municipal long-term rating scale differs from Moody's general long-term rating scale. Historical default and loss rates for obligations rated on the US Municipal Scale are significantly lower than for similarly rated corporate obligations. It is important that users of Moody's ratings understand these differences when making rating comparisons between the Municipal and Global Scales.

US Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
Municipal Ratings are based upon the analysis of five primary factors related to municipal finance: market position, financial position, debt levels, governance, and covenants. Each of the factors is evaluated individually and for its effect on the other factors in the context of the municipality's ability to repay its debt.

Aaa: Issuers or issues rated Aaa demonstrate the strongest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Aa: Issuers or issues rated Aa demonstrate very strong creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

A: Issuers or issues rated A present above-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Baa: Issuers or issues rated Baa represent average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Ba: Issuers or issues rated Ba demonstrate below-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

B: Issuers or issues rated B demonstrate weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Caa: Issuers or issues rated Caa demonstrate very weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Ca: Issuers or issues rated Ca demonstrate extremely weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

C: Issuers or issues rated C demonstrate the weakest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

US Municipal Short-Term Debt and Demand Obligation Ratings

Short-Term Obligation Ratings
There are three rating categories for short-term municipal obligations that are considered investment grade. These ratings are designated as Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3. In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation.

MIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

Demand Obligation Ratings
In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned; a long- or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand ("demand feature"), using a variation of the MIG rating scale, the Variable Municipal Investment Grade or VMIG rating.

When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG 1. VMIG rating expirations are a function of each issue's specific structural or credit features.

VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor's analysis of the following considerations:

Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

Investment Grade
AAA: An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA: An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

A: An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB: An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Speculative Grade
Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CCC: An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CC: An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

C: A 'C' rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the 'C' rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument's terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

D: An obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.  An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor's does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings
A-1: A short-term obligation rated 'A-1' is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2: A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3: A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

C: A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

D: A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation, including a regulatory capital instrument, are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Dual Ratings: Standard & Poor's assigns "dual" ratings to all debt issues that have a put option or demand feature as part of their structure. The first rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second rating addresses only the demand feature. The long-term rating symbols are used for bonds to denote the long-term maturity and the short-term rating symbols for the put option (for example, 'AAA/A-1+'). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, note rating symbols are used with the short-term issue credit rating symbols (for example, 'SP-1+/A-1+').

Active Qualifiers
Standard & Poor's uses six qualifiers that limit the scope of a rating. The structure of the transaction can require the use of a qualifier such as a 'p' qualifier, which indicates the rating addressed the principal portion of the obligation only. Likewise, the qualifier can indicate a limitation on the type of information used, such as "pi" for public information. A qualifier appears as a suffix and is part of the rating.

L: Ratings qualified with 'L' apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

p: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The 'p' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only. The 'p' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'i' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of interest. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

i: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of interest are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of principal on the obligation. The 'i' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the interest portion of the obligation only. The 'i' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'p' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of principal. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

pi: Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer's published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer's management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a 'pi' suffix. Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year's financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer's credit quality.

preliminary: Preliminary ratings, with the 'prelim' suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor's of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor's reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor's policies.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor's emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or postbankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor's opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to these entities' obligations.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor's would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

t: This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

Inactive Qualifiers (no longer applied or outstanding)
*: This symbol indicated continuance of the ratings is contingent upon Standard & Poor's receipt of an executed copy of the escrow agreement or closing documentation confirming investments and cash flows. Discontinued use in August 1998.

c: This qualifier was used to provide additional information to investors that the bank may terminate its obligation to purchase tendered bonds if the long-term credit rating of the issuer is below an investment-grade level and/or the issuer's bonds are deemed taxable. Discontinued use in January 2001.

G: The letter 'G' followed the rating symbol when a fund's portfolio consisted primarily of direct U.S. government securities.

pr: The letters 'pr' indicate that the rating is provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of the project financed by the debt being rated and indicates that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon the successful, timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no comment on the likelihood of or the risk of default upon failure of such completion. The investor should exercise his own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.

q: A 'q' subscript indicates that the rating is based solely on quantitative analysis of publicly available information. Discontinued use in April 2001.

r: The 'r' modifier was assigned to securities containing extraordinary risks, particularly market risks, which are not covered in the credit rating. The absence of an 'r' modifier should not be taken as an indication that an obligation will not exhibit extraordinary non-credit related risks. Standard & Poor's discontinued the use of the 'r' modifier for most obligations in June 2000 and for the balance of obligations (mainly structured finance transactions) in November 2002.

Fitch, Inc.

Long-Term Credit Ratings

Investment Grade
AAA: Highest credit quality. 'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very high credit quality. "AA" ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High credit quality. "A" ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good credit quality. "BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

Speculative Grade
BB: Speculative. 'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

B: Highly speculative. 'B' ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.

CCC: Substantial credit risk. 'CCC' ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. 'CC' ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.

C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. 'C' indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned 'D' ratings, but are instead rated in the 'B' to 'C' rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below 'CCC.'

The subscript 'emr' is appended to a rating to denote embedded market risk which is beyond the scope of the rating. The designation is intended to make clear that the rating solely addresses the counterparty risk of the issuing bank. It is not meant to indicate any limitation in the analysis of the counterparty risk, which in all other respects follows published Fitch criteria for analyzing the issuing financial institution. Fitch does not rate these instruments where the principal is to any degree subject to market risk.

Recovery Ratings
Recovery Ratings are assigned to selected individual securities and obligations. These currently are published for most individual obligations of corporate issuers with IDRs in the 'B' rating category and below.

Among the factors that affect recovery rates for securities are the collateral, the seniority relative to other obligations in the capital structure (where appropriate), and the expected value of the company or underlying collateral in distress.

The Recovery Rating scale is based upon the expected relative recovery characteristics of an obligation upon the curing of a default, emergence from insolvency or following the liquidation or termination of the obligor or its associated collateral.

Recovery Ratings are an ordinal scale and do not attempt to precisely predict a given level of recovery. As a guideline in developing the rating assessments, the agency employs broad theoretical recovery bands in its ratings approach based on historical averages, but actual recoveries for a given security may deviate materially from historical averages.

RR1: Outstanding recovery prospects given default. 'RR1' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 91%-100% of current principal and related interest.

RR2: Superior recovery prospects given default. 'RR2' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 71%-90% of current principal and related interest.

RR3: Good recovery prospects given default. 'RR3' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 51%-70% of current principal and related interest.

RR4: Average recovery prospects given default. 'RR4' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 31%-50% of current principal and related interest.

RR5: Below average recovery prospects given default. 'RR5' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 11%-30% of current principal and related interest.

RR6: Poor recovery prospects given default. 'RR6' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 0%-10% of current principal and related interest.

Short-Term Credit Ratings
A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in US public finance markets.

F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

INVESTMENT ADVISER AND ADMINISTRATOR

PIMCO, 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

DISTRIBUTOR

PIMCO Investments LLC, 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank & Trust Co., 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105

TRANSFER AGENT

Boston Financial Data Services
Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D — 330 W. 9th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64105
Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R — P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300, Kansas City, MO 64106-2197

LEGAL COUNSEL

Dechert LLP, 1900 K Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006 

 

For further information about the PIMCO Funds, call 888.87.PIMCO or visit our Web site at pimco.com/investments.

PIMCO FUNDS
840 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

The Trust's Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") and annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders include additional information about the Funds. The SAI and the financial statements included in the Funds' most recent annual report to shareholders are incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means they are part of this Prospectus for legal purposes. The Funds' annual report discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Fund's performance during its last fiscal year.

The SAI contains detailed information about Fund purchase, redemption and exchange options and procedures and other information about the Funds. You can get a free copy of the SAI.

You may get free copies of any of these materials, request other information about a Fund, or make shareholder inquiries by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626) or by writing to:

PIMCO Funds
840 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

You may review and copy information about the Trust, including its SAI, at the Securities and Exchange Commission's public reference room in Washington, D.C. You may call the Commission at 202.551.8090 for information about the operation of the public reference room. You may also access reports and other information about the Trust on the EDGAR Database on the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov. You may get copies of this information, with payment of a duplication fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-1520, or by e-mailing your request to publicinfo@sec.gov.

You can also visit our web site at pimco.com/investments for additional information about the Funds, including the SAI and the annual and semi-annual reports, which are available for download free of charge.

Reference the Trust's Investment Company Act file number in your correspondence.

 

Investment Company Act File Number: 811-05028

PF0006_073113


Table of Contents

Prospectus

 

PIMCO Funds

As with other mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Short Duration Strategy Funds

July 31, 2013

 


Inst


M


P


Admin


D


A


B


C


R

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

PGFXX

PGPXX

PGMXX

PGDXX

AMAXX

AMGXX

PGRXX

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

PTLDX

PLDPX

PLDAX

PLDDX

PTLAX

PTLBX

PTLCX

PLDRX

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

PLDTX

PDRPX

PDFAX

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

PLDIX

PLUPX

PDRAX

PIMCO Money Market Fund

PMIXX

PMFXX

PMAXX

PYAXX

PYCXX

PKCXX

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

PAIDX

PAIPX

PAIQX

PAIUX

PAIAX

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

PTSHX

PTSPX

PSFAX

PSHDX

PSHAX

PTSBX

PFTCX

PTSRX

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

PFMXX

PTPXX

PTAXX

PTDXX

PTRXX

 



Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

PIMCO Money Market Fund

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Description of Principal Risks

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Management of the Funds

Classes of Shares

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

How Fund Shares are Priced

Fund Distributions

Tax Consequences

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

Financial Highlights

Appendix A - Description of Securities Ratings


PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):
None1

1

Regular sales charges may apply when Class A shares of the Fund (on which no sales charge was paid at the time of purchase) are exchanged for shares of other funds offered by the Trust.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Class M

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.18%

0.28%

0.18%

0.18%

0.33%

0.33%

0.33%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses1

0.18%

0.28%

0.18%

0.18%

0.33%

0.33%

0.33%

1

To maintain certain net yields for the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") or its affiliates may temporarily and voluntarily waive, reduce or reimburse all or any portion of the Fund's fees and expenses. Such waivers, if any, are not reflected in this table. See "Management of the Funds—Temporary Fee Waivers, Reductions and Reimbursements" in the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Class M, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Class M

$18

$58

$101

$230

Class P

$29

$90

$157

$356

Administrative Class

$18

$58

$101

$230

Class D

$18

$58

$101

$230

Class A

$34

$106

$185

$418

Class C

$34

$106

$185

$418

Class R

$34

$106

$185

$418

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Class M

$18

$58

$101

$230

Class P

$29

$90

$157

$356

Administrative Class

$18

$58

$101

$230

Class D

$18

$58

$101

$230

Class A

$34

$106

$185

$418

Class C

$34

$106

$185

$418

Class R

$34

$106

$185

$418

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a portfolio of U.S. government securities. The Fund may invest in the following: U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and other obligations issued by, or guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities) and repurchase agreements secured by such obligations. The Fund may only invest in U.S. dollar-denominated securities that mature in 397 days or fewer from the date of purchase. The dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of the Fund may not exceed 60 days and the dollar-weighted average life to maturity of the Fund may not exceed 120 days. The Fund attempts to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share, although there is no assurance that it will be successful in doing so.

The Fund's investments will comply with applicable rules governing the quality, maturity and diversification of securities held by money market funds.

Principal Risks

Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Class M shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class A, Class C and Class P shares (May 14, 2009), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Class M shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. The Administrative Class, Class D and Class R of the Fund have not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. To obtain the Fund's current yield, call 888.87.PIMCO. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's benchmark index is the Citigroup 3-Month Treasury Bill Index. The index is an unmanaged index representing monthly return equivalents of yield averages of the last 3-month Treasury Bill issues. The Fund began operations on 01/27/09. Index comparisons began on 01/31/09. The Lipper Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest principally in financial instruments issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies, or its instrumentalities with dollar-weighted average maturities of less than 90 days. These funds are commonly limited to 401(k) and pension participants and often require high minimum investments and have lower total expense ratios relative to other money market funds. They intend to keep constant net asset value.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Class M*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 0.01%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 0.02% in the Q4 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was 0.01% in the Q2 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (01/27/2009)

Class M Return Before Taxes

0.05

%

0.09

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

0.03

%

0.07

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

0.03

%

0.05

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

0.03

%

0.05

%

Citigroup 3-Month Treasury Bill Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.07

%

0.11

%

 

Lipper Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

0.01

%

0.04

%

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Jerome Schneider. Mr. Schneider is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since January 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 22 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 30 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D


Class A


Class B


Class C


Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

5.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.46%

0.56%

0.46%

0.50%

0.55%

0.55%

0.55%

0.55%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.55%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.46%

0.56%

0.71%

0.75%

0.80%

1.55%

1.10%

1.05%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$47

$148

$258

$579

Class P

$57

$179

$313

$701

Administrative Class

$73

$227

$395

$883

Class D

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class A

$305

$475

$659

$1,193

Class B

$658

$790

$1,045

$1,643

Class C

$212

$350

$606

$1,340

Class R

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$47

$148

$258

$579

Class P

$57

$179

$313

$701

Administrative Class

$73

$227

$395

$883

Class D

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class A

$305

$475

$659

$1,193

Class B

$158

$490

$845

$1,643

Class C

$112

$350

$606

$1,340

Class R

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 445% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from one to three years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index is an unmanaged index comprised of U.S. Treasury securities, other than inflation protection securities and STRIPS, with at least $1 billion in outstanding face value and a remaining term to final maturity of at least one year and less than three years. The Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues (rated in the top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of less than three years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -1.43%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 7.11% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -3.79% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

6.16

%

4.87

%

4.28

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

4.78

%

3.47

%

2.88

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

4.03

%

3.35

%

2.84

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

6.06

%

4.76

%

4.17

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

5.90

%

4.61

%

4.02

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

5.86

%

4.56

%

3.96

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

3.42

%

4.00

%

3.61

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

0.01

%

3.35

%

3.31

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

4.49

%

4.08

%

3.40

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

5.54

%

4.22

%

3.59

%

BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.43

%

2.32

%

2.72

%

 

Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

3.55

%

2.85

%

3.00

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in May 1987.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 22 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.50%

0.60%

0.75%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated, and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 647% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from one to three years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest only in investment grade U.S. dollar denominated securities of U.S. issuers that are rated A or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or,  if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (December 31, 2009), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index is an unmanaged index comprised of U.S. Treasury securities, other than inflation protection securities and STRIPS, with at least $1 billion in outstanding face value and a remaining term to final maturity of at least one year and less than three years. The Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues (rated in the top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of less than three years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -1.65%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 4.89% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -3.68% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

4.44

%

4.01

%

3.60

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

3.13

%

2.84

%

2.37

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

3.00

%

2.76

%

2.36

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

4.33

%

3.91

%

3.50

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

4.17

%

3.75

%

3.35

%

BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.43

%

2.32

%

2.72

%

 

Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

3.55

%

2.85

%

3.00

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in October 1991.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 22 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Management Fees

0.50%

0.60%

0.50%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.50%

0.60%

0.75%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated, and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$51

$160

$280

$628

Class P

$61

$192

$335

$750

Administrative Class

$77

$240

$417

$930

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 515% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from one to three years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The Fund will not invest in the securities of any issuer determined by PIMCO to be engaged principally in the provision of healthcare services, the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, pharmaceuticals or military equipment, the operation of gambling casinos or in the production or trade of pornographic materials. To the extent possible on the basis of information available to PIMCO, an issuer will be deemed to be principally engaged in an activity if it derives more than 10% of its gross revenues from such activities. In addition, the Fund will not invest directly in securities of issuers that are engaged in certain business activities in or with the Republic of the Sudan (a "Sudan-Related Issuer"). In analyzing whether an issuer is a Sudan- Related Issuer, PIMCO may rely upon, among other things, information from a list provided by an independent third party.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and  may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of income earned on the Fund's investments, plus capital appreciation, if any, which generally arises from decreases in interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular sector or security. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (November 19, 2010), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index is an unmanaged index comprised of U.S. Treasury securities, other than inflation-protection securities and STRIPS, with at least $1 billion in outstanding face value and a remaining term to final maturity of at least one year and less than three years. The Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues (rated in the top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of less than three years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -1.57%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 6.92% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -4.38% in the Q3 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

6.00

%

4.50

%

4.02

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

4.57

%

2.97

%

2.57

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

4.00

%

2.95

%

2.58

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

5.89

%

4.40

%

3.91

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

5.75

%

4.24

%

3.76

%

BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.43

%

2.32

%

2.72

%

 

Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

3.55

%

2.85

%

3.00

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by William H. Gross. Mr. Gross is a Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in December 1996.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 22 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Money Market Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):
None1

1

Regular sales charges may apply when Class A shares of the Fund (on which no sales charge was paid at the time of purchase) are exchanged for shares of other funds offered by the Trust.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.32%

0.42%

0.32%

0.47%

0.47%

0.47%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses1

0.32%

0.42%

0.32%

0.47%

0.47%

0.47%

1

To maintain certain net yields for the Fund, Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") or its affiliates may temporarily and voluntarily waive, reduce or reimburse all or any portion of the Fund's fees and expenses. Such waivers, if any, are not reflected in this table. See "Management of the Funds—Temporary Fee Waivers, Reductions and Reimbursements" in the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$33

$103

$180

$406

Class P

$43

$135

$235

$530

Administrative Class

$33

$103

$180

$406

Class A

$48

$151

$263

$591

Class B

$48

$151

$263

$591

Class C

$48

$151

$263

$591

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$33

$103

$180

$406

Class P

$43

$135

$235

$530

Administrative Class

$33

$103

$180

$406

Class A

$48

$151

$263

$591

Class B

$48

$151

$263

$591

Class C

$48

$151

$263

$591

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by complying with the quality, maturity and diversification of securities requirements applicable to money market funds. The Fund attempts to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share, although there is no assurance that it will be successful in doing so. The Fund may invest in the following U.S. dollar-denominated instruments: obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities); short-term corporate debt securities of domestic and foreign corporations; obligations of domestic and foreign commercial banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations; and commercial paper. The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in or obligations issued by U.S. banks.

Principal Risks

Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. Class P of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. To obtain the Fund's current yield, call 888.87.PIMCO. The Fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Citigroup 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index representing monthly return equivalents of yield averages of the last 3-month Treasury Bill issues. The Lipper Institutional Money Market Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest in high quality financial instruments (rated in the top two grades) with dollar-weighted maturities of less than 90 days. 

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is 0.01%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 1.30% in the Q4 2006, and the lowest quarterly return was 0.01% in the Q4 2012.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

0.06

%

0.53

%

1.72

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

0.06

%

0.47

%

1.56

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

0.06

%

0.47

%

1.56

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

0.06

%

0.30

%

1.23

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

0.06

%

0.47

%

1.56

%

Citigroup 3-Month Treasury Bill Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.07

%

0.45

%

1.69

%

 

Lipper Institutional Money Market Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

0.06

%

0.61

%

1.75

%

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Jerome Schneider. Mr. Schneider is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since January 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 22 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum current income, consistent with daily liquidity.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 30 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D


Class A


Class C


Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.34%

0.44%

0.34%

0.44%

0.44%

0.44%

0.44%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.55%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

0.04%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.38%

0.48%

0.63%

0.73%

0.73%

1.03%

0.98%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement3

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

(0.10%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement4

0.28%

0.38%

0.53%

0.63%

0.63%

0.93%

0.88%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.34%, 0.44%,  0.59%, 0.69%, 0.69%, 0.99% and 0.94% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

3

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to reduce its advisory fee by 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. This Fee Limitation Agreement renews annually unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' prior notice to the end of the contract term. Under certain conditions, PIMCO may recoup amounts reduced in future periods, not exceeding three years.

4

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement excluding interest expense is 0.24%, 0.34%, 0.49%, 0.59%, 0.59%, 0.89% and 0.84% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$29

$112

$203

$471

Class P

$39

$144

$259

$594

Administrative Class

$54

$192

$341

$777

Class D

$64

$223

$396

$897

Class A

$288

$443

$612

$1,102

Class C

$195

$296

$515

$1,143

Class R

$90

$281

$488

$1,084

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$29

$112

$203

$471

Class P

$39

$144

$259

$594

Administrative Class

$54

$192

$341

$777

Class D

$64

$223

$396

$897

Class A

$288

$443

$612

$1,102

Class C

$95

$296

$515

$1,143

Class R

$90

$281

$488

$1,084

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 5,301% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund will vary based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates and will normally not exceed one and one-half years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities rated Baa or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may not invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies, but may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. In addition, the Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund may invest up to 60% of its total assets in corporate issuers. 

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in asset-backed securities and up to 10% of its total assets in privately issued mortgage-backed securities. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in interest rate swaps and up to 5% of its total assets in credit default swaps. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls).  

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund does not have a full calendar year of performance. Thus, no bar chart or Average Annual Total Returns table is included for the Fund. Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Jerome Schneider. Mr. Schneider is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in May 2012.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 22 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 30 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

5.00%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.55%

0.50%

Other Expenses1

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.46%

0.56%

0.71%

0.71%

0.71%

1.46%

1.01%

0.96%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.45%, 0.55%,  0.70%, 0.70%, 0.70%, 1.45%, 1.00% and 0.95% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$47

$148

$258

$579

Class P

$57

$179

$313

$701

Administrative Class

$73

$227

$395

$883

Class D

$73

$227

$395

$883

Class A

$296

$447

$611

$1,088

Class B

$649

$762

$997

$1,543

Class C

$203

$322

$558

$1,236

Class R

$98

$306

$531

$1,178

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$47

$148

$258

$579

Class P

$57

$179

$313

$701

Administrative Class

$73

$227

$395

$883

Class D

$73

$227

$395

$883

Class A

$296

$447

$611

$1,088

Class B

$149

$462

$797

$1,543

Class C

$103

$322

$558

$1,236

Class R

$98

$306

$531

$1,178

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 180% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund will vary based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates and will normally not exceed one year. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. In addition, the dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of the Fund, under normal circumstances, is expected not to exceed three years.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets.

The Fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities, subject to applicable law and any other restrictions described in the Fund's prospectus or Statement of Additional Information. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by that class of shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Citigroup 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index representing monthly return equivalents of yield averages of the last 3 month Treasury Bill issues. The Lipper Ultra-Short Obligation Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment-grade debt issues or better, and maintain a portfolio dollar-weighted average maturity between 91 and 365 days.

 Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -0.06%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 3.61% in the Q2 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -1.95% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

3.44

%

2.71

%

2.96

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

2.96

%

1.83

%

1.92

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

2.24

%

1.82

%

1.93

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

3.33

%

2.60

%

2.86

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

3.18

%

2.45

%

2.70

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

3.18

%

2.42

%

2.66

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

0.86

%

1.92

%

2.38

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

-2.57

%

1.28

%

2.07

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

1.87

%

2.08

%

2.30

%

Class R Return Before Taxes

2.93

%

2.13

%

2.35

%

Citigroup 3-Month Treasury Bill Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.07

%

0.45

%

1.69

%

 

Lipper Ultra-Short Obligation Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

1.73

%

1.31

%

2.11

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Jerome Schneider. Mr. Schneider is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since January 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 22 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund:

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):
None1

1

Regular sales charges may apply when Class A shares of the Fund (on which no sales charge was paid at the time of purchase) are exchanged for shares of other funds offered by the Trust.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Class M

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.18%

0.28%

0.18%

0.18%

0.33%

0.33%

0.33%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Other Expenses1

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.21%

0.31%

0.21%

0.21%

0.36%

0.36%

0.36%

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2

(0.03%)

(0.03%)

(0.03%)

(0.03%)

(0.03%)

(0.03%)

(0.03%)

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
and/or Expense
Reimbursement3

0.18%

0.28%

0.18%

0.18%

0.33%

0.33%

0.33%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect estimated organizational expenses for the Fund's first fiscal year.

2

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive its supervisory and administrative fee, or reimburse the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets attributable to Class M, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively (the "Expense Limit"). Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days' notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees, plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

3

To maintain certain net yields for the Fund, PIMCO or its affiliates may temporarily and voluntarily waive, reduce or reimburse all or any portion of the Fund's fees and expenses. Such waivers, if any, are not reflected in this table. See "Management of the Funds—Temporary Fee Waivers, Reductions and Reimbursements" in the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Class M, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

Class M

$18

$58

Class P

$29

$90

Administrative Class

$18

$58

Class D

$18

$58

Class A

$34

$106

Class C

$34

$106

Class R

$34

$106

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

Class M

$18

$58

Class P

$29

$90

Administrative Class

$18

$58

Class D

$18

$58

Class A

$34

$106

Class C

$34

$106

Class R

$34

$106

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities. The Fund may invest in the following: U.S. Treasury bills, notes, trust receipts and other direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury and repurchase agreements secured by such obligations. The Fund may only invest in U.S. dollar-denominated securities that mature in 397 days or fewer from the date of purchase. The dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of the Fund may not exceed 60 days and the dollar-weighted average life to maturity of the Fund may not exceed 120 days. The Fund attempts to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share, although there is no assurance that it will be successful in doing so.

The Fund's investments will comply with applicable rules governing the quality, maturity and diversification of securities held by money market funds.

Principal Risks

Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund does not have a full calendar year of performance. Thus, no bar chart or Average Annual Returns Table is included.

The Fund's benchmark index is the Citigroup 3-Month Treasury Bill Index. The Citigroup 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index representing monthly return equivalents of yield averages of the last 3 month Treasury Bill issues.

Once the Fund commences operations, performance for the Fund will be updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Jerome Schneider. Mr. Schneider is a Managing Director of PIMCO and he will manage the Fund as of its inception.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 22 of this prospectus.

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Fund shares may be purchased or sold (redeemed) on any business day (normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open). Generally, purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares are processed at the net asset value next calculated after an order is received by the Fund.

Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D

The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class, Class M, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund is $1 million, 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 for Class D shares of the Fund is $1,000, except that the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The minimum subsequent investment for Class D shares is $50.

You may sell (redeem) all or part of your Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Fund on any business day. If you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, depending on the elections made on the Account Application, you may sell by:

Sending a written request by mail to:
PIMCO Funds c/o BFDS Midwest
330 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 

Calling us at 888.87.PIMCO and a Shareholder Services associate will assist you 

Sending a fax to our Shareholder Services department at 816.421.2861 

Sending an e-mail to pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

The minimum initial investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund is $1,000. The minimum subsequent investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares is $50. The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. Effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as described in "Purchasing Shares – Class B" in the Fund's prospectus. You may purchase or sell (redeem) all or part of your Class A, Class B and Class C shares through a broker-dealer, or other financial firm, or, if you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809. The Fund reserves the right to require payment by wire or U.S. Bank check in connection with accounts opened directly with the Fund by Account Application.

There is no minimum initial or minimum subsequent investment in Class R shares because Class R shares may only be purchased through omnibus accounts for specified benefit plans. Specified benefit plans that wish to invest directly by mail should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are generally taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of the two, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Distributions paid by the Fund that are properly designated as "exempt interest dividends" normally will be exempt from federal income taxes, but may not be exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Firms

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial firm (such as a bank), the Fund and/or its related companies (including PIMCO) may pay the financial firm for the sale of those shares of the Fund and/or related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial firm and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial firm's Web site for more information.

Description of Principal Risks

The value of your investment in a Fund changes with the values of that Fund's investments. Many factors can affect those values. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund's portfolio as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks of each Fund are identified in the Fund Summaries. The principal risks are described in this section. Each Fund may be subject to additional risks other than those identified and described below because the types of investments made by a Fund can change over time. Securities and investment techniques mentioned in this summary that appear in bold type are described in greater detail under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques." That section and "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information also include more information about the Funds, their investments and the related risks. There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Government
Money Market
Fund

PIMCO
Low Duration Fund

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

PIMCO
Low Duration Fund III

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

Emerging Markets

x

x

Currency

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
Money Market Fund

PIMCO
Short Asset Investment Fund

PIMCO
Short-Term Fund

PIMCO
Treasury Money Market Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

Market

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

Equity

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

x

x

Emerging Markets

x

Currency

x

Leveraging

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

Short Sale

x

x

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities and other instruments in a Fund's portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by a Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. The values of equity and other non-fixed income securities may also decline due to fluctuations in interest rates. Inflation-indexed bonds, including Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), decline in value when real interest rates rise. In certain interest rate environments, such as when real interest rates are rising faster than nominal interest rates, inflation-indexed bonds may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations.

Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Inverse floating rate securities may decrease in value if interest rates increase. Inverse floating rate securities may also exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation with similar credit quality. When a Fund holds variable or floating rate securities, a decrease (or, in the case of inverse floating rate securities, an increase) in market interest rates will adversely affect the income received from such securities and the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

Credit Risk

A Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security (including a security purchased with securities lending collateral), or the counterparty to a derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The downgrade of the credit of a security held by a Fund may decrease its value. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Municipal bonds are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions, or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer's ability to make payments of principal and/or interest.

High Yield Risk

Funds that invest in high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than funds that do not invest in such securities. These securities are considered predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce a Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, a Fund may lose its entire investment. Because of the risks involved in investing in high yield securities, an investment in a Fund that invests in such securities should be considered speculative.

Market Risk

The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets. The value of a security 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. The value of a security may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities.

Exchanges and securities markets may close early, close late or issue trading halts on specific securities, which may result in, among other things, a Fund being unable to buy or sell certain securities or financial instruments at an advantageous time or accurately price its portfolio investments.

Issuer Risk

The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons which 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. A change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value at which the Fund has valued the securities. A Fund's investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Fund because it may be unable to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Additionally, the market for certain investments may become illiquid under adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer. In such cases, a Fund, due to limitations on investments in illiquid securities and the difficulty in purchasing and selling such securities or instruments, may be unable to achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. To the extent that a Fund's principal investment strategies involve derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk, the Fund will tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

Derivatives Risk

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The various derivative instruments that the Funds may use are referenced under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives" in this prospectus and described in more detail under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Funds typically use derivatives as a substitute for taking a position in the underlying asset and/or as part of a strategy designed to reduce exposure to other risks, such as interest rate or currency risk. The Funds may also use derivatives for leverage, in which case their use would involve leveraging risk. A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks described elsewhere in this section, such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk and management risk. They also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. A Fund investing in a derivative instrument could lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

Equity Risk

Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities also include, among other things, preferred stocks, convertible stocks and warrants. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. These risks are generally magnified in the case of equity investments in distressed companies.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities often involve risks that are different from or more acute than risks associated with other types of debt instruments. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-related securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, if a Fund holds mortgage-related securities, it may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, adjustable and fixed rate mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment risk. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. A Fund's investments in other asset-backed securities are subject to risks similar to those associated with mortgage-related securities, as well as additional risks associated with the nature of the assets and the servicing of those assets.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk

A Fund that invests in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a Fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries. Additionally, issuers of foreign (non-U.S.) securities are usually not subject to the same degree of regulation as U.S. issuers. Reporting, accounting and auditing standards of foreign countries differ, in some cases significantly, from U.S. standards. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Also, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes or diplomatic developments could adversely affect a Fund's investments in a foreign country. In the event of nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation, a Fund could lose its entire investment in foreign (non-U.S.) securities. Adverse conditions in a certain region can adversely affect securities of other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated. To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a specific geographic region, the Fund will generally have more exposure to regional economic risks associated with foreign investments. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk may be particularly high to the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities. Emerging market securities may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, and potentially greater than, the risks of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to developed foreign countries. To the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities that are economically tied to a particular region, country or group of countries, the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse political or social events affecting that region, country or group of countries. Economic, business, political, or social instability may affect emerging market securities differently. Accordingly, a Fund that invests in a wide range of emerging market securities (e.g., different regions or countries, asset classes, issuers, sectors or credit qualities) may perform differently in response to such instability than a Fund investing in a more limited range of emerging market securities. For example, a Fund that focuses its investments in multiple asset classes of emerging market securities may have a limited ability to mitigate losses in an environment that is adverse to emerging market securities in general. Emerging market securities may also be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to value than securities economically tied to developed foreign countries. The systems and procedures for trading and settlement of securities in emerging markets are less developed and less transparent and transactions may take longer to settle. A Fund may not know the identity of trading counterparties, which may increase the possibility of the Fund not receiving payment or delivery of securities in a transaction.

Currency Risk

If a Fund invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged.

Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, a Fund's investments in foreign currency-denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.

Currency risk may be particularly high to the extent that a Fund invests in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engages in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to emerging market countries. These currency transactions may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, or greater than, the risks of investing in developed foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engaging in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to developed foreign countries.

Leveraging Risk

Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. The use of derivatives may also create leveraging risk. To mitigate leveraging risk, PIMCO will segregate or "earmark" liquid assets or otherwise cover the transactions that may give rise to such risk. Certain Funds also may be exposed to leveraging risk by borrowing money for investment purposes. Leveraging may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions to satisfy its obligations or to meet segregation requirements when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leveraging tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities. Certain types of leveraging transactions, such as short sales that are not "against the box," could theoretically be subject to unlimited losses in cases where a Fund, for any reason, is unable to close out the transaction. In addition, to the extent a Fund borrows money, interest costs on such borrowings may not be recovered by any appreciation of the securities purchased with the borrowed amounts and could exceed the Fund's investment returns, resulting in greater losses.

Management Risk

Each Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Funds and may also adversely affect the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives.

Short Sale Risk

A Fund's short sales, if any, are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Fund of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. A Fund may also enter into a short position through a forward commitment or a short derivative position through a futures contract or swap agreement. If the price of the security or derivative has increased during this time, then the Fund will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. By contrast, a loss on a long position arises from decreases in the value of the security and is limited by the fact that a security's value cannot decrease below zero.

By investing the proceeds received from selling securities short, a Fund could be deemed to be employing a form of leverage, which creates special risks. The use of leverage may increase a Fund's exposure to long securities positions and make any change in the Fund's NAV greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of returns. There is no guarantee that any leveraging strategy a Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

In times of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions, a Fund may not be able, fully or partially, to implement its short selling strategy. Periods of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions generally may exist for as long as six months and, in some cases, much longer. Also, there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Please see "Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings" in the Statement of Additional Information for information about the availability of the complete schedule of each Fund's holdings.

Management of the Funds

Investment Adviser and Administrator

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser and the administrator (serving in its capacity as administrator, the "Administrator") for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees of PIMCO Funds (the "Trust"), PIMCO is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds' business affairs and other administrative matters.

PIMCO is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Organized in 1971, PIMCO provides investment management and advisory services to private accounts of institutional and individual clients and to mutual funds. As of June 30, 2013, PIMCO had approximately $1.97 trillion in assets under management.

Management Fees

Each Fund pays for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. The Management Fees shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses tables reflect both an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly Management Fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable to each class's shares taken separately):

Management Fees


Fund Name

Inst
Class


Class M


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

N/A

0.18%

0.28%

0.18%

0.18%

0.33%

N/A

0.33%

0.33%

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

0.46%

N/A

0.56%

0.46%

0.50%

0.55%

0.55%

0.55%

0.55%

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

0.50%

N/A

0.60%

0.50%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

0.50%

N/A

0.60%

0.50%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.32%

N/A

0.42%

0.32%

N/A

0.47%

0.47%

0.47%

N/A

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

0.34%

N/A

0.44%

0.34%

0.44%

0.44%

N/A

0.44%

0.44%

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

0.45%

N/A

0.55%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

0.45%

The PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund was not operational during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. The Management Fees for the Class M, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares of the Fund are at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable to each class's shares taken separately): 0.18%, 0.28%, 0.18%, 0.18%, 0.33%, 0.33% and 0.33%.

Advisory Fee. Each Fund pays PIMCO fees in return for providing investment advisory services. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly advisory fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund taken separately):

 


Fund Name

Advisory Fees1
All Classes

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

0.12%

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

0.25%

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

0.25%

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.12%

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

0.20%

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

0.25%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 57.

The PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund was not operational during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. The advisory fee for the Fund is at an annual rate of 0.12% based upon the average daily net assets of the Fund.

A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Funds' investment advisory contract is available in the Funds' Semi-Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal half-year ended September 30, 2012. A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund's investment advisory contract will be available in the Fund's first Annual or Semi-Annual Report to shareholders.

Supervisory and Administrative Fee. Each Fund pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. Shareholders of each Fund pay a supervisory and administrative fee to PIMCO, computed as a percentage of the Fund's assets attributable in the aggregate to that class of shares. PIMCO, in turn, 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 supervisory and administrative fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the shareholders, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses) and fees and expenses of the Trust's Independent Trustees and their counsel. PIMCO generally earns a profit on the supervisory and administrative fee paid by the Funds. Also, under the terms of the supervision and administration agreement, PIMCO, and not Fund shareholders, would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid PIMCO monthly supervisory and administrative fees at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class's shares taken separately):

 

Supervisory and Administrative Fees1


Fund Name

Inst
Class

Class M

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

N/A

0.06%

0.16%

0.06%

0.06%

0.21%

N/A

0.21%

0.21%

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

0.21%

N/A

0.31%

0.21%

0.25%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

0.25%

N/A

0.35%

0.25%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

0.25%

N/A

0.35%

0.25%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.20%

N/A

0.30%

0.20%

N/A

0.35%

0.35%

0.35%

N/A

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

0.14%

N/A

0.24%

0.14%

0.24%

0.24%

N/A

0.24%

0.24%

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

0.20%

N/A

0.30%

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

0.20%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 57.

The PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund was not operational during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. The supervisory and administrative fees for the Class M, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C and Class R shares of the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund are at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class of shares taken separately): 0.06%, 0.16%, 0.06%, 0.06%, 0.21%, 0.21% and 0.21%.

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to reduce its advisory fee by 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund.

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to reduce total annual fund operating expenses for the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund's separate classes of shares, by waiving a portion of the Fund's supervisory and administrative fee or reimbursing the Fund, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund's average net assets attributable to a separate class of shares, respectively. Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees' fees, plus recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit.

Temporary Fee Waivers, Reductions and Reimbursements

To maintain certain net yields for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, PIMCO and the Trust's Distributor, PIMCO Investments LLC (the "Distributor"), have entered into a fee and expense limitation agreement with such Funds (the "Agreement") pursuant to which PIMCO or the Distributor may temporarily and voluntarily waive, reduce or reimburse all or any portion of a Fund's supervisory and administrative fee, any distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees applicable to a class of a Fund, or a Fund's advisory fee, each waiver, reduction or reimbursement in an amount and for a period of time as determined by PIMCO or the Distributor.

In any month in which the investment advisory contract or supervision and administration agreement is in effect, PIMCO may recoup from a Fund any portion of the supervisory and administrative fee or advisory fee waived, reduced or reimbursed pursuant to the Agreement (the "Reimbursement Amount") during the previous 36 months, provided that such amount paid to PIMCO will not: 1) together with any recoupment of organizational expenses and pro rata trustee fees pursuant to the expense limitation agreement between PIMCO and the Trust, exceed the Expense Limit; 2) exceed the total Reimbursement Amount; 3) include any amounts previously reimbursed to PIMCO; or 4) cause any class of a Fund to maintain a net negative yield. The Reimbursement Amount will be reimbursed in the same order that fees were waived, except the Funds will not reimburse PIMCO or the Distributor for any portion of the distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees waived, reduced or reimbursed pursuant to the Agreement. There is no guarantee that the Funds will maintain a positive net yield.

With respect to the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds only, the Trust has suspended payment of any distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees at this time.

In certain circumstances, the Distributor or its affiliates may pay or reimburse financial firms for distribution and/or shareholder services out of the Distributor's or its affiliates' own assets when the Distributor does not receive associated distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees from the applicable Funds. These payments and reimbursements may be made from profits received by the Distributor or its affiliates from other fees paid by the Funds. Such activities by the Distributor or its affiliates may provide incentives to financial firms to purchase or market shares of the Funds. Additionally, these activities may give the Distributor or its affiliates additional access to sales representatives of such financial firms, which may increase sales of Fund shares.

Individual Portfolio Managers

The following individuals have primary responsibility for managing each of the noted Funds.

 

Fund

Portfolio Manager

Since

Recent Professional Experience

PIMCO Low Duration
PIMCO Low Duration II
PIMCO Low Duration III

William H. Gross

5/87*
10/91*
12/96*

Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and a founding partner of PIMCO. Mr. Gross has been associated with PIMCO since 1971.

PIMCO Government Money Market
PIMCO Money Market
PIMCO Short Asset Investment
PIMCO Short-Term
PIMCO Treasury Money Market

Jerome Schneider

1/11
1/11
5/12*
1/11
*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Schneider joined PIMCO in 2008.  Prior to joining PIMCO, he served as Senior Managing Director with Bear Stearns, specializing in credit and mortgage-related funding transactions.  Mr. Schneider joined Bear Stearns in 1995.

*

Inception of the Fund.

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about other accounts managed by the portfolio managers, the portfolio managers' compensation and the portfolio managers' ownership of shares of the Funds.

Distributor

The Trust's Distributor is PIMCO Investments LLC ("Distributor"). The Distributor, located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Please note all direct account requests or inquiries should be mailed to the Trust's transfer agent at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 and should not be mailed to the Distributor.

Classes of Shares

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds are offered in this prospectus. Subject to the qualifications described below under "Purchasing Shares — Class B," effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments. Each share class represents an investment in the same Fund, but each class has its own expense structure and arrangements for shareholder services or distribution, which allows you to choose the class that best fits your situation and eligibility requirements.

The class of shares that is best for you depends upon a number of factors, including the amount and the intended length of your investment, the expenses borne by each class, which are detailed in the fee table and example at the front of this prospectus, any initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applicable to a class and whether you qualify for any reduction or waiver of sales charges, and the availability of the share class for purchase by you. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes, which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. Individual investors can generally invest in Class A and Class C shares. Only certain investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D and Class R shares.

The following summarizes key information about each class to help you make your investment decision, including the various expenses associated with each class and the payments made to financial firms for distribution and other services. More information about the Trust's multi-class arrangements is included in the Statement of Additional Information and can be obtained free of charge by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Sales Charges

Initial Sales Charges — Class A Shares

This section includes important information about sales charge reduction programs available to investors in Class A shares of the Funds and describes information or records you may need to provide to the Distributor or your financial firm in order to be eligible for sales charge reduction programs.

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, the public offering price you pay when you buy Class A shares of the Funds is the net asset value ("NAV") of the shares plus an initial sales charge. The initial sales charge varies depending upon the size of your purchase, as set forth below. No sales charge is imposed where Class A shares are issued to you pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gains distributions. For investors investing in Class A shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you obtain the proper "breakpoint" discount.

PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Short Asset Investment and PIMCO Short-Term Funds — Class A shares

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

2.25%

2.30%

$100,000 but under $250,000

1.25%

1.27%

$250,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $250,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $250,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges - Class A Shares" below.

Investors in the Funds may reduce or eliminate sales charges applicable to purchases of Class A shares through utilization of the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount), Letter of Intent or Reinstatement Privilege. These programs, which apply to purchases of one of more funds that are series of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series that offer Class A shares (other than the Money Market series of the Trust) (collectively, "Eligible Funds"), are summarized below and are described in greater detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

Combined Purchase Privilege and Right of Accumulation (Breakpoints). A Qualifying Investor (as defined below) may qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by combining concurrent purchases of the Class A shares of one or more Eligible Funds into a single purchase (the "Combined Purchase Privilege"). In addition, a Qualifying Investor may obtain a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by adding the purchase value of Class A shares of an Eligible Fund with the current aggregate net asset value of all Class A, B and C shares of any Eligible Fund held by accounts for the benefit of such Qualifying Investor (the "Right of Accumulation" or "Cumulative Quantity Discount").

The term "Qualifying Investor" refers to:

1.

an individual, such individual's spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or such individual's children under the age of 21 years (each a "family member") (including family trust*, accounts established by such a family member); or

2.

a trustee or other fiduciary for a single trust (except family trusts* noted above), estate or fiduciary account although more than one beneficiary may be involved; or

3.

an employee benefit plan of a single employer.

*

For the purpose of determining whether a purchase would qualify for a reduced sales charge under the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation or Letter of Intent, a "family trust" is one in which a family member, as defined in section (1) above, or a direct lineal descendant(s) of such person is/are the beneficiary(ies), and such person or another family member, direct lineal ancestor or sibling of such person is/are the trustee(s).

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details and for restrictions applicable to shares held by certain employer-sponsored benefit programs.

Letter of Intent. Investors may also obtain a reduced sales charge on purchases of Class A shares by means of a written Letter of Intent which expresses an intent to invest not less than $50,000 (or $100,000 for certain funds) within a period of 13 months in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund(s) (which does not include the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds). The maximum intended investment allowable in a Letter of Intent is $1,000,000 (except for Class A shares of the PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Short Asset Investment and PIMCO Short-Term Funds for which the maximum intended investment amount is $250,000). Each purchase of shares under a Letter of Intent will be made at the public offering price or prices applicable at the time of such purchase to a single purchase of the dollar amount indicated in the Letter of Intent. At the investor's option, a Letter of Intent may include purchases of Class A shares of any Eligible Fund made not more than 90 days prior to the date the Letter of Intent is signed; however, the 13 month period during which the Letter of Intent is in effect will begin on the date of the earliest purchase to be included and the sales charge on any purchases prior to the Letter of Intent will not be adjusted. A Letter of Intent is not a binding obligation to purchase the full amount indicated. Shares purchased with the first 5% of the amount indicated in the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charges applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased.

In making computations concerning the amount purchased for purposes of a Letter of Intent, purchases of Class C shares of Eligible Funds will be included, but market appreciation in the value of the shareholder's Class A and Class C shares of Eligible Funds will not be included.

Reinstatement Privilege. A Class A shareholder who has caused any or all of his shares to be redeemed may reinvest all or any portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund at NAV without any sales charge, provided that such investment is made within 120 calendar days after the redemption date. The limitations and restrictions of this program are fully described in the Statement of Additional Information.

Method of Valuation of Accounts. To determine whether a shareholder qualifies for a reduction in sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of Eligible Funds, the public offering price of the shares is used for purchases relying on the Combined Purchase Privilege or a Letter of Intent and the amount of the total current purchase (including any sales load) plus the NAV (at the close of business on the day of the current purchase) of shares previously acquired is used for the Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount).

Sales at Net Asset Value. In addition to the programs summarized above, the Funds may sell their Class A shares at NAV without an initial sales charge to certain types of accounts or account holders, including, but not limited to: Trustees of the Funds; employees of PIMCO and the Distributor; employees of participating brokers; certain trustees or other fiduciaries purchasing shares for retirement plans; and persons investing through certain "wrap accounts." Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

If you are eligible to buy both Class A shares and Institutional Class shares, you should buy Institutional Class shares because Class A shares may be subject to sales charges and an annual 0.25% service fee.

Required Shareholder Information and Records. In order for investors in Class A shares of the Funds to take advantage of sales charge reductions, an investor or his or her financial firm must notify the Fund that the investor qualifies for such a reduction. If the Fund is not notified that the investor is eligible for these reductions, the Fund will be unable to ensure that the reduction is applied to the investor's account. An investor may have to provide certain information or records to his or her financial firm or the Fund to verify the investor's eligibility for breakpoint discounts or sales charge waivers. An investor may be asked to provide information or records, including account statements, regarding shares of the Funds or other Eligible Funds held in:

all of the investor's accounts held directly with the Trust or through a financial firm; 

any account of the investor at another financial firm; and 

accounts of Qualifying Investors, at any financial firm.

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding eliminations of and reductions in sales loads associated with Eligible Funds. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from PIMCO by written request, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

Class A Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you purchase $1,000,000 ($250,000 in the case of the PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Short Asset Investment and PIMCO Short-Term Funds) or more of Class A shares (and, thus, pay no initial sales charge) of a Fund, you will be subject to a 1% (0.75% in the case of the PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Short Asset Investment and PIMCO Short-Term Funds) CDSC if you sell (redeem) your Class A shares within 18 months of their purchase. The Class A CDSC does not apply if you are otherwise eligible to purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge or are eligible for a waiver of the CDSC. See "Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs" below.

Class B and Class C Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you sell (redeem) your Class B or Class C shares within the time periods specified below, you will pay a CDSC according to the following schedules. If you invest in Class B or Class C shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you are credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed.

Class B Shares of the PIMCO Money Market Fund

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

First

3.50%

Second

2.75%

Third

2.00%

Fourth

1.25%

Fifth

0.50%

Sixth and thereafter

0.00%*

*

After the fifth year, Class B shares convert into Class A shares.

Class B Shares of the PIMCO Low Duration and PIMCO Short-Term Funds

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

First

5%

Second

4%

Third

3%

Fourth

3%

Fifth

2%

Sixth

1%

Seventh and thereafter

0%*

*

After the eighth year, Class B shares convert into Class A shares.

 

Class C Shares*


Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge

First

1%

Thereafter

0%

*

Except shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds that were not acquired by exchanging Class C shares of another Fund.

How CDSCs will be Calculated

A CDSC is imposed on redemptions of Class B and Class C shares (and where applicable, Class A shares) on the amount of the redemption which causes the current value of your account for the particular class of shares of the Fund to fall below the total dollar amount of your purchase payments subject to the CDSC.

The following rules apply under the method for calculating CDSCs:

Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC.

For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either your original purchase price or the then current NAV of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. To illustrate this point, consider shares purchased at an NAV of $10. If the Fund's NAV per share at the time of redemption is $12, the CDSC will apply to the purchase price of $10. If the NAV per share at the time of redemption is $8, the CDSC will apply to the $8 current NAV per share.

CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of your redemption, not from amounts remaining in your account.

In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that you will redeem first the lot of shares which will incur the lowest CDSC.

For example, the following illustrates the operation of the Class C CDSC:

Assume that an individual opens an account and makes a purchase payment of $10,000 for 1,000 Class C shares of a Fund (at $10 per share) and that six months later the value of the investor's account for that Fund has grown through investment performance to $11,000 ($11 per share). If the investor should redeem $2,200 (200 shares), a CDSC would be applied against $2,000 of the redemption (the purchase price of the shares redeemed, because the purchase price is lower than the current NAV of such shares ($2,200)). At the rate of 1%, the Class C CDSC would be $20.

Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs

The initial sales charges on Class A shares and the CDSCs on Class A, Class B and Class C shares may be reduced or waived under certain purchase arrangements and for certain categories of investors. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

No Sales Charges — Class R Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class R shares. Class R shares generally are available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care benefit funding plans and other specified benefit plans and accounts whereby the plan or the plan's financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or PIMCO Funds to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (collectively, "specified benefit plans"). In addition, Class R shares also are generally available only to specified benefit plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the benefit plan level or at the level of the plan's financial firm). Class R shares are not available to retail or non-specified benefit plan accounts, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, or individual 403(b) plans.

The administrator of a specified benefit plan or employee benefits office can provide participants with detailed information on how to participate in the plan and how to elect a Fund as an investment option. Plan participants may be permitted to elect different investment options, alter the amounts contributed to the plan, or change how contributions are allocated among investment options in accordance with the plan's specific provisions. The plan administrator or employee benefits office should be consulted for details. For questions about participant accounts, participants should contact their employee benefits office, the plan administrator, or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class R shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the specified benefit plan.

Eligible specified benefit plans generally may open an account and purchase Class R shares by contacting any broker, dealer or other financial firm authorized to sell or process transactions in Class R shares of the Funds. Eligible specified benefit plans may also purchase shares directly from the Distributor. See "Purchasing Shares – Class R" below. Additional shares may be purchased through a benefit plan's administrator or recordkeeper.

Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing and account maintenance services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their plan participants, including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes.

Moreover, financial firms and specified benefit plans may have omnibus accounts and similar arrangements with the Trust and may be paid for providing sub-accounting and other shareholder services. A financial firm or specified benefit plan may be paid for its services directly or indirectly by the Funds, the Administrator, another affiliate of the Fund or the Distributor (normally not to exceed an annual rate of 0.50% of a Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares and purchased through such firm or specified benefit plan for its clients although payments with respect to shares in retirement plans are often higher). PIMCO or its affiliates may pay a financial firm or specified benefit plan an additional amount not to exceed 0.25% for sub-accounting or other shareholder services.

These fees and expenses could reduce an investment return in Class R shares. For further information on Class R shares and related items, please refer to the Statement of Additional Information.

No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. Only certain investors are eligible to purchase these share classes. Your financial advisor or financial firm can help you determine if you are eligible to purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. You can also call 888.87.PIMCO.

Institutional Class shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals. Institutional Class shares may also be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to their customers' investments in the Funds.

Class M shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations, high net worth individuals, and through intermediary trading platforms and portals that provide specialized sub-accounting and shareholder processing services. Class M shares may also be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to their customers' investments in the Funds.

Class P shares are offered through certain asset allocation, wrap fee and other similar programs offered by broker-dealers and other financial firms. Broker-dealers, other financial firms, pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances also may purchase Class P shares.

Administrative Class shares are offered primarily through broker-dealers, other financial firms, and employee benefit plan alliances. Each Fund typically pays service and/or distribution fees to these entities for services they provide to Administrative Class shareholders.

Pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances, and "wrap account" programs established with broker-dealers or other financial firms may purchase Institutional Class, Class M, Class P or Administrative Class shares only if the plan or program for which the shares are being acquired will maintain an omnibus or pooled account for each Fund and will not require a Fund to pay any type of administrative payment per participant account to any third party.

Class D shares of the Funds are offered primarily through broker-dealers and other financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of the Funds in investment products, programs or accounts such as mutual fund supermarkets or other no transaction fee platforms. Class D shares of the Funds will be held in an account at a financial firm and, generally, the firm will hold a shareholder's Class D shares in nominee or street name as your agent. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class D shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the financial firm. In certain circumstances, the financial firm may arrange to have shares registered in a shareholder's name or a shareholder may subsequently become a holder of record for some other reason (for instance, if you terminate your relationship with your financial firm). In such circumstances, a shareholder may contact the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO for information about the account.

Distribution and Servicing (12b-1) Plans

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares. The Funds pay fees to the Distributor on an ongoing basis as compensation for the services the Distributor renders and the expenses it bears in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares ("distribution fees") and/or in connection with personal services rendered to Fund shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts ("servicing fees"). These payments are made pursuant to Distribution and Servicing Plans ("12b-1 Plans") adopted by each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

With respect to the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds only, the Trust has suspended payment of distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees at this time. The payment of distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees may only be resumed at such time as the Board of Trustees determines that it is in the best interests of Fund shareholders to do so.

Class A shares pay only servicing fees. Class B, Class C and Class R shares pay both distribution and servicing fees. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each 12b-1 Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Class A

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

0.10%

0.00%

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.10%

0.00%

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

0.10%

0.00%

All other Funds

0.25%

0.00%

 

Class B

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.10%

0.00%

All other Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class C

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

0.10%

0.00%

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

0.25%

0.30%

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.10%

0.00%

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

0.25%

0.30%

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

0.25%

0.30%

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

0.10%

0.00%

All other Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class R

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

0.10%

0.00%

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

0.10%

0.00%

All other Funds

0.25%

0.25%

Because distribution fees are paid out of the Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than other types of sales charges, such as sales charges that are deducted at the time of investment. Therefore, although Class B, Class C and Class R shares do not pay initial sales charges, the distribution fees payable on Class B, Class C and Class R shares may, over time, cost you more than the initial sales charge imposed on Class A shares. Also, because Class B shares convert into Class A shares after they have been held for five or eight years (as applicable) and are not subject to distribution fees after the conversion, an investment in Class C shares may cost you more over time than an investment in Class B shares.

Administrative Class and Class D Shares. The Trust has adopted, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, a separate Distribution and Servicing Plan for each of the Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds. The Distribution and Servicing Plans permit the Funds to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring through financial firms, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to the Administrative Class and Class D shares. Most or all of the distribution and service (12b-1) fees are paid to financial firms through which shareholders may purchase or hold shares. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund's Administrative Class and Class D assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Administrative Class and Class D shares.

With respect to the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds only, the Trust has suspended payment of any distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees at this time. The payment of distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees may only be resumed at such time as the Board of Trustees determines that it is in the best interests of Fund shareholders to do so.

The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each Distribution and Servicing Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Administrative Class & Class D

Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

0.10%

PIMCO Money Market Fund

0.10%

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

0.10%

All other Funds

0.25%

Servicing Arrangements

Shares of the Funds may be available through broker-dealers, banks, trust companies, insurance companies and other financial firms that have entered into shareholder servicing arrangements with respect to the Funds. A financial firm is one that, in exchange for compensation, sells, among other products, mutual fund shares (including the shares offered in this prospectus) or provides services for mutual fund shareholders. These financial firms provide varying investment products, programs, platforms and accounts, through which investors may purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds. Shareholder servicing arrangements typically include processing orders for shares, generating account and confirmation statements, sub-accounting, account maintenance, tax reporting, and disbursing cash dividends as well as other investment or administrative services required for the particular firm's products, programs, platform and accounts.

These financial firms may impose additional or different conditions than the Funds on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of shares. They may also independently establish and charge their customers or program participants transaction fees, account fees and other amounts in connection with purchases, redemptions and exchanges of shares in addition to any fees imposed by the Funds. These additional fees may vary and over time could increase the cost of an investment in the Funds and lower investment returns. Each financial firm is responsible for transmitting to its customers and program participants a schedule of any such fees and information regarding any additional or different conditions regarding purchases, redemptions and exchanges. Shareholders who are customers of these financial firms or participants in programs serviced by them should contact the financial firm for information regarding these fees and conditions.

PIMCO and/or its affiliates may make payments to financial firms for the shareholder services provided. These payments are made out of PIMCO's resources, including the supervisory and administrative fees paid to PIMCO under the Funds' supervision and administration agreement. The actual services provided by these firms, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm. The payments may be based on a fixed dollar amount for each account and position maintained by the financial firm and/or a percentage of the value of shares held by investors through the firm. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more information.

These payments may be material to financial firms relative to other compensation paid by the Funds, PIMCO and/or its affiliates and may be in addition to other fees, such as distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and revenue sharing or "shelf space" fees paid to such firms (described below). Also, the payments may differ depending on the Fund or share class and may vary from amounts paid to the Funds' transfer agent for providing similar services to other accounts. PIMCO and/or its affiliates do not control these financial firms' provision of the services for which they are receiving payments.

Other Payments to Financial Firms

Some or all of the sales charges, distribution fees and servicing fees described above are paid or "reallowed" to the financial firm, including their financial advisors through which you purchase your shares. With respect to Class C shares, the financial firms are also paid at the time of your purchase a commission of up to 1.00% of your investment in such share class. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more details.

The Distributor or PIMCO (for purposes of this subsection only, collectively, the "Distributor") may from time to time make payments and provide other incentives to selected financial firms as compensation for services such as providing the Funds with "shelf space" or a higher profile for the financial firms' financial advisors and their customers, placing the Funds on the financial firms' preferred or recommended fund list, granting the Distributor access to the firms' financial advisors, providing assistance in training and educating the financial firms' personnel on the Funds, and furnishing marketing support and other specified services. These payments may be significant to the financial firms and may also take the form of sponsorship of conferences, seminars or informational meetings or payment for attendance by persons associated with the financial firms at such events, as well as occasional entertainment, meals and small gifts to the extent permitted by law. Wholesaler representatives of the Distributor visit financial firms on a regular basis to market and educate financial advisors and other personnel about the Funds. These payments, reimbursements and activities may provide additional access to financial advisors at these financial firms, which may increase purchases and/or reduce redemptions of Fund shares.

A number of factors will be considered in determining the amount of these payments to financial firms. On some occasions, such payments may be conditioned upon levels of sales, including the sale of a specified minimum dollar amount of the shares of the Funds, other funds sponsored by the Distributor and/or a particular class of shares, during a specified period of time. The Distributor may also make payments to one or more financial firms based upon factors such as the amount of assets a financial firm's clients have invested in the Funds and the quality of the financial firm's relationship with the Distributor.

The payments described above are made at the Distributor's expense. These payments may be made to financial firms selected by the Distributor, generally to the financial firms that have sold significant amounts of shares of the Funds. The level of payments made to a financial firm in any given year will vary and generally will not exceed the sum of (a) 0.10% of such year's fund sales of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares by that financial firm and (b) 0.03% of the assets attributable to that financial firm invested in Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares of series of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. In certain cases, the payments described in the preceding sentence may be subject to certain minimum payment levels. In lieu of payments pursuant to the foregoing formula, the Distributor may make payments of an agreed upon amount which normally will not exceed the amount that would have been payable pursuant to the formula. In addition to the foregoing payments, the Distributor may make payments or reimburse financial firms for sponsorship and/or attendance at conferences, seminars or informational meetings.

The Distributor also may pay investment consultants or their affiliated companies for certain services including technology, operations, tax, or audit consulting services, and may pay such firms for the Distributor's attendance at investment forums sponsored by such firms or for various studies, surveys, or access to databases. Subject to applicable law, PIMCO and its affiliates may also provide investment advisory services to investment consultants and their affiliates and may execute brokerage transactions on behalf of the Funds with such investment consultants' affiliates. These consultants or their affiliates may, in the ordinary course of their investment consultant business, recommend that their clients utilize PIMCO's investment advisory services or invest in the Funds or in other products sponsored or distributed by the Distributor.

If investment advisers, distributors or affiliates of mutual funds make payments and provide other incentives in differing amounts, financial firms and their financial advisors may have financial incentives for recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. In addition, depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm and its financial advisors may also have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes. A shareholder who holds Fund shares through a financial firm should consult with the shareholder's financial advisor and review carefully any disclosure by the financial firm as to its compensation received by the financial advisor.

Although the Funds may use financial firms that sell Fund shares to effect transactions for the Funds' portfolios, the Funds and PIMCO will not consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when choosing financial firms to effect those transactions.

For further details about payments made by the Distributor to financial firms, please see the Statement of Additional Information.

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

The following section provides basic information about how to purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds.

More detailed information about purchase, redemption and exchange arrangements for Fund shares is provided in the Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained free of charge by written request to the Funds at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. The Statement of Additional Information provides technical information about the basic arrangements described below and also describes special purchase, sale and exchange features and programs offered by the Trust, including:

Automated telephone and wire transfer procedures

Automatic purchase, exchange and withdrawal programs

A link from your PIMCO Fund account to your bank account

Special arrangements for tax-qualified retirement plans

Investment programs which allow you to reduce or eliminate the initial sales charges

Categories of investors that are eligible for waivers or reductions of initial sales charges and CDSCs

The Trust typically does not offer or sell its shares to non-U.S. residents. For purposes of this policy, a U.S. resident is defined as an account with (i) a U.S. address of record and (ii) all account owners residing in the U.S. at the time of sale.

The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Trust or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial or subsequent investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

Purchasing Shares — Class A and Class C

You can purchase Class A or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways:

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may establish higher minimum investment requirements than the Trust and may also independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts (which may vary) in return for its services, which will reduce your return. Shares you purchase through your broker-dealer or other financial firm will normally be held in your account with that firm.

Through the Distributor. You should discuss your investment with your financial advisor before you make a purchase to be sure the Fund is appropriate for you. To make direct investments, you must open an account with the Trust and send payment for your shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. If you do not list a financial advisor and his/her brokerage firm on the Account Application, the Distributor is designated as the broker of record, but solely for purposes of acting as your agent to purchase shares.

Investment Minimums — Class A and Class C Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class A and Class C shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class B

Effective November 1, 2009 (the "Closing Date"), Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as discussed below. Class B shareholders may continue to hold such shares until they automatically convert to Class A shares under the existing conversion schedule, as outlined above in "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges — Class B and Class C Shares." Dividends and capital gain distributions paid on outstanding Class B shares may continue to be reinvested in Class B shares in accordance with the Funds' current policies. In addition, Class B shareholders may continue to exchange their shares for Class B shares of other Funds. Effective on and after the Closing Date, Class B shareholders who have direct accounts with the Funds that involve recurring investments in Class B shares, including through automated investment plans such as the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan, will have such recurring investments automatically redirected into Class A shares of the same Fund at net asset value, without any sales charges (loads). All other features of Class B shares, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees, CDSC schedule and conversion features, remain unchanged and continue in effect. The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate these policies and restrictions, including on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Distributor at 888.87.PIMCO, or your broker or other financial advisor, if you have any questions regarding the restrictions described above.

Purchasing Shares — Class R

Eligible plan investors may purchase Class R shares of the Funds at the relevant net asset value ("NAV") of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Class R Shares" above. Plan participants may purchase Class R shares only through their specified benefit plans. In connection with purchases, specified benefit plans are responsible for forwarding all necessary documentation to their financial firm or the Distributor. Specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for such services.

Specified benefit plans may also purchase Class R shares directly through the Distributor. To make direct investments, a plan administrator must open an account with the Fund and send payment for Class R shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. Specified benefit plans that purchase their shares directly from the Trust must hold their shares in an omnibus account at the specified benefit plan level.

Investment Minimums — Class R Shares. There is no minimum initial or additional investment in Class R shares.

To invest directly by mail, specified benefit plans should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application to the Trust by mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight courier to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

The Funds accept all purchases by mail subject to collection of checks at full value and conversion into federal funds. Investors may make subsequent purchases by mailing a check to the address above with a letter describing the investment or with the additional investment portion of a confirmation statement. Checks for subsequent purchases should be payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds and should clearly indicate the relevant account number. Please call the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO if you have any questions regarding purchases by mail.

The Funds reserve the right to require payment by wire, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) or U.S. bank check. The Funds generally do not accept payments made by cash, money order, temporary/starter checks, third-party checks, credit card checks, traveler's check, or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can make direct investments, including through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan and ACH Network. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Purchasing Shares — Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, and Administrative Class

Eligible investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class M, Class P and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at the relevant NAV of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Admininstrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Institutional Class, Class M, Class P and Administrative Class Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Institutional Class, Class M, Class P and Administrative Class shares.

Initial Investment. Investors who wish to invest in Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares may obtain an Account Application online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Class P shares are only available through financial firms. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares." The completed Account Application may be submitted using the following methods:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Except as described below, an investor may purchase Institutional Class, Class M and Administrative Class shares only by wiring federal funds to:

PIMCO Funds c/o State Street Bank & Trust Co.
One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111
ABA: 011000028
DDA: 9905-7432 ACCT: Investor PIMCO Account Number
FFC: Name of Investor and Name of Fund(s) in which you wish to invest

Before wiring federal funds, the investor must provide order instructions to the Transfer Agent by facsimile at 816.421.2861, by telephone at 888.87.PIMCO or by e-mail at pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com  (if an investor elected this option at account opening). In order to receive the current day's NAV, order instructions must be received in good order prior to market close. Instructions must include the name of an appropriate person designated on the Account Application ("Authorized Person"), account name, account number, name of Fund and share class and amount being wired. Wires received without order instructions will result in a processing delay or a return of wire. Failure to send the accompanying wire on the same day may result in the cancellation of the order.

An investor may place a purchase order for shares without first wiring federal funds if the purchase amount is to be derived from an advisory account managed by PIMCO or one of its affiliates, or from an account with a broker-dealer or other financial firm that has established a processing relationship with the Trust on behalf of its customers.

Additional Investments. An investor may purchase additional Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at any time by sending a facsimile or e-mail or by calling the Transfer Agent and wiring federal funds as outlined above. Contact your financial firm for information on purchasing additional Class M and Class P shares. 

Other Purchase Information. Purchases of a Fund's Institutional Class, Class M, Class P and Administrative Class shares will be made in full and fractional shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class D

Eligible investors may purchase Class D shares of the Funds at NAV without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Class D Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class D shares.

Purchasing Shares — Additional Information

The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend the offering of shares of the Funds or to reject any purchase order, in whole or in part, when, in the judgment of management, such suspension or rejection is in the best interests of the Trust.

Subject to the approval of the Trust, an investor may purchase shares of the Fund with liquid securities that are eligible for purchase by the Fund (consistent with the Fund's investment policies and restrictions) and that have a value that is readily ascertainable in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies. These transactions will be effected only if PIMCO intends to retain the security in the Fund as an investment. Assets purchased by the Fund in such a transaction will be valued in generally the same manner as they would be valued for purposes of pricing the Fund's shares, if such assets were included in the Fund's assets at the time of purchase. The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

In the interest of economy and convenience, certificates for shares will not be issued.

Redeeming Shares — Class A, Class B and Class C

You can redeem (sell) Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways: 

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts in return for its services, which will reduce your return.

Directly from the Trust by Written Request. To redeem shares directly from the Trust by written request, you must send the following items to the PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060:

1.

a written request for redemption signed by all registered owners exactly as the account is registered on the Transfer Agent's records, including fiduciary titles, if any, and specifying the account number and the dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed;

2.

for certain redemptions described below, a guarantee of all signatures on the written request or on the share certificate or accompanying stock power, if required, as described under "Signature Validation" below;

3.

any share certificates issued for any of the shares to be redeemed (see "Certificated Shares" below); and

4.

any additional documents which may be required by the Transfer Agent for redemption by corporations, partnerships or other organizations, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians or guardians, or if the redemption is requested by anyone other than the shareholder(s) of record. Transfers of shares are subject to the same requirements.

A signature validation is not required for redemptions requested by and payable to all shareholders of record for the account, and to be sent to the address of record for that account. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, if you have any questions about these requirements you should contact the Transfer Agent in writing or call 888.87.PIMCO before submitting a request. Written redemption or transfer requests will not be honored until all required documents in the proper form have been received by the Transfer Agent. You can not redeem your shares by written request if they are held in "street name" accounts—you must redeem through your financial firm.

If the proceeds of your redemption (i) are to be paid to a person other than the record owner, (ii) are to be sent to an address other than the address of the account on the Transfer Agent's records, and/or (iii) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Fund may, however, waive the signature validation requirement for redemptions up to $2,500 by a trustee of a qualified retirement plan, the administrator for which has an agreement with PIMCO.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can redeem your shares, including: 

Telephone requests to the Transfer Agent

Expedited wire transfers 

Automatic Withdrawal Plan 

Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network

Unless you specifically elect otherwise, your initial Account Application permits you to redeem shares by telephone subject to certain requirements. To be eligible for expedited wire transfer, Automatic Withdrawal Plan, and ACH privileges, you must specifically elect the particular option on your Account Application and satisfy certain other requirements. The Statement of Additional Information describes each of these options and provides additional information about selling shares.

Other than an applicable CDSC, you will not pay any special fees or charges to the Trust or the Distributor when you sell your shares. However, if you sell your shares through your broker, dealer or other financial firm, that firm may charge you a commission or other fee for processing your redemption request.

Redeeming Shares — Class R

Class R shares may be redeemed through the investor's plan administrator. Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for their services in processing redemption requests. Please contact the plan or firm for details.

Subject to any restrictions in the applicable specified benefit plan documents, plan administrators are obligated to transmit redemption orders to the Trust's Transfer Agent or their financial service firm promptly and are responsible for ensuring that redemption requests are in proper form. Specified benefit plans and financial firms will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Trust's Transfer Agent and may charge for their services.

Redeeming Shares — Institutional Class, Class M and Administrative Class

Redemptions in Writing. Investors may redeem (sell) Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by sending a facsimile, written request or e-mail as follows:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

The redemption request should state the Fund from which the shares are to be redeemed, the class of shares, the number or dollar amount of the shares to be redeemed and the account number. The request must be signed or made by an Authorized Person. Contact your financial firm for information on redeeming Class M shares.

Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including those by fax or e-mail) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by utilizing fax or e-mail redemption, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares by mail. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that a shareholder will be unable to effect a redemption by fax or e-mail when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions as a procedure designed to confirm that instructions are genuine.

All redemptions, whether initiated by mail, fax or e-mail, will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

Redemptions by Telephone. An investor that elects this option on the Account Application (or subsequently in writing) may request redemptions of Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. An Authorized Person must state his or her name, account name, account number, name of Fund and share class, and redemption amount (in dollars or shares). Redemption requests of an amount of $10 million or more must be submitted in writing by an Authorized Person.

In electing a telephone redemption, the investor authorizes PIMCO and the Transfer Agent to act on telephone instructions from any person representing him or herself to be an Authorized Person, and reasonably believed by PIMCO or the Transfer Agent to be genuine. Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including by telephone) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by electing the telephone option, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares in writing. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that shareholders will be unable to redeem their shares by telephone when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions initiated by telephone as a procedure designed to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. All telephone transactions are recorded, and PIMCO or the Transfer Agent may request certain information in order to verify that the person giving instructions is authorized to do so. The Trust or Transfer Agent may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transactions if it fails to employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. All redemptions initiated by telephone will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

An Authorized Person may decline telephone exchange or redemption privileges after an account is opened by providing the Transfer Agent a letter of instruction signed by an Authorized Signer. Shareholders may experience delays in exercising telephone redemption privileges during periods of abnormal market activity. During periods of volatile economic or market conditions, shareholders may wish to consider transmitting redemption orders by facsimile, e-mail or overnight courier.

Defined contribution plan participants may request redemptions by contacting the employee benefits office, the plan administrator or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan.

Redeeming Shares — Class P

An investor may redeem (sell) Class P shares through the investor's financial firm.  Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares.  Please contact the financial firm for details.

Redeeming Shares — Class D

An investor may redeem (sell) Class D shares through the investor's financial firm. An investor does not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although the financial service firm may charge for its services in processing a redemption request. An investor should contact the firm for details. If an investor is the registered owner of Class D shares, the investor may contact the Fund at 888.87.PIMCO for information regarding how to redeem shares directly with the Trust.

A financial firm is obligated to transmit an investor's redemption orders to the Transfer Agent promptly and is responsible for ensuring that a redemption request is in proper form. The financial firm will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Transfer Agent and may charge for its services.

Redeeming Shares — Additional Information

Redemptions of all Classes of Fund shares may be made on any day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open, but may be suspended when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency which makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors. Under these and other unusual circumstances, the Trust may suspend redemptions or postpone payment for more than seven days, as permitted by law.

Redemption proceeds will normally be mailed to the redeeming shareholder within three calendar days or, in the case of wire transfer or ACH redemptions, sent to the designated bank account within one business day. ACH redemptions may be received by the bank on the second or third business day, but in either case may take up to seven days. In cases where shares have recently been purchased by personal check, redemption proceeds may be withheld until the check has been collected, which may take up to 15 days. To avoid such withholding, investors should purchase shares by certified or bank check or by wire transfer.

For shareholder protection, a request to change information contained in an account registration (for example, a request to change the bank designated to receive wire redemption proceeds) must be received in writing, signed by the minimum number of persons designated on the completed Account Application that are required to effect a redemption, and accompanied by a signature validation from any eligible guarantor institution, as determined in accordance with the Trust's procedures, as more fully described below.

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial firms may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the Funds' shares, which may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any additional restrictions, limitations or fees that are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

Redemptions In Kind

The Trust has agreed to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's net assets during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. In consideration of the best interests of the remaining shareholders, the Trust may pay any redemption proceeds exceeding this amount in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities held by a Fund in lieu of cash. It is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in kind. If your shares are redeemed in kind, you should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received in the distribution.

Certificated Shares

If you are redeeming shares for which certificates have been issued, the certificates must be mailed to or deposited with the Trust, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly endorsed stock power or by a written request for redemption. Signatures must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Trust may request further documentation from institutions or fiduciary accounts, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians. Your redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered, including indication of any special capacity of the registered owner.

Signature Validation

When a signature validation is called for, a Medallion signature guarantee or Signature validation program (SVP) stamp will be required. A Medallion signature guarantee is intended to provide signature validation for transactions considered financial in nature, and an SVP stamp is intended to provide signature validation for transactions non-financial in nature. A Medallion signature guarantee or SVP stamp may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial institution which is participating in a Medallion program or Signature validation program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Signature validations from financial institutions which are not participating in one of these programs will not be accepted. Please note that financial institutions participating in a recognized Medallion program may still be ineligible to provide a signature validation for transactions of greater than a specified dollar amount. The Trust may change the signature validation requirements from time to time upon notice to shareholders, which may be given by means of a new or supplemented prospectus. Shareholders should contact PIMCO Funds for additional details regarding the Funds' signature validation requirements.

Signature validation cannot be provided by a notary public. In addition, corporations, trusts, and other institutional organizations are required to furnish evidence of the authority of the persons designated on the Account Application to effect transactions for the organization.

Minimum Account Size

Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust reserves the right to redeem shares in any account that falls below the values listed below. 

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class D. Investors should maintain an account balance in the Fund held by an investor of at least the minimum investment necessary to open the particular type of account. If an investor's balance for the Fund remains below the minimum for three months or longer, the Administrator has the right (except in the case of employer-sponsored retirement accounts) to redeem an investor's remaining shares and close the Fund account after giving the investor 60 days to increase the account balance. An investor's account will not be liquidated if the reduction in size is due solely to a decline in market value of Fund shares or if the aggregate value of all the investor's holdings in the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series accounts exceeds $50,000. 

Institutional Class, Class M, Class P and Administrative Class. The Trust reserves the right to redeem Institutional Class, Class M, Class P and Administrative Class shares in any account for their then-current value (which will be promptly paid to the investor) if at any time, due to redemption by the investor, the shares in the account do not have a value of at least $100,000. A shareholder will receive advance notice of a mandatory redemption and will be given at least 60 days to bring the value of its account up to at least $100,000.

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

To reduce expenses, it is intended that only one copy of the Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report, when available, will be mailed to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents and your shares are held directly with the Trust, call the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. You will receive the additional copy within 30 days after receipt of your request by the Trust. Alternatively, if your shares are held through a financial institution, please contact the financial institution directly.

Exchanging Shares

You may exchange shares of a Fund for the same class of shares of any other fund of the Trust or a fund of PIMCO Equity Series that offers the same class of shares, subject to any restriction on exchanges set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus. You may also exchange Class M shares of a Fund for Institutional Class shares of any other fund of the Trust or a fund of PIMCO Equity Series, subject to any restriction on exchanges set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus. Requests to exchange shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market or PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds for shares of other funds of the Trust, PIMCO Equity Series received after 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, will be effected at the next day's NAV for those funds. Shareholders interested in such an exchange may request a prospectus for these other funds by contacting the Trust.

Exchanges of Class A, Class B and Class C shares are subject to a $1,000 minimum for each Fund, except with respect to tax-qualified programs and exchanges effected through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Exchange Plan. Specified benefit plans or financial service firms may impose various fees and charges, investment minimums and other requirements with respect to exchanges of Class R shares. You may exchange or obtain additional information about exchanging Class D shares by contacting your financial firm.

An exchange is generally a taxable event which will generate capital gains or losses, and special rules may apply in computing tax basis when determining gain or loss. See "Tax Consequences" in this prospectus and "Taxation" in the Statement of Additional Information.

If you maintain your Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R account with the Trust, you may exchange shares by completing a written exchange request and sending it to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or by calling the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. If you maintain your Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares with the Trust, you may exhange shares by following the redemption procedures for those classes above.

Shares of one class of a Fund may also be exchanged directly for shares of another class of the Fund, subject to any applicable sales charge and other rules, as described in the Statement of Additional Information. 

The Trust reserves the right to refuse exchange purchases (or purchase and redemption and/or redemption and purchase transactions) if, in the judgment of PIMCO, the transaction would adversely affect a Fund and its shareholders. Although the Trust has no current intention of terminating or modifying the exchange privilege, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the SEC, the Trust will give you 60 days' advance notice if it exercises its right to terminate or materially modify the exchange privilege with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares.

The Statement of Additional Information provides more detailed information about the exchange privilege, including the procedures you must follow and additional exchange options. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Acceptance and Timing of Purchase Orders, Redemption Orders and Share Price Calculations

Except for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, a purchase order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) ("NYSE Close"), on a day the Trust is open for business, together with payment made in one of the ways described above will be effected at that day's NAV plus any applicable sales charge. An order received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV determined on the next business day. However, orders received by certain retirement plans and other financial firms on a business day prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The Trust is "open for business" on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund's NAV, in accordance with applicable law. A Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of the Fund's portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund's management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days which the Trust is open for business.

With respect to the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, a purchase order received by the Fund or its designee prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time (or an earlier time if the Fund closes early), on a day the Fund is open for business, together with payment made in one of the ways described above, will be effected at that day's NAV plus any applicable sales charge. An order received after 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, will be effected at the NAV determined on the next day that the Fund is open for business. However, orders received by certain retirement plans and other financial firms on a business day prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, and communicated to the Fund or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The Funds are "open for business" on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund's NAV, in accordance with applicable law.  Each Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of the Fund's portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund's management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the SIFMA recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days which the Trust is open for business.

Except for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, a redemption order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the NYSE Close on a day the Trust is open for business, is effective on that day. A redemption order received after that time becomes effective on the next business day. Redemption requests for Fund shares are effected at the NAV per share next determined after receipt of a redemption request by the Trust or its designee, minus any applicable sales charge. However, orders received by certain broker-dealers and other financial firms on a business day prior to the NYSE Close and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The request must properly identify all relevant information such as account name, account number, redemption amount (in dollars or shares), the Fund name and the class of shares and must be executed by an Authorized Person.

With respect to the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, a redemption request received by the Fund or its designee prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, on a day the Fund is open for business, is effective on that day. Redemption requests for Fund shares are effected at the NAV per share next determined after receipt of a redemption request by the Fund or its designee. However, orders received by certain broker-dealers and other financial firms on a business day prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, and communicated to the Fund or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The request must properly identify all relevant information such as account number, redemption amount (in dollars or shares), the Fund name and the class of shares and must be executed by an Authorized Person.

Abusive Trading Practices

The Trust encourages shareholders to invest in the Funds as part of a long-term investment strategy and discourages excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, sometimes referred to as "market timing." However, because the Trust will not always be able to detect market timing or other abusive trading activity, investors should not assume that the Trust will be able to detect or prevent all market timing or other trading practices that may disadvantage the Funds.

Certain of the Funds' investment strategies may expose the Funds to risks associated with market timing activities. For example, since the Funds may invest in non-U.S. securities, the Funds may be subject to the risk that an investor may seek to take advantage of a delay between the change in value of the Funds' non-U.S. portfolio securities and the determination of the Funds' NAV as a result of different closing times of U.S. and non-U.S. markets by buying or selling Fund shares at a price that does not reflect their true value. A similar risk exists for a Fund's potential investment in securities of small capitalization companies, securities of issuers located in emerging markets, securities of distressed companies or high yield securities that are thinly traded and therefore may have actual values that differ from their market prices.

To discourage excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent short-term trading activity that may be harmful to a Fund and its shareholders. Such activities may have a detrimental effect on a Fund and its shareholders. For example, depending upon various factors such as the size of a Fund and the amount of its assets maintained in cash, short-term or excessive trading by Fund shareholders may interfere with the efficient management of the Fund's portfolio, increase transaction costs and taxes, and harm the performance of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Trust seeks to deter and prevent abusive trading practices, and to reduce these risks, through several methods. First, to the extent that there is a delay between a change in the value of a mutual fund's portfolio holdings and the time when that change is reflected in the NAV of the fund's shares, the fund is exposed to the risk that investors may seek to exploit this delay by purchasing or redeeming shares at NAVs that do not reflect appropriate fair value prices. The Trust seeks to deter and prevent this activity, sometimes referred to as "stale price arbitrage," by the appropriate use of "fair value" pricing of a Fund's portfolio securities. See "How Fund Shares Are Priced" below for more information.

Second, the Trust seeks to monitor shareholder account activities in order to detect and prevent excessive and disruptive trading practices. The Trust and PIMCO each reserves the right to restrict or refuse any purchase or exchange transaction if, in the judgment of the Trust or of PIMCO, the transaction may adversely affect the interests of a Fund or its shareholders. Among other things, the Trust may monitor for any patterns of frequent purchases and sales that appear to be made in response to short-term fluctuations in share price and may also monitor for any attempts to improperly avoid the imposition of a redemption fee. Notice of any restrictions or rejections of transactions may vary according to the particular circumstances.

Although the Trust and its service providers seek to use these methods to detect and prevent abusive trading activities, and although the Trust will consistently apply such methods, there can be no assurances that such activities can be mitigated or eliminated. By their nature, omnibus accounts, in which purchases and sales of Fund shares by multiple investors are aggregated for presentation to a Fund on a net basis, conceal the identity of the individual investors from the Fund. This makes it more difficult for a Fund to identify short-term transactions in the Fund.

Verification of Identity

To help the federal government combat the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations. As a result, a Fund must obtain the following information for each person that opens a new account:

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Name;

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Date of birth (for individuals);

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Residential or business street address; and

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Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

Federal law prohibits the Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above.

Individuals may also be asked for a copy of their driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify their identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify an individual's identity by cross-referencing the identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities.

After an account is opened, a Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. A Fund also may close your account and redeem your shares or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time.

How Fund Shares Are Priced

The price of a Fund's shares is based on the Fund's NAV. The NAV of a Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total value of a Fund's portfolio investments and other assets attributable to that class, less any liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class.

Except for the PIMCO Government Money Market and the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, each Fund's shares are valued as of the NYSE Close on each day that the NYSE is open. PIMCO Government Money Market Fund and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund shares are valued as of 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, (or an earlier time if the Fund closes earlier) on each day the NYSE is open for trading. Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the 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. Each Fund reserves the right to change the time its respective NAV is calculated if the Fund closes earlier, or as permitted by the SEC.

Except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds for purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotes are readily available are valued at market value. Market value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices, or if no sales are reported, based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers, or pricing services. 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 the manager to be the primary exchange. 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. Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities and non-exchange traded derivatives are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or pricing services using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from independent pricing services use 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. Short term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost. Exchange traded options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. With respect to any portion of the Fund's assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies, a Fund's NAV will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) 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 will be valued at fair value based on procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. Foreign securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. The Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing services and other third-party vendors, which may recommend fair value prices or adjustments with reference to other securities, indices or assets. In considering whether fair value pricing is required and in determining fair values, the Fund may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indices) 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 non-U.S. securities. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund's portfolio investments being affected when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market exists to a reliable degree will be valued at the mean of the last available bid/ask prices in the market for such loans, as provided by a loan pricing service. Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market does not exist to a reliable degree will be valued at fair value, which is intended to approximate market value. In valuing a senior secured floating rate loan at fair value, the factors considered include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the creditworthiness of the borrower and any intermediate participants, (b) the terms of the loan, (c) recent prices in the market for similar loans, if any, and (d) recent prices in the market for instruments of similar quality, rate, period until next interest rate reset and maturity.

The PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds' securities are valued using the amortized cost method of valuation, which involves valuing a security at cost on the date of acquisition and thereafter assuming a constant accretion of a discount or amortization of a premium to maturity, regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on the market value of the instrument. While this method provides certainty in valuation, it may result in periods during which value, as determined by amortized cost, is higher or lower than the price the Fund would receive if it sold the instrument.

Investments initially valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. As a result, 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 securities 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 NYSE is closed. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) securities, the NAV of the Fund's shares may change when you cannot purchase, redeem or exchange shares.

Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. For instance, certain securities or investments for which daily market quotes are not readily available may be valued, pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, with reference to other securities or indices. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees, generally based upon recommendations provided by PIMCO.

Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information, bid/ask information, broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the NYSE Close, that materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets. In addition, market quotes are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities trade do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. The Board has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for monitoring significant events that may materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets and for determining whether the value of the applicable securities or assets should be reevaluated in light of such significant events.

When the Fund uses fair value pricing to determine its NAV, securities will not be priced on the basis of quotes from the primary market in which they are traded, but rather may be priced by another method that the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction believe reflects fair value. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust's policy is 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 determined by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction would 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 the 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 above under "Abusive Trading Practices."

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. Generally, when the Funds pay income dividends, those dividends are expected to differ over time by approximately the amount of the expense accrual differential between the classes.

Fund Distributions

Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. You begin earning dividends on Fund shares the day after the Fund receives your purchase payment. Dividends paid by each Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner and at the same time, but dividends on different classes of shares may be different as a result of the service and/or distribution fees applicable to certain classes of shares. Each Fund intends to declare income dividends daily and distribute them monthly to shareholders of record.

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's dividend and capital gain distributions with respect to a particular class of shares will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV unless the shareholder elects to have the distributions paid in cash. A shareholder may elect to have distributions paid in cash on the Account Application, by phone, or by submitting a written request, signed by an Authorized Person, indicating the account name, account number, name of Fund and share class. A shareholder may elect to invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Funds which offers that class of shares at NAV. A shareholder must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. This option must be elected when the account is set up.

A Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class R shareholder may choose from the following distribution options:

Reinvest all distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV. You should contact your financial firm (if shares are held through a financial firm) or the Fund's Transfer Agent (if shares are held through a direct account) for details. You do not pay any sales charges on shares received through the reinvestment of Fund distributions. This will be done unless you elect another option.

Invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series which offers that class at NAV. You must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

Receive all distributions in cash (either paid directly to you or credited to your account with your broker or other financial intermediary). If the postal or other delivery service is unable to deliver checks to your address of record, the Trust's Transfer Agent will hold the returned checks for your benefit in a non-interest bearing account. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

The financial service firm may offer additional distribution reinvestment programs or options. Please contact the firm for details.

Tax Consequences

Taxes on Fund Distributions. A shareholder subject to U.S. federal income tax will be subject to tax on taxable Fund distributions of taxable income or capital gains whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. For federal income tax purposes, taxable Fund distributions will be taxable to the shareholder as either ordinary income or capital gains.

Fund taxable dividends (i.e., distributions of investment income) are generally taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. A portion of distributions may be qualified dividends taxable at lower rates for individual shareholders. Federal taxes on Fund distributions of gains are determined by how long a Fund owned the investments that generated the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned the shares. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for more than one year will generally be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for one year or less will generally be taxable as ordinary income.

Taxable Fund distributions are taxable to shareholders even if they are paid from income or gains earned by a Fund prior to the shareholder's investment and thus were included in the price paid for the shares. For example, a shareholder who purchases shares on or just before the record date of a Fund distribution will pay full price for the shares and may receive a portion of his or her investment back as a taxable distribution.

Taxes on Redemption or Exchanges of Shares. You will generally have a taxable capital gain or loss if you dispose of your Fund shares by redemption, exchange or sale. The amount of the gain or loss and the rate of tax will depend primarily upon how much you pay for the shares, how much you sell them for, and how long you hold them. When you exchange shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund, the transaction will be treated as a sale of the Fund shares for these purposes, and any gain on those shares will generally be subject to federal income tax.

Returns of Capital. If the Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.

Important Tax Reporting Considerations. For shares of the Funds redeemed after January 1, 2012, your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) will report gains and losses realized on redemptions of shares for shareholders who are individuals and S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information will also be reported to you on Form 1099-B and the IRS each year. In calculating the gain or loss on redemptions of shares, the average cost method will be used to determine the cost basis of Fund shares purchased after January 1, 2012 unless you instruct the Fund in writing that you want to use another available method for cost basis reporting (for example, First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO), Specific Lot Identification (SLID) or High Cost, First Out (HIFO)). If you designate SLID as your cost basis method, you will also need to designate a secondary cost basis method (Secondary Method). If a Secondary Method is not provided, the Funds will designate FIFO as the Secondary Method and will use the Secondary Method with respect to systematic withdrawals made after January 1, 2012.

Your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) is also required to report gains and losses to the IRS in connection with redemptions of shares by S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012. If a shareholder is a corporation and has not instructed the Fund that it is a C corporation in its Account Application or by written instruction, the Fund will treat the shareholder as an S corporation and file a Form 1099-B.

Backup Withholding. Each Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax on all taxable distributions payable to shareholders if they fail to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or if they have been notified by the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against U.S. federal income tax liability.

Foreign Withholding Taxes. A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding or other foreign taxes, which in some cases can be significant on any income or gain from investments in foreign securities. In that case, the Fund's total return on those securities would be decreased. Each Fund may generally deduct these taxes in computing its taxable income. Rather than deducting these foreign taxes if more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, or if at least 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year is represented by interests in other regulated investment companies, such Fund may make an election to treat a proportionate amount of eligible foreign taxes as constituting a taxable distribution to each shareholder, which would, subject to certain limitations, generally allow the shareholder to either (i) credit that proportionate amount of taxes against U.S. Federal income tax liability as a foreign tax credit or (ii) take that amount as an itemized deduction. Although in some cases the Fund may be able to apply for a refund of a portion of such taxes, the ability to successfully obtain such a refund may be uncertain.

Any foreign shareholders would (with certain exceptions) generally be subject to U. S. tax withholding of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on distributions from the Funds. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, the Funds will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) redemption proceeds made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the Funds to determine whether withholding is required.

This "Tax Consequences" section relates only to federal income tax; the consequences under other tax laws may differ. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the possible application of foreign, state and local income tax laws to Fund dividends and capital distributions. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information regarding the tax aspects of investing in the Funds.

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

This section provides additional information about some of the principal investments and related risks of the Funds described under "Fund Summaries" and "Description of Principal Risks" above. It also describes characteristics and risks of additional securities and investment techniques described herein that may be used by the Funds from time to time. Most of these securities and investment techniques are discretionary, which means that PIMCO can decide whether to use them or not. This prospectus does not attempt to disclose all of the various types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds. As with any mutual fund, investors in the Funds rely on the professional investment judgment and skill of PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for more detailed information about the securities and investment techniques described in this section and about other strategies and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Investment Selection

Certain Funds seek maximum total return. The total return sought by a Fund consists of both income earned on a Fund's investments and capital appreciation, if any, arising from increases in the market value of a Fund's holdings. Capital appreciation of Fixed Income Instruments generally results from decreases in market interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular market sector or security.

In selecting investments for a Fund, PIMCO develops an outlook for interest rates, currency exchange rates and the economy, analyzes credit and call risks, and uses other investment selection techniques. The proportion of a Fund's assets committed to investments with particular characteristics (such as quality, sector, interest rate or maturity) varies based on PIMCO's outlook for the U.S. economy and the economies of other countries in the world, the financial markets and other factors.

With respect to fixed income investing, PIMCO attempts to identify areas of the bond market that are undervalued relative to the rest of the market. PIMCO identifies these areas by grouping Fixed Income Instruments into sectors such as money markets, governments, corporates, mortgages, asset-backed and international. In seeking to identify undervalued currencies, PIMCO may consider many factors, including but not limited to longer-term analysis of relative interest rates, inflation rates, real exchange rates, purchasing power parity, trade account balances and current account balances, as well as other factors that influence exchange rates such as flows, market technical trends and government policies. Sophisticated proprietary software then assists in evaluating sectors and pricing specific investments. Once investment opportunities are identified, PIMCO will shift assets among sectors depending upon changes in relative valuations, credit spreads and other factors. There is no guarantee that PIMCO's investment selection techniques will produce the desired results.

Investors should be aware that the investments made by a Fund and the results achieved by a Fund at any given time are not expected to be the same as those made by other funds for which PIMCO acts as investment adviser, including funds with names, investment objectives and policies similar to a Fund.

Fixed Income Instruments

"Fixed Income Instruments," as used generally in this prospectus, includes:

securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities");

corporate debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including convertible securities and corporate commercial paper;

mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities;

inflation-indexed bonds issued both by governments and corporations;

structured notes, including hybrid or "indexed" securities and event-linked bonds;

bank capital and trust preferred securities;

loan participations and assignments;

delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities;

bank certificates of deposit, fixed time deposits and bankers' acceptances;

repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments and reverse repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments;

debt securities issued by states or local governments and their agencies, authorities and other government-sponsored enterprises;

obligations of non-U.S. governments or their subdivisions, agencies and government-sponsored enterprises; and

obligations of international agencies or supranational entities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.

The Funds (other than the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in derivatives based on Fixed Income Instruments.

Duration

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Similarly, 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. By way of example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. The maturity of a security, another commonly used measure of price sensitivity, measures only the time until final payment is due, whereas duration takes into account the pattern of all payments of interest and principal on a security over time, including how these payments are affected by prepayments and by changes in interest rates, as well as the time until an interest rate is reset (in the case of variable-rate securities). PIMCO uses an internal model for calculating duration, which may result in a different value for the duration of an index compared to the duration calculated by the index provider or another third party.

U.S. Government Securities

U.S. Government Securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. The U.S. Government does not guarantee the NAV of the Fund's shares. U.S. Government Securities are subject to market and interest rate risk, as well as varying degrees of credit risk. Some U.S. Government Securities are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Other types of U.S. Government Securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States (but not issued by the U.S. Treasury). These securities may have less credit risk than U.S. Government Securities not supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Such other types of U.S. Government Securities are: (1) supported by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (2) supported only by the credit of the issuing agency, instrumentality or government-sponsored corporation; or (3) supported by the United States in some other way. These securities may be subject to greater credit risk. U.S. Government Securities include zero coupon securities, which tend to be subject to greater market risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). 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 guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Municipal Bonds

Municipal Bonds are generally issued by states, territories, possessions and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. Municipal Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit and market risk. The ability of an issuer to make payments could be affected by litigation, legislation or other political events or the bankruptcy of the issuer. Lower rated Municipal Bonds are subject to greater credit and market risk than higher quality Municipal Bonds. The types of Municipal Bonds in which the Funds may invest include municipal lease obligations, municipal general obligation bonds, municipal cash equivalents, and pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity Municipal Bonds. The Funds may also invest in industrial development bonds, which are Municipal Bonds issued by a government agency on behalf of a private sector company and, in most cases, are not backed by the credit of the issuing municipality and may therefore involve more risk. The Funds may also invest in securities issued by entities whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds.

Pre-refunded Municipal Bonds are tax-exempt bonds that have been refunded to a call date on or before the final maturity of principal and remain outstanding in the municipal market. The payment of principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund is funded from securities in a designated escrow account that holds U.S. Treasury securities or other obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities ("Agency Securities")). As the payment of principal and interest is generated from securities held in a designated escrow account, the pledge of the municipality has been fulfilled and the original pledge of revenue by the municipality is no longer in place. The escrow account securities pledged to pay the principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bond do not guarantee the price movement of the bond before maturity. Investment in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund may subject the Fund to interest rate risk, market risk and credit risk. In addition, while a secondary market exists for pre-refunded Municipal Bonds, if a Fund sells pre-refunded Municipal Bonds prior to maturity, the price received may be more or less than the original cost, depending on market conditions at the time of sale.

The Funds (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest, without limitation, in residual interest bonds ("RIBs"), which brokers create by depositing a Municipal Bond in a trust. The trust in turn issues a variable rate security and RIBs. The interest rate for the variable rate security is determined by the remarketing broker-dealer, while the RIB holder receives the balance of the income from the underlying municipal bond. The market prices of RIBs may be highly sensitive to changes in market rates and may decrease significantly when market rates increase.

In a transaction in which a Fund purchases a RIB from a trust, and the underlying Municipal Bond was held by the Fund prior to being deposited into the trust, the Fund treats the transaction as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the Fund will incur a non-cash interest expense with respect to interest paid by the trust on the variable rate securities, and will recognize additional interest income in an amount directly corresponding to the non-cash interest expense. Therefore, the Fund's NAV per share and performance are not affected by the non-cash interest expense. This accounting treatment does not apply to RIBs acquired by the Funds where the Funds did not previously own the underlying Municipal Bond.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage-related securities include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBSs") and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property.

The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of a mortgage-related security generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage-related securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. If unanticipated rates of prepayment on underlying mortgages increase the effective maturity of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of the security can be expected to increase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. See "Extension Risk" and "Prepayment Risk" below. The value of these securities may also fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Extension Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Extension Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation later than expected. This may occur when interest rates rise. This may negatively affect Fund returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, because principal payments are made later than expected, the Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates.

Prepayment Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Prepayment Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation earlier than expected (due to the sale of the underlying property, refinancing, or foreclosure). This may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose the Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. Also, if a security subject to prepayment has been purchased at a premium, the value of the premium would be lost in the event of prepayment.

One type of SMBS has one class receiving all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only, or "IO" class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only, or "PO" class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities. Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities.

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in each of collateralized bond obligations ("CBOs"), collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), other collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs") and other similarly structured securities. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs 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. Other CDOs are trusts backed by other types of assets representing obligations of various parties. Certain Funds may invest in other asset-backed securities that have been offered to investors.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities: Pools created by non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in such pools. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those mortgage-related securities that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee. As a result, the mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics than government or government-sponsored mortgage-related securities and have wider variances in a number of terms including interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics. The risk of nonpayment is greater for mortgage-related securities that are backed by loans that were originated under weak underwriting standards, including loans made to borrowers with limited means to make repayment. A level of risk exists for all loans, although, historically, the poorest performing loans have been those classified as subprime.

Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, mortgage-related securities held in a Fund's portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans. Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities include securities that reflect an interest in, and are secured by, mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans. These risks reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants.

Loan Participations and Assignments

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in fixed- and floating-rate loans, which investments generally will be in the form of loan participations and assignments of portions of such loans. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of being a lender. If a Fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower.

Reinvestment

Each Fund may be subject to the risk that the returns of a Fund will decline during periods of falling interest rates because the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from matured, traded or called debt obligations at interest rates below the Fund's current earnings rate. For instance, when interest rates decline, an issuer of debt obligations may exercise an option to redeem securities prior to maturity, thereby forcing the Fund to invest in lower-yielding securities. A Fund also may choose to sell higher-yielding portfolio securities and to purchase lower-yielding securities to achieve greater portfolio diversification, because the Fund's portfolio manager believes the current holdings are overvalued or for other investment-related reasons. A decline in the returns received by a Fund from its investments is likely to have an adverse effect on the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return.

Focused Investment

To the extent that a Fund focuses its investments in a particular sector, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse developments affecting that sector. These developments include, but are not limited to, governmental regulation; inflation; rising interest rates; cost increases in raw materials, fuel and other operating expenses; technological innovations that may render existing products and equipment obsolete; competition from new entrants; high research and development costs; increased costs associated with compliance with environmental or other governmental regulations; and other economic, business or political developments specific to that sector. Furthermore, a Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies in related sectors that may share common characteristics, are often subject to similar business risks and regulatory burdens, and whose securities may react similarly to the types of developments described above, which will subject the Fund to greater risk. A Fund also will be subject to focused investment risk to the extent that it invests a substantial portion of its assets in a particular issuer, market, asset class, country or geographic region.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of the issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. When interest rates rise, the value of corporate debt securities can be expected to decline. Debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate movements than those with shorter maturities.

Bank Capital Securities and Trust Preferred Securities

There are two common types of bank capital: Tier I and Tier II. Bank capital is generally, but not always, of investment grade quality. Tier I securities often take the form of trust preferred securities. Tier II securities are commonly thought of as hybrids of debt and preferred stock, are often perpetual (with no maturity date), callable and, under certain conditions, allow for the issuer bank to withhold payment of interest until a later date.

Trust preferred securities have the characteristics of both subordinated debt and preferred stock. The primary advantage of the structure of trust preferred securities is that they are treated by the financial institution as debt securities for tax purposes and as equity for the calculation of capital requirements. Trust preferred securities typically bear a market rate coupon comparable to interest rates available on debt of a similarly rated issuer. Typical characteristics include long-term maturities, early redemption by the issuer, periodic fixed or variable interest payments, and maturities at face value. The market value of trust preferred securities may be more volatile than those of conventional debt securities. There can be no assurance as to the liquidity of trust preferred securities and the ability of holders, such as a Fund, to sell their holdings.

Cash Equivalent Securities

The Funds may invest in cash equivalent securities. Cash equivalent securities are defined as investment grade securities with a duration of approximately one year or less.

High Yield Securities

Securities rated lower than Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, are sometimes referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk bonds." Investing in these securities involves special risks in addition to the risks associated with investments in higher-rated fixed income securities. While offering a greater potential opportunity for capital appreciation and higher yields, high yield securities typically entail greater potential price volatility and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities. High yield securities may be regarded as predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. They may also be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher-rated securities. Issuers of securities in default may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case a Fund may lose its entire investment. Certain Funds may invest in securities that are in default with respect to the payment of interest or repayment of principal, or present an imminent risk of default with respect to such payments.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

Variable and floating rate securities are securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or that reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter). Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in floating rate debt instruments ("floaters") and engage in credit spread trades. Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may also invest in inverse floating rate debt instruments ("inverse floaters"). An inverse floater may exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation of similar credit quality. Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed IO, PO or inverse floater securities. Additionally, each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may also invest, without limitation, in RIBs.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, which are more fully described below) are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds) will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. 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.

With regard to municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, the inflation adjustment is reflected in the semi-annual coupon payment. As a result, the principal value of municipal inflation-indexed bonds and such corporate inflation-indexed bonds does not adjust according to the rate of inflation.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

Event-Linked Exposure

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in "event-linked bonds" or "event-linked swaps" or by implementing "event-linked strategies." Event-linked exposure results in gains or losses that typically are contingent, or formulaically related to defined trigger events. Examples of trigger events include hurricanes, earthquakes, weather-related phenomena, or statistics relating to such events. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as "catastrophe bonds." If a trigger event occurs, a Fund may lose a portion or its entire principal invested in the bond or notional amount on a swap. Event-linked exposure often provides for an extension of maturity to process and audit loss claims where a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension of maturity may increase volatility. Event-linked exposure may also expose a Fund to certain unanticipated risks including credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations, and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked exposures may also be subject to liquidity risk.

Convertible and Equity Securities

Common stock represents equity ownership in a company and typically provides the common stockholder the power to vote on certain corporate actions, including the election of the company's directors. Common stockholders participate in company profits through dividends and, in the event of bankruptcy, distributions, on a pro-rata basis after other claims are satisfied. Many factors affect the value of common stock, including earnings, earnings forecasts, corporate events and factors impacting the issuer's industry and the market generally. Common stock generally has the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities.

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in convertible securities and equity securities. Convertible securities are generally preferred stocks and other securities, including fixed income securities and warrants, that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock at a stated price or rate. The price of a convertible security will normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of this conversion or exercise feature. However, the value of a convertible security may not increase or decrease as rapidly as the underlying common stock. A convertible security will normally also provide income and is subject to interest rate risk. Convertible securities may be lower-rated securities subject to greater levels of credit risk. A Fund may be forced to convert a security before it would otherwise choose, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

"Synthetic" convertible securities are selected based on the similarity of their economic characteristics to those of a traditional convertible security due to the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security, i.e., an income-producing security ("income-producing component") and the right to acquire an equity security ("convertible component"). The income-producing component is achieved by investing in non-convertible, income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments, which may be represented by derivative instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. A simple example of a synthetic convertible security is the combination of a traditional corporate bond with a warrant to purchase equity securities of the issuer of the bond. A Fund may also purchase synthetic securities created by other parties, typically investment banks, including convertible structured notes. The income-producing and convertible components of a synthetic convertible security may be issued separately by different issuers and at different times.

Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stocks, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stock is subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company's preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects.

While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure fixed income opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, subject to its applicable investment restrictions, a Fund may consider convertible securities or equity securities to gain exposure to such investments.

At times, in connection with the restructuring of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument either outside of bankruptcy court or in the context of bankruptcy court proceedings, a Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may determine or be required to accept equity securities, such as common stocks, in exchange for all or a portion of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument. Depending upon, among other things, PIMCO's evaluation of the potential value of such securities in relation to the price that could be obtained by a Fund at any given time upon sale thereof, a Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may determine to hold such securities in its portfolio.

Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities may decline in value due to factors affecting equity securities markets generally or particular industries represented in those markets. The value of an equity security may also decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Securities

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Low Duration II and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non- U.S.) countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to a non-U.S. country if the issuer is a foreign government (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), or if the issuer is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may include American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") and similar securities that represent interests in non-U.S. companies securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be less liquid or may trade at a different price than the underlying securities of the issuer. In the case of certain money market instruments, such instruments will be considered economically tied to a non-U.S. country if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instrument is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to non-U.S. countries if the underlying assets are foreign currencies (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued by foreign governments or issuers organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country (or if the underlying assets are certain money market instruments, if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instruments is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country).

Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved for Funds that invest in securities issued by foreign companies and governments of foreign countries. These risks include: differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; generally higher commission rates on foreign portfolio transactions; the possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations; and political instability. Individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. The securities markets, values of securities, yields and risks associated with foreign (non-U.S.) securities markets may change independently of each other. Also, foreign (non-U.S.) securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities often trade with less frequency and volume than domestic securities and therefore may exhibit greater price volatility. Investments in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also involve higher custodial costs than domestic investments and additional transaction costs with respect to foreign currency conversions. Changes in foreign exchange rates also will affect the value of securities denominated or quoted in foreign currencies.

Certain Funds also may invest in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding by which defaulted sovereign debt may be collected.

Emerging Market Securities. Each Fund that may invest in foreign (non-U.S.) securities (other than the PIMCO Money Market Fund) may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to developing (or "emerging market") countries. The PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The PIMCO Short-Term Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in such securities and instruments, and each other Fund is subject to the limitation on investment in emerging market securities and instruments noted in the Fund's Fund Summary. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the security's "country of exposure" is an emerging market country, as determined by the criteria set forth below. Alternatively, such as when a "country of exposure" is not available or when PIMCO believes the following tests more accurately reflect which country the security is economically tied to, PIMCO may consider an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the issuer or guarantor is a government of an emerging market country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), if the issuer or guarantor is organized under the laws of an emerging market country, or if the currency of settlement of the security is a currency of an emerging market country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to emerging market countries if the underlying assets are currencies of emerging market countries (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued or guaranteed by governments of emerging market countries or by entities organized under the laws of emerging market countries. A security's "country of exposure" is determined by PIMCO using certain factors provided by a third-party analytical service provider. The factors are applied in order such that the first factor to result in the assignment of a country determines the "country of exposure." The factors, listed in the order in which they are applied, are: (i) if an asset-backed or other collateralized security, the country in which the collateral backing the security is located, (ii) if the security is guaranteed by the government of a country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), the country of the government or instrumentality providing the guarantee, (iii) the "country of risk" of the issuer, (iv) the "country of risk" of the issuer's ultimate parent, or (v) the country where the issuer is organized or incorporated under the laws thereof. "Country of risk" is a separate four-part test determined by the following factors, listed in order of importance: (i) management location, (ii) country of primary listing, (iii) sales or revenue attributable to the country, and (iv) reporting currency of the issuer. PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. In making investments in emerging market securities, a Fund emphasizes those countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. Emerging market countries are generally located in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe. PIMCO will select the country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and any other specific factors it believes to be relevant.

Investing in emerging market securities imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in domestic securities or in foreign, developed countries. These risks include: smaller market capitalization of securities markets, which may suffer periods of relative illiquidity; significant price volatility; restrictions on foreign investment; possible repatriation of investment income and capital. In addition, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales; future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization, or creation of government monopolies. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by a Fund. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Additional risks of emerging market securities may include: greater social, economic and political uncertainty and instability; more substantial governmental involvement in the economy; less governmental supervision and regulation; unavailability of currency hedging techniques; companies that are newly organized and small; differences in auditing and financial reporting standards, which may result in unavailability of material information about issuers; and less developed legal systems. In addition, emerging securities markets may have different clearance and settlement procedures, which may be unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions or otherwise make it difficult to engage in such transactions. Settlement problems may cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, hold a portion of its assets in cash pending investment, or be delayed in disposing of a portfolio security. Such a delay could result in possible liability to a purchaser of the security.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Currencies

A Fund that invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, or receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will be subject to currency risk. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. They generally are determined by supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different countries, actual or perceived changes in interest rates and other complex factors. Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Currencies in which the Funds' assets are denominated may be devalued against the U.S. dollar, resulting in a loss to the Funds.

Foreign Currency Transactions. Funds that invest in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies may engage in foreign currency transactions on a spot (cash) basis, enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currencies and futures. A forward foreign currency exchange contract, which involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract, reduces a Fund's exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will deliver and increases its exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will receive for the duration of the contract. Certain foreign currency transactions may also be settled in cash rather than the actual delivery of the relevant currency. The effect on the value of a Fund is similar to selling securities denominated in one currency and purchasing securities denominated in another currency. A contract to sell a foreign currency would limit any potential gain which might be realized if the value of the hedged currency increases. A Fund may enter into these contracts to hedge against foreign exchange risk, to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one currency to another. Suitable hedging transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in such transactions at any given time or from time to time. Also, such transactions may not be successful and may eliminate any chance for a Fund to benefit from favorable fluctuations in relevant foreign currencies. A Fund may use one currency (or a basket of currencies) to hedge against adverse changes in the value of another currency (or a basket of currencies) when exchange rates between the two currencies are positively correlated. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable law, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for non-hedging purposes.

Redenomination. Continuing uncertainty as to the status of the euro and the European Monetary Union (the "EMU") has created significant volatility in currency and financial markets generally. Any partial or complete dissolution of the EMU could have significant adverse effects on currency and financial markets and on the values of a Fund's portfolio investments. If one or more EMU countries were to stop using the euro as its primary currency, a Fund's investments in such countries may be redenominated into a different or newly adopted currency. As a result, the value of those investments could decline significantly and unpredictably. In addition, securities or other investments that are redenominated may be subject to currency risk, liquidity risk and risk of improper valuation to a greater extent than similar investments currently denominated in euros. To the extent a currency used for redenomination purposes is not specified in respect of certain EMU-related investments, or should the euro cease to be used entirely, the currency in which such investments are denominated may be unclear, making such investments particularly difficult to value or dispose of. A Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek judicial or other clarification of the denomination or value of such securities.

There can be no assurance that if a Fund earns income or capital gains in a non-U.S. country or PIMCO otherwise seeks to withdraw a Fund's investments from a given country, capital controls imposed by such country will not prevent, or cause significant expense in, doing so.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, in which the Fund purchases a security from a bank or broker-dealer, which agrees to repurchase the security at the Fund's cost plus interest within a specified time. If the party agreeing to repurchase should default, the Fund will seek to sell the securities which it holds. This could involve procedural costs or delays in addition to a loss on the securities if their value should fall below their repurchase price. Repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and which may not be terminated within seven days at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the agreements are considered illiquid securities.  

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Dollar Rolls and Other Borrowings

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may enter into reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls, subject to the Fund's limitations on borrowings. A reverse repurchase agreement involves the sale of a security by a Fund and its agreement to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and price. A dollar roll is similar except that the counterparty is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund but only securities that are "substantially identical." Reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls may be considered borrowing for some purposes. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees to cover its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls. Reverse repurchase agreements, dollar rolls and other forms of borrowings may create leveraging risk for a Fund.

Each Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to ⅓ of the Fund's total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities. A Fund may also borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets.

Derivatives

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies. Generally, derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends upon, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index, and may relate to stocks, bonds, interest rates, spreads between different interest rates, currencies or currency exchange rates, commodities, and related indexes. Examples of derivative instruments include options contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds). Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest some or all of its assets in derivative instruments. A portfolio manager may decide not to employ any of these strategies and there is no assurance that any derivatives strategy used by a Fund will succeed. A description of these and other derivative instruments that the Funds may use are described under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.

A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Certain derivative transactions may have a leveraging effect on a Fund. For example, a small investment in a derivative instrument may have a significant impact on a Fund's exposure to interest rates, currency exchange rates or other investments. As a result, a relatively small price movement in a derivative instrument may cause an immediate and substantial loss or gain. A Fund may engage in such transactions regardless of whether the Fund owns the asset, instrument or components of the index underlying the derivative instrument. A Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in these types of instruments. If it does, the Fund's investment exposure could far exceed the value of its portfolio securities and its investment performance could be primarily dependent upon securities it does not own. A description of various risks associated with particular derivative instruments is included in "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The following provides a more general discussion of important risk factors relating to all derivative instruments that may be used by the Funds.

Management Risk. Derivative products are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding not only of the underlying instrument but also of the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions.

Credit Risk. The use of many derivative instruments involves the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of another party to the contract (usually referred to as a "counterparty") to make required payments or otherwise comply with the contract's terms. Additionally, a short position in a credit default swap could result in losses if a Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company on which the credit default swap is based.

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when a particular derivative instrument is difficult to purchase or sell. If a derivative transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is illiquid (as is the case with many privately negotiated derivatives), it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price.

Leverage Risk. Because many derivatives have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index could result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When a Fund uses derivatives for leverage, investments in that Fund will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to market changes. To limit leverage risk, each Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable regulation, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under derivative instruments.

Lack of Availability. Because the markets for certain derivative instruments (including markets located in foreign countries) are relatively new and still developing, suitable derivatives transactions may not be available in all circumstances for risk management or other purposes. Upon the expiration of a particular contract, a portfolio manager may wish to retain a Fund's position in the derivative instrument by entering into a similar contract, but may be unable to do so if the counterparty to the original contract is unwilling to enter into the new contract and no other suitable counterparty can be found. There is no assurance that a Fund will engage in derivatives transactions at any time or from time to time. A Fund's ability to use derivatives may also be limited by certain regulatory and tax considerations.

Market and Other Risks. Like most other investments, derivative instruments are subject to the risk that the market value of the instrument will change in a way detrimental to a Fund's interest. If a portfolio manager incorrectly forecasts the values of securities, currencies or interest rates or other economic factors in using derivatives for a Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in other Fund investments. A Fund may also have to buy or sell a security at a disadvantageous time or price because the Fund is legally required to maintain offsetting positions or asset coverage in connection with certain derivatives transactions.

Other risks in using derivatives include the risk of mispricing or improper valuation of derivatives and the inability of derivatives to correlate perfectly with underlying assets, rates and indexes. Many derivatives, in particular privately negotiated derivatives, are complex and often valued subjectively. Improper valuations can result in increased cash payment requirements to counterparties or a loss of value to a Fund. Also, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. For example, a swap agreement on an exchange traded fund would not correlate perfectly with the index upon which the exchange traded fund is based because the fund's return is net of fees and expenses. In addition, a Fund's use of derivatives may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if the Fund had not used such instruments.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. Some REITs also finance 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. Therefore, REITs tend to pay higher dividends than other issuers.

REITs can be divided into three basic types: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property. They derive their income primarily from rents received and any profits on the sale of their properties. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive most of their income from mortgage interest payments. As its name suggests, Hybrid REITs combine characteristics of both Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs.

An investment in a REIT, or in a real estate linked derivative instrument linked to the value of a REIT, is subject to the risks that impact the value of the underlying properties of the REIT. These risks include loss to casualty or condemnation, and changes in supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. Other factors that may adversely affect REITs include poor performance by management of the REIT, changes to the tax laws, or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free distribution of income. REITs are also subject to default by borrowers and self-liquidation, and are heavily dependent on cash flow. Some REITs lack diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Mortgage REITs may be impacted by the quality of the credit extended.

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)

ETNs are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the NYSE) during normal trading hours. However, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's market benchmark or strategy factor.

ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs, it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. ETNs are also subject to tax risk. The IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs. There may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may also enter into, or acquire participations in, delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities, in which a lender agrees to make loans up to a maximum amount upon demand by the borrower during a specified term. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when it might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company's financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that a Fund is committed to advance additional funds, it will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are subject to credit, interest rate and liquidity risk and the risks of being a lender.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may purchase or sell securities which it is eligible to purchase or sell on a when-issued basis, may purchase and sell such securities for delayed delivery and may make contracts to purchase or sell such securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond normal settlement time (forward commitments). When-issued transactions, delayed delivery purchases and forward commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the securities declines prior to the settlement date. This risk is in addition to a risk that a Fund's other assets will decline in value. Therefore, these transactions may result in a form of leverage and increase a Fund's overall investment exposure. Typically, no income accrues on securities a Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although a Fund may earn income on securities it has segregated or "earmarked" to cover these positions. When a Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, a Fund could realize a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis without owning the security, a Fund will incur a loss if the security's price appreciates in value such that the security's price is above the agreed-upon price on the settlement date.

Investment in Other Investment Companies

Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, including exchange-traded funds, or in pooled accounts, or other unregistered accounts or investment vehicles to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any exemptive relief therefrom. A Fund may invest in other investment companies to gain broad market or sector exposure, including during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash or when PIMCO believes share prices of other investment companies offer attractive values. As a shareholder of an investment company or other pooled vehicle, a Fund may indirectly bear investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, service fees and other fees which are in addition to the fees the Fund pays its service providers.

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in certain money market funds and/or short-term bond funds ("Central Funds"), to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder or exemptive relief therefrom. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT, other series of registered investment companies advised by PIMCO, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market instruments and short maturity Fixed Income Instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay investment advisory or supervisory and administrative fees to PIMCO.

Subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act, each Fund may elect to pursue its investment objective by investing in one or more underlying investment vehicles or companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and policies as the Fund.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Companies

Certain Funds may invest in equity securities of small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies. The Funds consider a small-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of up to $1.5 billion and a mid-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. Investments in small-cap and mid-cap companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. Small- and mid-cap companies may not have an established financial history, which can present valuation challenges. The equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to increased market fluctuations, due to less liquid markets and more limited managerial and financial resources. A Fund's investment in small- and mid-cap companies may increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

Short Sales

A Fund may make short sales as part of its overall portfolio management strategies or to offset a potential decline in value of a security. A short sale involves the sale of a security that is borrowed from a broker or other institution to complete the sale. Short sales expose a Fund to the risk that it will be required to acquire, convert or exchange securities to replace the borrowed securities (also known as "covering" the short position) at a time when the securities sold short have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. A Fund making a short sale (other than a "short sale against the box") must segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees or otherwise cover its position in a permissible manner.  A Fund may engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and interpretations thereunder and other federal securities laws. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (non-U.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.

Illiquid Securities

Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets (5% of total assets in the case of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) (taken at the time of investment) in illiquid securities. Certain illiquid securities may require pricing at fair value as determined in good faith under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. A portfolio manager may be subject to significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities, and transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. The term "illiquid securities" for this purpose means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities. Restricted securities, i.e., securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may be illiquid. However, some restricted securities (such as securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain commercial paper) may be treated as liquid, although they may be less liquid than registered securities traded on established secondary markets.

Loans of Portfolio Securities

For the purpose of achieving income, each Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions provided a number of conditions are satisfied, including that the loan is fully collateralized. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for details. When a Fund lends portfolio securities, its investment performance will continue to reflect changes in the value of the securities loaned, and the Fund will also receive a fee or interest on the collateral. Securities lending involves the risk of loss of rights in the collateral or delay in recovery of the collateral if the borrower fails to return the security loaned or becomes insolvent. A Fund may pay lending fees to a party arranging the loan. Cash collateral received by a Fund in securities lending transactions may be invested in short-term liquid fixed income instruments or in money market or short-term mutual funds, or similar investment vehicles, including affiliated money market or short-term mutual funds. A Fund bears the risk of such investments.

Portfolio Turnover

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." When the portfolio manager deems it appropriate and particularly during periods of volatile market movements, each Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. Higher portfolio turnover (e.g., an annual rate greater than 100% of the average value of the Fund's portfolio) involves correspondingly greater expenses to a Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer markups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities. 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). The trading costs and tax effects associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund's performance. Please see a Fund's "Fund Summary—Portfolio Turnover" or the "Financial Highlights" in this prospectus for the portfolio turnover rates of the Funds that were operational during the last fiscal year.

Temporary Defensive Positions

For temporary or defensive purposes, each Fund may invest without limit in U.S. debt securities, including taxable securities and short-term money market securities, when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. When a Fund engages in such strategies, it may not achieve its investment objective.

From time to time, as the prevailing market and interest rate environment warrants, and at the discretion of its portfolio manager, some portion of the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds' total net assets may be uninvested. Such a strategy may be deemed advisable during periods where the interest rate on newly-issued U.S. Treasury securities is extremely low, or where no interest rate is paid at all. In such case, Fund assets will be held in cash in the Fund's custody account. Cash assets are not income-generating and would impact a Fund's current yield.

Changes in Investment Objectives and Policies

The investment objectives of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Short Asset Investment and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The investment objective of each other Fund is fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise stated, all other investment policies of the Funds may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.

Percentage Investment Limitations

Unless otherwise stated, all percentage limitations on Fund investments listed in this prospectus will apply at the time of investment. A Fund would not violate these limitations unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of an investment. Each of the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds has adopted a non-fundamental investment policy to invest at least 80% of its assets in investments suggested by its name. For purposes of this policy, the term "assets" means net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes.

Credit Ratings and Unrated Securities

Rating agencies are private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of fixed income securities, including convertible securities. Appendix A to this prospectus describes the various ratings assigned to fixed income securities by Moody's, S&P and Fitch. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not evaluate market risks. Rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings and an issuer's current financial condition may be better or worse than a rating indicates. PIMCO does not rely solely on credit ratings, and develops its own analysis of issuer credit quality.

A Fund may purchase unrated securities (which are not rated by a rating agency) if PIMCO determines that the security is of comparable quality to a rated security that the Fund may purchase. Unrated securities may be less liquid than comparable rated securities and involve the risk that the portfolio manager may not accurately evaluate the security's comparative credit rating. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality fixed income securities. To the extent that a Fund invests in high yield and/or unrated securities, the Fund's success in achieving its investment objective may depend more heavily on the portfolio manager's creditworthiness analysis than if the Fund invested exclusively in higher-quality and rated securities.

Other Investments and Techniques

The Funds may invest in other types of securities and use a variety of investment techniques and strategies which are not described in this prospectus. These securities and techniques may subject the Funds to additional risks. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the securities and investment techniques described in this prospectus and about additional securities and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Financial Highlights

The financial highlights table is intended to help a shareholder understand the financial performance of Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of each Fund for the last five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period since a Fund or a class commenced operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Because the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund had not commenced operations during the periods shown, financial performance information is not provided for the Fund. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a particular class of shares of a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, are included in the Trust's annual report to shareholders. The annual report is available free of charge by calling the Trust at the phone number on the back of this prospectus. The annual report is also available for download free of charge on the Trust's Web site at pimco.com/investments. Note: All footnotes to the financial highlights table appear at the end of the tables.

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

Class M

03/31/2013

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.05

441,479

0.17

0.18

0.17

0.18

0.03

NA

03/31/2012

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.03

290,969

0.10

0.18

0.10

0.18

0.02

NA

03/31/2011

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

665,082

0.18

0.18

0.18

0.18

0.04

NA

03/31/2010

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.18

108,048

0.18

0.21

0.17

0.20

0.07

NA

01/27/2009 - 03/31/2009

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.05

53,161

0.18

*

1.19

*

0.18

*

1.19

*

0.15

*

NA

Class P

03/31/2013

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.03

3,575

0.19

0.28

0.19

0.28

0.01

NA

03/31/2012

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.03

520

0.13

0.28

0.13

0.28

0.02

NA

03/31/2011

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.04

12

0.20

0.28

0.20

0.28

0.02

NA

05/14/2009 - 03/31/2010

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.12

10

0.24

*

0.33

*

0.23

*

0.32

*

0.05

*

NA

Class A

03/31/2013

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.03

7,067

0.19

0.43

0.19

0.43

0.01

NA

03/31/2012

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.03

6,006

0.10

0.43

0.10

0.43

0.02

NA

03/31/2011

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.03

2,568

0.20

0.43

0.20

0.43

0.02

NA

05/14/2009 - 03/31/2010

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.11

200

0.21

*

0.44

*

0.20

*

0.43

*

0.02

*

NA

Class C

03/31/2013

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.03

1,672

0.19

0.43

0.19

0.43

0.01

NA

03/31/2012

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.03

1,879

0.10

0.43

0.10

0.43

0.02

NA

03/31/2011

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.03

1,444

0.20

0.43

0.20

0.43

0.02

NA

05/14/2009 - 03/31/2010

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.11

342

0.19

*

0.44

*

0.18

*

0.43

*

0.03

*

NA

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.40

$

0.15

$

0.35

$

0.50

$

(0.29

)

$

(0.11

)

$

(0.40

)

$

10.50

4.76

%

$

15,017,652

0.46

%

0.46

%

0.46

%

0.46

%

1.44

%

445

%

03/31/2012

10.44

0.19

0.05

0.24

(0.28

)

0.00

(0.28

)

10.40

2.36

13,180,746

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

1.81

437

03/31/2011

10.44

0.21

0.22

0.43

(0.24

)

(0.19

)

(0.43

)

10.44

4.15

13,350,275

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

1.99

461

03/31/2010

9.30

0.27

1.18

1.45

(0.30

)

(0.01

)

(0.31

)

10.44

15.80

12,012,235

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

2.62

488

03/31/2009

10.14

0.42

(0.71

)

(0.29

)

(0.42

)

(0.13

)

(0.55

)

9.30

(2.85

)

6,921,501

0.48

(b)

0.48

(b)

0.45

(b)

0.45

(b)

4.30

223

Class P

03/31/2013

10.40

0.14

0.34

0.48

(0.27

)

(0.11

)

(0.38

)

10.50

4.66

2,097,525

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

1.36

445

03/31/2012

10.44

0.18

0.05

0.23

(0.27

)

0.00

(0.27

)

10.40

2.26

928,142

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

1.71

437

03/31/2011

10.44

0.20

0.22

0.42

(0.23

)

(0.19

)

(0.42

)

10.44

4.04

806,915

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

1.92

461

03/31/2010

9.30

0.23

1.21

1.44

(0.29

)

(0.01

)

(0.30

)

10.44

15.68

455,685

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

2.27

488

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

10.13

0.37

(0.69

)

(0.32

)

(0.38

)

(0.13

)

(0.51

)

9.30

(3.18

)

1,798

0.58

*(c)

0.58

*(c)

0.55

*(c)

0.55

*(c)

4.26

*

223

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.40

0.13

0.34

0.47

(0.26

)

(0.11

)

(0.37

)

10.50

4.50

710,182

0.71

0.71

0.71

0.71

1.21

445

03/31/2012

10.44

0.16

0.06

0.22

(0.26

)

0.00

(0.26

)

10.40

2.10

478,181

0.71

0.71

0.71

0.71

1.56

437

03/31/2011

10.44

0.18

0.22

0.40

(0.21

)

(0.19

)

(0.40

)

10.44

3.89

850,731

0.71

0.71

0.71

0.71

1.74

461

03/31/2010

9.30

0.24

1.19

1.43

(0.28

)

(0.01

)

(0.29

)

10.44

15.51

926,055

0.71

0.71

0.71

0.71

2.37

488

03/31/2009

10.14

0.39

(0.70

)

(0.31

)

(0.40

)

(0.13

)

(0.53

)

9.30

(3.09

)

476,505

0.73

(b)

0.73

(b)

0.70

(b)

0.70

(b)

4.06

223

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class D

03/31/2013

10.40

0.12

0.34

0.46

(0.25

)

(0.11

)

(0.36

)

10.50

4.46

2,053,619

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.15

445

03/31/2012

10.44

0.16

0.05

0.21

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.25

)

10.40

2.06

1,756,751

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.52

437

03/31/2011

10.44

0.18

0.22

0.40

(0.21

)

(0.19

)

(0.40

)

10.44

3.85

1,783,728

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.72

461

03/31/2010

9.30

0.22

1.21

1.43

(0.28

)

(0.01

)

(0.29

)

10.44

15.46

1,365,583

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.17

488

03/31/2009

10.14

0.39

(0.71

)

(0.32

)

(0.39

)

(0.13

)

(0.52

)

9.30

(3.15

)

477,259

0.78

0.78

0.75

0.75

4.00

223

Class A

03/31/2013

10.40

0.12

0.34

0.46

(0.25

)

(0.11

)

(0.36

)

10.50

4.41

3,713,284

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

1.10

445

03/31/2012

10.44

0.15

0.06

0.21

(0.25

)

0.00

(0.25

)

10.40

2.01

3,394,040

0.80

(d)

0.80

(d)

0.80

(d)

0.80

(d)

1.47

437

03/31/2011

10.44

0.17

0.21

0.38

(0.19

)

(0.19

)

(0.38

)

10.44

3.74

3,439,969

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

1.61

461

03/31/2010

9.30

0.22

1.19

1.41

(0.26

)

(0.01

)

(0.27

)

10.44

15.35

3,074,798

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

2.19

488

03/31/2009

10.14

0.38

(0.71

)

(0.33

)

(0.38

)

(0.13

)

(0.51

)

9.30

(3.24

)

1,632,854

0.88

0.88

0.85

0.85

3.90

223

Class B

03/31/2013

10.40

0.04

0.34

0.38

(0.17

)

(0.11

)

(0.28

)

10.50

3.63

3,411

1.55

1.55

1.55

1.55

0.40

445

03/31/2012

10.44

0.07

0.06

0.13

(0.17

)

0.00

(0.17

)

10.40

1.24

7,529

1.55

(d)

1.55

(d)

1.55

(d)

1.55

(d)

0.72

437

03/31/2011

10.44

0.08

0.23

0.31

(0.12

)

(0.19

)

(0.31

)

10.44

2.97

31,539

1.60

1.60

1.60

1.60

0.77

461

03/31/2010

9.30

0.17

1.17

1.34

(0.19

)

(0.01

)

(0.20

)

10.44

14.49

81,425

1.60

1.60

1.60

1.60

1.70

488

03/31/2009

10.14

0.31

(0.71

)

(0.40

)

(0.31

)

(0.13

)

(0.44

)

9.30

(3.96

)

105,595

1.63

1.63

1.60

1.60

3.14

223

Class C

03/31/2013

10.40

0.08

0.35

0.43

(0.22

)

(0.11

)

(0.33

)

10.50

4.10

1,036,641

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

0.80

445

03/31/2012

10.44

0.12

0.06

0.18

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.22

)

10.40

1.70

990,380

1.10

(d)

1.10

(d)

1.10

(d)

1.10

(d)

1.17

437

03/31/2011

10.44

0.14

0.21

0.35

(0.16

)

(0.19

)

(0.35

)

10.44

3.43

1,014,588

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.15

1.31

461

03/31/2010

9.30

0.17

1.20

1.37

(0.22

)

(0.01

)

(0.23

)

10.44

14.83

837,286

1.30

(e)

1.30

(e)

1.30

(e)

1.30

(e)

1.71

488

03/31/2009

10.14

0.33

(0.71

)

(0.38

)

(0.33

)

(0.13

)

(0.46

)

9.30

(3.72

)

363,986

1.38

1.38

1.35

1.35

3.40

223

Class R

03/31/2013

10.40

0.09

0.34

0.43

(0.22

)

(0.11

)

(0.33

)

10.50

4.15

131,888

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

0.85

445

03/31/2012

10.44

0.13

0.05

0.18

(0.22

)

0.00

(0.22

)

10.40

1.76

116,496

1.05

(d)

1.05

(d)

1.05

(d)

1.05

(d)

1.22

437

03/31/2011

10.44

0.15

0.21

0.36

(0.17

)

(0.19

)

(0.36

)

10.44

3.49

96,283

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.41

461

03/31/2010

9.30

0.20

1.19

1.39

(0.24

)

(0.01

)

(0.25

)

10.44

15.07

39,325

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.97

488

03/31/2009

10.14

0.35

(0.70

)

(0.35

)

(0.36

)

(0.13

)

(0.49

)

9.30

(3.49

)

21,872

1.13

1.13

1.10

1.10

3.64

223

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.05

$

0.08

$

0.26

$

0.34

$

(0.19

)

$

(0.18

)

$

(0.37

)

$

10.02

3.41

%

$

689,767

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.76

%

647

%

03/31/2012

9.97

0.12

0.15

0.27

(0.18

)

(0.01

)

(0.19

)

10.05

2.74

825,256

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

1.19

1,022

03/31/2011

10.06

0.17

0.12

0.29

(0.23

)

(0.15

)

(0.38

)

9.97

2.96

463,238

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

1.68

718

03/31/2010

9.28

0.24

0.82

1.06

(0.28

)

0.00

(0.28

)

10.06

11.59

518,316

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.44

598

03/31/2009

9.87

0.38

(0.59

)

(0.21

)

(0.38

)

0.00

(0.38

)

9.28

(2.18

)

356,284

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

3.94

112

Class P

03/31/2013

10.05

0.06

0.27

0.33

(0.18

)

(0.18

)

(0.36

)

10.02

3.31

1,134

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.63

647

03/31/2012

9.97

0.11

0.15

0.26

(0.17

)

(0.01

)

(0.18

)

10.05

2.64

700

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

1.10

1,022

03/31/2011

10.06

0.18

0.10

0.28

(0.22

)

(0.15

)

(0.37

)

9.97

2.86

817

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

1.84

718

12/31/2009 - 03/31/2010

9.97

0.03

0.09

0.12

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.03

)

10.06

1.18

10

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

1.10

*

598

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

10.05

0.05

0.26

0.31

(0.16

)

(0.18

)

(0.34

)

10.02

3.15

26,875

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.48

647

03/31/2012

9.97

0.10

0.15

0.25

(0.16

)

(0.01

)

(0.17

)

10.05

2.49

24,904

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.95

1,022

03/31/2011

10.06

0.15

0.12

0.27

(0.21

)

(0.15

)

(0.36

)

9.97

2.70

13,815

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.45

718

03/31/2010

9.28

0.13

0.91

1.04

(0.26

)

0.00

(0.26

)

10.06

11.31

13,973

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.34

598

03/31/2009

9.87

0.35

(0.59

)

(0.24

)

(0.35

)

0.00

(0.35

)

9.28

(2.43

)

998

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3.69

112

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.91

$

0.16

$

0.31

$

0.47

$

(0.25

)

$

(0.16

)

$

(0.41

)

$

9.97

4.83

%

$

252,007

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

0.50

%

1.56

%

515

%

03/31/2012

9.89

0.16

0.13

0.29

(0.20

)

(0.07

)

(0.27

)

9.91

2.91

235,959

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

1.61

496

03/31/2011

9.74

0.17

0.26

0.43

(0.19

)

(0.09

)

(0.28

)

9.89

4.48

215,419

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

1.68

460

03/31/2010

8.73

0.25

1.04

1.29

(0.28

)

0.00

(0.28

)

9.74

14.93

195,265

0.51

0.51

0.50

0.50

2.60

555

03/31/2009

10.03

0.47

(0.96

)

(0.49

)

(0.46

)

(0.35

)

(0.81

)

8.73

(4.88

)

114,884

1.20

1.20

0.50

0.50

4.95

143

Class P

03/31/2013

9.91

0.14

0.32

0.46

(0.24

)

(0.16

)

(0.40

)

9.97

4.73

11,199

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

1.39

515

03/31/2012

9.89

0.15

0.13

0.28

(0.19

)

(0.07

)

(0.26

)

9.91

2.80

3,232

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

1.52

496

11/19/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.00

0.06

(0.01

)

0.05

(0.07

)

(0.09

)

(0.16

)

9.89

0.53

2,223

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.60

*

1.74

*

460

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

9.91

0.12

0.33

0.45

(0.23

)

(0.16

)

(0.39

)

9.97

4.58

2,486

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.22

515

03/31/2012

9.89

0.14

0.12

0.26

(0.17

)

(0.07

)

(0.24

)

9.91

2.65

665

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.38

496

03/31/2011

9.74

0.14

0.27

0.41

(0.17

)

(0.09

)

(0.26

)

9.89

4.22

296

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.42

460

03/31/2010

8.73

0.17

1.10

1.27

(0.26

)

0.00

(0.26

)

9.74

14.64

471

0.76

0.76

0.75

0.75

1.82

555

03/31/2009

10.03

0.44

(0.96

)

(0.52

)

(0.43

)

(0.35

)

(0.78

)

8.73

(5.12

)

33

1.45

1.45

0.75

0.75

4.72

143

PIMCO Money Market Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

1.00

$

0.00

^

$

0.00

$

0.00

^

$

(0.00

)^

$

0.00

$

(0.00

)^

$

1.00

0.04

%

$

180,079

0.18

%

0.32

%

0.18

%

0.32

%

0.03

%

NA

03/31/2012

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

376,987

0.10

0.32

0.10

0.32

0.04

NA

03/31/2011

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

290,401

0.22

0.32

0.22

0.32

0.04

NA

03/31/2010

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.10

171,696

0.32

0.34

0.32

0.34

0.06

NA

03/31/2009

1.00

0.01

0.00

0.01

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.01

)

1.00

1.48

246,822

0.34

0.34

0.34

0.34

1.42

NA

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.04

179,878

0.18

0.57

0.18

0.57

0.02

NA

03/31/2012

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

182,873

0.09

0.57

0.09

0.57

0.04

NA

03/31/2011

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

28,757

0.22

0.57

0.22

0.57

0.04

NA

03/31/2010

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.09

38,358

0.32

0.59

0.32

0.59

0.05

NA

03/31/2009

1.00

0.01

0.00

0.01

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.01

)

1.00

1.26

13,778

0.51

0.59

0.51

0.59

0.81

NA

Class A

03/31/2013

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.04

161,739

0.18

0.57

0.18

0.57

0.02

NA

03/31/2012

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

171,555

0.09

0.57

0.09

0.57

0.04

NA

03/31/2011

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

186,888

0.22

0.57

0.22

0.57

0.05

NA

03/31/2010

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.09

152,737

0.32

0.59

0.32

0.59

0.05

NA

03/31/2009

1.00

0.01

0.00

0.01

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.01

)

1.00

1.26

194,007

0.54

0.59

0.54

0.59

1.04

NA

Class B

03/31/2013

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.05

3,378

0.18

1.47

0.18

1.47

0.03

NA

03/31/2012

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

5,860

0.09

1.47

0.09

1.47

0.04

NA

03/31/2011

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

11,929

0.22

1.47

0.22

1.47

0.04

NA

03/31/2010

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.09

33,102

0.32

1.49

0.32

1.49

0.05

NA

03/31/2009

1.00

0.01

0.00

0.01

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.01

)

1.00

0.64

72,511

1.13

1.49

1.13

1.49

0.55

NA

Class C

03/31/2013

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.04

58,387

0.18

0.57

0.18

0.57

0.03

NA

03/31/2012

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

79,279

0.09

0.57

0.09

0.57

0.04

NA

03/31/2011

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.06

95,215

0.22

0.57

0.22

0.57

0.05

NA

03/31/2010

1.00

0.00

^

0.00

0.00

^

(0.00

)^

0.00

(0.00

)^

1.00

0.09

62,857

0.32

0.59

0.32

0.59

0.05

NA

03/31/2009

1.00

0.01

0.00

0.01

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.01

)

1.00

1.26

126,219

0.54

0.59

0.54

0.59

1.02

NA

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

Institutional Class

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

$

10.00

$

0.03

$

0.15

$

0.18

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.11

)

$

10.07

1.79

%

$

54,848

0.28

%*

0.93

%*

0.24

%*

0.89

%*

0.39

%*

5,301

%

Class P

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.03

0.14

0.17

(0.03

)

(0.07

)

(0.10

)

10.07

1.70

78

0.38

*

0.66

*

0.34

*

0.62

*

0.37

*

5,301

Administrative Class

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.02

0.14

0.16

(0.02

)

(0.07

)

(0.09

)

10.07

1.58

44

0.53

*

0.75

*

0.49

*

0.71

*

0.23

*

5,301

Class D

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.01

0.14

0.15

(0.01

)

(0.07

)

(0.08

)

10.07

1.51

5,217

0.63

*

1.15

*

0.59

*

1.11

*

0.12

*

5,301

Class A

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.01

0.14

0.15

(0.01

)

(0.07

)

(0.08

)

10.07

1.51

211

0.63

*

0.90

*

0.59

*

0.86

*

0.07

*

5,301

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.80

$

0.10

$

0.12

$

0.22

$

(0.10

)

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.13

)

$

9.89

2.27

%

$

7,101,022

0.46

%

0.46

%

0.45

%

0.45

%

1.05

%

180

%

03/31/2012

9.89

0.12

0.01

0.13

(0.13

)

(0.09

)

(0.22

)

9.80

1.28

5,669,635

0.46

0.46

0.45

0.45

1.24

307

03/31/2011

9.87

0.10

0.07

0.17

(0.10

)

(0.05

)

(0.15

)

9.89

1.77

6,500,992

0.45

0.45

0.45

0.45

1.03

182

03/31/2010

9.39

0.16

0.53

0.69

(0.18

)

(0.03

)

(0.21

)

9.87

7.31

5,643,399

0.45

0.45

0.45

0.45

1.61

446

03/31/2009

9.81

0.38

(0.29

)

0.09

(0.36

)

(0.15

)

(0.51

)

9.39

1.01

1,954,753

0.50

0.50

0.45

0.45

3.98

582

Class P

03/31/2013

9.80

0.09

0.12

0.21

(0.09

)

(0.03

)

(0.12

)

9.89

2.17

393,917

0.56

0.56

0.55

0.55

0.96

180

03/31/2012

9.89

0.11

0.01

0.12

(0.12

)

(0.09

)

(0.21

)

9.80

1.18

506,161

0.56

0.56

0.55

0.55

1.13

307

03/31/2011

9.87

0.09

0.07

0.16

(0.09

)

(0.05

)

(0.14

)

9.89

1.67

289,593

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.93

182

03/31/2010

9.39

0.13

0.55

0.68

(0.17

)

(0.03

)

(0.20

)

9.87

7.21

263,898

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

1.29

446

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.85

0.34

(0.33

)

0.01

(0.32

)

(0.15

)

(0.47

)

9.39

0.19

11,963

0.60

*

0.60

*

0.55

*

0.55

*

3.92

*

582

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

9.80

0.08

0.12

0.20

(0.08

)

(0.03

)

(0.11

)

9.89

2.02

2,771,619

0.71

0.71

0.70

0.70

0.80

180

03/31/2012

9.89

0.10

0.00

0.10

(0.10

)

(0.09

)

(0.19

)

9.80

1.03

2,911,630

0.71

0.71

0.70

0.70

0.99

307

03/31/2011

9.87

0.08

0.07

0.15

(0.08

)

(0.05

)

(0.13

)

9.89

1.52

2,589,004

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.78

182

03/31/2010

9.39

0.15

0.51

0.66

(0.15

)

(0.03

)

(0.18

)

9.87

7.05

2,813,466

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

1.52

446

03/31/2009

9.81

0.36

(0.29

)

0.07

(0.34

)

(0.15

)

(0.49

)

9.39

0.76

1,669,707

0.75

0.75

0.70

0.70

3.72

582

Class D

03/31/2013

9.80

0.08

0.12

0.20

(0.08

)

(0.03

)

(0.11

)

9.89

2.02

467,348

0.71

0.71

0.70

0.70

0.80

180

03/31/2012

9.89

0.10

0.00

0.10

(0.10

)

(0.09

)

(0.19

)

9.80

1.02

411,209

0.72

(f)

0.72

(f)

0.71

(f)

0.71

(f)

0.99

307

03/31/2011

9.87

0.07

0.07

0.14

(0.07

)

(0.05

)

(0.12

)

9.89

1.47

513,448

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.73

182

03/31/2010

9.39

0.13

0.53

0.66

(0.15

)

(0.03

)

(0.18

)

9.87

7.00

532,652

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

1.29

446

03/31/2009

9.81

0.35

(0.28

)

0.07

(0.34

)

(0.15

)

(0.49

)

9.39

0.71

138,124

0.80

0.80

0.75

0.75

3.68

582

Class A

03/31/2013

9.80

0.08

0.12

0.20

(0.08

)

(0.03

)

(0.11

)

9.89

2.02

1,191,580

0.71

0.71

0.70

0.70

0.81

180

03/31/2012

9.89

0.10

0.00

0.10

(0.10

)

(0.09

)

(0.19

)

9.80

1.02

1,035,520

0.72

(g)

0.72

(g)

0.71

(g)

0.71

(g)

0.98

307

03/31/2011

9.87

0.07

0.07

0.14

(0.07

)

(0.05

)

(0.12

)

9.89

1.42

1,322,742

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.68

182

03/31/2010

9.39

0.12

0.53

0.65

(0.14

)

(0.03

)

(0.17

)

9.87

6.94

1,560,419

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

1.19

446

03/31/2009

9.81

0.35

(0.29

)

0.06

(0.33

)

(0.15

)

(0.48

)

9.39

0.66

382,308

0.85

0.85

0.80

0.80

3.62

582

Class B

03/31/2013

9.80

0.01

0.12

0.13

(0.01

)

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

9.89

1.28

767

1.44

1.46

1.43

1.45

0.07

180

03/31/2012

9.89

0.02

0.01

0.03

(0.03

)

(0.09

)

(0.12

)

9.80

0.27

1,083

1.47

(g)

1.47

(g)

1.46

(g)

1.46

(g)

0.24

307

03/31/2011

9.87

0.00

^

0.07

0.07

(0.00

)^

(0.05

)

(0.05

)

9.89

0.77

2,698

1.43

1.55

1.43

1.55

0.04

182

03/31/2010

9.39

0.08

0.50

0.58

(0.07

)

(0.03

)

(0.10

)

9.87

6.17

4,977

1.53

1.55

1.53

1.55

0.86

446

03/31/2009

9.81

0.28

(0.29

)

(0.01

)

(0.26

)

(0.15

)

(0.41

)

9.39

(0.09

)

8,359

1.60

1.60

1.55

1.55

2.90

582

Class C

03/31/2013

9.80

0.05

0.12

0.17

(0.05

)

(0.03

)

(0.08

)

9.89

1.71

196,056

1.01

1.01

1.00

1.00

0.50

180

03/31/2012

9.89

0.07

0.00

0.07

(0.07

)

(0.09

)

(0.16

)

9.80

0.72

220,406

1.02

(g)

1.02

(g)

1.01

(g)

1.01

(g)

0.68

307

03/31/2011

9.87

0.04

0.07

0.11

(0.04

)

(0.05

)

(0.09

)

9.89

1.11

279,411

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

0.38

182

03/31/2010

9.39

0.10

0.52

0.62

(0.11

)

(0.03

)

(0.14

)

9.87

6.62

298,079

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.00

446

03/31/2009

9.81

0.32

(0.29

)

0.03

(0.30

)

(0.15

)

(0.45

)

9.39

0.36

124,847

1.15

1.15

1.10

1.10

3.34

582

Class R

03/31/2013

9.80

0.06

0.11

0.17

(0.05

)

(0.03

)

(0.08

)

9.89

1.77

24,513

0.96

0.96

0.95

0.95

0.57

180

03/31/2012

9.89

0.07

0.01

0.08

(0.08

)

(0.09

)

(0.17

)

9.80

0.77

8,753

0.97

(g)

0.97

(g)

0.96

(g)

0.96

(g)

0.73

307

03/31/2011

9.87

0.04

0.07

0.11

(0.04

)

(0.05

)

(0.09

)

9.89

1.16

9,462

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

0.44

182

03/31/2010

9.39

0.10

0.53

0.63

(0.12

)

(0.03

)

(0.15

)

9.87

6.67

7,689

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.02

446

03/31/2009

9.81

0.32

(0.28

)

0.04

(0.31

)

(0.15

)

(0.46

)

9.39

0.41

2,583

1.10

1.10

1.05

1.05

3.35

582

 

*

Annualized

**

Effective April 1, 2010, the calculation methodology of the portfolio turnover rate has been updated to exclude investments in the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio.

^

Reflects an amount rounding to less than one cent.

(a)

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

(b)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was increased by 0.03% to an annual rate of 0.21%.

(c)

Effective October 1, 2008, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was increased by 0.03% to an annual rate of 0.31%.

(d)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.55%.

(e)

Effective January 1, 2010, the Class's distribution and/or service/12b-1 fees was decreased by 0.20% to an annual rate of 0.30%.

(f)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.05% to an annual rate of 0.20%.

(g)

Effective May 1, 2011, the Class's supervisory and administrative fee was decreased by 0.10% to an annual rate of 0.20%.

Appendix A
Description of Securities Ratings

A Fund's investments may range in quality from securities rated in the lowest category in which a Fund is permitted to invest to securities rated in the highest category (as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality). The percentage of a Fund's assets invested in securities in a particular rating category will vary. The following terms are generally used to describe the credit quality of fixed income securities:

High Quality Debt Securities are those rated in one of the two highest rating categories (the highest category for commercial paper) or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Investment Grade Debt Securities are those rated in one of the four highest rating categories or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Below Investment Grade, High Yield Securities ("Junk Bonds") are those rated lower than Baa by Moody's, BBB by S&P or Fitch, and comparable securities. They are deemed predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to repay principal and interest.

The following is a description of Moody's, S&P's and Fitch's rating categories applicable to fixed income securities.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Long-Term Corporate Obligation Ratings
Moody's long-term obligation ratings are opinions of the relative credit risk of fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. They address the possibility that a financial obligation will not be honored as promised. Such ratings use Moody's global scale and reflect both the likelihood of default and any financial loss suffered in the event of default.

Aaa: Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk.

Aa: Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

A: Obligations rated A are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa: Obligations rated Baa are subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba: Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk.

B: Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa: Obligations rated Caa are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca: Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

C: Obligations rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Medium-Term Note Ratings
Moody's assigns long-term ratings to individual debt securities issued from medium-term note (MTN) programs, in addition to indicating ratings to MTN programs themselves. These long-term ratings are expressed on Moody's general long-term scale. Notes issued under MTN programs with such indicated ratings are rated at issuance at the rating applicable to all pari passu notes issued under the same program, at the program's relevant indicated rating, provided such notes do not exhibit any of the characteristics listed below:

Notes containing features that link interest or principal to the credit performance of any third party or parties (i.e., credit-linked notes);

Notes allowing for negative coupons, or negative principal;

Notes containing any provision that could obligate the investor to make any additional payments;

Notes containing provisions that subordinate the claim.

For notes with any of these characteristics, the rating of the individual note may differ from the indicated rating of the program.

For credit-linked securities, Moody's policy is to "look through" to the credit risk of the underlying obligor. Moody's policy with respect to non-credit linked obligations is to rate the issuer's ability to meet the contract as stated, regardless of potential losses to investors as a result of non-credit developments. In other words, as long as the obligation has debt standing in the event of bankruptcy, we will assign the appropriate debt class level rating to the instrument.

Market participants must determine whether any particular note is rated, and if so, at what rating level. Moody's encourages market participants to contact Moody's Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

Short-Term Ratings
Moody's short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless explicitly noted.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

Canadian issuers rated P-1 or P-2 have their short-term ratings enhanced by the senior-most long-term rating of the issuer, its guarantor or support-provider.

US Municipal Ratings
Moody's US Municipal ratings are opinions of the investment quality of issuers and issues in the US municipal market. As such, these ratings incorporate Moody's assessment of the default probability and loss severity of these issuers and issues. The default and loss content for Moody's municipal long-term rating scale differs from Moody's general long-term rating scale. Historical default and loss rates for obligations rated on the US Municipal Scale are significantly lower than for similarly rated corporate obligations. It is important that users of Moody's ratings understand these differences when making rating comparisons between the Municipal and Global Scales.

US Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
Municipal Ratings are based upon the analysis of five primary factors related to municipal finance: market position, financial position, debt levels, governance, and covenants. Each of the factors is evaluated individually and for its effect on the other factors in the context of the municipality's ability to repay its debt.

Aaa: Issuers or issues rated Aaa demonstrate the strongest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Aa: Issuers or issues rated Aa demonstrate very strong creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

A: Issuers or issues rated A present above-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Baa: Issuers or issues rated Baa represent average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Ba: Issuers or issues rated Ba demonstrate below-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

B: Issuers or issues rated B demonstrate weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Caa: Issuers or issues rated Caa demonstrate very weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Ca: Issuers or issues rated Ca demonstrate extremely weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

C: Issuers or issues rated C demonstrate the weakest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

US Municipal Short-Term Debt and Demand Obligation Ratings

Short-Term Obligation Ratings
There are three rating categories for short-term municipal obligations that are considered investment grade. These ratings are designated as Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3. In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation.

MIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

Demand Obligation Ratings
In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned; a long- or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand ("demand feature"), using a variation of the MIG rating scale, the Variable Municipal Investment Grade or VMIG rating.

When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG 1. VMIG rating expirations are a function of each issue's specific structural or credit features.

VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor's analysis of the following considerations:

Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

Investment Grade
AAA: An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA: An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

A: An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB: An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Speculative Grade
Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CCC: An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CC: An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

C: A 'C' rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the 'C' rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument's terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

D: An obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.  An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor's does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings
A-1: A short-term obligation rated 'A-1' is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2: A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3: A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

C: A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

D: A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation, including a regulatory capital instrument, are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Dual Ratings: Standard & Poor's assigns "dual" ratings to all debt issues that have a put option or demand feature as part of their structure. The first rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second rating addresses only the demand feature. The long-term rating symbols are used for bonds to denote the long-term maturity and the short-term rating symbols for the put option (for example, 'AAA/A-1+'). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, note rating symbols are used with the short-term issue credit rating symbols (for example, 'SP-1+/A-1+').

Active Qualifiers
Standard & Poor's uses six qualifiers that limit the scope of a rating. The structure of the transaction can require the use of a qualifier such as a 'p' qualifier, which indicates the rating addressed the principal portion of the obligation only. Likewise, the qualifier can indicate a limitation on the type of information used, such as "pi" for public information. A qualifier appears as a suffix and is part of the rating.

L: Ratings qualified with 'L' apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

p: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The 'p' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only. The 'p' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'i' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of interest. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

i: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of interest are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of principal on the obligation. The 'i' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the interest portion of the obligation only. The 'i' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'p' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of principal. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

pi: Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer's published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer's management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a 'pi' suffix. Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year's financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer's credit quality.

preliminary: Preliminary ratings, with the 'prelim' suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor's of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor's reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor's policies.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor's emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or postbankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor's opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to these entities' obligations.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor's would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

t: This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

Inactive Qualifiers (no longer applied or outstanding)
*: This symbol indicated continuance of the ratings is contingent upon Standard & Poor's receipt of an executed copy of the escrow agreement or closing documentation confirming investments and cash flows. Discontinued use in August 1998.

c: This qualifier was used to provide additional information to investors that the bank may terminate its obligation to purchase tendered bonds if the long-term credit rating of the issuer is below an investment-grade level and/or the issuer's bonds are deemed taxable. Discontinued use in January 2001.

G: The letter 'G' followed the rating symbol when a fund's portfolio consisted primarily of direct U.S. government securities.

pr: The letters 'pr' indicate that the rating is provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of the project financed by the debt being rated and indicates that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon the successful, timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no comment on the likelihood of or the risk of default upon failure of such completion. The investor should exercise his own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.

q: A 'q' subscript indicates that the rating is based solely on quantitative analysis of publicly available information. Discontinued use in April 2001.

r: The 'r' modifier was assigned to securities containing extraordinary risks, particularly market risks, which are not covered in the credit rating. The absence of an 'r' modifier should not be taken as an indication that an obligation will not exhibit extraordinary non-credit related risks. Standard & Poor's discontinued the use of the 'r' modifier for most obligations in June 2000 and for the balance of obligations (mainly structured finance transactions) in November 2002.

Fitch, Inc.

Long-Term Credit Ratings

Investment Grade
AAA: Highest credit quality. 'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very high credit quality. "AA" ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High credit quality. "A" ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good credit quality. "BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

Speculative Grade
BB: Speculative. 'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

B: Highly speculative. 'B' ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.

CCC: Substantial credit risk. 'CCC' ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. 'CC' ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.

C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. 'C' indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned 'D' ratings, but are instead rated in the 'B' to 'C' rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below 'CCC.'

The subscript 'emr' is appended to a rating to denote embedded market risk which is beyond the scope of the rating. The designation is intended to make clear that the rating solely addresses the counterparty risk of the issuing bank. It is not meant to indicate any limitation in the analysis of the counterparty risk, which in all other respects follows published Fitch criteria for analyzing the issuing financial institution. Fitch does not rate these instruments where the principal is to any degree subject to market risk.

Recovery Ratings
Recovery Ratings are assigned to selected individual securities and obligations. These currently are published for most individual obligations of corporate issuers with IDRs in the 'B' rating category and below.

Among the factors that affect recovery rates for securities are the collateral, the seniority relative to other obligations in the capital structure (where appropriate), and the expected value of the company or underlying collateral in distress.

The Recovery Rating scale is based upon the expected relative recovery characteristics of an obligation upon the curing of a default, emergence from insolvency or following the liquidation or termination of the obligor or its associated collateral.

Recovery Ratings are an ordinal scale and do not attempt to precisely predict a given level of recovery. As a guideline in developing the rating assessments, the agency employs broad theoretical recovery bands in its ratings approach based on historical averages, but actual recoveries for a given security may deviate materially from historical averages.

RR1: Outstanding recovery prospects given default. 'RR1' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 91%-100% of current principal and related interest.

RR2: Superior recovery prospects given default. 'RR2' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 71%-90% of current principal and related interest.

RR3: Good recovery prospects given default. 'RR3' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 51%-70% of current principal and related interest.

RR4: Average recovery prospects given default. 'RR4' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 31%-50% of current principal and related interest.

RR5: Below average recovery prospects given default. 'RR5' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 11%-30% of current principal and related interest.

RR6: Poor recovery prospects given default. 'RR6' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 0%-10% of current principal and related interest.

Short-Term Credit Ratings
A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in US public finance markets.

F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

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Investment Company Act File Number: 811-05028

PF0007_073113


Table of Contents

Prospectus

 

PIMCO Funds

As with other mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Tax-Efficient Strategy Funds

July 31, 2013

 

Inst

P

Admin

D

A

B

C

R

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

PCIMX

PCIPX

PCMMX

PCIDX

PCMBX

PCFCX

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

PCTIX

PCTPX

PCTQX

PCTDX

PCTTX

PCTGX

PCTNX

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

PCDIX

PCDPX

PCDDX

PCDAX

PCSCX

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

PHMIX

PYMPX

PYMDX

PYMAX

PYMCX

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

PFMIX

PMUPX

PMNAX

PMBDX

PMLAX

PMLBX

PMLCX

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

PMNIX

PMNPX

PMNQX

PMNDX

PMNTX

PMNNX

PMNRX

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

PNYIX

PNYPX

PNYDX

PNYAX

PBFCX

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

PSDIX

PSDPX

PSDMX

PSDDX

PSDAX

PSDCX

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

PTMIX

PTMPX

PXMDX

PTXAX

PXMCX

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

PUTIX

PUTPX

ATMDX

ATMAX

ATMCX

 



Table of Contents

Fund Summaries

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Description of Principal Risks

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Management of the Funds

Classes of Shares

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

How Fund Shares are Priced

Fund Distributions

Tax Consequences

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

Financial Highlights

Appendix A - Description of Securities Ratings


PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks high current income exempt from federal and California income tax. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.445%

0.545%

0.445%

0.525%

0.525%

0.525%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.445%

0.545%

0.695%

0.775%

0.775%

1.525%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$46

$143

$249

$561

Class P

$56

$175

$305

$683

Administrative Class

$71

$222

$387

$865

Class D

$79

$248

$431

$960

Class A

$302

$467

$646

$1,164

Class C

$255

$482

$832

$1,818

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$46

$143

$249

$561

Class P

$56

$175

$305

$683

Administrative Class

$71

$222

$387

$865

Class D

$79

$248

$431

$960

Class A

$302

$467

$646

$1,164

Class C

$155

$482

$832

$1,818

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 21% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and California income tax ("California Municipal Bonds"). California Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of the State of California and its political subdivisions, financing authorities and their agencies. The Fund may invest in debt securities of an issuer located outside of California whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and California income tax. By concentrating its investments in California, the Fund will be subject to California State-Specific Risk.

The Fund may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). For shareholders subject to the AMT, a substantial portion of the Fund's distributions may not be exempt from federal income tax. The Fund may invest 25% or more of its total assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds") that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds. The Fund may invest the remainder of its net assets in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from three to seven years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The portfolio manager focuses on bonds with the potential to offer attractive current income, typically looking for bonds that can provide consistently attractive current yields or that are trading at competitive market prices. Capital appreciation, if any, generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular state, municipality or issuer.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest in securities issued by entities, such as trusts, whose underlying assets are municipal bonds, including, without limitation, residual interest bonds. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

California State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in California Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of California issuers to pay interest or repay principal

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Class C shares (August 31, 2009), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund is not operational as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays California Intermediate Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of California Municipal Bond Issues having maturities of at least five years and less than ten years and consists of a broad selection of investment-grade general obligation and revenue bonds of maturities ranging from one year to 30 years. The index is made up of all investment grade municipal bonds issued after 12/31/90 having a remaining maturity of at least one year. The Lipper California Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in municipal debt issues that are exempt from taxation in California, with dollar weighted maturities of five to ten years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -2.29%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 7.72% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -4.66% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

6.13

%

4.45

%

3.56

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

6.13

%

4.37

%

3.49

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

4.98

%

4.26

%

3.52

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

6.02

%

4.35

%

3.46

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

5.78

%

4.11

%

3.19

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

1.81

%

3.48

%

2.87

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

3.99

%

3.33

%

2.45

%

Barclays California Intermediate Municipal Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

5.14

%

6.35

%

5.12

%

 

Lipper California Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

5.13

%

4.71

%

3.81

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Joe Deane. Mr. Deane is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks high current income exempt from federal and California income tax.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.44%

0.54%

0.44%

0.54%

0.54%

0.54%

0.54%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.44%

0.54%

0.69%

0.79%

0.79%

1.54%

1.04%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$45

$141

$246

$555

Class P

$55

$173

$302

$677

Administrative Class

$70

$221

$384

$859

Class D

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class A

$304

$472

$654

$1,181

Class C

$257

$486

$839

$1,834

Class R

$106

$331

$574

$1,271

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$45

$141

$246

$555

Class P

$55

$173

$302

$677

Administrative Class

$70

$221

$384

$859

Class D

$81

$252

$439

$978

Class A

$304

$472

$654

$1,181

Class C

$157

$486

$839

$1,834

Class R

$106

$331

$574

$1,271

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 22% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and California income tax ("California Municipal Bonds"). California Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of the State of California and its political subdivisions, financing authorities and their agencies. The Fund may invest in debt securities of an issuer located outside of California whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and California income tax. By concentrating its investments in California, the Fund will be subject to California State-Specific Risk.

The Fund may invest in Fixed Income Instruments which include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The Fund may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). For shareholders subject to the AMT, a substantial portion of the Fund's distributions may not be exempt from federal income tax. The Fund may invest 25% or more of its total assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds") that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds. The Fund may invest the remainder of its net assets in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from seven to twelve years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The portfolio manager focuses on bonds with the potential to offer attractive current income, typically looking for bonds that can provide consistently attractive current yields or that are trading at competitive market prices. Capital appreciation, if any, generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular state, municipality or issuer.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset backed securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest in securities issued by entities, such as trusts, whose underlying assets are municipal bonds, including, without limitation, residual interest bonds. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

California State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in California Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of California issuers to pay interest or repay principal

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund does not have a full calendar year of performance. Thus, no bar chart or Average Annual Total Returns table is included for the Fund. Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Joe Deane. Mr. Deane is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in May 2012.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.33%

0.43%

0.33%

0.48%

0.48%

0.48%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.55%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.33%

0.43%

0.58%

0.73%

0.73%

1.03%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$34

$106

$185

$418

Class P

$44

$138

$241

$542

Administrative Class

$59

$186

$324

$726

Class D

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class A

$298

$453

$622

$1,111

Class C

$205

$328

$569

$1,259

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$34

$106

$185

$418

Class P

$44

$138

$241

$542

Administrative Class

$59

$186

$324

$726

Class D

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class A

$298

$453

$622

$1,111

Class C

$105

$328

$569

$1,259

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 37% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal and California income tax ("California Municipal Bonds"). California Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of the State of California and its political subdivisions, financing authorities and their agencies. The Fund may invest in debt securities of an issuer located outside of California whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and California income tax. By concentrating its investments in California, the Fund will be subject to California State-Specific Risk.

The Fund does not intend to invest in securities whose interest is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. The Fund may invest 25% or more of its total assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds") that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds. The Fund may invest the remainder of its net assets in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund varies based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates and under normal market conditions is not expected to exceed three years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The total return sought by the Fund consists of both income earned on the Fund's investments and capital appreciation. The portfolio manager focuses on bonds with the potential to offer attractive current income, typically looking for bonds that can provide consistently attractive current yields or that are trading at competitive market prices. Capital appreciation, if any, generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular state, municipality or issuer.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") that are rated Caa or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest in securities issued by entities, such as trusts, whose underlying assets are California Municipal Bonds, including, without limitation, residual interest bonds. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

California State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in California Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of California issuers to pay interest or repay principal

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008) and Class C shares (August 31, 2009), performance information shown in the table for these classes of shares is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays California 1 Year Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of California Municipal Bond Issues having a maturity of at least one year and less than two years. The Lipper California Short/Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds that invest primarily in municipal debt issues that are exempt from taxation in California, with dollar-weighted average maturities of one to five years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -0.11%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 1.99% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -0.51% in the Q4 2010.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (08/31/2006)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

0.75

%

1.92

%

2.24

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

0.74

%

1.89

%

2.19

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

0.91

%

1.90

%

2.20

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

0.65

%

1.82

%

2.14

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

0.35

%

1.51

%

1.83

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

-1.91

%

1.05

%

1.46

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

-0.95

%

1.17

%

1.49

%

Barclays California 1 Year Municipal Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.89

%

2.34

%

2.68

%

 

Lipper California Short/Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

2.88

%

3.35

%

3.31

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Joe Deane. Mr. Deane is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. Total return is a secondary objective.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.55%

0.65%

0.80%

0.85%

0.85%

1.60%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$56

$176

$307

$689

Class P

$66

$208

$362

$810

Administrative Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class D

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class A

$310

$490

$686

$1,250

Class C

$263

$505

$871

$1,900

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$56

$176

$307

$689

Class P

$66

$208

$362

$810

Administrative Class

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class D

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class A

$310

$490

$686

$1,250

Class C

$163

$505

$871

$1,900

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 73% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of states and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities.

The Fund intends to invest a portion of its assets in high yield Municipal Bonds and "private activity" bonds that are rated (at the time of purchase) below investment grade by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality (commonly known as "junk bonds"). The Fund may also invest, without limitation, in higher rated Municipal Bonds. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). For shareholders subject to the AMT, distributions derived from "private activity" bonds must be included in their AMT calculations, and as such a portion of the Fund's distribution may be subject to federal income tax. The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in bonds of issuers in California and New York. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investments in California or New York, it will be subject to California or New York State-Specific Risk. The Fund may also invest 25% or more of its total assets in Municipal Bonds that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds.

The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from four to eleven years, based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The portfolio manager focuses on Municipal Bonds with the potential to offer high current income, typically looking for Municipal Bonds that can provide consistently attractive current yields or that are trading at competitive market prices. The "total return" sought by the Fund consists of both income earned on its investments and capital appreciation, if any, generally arising from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular state, municipality or issuer. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The Fund may also invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, and invest in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. In addition, the Fund may also invest in securities issued by entities, such as trusts, whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds, including, without limitation, residual interest bonds. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

California State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in California Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of California issuers to pay interest or repay principal

New York State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in New York Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of New York issuers to pay interest or repay principal

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

 The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class C shares (December 29, 2006), and Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Fund's primary benchmark is a blend of 60% Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index/40% Barclays Municipal Bond Index. The Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index made up of bonds that are non-investment grade, unrated, or rated below Ba1 by Moody's Investors Service with a remaining maturity of at least one year. The Barclays Municipal Bond Index consists of a broad selection of investment-grade general obligation and revenue bonds of maturities ranging from one year to 30 years. It is an unmanaged index representative of the tax-exempt bond market. The index is made up of all investment-grade municipal bonds issued after 12/31/90 having a remaining maturity of at least one year. The Lipper High Yield Municipal Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that typically invests 50% or more of their assets in municipal debt issues rated BBB or less.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.80%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 13.16% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -21.05% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

Since Inception (07/31/2006)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

14.96

%

4.44

%

3.68

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

14.94

%

4.34

%

3.58

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

11.38

%

4.42

%

3.75

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

14.85

%

4.33

%

3.58

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

14.65

%

4.17

%

3.39

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

10.35

%

3.22

%

2.90

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

12.80

%

3.40

%

2.63

%

60% Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index/40% Barclays Municipal Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

13.47

%

6.14

%

5.38

%

 

Lipper High Yield Municipal Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

14.14

%

4.81

%

3.95

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Joe Deane. Mr. Deane is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

5.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.44%

0.54%

0.44%

0.50%

0.50%

0.50%

0.50%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

0.75%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.44%

0.54%

0.69%

0.75%

0.75%

1.50%

1.25%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$45

$141

$246

$555

Class P

$55

$173

$302

$677

Administrative Class

$70

$221

$384

$859

Class D

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class A

$300

$459

$633

$1,134

Class B

$653

$774

$1,018

$1,588

Class C

$227

$397

$686

$1,511

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$45

$141

$246

$555

Class P

$55

$173

$302

$677

Administrative Class

$70

$221

$384

$859

Class D

$77

$240

$417

$930

Class A

$300

$459

$633

$1,134

Class B

$153

$474

$818

$1,588

Class C

$127

$397

$686

$1,511

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 39% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of states and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities.

The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in U.S. Government Securities, money market instruments and/or "private activity" bonds. For shareholders subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"), distributions derived from "private activity" bonds must be included in their AMT calculations, and as such a portion of the Fund's distribution may be subject to federal income tax. The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in Municipal Bonds or "private activity" bonds which are high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated at least Ba by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") to be of comparable quality. The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in bonds of issuers in California and New York. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investments in California or New York, it will be subject to California or New York State-Specific Risk. The Fund may also invest 25% or more of its total assets in Municipal Bonds that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from three to twelve years, based on PIMCO's forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The portfolio manager focuses on bonds with the potential to offer attractive current income, typically looking for bonds that can provide consistently attractive current yields or that are trading at competitive market prices. Capital appreciation, if any, generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular state, municipality or issuer.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, and invest in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest in securities issued by entities, such as trusts, whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds, including, without limitation, residual interest bonds. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

California State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in California Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of California issuers to pay interest or repay principal

New York State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in New York Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of New York issuers to pay interest or repay principal

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for that class is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution ad/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by Class P shares. Performance for Class A, Class B and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflect the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

Effective March 1, 2013, the Fund's broad-based securities market index is the Barclays Municipal 20 Year Index (17-22 Year). The Barclays Municipal 20 Year Index (17-22 Year) is the 20 Year (17-22) component of the Barclays Municipal Bond Index, which consists of a broad selection of investment-grade general obligation and revenue bonds of maturities ranging from 17 to 22 years. It is an unmanaged index representative of the tax-exempt bond market. The index is made up of all investment-grade municipal bonds issued after 12/31/90 having a remaining maturity of at least one year. The Fund's new broad-based securities market index was selected as its use is more closely aligned with the Fund's investment philosophy and the universe of securities in which PIMCO invests for purposes of the Fund. Prior to March 1, 2013, the Fund's primary benchmark was the Barclays Municipal Bond Index. The Barclays Municipal Bond Index consists of a broad selection of investment-grade general obligation and revenue bonds of maturities ranging from one year to 30 years. It is an unmanaged index representative of the tax-exempt bond market. The index is made up of all investment grade municipal bonds issued after 12/31/90 having a remaining maturity of at least one year. The Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that either invest primarily in municipal debt issues rated in the top four credit ratings or invest primarily in municipal debt issues insured as to timely payment.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.92%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 10.62% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -12.47% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

10.35

%

3.90

%

3.78

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

10.25

%

3.74

%

3.67

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

7.89

%

3.76

%

3.71

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

10.24

%

3.80

%

3.65

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

10.24

%

3.68

%

3.54

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

10.01

%

3.58

%

3.44

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

5.89

%

2.95

%

3.11

%

Class B Return Before Taxes

4.19

%

2.45

%

2.89

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

8.47

%

3.07

%

2.91

%

Barclays Municipal 20 Year Index (17-22 Year) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

10.01

%

6.82

%

6.01

%

Barclays Municipal Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

6.78

%

5.91

%

5.10

%

 

Lipper General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.87

%

5.30

%

4.41

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Joe Deane. Mr. Deane is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum tax exempt income.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Class R

Management Fees

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.55%

0.55%

0.55%

0.55%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.75%

0.50%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.45%

0.55%

0.70%

0.80%

0.80%

1.30%

1.05%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class C or Class R shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$46

$144

$252

$567

Class P

$56

$176

$307

$689

Administrative Class

$72

$224

$390

$871

Class D

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class A

$305

$475

$659

$1,193

Class C

$232

$412

$713

$1,568

Class R

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$46

$144

$252

$567

Class P

$56

$176

$307

$689

Administrative Class

$72

$224

$390

$871

Class D

$82

$255

$444

$990

Class A

$305

$475

$659

$1,193

Class C

$132

$412

$713

$1,568

Class R

$107

$334

$579

$1,283

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 32% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of states and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities.

The Fund may invest in Fixed Income Instruments which include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The Fund may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). For shareholders subject to the AMT, distributions derived from "private activity" bonds must be included in their AMT calculations, and as such a portion of the Fund's distribution may be subject to federal income tax. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in bonds of issuers in California and New York. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investments in California or New York, it will be subject to California or New York State-Specific Risk. The Fund may also invest 25% or more of its total assets in Municipal Bonds that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds. The Fund may invest the remainder of its net assets in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from three to nine years, based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The portfolio manager focuses on bonds with the potential to offer attractive current income, typically looking for bonds that can provide consistently attractive current yields or that are trading at competitive market prices. Capital appreciation, if any, generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular state, municipality or issuer.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in Municipal Bonds or "private activity" bonds which are high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated at least Ba by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, and invest in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest in securities issued by entities, such as trusts, whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds, including, without limitation, residual interest bonds. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

California State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in California Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of California issuers to pay interest or repay principal

New York State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in New York Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of New York issuers to pay interest or repay principal

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The Fund does not have a full calendar year of performance. Thus, no bar chart or Average Annual Total Returns table is included for the Fund. Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Joe Deane. Mr. Deane is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since its inception in May 2012.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks high current income exempt from federal and New York income tax. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.445%

0.545%

0.445%

0.525%

0.525%

0.525%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.445%

0.545%

0.695%

0.775%

0.775%

1.525%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$46

$143

$249

$561

Class P

$56

$175

$305

$683

Administrative Class

$71

$222

$387

$865

Class D

$79

$248

$431

$960

Class A

$302

$467

$646

$1,164

Class C

$255

$482

$832

$1,818

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$46

$143

$249

$561

Class P

$56

$175

$305

$683

Administrative Class

$71

$222

$387

$865

Class D

$79

$248

$431

$960

Class A

$302

$467

$646

$1,164

Class C

$155

$482

$832

$1,818

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and New York income tax ("New York Municipal Bonds"). New York Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of the State of New York and its political subdivisions, financing authorities and their agencies. The Fund may invest in debt securities of an issuer located outside of New York whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and New York income tax. By concentrating its investments in New York, the Fund will be subject to New York State-Specific Risk.

The Fund may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). For shareholders subject to the AMT, a substantial portion of the Fund's distributions may not be exempt from federal income tax. The Fund may invest 25% or more of its total assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds") that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds. The Fund may invest the remainder of its net assets in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. "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. The average portfolio duration of this Fund normally varies from three to twelve years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The portfolio manager focuses on bonds with the potential to offer attractive current income, typically looking for bonds that can provide consistently attractive current yields or that are trading at competitive market prices. Capital appreciation, if any, generally arises from decreases in interest rates or improving credit fundamentals for a particular state, municipality or issuer.

The Fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest in securities issued by entities, such as trusts,whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds, including, without limitation, residual interest bonds. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

New York State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in New York Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of New York issuers to pay interest or repay principal

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class C shares (August 31, 2009) and Class P shares (November 19, 2010), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by these classes of shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays New York Insured Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of a broad selection of insured general obligation and revenue bonds of New York issuers with remaining maturities ranging from one year to 30 years. The Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest at least 65% of their assets in municipal debt issues that are exempt from taxation in New York.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -3.21%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 7.77% in the Q3 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -3.76% in the Q4 2010.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

7.18

%

5.11

%

4.47

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.15

%

5.01

%

4.36

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

5.86

%

4.83

%

4.27

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

7.07

%

5.00

%

4.37

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

6.83

%

4.76

%

4.10

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

2.82

%

4.13

%

3.78

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

5.03

%

3.98

%

3.36

%

Barclays New York Insured Municipal Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

5.07

%

5.31

%

4.84

%

 

Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.07

%

5.16

%

4.42

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Joe Deane. Mr. Deane is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

2.25%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

0.75%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.33%

0.43%

0.33%

0.48%

0.48%

0.48%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.55%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.33%

0.43%

0.58%

0.73%

0.73%

1.03%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$34

$106

$185

$418

Class P

$44

$138

$241

$542

Administrative Class

$59

$186

$324

$726

Class D

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class A

$298

$453

$622

$1,111

Class C

$205

$328

$569

$1,259

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$34

$106

$185

$418

Class P

$44

$138

$241

$542

Administrative Class

$59

$186

$324

$726

Class D

$75

$233

$406

$906

Class A

$298

$453

$622

$1,111

Class C

$105

$328

$569

$1,259

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 51% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of states and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities.

The Fund does not intend to invest in securities whose interest is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. The Fund may only invest in investment grade debt securities. The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in bonds of issuers in California and New York. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investments in California or New York, it will be subject to California or New York State-Specific Risk. The Fund may also invest 25% or more of its total assets in Municipal Bonds that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds. The average portfolio duration of this Fund varies based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates and under normal market conditions is not expected to exceed three years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. The portfolio manager focuses on bonds with the potential to offer attractive current income, typically looking for bonds that can provide consistently attractive current yields or that are trading at competitive market prices.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may also invest in securities issued by entities, such as trusts, whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds, including, without limitation, residual interest bonds. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

California State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in California Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of California issuers to pay interest or repay principal

New York State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in New York Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of New York issuers to pay interest or repay principal

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (April 30, 2008), performance information shown in the table for these classes is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by Class P shares. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.

The Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprised of national municipal bond issues having a maturity of at least one year and less than two years. The Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Average is a total performance average of funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest in municipal debt issues with dollar-weighted maturities of less than three years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -0.12%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 2.68% in the Q1 2009, and the lowest quarterly return was -10.91% in the Q4 2008.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

1.51

%

-0.54

%

0.81

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

1.51

%

-0.63

%

0.73

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

1.39

%

-0.23

%

1.00

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

1.41

%

-0.64

%

0.69

%

Administrative Class Return Before Taxes

1.45

%

-0.75

%

0.58

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

1.11

%

-0.94

%

0.41

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

-1.11

%

-1.38

%

0.18

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

-0.19

%

-1.24

%

0.10

%

Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.84

%

2.32

%

2.34

%

 

Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

1.38

%

2.16

%

2.13

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Joe Deane. Mr. Deane is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and he has managed the Fund since July 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide after-tax inflation-protected return, consistent with prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.60%

0.60%

0.60%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

0.75%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.45%

0.55%

0.70%

0.85%

0.85%

1.35%

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$46

$144

$252

$567

Class P

$56

$176

$307

$689

Administrative Class

$72

$224

$390

$871

Class D

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class A

$459

$636

$829

$1,385

Class C

$237

$428

$739

$1,624

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$46

$144

$252

$567

Class P

$56

$176

$307

$689

Administrative Class

$72

$224

$390

$871

Class D

$87

$271

$471

$1,049

Class A

$459

$636

$829

$1,385

Class C

$137

$428

$739

$1,624

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 35% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 50% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"), with the remainder of the Fund's assets invested in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities (such as Treasury Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS")), and other types of Fixed Income Instruments, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements (such as CPI swaps). "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. "Real return" equals total return less the estimated cost of inflation. The average portfolio duration of the fixed income portion of this Fund will normally vary based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates and under normal market conditions is not expected to exceed eight years. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of states and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. The Fund does not intend to invest in securities whose interest is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. The Fund may invest 25% or more of its total assets in Municipal Bonds that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds.

Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities that are structured to provide protection against inflation. The value of the bond's principal or the interest income paid on the bond is adjusted to track changes in an official inflation measure. The U.S. Treasury uses the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers ("CPI") as the inflation measure. Effective duration takes into account that for certain bonds expected cash flows will fluctuate as interest rates change and is defined in nominal yield terms, which is market convention for most bond investors and managers. Because market convention for bonds is to use nominal yields to measure duration, durations for real return bonds, which are based on real yields, are converted to nominal durations through a conversion factor. The resulting nominal duration typically can range from 20% and 90% of the respective real duration. All inflation-indexed security holdings will be measured in effective (nominal) duration terms.

As part of its principal investment strategies, the Fund's investment in derivatives may consist largely of swaps (including CPI swaps) where the Fund receives inflation-indexed payments. A CPI swap is a fixed maturity, over-the-counter derivative in which the investor receives the "realized" rate of inflation as measured by the CPI over the life of the swap. The investor in turn pays a fixed annualized rate over the life of the swap. This fixed rate is often referred to as the "breakeven inflation" rate and is generally representative of the difference between treasury yields and TIPS yields of similar maturities at the initiation of the swap. CPI swaps are typically in "bullet" format, where all cash flows are exchanged at maturity. The Fund may also invest in municipal inflation-indexed securities.

The Fund may invest in investment-grade securities rated Baa or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund will normally limit its non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities exposure to 5% of its total assets. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.

The Fund seeks to minimize shareholders' tax liability in connection with the Fund's distribution of realized capital gain by minimizing the net gains available for distribution. In doing so, the Fund typically sells securities when the anticipated performance benefit justifies the resulting gain. This strategy often includes minimizing the sale of securities with large unrealized gain, holding securities long enough to avoid short-term capital gains taxes, selling securities with a higher cost basis first and offsetting capital gains realized in one security by selling another security at a capital loss. In addition, the Fund seeks to minimize distributions that are taxed as ordinary income.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls).

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk: the risk of focusing investments in a small number of issuers, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified"

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Inflation-Indexed Security Risk: the risk that inflation-indexed debt securities are subject to the effects of changes in market interest rates caused by factors other than inflation (real interest rates). In general, the value of an inflation-indexed security, including TIPS, tends to decrease when real interest rates increase and can increase when real interest rates decrease. Interest payments on inflation-indexed securities are unpredictable and will fluctuate as the principal and interest are adjusted for inflation. There can be no assurance that the inflation index used will accurately measure the real rate of inflation in the prices of goods and services. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed debt security will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though the Fund will not receive the principal until maturity

Tax Risk: 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 the Fund's taxable income or gains and distributions

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Institutional Class shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund had not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. 

The Fund's benchmark index is the Barclays Municipal Bond 1-10 year Blend (1-12) Index. The index consists of a broad selection of investment-grade general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds (including all insured bonds with a Aaa/AAA rating), and prerefunded bonds with maturities of at least 1 year and less than 12 years. It is an unmanaged index representative of the tax-exempt bond market. The index is made up of all investment grade municipal bonds issued after 12/31/90 having a remaining maturity of at least one year. The Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Average is a total return performance average of Funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that invest in municipal debt issues with dollar-weighted average maturities of five to ten years.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -4.95%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 3.20% in the Q2 2011, and the lowest quarterly return was -0.78% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (10/30/2009)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

5.09

%

5.30

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

4.92

%

5.18

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

4.04

%

4.75

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

4.99

%

5.20

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

4.68

%

4.88

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

0.73

%

3.62

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

3.15

%

4.36

%

Barclays Municipal Bond 1-10 Year Blend (1-12) Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

3.56

%

4.88

%

 

Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

5.13

%

5.48

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is jointly managed by Joe Deane and Mihir Worah. Mr. Deane is an Executive Vice President of PIMCO and Mr. Worah is a Managing Director of PIMCO. Mr. Deane is responsible for the Fund's investments in Municipal Bonds and Mr. Worah is responsible for the Fund's investments in inflation-indexed bonds. Mr. Deane has managed the Fund since July 2011 and Mr. Worah has managed the Fund since May 2011.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks maximum long-term after-tax return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible funds offered by PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available in the "Classes of Shares" section on page 44 of the Fund's prospectus or from your financial advisor.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

None

None

None

3.75%

None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or redemption price)

None

None

None

None

1.00%

1.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

 

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.70%

0.80%

0.70%

0.85%

0.85%

0.85%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

N/A

N/A

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

Other Expenses1

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

0.02%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2

0.72%

0.82%

0.97%

1.12%

1.12%

1.87%

1

"Other Expenses" reflect interest expense. Interest expense results from the Fund's use of certain investments such as reverse repurchase agreements. Such expense is required to be treated as a Fund expense for accounting purposes and is not payable to PIMCO. Any interest expense amount will vary based on the Fund's use of those investments as an investment strategy best suited to seek the objective of the Fund.

2

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses excluding interest expense is 0.70%, 0.80%, 0.95%, 1.10%, 1.10% and 1.85% for Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

Example. The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A or Class C shares of the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted class of shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

If you redeem your shares at the end of each period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$74

$230

$401

$894

Class P

$84

$262

$455

$1,014

Administrative Class

$99

$309

$536

$1,190

Class D

$114

$356

$617

$1,363

Class A

$485

$718

$969

$1,687

Class C

$290

$588

$1,011

$2,190

If you do not redeem your shares:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Institutional Class

$74

$230

$401

$894

Class P

$84

$262

$455

$1,014

Administrative Class

$99

$309

$536

$1,190

Class D

$114

$356

$617

$1,363

Class A

$485

$718

$969

$1,687

Class C

$190

$588

$1,011

$2,190

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example tables, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 59% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "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. The Fund intends to utilize various investment strategies in a broad array of fixed income sectors to achieve its investment objective. The Fund will not be constrained by management against an index. The average portfolio duration of this Fund will normally vary from (negative) 3 years to positive 10 years based on Pacific Investment Management Company LLC's ("PIMCO") forecast for interest rates. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.

The Fund seeks to invest under normal circumstances at least 50% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of states and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. The Fund does not intend to invest in securities whose interest is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in bonds of issuers in California and New York. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investments in California or New York, it will be subject to California or New York State-Specific Risk. The Fund may also invest 25% or more of its total assets in Municipal Bonds that finance education, health care, housing, transportation, utilities and other similar projects, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds.

The Fund may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 40% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or equivalently rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The Fund may also invest up to 50% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies. The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in securities of foreign issuers. The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets. The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred stocks.

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis and may engage in short sales. The Fund may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls). In addition, the Fund may also invest in securities issued by entities, such as trusts, whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds, including, without limitation, residual interest bonds.

Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are:

Interest Rate Risk: the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase 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

Credit Risk: 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, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations

High Yield Risk: the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") are subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments

Market Risk: 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: the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services

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

Derivatives Risk: the risk of investing in derivative instruments, including liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested

Equity Risk: the risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk: 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, and nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, or political changes or diplomatic developments. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers

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

Currency Risk: the risk that foreign currencies will decline 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

Leveraging Risk: 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, causing the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged

Management Risk: the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Fund. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved

California State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in California Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of California issuers to pay interest or repay principal

New York State-Specific Risk: the risk that by concentrating its investments in New York Municipal Bonds, the Fund may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of New York issuers to pay interest or repay principal

Municipal Project-Specific Risk: the risk that the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state

Short Sale Risk: the risk of entering into short sales, 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 may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund

Please see "Description of Principal Risks" in the Fund's prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Performance Information

 The performance information shows summary performance information for the Fund in a bar chart and an Average Annual Total Returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index and an index of similar funds. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower. The bar chart shows performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares. For periods prior to the inception date of Class P shares (September 10, 2009), performance information shown in the table is based on the performance of the Fund's Institutional Class shares, adjusted to reflect the actual distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other expenses paid by Class P shares. The Administrative Class of the Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Performance for Class A and Class C shares in the Average Annual Total Returns table reflects the impact of sales charges. The Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.  

The Fund's benchmark index is the 3-Month USD LIBOR After Tax. LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is an average interest rate, determined by the British Bankers Association, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money (3 months) in England's Eurodollar market. The Lipper General Bond Funds Average is a total return performance average of the funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. that do not have any quality or maturity restrictions. These funds intend to keep the bulk of their assets in corporate and government debt issues.

Performance for the Fund is updated daily and quarterly and may be obtained as follows: daily updates on the net asset value and performance page at http://investments.pimco.com/DailyPerformance and quarterly updates at http://investments.pimco.com/QuarterlyPerformance.

Calendar Year Total Returns — Institutional Class*

*The year-to-date return as of June 30, 2013 is -0.56%. For the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest quarterly return was 2.63% in the Q3 2012, and the lowest quarterly return was -2.74% in the Q3 2011.

Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended 12/31/12)

 

1 Year

Since Inception (01/30/2009)

Institutional Class Return Before Taxes

7.42

%

3.99

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions(1)

7.05

%

3.48

%

Institutional Class Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares(1)

5.15

%

3.19

%

Class P Return Before Taxes

7.31

%

3.89

%

Class D Return Before Taxes

7.00

%

3.58

%

Class A Return Before Taxes

2.97

%

2.57

%

Class C Return Before Taxes

5.43

%

2.86

%

3 Month USD LIBOR After Tax (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

0.33

%

0.32

%

 

Lipper General Bond Funds Average (reflects no deductions for taxes)

8.55

%

9.17

%

(1) After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class shares only. After-tax returns for other classes
will vary.

Investment Adviser/Portfolio Manager

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. The Fund's portfolio is managed by Chris Dialynas. Mr. Dialynas is a Managing Director of PIMCO, and he has managed the Fund since its inception in January 2009.

Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

For important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries, please turn to the "Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares" section on page 34 of this prospectus.

Summary of Other Important Information Regarding Fund Shares

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Fund shares may be purchased or sold (redeemed) on any business day (normally any day when the New York Stock Exchange is open). Generally, purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares are processed at the net asset value next calculated after an order is received by the Fund.

Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D

The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares of the Fund is $1 million, 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 for Class D shares of the Fund is $1,000, except that the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The minimum subsequent investment for Class D shares is $50.

You may sell (redeem) all or part of your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Fund on any business day. If you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, depending on the elections made on the Account Application, you may sell by:

Sending a written request by mail to:
PIMCO Funds c/o BFDS Midwest
330 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 

Calling us at 888.87.PIMCO and a Shareholder Services associate will assist you 

Sending a fax to our Shareholder Services department at 816.421.2861 

Sending an e-mail to pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R

The minimum initial investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund is $1,000. The minimum subsequent investment for Class A, Class B and Class C shares is $50. The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. Effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as described in "Purchasing Shares – Class B" in the Fund's prospectus. You may purchase or sell (redeem) all or part of your Class A, Class B and Class C shares through a broker-dealer, or other financial firm, or, if you are the registered owner of the shares on the books of the Fund, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809. The Fund reserves the right to require payment by wire or U.S. Bank check in connection with accounts opened directly with the Fund by Account Application.

There is no minimum initial or minimum subsequent investment in Class R shares because Class R shares may only be purchased through omnibus accounts for specified benefit plans. Specified benefit plans that wish to invest directly by mail should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application, by regular mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight mail to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

Tax Information

The Fund's distributions are generally taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of the two, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Distributions paid by the Fund that are properly designated as "exempt interest dividends" normally will be exempt from federal income taxes, but may not be exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Firms

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial firm (such as a bank), the Fund and/or its related companies (including PIMCO) may pay the financial firm for the sale of those shares of the Fund and/or related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial firm and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial firm's Web site for more information.

Description of Principal Risks

The value of your investment in a Fund changes with the values of that Fund's investments. Many factors can affect those values. The factors that are most likely to have a material effect on a particular Fund's portfolio as a whole are called "principal risks." The principal risks of each Fund are identified in the Fund Summaries. The principal risks are described in this section. Each Fund may be subject to additional risks other than those identified and described below because the types of investments made by a Fund can change over time. Securities and investment techniques mentioned in this summary that appear in bold type are described in greater detail under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques." That section and "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information also include more information about the Funds, their investments and the related risks. There is no guarantee that a Fund will be able to achieve its investment objective. It is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund.

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO
California Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO
California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

PIMCO
High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO
Municipal Bond Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

Emerging Markets

Currency

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

x

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

California State-Specific

x

x

x

x

x

New York State Specific

x

x

Municipal Project-Specific

x

x

x

x

x

Inflation-Indexed Security

Tax

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

 

Principal Risk

PIMCO
National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO
New York Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO
Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

PIMCO
Tax Managed Real Return Fund

PIMCO
Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

Interest Rate

x

x

x

x

x

Credit

x

x

x

x

x

High Yield

x

x

x

Market

x

x

x

x

x

Issuer

x

x

x

x

x

Liquidity

x

x

x

x

x

Derivatives

x

x

x

x

x

Equity

x

x

x

x

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

x

x

x

x

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment

x

Emerging Markets

x

Currency

x

Issuer Non-Diversification

x

x

x

Leveraging

x

x

x

x

x

Management

x

x

x

x

x

California State-Specific

x

x

x

New York State Specific

x

x

x

x

Municipal Project-Specific

x

x

x

x

x

Inflation-Indexed Security

x

Tax

x

Short Sale

x

x

x

x

x

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities and other instruments in a Fund's portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by a Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. The values of equity and other non-fixed income securities may also decline due to fluctuations in interest rates. Inflation-indexed bonds, including Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS"), decline in value when real interest rates rise. In certain interest rate environments, such as when real interest rates are rising faster than nominal interest rates, inflation-indexed bonds may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations.

Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general. Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Inverse floating rate securities may decrease in value if interest rates increase. Inverse floating rate securities may also exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation with similar credit quality. When a Fund holds variable or floating rate securities, a decrease (or, in the case of inverse floating rate securities, an increase) in market interest rates will adversely affect the income received from such securities and the net asset value of the Fund's shares.

Credit Risk

A Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security (including a security purchased with securities lending collateral), or the counterparty to a derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The downgrade of the credit of a security held by a Fund may decrease its value. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Municipal bonds are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions, or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer's ability to make payments of principal and/or interest.

High Yield Risk

Funds that invest in high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "junk bonds") may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than funds that do not invest in such securities. These securities are considered predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. An economic downturn or period of rising interest rates could adversely affect the market for these securities and reduce a Fund's ability to sell these securities (liquidity risk). If the issuer of a security is in default with respect to interest or principal payments, a Fund may lose its entire investment. Because of the risks involved in investing in high yield securities, an investment in a Fund that invests in such securities should be considered speculative.

Market Risk

The market price of securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Securities may decline in value due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries represented in the securities markets. The value of a security 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. The value of a security may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value simultaneously. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities.

Exchanges and securities markets may close early, close late or issue trading halts on specific securities, which may result in, among other things, a Fund being unable to buy or sell certain securities or financial instruments at an advantageous time or accurately price its portfolio investments.

Issuer Risk

The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons which 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. A change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the value at which the Fund has valued the securities. A Fund's investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Fund because it may be unable to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Additionally, the market for certain investments may become illiquid under adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer. In such cases, a Fund, due to limitations on investments in illiquid securities and the difficulty in purchasing and selling such securities or instruments, may be unable to achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. To the extent that a Fund's principal investment strategies involve derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk, the Fund will tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

Derivatives Risk

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The various derivative instruments that the Funds may use are referenced under "Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives" in this prospectus and described in more detail under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Funds typically use derivatives as a substitute for taking a position in the underlying asset and/or as part of a strategy designed to reduce exposure to other risks, such as interest rate or currency risk. The Funds may also use derivatives for leverage, in which case their use would involve leveraging risk. A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Derivatives are subject to a number of risks described elsewhere in this section, such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk and management risk. They also involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. A Fund investing in a derivative instrument could lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

Equity Risk

Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Equity securities also include, among other things, preferred stocks, convertible stocks and warrants. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, 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. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. These risks are generally magnified in the case of equity investments in distressed companies.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities often involve risks that are different from or more acute than risks associated with other types of debt instruments. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-related securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, if a Fund holds mortgage-related securities, it may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, adjustable and fixed rate mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment risk. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of a Fund because the Fund may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. A Fund's investments in other asset-backed securities are subject to risks similar to those associated with mortgage-related securities, as well as additional risks associated with the nature of the assets and the servicing of those assets.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk

A Fund that invests in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a Fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries. Additionally, issuers of foreign (non-U.S.) securities are usually not subject to the same degree of regulation as U.S. issuers. Reporting, accounting and auditing standards of foreign countries differ, in some cases significantly, from U.S. standards. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Also, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes or diplomatic developments could adversely affect a Fund's investments in a foreign country. In the event of nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation, a Fund could lose its entire investment in foreign (non-U.S.) securities. Adverse conditions in a certain region can adversely affect securities of other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated. To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a specific geographic region, the Fund will generally have more exposure to regional economic risks associated with foreign investments. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Emerging Markets Risk

Foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk may be particularly high to the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities. Emerging market securities may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, and potentially greater than, the risks of investing in securities and instruments economically tied to developed foreign countries. To the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities that are economically tied to a particular region, country or group of countries, the Fund may be more sensitive to adverse political or social events affecting that region, country or group of countries. Economic, business, political, or social instability may affect emerging market securities differently. Accordingly, a Fund that invests in a wide range of emerging market securities (e.g., different regions or countries, asset classes, issuers, sectors or credit qualities) may perform differently in response to such instability than a Fund investing in a more limited range of emerging market securities. For example, a Fund that focuses its investments in multiple asset classes of emerging market securities may have a limited ability to mitigate losses in an environment that is adverse to emerging market securities in general. Emerging market securities may also be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to value than securities economically tied to developed foreign countries. The systems and procedures for trading and settlement of securities in emerging markets are less developed and less transparent and transactions may take longer to settle. A Fund may not know the identity of trading counterparties, which may increase the possibility of the Fund not receiving payment or delivery of securities in a transaction.

Currency Risk

If a Fund invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign (non-U.S.) currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged.

Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, a Fund's investments in foreign currency-denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.

Currency risk may be particularly high to the extent that a Fund invests in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engages in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to emerging market countries. These currency transactions may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, or greater than, the risks of investing in developed foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or engaging in foreign currency transactions that are economically tied to developed foreign countries.

Issuer Non-Diversification Risk

Focusing investments in a small number of issuers increases risk. Funds that are "non-diversified" may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single issuer (such as bonds issued by a particular state) than funds that are "diversified." Funds that invest in a relatively small number of issuers are more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be. Some of those issuers also may present substantial credit or other risks.

Leveraging Risk

Certain transactions may give rise to a form of leverage. Such transactions may include, among others, reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions. The use of derivatives may also create leveraging risk. To mitigate leveraging risk, PIMCO will segregate or "earmark" liquid assets or otherwise cover the transactions that may give rise to such risk. Certain Funds also may be exposed to leveraging risk by borrowing money for investment purposes. Leveraging may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions to satisfy its obligations or to meet segregation requirements when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging, including borrowing, may cause a Fund to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is because leveraging tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities. Certain types of leveraging transactions, such as short sales that are not "against the box," could theoretically be subject to unlimited losses in cases where a Fund, for any reason, is unable to close out the transaction. In addition, to the extent a Fund borrows money, interest costs on such borrowings may not be recovered by any appreciation of the securities purchased with the borrowed amounts and could exceed the Fund's investment returns, resulting in greater losses.

Management Risk

Each Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and each individual portfolio manager in connection with managing the Funds and may also adversely affect the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives.

California State-Specific Risk

A Fund that concentrates its investments in California Municipal Bonds may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of California issuers to pay interest or repay principal. Certain issuers of California Municipal Bonds have experienced serious financial difficulties in the past and reoccurrence of these difficulties may impair the ability of certain California issuers to pay principal or interest on their obligations. Provisions of the California Constitution and State statutes which limit the taxing and spending authority of California governmental entities may impair the ability of California issuers to pay principal and/or interest on their obligations. While California's economy is broad, it does have major concentrations in high technology, aerospace and defense-related manufacturing, trade, entertainment, real estate and financial services, and may be sensitive to economic problems affecting those industries. Future California political and economic developments, constitutional amendments, legislative measures, executive orders, administrative regulations, litigation and voter initiatives could have an adverse effect on the debt obligations of California issuers.

New York State-Specific Risk

A Fund that concentrates its investments in New York Municipal Bonds may be affected significantly by economic, regulatory or political developments affecting the ability of New York issuers to pay interest or repay principal. While New York's economy is broad, it does have concentrations in the financial services industry, and may be sensitive to economic problems affecting that industry. Certain issuers of New York Municipal Bonds have experienced serious financial difficulties in the past and reoccurrence of these difficulties may impair the ability of certain New York issuers to pay principal or interest on their obligations. The financial health of New York City affects that of the State, and when New York City experiences financial difficulty it may have an adverse affect on New York Municipal Bonds held by such Fund. The growth rate of New York has at times been somewhat slower than the nation overall. The economic and financial condition of New York also may be affected by various financial, social, economic and political factors.

Municipal Project-Specific Risk

A Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial development bonds, or in bonds from issuers in a single state.

Inflation-Indexed Security Risk

Inflation-indexed debt securities are subject to the effects of changes in market interest rates caused by factors other than inflation (real interest rates). In general, the value of an inflation-indexed security, including TIPS, tends to decrease when real interest rates increase and can increase when real interest rates decrease. Thus generally, during periods of rising inflation, the value of inflation-indexed securities will tend to increase and during periods of deflation, their value will tend to decrease. Interest payments on inflation-indexed securities are unpredictable and will fluctuate as the principal and interest are adjusted for inflation. There can be no assurance that the inflation index used (i.e., the CPI) will accurately measure the real rate of inflation in the prices of goods and services. Increases in the principal value of TIPS due to inflation are considered taxable ordinary income for the amount of the increase in the calendar year. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed debt security will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though the Fund will not receive the principal until maturity. Additionally, a CPI swap can potentially lose value if the realized rate of inflation over the life of the swap is less than the fixed market implied inflation rate (fixed breakeven rate) that the investor agrees to pay at the initiation of the swap. With municipal inflation-indexed securities, the inflation adjustment is integrated into the coupon payment, which is federally tax exempt (and may be state tax exempt). For municipal inflation-indexed securities, there is no adjustment to the principal value. Because municipal inflation-indexed securities are a small component of the municipal bond market, they may be less liquid than conventional municipal bonds.

Tax Risk

The PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund may gain exposure to the commodities markets through investments in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including commodity index-linked notes, swap agreements, commodity options, futures, and options on futures. In order for the Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the Fund must derive at least 90 percent of its gross income each taxable year from certain qualifying sources of income.

The Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income under Subchapter M of the Code. However, the IRS has issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income from certain commodity index-linked notes is qualifying income. The IRS has currently suspended the issuance of private letter rulings relating to the tax treatment of income and gains generated by investments in commodity-linked notes.

If the IRS were to change its position or otherwise determine that income derived from certain commodity-linked notes does not constitute qualifying income, the Fund might be adversely affected and would be required to reduce their exposure to such investments which might result in difficulty in implementing its investment strategies and increased costs and taxes.

Short Sale Risk

A Fund's short sales, if any, are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Fund of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. A Fund may also enter into a short position through a forward commitment or a short derivative position through a futures contract or swap agreement. If the price of the security or derivative has increased during this time, then the Fund will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. By contrast, a loss on a long position arises from decreases in the value of the security and is limited by the fact that a security's value cannot decrease below zero.

By investing the proceeds received from selling securities short, a Fund could be deemed to be employing a form of leverage, which creates special risks. The use of leverage may increase a Fund's exposure to long securities positions and make any change in the Fund's NAV greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of returns. There is no guarantee that any leveraging strategy a Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

In times of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions, a Fund may not be able, fully or partially, to implement its short selling strategy. Periods of unusual or adverse market, economic, regulatory or political conditions generally may exist for as long as six months and, in some cases, much longer. Also, there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Fund.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Please see "Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings" in the Statement of Additional Information for information about the availability of the complete schedule of each Fund's holdings.

Management of the Funds

Investment Adviser and Administrator

PIMCO serves as the investment adviser and the administrator (serving in its capacity as administrator, the "Administrator") for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees of PIMCO Funds (the "Trust"), PIMCO is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds' business affairs and other administrative matters.

PIMCO is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Organized in 1971, PIMCO provides investment management and advisory services to private accounts of institutional and individual clients and to mutual funds. As of June 30, 2013, PIMCO had approximately $1.97 trillion in assets under management.

Management Fees

Each Fund pays for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. The Management Fees shown in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses tables reflect both an advisory fee and a supervisory and administrative fee. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly Management Fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable to each class's shares taken separately):

Management Fees


Fund Name

Inst
Class


Class P

Admin
Class


Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.445%

0.545%

0.445%

0.525%

0.525%

N/A

0.525%

N/A

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

0.44%

0.54%

0.44%

0.54%

0.54%

N/A

0.54%

0.54%

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.33%

0.43%

0.33%

0.48%

0.48%

N/A

0.48%

N/A

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

0.55%

0.65%

0.55%

0.60%

0.60%

N/A

0.60%

N/A

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

0.44%

0.54%

0.44%

0.50%

0.50%

0.50%

0.50%

N/A

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.55%

0.55%

N/A

0.55%

0.55%

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

0.445%

0.545%

0.445%

0.525%

0.525%

N/A

0.525%

N/A

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.33%

0.43%

0.33%

0.48%

0.48%

N/A

0.48%

N/A

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

0.45%

0.55%

0.45%

0.60%

0.60%

N/A

0.60%

N/A

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

0.70%

0.80%

0.70%

0.85%

0.85%

N/A

0.85%

N/A

Advisory Fee. Each Fund pays PIMCO fees in return for providing investment advisory services. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid monthly advisory fees to PIMCO at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund taken separately):

 


Fund

Advisory Fees1
All Classes

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.225%

PIMCO California Municipal Fund

0.21%

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.18%

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

0.30%

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

0.20%

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.22%

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

0.225%

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.18%

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

0.25%

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

0.40%

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 71.

A discussion of the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Funds' investment advisory contract is available in the Funds' Semi-Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal half-year ended September 30, 2012.

Supervisory and Administrative Fee. Each Fund pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. Shareholders of each Fund pay a supervisory and administrative fee to PIMCO, computed as a percentage of the Fund's assets attributable in the aggregate to that class of shares. PIMCO, in turn, 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 supervisory and administrative fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the shareholders, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses) and fees and expenses of the Trust's Independent Trustees and their counsel. PIMCO generally earns a profit on the supervisory and administrative fee paid by the Funds. Also, under the terms of the supervision and administration agreement, PIMCO, and not Fund shareholders, would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Funds paid PIMCO monthly supervisory and administrative fees at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class's shares taken separately):

 

Supervisory and Administrative Fee1


Fund

Inst
Class

Class P

Admin
Class

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class R

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.22%

0.32%

0.22%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

N/A

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

0.23%

0.33%

0.23%

0.33%

0.33%

N/A

0.33%

0.33%

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.15%

0.25%

0.15%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

N/A

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

0.25%

0.35%

0.25%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

N/A

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

0.24%

0.34%

0.24%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.23%

0.33%

0.23%

0.33%

0.33%

N/A

0.33%

0.33%

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

0.22%

0.32%

0.22%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

N/A

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.15%

0.25%

0.15%

0.30%

0.30%

N/A

0.30%

N/A

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

0.20%

0.30%

0.20%

0.35%

0.35%

N/A

0.35%

N/A

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

0.30%

0.40%

0.30%

0.45%

0.45%

N/A

0.45%

N/A

1

For details regarding changes to this rate within the last 5 years, please see the footnote disclosures for the Funds in the Financial Highlights section beginning on page 71.

Individual Portfolio Managers

The following individuals have primary responsibility for managing each of the noted Funds.

 

Fund

Portfolio Manager

Since

Recent Professional Experience

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond
PIMCO California Municipal Bond
PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income
PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond
PIMCO Municipal Bond
PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond
PIMCO New York Municipal Bond
PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income
PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return*

Joe Deane

7/11
5/12**
7/11
7/11
7/11
5/12**
7/11
7/11
7/11

Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Mr. Deane joined PIMCO in 2011 and is the head of the municipal bond portfolio management team. Prior to joining PIMCO, he served as Managing Director, Co-Head of the Tax-Exempt Department for Western Asset Management Company. Previously he was Managing Director, Head of Tax-Exempt Investments for Smith Barney/Citigroup Asset Management from 1993 to 2005.

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return*

Mihir Worah

5/11

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Worah is a Portfolio Manager and member of the government and derivatives desk. He joined PIMCO in 2001 as a member of the analytics team.

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond

Chris Dialynas

1/09*

Managing Director, PIMCO. Mr. Dialynas joined PIMCO in 1980 and is a senior member of PIMCO's investment strategy group.

*

Mr. Deane is responsible for the Fund's investments in Municipal Bonds and Mr. Worah is responsible for the Fund's investments in inflation-indexed bonds.

**

Inception of the Fund.

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about other accounts managed by the portfolio managers, the portfolio managers' compensation and the portfolio managers' ownership of shares of the Funds.

Distributor

The Trust's Distributor is PIMCO Investments LLC ("Distributor"). The Distributor, located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Please note all direct account requests or inquiries should be mailed to the Trust's transfer agent at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 and should not be mailed to the Distributor.

Classes of Shares

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds are offered in this prospectus. Subject to the qualifications described below under "Purchasing Shares — Class B," effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments. Each share class represents an investment in the same Fund, but each class has its own expense structure and arrangements for shareholder services or distribution, which allows you to choose the class that best fits your situation and eligibility requirements.

The class of shares that is best for you depends upon a number of factors, including the amount and the intended length of your investment, the expenses borne by each class, which are detailed in the fee table and example at the front of this prospectus, any initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) applicable to a class and whether you qualify for any reduction or waiver of sales charges, and the availability of the share class for purchase by you. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes, which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. Individual investors can generally invest in Class A and Class C shares. Only certain investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D and Class R shares.

The following summarizes key information about each class to help you make your investment decision, including the various expenses associated with each class and the payments made to financial firms for distribution and other services. More information about the Trust's multi-class arrangements is included in the Statement of Additional Information and can be obtained free of charge by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Sales Charges

Initial Sales Charges — Class A Shares

This section includes important information about sales charge reduction programs available to investors in Class A shares of the Funds and describes information or records you may need to provide to the Distributor or your financial firm in order to be eligible for sales charge reduction programs.

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, the public offering price you pay when you buy Class A shares of the Funds is the net asset value ("NAV") of the shares plus an initial sales charge. The initial sales charge varies depending upon the size of your purchase, as set forth below. No sales charge is imposed where Class A shares are issued to you pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gains distributions. For investors investing in Class A shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you obtain the proper "breakpoint" discount.

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds — Class A shares

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

2.25%

2.30%

$100,000 but under $250,000

1.25%

1.27%

$250,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $250,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $250,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 0.75% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges - Class A Shares" below.

All other Funds — Class A shares

 

Amount of Purchase

Initial Sales Charge as % of Public Offering Price

Initial Sales Charge as % of Net Amount Invested

Under $100,000

3.75%

3.90%

$100,000 but under $250,000

3.25%

3.36%

$250,000 but under $500,000

2.25%

2.30%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

1.75%

1.78%

$1,000,000 +

0.00%*

0.00%*

*

As shown, investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of the Fund's Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, certain purchasers of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1% if the shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges – Class A Shares" below.

Investors in the Funds may reduce or eliminate sales charges applicable to purchases of Class A shares through utilization of the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount), Letter of Intent or Reinstatement Privilege. These programs, which apply to purchases of one of more funds that are series of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series that offer Class A shares (other than the Money Market series of the Trust) (collectively, "Eligible Funds"), are summarized below and are described in greater detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

Combined Purchase Privilege and Right of Accumulation (Breakpoints). A Qualifying Investor (as defined below) may qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by combining concurrent purchases of the Class A shares of one or more Eligible Funds into a single purchase (the "Combined Purchase Privilege"). In addition, a Qualifying Investor may obtain a reduced sales charge on Class A shares by adding the purchase value of Class A shares of an Eligible Fund with the current aggregate net asset value of all Class A, B and C shares of any Eligible Fund held by accounts for the benefit of such Qualifying Investor (the "Right of Accumulation" or "Cumulative Quantity Discount").

The term "Qualifying Investor" refers to:

1.

an individual, such individual's spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or such individual's children under the age of 21 years (each a "family member") (including family trust*, accounts established by such a family member); or

2.

a trustee or other fiduciary for a single trust (except family trusts* noted above), estate or fiduciary account although more than one beneficiary may be involved; or

3.

an employee benefit plan of a single employer.

*

For the purpose of determining whether a purchase would qualify for a reduced sales charge under the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation or Letter of Intent, a "family trust" is one in which a family member, as defined in section (1) above, or a direct lineal descendant(s) of such person is/are the beneficiary(ies), and such person or another family member, direct lineal ancestor or sibling of such person is/are the trustee(s).

Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details and for restrictions applicable to shares held by certain employer-sponsored benefit programs.

Letter of Intent. Investors may also obtain a reduced sales charge on purchases of Class A shares by means of a written Letter of Intent, which expresses an intent to invest not less than $50,000 (or $100,000 for certain funds) within a period of 13 months in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund(s). The maximum intended investment allowable in a Letter of Intent is $1,000,000 (except for Class A shares of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds for which the maximum intended investment amount is $250,000). Each purchase of shares under a Letter of Intent will be made at the public offering price or prices applicable at the time of such purchase to a single purchase of the dollar amount indicated in the Letter of Intent. At the investor's option, a Letter of Intent may include purchases of Class A shares of any Eligible Fund made not more than 90 days prior to the date the Letter of Intent is signed; however, the 13 month period during which the Letter of Intent is in effect will begin on the date of the earliest purchase to be included and the sales charge on any purchases prior to the Letter of Intent will not be adjusted. A Letter of Intent is not a binding obligation to purchase the full amount indicated. Shares purchased with the first 5% of the amount indicated in the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charges applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased. In making computations concerning the amount purchased for purposes of a Letter of Intent, purchases of Class C shares of Eligible Funds will be included, but market appreciation in the value of the shareholder's Class A and Class C shares of Eligible Funds will not be included.

Reinstatement Privilege. A Class A shareholder who has caused any or all of his shares to be redeemed may reinvest all or any portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund at NAV without any sales charge, provided that such investment is made within 120 calendar days after the redemption date. The limitations and restrictions of this program are fully described in the Statement of Additional Information.

Method of Valuation of Accounts. To determine whether a shareholder qualifies for a reduction in sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of Eligible Funds, the public offering price of the shares is used for purchases relying on the Combined Purchase Privilege or a Letter of Intent and the amount of the total current purchase (including any sales load) plus the NAV (at the close of business on the day of the current purchase) of shares previously acquired is used for the Right of Accumulation (Cumulative Quantity Discount).

Sales at Net Asset Value. In addition to the programs summarized above, the Funds may sell their Class A shares at NAV without an initial sales charge to certain types of accounts or account holders, including, but not limited to: Trustees of the Funds; employees of PIMCO and the Distributor; employees of participating brokers; certain trustees or other fiduciaries purchasing shares for retirement plans; and persons investing through certain "wrap accounts." Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

If you are eligible to buy both Class A shares and Institutional Class shares, you should buy Institutional Class shares because Class A shares may be subject to sales charges and an annual 0.25% service fee.

Required Shareholder Information and Records. In order for investors in Class A shares of the Funds to take advantage of sales charge reductions, an investor or his or her financial firm must notify the Fund that the investor qualifies for such a reduction. If the Fund is not notified that the investor is eligible for these reductions, the Fund will be unable to ensure that the reduction is applied to the investor's account. An investor may have to provide certain information or records to his or her financial firm or the Fund to verify the investor's eligibility for breakpoint discounts or sales charge waivers. An investor may be asked to provide information or records, including account statements, regarding shares of the Funds or other Eligible Funds held in:

all of the investor's accounts held directly with the Trust or through a financial firm; 

any account of the investor at another financial firm; and 

accounts of Qualifying Investors, at any financial firm.

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information regarding eliminations of and reductions in sales loads associated with Eligible Funds. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from PIMCO by written request, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

Class A Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you purchase $1,000,000 ($250,000 in the case of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) or more of Class A shares (and, thus, pay no initial sales charge) of a Fund, you will be subject to a 1% (0.75% in the case of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) CDSC if you sell (redeem) your Class A shares within 18 months of their purchase. The Class A CDSC does not apply if you are otherwise eligible to purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge or are eligible for a waiver of the CDSC. See "Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs" below.

Class B and Class C Shares

Unless you are eligible for a waiver, if you sell (redeem) your Class B or Class C shares within the time periods specified below, you will pay a CDSC according to the following schedules. If you invest in Class B or Class C shares of the Funds through a financial firm, it is the responsibility of the financial firm to ensure that you are credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed.

Class B Shares of the PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

 

Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

First

5%

Second

4%

Third

3%

Fourth

3%

Fifth

2%

Sixth

1%

Seventh and thereafter

0%*

*

After the eighth year, Class B shares convert into Class A shares.

Class C Shares

 


Years Since Purchase Payment was Made

Percentage
Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge

First

1%

Thereafter

0%

How CDSCs will be Calculated

A CDSC is imposed on redemptions of Class B and Class C shares (and where applicable, Class A shares) on the amount of the redemption which causes the current value of your account for the particular class of shares of the Fund to fall below the total dollar amount of your purchase payments subject to the CDSC.

The following rules apply under the method for calculating CDSCs:

Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC.

For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either your original purchase price or the then current NAV of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. To illustrate this point, consider shares purchased at an NAV of $10. If the Fund's NAV per share at the time of redemption is $12, the CDSC will apply to the purchase price of $10. If the NAV per share at the time of redemption is $8, the CDSC will apply to the $8 current NAV per share.

CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of your redemption, not from amounts remaining in your account.

In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that you will redeem first the lot of shares which will incur the lowest CDSC.

For example, the following illustrates the operation of the Class C CDSC:

Assume that an individual opens an account and makes a purchase payment of $10,000 for 1,000 Class C shares of a Fund (at $10 per share) and that six months later the value of the investor's account for that Fund has grown through investment performance to $11,000 ($11 per share). If the investor should redeem $2,200 (200 shares), a CDSC would be applied against $2,000 of the redemption (the purchase price of the shares redeemed, because the purchase price is lower than the current NAV of such shares ($2,200)). At the rate of 1%, the Class C CDSC would be $20.

Reductions and Waivers of Initial Sales Charges and CDSCs

The initial sales charges on Class A shares and the CDSCs on Class A, Class B and Class C shares may be reduced or waived under certain purchase arrangements and for certain categories of investors. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

No Sales Charges — Class R Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class R shares. Class R shares generally are available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care benefit funding plans and other specified benefit plans and accounts whereby the plan or the plan's financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or PIMCO Funds to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (collectively, "specified benefit plans"). In addition, Class R shares also are generally available only to specified benefit plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the benefit plan level or at the level of the plan's financial firm). Class R shares are not available to retail or non-specified benefit plan accounts, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, or individual 403(b) plans.

The administrator of a specified benefit plan or employee benefits office can provide participants with detailed information on how to participate in the plan and how to elect a Fund as an investment option. Plan participants may be permitted to elect different investment options, alter the amounts contributed to the plan, or change how contributions are allocated among investment options in accordance with the plan's specific provisions. The plan administrator or employee benefits office should be consulted for details. For questions about participant accounts, participants should contact their employee benefits office, the plan administrator, or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class R shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the specified benefit plan.

Eligible specified benefit plans generally may open an account and purchase Class R shares by contacting any broker, dealer or other financial firm authorized to sell or process transactions in Class R shares of the Funds. Eligible specified benefit plans may also purchase shares directly from the Distributor. See "Purchasing Shares – Class R" below. Additional shares may be purchased through a benefit plan's administrator or recordkeeper.

Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing and account maintenance services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their plan participants, including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes.

Moreover, financial firms and specified benefit plans may have omnibus accounts and similar arrangements with the Trust and may be paid for providing sub-accounting and other shareholder services. A financial firm or specified benefit plan may be paid for its services directly or indirectly by the Funds, the Administrator, another affiliate of the Fund or the Distributor (normally not to exceed an annual rate of 0.50% of a Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares and purchased through such firm or specified benefit plan for its clients although payments with respect to shares in retirement plans are often higher). PIMCO or its affiliates may pay a financial firm or specified benefit plan an additional amount not to exceed 0.25% for sub-accounting or other shareholder services.

These fees and expenses could reduce an investment return in Class R shares. For further information on Class R shares and related items, please refer to the Statement of Additional Information.

No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares

The Funds do not impose any sales charges or other fees on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. Only certain investors are eligible to purchase these share classes. Your financial advisor or financial firm can help you determine if you are eligible to purchase Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class or Class D shares. You can also call 888.87.PIMCO.

Institutional Class shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals. Institutional Class shares may also be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to their customers' investments in the Funds.

Class P shares are offered through certain asset allocation, wrap fee and other similar programs offered by broker-dealers and other financial firms. Broker-dealers, other financial firms, pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances also may purchase Class P shares.

Administrative Class shares are offered primarily through broker-dealers, other financial firms, and employee benefit plan alliances. Each Fund typically pays service and/or distribution fees to these entities for services they provide to Administrative Class shareholders.

Pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts and employee benefit plan alliances, and "wrap account" programs established with broker-dealers or other financial firms may purchase Institutional Class, Class P or Administrative Class shares only if the plan or program for which the shares are being acquired will maintain an omnibus or pooled account for each Fund and will not require a Fund to pay any type of administrative payment per participant account to any third party.

Class D shares of the Funds are offered primarily through broker-dealers and other financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of the Funds in investment products, programs or accounts such as mutual fund supermarkets or other no transaction fee platforms. Class D shares of the Funds will be held in an account at a financial firm and, generally, the firm will hold a shareholder's Class D shares in nominee or street name as your agent. In most cases, the Trust's transfer agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific Class D shareholders, and a shareholder may obtain information about accounts only through the financial firm. In certain circumstances, the financial firm may arrange to have shares registered in a shareholder's name or a shareholder may subsequently become a holder of record for some other reason (for instance, if you terminate your relationship with your financial firm). In such circumstances, a shareholder may contact the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO for information about the account.

Distribution and Servicing (12b-1) Plans

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares. The Funds pay fees to the Distributor on an ongoing basis as compensation for the services the Distributor renders and the expenses it bears in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares ("distribution fees") and/or in connection with personal services rendered to Fund shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts ("servicing fees"). These payments are made pursuant to Distribution and Servicing Plans ("12b-1 Plans") adopted by each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

Class A Shares pay only servicing fees. Class B, Class C and Class R shares pay both distribution and servicing fees. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each 12b-1 Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Class A

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.00%

 

Class B

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class C

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.25%

0.30%

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

0.25%

0.50%

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

0.25%

0.50%

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

0.25%

0.30%

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

0.25%

0.50%

All other Funds

0.25%

0.75%

 

Class R

Servicing Fee

Distribution Fee

All Funds

0.25%

0.25%

Because distribution fees are paid out of the Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than other types of sales charges, such as sales charges that are deducted at the time of investment. Therefore, although Class B, Class C and Class R shares do not pay initial sales charges, the distribution fees payable on Class B, Class C and Class R shares may, over time, cost you more than the initial sales charge imposed on Class A shares. Also, because Class B shares convert into Class A shares after they have been held for eight years and are not subject to distribution fees after the conversion, an investment in Class C shares may cost you more over time than an investment in Class B shares.

Administrative Class and Class D Shares. The Trust has adopted, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, a separate Distribution and Servicing Plan for each of the Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds. The Distribution and Servicing Plans permit the Funds to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring through financial firms, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to the Administrative Class and Class D shares. Most or all of the distribution and service (12b-1) fees are paid to financial firms through which shareholders may purchase or hold shares. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund's Administrative Class and Class D assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Administrative Class and Class D shares.

The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under each Distribution and Servicing Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to the particular class of shares):

 

Administrative Class & Class D

Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

All Funds

0.25%

Servicing Arrangements

Shares of the Funds may be available through broker-dealers, banks, trust companies, insurance companies and other financial firms that have entered into shareholder servicing arrangements with respect to the Funds. A financial firm is one that, in exchange for compensation, sells, among other products, mutual fund shares (including the shares offered in this prospectus) or provides services for mutual fund shareholders. These financial firms provide varying investment products, programs, platforms and accounts, through which investors may purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds. Shareholder servicing arrangements typically include processing orders for shares, generating account and confirmation statements, sub-accounting, account maintenance, tax reporting, and disbursing cash dividends as well as other investment or administrative services required for the particular firm's products, programs, platform and accounts.

These financial firms may impose additional or different conditions than the Funds on purchases, redemptions or exchanges of shares. They may also independently establish and charge their customers or program participants transaction fees, account fees and other amounts in connection with purchases, redemptions and exchanges of shares in addition to any fees imposed by the Funds. These additional fees may vary and over time could increase the cost of an investment in the Funds and lower investment returns. Each financial firm is responsible for transmitting to its customers and program participants a schedule of any such fees and information regarding any additional or different conditions regarding purchases, redemptions and exchanges. Shareholders who are customers of these financial firms or participants in programs serviced by them should contact the financial firm for information regarding these fees and conditions.

PIMCO and/or its affiliates may make payments to financial firms for the shareholder services provided. These payments are made out of PIMCO's resources, including the supervisory and administrative fees paid to PIMCO under the Funds' supervision and administration agreement. The actual services provided by these firms, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm. The payments may be based on a fixed dollar amount for each account and position maintained by the financial firm and/or a percentage of the value of shares held by investors through the firm. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more information.

These payments may be material to financial firms relative to other compensation paid by the Funds, PIMCO and/or its affiliates and may be in addition to other fees, such as distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and revenue sharing or "shelf space" fees paid to such firms (described below). Also, the payments may differ depending on the Fund or share class and may vary from amounts paid to the Funds' transfer agent for providing similar services to other accounts. PIMCO and/or its affiliates do not control these financial firms' provision of the services for which they are receiving payments.

Other Payments to Financial Firms

Some or all of the sales charges, distribution fees and servicing fees described above are paid or "reallowed" to the financial firm, including their financial advisors through which you purchase your shares. With respect to Class C shares, the financial firms are also paid at the time of your purchase a commission of up to 1.00% of your investment in such share class. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for more details.

The Distributor or PIMCO (for purposes of this subsection only, collectively, the "Distributor") may from time to time make payments and provide other incentives to selected financial firms as compensation for services such as providing the Funds with "shelf space" or a higher profile for the financial firms' financial advisors and their customers, placing the Funds on the financial firms' preferred or recommended fund list, granting the Distributor access to the firms' financial advisors, providing assistance in training and educating the financial firms' personnel on the Funds, and furnishing marketing support and other specified services. These payments may be significant to the financial firms and may also take the form of sponsorship of conferences, seminars or informational meetings or payment for attendance by persons associated with the financial firms at such events, as well as occasional entertainment, meals and small gifts to the extent permitted by law. Wholesaler representatives of the Distributor visit financial firms on a regular basis to market and educate financial advisors and other personnel about the Funds. These payments, reimbursements and activities may provide additional access to financial advisors at these financial firms, which may increase purchases and/or reduce redemptions of Fund shares.

A number of factors will be considered in determining the amount of these payments to financial firms. On some occasions, such payments may be conditioned upon levels of sales, including the sale of a specified minimum dollar amount of the shares of the Funds, other funds sponsored by the Distributor and/or a particular class of shares, during a specified period of time. The Distributor may also make payments to one or more financial firms based upon factors such as the amount of assets a financial firm's clients have invested in the Funds and the quality of the financial firm's relationship with the Distributor.

The payments described above are made at the Distributor's expense. These payments may be made to financial firms selected by the Distributor, generally to the financial firms that have sold significant amounts of shares of the Funds. The level of payments made to a financial firm in any given year will vary and generally will not exceed the sum of (a) 0.10% of such year's fund sales of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares by that financial firm and (b) 0.03% of the assets attributable to that financial firm invested in Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D shares of series of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. In certain cases, the payments described in the preceding sentence may be subject to certain minimum payment levels. In lieu of payments pursuant to the foregoing formula, the Distributor may make payments of an agreed upon amount which normally will not exceed the amount that would have been payable pursuant to the formula. In addition to the foregoing payments, the Distributor may make payments or reimburse financial firms for sponsorship and/or attendance at conferences, seminars or informational meetings.

The Distributor also may pay investment consultants or their affiliated companies for certain services including technology, operations, tax, or audit consulting services, and may pay such firms for the Distributor's attendance at investment forums sponsored by such firms or for various studies, surveys, or access to databases. Subject to applicable law, PIMCO and its affiliates may also provide investment advisory services to investment consultants and their affiliates and may execute brokerage transactions on behalf of the Funds with such investment consultants' affiliates. These consultants or their affiliates may, in the ordinary course of their investment consultant business, recommend that their clients utilize PIMCO's investment advisory services or invest in the Funds or in other products sponsored or distributed by the Distributor.

If investment advisers, distributors or affiliates of mutual funds make payments and provide other incentives in differing amounts, financial firms and their financial advisors may have financial incentives for recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. In addition, depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm and its financial advisors may also have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes. A shareholder who holds Fund shares through a financial firm should consult with the shareholder's financial advisor and review carefully any disclosure by the financial firm as to its compensation received by the financial advisor.

Although the Funds may use financial firms that sell Fund shares to effect transactions for the Funds' portfolios, the Funds and PIMCO will not consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when choosing financial firms to effect those transactions.

For further details about payments made by the Distributor to financial firms, please see the Statement of Additional Information.

Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges

The following section provides basic information about how to purchase, redeem and exchange shares of the Funds.

More detailed information about purchase, redemption and exchange arrangements for Fund shares is provided in the Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained free of charge by written request to the Funds at P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. The Statement of Additional Information provides technical information about the basic arrangements described below and also describes special purchase, sale and exchange features and programs offered by the Trust, including:

Automated telephone and wire transfer procedures

Automatic purchase, exchange and withdrawal programs

A link from your PIMCO Fund account to your bank account

Special arrangements for tax-qualified retirement plans

Investment programs which allow you to reduce or eliminate the initial sales charges

Categories of investors that are eligible for waivers or reductions of initial sales charges and CDSCs

The Trust typically does not offer or sell its shares to non-U.S. residents. For purposes of this policy, a U.S. resident is defined as an account with (i) a U.S. address of record and (ii) all account owners residing in the U.S. at the time of sale.

The minimum initial investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Trust or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial or subsequent investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

Purchasing Shares — Class A and Class C

You can purchase Class A or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways:

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may establish higher minimum investment requirements than the Trust and may also independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts (which may vary) in return for its services, which will reduce your return. Shares you purchase through your broker-dealer or other financial firm will normally be held in your account with that firm.

Through the Distributor. You should discuss your investment with your financial advisor before you make a purchase to be sure the Fund is appropriate for you. To make direct investments, you must open an account with the Trust and send payment for your shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. If you do not list a financial advisor and his/her brokerage firm on the Account Application, the Distributor is designated as the broker of record, but solely for purposes of acting as your agent to purchase shares.

Investment Minimums — Class A and Class C Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class A and Class C shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class B

Effective November 1, 2009 (the "Closing Date"), Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments as discussed below. Class B shareholders may continue to hold such shares until they automatically convert to Class A shares under the existing conversion schedule, as outlined above in "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges — Class B and Class C Shares." Dividends and capital gain distributions paid on outstanding Class B shares may continue to be reinvested in Class B shares in accordance with the Funds' current policies. In addition, Class B shareholders may continue to exchange their shares for Class B shares of other Funds. Effective on and after the Closing Date, Class B shareholders who have direct accounts with the Funds that involve recurring investments in Class B shares, including through automated investment plans such as the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan, will have such recurring investments automatically redirected into Class A shares of the same Fund at net asset value, without any sales charges (loads). All other features of Class B shares, including distribution and service (12b-1) fees, CDSC schedule and conversion features, remain unchanged and continue in effect. The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right at any time to modify or eliminate these policies and restrictions, including on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Distributor at 888.87.PIMCO, or your broker or other financial advisor, if you have any questions regarding the restrictions described above.

Purchasing Shares — Class R

Eligible plan investors may purchase Class R shares of the Funds at the relevant net asset value ("NAV") of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Class R Shares" above. Plan participants may purchase Class R shares only through their specified benefit plans. In connection with purchases, specified benefit plans are responsible for forwarding all necessary documentation to their financial firm or the Distributor. Specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for such services.

Specified benefit plans may also purchase Class R shares directly through the Distributor. To make direct investments, a plan administrator must open an account with the Fund and send payment for Class R shares either by mail or through a variety of other purchase options and plans offered by the Trust. Specified benefit plans that purchase their shares directly from the Trust must hold their shares in an omnibus account at the specified benefit plan level.

Investment Minimums — Class R Shares. There is no minimum initial or additional investment in Class R shares.

To invest directly by mail, specified benefit plans should send a check payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds, along with a completed Account Application to the Trust by mail to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or overnight courier to PIMCO Funds, c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., 30 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021-2809.

The Funds accept all purchases by mail subject to collection of checks at full value and conversion into federal funds. Investors may make subsequent purchases by mailing a check to the address above with a letter describing the investment or with the additional investment portion of a confirmation statement. Checks for subsequent purchases should be payable to the PIMCO Family of Funds and should clearly indicate the relevant account number. Please call the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO if you have any questions regarding purchases by mail.

The Funds reserve the right to require payment by wire, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) or U.S. bank check. The Funds generally do not accept payments made by cash, money order, temporary/starter checks, third-party checks, credit card checks, traveler's check, or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can make direct investments, including through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Investment Plan and ACH Network. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Purchasing Shares — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class

Eligible investors may purchase Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at the relevant NAV of that class without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

 Investment Minimums — Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares.

Initial Investment. Investors who wish to invest in Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares may obtain an Account Application online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Class P shares are only available through financial firms. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares." The completed Account Application may be submitted using the following methods:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Except as described below, an investor may purchase Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares only by wiring federal funds to:

PIMCO Funds c/o State Street Bank & Trust Co.
One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111
ABA: 011000028
DDA: 9905-7432 ACCT: Investor PIMCO Account Number
FFC: Name of Investor and Name of Fund(s) in which you wish to invest

Before wiring federal funds, the investor must provide order instructions to the Transfer Agent by facsimile at 816.421.2861, by telephone at 888.87.PIMCO or by e-mail at pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com (if an investor elected this option at account opening). In order to receive the current day's NAV, order instructions must be received in good order prior to market close. Instructions must include the name of an appropriate person designated on the Account Application ("Authorized Person"), account name, account number, name of Fund and share class and amount being wired. Wires received without order instructions will result in a processing delay or a return of wire. Failure to send the accompanying wire on the same day may result in the cancellation of the order.

An investor may place a purchase order for shares without first wiring federal funds if the purchase amount is to be derived from an advisory account managed by PIMCO or one of its affiliates, or from an account with a broker-dealer or other financial firm that has established a processing relationship with the Trust on behalf of its customers.

Additional Investments. An investor may purchase additional Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares of the Funds at any time by sending a facsimile or e-mail or by calling the Transfer Agent and wiring federal funds as outlined above. Contact your financial firm for information on purchasing additional Class P shares. 

Other Purchase Information. Purchases of a Fund's Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares will be made in full and fractional shares.

Purchasing Shares — Class D

Eligible investors may purchase Class D shares of the Funds at NAV without a sales charge. See "No Sales Charges — Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D Shares" above.

Investment Minimums — Class D Shares. The following investment minimums apply for purchases of Class D shares.

Purchasing Shares — Additional Information

The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend the offering of shares of the Funds or to reject any purchase order, in whole or in part, when, in the judgment of management, such suspension or rejection is in the best interests of the Trust.

Subject to the approval of the Trust, an investor may purchase shares of the Fund with liquid securities that are eligible for purchase by the Fund (consistent with the Fund's investment policies and restrictions) and that have a value that is readily ascertainable in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies. These transactions will be effected only if PIMCO intends to retain the security in the Fund as an investment. Assets purchased by the Fund in such a transaction will be valued in generally the same manner as they would be valued for purposes of pricing the Fund's shares, if such assets were included in the Fund's assets at the time of purchase. The Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

In the interest of economy and convenience, certificates for shares will not be issued.

Redeeming Shares — Class A, Class B and Class C

You can redeem (sell) Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the Funds in the following ways: 

Through your broker-dealer or other financial firm. Your broker-dealer or other financial firm may independently charge you transaction fees and additional amounts in return for its services, which will reduce your return.

Directly from the Trust by Written Request. To redeem shares directly from the Trust by written request, you must send the following items to the PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060:

1.

a written request for redemption signed by all registered owners exactly as the account is registered on the Transfer Agent's records, including fiduciary titles, if any, and specifying the account number and the dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed;

2.

for certain redemptions described below, a guarantee of all signatures on the written request or on the share certificate or accompanying stock power, if required, as described under "Signature Validation" below;

3.

any share certificates issued for any of the shares to be redeemed (see "Certificated Shares" below); and

4.

any additional documents which may be required by the Transfer Agent for redemption by corporations, partnerships or other organizations, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians or guardians, or if the redemption is requested by anyone other than the shareholder(s) of record. Transfers of shares are subject to the same requirements.

A signature validation is not required for redemptions requested by and payable to all shareholders of record for the account, and to be sent to the address of record for that account. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, if you have any questions about these requirements you should contact the Transfer Agent in writing or call 888.87.PIMCO before submitting a request. Written redemption or transfer requests will not be honored until all required documents in the proper form have been received by the Transfer Agent. You can not redeem your shares by written request if they are held in "street name" accounts—you must redeem through your financial firm.

If the proceeds of your redemption (i) are to be paid to a person other than the record owner, (ii) are to be sent to an address other than the address of the account on the Transfer Agent's records, and/or (iii) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Fund may, however, waive the signature validation requirement for redemptions up to $2,500 by a trustee of a qualified retirement plan, the administrator for which has an agreement with PIMCO.

The Statement of Additional Information describes a number of additional ways you can redeem your shares, including: 

Telephone requests to the Transfer Agent

Expedited wire transfers 

Automatic Withdrawal Plan 

Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network

Unless you specifically elect otherwise, your initial Account Application permits you to redeem shares by telephone subject to certain requirements. To be eligible for expedited wire transfer, Automatic Withdrawal Plan, and ACH privileges, you must specifically elect the particular option on your Account Application and satisfy certain other requirements. The Statement of Additional Information describes each of these options and provides additional information about selling shares.

Other than an applicable CDSC, you will not pay any special fees or charges to the Trust or the Distributor when you sell your shares. However, if you sell your shares through your broker, dealer or other financial firm, that firm may charge you a commission or other fee for processing your redemption request.

Redeeming Shares — Class R

Class R shares may be redeemed through the investor's plan administrator. Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although specified benefit plans and financial firms may charge for their services in processing redemption requests. Please contact the plan or firm for details.

Subject to any restrictions in the applicable specified benefit plan documents, plan administrators are obligated to transmit redemption orders to the Trust's Transfer Agent or their financial service firm promptly and are responsible for ensuring that redemption requests are in proper form. Specified benefit plans and financial firms will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Trust's Transfer Agent and may charge for their services.

Redeeming Shares — Institutional Class and Administrative Class

Redemptions in Writing. Investors may redeem (sell) Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by sending a facsimile, written request or e-mail as follows:

Facsimile: 816.421.2861

Regular Mail:
    PIMCO Funds
    c/o BFDS Midwest
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105

E-mail: pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

The redemption request should state the Fund from which the shares are to be redeemed, the class of shares, the number or dollar amount of the shares to be redeemed and the account number. The request must be signed or made by an Authorized Person.

Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including those by fax or e-mail) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by utilizing fax or e-mail redemption, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares by mail. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that a shareholder will be unable to effect a redemption by fax or e-mail when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions as a procedure designed to confirm that instructions are genuine.

All redemptions, whether initiated by mail, fax or e-mail, will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

Redemptions by Telephone. An investor that elects this option on the Account Application (or subsequently in writing) may request redemptions of Institutional Class and Administrative Class shares by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. An Authorized Person must state his or her name, account name, account number, name of Fund and share class, and redemption amount (in dollars or shares). Redemption requests of an amount of $10 million or more must be submitted in writing by an Authorized Person.

In electing a telephone redemption, the investor authorizes PIMCO and the Transfer Agent to act on telephone instructions from any person representing him or herself to be an Authorized Person, and reasonably believed by PIMCO or the Transfer Agent to be genuine. Neither the Trust nor the Transfer Agent may be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on instructions (including by telephone) believed by the party receiving such instructions to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in this prospectus. Shareholders should realize that by electing the telephone option, they may be giving up a measure of security that they might have if they were to redeem their shares in writing. Furthermore, interruptions in service may mean that shareholders will be unable to redeem their shares by telephone when desired. The Transfer Agent also provides written confirmation of transactions initiated by telephone as a procedure designed to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. All telephone transactions are recorded, and PIMCO or the Transfer Agent may request certain information in order to verify that the person giving instructions is authorized to do so. The Trust or Transfer Agent may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transactions if it fails to employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. All redemptions initiated by telephone will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See "Redeeming Shares — Additional Information."

An Authorized Person may decline telephone exchange or redemption privileges after an account is opened by providing the Transfer Agent a letter of instruction signed by an Authorized Signer. Shareholders may experience delays in exercising telephone redemption privileges during periods of abnormal market activity. During periods of volatile economic or market conditions, shareholders may wish to consider transmitting redemption orders by facsimile, e-mail or overnight courier. Defined contribution plan participants may request redemptions by contacting the employee benefits office, the plan administrator or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the plan.

Redeeming Shares — Class P

An investor may redeem (sell) Class P shares through the investor's financial firm.  Investors do not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares.  Please contact the financial firm for details.

Redeeming Shares — Class D

An investor may redeem (sell) Class D shares through the investor's financial firm. An investor does not pay any fees or other charges to the Trust when selling shares, although the financial service firm may charge for its services in processing a redemption request. An investor should contact the firm for details. If an investor is the registered owner of Class D shares, the investor may contact the Fund at 888.87.PIMCO for information regarding how to redeem shares directly with the Trust.

A financial firm is obligated to transmit an investor's redemption orders to the Transfer Agent promptly and is responsible for ensuring that a redemption request is in proper form. The financial firm will be responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Transfer Agent and may charge for its services.

Redeeming Shares — Additional Information

Redemptions of all Classes of Fund shares may be made on any day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open, but may be suspended when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency which makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors. Under these and other unusual circumstances, the Trust may suspend redemptions or postpone payment for more than seven days, as permitted by law.

Redemption proceeds will normally be mailed to the redeeming shareholder within three calendar days or, in the case of wire transfer or ACH redemptions, sent to the designated bank account within one business day. ACH redemptions may be received by the bank on the second or third business day, but in either case may take up to seven days. In cases where shares have recently been purchased by personal check, redemption proceeds may be withheld until the check has been collected, which may take up to 15 days. To avoid such withholding, investors should purchase shares by certified or bank check or by wire transfer.

For shareholder protection, a request to change information contained in an account registration (for example, a request to change the bank designated to receive wire redemption proceeds) must be received in writing, signed by the minimum number of persons designated on the completed Account Application that are required to effect a redemption, and accompanied by a signature validation from any eligible guarantor institution, as determined in accordance with the Trust's procedures, as more fully described below.

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial firms may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the Funds' shares, which may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any additional restrictions, limitations or fees that are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

Redemptions In Kind

The Trust has agreed to redeem shares of each Fund solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's net assets during any 90-day period for any one shareholder. In consideration of the best interests of the remaining shareholders, the Trust may pay any redemption proceeds exceeding this amount in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities held by a Fund in lieu of cash. It is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in kind. If your shares are redeemed in kind, you should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of the securities received in the distribution.

Certificated Shares

If you are redeeming shares for which certificates have been issued, the certificates must be mailed to or deposited with the Trust, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly endorsed stock power or by a written request for redemption. Signatures must be guaranteed as described under "Signature Validation" below. The Trust may request further documentation from institutions or fiduciary accounts, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians. Your redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered, including indication of any special capacity of the registered owner.

Signature Validation

When a signature validation is called for, a Medallion signature guarantee or Signature validation program (SVP) stamp will be required. A Medallion signature guarantee is intended to provide signature validation for transactions considered financial in nature, and an SVP stamp is intended to provide signature validation for transactions non-financial in nature. A Medallion signature guarantee or SVP stamp may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial institution which is participating in a Medallion program or Signature validation program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Signature validations from financial institutions which are not participating in one of these programs will not be accepted. Please note that financial institutions participating in a recognized Medallion program may still be ineligible to provide a signature validation for transactions of greater than a specified dollar amount. The Trust may change the signature validation requirements from time to time upon notice to shareholders, which may be given by means of a new or supplemented prospectus. Shareholders should contact PIMCO Funds for additional details regarding the Funds' signature validation requirements.

Signature validation cannot be provided by a notary public. In addition, corporations, trusts, and other institutional organizations are required to furnish evidence of the authority of the persons designated on the Account Application to effect transactions for the organization.

Minimum Account Size

Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust reserves the right to redeem shares in any account that falls below the values listed below. 

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class D. Investors should maintain an account balance in the Fund held by an investor of at least the minimum investment necessary to open the particular type of account. If an investor's balance for the Fund remains below the minimum for three months or longer, the Administrator has the right (except in the case of employer-sponsored retirement accounts) to redeem an investor's remaining shares and close the Fund account after giving the investor 60 days to increase the account balance. An investor's account will not be liquidated if the reduction in size is due solely to a decline in market value of Fund shares or if the aggregate value of all the investor's holdings in the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series accounts exceeds $50,000. 

Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class. The Trust reserves the right to redeem Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares in any account for their then-current value (which will be promptly paid to the investor) if at any time, due to redemption by the investor, the shares in the account do not have a value of at least $100,000. A shareholder will receive advance notice of a mandatory redemption and will be given at least 60 days to bring the value of its account up to at least $100,000.

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

To reduce expenses, it is intended that only one copy of the Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report, when available, will be mailed to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents and your shares are held directly with the Trust, call the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO. You will receive the additional copy within 30 days after receipt of your request by the Trust. Alternatively, if your shares are held through a financial institution, please contact the financial institution directly.

Exchanging Shares

You may exchange shares of a Fund for the same class of shares of any other fund of the Trust or a fund of PIMCO Equity Series that offers the same class of shares, subject to any restriction on exchanges set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus. Shareholders interested in such an exchange may request a prospectus for these other funds by contacting the Trust.

Exchanges of Class A, Class B and Class C shares are subject to a $1,000 minimum for each Fund, except with respect to tax-qualified programs and exchanges effected through the PIMCO Funds Automatic Exchange Plan. Specified benefit plans or financial service firms may impose various fees and charges, investment minimums and other requirements with respect to exchanges of Class R shares. You may exchange or obtain additional information about exchanging Class D shares by contacting your financial firm.

An exchange is generally a taxable event which will generate capital gains or losses, and special rules may apply in computing tax basis when determining gain or loss. See "Tax Consequences" in this prospectus and "Taxation" in the Statement of Additional Information.

If you maintain your Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R account with the Trust, you may exchange shares by completing a written exchange request and sending it to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or by calling the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. If you maintain your Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares with the Trust, you may exhange shares by following the redemption procedures for those classes above.

Shares of one class of a Fund may also be exchanged directly for shares of another class of the Fund, subject to any applicable sales charge and other rules, as described in the Statement of Additional Information. 

The Trust reserves the right to refuse exchange purchases (or purchase and redemption and/or redemption and purchase transactions) if, in the judgment of PIMCO, the transaction would adversely affect a Fund and its shareholders. Although the Trust has no current intention of terminating or modifying the exchange privilege, it reserves the right to do so at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the SEC, the Trust will give you 60 days' advance notice if it exercises its right to terminate or materially modify the exchange privilege with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares.

The Statement of Additional Information provides more detailed information about the exchange privilege, including the procedures you must follow and additional exchange options. You can obtain the Statement of Additional Information free of charge from the Funds by written request to the address above, by visiting pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO.

Acceptance and Timing of Purchase Orders, Redemption Orders and Share Price Calculations

A purchase order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) ("NYSE Close"), on a day the Trust is open for business, together with payment made in one of the ways described above will be effected at that day's NAV plus any applicable sales charge. An order received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV determined on the next business day. However, orders received by certain retirement plans and other financial firms on a business day prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected at the NAV determined on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The Trust is "open for business" on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund's NAV, in accordance with applicable law. A Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of the Fund's portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund's management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days which the Trust is open for business.

A redemption order received by the Trust or its designee prior to the NYSE Close on a day the Trust is open for business, is effective on that day. A redemption order received after that time becomes effective on the next business day. Redemption requests for Fund shares are effected at the NAV per share next determined after receipt of a redemption request by the Trust or its designee, minus any applicable sales charge. However, orders received by certain broker-dealers and other financial firms on a business day prior to the NYSE Close and communicated to the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Trust and financial firm will be effected on the business day the order was received by the financial firm. The request must properly identify all relevant information such as account name, account number, redemption amount (in dollars or shares), the Fund name and the class of shares and must be executed by an Authorized Person.

Abusive Trading Practices

The Trust encourages shareholders to invest in the Funds as part of a long-term investment strategy and discourages excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, sometimes referred to as "market timing." However, because the Trust will not always be able to detect market timing or other abusive trading activity, investors should not assume that the Trust will be able to detect or prevent all market timing or other trading practices that may disadvantage the Funds.

Certain of the Funds' investment strategies may expose the Funds to risks associated with market timing activities. For example, since the Funds may invest in non-U.S. securities, the Funds may be subject to the risk that an investor may seek to take advantage of a delay between the change in value of the Funds' non-U.S. portfolio securities and the determination of the Funds' NAV as a result of different closing times of U.S. and non-U.S. markets by buying or selling Fund shares at a price that does not reflect their true value. A similar risk exists for a Fund's potential investment in securities of small capitalization companies, securities of issuers located in emerging markets, securities of distressed companies or high yield securities that are thinly traded and therefore may have actual values that differ from their market prices.

To discourage excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent short-term trading activity that may be harmful to a Fund and its shareholders. Such activities may have a detrimental effect on a Fund and its shareholders. For example, depending upon various factors such as the size of a Fund and the amount of its assets maintained in cash, short-term or excessive trading by Fund shareholders may interfere with the efficient management of the Fund's portfolio, increase transaction costs and taxes, and harm the performance of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Trust seeks to deter and prevent abusive trading practices, and to reduce these risks, through several methods. First, to the extent that there is a delay between a change in the value of a mutual fund's portfolio holdings and the time when that change is reflected in the NAV of the fund's shares, the fund is exposed to the risk that investors may seek to exploit this delay by purchasing or redeeming shares at NAVs that do not reflect appropriate fair value prices. The Trust seeks to deter and prevent this activity, sometimes referred to as "stale price arbitrage," by the appropriate use of "fair value" pricing of a Fund's portfolio securities. See "How Fund Shares Are Priced" below for more information.

Second, the Trust seeks to monitor shareholder account activities in order to detect and prevent excessive and disruptive trading practices. The Trust and PIMCO each reserves the right to restrict or refuse any purchase or exchange transaction if, in the judgment of the Trust or of PIMCO, the transaction may adversely affect the interests of a Fund or its shareholders. Among other things, the Trust may monitor for any patterns of frequent purchases and sales that appear to be made in response to short-term fluctuations in share price and may also monitor for any attempts to improperly avoid the imposition of a redemption fee. Notice of any restrictions or rejections of transactions may vary according to the particular circumstances.

Although the Trust and its service providers seek to use these methods to detect and prevent abusive trading activities, and although the Trust will consistently apply such methods, there can be no assurances that such activities can be mitigated or eliminated. By their nature, omnibus accounts, in which purchases and sales of Fund shares by multiple investors are aggregated for presentation to a Fund on a net basis, conceal the identity of the individual investors from the Fund. This makes it more difficult for a Fund to identify short-term transactions in the Fund.

Verification of Identity

To help the federal government combat the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person that opens a new account, and to determine whether such person's name appears on government lists of known or suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations. As a result, a Fund must obtain the following information for each person that opens a new account:

1.

Name;

2.

Date of birth (for individuals);

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Residential or business street address; and

4.

Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number.

Federal law prohibits the Funds and other financial institutions from opening a new account unless they receive the minimum identifying information listed above.

Individuals may also be asked for a copy of their driver's license, passport or other identifying document in order to verify their identity. In addition, it may be necessary to verify an individual's identity by cross-referencing the identification information with a consumer report or other electronic database. Additional information may be required to open accounts for corporations and other entities.

After an account is opened, a Fund may restrict your ability to purchase additional shares until your identity is verified. A Fund also may close your account and redeem your shares or take other appropriate action if it is unable to verify your identity within a reasonable time.

How Fund Shares Are Priced

The price of a Fund's shares is based on the Fund's NAV. The NAV of a Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total value of a Fund's portfolio investments and other assets attributable to that class, less any liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class.

Fund shares are valued as of the NYSE Close on each day that the NYSE is open. Information that becomes known to the Funds or their agents after the 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. Each Fund reserves the right to change the time its respective NAV is calculated if the Fund closes earlier, or as permitted by the SEC.

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotes are readily available are valued at market value. Market value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices, or if no sales are reported, based on quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers, or pricing services. 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 the manager to be the primary exchange. 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. Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities and non-exchange traded derivatives are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or pricing services using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from independent pricing services use 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. Short term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost. Exchange traded options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. With respect to any portion of the Fund's assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies, a Fund's NAV will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) 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 will be valued at fair value based on procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. The Fund may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing services and other third-party vendors, which may recommend fair value prices or adjustments with reference to other securities, indices or assets. In considering whether fair value pricing is required and in determining fair values, the Fund may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indices) 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 non-U.S. securities. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in a Fund's portfolio investments being affected when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market exists to a reliable degree will be valued at the mean of the last available bid/ask prices in the market for such loans, as provided by a loan pricing service. Senior secured floating rate loans for which an active secondary market does not exist to a reliable degree will be valued at fair value, which is intended to approximate market value. In valuing a senior secured floating rate loan at fair value, the factors considered include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the creditworthiness of the borrower and any intermediate participants, (b) the terms of the loan, (c) recent prices in the market for similar loans, if any, and (d) recent prices in the market for instruments of similar quality, rate, period until next interest rate reset and maturity.

Investments initially valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from pricing services. As a result, 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 securities 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 NYSE is closed. As a result, to the extent that a Fund holds foreign (non-U.S.) securities, the NAV of the Fund's shares may change when you cannot purchase, redeem or exchange shares.

Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. For instance, certain securities or investments for which daily market quotes are not readily available may be valued, pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees, with reference to other securities or indices. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees, generally based upon recommendations provided by PIMCO.

Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information, bid/ask information, broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the NYSE Close, that materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets. In addition, market quotes are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities trade do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. The Board has delegated to PIMCO the responsibility for monitoring significant events that may materially affect the values of the Fund's securities or assets and for determining whether the value of the applicable securities or assets should be reevaluated in light of such significant events.

When the Fund uses fair value pricing to determine its NAV, securities will not be priced on the basis of quotes from the primary market in which they are traded, but rather may be priced by another method that the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction believe reflects fair value. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust's policy is 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 determined by the Board of Trustees or persons acting at their direction would 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 the 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 above under "Abusive Trading Practices."

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. Generally, when the Funds pay income dividends, those dividends are expected to differ over time by approximately the amount of the expense accrual differential between the classes.

Fund Distributions

Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. You begin earning dividends on Fund shares the day after the Fund receives your purchase payment. Dividends paid by each Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner and at the same time, but dividends on different classes of shares may be different as a result of the service and/or distribution fees applicable to certain classes of shares. Each Fund intends to declare income dividends daily and distribute them monthly to shareholders of record.

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's dividend and capital gain distributions with respect to a particular class of shares will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV unless the shareholder elects to have the distributions paid in cash. A shareholder may elect to have distributions paid in cash on the Account Application, by phone, or by submitting a written request, signed by an Authorized Person, indicating the account name, account number, name of Fund and share class. A shareholder may elect to invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Funds which offers that class of shares at NAV. A shareholder must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. This option must be elected when the account is set up.

A Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class R shareholder may choose from the following distribution options:

Reinvest all distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at NAV. You should contact your financial firm (if shares are held through a financial firm) or the Fund's Transfer Agent (if shares are held through a direct account) for details. You do not pay any sales charges on shares received through the reinvestment of Fund distributions. This will be done unless you elect another option.

Invest all distributions in shares of the same class of any other fund of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series which offers that class at NAV. You must have an account existing in the fund selected for investment with the identical registered name. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

Receive all distributions in cash (either paid directly to you or credited to your account with your broker or other financial intermediary). If the postal or other delivery service is unable to deliver checks to your address of record, the Trust's Transfer Agent will hold the returned checks for your benefit in a non-interest bearing account. You must elect this option on your Account Application or by a telephone request to the Transfer Agent at 888.87.PIMCO.

The financial service firm may offer additional distribution reinvestment programs or options. Please contact the firm for details.

Tax Consequences

Taxes on Fund Distributions. A shareholder subject to U.S. federal income tax will be subject to tax on taxable Fund distributions of taxable income or capital gains whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds. For federal income tax purposes, taxable Fund distributions will be taxable to the shareholder as either ordinary income or capital gains.

Fund taxable dividends (i.e., distributions of investment income) are generally taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. A portion of distributions may be qualified dividends taxable at lower rates for individual shareholders. Federal taxes on Fund distributions of gains are determined by how long a Fund owned the investments that generated the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned the shares. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for more than one year will generally be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains. Distributions of gains from investments that the Fund owned for one year or less will generally be taxable as ordinary income.

Taxable Fund distributions are taxable to shareholders even if they are paid from income or gains earned by a Fund prior to the shareholder's investment and thus were included in the price paid for the shares. For example, a shareholder who purchases shares on or just before the record date of a Fund distribution will pay full price for the shares and may receive a portion of his or her investment back as a taxable distribution.

Taxes on Redemption or Exchanges of Shares. You will generally have a taxable capital gain or loss if you dispose of your Fund shares by redemption, exchange or sale. The amount of the gain or loss and the rate of tax will depend primarily upon how much you pay for the shares, how much you sell them for, and how long you hold them. When you exchange shares of a Fund for shares of another Fund, the transaction will be treated as a sale of the Fund shares for these purposes, and any gain on those shares will generally be subject to federal income tax.

Returns of Capital. If the Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.

Important Tax Reporting Considerations. For shares of the Funds redeemed after January 1, 2012, your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) will report gains and losses realized on redemptions of shares for shareholders who are individuals and S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information will also be reported to you on Form 1099-B and the IRS each year. In calculating the gain or loss on redemptions of shares, the average cost method will be used to determine the cost basis of Fund shares purchased after January 1, 2012 unless you instruct the Fund in writing that you want to use another available method for cost basis reporting (for example, First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO), Specific Lot Identification (SLID) or High Cost, First Out (HIFO)). If you designate SLID as your cost basis method, you will also need to designate a secondary cost basis method (Secondary Method). If a Secondary Method is not provided, the Funds will designate FIFO as the Secondary Method and will use the Secondary Method with respect to systematic withdrawals made after January 1, 2012.

Your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) is also required to report gains and losses to the IRS in connection with redemptions of shares by S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012. If a shareholder is a corporation and has not instructed the Fund that it is a C corporation in its Account Application or by written instruction, the Fund will treat the shareholder as an S corporation and file a Form 1099-B.

A Note on the Municipal Funds. Dividends paid to shareholders of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds (collectively, the "Municipal Funds") and derived from Municipal Bond interest are expected to be designated by the Funds as "exempt-interest dividends" and shareholders may generally exclude such dividends from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The federal tax exemption for "exempt-interest dividends" from Municipal Bonds does not necessarily result in the exemption of such dividends from state and local taxes although the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income and PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Funds intend to arrange their affairs so that a portion of such distributions will be exempt from state taxes in the respective state. Each Municipal Fund may invest a portion of its assets in securities that generate income that is not exempt from federal or state income tax. Dividends derived from taxable interest or capital gains will be subject to federal income tax. The interest on "private activity" bonds is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax. As a result, for shareholders that are subject to the alternative minimum tax, income derived from "private activity" bonds will not be exempt from federal income tax. The Municipal Funds seek to produce income that is generally exempt from federal income tax and will not benefit investors in tax-sheltered retirement plans or individuals not subject to federal income tax. Further, the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income and PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Funds seek to produce income that is generally exempt from the relevant state's income tax and will not provide any state tax benefit to individuals that are not subject to that state's income tax.

A Note on the PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund and the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund. Dividends paid to shareholders of the Funds are expected to be designated by the Funds as "exempt-interest dividends" to the extent that such dividends are derived from Municipal Bond interest and shareholders may generally exclude such dividends from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The federal tax exemption for "exempt-interest dividends" from Municipal Bonds does not necessarily result in the exemption of such dividends from state and local taxes. The Funds may invest a portion of their assets in securities that generate income that is not exempt from federal or state income tax. Dividends derived from taxable interest or capital gains will be subject to federal income tax and will be subject to state tax in most states. The payment of a portion of the Funds' dividends as dividends exempt from federal income tax will not provide additional tax benefits to investors in tax-sheltered retirement plans or individuals not subject to federal income tax.

Backup Withholding. Each Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax on all taxable distributions payable to shareholders if they fail to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or if they have been notified by the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against U.S. federal income tax liability.

Foreign Withholding Taxes. A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding or other foreign taxes, which in some cases can be significant on any income or gain from investments in foreign securities. In that case, the Fund's total return on those securities would be decreased. Each Fund may generally deduct these taxes in computing its taxable income. Rather than deducting these foreign taxes, if more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, or if at least 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year is represented by interests in other regulated investment companies, such Fund may make an election to treat a proportionate amount of eligible foreign taxes as constituting a taxable distribution to each shareholder, which would, subject to certain limitations, generally allow the shareholder to either (i) credit that proportionate amount of taxes against U.S. Federal income tax liability as a foreign tax credit or (ii) take that amount as an itemized deduction. Although in some cases the Fund may be able to apply for a refund of a portion of such taxes, the ability to successfully obtain such a refund may be uncertain.

Any foreign shareholders would (with certain exceptions) generally be subject to U. S. tax withholding of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on distributions from the Funds. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, the Funds will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) redemption proceeds made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to enable the Funds to determine whether withholding is required.

This "Tax Consequences" section relates only to federal income tax; the consequences under other tax laws may differ. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the possible application of foreign, state and local income tax laws to Fund dividends and capital distributions. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information regarding the tax aspects of investing in the Funds.

Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques

This section provides additional information about some of the principal investments and related risks of the Funds described under "Fund Summaries" and "Description of Principal Risks" above. It also describes characteristics and risks of additional securities and investment techniques described herein that may be used by the Funds from time to time. Most of these securities and investment techniques are discretionary, which means that PIMCO can decide whether to use them or not. This prospectus does not attempt to disclose all of the various types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds. As with any mutual fund, investors in the Funds rely on the professional investment judgment and skill of PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for more detailed information about the securities and investment techniques described in this section and about other strategies and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Investment Selection

Certain Funds seek maximum total return. The total return sought by a Fund consists of both income earned on a Fund's investments and capital appreciation, if any, arising from increases in the market value of a Fund's holdings. Capital appreciation of Fixed Income Instruments generally results from decreases in market interest rates, foreign currency appreciation, or improving credit fundamentals for a particular market sector or security.

In selecting investments for a Fund, PIMCO develops an outlook for interest rates, currency exchange rates and the economy, analyzes credit and call risks, and uses other investment selection techniques. The proportion of a Fund's assets committed to investments with particular characteristics (such as quality, sector, interest rate or maturity) varies based on PIMCO's outlook for the U.S. economy and the economies of other countries in the world, the financial markets and other factors.

With respect to fixed income investing, PIMCO attempts to identify areas of the bond market that are undervalued relative to the rest of the market. PIMCO identifies these areas by grouping Fixed Income Instruments into sectors such as money markets, governments, corporates, mortgages, asset-backed and international. In seeking to identify undervalued currencies, PIMCO may consider many factors, including but not limited to longer-term analysis of relative interest rates, inflation rates, real exchange rates, purchasing power parity, trade account balances and current account balances, as well as other factors that influence exchange rates such as flows, market technical trends and government policies. Sophisticated proprietary software then assists in evaluating sectors and pricing specific investments. Once investment opportunities are identified, PIMCO will shift assets among sectors depending upon changes in relative valuations, credit spreads and other factors. There is no guarantee that PIMCO's investment selection techniques will produce the desired results.

Investors should be aware that the investments made by a Fund and the results achieved by a Fund at any given time are not expected to be the same as those made by other funds for which PIMCO acts as investment adviser, including funds with names, investment objectives and policies similar to a Fund.

Fixed Income Instruments

"Fixed Income Instruments," as used generally in this prospectus, includes:

securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities");

corporate debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including convertible securities and corporate commercial paper;

mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities;

inflation-indexed bonds issued both by governments and corporations;

structured notes, including hybrid or "indexed" securities and event-linked bonds;

bank capital and trust preferred securities;

loan participations and assignments;

delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities;

bank certificates of deposit, fixed time deposits and bankers' acceptances;

repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments and reverse repurchase agreements on Fixed Income Instruments;

debt securities issued by states or local governments and their agencies, authorities and other government-sponsored enterprises;

obligations of non-U.S. governments or their subdivisions, agencies and government-sponsored enterprises; and

obligations of international agencies or supranational entities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.

The Funds may invest in derivatives based on Fixed Income Instruments.

Duration

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates. The longer a security's duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. Similarly, 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. By way of example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. The maturity of a security, another commonly used measure of price sensitivity, measures only the time until final payment is due, whereas duration takes into account the pattern of all payments of interest and principal on a security over time, including how these payments are affected by prepayments and by changes in interest rates, as well as the time until an interest rate is reset (in the case of variable-rate securities). PIMCO uses an internal model for calculating duration, which may result in a different value for the duration of an index compared to the duration calculated by the index provider or another third party.

U.S. Government Securities

U.S. Government Securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. The U.S. Government does not guarantee the NAV of the Fund's shares. U.S. Government Securities are subject to market and interest rate risk, as well as varying degrees of credit risk. Some U.S. Government Securities are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Other types of U.S. Government Securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States (but not issued by the U.S. Treasury). These securities may have less credit risk than U.S. Government Securities not supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Such other types of U.S. Government Securities are: (1) supported by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (2) supported only by the credit of the issuing agency, instrumentality or government-sponsored corporation; or (3) supported by the United States in some other way. These securities may be subject to greater credit risk. U.S. Government Securities include zero coupon securities, which tend to be subject to greater market risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). 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 guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

Municipal Bonds

Municipal Bonds are generally issued by states, territories, possessions and local governments and their agencies, authorities and other instrumentalities. Municipal Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit and market risk. The ability of an issuer to make payments could be affected by litigation, legislation or other political events or the bankruptcy of the issuer. Lower rated Municipal Bonds are subject to greater credit and market risk than higher quality Municipal Bonds. The types of Municipal Bonds in which the Funds may invest include municipal lease obligations, municipal general obligation bonds, municipal cash equivalents, and pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity Municipal Bonds. The Funds may also invest in industrial development bonds, which are Municipal Bonds issued by a government agency on behalf of a private sector company and, in most cases, are not backed by the credit of the issuing municipality and may therefore involve more risk. The Funds may also invest in securities issued by entities whose underlying assets are Municipal Bonds.

Pre-refunded Municipal Bonds are tax-exempt bonds that have been refunded to a call date on or before the final maturity of principal and remain outstanding in the municipal market. The payment of principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund is funded from securities in a designated escrow account that holds U.S. Treasury securities or other obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities ("Agency Securities")). As the payment of principal and interest is generated from securities held in a designated escrow account, the pledge of the municipality has been fulfilled and the original pledge of revenue by the municipality is no longer in place. The escrow account securities pledged to pay the principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bond do not guarantee the price movement of the bond before maturity. Investment in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund may subject the Fund to interest rate risk, market risk and credit risk. In addition, while a secondary market exists for pre-refunded Municipal Bonds, if a Fund sells pre-refunded Municipal Bonds prior to maturity, the price received may be more or less than the original cost, depending on market conditions at the time of sale.

The Funds may invest, without limitation, in residual interest bonds ("RIBs"), which brokers create by depositing a Municipal Bond in a trust. The trust in turn issues a variable rate security and RIBs. The interest rate for the variable rate security is determined by the remarketing broker-dealer, while the RIB holder receives the balance of the income from the underlying municipal bond. The market prices of RIBs may be highly sensitive to changes in market rates and may decrease significantly when market rates increase.

In a transaction in which a Fund purchases a RIB from a trust, and the underlying Municipal Bond was held by the Fund prior to being deposited into the trust, the Fund treats the transaction as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the Fund will incur a non-cash interest expense with respect to interest paid by the trust on the variable rate securities, and will recognize additional interest income in an amount directly corresponding to the non-cash interest expense. Therefore, the Fund's NAV per share and performance are not affected by the non-cash interest expense. This accounting treatment does not apply to RIBs acquired by the Funds where the Funds did not previously own the underlying Municipal Bond.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage-related securities include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBSs") and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property.

The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of a mortgage-related security generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage-related securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. If unanticipated rates of prepayment on underlying mortgages increase the effective maturity of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of the security can be expected to increase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. See "Extension Risk" and "Prepayment Risk" below. The value of these securities may also fluctuate in response to the market's perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Extension Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Extension Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation later than expected. This may occur when interest rates rise. This may negatively affect Fund returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, because principal payments are made later than expected, the Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates.

Prepayment Risk. Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are subject to Prepayment Risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of such an obligation earlier than expected (due to the sale of the underlying property, refinancing, or foreclosure). This may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose the Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. Also, if a security subject to prepayment has been purchased at a premium, the value of the premium would be lost in the event of prepayment.

One type of SMBS has one class receiving all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only, or "IO" class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only, or "PO" class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund's yield to maturity from these securities. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities.

Each Fund may invest in each of collateralized bond obligations ("CBOs"), collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), other collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs") and other similarly structured securities. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs 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. Other CDOs are trusts backed by other types of assets representing obligations of various parties. Certain Funds may invest in other asset-backed securities that have been offered to investors.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities: Pools created by non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in such pools. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those mortgage-related securities that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee. As a result, the mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics than government or government-sponsored mortgage-related securities and have wider variances in a number of terms including interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics. The risk of nonpayment is greater for mortgage-related securities that are backed by loans that were originated under weak underwriting standards, including loans made to borrowers with limited means to make repayment. A level of risk exists for all loans, although, historically, the poorest performing loans have been those classified as subprime. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, mortgage-related securities held in a Fund's portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities include securities that reflect an interest in, and are secured by, mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans. These risks reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants.

Loan Participations and Assignments

Each Fund may invest in fixed- and floating-rate loans, which investments generally will be in the form of loan participations and assignments of portions of such loans. Participations and assignments involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of being a lender. If a Fund purchases a participation, it may only be able to enforce its rights through the lender, and may assume the credit risk of the lender in addition to the borrower.

Reinvestment

Each Fund may be subject to the risk that the returns of a Fund will decline during periods of falling interest rates because the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds from matured, traded or called debt obligations at interest rates below the Fund's current earnings rate. For instance, when interest rates decline, an issuer of debt obligations may exercise an option to redeem securities prior to maturity, thereby forcing the Fund to invest in lower-yielding securities. A Fund also may choose to sell higher-yielding portfolio securities and to purchase lower-yielding securities to achieve greater portfolio diversification, because the Fund's portfolio manager believes the current holdings are overvalued or for other investment-related reasons. A decline in the returns received by a Fund from its investments is likely to have an adverse effect on the Fund's net asset value, yield and total return.

Focused Investment

To the extent that a Fund focuses its investments in a particular sector, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse developments affecting that sector. These developments include, but are not limited to, governmental regulation; inflation; rising interest rates; cost increases in raw materials, fuel and other operating expenses; technological innovations that may render existing products and equipment obsolete; competition from new entrants; high research and development costs; increased costs associated with compliance with environmental or other governmental regulations; and other economic, business or political developments specific to that sector. Furthermore, a Fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in companies in related sectors that may share common characteristics, are often subject to similar business risks and regulatory burdens, and whose securities may react similarly to the types of developments described above, which will subject the Fund to greater risk. A Fund also will be subject to focused investment risk to the extent that it invests a substantial portion of its assets in a particular issuer, market, asset class, country or geographic region.

Corporate Debt Securities

Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of the issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. When interest rates rise, the value of corporate debt securities can be expected to decline. Debt securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate movements than those with shorter maturities.

Bank Capital Securities and Trust Preferred Securities

There are two common types of bank capital: Tier I and Tier II. Bank capital is generally, but not always, of investment grade quality. Tier I securities often take the form of trust preferred securities. Tier II securities are commonly thought of as hybrids of debt and preferred stock, are often perpetual (with no maturity date), callable and, under certain conditions, allow for the issuer bank to withhold payment of interest until a later date.

Trust preferred securities have the characteristics of both subordinated debt and preferred stock. The primary advantage of the structure of trust preferred securities is that they are treated by the financial institution as debt securities for tax purposes and as equity for the calculation of capital requirements. Trust preferred securities typically bear a market rate coupon comparable to interest rates available on debt of a similarly rated issuer. Typical characteristics include long-term maturities, early redemption by the issuer, periodic fixed or variable interest payments, and maturities at face value. The market value of trust preferred securities may be more volatile than those of conventional debt securities. There can be no assurance as to the liquidity of trust preferred securities and the ability of holders, such as a Fund, to sell their holdings.

Cash Equivalent Securities

The Funds may invest in cash equivalent securities. Cash equivalent securities are defined as investment grade securities with a duration of approximately one year or less.

High Yield Securities

Securities rated lower than Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, are sometimes referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk bonds." Investing in these securities involves special risks in addition to the risks associated with investments in higher-rated fixed income securities. While offering a greater potential opportunity for capital appreciation and higher yields, high yield securities typically entail greater potential price volatility and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities. High yield securities may be regarded as predominately speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. They may also be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher-rated securities. Issuers of securities in default may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case a Fund may lose its entire investment. Certain Funds may invest in securities that are in default with respect to the payment of interest or repayment of principal, or present an imminent risk of default with respect to such payments.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

Variable and floating rate securities are securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or that reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter). Each Fund may invest in floating rate debt instruments ("floaters") and engage in credit spread trades. Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as interest rates in general.

Conversely, floating rate securities will not generally increase in value if interest rates decline. Each Fund may also invest in inverse floating rate debt instruments ("inverse floaters"). An inverse floater may exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation of similar credit quality. Each Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed IO, PO or inverse floater securities. Additionally, each Fund may also invest, without limitation, in RIBs.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, which are more fully described below) are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds (other than municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds) will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. 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.

With regard to municipal inflation-indexed bonds and certain corporate inflation-indexed bonds, the inflation adjustment is reflected in the semi-annual coupon payment. As a result, the principal value of municipal inflation-indexed bonds and such corporate inflation-indexed bonds does not adjust according to the rate of inflation.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

Event-Linked Exposure

Each Fund may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in "event-linked bonds" or "event-linked swaps" or by implementing "event-linked strategies." Event-linked exposure results in gains or losses that typically are contingent, or formulaically related to defined trigger events. Examples of trigger events include hurricanes, earthquakes, weather-related phenomena, or statistics relating to such events. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as "catastrophe bonds." If a trigger event occurs, a Fund may lose a portion or its entire principal invested in the bond or notional amount on a swap. Event-linked exposure often provides for an extension of maturity to process and audit loss claims where a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension of maturity may increase volatility. Event-linked exposure may also expose a Fund to certain unanticipated risks including credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations, and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked exposures may also be subject to liquidity risk.

Convertible and Equity Securities

Common stock represents equity ownership in a company and typically provides the common stockholder the power to vote on certain corporate actions, including the election of the company's directors. Common stockholders participate in company profits through dividends and, in the event of bankruptcy, distributions, on a pro-rata basis after other claims are satisfied. Many factors affect the value of common stock, including earnings, earnings forecasts, corporate events and factors impacting the issuer's industry and the market generally. Common stock generally has the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all corporate securities.

Each Fund may invest in convertible securities and equity securities. Convertible securities are generally preferred stocks and other securities, including fixed income securities and warrants, that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock at a stated price or rate. The price of a convertible security will normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of this conversion or exercise feature. However, the value of a convertible security may not increase or decrease as rapidly as the underlying common stock. A convertible security will normally also provide income and is subject to interest rate risk. Convertible securities may be lower-rated securities subject to greater levels of credit risk. A Fund may be forced to convert a security before it would otherwise choose, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

"Synthetic" convertible securities are selected based on the similarity of their economic characteristics to those of a traditional convertible security due to the combination of separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security, i.e., an income-producing security ("income-producing component") and the right to acquire an equity security ("convertible component"). The income-producing component is achieved by investing in non-convertible, income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments, which may be represented by derivative instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. A simple example of a synthetic convertible security is the combination of a traditional corporate bond with a warrant to purchase equity securities of the issuer of the bond. A Fund may also purchase synthetic securities created by other parties, typically investment banks, including convertible structured notes. The income-producing and convertible components of a synthetic convertible security may be issued separately by different issuers and at different times.

Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stocks, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stock is subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company's preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects.

While some countries or companies may be regarded as favorable investments, pure fixed income opportunities may be unattractive or limited due to insufficient supply, or legal or technical restrictions. In such cases, subject to its applicable investment restrictions, a Fund may consider convertible securities or equity securities to gain exposure to such investments.

At times, in connection with the restructuring of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument either outside of bankruptcy court or in the context of bankruptcy court proceedings, a Fund may determine or be required to accept equity securities, such as common stocks, in exchange for all or a portion of a preferred stock or Fixed Income Instrument. Depending upon, among other things, PIMCO's evaluation of the potential value of such securities in relation to the price that could be obtained by a Fund at any given time upon sale thereof, a Fund may determine to hold such securities in its portfolio.

Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. The market price of equity securities owned by a Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities may decline in value due to factors affecting equity securities markets generally or particular industries represented in those markets. The value of an equity security may also decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Securities

Each Fund (except the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal, PIMCO New York Municipal and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non- U.S.) countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to a non-U.S. country if the issuer is a foreign government (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), or if the issuer is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may include American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") and similar securities that represent interests in non-U.S. companies securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be less liquid or may trade at a different price than the underlying securities of the issuer. In the case of certain money market instruments, such instruments will be considered economically tied to a non-U.S. country if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instrument is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to non-U.S. countries if the underlying assets are foreign currencies (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued by foreign governments or issuers organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country (or if the underlying assets are certain money market instruments, if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instruments is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country).

Investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities. Investors should consider carefully the substantial risks involved for Funds that invest in securities issued by foreign companies and governments of foreign countries. These risks include: differences in accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; generally higher commission rates on foreign portfolio transactions; the possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations; and political instability. Individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rates of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. The securities markets, values of securities, yields and risks associated with foreign (non-U.S.) securities markets may change independently of each other. Also, foreign (non-U.S.) securities and dividends and interest payable on those securities may be subject to foreign taxes, including taxes withheld from payments on those securities. Foreign (non-U.S.) securities often trade with less frequency and volume than domestic securities and therefore may exhibit greater price volatility. Investments in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may also involve higher custodial costs than domestic investments and additional transaction costs with respect to foreign currency conversions. Changes in foreign exchange rates also will affect the value of securities denominated or quoted in foreign currencies.

Certain Funds also may invest in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding by which defaulted sovereign debt may be collected.

Emerging Market Securities. Each Fund that may invest in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to developing (or "emerging market") countries. PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the security's "country of exposure" is an emerging market country, as determined by the criteria set forth below. Alternatively, such as when a "country of exposure" is not available or when PIMCO believes the following tests more accurately reflect which country the security is economically tied to, PIMCO may consider an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the issuer or guarantor is a government of an emerging market country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), if the issuer or guarantor is organized under the laws of an emerging market country, or if the currency of settlement of the security is a currency of an emerging market country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to emerging market countries if the underlying assets are currencies of emerging market countries (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued or guaranteed by governments of emerging market countries or by entities organized under the laws of emerging market countries. A security's "country of exposure" is determined by PIMCO using certain factors provided by a third-party analytical service provider. The factors are applied in order such that the first factor to result in the assignment of a country determines the "country of exposure." The factors, listed in the order in which they are applied, are: (i) if an asset-backed or other collateralized security, the country in which the collateral backing the security is located, (ii) if the security is guaranteed by the government of a country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), the country of the government or instrumentality providing the guarantee, (iii) the "country of risk" of the issuer, (iv) the "country of risk" of the issuer's ultimate parent, or (v) the country where the issuer is organized or incorporated under the laws thereof. "Country of risk" is a separate four-part test determined by the following factors, listed in order of importance: (i) management location, (ii) country of primary listing, (iii) sales or revenue attributable to the country, and (iv) reporting currency of the issuer. PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. In making investments in emerging market securities, a Fund emphasizes those countries with relatively low gross national product per capita and with the potential for rapid economic growth. Emerging market countries are generally located in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe. PIMCO will select the country and currency composition based on its evaluation of relative interest rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, monetary and fiscal policies, trade and current account balances, legal and political developments and any other specific factors it believes to be relevant.

Investing in emerging market securities imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in domestic securities or in foreign, developed countries. These risks include: smaller market capitalization of securities markets, which may suffer periods of relative illiquidity; significant price volatility; restrictions on foreign investment; possible repatriation of investment income and capital. In addition, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales; future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization, or creation of government monopolies. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by a Fund. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Additional risks of emerging market securities may include: greater social, economic and political uncertainty and instability; more substantial governmental involvement in the economy; less governmental supervision and regulation; unavailability of currency hedging techniques; companies that are newly organized and small; differences in auditing and financial reporting standards, which may result in unavailability of material information about issuers; and less developed legal systems. In addition, emerging securities markets may have different clearance and settlement procedures, which may be unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions or otherwise make it difficult to engage in such transactions. Settlement problems may cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, hold a portion of its assets in cash pending investment, or be delayed in disposing of a portfolio security. Such a delay could result in possible liability to a purchaser of the security.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Currencies

A Fund that invests directly in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, or receive revenues in, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will be subject to currency risk. Foreign currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. They generally are determined by supply and demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in different countries, actual or perceived changes in interest rates and other complex factors. Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or by currency controls or political developments. Currencies in which the Funds' assets are denominated may be devalued against the U.S. dollar, resulting in a loss to the Funds.

Foreign Currency Transactions. Funds that invest in securities denominated in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies may engage in foreign currency transactions on a spot (cash) basis, enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options on foreign currencies and futures. A forward foreign currency exchange contract, which involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract, reduces a Fund's exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will deliver and increases its exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will receive for the duration of the contract. Certain foreign currency transactions may also be settled in cash rather than the actual delivery of the relevant currency. The effect on the value of a Fund is similar to selling securities denominated in one currency and purchasing securities denominated in another currency. A contract to sell a foreign currency would limit any potential gain which might be realized if the value of the hedged currency increases. A Fund may enter into these contracts to hedge against foreign exchange risk, to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one currency to another. Suitable hedging transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that a Fund will engage in such transactions at any given time or from time to time. Also, such transactions may not be successful and may eliminate any chance for a Fund to benefit from favorable fluctuations in relevant foreign currencies. A Fund may use one currency (or a basket of currencies) to hedge against adverse changes in the value of another currency (or a basket of currencies) when exchange rates between the two currencies are positively correlated. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with the procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable law, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for non-hedging purposes.

Redenomination. Continuing uncertainty as to the status of the euro and the European Monetary Union (the "EMU") has created significant volatility in currency and financial markets generally. Any partial or complete dissolution of the EMU could have significant adverse effects on currency and financial markets and on the values of a Fund's portfolio investments. If one or more EMU countries were to stop using the euro as its primary currency, a Fund's investments in such countries may be redenominated into a different or newly adopted currency. As a result, the value of those investments could decline significantly and unpredictably. In addition, securities or other investments that are redenominated may be subject to currency risk, liquidity risk and risk of improper valuation to a greater extent than similar investments currently denominated in euros. To the extent a currency used for redenomination purposes is not specified in respect of certain EMU-related investments, or should the euro cease to be used entirely, the currency in which such investments are denominated may be unclear, making such investments particularly difficult to value or dispose of. A Fund may incur additional expenses to the extent it is required to seek judicial or other clarification of the denomination or value of such securities.

There can be no assurance that if a Fund earns income or capital gains in a non-U.S. country or PIMCO otherwise seeks to withdraw a Fund's investments from a given country, capital controls imposed by such country will not prevent, or cause significant expense in, doing so.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, in which the Fund purchases a security from a bank or broker-dealer, which agrees to repurchase the security at the Fund's cost plus interest within a specified time. If the party agreeing to repurchase should default, the Fund will seek to sell the securities which it holds. This could involve procedural costs or delays in addition to a loss on the securities if their value should fall below their repurchase price. Repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and which may not be terminated within seven days at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the agreements are considered illiquid securities.  

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, Dollar Rolls and Other Borrowings

Each Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls, subject to the Fund's limitations on borrowings. A reverse repurchase agreement involves the sale of a security by a Fund and its agreement to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and price. A dollar roll is similar except that the counterparty is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund but only securities that are "substantially identical." Reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls may be considered borrowing for some purposes. A Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees to cover its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements and dollar rolls. Reverse repurchase agreements, dollar rolls and other forms of borrowings may create leveraging risk for a Fund.

Each Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to ⅓ of the Fund's total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities. A Fund may also borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets.

Derivatives

Each Fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies. Generally, derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends upon, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index, and may relate to stocks, bonds, interest rates, spreads between different interest rates, currencies or currency exchange rates, commodities, and related indexes. Examples of derivative instruments include options contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, credit default swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds). Each Fund may invest some or all of its assets in derivative instruments. A portfolio manager may decide not to employ any of these strategies and there is no assurance that any derivatives strategy used by a Fund will succeed. A description of these and other derivative instruments that the Funds may use are described under "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.

A Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional investments. Certain derivative transactions may have a leveraging effect on a Fund. For example, a small investment in a derivative instrument may have a significant impact on a Fund's exposure to interest rates, currency exchange rates or other investments. As a result, a relatively small price movement in a derivative instrument may cause an immediate and substantial loss or gain. A Fund may engage in such transactions regardless of whether the Fund owns the asset, instrument or components of the index underlying the derivative instrument. A Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in these types of instruments. If it does, the Fund's investment exposure could far exceed the value of its portfolio securities and its investment performance could be primarily dependent upon securities it does not own. A description of various risks associated with particular derivative instruments is included in "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. The following provides a more general discussion of important risk factors relating to all derivative instruments that may be used by the Funds.

Management Risk. Derivative products are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding not only of the underlying instrument but also of the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions.

Credit Risk. The use of many derivative instruments involves the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the failure of another party to the contract (usually referred to as a "counterparty") to make required payments or otherwise comply with the contract's terms. Additionally, a short position in a credit default swap could result in losses if a Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company on which the credit default swap is based.

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when a particular derivative instrument is difficult to purchase or sell. If a derivative transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is illiquid (as is the case with many privately negotiated derivatives), it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price.

Leverage Risk. Because many derivatives have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index could result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When a Fund uses derivatives for leverage, investments in that Fund will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to market changes. To limit leverage risk, each Fund will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees (or, as permitted by applicable regulation, enter into certain offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under derivative instruments.

Lack of Availability. Because the markets for certain derivative instruments (including markets located in foreign countries) are relatively new and still developing, suitable derivatives transactions may not be available in all circumstances for risk management or other purposes. Upon the expiration of a particular contract, a portfolio manager may wish to retain a Fund's position in the derivative instrument by entering into a similar contract, but may be unable to do so if the counterparty to the original contract is unwilling to enter into the new contract and no other suitable counterparty can be found. There is no assurance that a Fund will engage in derivatives transactions at any time or from time to time. A Fund's ability to use derivatives may also be limited by certain regulatory and tax considerations.

Market and Other Risks. Like most other investments, derivative instruments are subject to the risk that the market value of the instrument will change in a way detrimental to a Fund's interest. If a portfolio manager incorrectly forecasts the values of securities, currencies or interest rates or other economic factors in using derivatives for a Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in other Fund investments. A Fund may also have to buy or sell a security at a disadvantageous time or price because the Fund is legally required to maintain offsetting positions or asset coverage in connection with certain derivatives transactions.

Other risks in using derivatives include the risk of mispricing or improper valuation of derivatives and the inability of derivatives to correlate perfectly with underlying assets, rates and indexes. Many derivatives, in particular privately negotiated derivatives, are complex and often valued subjectively. Improper valuations can result in increased cash payment requirements to counterparties or a loss of value to a Fund. Also, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. For example, a swap agreement on an exchange traded fund would not correlate perfectly with the index upon which the exchange traded fund is based because the fund's return is net of fees and expenses. In addition, a Fund's use of derivatives may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if the Fund had not used such instruments.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. Some REITs also finance 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. Therefore, REITs tend to pay higher dividends than other issuers.

REITs can be divided into three basic types: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property. They derive their income primarily from rents received and any profits on the sale of their properties. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive most of their income from mortgage interest payments. As its name suggests, Hybrid REITs combine characteristics of both Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs.

An investment in a REIT, or in a real estate linked derivative instrument linked to the value of a REIT, is subject to the risks that impact the value of the underlying properties of the REIT. These risks include loss to casualty or condemnation, and changes in supply and demand, interest rates, zoning laws, regulatory limitations on rents, property taxes and operating expenses. Other factors that may adversely affect REITs include poor performance by management of the REIT, changes to the tax laws, or failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free distribution of income. REITs are also subject to default by borrowers and self-liquidation, and are heavily dependent on cash flow. Some REITs lack diversification because they invest in a limited number of properties, a narrow geographic area, or a single type of property. Mortgage REITs may be impacted by the quality of the credit extended.

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)

ETNs are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the NYSE) during normal trading hours. However, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's market benchmark or strategy factor.

ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs, it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. ETNs are also subject to tax risk. The IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs. There may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

Each Fund (except the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal, PIMCO New York Municipal and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) may also enter into, or acquire participations in, delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities, in which a lender agrees to make loans up to a maximum amount upon demand by the borrower during a specified term. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when it might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company's financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that a Fund is committed to advance additional funds, it will segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are subject to credit, interest rate and liquidity risk and the risks of being a lender.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

Each Fund may purchase or sell securities which it is eligible to purchase or sell on a when-issued basis, may purchase and sell such securities for delayed delivery and may make contracts to purchase or sell such securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond normal settlement time (forward commitments). When-issued transactions, delayed delivery purchases and forward commitments involve a risk of loss if the value of the securities declines prior to the settlement date. This risk is in addition to a risk that a Fund's other assets will decline in value. Therefore, these transactions may result in a form of leverage and increase a Fund's overall investment exposure. Typically, no income accrues on securities a Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although a Fund may earn income on securities it has segregated or "earmarked" to cover these positions. When a Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, a Fund could realize a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis without owning the security, a Fund will incur a loss if the security's price appreciates in value such that the security's price is above the agreed-upon price on the settlement date.

Investment in Other Investment Companies

Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, such as open-end or closed-end management investment companies, including exchange-traded funds, or in pooled accounts, or other unregistered accounts or investment vehicles to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any exemptive relief therefrom. A Fund may invest in other investment companies to gain broad market or sector exposure, including during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash or when PIMCO believes share prices of other investment companies offer attractive values. As a shareholder of an investment company or other pooled vehicle, a Fund may indirectly bear investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, service fees and other fees which are in addition to the fees the Fund pays its service providers.

Each Fund may invest in certain money market funds and/or short-term bond funds ("Central Funds"), to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder or exemptive relief therefrom. The Central Funds are registered investment companies created for use solely by the series of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT, other series of registered investment companies advised by PIMCO, in connection with their cash management activities. The main investments of the Central Funds are money market instruments and short maturity Fixed Income Instruments. The Central Funds may incur expenses related to their investment activities, but do not pay investment advisory or supervisory and administrative fees to PIMCO.

Subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act, each Fund may elect to pursue its investment objective by investing in one or more underlying investment vehicles or companies that have substantially similar investment objectives and policies as the Fund.

Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Companies

Certain Funds may invest in equity securities of small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies. The Funds consider a small-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of up to $1.5 billion and a mid-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. Investments in small-cap and mid-cap companies involve greater risk than investments in large-capitalization companies. Small- and mid-cap companies may not have an established financial history, which can present valuation challenges. The equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to increased market fluctuations, due to less liquid markets and more limited managerial and financial resources. A Fund's investment in small- and mid-cap companies may increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

Short Sales

A Fund may make short sales as part of its overall portfolio management strategies or to offset a potential decline in value of a security. A short sale involves the sale of a security that is borrowed from a broker or other institution to complete the sale. Short sales expose a Fund to the risk that it will be required to acquire, convert or exchange securities to replace the borrowed securities (also known as "covering" the short position) at a time when the securities sold short have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. A Fund making a short sale (other than a "short sale against the box") must segregate or "earmark" assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees or otherwise cover its position in a permissible manner.  A Fund may engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and interpretations thereunder and other federal securities laws. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (non-U.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.

Illiquid Securities

Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets (taken at the time of investment) in illiquid securities. Certain illiquid securities may require pricing at fair value as determined in good faith under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. A portfolio manager may be subject to significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities, and transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. The term "illiquid securities" for this purpose means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities. Restricted securities, i.e., securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may be illiquid. However, some restricted securities (such as securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain commercial paper) may be treated as liquid, although they may be less liquid than registered securities traded on established secondary markets.

Loans of Portfolio Securities

For the purpose of achieving income, each Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions provided a number of conditions are satisfied, including that the loan is fully collateralized. Please see "Investment Objectives and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information for details. When a Fund lends portfolio securities, its investment performance will continue to reflect changes in the value of the securities loaned, and the Fund will also receive a fee or interest on the collateral. Securities lending involves the risk of loss of rights in the collateral or delay in recovery of the collateral if the borrower fails to return the security loaned or becomes insolvent. A Fund may pay lending fees to a party arranging the loan. Cash collateral received by a Fund in securities lending transactions may be invested in short-term liquid fixed income instruments or in money market or short-term mutual funds, or similar investment vehicles, including affiliated money market or short-term mutual funds. A Fund bears the risk of such investments.

Portfolio Turnover

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." When the portfolio manager deems it appropriate and particularly during periods of volatile market movements, each Fund may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. Higher portfolio turnover (e.g., an annual rate greater than 100% of the average value of the Fund's portfolio) involves correspondingly greater expenses to a Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer markups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities. 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). The trading costs and tax effects associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect a Fund's performance. Please see a Fund's "Fund Summary—Portfolio Turnover" or the "Financial Highlights" in this prospectus for the portfolio turnover rates of the Funds that were operational during the last fiscal year.

Temporary Defensive Positions

For temporary or defensive purposes, each Fund may invest without limit in U.S. debt securities, including taxable securities and short-term money market securities, when PIMCO deems it appropriate to do so. When a Fund engages in such strategies, it may not achieve its investment objective.

Changes in Investment Objectives and Policies

The investment objectives of the PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal and PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Funds are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The investment objective of each other Fund is fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. Unless otherwise stated, all other investment policies of the Funds may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.

Percentage Investment Limitations

Unless otherwise stated, all percentage limitations on Fund investments listed in this prospectus will apply at the time of investment. A Fund would not violate these limitations unless an excess or deficiency occurs or exists immediately after and as a result of an investment. The PIMCO Unconstrained Tax-Managed Bond Fund has adopted a non-fundamental investment policy, and each of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal, PIMCO New York Municipal and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds has adopted a fundamental investment policy to invest at least 80% of its assets in investments suggested by its name. For purposes of this policy, the term "assets" means net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes.

Credit Ratings and Unrated Securities

Rating agencies are private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of fixed income securities, including convertible securities. Appendix A to this prospectus describes the various ratings assigned to fixed income securities by Moody's, S&P and Fitch. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not evaluate market risks. Rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings and an issuer's current financial condition may be better or worse than a rating indicates. PIMCO does not rely solely on credit ratings, and develops its own analysis of issuer credit quality.

A Fund may purchase unrated securities (which are not rated by a rating agency) if PIMCO determines that the security is of comparable quality to a rated security that the Fund may purchase. Unrated securities may be less liquid than comparable rated securities and involve the risk that the portfolio manager may not accurately evaluate the security's comparative credit rating. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality fixed income securities. To the extent that a Fund invests in high yield and/or unrated securities, the Fund's success in achieving its investment objective may depend more heavily on the portfolio manager's creditworthiness analysis than if the Fund invested exclusively in higher-quality and rated securities.

Other Investments and Techniques

The Funds may invest in other types of securities and use a variety of investment techniques and strategies which are not described in this prospectus. These securities and techniques may subject the Funds to additional risks. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for additional information about the securities and investment techniques described in this prospectus and about additional securities and techniques that may be used by the Funds.

Financial Highlights

The financial highlights table is intended to help a shareholder understand the financial performance of Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of each Fund for the last five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period since a Fund or a class commenced operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a particular class of shares of a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund's financial statements, are included in the Trust's annual report to shareholders. The annual report is available free of charge by calling the Trust at the phone number on the back of this prospectus. The annual report is also available for download free of charge on the Trust's Web site at pimco.com/investments. Note: All footnotes to the financial highlights table appear at the end of the tables.

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.67

$

0.27

$

0.18

$

0.45

$

(0.26

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.26

)

$

9.86

4.69

%

$

88,914

0.445

%

0.445

%

0.445

%

0.445

%

2.72

%

21

%

03/31/2012

9.29

0.32

0.39

0.71

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

9.67

7.81

44,760

0.445

0.445

0.445

0.445

3.33

32

03/31/2011

9.39

0.36

(0.10

)

0.26

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

9.29

2.75

46,484

0.445

0.445

0.445

0.445

3.77

22

03/31/2010

8.72

0.37

0.67

1.04

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

9.39

12.12

46,641

0.445

0.445

0.445

0.445

4.06

47

03/31/2009

9.47

0.39

(0.73

)

(0.34

)

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

8.72

(3.67

)

65,751

0.445

0.445

0.445

0.445

4.34

72

Class P

03/31/2013

9.67

0.26

0.18

0.44

(0.25

)

0.00

0.00

(0.25

)

9.86

4.59

14,380

0.545

0.545

0.545

0.545

2.63

21

03/31/2012

9.29

0.30

0.40

0.70

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

9.67

7.70

7,150

0.545

0.545

0.545

0.545

3.18

32

03/31/2011

9.39

0.35

(0.10

)

0.25

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

9.29

2.65

3,676

0.545

0.545

0.545

0.545

3.69

22

03/31/2010

8.72

0.36

0.67

1.03

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

9.39

12.01

1,562

0.545

0.545

0.545

0.545

3.86

47

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.50

0.36

(0.77

)

(0.41

)

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

8.72

(4.40

)

9

0.545

*

0.545

*

0.545

*

0.545

*

4.37

*

72

Class D

03/31/2013

9.67

0.24

0.18

0.42

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

9.86

4.35

5,664

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

2.42

21

03/31/2012

9.29

0.28

0.40

0.68

(0.30

)

0.00

0.00

(0.30

)

9.67

7.45

5,197

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

2.99

32

03/31/2011

9.39

0.33

(0.10

)

0.23

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

9.29

2.41

5,637

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.46

22

03/31/2010

8.72

0.34

0.67

1.01

(0.34

)

0.00

0.00

(0.34

)

9.39

11.76

5,096

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.69

47

03/31/2009

9.47

0.37

(0.74

)

(0.37

)

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

8.72

(3.99

)

2,958

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

4.05

72

Class A

03/31/2013

9.67

0.24

0.18

0.42

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

9.86

4.35

62,695

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

2.43

21

03/31/2012

9.29

0.28

0.40

0.68

(0.30

)

0.00

0.00

(0.30

)

9.67

7.45

60,685

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

2.95

32

03/31/2011

9.39

0.33

(0.10

)

0.23

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

9.29

2.41

37,061

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.45

22

03/31/2010

8.72

0.34

0.67

1.01

(0.34

)

0.00

0.00

(0.34

)

9.39

11.75

32,593

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.73

47

03/31/2009

9.47

0.37

(0.74

)

(0.37

)

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

8.72

(3.99

)

39,954

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

4.05

72

Class C

03/31/2013

9.67

0.16

0.18

0.34

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

9.86

3.57

13,823

1.525

1.525

1.525

1.525

1.67

21

03/31/2012

9.29

0.21

0.40

0.61

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.23

)

9.67

6.65

10,810

1.525

1.525

1.525

1.525

2.19

32

03/31/2011

9.39

0.25

(0.09

)

0.16

(0.26

)

0.00

0.00

(0.26

)

9.29

1.65

5,819

1.525

1.525

1.525

1.525

2.67

22

08/31/2009 - 03/31/2010

9.15

0.14

0.25

0.39

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

9.39

4.33

419

1.525

*

1.525

*

1.525

*

1.525

*

2.64

*

47

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

Institutional Class

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

$

10.00

$

0.19

$

0.17

$

0.36

$

(0.19

)

$

(0.03

)

$

0.00

$

(0.22

)

$

10.14

3.58

%

$

3,898

0.44

%*

1.26

%*

0.44

%*

1.26

%*

2.29

%*

22

%

Class P

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.18

0.17

0.35

(0.18

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.21

)

10.14

3.50

132

0.54

*

3.21

*

0.54

*

3.21

*

2.16

*

22

Class D

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.17

0.16

0.33

(0.16

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.19

)

10.14

3.30

353

0.79

*

2.18

*

0.79

*

2.18

*

1.99

*

22

Class A

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.17

0.16

0.33

(0.16

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.19

)

10.14

3.30

1,745

0.79

*

2.13

*

0.79

*

2.13

*

1.96

*

22

Class C

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.11

0.16

0.27

(0.10

)

(0.03

)

0.00

(0.13

)

10.14

2.69

73

1.54

*

2.55

*

1.54

*

2.55

*

1.26

*

22

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.02

$

0.11

$

(0.04

)

$

0.07

$

(0.11

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.11

)

$

9.98

0.72

%

$

63,300

0.33

%

0.33

%

0.33

%

0.33

%

1.13

%

37

%

03/31/2012

10.10

0.14

(0.07

)

0.07

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

10.02

0.72

73,010

0.33

0.33

0.33

0.33

1.42

19

03/31/2011

10.13

0.15

(0.03

)

0.12

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

10.10

1.22

79,778

0.33

0.33

0.33

0.33

1.49

64

03/31/2010

9.99

0.20

0.14

0.34

(0.20

)

0.00

0.00

(0.20

)

10.13

3.46

106,163

0.33

(b)

0.33

(b)

0.33

(b)

0.33

(b)

1.98

59

03/31/2009

9.99

0.28

0.02

0.30

(0.30

)

0.00

0.00

(0.30

)

9.99

3.03

88,779

0.35

0.35

0.35

0.35

2.81

173

Class P

03/31/2013

10.02

0.10

(0.04

)

0.06

(0.10

)

0.00

0.00

(0.10

)

9.98

0.62

29,028

0.43

0.43

0.43

0.43

1.02

37

03/31/2012

10.10

0.13

(0.07

)

0.06

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

10.02

0.62

29,552

0.43

0.43

0.43

0.43

1.33

19

03/31/2011

10.13

0.14

(0.03

)

0.11

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

10.10

1.12

32,047

0.43

0.43

0.43

0.43

1.39

64

03/31/2010

9.99

0.17

0.16

0.33

(0.19

)

0.00

0.00

(0.19

)

10.13

3.36

24,454

0.44

(b)

0.44

(b)

0.44

(b)

0.44

(b)

1.64

59

05/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.99

0.21

0.03

0.24

(0.24

)

0.00

0.00

(0.24

)

9.99

2.48

3,978

0.45

*

0.45

*

0.45

*

0.45

*

2.58

*

173

Class D

03/31/2013

10.02

0.07

(0.04

)

0.03

(0.07

)

0.00

0.00

(0.07

)

9.98

0.32

8,236

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.71

37

03/31/2012

10.10

0.10

(0.07

)

0.03

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

10.02

0.31

5,583

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

1.02

19

03/31/2011

10.13

0.11

(0.03

)

0.08

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

10.10

0.81

6,655

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

1.10

64

03/31/2010

9.99

0.16

0.14

0.30

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

10.13

3.05

8,608

0.74

(b)

0.74

(b)

0.74

(b)

0.74

(b)

1.54

59

03/31/2009

9.99

0.24

0.02

0.26

(0.26

)

0.00

0.00

(0.26

)

9.99

2.62

4,812

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.40

173

Class A

03/31/2013

10.02

0.07

(0.04

)

0.03

(0.07

)

0.00

0.00

(0.07

)

9.98

0.32

120,591

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

37

03/31/2012

10.10

0.10

(0.07

)

0.03

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

10.02

0.31

152,566

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

1.02

19

03/31/2011

10.13

0.11

(0.03

)

0.08

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

10.10

0.81

164,222

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

1.09

64

03/31/2010

9.99

0.15

0.15

0.30

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

10.13

3.05

142,556

0.73

(b)

0.73

(b)

0.73

(b)

0.73

(b)

1.47

59

03/31/2009

9.99

0.24

0.02

0.26

(0.26

)

0.00

0.00

(0.26

)

9.99

2.61

30,946

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

2.44

173

Class C

03/31/2013

10.02

0.04

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.04

)

0.00

0.00

(0.04

)

9.98

0.03

2,827

1.03

1.03

1.03

1.03

0.44

37

03/31/2012

10.10

0.07

(0.07

)

0.00

(0.08

)

0.00

0.00

(0.08

)

10.02

0.01

3,178

1.03

1.03

1.03

1.03

0.72

19

03/31/2011

10.13

0.08

(0.02

)

0.06

(0.09

)

0.00

0.00

(0.09

)

10.10

0.58

2,333

1.03

1.03

1.03

1.03

0.81

64

08/31/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.07

0.06

0.04

0.10

(0.04

)

0.00

0.00

(0.04

)

10.13

0.96

639

1.04

*(b)

1.04

*(b)

1.04

*(b)

1.04

*(b)

0.98

*

59

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.40

$

0.38

$

0.48

$

0.86

$

(0.37

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.37

)

$

8.89

10.42

%

$

89,801

0.54

%

0.55

%

0.54

%

0.55

%

4.29

%

73

%

03/31/2012

7.73

0.43

0.69

1.12

(0.45

)

0.00

0.00

(0.45

)

8.40

14.83

105,682

0.54

0.55

0.54

0.55

5.37

33

03/31/2011

8.07

0.44

(0.34

)

0.10

(0.44

)

0.00

0.00

(0.44

)

7.73

1.18

65,829

0.54

0.55

0.54

0.55

5.42

25

03/31/2010

6.76

0.44

1.31

1.75

(0.44

)

0.00

0.00

(0.44

)

8.07

26.44

80,986

0.54

0.55

0.54

0.55

5.73

76

03/31/2009

9.03

0.51

(2.27

)

(1.76

)

(0.51

)

0.00

0.00

(0.51

)

6.76

(20.02

)

70,598

0.54

0.55

0.54

0.55

6.29

140

Class P

03/31/2013

8.40

0.37

0.48

0.85

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

8.89

10.31

35,961

0.64

0.65

0.64

0.65

4.21

73

03/31/2012

7.73

0.42

0.69

1.11

(0.44

)

0.00

0.00

(0.44

)

8.40

14.72

17,072

0.64

0.65

0.64

0.65

5.19

33

03/31/2011

8.07

0.43

(0.33

)

0.10

(0.44

)

0.00

0.00

(0.44

)

7.73

1.08

6,462

0.64

0.65

0.64

0.65

5.38

25

03/31/2010

6.76

0.42

1.32

1.74

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

8.07

26.31

3,134

0.64

0.65

0.64

0.65

5.40

76

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.15

0.46

(2.38

)

(1.92

)

(0.47

)

0.00

0.00

(0.47

)

6.76

(21.48

)

8

0.64

*

0.65

*

0.64

*

0.65

*

6.38

*

140

Class D

03/31/2013

8.40

0.35

0.49

0.84

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

8.89

10.11

37,642

0.84

0.85

0.84

0.85

4.03

73

03/31/2012

7.73

0.41

0.69

1.10

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

8.40

14.55

27,948

0.79

0.85

0.79

0.85

5.15

33

03/31/2011

8.07

0.42

(0.34

)

0.08

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

7.73

0.93

20,504

0.79

0.85

0.79

0.85

5.15

25

03/31/2010

6.76

0.41

1.32

1.73

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

8.07

26.13

27,561

0.79

0.85

0.79

0.85

5.35

76

03/31/2009

9.03

0.49

(2.27

)

(1.78

)

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

6.76

(20.22

)

11,834

0.79

0.85

0.79

0.85

6.09

140

Class A

03/31/2013

8.40

0.35

0.49

0.84

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

8.89

10.11

186,544

0.84

0.85

0.84

0.85

4.03

73

03/31/2012

7.73

0.41

0.69

1.10

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

8.40

14.55

151,515

0.79

0.85

0.79

0.85

5.09

33

03/31/2011

8.07

0.42

(0.34

)

0.08

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

7.73

0.93

79,844

0.79

0.85

0.79

0.85

5.18

25

03/31/2010

6.76

0.42

1.31

1.73

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

8.07

26.13

92,096

0.79

0.85

0.79

0.85

5.44

76

03/31/2009

9.03

0.49

(2.27

)

(1.78

)

(0.49

)

0.00

0.00

(0.49

)

6.76

(20.22

)

57,044

0.79

0.85

0.79

0.85

6.17

140

Class C

03/31/2013

8.40

0.29

0.48

0.77

(0.28

)

0.00

0.00

(0.28

)

8.89

9.29

73,979

1.59

1.60

1.59

1.60

3.29

73

03/31/2012

7.73

0.35

0.68

1.03

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

8.40

13.70

53,374

1.54

1.60

1.54

1.60

4.39

33

03/31/2011

8.07

0.36

(0.34

)

0.02

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

7.73

0.18

38,972

1.54

1.60

1.54

1.60

4.43

25

03/31/2010

6.76

0.36

1.32

1.68

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

8.07

25.19

44,149

1.54

1.60

1.54

1.60

4.68

76

03/31/2009

9.03

0.43

(2.27

)

(1.84

)

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

6.76

(20.82

)

25,229

1.54

1.60

1.54

1.60

5.42

140

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

9.39

$

0.32

$

0.31

$

0.63

$

(0.31

)

$

0.00

$

(0.00

)^

$

(0.31

)

$

9.71

6.83

%

$

133,513

0.44

%

0.44

%

0.44

%

0.44

%

3.36

%

39

%

03/31/2012

8.68

0.38

0.71

1.09

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

9.39

12.83

116,980

0.44

0.44

0.44

0.44

4.16

76

03/31/2011

8.89

0.39

(0.21

)

0.18

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

8.68

1.97

91,383

0.44

0.44

0.44

0.44

4.35

22

03/31/2010

7.85

0.38

1.04

1.42

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

8.89

18.28

200,010

0.45

(c)

0.45

(c)

0.45

(c)

0.45

(c)

4.42

51

03/31/2009

9.67

0.43

(1.81

)

(1.38

)

(0.44

)

0.00

0.00

(0.44

)

7.85

(14.59

)

276,813

0.465

0.465

0.465

0.465

4.85

100

Class P

03/31/2013

9.39

0.31

0.31

0.62

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.00

)^

(0.30

)

9.71

6.72

97,022

0.54

0.54

0.54

0.54

3.24

39

03/31/2012

8.68

0.35

0.73

1.08

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

9.39

12.72

45,437

0.54

0.54

0.54

0.54

3.83

76

03/31/2011

8.89

0.38

(0.21

)

0.17

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

8.68

1.87

3,160

0.54

0.54

0.54

0.54

4.27

22

03/31/2010

7.85

0.36

1.05

1.41

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

8.89

18.16

2,191

0.55

(c)

0.55

(c)

0.55

(c)

0.55

(c)

4.17

51

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.81

0.39

(1.95

)

(1.56

)

(0.40

)

0.00

0.00

(0.40

)

7.85

(16.19

)

8

0.566

0.566

*

0.566

*

0.566

*

4.83

*

100

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

9.39

0.31

0.31

0.62

(0.30

)

0.00

(0.00

)^

(0.30

)

9.71

6.72

834

0.69

0.69

0.69

0.69

3.18

39

03/31/2012

8.68

0.36

0.71

1.07

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

9.39

12.56

388

0.69

0.69

0.69

0.69

4.02

76

03/31/2011

8.89

0.37

(0.21

)

0.16

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

8.68

1.71

1,029

0.69

0.69

0.69

0.69

4.12

22

03/31/2010

7.85

0.35

1.04

1.39

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

8.89

17.99

934

0.70

(c)

0.70

(c)

0.70

(c)

0.70

(c)

4.11

51

03/31/2009

9.67

0.41

(1.81

)

(1.40

)

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

7.85

(14.81

)

791

0.715

0.715

0.715

0.715

4.62

100

Class D

03/31/2013

9.39

0.29

0.31

0.60

(0.28

)

0.00

(0.00

)^

(0.28

)

9.71

6.50

19,058

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3.05

39

03/31/2012

8.68

0.35

0.71

1.06

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

9.39

12.49

16,002

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3.85

76

03/31/2011

8.89

0.36

(0.21

)

0.15

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

8.68

1.65

11,471

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

4.04

22

03/31/2010

7.85

0.35

1.04

1.39

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

8.89

17.92

18,255

0.76

(c)

0.76

(c)

0.76

(c)

0.76

(c)

4.12

51

03/31/2009

9.67

0.41

(1.82

)

(1.41

)

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

7.85

(14.86

)

19,516

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

4.49

100

Class A

03/31/2013

9.39

0.29

0.31

0.60

(0.28

)

0.00

(0.00

)^

(0.28

)

9.71

6.50

308,347

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3.05

39

03/31/2012

8.68

0.34

0.72

1.06

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

9.39

12.48

247,869

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3.79

76

03/31/2011

8.89

0.36

(0.21

)

0.15

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

8.68

1.65

99,479

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

4.05

22

03/31/2010

7.85

0.35

1.04

1.39

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

8.89

17.92

119,541

0.76

(c)

0.76

(c)

0.76

(c)

0.76

(c)

4.05

51

03/31/2009

9.67

0.40

(1.81

)

(1.41

)

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

7.85

(14.86

)

87,958

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

4.55

100

Class B

03/31/2013

9.39

0.22

0.31

0.53

(0.21

)

0.00

(0.00

)^

(0.21

)

9.71

5.71

806

1.50

1.50

1.50

1.50

2.33

39

03/31/2012

8.68

0.29

0.71

1.00

(0.29

)

0.00

0.00

(0.29

)

9.39

11.65

1,447

1.50

1.50

1.50

1.50

3.20

76

03/31/2011

8.89

0.30

(0.22

)

0.08

(0.29

)

0.00

0.00

(0.29

)

8.68

0.89

3,611

1.50

1.50

1.50

1.50

3.30

22

03/31/2010

7.85

0.29

1.03

1.32

(0.28

)

0.00

0.00

(0.28

)

8.89

17.02

10,332

1.51

(c)

1.51

(c)

1.51

(c)

1.51

(c)

3.34

51

03/31/2009

9.67

0.34

(1.81

)

(1.47

)

(0.35

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

7.85

(15.50

)

13,727

1.526

1.526

1.526

1.526

3.76

100

Class C

03/31/2013

9.39

0.25

0.31

0.56

(0.24

)

0.00

(0.00

)^

(0.24

)

9.71

5.97

137,055

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

2.55

39

03/31/2012

8.68

0.30

0.72

1.02

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

9.39

11.92

104,218

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.31

76

03/31/2011

8.89

0.32

(0.21

)

0.11

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

8.68

1.15

56,714

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

3.55

22

03/31/2010

7.85

0.31

1.04

1.35

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

8.89

17.33

64,500

1.26

(c)

1.26

(c)

1.26

(c)

1.26

(c)

3.56

51

03/31/2009

9.67

0.36

(1.81

)

(1.45

)

(0.37

)

0.00

0.00

(0.37

)

7.85

(15.28

)

53,405

1.275

1.275

1.275

1.275

4.05

100

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Institutional Class

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

$

10.00

$

0.12

$

0.30

$

0.42

$

(0.12

)

$

(0.02

)

$

0.00

$

(0.14

)

$

10.28

4.13

%

$

3,494

0.45

%*

0.69

%*

0.45

%*

0.69

%*

1.38

%*

32

%

Class P

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.11

0.30

0.41

(0.11

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.13

)

10.28

4.05

1,068

0.55

*

1.14

*

0.55

*

1.14

*

1.31

*

32

Class D

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.09

0.30

0.39

(0.09

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.11

)

10.28

3.85

170

0.80

*

0.94

*

0.80

*

0.94

*

1.09

*

32

Class A

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.09

0.30

0.39

(0.09

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.11

)

10.28

3.86

10,696

0.80

*

1.58

*

0.80

*

1.58

*

1.03

*

32

Class C

05/31/2012 - 03/31/2013

10.00

0.05

0.30

0.35

(0.05

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.07

)

10.28

3.46

1,516

1.30

*

1.93

*

1.30

*

1.93

*

0.57

*

32

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

11.13

$

0.38

$

0.22

$

0.60

$

(0.36

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.37

)

$

11.36

5.40

%

$

77,691

0.445

%

0.445

%

0.445

%

0.445

%

3.35

%

14

%

03/31/2012

10.58

0.41

0.57

0.98

(0.43

)

0.00

0.00

(0.43

)

11.13

9.38

79,191

0.445

0.445

0.445

0.445

3.78

26

03/31/2011

10.79

0.40

(0.21

)

0.19

(0.40

)

0.00

0.00

(0.40

)

10.58

1.72

84,926

0.445

0.445

0.445

0.445

3.65

25

03/31/2010

10.13

0.41

0.66

1.07

(0.41

)

0.00

0.00

(0.41

)

10.79

10.75

95,753

0.445

0.445

0.445

0.445

3.88

29

03/31/2009

10.68

0.40

(0.51

)

(0.11

)

(0.42

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.44

)

10.13

(1.10

)

78,007

0.445

0.445

0.445

0.445

3.89

121

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

Class P

03/31/2013

11.13

0.37

0.21

0.58

(0.34

)

0.00

0.00

(0.35

)

11.36

5.30

5,138

0.545

0.545

0.545

0.545

3.22

14

03/31/2012

10.58

0.40

0.57

0.97

(0.42

)

0.00

0.00

(0.42

)

11.13

9.27

2,508

0.545

0.545

0.545

0.545

3.67

26

11/19/2010 - 03/31/2011

10.87

0.15

(0.30

)

(0.15

)

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

10.58

(1.35

)

2,049

0.545

*

0.545

*

0.545

*

0.545

*

3.86

*

25

Class D

03/31/2013

11.13

0.34

0.22

0.56

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

11.36

5.06

20,863

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.02

14

03/31/2012

10.58

0.38

0.56

0.94

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

11.13

9.02

22,181

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.45

26

03/31/2011

10.79

0.36

(0.21

)

0.15

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

10.58

1.39

24,239

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.32

25

03/31/2010

10.13

0.38

0.66

1.04

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

10.79

10.38

28,404

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.55

29

03/31/2009

10.68

0.36

(0.51

)

(0.15

)

(0.38

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.40

)

10.13

(1.42

)

23,562

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.50

121

Class A

03/31/2013

11.13

0.34

0.22

0.56

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

11.36

5.06

58,110

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.02

14

03/31/2012

10.58

0.38

0.56

0.94

(0.39

)

0.00

0.00

(0.39

)

11.13

9.02

51,788

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.44

26

03/31/2011

10.79

0.36

(0.21

)

0.15

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

10.58

1.39

37,823

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.32

25

03/31/2010

10.13

0.38

0.66

1.04

(0.38

)

0.00

0.00

(0.38

)

10.79

10.38

43,833

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.54

29

03/31/2009

10.68

0.36

(0.51

)

(0.15

)

(0.38

)

(0.02

)

0.00

(0.40

)

10.13

(1.42

)

28,996

0.775

0.775

0.775

0.775

3.49

121

Class C

03/31/2013

11.13

0.26

0.21

0.47

(0.23

)

0.00

0.00

(0.24

)

11.36

4.28

10,264

1.525

1.525

1.525

1.525

2.26

14

03/31/2012

10.58

0.29

0.57

0.86

(0.31

)

0.00

0.00

(0.31

)

11.13

8.20

7,737

1.525

1.525

1.525

1.525

2.65

26

03/31/2011

10.79

0.28

(0.21

)

0.07

(0.28

)

0.00

0.00

(0.28

)

10.58

0.62

3,068

1.525

1.525

1.525

1.525

2.57

25

08/31/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.59

0.16

0.21

0.37

(0.17

)

0.00

0.00

(0.17

)

10.79

3.48

977

1.525

*

1.525

*

1.525

*

1.525

*

2.56

*

29

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

8.48

$

0.09

$

0.02

$

0.11

$

(0.09

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.09

)

$

8.50

1.31

%

$

121,440

0.33

%

0.33

%

0.33

%

0.33

%

1.07

%

51

%

03/31/2012

8.55

0.13

(0.06

)

0.07

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

8.48

0.77

180,819

0.33

0.33

0.33

0.33

1.54

29

03/31/2011

8.55

0.14

0.00

0.14

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

8.55

1.60

165,264

0.33

0.33

0.33

0.33

1.63

56

03/31/2010

8.20

0.16

0.35

0.51

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

8.55

6.29

112,045

0.34

(b)

0.34

(b)

0.34

(b)

0.34

(b)

1.90

73

03/31/2009

9.54

0.35

(1.33

)

(0.98

)

(0.36

)

0.00

0.00

(0.36

)

8.20

(10.56

)

57,918

0.35

0.35

0.35

0.35

3.86

155

Class P

03/31/2013

8.48

0.08

0.02

0.10

(0.08

)

0.00

0.00

(0.08

)

8.50

1.21

36,713

0.43

0.43

0.43

0.43

0.95

51

03/31/2012

8.55

0.12

(0.06

)

0.06

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

8.48

0.67

12,610

0.43

0.43

0.43

0.43

1.43

29

03/31/2011

8.55

0.13

0.00

0.13

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

8.55

1.50

11,648

0.43

0.43

0.43

0.43

1.55

56

03/31/2010

8.20

0.15

0.35

0.50

(0.15

)

0.00

0.00

(0.15

)

8.55

6.19

6,713

0.44

(b)

0.44

(b)

0.44

(b)

0.44

(b)

1.78

73

04/30/2008 - 03/31/2009

9.64

0.30

(1.42

)

(1.12

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

8.20

(11.85

)

9

0.45

*

0.45

*

0.45

*

0.45

*

3.67

*

155

Administrative Class

03/31/2013

8.48

0.08

0.03

0.11

(0.09

)

0.00

0.00

(0.09

)

8.50

1.36

1

0.58

0.58

0.58

0.58

0.89

51

03/31/2012

8.55

0.11

(0.07

)

0.04

(0.11

)

0.00

0.00

(0.11

)

8.48

0.52

3,762

0.58

0.58

0.58

0.58

1.31

29

03/31/2011

8.55

0.12

0.00

0.12

(0.12

)

0.00

0.00

(0.12

)

8.55

1.35

3,704

0.58

0.58

0.58

0.58

1.37

56

03/31/2010

8.20

0.15

0.34

0.49

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

8.55

6.02

4,167

0.59

(b)

0.59

(b)

0.59

(b)

0.59

(b)

1.75

73

03/31/2009

9.54

0.33

(1.34

)

(1.01

)

(0.33

)

0.00

0.00

(0.33

)

8.20

(10.78

)

5,947

0.60

0.60

0.60

0.60

3.61

155

Class D

03/31/2013

8.48

0.06

0.02

0.08

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

8.50

0.91

4,794

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.67

51

03/31/2012

8.55

0.10

(0.07

)

0.03

(0.10

)

0.00

0.00

(0.10

)

8.48

0.37

4,038

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

1.18

29

03/31/2011

8.55

0.10

0.00

0.10

(0.10

)

0.00

0.00

(0.10

)

8.55

1.20

7,242

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

1.22

56

03/31/2010

8.20

0.14

0.34

0.48

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

8.55

5.86

10,265

0.74

(b)

0.74

(b)

0.74

(b)

0.74

(b)

1.70

73

03/31/2009

9.54

0.31

(1.33

)

(1.02

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

8.20

(10.92

)

23,026

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3.40

155

Class A

03/31/2013

8.48

0.06

0.02

0.08

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

8.50

0.91

198,838

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.66

51

03/31/2012

8.55

0.10

(0.07

)

0.03

(0.10

)

0.00

0.00

(0.10

)

8.48

0.37

152,343

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

1.14

29

03/31/2011

8.55

0.10

0.00

0.10

(0.10

)

0.00

0.00

(0.10

)

8.55

1.20

123,696

0.73

0.73

0.73

0.73

1.22

56

03/31/2010

8.20

0.13

0.35

0.48

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

8.55

5.86

190,080

0.74

(b)

0.74

(b)

0.74

(b)

0.74

(b)

1.50

73

03/31/2009

9.54

0.31

(1.33

)

(1.02

)

(0.32

)

0.00

0.00

(0.32

)

8.20

(10.92

)

88,621

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3.40

155

Class C

03/31/2013

8.48

0.03

0.02

0.05

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

8.50

0.61

16,454

1.03

1.03

1.03

1.03

0.38

51

03/31/2012

8.55

0.07

(0.06

)

0.01

(0.08

)

0.00

0.00

(0.08

)

8.48

0.07

18,859

1.03

1.03

1.03

1.03

0.86

29

03/31/2011

8.55

0.08

0.00

0.08

(0.08

)

0.00

0.00

(0.08

)

8.55

0.90

22,373

1.03

1.03

1.03

1.03

0.93

56

03/31/2010

8.20

0.11

0.34

0.45

(0.10

)

0.00

0.00

(0.10

)

8.55

5.55

24,771

1.04

(b)

1.04

(b)

1.04

(b)

1.04

(b)

1.27

73

03/31/2009

9.54

0.27

(1.32

)

(1.05

)

(0.29

)

0.00

0.00

(0.29

)

8.20

(11.18

)

18,915

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

3.07

155

Please see footnotes on last page of financial highlights.

 

Selected Per Share Data for the Year or Period Ended:

Net Asset Value Beginning of Year or Period

Net Investment Income(a)

Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

Dividends from Net Investment Income

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

Tax Basis Return of Capital

Total Distributions

Net Asset Value End of Year or Period

Total Return

Net Assets End of Year or Period (000s)

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Waivers

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

Portfolio Turnover Rate**

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.90

$

0.17

$

0.16

$

0.33

$

(0.18

)

$

(0.10

)

$

0.00

$

(0.28

)

$

10.95

2.99

%

$

47,372

0.45

%

0.45

%

0.45

%

0.45

%

1.59

%

35

%

03/31/2012

10.38

0.19

0.53

0.72

(0.19

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.20

)

10.90

6.97

58,373

0.45

0.45

0.45

0.45

1.78

70

03/31/2011

10.21

0.19

0.22

0.41

(0.19

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.24

)

10.38

4.01

33,670

0.45

0.45

0.45

0.45

1.89

350

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.07

0.20

0.27

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

10.21

2.74

11,405

0.45

*

1.68

*

0.45

*

1.68

*

1.56

*

447

Class P

03/31/2013

10.90

0.16

0.15

0.31

(0.16

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.26

)

10.95

2.89

2,010

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

1.50

35

03/31/2012

10.38

0.18

0.53

0.71

(0.18

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.19

)

10.90

6.87

1,702

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

1.67

70

03/31/2011

10.21

0.21

0.19

0.40

(0.18

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.23

)

10.38

3.91

298

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

2.05

350

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.06

0.21

0.27

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

10.21

2.70

10

0.55

*

1.35

*

0.55

*

1.35

*

1.43

*

447

Class D

03/31/2013

10.90

0.13

0.15

0.28

(0.13

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.23

)

10.95

2.58

5,048

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

1.20

35

03/31/2012

10.38

0.15

0.53

0.68

(0.15

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.16

)

10.90

6.55

3,926

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

1.38

70

03/31/2011

10.21

0.15

0.22

0.37

(0.15

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.20

)

10.38

3.60

2,463

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

1.47

350

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.05

0.21

0.26

(0.05

)

0.00

0.00

(0.05

)

10.21

2.57

1,199

0.85

*

2.64

*

0.85

*

2.64

*

1.13

*

447

Class A

03/31/2013

10.90

0.13

0.15

0.28

(0.13

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.23

)

10.95

2.58

8,738

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

1.20

35

03/31/2012

10.38

0.14

0.54

0.68

(0.15

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.16

)

10.90

6.54

10,727

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

1.33

70

03/31/2011

10.21

0.16

0.21

0.37

(0.15

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.20

)

10.38

3.59

2,451

0.85

0.85

0.85

0.85

1.53

350

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.05

0.21

0.26

(0.05

)

0.00

0.00

(0.05

)

10.21

2.57

333

0.85

*

3.06

*

0.85

*

3.06

*

1.13

*

447

Class C

03/31/2013

10.90

0.08

0.15

0.23

(0.08

)

(0.10

)

0.00

(0.18

)

10.95

2.07

2,990

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

0.70

35

03/31/2012

10.38

0.09

0.54

0.63

(0.10

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.11

)

10.90

6.01

2,993

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

0.86

70

03/31/2011

10.21

0.10

0.22

0.32

(0.10

)

(0.05

)

0.00

(0.15

)

10.38

3.08

605

1.35

1.35

1.35

1.35

0.94

350

10/30/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.00

0.03

0.21

0.24

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

10.21

2.36

259

1.35

*

2.59

*

1.35

*

2.59

*

0.63

*

447

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

Institutional Class

03/31/2013

$

10.39

$

0.29

$

0.35

$

0.64

$

(0.18

)

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

(0.18

)

$

10.85

6.21

%

$

233,998

0.71

%

0.72

%

0.69

%

0.70

%

2.69

%

59

%

03/31/2012

10.47

0.30

(0.21

)

0.09

(0.17

)

0.00

0.00

(0.17

)

10.39

0.90

126,997

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

2.90

249

03/31/2011

10.41

0.19

0.03

0.22

(0.15

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.16

)

10.47

2.08

135,096

0.78

0.78

0.70

0.70

1.82

401

03/31/2010

9.77

0.22

0.71

0.93

(0.25

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.29

)

10.41

9.63

80,104

0.70

0.73

0.70

0.73

2.18

318

01/30/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.03

(0.23

)

(0.20

)

(0.03

)

0.00

0.00

(0.03

)

9.77

(2.02

)

5,773

0.70

*

4.12

*

0.70

*

4.12

*

1.78

*

0

Class P

03/31/2013

10.39

0.28

0.35

0.63

(0.17

)

0.00

0.00

(0.17

)

10.85

6.11

65,509

0.81

0.82

0.79

0.80

2.65

59

03/31/2012

10.47

0.29

(0.21

)

0.08

(0.16

)

0.00

0.00

(0.16

)

10.39

0.79

35,337

0.80

0.80

0.80

0.80

2.77

249

03/31/2011

10.41

0.18

0.03

0.21

(0.14

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.15

)

10.47

1.98

45,713

0.88

0.88

0.80

0.80

1.76

401

09/10/2009 - 03/31/2010

10.32

0.10

0.15

0.25

(0.12

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.16

)

10.41

2.52

9,341

0.80

*

0.80

*

0.80

*

0.80

*

1.78

*

318

Class D

03/31/2013

10.39

0.25

0.35

0.60

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

10.85

5.82

31,303

1.08

1.12

1.06

1.10

2.37

59

03/31/2012

10.47

0.26

(0.21

)

0.05

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

10.39

0.49

18,176

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

2.52

249

03/31/2011

10.41

0.15

0.03

0.18

(0.11

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.12

)

10.47

1.67

17,166

1.18

1.18

1.10

1.10

1.44

401

03/31/2010

9.77

0.19

0.70

0.89

(0.21

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.25

)

10.41

9.20

11,201

1.10

1.15

1.10

1.15

1.82

318

01/30/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.02

(0.23

)

(0.21

)

(0.02

)

0.00

0.00

(0.02

)

9.77

(2.08

)

441

1.10

*

8.35

*

1.10

*

8.35

*

1.10

*

0

Class A

03/31/2013

10.39

0.26

0.34

0.60

(0.14

)

0.00

0.00

(0.14

)

10.85

5.82

55,101

1.09

1.12

1.07

1.10

2.44

59

03/31/2012

10.47

0.26

(0.21

)

0.05

(0.13

)

0.00

0.00

(0.13

)

10.39

0.49

60,905

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.10

2.48

249

03/31/2011

10.41

0.15

0.03

0.18

(0.11

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.12

)

10.47

1.67

84,494

1.18

1.18

1.10

1.10

1.45

401

03/31/2010

9.77

0.18

0.71

0.89

(0.21

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.25

)

10.41

9.19

27,531

1.10

1.13

1.10

1.13

1.72

318

01/30/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.02

(0.23

)

(0.21

)

(0.02

)

0.00

0.00

(0.02

)

9.77

(2.08

)

1,384

1.10

*

9.29

*

1.10

*

9.29

*

1.11

*

0

Class C

03/31/2013

10.39

0.21

0.34

0.55

(0.09

)

0.00

0.00

(0.09

)

10.85

5.32

18,049

1.57

1.87

1.55

1.85

1.97

59

03/31/2012

10.47

0.18

(0.20

)

(0.02

)

(0.06

)

0.00

0.00

(0.06

)

10.39

(0.22

)

19,416

1.81

1.85

1.81

1.85

1.77

249

03/31/2011

10.41

0.07

0.03

0.10

(0.03

)

(0.01

)

0.00

(0.04

)

10.47

0.91

26,906

1.93

1.93

1.85

1.85

0.70

401

03/31/2010

9.77

0.09

0.72

0.81

(0.13

)

(0.04

)

0.00

(0.17

)

10.41

8.35

9,809

1.85

1.87

1.85

1.87

0.89

318

01/30/2009 - 03/31/2009

10.00

0.01

(0.23

)

(0.22

)

(0.01

)

0.00

0.00

(0.01

)

9.77

(2.18

)

174

1.85

*

9.16

*

1.85

*

9.16

*

0.49

*

0

 

*

Annualized

**

Effective April 1, 2010, the calculation methodology of the portfolio turnover rate has been updated to exclude investments in the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio.

^

Reflects an amount rounding to less than one cent.

(a)

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

(b)

Effective October 1, 2009, the Fund's advisory fee was decreased by 0.02% to an annual rate of 0.18%.

(c)

Effective October 1, 2009, the Fund's advisory fee was decreased by 0.025% to an annual rate of 0.20%.

Appendix A
Description of Securities Ratings

A Fund's investments may range in quality from securities rated in the lowest category in which a Fund is permitted to invest to securities rated in the highest category (as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality). The percentage of a Fund's assets invested in securities in a particular rating category will vary. The following terms are generally used to describe the credit quality of fixed income securities:

High Quality Debt Securities are those rated in one of the two highest rating categories (the highest category for commercial paper) or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Investment Grade Debt Securities are those rated in one of the four highest rating categories or, if unrated, deemed comparable by PIMCO.

Below Investment Grade, High Yield Securities ("Junk Bonds") are those rated lower than Baa by Moody's, BBB by S&P or Fitch, and comparable securities. They are deemed predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to repay principal and interest.

The following is a description of Moody's, S&P's and Fitch's rating categories applicable to fixed income securities.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Long-Term Corporate Obligation Ratings
Moody's long-term obligation ratings are opinions of the relative credit risk of fixed-income obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. They address the possibility that a financial obligation will not be honored as promised. Such ratings use Moody's global scale and reflect both the likelihood of default and any financial loss suffered in the event of default.

Aaa: Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, with minimal credit risk.

Aa: Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

A: Obligations rated A are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa: Obligations rated Baa are subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba: Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk.

B: Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa: Obligations rated Caa are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca: Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

C: Obligations rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Medium-Term Note Ratings
Moody's assigns long-term ratings to individual debt securities issued from medium-term note (MTN) programs, in addition to indicating ratings to MTN programs themselves. These long-term ratings are expressed on Moody's general long-term scale. Notes issued under MTN programs with such indicated ratings are rated at issuance at the rating applicable to all pari passu notes issued under the same program, at the program's relevant indicated rating, provided such notes do not exhibit any of the characteristics listed below:

Notes containing features that link interest or principal to the credit performance of any third party or parties (i.e., credit-linked notes);

Notes allowing for negative coupons, or negative principal;

Notes containing any provision that could obligate the investor to make any additional payments;

Notes containing provisions that subordinate the claim.

For notes with any of these characteristics, the rating of the individual note may differ from the indicated rating of the program.

For credit-linked securities, Moody's policy is to "look through" to the credit risk of the underlying obligor. Moody's policy with respect to non-credit linked obligations is to rate the issuer's ability to meet the contract as stated, regardless of potential losses to investors as a result of non-credit developments. In other words, as long as the obligation has debt standing in the event of bankruptcy, we will assign the appropriate debt class level rating to the instrument.

Market participants must determine whether any particular note is rated, and if so, at what rating level. Moody's encourages market participants to contact Moody's Ratings Desks or visit www.moodys.com directly if they have questions regarding ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program. Unrated notes issued under an MTN program may be assigned an NR (not rated) symbol.

Short-Term Ratings
Moody's short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless explicitly noted.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

Canadian issuers rated P-1 or P-2 have their short-term ratings enhanced by the senior-most long-term rating of the issuer, its guarantor or support-provider.

US Municipal Ratings
Moody's US Municipal ratings are opinions of the investment quality of issuers and issues in the US municipal market. As such, these ratings incorporate Moody's assessment of the default probability and loss severity of these issuers and issues. The default and loss content for Moody's municipal long-term rating scale differs from Moody's general long-term rating scale. Historical default and loss rates for obligations rated on the US Municipal Scale are significantly lower than for similarly rated corporate obligations. It is important that users of Moody's ratings understand these differences when making rating comparisons between the Municipal and Global Scales.

US Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
Municipal Ratings are based upon the analysis of five primary factors related to municipal finance: market position, financial position, debt levels, governance, and covenants. Each of the factors is evaluated individually and for its effect on the other factors in the context of the municipality's ability to repay its debt.

Aaa: Issuers or issues rated Aaa demonstrate the strongest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Aa: Issuers or issues rated Aa demonstrate very strong creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

A: Issuers or issues rated A present above-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Baa: Issuers or issues rated Baa represent average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Ba: Issuers or issues rated Ba demonstrate below-average creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

B: Issuers or issues rated B demonstrate weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax- exempt issuers or issues.

Caa: Issuers or issues rated Caa demonstrate very weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

Ca: Issuers or issues rated Ca demonstrate extremely weak creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

C: Issuers or issues rated C demonstrate the weakest creditworthiness relative to other US municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

US Municipal Short-Term Debt and Demand Obligation Ratings

Short-Term Obligation Ratings
There are three rating categories for short-term municipal obligations that are considered investment grade. These ratings are designated as Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3. In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation.

MIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

Demand Obligation Ratings
In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned; a long- or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody's evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand ("demand feature"), using a variation of the MIG rating scale, the Variable Municipal Investment Grade or VMIG rating.

When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG 1. VMIG rating expirations are a function of each issue's specific structural or credit features.

VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor's analysis of the following considerations:

Likelihood of payment—capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

Investment Grade
AAA: An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA: An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

A: An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB: An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Speculative Grade
Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CCC: An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CC: An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

C: A 'C' rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the 'C' rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument's terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

D: An obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.  An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor's does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings
A-1: A short-term obligation rated 'A-1' is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor's. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2: A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3: A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B: A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

C: A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

D: A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in payment default. The 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation, including a regulatory capital instrument, are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Dual Ratings: Standard & Poor's assigns "dual" ratings to all debt issues that have a put option or demand feature as part of their structure. The first rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second rating addresses only the demand feature. The long-term rating symbols are used for bonds to denote the long-term maturity and the short-term rating symbols for the put option (for example, 'AAA/A-1+'). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, note rating symbols are used with the short-term issue credit rating symbols (for example, 'SP-1+/A-1+').

Active Qualifiers
Standard & Poor's uses six qualifiers that limit the scope of a rating. The structure of the transaction can require the use of a qualifier such as a 'p' qualifier, which indicates the rating addressed the principal portion of the obligation only. Likewise, the qualifier can indicate a limitation on the type of information used, such as "pi" for public information. A qualifier appears as a suffix and is part of the rating.

L: Ratings qualified with 'L' apply only to amounts invested up to federal deposit insurance limits.

p: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, the terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of principal are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of interest on the obligation. The 'p' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the principal portion of the obligation only. The 'p' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'i' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of interest. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

i: This suffix is used for issues in which the credit factors, terms, or both, that determine the likelihood of receipt of payment of interest are different from the credit factors, terms or both that determine the likelihood of receipt of principal on the obligation. The 'i' suffix indicates that the rating addresses the interest portion of the obligation only. The 'i' suffix will always be used in conjunction with the 'p' suffix, which addresses likelihood of receipt of principal. For example, a rated obligation could be assigned ratings of "AAAp NRi" indicating that the principal portion is rated "AAA" and the interest portion of the obligation is not rated.

pi: Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are based on an analysis of an issuer's published financial information, as well as additional information in the public domain. They do not, however, reflect in-depth meetings with an issuer's management and therefore may be based on less comprehensive information than ratings without a 'pi' suffix. Ratings with a 'pi' suffix are reviewed annually based on a new year's financial statements, but may be reviewed on an interim basis if a major event occurs that may affect the issuer's credit quality.

preliminary: Preliminary ratings, with the 'prelim' suffix, may be assigned to obligors or obligations, including financial programs, in the circumstances described below. Assignment of a final rating is conditional on the receipt by Standard & Poor's of appropriate documentation. Standard & Poor's reserves the right not to issue a final rating. Moreover, if a final rating is issued, it may differ from the preliminary rating.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations, most commonly structured and project finance issues, pending receipt of final documentation and legal opinions.

Preliminary ratings are assigned to Rule 415 Shelf Registrations. As specific issues, with defined terms, are offered from the master registration, a final rating may be assigned to them in accordance with Standard & Poor's policies.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to obligations that will likely be issued upon the obligor's emergence from bankruptcy or similar reorganization, based on late-stage reorganization plans, documentation and discussions with the obligor. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to the obligors. These ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the reorganized or postbankruptcy issuer as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s).

Preliminary ratings may be assigned to entities that are being formed or that are in the process of being independently established when, in Standard & Poor's opinion, documentation is close to final. Preliminary ratings may also be assigned to these entities' obligations.

Preliminary ratings may be assigned when a previously unrated entity is undergoing a well-formulated restructuring, recapitalization, significant financing or other transformative event, generally at the point that investor or lender commitments are invited. The preliminary rating may be assigned to the entity and to its proposed obligation(s). These preliminary ratings consider the anticipated general credit quality of the obligor, as well as attributes of the anticipated obligation(s), assuming successful completion of the transformative event. Should the transformative event not occur, Standard & Poor's would likely withdraw these preliminary ratings.

A preliminary recovery rating may be assigned to an obligation that has a preliminary issue credit rating.

t: This symbol indicates termination structures that are designed to honor their contracts to full maturity or, should certain events occur, to terminate and cash settle all their contracts before their final maturity date.

Inactive Qualifiers (no longer applied or outstanding)
*: This symbol indicated continuance of the ratings is contingent upon Standard & Poor's receipt of an executed copy of the escrow agreement or closing documentation confirming investments and cash flows. Discontinued use in August 1998.

c: This qualifier was used to provide additional information to investors that the bank may terminate its obligation to purchase tendered bonds if the long-term credit rating of the issuer is below an investment-grade level and/or the issuer's bonds are deemed taxable. Discontinued use in January 2001.

G: The letter 'G' followed the rating symbol when a fund's portfolio consisted primarily of direct U.S. government securities.

pr: The letters 'pr' indicate that the rating is provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of the project financed by the debt being rated and indicates that payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent upon the successful, timely completion of the project. This rating, however, while addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the project, makes no comment on the likelihood of or the risk of default upon failure of such completion. The investor should exercise his own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.

q: A 'q' subscript indicates that the rating is based solely on quantitative analysis of publicly available information. Discontinued use in April 2001.

r: The 'r' modifier was assigned to securities containing extraordinary risks, particularly market risks, which are not covered in the credit rating. The absence of an 'r' modifier should not be taken as an indication that an obligation will not exhibit extraordinary non-credit related risks. Standard & Poor's discontinued the use of the 'r' modifier for most obligations in June 2000 and for the balance of obligations (mainly structured finance transactions) in November 2002.

Fitch, Inc.

Long-Term Credit Ratings

Investment Grade
AAA: Highest credit quality. 'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very high credit quality. "AA" ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High credit quality. "A" ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good credit quality. "BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

Speculative Grade
BB: Speculative. 'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

B: Highly speculative. 'B' ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.

CCC: Substantial credit risk. 'CCC' ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. 'CC' ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.

C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. 'C' indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned 'D' ratings, but are instead rated in the 'B' to 'C' rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below 'CCC.'

The subscript 'emr' is appended to a rating to denote embedded market risk which is beyond the scope of the rating. The designation is intended to make clear that the rating solely addresses the counterparty risk of the issuing bank. It is not meant to indicate any limitation in the analysis of the counterparty risk, which in all other respects follows published Fitch criteria for analyzing the issuing financial institution. Fitch does not rate these instruments where the principal is to any degree subject to market risk.

Recovery Ratings
Recovery Ratings are assigned to selected individual securities and obligations. These currently are published for most individual obligations of corporate issuers with IDRs in the 'B' rating category and below.

Among the factors that affect recovery rates for securities are the collateral, the seniority relative to other obligations in the capital structure (where appropriate), and the expected value of the company or underlying collateral in distress.

The Recovery Rating scale is based upon the expected relative recovery characteristics of an obligation upon the curing of a default, emergence from insolvency or following the liquidation or termination of the obligor or its associated collateral.

Recovery Ratings are an ordinal scale and do not attempt to precisely predict a given level of recovery. As a guideline in developing the rating assessments, the agency employs broad theoretical recovery bands in its ratings approach based on historical averages, but actual recoveries for a given security may deviate materially from historical averages.

RR1: Outstanding recovery prospects given default. 'RR1' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 91%-100% of current principal and related interest.

RR2: Superior recovery prospects given default. 'RR2' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 71%-90% of current principal and related interest.

RR3: Good recovery prospects given default. 'RR3' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 51%-70% of current principal and related interest.

RR4: Average recovery prospects given default. 'RR4' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 31%-50% of current principal and related interest.

RR5: Below average recovery prospects given default. 'RR5' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 11%-30% of current principal and related interest.

RR6: Poor recovery prospects given default. 'RR6' rated securities have characteristics consistent with securities historically recovering 0%-10% of current principal and related interest.

Short-Term Credit Ratings
A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in US public finance markets.

F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

INVESTMENT ADVISER AND ADMINISTRATOR

PIMCO, 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

DISTRIBUTOR

PIMCO Investments LLC, 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank & Trust Co., 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105

TRANSFER AGENT

Boston Financial Data Services
Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D — 330 W. 9th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64105
Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R — P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300, Kansas City, MO 64106-2197

LEGAL COUNSEL

Dechert LLP, 1900 K Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006 

 

For further information about the PIMCO Funds, call 888.87.PIMCO or visit our Web site at pimco.com/investments.

PIMCO FUNDS
840 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

The Trust's Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") and annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders include additional information about the Funds. The SAI and the financial statements included in the Funds' most recent annual report to shareholders are incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, which means they are part of this Prospectus for legal purposes. The Funds' annual report discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Fund's performance during its last fiscal year.

The SAI contains detailed information about Fund purchase, redemption and exchange options and procedures and other information about the Funds. You can get a free copy of the SAI.

You may get free copies of any of these materials, request other information about a Fund, or make shareholder inquiries by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626) or by writing to:

PIMCO Funds
840 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

You may review and copy information about the Trust, including its SAI, at the Securities and Exchange Commission's public reference room in Washington, D.C. You may call the Commission at 202.551.8090 for information about the operation of the public reference room. You may also access reports and other information about the Trust on the EDGAR Database on the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov. You may get copies of this information, with payment of a duplication fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-1520, or by e-mailing your request to publicinfo@sec.gov.

You can also visit our web site at pimco.com/investments for additional information about the Funds, including the SAI and the annual and semi-annual reports, which are available for download free of charge.

Reference the Trust's Investment Company Act file number in your correspondence.

 

Investment Company Act File Number: 811-05028

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Statement of Additional Information

This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus, and should be read in conjunction with the prospectuses of PIMCO Funds (the “Trust”), as described below and as supplemented from time to time.

The Trust is an open-end management investment company (“mutual fund”) currently consisting of 84 separate portfolios (each such portfolio discussed in this Statement of Additional Information is referred to herein as a “Fund” and collectively as the “Funds”). The Trust offers up to nine classes of shares of each of its Funds.

Certain Funds’ Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares are offered through the Asset Allocation Funds Prospectus dated July 31, 2013, certain Funds’ Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares are offered through the Bond Funds Prospectus dated July 31, 2013, certain Funds’ Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares are offered through the Credit Bond Funds Prospectus dated July 31, 2013, certain Funds’ Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares are offered through the Equity-Related Strategy Funds Prospectus dated July 31, 2013, certain Funds’ Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares are offered through the International Bond Funds Prospectus dated July 31, 2013, certain Funds’ Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares are offered through the Real Return Strategy Funds Prospectus dated July 31, 2013, certain Funds’ Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares are offered through the Short Duration Strategy Funds Prospectus dated July 31, 2013, and certain Funds’ Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class, Class D, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares are offered through the Tax-Efficient Strategy Funds Prospectus dated July 31, 2013, as supplemented from time to time (each a “Prospectus,” collectively the “Prospectuses”). A copy of the Prospectuses may be obtained free of charge at the address and telephone number listed below.

 

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PIMCO All Asset Fund

 

   PAAIX    -    PALPX    PAALX    PASDX    PASAX    PASBX    PASCX    PATRX
PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund    PAUIX    -    PAUPX    -    PAUDX    PAUAX    -    PAUCX    -
PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund    PCIMX    -    PCIPX    PCMMX    PCIDX    PCMBX    -    PCFCX    -
PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund    PCTIX    -    PCTPX    PCTQX    PCTDX    PCTTX    -    PCTGX    PCTNX
PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund    PCDIX    -    PCDPX    -    PCDDX    PCDAX    -    PCSCX    -
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund    PCPIX    -    PCSPX    -    PCSDX    PCCAX    -    PPSCX    -
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund    PCLIX    -    PCLPX    -    PCLDX    PCLAX    -    PCPCX    PCPRX
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®    PCRIX    -    PCRPX    PCRRX    PCRDX    PCRAX    PCRBX    PCRCX    PCSRX

PIMCO Convertible Fund

 

   PFCIX    -    PCVPX    PFCAX    PCVDX    PACNX    -    PCCNX    -
PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund    PCARX    -    PPCRX    -    PDCRX    PZCRX    -    PCCRX    PRCRX
PIMCO Diversified Income Fund    PDIIX    -    PDVPX    PDAAX    PDVDX    PDVAX    PDVBX    PDICX    -
PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund    PEFIX    -    PEFPX    PEFAX    PEFDX    PEFFX    -    PEFCX    -

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

   PELBX    -    PELPX    PEBLX    PLBDX    PELAX    -    PELCX    -
PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund    PEBIX    -    PEMPX    PEBAX    PEMDX    PAEMX    PBEMX    PEBCX    -


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PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund    PEMIX    -    PMIPX    -    PECDX    PECZX    -    PECCX    -
PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund    PLMIX    -    PLMPX    PDEVX    PLMDX    PLMAX    -    PLMCX    -
PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund    PFSIX    -    PFSPX    -    PFSYX    PFSSX    -    PFSCX    -
PIMCO Extended Duration Fund    PEDIX    -    PEDPX    PEDAX    -    -    -    -    -

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

 

   PFIIX    -    PFTPX    PFTAX    PFIDX    PFIAX    -    PFNCX     
PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)    PFUIX    -    PFUPX    PFUUX    PFBDX    PFUAX    -    PFRCX    -
PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)    PFORX    -    PFBPX    PFRAX    PFODX    PFOAX    PFOBX    PFOCX    PFRRX
PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund    PFATX    -    PFAPX    -    PFSDX    PTFAX    -    PTRCX    -
PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund    PXTIX    -    PIXPX    PXTAX    PIXDX    PIXAX    -    PIXCX    -
PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund    PSAIX    -    PGBPX    PGADX    PGSDX    PGSAX    -    PAFCX    PSBRX
PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)    PIGLX    -    PGOPX    PADMX    PGBDX    -    -    -    -
PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)    PGBIX    -    PGNPX    PGDAX    -    PAIIX    PBIIX    PCIIX    -
PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund    PGAIX    -    PGAPX    PGAAX    PGMDX    PGMAX    -    PGMCX    PGMRX

PIMCO GNMA Fund

 

   PDMIX    -    PPGNX    -    PGNDX    PAGNX    PBGNX    PCGNX    -
PIMCO Government Money Market Fund    -    PGFXX    PGPXX    PGMXX    PGDXX    AMAXX    -    AMGXX    PGRXX

PIMCO High Yield Fund

 

   PHIYX    -    PHLPX    PHYAX    PHYDX    PHDAX    PHDBX    PHDCX    PHYRX
PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund    PHMIX    -    PYMPX    -    PYMDX    PYMAX    -    PYMCX    -
PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund    PHSIX    -    PHSPX    -    PHSDX    PHSAX    -    PHSCX    PSMRX

PIMCO Income Fund

 

   PIMIX    -    PONPX    PIINX    PONDX    PONAX    -    PONCX    PONRX
PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund    PIRMX    -    PPRMX    -    PDRMX    PZRMX    -    PCRMX    PQRMX
PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund    PTSIX    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)    PSKIX    -    PPLPX    PSKAX    PPUDX    PPUAX    -    PPUCX    -
PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)    PISIX    -    PIUHX    -    PIPDX    PIPAX    PIPBX    PIPCX    -
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund    PIGIX    -    PBDPX    PGCAX    PBDDX    PBDAX    -    PBDCX    -
PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund    PLRIX    -    PLRPX    -    -    -    -    -    -
PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund    PTCIX    -    PLCPX    -    -    -    -    -    -
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund    PGOVX    -    PLTPX    PLGBX    -    PFGAX    PFGBX    PFGCX    -

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

 

   PTLDX    -    PLDPX    PLDAX    PLDDX    PTLAX    PTLBX    PTLCX    PLDRX

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

 

   PLDTX    -    PDRPX    PDFAX    -    -    -    -    -


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PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

   PLDIX    -    PLUPX    PDRAX    -    -    -    -    -
PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund    PMDRX    -    PMOPX    -    -    -    -    -    -

PIMCO Money Market Fund

 

   PMIXX    -    PMFXX    PMAXX    -    PYAXX    PYCXX    PKCXX    -
PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund    PTRIX    -    PMRPX    PMTAX    PTMDX    PMRAX    PMRBX    PMRCX    -
PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund    PMZIX    -    PMZPX    -    PMZDX    PMZAX    -    PMZCX    -

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

 

   PFMIX    -    PMUPX    PMNAX    PMBDX    PMLAX    PMLBX    PMLCX    -
PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund    PMNIX    -    PMNPX    PMNQX    PMNDX    PMNTX    -    PMNNX    PMNRX
PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund    PNYIX    -    PNYPX    -    PNYDX    PNYAX    -    PBFCX    -
PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®    PRIFX    -    PICPX    PRCAX    PRLDX    PCIAX    -    PRLCX    -
PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®    PRIIX    -    PRQCX    PINAX    PORDX    POIAX    -    PORCX    -
PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund    PRAIX    -    PRTPX    -    -    -    -    -    -

PIMCO Real Return Fund

 

   PRRIX    -    PRLPX    PARRX    PRRDX    PRTNX    PRRBX    PRTCX    PRRRX
PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund    PRRSX    -    PETPX    -    PETDX    PETAX    PETBX    PETCX    -
PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund    PRIEX    -    PTNPX    PRNAX    PTNDX    PTNAX    -    PTNCX    PTNRX
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund    PTNIX    -    PTNQX    PTNNX    PTNUX    PTNYX    -    PTNWX    PTNSX
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund    PRWIX    -    PTYPX    PFNAX    PTYDX    PTYAX    -    PTYCX    PTYRX
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund    PENTX    -    PENPX    PENMX    PENDX    PENZX    -    PENWX    PENRX
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund    PRLIX    -    PEHPX    PNLAX    PEHDX    PEHAX    -    PEHCX    PEHRX
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund    PIVIX    -    PIVPX    PIVNX    PIVDX    PIVAX    -    PIVWX    PIVSX
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund    PROIX    -    POFPX    PEOAX    POFDX    POFAX    -    POFCX    POFRX
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund    PFZIX    -    PFZPX    PFZMX    PFZDX    PFZAX    -    PFZCX    PFZRX
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund    PRMIX    -    PFYPX    POTAX    PFYDX    PFYAX    -    PFYCX    PFYRX
PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund    PSRIX    -    PSRPX    PSRMX    PSRDX    PSRZX    -    PSRWX    PSRRX
PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund    PAIDX         PAIPX    PAIQX    PAIUX    PAIAX    -    -    -
PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund    PSDIX    -    PSDPX    PSDMX    PSDDX    PSDAX    -    PSDCX    -

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

 

   PTSHX    -    PTSPX    PSFAX    PSHDX    PSHAX    PTSBX    PFTCX    PTSRX
PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund    PSCSX    -    PCKPX    -    PCKDX    PCKAX    -    PCKCX    -
PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund    PCFIX    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

 

   PSTKX    -    PSKPX    PPLAX    PSPDX    PSPAX    PSPBX    PSPCX    PSPRX
PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund    PSLDX    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund    PSPTX    -    PTOPX    -    PSTDX    PTOAX    PTOBX    PSOCX    -
PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund    PSTIX    -    PSPLX    -    PSSDX    PSSAX    -    PSSCX    -


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PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund    PTMIX    -    PTMPX    -    PXMDX    PTXAX    -    PXMCX    -

PIMCO Total Return Fund

 

   PTTRX    -    PTTPX    PTRAX    PTTDX    PTTAX    PTTBX    PTTCX    PTRRX

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

 

   PMBIX    -    PMTPX    PRADX    -    -    -    -    -

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

 

   PTSAX    -    PRAPX    PRFAX    -    -    -    -    -

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

 

   PTUIX    -    PTUPX    -    -    PTUZX    -    PTUCX    -
PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund    -    PFMXX    PTPXX    PTAXX    PTDXX    -    -    -    PTRXX
PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund    PFIUX    -    PUCPX      PUBFX    PUBDX    PUBAX    -    PUBCX    PUBRX

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

 

   PUTIX    -    PUTPX    -    ATMDX    ATMAX    -    ATMCX    -
PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund    PWWIX    -    PWWPX    -    PWWDX    PWWAX    -    PWWCX    -

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO” or the “Adviser”), 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660, is the investment adviser to the Funds.

A copy of the Prospectus and annual or semi-annual report for each Fund may be obtained free of charge at the telephone number and address listed below or by visiting http://investments.pimco.com/prospectuses.

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July 31, 2013


Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

THE TRUST

     1   

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

     2   

U.S. Government Securities

     3   

Municipal Bonds

     4   

Mortgage-Related Securities and Asset-Backed Securities

     12   

Real Estate Securities and Related Derivatives

     18   

Bank Obligations

     19   

Indebtedness, Loan Participations and Assignments

     19   

Trade Claims

     21   

Corporate Debt Securities

     21   

High Yield Securities (“Junk Bonds”) and Securities of Distressed Companies

     21   

Creditor Liability and Participation on Creditors Committees

     22   

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

     22   

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

     23   

Event-Linked Exposure

     23   

Convertible Securities

     24   

Equity Securities

     25   

Preferred Stock

     25   

Depositary Receipts

     26   

Warrants to Purchase Securities

     26   

Foreign Securities

     26   

Foreign Currency Transactions

     32   

Foreign Currency Exchange-Related Securities

     33   

Borrowing

     34   

Derivative Instruments

     35   

Structured Products

     45   

Bank Capital Securities

     46   

Trust Preferred Securities

     46   

Exchange-Traded Notes

     47   

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

     47   

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

     47   

Standby Commitment Agreements

     48   

Infrastructure Investments

     48   

Short Sales

     49   

144A Securities

     49   

Illiquid Securities

     49   

Loans of Portfolio Securities

     50   

Investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds

     50   

Social Investment Policies

     50   

Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries

     51   

Government Intervention in Financial Markets

     51   

Temporary Investment

     52   

Increasing Government Debt

     52   

Inflation and Deflation

     52   

INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

     53   

Fundamental Investment Restrictions

     53   

Non-Fundamental Investment Restrictions

     54   

MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST

     59   

Trustees and Officers

     59   

Leadership Structure and Risk Oversight Function

     59   

Qualifications of the Trustees

     59   

Trustees of the Trust

     60   

Executive Officers

     62   

Securities Ownership

     63   

Trustee Ownership of the Investment Adviser and Principal Underwriter, and Their Control Persons

     65   

Standing Committees

     66   

Compensation Table

     68   

 

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Investment Adviser

     69   

Advisory Agreements

     69   

Advisory Fee Rates

     72   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund Advisory Fee Schedule

     72   

Advisory Fee Payments

     73   

Advisory Fees Waived and Recouped

     74   

Sub-Advisory Fee Payments

     75   

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

     75   

Fund Administrator

     76   

Supervisory and Administrative Fee Rates

     77   

Supervisory and Administrative Fee Payments

     79   

Supervisory and Administrative Fees Waived and Recouped

     81   

OTHER PIMCO INFORMATION

     82   

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

     83   

Other Accounts Managed

     83   

Conflicts of Interest

     87   

Portfolio Manager Compensation

     88   

Securities Ownership

     89   

DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST SHARES

     91   

Distributor and Multi-Class Plan

     91   

Initial Sales Charge and Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

     93   

Distribution and Servicing Plans for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R Shares

     93   

Payments Pursuant to Class A Plan

     96   

Payments Pursuant to Class B Plan

     99   

Payments Pursuant to Class C Plan

     100   

Payments Pursuant to Class R Plan

     104   

Distribution and Servicing Plan for Administrative Class Shares

     105   

Payments Pursuant to the Administrative Class Plans

     106   

Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class D Shares

     107   

Payments Pursuant to Class D Plan

     108   

Additional Payments to Financial Firms

     109   

Purchases, Exchanges and Redemptions

     111   

Exchange Privileges.

     126   

How to Sell (Redeem) Shares

     128   

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

     133   

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE

     133   

Investment Decisions and Portfolio Transactions

     133   

Brokerage and Research Services

     134   

Brokerage Commissions Paid

     134   

Holdings of Securities of the Trust’s Regular Brokers and Dealers

     137   

Portfolio Turnover

     150   

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

     151   

Large Trade Notifications

     152   

NET ASSET VALUE

     152   

TAXATION

     153   

Distributions

     155   

Sales of Shares

     156   

Potential Pass-Through of Tax Credits

     157   

Backup Withholding

     157   

Options, Futures and Forward Contracts, and Swap Agreements

     157   

Short Sales

     158   

Passive Foreign Investment Companies

     158   

Foreign Currency Transactions

     158   

Foreign Taxation

     159   

Original Issue Discount and Market Discount

     159   

Constructive Sales

     159   

IRAs and Other Retirement Plans

     159   

 

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Non-U.S. Shareholders

     160   

Other Taxation

     160   

OTHER INFORMATION

     161   

Capitalization

     161   

Information on PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     161   

Voting Rights

     162   

Control Persons and Principal Holders of Securities

     163   

Code of Ethics

     289   

Custodian, Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent

     289   

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     290   

Counsel

     290   

Registration Statement

     290   

Financial Statements

     290   

 

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THE TRUST

The Trust is an open-end management investment company (“mutual fund”) currently consisting of separate investment portfolios, including:

 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

PIMCO Convertible Fund

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PIMCO GNMA Fund

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

PIMCO High Yield Fund

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

PIMCO Income Fund

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar- Hedged)

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

 

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

PIMCO Money Market Fund

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

PIMCO Real Return Fund

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

PIMCO Total Return Fund

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

 

 

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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The investment objectives and general investment policies of each Fund are described in the Prospectuses. Consistent with each Fund’s investment policies, each Fund may invest in “Fixed Income Instruments,” which are defined in the Prospectuses. Additional information concerning the characteristics of certain of the Funds’ investments, strategies and risks is set forth below.

The PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds, which are separate Funds, invest substantially all of their assets in other Funds, except the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 and PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Funds (collectively, the “PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds”), PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, PIMCO Global-Multi-Asset Fund, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and each other, as well as in funds of PIMCO Equity Series, an affiliated open-end management investment company. The other Funds in which the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds invest are referred to in this Statement of Additional Information as “Underlying PIMCO Funds.” By investing in Underlying PIMCO Funds, the PIMCO All Asset Fund, PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund and any other funds of funds managed by PIMCO that invest all or a significant portion of their assets in the Underlying PIMCO Funds (together with the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds, the “PIMCO Funds of Funds”), may have indirect exposure to some or all of the securities and instruments described below depending upon how their assets are allocated among the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Since the PIMCO Funds of Funds invest substantially all or a significant portion of their assets in the Underlying PIMCO Funds, investment decisions made with respect to the PIMCO Funds of Funds could under certain circumstances negatively impact the Underlying PIMCO Funds, including with respect to the expenses and investment performance of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Similarly, certain funds managed by investment advisers affiliated with PIMCO (“Affiliated Funds of Funds”) may invest some or all of their assets in the Underlying PIMCO Funds, and investment decisions made with respect to Affiliated Funds of Funds similarly could under certain circumstances negatively impact the Underlying PIMCO Funds, including with respect to the expenses and investment performance of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. Please see “Investments in the Underlying PIMCO Funds” below for more information regarding potential risks to the Underlying PIMCO Funds.

The PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may also invest in any Underlying PIMCO Funds except the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds and each other. However, the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds may also invest in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), Fixed Income Instruments, equity securities, forwards and derivatives, to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act or exemptive relief therefrom.

The PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® may pursue its investment objective by investing in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “CRRS Subsidiary”). The CRRS Subsidiary is advised by PIMCO, and has the same investment objective and will generally be subject to the same fundamental, non-fundamental and certain other investment restrictions as the Fund; however, the CRRS Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Fund and CRRS Subsidiary may test for compliance with certain investment restrictions on a consolidated basis, except that with respect to its investments in certain securities that may involve leverage, the CRRS Subsidiary will comply with asset segregation or “earmarking” requirements to the same extent as the Fund. By investing in the CRRS Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the CRRS Subsidiary’s investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the CRRS Subsidiary are generally similar to those held by the Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Fund. See below “Investment Objectives and Policies—Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries” for a more detailed discussion of the Fund’s CRRS Subsidiary.

The PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund II Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “GMA Subsidiary”). The GMA Subsidiary is advised by PIMCO, and has the same investment objective and will generally be subject to the same fundamental, non-fundamental and certain other investment restrictions as the Fund; however, the GMA Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Fund and GMA Subsidiary may test for compliance with certain investment restrictions on a consolidated basis, except that with respect to its investments in certain securities that may involve leverage, the GMA Subsidiary will comply with asset segregation or “earmarking” requirements to the same extent as the Fund. By investing in the GMA Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the GMA Subsidiary’s investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the GMA Subsidiary are generally similar to those held by the Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Fund. See below “Investment Objectives and Policies—Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries” for a more detailed discussion of the Fund’s GMA Subsidiary.

 

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The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “CPS Subsidiary”). The CPS Subsidiary is advised by PIMCO, and has the same investment objective and will generally be subject to the same fundamental, non-fundamental and certain other investment restrictions as the Fund; however, the CPS Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Fund and CPS Subsidiary may test for compliance with certain investment restrictions on a consolidated basis, except that with respect to its investments in certain securities that may involve leverage, the CPS Subsidiary will comply with asset segregation or “earmarking” requirements to the same extent as the Fund. By investing in the CPS Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the CPS Subsidiary’s investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the CPS Subsidiary are generally similar to those held by the Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Fund. See below “Investment Objectives and Policies—Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries” for a more detailed discussion of the Fund’s CPS Subsidiary.

The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “CPSS Subsidiary”). The CPSS Subsidiary is advised by PIMCO, and has the same investment objective and will generally be subject to the same fundamental, non-fundamental and certain other investment restrictions as the Fund; however, the CPSS Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Fund and CPSS Subsidiary may test for compliance with certain investment restrictions on a consolidated basis, except that with respect to its investments in certain securities that may involve leverage, the CPSS Subsidiary will comply with asset segregation or “earmarking” requirements to the same extent as the Fund. By investing in the CPSS Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the CPSS Subsidiary’s investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the CPSS Subsidiary are generally similar to those held by the Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Fund. See below “Investment Objectives and Policies—Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries” for a more detailed discussion of the Fund’s CPSS Subsidiary.

The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund VII, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “IRMA Subsidiary,” together with the CPSS Subsidiary, the CRRS Subsidiary, the GMA Subsidiary and the CPS Subsidiary, the “Subsidiaries”). The IRMA Subsidiary is advised by PIMCO, and has the same investment objective and will generally be subject to the same fundamental, non-fundamental and certain other investment restrictions as the Fund; however, the IRMA Subsidiary (unlike the Fund) may invest without limitation in commodity-linked swap agreements and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Fund and IRMA Subsidiary may test for compliance with certain investment restrictions on a consolidated basis, except that with respect to its investments in certain securities that may involve leverage, the IRMA Subsidiary will comply with asset segregation or “earmarking” requirements to the same extent as the Fund. By investing in the IRMA Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the IRMA Subsidiary’s investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the IRMA Subsidiary are generally similar to those held by the Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Fund. See below “Investment Objectives and Policies—Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries” for a more detailed discussion of the Fund’s IRMA Subsidiary.

U.S. Government Securities

U.S. Government securities are obligations of and, in certain cases, guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. The U.S. Government does not guarantee the net asset value of the Funds’ shares. Some U.S. Government securities, such as Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and securities guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States; 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”); others, such as those of the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase the agency’s obligations; and still others, such as securities issued by members of the Farm Credit System, are supported only by the credit of the agency, instrumentality or corporation. U.S. Government securities may include zero coupon securities, which do not distribute interest on a current basis and tend to be subject to greater risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. GNMA, a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the FNMA and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”). 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 guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

 

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Municipal Bonds

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in securities issued by states, territories, possessions, municipalities and other political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and instrumentalities of states, territories, possessions and multi-state agencies or authorities. It is a policy of each of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds (each a “Municipal Fund,” and collectively, the “Municipal Funds”) to have at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes invested in investments, the income of which is exempt from federal income tax (“Municipal Bonds”). In the case of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond and PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Funds, the Funds will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of their net assets plus borrowing for investment purposes in investments, the income of which is exempt from federal income tax and California income tax. In the case of the PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund, the Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowing for investment purposes in investments, the income of which is exempt from federal income tax and New York income tax. The ability of a Municipal Fund, as well as the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund and the PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund, to invest in securities other than Municipal Bonds is limited by a requirement of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”) that at least 50% of the applicable Municipal Fund’s total assets be invested in Municipal Bonds at the end of each quarter of a Municipal Fund’s tax year. In addition, each of the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return and PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Funds seeks to invest under normal circumstances at least 50% of its assets in Municipal Bonds.

The PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond and PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Funds may concentrate their investments in California Municipal Bonds and will therefore be exposed to California state-specific risks. Similarly, the PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund may concentrate its investments in New York Municipal Bonds and therefore will be exposed to New York state-specific risks. State-specific risks are discussed in the “Description of Principal Risks” section of the Prospectuses and in this “Municipal Bonds” section of this Statement of Additional Information. The PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income and PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Funds may, from time to time, invest more than 25% of their total assets in Municipal Bonds of issuers in California and New York. Accordingly, such Funds, to the extent they invest more than 25% in California or New York, will be subject to the California and New York State state-specific risks discussed in the “Description of Principal Risks” section of the Prospectuses and in this “Municipal Bonds” section of this Statement of Additional Information, but none of these Funds have any present intention to invest more than that amount in a particular state.

Municipal Bonds share the attributes of debt/fixed income securities in general, but are generally issued by states, municipalities and other political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and instrumentalities of states and multi-state agencies or authorities. Specifically, California and New York Municipal Bonds generally are issued by or on behalf of the State of California and New York, respectively, and their political subdivisions and financing authorities, and local governments. The Municipal Bonds which the Funds may purchase include general obligation bonds and limited obligation bonds (or revenue bonds); including industrial development bonds issued pursuant to former federal tax law. General obligation bonds are obligations involving the credit of an issuer possessing taxing power and are payable from such issuer’s general revenues and not from any particular source. Limited obligation bonds are payable only from the revenues derived from a particular facility or class of facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise or other specific revenue source. Tax-exempt private activity bonds and industrial development bonds generally are also revenue bonds and thus are not payable from the issuer’s general revenues. The credit and quality of private activity bonds and industrial development bonds are usually related to the credit of the corporate user of the facilities. Payment of interest on and repayment of principal of such bonds is the responsibility of the corporate user (and/or any guarantor).

Each Fund that may invest in Municipal Bonds, and in particular the Municipal Funds and the PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund, may invest 25% or more of its total assets in Municipal Bonds that finance similar projects, such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities, and 25% or more of its total assets in industrial development bonds. A Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the bonds of similar projects or industrial development bonds.

Each Fund that may invest in Municipal Bonds may invest in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds. Pre-refunded Municipal Bonds are tax-exempt bonds that have been refunded to a call date prior to the final maturity of principal, or, in the case of pre-refunded Municipal Bonds commonly referred to as “escrowed-to-maturity bonds,” to the final maturity of principal, and remain outstanding in the municipal market. The payment of principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund is funded from securities in a designated escrow account that holds U.S. Treasury securities or other obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities (“Agency Securities”)). As the payment of principal and interest is generated from securities held in an escrow account established by the municipality and an independent escrow agent, the pledge of the municipality has been fulfilled and the original pledge of revenue by the municipality is no longer in place. The escrow account securities pledged to pay the principal and interest of the pre-refunded Municipal Bond do not guarantee the price movement of the bond before maturity. Issuers of Municipal Bonds refund in advance of maturity the outstanding higher cost debt and issue new, lower cost debt, placing the proceeds

 

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of the lower cost issuance into an escrow account to pre-refund the older, higher cost debt. Investments in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds held by a Fund may subject the Fund to interest rate risk, market risk and credit risk. In addition, while a secondary market exists for pre-refunded Municipal Bonds, if a Fund sells pre-refunded Municipal Bonds prior to maturity, the price received may be more or less than the original cost, depending on market conditions at the time of sale. To the extent permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), a Fund’s investment in pre-refunded Municipal Bonds backed by U.S. Treasury and Agency securities in the manner described above, will, for purposes of diversification tests applicable to certain Funds, be considered an investment in the respective U.S. Treasury and Agency securities.

Under the Internal Revenue Code, certain limited obligation bonds are considered “private activity bonds” and interest paid on such bonds is treated as an item of tax preference for purposes of calculating federal alternative minimum tax liability. The PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income and PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Funds do not intend to invest in securities whose interest is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in Build America Bonds. Build America Bonds are tax credit bonds created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which authorizes state and local governments to issue Build America Bonds as taxable bonds in 2009 and 2010, without volume limitations, to finance any capital expenditures for which such issuers could otherwise issue traditional tax-exempt bonds. State and local governments may receive a direct federal subsidy payment for a portion of their borrowing costs on Build America Bonds equal to 35% of the total coupon interest paid to investors. The state or local government issuer can elect to either take the federal subsidy or pass the 35% tax credit along to bondholders. A Fund’s investments in Build America Bonds will result in taxable income and the Fund may elect to pass through to shareholders the corresponding tax credits. The tax credits can generally be used to offset federal income taxes and the alternative minimum tax, but such credits are generally not refundable. Build America Bonds involve similar risks as Municipal Bonds, including credit and market risk. They are intended to assist state and local governments in financing capital projects at lower borrowing costs and are likely to attract a broader group of investors than tax-exempt Municipal Bonds. For example, taxable funds, including Funds other than the Municipal Funds, may choose to invest in Build America Bonds. Although Build America Bonds were only authorized for issuance during 2009 and 2010, the program may have resulted in reduced issuance of tax-exempt Municipal Bonds during the same period. As a result, Funds that invest in tax-exempt Municipal Bonds, such as the Municipal Funds, may have increased their holdings of Build America Bonds and other investments permitted by the Funds’ respective investment objectives and policies during 2009 and 2010. The Build America Bond program expired on December 31, 2010, at which point no further issuance of new Build America Bonds was permitted. As of the date of this Statement of Additional Information, there is no indication that Congress will renew the program to permit issuance of new Build America Bonds.

The Funds may invest in municipal lease obligations. Municipal leases are instruments, or participations in instruments, issued in connection with lease obligations or installment purchase contract obligations of municipalities (“municipal lease obligations”). Although municipal lease obligations do not constitute general obligations of the issuing municipality, a lease obligation may be backed by the municipality’s covenant to budget for, appropriate funds for and make the payments due under the lease obligation. However, certain municipal lease obligations contain “non-appropriation” clauses, which provide that the municipality has no obligation to make lease or installment purchase payments in future years unless money is appropriated for such purpose in the relevant years. In deciding whether to purchase a lease obligation, the Funds will assess the financial condition of the borrower, the merits of the project, the level of public support for the project, and the legislative history of lease financing in the state. Municipal lease obligations may be less readily marketable than other municipal securities.

Projects financed with certificates of participation generally are not subject to state constitutional debt limitations or other statutory requirements that may apply to other municipal securities. Payments by the public entity on the obligation underlying the certificates are derived from available revenue sources. That revenue might be diverted to the funding of other municipal service projects. Payments of interest and/or principal with respect to the certificates are not guaranteed and do not constitute an obligation of a state or any of its political subdivisions.

Municipal leases may also be subject to “abatement risk.” The leases underlying certain municipal lease obligations may state that lease payments are subject to partial or full abatement. That abatement might occur, for example, if material damage to or destruction of the leased property interferes with the lessee’s use of the property. However, in some cases that risk might be reduced by insurance covering the leased property, or by the use of credit enhancements such as letters of credit to back lease payments, or perhaps by the lessee’s maintenance of reserve monies for lease payments. While the obligation might be secured by the lease, it might be difficult to dispose of that property in case of a default.

The Funds’ Board of Trustees has adopted guidelines to govern the purchase of municipal lease obligations and the determination of the liquidity of municipal lease obligations purchased by a Fund for purposes of compliance with the Fund’s investment restrictions with respect to illiquid securities. In determining whether a municipal lease obligation is liquid and is therefore not subject to the Fund’s limitations on investing in illiquid securities, PIMCO considers, on a case-by-case basis, the following factors:

 

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the nature of the municipal lease obligation and the nature of the market for the municipal lease obligation (i.e., the time needed to dispose of the municipal lease obligation, the method of soliciting offers, and the mechanics of transfer); and

 

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other factors, if any, which PIMCO deems relevant to determining the existence of a trading market for such municipal lease obligation.

Once a municipal lease obligation is acquired by a Fund, PIMCO monitors the liquidity of such municipal lease obligation pursuant to the considerations set forth above. PIMCO also evaluates the likelihood of a continuing market for municipal lease obligations and their credit quality. The Funds may purchase unrated municipal lease obligations if determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality to rated securities in which the Fund is permitted to invest. A Fund may also acquire illiquid municipal lease obligations, subject to the Fund’s investment restrictions with respect to illiquid securities generally.

The Funds may seek to enhance their yield through the purchase of private placements. These securities are sold through private negotiations, usually to institutions or mutual funds, and may have resale restrictions. Their yields are usually higher than comparable public securities to compensate the investor for their limited marketability. A Fund may not invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, including unmarketable private placements (5% of “total assets,” as defined in Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, in the case of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds).

Some longer-term Municipal Bonds give the investor the right to “put” or sell the security at par (face value) within a specified number of days following the investor’s request - usually one to seven days. This demand feature enhances a security’s liquidity by shortening its effective maturity and enables it to trade at a price equal to or very close to par. If a demand feature terminates prior to being exercised, a Fund would hold the longer-term security, which could experience substantially more volatility.

The Funds that may invest in Municipal Bonds may invest in municipal warrants, which are essentially call options on Municipal Bonds. In exchange for a premium, municipal warrants give the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a Municipal Bond in the future. A Fund may purchase a warrant to lock in forward supply in an environment where the current issuance of bonds is sharply reduced. Like options, warrants may expire worthless and they may have reduced liquidity. A Fund will not invest more than 5% of its net assets in municipal warrants.

The Funds may invest in Municipal Bonds with credit enhancements such as letters of credit, municipal bond insurance and Standby Bond Purchase Agreements (“SBPAs”). Letters of credit are issued by a third party, usually a bank, to enhance liquidity and ensure repayment of principal and any accrued interest if the underlying Municipal Bond should default. Municipal bond insurance, which is usually purchased by the bond issuer from a private, nongovernmental insurance company, provides an unconditional and irrevocable guarantee that the insured bond’s principal and interest will be paid when due. Insurance does not guarantee the price of the bond or the share price of any fund. The credit rating of an insured bond reflects the credit rating of the insurer, based on its claims-paying ability. The obligation of a municipal bond insurance company to pay a claim extends over the life of each insured bond. Although defaults on insured Municipal Bonds have been low to date and municipal bond insurers have met their claims, there is no assurance this will continue. A higher-than-expected default rate could strain the insurer’s loss reserves and adversely affect its ability to pay claims to bondholders. A significant portion of insured Municipal Bonds that have been issued and are outstanding are insured by a small number of insurance companies, an event involving one or more of these insurance companies, such as a credit rating downgrade, could have a significant adverse effect on the value of the Municipal Bonds insured by that insurance company and on the Municipal Bond markets as a whole. Recent downgrades of certain insurance companies have negatively impacted the price of certain insured Municipal Bonds. Given the large number of potential claims against the insurers of Municipal Bonds, there is a risk that they will not be able to meet all future claims. An SBPA is a liquidity facility provided to pay the purchase price of bonds that cannot be re-marketed. The obligation of the liquidity provider (usually a bank) is only to advance funds to purchase tendered bonds that cannot be remarketed and does not cover principal or interest under any other circumstances. The liquidity provider’s obligations under the SBPA are usually subject to numerous conditions, including the continued creditworthiness of the underlying borrower.

The Funds (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Total Return IV and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in Residual Interest Bonds (“RIBs”), which brokers create by depositing a Municipal Bond in a trust. The trust in turn issues a variable rate security and RIBs. The interest rate on the short-term component is determined by the remarketing broker-dealer, while the RIB holder receives the balance of the income from the underlying Municipal Bond. Therefore, rising short-term interest rates result in lower income for the RIB, and vice versa. An investment in RIBs typically will involve greater

 

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risk than an investment in a fixed rate bond. RIBs have interest rates that bear an inverse relationship to the interest rate on another security or the value of an index. Because increases in the interest rate on the other security or index reduce the residual interest paid on a RIB, the value of a RIB is generally more volatile than that of a fixed rate bond. RIBs have interest rate adjustment formulas that generally reduce or, in the extreme, eliminate the interest paid to the Funds when short-term interest rates rise, and increase the interest paid to the Funds when short-term interest rates fall. RIBs have varying degrees of liquidity that approximate the liquidity of the underlying bond(s), and the market price for these securities is volatile. RIBs can be very volatile and may be less liquid than other Municipal Bonds of comparable maturity. These securities will generally underperform the market of fixed rate bonds in a rising interest rate environment, but tend to outperform the market of fixed rate bonds when interest rates decline or remain relatively stable. Although volatile, RIBs typically offer the potential for yields exceeding the yields available on fixed rate bonds with comparable credit quality, coupon, call provisions and maturity. To the extent permitted by each Fund’s investment objectives and general investment policies, a Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Total Return IV and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in RIBs without limitation.

In a transaction in which a Fund purchases a RIB from a trust, and the underlying Municipal Bond was held by the Fund prior to being deposited into the trust, the Fund treats the transaction as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the Fund will incur a non-cash interest expense with respect to interest paid by the trust on the variable rate securities, and will recognize additional interest income in an amount directly corresponding to the non-cash interest expense. Therefore, the Fund’s net asset value per share and performance are not affected by the non-cash interest expense. This accounting treatment does not apply to RIBs acquired by the Funds where the Funds did not previously own the underlying Municipal Bond.

The Funds also may invest in participation interests. Participation interests are various types of securities created by converting fixed rate bonds into short-term, variable rate certificates. These securities have been developed in the secondary market to meet the demand for short-term, tax-exempt securities. The Funds will invest only in such securities deemed tax-exempt by a nationally recognized bond counsel, but there is no guarantee the interest will be exempt because the IRS has not issued a definitive ruling on the matter.

Municipal Bonds are subject to credit and market risk. Generally, prices of higher quality issues tend to fluctuate less with changes in market interest rates than prices of lower quality issues and prices of longer maturity issues tend to fluctuate more than prices of shorter maturity issues.

The recent economic downturn and budgetary constraints have made Municipal Bonds more susceptible to downgrade, default and bankruptcy. In addition, difficulties in the Municipal Bond markets could result in increased illiquidity, volatility and credit risk, and a decrease in the number of Municipal Bond investment opportunities. The value of Municipal Bonds may also be affected by uncertainties involving the taxation of Municipal Bonds or the rights of Municipal Bond holders in the event of a bankruptcy. Proposals to restrict or eliminate the federal income tax exemption for interest on Municipal Bonds are introduced before Congress from time to time. These legal uncertainties could affect the Municipal Bond market generally, certain specific segments of the market, or the relative credit quality of particular securities.

The Funds may purchase and sell portfolio investments to take advantage of changes or anticipated changes in yield relationships, markets or economic conditions. The Funds also may sell Municipal Bonds due to changes in PIMCO’s evaluation of the issuer or cash needs resulting from redemption requests for Fund shares. The secondary market for Municipal Bonds typically has been less liquid than that for taxable debt/fixed income securities, and this may affect the Fund’s ability to sell particular Municipal Bonds at then-current market prices, especially in periods when other investors are attempting to sell the same securities. Additionally, Municipal Bonds rated below investment grade (i.e., high yield Municipal Bonds) may not be as liquid as higher-rated Municipal Bonds. Reduced liquidity in the secondary market may have an adverse impact on the market price of a Municipal Bond and on a Fund’s ability to sell a Municipal Bond in response to changes or anticipated changes in economic conditions or to meet the Fund’s cash needs. Reduced liquidity may also make it more difficult to obtain market quotations based on actual trades for purposes of valuing a Fund’s portfolio. For more information on high yield securities please see “High Yield Securities (“Junk Bonds”) and Securities of Distressed Companies” below.

Prices and yields on Municipal Bonds are dependent on a variety of factors, including general money-market conditions, the financial condition of the issuer, general conditions of the Municipal Bond market, the size of a particular offering, the maturity of the obligation and the rating of the issue. A number of these factors, including the ratings of particular issues, are subject to change from time to time. Information about the financial condition of an issuer of Municipal Bonds may not be as extensive as that which is made available by corporations whose securities are publicly traded.

Each Fund that may invest in Municipal Bonds may purchase custodial receipts representing the right to receive either the principal amount or the periodic interest payments or both with respect to specific underlying Municipal Bonds. In a typical custodial receipt arrangement, an issuer or third party owner of Municipal Bonds deposits the bonds with a custodian in exchange for two classes of custodial receipts. The two classes have different characteristics, but, in each case, payments on the two classes are based on payments received on the underlying Municipal Bonds. In no event will the aggregate interest paid with respect to the two classes exceed the interest paid by the underlying Municipal Bond. Custodial receipts are sold in private placements. The value of a custodial receipt may fluctuate more than the value of a Municipal Bond of comparable quality and maturity.

 

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The perceived increased likelihood of default among issuers of Municipal Bonds has resulted in constrained illiquidity, increased price volatility and credit downgrades of issuers of Municipal Bonds. Local and national market forces—such as declines in real estate prices and general business activity—may result in decreasing tax bases, fluctuations in interest rates, and increasing construction costs, all of which could reduce the ability of certain issuers of Municipal Bonds to repay their obligations. Certain issuers of Municipal Bonds have also been unable to obtain additional financing through, or must pay higher interest rates on, new issues, which may reduce revenues available for issuers of Municipal Bonds to pay existing obligations. In addition, recent events have demonstrated that the lack of disclosure rules in this area can make it difficult for investors to obtain reliable information on the obligations underlying Municipal Bonds. Adverse developments in the Municipal Bond market may negatively affect the value of all or a substantial portion of a fund’s holdings in Municipal Bonds.

Obligations of issuers of Municipal Bonds are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors. Congress or state legislatures may seek to extend the time for payment of principal or interest, or both, or to impose other constraints upon enforcement of such obligations. There is also the possibility that as a result of litigation or other conditions, the power or ability of issuers to meet their obligations for the payment of interest and principal on their Municipal Bonds may be materially affected or their obligations may be found to be invalid or unenforceable. Such litigation or conditions may from time to time have the effect of introducing uncertainties in the market for Municipal Bonds or certain segments thereof, or of materially affecting the credit risk with respect to particular bonds. Adverse economic, business, legal or political developments might affect all or a substantial portion of a Fund’s Municipal Bonds in the same manner. In particular, the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income and PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Funds are subject to the risks inherent in concentrating investment in a particular state or region. The following summarizes information drawn from official statements, and other public documents available relating to issues potentially affecting securities offerings of issuers domiciled in the states of California and New York. Neither the Funds nor PIMCO have independently verified the information, but have no reason to believe that it is substantially different.

California. Each Fund investing in California Municipal Bonds, and in particular the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond and PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Funds, may be particularly affected by political, economic or regulatory developments affecting the ability of California tax-exempt issuers to pay interest or repay principal. Provisions of the California Constitution and State statutes that limit the taxing and spending authority of California governmental entities may impair the ability of California governmental issuers to maintain debt service on their obligations. Future California political and economic developments, constitutional amendments, legislative measures, executive orders, administrative regulations, litigation and voter initiatives could have an adverse effect on the debt obligations of California issuers. The information set forth below constitutes only a brief summary of a number of complex factors which may impact issuers of California Municipal Bonds. The information is derived from sources that are generally available to investors, including information promulgated by the State’s Department of Finance, the State’s Treasurer’s Office, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office. The information is intended to give a recent historical description and is not intended to indicate future or continuing trends in the financial or other positions of California. Such information has not been independently verified by the Funds, and the Funds assume no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of such information. It should be noted that the financial strength of local California issuers and the creditworthiness of obligations issued by local California issuers is not directly related to the financial strength of the State or the creditworthiness of obligations issued by the State, and there is no obligation on the part of the State to make payment on such local obligations in the event of default.

Certain debt obligations held by a Fund may be obligations of issuers that rely in whole or in substantial part on California state government revenues for the continuance of their operations and payment of their obligations. Whether and to what extent the California Legislature will continue to appropriate a portion of the State’s General Fund to counties, cities and their various entities, which depend upon State government appropriations, is not entirely certain. To the extent local entities do not receive money from the State government to pay for their operations and services, their ability to pay debt service on obligations held by the Funds may be impaired.

Certain tax-exempt securities in which the Funds may invest may be obligations payable solely from the revenues of specific institutions, or may be secured by specific properties, which are subject to provisions of California law that could adversely affect the holders of such obligations. For example, the revenues of California health care institutions may be subject to state laws, and California law limits the remedies of a creditor secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on real property.

California’s economy, the largest state economy in the United States and one of the largest and most diverse in the world, has major components in high technology, trade, entertainment, agriculture, manufacturing, government, tourism, construction and services, and may be sensitive to economic factors affecting those industries. The relative proportion of the various components of the California economy closely resembles the make-up of the national economy.

 

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In March 2004, voters approved Proposition 57, the California Economic Recovery Bond Act, which authorized the issuance of up to $15 billion in Economic Recovery Bonds (“ERBs”) to finance the State’s negative General Fund balance as of June 30, 2004 and other General Fund obligations undertaken prior to June 30, 2004. Repayment of the ERBs is secured by a pledge of revenues from a one-quarter cent increase in the State’s sales and use tax that became effective July 1, 2004. In addition, as voter-approved general obligation bonds, the ERBs are secured by the State’s full faith and credit and payable from the General Fund in the event the dedicated sales and use tax revenue is insufficient to repay the bonds. The entire authorized amount of ERBs was issued in three sales between May 2004 and February 2008. No further ERBs can be issued under Proposition 57, except for refunding bonds. As of February 1, 2013, California had outstanding approximately $79.7 billion in long-term general obligation bonds.

Also in March 2004, voters approved Proposition 58, which amended the California State Constitution to require balanced budgets in the future, yet this has not prevented the State from enacting budgets that rely on borrowing. Proposition 58 also created the Budget Stabilization Account (“BSA”) as a secondary budgetary reserve. Beginning with fiscal year 2006-07, a specified portion of estimated annual General Fund revenues (reaching a ceiling of 3% by fiscal year 2008-09) will be transferred by the State Controller into the BSA no later than September 30 of each fiscal year unless the transfer is suspended or reduced by an executive order issued by the Governor. The Governor suspended the BSA transfers in each of fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13 due to the condition of the General Fund and proposed another suspension for fiscal year 2013-14. This special reserve will be used to repay the ERBs and provide a “rainy-day” fund for future economic downturns or natural disasters. The amendment allows the Governor to declare a fiscal emergency whenever he or she determines that General Fund revenues will decline below budgeted expenditures, or expenditures will increase substantially above available resources. The Governor declared several such fiscal emergencies from 2008 through 2011. Finally, Proposition 58 requires the State legislature to take action on legislation proposed by the Governor to address fiscal emergencies.

California, like the rest of the nation, has experienced an uneven economic recovery from the severe economic downturn that began in late 2007. The outlook for the national economy is for moderate growth in 2013 and 2014. The nation’s real GDP is estimated to have grown 2.1% in 2012 and is projected to grow 1.8% in 2013 and 2.8% in 2014. While various economic factors suggest that the national economy grew over the past year, as 2012 came to a close, uncertainty over domestic fiscal policies and global economic developments as well as Hurricane Sandy softened economic growth at the end of 2012. California appears to be experiencing a gradual and broadening recovery but faces risks from the prospect of a European financial crisis and impending contractionary federal fiscal policy. The State’s forecasts assume that the federal income tax rate for households earning more than $250,000 a year would return to pre-tax cut level in 2013 and that payroll tax rates would not be raised at the beginning of 2013.

The economic slowdown was caused in large part by a dramatic downturn in the housing industry, with a drop in new home starts and sales from 2006 through 2009 and declines in average home sales prices in most of the State for 37 straight months ending in January 2010. The housing slump has been deeper in the State than most other parts of the nation, and declining prices and increasing subprime mortgage rates led to record mortgage delinquencies and home foreclosures. Existing homes sales in California stabilized around the half-million unit rate (seasonally-adjusted and annualized) in 2012. The number of California homes going into foreclosure dropped in the third quarter of 2012 to the lowest level since the first quarter of 2007. Notices of default declined from their peak in 2009 but still remain higher than historic norms.

Employment data also reflects the difficult economy. Industry employment in California is forecast to grow by 2.1% in 2013, 2.4% in 2014, and 2.5% in 2015 as compared to growing by just 0.9% in 2011. The State’s unemployment rate fell from a high of 12.5% in December 2010 to 9.8% in December 2012. Comparing December 2012 with a year earlier, 225,900 new nonfarm payroll jobs were created.

Personal income in California is estimated to have grown 5.1% in 2012 and projected to grow 2.2% in 2013 and 5.5% in 2014, as compared to falling by 2.4% in 2009 and the 5.1% average growth rate from 1989 to 2009. Taxable sales in California deteriorated dramatically in 2008 and bottomed out in FY 2009-10. Based on preliminary data, it is estimated that taxable sales have increased by 7.8% in FY 2012. Growth is forecast to continue at 6.1% and 7.1% for 2013 and 2014. Furthermore, California wages and salaries are estimated to have risen an average of 2.0% in 2012, followed by projections of 2.1% growth in 2013 and 2.4% in 2014. On the other hand, the more subdued national outlook led to a more restrained projection for 2013 and 2014 at 1.5% and 1.6%, respectively.

Revenue bonds represent both obligations payable from State revenue-producing enterprises and projects, which are not payable from the General Fund, and conduit obligations payable only from revenues paid by private users of facilities financed by such revenue bonds. Such enterprises and projects include transportation projects, various public works and exposition projects, educational facilities (including the California State University and University of California systems), housing, health facilities, and pollution control. General Fund revenue collections are expected to be $95.9 billion in FY 2013-14, an increase of $9.1 billion from FY 2012-13.

In 2010, California’s credit rating was revised by Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (“S&P”) and Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”). As of July 1, 2013, California’s general obligation bonds were assigned ratings of A1, A and A- by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, respectively. The ratings agencies continue to monitor the State’s budget deliberations closely to determine

 

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whether to alter the ratings. It should be recognized that these ratings are not an absolute standard of quality, but rather general indicators. Such ratings reflect only the view of the originating rating agencies, from which an explanation of the significance of such ratings may be obtained. There is no assurance that a particular rating will continue for any given period of time or that any such rating will not be revised downward or withdrawn entirely if, in the judgment of the agency establishing the rating, circumstances so warrant. A downward revision or withdrawal of such ratings, or either of them, may affect the market price of the State municipal obligations in which a Fund invests.

In January 2012, the Governor’s Budget projected the State’s budget shortfall to be $9.2 billion for FY 2012-13. However, the May Revision to the Governor’s Budget estimated the budget shortfall had grown to $15.7 billion as a result of a reduced revenue outlook, higher costs to fund schools, and decisions by the federal government and courts to block budget cuts. Accordingly, the Governor proposed $16.7 billion in budget actions (including increased revenues, deep expenditure reductions and other solutions) to address the $15.7 billion budget shortfall and leave the State with an estimated reserve of $1 billion at the end of FY 2012-13.

On June 27, 2012, the Governor signed the 2012 Budget Act, which proposes to balance the budget by making deep spending cuts and shifting some state programs to local entities. On November 6, 2012, Proposition 30 was approved by taxpayers, allowing the Governor to avoid implementing automatic spending cuts. Proposition 30 provided temporary increases in personal income tax rates for high-income taxpayers as well as a temporary increase of the sales tax rate. On January 10, 2013, the Governor’s 2013-14 Budget was released. The 2013-14 Governor’s Budget projects that the state will end FY 2012-2013 with a positive reserve of $167 million. As revised in May and June 2013, the 2013-14 Governor’s Budget includes $97.1 billion in revenues and transfers, $96.3 billion in expenditures and a $1.1 billion reserve.

The State is a party to numerous legal proceedings, many of which normally occur in governmental operations and which, if decided against the State, might require the State to make significant future expenditures or impair future revenue sources.

Constitutional and statutory amendments as well as budget developments may affect the ability of California issuers to pay interest and principal on their obligations. The overall effect may depend upon whether a particular California tax-exempt security is a general or limited obligation bond and on the type of security provided for the bond. It is possible that measures affecting the taxing or spending authority of California or its political subdivisions may be approved or enacted in the future.

New York. Funds investing in New York Municipal Bonds, and in particular the PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund, may be particularly affected by political, economic or regulatory developments affecting the ability of New York tax-exempt issuers to pay interest or repay principal. Investors should be aware that certain issuers of New York tax-exempt securities have at times experienced serious financial difficulties. A reoccurrence of these difficulties may impair the ability of certain New York issuers to maintain debt service on their obligations. The following information provides only a brief summary of the complex factors affecting the financial situation in New York and is derived from sources that are generally available to investors, including the New York State Division of the Budget and the New York City Office of Management and Budget. The information is intended to give a recent historical description and is not intended to indicate future or continuing trends in the financial or other positions of New York. Such information has not been independently verified by the Funds and the Funds assume no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of such information. It should be noted that the creditworthiness of obligations issued by local New York issuers may be unrelated to the creditworthiness of obligations issued by New York City and State agencies, and that there is no obligation on the part of New York State to make payment on such local obligations in the event of default.

New York has historically been one of the wealthiest states in the nation, maintaining the third largest economy in the United States behind California and Texas. For decades, however, the State’s economy grew more slowly than that of the nation as a whole, gradually eroding the State’s relative economic affluence, as urban centers lost the more affluent to the suburbs and people and businesses migrated to the southern and the western United States. Among the factors that may adversely affect the New York State economy are additional write-downs by the financial sector associated with subprime mortgages; deteriorating credit markets, thereby lowering business investment and prolonging recovery; and increases in the cost of energy and food prices, thereby increasing the risk of high inflation.

Relative to other states, New York has for many years imposed a very high state and local tax burden on residents. The burden of state and local taxation in combination with the many other causes of regional economic dislocation, has contributed to the decisions of some businesses and individuals to relocate outside of, or not locate within, New York. The economic and financial condition of the State also may be affected by various financial, social, economic and political factors. For example, the securities industry is more central to New York’s economy than to the national economy, therefore any significant decline in stock market performance could adversely affect the State’s income and employment levels. Furthermore, such social, economic and political factors can be very complex, may vary from year to year and can be the result of actions taken not only by the State and its agencies and instrumentalities, but also by entities, such as the Federal government, that are not under the control of the State.

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authorities and local governments in financial trouble often seek State financial assistance. The experience has been that if New York City or any of its agencies or authorities suffers serious financial difficulty, then the ability of the State, New York City, and the State’s political subdivisions, agencies and authorities to obtain financing in the public credit markets, and the market price of outstanding New York tax-exempt securities, is adversely affected.

State actions affecting the level of receipts and disbursements, the relative strength of the State and regional economies and actions of the federal government may create budget gaps for the State. Moreover, even an ostensibly balanced budget may still contain several financial risks. These risks include the possibility of broad economic factors, additional spending needs, revenues that may not materialize and proposals to reduce spending or raise revenues that have been previously rejected by the Legislature. To address a potential imbalance in any given FY, the State would be required to take actions to increase receipts and/or reduce disbursements as it enacts the budget for that year. Under the State Constitution, the Governor is required to propose a balanced budget each year. There can be no assurance, however, that the Legislature will enact the proposals or that the State’s actions will be sufficient to preserve budgetary balance in a given fiscal year or to align recurring receipts and disbursements in future fiscal years. The fiscal stability of the State is related to the fiscal stability of its public authorities. Authorities have various responsibilities, including those that finance, construct and/or operate revenue-producing public facilities. Authorities are not subject to the constitutional restrictions on the incurrence of debt that apply to the State itself, and may issue bonds and notes within the amounts and restrictions set forth in their legislative authorization.

Authorities are generally supported by revenues generated by the projects financed or operated, such as tolls charged for use of highways, bridges or tunnels, charges for electric power, electric and gas utility services, rentals charged for housing units and charges for occupancy at medical care facilities. In addition, State legislation authorizes several financing techniques for authorities. Also, there are statutory arrangements providing for State local assistance payments otherwise payable to localities, to be made under certain circumstances directly to the authorities. Although the State has no obligation to provide additional assistance to localities whose local assistance payments have been paid to authorities under these arrangements, if local assistance payments are diverted the affected localities could seek additional State assistance. Some authorities also receive monies from State appropriations to pay for the operating costs of certain of their programs.

Over the near and long term, New York State and New York City may face economic problems. New York City accounts for a large portion of the State’s population and personal income, and New York City’s financial health affects the State in numerous ways. New York City continues to require significant financial assistance from the State and depends on State aid to both enable it to balance its budget and to meet its cash requirements. The State could also be affected by the ability of the City to market its securities successfully in the public credit markets, as well as by shifts upward or downward in the State’s real estate market.

On February 25, 2013, the DOB issued the Executive Budget Financial Plan, including projections for FYs 2013 through 2017, which plans to close a $1.35 billion budget deficit. The State’s Division of Budget (“DOB”) estimates that the enacted FY 2014 budget is balanced in the General Fund and leaves budget gaps of $2 billion in FY 2015, $2.9 billion in FY 2016, and $2.9 billion in FY 2017. The estimated budget gaps represent the difference between: (a) the projected General Fund disbursements, including transfers to other funds, needed to maintain anticipated service levels and specific commitments; and (b) the expected level of resources to pay for them. The budget gap closed in FY 2012 was estimated at $10 billion. The FY 2014 authorized gap-closing plan consists of approximately $1.4 billion in savings from spending control.

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck New York, causing infrastructure damage, economic losses and a disruption of economic activity. New York expects to receive $30 billion in Federal disaster aid. The State also expects to receive $5.1 billion in extraordinary Federal assistance during FY 2014 relating to Hurricane Sandy. Despite Hurricane Sandy, New York has shown continued recovery. However, there are significant risks to this forecast, including the effects of: weak economies in the Euro-area and Japan, declined federal government spending from the sequester, financial reform, changes in taxpayer behavior in response to changes in possible tax law and potential weaknesses in the financial and real estate markets.

The State projects total public sector employment to decline into 2014, with private sector jobs increasing 1.4%. The State projects a 3.3% increase in wages for 2013, following growth of 3.1% in 2012. The State’s unemployment rate as of May 2013 was 7.8%, its lowest level since March 2009.

Estimated Total General Fund receipts are projected to be $140.8 billion for FY 2013-14, an increase of $7.6 billion, or 5.7 percent from FY 2012-13 results. General Fund business tax receipts for FY 2014 are now projected to increase by $173 million, or 2.0 percent, from FY 2013 to $8.6 billion.

New York City has the largest population of any city in the U.S., and it is obligated to maintain a complex and aging infrastructure. The City bears responsibility for more school buildings, firehouses, health facilities, community colleges, roads, bridges, libraries, and police precincts than any other municipality in the country. Capital bond proceeds are used for the construction and rehabilitation of these facilities. Bond proceeds are also used for financing shorter-lived capital items such as comprehensive computer systems.

 

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New York City’s general debt limit, as provided in the New York State Constitution, is 10 percent of the five-year rolling average of the full value of taxable City real property. The City’s FY 2013 general debt-incurring power of $76.853 billion is projected to increase to $79.760 billion in FY 2014, to $83.493 billion in FY 2015, and $87.645 billion by FY 2016. The City’s general obligation debt outstanding was $52.68 billion as of June 2012. After including contract and other liability and adjusting for appropriations, the City’s indebtedness that is counted toward the debt limit totaled $24.17 billion as of June 2012. This indebtedness is expected to grow to $61.96 billion by the beginning of FY 2016. The City is projected to have remaining debt-incurring capacity of $21.33 billion on July 1, 2013, $22.16 billion on July 1, 2014, and $25.69 billion on July 1, 2015.

In addition to general obligation bonds, the City maintains several additional credits, including bonds issued by the New York City Transitional Finance Authority (“NYCTFA”) and Tobacco Settlement Asset Securitization Corporation (“TSASC”). Since its inception in 1997 through FY 2012, the NYCTFA has issued over $20.96 billion of NYCTFA Personal Income Tax bonds. In July 2009, the State Legislature granted NYCTFA the authority to issue additional debt for general capital purposes. This additional borrowing above the initial $13.5 billion limit is secured by personal income tax revenues and counted under the City’s general debt limit. In addition to this capacity, the NYCTFA is authorized to issue up to $9.4 billion of Building Aid Revenue Bonds (BARBs) for education purposes. Approximately $5.3 billion of these bonds have been issued as of December 1, 2012. Debt service for these bonds is supported by State building aid revenues. Between FYs 2000 and 2006, TSASC contributed a total of $1.3 billion to the City’s capital program but is unlikely to provide further support to the City’s capital program. The City’s debt per capita has grown from $2,951 in FY 1990 to $2,951 by FY 2012, an increase of 218 percent. Over the same period, the cumulative growth rate in debt per capita exceeded the rate of inflation by 83 percentage points. The FY 2012 debt per capita is an increase of $459 or 5.1 percent, from FY 2011. Based on an analysis of financial statements released by other jurisdictions in FY 2011, New York City’s debt burden per capita was nearly double the average sample of large U.S. cities.

As of July 1, 2013, New York State’s general obligation bonds are rated AA, Aa2, and AA by S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch, respectively. In 2010, Moody’s changed the State’s credit rating to Aa2 from Aa3 and Fitch changed the State’s credit rating to AA from AA-. Each change represents a recalibration of certain public finance ratings by Moody’s and Fitch, respectively. As of July 1, 2013, New York City’s general obligation debt was rated AA by S&P, Aa2 by Moody’s, and AA by Fitch. The City’s general obligation credit ratings were upgraded by all three agencies in 2007; and both Moody’s and Fitch increased the City’s general obligation credit rating in 2010. Such ratings reflect only the view of the originating rating agencies, from which an explanation of the significance of such ratings may be obtained. There is no assurance that a particular rating will continue for any given period of time or that any such rating will not be revised downward or withdrawn entirely if, in the judgment of the agency originally establishing the rating, circumstances so warrant. A downward revision or withdrawal of such ratings, or either of them, may have an effect on the market price of the State municipal obligations in which a Fund invests.

Mortgage-Related Securities and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage-related securities are interests in pools of residential or commercial mortgage loans, including mortgage loans made by savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers, commercial banks and others. Pools of mortgage loans are assembled as securities for sale to investors by various governmental, government-related and private organizations. See “Mortgage Pass-Through Securities.” Certain Funds also may invest in debt securities which are secured with collateral consisting of mortgage-related securities (see “Collateralized Mortgage Obligations”). The PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.

The recent financial downturn—particularly the increase in delinquencies and defaults on residential mortgages, falling home prices, and unemployment—has adversely affected the market for mortgage-related securities. In addition, various market and governmental actions may impair the ability to foreclose on or exercise other remedies against underlying mortgage holders, or may reduce the amount received upon foreclosure. These factors have caused certain mortgage-related securities to experience lower valuations and reduced liquidity. There is also no assurance that the U.S. Government will take further action to support the mortgage-related securities industry, as it has in the past, should the economic downturn continue or the economy experience another downturn. Further, recent legislative action and any future government actions may significantly alter the manner in which the mortgage-related securities market functions. Each of these factors could ultimately increase the risk that a Fund could realize losses on mortgage-related securities.

Mortgage Pass-Through Securities. Interests in pools of mortgage-related securities differ from other forms of debt securities, which normally provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts with principal payments at maturity or specified call dates. Instead, these securities provide a monthly payment which consists of both interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a “pass-through” of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on their residential or commercial mortgage loans, net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of such securities. Additional payments are caused by repayments of principal resulting from the sale of the underlying property, refinancing or foreclosure, net of fees or costs which may be incurred. Some mortgage-related securities (such as securities issued by GNMA) are described as “modified pass-through.” These securities entitle the holder to receive all interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of certain fees, at the scheduled payment dates regardless of whether or not the mortgagor actually makes the payment.

 

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The rate of pre-payments 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. To the extent that unanticipated rates of pre-payment on underlying mortgages increase the effective duration of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of such security can be expected to increase. The residential mortgage market in the United States recently has experienced difficulties that may adversely affect the performance and market value of certain of the Funds’ mortgage-related investments. Delinquencies and losses on residential mortgage loans (especially subprime and second-lien mortgage loans) generally have increased recently and may continue to increase, and a decline in or flattening of housing values (as has recently been experienced and may continue to be experienced in many housing markets) may exacerbate such delinquencies and losses. Borrowers with adjustable rate mortgage loans are more sensitive to changes in interest rates, which affect their monthly mortgage payments, and may be unable to secure replacement mortgages at comparably low interest rates. Also, a number of residential mortgage loan originators have experienced serious financial difficulties or bankruptcy. Owing largely to the foregoing, reduced investor demand for mortgage loans and mortgage-related securities and increased investor yield requirements have caused limited liquidity in the secondary market for certain mortgage-related securities, which can adversely affect the market value of mortgage-related securities. It is possible that such limited liquidity in such secondary markets could continue or worsen.

Agency Mortgage-Related Securities. The principal governmental guarantor of mortgage-related securities is GNMA. GNMA is a wholly owned United States Government corporation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the United States Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA (such as savings and loan institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers) and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (the “FHA”), or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”).

Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government) include FNMA and FHLMC. 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 United States Government. FHLMC was created by Congress in 1970 for the purpose of increasing the availability of mortgage credit for residential housing. It is a government-sponsored corporation that 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 United States Government.

On September 6, 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed FNMA and FHLMC into conservatorship. As the conservator, FHFA succeeded to all rights, titles, powers and privileges of FNMA and FHLMC and of any stockholder, officer or director of FNMA and FHLMC with respect to FNMA and FHLMC and the assets of FNMA and FHLMC. FHFA selected a new chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors for each of FNMA and FHLMC.

In connection with the conservatorship, the U.S. Treasury entered into a Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with each of FNMA and FHLMC pursuant to which the U.S. Treasury will purchase up to an aggregate of $100 billion of each of FNMA and FHLMC to maintain a positive net worth in each enterprise. This agreement contains various covenants that severely limit each enterprise’s operations. In exchange for entering into these agreements, the U.S. Treasury received $1 billion of each enterprise’s senior preferred stock and warrants to purchase 79.9% of each enterprise’s common stock. In 2009, the U.S. Treasury announced that it was doubling the size of its commitment to each enterprise under the Senior Preferred Stock Program to $200 billion. The U.S. Treasury’s obligations under the Senior Preferred Stock Program are for an indefinite period of time for a maximum amount of $200 billion per enterprise. In 2009, the U.S. Treasury further amended the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement to allow the cap on the U.S. Treasury’s funding commitment to increase as necessary to accommodate any cumulative reduction in FNMA’s and FHLMC’s net worth through the end of 2012. In August 2012, the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement was further amended to, among other things, accelerate the wind down of the retained portfolio, terminate the requirement that FNMA and FHLMC each pay a 10% dividend annually on all amounts received under the funding commitment, and require the submission of an annual risk management plan to the U.S. Treasury.

FNMA and FHLMC are continuing to operate as going concerns while in conservatorship and each remain liable for all of its obligations, including its guaranty obligations, associated with its mortgage-backed securities. The Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement is intended to enhance each of FNMA’s and FHLMC’s ability to meet its obligations. The FHFA has indicated that the conservatorship of each enterprise will end when the director of FHFA determines that FHFA’s plan to restore the enterprise to a safe and solvent condition has been completed.

Under the Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 (the “Reform Act”), which was included as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, FHFA, as conservator or receiver, has the power to repudiate any contract entered into by FNMA or FHLMC prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, as applicable, if FHFA determines, in its sole discretion,

 

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that performance of the contract is burdensome and that repudiation of the contract promotes the orderly administration of FNMA’s or FHLMC’s affairs. The Reform Act requires FHFA to exercise its right to repudiate any contract within a reasonable period of time after its appointment as conservator or receiver.

FHFA, in its capacity as conservator, has indicated that it has no intention to repudiate the guaranty obligations of FNMA or FHLMC because FHFA views repudiation as incompatible with the goals of the conservatorship. However, in the event that FHFA, as conservator or if it is later appointed as receiver for FNMA or FHLMC, were to repudiate any such guaranty obligation, the conservatorship or receivership estate, as applicable, would be liable for actual direct compensatory damages in accordance with the provisions of the Reform Act. Any such liability could be satisfied only to the extent of FNMA’s or FHLMC’s assets available therefor.

In the event of repudiation, the payments of interest to holders of FNMA or FHLMC mortgage-backed securities would be reduced if payments on the mortgage loans represented in the mortgage loan groups related to such mortgage-backed securities are not made by the borrowers or advanced by the servicer. Any actual direct compensatory damages for repudiating these guaranty obligations may not be sufficient to offset any shortfalls experienced by such mortgage-backed security holders.

Further, in its capacity as conservator or receiver, FHFA has the right to transfer or sell any asset or liability of FNMA or FHLMC without any approval, assignment or consent. Although FHFA has stated that it has no present intention to do so, if FHFA, as conservator or receiver, were to transfer any such guaranty obligation to another party, holders of FNMA or FHLMC mortgage-backed securities would have to rely on that party for satisfaction of the guaranty obligation and would be exposed to the credit risk of that party.

In addition, certain rights provided to holders of mortgage-backed securities issued by FNMA and FHLMC under the operative documents related to such securities may not be enforced against FHFA, or enforcement of such rights may be delayed, during the conservatorship or any future receivership. The operative documents for FNMA and FHLMC mortgage-backed securities may provide (or with respect to securities issued prior to the date of the appointment of the conservator may have provided) that upon the occurrence of an event of default on the part of FNMA or FHLMC, in its capacity as guarantor, which includes the appointment of a conservator or receiver, holders of such mortgage-backed securities have the right to replace FNMA or FHLMC as trustee if the requisite percentage of mortgage-backed securities holders consent. The Reform Act prevents mortgage-backed security holders from enforcing such rights if the event of default arises solely because a conservator or receiver has been appointed. The Reform Act also provides that no person may exercise any right or power to terminate, accelerate or declare an event of default under certain contracts to which FNMA or FHLMC is a party, or obtain possession of or exercise control over any property of FNMA or FHLMC, or affect any contractual rights of FNMA or FHLMC, without the approval of FHFA, as conservator or receiver, for a period of 45 or 90 days following the appointment of FHFA as conservator or receiver, respectively.

In addition, in a February 2011 report to Congress from the Treasury Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Obama administration provided a plan to reform America’s housing finance market. The plan would reduce the role of and eventually eliminate FNMA and FHLMC. Notably, the plan does not propose similar significant changes to GNMA, which guarantees payments on mortgage-related securities backed by federally insured or guaranteed loans such as those issued by the Federal Housing Association or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report also identified three proposals for Congress and the administration to consider for the long-term structure of the housing finance markets after the elimination of FNMA and FHLMC, including implementing: (i) a privatized system of housing finance that limits government insurance to very limited groups of creditworthy low- and moderate-income borrowers; (ii) a privatized system with a government backstop mechanism that would allow the government to insure a larger share of the housing finance market during a future housing crisis; and (iii) a privatized system where the government would offer reinsurance to holders of certain highly-rated mortgage-related securities insured by private insurers and would pay out under the reinsurance arrangements only if the private mortgage insurers were insolvent.

Privately Issued Mortgage-Related Securities. Commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers also create pass-through pools of conventional residential mortgage loans. Such issuers may be the originators and/or servicers of the underlying mortgage loans as well as the guarantors of the mortgage-related securities. Pools created by such non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect government or agency guarantees of payments in the former pools. However, timely payment of interest and principal of these pools may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance and letters of credit, which may be issued by governmental entities or private insurers. Such insurance and guarantees and the creditworthiness of the issuers thereof will be considered in determining whether a mortgage-related security meets the Trust’s investment quality standards. There can be no assurance that insurers or guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements. The Funds may buy mortgage-related securities without insurance or guarantees if, through an examination of the loan experience and practices of the originators/servicers and poolers, PIMCO determines that the securities meet the Trust’s quality standards. Securities issued by certain private organizations may not be readily marketable. A Fund will not purchase mortgage-related securities or any other assets which in PIMCO’s opinion are illiquid if, as a result, more than 15% of the value of the Fund’s net assets will be illiquid (5% of “total assets,” as defined in Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, in the case of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds).

 

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Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those mortgage-related securities that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee. As a result, the mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics than government or government-sponsored mortgage-related securities and have wider variances in a number of terms including interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics. Mortgage pools underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities more frequently include second mortgages, high loan-to-value ratio mortgages and manufactured housing loans, in addition to commercial mortgages and other types of mortgages where a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee is not available. The coupon rates and maturities of the underlying mortgage loans in a privately-issued mortgage-related securities pool may vary to a greater extent than those included in a government guaranteed pool, and the pool may include subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are loans made to borrowers with weakened credit histories or with a lower capacity to make timely payments on their loans. For these reasons, the loans underlying these securities have had in many cases higher default rates than those loans that meet government underwriting requirements.

The risk of non-payment is greater for mortgage-related securities that are backed by loans that were originated under weak underwriting standards, including loans made to borrowers with limited means to make repayment. A level of risk exists for all loans, although, historically, the poorest performing loans have been those classified as subprime. Other types of privately issued mortgage-related securities, such as those classified as pay-option adjustable rate or Alt-A have also performed poorly. Even loans classified as prime have experienced higher levels of delinquencies and defaults. The substantial decline in real property values across the U.S. has exacerbated the level of losses that investors in privately issued mortgage-related securities have experienced. It is not certain whenthese trends may reverse. Market factors that may adversely affect mortgage loan repayment include adverse economic conditions, unemployment, a decline in the value of real property, or an increase in interest rates.

Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, mortgage-related securities held in a Fund’s portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans.

The Funds may purchase privately issued mortgage-related securities that are originated, packaged and serviced by third party entities. It is possible these third parties could have interests that are in conflict with the holders of mortgage-related securities, and such holders (such as a Fund) could have rights against the third parties or their affiliates. For example, if a loan originator, servicer or its affiliates engaged in negligence or willful misconduct in carrying out its duties, then a holder of the mortgage-related security could seek recourse against the originator/servicer or its affiliates, as applicable. Also, as a loan originator/servicer, the originator/servicer or its affiliates may make certain representations and warranties regarding the quality of the mortgages and properties underlying a mortgage-related security. If one or more of those representations or warranties is false, then the holders of the mortgage-related securities (such as a Fund) could trigger an obligation of the originator/servicer or its affiliates, as applicable, to repurchase the mortgages from the issuing trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, many of the third parties that are legally bound by trust and other documents have failed to perform their respective duties, as stipulated in such trust and other documents, and investors have had limited success in enforcing terms.

Mortgage-related securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, are not subject to the Funds’ industry concentration restrictions, set forth below under “Investment Restrictions,” by virtue of the exclusion from that test available to all U.S. Government securities. In the case of privately issued mortgage-related securities, the Funds take the position that mortgage-related securities do not represent interests in any particular “industry” or group of industries. Therefore, a Fund may invest more or less than 25% of its total assets in privately issued mortgage-related securities. The assets underlying such securities may be represented by a portfolio of residential or commercial mortgages (including both whole mortgage loans and mortgage participation interests that may be senior or junior in terms of priority of repayment) or portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC. Mortgage loans underlying a mortgage-related security may in turn be insured or guaranteed by the FHA or the VA. In the case of privately issued mortgage-related securities whose underlying assets are neither U.S. Government securities nor U.S. Government-insured mortgages, to the extent that real properties securing such assets may be located in the same geographical region, the security may be subject to a greater risk of default than other comparable securities in the event of adverse economic, political or business developments that may affect such region and, ultimately, the ability of residential homeowners to make payments of principal and interest on the underlying mortgages.

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commercial: Conduit, Large Loan or Single Asset / Single Borrower); and (3) in the case of residential loans, whether they are fixed rate or adjustable mortgages. Each of these criteria can cause privately issued mortgage-related securities to have differing primary economic characteristics and distinguishable risk factors and performance characteristics.

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMOs”). A CMO is a debt obligation of a legal entity that is collateralized by mortgages and divided into classes. Similar to a bond, interest and prepaid principal is paid, in most cases, on a monthly basis. CMOs may be collateralized by whole mortgage loans or private mortgage bonds, but are more typically collateralized by portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed by GNMA, FHLMC, or FNMA, and their income streams.

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 pre-payments. Actual maturity and average life will depend upon the pre-payment experience of the collateral. In the case of certain CMOs (known as “sequential pay” CMOs), payments of principal received from the pool of underlying mortgages, including pre-payments, are applied to the classes of CMOs in the order of their respective final distribution dates. Thus, no payment of principal will be made to any class of sequential pay CMOs until all other classes having an earlier final distribution date have been paid in full.

In a typical CMO transaction, a corporation (“issuer”) issues multiple series (e.g., A, B, C, Z) of CMO bonds (“Bonds”). Proceeds of the Bond offering are used to purchase mortgages or mortgage pass-through certificates (“Collateral”). The Collateral is pledged to a third party trustee as security for the Bonds. Principal and interest payments from the Collateral are used to pay principal on the Bonds in the order A, B, C, Z. The Series A, B, and C Bonds all bear current interest. Interest on the Series Z Bond is accrued and added to principal and a like amount is paid as principal on the Series A, B, or C Bond currently being paid off. When the Series A, B, and C Bonds are paid in full, interest and principal on the Series Z Bond begins to be paid currently. CMOs may be less liquid and may exhibit greater price volatility than other types of mortgage- or asset-backed securities.

As CMOs have evolved, some classes of CMO bonds have become more common. For example, the Funds may invest in parallel-pay and planned amortization class (“PAC”) CMOs and multi-class pass through certificates. Parallel-pay CMOs and multi-class pass-through certificates are structured to provide payments of principal on each payment date to more than one class. These simultaneous payments are taken into account in calculating the stated maturity date or final distribution date of each class, which, as with other CMO and multi-class pass-through structures, must be retired by its stated maturity date or final distribution date but may be retired earlier. PACs generally require payments of a specified amount of principal on each payment date. PACs are parallel-pay CMOs with the required principal amount on such securities having the highest priority after interest has been paid to all classes. Any CMO or multi-class pass through structure that includes PAC securities must also have support tranches—known as support bonds, companion bonds or non-PAC bonds—which lend or absorb principal cash flows to allow the PAC securities to maintain their stated maturities and final distribution dates within a range of actual prepayment experience. These support tranches are subject to a higher level of maturity risk compared to other mortgage-related securities, and usually provide a higher yield to compensate investors. If principal cash flows are received in amounts outside a pre-determined range such that the support bonds cannot lend or absorb sufficient cash flows to the PAC securities as intended, the PAC securities are subject to heightened maturity risk. Consistent with a Fund’s investment objectives and policies, PIMCO may invest in various tranches of CMO bonds, including support bonds.

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities. Commercial mortgage-backed securities include securities that reflect an interest in, and are secured by, mortgage loans on commercial real property. Many of the risks of investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities reflect the risks of investing in the real estate securing the underlying mortgage loans. These risks reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make loan payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants. Commercial mortgage-backed securities may be less liquid and exhibit greater price volatility than other types of mortgage- or asset-backed securities.

Other Mortgage-Related Securities. Other mortgage-related securities include securities other than those described above that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property, including mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals or stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBS”). Other mortgage-related securities may be equity or debt securities issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. Government or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, homebuilders, mortgage banks, commercial banks, investment banks, partnerships, trusts and special purpose entities of the foregoing.

Mortgage-related securities include, among other things, securities that reflect an interest in reverse mortgages. In a reverse mortgage, a lender makes a loan to a homeowner based on the homeowner’s equity in his or her home. While a homeowner must be age 62 or older to qualify for a reverse mortgage, reverse mortgages may have no income restrictions. Repayment of the interest or principal for the loan is generally not required until the homeowner dies, sells the home, or ceases to use the home as his or her primary residence.

There are three general types of reverse mortgages: (1) single-purpose reverse mortgages, which are offered by certain state and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations; (2) federally-insured reverse mortgages, which are backed by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (3) proprietary reverse mortgages, which are privately offered loans. A mortgage-related security may be backed by a single type of reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgage-related securities include agency and privately issued mortgage-related securities. The principal government guarantor of reverse mortgage-related securities is GNMA.

 

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Reverse mortgage-related securities may be subject to risks different than other types of mortgage-related securities due to the unique nature of the underlying loans. The date of repayment for such loans is uncertain and may occur sooner or later than anticipated. The timing of payments for the corresponding mortgage-related security may be uncertain. Because reverse mortgages are offered only to persons 62 and older and there may be no income restrictions, the loans may react differently than traditional home loans to market events.

CMO Residuals. CMO residuals are mortgage securities issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. Government or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, homebuilders, mortgage banks, commercial banks, investment banks and special purpose entities of the foregoing.

The cash flow generated by the mortgage assets underlying a series of CMOs is applied first to make required payments of principal and interest on the CMOs and second to pay the related administrative expenses and any management fee of the issuer. The residual in a CMO structure generally represents the interest in any excess cash flow remaining after making the foregoing payments. Each payment of such excess cash flow to a holder of the related CMO residual represents income and/or a return of capital. The amount of residual cash flow resulting from a CMO will depend on, among other things, the characteristics of the mortgage assets, the coupon rate of each class of CMO, prevailing interest rates, the amount of administrative expenses and the pre-payment experience on the mortgage assets. In particular, the yield to maturity on CMO residuals is extremely sensitive to pre-payments on the related underlying mortgage assets, in the same manner as an interest-only (“IO”) class of stripped mortgage-backed securities. See “Other Mortgage-Related Securities-Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities.” In addition, if a series of a CMO includes a class that bears interest at an adjustable rate, the yield to maturity on the related CMO residual will also be extremely sensitive to changes in the level of the index upon which interest rate adjustments are based. As described below with respect to stripped mortgage-backed securities, in certain circumstances a Fund may fail to recoup fully its initial investment in a CMO residual.

CMO residuals are generally purchased and sold by institutional investors through several investment banking firms acting as brokers or dealers. Transactions in CMO residuals are generally completed only after careful review of the characteristics of the securities in question. In addition, CMO residuals may, or pursuant to an exemption therefrom, may not have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). CMO residuals, whether or not registered under the 1933 Act, may be subject to certain restrictions on transferability, and may be deemed “illiquid” and subject to a Fund’s limitations on investment in illiquid securities.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage-Backed Securities. Adjustable rate mortgage-backed securities (“ARMBSs”) have interest rates that reset at periodic intervals. Acquiring ARMBSs permits a Fund to participate in increases in prevailing current interest rates through periodic adjustments in the coupons of mortgages underlying the pool on which ARMBSs are based. Such ARMBSs generally have higher current yield and lower price fluctuations than is the case with more traditional fixed income debt securities of comparable rating and maturity. In addition, when prepayments of principal are made on the underlying mortgages during periods of rising interest rates, a Fund can reinvest the proceeds of such prepayments at rates higher than those at which they were previously invested. Mortgages underlying most ARMBSs, however, have limits on the allowable annual or lifetime increases that can be made in the interest rate that the mortgagor pays. Therefore, if current interest rates rise above such limits over the period of the limitation, a Fund, when holding an ARMBS, does not benefit from further increases in interest rates. Moreover, when interest rates are in excess of coupon rates (i.e., the rates being paid by mortgagors) of the mortgages, ARMBSs behave more like fixed income securities and less like adjustable rate securities and are subject to the risks associated with fixed income securities. In addition, during periods of rising interest rates, increases in the coupon rate of adjustable rate mortgages generally lag current market interest rates slightly, thereby creating the potential for capital depreciation on such securities.

Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities. SMBS are derivative multi-class mortgage securities. SMBS may be issued by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. Government, or by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, mortgage banks, commercial banks, investment banks and special purpose entities of the foregoing.

SMBS are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. A common type of SMBS will have one class receiving some of the interest and most of the principal from the mortgage assets, while the other class will receive most of the interest and the remainder of the principal. In the most extreme case, one class will receive all of the interest (the “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). The yield to maturity on an IO class is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments (including pre-payments) on the related underlying mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund’s yield to maturity from these securities. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated pre-payments of principal, a Fund may fail to recoup some or all of its initial investment in these securities even if the security is in one of the highest rating categories.

Collateralized Bond Obligations, Collateralized Loan Obligations and other Collateralized Debt Obligations. The Funds (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Total Return IV and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds)

 

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may invest in each of collateralized bond obligations (“CBOs”), collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), other collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) and other similarly structured securities. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs are types of asset-backed securities. A CBO is a trust which is often backed by a diversified pool of high risk, below investment grade fixed income securities. The collateral can be from many different types of fixed income securities such as high yield debt, residential privately issued mortgage-related securities, commercial privately issued mortgage-related securities, trust preferred securities and emerging market debt. 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. Other CDOs are trusts backed by other types of assets representing obligations of various parties. CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs may charge management fees and administrative expenses.

For CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs, the cash flows from the trust are split into two or more portions, called tranches, varying in risk and yield. The riskiest portion is the “equity” tranche which bears the bulk of defaults from the bonds or loans in the trust and serves to protect the other, more senior tranches from default in all but the most severe circumstances. Since they are partially protected from defaults, senior tranches from a CBO trust, CLO trust or trust of another CDO typically have higher ratings and lower yields than their underlying securities, and can be rated investment grade. Despite the protection from the equity tranche, CBO, CLO or other CDO tranches can experience substantial losses due to actual defaults, increased sensitivity to defaults due to collateral default and disappearance of protecting tranches, market anticipation of defaults, as well as aversion to CBO, CLO or other CDO securities as a class.

The risks of an investment in a CBO, CLO or other CDO depend largely on the type of the collateral securities and the class of the instrument in which a Fund invests. Normally, CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs are privately offered and sold, and thus, are not registered under the securities laws. As a result, investments in CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs may be characterized by the Funds as illiquid securities, however an active dealer market may exist for CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs allowing them to qualify for Rule 144A transactions. In addition to the normal risks associated with fixed income securities discussed elsewhere in this Statement of Additional Information and the Funds’ Prospectuses (e.g., interest rate risk and default risk), CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs carry additional risks including, but are 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 Funds 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.

Asset-Backed Securities. Asset-backed securities (“ABS”) are bonds backed by pools of loans or other receivables. ABS are created from many types of assets, including auto loans, credit card receivables, home equity loans, and student loans. ABS are issued through special purpose vehicles that are bankruptcy remote from the issuer of the collateral. The credit quality of an ABS transaction depends on the performance of the underlying assets. To protect ABS investors from the possibility that some borrowers could miss payments or even default on their loans, ABS include various forms of credit enhancement.

Some ABS, particularly home equity loan transactions, are subject to interest-rate risk and prepayment risk. A change in interest rates can affect the pace of payments on the underlying loans, which in turn, affects total return on the securities. ABS also carry credit or default risk. If many borrowers on the underlying loans default, losses could exceed the credit enhancement level and result in losses to investors in an ABS transaction. Finally, ABS have structure risk due to a unique characteristic known as early amortization, or early payout, risk. Built into the structure of most ABS are triggers for early payout, designed to protect investors from losses. These triggers are unique to each transaction and can include: a big rise in defaults on the underlying loans, a sharp drop in the credit enhancement level, or even the bankruptcy of the originator. Once early amortization begins, all incoming loan payments (after expenses are paid) are used to pay investors as quickly as possible based upon a predetermined priority of payment.

Consistent with a Fund’s investment objectives and policies, PIMCO also may invest in other types of asset-backed securities.

Real Estate Securities and Related Derivatives

Certain Funds (in particular, the PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund) may gain exposure to the real estate sector by investing in real estate-linked derivatives, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and common, preferred and convertible securities of issuers in real estate-related industries. Each of these types of investments are subject to risks similar to those associated with direct ownership of real estate, including loss to casualty or condemnation, increases in property taxes and operating expenses, zoning law amendments, changes in interest rates, overbuilding and increased competition, variations in market value, and possible environmental liabilities.

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. 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.

There are three general categories of REITs: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest primarily in direct fee ownership or leasehold ownership of real property; they derive most of their income from rents. Mortgage REITs invest mostly in mortgages on real estate, which may secure construction, development or long-term loans, and the main source of their income is mortgage interest payments. Hybrid REITs hold both ownership and mortgage interests in real estate.

 

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Along with the risks common to different types of real estate-related securities, REITs, no matter the type, involve additional risk factors. These include poor performance by the REIT’s manager, changes to the tax laws, and failure by the REIT to qualify for tax-free distribution of income or exemption under the 1940 Act. Furthermore, REITs are not diversified and are heavily dependent on cash flow.

Bank Obligations

Bank obligations in which the Funds may invest include certificates of deposit, bankers’ acceptances, and fixed time deposits. Certificates of deposit are negotiable certificates issued against funds deposited in a commercial bank for a definite period of time and earning a specified return. Bankers’ acceptances are negotiable drafts or bills of exchange, normally drawn by an importer or exporter to pay for specific merchandise, which are “accepted” by a bank, meaning, in effect, that the bank unconditionally agrees to pay the face value of the instrument on maturity. Fixed time deposits are bank obligations payable at a stated maturity date and bearing interest at a fixed rate. Fixed time deposits may be withdrawn on demand by the investor, but may be subject to early withdrawal penalties which vary depending upon market conditions and the remaining maturity of the obligation. There are no contractual restrictions on the right to transfer a beneficial interest in a fixed time deposit to a third party, although there is no market for such deposits. A Fund will not invest in fixed time deposits which: (1) are not subject to prepayment; or (2) provide for withdrawal penalties upon prepayment (other than overnight deposits) if, in the aggregate, more than 15% of its net assets (5% of “total assets,” as defined in Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, in the case of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) would be invested in such deposits, repurchase agreements with remaining maturities of more than seven days and other illiquid assets.

To the extent that the PIMCO Money Market Fund invests 25% or more of its assets in obligations issued by U.S. banks, the Fund will be subject to bank concentration risks, such as adverse changes in economic and regulatory developments affecting the banking industry that could affect the ability of the banks to meet their obligations. Such adverse economic changes may include substantial losses on loans, increases in non-performing assets and charge-offs and declines in total deposits. The activities of U.S. banks and most foreign banks are subject to comprehensive regulations which, in the case of U.S. regulations, have undergone substantial changes in the past decade and are currently subject to legislative and regulatory scrutiny. The enactment of new legislation or regulations, as well as changes in interpretation and enforcement of current laws, may affect the manner of operations and profitability of U.S. and foreign banks. Significant developments in the U.S. banking industry have included increased competition from other types of financial institutions, increased acquisition activity and geographic expansion. Banks may be particularly susceptible to certain economic factors, such as interest rate changes and adverse developments in the market for real estate. Fiscal and monetary policy and general economic cycles can affect the availability and cost of funds, loan demand and asset quality and thereby impact the earnings and financial conditions of banks.

The PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO GNMA, PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government, PIMCO Low Duration II, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Total Return II and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds may invest in the same types of bank obligations as the other Funds, but they must be U.S. dollar-denominated. Subject to the Trust’s limitation on concentration of no more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of issuers in a particular industry, as described in the “Investment Restrictions” section below, there is no limitation on the amount of a Fund’s assets which may be invested in obligations of foreign banks which meet the conditions set forth herein.

Obligations of foreign banks involve somewhat different investment risks than those affecting obligations of United States banks, including the possibilities that their liquidity could be impaired because of future political and economic developments, that their obligations may be less marketable than comparable obligations of United States banks, that a foreign jurisdiction might impose withholding taxes on interest income payable on those obligations, that foreign deposits may be seized or nationalized, that foreign governmental restrictions such as exchange controls may be adopted which might adversely affect the payment of principal and interest on those obligations and that the selection of those obligations may be more difficult because there may be less publicly available information concerning foreign banks or the accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements applicable to foreign banks may differ from those applicable to United States banks. Foreign banks are not generally subject to examination by any United States Government agency or instrumentality.

Indebtedness, Loan Participations and Assignments

Each Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may purchase indebtedness and participations in commercial loans. Such investments may be secured or unsecured. Indebtedness is different from traditional debt securities in that debt securities are part of a large issue of securities to the public and indebtedness may

 

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not be a security, but may represent a specific commercial loan to a borrower. Loan participations typically represent direct participation, together with other parties, in a loan to a corporate borrower, and generally are offered by banks or other financial institutions or lending syndicates. The Funds may participate in such syndications, or can buy part of a loan, becoming a part lender. When purchasing indebtedness and loan participations, a Fund assumes the credit risk associated with the corporate borrower and may assume the credit risk associated with an interposed bank or other financial intermediary. The indebtedness and loan participations in which a Fund intends to invest may not be rated by any nationally recognized rating service.

Each Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in debtor-in-possession financings (commonly known as “DIP financings”). DIP financings are arranged when an entity seeks the protections of the bankruptcy court under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. These financings allow the entity to continue its business operations while reorganizing under Chapter 11. Such financings constitute senior liens on unencumbered security (i.e., security not subject to other creditors’ claims). There is a risk that the entity will not emerge from Chapter 11 and be forced to liquidate its assets under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. In the event of liquidation, a Fund’s only recourse will be against the property securing the DIP financing.

A loan is often administered by an agent bank acting as agent for all holders. The agent bank administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. In addition, the agent bank is normally responsible for the collection of principal and interest payments from the corporate borrower and the apportionment of these payments to the credit of all institutions which are parties to the loan agreement. Unless, under the terms of the loan or other indebtedness, a Fund has direct recourse against the corporate borrower, the Fund may have to rely on the agent bank or other financial intermediary to apply appropriate credit remedies against a corporate borrower.

A financial institution’s employment as agent bank might be terminated in the event that it fails to observe a requisite standard of care or becomes insolvent. A successor agent bank would generally be appointed to replace the terminated agent bank, and assets held by the agent bank under the loan agreement should remain available to holders of such indebtedness. However, if assets held by the agent bank for the benefit of a Fund were determined to be subject to the claims of the agent bank’s general creditors, the Fund might incur certain costs and delays in realizing payment on a loan or loan participation and could suffer a loss of principal and/or interest. In situations involving other interposed financial institutions (e.g., an insurance company or governmental agency) similar risks may arise.

Purchasers of loans and other forms of direct indebtedness depend primarily upon the creditworthiness of the corporate borrower for payment of principal and interest. If a Fund does not receive scheduled interest or principal payments on such indebtedness, the Fund’s share price and yield could be adversely affected. Loans that are fully secured offer a Fund more protection than an unsecured loan in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal. However, there is no assurance that the liquidation of collateral from a secured loan would satisfy the corporate borrower’s obligation, or that the collateral can be liquidated.

The Funds may invest in loan participations with credit quality comparable to that of issuers of its securities investments. Indebtedness of companies whose creditworthiness is poor involves substantially greater risks, and may be highly speculative. Some companies may never pay off their indebtedness, or may pay only a small fraction of the amount owed. Consequently, when investing in indebtedness of companies with poor credit, a Fund bears a substantial risk of losing the entire amount invested. The Funds may make investments in indebtedness and loan participations to achieve capital appreciation, rather than to seek income.

Certain Funds that are diversified limit the amount of their total assets that they will invest in any one issuer and all Funds limit the amount of their total assets that they will invest in issuers within the same industry (see “Investment Restrictions”). For purposes of these limits, a Fund generally will treat the corporate borrower as the “issuer” of indebtedness held by the Fund. In the case of loan participations where a bank or other lending institution serves as a financial intermediary between a Fund and the corporate borrower, if the participation does not shift to the Fund the direct debtor-creditor relationship with the corporate borrower, SEC interpretations require the Fund to treat both the lending bank or other lending institution and the corporate borrower as “issuers.” Treating a financial intermediary as an issuer of indebtedness may restrict a Funds’ ability to invest in indebtedness related to a single financial intermediary, or a group of intermediaries engaged in the same industry, even if the underlying borrowers represent many different companies and industries.

Loans and other types of direct indebtedness may not be readily marketable and may be subject to restrictions on resale. In some cases, negotiations involved in disposing of indebtedness may require weeks to complete. Consequently, some indebtedness may be difficult or impossible to dispose of readily at what PIMCO believes to be a fair price. In addition, valuation of illiquid indebtedness involves a greater degree of judgment in determining a Fund’s net asset value than if that value were based on available market quotations, and could result in significant variations in the Fund’s daily share price. At the same time, some loan interests are traded among certain financial institutions and accordingly may be deemed liquid. As the market for different types of indebtedness develops, the liquidity of these instruments is expected to improve. In addition, the Funds currently intend to treat indebtedness for which there is no readily available market as illiquid for purposes of the Funds’ limitation on illiquid investments. Investments in loan participations are considered to be debt obligations for purposes of the Trust’s investment restriction relating to the lending of funds or assets by a Fund.

 

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Investments in loans through a direct assignment of the financial institution’s interests with respect to the loan may involve additional risks to the Funds. For example, if a loan is foreclosed, a Fund could become part owner of any collateral, and would bear the costs and liabilities associated with owning and disposing of the collateral. In addition, it is conceivable that under emerging legal theories of lender liability, a Fund could be held liable as co-lender. It is unclear whether loans and other forms of direct indebtedness offer securities law protections against fraud and misrepresentation. In the absence of definitive regulatory guidance, the Funds rely on PIMCO’s research in an attempt to avoid situations where fraud or misrepresentation could adversely affect the Funds.

Trade Claims

The Funds may purchase trade claims and similar obligations or claims against companies in bankruptcy proceedings. Trade claims are non-securitized rights of payment arising from obligations that typically arise when vendors and suppliers extend credit to a company by offering payment terms for products and services. If the company files for bankruptcy, payments on these trade claims stop and the claims are subject to compromise along with the other debts of the company. Trade claims may be purchased directly from the creditor or through brokers. There is no guarantee that a debtor will ever be able to satisfy its trade claim obligations. Trade claims are subject to the risks associated with low-quality obligations.

Corporate Debt Securities

A Fund’s investments in U.S. dollar or foreign currency-denominated corporate debt securities of domestic or foreign issuers are limited to corporate debt securities (corporate bonds, debentures, notes and other similar corporate debt instruments, including convertible securities) which meet the minimum ratings criteria set forth for the Fund, or, if unrated, are in PIMCO’s opinion comparable in quality to corporate debt securities in which the Fund may invest.

The rate of interest on a corporate debt security may be fixed, floating or variable, and may vary inversely with respect to a reference rate. The rate of return or return of principal on some debt obligations may be linked or indexed to the level of exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and a foreign currency or currencies. Debt securities may be acquired with warrants attached.

Securities rated Baa and BBB are the lowest which are considered “investment grade” obligations. Moody’s describes securities rated Baa as “subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium-grade and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.” S&P describes securities rated BBB as “regarded as having adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.” For securities rated BBB, Fitch states that “.expectations of default risk are currently low.capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.” For a discussion of securities rated below investment grade, see “High Yield Securities (“Junk Bonds”) and Securities of Distressed Companies” below.

High Yield Securities (“Junk Bonds”) and Securities of Distressed Companies

Investments in securities rated below investment grade that are eligible for purchase by certain Funds are described as “speculative” by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. Investment in lower rated corporate debt securities (“high yield securities” or “junk bonds”) and securities of distressed companies generally provides greater income and increased opportunity for capital appreciation than investments in higher quality securities, but they also typically entail greater price volatility and principal and income risk. Securities of distressed companies include both debt and equity securities. High yield securities and debt securities of distressed companies are regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. Issuers of high yield and distressed company securities may be involved in restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings that may not be successful. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of debt securities that are high yield or debt securities of distressed companies may be more complex than for issuers of higher quality debt securities.

High yield securities and debt securities of distressed companies may be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than investment grade securities. The prices of these securities have been found to be less sensitive to interest-rate changes than higher-rated investments, but more sensitive to adverse economic downturns or individual corporate developments. A projection of an economic downturn or of a period of rising interest rates, for example, could cause a decline in prices of high yield securities and debt securities of distressed companies because the advent of a recession could lessen the ability of a highly leveraged company to make principal and interest payments on its debt securities. If an issuer of securities defaults, in addition to risking payment of all or a portion of interest and principal, the Funds by investing in such securities, may incur additional expenses to seek recovery of their respective investments. In the case of securities structured as zero-coupon or pay-in-kind securities, their market prices are affected to a greater extent by interest rate changes, and therefore tend to be more volatile than securities which pay interest periodically and in cash. PIMCO seeks to reduce these risks through diversification, credit analysis and attention to current developments and trends in both the economy and financial markets.

 

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The secondary market on which high yield and distressed company securities are traded may be less liquid than the market for higher grade securities. Less liquidity in the secondary trading market could adversely affect the price at which the Funds could sell a high yield or distressed company security, and could adversely affect the daily net asset value of the shares. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may decrease the values and liquidity of high yield and distressed company securities, especially in a thinly-traded market. When secondary markets for high yield and distressed company securities are less liquid than the market for higher grade securities, it may be more difficult to value the securities because such valuation may require more research, and elements of judgment may play a greater role in the valuation because there is less reliable, objective data available. PIMCO seeks to minimize the risks of investing in all securities through diversification, in-depth analysis and attention to current market developments.

The use of credit ratings as the sole method of evaluating high yield securities and debt securities of distressed companies can involve certain risks. For example, credit ratings evaluate the safety of principal and interest payments of a debt security, not the market value risk of a security. Also, credit rating agencies may fail to change credit ratings in a timely fashion to reflect events since the security was last rated. PIMCO does not rely solely on credit ratings when selecting debt securities for the Funds, and develops its own independent analysis of issuer credit quality. If a credit rating agency changes the rating of a debt security held by a Fund, the Fund may retain the security if PIMCO deems it in the best interest of shareholders.

Creditor Liability and Participation on Creditors Committees

Generally, when a Fund holds bonds or other similar fixed income securities of an issuer, the Fund becomes a creditor of the issuer. If a Fund is a creditor of an issuer it may be subject to challenges related to the securities that it holds, either in connection with the bankruptcy of the issuer or in connection with another action brought by other creditors of the issuer, shareholders of the issuer or the issuer itself. A Fund may from time to time participate on committees formed by creditors to negotiate with the management of financially troubled issuers of securities held by the Fund. Such participation may subject a Fund to expenses such as legal fees and may make a Fund an “insider” of the issuer for purposes of the federal securities laws, and therefore may restrict such Fund’s ability to trade in or acquire additional positions in a particular security when it might otherwise desire to do so. Participation by a Fund on such committees also may expose the Fund to potential liabilities under the federal bankruptcy laws or other laws governing the rights of creditors and debtors. A Fund will participate on such committees only when PIMCO believes that such participation is necessary or desirable to enforce the Fund’s rights as a creditor or to protect the value of securities held by the Fund. Further, PIMCO has the authority to represent the Trust, or any Fund(s) thereof, on creditors’ committees or similar committees and generally with respect to challenges related to the securities held by the Funds relating to the bankruptcy of an issuer or in connection with another action brought by other creditors of the issuer, shareholders of the issuer or the issuer itself.

Variable and Floating Rate Securities

Variable and floating rate securities provide for a periodic adjustment in the interest rate paid on the obligations. The terms of such obligations must provide that interest rates are adjusted periodically based upon an interest rate adjustment index as provided in the respective obligations. The adjustment intervals may be regular, and range from daily up to annually, or may be event based, such as based on a change in the prime rate. The PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds may invest in a variable rate security having a stated maturity in excess of 397 calendar days if the interest rate will be adjusted and such Funds may demand payment of principal from the issuer within that period.

Certain Funds may invest in floating rate debt instruments (“floaters”) and (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029® and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) engage in credit spread trades. The interest rate on a floater is a variable rate which is tied to another interest rate, such as a money-market index or Treasury bill rate. The interest rate on a floater resets periodically, typically every six months. While, because of the interest rate reset feature, floaters provide a Fund with a certain degree of protection against rises in interest rates, a Fund will participate in any declines in interest rates as well. A credit spread trade is an investment position relating to a difference in the prices or interest rates of two securities or currencies, where the value of the investment position is determined by movements in the difference between the prices or interest rates, as the case may be, of the respective securities or currencies.

Each of the Funds (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) also may invest in inverse floating rate debt instruments (“inverse floaters”). The interest rate on an inverse floater resets in the opposite direction from the market rate of interest to which the inverse floater is indexed. An inverse floating rate security may exhibit greater price volatility than a fixed rate obligation of similar credit quality. The PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities. Each other Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest up to 5% of its total assets in any combination of mortgage-related and or other asset-backed IO, PO, or inverse floater securities. See “Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities” for a discussion of IOs and POs. To the extent permitted by each Fund’s investment objectives and general investment policies, a Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Total Return IV and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in RIBs without limitation.

 

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Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. Two structures are common. The U.S. Treasury and some other issuers use a structure that accrues inflation into the principal value of the bond. Most other issuers pay out the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) accruals as part of a semiannual coupon.

Inflation-indexed securities issued by the U.S. Treasury have maturities of five, ten or thirty years, although it is possible that securities with other maturities will be issued in the future. The U.S. Treasury securities pay interest on a semi-annual basis, equal to a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount. For example, if a Fund purchased an inflation-indexed bond with a par value of $1,000 and a 3% real rate of return coupon (payable 1.5% semi-annually), and inflation over the first six months was 1%, the mid-year par value of the bond would be $1,010 and the first semi-annual interest payment would be $15.15 ($1,010 times 1.5%). If inflation during the second half of the year resulted in the whole years’ inflation equaling 3%, the end-of-year par value of the bond would be $1,030 and the second semi-annual interest payment would be $15.45 ($1,030 times 1.5%).

If the periodic adjustment rate measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds, even during a period of deflation. However, the current market value of the bonds is not guaranteed, and will fluctuate. The Funds also may invest in other inflation related bonds which may or may not provide a similar guarantee. If a guarantee of principal is not provided, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates in turn are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. Therefore, if inflation were to rise at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation-indexed bonds. In contrast, if nominal interest rates increased at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds.

While these securities are expected to be protected from long-term inflationary trends, short-term increases in inflation may lead to a decline in value. If interest rates rise due to reasons other than inflation (for example, due to changes in currency exchange rates), investors in these securities may not be protected to the extent that the increase is not reflected in the bond’s inflation measure.

The periodic adjustment of U.S. inflation-indexed bonds is tied to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”), which is calculated monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The CPI-U is a measurement of changes in the cost of living, made up of components such as housing, food, transportation and energy. Inflation-indexed bonds issued by a foreign government are generally adjusted to reflect a comparable inflation index, calculated by that government. There can be no assurance that the CPI-U or any foreign inflation index will accurately measure the real rate of inflation in the prices of goods and services. Moreover, there can be no assurance that the rate of inflation in a foreign country will be correlated to the rate of inflation in the United States.

Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be considered taxable ordinary income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

Event-Linked Exposure

Certain Funds may obtain event-linked exposure by investing in “event-linked bonds” or “event-linked swaps,” or by implementing “event-linked strategies.” Event-linked exposure results in gains that typically are contingent on the non-occurrence of a specific “trigger” event, such as a hurricane, earthquake, or other physical or weather-related phenomena. Some event-linked bonds are commonly referred to as “catastrophe bonds.” They may be issued by government agencies, insurance companies, reinsurers, special purpose corporations or other on-shore or off-shore entities (such special purpose entities are created to accomplish a narrow and well-defined objective, such as the issuance of a note in connection with a reinsurance transaction). If a trigger event causes losses exceeding a specific amount in the geographic region and time period specified in a bond, a Fund investing in the bond may lose a portion or all of its principal invested in the bond. If no trigger event occurs, the Fund will recover its principal plus interest. For some event-linked bonds, the trigger event or losses may be based on company-wide losses, index-portfolio losses, industry indices, or readings of scientific instruments rather than specified actual losses. Often the event-linked bonds provide for extensions of maturity that are mandatory, or optional at the discretion of the issuer, in order to process and audit loss claims in those cases where a trigger event has, or possibly has, occurred. An extension of maturity may increase volatility. In addition to the specified trigger events, event-linked bonds also may expose a Fund to certain unanticipated risks including but not limited to issuer risk, credit risk, counterparty risk, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations, and adverse tax consequences.

Event-linked bonds are a relatively new type of financial instrument. As such, there is no significant trading history of these securities, and there can be no assurance that a liquid market in these instruments will develop. See “Illiquid Securities” below. Lack of a liquid market may impose the risk of higher transaction costs and the possibility that a Fund may be forced to liquidate positions when it would not be advantageous to do so. Event-linked bonds are typically rated, and a Fund will only invest in catastrophe bonds that meet the credit quality requirements for the Fund.

 

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Convertible Securities

Each Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in convertible securities, which may offer higher income than the common stocks into which they are convertible.

A convertible security is a bond, debenture, note, preferred stock, or other security that entitles the holder to acquire common stock or other equity securities of the same or a different issuer. A convertible security generally entitles the holder to receive interest paid or accrued until the convertible security matures or is redeemed, converted or exchanged. Before conversion, convertible securities have characteristics similar to non-convertible debt or preferred securities, as applicable. Convertible securities rank senior to common stock in a corporation’s capital structure and, therefore, generally entail less risk than the corporation’s common stock, although the extent to which such risk is reduced depends in large measure upon the degree to which the convertible security sells above its value as a fixed income security. Convertible securities are subordinate in rank to any senior debt obligations of the issuer, and, therefore, an issuer’s convertible securities entail more risk than its debt obligations. Convertible securities generally offer lower interest or dividend yields than non-convertible debt securities of similar credit quality because of the potential for capital appreciation. In addition, convertible securities are often lower-rated securities.

Because of the conversion feature, the price of the convertible security will normally fluctuate in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying asset, and as such is subject to risks relating to the activities of the issuer and/or general market and economic conditions. The income component of a convertible security may tend to cushion the security against declines in the price of the underlying asset. However, the income component of convertible securities causes fluctuations based upon changes in interest rates and the credit quality of the issuer.

If the convertible security’s “conversion value,” which is the market value of the underlying common stock that would be obtained upon the conversion of the convertible security, is substantially below the “investment value,” which is the value of a convertible security viewed without regard to its conversion feature (i.e., strictly on the basis of its yield), the price of the convertible security is governed principally by its investment value. If the conversion value of a convertible security increases to a point that approximates or exceeds its investment value, the value of the security will be principally influenced by its conversion value. A convertible security will sell at a premium over its conversion value to the extent investors place value on the right to acquire the underlying common stock while holding an income-producing security.

A convertible security may be subject to redemption at the option of the issuer at a predetermined price. If a convertible security held by a Fund is called for redemption, the Fund would be required to permit the issuer to redeem the security and convert it to underlying common stock, or would sell the convertible security to a third party, which may have an adverse effect on the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective.

A third party or PIMCO also may create a “synthetic” convertible security by combining separate securities that possess the two principal characteristics of a traditional convertible security, i.e., an income-producing security (“income-producing component”) and the right to acquire an equity security (“convertible component”). The income-producing component is achieved by investing in non-convertible, income-producing securities such as bonds, preferred stocks and money market instruments, which may be represented by derivative instruments. The convertible component is achieved by investing in securities or instruments such as warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise price, or options on a stock index. Unlike a traditional convertible security, which is a single security having a single market value, a synthetic convertible comprises two or more separate securities, each with its own market value. Therefore, the “market value” of a synthetic convertible security is the sum of the values of its income-producing component and its convertible component. For this reason, the values of a synthetic convertible security and a traditional convertible security may respond differently to market fluctuations.

More flexibility is possible in the assembly of a synthetic convertible security than in the purchase of a convertible security. Although synthetic convertible securities may be selected where the two components are issued by a single issuer, thus making the synthetic convertible security similar to the traditional convertible security, the character of a synthetic convertible security allows the combination of components representing distinct issuers, when PIMCO believes that such a combination may better achieve a Fund’s investment objective. A synthetic convertible security also is a more flexible investment in that its two components may be purchased separately. For example, a Fund may purchase a warrant for inclusion in a synthetic convertible security but temporarily hold short-term investments while postponing the purchase of a corresponding bond pending development of more favorable market conditions.

A holder of a synthetic convertible security faces the risk of a decline in the price of the security or the level of the index involved in the convertible component, causing a decline in the value of the security or instrument, such as a call option or warrant, purchased to create the synthetic convertible security. Should the price of the stock fall below the exercise price and remain there throughout the exercise period, the entire amount paid for the call option or warrant would be lost. Because a synthetic convertible security includes the income-producing component as well, the holder of a synthetic convertible security also faces the risk that interest rates will rise, causing a decline in the value of the income-producing instrument.

 

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A Fund also may purchase synthetic convertible securities created by other parties, including convertible structured notes. Convertible structured notes are income-producing debentures linked to equity, and are typically issued by investment banks. Convertible structured notes have the attributes of a convertible security; however, the investment bank that issues the convertible note, rather than the issuer of the underlying common stock into which the note is convertible, assumes credit risk associated with the underlying investment, and the Fund in turn assumes credit risk associated with the convertible note.

Equity Securities

While the securities in which certain Funds primarily intend to invest are expected to consist of fixed income securities, such Funds (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in equity securities. While the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged), PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO StocksPLUS®, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration, PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return, and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Funds (together, for purposes of this section only, “Equity-Related Funds”) will normally utilize derivatives to gain exposure to equity securities, each of the Equity-Related Funds may also invest directly in equity securities. Equity securities, such as common stock, represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. The PIMCO Total Return Fund and PIMCO Total Return Fund IV may not purchase common stock, but this limitation does not prevent the Funds from holding common stock obtained through the conversion of convertible securities or common stock that is received as part of a corporate reorganization or debt restructuring (for example, as may occur during bankruptcies or distressed situations).

Common stock generally takes the form of shares in a corporation. The value of a company’s stock may fall as a result of factors directly relating to that company, such as decisions made by its management or lower demand for the company’s products or services. A stock’s value also may fall because of factors affecting not just the company, but also companies in the same industry or in a number of different industries, such as increases in production costs. The value of a company’s stock also may be affected by changes in financial markets that are relatively unrelated to the company or its industry, such as changes in interest rates or currency exchange rates. In addition, a company’s stock generally pays dividends only after the company invests in its own business and makes required payments to holders of its bonds, other debt and preferred stock. For this reason, the value of a company’s stock will usually react more strongly than its bonds, other debt and preferred stock to actual or perceived changes in the company’s financial condition or prospects. Stocks of smaller companies may be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies. Stocks of companies that the portfolio managers believe are fast-growing may trade at a higher multiple of current earnings than other stocks. The value of such stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks. The Funds generally consider a small-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of up to $1.5 billion, a mid-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of between $1.5 billion and $10 billion, and a large-cap company to be a company with a market capitalization of greater than $10 billion.

With respect to the Equity-Related Funds, though the Equity-Related Funds do not normally invest directly in equity securities, when index derivatives appear to be overvalued relative to the index, each such Equity-Related Fund may invest all of its assets in a “basket” of index stocks. Individual stocks are selected based on an analysis of the historical correlation between the return of every index stock comprising each Fund’s respective index and the return of the index itself. In such case, PIMCO may employ fundamental analysis of factors such as earnings growth, price to earnings ratio, dividend growth and cash flows to choose among stocks that satisfy the correlation tests. Stocks chosen for the applicable Equity-Related Fund are not limited to those with any particular weighting in the applicable benchmark.

Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy and/or insolvency of the issuer. In addition to common stock, equity securities may include preferred stock, convertible securities and warrants, which are discussed elsewhere in the Prospectuses and this Statement of Additional Information. Equity securities other than common stock are subject to many of the same risks as common stock, although possibly to different degrees. The risks of equity securities are generally magnified in the case of equity investments in distressed companies.

Preferred Stock

Each Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in preferred stock. Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stocks, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. Some preferred stocks also entitle their holders to receive additional liquidation proceeds on the same basis as holders of a company’s common stock, and thus also represent an ownership interest in that company.

 

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Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stock is subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company’s preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company’s financial condition or prospects. Preferred stock of smaller companies may be more vulnerable to adverse developments than preferred stock of larger companies.

Depositary Receipts

Certain Funds may invest in American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”) and similar securities that represent interests in a company’s securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on an exchange or OTC. For example, ADRs represent interests in a non-U.S. company but trade on a U.S. exchange or OTC and are denominated in U.S. dollars. These securities represent the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer deposited with the bank or trust. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs can be sponsored by the issuing bank or trust company or the issuer of the underlying securities. Although the issuing bank or trust company may impose charges for the collection of dividends and the conversion of such securities into the underlying securities, there are generally no fees imposed on the purchase or sale of these securities, other than transaction fees ordinarily involved with trading stock. Such securities may be less liquid or may trade at a lower price than the underlying securities of the issuer. Additionally, receipt of corporate information about the underlying issuer and proxy disclosure may be untimely.

Warrants to Purchase Securities

The Funds (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in or acquire warrants to purchase equity or fixed income securities. Warrants are instruments that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy a security at a specific price for a specific period of time. Changes in the value of a warrant do not necessarily correspond to changes in the value of its underlying security. The price of a warrant may be more volatile than the price of its underlying security, and a warrant may offer greater potential for capital appreciation as well as capital loss. Warrants do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the underlying security and do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuing company. A warrant ceases to have value if it is not exercised prior to its expiration date. These factors can make warrants more speculative than other types of investments. Bonds with warrants attached to purchase equity securities have many characteristics of convertible bonds and their prices may, to some degree, reflect the performance of the underlying stock. Bonds also may be issued with warrants attached to purchase additional fixed income securities at the same coupon rate. A decline in interest rates would permit a Fund to buy additional bonds at the favorable rate or to sell the warrants at a profit. If interest rates rise, the warrants would generally expire with no value.

A Fund (except the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) will not invest more than 5% of its net assets in warrants to purchase securities. The PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds will not invest in warrants. Warrants acquired in units or attached to securities will be deemed without value for purposes of this restriction.

Foreign Securities

The PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds may not invest in securities of foreign issuers. Each other Fund (except for the following Funds: PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government, PIMCO Low Duration II, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return and PIMCO Total Return II Funds) may invest in corporate debt securities of foreign issuers, preferred or preference stock of foreign issuers (except for the PIMCO Money Market Fund), certain foreign bank obligations (see “Bank Obligations”) and U.S. dollar or foreign currency-denominated obligations of foreign governments or their subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, international agencies and supranational entities. The PIMCO GNMA, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Funds may invest in securities of foreign issuers only if they are U.S. dollar-denominated.

PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to a non-U.S. country if the issuer is a foreign government (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), or if the issuer is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. In the case of certain money market instruments, such instruments will be considered economically tied to a non-U.S. country if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instrument is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to non-U.S. countries if the underlying assets are foreign currencies (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued by foreign governments or issuers organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country (or if the underlying assets are certain money market instruments, if either the issuer or the guarantor of such money market instruments is organized under the laws of a non-U.S. country).

A Fund that invests in instruments economically tied to non-U.S. countries may invest in a range of countries and, as such, the value of the Fund’s assets may be affected by uncertainties such as international political developments, changes in government policies, changes in taxation, restrictions on foreign investment and currency repatriation, currency fluctuations and other developments in the laws and regulations of countries in which investment may be made.

 

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PIMCO generally considers an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the security’s “country of exposure” is an emerging market country, as determined by the criteria set forth below. Alternatively, such as when a “country of exposure” is not available or when PIMCO believes the following tests more accurately reflect which country the security is economically tied to, PIMCO may consider an instrument to be economically tied to an emerging market country if the issuer or guarantor is a government of an emerging market country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), if the issuer or guarantor is organized under the laws of an emerging market country, or if the currency of settlement of the security is a currency of an emerging market country. With respect to derivative instruments, PIMCO generally considers such instruments to be economically tied to emerging market countries if the underlying assets are currencies of emerging market countries (or baskets or indexes of such currencies), or instruments or securities that are issued or guaranteed by governments of emerging market countries or by entities organized under the laws of emerging market countries. A security’s “country of exposure” is determined by PIMCO using certain factors provided by a third-party analytical service provider. The factors are applied in order such that the first factor to result in the assignment of a country determines the “country of exposure.” The factors, listed in the order in which they are applied, are: (i) if an asset-backed or other collateralized security, the country in which the collateral backing the security is located, (ii) if the security is guaranteed by the government of a country (or any political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such government), the country of the government or instrumentality providing the guarantee, (iii) the “country of risk” of the issuer, (iv) the “country of risk” of the issuer’s ultimate parent, or (v) the country where the issuer is organized or incorporated under the laws thereof. “Country of risk” is a separate four-part test determined by the following factors, listed in order of importance: (i) management location, (ii) country of primary listing, (iii) sales or revenue attributable to the country, and (iv) reporting currency of the issuer. PIMCO has broad discretion to identify countries that it considers to qualify as emerging markets. In exercising such discretion, PIMCO identifies countries as emerging markets consistent with the strategic objectives of the particular Fund. For example, a Fund may consider a country to be an emerging market country based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, if the country is classified as an emerging or developing economy by any supranational organization such as the World Bank or the United Nations, or related entities, or if the country is considered an emerging market country for purposes of constructing emerging markets indices.

The PIMCO Diversified Income, PIMCO Emerging Local Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged), PIMCO Foreign Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond, PIMCO Global Bond (Unhedged), PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset, PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 and PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Funds may invest, without limit, in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund may invest up to 70% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. Each of the PIMCO Unconstrained Bond and PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Funds may invest up to 50% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. Each of the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond, PIMCO Long-Term Credit, PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return, PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Funds may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. Each of the PIMCO Convertible, PIMCO Extended Duration, PIMCO High Yield, PIMCO Long Duration Total Return, PIMCO Moderate Duration, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration, PIMCO Total Return and PIMCO Total Return III Funds may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund may invest without limit in securities and instruments of corporate issuers economically tied to emerging market countries and may invest up to 10% of its total assets in sovereign debt issued by governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, or other government-related entities, that are economically tied to emerging market countries. Each remaining Fund that is permitted to invest in foreign (non-U.S.) securities, except for the PIMCO Income, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Short Asset Investment and PIMCO Short-Term Funds, may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The PIMCO Short-Term Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in such securities and instruments and the PIMCO Income Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in such securities and instruments.

Investment risk may be particularly high to the extent that a Fund invests in instruments economically tied to emerging market countries. These securities may present market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political and other risks different from, or greater than, the risks of investing in developed countries. Certain Funds may invest in emerging markets that may be in the process of opening to trans-national investment, which may increase these risks. Risks particular to emerging market countries include, but are not limited to, the following risks.

 

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General Emerging Market Risk. The securities markets of countries in which the Funds may invest may be relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries. Additionally, issuers in countries in which the Funds may invest may not be subject to a high degree of regulation and the financial institutions with which the Funds may trade may not possess the same degree of financial sophistication, creditworthiness or resources as those in developed markets. Furthermore, the legal infrastructure and accounting, auditing and reporting standards in certain countries in which the Funds may invest may not provide the same degree of investor protection or information to investors as would generally apply in major securities markets.

Nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes or diplomatic developments could adversely affect the Funds’ investments in a foreign country. In the event of nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation, the Funds could lose their entire investment in that country. Adverse conditions in a certain region can adversely affect securities of other countries whose economies appear to be unrelated. To the extent that the Funds invest a portion of their assets in a concentrated geographic area, the Funds will generally have more exposure to regional economic risks associated with that geographic area.

Restrictions on Foreign Investment. A number of emerging securities markets restrict foreign investment to varying degrees. Furthermore, repatriation of investment income, capital and the proceeds of sales by foreign investors may require governmental registration and/or approval in some countries. While the Funds that may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries will only invest in markets where these restrictions are considered acceptable, new or additional repatriation or other restrictions might be imposed subsequent to the Funds’ investment. If such restrictions were to be imposed subsequent to the Funds’ investment in the securities markets of a particular country, the Funds’ response might include, among other things, applying to the appropriate authorities for a waiver of the restrictions or engaging in transactions in other markets designed to offset the risks of decline in that country. Such restrictions will be considered in relation to the Funds’ liquidity needs and all other acceptable positive and negative factors. Some emerging markets limit foreign investment, which may decrease returns relative to domestic investors. The Funds may seek exceptions to those restrictions. If those restrictions are present and cannot be avoided by the Funds, the Funds’ returns may be lower.

Settlement Risks. Settlement systems in emerging markets may be less well organized and less transparent than in developed markets and transactions may take longer to settle as a result. Supervisory authorities may also be unable to apply standards which are comparable with those in developed markets. Thus there may be risks that settlement may be delayed and that cash or securities belonging to the Funds may be in jeopardy because of failures of or defects in the systems. In particular, market practice may require that payment shall be made prior to receipt of the security which is being purchased or that delivery of a security must be made before payment is received. In such cases, default by a broker or bank (the “Counterparty”) through whom the relevant transaction is effected might result in a loss being suffered by the Funds. A Fund may not know the identity of a Counterparty, which may increase the possibility of the Fund not receiving payment or delivery of securities in a transaction. The Funds will seek, where possible, to use Counterparties whose financial status is such that this risk is reduced. However, there can be no certainty that the Funds will be successful in eliminating or reducing this risk, particularly as Counterparties operating in emerging market countries frequently lack the substance, capitalization and/or financial resources of those in developed countries.

There may also be a danger that, because of uncertainties in the operation of settlement systems in individual markets, competing claims may arise in respect of securities held by or to be transferred to the Funds. Furthermore, compensation schemes may be non-existent, limited or inadequate to meet the Funds’ claims in any of these events.

Counterparty Risk. Trading in the securities of developing markets presents additional credit and financial risks. The Funds may have limited access to, or there may be a limited number of, potential Counterparties that trade in the securities of emerging market issuers. Governmental regulations may restrict potential Counterparties to certain financial institutions located or operating in the particular emerging market. Potential Counterparties may not possess, adopt or implement creditworthiness standards, financial reporting standards or legal and contractual protections similar to those in developed markets. Currency hedging techniques may not be available or may be limited. The Funds may not be able to reduce or mitigate risks related to trading with emerging market Counterparties. The Funds will seek, where possible, to use Counterparties whose financial status is such that the risk of default is reduced, but the risk of losses resulting from default is still possible.

Government in the Private Sector. Government involvement in the private sector varies in degree among the emerging markets in which the Funds invest. Such involvement may, in some cases, include government ownership of companies in certain sectors, wage and price controls or imposition of trade barriers and other protectionist measures. With respect to any emerging market country, there is no guarantee that some future economic or political crisis will not lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation, or creation of government monopolies, to the possible detriment of the Funds’ investment in that country.

Litigation. The Funds may encounter substantial difficulties in obtaining and enforcing judgments against individuals and companies located in certain emerging market countries. It may be difficult or impossible to obtain or enforce legislation or remedies against governments, their agencies and sponsored entities.

 

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Fraudulent Securities. It is possible, particularly in markets in emerging market countries, that purported securities in which the Funds invest may subsequently be found to be fraudulent and as a consequence the Funds could suffer losses.

Taxation. The local taxation of income and capital gains accruing to non-residents varies among emerging market countries and, in some cases, is comparatively high. In addition, emerging market countries typically have less well-defined tax laws and procedures and such laws may permit retroactive taxation so that the Funds could in the future become subject to local tax liabilities that had not been anticipated in conducting its investment activities or valuing its assets. The Funds will seek to reduce these risks by careful management of their assets. However, there can be no assurance that these efforts will be successful.

Political Risks/Risks of Conflicts. Recently, various countries have seen significant internal conflicts and in some cases, civil wars may have had an adverse impact on the securities markets of the countries concerned. In addition, the occurrence of new disturbances due to acts of war or other political developments cannot be excluded. Apparently stable systems may experience periods of disruption or improbable reversals of policy. Nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes, government regulation, political, regulatory or social instability or uncertainty or diplomatic developments could adversely affect the Funds’ investments. The transformation from a centrally planned, socialist economy to a more market oriented economy has also resulted in many economic and social disruptions and distortions. Moreover, there can be no assurance that the economic, regulatory and political initiatives necessary to achieve and sustain such a transformation will continue or, if such initiatives continue and are sustained, that they will be successful or that such initiatives will continue to benefit foreign (or non-national) investors. Certain instruments, such as inflation index instruments, may depend upon measures compiled by governments (or entities under their influence) which are also the obligors.

Each Fund (except for the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government, PIMCO Low Duration II, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return, PIMCO Total Return II and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in Brady Bonds. Brady Bonds are securities created through the exchange of existing commercial bank loans to sovereign entities for new obligations in connection with debt restructurings under a debt restructuring plan introduced by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Nicholas F. Brady (the “Brady Plan”). Brady Plan debt restructurings were implemented in a number of countries, including: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jordan, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Beginning in the early 2000s, certain countries began retiring their Brady Bonds, including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the Philippines and Venezuela.

Brady Bonds may be collateralized or uncollateralized, are issued in various currencies (primarily the U.S. dollar) and are actively traded in the OTC secondary market. Brady Bonds are not considered to be U.S. Government securities. U.S. dollar-denominated, collateralized Brady Bonds, which may be fixed rate par bonds or floating rate discount bonds, are generally collateralized in full as to principal by U.S. Treasury zero coupon bonds having the same maturity as the Brady Bonds. Interest payments on these Brady Bonds generally are collateralized on a one-year or longer rolling-forward basis by cash or securities in an amount that, in the case of fixed rate bonds, is equal to at least one year of interest payments or, in the case of floating rate bonds, initially is equal to at least one year’s interest payments based on the applicable interest rate at that time and is adjusted at regular intervals thereafter. Certain Brady Bonds are entitled to “value recovery payments” in certain circumstances, which in effect constitute supplemental interest payments but generally are not collateralized. Brady Bonds are often viewed as having three or four valuation components: (i) the collateralized repayment of principal at final maturity; (ii) the collateralized interest payments; (iii) the uncollateralized interest payments; and (iv) any uncollateralized repayment of principal at maturity (these uncollateralized amounts constitute the “residual risk”).

Brady Bonds involve various risk factors including residual risk and the history of defaults with respect to commercial bank loans by public and private entities of countries issuing Brady Bonds. There can be no assurance that Brady Bonds in which a Fund may invest will not be subject to restructuring arrangements or to requests for new credit, which may cause the Fund to suffer a loss of interest or principal on any of its holdings.

Investment in sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk. The governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be able or willing to repay the principal and/or interest when due in accordance with the terms of the debt. A governmental entity’s willingness or ability to repay principal and interest due in a timely manner may be affected by, among other factors, its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign reserves, the availability of sufficient foreign exchange on the date a payment is due, the relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole, the governmental entity’s policy toward the International Monetary Fund, and the political constraints to which a governmental entity may be subject. Governmental entities also may depend on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies and others to reduce principal and interest arrearages on their debt. The commitment on the part of these governments, agencies and others to make such disbursements may be conditioned on a governmental entity’s implementation of economic reforms and/or economic performance and the timely service of such debtor’s obligations. Failure to implement such reforms, achieve such levels of economic performance or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of such third parties’ commitments to lend funds to the governmental entity, which may further impair

 

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such debtor’s ability or willingness to service its debts in a timely manner. Consequently, governmental entities may default on their sovereign debt. Holders of sovereign debt (including the Funds) may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. There is no bankruptcy proceeding by which sovereign debt on which governmental entities have defaulted may be collected in whole or in part. A Fund’s investments in foreign currency denominated debt obligations and hedging activities will likely produce a difference between its book income and its taxable income. This difference may cause a portion of the Fund’s income distributions to constitute returns of capital for tax purposes or require the Fund to make distributions exceeding book income to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal tax purposes.

Euro-related risks. The global economic crisis brought several small economies in Europe to the brink of bankruptcy and many other economies into recession and weakened the banking and financial sectors of many European countries. For example, the governments of Greece, Spain, Portugal, and the Republic of Ireland have all experienced large public budget deficits, the effects of which are still yet unknown and may slow the overall recovery of the European economies from the global economic crisis. In addition, due to large public deficits, some European countries may be dependent on assistance from other European governments and institutions or multilateral agencies and offices. Assistance may be dependent on a country’s implementation of reforms or reaching a certain level of performance. Failure to reach those objectives or an insufficient level of assistance could result in a deep economic downturn which could significantly affect the value of a Fund’s European investments.

The Economic and Monetary Union of the European Union (“EMU”) is comprised of the European Union members that have adopted the euro currency. By adopting the euro as its currency, a member state relinquishes control of its own monetary policies. As a result, European countries are significantly affected by fiscal and monetary controls implemented by the EMU. The euro currency may not fully reflect the strengths and weaknesses of the various economies that comprise the EMU and Europe generally.

It is possible that EMU member countries could abandon the euro and return to a national currency and/or that the euro will cease to exist as a single currency in its current form. The effects of such an abandonment or a country’s forced expulsion from the euro on that country, the rest of the EMU, and global markets are impossible to predict, but are likely to be negative. The exit of any country out of the euro would likely have an extremely destabilizing effect on all eurozone countries and their economies and a negative effect on the global economy as a whole. In addition, under these circumstances, it may be difficult to value investments denominated in euros or in a replacement currency.

Investments in Russia. Certain Funds may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia. In determining whether an instrument is economically tied to Russia, PIMCO uses the criteria for determining whether an instrument is economically tied to an emerging market country as set forth above under “Foreign Securities.” In addition to the risks listed above under “Foreign Securities,” investing in Russia presents additional risks. Investing in Russian securities is highly speculative and involves significant risks and special considerations not typically associated with investing in the securities markets of the U.S. and most other developed countries. Over the past century, Russia has experienced political, social and economic turbulence and has endured decades of communist rule under which tens of millions of its citizens were collectivized into state agricultural and industrial enterprises. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia’s government has been faced with the daunting task of stabilizing its domestic economy, while transforming it into a modern and efficient structure able to compete in international markets and respond to the needs of its citizens. However, to date, many of the country’s economic reform initiatives have floundered. In this environment, there is always the risk that the nation’s government will abandon the current program of economic reform and replace it with radically different political and economic policies that would be detrimental to the interests of foreign investors. This could entail a return to a centrally planned economy and nationalization of private enterprises similar to what existed under the old Soviet Union.

Poor accounting standards, inept management, pervasive corruption, insider trading and crime, and inadequate regulatory protection for the rights of investors all pose a significant risk, particularly to foreign investors. In addition, there is the risk that the Russian tax system will not be reformed to prevent inconsistent, retroactive, and/or exorbitant taxation, or, in the alternative, the risk that a reformed tax system may result in the inconsistent and unpredictable enforcement of the new tax laws. Investments in Russia may be subject to the risk of nationalization or expropriation of assets.

Compared to most national securities markets, the Russian securities market suffers from a variety of problems not encountered in more developed markets. There is little long-term historical data on the Russian securities market because it is relatively new and a substantial proportion of securities transactions in Russia are privately negotiated outside of stock exchanges. The inexperience of the Russian securities market and the limited volume of trading in securities in the market may make obtaining accurate prices on portfolio securities from independent sources more difficult than in more developed markets. Additionally, because of less stringent auditing and financial reporting standards than apply to U.S. companies, there may be little reliable corporate information available to investors. As a result, it may be difficult to assess the value or prospects of an investment in Russian companies. Securities of Russian companies also may experience greater price volatility than securities of U.S. companies.

Because of the recent formation of the Russian securities market as well as the underdeveloped state of the banking and telecommunications systems, settlement, clearing and registration of securities transactions are subject to significant risks. Ownership of shares (except where shares are held through depositories that meet the requirements of the 1940 Act) is defined according to

 

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entries in the company’s share register and normally evidenced by extracts from the register or by formal share certificates. However, there is no central securities depository and no central registration system for security holders and these services are carried out by the companies themselves or by registrars located throughout Russia. These registrars are not necessarily subject to effective state supervision nor are they licensed with any governmental entity, and it is possible for a Fund to lose its registration through fraud, negligence, or even mere oversight. 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. While a Fund will endeavor to ensure that its interest continues to be appropriately recorded either itself or through a custodian or other agent inspecting the share register and by obtaining extracts of share registers through regular confirmations, these extracts have no legal enforceability and it is possible that subsequent illegal amendment or other fraudulent act may deprive the Fund of its ownership rights or improperly dilute its interests. In addition, 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. Furthermore, significant delays or problems may occur in registering the transfer of securities, which could cause a Fund to incur losses due to a counterparty’s failure to pay for securities the Fund has delivered or the Fund’s inability to complete its contractual obligations because of theft or other reasons. A Fund also may experience difficulty in obtaining and/or enforcing judgments in Russia.

The Russian economy is heavily dependent upon the export of a range of commodities including most industrial metals, forestry products, oil, and gas. Accordingly, it is strongly affected by international commodity prices and is particularly vulnerable to any weakening in global demand for these products.

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.

Investments in the People’s Republic of China. Certain Funds that may invest in emerging market countries may invest in securities and instruments that are economically tied to the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). In determining whether an instrument is economically tied to the PRC, PIMCO uses the criteria for determining whether an instrument is economically tied to an emerging market country as set forth above under “Foreign Securities.” In addition to the risks listed above under “Foreign Securities,” including those associated with investing in emerging markets, investing in the PRC presents additional risks. These additional risks include (without limitation): (a) inefficiencies resulting from erratic growth; (b) the unavailability of consistently-reliable economic data; (c) potentially high rates of inflation; (d) dependence on exports and international trade; (e) relatively high levels of asset price volatility; (f) small market capitalization and less liquidity; (g) greater competition from regional economies; (h) fluctuations in currency exchange rates, particularly in light of the relative lack of currency hedging instruments and controls on the ability to exchange local currency for U.S. dollars; (i) the relatively small size and absence of operating history of many Chinese companies; (j) the developing nature of the legal and regulatory framework for securities markets, custody arrangements and commerce; and (k) uncertainty with respect to the commitment of the government of the PRC to economic reforms.

Although the PRC has experienced a relatively stable political environment in recent years, there is no guarantee that such stability will be maintained in the future. As an emerging market, many factors may affect such stability – such as increasing gaps between the rich and poor or agrarian unrest and instability of existing political structures – and may result in adverse consequences to a Fund investing in securities and instruments economically tied to the PRC. Political uncertainty, military intervention and political corruption could reverse favorable trends toward market and economic reform, privatization and removal of trade barriers, and could result in significant disruption to securities markets.

The PRC is dominated by the one-party rule of the Communist Party. Investments in the PRC are subject to risks associated with greater governmental control over and involvement in the economy. The PRC manages its currency at artificial levels relative to the U.S. dollar rather than at levels determined by the market. This type of system can lead to sudden and large adjustments in the currency, which, in turn, can have a disruptive and negative effect on foreign investors. The PRC also may restrict the free conversion of its currency into foreign currencies, including the U.S. dollar. Currency repatriation restrictions may have the effect of making securities and instruments tied to the PRC relatively illiquid, particularly in connection with redemption requests. In addition, the government of the PRC exercises significant control over economic growth through direct and heavy involvement in resource allocation and monetary policy, control over payment of foreign currency denominated obligations and provision of preferential treatment to particular industries and/or companies. Economic reform programs in the PRC have contributed to growth, but there is no guarantee that such reforms will continue.

Natural disasters such as droughts, floods, earthquakes and tsunamis have plagued the PRC in the past, and the region’s economy may be affected by such environmental events in the future. A Fund’s investment in the PRC is, therefore, subject to the risk of such events. In addition, the relationship between the PRC and Taiwan is particularly sensitive, and hostilities between the PRC and Taiwan may present a risk to a Fund’s investments in the PRC.

 

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The application of tax laws (e.g., the imposition of withholding taxes on dividend or interest payments) or confiscatory taxation may also affect a Fund’s investment in the PRC. Because the rules governing taxation of investments in securities and instruments economically tied to the PRC are unclear, PIMCO may provide for capital gains taxes on Funds investing in such securities and instruments by reserving both realized and unrealized gains from disposing or holding securities and instruments economically tied to the PRC. This approach is based on current market practice and PIMCO’s understanding of the applicable tax rules. Changes in market practice or understanding of the applicable tax rules may result in the amounts reserved being too great or too small relative to actual tax burdens.

Foreign Currency Transactions

All Funds that may invest in foreign currency-denominated securities also may purchase and sell foreign currency options and foreign currency futures contracts and related options (see “Derivative Instruments”), 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 forward currency contracts (“forwards”). Funds may engage in these transactions in order to protect against uncertainty in the level of future foreign exchange rates in the purchase and sale of securities. These Funds also may use foreign currency options and foreign currency forward contracts to increase exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one country to another. The PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund may invest up to 5% of its assets in non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities of U.S. issuers.

A forward involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. These contracts may be bought or sold to protect a Fund against a possible loss resulting from an adverse change in the relationship between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar or to increase exposure to a particular foreign currency. Open positions in forwards used for non-hedging purposes will be covered by the segregation or “earmarking” of assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees, and are marked to market daily. Although forwards are intended to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currencies, at the same time, they tend to limit any potential gain which might result should the value of such currencies increase. Forwards will be used primarily to adjust the foreign exchange exposure of each Fund with a view to protecting the outlook, and the Funds might be expected to enter into such contracts under the following circumstances:

Lock In. When PIMCO desires to lock in the U.S. dollar price on the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency.

Cross Hedge. If a particular currency is expected to decrease against another currency, a Fund may sell the currency expected to decrease and purchase a currency which is expected to increase against the currency sold in an amount approximately equal to some or all of the Fund’s portfolio holdings denominated in the currency sold.

Direct Hedge. If PIMCO wants to a eliminate substantially all of the risk of owning a particular currency, and/or if PIMCO thinks that a Fund can benefit from price appreciation in a given country’s bonds but does not want to hold the currency, it may employ a direct hedge back into the U.S. dollar. In either case, a Fund would enter into a forward contract to sell the currency in which a portfolio security is denominated and purchase U.S. dollars at an exchange rate established at the time it initiated the contract. The cost of the direct hedge transaction may offset most, if not all, of the yield advantage offered by the foreign security, but a Fund would hope to benefit from an increase (if any) in value of the bond.

Proxy Hedge. PIMCO might choose to use a proxy hedge, which may be less costly than a direct hedge. In this case, a Fund, having purchased a security, will sell a currency whose value is believed to be closely linked to the currency in which the security is denominated. Interest rates prevailing in the country whose currency was sold would be expected to be closer to those in the United States and lower than those of securities denominated in the currency of the original holding. This type of hedging entails greater risk than a direct hedge because it is dependent on a stable relationship between the two currencies paired as proxies and the relationships can be very unstable at times.

Costs of Hedging. When a Fund purchases a foreign bond with a higher interest rate than is available on U.S. bonds of a similar maturity, the additional yield on the foreign bond could be substantially reduced or lost if the Fund were to enter into a direct hedge by selling the foreign currency and purchasing the U.S. dollar. This is what is known as the “cost” of hedging. Proxy hedging attempts to reduce this cost through an indirect hedge back to the U.S. dollar.

It is important to note that hedging costs are treated as capital transactions and are not, therefore, deducted from a Fund’s dividend distribution and are not reflected in its yield. Instead such costs will, over time, be reflected in a Fund’s net asset value per share.

The forecasting of currency market movement is extremely difficult, and whether any hedging strategy will be successful is highly uncertain. Moreover, it is impossible to forecast with precision the market value of portfolio securities at the expiration of a foreign currency forward contract. Accordingly, a Fund may be required to buy or sell additional currency on the spot market (and bear the expense of such transaction) if PIMCO’s predictions regarding the movement of foreign currency or securities markets prove inaccurate. In addition, the use of cross-hedging transactions may involve special risks, and may leave a Fund in a less advantageous position than if such a hedge had not been established. Because foreign currency forward contracts are privately negotiated

 

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transactions, there can be no assurance that a Fund will have flexibility to roll-over a foreign currency forward contract upon its expiration if it desires to do so. Additionally, there can be no assurance that the other party to the contract will perform its services thereunder. Under definitions adopted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) and SEC, many non-deliverable foreign currency forwards will be considered swaps for certain purposes, including determination of whether such instruments need to be exchange-traded and centrally cleared as discussed further in “Risks of Potential Government Regulation of Derivatives.” These changes are expected to reduce counterparty risk as compared to bi-laterally negotiated contracts.

Certain Funds may hold a portion of their assets in bank deposits denominated in foreign currencies, so as to facilitate investment in foreign securities as well as protect against currency fluctuations and the need to convert such assets into U.S. dollars (thereby also reducing transaction costs). To the extent these monies are converted back into U.S. dollars, the value of the assets so maintained will be affected favorably or unfavorably by changes in foreign currency exchange rates and exchange control regulations.

Tax Consequences of Hedging. Under applicable tax law, the Funds may be required to limit their gains from hedging in foreign currency forwards, futures, and options. Although the Funds are expected to comply with such limits, the extent to which these limits apply is subject to tax regulations as yet unissued. Hedging also may result in the application of the mark-to-market and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Those provisions could result in an increase (or decrease) in the amount of taxable dividends paid by the Funds and could affect whether dividends paid by the Funds are classified as capital gains or ordinary income.

Foreign Currency Exchange-Related Securities

Foreign currency warrants. Foreign currency warrants such as Currency Exchange WarrantsTM (“CEWsTM”) are warrants which entitle the holder to receive from their issuer an amount of cash (generally, for warrants issued in the United States, in U.S. dollars) which is calculated pursuant to a predetermined formula and based on the exchange rate between a specified foreign currency and the U.S. dollar as of the exercise date of the warrant. Foreign currency warrants generally are exercisable upon their issuance and expire as of a specified date and time. Foreign currency warrants have been issued in connection with U.S. dollar-denominated debt offerings by major corporate issuers in an attempt to reduce the foreign currency exchange risk which, from the point of view of prospective purchasers of the securities, is inherent in the international fixed-income marketplace. Foreign currency warrants may attempt to reduce the foreign exchange risk assumed by purchasers of a security by, for example, providing for a supplemental payment in the event that the U.S. dollar depreciates against the value of a major foreign currency such as the Japanese yen or the euro. The formula used to determine the amount payable upon exercise of a foreign currency warrant may make the warrant worthless unless the applicable foreign currency exchange rate moves in a particular direction (e.g., unless the U.S. dollar appreciates or depreciates against the particular foreign currency to which the warrant is linked or indexed). Foreign currency warrants are severable from the debt obligations with which they may be offered, and may be listed on exchanges. Foreign currency warrants may be exercisable only in certain minimum amounts, and an investor wishing to exercise warrants who possesses less than the minimum number required for exercise may be required either to sell the warrants or to purchase additional warrants, thereby incurring additional transaction costs. In the case of any exercise of warrants, there may be a time delay between the time a holder of warrants gives instructions to exercise and the time the exchange rate relating to exercise is determined, during which time the exchange rate could change significantly, thereby affecting both the market and cash settlement values of the warrants being exercised. The expiration date of the warrants may be accelerated if the warrants should be delisted from an exchange or if their trading should be suspended permanently, which would result in the loss of any remaining “time value” of the warrants (i.e., the difference between the current market value and the exercise value of the warrants), and, in the case the warrants were “out-of-the-money,” in a total loss of the purchase price of the warrants. Warrants are generally unsecured obligations of their issuers and are not standardized foreign currency options issued by the Options Clearing Corporation (“OCC”). Unlike foreign currency options issued by OCC, the terms of foreign exchange warrants generally will not be amended in the event of governmental or regulatory actions affecting exchange rates or in the event of the imposition of other regulatory controls affecting the international currency markets. The initial public offering price of foreign currency warrants is generally considerably in excess of the price that a commercial user of foreign currencies might pay in the interbank market for a comparable option involving significantly larger amounts of foreign currencies. Foreign currency warrants are subject to significant foreign exchange risk, including risks arising from complex political or economic factors.

Principal exchange rate linked securities. Principal exchange rate linked securities (“PERLsTM”) are debt obligations the principal on which is payable at maturity in an amount that may vary based on the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and a particular foreign currency at or about that time. The return on “standard” principal exchange rate linked securities is enhanced if the foreign currency to which the security is linked appreciates against the U.S. dollar, and is adversely affected by increases in the foreign exchange value of the U.S. dollar; “reverse” principal exchange rate linked securities are like the “standard” securities, except that their return is enhanced by increases in the value of the U.S. dollar and adversely impacted by increases in the value of foreign currency. Interest payments on the securities are generally made in U.S. dollars at rates that reflect the degree of foreign currency risk assumed or given up by the purchaser of the notes (i.e., at relatively higher interest rates if the purchaser has assumed some of the foreign exchange risk, or relatively lower interest rates if the issuer has assumed some of the foreign exchange risk, based on the expectations of the current market). Principal exchange rate linked securities may in limited cases be subject to acceleration of maturity (generally, not without the consent of the holders of the securities), which may have an adverse impact on the value of the principal payment to be made at maturity.

 

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Performance indexed paper. Performance indexed paper (“PIPsTM”) is U.S. dollar-denominated commercial paper the yield of which is linked to certain foreign exchange rate movements. The yield to the investor on performance indexed paper is established at maturity as a function of spot exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and a designated currency as of or about that time (generally, the index maturity two days prior to maturity). The yield to the investor will be within a range stipulated at the time of purchase of the obligation, generally with a guaranteed minimum rate of return that is below, and a potential maximum rate of return that is above, market yields on U.S. dollar-denominated commercial paper, with both the minimum and maximum rates of return on the investment corresponding to the minimum and maximum values of the spot exchange rate two business days prior to maturity.

Borrowing

Except as described below, each Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, and as interpreted, modified or otherwise permitted by regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time. This means that, in general, a Fund may borrow money from banks for any purpose in an amount up to 1/3 of the Fund’s total assets. A Fund also may borrow money for temporary administrative purposes in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets.

Specifically, provisions of the 1940 Act require a Fund to maintain continuous asset coverage (that is, total assets including borrowings, less liabilities exclusive of borrowings) of 300% of the amount borrowed, with an exception for borrowings not in excess of 5% of the Fund’s total assets made for temporary administrative purposes. Any borrowings for temporary administrative purposes in excess of 5% of the Fund’s total assets must maintain continuous asset coverage. If the 300% asset coverage should decline as a result of market fluctuations or other reasons, a Fund may be required to sell some of its portfolio holdings within three days to reduce the debt and restore the 300% asset coverage, even though it may be disadvantageous from an investment standpoint to sell securities at that time.

As noted below, a Fund also may enter into certain transactions, including reverse repurchase agreements, mortgage dollar rolls, and sale-buybacks, that can be viewed as constituting a form of borrowing or financing transaction by the Fund. To the extent a Fund covers its commitment under a reverse repurchase agreement (or economically similar transaction) by the segregation or “earmarking” of assets determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees, equal in value to the amount of the Fund’s commitment to repurchase, such an agreement will not be considered a “senior security” by the Fund and therefore will not be subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement otherwise applicable to borrowings by the Funds. Borrowing will tend to exaggerate the effect on net asset value of any increase or decrease in the market value of a Fund’s portfolio. Money borrowed will be subject to interest costs which may or may not be recovered by appreciation of the securities purchased. A Fund also may be required to maintain minimum average balances in connection with such borrowing or to pay a commitment or other fee to maintain a line of credit; either of these requirements would increase the cost of borrowing over the stated interest rate. Each of the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) and PIMCO Total Return Fund IV has adopted a non-fundamental investment restriction under which the respective Fund may not borrow in excess of 10% of the value of its total assets and then only from banks as a temporary measure to facilitate the meeting of redemption requests (not for leverage) or for extraordinary or emergency purposes. Non-fundamental investment restrictions may be changed without shareholder approval.

A Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements, mortgage dollar rolls, and economically similar transactions. A reverse repurchase agreement involves the sale of a portfolio-eligible security by a Fund to another party, such as a bank or broker-dealer, coupled with its agreement to repurchase the instrument at a specified time and price. Under a reverse repurchase agreement, the Fund continues to receive any principal and interest payments on the underlying security during the term of the agreement. The Fund typically will segregate or “earmark” assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees, equal (on a daily mark-to-market basis) to its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements. However, reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of securities retained by the Fund may decline below the repurchase price of the securities sold by the Fund which it is obligated to repurchase. With respect to reverse repurchase agreements in which banks are counterparties, the Fund may treat such transactions as bank borrowings, which would be subject to the Fund’s limitations on borrowings. Such treatment would, among other things, restrict the aggregate of such transactions (plus any other borrowings) to one-third of a Fund’s total assets (except the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) and PIMCO Total Return Fund IV).

A “mortgage dollar roll” is similar to a reverse repurchase agreement in certain respects. In a “dollar roll” transaction a Fund sells a mortgage-related security, such as a security issued by GNMA, to a dealer and simultaneously agrees to repurchase a similar security (but not the same security) in the future at a pre-determined price. A “dollar roll” can be viewed, like a reverse repurchase agreement, as a collateralized borrowing in which a Fund pledges a mortgage-related security to a dealer to obtain cash. Unlike in the case of reverse repurchase agreements, the dealer with which a Fund enters into a dollar roll transaction is not obligated to return the same securities as those originally sold by the Fund, but only securities which are “substantially identical.” To be considered “substantially identical,” the securities returned to a Fund generally must: (1) be collateralized by the same types of underlying mortgages; (2) be issued by the same agency and be part of the same program; (3) have a similar original stated maturity; (4) have identical net coupon rates; (5) have similar market yields (and therefore price); and (6) satisfy “good delivery” requirements, meaning that the aggregate principal amounts of the securities delivered and received back must be within 0.25% of the initial amount delivered.

 

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A Fund’s obligations under a dollar roll agreement must be covered by segregated or “earmarked” liquid assets (or cash equivalent securities in the case of the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) equal in value to the securities subject to repurchase by the Fund. As with reverse repurchase agreements, to the extent that positions in dollar roll agreements are not covered by segregated or “earmarked” liquid assets at least equal to the amount of any forward purchase commitment, such transactions would be subject to the Funds’ restrictions on borrowings. Furthermore, because dollar roll transactions may be for terms ranging between one and six months, dollar roll transactions may be deemed “illiquid” and subject to a Fund’s overall limitations on investments in illiquid securities. A Fund also may effect simultaneous purchase and sale transactions that are known as “sale-buybacks.” A sale buyback is similar to a reverse repurchase agreement, except that in a sale-buyback, the counterparty that purchases the security is entitled to receive any principal or interest payments made on the underlying security pending settlement of the Fund’s repurchase of the underlying security. A Fund’s obligations under a sale-buyback typically would be offset by liquid assets equal in value to the amount of the Fund’s forward commitment to repurchase the subject security.

Derivative Instruments

In pursuing their individual objectives, the Funds (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may, to the extent permitted by their investment objectives and policies, purchase and sell (write) both put options and call options on securities, swap agreements, recovery locks, securities indexes, commodity indexes and foreign currencies, and enter into interest rate, foreign currency, index and commodity futures contracts and purchase and sell options on such futures contracts (“futures options”) for hedging purposes, to seek to replicate the composition and performance of a particular index, or as part of their overall investment strategies, except that those Funds that may not invest in foreign currency-denominated securities may not enter into transactions involving currency futures or options. The Funds (except for the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO GNMA, PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government, PIMCO Low Duration II, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities, PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Total Return II, PIMCO Total Return IV and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) also may purchase and sell foreign currency options for purposes of increasing exposure to a foreign currency or to shift exposure to foreign currency fluctuations from one country to another. A Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029® and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) also may enter into swap agreements with respect to interest rates, commodities, and indexes of securities or commodities, and to the extent it may invest in foreign currency-denominated securities, may enter into swap agreements with respect to foreign currencies. The Funds may invest in structured notes. If other types of financial instruments, including other types of options, futures contracts, or futures options are traded in the future, a Fund also may use those instruments, provided that their use is consistent with the Fund’s investment objective.

The value of some derivative instruments in which the Funds invest may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates, and, like the other investments of the Funds, the ability of a Fund to successfully utilize these instruments may depend in part upon the ability of PIMCO to forecast interest rates and other economic factors correctly. If PIMCO incorrectly forecasts such factors and has taken positions in derivative instruments contrary to prevailing market trends, the Funds could be exposed to the risk of loss.

The Funds might not employ any of the strategies described herein, and no assurance can be given that any strategy used will succeed. If PIMCO incorrectly forecasts interest rates, market values or other economic factors in using a derivatives strategy for a Fund, the Fund might have been in a better position if it had not entered into the transaction at all. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances. The use of these strategies involves certain special risks, including a possible imperfect correlation, or even no correlation, between price movements of derivative instruments and price movements of related investments. While some strategies involving derivative instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in related investments or otherwise, due to the possible inability of a Fund to purchase or sell a portfolio security at a time that otherwise would be favorable or the possible need to sell a portfolio security at a disadvantageous time because the Fund is required to maintain asset coverage or offsetting positions in connection with transactions in derivative instruments, and the possible inability of a Fund to close out or to liquidate its derivatives positions. In addition, a Fund’s use of such instruments may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if it had not used such instruments. For Funds that gain exposure to an asset class using derivative instruments backed by a collateral portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments, changes in the value of the Fixed Income Instruments may result in greater or lesser exposure to that asset class than would have resulted from a direct investment in securities comprising that asset class.

Options on Securities and Indexes. A Fund may, to the extent specified herein or in the Prospectuses, purchase and sell both put and call options on fixed-income or other securities or indexes in standardized contracts traded on foreign or domestic securities exchanges, boards of trade, or similar entities, or quoted on NASDAQ or on an OTC market, and agreements, sometimes called cash puts, which may accompany the purchase of a new issue of bonds from a dealer.

An option on a security (or index) is a contract that gives the holder of the option, in return for a premium, the right to buy from (in the case of a call) or sell to (in the case of a put) the writer of the option the security underlying the option (or the cash value of the index)

 

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at a specified exercise price often at any time during the term of the option for American options or only at expiration for European options. The writer of an option on a security has the obligation upon exercise of the option to deliver the underlying security upon payment of the exercise price or to pay the exercise price upon delivery of the underlying security. Upon exercise, the writer of an option on an index is obligated to pay the difference between the cash value of the index and the exercise price multiplied by the specified multiplier for the index option. (An index is designed to reflect features of a particular financial or securities market, a specific group of financial instruments or securities, or certain economic indicators.)

A Fund will “cover” its obligations when it writes call options or put options. In the case of a call option on a debt obligation or other security, the option is covered if the Fund owns the security underlying the call or has an absolute and immediate right to acquire that security without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, cash or other assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees, in such amount are segregated by its custodian or “earmarked”) upon conversion or exchange of other securities held by a Fund. A call option on a security is also “covered” if a Fund does not hold the underlying security or have the right to acquire it, but the Fund segregates or “earmarks” assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees

in an amount equal to the contract value of the position (minus any collateral deposited with a broker-dealer), on a mark-to-market basis (a so-called “naked” call option).

For a call option on an index, the option is covered if a Fund maintains with its custodian liquid assets in an amount equal to the contract value of the index. A call option is also covered if a Fund holds a call on the same index or security as the call written where the exercise price of the call held is (i) equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written, or (ii) greater than the exercise price of the call written, provided the difference is maintained by the Fund in segregated or “earmarked” liquid assets. A put option on a security or an index is covered if a Fund segregates or “earmarks” liquid assets equal to the exercise price. A put option is also covered if the Fund holds a put on the same security or index as the put written where the exercise price of the put held is (i) equal to or greater than the exercise price of the put written, or (ii) less than the exercise price of the put written, provided the difference is maintained by the Fund in segregated or “earmarked” liquid assets. Obligations under written call and put options so covered will not be construed to be “senior securities” for purposes of the Fund’s investment restrictions concerning senior securities and borrowings.

If an option written by a Fund expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a capital gain equal to the premium received at the time the option was written. If an option purchased by a Fund expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a capital loss equal to the premium paid. Prior to the earlier of exercise or expiration, an exchange-traded option may be closed out by an offsetting purchase or sale of an option of the same series (type, exchange, underlying security or index, exercise price, and expiration). There can be no assurance, however, that a closing purchase or sale transaction can be effected when the Fund desires.

A Fund may sell put or call options it has previously purchased, which could result in a net gain or loss depending on whether the amount realized on the sale is more or less than the premium and other transaction costs paid on the put or call option which is sold. Prior to exercise or expiration, an option may be closed out by an offsetting purchase or sale of an option of the same series. A Fund will realize a capital gain from a closing purchase transaction if the cost of the closing option is less than the premium received from writing the option, or, if it is more, the Fund will realize a capital loss. If the premium received from a closing sale transaction is more than the premium paid to purchase the option, the Fund will realize a capital gain or, if it is less, the Fund will realize a capital loss. The principal factors affecting the market value of a put or a call option include supply and demand, interest rates, the current market price of the underlying security or index in relation to the exercise price of the option, the volatility of the underlying security or index, and the time remaining until the expiration date.

The premium paid for a put or call option purchased by a Fund is an asset of the Fund. The premium received for an option written by a Fund is recorded as a deferred credit. The value of an option purchased or written is marked to market daily and is valued at the closing price on the exchange on which it is traded or, if not traded on an exchange or no closing price is available, at the mean between the last bid and asked prices.

The Funds may write covered straddles consisting of a combination of a call and a put written on the same underlying security. A straddle will be covered when sufficient assets are deposited to meet the Funds’ immediate obligations. The Funds may use the same liquid assets to cover both the call and put options where the exercise price of the call and put are the same, or where the exercise price of the call is higher than that of the put. In such cases, the Funds will also segregate or “earmark” liquid assets equivalent to the amount, if any, by which the put is “in the money.”

Risks Associated with Options on Securities and Indexes. There are several risks associated with transactions in options on securities and on indexes. For example, there are significant differences between the securities and options markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between these markets, causing a given transaction not to achieve its objectives. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment, and even a well-conceived transaction may be unsuccessful to some degree because of market behavior or unexpected events.

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obligation under the option and must deliver the underlying security at the exercise price. If a put or call option purchased by the Fund is not sold when it has remaining value, and if the market price of the underlying security remains equal to or greater than the exercise price (in the case of a put), or remains less than or equal to the exercise price (in the case of a call), the Fund will lose its entire investment in the option. Also, where a put or call option on a particular security is purchased to hedge against price movements in a related security, the price of the put or call option may move more or less than the price of the related security.

There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist when a Fund seeks to close out an option position. If a Fund were unable to close out an option that it had purchased on a security, it would have to exercise the option in order to realize any profit or the option may expire worthless.

If trading were suspended in an option purchased by a Fund, the Fund would not be able to close out the option. If restrictions on exercise were imposed, the Fund might be unable to exercise an option it has purchased. Except to the extent that a call option on an index written by the Fund is covered by an option on the same index purchased by the Fund, movements in the index may result in a loss to the Fund; however, such losses may be mitigated by changes in the value of the Fund’s securities during the period the option was outstanding.

To the extent that a Fund writes a call option on a security it holds in its portfolio and intends to use such security as the sole means of “covering” its obligation under the call option, the Fund has, in return for the premium on the option, given up the opportunity to profit from a price increase in the underlying security above the exercise price during the option period, but, as long as its obligation under such call option continues, has retained the risk of loss should the price of the underlying security decline. If a Fund were unable to close out such a call option, the Fund would not be able to sell the underlying security unless the option expired without exercise.

Foreign Currency Options. Funds that invest in foreign currency-denominated securities may buy or sell put and call options on foreign currencies. These Funds may buy or sell put and call options on foreign currencies either on exchanges or in the OTC market. A put option on a foreign currency gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell a foreign currency at the exercise price until the option expires. A call option on a foreign currency gives the purchaser of the option the right to purchase the currency at the exercise price until the option expires. Currency options traded on U.S. or other exchanges may be subject to position limits which may limit the ability of a Fund to reduce foreign currency risk using such options. OTC options differ from traded options in that they are two-party contracts with price and other terms negotiated between buyer and seller, and generally do not have as much market liquidity as exchange-traded options. Under definitions recently adopted by the CFTC and SEC, many foreign currency options will be considered swaps for certain purposes, including determination of whether such instruments need to be exchange-traded and centrally cleared as discussed further in “Risks of Potential Government Regulation of Derivatives.”

Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts. A futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell a security or commodity for a set price on a future date. These contracts are traded on exchanges, so that, in most cases, a party can close out its position on the exchange for cash, without delivering the security or commodity. An option on a futures contract gives the holder of the option the right to buy (or sell) a position in a futures contract to the writer of the option, at a specified price and on or before a specified expiration date.

Each Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029® and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest in futures contracts and options thereon (“futures options”) with respect to, but not limited to, interest rates, commodities, and security or commodity indexes. The PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund® may invest in futures contracts on U.S. Treasury securities. To the extent that a Fund may invest in foreign currency-denominated securities, it also may invest in foreign currency futures contracts and options thereon.

An interest rate, commodity, foreign currency or index futures contract provides for the future sale or purchase of a specified quantity of a financial instrument, commodity, foreign currency or the cash value of an index at a specified price and time. A futures contract on an index is an agreement pursuant to which a party agrees to pay or receive an amount of cash equal to the difference between the value of the index at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the index contract was originally written. Although the value of an index might be a function of the value of certain specified securities, no physical delivery of these securities is made. A public market exists in futures contracts covering a number of indexes as well as financial instruments and foreign currencies, including , but not limited to: the S&P 500; the S&P Midcap 400; the Nikkei 225; the Markit CDX credit index; the iTraxx credit index; U.S. Treasury bonds; U.S. Treasury notes; U.S. Treasury bills; 90-day commercial paper; bank certificates of deposit; Eurodollar certificates of deposit; the Australian dollar; the Canadian dollar; the British pound; the Japanese yen; the Swiss franc; the Mexican peso; and certain multinational currencies, such as the euro. It is expected that other futures contracts will be developed and traded in the future. Certain futures contracts on indexes, financial instruments or foreign currencies may represent new investment products that lack track records. Certain of the Funds also may invest in commodity futures contracts and options thereon. A commodity futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell a commodity, such as an energy, agricultural or metal commodity at a later date at a price and quantity agreed-upon when the contract is bought or sold.

 

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A Fund may purchase and write call and put futures options, as specified for that Fund in the Prospectuses. Futures options possess many of the same characteristics as options on securities and indexes (discussed above). A futures option gives the holder the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a long position (call) or short position (put) in a futures contract at a specified exercise price at any time during the period of the option. Upon exercise of a call option, the holder acquires a long position in the futures contract and the writer is assigned the opposite short position. In the case of a put option, the opposite is true. A call option is “in the money” if the value of the futures contract that is the subject of the option exceeds the exercise price. A put option is “in the money” if the exercise price exceeds the value of the futures contract that is the subject of the option.

Certain Funds have filed a notice of eligibility with the National Futures Association to claim an exclusion from the definition of the term “commodity pool operator” (“CPO”) under the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) and, therefore, are not subject to registration or regulation as commodity pools under the CEA. PIMCO is not deemed to be a CPO with respect to its service as investment adviser to these Funds. Additionally, certain Funds operating as funds-of-funds have claimed a temporary exemption from the definition of CPO under the CEA and, therefore, are not currently subject to registration or regulation as commodity pools under the CEA.

PIMCO is not currently deemed to be a CPO with respect to its service as investment adviser to these Funds.

In 2012, the CFTC adopted certain rule amendments that significantly affected the exemptions that were available to each of the Funds and Subsidiaries. Effective January 1, 2013, certain Funds and Subsidiaries, as well as PIMCO, operate subject to CFTC regulation because of these changes. The on-going compliance implications of these amendments are not yet fully effective and their scope of application is still uncertain.

To the extent any Funds are, or become, no longer eligible to claim an exclusion from CFTC regulation, these Funds may consider steps in order to continue to qualify for exemption from CFTC regulation, or may determine to operate subject to CFTC regulation. The table below identifies which Funds and Subsidiaries are currently subject to CFTC regulation:

Funds and Subsidiaries Subject to CFTC Regulation

PIMCO Convertible Fund

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and its Subsidiary

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and its Subsidiary

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and its Subsidiary

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

Limitations on Use of Futures and Futures Options. When a purchase or sale of a futures contract is made by such Fund, the Fund is required to deposit with its custodian (or broker, if legally permitted) a specified amount of assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees (“initial margin”). The margin required for a futures contract is set by the exchange on which the contract is traded and may be modified during the term of the contract. Margin requirements on foreign exchanges may be different than U.S. exchanges. The initial margin is in the nature of a performance bond or good faith deposit on the futures contract which is returned to the Fund upon termination of the contract, assuming all contractual obligations have been satisfied. Each Fund expects to earn interest income on its initial margin deposits. A futures contract held by a Fund is valued daily at the official settlement price of the exchange on which it is traded. Each day a Fund pays or receives cash, called “variation margin,” equal to the daily change in value of the futures contract. This process is known as “marking-to-market.” Variation margin does not represent a borrowing or loan by a Fund but is instead a settlement between the Fund and the broker of the amount one would owe the other if the futures contract expired. In computing daily net asset value, each Fund will mark-to-market its open futures positions.

 

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A Fund is also required to deposit and maintain margin with respect to put and call options on futures contracts written by it. Such margin deposits will vary depending on the nature of the underlying futures contract (and the related initial margin requirements), the current market value of the option, and other futures positions held by the Fund.

Although some futures contracts call for making or taking delivery of the underlying securities or commodities, generally these obligations are closed out prior to delivery by offsetting purchases or sales of matching futures contracts (same exchange, underlying security or index, and delivery month). Closing out a futures contract sale is effected by purchasing a futures contract for the same aggregate amount of the specific type of financial instrument or commodity with the same delivery date. If an offsetting purchase price is less than the original sale price, a Fund realizes a capital gain, or if it is more, a Fund realizes a capital loss. Conversely, if an offsetting sale price is more than the original purchase price, a Fund realizes a capital gain, or if it is less, a Fund realizes a capital loss. The transaction costs must also be included in these calculations.

The Funds may write covered straddles consisting of a call and a put written on the same underlying futures contract. A straddle will be covered when sufficient assets are deposited to meet the Funds’ immediate obligations. A Fund may use the same liquid assets to cover both the call and put options where the exercise price of the call and put are the same, or where the exercise price of the call is higher than that of the put. In such cases, the Funds will also segregate or “earmark” liquid assets equivalent to the amount, if any, by which the put is “in the money.”

When purchasing a futures contract, a Fund will maintain with its custodian (and mark-to-market on a daily basis) assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees that, when added to the amounts deposited with a futures commission merchant as margin, are equal to the market value of the futures contract. Alternatively, a Fund may “cover” its position by purchasing a put option on the same futures contract with a strike price as high or higher than the price of the contract held by the Fund.

When selling a futures contract, a Fund will maintain with its custodian (and mark-to-market on a daily basis) assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees that are equal to the market value of the futures contract. Alternatively, a Fund may “cover” its position by owning the instruments underlying the futures contract (or, in the case of an index futures contract, a portfolio with a volatility substantially similar to that of the index on which the futures contract is based), or by holding a call option permitting the Fund to purchase the same futures contract at a price no higher than the price of the contract written by the Fund (or at a higher price if the difference is maintained in liquid assets with the Trust’s custodian).

With respect to futures contracts that are not legally required to “cash settle,” a Fund may cover the open position by setting aside or “earmarking” liquid assets in an amount that, when added to the amounts deposited with a futures commission merchant as margin, equal the market value of the instruments underlying the futures contract (sometimes referred to as the notional value of the contract). With respect to futures that are required to “cash settle,” however, a Fund is permitted to set aside or “earmark” liquid assets in an amount that, when added to the amounts deposited with a futures commission merchant as margin, equal the Fund’s daily marked to market (net) obligation under the contract (i.e., the daily market value of the contract itself), if any; in other words, the Fund may set aside its daily net liability, if any, rather than the notional value of the futures contract. By setting aside or “earmarking” assets equal to only its net obligation under cash-settled futures, a Fund will have the ability to utilize these contracts to a greater extent than if the Fund were required to segregate or “earmark” assets equal to the full notional value of the futures contract.

When selling a call option on a futures contract, a Fund will maintain with its custodian (and mark-to-market on a daily basis) assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees that, when added to the amounts deposited with a futures commission merchant as margin, equal the total market value of the futures contract underlying the call option. Alternatively, the Fund may cover its position by entering into a long position in the same futures contract at a price no higher than the strike price of the call option, by owning the instruments underlying the futures contract, or by holding a separate call option permitting the Fund to purchase the same futures contract at a price not higher than the strike price of the call option sold by the Fund.

When selling a put option on a futures contract, a Fund will maintain with its custodian (and mark-to-market on a daily basis) assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees that equal the purchase price of the futures contract, less any margin on deposit. Alternatively, the Fund may cover the position either by entering into a short position in the same futures contract, or by owning a separate put option permitting it to sell the same futures contract so long as the strike price of the purchased put option is the same or higher than the strike price of the put option sold by the Fund.

To the extent that securities with maturities greater than one year are used to segregate or “earmark” assets to cover a Fund’s obligations under futures contracts and related options, such use will not eliminate the risk of a form of leverage, which may tend to exaggerate the effect on net asset value of any increase or decrease in the market value of a Fund’s portfolio, and may require liquidation of portfolio positions when it is not advantageous to do so. However, any potential risk of leverage resulting from the use of securities with maturities greater than one year may be mitigated by the overall duration limit on a Fund’s portfolio securities. Thus, the use of a longer-term security may require a Fund to hold offsetting short-term securities to balance the Fund’s portfolio such that the Fund’s duration does not exceed the maximum permitted for the Fund in the Prospectuses.

 

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The requirements for qualification as a regulated investment company also may limit the extent to which a Fund may enter into futures, futures options and forward contracts. See “Taxation.”

Risks Associated with Futures and Futures Options. There are several risks associated with the use of futures contracts and futures options as hedging techniques. A purchase or sale of a futures contract may result in losses in excess of the amount invested in the futures contract. There can be no guarantee that there will be a correlation between price movements in the hedging vehicle and in the Fund securities being hedged. In addition, there are significant differences between the securities and futures markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between the markets, causing a given hedge not to achieve its objectives. The degree of imperfection of correlation depends on circumstances such as variations in speculative market demand for futures and futures options on securities, including technical influences in futures trading and futures options, and differences between the financial instruments being hedged and the instruments underlying the standard contracts available for trading in such respects as interest rate levels, maturities, and creditworthiness of issuers. A decision as to whether, when and how to hedge involves the exercise of skill and judgment, and even a well-conceived hedge may be unsuccessful to some degree because of market behavior or unexpected interest rate trends.

Futures contracts on U.S. Government securities historically have reacted to an increase or decrease in interest rates in a manner similar to that in which the underlying U.S. Government securities reacted. To the extent, however, that a Fund enters into such futures contracts, the value of such futures will not vary in direct proportion to the value of such Fund’s holdings of U.S. Government securities. Thus, the anticipated spread between the price of the futures contract and the hedged security may be distorted due to differences in the nature of the markets. The spread also may be distorted by differences in initial and variation margin requirements, the liquidity of such markets and the participation of speculators in such markets.

Futures exchanges may limit the amount of fluctuation permitted in certain futures contract prices during a single trading day. The daily limit establishes the maximum amount that the price of a futures contract may vary either up or down from the previous day’s settlement price at the end of the current trading session. Once the daily limit has been reached in a futures contract subject to the limit, no more trades may be made on that day at a price beyond that limit. The daily limit governs only price movements during a particular trading day and therefore does not limit potential losses because the limit may work to prevent the liquidation of unfavorable positions. For example, futures prices have occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive trading days with little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of positions and subjecting some holders of futures contracts to substantial losses.

There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist at a time when a Fund seeks to close out a futures or a futures option position, and that Fund would remain obligated to meet margin requirements until the position is closed. In addition, many of the contracts discussed above are relatively new instruments without a significant trading history. As a result, there can be no assurance that an active secondary market will develop or continue to exist.

Risks Associated with Commodity Futures Contracts. There are several additional risks associated with transactions in commodity futures contracts.

Storage. Unlike the financial futures markets, in the commodity futures markets there are costs of physical storage associated with purchasing the underlying commodity. The price of the commodity futures contract will reflect the storage costs of purchasing the physical commodity, including the time value of money invested in the physical commodity. To the extent that the storage costs for an underlying commodity change while a Fund is invested in futures contracts on that commodity, the value of the futures contract may change proportionately.

Reinvestment. In the commodity futures markets, producers of the underlying commodity may decide to hedge the price risk of selling the commodity by selling futures contracts today to lock in the price of the commodity at delivery tomorrow. In order to induce speculators to purchase the other side of the same futures contract, the commodity producer generally must sell the futures contract at a lower price than the expected future spot price. Conversely, if most hedgers in the futures market are purchasing futures contracts to hedge against a rise in prices, then speculators will only sell the other side of the futures contract at a higher futures price than the expected future spot price of the commodity. The changing nature of the hedgers and speculators in the commodity markets will influence whether futures prices are above or below the expected future spot price, which can have significant implications for a Fund. If the nature of hedgers and speculators in futures markets has shifted when it is time for a Fund to reinvest the proceeds of a maturing contract in a new futures contract, the Fund might reinvest at higher or lower futures prices, or choose to pursue other investments.

Other Economic Factors. The commodities which underlie commodity futures contracts may be subject to additional economic and non-economic variables, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political and regulatory developments. These factors may have a larger impact on commodity prices and commodity-linked instruments, including futures contracts, than on traditional securities. Certain commodities are also subject to limited pricing flexibility because of

 

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supply and demand factors. Others are subject to broad price fluctuations as a result of the volatility of the prices for certain raw materials and the instability of supplies of other materials. These additional variables may create additional investment risks which subject a Fund’s investments to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities.

Additional Risks of Options on Securities, Futures Contracts, Options on Futures Contracts, and Forward Currency Exchange Contracts and Options Thereon. Options on securities, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, forward currency exchange contracts and options on forward currency exchange contracts may be traded on foreign exchanges. Such transactions may not be regulated as effectively as similar transactions in the United States; may not involve a clearing mechanism and related guarantees, and are subject to the risk of governmental actions affecting trading in, or the prices of, foreign securities. The value of such positions also could be adversely affected by: (i) other complex foreign political, legal and economic factors, (ii) lesser availability than in the United States of data on which to make trading decisions, (iii) delays in a Fund’s ability to act upon economic events occurring in foreign markets during non-business hours in the United States, (iv) the imposition of different exercise and settlement terms and procedures and margin requirements than in the United States, and (v) lesser trading volume.

Swap Agreements and Options on Swap Agreements. Each Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029® and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may engage in swap transactions, including, but not limited to, swap agreements on interest rates, security or commodity indexes, specific securities and commodities, and credit and event-linked swaps. To the extent a Fund may invest in foreign currency-denominated securities, it also may invest in currency exchange rate swap agreements. A Fund also may enter into options on swap agreements (“swaptions”).

A Fund may enter into swap transactions for any legal purpose consistent with its investment objectives and policies, such as attempting to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets, to protect against currency fluctuations, as a duration management technique, to protect against any increase in the price of securities a Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date, or to gain exposure to certain markets in a more cost efficient manner.

OTC swap agreements are bilateral contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors for periods ranging from a few weeks to more than one year. In a standard swap transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a “notional amount,” i.e., the return on or change in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate, in a particular foreign currency, or in a “basket” of securities or commodities representing a particular index. A “quanto” or “differential” swap combines both an interest rate and a currency transaction. Other forms of swap agreements include 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”; 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”; and 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. Consistent with a Fund’s investment objectives and general investment policies, certain of the Funds may invest in commodity swap agreements. For example, an investment in a commodity swap agreement may involve the exchange of floating-rate interest payments for the total return on a commodity index. In a total return commodity swap, a Fund will receive the price appreciation of a commodity index, a portion of the index, or a single commodity in exchange for paying an agreed-upon fee. If the commodity swap is for one period, a Fund may pay a fixed fee, established at the outset of the swap. However, if the term of the commodity swap is more than one period, with interim swap payments, a Fund may pay an adjustable or floating fee. With a “floating” rate, the fee may be pegged to a base rate, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), and is adjusted each period. Therefore, if interest rates increase over the term of the swap contract, a Fund may be required to pay a higher fee at each swap reset date.

A Fund also may enter into swaptions. A swaption is a contract that gives a counterparty the right (but not the obligation) in return for payment of a premium, to enter into a new swap agreement or to shorten, extend, cancel or otherwise modify an existing swap agreement, at some designated future time on specified terms. Each Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029® and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may write (sell) and purchase put and call swaptions.

Depending on the terms of the particular option agreement, a Fund will generally incur a greater degree of risk when it writes a swap option than it will incur when it purchases a swap option. When a Fund purchases a swap option, it risks losing only the amount of the premium it has paid should it decide to let the option expire unexercised. However, when a Fund writes a swap option, upon exercise of the option the Fund will become obligated according to the terms of the underlying agreement.

Most types of swap agreements entered into by the Funds will calculate the obligations of the parties to the agreement on a “net basis.” Consequently, a Fund’s current obligations (or rights) under a swap agreement will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative values of the positions held by each party to the agreement (the “net amount”). A Fund’s current obligations under a swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owed to the Fund)

 

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and any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed to a swap counterparty will be covered by the segregation or “earmarking” of assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees, to avoid any potential leveraging of the Fund’s portfolio. Obligations under swap agreements so covered will not be construed to be “senior securities” for purposes of a Fund’s investment restriction concerning senior securities.

A Fund also may enter into credit default swap agreements. The credit default swap agreement may reference one or more debt securities or obligations that are not currently held by the Fund. The protection “buyer” in a credit default contract is generally obligated to pay the protection “seller” an upfront or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract until a credit event, such as a default, on a reference obligation has occurred. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the “par value” (full notional value) of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity described in the swap, or the seller may be required to deliver the related net cash amount if the swap is cash settled. A Fund may be either the buyer or seller in the transaction. If the Fund is a buyer and no credit event occurs, the Fund may recover nothing if the swap is held through its termination date. However, if a credit event occurs, the buyer may receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity whose value may have significantly decreased. As a seller, a Fund generally receives an upfront payment or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. As the seller, a Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, a Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

The spread of a credit default swap is the annual amount the protection buyer must pay the protection seller over the length of the contract, expressed as a percentage of the notional amount. When spreads rise, market perceived credit risk rises and when spreads fall, market perceived credit risk falls. Wider credit spreads and decreasing market values, when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the credit soundness of the issuer of the reference obligation 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 indices, the quoted market prices and resulting values, as well as the annual payment rate, serve as an indication of the current status of the payment/performance risk.

Credit default swap agreements sold by a Fund may involve greater risks than if a Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, and with respect to OTC credit default swaps, counterparty risk and credit risk. A Fund will enter into uncleared credit default swap agreements only with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness. A buyer generally also will lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. If a credit event were to occur, the value of any deliverable obligation received by the seller, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than the full notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the seller. The Fund’s obligations under a credit default swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owing to the Fund). In connection with credit default swaps in which a Fund is the buyer or the seller, if the Fund covers its position through asset segregation, the Fund will segregate or “earmark” cash or liquid assets with a value at least equal to the Fund’s exposure (any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed by the Fund to any counterparty), on a marked-to-market basis (when the Fund is the buyer), or the full notional amount of the swap (minus any amounts owed to the Fund) (when the Fund is the seller). Such segregation or “earmarking” seeks to ensure that the Fund has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and could have the effect of limiting any potential leveraging of a Fund’s portfolio. Such segregation or “earmarking” will not limit a Fund’s exposure to loss.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) and related regulatory developments will require the clearing and exchange-trading of many standardized OTC derivative instruments that the CFTC and SEC recently defined as “swaps” including non-deliverable foreign exchange forwards, OTC foreign exchange options and swaptions. Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing will take place on a phased-in basis based on type of market participant and CFTC approval of contracts for central clearing. Mandatory clearing of interest rate swaps and certain credit default swaps on indexes is being phased in during 2013. PIMCO will continue to monitor developments in this area, particularly to the extent regulatory changes affect the Funds ability to enter into swap agreements.

Whether a Fund’s use of swap agreements or swaptions will be successful in furthering its investment objective will depend on PIMCO’s ability to predict correctly whether certain types of investments are likely to produce greater returns than other investments. Moreover, a Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a swap agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of a swap agreement counterparty. The Funds will enter into OTC swap agreements only with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness. Certain restrictions imposed on the Funds by the Internal Revenue Code may limit the Funds’ ability to use swap agreements. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including additional government regulation, could adversely affect a Fund’s ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements.

Swaps are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques, risk analyses, and tax planning different from those associated with traditional investments. The use of a swap requires an understanding not only of the reference asset, reference rate, or index but also of the swap itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the swap under all possible market conditions.

 

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Because OTC swap agreements are two -party contracts that may be subject to contractual restrictions on transferability and termination and because they may have remaining terms of greater than seven days, swap agreements may be considered to be illiquid and subject to a Fund’s limitation on investments in illiquid securities. However, the Trust has adopted procedures pursuant to which PIMCO may determine swaps to be liquid under certain circumstances. To the extent that a swap is not liquid, it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price, which may result in significant losses.

Like most other investments, swap agreements are subject to the risk that the market value of the instrument will change in a way detrimental to a Fund’s interest. A Fund bears the risk that PIMCO will not accurately forecast future market trends or the values of assets, reference rates, indexes, or other economic factors in establishing swap positions for the Fund. If PIMCO attempts to use a swap as a hedge against, or as a substitute for, a portfolio investment, the Fund will be exposed to the risk that the swap will have or will develop imperfect or no correlation with the portfolio investment. This could cause substantial losses for the Fund. While hedging strategies involving swap instruments can reduce the risk of loss, they can also reduce the opportunity for gain or even result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in other Fund investments. Many swaps are complex and often valued subjectively.

A Fund also may enter into recovery locks. A recovery lock is an agreement between two parties that provides for a fixed payment by one party and the delivery of a reference obligation, typically a bond, by the other party upon the occurrence of a credit event, such as a default, by the issuer of the reference obligation. Recovery locks are used to “lock in” a recovery amount on the reference obligation at the time the parties enter into the agreement. In contrast to a credit default swap where the final settlement amount may be dependent on the market price for the reference obligation upon the credit event, a recovery lock fixes the settlement amount in advance and is not dependent on the market price of the reference obligation at the time of the credit event. Unlike certain other types of derivatives, recovery locks generally do not involve upfront or periodic cash payments by either of the parties. Instead, payment and settlement occurs after there has been a credit event. If a credit event does not occur prior to the termination date of a recovery lock, the agreement terminates and no payments are made by either party. A Fund may enter into a recovery lock to purchase or sell a reference obligation upon the occurrence of a credit event.

Recovery locks are subject to the risk that PIMCO will not accurately forecast the value of a reference obligation upon the occurrence of a credit event. For example, if a Fund enters into a recovery lock and agrees to deliver a reference obligation in exchange for a fixed payment upon the occurrence of a credit event, the value of the reference obligation or eventual recovery on the reference obligation following the credit event may be greater than the fixed payment made by the counterparty to the Fund. If this occurs, the Fund will incur a loss on the transaction. In addition to general market risks, recovery locks are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risk. The market for recovery locks is relatively new and is smaller and less liquid than the market for credit default swaps and other derivatives. Elements of judgment may play a role in determining the value of a recovery lock. It may not be possible to enter into a recovery lock at an advantageous time or price. A Fund will only enter into recovery locks with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness.

A Fund’s obligations under a recovery lock will be determined daily. In connection with recovery locks in which a Fund is the seller, the Fund will segregate or “earmark” cash or assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees, or enter into certain offsetting positions, with a value at least equal to the Fund’s obligations, on a marked-to-market basis. In connection with recovery locks in which a Fund is the buyer, the Fund will segregate or “earmark” cash or assets determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees, or enter into offsetting positions, with a value at least equal to the fixed payment amount of the recovery lock (minus any amounts owed to the Fund, if applicable). Such segregation or “earmarking” will ensure that the Fund has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction and will limit any potential leveraging of the Fund’s portfolio.

Correlation Risk for Certain Funds. In certain cases, the value of derivatives may not correlate perfectly, or at all, with the value of the assets, reference rates or indexes they are designed to closely track. In this regard, certain Funds seek to achieve their investment objectives, in part, by investing in derivatives positions that are designed to closely track the performance (or inverse performance) of an index on a daily basis. However, the overall investment strategies of these Funds are not designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the performance (or inverse performance) of the particular index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. There are a number of factors which may prevent a mutual fund, or derivatives or other strategies used by a fund, from achieving desired correlation (or inverse correlation) with an index. These may include, but are not limited to: (i) the impact of fund fees, expenses and transaction costs, including borrowing and brokerage costs/bid-ask spreads, which are not reflected in index returns; (ii) differences in the timing of daily calculations of the value of an index and the timing of the valuation of derivatives, securities and other assets held by a fund and the determination of the net asset value of fund shares; (iii) disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for derivative instruments or securities in which a fund invests; (iv) a fund having exposure to or holding less than all of the securities in the underlying index and/or having exposure to or holding securities not included in the underlying index; (v) large or unexpected movements of assets into and out of a fund (due to share purchases or redemptions, for example), potentially resulting in the fund being over- or under-exposed to the index; (vi) the impact of accounting standards or changes thereto; (vii) changes to the applicable index that are not disseminated in advance; (viii) a possible need to conform a fund’s portfolio holdings to comply with investment restrictions or policies or regulatory or tax law requirements; and (ix) fluctuations in currency exchange rates. For the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, these factors include the possibility that the Fund’s commodity derivatives positions may have different roll dates, reset dates or contract months than those specified in a particular commodity index.

 

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A Note on the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund. Each of PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund will generally benefit when the value of the Fund’s associated index is declining and will generally not perform well when the index is rising, a result that is different from traditional mutual funds. Under certain conditions, even if the value of a Fund’s associated index is declining (which could be beneficial to a short strategy), this could be offset by declining values of the Fund’s holdings of Fixed Income Instruments. Conversely, it is possible that rising fixed income securities prices could be offset by a rising index (which could lead to losses in a short strategy). In either scenario, these Funds may experience losses. In a market where the value of a Fund’s associated index is rising and its Fixed Income Instrument holdings are declining, the Fund may experience substantial losses.

However, although these Funds use derivatives and other short positions to gain exposures that may vary inversely with the performance of its associated index, neither Fund as a whole is designed or expected to produce returns which replicate the inverse of the performance of its associated index, and the degree of variation could be substantial, particularly over longer periods. Because the value of each Fund’s derivatives short positions move in the opposite direction from the value of the Fund’s associated index every day, for periods greater than one day, the effect of compounding may result in the performance of these derivatives positions, and the Fund’s performance attributable to those positions, to be either greater than or less than the inverse of the index performance for such periods, and the extent of the variation could be substantial due to market volatility and other factors. In addition, the results of PIMCO’s active management of the Funds, including the combination of income and capital gains or losses derived from the Fixed Income Instruments held by the Funds and the ability of the Funds to reduce or limit short exposure, may result in an imperfect inverse correlation between the performance of a Fund’s associated index and the performance of the Fund. As noted above, there are a number of other reasons why changes in the value of derivatives positions may not correlate exactly (either positively or inversely) with an index or which may otherwise prevent a mutual fund or its positions from achieving such correlation.

Carbon Equivalent Emissions Allowances. Each of the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® may trade derivative instruments on carbon equivalent emissions allowances (“EUAs”) eligible for trading under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme. The derivative instruments on EUAs will be subject to the risks associated with trading EUAs directly. Those risks are substantial, including possibly illiquid and volatile trading markets, changing supply and demand for EUAs which may be impacted by changes in economic growth, output, efficiency measures undertaken by affected industries and possible new technology for curbing carbon emissions, changes in the European Commission’s regulation of carbon emissions, changes in oil and gas prices, shifting weather patterns, the continued willingness of parties to continue to observe the carbon emissions limitations and other restrictions, and other possible actions undertaken by the global community in response to the perceived dangers of climate change caused by greenhouse gases.

Synthetic Equity Swaps. Certain Underlying PIMCO Funds may also enter into synthetic equity swaps, in which one party to the contract agrees to pay the other party the total return earned or realized on a particular “notional amount” of value of an underlying equity security including any dividends distributed by the underlying security. The other party to the contract makes regular payments, typically at a fixed rate or at a floating rate based on LIBOR or other variable interest rate based on the notional amount. Similar to currency swaps, synthetic equity swaps are generally entered into on a net basis, which means the two payment streams are netted out and the Underlying PIMCO Fund will either pay or receive the net amount. The Underlying PIMCO Fund will enter into a synthetic equity swap instead of purchasing the reference security when the synthetic equity swap provides a more efficient or less expensive way of gaining exposure to a security compared with a direct investment in the security.

Risk of Potential Government Regulation of Derivatives. It is possible that additional government regulation of various types of derivative instruments, including futures, options and swap agreements, may limit or prevent a Fund from using such instruments as a part of its investment strategy, and could ultimately prevent a Fund from being able to achieve its investment objective. It is impossible to fully predict the effects of past, present or future legislation and regulation in this area, but the effects could be substantial and adverse. It is possible that legislative and regulatory activity could limit or restrict the ability of a Fund to use certain instruments as a part of its investment strategy. Limits or restrictions applicable to the counterparties with which the Funds engage in derivative transactions could also prevent the Funds from using certain instruments. These risks may be particularly acute for those Funds, such as the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, that make extensive use of commodity-related derivative instruments in seeking to achieve their investment objectives.

There is a possibility of future regulatory changes altering, perhaps to a material extent, the nature of an investment in the Funds or the ability of the Funds to continue to implement their investment strategies. The futures, options and swaps markets are subject to comprehensive statutes, regulations, and margin requirements. In addition, the SEC, CFTC and the exchanges are authorized to take extraordinary actions in the event of a market emergency, including, for example, the implementation or reduction of speculative position limits, the implementation of higher margin requirements, the establishment of daily price limits and the suspension of trading. The regulation of futures, options and swaps transactions in the U.S. is a rapidly changing area of law and is subject to modification by government and judicial action.

 

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In particular, the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law on July 21, 2010. The Dodd-Frank Act has changed the way in which the U.S. financial system is supervised and regulated. Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act sets forth a new legislative framework for OTC derivatives, including financial instruments, such as swaps, in which the Funds may invest. Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act makes broad changes to the OTC derivatives market, grants significant new authority to the SEC and the CFTC to regulate OTC derivatives and market participants, and will require clearing and exchange trading of many OTC derivatives transactions. The CFTC and SEC recently finalized the definition of “swap” and “security-based swap.” These definitions were effective October 12, 2012 and provide the parameters around which contracts will be subject to further regulation under the Dodd-Frank Act.

Provisions in the Dodd-Frank Act include new capital and margin requirements and the mandatory use of clearinghouse mechanisms for many OTC derivative transactions. The CFTC, SEC and other federal regulators have been tasked with developing the rules and regulations enacting the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. Because there is a prescribed phase-in period during which most of the mandated rulemaking and regulations will be implemented, it is not possible at this time to gauge the exact nature and full scope of the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on any of the Funds. However, swap dealers, major market participants and swap counterparties are now becoming subject to new and additional regulations, requirements, compliance burdens and associated costs. The new law and the rules to be promulgated may negatively impact a Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective either through limits or requirements imposed on it or upon its counterparties. In particular, new position limits imposed on a Fund or its counterparties may impact that Fund’s ability to invest in futures, options and swaps in a manner that efficiently meets its investment objective. New requirements even if not directly applicable to the Funds, including capital requirements, changes to the CFTC speculative position limits regime and mandatory clearing, may increase the cost of a Fund’s investments and cost of doing business, which could adversely affect investors.

Structured Products

The Funds may invest in structured products, including instruments such as credit-linked securities, commodity-linked notes and structured notes, which are potentially high-risk derivatives. For example, a structured product may combine a traditional stock, bond, or commodity with an option or forward contract. Generally, the principal amount, amount payable upon maturity or redemption, or interest rate of a structured product is tied (positively or negatively) to the price of some commodity, currency or securities index or another interest rate or some other economic factor (each a “benchmark”). The interest rate or (unlike most fixed income securities) the principal amount payable at maturity of a structured product may be increased or decreased, depending on changes in the value of the benchmark. An example of a structured product could be a bond issued by an oil company that pays a small base level of interest with additional interest that accrues in correlation to the extent to which oil prices exceed a certain predetermined level. Such a structured product would be a combination of a bond and a call option on oil.

Structured products can be used as an efficient means of pursuing a variety of investment goals, including currency hedging, duration management, and increased total return. Structured products may not bear interest or pay dividends. The value of a structured product or its interest rate may be a multiple of a benchmark and, as a result, may be leveraged and move (up or down) more steeply and rapidly than the benchmark. These benchmarks may be sensitive to economic and political events, such as commodity shortages and currency devaluations, which cannot be readily foreseen by the purchaser of a structured product. Under certain conditions, the redemption value of a structured product could be zero. Thus, an investment in a structured product may entail significant market risks that are not associated with a similar investment in a traditional, U.S. dollar-denominated bond that has a fixed principal amount and pays a fixed rate or floating rate of interest. The purchase of structured products also exposes a Fund to the credit risk of the issuer of the structured product. These risks may cause significant fluctuations in the net asset value of the Fund. Each Fund, except for the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, will not invest more than 5% of its total assets in a combination of credit-linked securities or commodity-linked notes.

Credit-Linked Securities. Credit-linked securities are issued by a limited purpose trust or other vehicle that, in turn, invests in a basket of derivative instruments, such as credit default swaps, interest rate swaps and other securities, in order to provide exposure to certain high yield or other fixed income markets. For example, a Fund may invest in credit-linked securities as a cash management tool in order to gain exposure to the high yield markets and/or to remain fully invested when more traditional income producing securities are not available. Like an investment in a bond, investments in credit-linked securities represent the right to receive periodic income payments (in the form of distributions) and payment of principal at the end of the term of the security. However, these payments are conditioned on the trust’s receipt of payments from, and the trust’s potential obligations to, the counterparties to the derivative instruments and other securities in which the trust invests. For instance, the trust may sell one or more credit default swaps, under which the trust would receive a stream of payments over the term of the swap agreements provided that no event of default has occurred with respect to the referenced debt obligation upon which the swap is based. If a default occurs, the stream of payments may stop and the trust would be obligated to pay the counterparty the par (or other agreed upon value) of the referenced debt obligation. This, in turn, would reduce the amount of income and principal that a Fund would receive as an investor in the trust. A Fund’s investments in these instruments are indirectly subject to the risks associated with derivative instruments, including, among others, credit risk, default or similar event risk, counterparty risk, interest rate risk, leverage risk and management risk. It is expected that the securities will be exempt from registration under the 1933 Act. Accordingly, there may be no established trading market for the securities and they may constitute illiquid investments.

 

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Commodity-Linked Notes. Certain structured products may provide exposure to the commodities markets. These are derivative securities with one or more commodity-linked components that have payment features similar to commodity futures contracts, commodity options, or similar instruments. Commodity-linked structured products may be either equity or debt securities, leveraged or unleveraged, and have both security and commodity-like characteristics. A portion of the value of these instruments may be derived from the value of a commodity, futures contract, index or other economic variable. The Funds will only invest in commodity-linked structured products that qualify under applicable rules of the CFTC for an exemption from the provisions of the CEA.

Structured Notes and Indexed Securities. Structured notes are derivative debt instruments, the interest rate or principal of which is determined by an unrelated indicator (for example, a currency, security, commodity or index thereof). The terms of the instrument may be “structured” by the purchaser and the borrower issuing the note. Indexed securities may include structured notes as well as securities other than debt securities, the interest rate or principal of which is determined by an unrelated indicator. Indexed securities may include a multiplier that multiplies the indexed element by a specified factor and, therefore, the value of such securities may be very volatile. The terms of structured notes and indexed securities may provide that in certain circumstances no principal is due at maturity, which may result in a loss of invested capital. Structured notes and indexed securities may be positively or negatively indexed, so that appreciation of the unrelated indicator may produce an increase or a decrease in the interest rate or the value of the structured note or indexed security at maturity may be calculated as a specified multiple of the change in the value of the unrelated indicator. Therefore, the value of such notes and securities may be very volatile. Structured notes and indexed securities may entail a greater degree of market risk than other types of debt securities because the investor bears the risk of the unrelated indicator. Structured notes or indexed securities also may be more volatile, less liquid, and more difficult to accurately price than less complex securities and instruments or more traditional debt securities. To the extent a Fund invests in these notes and securities, however, PIMCO analyzes these notes and securities in its overall assessment of the effective duration of the Fund’s holdings in an effort to monitor the Fund’s interest rate risk.

Certain issuers of structured products may be deemed to be investment companies as defined in the 1940 Act. As a result, the Funds’ investments in these structured products may be subject to limits applicable to investments in investment companies and may be subject to restrictions contained in the 1940 Act.

Bank Capital Securities

The Funds may invest in bank capital securities. Bank capital securities are issued by banks to help fulfill their regulatory capital requirements. There are two common types of bank capital: Tier I and Tier II. Bank capital is generally, but not always, of investment grade quality. Tier I securities often take the form of trust preferred securities. Tier II securities are commonly thought of as hybrids of debt and preferred stock, are often perpetual (with no maturity date), callable and, under certain conditions, allow for the issuer bank to withhold payment of interest until a later date.

Trust Preferred Securities

The Funds may invest in trust preferred securities. Trust preferred securities have the characteristics of both subordinated debt and preferred stock. Generally, trust preferred securities are issued by a trust that is wholly-owned by a financial institution or other corporate entity, typically a bank holding company. The financial institution creates the trust and owns the trust’s common securities. The trust uses the sale proceeds of its common securities to purchase subordinated debt issued by the financial institution. The financial institution uses the proceeds from the subordinated debt sale to increase its capital while the trust receives periodic interest payments from the financial institution for holding the subordinated debt. The trust uses the funds received to make dividend payments to the holders of the trust preferred securities. The primary advantage of this structure is that the trust preferred securities are treated by the financial institution as debt securities for tax purposes and as equity for the calculation of capital requirements.

Trust preferred securities typically bear a market rate coupon comparable to interest rates available on debt of a similarly rated issuer. Typical characteristics include long-term maturities, early redemption by the issuer, periodic fixed or variable interest payments, and maturities at face value. Holders of trust preferred securities have limited voting rights to control the activities of the trust and no voting rights with respect to the financial institution. The market value of trust preferred securities may be more volatile than those of conventional debt securities. Trust preferred securities may be issued in reliance on Rule 144A under the 1933 Act and subject to restrictions on resale. There can be no assurance as to the liquidity of trust preferred securities and the ability of holders, such as a Fund, to sell their holdings. In identifying the risks of the trust preferred securities, PIMCO will look to the condition of the financial institution as the trust typically has no business operations other than to issue the trust preferred securities. If the financial institution defaults on interest payments to the trust, the trust will not be able to make dividend payments to holders of its securities, such as a Fund.

 

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Exchange-Traded Notes

Exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the NYSE) during normal trading hours. However, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day’s market benchmark or strategy factor.

ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer’s credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer’s credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund’s decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. In addition, although an ETN may be listed on an exchange, the issuer may not be required to maintain the listing and there can be no assurance that a secondary market will exist for an ETN.

ETNs are also subject to tax risk. No assurance can be given that the IRS will accept, or a court will uphold, how the Funds characterize and treat ETNs for tax purposes. Further, the IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs.

An ETN that is tied to a specific market benchmark or strategy may not be able to replicate and maintain exactly the composition and relative weighting of securities, commodities or other components in the applicable market benchmark or strategy. Some ETNs that use leverage can, at times, be relatively illiquid and, thus, they may be difficult to purchase or sell at a fair price. Leveraged ETNs are subject to the same risk as other instruments that use leverage in any form.

The market value of ETN shares may differ from their market benchmark or strategy. This difference in price may be due to the fact that the supply and demand in the market for ETN shares at any point in time is not always identical to the supply and demand in the market for the securities, commodities or other components underlying the market benchmark or strategy that the ETN seeks to track. As a result, there may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Delayed Funding Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities

Each Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds and Municipal Funds) may enter into, or acquire participations in, delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are borrowing arrangements in which the lender agrees to make loans up to a maximum amount upon demand by the borrower during a specified term. A revolving credit facility differs from a delayed funding loan in that as the borrower repays the loan, an amount equal to the repayment may be borrowed again during the term of the revolving credit facility. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities usually provide for floating or variable rates of interest. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when it might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company’s financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that a Fund is committed to advance additional funds, it will at all times segregate or “earmark” assets (or cash equivalent securities in the case of the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV), determined to be liquid by PIMCO in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees, in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments.

A Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds and the Municipal Funds) may invest in delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities with credit quality comparable to that of issuers of its securities investments. Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities may be subject to restrictions on transfer, and only limited opportunities may exist to resell such instruments. As a result, a Fund may be unable to sell such investments at an opportune time or may have to resell them at less than fair market value. The Funds currently intend to treat delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities for which there is no readily available market as illiquid for purposes of the Funds’ limitation on illiquid investments. For a further discussion of the risks involved in investing in loan participations and other forms of direct indebtedness see “Indebtedness, Loan Participations and Assignments.” Participation interests in revolving credit facilities will be subject to the limitations discussed in “Indebtedness, Loan Participations and Assignments.” Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities are considered to be debt obligations for purposes of the Trust’s investment restriction relating to the lending of funds or assets by a Fund.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

Each of the Funds (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis. When such purchases are outstanding, a Fund will segregate or “earmark” liquid assets (or cash equivalent securities in the case of the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. Typically, no income accrues on securities the Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although the Fund may earn income on securities it has segregated or “earmarked.”

 

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When purchasing a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment 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 net asset value. Because the Fund is not required to pay for the security until the delivery date, these risks are in addition to the risks associated with the Fund’s other investments. If the other party to a transaction fails to deliver the securities, the Fund could miss a favorable price or yield opportunity. If the Fund remains substantially fully invested at a time when when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment purchases are outstanding, the purchases may result in a form of leverage.

When a Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, the Fund could suffer a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis without owning the security, a Fund will incur a loss if the security’s price appreciates in value such that the security’s price is above the agreed upon price on the settlement date.

A Fund may dispose of or renegotiate a transaction after it is entered into, and may purchase or sell when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment securities before the settlement date, which may result in a gain or loss. There is no percentage limitation on the extent to which the Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis.

Standby Commitment Agreements

The Funds and Underlying PIMCO Funds may enter into standby commitment agreements, which are agreements that obligate a party, for a set period of time, to buy a certain amount of a security that may be issued and sold at the option of the issuer. The price of a security purchased pursuant to a standby commitment agreement is set at the time of the agreement. In return for its promise to purchase the security, a Fund or Underlying PIMCO Fund receives a commitment fee based upon a percentage of the purchase price of the security. The Fund or Underlying PIMCO Fund receives this fee whether or not it is ultimately required to purchase the security.

There is no guarantee that the securities subject to a standby commitment agreement will be issued or, if such securities are issued, the value of the securities on the date of issuance may be more or less than the purchase price. A Fund or Underlying PIMCO Fund will limit its investments in standby commitment agreements with remaining terms exceeding seven days pursuant to the limitation on investments in illiquid securities. A Fund or Underlying PIMCO Fund will record the purchase of a standby commitment agreement, and will reflect the value of the security in the Fund’s or Underlying PIMCO Fund’s net asset value, on the date on which the security can reasonably be expected to be issued.

Infrastructure Investments

Infrastructure entities include companies in the infrastructure business and infrastructure projects and assets representing a broad range of businesses, types of projects and assets. The risks that may be applicable to an infrastructure entity vary based on the type of business, project or asset, its location, the developmental stage of a project and an investor’s level of control over the management or operation of the entity.

Infrastructure entities are typically subject to significant government regulations and other regulatory and political risks, including expropriation; political violence or unrest, including war, sabotage or terrorism; and unanticipated regulatory changes by a government or the failure of a government to comply with international treaties and agreements. Additionally, an infrastructure entity may do business with state-owned suppliers or customers that may be unable or unwilling to fulfill their contractual obligations. Changing public perception and sentiment may also influence a government’s level of support or involvement with an infrastructure entity.

Companies engaged in infrastructure development and construction and infrastructure projects or assets that have not been completed will be subject to construction risks, including construction delays; delays in obtaining permits and regulatory approvals; unforeseen expenses resulting from budget and cost overruns; inexperienced contractors and contractor errors; and problems related to project design and plans. Due to the numerous risks associated with construction and the often incomplete or unreliable data about projected revenues and income for a project, investing in the construction of an infrastructure project involves significant risks. The ability to obtain initial or additional financing for an infrastructure project is often directly tied to its stage of development and the availability of operational data. A project that is complete and operational is more likely to obtain financing than a project at an earlier stage of development. Additionally, an infrastructure entity may not be able to obtain needed additional financing, particularly during periods of turmoil in the capital markets. The cost of compliance with international standards for project finance may increase the cost of obtaining capital or financing for a project. Alternatively, an investment in debt securities of infrastructure entities may also be subject to prepayment risk if lower-cost financing becomes available.

Infrastructure projects or assets may also be subject to operational risks, including the project manager’s ability to manage the project; unexpected maintenance costs; government interference with the operation of an infrastructure project or asset; obsolescence of project; and the early exit of a project’s equity investors. Additionally, the operator of an infrastructure project or asset may not be able to pass along the full amount of any cost increases to customers.

 

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An infrastructure entity may be organized under a legal regime that may provide investors with limited recourse against the entity’s assets, the sponsor or other non-project assets and there may be restrictions on the ability to sell or transfer assets. Financing for infrastructure projects and assets is often secured by cash flows, underlying contracts, and project assets. An investor may have limited options and there may be significant costs associated with foreclosing upon any assets that secure repayment of a financing.

Short Sales

Each of the Funds (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds), particularly the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund, PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy 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. A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline.

When a Fund makes a short sale, it will often borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made the short sale as collateral for its obligation to deliver the security upon conclusion of the sale. In connection with short sales of securities, the Fund may pay a fee to borrow securities or maintain an arrangement with a broker to borrow securities, and is often obligated to pay over any accrued interest and dividends on such borrowed securities.

If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time that the Fund replaces the borrowed security, the Fund will incur a loss; conversely, if the price declines, the Fund will realize a capital gain. Any gain will be decreased, and any loss increased, by the transaction costs described above. The successful use of short selling may be adversely affected by imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the security sold short and the securities being hedged.

The Funds may invest pursuant to a risk arbitrage strategy to take advantage of a perceived relationship between the value of two securities. Frequently, a risk arbitrage strategy involves the short sale of a security.

To the extent that a Fund engages in short sales, it will provide collateral to the broker-dealer and (except in the case of short sales “against the box”) will maintain additional asset coverage in the form of segregated or “earmarked” assets that PIMCO determines to be liquid in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees and that is equal to the current market value of the securities sold short, or will ensure that such positions are covered by “offsetting” positions, until the Fund replaces the borrowed security. A short sale is “against the box” to the extent that the Fund contemporaneously owns, or has the right to obtain at no added cost, securities identical to those sold short. The Funds (except the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV) will engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the federal securities laws and rules and interpretations thereunder. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV will limit short sales, including short exposures obtained using derivative instruments, to 10% of its total assets. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (non-U.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.

144A Securities

In addition to a Fund’s investments in privately placed and unregistered securities, a Fund may also invest in securities sold pursuant to Rule 144A of the 1933 Act. Such securities are commonly known as “144A securities” and may only be resold under certain circumstances to other institutional buyers. 144A securities frequently trade in an active secondary market and are treated as liquid under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As a result of the resale restrictions on 144A securities, there is a greater risk that they will become illiquid than securities registered with the SEC.

Illiquid Securities

The Funds may invest up to 15% of their net assets in illiquid securities (5% of “total assets,” as defined in Rule 2a- 7 under the 1940 Act, in the case of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds). The term “illiquid securities” for this purpose means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities. Illiquid securities are considered to include, among other things, written OTC options, securities or other liquid assets being used as cover for such options, repurchase agreements with remaining maturities in excess of seven days, certain loan participation interests, fixed time deposits which are not subject to prepayment or provide for withdrawal penalties upon prepayment (other than overnight deposits), and other securities whose disposition is restricted under the federal securities laws (other than 144A securities and certain commercial paper that PIMCO has determined to be liquid under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees).

 

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Illiquid securities may include privately placed securities, which are sold directly to a small number of investors, usually institutions. Unlike public offerings, such securities are not registered under the federal securities laws. Although certain of these securities may be readily sold, others may be illiquid, and their sale may involve substantial delays and additional costs.

Loans of Portfolio Securities

For the purpose of achieving income, each Fund (except the PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029® and PIMCO Total Return IV Funds) may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions, provided: (i) the loan is secured continuously by collateral consisting of U.S. Government securities, cash or cash equivalents (negotiable certificates of deposits, bankers’ acceptances or letters of credit) maintained on a daily mark-to-market basis in an amount at least equal to 102% or the market value (plus accrued interest) of the securities loaned or 105% of the market value (plus accrued interest) of the securities loaned if the borrowed securities are principally cleared and settled outside of the U.S.; (ii) the Fund may at any time call the loan and obtain the return of the securities loaned; (iii) the Fund will receive any interest or dividends paid on the loaned securities; and (iv) the aggregate market value of securities loaned will not at any time exceed 331/3% of the total assets of the Fund (including the collateral received with respect to such loans). Each Fund’s performance will continue to reflect the receipt of either interest through investment of cash collateral by the Fund in permissible investments, or a fee, if the collateral is U.S. Government securities. Securities lending involves the risk of loss of rights in the collateral or delay in recovery of the collateral should the borrower fail to return the securities loaned or become insolvent. The Funds may pay lending fees to the party arranging the loan. Cash collateral received by a Fund in securities lending transactions may be invested in short-term liquid Fixed Income Instruments or in money market or short-term funds, or similar investment vehicles, including affiliated money market or short-term mutual funds. A Fund bears the risk of such investments.

Investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds

The PIMCO Funds of Funds invest substantially all or a significant portion of their assets in Underlying PIMCO Funds. Please see the “Principal Investment Strategies” section in the Prospectuses for a description of the asset allocation strategies and general investment policies of each Fund. In some cases, the PIMCO Funds of Funds and Affiliated Funds of Funds may be the predominant or sole shareholders of a particular Underlying PIMCO Fund. As noted above, investment decisions made with respect to the PIMCO Funds of Funds and Affiliated Funds of Funds could, under certain circumstances, negatively impact the Underlying PIMCO Funds.

For instance, the PIMCO Funds of Funds and Affiliated Funds of Funds may purchase and redeem shares of an Underlying PIMCO Fund as part of a reallocation or rebalancing strategy, which may result in the Underlying PIMCO Fund having to sell securities or invest cash when it otherwise would not do so. Such transactions could increase an Underlying PIMCO Fund’s transaction costs and accelerate the realization of taxable income if sales of securities resulted in gains. The PIMCO Funds of Funds and PIMCO have adopted asset reallocation guidelines, which are designed to minimize potentially disruptive purchases and redemption activities by the PIMCO Funds of Funds.

Social Investment Policies

The PIMCO Low Duration Fund III and PIMCO Total Return Fund III will not, as a matter of non-fundamental operating policy, invest in the securities of any issuer determined by PIMCO to be engaged principally in the provision of healthcare services, the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, pharmaceuticals, military equipment, the operation of gambling casinos or in the production or trade of pornographic materials. To the extent possible on the basis of information available to PIMCO, an issuer will be deemed to be principally engaged in an activity if it derives more than 10% of its gross revenues from such activities (“Socially-Restricted Issuers”). Evaluation of any particular issuer with respect to these criteria may involve the exercise of subjective judgment by PIMCO. PIMCO’s determination of Socially-Restricted Issuers at any given time will, however, be based upon its good faith interpretation of available information and its continuing and reasonable best efforts to obtain and evaluate the most current information available, and to utilize such information, as it becomes available, promptly and expeditiously in portfolio management for the Funds. In making its analysis, PIMCO may rely upon, among other things, information contained in such publications as those produced by the Investor Responsibility Research Center, Inc.

Additionally, the PIMCO Low Duration Fund III and the PIMCO Total Return Fund III will not, as a matter of non-fundamental operating policy, invest directly in securities of issuers that are engaged in certain business activities in or with the Republic of the Sudan (“Sudan-Related Issuers”). In applying the policy noted in the prior sentence, PIMCO will not invest directly in companies who own or control property or assets in Sudan; have employees or facilities in Sudan; provide goods or services to companies domiciled in Sudan; obtain goods or services from Sudan; have distribution agreements with companies domiciled in Sudan; issue credits or loans to companies domiciled in Sudan; or purchase goods or commercial paper issued by the Government of Sudan. In analyzing whether an issuer is a Sudan-Related Issuer, PIMCO may rely upon, among other things, information from a list provided by an independent third party.

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faith interpretation of available information and its continuing and reasonable best efforts to obtain and evaluate the most current information available. PIMCO anticipates that it will review all counterparties periodically to determine whether any qualify as a SRI at that time, but will not necessarily conduct such reviews at the time a Fund enters into a transaction. This could cause a Fund to enter into a transaction with a SRI counterparty. In such cases, upon the determination that a counterparty is a SRI, the PIMCO Low Duration Fund III or the PIMCO Total Return Fund III, as applicable, will use reasonable efforts to divest themselves of the applicable investment and may incur a loss in doing so. The PIMCO Low Duration Fund III and PIMCO Total Return Fund III will not invest in derivative instruments whose returns are based, in whole, on securities issued by SRIs. With respect to investments in derivative instruments that are based only in part on securities issued by SRIs, including, but not limited to, credit default swaps on an index of securities, the PIMCO Low Duration Fund III or the PIMCO Total Return Fund III may be obligated to take possession of the underlying securities in certain circumstances. In such cases, the PIMCO Low Duration Fund III or the PIMCO Total Return Fund III, as applicable, will use reasonable efforts to divest themselves of these securities and may incur a loss in doing so.

Because the PIMCO Low Duration Fund III and the PIMCO Total Return Fund III adhere to the social investment policies described above, these Funds may be required to forego certain investment opportunities and their associated returns.

Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries

Investments in the Subsidiaries are expected to provide the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, respectively, with exposure to the commodity markets within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code and recent IRS revenue rulings, as discussed below under “Taxation.” The Subsidiaries are companies organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands, and are overseen by their own board of directors. The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund is the sole shareholder of the CPS Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the CPS Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund is the sole shareholder of the CPSS Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the CPSS Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® is the sole shareholder of the CRRS Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the CRRS Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund is the sole shareholder of the GMA Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the GMA Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors. The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund is the sole shareholder of the IRMA Subsidiary, and it is not currently expected that shares of the IRMA Subsidiary will be sold or offered to other investors.

It is expected that the Subsidiaries will invest primarily in commodity-linked derivative instruments, including swap agreements, commodity options, futures and options on futures, backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. Although the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may enter into these commodity-linked derivative instruments directly, each Fund will likely gain exposure to these derivative instruments indirectly by investing in its Subsidiary. To the extent that PIMCO believes that these commodity-linked derivative instruments are better suited to provide exposure to the commodities market then commodity index-linked notes, each Fund’s investment in its Subsidiary will likely increase. The Subsidiaries will also invest in inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments, which are intended to serve as margin or collateral for the respective Subsidiary’s derivatives position. To the extent that the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn StrategyFund®, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and/or PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund invest in their respective Subsidiaries, such Fund may be subject to the risks associated with those derivative instruments and other securities, which are discussed elsewhere in the applicable Prospectuses and this Statement of Additional Information.

While the Subsidiaries may be considered similar to investment companies, they are not registered under the 1940 Act and, unless otherwise noted in the applicable Prospectuses and this Statement of Additional Information, are not subject to all of the investor protections of the 1940 Act and other U.S. regulations. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and/or the Subsidiaries to operate as described in the applicable Prospectuses and this Statement of Additional Information and could negatively affect the Funds and their shareholders.

Government Intervention in Financial Markets

Instability in the financial markets during and after the 2008-2009 financial downturn has led the U.S. Government and governments across the world to take a number of unprecedented actions designed to support certain financial institutions and segments of the financial markets that have experienced extreme volatility, and in some cases a lack of liquidity. Most significantly, the U.S. Government has enacted a broad-reaching new regulatory framework over the financial services industry and consumer credit markets, the potential impact of which on the value of securities held by a Fund is unknown. 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 Funds invest, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that are unforeseeable. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the Funds themselves are regulated. Such legislation or regulation could limit or preclude a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective.

 

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Governments or their agencies may also acquire distressed assets from financial institutions and acquire ownership interests in those institutions. The implications of government ownership and disposition of these assets are unclear, and such a program may have positive or negative effects on the liquidity, valuation and performance of the Funds’ portfolio holdings. Furthermore, volatile financial markets can expose the Funds to greater market and liquidity risk and potential difficulty in valuing portfolio instruments held by the Funds. The Funds have established procedures to assess the liquidity of portfolio holdings and to value instruments for which market prices may not be readily available. PIMCO will monitor developments and seek to manage the Funds in a manner consistent with achieving each Fund’s investment objective, but there can be no assurance that it will be successful in doing so.

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 the event of such a disturbance, issuers of securities held by a Fund may experience significant declines in the value of their assets and even cease operations, or may receive government assistance accompanied by increased restrictions on their business operations or other government intervention. 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.

In 2010, the SEC adopted amendments to money market fund regulation, which imposed new liquidity, credit quality, and maturity requirements on all money market funds. In June 2013, the SEC proposed rules with the goal of making money market funds less susceptible to runs that could harm investors. The SEC’s proposal includes two principal alternative reforms. The first alternative would require a floating NAV for prime institutional money market funds. The second alternative would permit the use of liquidity fees and redemption gates at certain times. The SEC’s proposal also includes additional diversification and disclosure measures that would apply under either alternative. The SEC may choose to adopt either alternative or a combination of both alternatives. Moreover, the SEC may adopt additional amendments to money market fund regulation in the future. These changes may adversely affect the return potential of the PIMCO Government Money Market Fund, PIMCO Money Market Fund and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund.

Temporary Investment

If PIMCO believes that economic or market conditions are unfavorable to investors, PIMCO may temporarily invest up to 100% of a Fund’s assets in certain defensive strategies, including holding a substantial portion of the Fund’s assets in cash, cash equivalents or other highly rated short-term securities, including securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities. As discussed in this Statement of Additional Information, a Fund may also invest in affiliated money market and/or short-term bond funds for temporary cash management purposes.

Increasing Government Debt

The total public debt of the United States as a percentage of gross domestic product has grown rapidly since the beginning of the 2008-2009 financial downturn. Current governmental agencies project that the United States will continue to maintain high debt levels for the foreseeable future. Although high debt levels do not necessarily indicate or cause economic problems, they may create certain systemic risks if sound debt management practices are not implemented.

A high national debt level may increase market pressures to meet government funding needs, which may drive debt cost higher and cause the U.S. Treasury to sell additional debt with shorter maturity periods, thereby increasing refinancing risk. A high national debt also raises concerns that the U.S. Government will not be able to make principal or interest payments when they are due. In the worst case, unsustainable debt levels can cause declines in the valuation of currencies, and can prevent the U.S. Government from implementing effective counter-cyclical fiscal policy in economic downturns.

In August 2011, S&P lowered its long-term sovereign credit rating on the U.S. In explaining the downgrade, S&P cited, among other reasons, controversy over raising the statutory debt ceiling and growth in public spending. The ultimate impact of the downgrade is uncertain, but it may lead to increased interest rates and volatility. The market prices and yields of securities supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government may be adversely affected by the downgrade.

Inflation and Deflation

The Funds may be subject to inflation and deflation risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the present value of assets or income of a Fund will be worth less in the future as inflation decreases in the present value a Fund’s assets. Deflation risk is the risk that prices throughout the economy decline over time creating an economic recession, which could make issuer default more likely and may result in a decline in the value of a Fund’s assets.

 

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INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

Fundamental Investment Restrictions

Each Fund’s investment objective, except for the PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO Credit Absolute Return, PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Emerging Local Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Extended Duration, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged), PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR, PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond, PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO High Yield Spectrum, PIMCO Income, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO Long-Term Credit, PIMCO Long Duration Total Return, PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration, PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return, PIMCO Total Return IV, PIMCO Treasury Money Market, PIMCO Unconstrained Bond, PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Funds, as set forth in the Prospectuses under the heading “Investment Objective,” together with the investment restrictions set forth below, is a fundamental policy of the Fund and may not be changed with respect to a Fund without shareholder approval by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of that Fund.

 

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A Fund may not concentrate its investments in a particular industry, as that term is used in the 1940 Act, and as interpreted, modified, or otherwise permitted by regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time (except that the PIMCO Money Market Fund may concentrate its investments in securities or obligations issued by U.S. banks).

 

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A Fund may not, with respect to 75% of the Fund’s total assets, purchase the securities of any issuer, except securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, if, as a result (i) more than 5% of the Fund’s total assets would be invested in the securities of that issuer, or (ii) the Fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer; (This investment restriction is not applicable to the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO Emerging Local Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged), PIMCO Foreign Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond, PIMCO Global Bond (Unhedged), PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Income, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities, PIMCO National Intermediate Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050, PIMCO Real Return, PIMCO Real Return Asset, PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy and PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Funds.) For the purpose of this restriction, each state and each separate political subdivision, agency, authority or instrumentality of such state, each multi-state agency or authority, and each guarantor, if any, are treated as separate issuers of Municipal Bonds.

 

  3.

A Fund may not purchase or sell real estate, although it may purchase securities secured by real estate or interests therein, or securities issued by companies which invest in real estate, or interests therein.

 

  4.

A Fund may not purchase or sell commodities or commodities contracts or oil, gas or mineral programs (This investment restriction is not applicable to the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Funds). This restriction shall not prohibit a Fund, subject to restrictions described in the Prospectuses and elsewhere in this Statement of Additional Information, from purchasing, selling or entering into futures contracts, options on futures contracts, foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency options, hybrid instruments, or any interest rate or securities-related or foreign currency-related hedging instrument, including swap agreements and other derivative instruments, subject to compliance with any applicable provisions of the federal securities or commodities laws (This restriction is not applicable to the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), but see non-fundamental restriction “6”).

 

 

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  5.

A Fund may borrow money or issue any senior security, only as permitted under the 1940 Act, as amended, and as interpreted, modified, or otherwise permitted by regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time.

 

  6.

A Fund may make loans, only as permitted under the 1940 Act, as amended, and as interpreted, modified, or otherwise permitted by regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time.

 

  7.

A Fund may not act as an underwriter of securities of other issuers, except to the extent that in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, it may be deemed to be an underwriter under the federal securities laws.

 

  8.

Notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy or limitation, it is a fundamental policy of each Fund that it may pursue its investment objective by investing in one or more underlying investment companies or vehicles that have substantially similar investment objectives, policies and limitations as the Fund.

 

  9.

The PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Bond and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of their assets in investments the income of which is exempt from federal income tax.

 

  10.

The PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond and PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Funds will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of their assets in investments the income of which is exempt from both federal income tax and California income tax.

 

  11.

The PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in investments the income of which is exempt from both federal income tax and New York income tax.

For purposes of Fundamental Investment Restrictions No. 9, 10 and 11, the term “assets,” as defined in Rule 35d-1 under the 1940 Act, means net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes.

Non-Fundamental Investment Restrictions

Each Fund is also subject to the following non-fundamental restrictions and policies (which may be changed by the Trust’s Board of Trustees without shareholder approval) relating to the investment of its assets and activities.

 

  1.

A Fund may not invest more than 15% of its net assets (5% of “total assets,” as defined in Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, in the case of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) taken at market value at the time of the investment in “illiquid securities,” which are defined to include securities subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale (which may include private placements), repurchase agreements with remaining maturities of more than seven days, certain loan participation interests, fixed time deposits which are not subject to prepayment or provide for withdrawal penalties upon prepayment (other than overnight deposits), certain options traded over the counter that a Fund has purchased, securities or other liquid assets being used to cover such options a Fund has written, securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or other securities which legally or in PIMCO’s opinion may be deemed illiquid (other than securities issued pursuant to Rule 144A under the 1933 Act, as amended, and certain other securities and instruments PIMCO has determined to be liquid under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees).

 

  2.

A Fund may not purchase securities on margin, except for use of short-term credit necessary for clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities, but it may make margin deposits in connection with covered transactions in options, futures, options on futures and short positions. For purposes of this restriction, the posting of margin deposits or other forms of collateral in connection with swap agreements is not considered purchasing securities on margin.

 

  3.

The PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets (taken at market value at the time of investment) in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed interest only, principal only, or inverse floating rate securities. Each other Fund (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Total Return IV and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) may invest up to 5% of its total assets (taken at market value at the time of investment) in any combination of mortgage-related or other asset-backed interest only, principal only, or inverse floating rate securities. The 5% and 10% limitations described in this restriction are considered Elective Investment Restrictions (as defined below) for purposes of a Fund’s acquisition through a Voluntary Action (as defined below).

 

  4.

Each of the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) and the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV may not borrow money in excess of 10% of the value (taken at the lower of cost or current value) of the Fund’s total assets (not including the amount borrowed) at the time the borrowing is made, and then only from banks as a temporary measure to facilitate the meeting of redemption requests (not for leverage) which might otherwise require the untimely

 

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disposition of portfolio investments or for extraordinary or emergency purposes (Such borrowings will be repaid before any additional investments are purchased.); or pledge, hypothecate, mortgage or otherwise encumber its assets in excess of 10% of the Fund’s total assets (taken at cost) and then only to secure borrowings permitted above (The deposit of securities or cash or cash equivalents in escrow in connection with the writing of covered call or put options, respectively, is not deemed to be pledges or other encumbrances. For the purpose of this restriction, collateral arrangements with respect to the writing of options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and collateral arrangements with respect to initial and variation margin are not deemed to be a pledge of assets and neither such arrangements nor the purchase or sale of futures or related options are deemed to be the issuance of a senior security).

 

  5.

A Fund may not maintain a short position, or purchase, write or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads or combinations thereof, except on such conditions as may be set forth in the Prospectuses and in this Statement of Additional Information.

 

  6.

The PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) may not purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts except that the Fund may purchase and sell financial futures contracts and related options.

In addition, the Trust has adopted the following non-fundamental investment policies that may be changed on 60 days’ notice to shareholders:

 

  1.

The PIMCO GNMA Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in GNMA investments.

 

  2.

Each of the PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities and the PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Funds will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in mortgage investments.

 

  3.

The PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in investment grade corporate bond investments.

 

  4.

Each of the PIMCO High Yield and PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Funds will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments.

 

  5.

The PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in U.S. Government investments.

 

  6.

Each of the PIMCO Global Bond (Unhedged) and PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Funds will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in bond investments.

 

  7.

Each of the PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged) and PIMCO Foreign Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Funds will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in foreign bond investments.

 

  8.

The PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in emerging market bond investments.

 

  9.

The PIMCO Convertible Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in convertible investments.

 

  10.

The PIMCO Floating Income Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in investments that effectively enable the Fund to achieve a floating rate of income.

 

  11.

The PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund will invest under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or Fixed Income Instruments denominated in the currencies of, emerging market countries.

 

  12.

The PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund will invest under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments denominated in currencies of countries with emerging securities markets.

 

  13.

Each of the PIMCO Unconstrained Bond and PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Funds will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instrument investments.

 

  14.

The PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instrument investments.

 

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The PIMCO Government Money Market Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in U.S. government securities.

 

  16.

The PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in U.S. Treasury securities.

 

  17.

Each of the PIMCO Credit Absolute Return and PIMCO Long-Term Credit Funds will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments investments.

 

  18.

The PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in corporate Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.

 

  19.

The PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in senior debt investments that effectively enable the Fund to achieve a floating rate of income.

 

  20.

The PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in investments economically tied to emerging market countries and 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments, which may be represented by direct or indirect (through an Acquired Fund) investments.

For purposes of these policies, the term “assets,” as defined in Rule 35d-1 under the 1940 Act, means net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. In addition, for purposes of these policies, investments may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. Further, for purposes of these policies, a Fund may “look through” a repurchase agreement to the collateral underlying the agreement (typically, government securities), and apply the repurchase agreement toward the 80% investment requirement based on the type of securities comprising its collateral. For purposes of these policies, the term “convertible investments” includes synthetic convertible securities created by PIMCO and those created by other parties such as investment banks.

Currency Hedging. The Trust has adopted a non-fundamental policy pursuant to which each Fund that may invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies, except for the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO Convertible Fund, PIMCO Diversified Income Fund, PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund, PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund, PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund, PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, PIMCO Floating Income Fund, PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged), PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund, PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged), PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, PIMCO Income Fund, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged), PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund, PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund, PIMCO Total Return Fund IV, PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund, PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund, will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20%-80% of its total assets. Each of the PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund and PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets. The PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 25% of its total assets. The PIMCO Income Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 10% of its total assets. With respect to the fixed income investments of the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund and PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged), each Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 20% of its total assets. The PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund will normally limit its currency exposure to within 10% (plus or minus) of the Fund’s benchmark index. The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to within 1% (plus or minus) of the foreign currency exposure of the Fund’s benchmark index. The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 5% of its total assets. The PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 5% of its total assets. The PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund will normally limit its non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities exposure to 5% of its total assets. The PIMCO Total Return Fund IV will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 5% of its total assets. With respect to the Fund’s fixed income investments, the PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure from non-U.S. dollar-denominated Fixed Income Instruments to 20% of its total assets, but may gain foreign currency exposure beyond this limit through other securities and instruments. There can be no assurance that currency hedging techniques will be successful. All percentage limitations described in this paragraph are considered Elective Investment Restrictions (as defined below) for purposes of a Fund’s acquisition through a Voluntary Action (as defined below).

 

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Under the 1940 Act, a “senior security” does not include any promissory note or evidence of indebtedness where such loan is for temporary purposes only and in an amount not exceeding 5% of the value of the total assets of the issuer at the time the loan is made. A loan is presumed to be for temporary purposes if it is repaid within sixty days and is not extended or renewed. To the extent that borrowings for temporary administrative purposes exceed 5% of the total assets of a Fund (except for the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)), such excess shall be subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement.

To the extent a Fund covers its commitment under a reverse repurchase agreement (or economically similar transaction), credit default swap or other derivative instrument by the segregating or “earmarking” of assets determined to be liquid in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees, equal in value to the amount of the Fund’s commitment to repurchase, such an agreement will not be considered a “senior security” by the Fund and therefore will not be subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement otherwise applicable to borrowings by the Fund.

The staff of the SEC has taken the position that purchased OTC options and the assets used as cover for written OTC options are illiquid securities. Therefore, the Funds have adopted an investment policy pursuant to which a Fund will not purchase or sell OTC options if, as a result of such transactions, the sum of: (1) the market value of purchased OTC options currently outstanding which are held by the Fund; and (2) the market value of the underlying securities (including any collateral posted by the Fund) covering OTC options currently outstanding which were sold by the Fund, exceeds 15% of the net assets of the Fund, taken at market value, together with all other assets of the Fund which are illiquid or are otherwise not readily marketable. However, if an OTC option is sold by the Fund to a primary U.S. Government securities dealer recognized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and if the Fund has the unconditional contractual right to repurchase such OTC option from the dealer at a predetermined price, then the Fund will treat as illiquid such amount of the underlying securities equal to the repurchase price less the amount by which the option is “in-the-money” (i.e., current market value of the underlying securities minus the option’s strike price). The repurchase price with the primary dealers is typically a formula price which is generally based on a multiple of the premium received for the option, plus the amount by which the option is “in-the-money.” This policy is not a fundamental policy of the Funds and may be amended by the Board of Trustees without the approval of shareholders. However, the Funds will not change or modify this policy prior to the change or modification by the SEC staff of its position.

For purposes of applying the Funds’ investment policies and restrictions (as stated in the Prospectuses and this Statement of Additional Information) swap agreements are generally valued by the Funds at market value. In the case of a credit default swap, however, in applying certain of the Funds’ 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 Funds’ other investment policies and restrictions. For example, a Fund may value credit default swaps at full exposure value for purposes of the Fund’s credit quality guidelines because such value reflects the Fund’s actual economic exposure during the term of the credit default swap agreement. 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 Funds for purposes of applying investment policies and restrictions may differ from the manner in which those investments are valued by other types of investors.

The Funds interpret their policy with respect to concentration in a particular industry under Fundamental Investment Restriction 1, above, to apply to direct investments in the securities of issuers in a particular industry, as defined by the Trust. For purposes of this restriction, a foreign government is considered to be an industry. Currency positions are not considered to be an investment in a foreign government for industry concentration purposes. Mortgage-backed securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities are not subject to the Funds’ industry concentration restrictions, by virtue of the exclusion from that test available to all U.S. Government securities. Similarly, Municipal Bonds issued by states, municipalities and other political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and instrumentalities of states and multi-state agencies and authorities are not subject to the Funds’ industry concentration restrictions. In the case of privately issued mortgage-related securities, or any asset-backed securities, the Trust takes the position that such securities do not represent interests in any particular “industry” or group of industries. With respect to investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds by the PIMCO All Asset Fund, PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds, the Trust takes the position that investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds are not considered an investment in a particular industry, and portfolio securities held by an Underlying PIMCO Fund in which these Funds may invest are not considered to be securities purchased by these Funds for purposes of the Trust’s policy on concentration.

A Fund may invest in certain derivative instruments which, while representing a relatively small amount of the Fund’s net assets, provide a greater amount of economic exposure to a particular industry. To the extent that a Fund obtains economic exposure to a particular industry in this manner, it may be subject to similar risks of concentration in that industry as if it had invested in the securities of issuers in that industry directly.

 

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For purposes of applying the Funds’ policy with respect to diversification under Fundamental Investment Restriction 2, above, traditional bond insurance on a security will not be treated as a separate security, and the insurer will not be treated as a separate issuer of the security. Therefore, the Funds’ policy with respect to diversification does not limit the percentage of a Fund’s assets that may be invested in securities insured by a single bond insurer.

The Funds interpret their policy with respect to the purchase and sale of commodities or commodities contracts under Fundamental Investment Restriction 4 above to permit the Funds, subject to each Fund’s investment objectives and general investment policies (as stated in the Prospectuses and elsewhere in this Statement of Additional Information), to invest in commodity futures contracts and options thereon, commodity-related swap agreements, hybrid instruments, and other commodity-related derivative instruments and to permit the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund to make direct investments in commodities.

The Funds interpret their policies with respect to borrowing and lending to permit such activities as may be lawful for the Funds, to the full extent permitted by the 1940 Act or by exemption from the provisions therefrom pursuant to exemptive order of the SEC. Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC on November 19, 2001, the Funds may enter into transactions among themselves with respect to the investment of daily cash balances of the Funds in shares of the money market and/or short-term bond funds, as well as the use of daily excess cash balances of the money market and/or short-term bond funds in inter-fund lending transactions with the other Funds for temporary cash management purposes. The interest paid by a Fund in such an arrangement will be less than that otherwise payable for an overnight loan, and will be in excess of the overnight rate the money market and/or short-term bond funds could otherwise earn as lender in such a transaction.

Unless otherwise indicated, all limitations applicable to Fund investments (as stated above and elsewhere in this Statement of Additional Information or in the Prospectuses) apply only at the time of investment. Any subsequent change in a rating assigned by any rating service to a security (or, if unrated, deemed to be of comparable quality), or change in the percentage of Fund assets invested in certain securities or other instruments, or change in the average duration of a Fund’s investment portfolio, resulting from market fluctuations or other changes in a Fund’s total assets will not require a Fund to dispose of an investment. In the event that ratings services assign different ratings to the same security, PIMCO will use the highest rating as the credit rating for that security. With respect to the PIMCO Government Money Market Fund, PIMCO Money Market Fund and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund, a First Tier Security (as defined in Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act) rated in the highest short-term category by three or more rating agencies at the time of purchase that subsequently receives a rating below the highest rating category from one of those rating agencies or a different rating agency may continue to be considered a First Tier Security.

From time to time, a Fund may voluntarily participate in actions (for example, rights offerings, conversion privileges, exchange offers, credit event settlements, etc.) where the issuer or counterparty offers securities or instruments to holders or counterparties, such as a Fund, and the acquisition is determined to be beneficial to Fund shareholders (“Voluntary Action”). Notwithstanding any percentage investment limitation listed under this “Investment Restrictions” section or any percentage investment limitation of the 1940 Act or rules thereunder, if a Fund has the opportunity to acquire a permitted security or instrument through a Voluntary Action, and the Fund will exceed a percentage investment limitation following the acquisition, it will not constitute a violation if, prior to the receipt of the securities or instruments and after announcement of the offering, the Fund sells an offsetting amount of assets that are subject to the investment limitation in question at least equal to the value of the securities or instruments to be acquired.

Unless otherwise indicated, all percentage limitations on Fund investments (as stated throughout this Statement of Additional Information or in the Prospectuses) that are not: (i) specifically included in this “Investment Restrictions” section; or (ii) imposed by the 1940 Act, rules thereunder, the Internal Revenue Code or related regulations (the “Elective Investment Restrictions”), will apply only at the time of investment unless the acquisition is a Voluntary Action. In addition and notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of this policy, certain Non-Fundamental Investment Restrictions, as noted above, are also considered Elective Investment Restrictions. The percentage limitations and absolute prohibitions with respect to Elective Investment Restrictions are not applicable to a Fund’s acquisition of securities or instruments through a Voluntary Action.

Certain of the Funds have investment policies, limitations, or practices that are applicable “normally” or under “normal circumstances” or “normal market conditions” (as stated above and elsewhere in this Statement of Additional Information or in the Prospectuses). Pursuant to the discretion of PIMCO and a Fund’s sub-adviser, if any, these investment policies, limitations, or practices may not apply during periods of abnormal purchase or redemption activity or during periods of unusual or adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. Such market, economic or political conditions may include periods of abnormal or heightened market volatility, strained credit and/or liquidity conditions, or increased governmental intervention in the markets or industries. During such periods, a Fund may not invest according to its principal investment strategies or in the manner in which its name may suggest, and may be subject to different and/or heightened risks. It is possible that such unusual or adverse conditions may continue for extended periods of time.

 

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MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST

Trustees and Officers

The business of the Trust is managed under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Subject to the provisions of the Trust’s Declaration of Trust, its By-Laws and Massachusetts law, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has all powers necessary and convenient to carry out this responsibility, including the election and removal of the Trust’s officers.

Leadership Structure and Risk Oversight Function

The Board is currently composed of seven Trustees, five of whom are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined by Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) (“Independent Trustees”). The Trustees meet periodically throughout the year to discuss and consider matters concerning the Trust and to oversee the Trust’s activities, including its investment performance, compliance program and risks associated with its activities.

Brent R. Harris, a Managing Director and member of the Executive Committee of PIMCO, and therefore an “interested person” of the Trust, serves as Chairman of the Board. The Board has established three standing committees to facilitate the Trustees’ oversight of the management of the Trust: an Audit Committee, a Valuation Committee and a Governance Committee. The scope of each Committee’s responsibilities is discussed in greater detail below. The Board does not have a lead Independent Trustee; however, the Chairs of the Audit Committee and Governance Committee, each of whom is an Independent Trustee, act as liaisons between the Independent Trustees and the Trust’s management between Board Meetings and, with management, are involved in the preparation of agendas for Board and Committee meetings. The Board believes that, as Chairman, Mr. Harris provides skilled executive leadership to the Trust and performs an essential liaison function between the Trust and PIMCO, its investment adviser. The Board believes that its governance structure allows all of the Independent Trustees to participate in the full range of the Board’s oversight responsibilities. The Board reviews its structure regularly as part of its annual self-evaluation. The Board has determined that its leadership structure is appropriate in light of the characteristics and circumstances of the Trust because it allocates areas of responsibility among the Committees and the Board in a manner that enhances effective oversight. The Board considered, among other things, the role of PIMCO in the day-to-day management of the Trust’s affairs; the extent to which the work of the Board is conducted through the Committees; the number of portfolios that comprise the Trust and other trusts in the fund complex overseen by members of the Board; the variety of asset classes those portfolios include; the net assets of each Fund, the Trust and the fund complex; and the management, distribution and other service arrangements of each Fund, the Trust and the fund complex.

In its oversight role, the Board has adopted, and periodically reviews, policies and procedures designed to address risks associated with the Trust’s activities. In addition, PIMCO and the Trust’s other service providers have adopted policies, processes and procedures to identify, assess and manage risks associated with the Trust’s activities. The Trust’s senior officers, including, but not limited to, the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) and Treasurer, PIMCO portfolio management personnel and other senior personnel of PIMCO, the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm (the “independent auditors”) and personnel from the Trust’s third-party service providers make periodic reports to the Board and its Committees with respect to a variety of matters, including matters relating to risk management.

Qualifications of the Trustees

The charts below identify the Trustees and executive officers of the Trust. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of all persons below is 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

 

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Trustees of the Trust

 

Name, Year of Birth

and

Position

Held with Trust*

 

Term of Office

and Length of

Time

Served†

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Number of

Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee*

  

Other Public Company

and Investment Company

Directorships

Held by Trustee During the
Past 5 Years**

Interested Trustees1

        

Brent R. Harris (1959)

Chairman of the Board and Trustee

  02/1992 to present   Managing Director and member of Executive Committee, PIMCO.   167    Chairman and Trustee, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust; Chairman and Trustee, PIMCO ETF Trust; Chairman and Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series; Chairman and Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series VIT; Director, StocksPLUS® Management, Inc; and member of Board of Governors, Investment Company Institute. Board Member and Owner, Harris Holdings, LLC (1992-present).

Douglas M. Hodge (1957)

Trustee

  02/2010 to present   Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer (since 7/09); Member of Executive Committee and Head of PIMCO’s Asia Pacific region. Member Global Executive Committee, Allianz Asset Management.   160    Trustee, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust; Trustee, PIMCO ETF Trust.

Independent Trustees

        

E. Philip Cannon (1940)

Trustee

  05/2000 to present   Private Investor. Formerly, President, Houston Zoo.   167    Trustee, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust; Trustee, PIMCO ETF Trust; Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series; and Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series VIT. Formerly, Trustee, Allianz Funds (formerly, PIMCO Funds: Multi-Manager Series.

Vern O. Curtis (1934)

Trustee

 

04/1987 to

02/1993 and

02/1995 to present

  Private Investor.   167    Trustee, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust; Trustee, PIMCO ETF Trust; Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series; and Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series VIT.

J. Michael Hagan (1939)

Trustee

  05/2000 to present   Private Investor and Business Advisor (primarily to manufacturing companies).   160    Trustee, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust; and Trustee, PIMCO ETF Trust Director. Formerly, Director.

 

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Name, Year of Birth

and

Position

Held with Trust*

 

Term of Office

and Length of

Time

Served†

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Number of

Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee*

  

Other Public Company

and Investment Company

Directorships

Held by Trustee During the
Past 5 Years**

Ronald C. Parker (1951)

Trustee

  07/2009 to present   Adjunct Professor, Linfield College; Chairman of the Board, The Ford Family Foundation. Formerly President, Chief Executive Officer, Hampton Affiliates (forestry products).   160    Trustee, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust; and Trustee, PIMCO ETF Trust

William J. Popejoy (1938)

Trustee

  07/1993 to 02/1995 and 08/1995 to present   Private Investor.   160    Trustee, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust; and Trustee, PIMCO ETF Trust.

 

(1) 

Mr. Harris and Mr. Hodge are “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) because of their affiliations with PIMCO.

(†) 

Trustees serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(*) 

The information for the individuals listed is as of December 31, 2012.

(**) 

Effective June 30, 2013, Mr. Curtis retired as a Trustee of PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT.

The Board has determined that each of the Trustees is qualified to serve as a Trustee of the Trust, based on a review of the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills of each Trustee, including those listed in the table above. With the exception of Messrs. Hodge and Parker, each Trustee has significant experience as a Trustee of the Trust and has served for several years as a Trustee for other funds in the same fund complex as the Trust. The Board has taken into account each Trustee’s commitment to the Board and participation in Board and committee meetings throughout his tenure on the Board. The following is a summary of qualifications, experiences and skills of each Trustee (in addition to the principal occupation(s) during the past five years noted in the table above) that support the conclusion that each individual is qualified to serve as a Trustee:

Mr. Harris’s position as a Managing Director of PIMCO and a Member of its Executive Committee give him valuable experience with the day-to-day management of the operation of the Trust as well as other funds within the fund complex, enabling him to provide essential management input to the Board.

Mr. Hodge’s position as Chief Operating Officer and a Managing Director of PIMCO, as well as a Member of the Global Executive Committee of Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. (“Allianz Asset Management”) give him valuable financial and operational experience with the day-to-day management of the Trust and PIMCO, its adviser, which enable him to provide essential management input to the Board.

Mr. Cannon has experience as the proprietor of a private equity investment firm and as president of a nonprofit entity. His qualifications also include past participation on the board of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (now known as Allianz Funds). Mr. Cannon also has prior experience as a board member of a public company.

Mr. Curtis has experience in the areas of financial reporting and accounting, including prior experience as President and Chief Executive Officer of a NYSE listed company and as a board member and audit committee chair of several REITs. He also served as Dean of the School of Economics and Business at Chapman University.

Mr. Hagan has experience in the areas of financial reporting and accounting, including past experience as Chairman and CEO of a NYSE listed company. He also has experience as a board member and audit committee chairman of a public company.

Mr. Parker has prior financial, operations and management experience as the President and Chief Executive Officer of a privately held company. He also has investment experience as the Chairman of a family foundation.

Mr. Popejoy has prior management experience as the director of a government agency and as the Chief Executive Officer of Orange County, California. He also has experience as a board member of public companies.

 

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Executive Officers

 

Name, Year of Birth

and Position Held with

Trust*

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

   Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

Brent R. Harris (1959)

President

  03/2009 to present    Managing Director and member of Executive Committee, PIMCO.

David C. Flattum (1964)

Chief Legal Officer

  11/2006 to present    Managing Director and General Counsel, PIMCO. Formerly, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. and Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP.

Jennifer E. Durham (1970)

Chief Compliance Officer

  07/2004 to present    Managing Director, PIMCO.

William H. Gross (1944)

Senior Vice President

  04/1987 to present    Managing Director and Co-Chief Investment Officer, PIMCO.

Mohamed El-Erian (1958)

Senior Vice President

  05/2008 to present    Managing Director, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Chief Executive Officer, PIMCO. Formerly, President and CEO of Harvard Management Company.

Douglas M. Hodge (1957)

Senior Vice President

  05/2010 to present    Managing Director; Chief Operating Officer (since 7/09); Member of Executive Committee and Head of PIMCO’s Asia Pacific region. Member Global Executive Committee, Allianz Asset Management.

Kevin M. Broadwater (1964)

Vice President — Senior Counsel

  05/2012 to present    Executive Vice President and Attorney, PIMCO.

J. Stephen King, Jr. (1962)

Vice President — Senior Counsel, Secretary

  05/2005 to present (since 10/2007 as Secretary)    Senior Vice President and Attorney, PIMCO. Formerly, Associate, Dechert LLP.

Ryan G. Leshaw (1980)

Assistant Secretary

  05/2012 to present    Vice President and Attorney, PIMCO. Formerly, Associate, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

Peter G. Strelow (1970)

Vice President

  05/2008 to present    Managing Director, PIMCO.

Henrik P. Larsen (1970)

Vice President

  02/1999 to present    Senior Vice President, PIMCO.

Eric D. Johnson (1970)

Vice President

  05/2011 to present    Senior Vice President, PIMCO.

Greggory S. Wolf (1970)

Vice President

  05/2011 to present    Senior Vice President, PIMCO.

John P. Hardaway (1957)

Treasurer

  08/1990 to present    Executive Vice President, PIMCO.

Stacie D. Anctil (1969)

Assistant Treasurer

  11/2003 to present    Senior Vice President, PIMCO.

 

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Name, Year of Birth

and Position Held with

Trust*

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

   Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years
Erik C. Brown (1967) Assistant Treasurer   02/2001 to present    Senior Vice President, PIMCO.
Trent W. Walker (1974) Assistant Treasurer   05/2007 to present    Senior Vice President, PIMCO.

 

*

The information for the individuals listed is as of December 31, 2012.

Securities Ownership

Listed below for each Trustee is a dollar range of securities beneficially owned in the Funds together with the aggregate dollar range of equity securities in all registered investment companies overseen by the Trustee that are in the same family of investment companies as the Trust, as of December 31, 2012.

 

Name of Trustee    Name of Fund   

Dollar Range of Equity

Securities in the Funds

  

Aggregate Dollar Range of

Equity Securities in All Funds

Overseen by Trustee in Family

of Investment Companies

Interested Trustees

        

Brent R. Harris

   PIMCO All Asset Fund    over $100,000    over $100,000
   PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®    over $100,000   
   PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund    $50,001-$100,000   
   PIMCO EqS Pathfinder Fund®    $1-$10,000   
   PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund    $1-$10,000   
   PIMCO GNMA Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Government Money Market Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO High Yield Fund    $1-$10,000   
   PIMCO Low Duration Fund    over $100,000   

 

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Name of Trustee    Name of Fund   

Dollar Range of Equity

Securities in the Funds

  

Aggregate Dollar Range of

Equity Securities in All Funds

Overseen by Trustee in Family

of Investment Companies

   PIMCO Money Market Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Real Return Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund    $10,001-$50,000   
   PIMCO Total Return Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund    over $100,000   

Douglas M. Hodge

   PIMCO All Asset Fund    over $100,000    over $100,000
   PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO EqS Pathfinder Fund®    $10,001-$50,000   
   PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Government Money Market Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO High Yield Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund    $1-$10,000   
   PIMCO Real Return Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Total Return Fund    over $100,000   

Independent Trustees

        

E. Philip Cannon

   PIMCO EqS Pathfinder Fund®    over $100,000    over $100,000

Vern O. Curtis

   PIMCO All Asset Fund    over $100,000    over $100,000
   PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO EqS Pathfinder Fund®    over $100,000   
   PIMCO EqS® Dividend Fund    over $100,000   

 

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Name of Trustee    Name of Fund   

Dollar Range of Equity

Securities in the Funds

  

Aggregate Dollar Range of

Equity Securities in All Funds

Overseen by Trustee in Family

of Investment Companies

   PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Total Return Fund    over $100,000   

J. Michael Hagan

   PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund    over $100,000    over $100,000
   PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund    $50,001-$100,000   
   PIMCO High Yield Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO Income Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)    $50,001-$100,000   
   PIMCO Real Return Fund    over $100,000   
   PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund    $50,001-$100,000   
   PIMCO Total Return Fund    over $100,000   

Ronald C. Parker

   PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund    over $100,000    over $100,000
   PIMCO Total Return Fund    over $100,000   

William J. Popejoy

   PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund    over $100,000    over $100,000

The table below sets forth, to the best of the Trust’s knowledge, the approximate percentage of applicable classes of Funds owned by the Trust’s Officers and Trustees, as a group, as of July 22, 2013.

 

Fund

   Class   Percent

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

   Institutional   1.29%

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

   Institutional   2.71%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

   Institutional   1.07%

To the best of the Trust’s knowledge, as of July 22, 2013, the Trustees and Officers of the Trust, as a group, owned less than 1% of the shares of each class of each Fund not listed in the above table.

Trustee Ownership of the Investment Adviser and Principal Underwriter, and Their Control Persons

No independent Trustee (or his immediate family members) had any direct or indirect interest, the value of which exceeds $120,000, in the investment adviser, the principal underwriter of the Trust, or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser or the principal underwriter of the Trust (not including registered investment companies). Set forth in the table below is information regarding each independent Trustee’s (and his immediate family members’) share ownership in securities of the investment adviser of the Trust, the principal underwriter of the Trust, and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Trust (not including registered investment companies), as of December 31, 2012.

 

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Name of Independent
Trustee
  

Name of Owners

and Relationships

to Trustee

   Company    Title of Class   

Value of

Securities

   Percent of Class

E. Philip Cannon

   None    None    None    None    None

Vern O. Curtis

   None    None    None    None    None

J. Michael Hagan

   None    None    None    None    None

Ronald C. Parker

   None    None    None    None    None

William J. Popejoy

   None    None    None    None    None

No independent Trustee or immediate family member has during the two most recently completed calendar years had any securities interest in the principal underwriter of the Trust or the investment adviser or their affiliates (other than the Trust). No independent Trustee or immediate family member has during the two most recently completed calendar years had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction or series of similar transactions, in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000, with:

 

   

the Funds;

 

   

an officer of the Funds;

 

   

an investment company, or person that would be an investment company but for the exclusions provided by sections 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act, having the same investment adviser or principal underwriter as the Funds or having an investment adviser or principal underwriter that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds;

 

   

an officer or an investment company, or a person that would be an investment company but for the exclusions provided by sections 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act, having the same investment adviser or principal underwriter as the Funds or having an investment adviser or principal underwriter that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds;

 

   

the investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds;

 

   

an officer of the investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds;

 

   

a person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds; or

 

   

an officer of a person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds.

With respect to the persons listed in the bullet points above, no independent Trustee or immediate family member has during the two most recently completed calendar years had any direct or indirect relationship, the value of which exceeds $120,000, wherein the relationship included:

 

  1.

Payments for property or services to or from any such person;

 

  2.

Provision of legal services to any such person;

 

  3.

Provision of investment banking services to any such person; and

 

  4.

Any consulting or other relationship that is substantially similar in nature and scope to the relationships listed in (i) through (iii) above.

Standing Committees

The Trust has a standing Audit Committee that consists of all of the independent Trustees (Messrs. Cannon, Curtis, Hagan, Parker (Chair) and Popejoy). The Audit Committee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, (i) assisting the Board’s oversight of the integrity of the Trust’s financial statements, the Trust’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence of the Trust’s independent auditors, and the performance of such firm; (ii) overseeing the Trust’s accounting and financial reporting policies and practices, its internal controls and, as appropriate, the internal controls of certain service providers; (iii) overseeing the quality and objectivity of the Trust’s financial statements and the independent audit thereof; and (iv) acting a liaison between the Trust’s independent auditors and the full Board. The Audit Committee also reviews both the audit and non-audit

 

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work of the Trust’s independent auditors, submits a recommendation to the Board of Trustees as to the selection of an independent auditor, and reviews generally the maintenance of the Trust’s records and the safekeeping arrangement of the Trust’s custodian. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, there were 4 meetings of the Audit Committee.

The Board of Trustees has formed a Valuation Committee whose function is to monitor the valuation of portfolio securities and other investments and, as required by the Trust’s valuation policies, when the Board of Trustees is not in session it shall determine the fair value of portfolio holdings after consideration of all relevant factors, which determinations shall be reported to the full Board of Trustees. The Valuation Committee currently consists of Messrs. Harris, Hodge, Strelow, Hardaway, and Brown and Ms. Anctil. However, the members of this committee may be changed by the Board of Trustees from time to time. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, there were 12 meetings of the Valuation Committee.

The Trust also has a Governance Committee, which is composed of all of the Trustees and which is responsible for the selection and nomination of candidates to serve as Trustees of the Trust. Only members of the Committee that are Independent Trustees (Messrs. Cannon, Curtis, Hagan, Parker and Popejoy (Chair)) vote on the nomination of Independent Trustee candidates.

The Governance Committee has a policy in place for considering trustee candidates recommended by shareholders. The Governance Committee may consider potential trustee candidates recommended by shareholders provided that the proposed candidates: (i) satisfy any minimum qualifications of the Trust for its Trustees and (ii) are not “interested persons” of the Trust or the investment adviser within the meaning of the 1940 Act. The Governance Committee will not consider submissions in which the Nominating Shareholder is the trustee candidate.

Any shareholder (a “Nominating Shareholder”) submitting a proposed trustee candidate must continuously own as of record, or beneficially through a financial intermediary, shares of the Trust having a net asset value of not less than $25,000 during the two-year period prior to submitting the proposed trustee candidate. Each of the securities used for purposes of calculating this ownership must have been held continuously for at least two years as of the date of the nomination. In addition, such securities must continue to be held through the date of the special meeting of shareholders to elect trustees.

All trustee candidate submissions by Nominating Shareholders must be received by the Fund by the deadline for submission of any shareholder proposals which would be included in the Fund’s proxy statement for the next special meeting of shareholders of the Fund.

Nominating Shareholders must substantiate compliance with these requirements at the time of submitting their proposed trustee nominee to the attention of the Trust’s Secretary. Notice to the Trust’s Secretary should be provided in accordance with the deadline specified above and include, (i) the Nominating Shareholder’s contact information; (ii) the number of Fund shares which are owned of record and beneficially by the Nominating Shareholder and the length of time which such shares have been so owned by the Nominating Shareholder; (iii) a description of all arrangements and understandings between the Nominating Shareholder and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons) pursuant to which the submission is being made and a description of the relationship, if any, between the Nominating Shareholder and the trustee candidate; (iv) the trustee candidate’s contact information, age, date of birth and the number of Fund shares owned by the trustee candidate; (v) all information regarding the trustee candidate’s qualifications for service on the Board of Trustees as well as any information regarding the trustee candidate that would be required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for elections of trustees required by Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) had the trustee candidate been nominated by the Board; (vi) whether the Nominating Shareholder believes the trustee candidate would or would not be an “interested person” of the Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act and a description of the basis for such belief; and (vii) a notarized letter executed by the trustee candidate, stating his or her intention to serve as a nominee and be named in the Fund’s proxy statement, if nominated by the Board of Trustees, and to be named as a trustee if so elected.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, there were 2 meetings of the Governance Committee.

 

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Compensation Table

The following table sets forth information regarding compensation received by the Trustees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

 

Name and Position    Aggregate
Compensation
from Trust1,2
  

Pension or Retirement

Benefits Accrued As

Part of Funds

Expenses

 

Total Compensation

from Trust and Fund

Complex Paid to

Trustees3

E. Philip Cannon, Trustee

   $190,000.00    N/A   $388,700.00

Vern O. Curtis, Trustee

   $190,000.00    N/A   $396,325.00

J. Michael Hagan, Trustee

   $227,250.00    N/A   $344,950.00

Ronald C. Parker, Trustee

   $190,000.00    N/A   $288,950.00

William J. Popejoy, Trustee

   $192,250.00    N/A   $295,950.00

 

(1) 

Effective January 1, 2013, for their services to PIMCO Funds, each Trustee, other than those affiliated with PIMCO or its affiliates, receives an annual retainer of $145,000, plus $15,000 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended in person, $750 ($2,000 in the case of the audit committee chair with respect to audit committee meetings) for each committee meeting attended and $1,500 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended telephonically, plus reimbursement of related expenses. In addition, the audit committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $15,000 and each other committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $2,250. Prior to January 1, 2013, for their services to PIMCO Funds, each Trustee, other than those affiliated with PIMCO or its affiliates, receives an annual retainer of $135,000, plus $10,500 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended in person, $750 ($1,500 in the case of the audit committee chair with respect to audit committee meetings) for each committee meeting attended and $1,500 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended telephonically, plus reimbursement of related expenses. In addition, the audit committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $15,000 and each other committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $1,500.

 

(2) 

The amounts shown in this column represent the aggregate compensation before deferral with respect to the Trust’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

 

(3) 

During the one-year period ending March 31, 2013, each Trustee also served as a Trustee of PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, a registered open-end management investment company, and as a Trustee of PIMCO ETF Trust, a registered open-end management investment company.

Effective January 1, 2013, for their services to PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, each Trustee, other than those affiliated with PIMCO or its affiliates, receives an annual retainer of $35,000, plus $3,600 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended in person, $750 for each committee meeting attended and $750 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended telephonically, plus reimbursement of related expenses. In addition, the audit committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $5,000 and each other committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $1,500. Prior to January 1, 2013, for their services to PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, each Trustee, other than those affiliated with PIMCO or its affiliates, receives an annual retainer of $30,000, plus $3,500 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended in person, $500 ($750 in the case of the audit committee chair with respect to audit committee meetings) for each committee meeting attended and $750 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended telephonically, plus reimbursement of related expenses. In addition, the audit committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $4,000 and each other committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $500.

Effective January 1, 2013, for their services to PIMCO ETF Trust, each Trustee, who is unaffiliated with PIMCO or its affiliates, receives an annual retainer of $35,000, plus $3,600 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended in person, $750 for each committee meeting attended and $750 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended telephonically, plus reimbursement of related expenses. In addition, the audit committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $5,000 and each other committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $1,250. Prior to January 1, 2013, for their services to PIMCO ETF Trust, each Trustee, other than those affiliated with PIMCO or its affiliates, receives an annual retainer of $30,000, plus $3,500 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended in person, $750 for each committee meeting attended and $750 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended telephonically, plus reimbursement of related expenses. In addition, the audit committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $4,000 and each other committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $500.

For their services to PIMCO Equity Series, Messrs. Cannon and Curtis receive an annual retainer of $60,000, plus $4,750 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended in person, $375 ($750 in the case of the audit committee chair with respect to audit committee meetings) for each committee meeting attended and $750 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended telephonically, plus reimbursement of related expenses. In addition, the audit committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $7,500 and each other committee chair received an additional annual retainer of $750. Effective June 30, 2013, Mr. Curtis resigned his position as trustee of PIMCO Equity Series.

For their services to PIMCO Equity Series VIT, Messrs. Cannon and Curtis receive an annual retainer of $10,000, plus $1,500 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended in person, $250 ($375 in the case of the audit committee chair with respect to audit committee meetings) for each committee meeting attended and $375 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended telephonically, plus reimbursement of related expenses. In addition, the audit committee chair receives an additional annual retainer of $2,000 and each other committee chair received an additional annual retainer of $250. Effective June 30, 2013, Mr. Curtis resigned his position as trustee of PIMCO Equity Series VIT.

 

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Investment Adviser

PIMCO, a Delaware limited liability company, serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to an investment advisory contract (“Advisory Contract”) between PIMCO and the Trust. PIMCO also serves as investment adviser to the Subsidiaries. PIMCO is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660. PIMCO had approximately $1.97 trillion of assets under management as of June 30, 2013.

PIMCO is a majority owned subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management with minority interests held by certain of its officers and by PIMCO Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company. Prior to December 31, 2011, Allianz Asset Management was named Allianz Global Investors of America L.P. PIMCO Partners, LLC is owned by certain current and former officers of PIMCO. Through various holding company structures, Allianz Asset Management is majority owned by Allianz SE.

PIMCO has engaged Research Affiliates, LLC (“Research Affiliates”), a California limited liability company, to serve as asset allocation sub-adviser to the PIMCO All Asset Fund and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund pursuant to separate asset allocation sub-advisory agreements (“Asset Allocation Sub-Advisory Agreements”), as sub-adviser to the PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy and PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS®AR Funds pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement (“RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement”), as sub-adviser to the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund pursuant to a separate sub-advisory agreement (“EM Sub-Advisory Agreement”), as sub-adviser to the PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy and PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Funds pursuant to a separate sub-advisory agreement (“IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement”), and as sub-adviser to the PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund pursuant to a separate sub-advisory agreement (“WFA Sub-Advisory Agreement”). Research Affiliates was organized in March 2002 and is located at 620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 900, Newport Beach, California, 92660.

Allianz SE is a European based, multinational insurance and financial services holding company and a publicly traded German company.

The general partner of Allianz Asset Management has substantially delegated its management and control of Allianz Asset Management to a Management Board. The Management Board of Allianz Asset Management is comprised of John C. Maney.

There are currently no significant institutional shareholders of Allianz SE.

Advisory Agreements

The Funds pay for the advisory and supervisory and administrative services they require under what is essentially an all-in fee structure.

PIMCO is responsible for making investment decisions and placing orders for the purchase and sale of the Trust’s investments directly with the issuers or with brokers or dealers selected by it in its discretion. See “Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage,” below. PIMCO also furnishes to the Board of Trustees, which has overall responsibility for the business and affairs of the Trust, periodic reports on the investment performance of each Fund.

Under the terms of the Advisory Contract, PIMCO is obligated to manage the Funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The investment advisory services of PIMCO to the Trust are not exclusive under the terms of the Advisory Contract. PIMCO is free to, and does, render investment advisory services to others.

Following the expiration of the two year period commencing with the effectiveness of the Advisory Contract, it will continue in effect on a yearly basis provided such continuance is approved annually: (i) by the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust or by the Board of Trustees; and (ii) by a majority of the independent Trustees. The Advisory Contract may be terminated without penalty by vote of the Trustees or the shareholders of the Trust, or by PIMCO, on 60 days’ written notice by either party to the contract and will terminate automatically if assigned.

As discussed in “Investment Objectives and Policies” above, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in the CPS Subsidiary, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in the CPSS Subsidiary, the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® may pursue its investment objective by investing in the CRRS Subsidiary, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in the GMA Subsidiary and the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund may pursue its investment objective by investing in the IRMA Subsidiary. The Subsidiaries have each entered into a separate contract with PIMCO whereby PIMCO provides investment advisory and other services to the Subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Advisory Contracts”). In consideration of these services, each Subsidiary pays PIMCO a management fee and an administrative services fee at the annual rates of 0.49% and 0.20%, respectively. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the CPS Subsidiary. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO, and will remain in effect for as long as

 

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PIMCO’s contract with the CPS Subsidiary is in place. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the CPSS Subsidiary. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO, and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO’s contract with the CPSS Subsidiary is in place. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the CRRS Subsidiary. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO, and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO’s contract with the CRRS Subsidiary is in place. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the GMA Subsidiary. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO, and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO’s contract with the GMA Subsidiary is in place. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee and the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the management fee and administrative services fee, respectively, paid to PIMCO by the IRMA Subsidiary. This waiver may not be terminated by PIMCO, and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO’s contract with the IRMA Subsidiary is in place.

The Subsidiary Advisory Contracts will continue in effect until terminated. The Subsidiary Advisory Contracts are each terminable by either party thereto, without penalty, on 60 days’ prior written notice, and shall terminate automatically in the event: (i) it is “assigned” by PIMCO (as defined in the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”)); or (ii) the Advisory Contract between the Trust, acting for and on behalf of the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and/or PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, as applicable, and PIMCO is terminated.

PIMCO employs Research Affiliates to provide asset allocation services to the PIMCO All Asset Fund and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund pursuant to separate Asset Allocation Sub-Advisory Agreements. Under each Asset Allocation Sub-Advisory Agreement, Research Affiliates is responsible for recommending how the assets of the Funds are allocated and reallocated from time to time among the Underlying PIMCO Funds. The Funds indirectly pay a proportionate share of the advisory fees paid to PIMCO by the Underlying PIMCO Funds in which the Funds invest. Research Affiliates is not compensated directly by the PIMCO All Asset Fund or PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund, but is paid by PIMCO. Under the terms of each Asset Allocation Sub-Advisory Agreement, Research Affiliates is obligated to sub-advise the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Each Asset Allocation Sub-Advisory Agreement will continue in effect with respect to the PIMCO All Asset Fund and the PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds, respectively, for two years from its respective effective date, and thereafter on a yearly basis provided such continuance is approved annually: (i) by the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust or by the Board of Trustees; and (ii) by a majority of the independent Trustees. Each Asset Allocation Sub-Advisory Agreement may be terminated without penalty by vote of the Trustees or its shareholders, or by PIMCO, on 60 days’ written notice by either party to the contract and will terminate automatically if assigned. If Research Affiliates ceases to serve as sub-adviser of the Funds, PIMCO will either assume full responsibility therefor, or retain a new asset allocation sub-adviser, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees and, if required, the Fund’s shareholders.

PIMCO also employs Research Affiliates to provide sub-advisory services to the PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund and PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund pursuant to the RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement. Under the RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement, Research Affiliates is responsible for providing, subject to the supervision of PIMCO, investment advisory services in connection with the Funds’ use of Enhanced RAFI®1000 derivatives. More specifically, Research Affiliates will provide to the Funds’ swap counterparties model portfolios of Enhanced RAFI®1000 securities so that the counterparties can provide total return swaps based on Enhanced RAFI®1000 to the Funds. Research Affiliates is not compensated directly by the Funds, but is paid by PIMCO. If any investment company that is sponsored by PIMCO and sub-advised by Research Affiliates, including, without limitation, the PIMCO Funds of Funds (each a “PIMCO Sponsored Fund”), invests in either the PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® or PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Funds, Research Affiliates will waive any fee to which it would be entitled under the RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement with respect to any assets of the PIMCO Sponsored Fund invested in such Fund.

PIMCO also employs Research Affiliates to provide sub-advisory services to the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund pursuant to the EM Sub-Advisory Agreement. Under the EM Sub-Advisory Agreement, Research Affiliates is responsible for providing, subject to the supervision of PIMCO, investment advisory services in connection with the Fund’s use of Enhanced RAFI® Emerging Markets Fundamental Index® derivatives. More specifically, Research Affiliates will provide to the Fund’s swap counterparties model portfolios of Enhanced RAFI® Emerging Markets securities so that the counterparties can provide total return swaps based on the Enhanced RAFI® Emerging Markets Fundamental Index® to the Fund. Research Affiliates is not compensated directly by the Fund, but is paid by PIMCO. If any of the PIMCO Sponsored Funds invests in the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, Research Affiliates will waive any fee to which it would be entitled under the EM Sub-Advisory Agreement with respect to any assets of the PIMCO Sponsored Fund invested in such Fund.

 

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PIMCO also employs Research Affiliates to provide sub-advisory services to the PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy and PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Funds pursuant to the IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement. Under the IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement, Research Affiliates is responsible for providing, subject to the supervision of PIMCO, investment advisory services in connection with the Funds’ use of Enhanced RAFI® Developed ex-U.S. Fundamental Index derivatives and Enhanced RAFI® Small Company Fundamental Index derivatives. More specifically, Research Affiliates will provide to the PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund’s swap counterparties model portfolios reflecting the composition of the Enhanced RAFI® Developed ex-U.S. Fundamental Index, and provide to the PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund’s swap counterparties model portfolios reflecting the composition of the Enhanced RAFI® Small Company Fundamental Index, so that the counterparties can provide total return swaps based on those indexes to the Funds. Research Affiliates is not compensated directly by the Funds, but is paid by PIMCO. If any of the PIMCO Sponsored Funds invests in the PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund or the PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, Research Affiliates will waive any fee to which it would be entitled under the IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement with respect to any assets of the PIMCO Sponsored Fund invested in such Fund.

PIMCO also employs Research Affiliates to provide sub-advisory services to the PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund pursuant to the WFA Sub-Advisory Agreement. Under the WFA Sub-Advisory Agreement, Research Affiliates is responsible for providing, subject to the supervision of PIMCO, investment advisory services in connection with the Fund’s use of RAFI® Country Neutral L/S Global Index derivatives. More specifically, Research Affiliates will provide to the PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund’s swap counterparties model portfolios reflecting the composition of the RAFI® Country Neutral L/S Global Index, so that the counterparties can provide total return swaps based on those indexes to the Fund. Research Affiliates is not compensated directly by the Fund, but is paid by PIMCO. If any of the PIMCO Sponsored Funds invests in the PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund, Research Affiliates will waive any fee to which it would be entitled under the WFA Sub-Advisory Agreement with respect to any assets of the PIMCO Sponsored Fund invested in such Fund.

Under the terms of the RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement, EM Sub-Advisory Agreement, IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement and WFA Sub-Advisory Agreement, Research Affiliates is obligated to provide advice to the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Funds, as applicable, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement, EM Sub-Advisory Agreement, IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement and WFA Sub-Advisory Agreement will continue in effect with respect to the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Funds, as applicable, for two years from its respective effective date, and thereafter on a yearly basis provided such continuance is approved annually with respect to each such Fund: (i) by the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust or by the Board of Trustees; and (ii) by a majority of the independent Trustees. The RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement, EM Sub-Advisory Agreement, IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement and WFA Sub-Advisory Agreement may be terminated, without penalty, with respect to the applicable Fund by: (i) a vote of the majority of such Fund’s outstanding voting securities; (ii) a vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees upon 60 days’ written notice; (iii) PIMCO upon 60 days’ written notice; or (iv) Research Affiliates upon 60 days’ written notice. The RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement, EM Sub-Advisory Agreement, IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement and WFA Sub-Advisory Agreement will each terminate automatically in the event of its assignment.

In rendering investment advisory services to the Trust, PIMCO may use the resources of one or more foreign (non-U.S.) affiliates that are not registered under the Advisers Act (the “PIMCO Overseas Affiliates”) to provide portfolio management, research and trading services to the Trust. Under the Memorandums of Understanding (“MOUs”), each of the PIMCO Overseas Affiliates are Participating Affiliates of PIMCO as that term is used in relief granted by the staff of the SEC allowing U.S. registered advisers to use investment advisory and trading resources of unregistered advisory affiliates subject to the regulatory supervision of the registered adviser. Each Participating Affiliate and any of their respective employees who provide services to the Trust are considered under the MOUs to be “associated persons” of PIMCO as that term is defined in the Advisers Act for purposes of PIMCO’s required supervision.

 

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Advisory Fee Rates

Each Fund either currently pays, or will pay, a monthly investment advisory fee at an annual rate based on average daily net assets of the Funds as follows:

 

Fund   Advisory
Fee Rate
PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds   0.12%
PIMCO All Asset Fund   0.175%
PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds   0.18%
PIMCO Real Income 2019® and PIMCO Real Income 2029 Funds®   0.19%
PIMCO All Asset All Authority and PIMCO Municipal Bond Funds   0.20%
PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government and PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Funds   0.225%
PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO High Yield Spectrum, PIMCO Long-Term Credit and PIMCO Real Return Asset Funds   0.30%
PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration and PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Funds   0.35%
PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged), PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return and PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Funds   0.39%
PIMCO Convertible, PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond and PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Funds   0.40%
PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund   0.44%
PIMCO Diversified Income, PIMCO Emerging Local Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency and PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Funds   0.45%
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy and PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Funds   0.49%
PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund   0.50%
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy and PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Funds   0.54%
PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund and PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund   0.59%
PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund and PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund   0.60%
PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund   0.64%
PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund   0.65%
PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 and RealRetirement® 2025 Funds   0.70%*
PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 and PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Funds   0.75%*
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 and PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Funds   0.80%*
PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund   0.85%
PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund   0.90%
PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund   0.21%
PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund   0.22%
PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund   0.20%
PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund   0.74%
All other Funds   0.25%

 

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As the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds approach their target dates, the Funds’ investment advisory contract provides that certain PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds’ advisory fee will periodically decrease over time according to set intervals. The following table provides information with respect to such advisory fee adjustments.

PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund Advisory Fee Schedule

(stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund taken separately)

 

Fund   

April 1,

2015

  

April 1,

2020

  

April 1,

2025

  

April 1,

2030

  

April 1,

2035

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

   0.70%    0.70%    0.70%    0.70%    0.70%

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

   0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

   0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

   0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

   0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

   0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70    0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

   0.75    0.75    0.70    0.70    0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

   0.80    0.75    0.75    0.70    0.70

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

   0.80    0.80    0.75    0.75    0.70

 

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Advisory Fee Payments

The advisory fees paid by each Fund that was operational during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 52,958,451       $ 42,601,975       $ 30,954,968   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     49,002,392         27,700,671         14,766,170   

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     341,106         245,995         207,754   

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     8,174         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     451,168         492,653         593,956   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     53,416         42,971         21,901   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     26,354,728         13,575,423         4,026,537   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     119,018,338         143,160,073         116,521,670   

PIMCO Convertible Fund

     4,966,076         6,229,541         3,935,116   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     1,967,830         481,123         N/A   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     28,365,683         21,403,121         14,655,299   

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     46,716,124         29,099,439         10,535,653   

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

     61,109,339         43,779,170         23,254,783   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     33,573,947         20,561,822         14,885,213   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

     6,884,627         3,065,094         2,178,519   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

     30,485,901         26,005,970         15,828,703   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     2,344         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

     868,615         883,258         932,013   

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

     11,791,090         10,930,235         4,761,073   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     12,849,613         10,026,443         6,854,095   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     13,190,209         9,251,626         7,582,514   

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

     14,474,994         22,862,964         29,571,933   

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

     5,932,044         3,728,519         1,637,242   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     19,936,548         14,079,788         8,555,698   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     3,013,413         2,774,491         2,329,973   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     1,152,996         621,197         610,817   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     50,457,783         46,380,161         25,766,475   

PIMCO GNMA Fund

     5,117,231         4,179,074         3,740,084   

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

     460,630         749,416         133,823   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     46,777,146         33,349,096         24,610,691   

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

     1,382,569         809,590         729,603   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     5,709,459         1,919,062         323,797   

PIMCO Income Fund

     39,301,824         14,800,804         5,917,545   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     794,107         106,757         N/A   

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     17,136,438         1,364,492         N/A   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

     3,902,742         2,208,324         814,628   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     1,102,797         832,597         950,036   

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     22,141,965         16,387,114         14,698,976   

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

     15,284,949         14,273,181         10,749,858   

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

     9,195,817         6,132,623         5,487,510   

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

     3,777,985         3,018,426         2,362,271   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     56,105,554         53,621,389         51,805,019   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

     1,711,164         1,971,140         1,349,002   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

     633,187         604,240         522,262   

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

     6,589,361         6,664,645         5,510,403   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     876,927         659,081         746,817   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     358,081         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     1,315,120         1,282,649         1,552,723   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     1,277,727         745,876         711,469   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     14,203         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

     383,046         351,079         387,304   

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

     53,070         44,713         22,153   

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

     40,810         23,430         11,044   

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

     2,502,492         8,544,075         7,931,549   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     61,490,902         53,166,212         46,322,846   

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

     11,269,507         8,658,495         2,911,009   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     234,223         52,363         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     475,258         165,953         58,033   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     317,008         61,069         N/A   

 

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Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     465,994         125,733         50,974   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     286,897         52,142         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     447,499         119,123         38,141   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     163,689         2,137         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     263,769         75,748         42,894   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     299,827         113,588         48,792   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     7,171,509         1,384,385         N/A   

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

     17,829         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     683,113         621,677         705,905   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     28,955,615         28,203,961         28,854,173   

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     2,109,606         1,548,316         1,081,771   

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     2,591,453         958,333         N/A   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     2,766,440         3,810,746         2,418,510   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

     2,502,359         1,771,622         1,538,453   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

     2,758,452         1,680,194         1,104,081   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

     13,849,278         6,491,690         6,923,876   

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

     181,875         169,189         63,954   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     685,644,143         613,466,338         598,600,722   

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

     7,670,043         8,671,819         8,416,846   

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

     9,803,781         8,791,026         8,241,833   

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

     1,927,284         903,831         N/A   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     101,313,506         99,035,471         69,113,873   

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

     1,252,399         1,212,108         885,230   

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

     2,470,714         N/A         N/A   

Advisory Fees Waived and Recouped

PIMCO has contractually agreed, for the PIMCO All Asset Fund and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund, to reduce its advisory fee to the extent that the Underlying PIMCO Fund Expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees exceed certain amounts of the total assets each Fund has invested in Underlying PIMCO Funds. PIMCO may recoup these waived fees in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided total expenses, including such recoupment, do not exceed the annual expense limit. In addition, PIMCO has contractually agreed to reduce total annual fund operating expenses for certain Funds by waiving a portion of its advisory fee, which may or may not be recouped in future fiscal periods depending on the contract. PIMCO also has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee it receives from the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund in an amount equal to the management fee paid to PIMCO by the CPS Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. PIMCO also has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee it receives from the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund in an amount equal to the management fee paid to PIMCO by the CPSS Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. PIMCO also has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee it receives from the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® in an amount equal to the management fee paid to PIMCO by the CRRS Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. PIMCO also has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee it receives from the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the management fee paid to PIMCO by the GMA Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. PIMCO also has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee it receives from the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the management fee paid to PIMCO by the IRMA Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. PIMCO has also agreed to waive, first, the advisory fee and, to the extent necessary, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees at the Underlying PIMCO Fund level. These waivers may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO manages the Funds. PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from each PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund’s Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days’ notice prior to the end of the contract term.

 

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Advisory fees waived during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/13
     Year Ended
3/31/12
     Year Ended
3/31/11
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 30,785,060       $ 17,693,982       $ 11,183,602   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     10,619,813         3,564,611         95,663   

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     175         0         0   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     7,995         6,064         2,809   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     5,021,800         2,308,776         625,375   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     18,744,523         21,834,314         18,027,491   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     2,344         0         0   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     25,705,162         22,736,539         12,039,338   

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

     2,909         165,348         2,080   

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

     12,771         26,986         24,320   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     339,202         319,844         53,966   

PIMCO Income Fund

     1,511,630         2,960,161         1,183,509   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     328,062         40,418         0   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     11,975         162,670         1,887   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     182         0         0   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     312         0         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     174,188         32,609         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     363,675         103,910         29,540   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     254,642         42,702         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     353,972         75,630         24,509   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     223,619         34,212         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     323,266         71,245         18,682   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     123,592         1,369         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     194,888         46,795         20,227   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     221,581         70,232         25,552   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     0         8,783         0   

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

     8,923         0         0   

 

Previously waived advisory fees recouped during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

  

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/13
     Year Ended
3/31/12
     Year Ended
3/31/11
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

     $ 0         $ 0         $ 165,419   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     0         0         95,663   

 

Sub-Advisory Fee Payments

 

PIMCO paid the following fees to Research Affiliates in connection with the Asset Allocation Sub-Advisory Agreements, RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement, EM Sub-Advisory Agreement and IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:

 

  

    

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 39,534,369       $ 35,785,659       $ 29,138,564   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     37,910,251         23,822,577         13,878,181   

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     682,919         367,045         110,511   

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

     333,505         464,432         438,366   

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

     883,380         456,103         224,933   

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     1,046         41         N/A   

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     4,525         686         N/A   

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

     11,887         N/A         N/A   

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

PIMCO has adopted written proxy voting policies and procedures (“Proxy Policy”) as required by Rule 206(4)-6 under the Advisers Act. In addition to covering the voting of equity securities, the Proxy Policy also applies generally to voting and/or consent rights of fixed income securities, including but not limited to, plans of reorganization, and waivers and consents under applicable indentures. The Proxy Policy does not apply, however, to consent rights that primarily entail decisions to buy or sell investments, such as tender or exchange offers, conversions, put options, redemption and Dutch auctions. The Proxy Policy is designed and implemented in a manner reasonably expected to ensure that voting and consent rights (collectively, “proxies”) are exercised in the best interests of accounts.

 

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With respect to the voting of proxies relating to equity securities, PIMCO has selected an unaffiliated third party proxy research and voting service (“Proxy Voting Service”), to assist it in researching and voting proxies. With respect to each proxy received, the Proxy Voting Service researches the financial implications of the proposals and provides a recommendation to PIMCO as to how to vote on each proposal based on the Proxy Voting Service’s research of the individual facts and circumstances and the Proxy Voting Service’s application of its research findings to a set of guidelines that have been approved by PIMCO. Upon the recommendation of the applicable portfolio managers, PIMCO may determine to override any recommendation made by the Proxy Voting Service. In the event that the Proxy Voting Service does not provide a recommendation with respect to a proposal, PIMCO may determine to vote on the proposals directly.

With respect to the voting of proxies relating to fixed income securities, PIMCO’s fixed income credit research group (the “Credit Research Group”) is responsible for researching and issuing recommendations for voting proxies. With respect to each proxy received, the Credit Research Group researches the financial implications of the proxy proposal and makes voting recommendations specific for each account that holds the related fixed income security. PIMCO considers each proposal regarding a fixed income security on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration any relevant contractual obligations as well as other relevant facts and circumstances at the time of the vote. Upon the recommendation of the applicable portfolio managers, PIMCO may determine to override any recommendation made by the Credit Research Group. In the event that the Credit Research Group does not provide a recommendation with respect to a proposal, PIMCO may determine to vote the proposal directly.

PIMCO may determine not to vote a proxy for an equity or fixed income security if: (1) the effect on the applicable account’s economic interests or the value of the portfolio holding is insignificant in relation to the account’s portfolio; (2) the cost of voting the proxy outweighs the possible benefit to the applicable account, including, without limitation, situations where a jurisdiction imposes share blocking restrictions which may affect the ability of the portfolio managers to effect trades in the related security; or (3) PIMCO otherwise has determined that it is consistent with its fiduciary obligations not to vote the proxy.

In the event that the Proxy Voting Service or the Credit Research Group, as applicable, does not provide a recommendation or the portfolio managers of a client account propose to override a recommendation by the Proxy Voting Service, or the Credit Research Group, as applicable, PIMCO will review the proxy to determine whether there is a material conflict between PIMCO and the applicable account or among PIMCO-advised accounts. If no material conflict exists, the proxy will be voted according to the portfolio managers’ recommendation. If a material conflict does exist, PIMCO will seek to resolve the conflict in good faith and in the best interests of the applicable client account, as provided by the Proxy Policy. The Proxy Policy permits PIMCO to seek to resolve material conflicts of interest by pursuing any one of several courses of action. With respect to material conflicts of interest between PIMCO and a client account, the Proxy Policy permits PIMCO to either: (i) convene a committee to assess and resolve the conflict (the “Proxy Conflicts Committee”); or (ii) vote in accordance with protocols previously established by the Proxy Policy, the Proxy Conflicts Committee and/or other relevant procedures approved by PIMCO’s Legal and Compliance department with respect to specific types of conflicts. With respect to material conflicts of interest between one or more PIMCO-advised accounts, the Proxy Policy permits PIMCO to: (i) designate a PIMCO portfolio manager who is not subject to the conflict to determine how to vote the proxy if the conflict exists between two accounts with at least one portfolio manager in common; or (ii) permit the respective portfolio managers to vote the proxies in accordance with each client account’s best interests if the conflict exists between client accounts managed by different portfolio managers.

PIMCO will supervise and periodically review its proxy voting activities and the implementation of the Proxy Policy. Information about how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities it held during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30th will be available no later than the following August 31st without charge, upon request, by calling the Trust at 1-800-927-4648, by visiting the Trust’s website at www.pimco.com/investments, on the PIMCO Investments LLC’s website at www.pimco.com/investments, and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Fund Administrator

PIMCO also serves as Administrator to the Funds pursuant to a supervision and administration agreement (as amended and restated from time to time, the “Supervision and Administration Agreement”) with the Trust. The Supervision and Administration Agreement replaces the Third Amended and Restated Administration Agreement and the administrative fees payable thereunder. Pursuant to the Supervision and Administration Agreement, PIMCO provides the Funds with certain supervisory, administrative and shareholder services necessary for Fund operations and is responsible for the supervision of other Fund service providers, and receives a supervisory and administrative fee in return. PIMCO may in turn use the facilities or assistance of its affiliates to provide certain services under the Supervision and Administration Agreement, on terms agreed between PIMCO and such affiliates. The supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO include but are not limited to: (1) shareholder servicing functions, including preparation of shareholder reports and communications, (2) regulatory compliance, such as reports and filings with the SEC and state securities commissions, and (3) general supervision of the operations of the Funds, including coordination of the services performed by the Funds’ transfer agent, custodian, legal counsel, independent registered public accounting firm, and others. PIMCO (or an affiliate of PIMCO) also furnishes the Funds with office space facilities required for conducting the business of the Funds, and pays the compensation of those officers, employees and Trustees of the Trust affiliated with PIMCO. In addition, PIMCO, at its own expense, arranges for the provision of legal, audit, custody, transfer agency and other services for the Funds, and is responsible for the costs of registration of the Trust’s shares and the printing of Prospectuses and shareholder reports for current shareholders.

 

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Supervisory and Administrative Fee Rates

PIMCO has contractually agreed to provide the foregoing services, and to bear these expenses, at the following rates for each class of each Fund (each expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its classes of shares on an annual basis):

 

Fund  

Institutional and

Administrative

Classes

  Class P  

Class A,

B and C

  Class D   Class M   Class R  
PIMCO All Asset Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%1   0.20%   N/A   0.30%2
PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.25%3   0.20%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund   0.22%   0.32%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund   0.23%   0.33%   0.33%   0.33%   N/A   0.33%
PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund   0.15%   0.25%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.50%   0.50%   N/A   0.50%
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.50%   0.50%   N/A   0.50%
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®   0.25%   0.35%   0.45%4   0.45%5   N/A   0.45%4
PIMCO Convertible Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund   0.30%   0.40%   0.45%   0.45%   N/A   0.45%
PIMCO Diversified Income Fund   0.30%   0.40%   0.45%   0.45%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund   0.40%   0.50%   0.55%   0.55%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund   0.45%   0.55%   0.65%   0.65%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund   0.38%   0.48%   0.55%   0.55%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund   0.40%   0.50%   0.55%   0.55%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund   0.40%   0.50%   0.55%   0.55%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund   0.40%   0.50%   0.55%   0.55%   N/A   0.55%
PIMCO Extended Duration Fund   0.25%   0.35%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Floating Income Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%6   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%6   0.40%   N/A   0.40%6
PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund   0.30%   0.40%   0.45%   0.45%   N/A   0.45%
PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)   0.30%   0.40%   N/A   0.45%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)   0.30%   0.40%   0.40%6   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   0.40%
PIMCO GNMA Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Government Money Market Fund   0.06%   0.16%   0.21%   0.06%   0.06%   0.21%
PIMCO High Yield Fund   0.30%   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   0.40%
PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund   0.30%   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Income Fund   0.20%   0.30%   0.35%7   0.25%   N/A   0.35%7
PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.45%   0.45%   N/A   0.45%
PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.35%   0.35%   N/A   0.35%
PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)   0.30%   0.40%   0.45%   0.45%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A

 

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Fund  

Institutional and

Administrative

Classes

  Class P  

Class A,

B and C

  Class D   Class M   Class R  
PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund   0.25%   0.35%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund   0.25%   0.35%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.35%7   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Low Duration Fund   0.21%   0.31%   0.30%8   0.25%   N/A   0.30%8
PIMCO Low Duration Fund II   0.25%   0.35%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Low Duration Fund III   0.25%   0.35%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund   0.21%   0.31%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Money Market Fund   0.20%   N/A   0.35%   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   0.40%
PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund   0.24%   0.34%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund   0.23%   0.33%   0.33%   0.33%   N/A   0.33%
PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund   0.22%   0.32%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®   0.20%   0.30%   0.35%   0.35%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®   0.20%   0.30%   0.35%   0.35%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund   0.25%   0.35%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Real Return Fund   0.20%   0.30%   0.35%7   0.35%   N/A   0.35%7
PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%6   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%1   0.30%9   N/A   0.30%1
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   0.30%
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%1   0.30%9   N/A   0.30%1
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   0.30%
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%1   0.30%9   N/A   0.30%1
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   0.30%
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%1   0.30%9   N/A   0.30%1
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   0.30%
PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund   0.05%   0.15%   0.30%1   0.30%9   N/A   0.30%1
PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund   0.30%   0.40%   0.35%   0.35%   N/A   0.35%
PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund   0.14%   0.24%   0.24%   0.24%   N/A   0.24%
PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund   0.15%   0.25%   0.30%   0.30%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Short-Term Fund   0.20%   0.30%   0.20%10   0.20%4   N/A   0.20%10
PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.35%   0.35%   N/A   0.35%
PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   0.40%
PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund   0.24%   0.34%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund   0.20%   0.30%   0.35%   0.35%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Total Return Fund   0.21%   0.31%   0.35%7   0.25%   N/A   0.35%9
PIMCO Total Return Fund II   0.25%   0.35%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Total Return Fund III   0.25%   0.35%   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Total Return Fund IV   0.25%   0.35%   0.35%   0.35%   N/A   0.35%
PIMCO Treasury Money Market   0.06%   0.16%   0.21%   0.06%   0.06%   0.21%
PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund   0.30%   0.40%   0.45%   0.45%   N/A   0.45%
PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund   0.30%   0.40%   0.45%   0.45%   N/A   N/A
PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund   0.25%   0.35%   0.40%   0.40%   N/A   0.40%

 

(1) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.10% to 0.30% per annum.

(2) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.10% to 0.30% per annum.

(3) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.15% to 0.25% per annum.

(4) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.05% to 0.45% per annum.

(5) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.05% to 0.70% per annum.

(6) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.05% to 0.40% per annum.

 

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(7) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.05% to 0.35% per annum.

(8) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.05% to 0.30% per annum.

(9) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.10% to 0.55% per annum.

(10) 

Effective May 1, 2011, the Fund’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee was reduced by 0.10% to 0.20% per annum.

Except for the expenses paid by PIMCO, the Trust bears all costs of its operations. The Funds are responsible for: (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 (except the PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds); (vi) extraordinary expenses, including costs of litigation and indemnification expenses; (vii) expenses, such as organizational expenses; and (viii) any expenses allocated or allocable to a specific class of shares (“class-specific expenses”).

Class-specific expenses include distribution and service fees payable with respect to different classes of shares and supervisory and administrative fees as described above, and may include certain other expenses as permitted by the Trust’s Multi-Class Plan (as amended and restated from time to time, the “Multi-Class Plan”) adopted pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the 1940 Act and subject to review and approval by the Trustees.

The Supervision and Administration Agreement may be terminated by the Trustees, or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust, Fund or Class as applicable, at any time on 60 days’ written notice. Following the expiration of the one-year period commencing with the effectiveness of the Supervision and Administration Agreement, it may be terminated by PIMCO, also on 60 days’ written notice.

The PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds indirectly pay a proportionate share of the supervisory and administrative fees paid to PIMCO by the Underlying PIMCO Funds in which they invest.

The Supervision and Administration Agreement is subject to annual approval by the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act). The current Supervision and Administration Agreement, as supplemented from time to time, was approved by the Board of Trustees, including all of the independent Trustees at a meeting held for such purpose. In approving the Supervision and Administration Agreement, the Trustees determined that: (1) the Supervision and Administration Agreement is in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders; (2) the services to be performed under the Supervision and Administration Agreement are services required for the operation of the Funds; (3) PIMCO is able to provide, or to procure, services for the Funds which are at least equal in nature and quality to services that could be provided by others; and (4) the fees to be charged pursuant to the Supervision and Administration Agreement are fair and reasonable in light of the usual and customary charges made by others for services of the same nature and quality.

Supervisory and Administrative Fee Payments

The supervisory and administrative fees paid by each Fund that was operational during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

Fund   

Year Ended

3/31/2013

    

Year Ended

3/31/2012

    

Year Ended

3/31/2011

 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 28,075,649       $ 23,791,746       $ 20,125,114   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     33,736,861         20,442,110         14,804,018   

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     410,424         294,628         240,529   

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     9,937         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     642,279         693,942         817,540   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     30,783         27,584         10,197   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     13,613,533         6,936,860         2,008,789   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     68,126,668         82,422,006         68,702,560   

PIMCO Convertible Fund

     3,119,404         3,898,988         2,460,005   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     1,028,034         256,304         N/A   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     19,957,399         15,039,092         10,332,595   

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     21,991,824         13,696,318         4,957,973   

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

     65,140,588         48,284,317         25,976,098   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     31,270,053         19,451,747         14,325,087   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

     3,689,025         1,453,853         1,028,476   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

     27,685,038         24,171,526         15,058,355   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     1,690         N/A         N/A   

 

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Fund   

Year Ended

3/31/2013

    

Year Ended

3/31/2012

    

Year Ended

3/31/2011

 

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

     909,139         889,705         933,129   

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

     10,280,039         9,728,311         4,437,304   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     14,741,321         11,835,593         8,244,877   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     15,095,881         10,508,848         8,860,722   

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

     5,851,497         9,243,729         11,810,967   

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

     3,413,598         2,007,563         931,419   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     15,448,850         10,959,757         6,717,829   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     3,710,656         3,401,482         2,815,733   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     1,493,390         817,672         819,627   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     11,940,731         11,729,374         6,675,992   

PIMCO GNMA Fund

     7,154,537         5,891,795         5,266,879   

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

     245,172         384,640         70,540   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     59,379,178         43,109,962         32,411,679   

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

     1,327,745         769,667         693,919   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     5,805,502         1,936,548         329,472   

PIMCO Income Fund

     39,569,351         13,960,120         5,355,206   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     339,043         42,983         N/A   

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     7,261,203         578,175         N/A   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

     2,554,444         1,439,981         532,438   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

(U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     876,452         614,550         748,532   

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     27,453,694         19,467,856         17,099,318   

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

     15,302,947         14,285,916         10,754,724   

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

     7,663,925         5,110,520         4,572,925   

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

     4,702,442         3,697,097         3,060,263   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     53,192,726         51,011,362         50,981,279   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

     1,712,261         1,972,031         1,349,129   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

     640,564         606,488         522,574   

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

     5,571,450         5,620,085         4,628,860   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     1,819,403         1,543,996         1,639,491   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     267,380         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     1,648,239         1,640,230         2,007,018   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     1,868,501         1,060,778         981,099   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     18,388         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

     447,101         401,726         441,366   

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

     91,369         73,587         33,453   

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

     62,919         34,499         13,133   

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

     2,100,871         7,127,341         6,609,745   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     67,822,168         59,313,287         54,967,436   

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

     7,033,485         4,776,253         1,674,013   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     26,343         4,901         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     62,920         29,472         18,684   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     31,686         4,946         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     55,300         21,025         13,831   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     23,347         3,647         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     44,295         14,585         6,876   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     11,431         143         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     28,855         13,565         9,511   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     50,404         25,842         11,866   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     4,317,222         836,292         N/A   

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

     14,103         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     870,458         755,484         915,857   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     23,791,382         23,091,673         25,362,218   

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     1,576,321         1,128,623         712,196   

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     1,098,073         406,073         N/A   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     3,022,036         4,014,428         2,603,126   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

     1,715,904         1,214,827         1,054,939   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

     2,464,204         1,344,726         894,310   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

     9,321,953         4,655,710         4,788,334   

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

     174,972         151,879         55,420   

 

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Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     656,054,480         591,466,168         598,758,759   

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

     7,687,561         8,678,674         8,413,373   

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

     9,896,023         8,849,115         8,270,982   

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

     1,943,913         906,243         N/A   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     58,368,582         58,337,765         41,240,279   

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

     1,123,073         1,141,620         823,506   

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

     834,701         N/A         N/A   

Supervisory and Administrative Fees Waived and Recouped

PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, for certain Funds, to waive their supervisory and administrative fee, or reimburse such Funds, to the extent that organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees’ fees exceed 0.0049% of the Fund’s average net assets attributable to the respective share class (the “Expense Limit”). Under the Expense Limitation Agreement, which renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days’ notice prior to the end of the contract term, PIMCO may recoup these waivers and reimbursements in future periods, not exceeding three years, provided organizational expenses and pro rata Trustees’ fees, plus such recoupment, do not exceed the Expense Limit. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund in an amount equal to the administrative services fee paid to PIMCO by the CPS Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund in an amount equal to the administrative services fee paid to PIMCO by the CPSS Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® in an amount equal to the administrative services fee paid to PIMCO by the CRRS Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the administrative services fee paid to PIMCO by the IRMA Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. In addition, PIMCO has contractually agreed to waive the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the administrative services fee paid to PIMCO by the GMA Subsidiary, which cannot be recouped. PIMCO has also agreed to waive, first, the advisory fee and, to the extent necessary, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund in an amount equal to the Underlying PIMCO Fund expenses attributable to advisory and supervisory and administrative fees at the Underlying PIMCO Fund level. These waivers may not be terminated by PIMCO and will remain in effect for as long as PIMCO manages the Funds. PIMCO has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2014, to waive, first, the advisory fee and, second, the supervisory and administrative fee it receives from each PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund in an amount equal to the expenses attributable to the Management Fees of Underlying PIMCO Funds indirectly incurred by the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund in connection with its investments in Underlying PIMCO Funds, to the extent the PIMCO RealRetirement® Fund’s Management Fees are greater than or equal to the Management Fees of the Underlying PIMCO Funds. This waiver renews annually for a full year unless terminated by PIMCO upon at least 30 days’ notice prior to the end of the contract term.

Supervisory and administrative fees waived during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

Fund   

Year Ended

3/31/2013

    

Year Ended

3/31/2012

    

Year Ended

3/31/2011

 

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     $ 193         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     3,264         $2,475         $23,279   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     2,049,714         942,358         296,578   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     7,650,826         8,911,965         7,358,160   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     0         31,970         0   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

     0         0         18,273   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     1,448         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     1,090,576         601,314         145,507   

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

     54,190         342,776         16,139   

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

     41,820         85,445         81,215   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     0         0         41,860   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     31,620         37,127         0   

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     0         35,510         0   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     1,512,572         1,508,086         1,071,548   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     208         0         0   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     360         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

     0         0         9,897   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     0         18,491         0   

 

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Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     0         17,678         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     0         17,719         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     0         27,000         0   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     0         81,066         0   

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

     5         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     0         35,879         0   

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

     49         34,278         0   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     0         19         0   

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

     23,834         0         965   

 

Previously waived supervisory and administrative fees recouped during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

   

Fund   

Year Ended

3/31/2013

    

Year Ended

3/31/2012

    

Year Ended

3/31/2011

 

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     $ 180         $ 0         $ 0   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     402         319         158   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     0         8,136         33,187   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     15,178         3,767         0   

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     0         0         25,831   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

     36,354         16,592         11,770   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     19         0         0   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     0         0         62,625   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     0         0         55,562   

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

     18,809         29,296         5,093   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     7,128         29,581         5,151   

PIMCO Income Fund

     0         0         54,065   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     5,147         734         0   

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     24,601         10,909         0   

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

     0         0         7,054   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     35,762         27,008         30,432   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     4,507         0         0   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     292         0         0   

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

     1,277         1,153         571   

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

     985         604         285   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     1,568         352         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     0         1,062         394   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     2,120         411         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     0         747         322   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     1,791         328         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     0         656         225   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     957         13         0   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     0         425         255   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     0         736         331   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     59,763         12,977         0   

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

     400         0         0   

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     20,569         7,680         0   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

     0         0         10,173   

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

     3,233         3,134         1,178   

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

     16,875         17,069         0   

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

     0         13,979         10,125   

PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

     14,485         0         0   

OTHER PIMCO INFORMATION

PIMCO has created the PIMCO Global Advantage Bond Index® (“GLADI®”), an investment-grade global fixed income benchmark. The PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund utilizes GLADI® as a benchmark. PIMCO owns the intellectual property rights to GLADI®, and PIMCO has filed a patent application with respect to certain features of GLADI®. PIMCO has retained an unaffiliated leading financial information services company and global index provider to independently administer and calculate GLADI® (the “Calculation Agent”). The Calculation Agent, using a publicly available rules-based methodology, calculates, maintains and disseminates GLADI®.

 

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PIMCO may from time to time develop methodologies for compiling and calculating a benchmark index. PIMCO may license or sell its intellectual property rights in such methodologies to third parties who may use such methodologies to develop a benchmark index. Such third parties may pay to PIMCO a portion of the subscription or licensing fees the third party receives in connection with such indices. PIMCO may pay out of its own resources a fee to such third parties for certain data related to such indices. A Fund may use such an index as the Fund’s primary or secondary benchmark index but would not bear any fees for such use.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Other Accounts Managed

The portfolio managers who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds also manage other registered investment companies, other pooled investment vehicles and other accounts, as indicated in the table below. The following table identifies, as of March 31, 2013 (except as noted below): (i) each portfolio manager of the Funds; (ii) the number of other registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and other accounts managed by the portfolio manager (exclusive of the Funds); and (iii) the total assets of such other companies, vehicles and accounts, and the number and total assets of such other companies, vehicles and accounts with respect to which the advisory fee is based on performance. The Fund(s) managed by each portfolio manager, including each Fund’s total assets, are listed in the footnotes following the table.

 

    

Total Number of

Accounts

 

Total Assets of All
Accounts

(in $millions)

 

Number of Accounts
Paying a Performance

Fee

 

Total Assets of
Accounts Paying a
Performance Fee

(in $millions)

Anderson1

               

Registered Investment Companies

  0   N/A   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  1   204.16   1   204.16

Other Accounts

  20   5,549.11   2   4,452.37

    

               

Arnott2

               

Registered Investment Companies

  9   71,678   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  9   1,936   7   1,912

Other Accounts

  20   4,744   2   292

    

               

Balls3

               

Registered Investment Companies

  1   212.15   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  22   12,537.56   1   389.34

Other Accounts

  24   10,026.07   0   N/A

    

               

Bhansali4

               

Registered Investment Companies

  17   7,746.23   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  28   5,704.41   1   47.32

Other Accounts

  20   6,358.30   1   4.72

    

               

Cudzil5

               

Registered Investment Companies

  1   1,472.83   1   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  0   N/A   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  14   4,278.04   1   0.07

    

               

Deane6

               

Registered Investment Companies

  15   4,978.94   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  0   N/A   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  11   1,219.66   0   N/A

    

               

Dialynas7

               

Registered Investment Companies

  15   7,857.49   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  19   22,296.37   1   649.66

Other Accounts

  93   37,109.17   8   5,237.87

    

               

 

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Total Number of

Accounts

 

Total Assets of All
Accounts

(in $millions)

 

Number of Accounts
Paying a Performance

Fee

 

Total Assets of
Accounts Paying a
Performance Fee

(in $millions)

El-Erian8

               

Registered Investment Companies

  5   4,325.92   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  6   5,825.32   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  132   31,284.88   1   213.70

    

               

Gomez9

               

Registered Investment Companies

  2   110.00   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  23   31,557.03   1   220.91

Other Accounts

  21   14,076.70   0   N/A

    

               

Gross10

               

Registered Investment Companies

  27   81,726.75   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  32   52,197.79   6   3,714.83

Other Accounts

  68   34,603.55   19   9,036.13

    

               

Horne11

               

Registered Investment Companies

  0   0.00   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  2   1,266.51   1   1,240.56

Other Accounts

  1   139.12   0   N/A

    

               

Hyman12

               

Registered Investment Companies

  3   8,456.93   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  3   6,348.97   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  26   18,229.83   9   3,820.02

    

               

Ivascyn13

               

Registered Investment Companies

  9   30,780.22   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  6   4,130.99   2   1,240.56

Other Accounts

  37   7,552.39   4   3,198.88

    

               

Jessop14

               

Registered Investment Companies

  2   2,190.94   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  18   20,341.24   1   210.45

Other Accounts

  22   4,482.71   0   N/A

    

               

Johnson15

               

Registered Investment Companies

  1   123.78   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  6   1,398.35   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  10   2,168.79   1   51.67

    

               

Kiesel16

               

Registered Investment Companies

  6   23,773.36   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  30   43,166.61   5   524.64

Other Accounts

  132   58,610.72   15   6,762.18

    

               

MacLean17

               

Registered Investment Companies

  1   23.40   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  3   992.42   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  10   1,692.49   0   N/A

    

               

Mather18

               

Registered Investment Companies

  8   5,052.49   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  34   25,648.94   3   1,293.79

Other Accounts

  82   29,911.01   13   6,180.33

    

               

 

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Total Number of

Accounts

 

Total Assets of All
Accounts

(in $millions)

 

Number of Accounts
Paying a Performance

Fee

 

Total Assets of
Accounts Paying a
Performance Fee

(in $millions)

Mewbourne19

               

Registered Investment Companies

  4   7,926.92   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  8   8,404.45   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  55   23,723.89   0   N/A

    

               

Murata20

               

Registered Investment Companies

  1   153.44   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  2   3,525.81   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  4   594.71   0   N/A

    

               

Parikh21

               

Registered Investment Companies

  13   7,419.62   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  20   8,230.33   1   1,240.56

Other Accounts

  99   48,080.24   7   2,247.12

    

               

Posch22

               

Registered Investment Companies

  0   N/A   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  11   6,938.12   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  6   235.98   0   N/A

    

               

Rodosky23

               

Registered Investment Companies

  3   4,012.72   9   2,558.84

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  3   1,196.08   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  139   48,629.15   0   N/A

    

               

Schneider24

               

Registered Investment Companies

  7   51,310.64   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  5   8,626.82   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  40   40,600.53   1   100.37

    

               

Seidner25

               

Registered Investment Companies

  1   3,373.75   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  2   90.98   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  100   30,748.93   11   4,856.43

    

               

Seksaria26

               

Registered Investment Companies

  1   114.87   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  0   N/A   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  11   2,903.29   1   424.16

    

               

Toloui27

               

Registered Investment Companies

  3   676.73   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  6   4,021.08   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  7   1,532.44   3   727.45

    

               

Worah28

               

Registered Investment Companies

  21   21,982.49   0   N/A

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

  18   12,242.67   0   N/A

Other Accounts

  58   27,147.45   12   2,809.66

 

(1) 

Mr. Anderson co-manages the PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund, which has $386.6 million in total assets under management.

(2) 

Mr. Arnott manages the PIMCO All Asset Fund, which has $34,158.8 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund, which has $33,517.6 million in total assets under management.

(3) 

Mr. Balls co-manages the PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund, which has $5,216.5 million of total assets under management.

 

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(4) 

Dr. Bhansali manages the PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund, which has $59.1 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund, which has $47.9 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund, which has $88.3 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund, which has $69.1 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund, which has $92.3 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund, which has $59.9 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund, which has $77 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund, which has $34.3 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund, which has $49.6 million in total assets under management. Dr. Bhansali also co-manages the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, which has $4,876.2 million in total assets under management.

(5) 

Mr. Cudzil co-manages the PIMCO GNMA Fund, which has $1,682.3 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund, which has $517.5 million in total assets under management.

(6) 

Mr. Deane manages the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, which has $185.2 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund, which has $6.2 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund, which has $224.5 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, which has $422.3 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund, which has $698.6 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund which has $16.9 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund, which has $171.6 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund, which has $378.9 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund, which has $65.9 million in total assets under management.

(7) 

Mr. Dialynas manages the PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), which has $561.7 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund, which has $24,193.1 million of total assets under management, and the PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund, which has $402.1 million of total assets under management.

(8) 

Dr. El-Erian co-manages the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, which has $4,876.2 million in total assets under management, and co-manages the PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund, which has $5,216.5 million of total assets under management.

(9) 

Mr. Gomez manages the PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund, which has $6,801.2 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund, which has $14,922.7 million in total assets under management and the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund, which has $5.1 million in total assets under management. Mr. Gomez also co-manages the PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund, which had $7,552.1 million of total assets under management.

(10) 

Mr. Gross manages the PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund, which has $3,355.9 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund, which has $5,994.7 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged), which has $1,173.03 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Low Duration Fund, which has $24,636.3 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Low Duration Fund II, which has $717.6 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Low Duration Fund III, which has $265.3 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund, which has $2,682.5 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Total Return Fund, which has $289,085.8 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Total Return Fund II, which has $3,107 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Total Return Fund III, which has $4,071.6 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, which has $864.3 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund, which has $1,073.7 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund, which has $1,032.1 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund, which has $6,185.5 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, which has $5,994.7 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV, which has $887.5 million in total assets under management.

(11) 

Mr. Horne manages the PIMCO Convertible Fund, which has $501.7 million in total assets under management.

(12) 

Mr. Hyman co-manages the PIMCO GNMA Fund, which has $1,682.3 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund, which has $517.5 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund, which has $386.6 in total assets under management.

(13) 

Mr. Ivascyn co-manages the PIMCO Income Fund, which has $26,426.6 million in total assets under management.

(14) 

Mr. Jessop manages the PIMCO High Yield Fund, which has $19,460.2 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund, which has $3,044.8 million in total assets under management.

(15) 

Mr. Johnson manages the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund, which has $4,468.8 million in total assets under management, and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund, which has $5 million in total assets under management.

(16) 

Mr. Kiesel manages the PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund, which has $10,892.8 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund, which has $4,205.7 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund, which has $777.9 million in total assets under management.

(17) 

Ms. MacLean manages the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund, which has $2,311.3 million in total assets under management.

(18) 

Mr. Mather manages the PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged), which has $5,137.8 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), which has $5,715.7 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged), which has $1,086.5 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), which has $587.7 million in total assets under management.

 

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(19) 

Mr. Mewbourne manages the PIMCO Diversified Income Fund, which has $7,186.3 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Floating Income Fund, which has $4,188.4 million in total assets under management. Mr. Mewbourne also co-manages the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, which has $4,876.2 million in total assets under management.

(20) 

Mr. Murata co-manages the PIMCO Income Fund, which has $26,426.6 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund, which has $386.6 million in total assets under management.

(21) 

Mr. Parikh co-manages the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, which has $4,876.2 million in total assets under management.

(22) 

Ms. Posch manages the PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund, which has $1,223.8 million in total assets under management.

(23) 

Mr. Rodosky manages the PIMCO Extended Duration Fund, which has $266 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund, which has $6,661.6 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund, which has $1,928.3 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund, which has $886.3 million in total assets under management.

(24) 

Mr. Schneider manages the PIMCO Money Market Fund, which has $539 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Short-Term Fund, which has $12,119.4 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Government Money Market, which has $454.2 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund, which has $60.4 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund, which has not commenced operations as of March 31, 2013.

(25) 

Mr. Seidner manages the PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, which has $3,418.2 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, which has $526.9 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund, which has $2,509.3 million in total assets under management.

(26) 

Mr. Seksaria manages the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®, which has $32.4 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®, which has $24.4 million in total assets under management.

(27) 

Mr. Toloui manages the PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund, which has $7,552.1 million in total assets under management. Mr. Toloui also co-manages the PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund, which has $5,216.5 million in total assets under management.

(28) 

Mr. Worah manages the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®, which has $20,362.8 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Real Return Fund, which has $24,585.1 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund, which has $408.7 million in total assets under management, the PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund, which has $2,030.9 million in total assets under management, and the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, which has $272.9 million in total assets under management. Mr. Worah also co-manages the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund, which has $65.9 million in total assets under management.

Conflicts of Interest

From time to time, potential and actual conflicts of interest may arise between a portfolio manager’s management of the investments of a Fund, on the one hand, and the management of other accounts, on the other. Potential and actual conflicts of interest may also arise as a result of PIMCO’s other business activities and PIMCO’s possession of material non-public information about an issuer. Other accounts managed by a portfolio manager might have similar investment objectives or strategies as the Funds, track the same index a Fund tracks or otherwise hold, purchase, or sell securities that are eligible to be held, purchased or sold by the Funds. The other accounts might also have different investment objectives or strategies than the Funds.

Knowledge and Timing of Fund Trades. A potential conflict of interest may arise as a result of the portfolio manager’s day-to-day management of a Fund. Because of their positions with the Funds, the portfolio managers know the size, timing and possible market impact of a Fund’s trades. It is theoretically possible that the portfolio managers could use this information to the advantage of other accounts they manage and to the possible detriment of a Fund.

Investment Opportunities. A potential conflict of interest may arise as a result of the portfolio manager’s management of a number of accounts with varying investment guidelines. Often, an investment opportunity may be suitable for both a Fund and other accounts managed by the portfolio manager, but may not be available in sufficient quantities for both the Fund and the other accounts to participate fully. Similarly, there may be limited opportunity to sell an investment held by a Fund and another account. PIMCO has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to allocate investment opportunities on a fair and equitable basis over time.

Under PIMCO’s allocation procedures, investment opportunities are allocated among various investment strategies based on individual account investment guidelines and PIMCO’s investment outlook. PIMCO has also adopted additional procedures to complement the general trade allocation policy that are designed to address potential conflicts of interest due to the side-by-side management of the Funds and certain pooled investment vehicles, including investment opportunity allocation issues.

Conflicts potentially limiting a Fund’s investment opportunities may also arise when the Fund and other PIMCO clients invest in different parts of an issuer’s capital structure, such as when the Fund owns senior debt obligations of an issuer and other clients own junior tranches of the same issuer. In such circumstances, decisions over whether to trigger an event of default, over the terms of any

 

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workout, or how to exit an investment may result in conflicts of interest. In order to minimize such conflicts, a portfolio manager may avoid certain investment opportunities that would potentially give rise to conflicts with other PIMCO clients or PIMCO may enact internal procedures designed to minimize such conflicts, which could have the effect of limiting a Fund’s investment opportunities. Additionally, if PIMCO acquires material non-public confidential information in connection with its business activities for other clients, a portfolio manager may be restricted from purchasing securities or selling securities for a Fund. When making investment decisions where a conflict of interest may arise, PIMCO will endeavor to act in a fair and equitable manner as between a Fund and other clients; however, in certain instances the resolution of the conflict may result in PIMCO acting on behalf of another client in a manner that may not be in the best interest, or may be opposed to the best interest, of a Fund.

Performance Fees. A portfolio manager may advise certain accounts with respect to which the advisory fee is based entirely or partially on performance. Performance fee arrangements may create a conflict of interest for the portfolio manager in that the portfolio manager may have an incentive to allocate the investment opportunities that he or she believes might be the most profitable to such other accounts instead of allocating them to a Fund. PIMCO has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed to allocate investment opportunities between the Funds and such other accounts on a fair and equitable basis over time.

PIMCO All Asset and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds. Because the PIMCO All Asset and the PIMCO All Asset All Authority Funds invest substantially all of their assets in the Underlying PIMCO Funds, Research Affiliates believes that the potential conflicts of interest discussed above are mitigated. However, if any PIMCO Sponsored Fund including, without limitation, the PIMCO Funds of Funds, invests in the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund or PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, Research Affiliates will waive any fee to which it would be entitled under the RAFI® Sub-Advisory Agreement, EM Sub-Advisory Agreement or IF/SCF Sub-Advisory Agreement, as applicable, with respect to any assets of the PIMCO Sponsored Fund invested in such Fund. Accordingly, PIMCO and Research Affiliates believe that the potential conflicts of interest discussed above also are mitigated.

Portfolio Manager Compensation

PIMCO has adopted a Total Compensation Plan for its professional level employees, including its portfolio managers, that is designed to pay competitive compensation and reward performance, integrity and teamwork consistent with the firm’s mission statement. The Total Compensation Plan includes an incentive component that rewards high performance standards, work ethic and consistent individual and team contributions to the firm. The compensation of portfolio managers consists of a base salary and discretionary performance bonuses, and may include an equity or long term incentive component.

Certain employees of PIMCO, including portfolio managers, may elect to defer compensation through PIMCO’s deferred compensation plan. PIMCO also offers its employees a non-contributory defined contribution plan through which PIMCO makes a contribution based on the employee’s compensation. PIMCO’s contribution rate increases at a specified compensation level, which is a level that would include portfolio managers.

The Total Compensation Plan consists of three components:

 

   

Base Salary - Base salary is determined based on core job responsibilities, positions/levels, and market factors. Base salary levels are reviewed annually, when there is a significant change in job responsibilities or a significant change in the market. Base salary is paid in regular installments throughout the year and payment dates are in line with local practice.

 

   

Performance Bonus - Performance bonuses are designed to reward individual performance. Each professional and his or her supervisor will agree upon performance objectives to serve as a basis for performance evaluation during the year. The objectives will outline individual goals according to pre-established measures of the group or department success. Achievement against these goals as measured by the employee and supervisor will be an important, but not exclusive, element of the bonus decision process. Award amounts are determined at the discretion of the Compensation Committee (and/or certain senior portfolio managers, as appropriate) and will also consider firm performance.

 

   

Equity or Long Term Incentive Compensation - Equity allows key professionals to participate in the long-term growth of the firm. This program provides mid to senior level employees with the potential to acquire an equity stake in PIMCO over their careers and to better align employee incentives with the firm’s long-term results. These options vest over a number of years and may convert into PIMCO equity which shares in the profit distributions of the firm. M Units are non-voting common equity of PIMCO and provide a mechanism for individuals to build a significant equity stake in PIMCO over time. Employees who reach a total compensation threshold are delivered their annual compensation in a mix of cash and option awards. PIMCO incorporates a progressive allocation of option awards as a percentage of total compensation which is in line with market practices.

In certain countries with significant tax implications for employees to participate in the M Unit Option Plan, PIMCO continues to use the Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) in place of the M Unit Option Plan. The LTIP provides cash awards that appreciate or depreciate based upon PIMCO’s performance over a three-year period. The aggregate amount available for distribution to participants is based upon PIMCO’s profit growth.

 

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Participation in the M Unit Option Plan and LTIP is contingent upon continued employment at PIMCO.

In addition, the following non-exclusive list of qualitative criteria may be considered when specifically determining the total compensation for portfolio managers:

 

   

3-year, 2-year and 1-year dollar-weighted and account-weighted, pre-tax investment performance as judged against the applicable benchmarks for each account managed by a portfolio manager (including the Funds) and relative to applicable industry peer groups;

 

   

Appropriate risk positioning that is consistent with PIMCO’s investment philosophy and the Investment Committee/CIO approach to the generation of alpha;

 

   

Amount and nature of assets managed by the portfolio manager;

 

   

Consistency of investment performance across portfolios of similar mandate and guidelines (reward low dispersion);

 

   

Generation and contribution of investment ideas in the context of PIMCO’s secular and cyclical forums, portfolio strategy meetings, Investment Committee meetings, and on a day-to-day basis;

 

   

Absence of defaults and price defaults for issues in the portfolios managed by the portfolio manager;

 

   

Contributions to asset retention, gathering and client satisfaction;

 

   

Contributions to mentoring, coaching and/or supervising; and

 

   

Personal growth and skills added.

A portfolio manager’s compensation is not based directly on the performance of any Fund or any other account managed by that portfolio manager.

Profit Sharing Plan. Portfolio managers who are Managing Directors of PIMCO receive compensation from a non-qualified profit sharing plan consisting of a portion of PIMCO’s net profits. Portfolio managers who are Managing Directors receive an amount determined by the Compensation Committee, based upon an individual’s overall contribution to the firm.

Research Affiliates. Robert D. Arnott, through his family trust, is the majority owner and sole voting member of Research Affiliates Global Holdings, LLC the sole member of Research Affiliates. Mr. Arnott receives a fixed base salary from Research Affiliates and periodic capital distributions from Research Affiliates Global Holdings. Capital distributions are not fixed, rather they are dependent upon profits generated by Research Affiliates. Mr. Arnott’s compensation as manager is not dependent on the performance of the Funds. Research Affiliates also has a defined benefit plan.

Securities Ownership

To the best of the Trust’s knowledge, the table below shows the dollar range of shares of the Funds beneficially owned as of March 31, 2013 (except as noted) by each portfolio manager of the Funds.

 

Portfolio Manager   Funds Managed by Portfolio Manager   Dollar Range of Shares Owned

Anderson

  PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities   None

Arnott

  PIMCO All Asset   None
  PIMCO All Asset All Authority   over $1,000,000

Balls

  PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond   None

Bhansali

  PIMCO Global Multi-Asset   $100,001-$500,000
  PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution   $10,001-$50,000
  PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015   None
  PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020   $100,001-$500,000
  PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025   None
  PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030   $100,001-$500,000
  PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035   None
  PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040   $100,001-$500,000
  PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045   None
  PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050   $100,001-$500,000

Cudzil

  PIMCO GNMA   None
  PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities   None

 

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Portfolio Manager   Funds Managed by Portfolio Manager   Dollar Range of Shares Owned

Deane

  PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond   None
  PIMCO California Municipal Bond   None
  PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income   None
  PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond   None
  PIMCO Municipal Bond   None
  PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond   None
  PIMCO New York Municipal Bond   None
  PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund   None

Dialynas

  PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)   over $1,000,000
  PIMCO Unconstrained Bond   over $1,000,000
  PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed   None

El-Erian

  PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond   over $1,000,000
  PIMCO Global Multi Asset   over $1,000,000

Gomez

  PIMCO Emerging Local Bond   $500,001-$1,000,000
  PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond   None
  PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency   $100,001-$500,000
  PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond   None

Gross

  PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy   None
  PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy   None
  PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR   None
  PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (Unhedged)   None
  PIMCO Low Duration   None
  PIMCO Low Duration II   None
  PIMCO Low Duration III   None
  PIMCO Moderate Duration   None
  PIMCO Small Caps StocksPLUS® AR Strategy   None
  PIMCO StocksPLUS®   None
  PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return   None
  PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy   None
  PIMCO Total Return   over $1,000,000
  PIMCO Total Return II   None
  PIMCO Total Return III   None
  PIMCO Total Return IV   None

Horne

  PIMCO Convertible   None

Hyman

  PIMCO GNMA   None
  PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities   None
  PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities   $100,001-$500,000

Ivascyn

  PIMCO Income   $100,001-$500,000

Jessop

  PIMCO High Yield   $10,001-$50,000
  PIMCO High Yield Spectrum   None

Johnson

  PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy   $10,001-$50,000
  PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy   None

Kiesel

  PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate   $1-$10,000
  PIMCO Long-Term Credit   None
  PIMCO Credit Absolute Return   $1-$10,000

MacLean

  PIMCO Senior Floating Rate   None

Mather

  PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged)   None
  PIMCO Foreign Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)   None
  PIMCO Global Bond (Unhedged)   None
  PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)   None

Mewbourne

  PIMCO Diversified Income   over $1,000,000
  PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond   $1-$10,000
  PIMCO Floating Income   over $1,000,000
  PIMCO Global Multi-Asset   over $1,000,000

Murata

  PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities   $1-$10,000

Parikh

  PIMCO Global Multi-Asset   over $1,000,000

Posch

  PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond   $100,001-$500,000

Rodosky

  PIMCO Extended Duration   None
  PIMCO Long Duration Total Return   None
  PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government   None
  PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration   None

 

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Portfolio Manager   Funds Managed by Portfolio Manager   Dollar Range of Shares Owned

Schneider1

  PIMCO Government Money Market   None
  PIMCO Money Market   None
  PIMCO Short Asset Investment   None
  PIMCO Short-Term   $100,001-$500,000
  PIMCO Treasury Money Market   None

Seidner

  PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy   None
  PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy   None
  PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund   None

Seksaria

  PIMCO Real Income 2019®   None
  PIMCO Real Income 2029®   None

Toloui

  PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond   $10,001-$50,000
  PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond   $1-$10,000

Worah

  PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy   $100,001-$500,000
  PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset   $100,001-$500,000
  PIMCO Real Return   $50,001-$100,000
  PIMCO Real Return Asset   None
  PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy   $50,001-$100,000
  PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return   $100,001-$500,000

 

(1) 

Mr. Schneider manages the PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund, which had not commenced operations as of March 31, 2013.

DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST SHARES

Distributor and Multi-Class Plan

PIMCO Investments LLC (the “Distributor”) serves as the principal underwriter in the continuous public offering of each class of the Trust’s shares pursuant to a distribution contract (“Distribution Contract”) with the Trust, which is subject to annual approval by the Board of Trustees. The Distributor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIMCO and an indirect subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management. The Distributor does not participate in the distribution of non-PIMCO managed products. Furthermore, representatives of the Distributor may also be employees or associated persons of PIMCO. Because of these affiliations with PIMCO, the interests of the Distributor may conflict with the interests of Fund investors. Additionally, certain representatives of the Distributor (“Advisor Consultants”) may receive differing levels of compensation from the sale of various PIMCO products, which may create further conflicts of interest. Levels of compensation for Advisor Consultants do not vary by share class within a PIMCO product, regardless of class differences relating to distribution-related fees, for sales at approved financial firms. Levels of compensation for Advisor Consultants do not vary across products eligible for commissions with the same investment strategy (i.e., Total Return, Short Term, etc., other than certain PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust (“PVIT”) and PIMCO Equity Series VIT (“PESVIT”) sales). Advisor Consultants are eligible to receive compensation, ascending by product type, with respect to sales of the following: Short Term Strategies, PVIT and PESVIT Funds, Total Return Strategies, Select Strategies, and Strategic Strategies (each as defined, from time to time, by the Distributor). Additionally, Advisor Consultants may receive commissions from the sale of PIMCO closed-end funds and discretionary special bonuses from the sale of certain products such as PIMCO exchange-traded funds and Funds used in Defined Contribution Investment Only business, which may offer higher or lower sales-related compensation than the product types noted above. Advisor Consultants eligible for such variable compensation may have a particular incentive to promote, recommend, or solicit the sale of particular Funds over other Funds or products, or other products over Funds of the Trust, which may give rise to a conflict of interest. Where such compensation is based on sales performance the relevant metric is gross sales (with certain adjustments, including for certain redemptions), which may give the Advisor Consultant a financial interest to market, recommend, or solicit a sale or holding (i.e., refraining from redeeming), if applicable, of certain products. Additionally, from time to time Advisor Consultants may receive discretionary compensation based on sales and/or job performance. Where discretionary compensation is based on job performance, the Distributor uses metrics which are generally indicative of the Advisor Consultant’s success in the areas of, among others, financial advisor satisfaction and Advisor Consultant product knowledge, responsiveness, and/or effectiveness. Under policies applicable to all Advisor Consultants, no Advisor Consultant is permitted to promote, recommend, or solicit the sale of one product over another solely because that product will provide higher revenue or compensation to PIMCO, the Distributor, or to the Advisor Consultant.

The Distributor, located at 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA. All account inquiries should be mailed to the Trust’s Transfer Agent, and should not be mailed to the Distributor.

The Distribution Contract will continue in effect with respect to each Fund and each class of shares thereof for successive one-year periods, provided that each such continuance is specifically approved: (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the Distribution Contract, the Supervision and Administration Agreement or the Distribution and Servicing Plans described below; and (ii) by the vote

 

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of a majority of the entire Board of Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose. If the Distribution Contract is terminated (or not renewed) with respect to one or more Funds or classes thereof, it may continue in effect with respect to any class of any Fund as to which it has not been terminated (or has been renewed).

The Trust generally does not offer or sell its shares outside of the United States, except to certain investors in approved jurisdictions and in conformity with local legal requirements.

The Trust has adopted a Multi-Class Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the 1940 Act. Under the Multi-Class Plan, shares of each class of each Fund represent an equal pro rata interest in such Fund and, generally, have identical voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights, preferences, powers, restrictions, limitations, qualifications and terms and conditions, except that: (a) each class has a different designation/name; (b) each class of shares bears any class-specific expenses allocated to it; and (c) each class has exclusive voting rights on any matter submitted to shareholders that relates solely to its distribution or service arrangements, and each class has separate voting rights on any matter submitted to shareholders in which the interests of one class differ from the interests of any other class.

Each class may, at the Board of Trustees’ discretion, pay a different share of distribution or shareholder servicing expenses (but not including advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the Trust’s assets) if the distribution or shareholder servicing expenses are actually incurred in a different amount by that class, or if the class receives services of a different kind or to a different degree than the other classes. All other expenses are allocated to each class on the basis of the net asset value of that class in relation to the net asset value of the particular Fund. In addition, each class may have a different sales charge structure, and different exchange and conversion features.

The Trust may offer up to nine classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class M, Class P, Class R, Institutional Class and Administrative Class. Effective November 1, 2009, Class B shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase, except through exchanges and dividend reinvestments.

Class A and Class C shares of the Trust are primarily offered and sold to retail investors by broker-dealers which are members of FINRA and which have agreements with the Distributor, but may be available through other financial firms, including banks and trust companies and to specified benefit plans (as defined below) and other retirement accounts.

Class D shares are generally offered through financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of Funds in particular investment products, programs or accounts such as mutual fund supermarkets or other no transaction fee platforms or for which a fee may be charged, and where such Class D shares are held in an account at the financial firm in nominee or street name as your agent.

Class R shares generally are available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care benefit funding plans (collectively, “specified benefit plans”) and other accounts whereby the plan or the plan’s financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or the Administrator to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (each such plan or account, a “Class R Eligible Plan”). Additionally, Class R shares also are generally available only to Class R Eligible Plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the plan level or at the level of the financial service firm). Class R shares are not available to retail accounts, non-Class R Eligible Plans, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, individual 403(b) plans or Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. Plan participants may not directly purchase Class R shares through the Distributor. Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing, account maintenance and other services required by Class R Eligible Plans and their participants, for which fees or expenses may be charged in addition to those described in the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

Class P shares are generally offered through certain asset allocation, wrap fee and other similar programs offered by broker-dealers and other financial firms with which the Distributor has an agreement for the use of the Funds in those programs, and where such Class P shares are held in an account at the financial firm in nominee or street name as your agent. Specified benefit plans may also purchase Class P shares, provided that the Fund or its Administrator is not required to pay any type of administrative fee per participant account to any third party. Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing, account maintenance and other services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their participants, for which fees or expenses may be charged in addition to those described in the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

Institutional Class shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as specified benefit plans, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals that can meet the minimum investment amount. Institutional Class shares also may be offered through certain financial firms that charge their customers transaction or other fees with respect to the customer’s investment in the Funds. Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing, account maintenance and other services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their participants, for which fees or expenses may be charged in addition to those described in the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

 

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Class M shares are offered primarily for direct investment by investors such as specified benefit plans, endowments, foundations, corporations, high net worth individuals that can meet the minimum investment amount and through intermediary trading platforms and portals that provide specialized sub-accounting and shareholder processing services.

Administrative Class shares are generally offered through broker-dealers and other financial firms for investment by specified benefit plans. Financial firms may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing, account maintenance and other services required by specified benefit plan accounts and their plan participants, for which fees or expenses may be charged in addition to those described in the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

Initial Sales Charge and Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

As described in the Prospectuses under the caption “Classes of Shares—Sales Charges,” Class A shares of the Funds are sold pursuant to an initial sales charge (except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds (the “PIMCO Money Funds”)), which declines as the amount of purchase reaches certain defined levels. For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, the Distributor received an aggregate of $125,469,391, $82,518,058, and $113,757,619, respectively, and retained $17,309,160, $11,355,625, and $15,232,987, respectively, in initial sales charges paid by Class A shareholders of the Trust.

Each Fund may sell its Class A shares at net asset value without an initial sales charge to certain categories of investors, including current or retired officers, trustees, directors or employees of the Trust, PIMCO or the Distributor. The Trust believes that this arrangement encourages those persons to invest in the Funds, which further aligns the interest of the Funds and those persons. See “Sales at Net Asset Value” below for more information.

As further described in the Prospectuses under the caption “Classes of Shares—Sales Charges,” a contingent deferred sales charge is imposed upon certain redemptions of the Class A, Class B and Class C shares. No contingent deferred sales charge is imposed upon redemptions of Class D, Class M, Class P, Class R, Institutional Class, or Administrative Class shares. Because contingent deferred sales charges are calculated on a fund-by-fund and class-by-class basis, shareholders should consider whether to exchange shares of one fund for shares of another fund or exchange one share class for another share class in the same fund (an “intra-fund exchange”) prior to redeeming an investment if such an exchange or intra-fund exchange would reduce the contingent deferred sales charge applicable to such redemptions.

During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, the Distributor received the following aggregate amounts in contingent deferred sales charges on Class A shares, Class B shares and Class C shares of the Funds:

 

      Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

Class A

   $ 1,621,563       $ 2,051,570       $ 3,593,805   

Class B

     440,932         798,641         1,221,520   

Class C

     4,156,387         4,584,453         7,149,118   

In certain cases described in the Prospectuses, the contingent deferred sales charge is waived on redemptions of Class A, Class B or Class C shares for certain classes of individuals or entities on account of: (i) the fact that the Trust’s sales-related expenses are lower for certain of such classes than for classes for which the contingent deferred sales charge is not waived; (ii) waiver of the contingent deferred sales charge with respect to certain of such classes is consistent with certain Internal Revenue Code policies concerning the favored tax treatment of accumulations; and (iii) with respect to certain of such classes, considerations of fairness, and competitive and administrative factors. See “Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charges” below for more information.

Distribution and Servicing Plans for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R Shares

Class A, Class C and Class R shares are continuously offered. Class B shares of the Trust are no longer offered to or available for purchase by new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends and exchanges).

Pursuant to separate Distribution and Servicing Plans for Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class R shares (the “Retail Plans”), the Distributor receives distribution fees from the Funds, and in connection with personal services rendered to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shareholders of the Funds and the maintenance of shareholder accounts, the Distributor receives servicing fees from the Funds. Subject to the percentage limitations on these distribution and servicing fees set forth below, the distribution and servicing fees may be paid with respect to services rendered and expenses borne in the past with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares as to which no distribution and servicing fees were paid on account of such limitations. As described in the Prospectuses, the Distributor pays: (i) all or a portion of the distribution fees it receives from the Funds to broker-dealers, and (ii) all or a portion of the servicing fees it receives from the Funds to broker-dealers, certain banks and other financial firms.

 

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The Distributor pays distribution and servicing fees to broker-dealers and servicing fees to certain banks and other financial firms as well as specified benefit plans, their service providers and their sponsors in connection with the sale of Class B, Class C and Class R shares, and servicing fees to broker-dealers, certain banks and other financial firms related to servicing Class A shares. In the case of Class A shares, broker-dealers receive a portion of the front-end sales charge set forth in the tables below under the caption “Initial Sales Charge Alternative—Class A Shares” except in cases where Class A shares are sold without a front-end sales charge (although the Distributor may pay broker-dealers an advance/upfront commission in connection with sales of Class A shares without a sales charge). In the case of Class C shares, part or all of the first year’s distribution and servicing fee is generally paid at the time of sale. Pursuant to a Distribution Contract with the Trust, with respect to each Fund’s Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, the Distributor bears various other promotional and sales related expenses, including the cost of preparing, printing and distributing advertising, sales literature and Prospectuses to persons other than current shareholders.

The Retail Plans were adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-l under the 1940 Act and are of the type known as “compensation” plans. This means that, although the Trustees of the Trust are expected to take into account the expenses of the Distributor and its predecessors in their periodic review of the Retail Plans, the fees are payable to compensate the Distributor for services rendered even if the amount paid exceeds the Distributor’s expenses.

The distribution fee, applicable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, may be spent by the Distributor on any activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of Class B, Class C or Class R shares, including compensation to, and expenses (including overhead and telephone expenses) of, registered representatives or other employees of the Distributor or of broker-dealers who engage in sales of Class B, Class C or Class R shares. The servicing fee, applicable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, may be spent by the Distributor on personal services rendered to shareholders of the Funds and the maintenance of shareholder accounts, including compensation to, and expenses (including telephone and overhead expenses) of, financial advisors or other employees of broker-dealers, certain banks and other financial firms as well as specified benefit plans, their service providers and their sponsors who provide services to plan participants, who aid in the processing of purchase or redemption requests or the processing of dividend payments, who provide information periodically to shareholders showing their positions in a Fund’s shares, who forward communications from the Funds to shareholders, who render advice concerning the suitability of particular investment opportunities offered by the Trust in light of the shareholders’ needs, who provide and maintain elective shareholder services such as check writing and wire transfer services, who provide and maintain pre-authorized investment plans for shareholders, who act as sole shareholder of record and nominee for shareholders, who respond to inquiries from shareholders relating to such services, or who train personnel in the provision of such services or who provide such similar services as permitted under applicable statutes, rules or regulations. Distribution and servicing fees also may be spent on interest payments relating to unreimbursed distribution or servicing expenses from prior years.

Many of the Distributor’s sales and servicing efforts involve the Trust as a whole, so that fees paid by Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares of any Fund may indirectly support sales and servicing efforts relating to the other Funds’ shares of the same class and vice versa. In reporting its expenses to the Trustees, the Distributor itemizes expenses that relate to the distribution and/or servicing of a single Fund’s shares, and allocates other expenses among the Funds based on their relative net assets. Expenses allocated to each Fund are further allocated among its classes of shares annually based on the relative sales of each class, except for any expenses that relate only to the distribution or servicing of a single class. The Distributor may make payments to broker-dealers (and with respect to servicing fees only, to certain banks and other financial firms) of up to the following percentages annually of the average daily net assets attributable to shares in the accounts of their customers or clients:

 

Fund    Servicing
Fee1
   Distribution
Fee1

Class A

         

PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds

   0.10%    None

All other Funds

   0.25%    None

Class B2

         

PIMCO Money Market Fund

   0.10%    None

All Other Funds

   0.25%    0.75%

Class C - Shares purchased on or after 7/1/913

         

PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds

   0.10%    None

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income and PIMCO Short-Term Funds

   0.25%    0.30%

PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO Real Return, PIMCO StocksPLUS® and PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Funds

   0.25%    0.50%

All other Funds

   0.25%    0.75%

 

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Fund    Servicing
Fee1
   Distribution
Fee1

Class C - Shares purchased prior to 7/1/913

         

PIMCO Money Market Fund

   0.10%    None

All other Funds

   0.25%    None

Class R

         

Government Money Market Fund and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

   0.10%    None

All other Funds

   0.25%    0.25%
(1) 

Applies, in part, to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Trust issued to former shareholders of PIMCO Advisors Funds in connection with the reorganizations/mergers of series of PIMCO Advisors Funds as/with Funds of the Trust in a transaction which took place on January 17, 1997.

 

(2) 

Payable only with respect to shares outstanding for one year or more.

 

(3) 

Payable only with respect to shares outstanding for one year or more except in the case of shares for which no payment is made to the party at the time of sale.

Some or all of the sales charges, distribution fees and servicing fees described above are paid or “reallowed” to the broker-dealer, bank, trust company, insurance company or benefit plan administrator or other service provider (collectively, “financial firms”) through which you purchase your shares. A financial firm is one that, in exchange for compensation, sells, among other products, mutual fund shares (including shares of the Trust) or provides services for mutual fund shareholders.

If in any year the Distributor’s expenses incurred in connection with the distribution of Class B, Class C and Class R shares and, for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, in connection with the servicing of shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts, exceed the distribution and/or servicing fees paid by the Trust, the Distributor would recover such excess only if the Retail Plan with respect to such class of shares continues to be in effect in some later year when the distribution and/or servicing fees exceed the Distributor’s expenses. The Trust is not obligated to repay any unreimbursed expenses that may exist at such time, if any, as the relevant Retail Plan terminates.

Each Retail Plan may be terminated with respect to any Fund to which the Plan relates by vote of a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or the Distribution Contract (“Disinterested Trustees”) or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the relevant class of that Fund. Any change in any Retail Plan that would materially increase the cost to the class of shares of any Fund to which the Plan relates requires approval by the affected class of shareholders of that Fund. The Trustees review quarterly written reports of such costs and the purposes for which such costs have been incurred. Each Retail Plan may be amended by vote of the Disinterested Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose. As long as the Retail Plans are in effect, selection and nomination of those Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust shall be committed to the discretion of such Disinterested Trustees.

The Retail Plans will continue in effect with respect to each Fund and each class of shares thereof for successive one-year periods, provided that each such continuance is specifically approved: (i) by the vote of a majority of the Disinterested Trustees; and (ii) by the vote of a majority of the entire Board of Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose.

The Retail Plans went into effect for the Trust in January 1997 (December 2002 for Class R shares). If a Retail Plan is terminated (or not renewed) with respect to one or more Funds, it may continue in effect with respect to any class of any Fund as to which it has not been terminated (or has been renewed).

The Retail Plans, as well as Administrative Class Plan and Class D Plan discussed below, are designed to promote sales of shares and to reduce the amount of redemptions that might otherwise occur if those plans were not in effect, and to compensate financial firms for their servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts. Although Fund expenses are primarily based on a percentage of net assets, increasing net assets through sales of shares and limiting reductions in nets assets by reducing redemptions may help lower a Fund’s expense ratio by spreading its fixed costs over a larger base and may reduce the potential adverse effects of selling a Fund’s portfolio securities to meet redemptions. In addition, PIMCO and the Distributor may profit by reason of the operation of the plans through increases in Fund assets which may allow them to recruit and retain talent required to maintain a high level of performance and service to the Funds and their shareholders. It is impossible to know for certain if the level of sales and redemptions of Fund shares would differ in the absence of these plans, or whether other benefits will be realized as a result of these plans.

 

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Payments Pursuant to Class A Plan

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011, the Trust paid the Distributor an aggregate of $146,788,530, $136,633,710, and $126,062,693, respectively, pursuant to the Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class A shares, of which the indicated amounts were attributable to the following operational Funds:

 

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 5,112,511       $ 4,812,385       $ 3,695,243   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     9,982,888         6,759,875         4,007,777   

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     161,626         121,161         88,588   

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     1,922(1)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     374,942         403,174         461,110   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     1,920         738         39   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     159,433         75,201         2,750   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     4,663,459         6,470,445         5,284,870   

PIMCO Convertible Fund

     9,889         2,955         0   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     27,858         16,338         N/A   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     753,316         593,968         414,465   

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

     1,218,547         1,458,688         794,981   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     1,992,761         1,247,451         1,088,657   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

     11,110         54         0   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

     316,723         534,544         549,477   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     25         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

     365,626         472,535         390,474   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     1,008,179         1,030,443         773,136   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     1,046,664         905,922         746,180   

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

     141,835         236,468         158,170   

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

     374,484         180,724         80,740   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     386,859         283,254         213,022   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     161,832         106,088         85,044   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     2,543,738         2,925,057         1,825,392   

PIMCO GNMA Fund

     1,708,096         1,508,750         1,291,006   

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

     6,256(2)         4,071(3)         1,353(4)   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     3,135,247         3,044,482         2,833,516   

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

     465,908         259,481         234,838   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     57,262         5,704         737   

PIMCO Income Fund

     5,508,736         1,562,231         380,459   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     17,841         960         N/A   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

     20,910         16,319         9,523   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     64,809         37,013         45,473   

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     3,862,551         2,353,376         1,807,775   

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

     624,262         549,574         528,291   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     8,786,840         8,799,894         8,354,572   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     166,733(5)         190,146(6)         169,778(7)   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     2,098         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     200,486         214,450         293,867   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     716,472         397,843         298,106   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     6,381(8)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

     136,676         104,506         114,897   

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

     29,221         22,280         9,510   

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

     9,473         5,801         1,080   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     12,562,117         11,634,021         10,323,479   

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

     716,457         253,599         106,633   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     6,056         661         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     14,609         6,095         3,670   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     4,406         346         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     11,977         3,496         1,729   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     2,023         35         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     7,522         3,362         1,219   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     634         2         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     2,200         958         321   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     17,462         11,071         3,852   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     29,738         5,792(9)         N/A   

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

     257(10)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     414,033         312,535         447,128   

 

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Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     2,964,200         3,085,978         3,591,956   

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     214,517         138,804         79,143   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     203,564         185,309         161,151   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

     290,159         173,723         126,660   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

     345,252         474,320         555,901   

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

     26,318         13,281         2,405   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     68,059,367         66,379,451         68,540,224   

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

     27,451         2,136(11)         N/A   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     4,394,997         6,025,663         4,923,898   

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

     128,809(12)         208,723         138,829   

(1) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $1 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $1,921.

(2) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $5,012 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $1,244.

(3) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $4,059 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $12.

(4) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $1,353 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $0.

(5) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $166,645 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $88.

(6) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $190,055 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $91.

(7) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $169,778 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $0.

(8) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $52 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $6,329.

(9) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $1 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $5,791.

(10) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $17 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $240.

(11) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $5 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $2,131.

(12) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $12,574 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class A plan was $116,235.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the amounts collected pursuant to the Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class A shares were used as follows: sales commissions and other compensation to sales personnel, $130,788,580; preparing, printing and distributing sales material and advertising (including preparing, printing and distributing Prospectuses to non-shareholders), and other expenses (including data processing, legal and operations), $15,999,950.

These totals, if allocated among: (i) sales commissions and compensation; and (ii) sales materials and other expenses for each operational Fund, were as follows:

 

Fund    Sales
Commissions
and
Compensation
     Sales
Materials
and Other
Expenses
     Total  

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 4,555,247       $ 557,264       $ 5,112,511   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     8,894,753         1,088,135         9,982,888   

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     144,009         17,617         161,626   

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     1,713         209         1,922   

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     334,073         40,869         374,942   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     1,711         209         1,920   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     142,055         17,378         159,433   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     4,155,142         508,317         4,663,459   

PIMCO Convertible Fund

     8,811         1,078         9,889   

 

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Fund    Sales
Commissions
and
Compensation
     Sales
Materials
and Other
Expenses
     Total  

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     24,821         3,037         27,858   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     671,205         82,111         753,316   

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

     1,085,725         132,822         1,218,547   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     1,775,550         217,211         1,992,761   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

     9,899         1,211         11,110   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

     282,200         34,523         316,723   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     22         3         25   

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

     325,773         39,853         365,626   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     932,578         114,086         1,046,664   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     898,287         109,892         1,008,179   

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

     126,375         15,460         141,835   

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

     333,665         40,819         374,484   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     344,691         42,168         386,859   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     144,192         17,640         161,832   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     2,266,471         277,267         2,543,738   

PIMCO GNMA Fund

     1,521,914         186,182         1,708,096   

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

     5,574         682         6,256   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     2,793,505         341,742         3,135,247   

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

     415,124         50,784         465,908   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     51,020         6,242         57,262   

PIMCO Income Fund

     4,908,284         600,452         5,508,736   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     15,896         1,945         17,841   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     57,745         7,064         64,809   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

     18,631         2,279         20,910   

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     3,441,533         421,018         3,862,551   

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

     556,217         68,045         624,262   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     7,829,074         957,766         8,786,840   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     148,559         18,174         166,733   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     1,869         229         2,098   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     178,633         21,853         200,486   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     638,377         78,095         716,472   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     5,685         696         6,381   

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

     121,778         14,898         136,676   

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

     26,036         3,185         29,221   

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

     8,440         1,033         9,473   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     11,192,846         1,369,271         12,562,117   

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

     638,363         78,094         716,457   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     5,396         660         6,056   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     13,017         1,592         14,609   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     3,926         480         4,406   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     10,672         1,305         11,977   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     1,802         221         2,023   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     6,702         820         7,522   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     565         69         634   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     1,960         240         2,200   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     15,559         1,903         17,462   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     26,497         3,241         29,738   

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

     229         28         257   

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     368,903         45,130         414,033   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     2,641,102         323,098         2,964,200   

 

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Fund    Sales
Commissions
and
Compensation
     Sales
Materials
and Other
Expenses
     Total  

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     191,135         23,382         214,517   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

     258,532         31,627         290,159   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

     307,620         37,632         345,252   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     181,376         22,188         203,564   

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

     23,449         2,869         26,318   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     60,640,896         7,418,471         68,059,367   

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

     24,459         2,992         27,451   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     3,915,942         479,055         4,394,997   

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

     114,769         14,040         128,809   

Payments Pursuant to Class B Plan

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011, the Trust paid the Distributor an aggregate of $4,606,745, $7,737,762, and $14,876,960, respectively, pursuant to the Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class B shares, of which the indicated amounts were attributable to the following operational Funds:

 

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 322,672       $ 638,444       $ 1,089,983   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     295,488         748,035         965,887   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     66,322         117,627         200,395   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     60,344         149,450         316,838   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     6,933         20,742         66,300   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     4,988         9,252         24,509   

PIMCO GNMA Fund

     92,523         132,264         263,800   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     151,172         365,330         1,012,725   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     6,454         13,942         27,395   

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

     36,417         56,679         125,308   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     46,568         158,011         540,843   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     43,103(1)         89,640(2)         214,857(3)   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     10,475         21,703         64,074   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     10,972         22,115         66,243   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     264,942         827,455         2,251,048   

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

     19,855         29,038         32,612   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     8,720(4)         19,115(5)         33,052(6)   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     14,770         36,273         63,676   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

     12,112         28,886         50,875   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     3,131,915         4,253,761         7,466,540   

(1) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $10,774 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class B plan was $32,329.

(2) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $89,636 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class B plan was $4.

(3) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $214,857 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class B plan was $0.

(4) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $183 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class B plan was $8,537.

(5) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $42 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class B plan was $19,073.

(6) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $3,865 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class B plan was $29,187.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the amounts collected pursuant to the Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class B shares were used as follows: sales commissions and other compensation to sales personnel, $4,104,610; preparing, printing and distributing sales material and advertising (including preparing, printing and distributing Prospectuses to non-shareholders), and other expenses (including data processing, legal and operations), $502,135.

 

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These totals, if allocated among: (i) sales commissions and compensation; and (ii) sales materials and other expenses for each operational Fund, were as follows:

 

Fund    Sales Commissions
and Compensation
     Sales
Materials
and Other
Expenses
     Total  

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 287,501       $ 35,171       $ 322,672   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     263,280         32,208         295,488   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     59,093         7,229         66,322   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     53,767         6,577         60,344   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     6,177         756         6,933   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     4,444         544         4,988   

PIMCO GNMA Fund

     82,438         10,085         92,523   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     134,694         16,478         151,172   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     5,751         703         6,454   

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

     32,448         3,969         36,417   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     41,492         5,076         46,568   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     38,405         4,698         43,103   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     9,333         1,142         10,475   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     9,776         1,196         10,972   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     236,063         28,879         264,942   

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

     17,691         2,164         19,855   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     7,770         950         8,720   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

     10,792         1,320         12,112   

PIMCO StocksPLUS®Fund

     13,160         1,610         14,770   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     2,790,536         341,379         3,131,915   

Payments Pursuant to Class C Plan

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011, the Trust paid the Distributor an aggregate of $281,832,108, $242,368,751, and $219,699,168, respectively, pursuant to the Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class C shares, of which the indicated amounts were attributable to the following operational Funds:

 

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 19,407,524       $ 16,993,047       $ 12,801,741   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     34,074,534         20,240,365         10,730,874   

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     128,184         77,906         27,826   

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     439(1)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     16,747(2)         15,340         8,380   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     1,451         475         87   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     68,978         85,295         12,698   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     8,173,463         10,485,409         8,595,767   

PIMCO Convertible Fund

     8,714         2,777         0   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     29,004         6,073         N/A   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     1,861,166         1,553,295         1,169,440   

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

     1,857,118         1,751,569         742,714   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     2,194,624         1,865,994         1,610,769   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

     5,823         71         0   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

     548,982(3)         736,801         819,600   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     24         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

     454,977         624,065         469,622   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     977,866         981,482         832,239   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     511,381         488,462         556,550   

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

     203,235         271,606         168,023   

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

     582,063         251,214         101,413   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     389,474(4)         299,063         217,946   

 

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Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     254,750         194,016         184,959   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     8,297,899         8,414,563         4,828,663   

PIMCO GNMA Fund

     3,036,293         2,396,473         2,653,454   

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

     1,667(5)         2,448(6)         1,039(7)   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     6,109,241         5,787,362         5,435,537   

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

     662,638         428,390         440,013   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     26,535         27,605         11,179   

PIMCO Income Fund

     14,854,290         3,697,673         921,320   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     17,764         1,744         N/A   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

     23,617         19,640         6,216   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     79,814         59,121         70,388   

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     8,523,486         5,171,592         4,257,824   

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

     733,122         576,585         522,160   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     5,574,926         5,507,247         5,273,072   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     68,760(8)         95,312(9)         73,658(10)   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     2,355(11)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     242,859         273,375         416,955   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     924,180         560,844         483,865   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     3,334(12)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

     90,266         51,145         24,968   

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

     50,883         34,439         17,652   

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

     11,321         4,341         964   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     22,825,819         21,187,220         19,362,570   

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

     1,184,580         394,338         186,381   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     3,141         624         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     14,765         11,052         7,248   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     1,478         182         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     12,277         14,713         11,323   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     861         129         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     3,416         1,551         458   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     282         9         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     3,562         2,344         1,679   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     19,139         13,274         4,135   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     48,772         13,133(13)         N/A   

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     96,965         112,767         134,264   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     1,124,735         1,368,613         1,634,778   

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     319,752         209,364         73,283   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     373,017         350,272         322,095   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

     408,344         204,819         113,282   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

     300,781         302,509         341,432   

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

     25,048         14,485         3,813   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     123,687,956         115,850,892         124,009,876   

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

     15,311(14)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     10,095,315(15)         12,042,097(16)         8,795,783   

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

     181,021(17)         240,140(18)         191,412   

(1) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $4 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $435.

(2) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $45 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $16,702.

(3) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $142 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $548,840.

(4) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $1,185 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $388,289.

(5) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $1,340 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $327.

(6) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $2,442 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $6.

(7) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $1,039 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $0.

 

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(8) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $68,718 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $42.

(9) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $95,265 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $47.

(10) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $73,658 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $0.

(11) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $2 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $2,353.

(12) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $7 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $3,327.

(13) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $123 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $13,010.

(14) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $4 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $15,307.

(15) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $1,114,667 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $8,980,648.

(16) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $533,528 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $11,508,569.

(17) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $52,392 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $128,629.

(18) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $9,494 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class C plan was $230,646.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the amounts collected pursuant to the Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class C shares were used as follows: sales commissions and other compensation to sales personnel, $251,112,408; preparing, printing and distributing sales material and advertising (including preparing, printing and distributing Prospectuses to non-shareholders), and other expenses (including data processing, legal and operations), $30,719,700.

These totals, if allocated among: (i) sales commissions and compensation; and (ii) sales materials and other expenses for each operational Fund, were as follows:

 

Fund    Sales Commissions
and Compensation
     Sales
Materials
and Other
Expenses
     Total  

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 17,292,104       $ 2,115,420       $ 19,407,524   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     30,360,410         3,714,124         34,074,534   

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     391         48         439   

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     114,212         13,972         128,184   

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     14,922         1,825         16,747   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     1,293         158         1,451   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     61,459         7,519         68,978   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     7,282,556         890,907         8,173,463   

PIMCO Convertible Fund

     7,764         950         8,714   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     25,843         3,161         29,004   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     1,658,299         202,867         1,861,166   

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

     1,654,692         202,426         1,857,118   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     1,955,410         239,214         2,194,624   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

     5,188         635         5,823   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

     489,143         59,839         548,982   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     21         3         24   

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

     405,385         49,592         454,977   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     455,640         55,741         511,381   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     871,279         106,587         977,866   

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

     181,082         22,153         203,235   

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

     518,618         63,445         582,063   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     347,021         42,453         389,474   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     226,982         27,768         254,750   

 

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and Compensation
     Sales
Materials
and Other
Expenses
     Total  

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     7,393,428         904,471         8,297,899   

PIMCO GNMA Fund

     2,705,337         330,956         3,036,293   

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

     1,485         182         1,667   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     5,443,334         665,907         6,109,241   

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

     590,410         72,228         662,638   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     23,643         2,892         26,535   

PIMCO Income Fund

     13,235,172         1,619,118         14,854,290   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     15,828         1,936         17,764   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     71,114         8,700         79,814   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

     21,043         2,574         23,617   

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     7,594,426         929,060         8,523,486   

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

     653,212         79,910         733,122   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     4,967,259         607,667         5,574,926   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     61,265         7,495         68,760   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     2,098         257         2,355   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     216,387         26,472         242,859   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     823,444         100,736         924,180   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     2,971         363         3,334   

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

     80,427         9,839         90,266   

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

     45,337         5,546         50,883   

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

     10,087         1,234         11,321   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     20,337,805         2,488,014         22,825,819   

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

     1,055,461         129,119         1,184,580   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     2,799         342         3,141   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     13,156         1,609         14,765   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     1,317         161         1,478   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     10,939         1,338         12,277   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     767         94         861   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     3,044         372         3,416   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     251         31         282   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     3,174         388         3,562   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     17,053         2,086         19,139   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     43,456         5,316         48,772   

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     86,396         10,569         96,965   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     1,002,139         122,596         1,124,735   

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     284,899         34,853         319,752   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     332,358         40,659         373,017   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

     363,835         44,509         408,344   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

     267,996         32,785         300,781   

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

     22,318         2,730         25,048   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     110,205,969         13,481,987         123,687,956   

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

     13,642         1,669         15,311   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     8,994,926         1,100,389         10,095,315   

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

     161,290         19,731         181,021   

 

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Payments Pursuant to Class R Plan

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011, the Trust paid the Distributor an aggregate of $21,767,634, $17,872,521, $14,707,736, respectively, pursuant to the Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class R shares, of which the indicated amounts were attributable to the following operational Funds:

 

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 512,179       $ 306,664       $ 120,598   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     1,290         723         58   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     91,016         40,105         3,779   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     2,324         57         N/A   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     102,231         83,071         69,429   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     34,352         23,356         8,782   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     98,031         77,554         25,135   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     274,951         244,665         200,621   

PIMCO Income Fund

     86,841         8,851         1,052   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     51         30         N/A   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     620,295         520,958         355,629   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     2,585,099         1,928,697         1,513,074   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     354         39         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     4,485         3,898         3,185   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     802         53         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     3,605         1,499         1,112   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     439         41         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     4,401         1,515         1,504   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     272         4         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     2,290         419         154   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     1,447         482         532   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     3,585         47(1)         N/A   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     63,995         41,831         46,392   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     19,439         12,106         11,858   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     17,176,732         14,449,380         12,254,819   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     77,128(2)         126,476(3)         90,024   

(1) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $2 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class R plan was $45.

(2) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $14 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class R plan was $77,114.

(3) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $5 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class R plan was $126,471.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the amounts collected pursuant to the Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class R shares were used as follows: sales commissions and other compensation to sales personnel, $19,394,962; preparing, printing and distributing sales material and advertising (including preparing, printing and distributing Prospectuses to non-shareholders), and other expenses (including data processing, legal and operations), $2,372,672.

These totals, if allocated among: (i) sales commissions and compensation; and (ii) sales materials and other expenses for each operational Fund, were as follows:

 

Fund    Sales Commissions
and Compensation
     Sales
Materials
and Other
Expenses
     Total  

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 456,351       $ 55,828       $ 512,179   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     1,149         141         1,290   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     81,095         9,921         91,016   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     2,071         253         2,324   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     91,088         11,143         102,231   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     30,608         3,744         34,352   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     87,346         10,685         98,031   

 

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Fund    Sales Commissions
and Compensation
     Sales
Materials
and Other
Expenses
     Total  

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     244,981         29,970         274,951   

PIMCO Income Fund

     77,375         9,466         86,841   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     45         6         51   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     552,683         67,612         620,295   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     2,303,323         281,776         2,585,099   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     315         39         354   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     3,996         489         4,485   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     715         87         802   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     3,212         393         3,605   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     391         48         439   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     3,921         480         4,401   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     242         30         272   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     2,040         250         2,290   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     1,289         158         1,447   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     3,194         391         3,585   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     57,020         6,975         63,995   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     17,320         2,119         19,439   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     15,304,468         1,872,264         17,176,732   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     68,721         8,407         77,128   

Distribution and Servicing Plan for Administrative Class Shares

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 1940 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 firms, certain services in connection with the distribution and marketing of Administrative Class shares and/or certain shareholder services to a financial firm’s customers or participants in benefits plans that invest in Administrative Class shares of the Funds. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under the Administrative Class Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Administrative Class shares):

 

Administrative Class    Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

   0.10%

PIMCO Money Market Fund

   0.10%

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

   0.10%

All other Funds

   0.25%

The fee payable pursuant to the Administrative Class Plan may be used by the Distributor to provide or procure services including, among other things, providing facilities to answer questions from prospective investors about a Fund; receiving and answering correspondence, including requests for Prospectuses and the Statement of Additional Information; preparing, printing and delivering Prospectuses and shareholder reports to prospective shareholders; complying with federal and state securities laws pertaining to the sale of Administrative Class shares; and assisting investors in completing application forms and selecting dividend and other account options. In addition, the fee payable pursuant to the Administrative Class Plan may be used by the Distributor to provide or procure administrative services for Administrative Class shareholders of the Funds including, among other things, receiving, aggregating and processing shareholder orders; furnishing shareholder sub-accounting; providing and maintaining elective shareholder services such as check writing and wire transfer services; providing and maintaining pre-authorized investment plans; communicating periodically with shareholders; acting as the sole shareholder of record and nominee for shareholders; maintaining accounting records for shareholders; answering questions and handling correspondence from shareholders about their accounts; and performing similar account administrative services.

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Administrative Class Plan may not be amended to increase materially the costs which Administrative Class shareholders may bear under the respective Administrative Class Plan without approval of a majority of the outstanding Administrative Class shares, as applicable, and by vote of a majority of both: (i) the Trustees of the Trust; and (ii) those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Administrative Class Plan or any agreements related to it (the “Administrative Class Plan Trustees”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Administrative Class Plan and any related amendments. The

 

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Administrative Class Plan may not take effect until approved by a vote of a majority of both: (i) the Trustees of the Trust; and (ii) the Administrative Class Plan Trustees. The Administrative Class Plan shall continue in effect so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Trustees and the Administrative Class Plan Trustees. The Administrative Class Plan may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by vote of a majority of the Administrative Class Plan Trustees or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding Administrative Class shares of a Fund. Pursuant to the Administrative Class Plan, the Board of Trustees will be provided with quarterly reports of amounts expended under the Administrative Class Plan and the purpose for which such expenditures were made.

FINRA rules limit the amount of asset-based sales charges (“distribution fees”) that may be paid by mutual funds out of their assets as a percentage of total new gross sales. “Service fees,” defined to mean fees paid for providing shareholder services or the maintenance of accounts (but not transfer agency or sub-account services) are not subject to these limits on distribution fees. While the fees paid pursuant to the Administrative Class Plan will typically be treated as distribution fees for purposes of FINRA rules, some portion of the fees may qualify as “service fees” (or fees for ministerial, recordkeeping or administrative activities) and therefore will not be limited by FINRA rules which limit distribution fees as a percentage of total new gross sales. However, FINRA rules limit service fees to 0.25% of a Fund’s average annual net assets.

Payments Pursuant to the Administrative Class Plans

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011, the Trust paid qualified service providers an aggregate amount of $103,843,381, $100,389,460, and $104,207,778, respectively, pursuant to the Administrative Services Plan and the Administrative Distribution Plan. Such payments were allocated among the Funds with operational Administrative Class shares listed below as follows:

 

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 1,002,228       $ 770,132       $ 542,118   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     1,541,737         2,495,568         2,589,104   

PIMCO Convertible Fund

     2,144         13,201         101,196   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     23,030         18,936         19,653   

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     144         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

     106,233         291,933         656,670   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     76,012         79,324         52,562   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

     48,861         88,694         30,179   

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

     438         918         310   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     47,811         44,303         45,238   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     51,251         47,319         54,204   

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

     38,434         981         75   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     620,306         593,421         519,210   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     5,761         1,777         1,249   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     6,012         327         0   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     2,300,778         2,408,683         2,271,728   

PIMCO Income Fund

     26,436         1,356         1,300   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

     714         27         25   

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     528,427         349,127         111,417   

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

     212,185         209,290         295,188   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     2,001,596         1,397,347         2,560,740   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

     52,337         61,382         36,139   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

     4,645         946         1,428   

PIMCO Money Market Fund

     459,671         89,220(1)         85,863(2)   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     142,169         179,249         186,703   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     1,405         1,071         2,406   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     4,204,161         3,387,063         2,954,919   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     50,318         5,579         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     81,617         14,450         511   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     70,330         7,982         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     85,094         11,866         26   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     51,790         6,250         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     69,045         15,631         26   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     6,851         2         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     27,266         4,529         27   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     51,119         5,770         31   

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

     75(3)         N/A         N/A   

 

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Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     3,546         9,052         9,126   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     7,184,333         6,758,777         6,308,172   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     9,470         8,008         7,038   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     82,167,547         80,534,629         84,290,533   

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

     199,951         228,051         241,164   

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

     280,103         247,289         231,471   

(1) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Distributor or its affiliates waived or reimbursed $89,208 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Administrative Class Plans was $12.

(2) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, the Distributor or its affiliates waived or reimbursed $85,863 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Administrative Class Plans was $0.

(3) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor or its affiliates waived or reimbursed $1 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Administrative Class Plans was $74.

The remaining Funds did not make payments under the Administrative Class Plans.

Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class D Shares

The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Servicing Plan with respect to the Class D shares of each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Class D Plan”). Under the terms of the Class D Plan, a Fund may compensate the Distributor for providing, or procuring through financial firms, certain services in connection with the distribution and marketing of Class D shares and/or certain shareholder services to a financial firm’s customers that invest in Class D shares of the Funds. The following lists the maximum annual rates at which the distribution and/or servicing fees may be paid under the Class D Plan (calculated as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class D shares):

 

Class D    Distribution and/or Servicing Fee

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

   0.10%

PIMCO Money Market Fund

   0.10%

PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund

   0.10%

All other Funds

   0.25%

The fee payable pursuant to the Class D Plan may be used by the Distributor to provide or procure services including, among other things, facilities for placing orders directly for the purchase of a Fund’s shares and tendering a Fund’s Class D shares for redemption; advertising with respect to a Fund’s Class D shares; providing information about a Fund; providing facilities to answer questions from prospective investors about a Fund; receiving and answering correspondence, including requests for Prospectuses and statements of additional information; preparing, printing and delivering Prospectuses and shareholder reports to prospective shareholders; assisting investors in applying to purchase Class D shares and selecting dividend and other account options; and shareholder services provided by a financial services firm such as a broker-dealer or registered investment advisor (a “Service Organization”) that may include, but are not limited to, the following functions: receiving, aggregating and processing shareholder orders; furnishing shareholder sub-accounting; providing and maintaining elective shareholder services such as check writing and wire transfer services; providing and maintaining pre-authorized investment plans; communicating periodically with shareholders; acting as the sole shareholder of record and nominee for shareholders; maintaining accounting records for shareholders; answering questions and handling correspondence from shareholders about their accounts; issuing confirmations for transactions by shareholders; performing similar account administrative services; providing such shareholder communications and recordkeeping services as may be required for any program for which the Service Organization is a sponsor that relies on Rule 3a-4 under the 1940 Act; and providing such other similar services as may reasonably be requested to the extent the Service Organization is permitted to do so under applicable statutes, rules, or regulations.

In accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Class D Plan may not be amended to increase materially the costs which Class D shareholders may bear under the respective Class D Plan without approval of a majority of the outstanding Class D shares, as applicable, and by vote of a majority of both: (i) the Trustees of the Trust; and (ii) those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Class D Plan or any agreements related to it (the “Class D Plan Trustees”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Class D Plan and any related amendments. The Class D Plan may not take effect until approved by a vote of a majority of both: (i) the Trustees of the Trust; and (ii) the Class D Plan Trustees. The Class D Plan shall continue in effect so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Trustees and the Class D Plan Trustees. The Class D Plan may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by vote of a majority of the Class D Plan Trustees or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding Class D shares of a Fund. Pursuant to the Class D Plan, the Board of Trustees will be provided with quarterly reports of amounts expended under the Class D Plan and the purpose for which such expenditures were made.

 

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FINRA rules limit the amount of distribution fees that may be paid by mutual funds out of their assets as a percentage of total new gross sales. “Service fees,” defined to mean fees paid for providing shareholder services or the maintenance of accounts (but not transfer agency or sub-account services), are not subject to these limits on distribution fees. While the fees paid pursuant to the Class D Plan will typically be treated as distribution fees for purposes of FINRA rules, some portion of the fees may qualify as “service fees” (or fees for ministerial, recordkeeping or administrative activities) and therefore will not be limited by FINRA rules which limit distribution fees as a percentage of total new gross sales. However, FINRA rules limit service fees to 0.25% of a Fund’s average annual net assets.

Payments Pursuant to Class D Plan

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011, the Trust paid $94,358,394, $80,815,850, and $74,025,147, respectively, pursuant to the Class D Plan, of which the indicated amounts were attributable to the following operational Funds:

 

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   $ 2,311,060       $ 1,947,273       $ 1,284,582   

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

     3,778,010         2,221,513         1,250,903   

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     12,938         13,789         13,830   

PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund

     378(1)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     15,535         15,611         19,131   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

     4,183         7,043         163   

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

     91,042         101,392         12,686   

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

     2,619,703         2,955,782         2,408,808   

PIMCO Convertible Fund

     11,547         2,454         0   

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

     27,787         7,279         N/A   

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

     356,375         174,745         135,493   

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

     2,047,212         2,157,854         1,770,044   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     1,146,320         943,614         809,101   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

     1,333         10         0   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

     365,065         846,753         766,249   

PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

     131(2)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

     139,674         181,314         123,825   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     1,615,336         1,492,147         901,774   

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     887,790         730,298         764,117   

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

     86,066         170,196         223,652   

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

     489,365         200,997         179,482   

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

     219,125         233,471         205,985   

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

     154,302         118,816         32,874   

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

     536,986         589,086         415,435   

PIMCO GNMA Fund

     696,829         576,135         433,578   

PIMCO High Yield Fund

     1,902,780         1,819,902         1,896,013   

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

     90,923         60,524         61,174   

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

     103,584         22,021         7,860   

PIMCO Income Fund

     6,204,977         1,967,067         579,769   

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

     16,095         832         N/A   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

     41,107         18,828         5,990   

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

     146,334         43,187         121,448   

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     2,034,120         1,080,713         886,312   

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

     4,799,001         4,580,983         4,238,037   

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

     13,719(3)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

     235,002         243,583         291,784   

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

     51,236         34,585         40,798   

PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     605(4)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

     55,171         57,838         73,402   

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

     10,278         7,212         1,040   

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

     15,255         7,099         846   

PIMCO Real Return Fund

     6,346,627         5,201,436         4,298,541   

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

     924,524         193,112         88,994   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

     2,461         326         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

     8,293         6,312         3,330   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

     3,321         164         N/A   

 

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Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
     Year Ended
3/31/2012
     Year Ended
3/31/2011
 

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

     6,935         4,386         2,350   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

     1,161         80         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

     4,960         2,456         1,130   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

     211         2         N/A   

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

     8,062         6,773         4,093   

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

     5,911         2,734         836   

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

     9,309         2,595         N/A   

PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund

     2,522(5)         N/A         N/A   

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

     11,631         11,723         22,313   

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

     1,062,672         1,197,879         1,302,633   

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

     302,190         215,144         65,509   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

     78,298         20,115         16,188   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

     717,720         207,935         144,312   

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

     194,964         231,197         314,042   

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

     10,930         7,694         3,332   

PIMCO Total Return Fund

     48,055,696         44,567,517         45,130,641   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

     3,214,513         3,254,039         2,627,778   

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

     51,204(6)         50,290         35,840   

(1) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $1 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class D plan was $377.

(2) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $1 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class D plan was $130.

(3) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $4 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class D plan was $13,715.

(4) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $5 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class D plan was $600.

(5) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $289 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class D plan was $2,233.

(6) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor waived or reimbursed $5,430 and the Fund’s net payment pursuant to the Class D plan was $45,774.

Additional Payments to Financial Firms

The Distributor, PIMCO and their affiliates may from time to time make payments and provide other incentives to financial firms as compensation for services such as providing the Funds with “shelf space” or a higher profile for the financial firms’ financial advisors and their customers, placing the Funds on the financial firms’ preferred or recommended fund list or otherwise identifying the Funds as being part of a complex to be accorded a higher degree of marketing support than complexes not making such payments, granting the Distributor access to the financial firms’ financial advisors (including through the firms’ intranet websites) in order to promote the Funds, promotions in communications with financial firms’ customers such as in the firms’ internet websites or in customer newsletters, providing assistance in training and educating the financial firms’ personnel, and furnishing marketing support and other specified services. The actual services provided, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm. These payments may be significant to the financial firms and also may take the form of sponsorship of conferences, seminars or informational meetings as well as occasional tickets to events or other entertainment, meals, as well as small gifts to such firms’ representatives to the extent permitted by applicable law, rules and regulations.

A number of factors will be considered in determining the amount of these additional payments to financial firms. On some occasions, such payments may be conditioned upon levels of sales, including the sale of a specified minimum dollar amount of the shares of a Fund and/or all of the Funds and/or other funds sponsored by the Distributor, PIMCO and their affiliates together or a particular class of shares, during a specified period of time. The Distributor, PIMCO and their affiliates also may make payments to one or more financial firms based upon factors such as the amount of assets a financial firm’s clients have invested in the Funds and the quality of the financial firm’s relationship with the Distributor, PIMCO and their affiliates.

The additional payments described above are made from the Distributor’s or PIMCO’s (or their affiliates’) own assets (and sometimes, therefore referred to as “revenue sharing”) pursuant to agreements with broker-dealers or other financial firms and do not change the price paid by investors for the purchase of a Fund’s shares or the amount a Fund will receive as proceeds from such sales. These payments may be made to financial firms (as selected by the Distributor) that have sold significant amounts of shares of the Funds. The level of payments made to a financial firm in any future year will vary and generally will not exceed the sum of: (a) 0.10% of such year’s sales of Class A, B, C and D shares of the Funds and PIMCO Equity Series by such financial firm; and

 

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(b) 0.03% of the assets attributable to that financial firm invested in Class A, B, C and D shares of the Funds and PIMCO Equity Series. In certain cases, the payments described in the preceding sentence are subject to certain minimum payment levels. In lieu of payments pursuant to the foregoing formula, the Distributor, PIMCO or their affiliates may make payments of an agreed upon amount which generally will not exceed the amount that would have been payable pursuant to the formula. In some cases, in addition to the payments described above, the Distributor will make payments in connection with or reimburse financial firms’ sponsorship and/or attendance at conferences, seminars or informational meetings.

As of July 31, 2013, the Distributor and PIMCO anticipate that the firms that will receive the additional payments for marketing support, shelf space or other services, including event sponsorships as described above include:

 

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

AXA Advisors, LLC

Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp.

Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc.

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

CCO Investment Services

Cetera Advisors LLC

Cetera Financial Specialists LLC

Cetera Advisor Networks LLC

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Comerica Securities

Commonwealth Financial Network

Cuna Brokerage Services

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC

First Allied Securities, Inc.

FSC Securities

HSBC Brokerage (USA) Inc.

ING Financial Partners

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

Lincoln Financial Securities Corp

LPL Financial

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

 

MML Distributors, LLC

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Multi-Financial Securities Corp.

Mutual Service Corporation

National Financial Services LLC

National Planning Corporation

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC

Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.

Pershing LLC

PrimeVest Financial Services

Questar Capital

Raymond James & Associates

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

Robert W. Baird & Co.

Royal Alliance Associates

SagePoint Financial, Inc.

Securities America, Inc.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.

SunTrust Investment Services

UBS Financial Services

United Planners Financial Services of America

US Bancorp Investments, Inc.

Wells Fargo Advisers LLP

The Distributor expects that additional firms may be added to this list from time to time. Wholesale representatives of the Distributor and employees of PIMCO or their affiliates visit financial firms on a regular basis to educate financial advisors and other personnel about the Funds and to encourage the sale or recommendation of Fund shares to their clients. Although a Fund may use financial firms that sell Fund shares to effect transactions for the Fund’s portfolio, neither the Fund nor PIMCO will consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when choosing financial firms to effect those transactions.

The Distributor also may pay investment consultants or their affiliated companies for certain services including technology, operations, tax, or audit consulting services, and may pay such firms for the Distributor’s attendance at investment forums sponsored by such firms or for various studies, surveys, or access to databases. Subject to applicable law, PIMCO and its affiliates may also provide investment advisory services to investment consultants and their affiliates and may execute brokerage transactions on behalf of the Funds with such investment consultants’ affiliates. These consultants or their affiliates may, in the ordinary course of their investment consultant business, recommend that their clients utilize PIMCO’s investment advisory services or invest in the Funds or in other products sponsored or distributed by the Distributor.

In addition to the payments, reimbursements and incentives described immediately above, further amounts may be paid to financial firms for providing services with respect to shareholders holding Fund shares in nominee or street name, including, but not limited to, the following services: providing explanations and answering inquiries regarding the Funds and their accounts; providing recordkeeping and other administrative services, including preparing record date shareholder lists for proxy solicitation; maintaining records of and facilitating shareholder purchases and redemptions; processing and mailing transaction confirmations, periodic statements, prospectuses, shareholder reports, shareholder notices and other Securities and Exchange Commission-required communications to shareholders; providing periodic statements to certain benefit plans and participants in such plans of the Funds held for the benefit of each participant in the plan; processing, collecting and posting distributions to their accounts; issuing and mailing dividend checks to shareholders who have selected cash distributions; assisting in the establishment and maintenance of shareholder accounts; providing account designations and other information; capturing and processing tax data; establishing and maintaining systematic withdrawals and automated investment plans and shareholder account registrations; providing sub-accounting

 

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services; providing recordkeeping services related to purchase and redemption transactions, including providing such information as may be necessary to assure compliance with applicable blue sky requirements; and performing similar administrative services as requested by the Distributor, PIMCO or their affiliates to the extent that the firm is permitted by applicable statute, rule or regulation to provide such information or services. The actual services provided, and the payments made for such services, vary from firm to firm.

For these services, PIMCO, the Distributor or their affiliates, may pay: (i) annual per account charges that in the aggregate generally range from $0 to $6 per account, and in some cases up to $12 per account, for networking fees for NSCC-networked accounts and from $14 to $19 for services to omnibus accounts; or (ii) an annual fee of up to 0.25% per annum of the value of the assets in the relevant accounts, or up to 0.10% in the case of Class P shares. In addition, PIMCO, the Distributor or their affiliates may pay financial firms a flat fee to cover certain set-up costs by Fund or share class. These payments, taken together in the aggregate, may be material to financial firms relative to other compensation paid by a Fund and/or PIMCO, the Distributor and their affiliates and may be in addition to any (i) distribution and/or servicing (12b-1) fees; and (ii) marketing support, revenue sharing or “shelf space” fees disclosed above and paid to such financial firms. The additional servicing payments and set-up fees described above may differ depending on the Fund and share class and may vary from amounts paid to the Trust’s transfer agent for providing similar services to other accounts.

If investment advisers, distributors or affiliated persons of mutual funds make payments and provide other incentives in differing amounts, financial firms and their financial advisors may have financial incentives for recommending a particular mutual fund over other mutual funds. In addition, depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm and its financial advisors also may have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes. Because financial firms and plan recordkeepers may be paid varying amounts per class for sub-accounting and related recordkeeping services, the service requirements of which also may vary by class, this may create an additional incentive for financial firms and their financial advisors to favor one fund complex over another or one fund class over another. You should review carefully any disclosure by the financial firm or plan recordkeepers as to its compensation.

In certain circumstances, the Distributor or its affiliates may pay or reimburse financial firms for distribution and/or shareholder services out of the Distributor’s or its affiliates’ own assets when the Distributor does not receive associated distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees from the applicable Funds. These payments and reimbursements may be made from profits received by the Distributor or its affiliates from other fees paid by the Funds. Such activities by the Distributor or its affiliates may provide incentives to financial firms to purchase or market shares of the Funds. Additionally, these activities may give the Distributor or its affiliates additional access to sales representatives of such financial firms, which may increase sales of Fund shares. The payments described in this paragraph may be significant to payors and payees.

Purchases, Exchanges and Redemptions

Purchases, exchanges and redemptions of all Fund shares are discussed under the “Purchases, Redemptions and Exchanges” section of the Prospectuses, and that information is incorporated herein by reference.

Certain managed account clients of PIMCO may purchase Fund shares. To avoid the imposition of duplicative fees, PIMCO may be required to make adjustments in the management fees charged separately by PIMCO to these clients to offset the management fees and expenses paid indirectly through a client’s investment in the Fund.

Certain clients of PIMCO whose assets would be eligible for purchase by one or more of the Funds may purchase shares of the Trust with such assets. Assets so purchased by a Fund will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.

Generally, the minimum initial investment for shares of Class A, Class C and Class D is $1,000 per Fund. For information on specific account types for Class A and Class C shares see below. The minimum initial investment for shares of the Institutional Class, Class M, Class P and Administrative Class is $1 million per account, except that the minimum investment may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. A Fund or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial investment for certain categories of investors at their discretion. In addition, the minimum initial investment may be modified for certain employees and their extended family members of PIMCO and its affiliates. (See “Sales at Net Asset Value” below for the definition of extended family members.) To obtain more information about exceptions to the minimum initial investment for all share classes please call 888.87.PIMCO.

One or more classes of shares of the Funds may not be qualified or registered for sale in all States. Prospective investors should inquire as to whether shares of a particular Fund, or class of shares thereof, are available for offer and sale in their State of domicile or residence. Shares of a Fund may not be offered or sold in any State unless registered or qualified in that jurisdiction, unless an exemption from registration or qualification is available.

As described in the Prospectuses under the caption “Exchanging Shares,” a shareholder may exchange shares of any Fund for shares of the same class of any other Fund of the Trust or any series of PIMCO Equity Series that is available for investment, each on the

 

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basis of their respective net asset values. A shareholder may also exchange Class M shares of any Fund for Institutional Class shares of any other Fund of the Trust or any series of PIMCO Equity Series that is available for investment. This exchange privilege may in the future be extended to cover any “interval” funds that may be established and managed by the Adviser and its affiliates. The original purchase date(s) of shares exchanged for purposes of calculating any contingent deferred sales charge will carry over to the investment in the new Fund. For example, if a shareholder invests in Class C shares of one Fund and 6 months later (when the contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption would normally be 1%) exchanges his shares for Class C shares of another Fund, no sales charge would be imposed upon the exchange but the investment in the other Fund would be subject to the 1% contingent deferred sales charge until one year after the date of the shareholder’s investment in the first Fund as described in the applicable Prospectus.

Shares of one class of a Fund may be exchanged, at a shareholder’s option, directly for shares of another class of the same Fund (an “intra-fund exchange”), subject to the terms and conditions described below and to such other fees and charges as set forth in the applicable Prospectus(es) (including the imposition or waiver of any sales charge (load) or contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”)), provided that the shareholder for whom the intra-fund exchange is being requested meets the eligibility requirements of the class into which such shareholder seeks to exchange. Additional information regarding the eligibility requirements of different share classes, including investment minimums and intended distribution channels, is provided under “Distribution of Trust Shares” above, and/or in the applicable Prospectus(es). Shares of a Fund will be exchanged for shares of a different class of the same Fund on the basis of their respective NAVs, and no redemption fee will apply to intra-fund exchanges. Ongoing fees and expenses incurred by a given share class will differ from those of other share classes, and a shareholder receiving new shares in an intra-fund exchange may be subject to higher or lower total expenses following such exchange. In addition to changes in ongoing fees and expenses, a shareholder receiving new shares in an intra-fund exchange may be required to pay an initial sales charge (load) or CDSC. Generally, intra-fund exchanges into Class A shares will be subject to a Class A sales charge unless otherwise noted below, and intra-fund exchanges out of Class A, Class B or Class C shares will be subject to the standard schedule of CDSCs for the share class out of which the shareholder is exchanging, unless otherwise noted below. If Class B shares are exchanged for Class A shares, a Class A sales charge will not apply but a shareholder will be responsible for paying any applicable CDSCs attributable to those Class B shares. If Class C shares are exchanged for Class A shares, a shareholder will be responsible for paying any Class C CDSCs and any applicable Class A sales charge. If Class P shares are exchanged for Class A shares, a Class A sales charge will not apply. If Class A shares were purchased at NAV and no commission was paid and then exchanged for Institutional Class shares, a CDSC will not apply. With respect to shares subject to a CDSC, if less than all of an investment is exchanged out of one class of a Fund, any portion of the investment exchanged will be from the lot of shares that would incur the lowest CDSC if such shares were being redeemed rather than exchanged. Shareholders generally should not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon such an intra-fund exchange, provided that the transaction is undertaken and processed, with respect to any shareholder, as a direct exchange transaction. If an intra-fund exchange incurs a CDSC or sales charge, Fund shares may be redeemed to pay such charge, and that redemption will be taxable. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors as to the federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax consequences of an intra-fund exchange.

For each Fund (except for PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds), orders for exchanges accepted prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE on any day the Trust is open for business will be executed at the respective net asset values determined as of the close of business that day. Orders for exchanges received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE on any business day will be executed at the respective net asset values determined at the close of the next business day.

For the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, orders for exchanges accepted prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, (or an earlier cut-off time if the Fund closes early (the “cut-off time”)) on any day that the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds are open for business will be executed at the respective net asset values determined as of 5:30 p.m., Eastern time. Orders for exchanges received after the cut-off time on any day that the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds are open for business will be executed at the respective net asset values determined as of 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, the next day the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds are open for business. Requests to exchange shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds for shares of other Funds of the Trust or any series of PIMCO Equity Series received after 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, will be effected at the next day’s net asset value for those funds.

An excessive number of exchanges may be disadvantageous to the Trust. Therefore, the Trust, in addition to its right to reject any exchange, reserves the right to adopt a policy of terminating the exchange privilege of any shareholder who makes more than a specified number of exchanges in a 12-month period or in any calendar quarter. The Trust reserves the right to modify or discontinue the exchange privilege at any time.

The Trust reserves the right to suspend or postpone redemptions during any period when: (a) trading on the NYSE is restricted, as determined by the SEC, or the NYSE is closed for other than customary weekend and holiday closings; (b) the SEC has by order permitted such suspension; or (c) an emergency, as determined by the SEC, exists, making disposal of portfolio securities or valuation of net assets of a Fund not reasonably practicable.

 

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The Trust is committed to paying in cash all requests for redemptions by any shareholder of record and certain beneficial owners of shares of the Funds, limited in amount with respect to each shareholder during any 90-day period to the lesser of: (i) $250,000; or (ii) 1% of the net asset value of the Trust at the beginning of such period. Although the Trust will normally redeem all shares for cash, it may, in unusual circumstances, redeem amounts in excess of the lesser of (i) or (ii) above by payment in kind of securities held in the Funds’ portfolios.

The Trust has adopted procedures under which it may make redemptions-in-kind to shareholders who are affiliated persons of a Fund. Under these procedures, the Trust generally may satisfy a redemption request from an affiliated person in-kind, provided that: (1) the redemption-in-kind is effected at approximately the affiliated shareholder’s proportionate share of the distributing Fund’s current net assets, and thus does not result in the dilution of the interests of the remaining shareholders; (2) the distributed securities are valued in the same manner as they are valued for purposes of computing the distributing Fund’s net asset value; (3) the redemption-in-kind is consistent with the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information; and (4) neither the affiliated shareholder nor any other party with the ability and the pecuniary incentive to influence the redemption-in-kind selects, or influences the selection of, the distributed securities.

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes the Trust to redeem shares under certain circumstances as may be specified by the Board of Trustees, including small accounts.

How to Buy Shares—Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R Shares.

Purchases through Financial Firms. Class A, Class C and Class R shares of each Fund are offered through various financial firms including broker-dealers, banks, trust companies and certain other firms. Class B Shares of the Funds are no longer available for purchase as described in each Fund’s prospectus.

Direct Purchases. Class A or Class C shares may be purchased directly by mail by obtaining an application form online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Send completed applications along with a check payable to PIMCO Family of Funds to:

 

Regular Mail:   Overnight Delivery:

PIMCO Funds

P.O. Box 55060

Boston, MA 02205-5060

 

PIMCO Funds

c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.

30 Dan Road

Canton, MA 02021-2809

All shareholders who establish accounts by mail will receive individual confirmations of each purchase, redemption, dividend reinvestment, exchange or transfer of Fund shares, including the total number of Fund shares owned as of the confirmation date, except that purchases resulting from the reinvestment of daily-accrued dividends and/or distributions will be confirmed once each calendar quarter. See “Fund Distributions” in the applicable Fund’s Prospectus. Information regarding direct investment or any other features or plans offered by the Trust may be obtained by calling 888.87.PIMCO or by calling your financial firm representative.

Purchases are accepted subject to collection of checks at full value and conversion into federal funds. Payment by a check drawn on any member of the Federal Reserve System can normally be converted into federal funds within two business days after receipt of the check. Checks drawn on a non-member bank may take up to 15 days to convert into federal funds. In all cases, the purchase price is based on the net asset value next determined after the purchase order and check are accepted, even though the check may not yet have been converted into federal funds.

The Trust reserves the right to require payment by wire. The Trust generally does not accept payments made by cash, money order, temporary/starter checks, third party checks, credit cards, traveler’s checks, credit card checks, or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks even if payment may be effected through a U.S. bank. Investors may also elect to purchase shares over the phone provided that you have linked a bank account to your direct account. For more information please call 888.87.PIMCO.

Subsequent Purchases of Shares—Class A and Class C Shares. The minimum subsequent purchase in any Fund is $50. Subsequent purchases of Class A or Class C shares can be made as indicated above by mailing a check with a letter of instruction describing the investment (i.e., account number, name of fund, share class, number of shares, or investment amounts in dollars) or utilizing the “Invest by Mail” portion of a confirmation statement. Additionally, subsequent purchases can be made through the Automatic Investment Plan, the Automatic Exchange Plan, and the Automated Clearing House (ACH) privilege referred to below. All checks should be made payable to PIMCO Family of Funds and should clearly indicate the shareholder’s account number. Checks should be mailed to one of the addresses under “Direct Purchases” above.

Purchasing Class R Shares. Class R shares are generally available only to 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health care

 

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benefit funding plans (collectively “specified benefit plans”) and other accounts whereby the plan or the plan’s financial firm has an agreement with the Distributor or the Administrator to utilize Class R shares in certain investment products or programs (each such plan or account, a “Class R Eligible Plan”). Additionally, Class R shares are generally available only to Class R Eligible Plans where Class R shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the plan level or at the level of the financial firm level). Class R shares are not available to retail accounts, non-Class R Eligible Plans, traditional and Roth IRAs (except through certain omnibus accounts), SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, individual 403(b) plans, or Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. Plan participants may not directly purchase Class R shares through the Distributor. There is no minimum initial or additional investment in Class R shares because Class R shares may only be purchased through omnibus accounts. For more information please call 888.87.PIMCO.

Purchases through Financial Firms. Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Class D and Administrative Class shares of each Fund are offered through various financial firms including broker-dealers, banks, trust companies and certain other financial firms.

Direct Purchases. Institutional Class, Class M and Administrative Class Shares may be purchased directly by obtaining an application online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO and making payment by wire of federal funds, except as described below. Completed applications may be sent using the following methods:

Facsimile:

816.421.2861

Regular Mail and Overnight Delivery:

PIMCO Funds

c/o BFDS Midwest

330 W. 9th Street

Kansas City, MO 64105

Email:

pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Purchase amounts should be sent via wire as follows:

PIMCO Funds c/o State Street Bank & Trust Co.

One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111

ABA: 011000028

DDA: 9905-7432

ACCT: Investor PIMCO Account Number

FFC: Name of Investor and Name of Fund(s)

Before wiring federal funds, the investor must provide purchase instructions to the Transfer Agent. In order to receive the current day’s price, purchase instructions must be received in good order prior to market close. Purchase instructions must include the name of authorized person on the account, account name, account number, name of Fund and share class, and amount being wired. Wires received without purchase instructions will result in a processing delay or a return of wire. Failure to send the accompanying wire on the same day may result in the cancellation of the purchase order.

Investors may also purchase Institutional Class, Class M and Administrative Class shares with proceeds derived from an advisory account managed by PIMCO or one of its affiliates. For more information please call 888.87.PIMCO.

Unavailable or Restricted Funds. Certain Funds and/or share classes are not currently offered to the public as of the date of this Statement of Additional Information. Please see the applicable Prospectuses for details.

Additional Information about Purchases. Shares may be purchased at a price equal to their net asset value per share next determined after receipt of an order plus a sales charge (if applicable), which may be imposed either: (i) at the time of the purchase in the case of Class A shares (the “initial sales charge alternative”); or (ii) by the deduction of an ongoing asset-based sales charge in the case of Class C and Class R shares (the “asset-based sales charge alternative”). In certain circumstances, Class A and Class C shares are also subject to a CDSC. See “Alternative Purchase Arrangements.” Purchase payments for Class C and R shares are fully invested at the net asset value next determined after acceptance of the trade. Purchase payments for Class A shares, less the applicable sales charge, are invested at the net asset value next determined after acceptance of the trade.

All purchase orders (except purchase orders for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, which are discussed below) received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) on the NYSE on a regular business day are processed at that day’s offering price. However, orders received by the Trust or its

 

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designee after the offering price is determined that day from financial firms or certain retirement plans will receive such offering price if the orders were received by the financial firm or retirement plan from its customer or participant prior to such offering price determination and were transmitted to and received by the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Distributor or Administrator in accordance with an agreement or as allowed by applicable law. Purchase orders will be accepted only on days on which a Fund is open for business. If a purchase order is received on a day when a Fund is not open for business, it will be processed on the next succeeding day the Fund is open for business (according to the succeeding day’s net asset value). The Trust is “open for business” on each day the NYSE is open for trading, which excludes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the NYSE is closed due to weather or other extenuating circumstances on a day it would typically be open for business, the Trust reserves the right to treat such day as a Business Day and accept purchase and redemption orders and calculate a Fund’s NAV, in accordance with applicable law. Each Fund reserves the right to close if the primary trading markets of a Fund’s portfolio instruments are closed and the Fund’s management believes that there is not an adequate market to meet purchase, redemption or exchange requests. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommends that the securities markets close trading early, each Fund may close trading early.

Purchase orders for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds received by the Trust or its designee prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time (or an earlier time if a Fund closes early) on a day such Fund is open for business, will be processed at that day’s net asset value. However, orders received by the Trust or its designee after 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, will be processed at that day’s net asset value if the orders were received by a financial firm from its customer prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time and were transmitted to and received by the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Distributor or Administrator in accordance with an agreement or as allowed by applicable law.

Broker-dealers and other financial firms are obligated to transmit purchase orders promptly. The Trust and the Distributor each reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept or reject any order for purchase of Fund shares. The sale of shares may be suspended on any day on which the NYSE is closed and, if permitted by the rules of the SEC, when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency that makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors.

Specified Benefit Plans and Other Retirement Accounts. The Funds make available services and documents for Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”), including Roth IRAs, for which State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as trustee and for IRA Accounts under the Internal Revenue Code. The Funds make available services and prototype documents for Simplified Employee Pension Plans (“SEP”). In addition, prototype documents are available for establishing 403(b)(7) custodial accounts with State Street Bank and Trust Company as custodian.

For purposes of this section, a “Plan Investor” means any specified benefit plan (as defined above in the section entitled “Distribution and Multi-Class Plan”) investing in Class A, Class C or Class R shares. The term “Plan Investor” does not include an IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, SAR-SEP IRA, 403(b)(7) custodial account, or Coverdell Education Savings Account.

The minimum initial investment for all Plan Investors, IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SAR-SEP IRAs and 403(b)(7) custodial accounts are set forth in the table below. For Plan Investors invested in a Fund through omnibus account arrangements, there is no minimum initial investment per plan participant. Instead, there is a minimum initial investment per plan, which is agreed upon by the Distributor and the financial firm maintaining the omnibus account. However, any Plan Investor that has existing positions in the Funds and that does not already maintain an omnibus account with a Fund and would like to invest in such Fund is subject to the minimum initial investment set forth in the table below.

Automatic Investment Plan. The Automatic Investment Plan provides for periodic investments into a direct account with the Funds by means of automatic transfers of a designated amount from the shareholder’s bank account. In order to establish an Automatic Investment Plan on a direct account, the investment minimum must first be satisfied. Investments may be made monthly, quarterly or annually, and may be in any amount subject to a minimum of $50 per Fund for each Fund in which shares are purchased through the plan. Further information regarding the Automatic Investment Plan is available from the Funds and similar plans may be available from financial firms. You may enroll by completing the appropriate section on the account application, or you may obtain the appropriate Account Options Form by calling 888.87.PIMCO or your financial advisor or by visiting pimco.com/investments. The use of the appropriate form may be limited for certain Funds and/or share classes at the discretion of the Funds.

Automatic Exchange Plan. Further information regarding the Automatic Exchange Plan is available by calling PIMCO Funds at 888.87.PIMCO or your financial advisor. You may enroll your direct account by completing the Account Options Form, which may be obtained by telephone request or by visiting pimco.com/investments. The use of the appropriate form may be limited for certain Funds and/or other share classes at the option of the Funds, and as set forth in the Prospectus. For more information on exchanges, see “Exchange Privilege.”

 

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Automated Clearing House (ACH) Privileges. The ACH network allows electronic transfer from a checking or savings account into a direct account with the Funds. The ACH privilege may be used for initial purchases, subsequent purchases, and for redemptions and other transactions described under “How to Redeem.” Purchase transactions are effected by electronic funds transfers from the investor’s account at a U.S. bank or other financial institution that is an ACH member. To initiate such purchases, please call 888.87.PIMCO. All calls will be recorded. For Class A and Class C shares the minimum initial investment by ACH is $1,000 per Fund and the subsequent investment by ACH is $50 per Fund.

ACH privileges must be requested on the account application, or may be established on an existing account by completing an Account Options form, which is available by calling 888.87.PIMCO or by visiting pimco.com/investments. Validated signatures from all shareholders of record for the account are required. See “Signature Validation” below. To add this privilege to an account holding Institutional shares please call 888.87.PIMCO. Such privileges apply to each shareholder of record for the Fund account unless and until the Funds receive written instructions from a shareholder of record canceling such privileges. Changes of bank account information must be made by completing a new Account Options form. If telephone privileges are elected, the Fund and its agents may rely on any telephone instructions believed to be genuine and will not be responsible to shareholders for any damage, loss or expenses arising out of such instructions. The Funds reserve the right to amend, suspend or discontinue the ACH privileges at any time without prior notice. The ACH privilege does not apply to shares held in broker “street name” accounts or in other omnibus accounts.

Signature Validation. When a signature validation is called for, a Medallion signature guarantee or Signature Validation Program (“SVP”) stamp will be required. A Medallion signature guarantee is intended to provide signature validation for transactions considered financial in nature, and an SVP stamp is intended to provide signature validation for transactions non-financial in nature. A Medallion signature guarantee or SVP stamp may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer, clearing agency, savings association or other financial institution which is participating in a Medallion program or Signature Validation Program recognized by the Securities Transfer Association. Shareholders should contact the Transfer Agent for additional details regarding the Funds’ signature guarantee requirements.

Account Registration and Privilege Changes. Changes in registration or account privileges may be made in writing via letter of instruction or via the Account Options form which can be obtained online at pimco.com/investments or by calling 888.87.PIMCO. Signature validation may be required. See “Signature Validation” above. All correspondence must include the account number and may be submitted using the following methods:

For Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class R shares:

 

Regular Mail:

 

Overnight Delivery:

PIMCO Funds

P.O. Box 55060

Boston, MA 02205-5060

 

PIMCO Funds

c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.

30 Dan Road

Canton, MA 02021-2809

For Institutional Class, Class M, and Administrative Class Shares:

Facsimile:

816.421.2861

Regular Mail and Overnight Delivery:

PIMCO Funds

c/o BFDS Midwest

330 W. 9th Street

Kansas City, MO 64105

Email:

pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

Small Accounts.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class D. Due to the relatively high cost to the Funds of maintaining small accounts, holders of Class A and Class C shares are asked to maintain an account balance in each Fund in which the shareholder invests at least the amount necessary to open the type of account involved. If a shareholder’s balance for any account is below such minimum for three months or longer, the Fund’s administrator shall have the right (except in the case of retirement accounts) to close that account after giving the shareholder 60 days in which to increase his or her balance. The shareholder’s account will not be liquidated if the reduction in size is due solely to market decline in the value of the shares or if the aggregate value of the shareholder’s accounts (and the accounts of the shareholder’s spouse and his or her children under the age of 21 years), or all of the accounts of an employee benefits plan of a single employer, in series of the Trust and PIMCO Equity Series exceeds $50,000.

 

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Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class. The Trust reserves the right to redeem Institutional Class, Class P and Administrative Class shares in any account for their then-current value (which will be promptly paid to the investor) if at any time, due to redemption by the investor, the shares in the account do not have a value of at least $100,000. A shareholder will receive advance notice of a mandatory redemption and will be given at least 60 days to bring the value of its account up to at least $100,000.

Transfer on Death Registration. The Funds may accept “transfer on death” (“TOD”) account registration requests from investors. The laws of a state selected by the Funds in accordance with the Uniform TOD Security Registration Act will govern the registration. The Funds may require appropriate releases and indemnifications from investors as a prerequisite for permitting TOD registration. The Funds may from time to time change these requirements (including by changes to the determination as to which state’s law governs TOD registrations).

Summary of Minimum Investments for Class A, Class C and Class R Shares. The following table provides a summary of the minimum initial investment and minimum subsequent investment for each type of account (including Specified Benefit Accounts):

 

Type of Account   

Initial Minimum

Investment

   Subsequent Minimum
Investment

Regular/General Retail Accounts

   $1,000 per Fund    $50 per Fund

IRA

   $1,000 per Fund    $50 per Fund

Roth IRA

   $1,000 per Fund    $50 per Fund

UTMA

   $1,000 per Fund    $50 per Fund

UGMA

   $1,000 per Fund    $50 per Fund

Automatic Investment Plan

   $250 per Fund    $50 per Fund

Automatic Exchange Plan

   $1,000 per Fund    $50 per Fund

SEP IRA established on or before March 31, 2004

   $50 per Fund/per participant    $0

SEP IRA established after March 31, 2004

   $1,000 per Fund/per participant    $0

SIMPLE IRA*

   $50 per Fund/per participant    $0

SAR-SEP IRA*

   $50 per Fund/per participant    $0

403(b)(7) custodial account plan established on or before March 31, 2004

   $50 per Fund/per participant    $0

403(b)(7) custodial account plan established after March 31, 2004

   $1,000 per Fund/per participant    $0

Plan Investors held through omnibus accounts–Plan Level

   $0    $0

Participant Level

   $0    $0

Plan Investors held through non-omnibus accounts (individual participant accounts) established on or before March 31, 2004

   $50 per Fund    $0

Plan Investors held through non-omnibus accounts (individual participant accounts) established after March 31, 2004

   $1,000 per Fund    $0

(*)       The minimums apply to existing accounts only. No new SIMPLE-IRA or SAR-SEP IRA accounts are being accepted.

Alternative Purchase Arrangements.

Class A, Class C and Class R shares bear sales charges in different forms (i.e., initial, deferred and/or asset-based) and amounts and bear different levels of expenses, as described below. The alternative purchase arrangements described in this Statement of Additional Information are designed to enable a retail investor to choose between purchasing Class A shares and Class C shares based on all factors to be considered, including the amount and intended length of the investment, the particular Fund and whether the investor intends to exchange shares for shares of other Funds. Class R shares are only available to specified benefit plan investors. Generally, when making an investment decision, investors should consider the anticipated life of an intended investment in the Funds, the size of the investment, the accumulated distribution and servicing fees plus contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs) on Class C shares, the initial sales charge plus accumulated servicing fees on Class A shares (plus a CDSC in certain circumstances), the possibility that the anticipated higher return on Class A shares due to the lower ongoing charges will offset the initial sales charge paid on such shares, and the difference in the CDSCs applicable to Class A and Class C shares.

Investors should understand that initial sales charges, servicing and distribution fees and CDSCs are all used directly or indirectly to fund the compensation of broker-dealers or other financial firms that sell or provide services with respect to Class A and Class C shares. Depending on the arrangements in place at any particular time, a financial firm may have a financial incentive for recommending a particular share class over other share classes.

 

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Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares are sold without sales charges and may have different distribution and service fees than Class A, Class C and Class R shares. See “Distributor and Multi-Class Plan” above for information on share class eligibility and “Purchases, Exchanges and Redemptions” above for investment minimums. As a result of lower sales charges, distribution and/or service fees, and/or operating expenses, Institutional Class, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares are generally expected to achieve higher investment returns than Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares. To obtain information about the various share classes or investment minimums please call 888.87.PIMCO.

Class A Shares. The initial sales charge alternative (Class A shares) might be preferred by investors purchasing shares of sufficient aggregate value to qualify for reductions in the initial sales charge applicable to such shares. Similar reductions are not available on the asset-based sales charge alternative (Class C shares). Class A shares are subject to a servicing fee but are not subject to a distribution fee and, accordingly, such shares are expected to pay correspondingly higher dividends on a per share basis. However, because initial sales charges are deducted at the time of purchase, not all of the purchase payment for Class A shares is invested initially. Class C shares might be preferable to investors who wish to have all purchase payments invested initially, although remaining subject to higher distribution and servicing fees and, for certain periods, being subject to a CDSC. An investor who qualifies for an elimination of the Class A shares initial sales charge should also consider whether he or she anticipates redeeming shares in a time period that will subject such shares to a CDSC as described below. Class A shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds are not subject to an initial sales charge or a CDSC.

Class C Shares. The asset-based sales charge alternative (Class C shares) might be preferred by investors who intend to purchase shares that are not of sufficient aggregate value to qualify for Class A sales charges of 1% or less, who wish to have all purchase payments invested initially, or who are unsure of the intended length of their investment. Class C shares are not subject to a CDSC after they have been held for one year. Class C shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds are not subject to a CDSC unless acquired by exchanging Class C shares of another Fund.

In determining whether to purchase Class A or Class C shares, a retail investor should always consider the availability of a waiver or reduction of initial sales charges or a waiver of a CDSC. See generally “Initial Sales Charge Alternative—Class A Shares” and “Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charges” below.

The maximum purchase of Class C shares of a Fund in a single purchase is $499,999.99 ($249,999.99 for the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds). If an investor intends to purchase Class C shares: (i) for more than one Fund and the aggregate purchase price for all such purchases will exceed $499,999.99 ($249,999.99 for the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) for Class C shares; or (ii) for one Fund in a series of transactions and the aggregate purchase amount will exceed $499,999.99 ($249,999.99 for the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) for Class C shares, then in either such event the investor should consider whether purchasing another share class may be in the investor’s best interests. The Funds may refuse any order to purchase shares.

Class R Shares. Only Class R Eligible Plans may purchase Class R shares. Class R shares are not subject to an initial sales charge or a CDSC but are subject to ongoing service fees of 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of the Class R shares per year and ongoing distribution fees of 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of the Class R shares per year. Servicing fees are used to compensate financial firms for personal services and the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Distribution fees are used to support the firm’s marketing and distribution efforts, such as compensating financial advisors and their financial firms, advertising and promotion. If Class R shares are held over time, these fees may exceed the maximum sales charge than investor would have paid as a shareholder of one of the other share classes.

For a description of the Distribution and Servicing Plans and distribution and servicing fees payable thereunder with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, see “Distribution and Servicing (12b-1) Plans” in the prospectuses.

 

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Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charges. The CDSC applicable to Class A and Class C shares is currently waived for:

(i) any partial or complete redemption in connection with (a) required minimum distributions to IRA account owners or beneficiaries or (b) distributions to participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans upon attaining age 59 1/2 or on account of death or permanent and total disability (as defined in Section 22(e) of the Internal Revenue Code) that occurs after the purchase of Class A or Class C shares;

(ii) any partial or complete redemption in connection with a qualifying loan or hardship withdrawal from an employer sponsored retirement plan;

(iii) any complete redemption in connection with a distribution from a qualified employer retirement plan in connection with termination of employment or termination of the employer’s plan and the transfer to another employer’s plan or to an IRA;

(iv) any partial or complete redemption following death or permanent and total disability (as defined in Section 22(e) of the Internal Revenue Code) of an individual holding shares for his or her own account and/or as the last survivor of a joint tenancy arrangement (this provision, however, does not cover an individual holding in a fiduciary capacity or as a nominee or agent, or the owners, trustees or beneficiaries of a legal entity) provided the redemption is requested within one year of the death or initial determination of disability and provided the death or disability occurs after the purchase of the shares;

 

(v)

any redemption resulting from a return of an excess contribution to a qualified employer retirement plan or an IRA;

(vi) up to 10% per year of the value of a Fund account that (a) has the value of at least $10,000 at the start of such year and (b) is subject to an Automatic Withdrawal Plan;

(vii) redemptions by current or former Trustees, officers and employees of the Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, and by directors, officers and current or former employees of the Distributor, Allianz, Allianz Global Fund Management or PIMCO if the account was established while employed;

(viii) redemptions effected pursuant to a Fund’s right to involuntarily redeem a shareholder’s Fund account if the aggregate net asset value of shares held in such shareholder’s account is less than a minimum account size specified in such Fund’s prospectus;

(ix) involuntary redemptions caused by operation of law;

(x) redemptions of shares of any Fund that is combined with another Fund, investment company, or personal holding company by virtue of a merger, acquisition or other similar reorganization transaction;

(xi) redemptions by a shareholder who is a participant making periodic purchases of not less than $50 through certain employer sponsored savings plans that are clients of a financial firm with which the Distributor has an agreement with respect to such purchases;

(xii) redemptions effected by trustees or other fiduciaries who have purchased shares for employer-sponsored plans, the trustee, administrator, fiduciary, broker, trust company or registered investment adviser for which has an agreement with the Distributor with respect to such purchases;

(xiii) redemptions in connection with IRA accounts established with Form 5305-SIMPLE under the Internal Revenue Code for which the Trust is the designated financial institution;

(xiv) redemptions where the shareholder can demonstrate hardship, which shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Funds;

(xv) redemptions where the shareholder can demonstrate the shareholder inadvertently requested redemption within the CDSC period and substantially all of the CDSC period has lapsed; and

(xvi) an intra-fund exchange of Class A shares for Institutional Class shares where the Class A shares were purchased at NAV and no commission was paid.

The CDSC applicable to Class B shares is currently waived for any partial or complete redemption in each of the following cases:

 

(i)

in connection with required minimum distributions to IRA account owners or to plan participants or beneficiaries;

(ii) involuntary redemptions caused by operation of law;

(iii) redemption of shares of any Fund that is combined with another Fund, investment company, or personal holding company by virtue of a merger, acquisition or other similar reorganization transaction;

 

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(iv) following death or permanent and total disability (as defined in Section 22(e) of the Internal Revenue Code) of an individual holding shares for his or her own account and/or as the last survivor of a joint tenancy arrangement (this provision, however, does not cover the death or disability of an individual holding in a fiduciary capacity, as a nominee or agent, nor the death or disability of a legal entity or the owners or beneficiaries of any such entity) provided the redemption is requested within one year of the death or initial determination of disability and further provided the death or disability occurs after the purchase of the shares;

(v) up to 10% per year of the value of a Fund account that (a) has a value of at least $10,000 at the start of such year and (b) is subject to an Automatic Withdrawal Plan (See “How to Redeem—Automatic Withdrawal Plan”);

(vi) redemptions effected pursuant to a Fund’s right to involuntarily redeem a shareholder’s Fund account if the aggregate net asset value of shares held in the account is less than a minimum account size specified in the Fund’s prospectus;

(vii) redemptions where the shareholder can demonstrate hardship, which shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Funds; and

(viii) redemptions where the shareholder can demonstrate the shareholder inadvertently requested redemption within the CDSC period and substantially all of the CDSC period has lapsed.

The Funds may require documentation prior to waiver of the CDSC for any class, including distribution letters, certification by plan administrators, applicable tax forms, death certificates, physicians’ certificates (e.g., with respect to disabilities), etc.

Exempt Transactions. Investors will not be subject to CDSCs in the following transactions:

(i) a redemption by a holder of Class A shares who purchased $250,000 or more of Class A Shares of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds (and therefore did not pay an initial sales charge) where pursuant to an agreement between the broker-dealer and the Distributor, the Distributor did not pay at the time of purchase the upfront commission it normally would have paid the broker-dealer but began paying distribution and/or shareholder services fees immediately; and

(ii) a redemption by a holder of Class A or Class C shares where, by agreement between the broker-dealer and Distributor, the Distributor did not pay at the time of purchase all or a portion of the payments (or otherwise agreed to a variation from the normal payment schedule) it normally would have paid to the broker-dealer (e.g., upfront commissions and/or advancements of distribution and/or shareholder services fees) in connection with such purchase.

Initial Sales Charge Alternative - Class A Shares. Initial Sales Charge Alternative – Class A Shares. Class A shares are sold at a public offering price equal to their net asset value per share plus a sales charge. As indicated below under “Class A Deferred Sales Charge,” certain investors who purchase $1,000,000 ($250,000 in the case of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) or more of any Fund’s Class A shares (and thus pay no initial sales charge) may be subject to a CDSC of up to 1% if they redeem such shares during the first 18 months after their purchase. Class A shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds are not subject to an initial sales charge or CDSC.

PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Convertible, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset, PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 and PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Funds

 

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Amount of Purchase   

Initial Sales

Charge as % of

Public Offering

Price**

 

Initial Sales

Charge as % of

Net Amount

Invested

  Discount or
Commission to dealers
as % of Public Offering
Price*

Under $50,000

   5.50%   5.82%   4.75%

$50,000 but under $100,000

   4.50%   4.71%   4.00%

$100,000 but under $250,000

   3.50%   3.63%   3.00%

$250,000 but under $500,000

   2.50%   2.56%   2.00%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

   2.00%   2.04%   1.75%

$1,000,000 +

   0.00%   0.00%1   0.00%2

PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO Credit Absolute Return, PIMCO Diversified Income, PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Emerging Local Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond, PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Foreign Bond (Unhedged), PIMCO Foreign Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR, PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond, PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO GNMA, PIMCO High Yield, PIMCO Income, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged), PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond, PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government, PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities, PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO Real Return, PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy, PIMCO StocksPLUS®, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return, PIMCO StocksPLUS®AR Short Strategy, PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return, PIMCO Total Return, PIMCO Unconstrained Bond, PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Funds

 

Amount of Purchase   

Initial Sales

Charge as % of

Public Offering

Price**

 

Initial Sales

Charge as % of

Net Amount

Invested

  Discount or
Commission to dealers
as % of Public Offering
Price*

Under $100,000

   3.75%   3.90%   3.25%

$100,000 but under $250,000

   3.25%   3.36%   2.75%

$250,000 but under $500,000

   2.25%   2.30%   2.00%

$500,000 but under $1,000,000

   1.75%   1.78%   1.50%

$1,000,000 +

   0.00%1   0.00%1   0.00%3

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds

 

Amount of Purchase   

Initial Sales

Charge as % of

Public Offering

Price**

 

Initial Sales

Charge as % of

Net Amount

Invested

  Discount or
Commission to dealers
as % of Public Offering
Price*

Under $100,000

   2.25%   2.30%   2.00%

$100,000 but under $250,000

   1.25%   1.27%   1.00%

$250,000 +

   0.00%1   0.00%1   0.00%4

 

(1) 

As shown, investors who purchase more than $1,000,000 of any Fund’s Class A shares ($250,000 in the case of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) will not pay any initial sales charge on such purchase. However, except with regard to purchases of Class A shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds and certain purchases of Class A shares of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds described in Note 4 below, purchasers of $1,000,000 ($250,000 in the case of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) or more of Class A shares (other than those purchasers described below under “Sales at Net Asset Value” where no commission is paid) will be subject to a CDSC of up to 1% (0.75% in the case of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds) if such shares are redeemed during the first 18 months after such shares are purchased unless such purchaser is eligible for a waiver of the CDSC as described under “Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charges” above. See “Class A Deferred Sales Charge” below.

 

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(2) 

The Distributor will pay a commission to dealers that sell amounts of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares according to the following tiered schedule: 1.00% of the first $4,999,999.99, 0.50% of amounts from $5,000,000 to $9,999,999.99, and 0.25% of amounts of $10,000,000 or over. These payments are not made in connection with sales to employer-sponsored plans. The Distributor will then also pay to such dealers a Rule 12b-1 trail fee of 0.25% beginning in the thirteenth month after purchase.

 

(3) 

The Distributor will pay a commission to dealers that sell amounts of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares of each of these Funds except for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds (for which no payments are made), in each case according to the following tiered schedule: 0.75% of the first $1,999,999.99, 0.50% of amounts from $2,000,000 to $9,999,999.99, and 0.25% of amounts of $10,000,000 or over. These payments are not made in connection with sales to employer-sponsored plans. The Distributor will then also pay to such dealers a Rule 12b-1 trail fee of 0.25% beginning in the thirteenth month after purchase.

 

(4) 

The Distributor will pay a commission to dealers that sell amounts of $250,000 or more of Class A shares according to the following tiered schedule: 0.75% of the first $1,999,999.99, 0.50% of amounts from $2,000,000 to $9,999,999.99, and 0.25% of amounts of $10,000,000 or over. These payments are not made in connection with sales to employer-sponsored plans. The Distributor will then also pay to such dealers a Rule 12b-1 trail fee of 0.25% beginning in the thirteenth month after purchase.

 

(*) 

From time to time, these discounts and commissions may be increased pursuant to special arrangements between the Distributor and certain participating brokers.

 

(**) 

The initial sales charge shown is a percentage of the fund’s public offering price (“POP”), or the price you pay for each share you buy. This price is rounded to the nearest penny. The actual sales charge rate will be shown on your trade confirmation or statement, which—because of rounding—could be more or less than what is shown in the table. Rounding differences could be greater for small purchases or when a fund’s NAV is higher.

Each Fund receives the entire net asset value of its Class A shares purchased by investors (i.e., the gross purchase price minus the applicable sales charge). The Distributor receives the sales charge shown above less any applicable discount or commission “reallowed” to participating brokers in the amounts indicated in the tables above. The Distributor may, however, elect to reallow the entire sales charge to participating brokers for all sales with respect to which orders are placed with the Distributor for any particular Fund during a particular period. During such periods as may from time to time be designated by the Distributor, the Distributor will pay an additional amount of up to 0.50% of the purchase price on sales of Class A shares of all or selected Funds purchased to each participating broker that obtains purchase orders in amounts exceeding thresholds established from time to time by the Distributor.

Shares issued pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of income dividends or capital gains distributions are issued at net asset value and are not subject to any sales charges.

Under the circumstances described below, investors may be entitled to pay reduced sales charges for Class A shares.

These discounts and commissions may be increased pursuant to special arrangements from time to time agreed upon between the Distributor and certain participating brokers.

The second paragraph of the “Distribution of Trust Shares—Purchases, Exchanges and Redemptions—Right of Accumulation and Combined Purchase Privilege (Breakpoints)” section of the SAI is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

The term “Qualifying Investor” refers to:

 

  1.

an individual, such individual’s spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, or such individual’s children under the age of 21 years (each a “family member”) (including family trust* accounts established by such a family member); or

 

  2.

a trustee or other fiduciary for a single trust (except family trusts* noted above), estate or fiduciary account although more than one beneficiary may be involved; or

 

  3.

an employee benefit plan of a single employer.

 

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* For the purpose of determining whether a purchase would qualify for a reduced sales charge under the Combined Purchase Privilege, Right of Accumulation or Letter of Intent, a “family trust” is one in which a family member, as defined in section (1) above, or a direct lineal descendant(s) of such person is(are) the beneficiary(ies), and such person or another family member, direct lineal ancestor or sibling of such person is(are) the trustee(s).

The “Distribution of Trust Shares—Purchases, Exchanges and Redemptions—Letter of Intent” section of the SAI is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Letter of Intent. An investor may also obtain a reduced sales charge on purchases of Class A shares by means of a written Letter of Intent, which expresses an intention to invest not less than $50,000 (or $100, 000 in the case of those funds with an initial breakpoint at $100,000) within a period of 13 months in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund(s) (which does not include the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds). The maximum intended investment amount allowable in a Letter of Intent is $1,000,000 (except for Class A shares of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds, for which the maximum intended investment amount is $250,000). Each purchase of Class A shares under a Letter of Intent will be made at the public offering price or prices applicable at the time of such purchase to a single purchase of the dollar amount indicated in the Letter. At the investor’s option, a Letter of Intent may include purchases of Class A shares of any Eligible Fund made not more than 90 days prior to the date the Letter of Intent is signed; however, the 13-month period during which the Letter of Intent is in effect will begin on the date of the earliest purchase to be included and the sales charge on any purchases prior to the Letter of Intent will not be adjusted. In making computations concerning the amount purchased for purpose of a Letter of Intent, purchases of Class C shares of Eligible Funds will be included, but market appreciation in the value of the shareholder’s Class A and Class C shares of Eligible Funds will not be included.

Qualifying Investors may purchase shares of the Eligible Funds (which does not include the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) under a single Letter of Intent. A Letter of Intent is not a binding obligation to purchase the full amount indicated. The minimum initial investment under a Letter of Intent is 5% of such amount. Shares purchased with the first 5% of the amount indicated in the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow (while remaining registered in your name) to secure payment of the higher sales charge applicable to the shares actually purchased in the event the full intended amount is not purchased. If the full amount indicated is not purchased, a sufficient amount of such escrowed shares will be involuntarily redeemed to pay the additional sales charge applicable to the amount actually purchased, if necessary. Dividends on escrowed shares, whether paid in cash or reinvested in additional Eligible Fund shares, are not subject to escrow. When the full amount indicated has been purchased, the escrow will be released.

If an investor wishes to enter into a Letter of Intent in conjunction with an initial investment in Class A shares of a Fund, the investor should complete the appropriate portion of the account application or contact their financial firm. A current Class A shareholder desiring to do so may obtain a form to initiate a Letter of Intent by contacting the Funds at 888.87.PIMCO or their financial firm.

Class A shares purchased or held through a Plan Investor or any other employer-sponsored benefit program as well as Class A shares purchased at NAV through “wrap accounts” are not counted for purposes of determining whether an investor has qualified for a reduced sales charge through the use of a Letter of Intent.

Reinstatement Privilege. A Class A shareholder who has caused any or all of his shares (other than shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds that were not acquired by exchanging Class A shares of another Fund) to be redeemed may reinvest all or any portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A shares of any Eligible Fund at net asset value without any sales charge, provided that such reinvestment is made within 120 calendar days after the redemption or repurchase date. Shares are sold to a reinvesting shareholder at the net asset value next determined. See “How Fund Shares are Priced” in the applicable Fund’s prospectus. If the redemption of Class A shares triggers the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), such CDSC will be credited to the investor’s account upon reinvestment. A reinstatement pursuant to this privilege will not cancel the redemption transaction and, consequently, any gain or loss so realized may be recognized for federal tax purposes except that no loss may be recognized to the extent that the proceeds are reinvested in shares of the same Fund within 30 days. The reinstatement privilege may be utilized by a shareholder only once, irrespective of the number of shares redeemed, except that the privilege may be utilized without limit in connection with transactions whose sole purpose is to transfer a shareholder’s interest in a Fund to his Individual Retirement Account or other qualified retirement plan account. An investor may exercise the reinstatement privilege by written request sent to the Funds or to the investor’s financial firm.

Sales at Net Asset Value. Each Fund may sell its Class A shares at net asset value without a sales charge to:

(i) current, retired, or former officers, trustees, directors or employees of any of the Trust (including accounts established for former employees or eligible relatives of former employees established while employed), PIMCO Equity Series, Allianz Funds, or Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust, Allianz, Allianz Global Fund Management, PIMCO or the Distributor, other affiliates of Allianz Global

 

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Fund Management and funds advised or subadvised by any such affiliates, in any case at the discretion of PIMCO or the Distributor; their spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, children, siblings, current brother/sister-in-laws, parents, and current father/mother-in-laws (“extended family”), or family trust account for their benefit, or any trust, profit-sharing or pension plan for the benefit of any such person and to any other person if the Distributor anticipates that there will be minimal sales expenses associated with the sale;

(ii) current registered representatives and other full-time employees of broker-dealers or such persons’ spouse or domestic partner, as recognized by applicable state law, children under 21, and family trust accounts;

(iii) trustees or other fiduciaries purchasing shares for certain plans sponsored by employers, professional organizations or associations, or charitable organizations, the trustee, administrator, recordkeeper, fiduciary, broker, trust company or registered investment adviser for which has an agreement with the Distributor or PIMCO with respect to such purchases (including provisions related to minimum levels of investment in a Trust) and to participants in such plans;

(iv) investors rolling over assets from specified benefit plans to IRAs if such assets were invested in the Funds or series of PIMCO Equity Series at the time of distribution;

(v) participants investing through accounts known as “wrap accounts” established with brokers-dealers approved by the Distributor where such brokers-dealers are paid a single, inclusive fee for brokerage and investment management services;

(vi) client accounts of broker-dealers or registered investment advisers affiliated with such broker-dealers with which the Distributor, or PIMCO has an agreement for the use of a Fund in particular investment products or programs or in particular situations; and

(vii) accounts for which the company that serves as trustee or custodian either (a) is affiliated with PIMCO or (b) has a specific agreement to that effect with the Distributor.

The Distributor will only pay service fees and will not pay any initial commission or other fees to broker-dealers upon the sale of Class A shares to the purchasers described in sub-paragraphs (i) through (vii) above.

Notification of Distributor. In many cases, none of the Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, the Distributor or the Transfer Agent will have the information necessary to determine whether a quantity discount or reduced sales charge is applicable to a purchase. An investor or broker-dealer must notify the Distributor whenever a quantity discount or reduced sales charge is applicable to a purchase and must provide the Distributor with sufficient information at the time of purchase to verify that each purchase qualifies for the privilege or discount, including such information as is necessary to obtain any applicable “combined treatment” of an investor’s holdings in multiple accounts. Upon such notification, the investor will receive the lowest applicable sales charge. For investors investing in Class A shares through a financial intermediary, it is the responsibility of the financial intermediary to ensure that the investor obtains the proper quantity discount or reduced sales charge. The quantity discounts and commission schedules described above may be modified or terminated at any time.

Class A Deferred Sales Charge. For purchases of Class A shares of all Funds (except the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Money Market, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term, PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds), investors who purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares (and, thus, purchase such shares without any initial sales charge) may be subject to a 1% CDSC if such shares are redeemed within 18 months of their purchase. Certain purchases of Class A shares of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds described above under “Initial Sales Charge Alternative—Class A Shares” will be subject to a CDSC of 0.75% if such shares are redeemed within 18 months after their purchase. The CDSCs described in this paragraph are sometimes referred to as the “Class A CDSC.”

The Class A CDSC does not apply to Class A shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds. However, if Class A shares of these Funds are purchased in a transaction that, for any other Fund, would be subject to the CDSC (i.e., a purchase of $1,000,000 or more ($250,000 or more in the case of the PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Municipal Bond, PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond, PIMCO New York Municipal Bond, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, PIMCO Short-Term and PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Funds)) and are subsequently exchanged for Class A shares of any other Fund, a Class A CDSC will apply to the shares of the Fund(s) acquired by exchange for a period of 18 months from the date of the exchange.

 

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For Class A shares outstanding for 18 months or more, the Distributor may also pay participating brokers annual servicing fees of 0.25% (0.10% for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds) of the net asset value of such shares.

Calculation of CDSC on Shares Purchased After December 31, 2001. A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be imposed on Class A, Class B or Class C shares under certain circumstances. A CDSC is imposed on shares redeemed within a certain number of years after their purchase. When shares are redeemed, any shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC. For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either the shareholder’s original per-share purchase price or the then current net asset value of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of the shareholder’s redemption, not from the amounts remaining in the shareholder’s account. In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that the shareholder will redeem first the lot of shares that will incur the lowest CDSC. Whether a CDSC is imposed and the amount of the CDSC will depend on the number of years since the investor purchased the shares being redeemed. See the Fund’s prospectus for information about any applicable CDSCs.

Class B shares are subject to higher distribution fees than Class A shares for a fixed period after their purchase, after which they automatically convert to Class A shares and are no longer subject to such higher distribution fees. See each Fund’s prospectus for information about the conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares. The Class B CDSC is currently waived in connection with certain redemptions as described above under “Alternative Purchase Arrangements—Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charges.” For more information about the Class B CDSC, call the PIMCO Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. For investors invested in Class B shares through a financial intermediary, it is the responsibility of the financial intermediary to ensure that the investor is credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed.

Except as otherwise disclosed herein or in the appropriate Prospectus(es), Class B shares that are received in an exchange will be subject to a CDSC to the same extent as the shares exchanged. In addition, Class B shares that are received in an exchange will convert into Class A shares at the same time as the original shares would have converted into Class A shares. Class C shares received in exchange for Class C shares with a different CDSC period will have the same CDSC period as the shares exchanged. Furthermore, shares that are received in an exchange will be subject to the same CDSC calculation as the shares exchanged. In other words, shares received in exchange for shares purchased after December 31, 2001 will be subject to the same manner of CDSC calculation as the shares exchanged.

Conversion of Class B Shares Purchased Through Reinvestment of Distributions. For purposes of determining the date on which Class B shares convert into Class A shares, a Class B share purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions (a “Distributed Share”) will be considered to have been purchased on the purchase date (or deemed purchase date) of the Class B share through which such Distributed Share was issued.

Asset-Based Sales Charge Alternative – Class C Shares. Class C shares are sold at their current net asset value without any initial sales charge. A CDSC is imposed if an investor redeems Class C shares within a certain time period after their purchase. When shares are redeemed, any shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions will be redeemed first and will not be subject to any CDSC. For the redemption of all other shares, the CDSC will be based on either the shareholder’s original per-share purchase price or the then current net asset value of the shares being sold, whichever is lower. CDSCs will be deducted from the proceeds of the shareholder’s redemption, not from the amounts remaining in the shareholder’s account. In determining whether a CDSC is payable, it is assumed that the shareholder will redeem first the lot of shares that will incur the lowest CDSC. All of an investor’s purchase payments are invested in shares of the Fund(s) selected.

Any CDSC imposed on redemption of Class C shares is paid to the Distributor. For investors investing in Class C shares through a financial intermediary, it is the responsibility of the financial intermediary to ensure that the investor is credited with the proper holding period for the shares redeemed. Unlike Class B shares, Class C shares do not automatically convert to any other class of shares of the Funds.

The manner of calculating the CDSC on Class C shares is the same as that of Class B shares purchased after December 31, 2001, as described above under “Calculation of CDSC on Shares Purchased After December 31, 2001.” Except as described below, for sales of Class C shares made and services rendered to Class C shareholders, the Distributor expects to make payments to broker-dealers, at the time the shareholder purchases Class C shares of a Fund. The Distributor does not expect to make any payment for sales of Class C shares or services rendered for the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds. For sales of Class C shares made to participants making periodic purchases of not less than $50 through certain employer sponsored savings plans that are clients of a broker-dealer with which the Distributor has an agreement with respect to such purchases, no payments are made at the time of purchase. Financial firms that receive distribution and/or service fees may in turn pay and/or reimburse all or a portion of these fees to their customers. During such periods as may from time to time be designated by the Distributor, the Distributor will pay an additional amount of up to 0.50% of the purchase price on sales of Class C shares of all or selected Funds purchased to each broker-dealer that obtains purchase orders in amounts exceeding thresholds established from time to time by the Distributor.

 

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In addition, after the time of shareholder purchase for sales of Class C shares made and services rendered to Class C shareholders, the Distributor expects to make annual payments to broker-dealers, as follows:

 

Fund*    Annual Service
Fee**
    

Annual

Distribution
Fee**

     Total  
PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO Convertible, PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 and PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Funds      0.25%         0.75%         1.00%   
PIMCO Municipal Bond, PIMCO Real Income 2019®, PIMCO Real Income 2029®, PIMCO Real Return, PIMCO StocksPLUS® and PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Funds      0.25%         0.45%         0.70%   
PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Floating Income, PIMCO Low Duration, PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income, PIMCO Short Asset Investment, and PIMCO Short-Term Funds      0.25%         0.25%         0.50%   
PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Money Market Funds      0.10%         0.00%         0.10%   
All other Funds      0.25%         0.65%         0.90%   

 

(*) 

Applies only to those Funds that commenced operations before July 31, 2011. For Funds that commenced operations on or after July 31, 2011, the Distributor may make annual payments to broker-dealers with respect to such Funds’ Class C shares up to a maximum of 1.00%, subject to: (i) a separate agreement with the broker for payment of a different amount; or (ii) such different amount as disclosed in this Statement of Additional Information from time to time.

 

(**) 

Paid with respect to shares outstanding for one year or more (or shorter period if the Distributor has an agreement with the broker to that effect) so long as the shares remain outstanding, and calculated as a percentage of the net asset value of such shares.

Asset-Based Sales Charge Alternative – Class R Shares. Class R shares are sold at their current net asset value without any initial sales charge. The full amount of the investor’s purchase payment will be invested in shares of the Fund(s). Class R shares are not subject to a CDSC upon redemption by an investor. For sales of Class R shares made and services rendered to Class R shareholders, the Distributor expects to make payments to broker-dealers and, with respect to servicing fees, other financial intermediaries (which may include specified benefit plans, their service providers and their sponsors), at the time the shareholder purchases Class R shares, of up to 0.50% (representing up to 0.25% distribution fees and up to 0.25% servicing fees) of the purchase.

Information for All Share Classes. Broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries provide varying arrangements for their clients to purchase and redeem Fund shares. Some may establish higher minimum investment requirements than set forth above. Firms may arrange with their clients for other investment or administrative services and may independently establish and charge transaction fees and/or other additional amounts to their clients for such services, which charges would reduce clients’ return. Firms also may hold Fund shares in nominee or street name as agent for and on behalf of their customers. In such instances, the Trust’s Transfer Agent will have no information with respect to or control over accounts of specific shareholders. Such shareholders may obtain access to their accounts and information about their accounts only from their broker. In addition, certain privileges with respect to the purchase and redemption of shares or the reinvestment of dividends may not be available through such firms. Some firms may participate in a program allowing them access to their clients’ accounts for servicing including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes; and may perform functions such as generation of confirmation statements and disbursement of cash dividends.

Exchange Privileges.

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R Shares. Except with respect to exchanges for shares of Funds for which sales may be suspended to new investors or as provided in the applicable Fund’s prospectus or in this Statement of Additional Information, a shareholder may exchange Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of any Fund for the same Class of shares of any other Fund in an account with identical registration on the basis of their respective net asset values, minus any applicable Redemption Fee (see the subsection “Redemption Fees” below),except that a sales charge will apply on exchanges of Class A shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds on which no sales charge was paid at the time of purchase. For Class R shares, specified benefit plans may also limit exchanges to Funds offered as investment options in the plan and exchanges may only be made through the plan administrator. Class A shares of the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds may be exchanged for Class A shares of any other Fund, but the

 

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usual sales charges applicable to investments in such other Fund apply on shares for which no sales charge was paid at the time of purchase. Shares of one Class of a Fund may also be exchanged directly for shares of another Class of the same Fund (an “intra-fund exchange”), as described (and subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth) under “Distribution of Trust Shares—Purchases, Exchanges and Redemptions” in this Statement of Additional Information. There are currently no other exchange fees or charges. Exchanges are subject to any minimum initial purchase requirements for each share class of each Fund, except with respect to exchanges effected through the Trust’s Automatic Exchange Plan. An exchange (other than an intra-fund exchange) will constitute a taxable sale for federal income tax purposes.

Investors who maintain their account with the Funds may exchange shares by a written exchange request sent to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060 or, unless the investor has specifically declined telephone exchange privileges on the account application or elected in writing not to utilize telephone exchanges, by a telephone request to PIMCO Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. The Trust will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine, and may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent instructions if it fails to employ such procedures. The Trust will require a form of personal identification prior to acting on a caller’s telephone instructions, will provide written confirmations of such transactions and will record telephone instructions. To request an exchange, call 888.87.PIMCO if there will be no change in the registered name or address of the shareholder. Telephone exchanges, for all Funds except the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, may be made between 9:00 a.m., Eastern time and the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) on the NYSE on any day the Exchange is open (generally weekdays other than normal holidays). For the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, orders for exchanges accepted prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, (or an earlier cut-off time if the Funds close early) on a day that the NYSE is open for business will be executed at the respective net asset values determined as of 5:30 p.m., Eastern time.

With respect to Class B and Class C shares, or Class A shares subject to a CDSC, if less than all of an investment is exchanged out of a Fund, any portion of the investment exchanged will be from the lot of shares that would incur the lowest CDSC if such shares were being redeemed rather than exchanged.

Except as otherwise disclosed in the applicable Prospectus(es), shares that are received in an exchange will be subject to the same CDSC as the shares exchanged. For example, Class C shares that have a twelve-month CDSC period received in exchange for Class A shares that have an eighteen-month CDSC period will have the same CDSC period as the shares exchanged (in this case, eighteen months).

Shareholders should take into account the effect of any exchange on the applicability of any CDSC that may be imposed upon any subsequent redemption.

Investors may also select the Automatic Exchange Plan, which establishes automatic periodic exchanges. For further information on automatic exchanges see “How to Buy Shares—Automatic Exchange Plan” above.

Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Class D and Administrative Class Shares. Except with respect to exchanges for shares of Funds for which sales may be suspended to new investors or as provided in the applicable Fund’s prospectus or in this Statement of Additional Information, a shareholder may exchange Institutional Class, Class M, Class P and Administrative Class Shares of any Fund for the same Class of shares of any other Fund in an account with identical registration on the basis of their respective net asset values, minus any applicable Redemption Fee (see the subsection “Redemption Fees” below). An investor may also exchange Class M shares of a Fund for Institutional Class shares of any other fund of the Trust that offers Institutional Class shares based on the respective NAVs of the shares involved. An investor may also exchange shares of a Fund for shares of the same class of a series of PIMCO Equity Series. Class M shares of a Fund may also be exchanged for Institutional Class shares of a series of PIMCO Equity Series. An investor may exchange Institutional Class, Class M, Class P and Administrative Class shares of a Fund by following the redemption procedure described below under “Written Requests – Redemptions of Institutional Class, Class M and Administrative Class” or, if the investor has elected the telephone redemption option, by calling the Trust at 888.87.PIMCO.

An investor may exchange or obtain additional information about exchange privileges for Class D shares by contacting the investor’s financial service firm. The financial service firm may impose various fees and charges, investment minimums and other requirements with respect to exchanges.

All Share Classes. The Trust reserves the right to refuse exchange purchases (or purchase and redemption and/or redemption and purchase transactions) if, in the judgment of an Adviser or a Fund’s Sub-Adviser, such transaction would adversely affect a Fund and its shareholders. In particular, a pattern of transactions characteristic of “market timing” strategies may be deemed by an Adviser to be detrimental to a Trust or a particular Fund. Although the Trust has no current intention of terminating or modifying the exchange privilege, each reserves the right to do so at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the SEC, each Trust will give 60 days’ advance notice to shareholders of any termination or material modification of the exchange privilege. Because the Funds will not always be able to detect market timing activity, investors should not assume that the Funds will be able to detect or prevent all market timing or other trading practices that may disadvantage the Funds. For example, it is more difficult for the Funds to monitor trades that are placed by omnibus or other nominee accounts because the broker, retirement plan administrator, fee-based program sponsor or other financial intermediary maintains the record of the applicable Fund’s underlying beneficial owners. For further information about exchange privileges, contact your broker-dealer or other financial firm or call 888.87.PIMCO.

 

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How to Sell (Redeem) Shares.

Redemptions of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R Shares. Depending on how an investor holds shares and the elections made, Class A, Class B, Class C or Class R shares may be redeemed through an investor’s broker-dealer or other financial firm, or by telephone, by submitting a written redemption request to the Funds’ Transfer Agent, through an Automatic Withdrawal Plan, or by electronic transfer from an investor’s checking or savings account through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, if available. Class R shares may be redeemed only through the plan administrator, and not directly by the plan participant.

A CDSC may apply to redemptions of Class A, Class B or Class C shares. See “Alternative Purchase Arrangements” above. Shares are redeemed at their net asset value next determined after a redemption request has been received as described below, less any applicable CDSC or Redemption Fee. There is no charge by the Distributor (other than an applicable CDSC or Redemption Fee) with respect to redemptions; however, a broker-dealer or other financial firm that processes a redemption for an investor may charge customary fees for its services (which may vary).

All redemption requests (except redemption requests for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, which are discussed below) received by the Trust or its designee prior to the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) on the NYSE on a regular business day are processed at that day’s net asset value, less any applicable CDSC or Redemption Fee. However, redemption requests received by the Trust or its designee after the net asset value is determined that day from financial firms or certain retirement plans will receive such net asset value (less any applicable CDSC or Redemption Fee) if the redemption requests were received by the financial firm or retirement plan from its customer or participant prior to such net asset value determination and were transmitted to and received by the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Distributor or Administrator in accordance with an agreement or as allowed by applicable law. Redemption requests will be accepted only on days on which a Fund is open for business. If a redemption request is received on a day when a Fund is not open for business, it will be processed on the next succeeding day the Fund is open for business (according to the succeeding day’s net asset value). Broker-dealers and other financial firms are obligated to transmit redemption requests promptly.

Redemption requests for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds received by the Trust or its designee prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time (or an earlier time if a Fund closes early) on a day such Fund is open for business, will be processed at that day’s net asset value. However, redemption requests received by the Trust or its designee after 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, will be processed at that day’s net asset value if the redemption requests were received by a financial firm from its customer prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time and were transmitted to and received by the Trust or its designee prior to such time as agreed upon by the Distributor or Administrator in accordance with an agreement or as allowed by applicable law.

Redemptions of Fund shares may be suspended when trading on the NYSE is restricted or during an emergency that makes it impracticable for the Funds to dispose of their securities or to determine fairly the value of their net assets, or during any other period as permitted by the SEC for the protection of investors. Under these and other unusual circumstances, the Trust may suspend redemptions or postpone payments for more than seven days, as permitted by law.

A shareholder’s original account application (if investing directly with the Trust) permits the shareholder to redeem by written request and by telephone (unless the shareholder specifically elects not to utilize telephone redemptions) and to elect one or more of the additional redemption procedures described below. A shareholder may change the instructions indicated on his original account application, or may request additional redemption options, only by transmitting a written direction to the Funds’ Transfer Agent. Requests to institute or change any of the additional redemption procedures will require a signature validation.

Redemption proceeds of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares will normally be mailed to the redeeming shareholder within seven days or, in the case of wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) redemptions, sent to the designated bank account within one business day, but may take up to seven days. ACH redemptions may be received by the bank on the second or third business day. In cases where shares have recently been purchased by personal check, redemption proceeds may be withheld until the check has been collected, which may take at least 10 days. To avoid such withholding, investors should purchase shares by certified or bank check or by wire transfer. Redemption proceeds of Institutional Class, Administrative Class, Class M and Class P shares will ordinarily be wired to the investor’s bank within one business day after the redemption request, but may take up to seven days. Redemption proceeds will be sent by wire only to the bank name designated on the account application.

Written Requests – Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R Shares. To redeem Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares held in a Fund account in writing (whether or not represented by certificates), a shareholder must send the following items to the Transfer Agent, Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., at PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060:

 

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(1) a written request for redemption signed by all registered owners exactly as the account is registered on the Transfer Agent’s records, including fiduciary titles, if any, and specifying the account number and the dollar amount or number of shares to be redeemed;

(2) for certain redemptions described below, a validation of all signatures on the written request or on the share certificate or accompanying stock power, if required, as described under “Signature Validation”;

 

(3)

any share certificates issued for any of the shares to be redeemed (see “Certificated Shares” below); and

(4) any additional documents that may be required by the Trust or the Transfer Agent for redemption by corporations, partnerships or other organizations, executors, administrators, trustees, custodians or guardians, or if the redemption is requested by anyone other than the shareholder(s) of record.

Transfers of shares are subject to the same requirements. A signature validation is not required for a redemption requested by and payable to all shareholders of record for the account that is to be sent to the address of record for that account. To avoid delay in redemption or transfer, shareholders having any questions about these requirements should contact the Transfer Agent in writing or call PIMCO Funds at 888.87.PIMCO before submitting a request. Redemption or transfer requests will not be honored until all required documents have been completed by the shareholder and received by the Transfer Agent.

The foregoing written request procedure does not apply to shares held in “street name” accounts. Shareholders whose shares are held in “street name” accounts must redeem through their broker-dealer or other financial intermediary. Plan Investor participants must redeem through their plan administrator.

If the proceeds of the redemption: (i) are to be paid to a person other than the record owner; (ii) are to be sent to an address other than the address of the account on the Transfer Agent’s records; or (iii) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be validated as described above, except that the Transfer Agent may waive the signature validation requirement for redemptions up to $2,500 by a trustee of a qualified specified benefit plan, the administrator for which has an agreement with the Distributor.

Written Requests – Institutional Class, Class M and Administrative Class Shares. To redeem Institutional Class, Class M and Administrative Class shares held in a fund account in writing, a shareholder or its Authorized Person must send the request stating the Fund from which the shares are to be redeemed, the class of shares, the number or shares or dollar amount to be redeemed and the account number. The request must be signed by the appropriate persons designated on Account Application (“Authorized Person”) to the following:

Facsimile:

816.421.2861

Regular Mail:

PIMCO Funds

c/o BFDS Midwest

330 W. 9th Street

Kansas City, MO 64105

Email:

Pimcoteam@bfdsmidwest.com

All redemptions, whether initiated by phone, mail, fax or e-mail, will be processed in a timely manner, and proceeds will be forwarded by wire in accordance with the redemption policies of the Trust detailed below. See “Other Redemption Information.”

Telephone Redemptions. The Funds accept telephone requests for redemption of uncertificated shares held in Fund accounts, except (i) for investors who have specifically declined telephone redemption privileges on the account application or elected in writing not to utilize telephone redemptions, and (ii) redemption requests for an amount of $10 million or more. The proceeds of a telephone redemption will be sent to the record shareholder at his record address. Changes in account information must be made in a written authorization with a signature validation. See “Signature Validation.” Telephone redemptions will not be accepted during the 30-day period following any change in an account’s record address. This redemption option does not apply to shares held in broker “street name” accounts. Shareholders whose shares are held in broker “street name” accounts must redeem through their broker and will be subject to that broker’s policies and procedures for redemptions. Plan participants must redeem through their plan administrator.

 

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By completing an account application, an investor agrees that the Funds and their agents shall not be liable for any loss incurred by the investor by reason of the Funds accepting unauthorized telephone redemption requests for his/her account if the Funds reasonably believe the instructions to be genuine. Thus, shareholders risk possible losses in the event of a telephone redemption not authorized by them. The Funds may accept telephone redemption instructions from any person identifying himself as the owner of an account or the owner’s broker where the owner has not declined in writing to utilize this service. The Funds will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine, and may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent instructions if it fails to employ such procedures. The Funds will require a form of personal identification prior to acting on a caller’s telephone instructions, will provide written confirmations of such transactions and will record telephone instructions.

A shareholder making a telephone redemption should call PIMCO Funds at 888.87.PIMCO and state: (i) the name of the shareholder as it appears on their account statement; (ii) his/her account number with the applicable Fund; (iii) the amount to be withdrawn and (iv) the name of the person requesting the redemption. Usually the proceeds are sent to the investor on the next business day after the redemption is effected, provided the redemption request is received prior to the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) on the NYSE that day (or, for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time on each day the NYSE is open for business). If the redemption request is received after the close of the NYSE, the redemption is effected on the following business day at that day’s net asset value and the proceeds are usually sent to the investor on the second following business day. The Funds reserve the right to terminate or modify the telephone redemption service at any time. During times of severe disruptions in the securities markets, the volume of calls may make it difficult to redeem by telephone, in which case a shareholder may wish to send a written request for redemption as described under “Written Requests” above. Telephone communications may be recorded.

Redemptions through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Privileges. If a shareholder has established ACH privileges, the shareholder may redeem shares by telephone and have the redemption proceeds sent to a designated account at a financial institution. To use ACH privileges for redemptions, call PIMCO Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. Subject to the limitations set forth above under “Telephone Redemptions,” the Funds or their agents, a Trust and the Transfer Agent or their agents may rely on instructions by any registered owner believed to be genuine and will not be responsible to any shareholder for any loss, damage or expense arising out of such instructions. Requests received by the Funds and their agents prior to the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) on the NYSE on a business day (or, for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, prior to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time on each day the NYSE is open for business) will be processed at the net asset value on that day and the proceeds (less any CDSC or Redemption Fee) will normally be sent to the designated bank account on the following business day and received by the bank on the second or third business day. If the redemption request is received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE (or, for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, after 5:30 p.m., Eastern time on a day the NYSE is open for business), the redemption is effected on the following business day. If the redemption request is received after the close of regular trading on the NYSE (or, for the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, after 5:30 p.m., Eastern time on a day the NYSE is open for business), the redemption is effected on the following business day. Shares purchased by check may not be redeemed through ACH until such shares have been owned (i.e., paid for) for at least 10 days. The ACH privilege may not be used to redeem shares held in certificated form.

Changes in bank account information must be made by completing the Account Options form, signed by all owners of record of the account, with all signatures validated. See “Signature Validation.” See “Automated Clearing House (ACH) Privileges” for information on establishing the ACH privilege. The Funds may terminate the ACH privilege at any time without notice to its shareholders. This redemption option does not apply to shares held in “street name” accounts. Shareholders whose shares are held in “street name” accounts must redeem through their financial firm and will be subject to that firm’s policies and procedures for redemptions. Plan participants must redeem through their plan administrator. The ACH privilege may not be available to all Funds and/or share classes.

Expedited Wire Transfer Redemptions. If a shareholder holding shares in a Fund account has given authorization for expedited wire redemption, shares can be redeemed and the proceeds sent by federal wire transfer to a single previously designated bank account. Requests received by the Funds prior to the close of the NYSE will result in shares being redeemed that day at the next determined net asset value (less any CDSC or Redemption Fee, if applicable). Normally the proceeds will be sent to the designated bank account the following business day. The bank must be a member of the Federal Reserve wire system. Delivery of the proceeds of a wire redemption request may be delayed by the Funds for up to seven days if the Funds deem it appropriate under the current market and other conditions. Once authorization is on file with the Funds, they will honor requests by any person identifying himself/herself as the owner of an account or the owner’s broker by telephone at 888.87.PIMCO or by written instructions. The Funds cannot be responsible for the efficiency of the Federal Reserve wire system or the shareholder’s bank. The Funds do not currently charge for wire transfers. The shareholder is responsible for any charges imposed by the shareholder’s bank. The minimum amount that may be wired is $1,000. The Funds reserve the right to change this minimum or to terminate the wire redemption privilege. Shares purchased by check may not be redeemed by wire transfer until such shares have been owned (i.e., paid for) for at least 10 days. Expedited wire transfer redemptions may be authorized by sending instructions to the Funds. Wire redemptions may not be used to redeem shares in certificated form. To change the name of the single bank account designated to receive wire redemption proceeds, it is necessary to send a written request with signatures validated to PIMCO Funds, P.O. Box 55060, Boston, MA 02205-5060. See “Signature Validation.” This redemption option does not apply to shares held in broker “street name” accounts. Shareholders whose shares are held in broker “street name” accounts must redeem through their broker and will be subject to that broker’s policies and procedures for redemptions. Plan participants must redeem through their plan administrator.

 

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Certificated Shares. The Trust no longer issues share certificates. To redeem shares for which certificates have been issued, the certificates must be mailed to or deposited with the Trust, duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly endorsed stock power or by a written request for redemption. Signatures must be validated as described under “Signature Validation” above. Further documentation may be requested from institutions or fiduciary accounts, such as corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act), executors, administrators, trustees or guardians (“institutional account owners”). The redemption request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered, including indication of any special capacity of the registered owner.

Automatic Withdrawal Plan. An investor who owns or buys shares of a Fund having a net asset value of $10,000 or more may open an Automatic Withdrawal Plan and have a designated sum of money paid monthly (quarterly or annually) to the investor or another person. Such a plan may be established by completing the appropriate section of the account application or by obtaining the appropriate form from the Trust or your financial firm. If an Automatic Withdrawal Plan is set up after the account is established providing for payment to a person other than the record shareholder or to an address other than the address of record, a signature validation is required. See “Signature Validation.” In the case of Uniform Gifts to Minors or Uniform Transfers to Minors accounts, the application must state that the proceeds will be for the beneficial interest of the minor. Shares in a plan account are redeemed at net asset value (less any applicable CDSC or Redemption Fee) to make each withdrawal payment. Any applicable CDSC or Redemption Fee may be waived for certain redemptions under an Automatic Withdrawal Plan. See “Alternative Purchase Arrangements—Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales Charges” above and “Waivers of Redemption Fees” below.

Redemptions for the purpose of withdrawals are ordinarily made on the business day selected by the investor at that day’s closing net asset value. Checks are normally mailed on the following business day. If the date selected by the investor falls on a weekend or holiday, the Funds will normally process the redemption on the preceding business day. Payment will be made to any person the investor designates; however, if the shares are registered in the name of a trustee or other fiduciary, payment will be made only to the fiduciary, except in the case of a profit-sharing or pension plan where payment will be made to the designee. As withdrawal payments may include a return of principal, they cannot be considered a guaranteed annuity or actual yield of income to the investor. The redemption of shares in connection with an Automatic Withdrawal Plan may result in a gain or loss for tax purposes, and may result in account closure if the redemption amount exceeds the account balance. Continued withdrawals in excess of income will reduce and possibly exhaust invested principal, especially in the event of a market decline. The maintenance of an Automatic Withdrawal Plan concurrently with purchases of additional shares of the Fund would be disadvantageous to the investor because of the CDSC that may become payable on such withdrawals in the case of Class A, Class B or Class C shares and because of the initial sales charge in the case of Class A shares.

Investors should consider carefully with their own financial advisors whether the plan and the specified amounts to be withdrawn are appropriate in their circumstances. The Trust and the Distributor make no recommendations or representations in this regard.

Redemption Fees. As set forth in the relevant Prospectuses, investors in shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund are subject to a redemption fee, equal to 1.00% of the net asset value of the shares redeemed or exchanged (based upon the total redemption proceeds after any applicable deferred sales charges), on redemptions and exchanges made by the investor within 30 calendar days after the shares’ acquisition (whether by purchase or exchange) (the “Redemption Fee”). A new holding period begins on the day following each acquisition of shares through a purchase or exchange (other than a Share Class Conversion (as defined below)). Redemption Fees are not currently imposed on redemptions and exchanges of the other Funds of the Trust.

When calculating the Redemption Fee, shares that are not subject to a Redemption Fee (“Free Shares”), including, but not limited to, shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions, will be considered redeemed first. If Free Shares are not sufficient to fulfill the redemption order, and in cases where redeeming shareholders hold shares acquired on different dates, the first-in/first-out (“FIFO”) method will be used to determine which additional shares are being redeemed, and therefore whether a Redemption Fee is payable. As a result, Free Shares will be redeemed prior to Fund shares that are subject to the fee. Redemption Fees are deducted from the amount to be received in connection with a redemption or exchange and are paid to the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund for the purpose of offsetting any costs associated with short-term trading, thereby insulating longer-term shareholders from such costs. In cases where redemptions are processed through financial intermediaries, there may be a delay between the time the shareholder redeems his or her shares and the payment of the Redemption Fee to the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund, depending upon such financial intermediaries’ trade processing procedures and systems.

A new 30-day time period begins with the day following each acquisition of shares through a purchase or exchange (other than a Share Class Conversion (as defined below)). For example, a series of transactions in which Class A shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund are exchanged for Class C shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund 5 days after the purchase of the Class A shares, followed in 5 days by an exchange of the Class C shares for shares of a different Fund, will be subject to two Redemption Fees (one on each exchange). With respect to a Share Class Conversion (as defined below), a shareholder’s holding period for the class of shares purchased will include the holding period of the other class of shares redeemed.

 

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Redemption Fees are not paid separately, but are deducted from the amount to be received in connection with a redemption or exchange. Redemption Fees are paid to and retained by the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund to defray certain costs described below and are not paid to or retained by PIMCO or the Distributor. Redemption Fees are not sales loads or contingent deferred sales charges.

The purpose of the Redemption Fees is to deter excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, as described under “Abusive Trading Practices” in the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund’s Prospectuses, and to help offset the costs associated with the sale of portfolio securities to satisfy redemption and exchange requests made by “market timers” and other short-term shareholders, thereby insulating longer-term shareholders from such costs. The purpose of the Redemption Fees is also to eliminate or reduce so far as practicable any dilution of the value of the outstanding securities issued by the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund. There is no assurance that the use of Redemption Fees will be successful in this regard.

Waivers of Redemption Fees. The PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund has elected not to impose the Redemption Fee in the following situations:

 

   

redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions;

 

   

redemptions or exchanges in connection with a systematic withdrawal plan (including an automatic exchange plan);

 

   

certain types of redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares owned through participant-directed retirement plans (see below for details);

 

   

redemptions or exchanges in a discretionary asset allocation or wrap program (“wrap programs”) that are made as a result of a full withdrawal from the wrap program;

 

   

redemptions or exchanges that are initiated by the sponsor of a program as part of a periodic rebalancing, provided that such rebalancing occurs no more frequently than monthly;

 

   

redemptions or exchanges by “Lifestyle Funds” (funds that have a predetermined asset mix tailored to the level of risk and return desired by particular investors) or participant accounts in defined contribution plans utilizing a similar model;

 

   

redemptions or exchanges in connection with required minimum distributions from a wrap program, an IRA, a participant-directed retirement plan or any other employee benefit plan or account qualified under Section 401 of the Code;

 

   

redemptions or exchanges in connection with distributions from a 529 plan;

 

   

involuntary redemptions, such as those resulting from a shareholder’s failure to maintain a minimum investment in the Fund, or to pay shareholder fees;

 

   

redemptions and exchanges effected by other mutual funds that are sponsored by an Adviser or its affiliates; and

 

   

otherwise as an Adviser or the Trusts may determine in their sole discretion.

Additionally, no Redemption Fee applies to a redemption of shares of any class of shares of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund where the entirety of the proceeds of such redemption are immediately invested in another share class of the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund (a “Share Class Conversion”).

Applicability of Redemption Fees in Certain Participant-Directed Retirement Plans. Redemption Fees will not apply to the following transactions in participant-directed retirement plans (such as 401(k), 403(b), 457 and Keogh plans): (1) where the shares being redeemed were purchased with new contributions to the plan (e.g., payroll contributions, employer contributions, loan repayments); (2) redemptions made in connection with taking out a loan from the plan; (3) redemptions in connection with death, disability, forfeiture, hardship withdrawals, or qualified domestic relations orders; (4) redemptions made by a defined contribution plan in connection with a termination or restructuring of the plan; (5) redemptions made in connection with a participant’s termination of employment; and (6) redemptions or exchanges where the application of a Redemption Fee would cause the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund, or an asset allocation program of which the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund is a part, to fail to be considered a “qualified default investment alternative” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder. Except as described in the next paragraph, Redemption Fees generally will apply to other participant-directed redemptions and exchanges. For example, if a participant takes shares of Fund A that were purchased with new contributions and exchanges them into Fund B, a Redemption Fee would not apply to that exchange. However, any subsequent participant-directed exchange of those shares from Fund B into Fund A or another fund may be subject to Redemption Fees, depending upon the holding period and subject to the exceptions described in this paragraph (and other limitations on imposing Redemption Fees, as discussed above).

Retirement plan sponsors, participant recordkeeping organizations and other financial intermediaries may also impose their own restrictions, limitations or fees in connection with transactions in the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund’s shares in lieu of or in addition to the restrictions discussed above. These other restrictions may be stricter than those described in this section. You should contact your plan sponsor, recordkeeper or financial intermediary for more information on any differences in how the Redemption Fee is applied to your investments in the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund, and whether any additional restrictions, limitations or fees are imposed in connection with transactions in Fund shares.

 

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The Trusts may eliminate or modify the waivers enumerated above at any time, in their sole discretion. Shareholders will receive 60 days’ notice of any material changes to the Redemption Fee, unless otherwise permitted by law.

Custodial Risks for Shares Held Through Third-Party Financial Intermediaries

Certain share classes of the Funds are available for purchase directly through the Distributor, in which case the shareholder will be a registered owner of Fund shares as reflected on the Fund’s books and records as maintained by the Transfer Agent.

Alternatively, shares of the Funds are available through broker-dealers, banks or other financial firms that permit their customers to purchase and custody Fund shares through them under nominee arrangements (where the financial firms serve as registered owners of the Fund shares) or under arrangements in which the financial firms may open shareholder accounts and provide instructions to the Fund through the National Securities Clearing Corporation’s Fund/SERV platform. The manner in which these financial firms custody an investor’s Fund shares or the extent to which they may provide instructions to the Fund concerning an investor’s shareholder account with the Fund may vary by firm, including based on its arrangements with the Distributor or PIMCO and their level of participation on Fund/SERV. Shareholders should consult their financial firm for details.

As disclosed above, in some cases, the Distributor or PIMCO have arrangements with financial firms under which they may provide recordkeeping, shareholder services or other services with respect to the Funds, their shares and shareholders. However, these financial firms are not acting as agents of the Fund, the Trust or its Transfer Agent, the Distributor or PIMCO when maintaining custody or control of Fund shares for their customers or providing instructions to the Fund concerning an investor’s shareholder account with the Fund, and their responsibilities are a function of their relationship to their customers and applicable law. None of the Funds, the Trust, PIMCO or the Distributor is responsible for the manner in which any financial firm maintains custody or control of Fund shares on behalf of its customers.

Securities such as Fund shares held in the custody of financial firm may be subject to risks of, among other things, misappropriation, cyber attacks or delays in the availability of such securities if the financial firm becomes subject to a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding under the Securities Investor Protection Act or other applicable law.

Request for Multiple Copies of Shareholder Documents

To reduce expenses, it is intended that only one copy of the Funds’ prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report, when available, will be mailed to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents and your shares are held in a Fund account, call PIMCO Funds at 888.87.PIMCO. You will receive the additional copy within 30 days after receipt of your request by PIMCO Funds. Alternatively, if your shares are held through a financial institution, please contact the financial institution.

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE

Investment Decisions and Portfolio Transactions

Investment decisions for the Trust and for the other investment advisory clients of PIMCO are made with a view to achieving their respective investment objectives. Investment decisions are the product of many factors in addition to basic suitability for the particular client involved (including the Trust). Some securities considered for investments by the Funds also may be appropriate for other clients served by PIMCO. Thus, a particular security may be bought or sold for certain clients even though it could have been bought or sold for other clients at the same time, including accounts in which PIMCO, its officers or employees may have a financial interest. If a purchase or sale of securities consistent with the investment policies of a Fund and one or more of these clients served by PIMCO is considered at or about the same time, transactions in such securities will be allocated among the Fund and other clients pursuant to PIMCO’s trade allocation policy that is designed to ensure that all accounts, including the Funds, are treated fairly, equitably, and in a non-preferential manner, such that allocations are not based upon fee structure or portfolio manager preference.

PIMCO may acquire on behalf of its clients (including the Trust) securities or other financial instruments providing exposure to different aspects of the capital and debt structure of an issuer, including without limitation those that relate to senior and junior/subordinate obligations of such issuer. In certain circumstances, the interests of those clients exposed to one portion of the issuer’s capital and debt structure may diverge from those clients exposed to a different portion of the issuer’s capital and debt structure. PIMCO may advise some clients or take actions for them in their best interests with respect to their exposures to an issuer’s capital and debt structure that may diverge from the interests of other clients with different exposures to the same issuer’s capital and debt structure.

 

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PIMCO may aggregate orders for the Funds with simultaneous transactions entered into on behalf of other clients of PIMCO when, in PIMCO’s reasonable judgment, aggregation may result in an overall economic benefit to the Funds and other clients in terms of pricing, brokerage commissions or other expenses. When feasible, PIMCO allocates trades prior to execution. When pre-execution allocation is not feasible, PIMCO promptly allocates trades following established and objective procedures. Allocations generally are made at or about the time of execution and before the end of the trading day. As a result, one account may receive a price for a particular transaction that is different from the price received by another account for a similar transaction on the same day. In general, trades are allocated among portfolio managers on a pro rata basis (to the extent a portfolio manager decides to participate fully in the trade), for further allocation by each portfolio manager among that manager’s eligible accounts. In allocating trades among accounts, portfolio managers generally consider a number of factors, including, but not limited to, each account’s deviation (in terms of risk exposure and/or performance characteristics) from a relevant model portfolio, each account’s investment objectives, restrictions and guidelines, its risk exposure, its available cash, and its existing holdings of similar securities. Once trades are allocated, they may be reallocated only in unusual circumstances due to recognition of specific account restrictions.

In some cases, PIMCO may sell a security on behalf of a client, including the Funds, to a broker-dealer that thereafter may be purchased for the accounts of one or more of PIMCO’s other clients, including the Funds, from that or another broker-dealer. PIMCO has adopted procedures it believes are reasonably designed to obtain the best execution for the transactions by each account.

Brokerage and Research Services

There is generally no stated commission in the case of fixed income securities, which are traded in the OTC markets, but the price paid by the Trust usually includes an undisclosed dealer commission or mark-up. In underwritten offerings, the price paid by the Trust includes a disclosed, fixed commission or discount retained by the underwriter or dealer. Transactions on U.S. stock exchanges and other agency transactions involve the payment by the Trust of negotiated brokerage commissions. Such commissions vary among different brokers. Also, a particular broker may charge different commissions according to such factors as the difficulty and size of the transaction. Transactions in foreign securities generally involve the payment of fixed brokerage commissions, which are generally higher than those in the United States.

PIMCO places all orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio securities, options and futures contracts for the relevant Fund and buys and sells such securities, options and futures for the Trust through a substantial number of brokers and dealers. In so doing, PIMCO uses its best efforts to obtain for the Trust the best execution available. In seeking best execution, PIMCO, having in mind the Trust’s best interests, considers all factors it deems relevant, including, by way of illustration, price, the size of the transaction, the nature of the market for the security, the amount of the commission, the timing of the transaction taking into account market prices and trends, the reputation, experience and financial stability of the broker-dealer involved and the quality of service rendered by the broker-dealer in other transactions. Changes in the aggregate amount of brokerage commissions paid by a Fund from year-to-year may be attributable to changes in the asset size of the Fund, the volume of portfolio transactions effected by the Fund, the types of instruments in which the Fund invests, or the rates negotiated by PIMCO on behalf of the Funds.

Brokerage Commissions Paid

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the following amounts of brokerage commissions were paid by each operational Fund:

 

Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
   Year Ended
3/31/2012
   Year Ended
3/31/2011

PIMCO All Asset Fund

   N/A    N/A    N/A

PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund

   N/A    N/A    N/A

PIMCO California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

   $228    $64    $0

PIMCO California Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

   26    27    0

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

   134    91    45

PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

   1,248,394    381,599    70,250

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

   790,580    674,672    563,122

PIMCO Convertible Fund

   261,650    200,054    220,961

PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund

   37    180    N/A

PIMCO Diversified Income Fund

   305,273    56,930    41,709

PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

   53,206    141,123    71,300

PIMCO Emerging Local Bond Fund

   12,456    32,504    22,640

PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund

   31,208    31,419    54,348

PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

   5,037    4,969    5,553

PIMCO Emerging Markets Currency Fund

   0    17,580    22,035

PIMCO Extended Duration Fund

   9,493    3,312    6,770

PIMCO Floating Income Fund

   159,662    54,499    7,966

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

   66,135    280,149    57,350

 

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Fund    Year Ended
3/31/2013
   Year Ended
3/31/2012
   Year Ended
3/31/2011

PIMCO Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

   55,781    248,639    54,965

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

   128,423    480,704    1,003,925

PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

   10,101    24,046    20,456

PIMCO Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

   41,321    58,734    23,465

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

   20,662    71,640    32,726

PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

   5,266    14,278    10,538

PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund

   909,932    1,550,847    794,443

PIMCO GNMA Fund

   0    223    1,790

PIMCO Government Money Market Fund

   0    0    0

PIMCO High Yield Fund

   5,121    0    23,054

PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

   1,445    283    0

PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund

   0    0    0

PIMCO Income Fund

   0    1,030    26,735

PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

   24,428    2,442    N/A

PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

   16,617    1,067    N/A

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

   22,932    33,934    11,456

PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

   5,438    6,745    9,322

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

   40,184    232,636    212,803

PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund

   33,161    99,635    108,375

PIMCO Long-Term Credit Fund

   7,963    29,963    59,413

PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

   10,347    29,405    36,960

PIMCO Low Duration Fund

   135,263    511,743    562,283

PIMCO Low Duration Fund II

   4,190    29,536    18,445

PIMCO Low Duration Fund III

   1,627    6,175    7,638

PIMCO Moderate Duration Fund

   17,321    85,357    80,375

PIMCO Money Market Fund

   0    0    0

PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund

   408    N/A    N/A

PIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

   0    133    2,150

PIMCO Municipal Bond Fund

   2,168    398    0

PIMCO New York Municipal Bond Fund

   723    142    0

PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund®

   0    0    0

PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund®

   0    0    0

PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund

   2,393    36,593    38,805

PIMCO Real Return Fund

   137,610    286,224    370,256

PIMCO RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

   11,776    25,505    9,503

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund

   2,962    1,086    N/A

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

   7,191    3,561    1,289

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund

   5,741    1,412    N/A

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

   10,937    2,933    1,827

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

   8,337    1,435    N/A

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

   13,257    3,232    1,764

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund

   4,945    76    N/A

PIMCO RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

   8,104    2,272    1,392

PIMCO RealRetirement® Income and Distribution Fund

   3,241    2,410    739

PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund

   0    0    N/A

PIMCO Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

   35    34    0

PIMCO Short-Term Fund

   135,790    31,422    128,988

PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

   68,540    80,669    55,742

PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

   233    715    N/A

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Fund

   163,709    305,917    208,980

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

   96,003    62,004    94,970

PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

   112,473    93,973    55,102

PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

   878,987    633,473    749,693

PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund

   0    176    10

PIMCO Total Return Fund

   2,360,749    9,145,399    11,399,738

PIMCO Total Return Fund II

   10,454    113,754    252,800

PIMCO Total Return Fund III

   14,455    107,133    175,610

PIMCO Total Return Fund IV

   5,735    10,555    N/A

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

   449,885    856,784    981,809

PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

   16,132    25,124    13,263

 

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PIMCO places orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio investments for the Funds’ accounts with brokers or dealers selected by it in its discretion. In effecting purchases and sales of portfolio securities for the account of the Funds, PIMCO will seek the best execution of the Funds’ orders. In doing so, a Fund may pay higher commission rates than the lowest available when PIMCO believes it is reasonable to do so in light of the value of the brokerage and research services provided by the broker effecting the transaction, as discussed below. Although the Trust may use broker-dealers that sell Fund shares to effect the Trust’s portfolio transactions, the Trust and PIMCO will not consider the sale of Fund shares as a factor when selecting broker-dealers to execute those transactions.

It has for many years been a common practice in the investment advisory business for advisers of investment companies and other institutional investors to receive research services from broker-dealers which execute portfolio transactions for the clients of such advisers. Consistent with this practice, PIMCO may receive research services from many broker-dealers with which PIMCO places the Trust’s portfolio transactions. PIMCO also may receive research or research related credits from brokers which are generated from underwriting commissions when purchasing new issues of fixed income securities or other assets for a Fund. These services, which in some cases also may be purchased for cash, include such matters as general economic and security market reviews, industry and company reviews, evaluations of securities and recommendations as to the purchase and sale of securities. Such information may be provided in the form of meetings with analysts, telephone contacts and written materials. Some of these services are of value to PIMCO in advising various of its clients (including the Trust), although not all of these services are necessarily useful and of value in managing the Trust. The management fee paid by the Trust would not be reduced in the event that PIMCO and its affiliates received such services. Although PIMCO considers the research products and services it receives from broker-dealers to be supplemental to its own internal research, PIMCO would likely incur additional costs if it had to generate these research products and services through its own efforts or if it paid for these products or services itself.

As permitted by Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act, PIMCO may cause the Trust to pay a broker-dealer which provides “brokerage and research services” (as defined in the 1934 Act) to PIMCO an amount of disclosed commission or spread for effecting a securities transaction for the Trust in excess of the commission or spread which another broker-dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction.

As noted above, PIMCO may purchase new issues of securities for the Trust in underwritten fixed price offerings. In these situations, the underwriter or selling group member may provide PIMCO with research in addition to selling the securities (at the fixed public offering price) to the Trust or other advisory clients. Because the offerings are conducted at a fixed price, the ability to obtain research from a broker-dealer in this situation provides knowledge that may benefit the Trust, other PIMCO clients, and PIMCO without incurring additional costs. These arrangements may not fall within the safe harbor of Section 28(e) because the broker-dealer is considered to be acting in a principal capacity in underwritten transactions. However, FINRA has adopted rules expressly permitting broker-dealers to provide bona fide research to advisers in connection with fixed price offerings under certain circumstances. As a general matter in these situations, the underwriter or selling group member will provide research credits at a rate that is higher than that which is available for secondary market transactions.

PIMCO may place orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio securities with a broker-dealer that is affiliated to PIMCO where, in PIMCO’s judgment, such firm will be able to obtain a price and execution at least as favorable as other qualified broker-dealers.

Pursuant to applicable sections under the 1940 Act, a broker-dealer that is an affiliate of the Adviser or sub-adviser may receive and retain compensation for effecting portfolio transactions for a Fund if the commissions paid to such an affiliated broker-dealer by a Fund do not exceed one per centum of the purchase or sale price of such securities.

Since the securities in which certain Funds invest consist primarily of fixed income securities, which are generally not subject to stated brokerage commissions, as described above, their investments in securities subject to stated commissions generally constitute a small percentage of the aggregate dollar amount of their transactions.

SEC rules further require that commissions paid to such an affiliated broker-dealer, or PIMCO by a Fund on exchange transactions not exceed “usual and customary brokerage commissions.” The rules define “usual and customary” commissions to include amounts that are “reasonable and fair compared to the commission, fee or other remuneration received or to be received by other brokers in connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities being purchased or sold on a securities exchange during a comparable period of time.” The Funds did not pay any commissions to affiliated brokers during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

 

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The following table sets forth certain information regarding payments from the Funds to the Distributor during the previous fiscal year:

 

Net Underwriting Discounts and

Commissions

   Compensation on Redemptions and
Purchases
   Total Brokerage Commissions

$ 17,309,160

   $ 6,218,882    $0

Holdings of Securities of the Trust’s Regular Brokers and Dealers

The following table indicates the value of each operational Fund’s aggregate holdings, in thousands, of the securities of its regular brokers or dealers for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

 

All Asset All Authority Fund

            
  State Street Bank & Trust Co.      1,162   
    

All Asset Fund

            
  State Street Bank & Trust Co.      1,051   
    

California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

            
  State Street Bank & Trust Co.      586   
    

California Municipal Bond Fund

            
  State Street Bank & Trust Co.      170   
    

CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund

            
  BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      300   
  State Street Bank & Trust Co.      232   
  JPMorgan Chase & Co.      200   
  Banc of America Securities LLC      100   
    

CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund

            
  JPMorgan Chase & Co.      124,935   
  Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      120,583   
  Barclays Capital, Inc.      118,700   
  Goldman Sachs & Co.      72,498   
  Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      70,093   
  BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      66,300   
  Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      42,989   
  Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      35,893   
  Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      27,655   
  Banc of America Securities LLC      7,713   
  State Street Bank & Trust Co.      1,383   
    

CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund®

            
  Banc of America Securities LLC      160,956   
  Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      151,350   
  JPMorgan Chase & Co.      114,696   
  Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      104,144   
  Goldman Sachs & Co.      87,114   
  RBC Capital Markets, LLC      64,500   
  Barclays Capital, Inc.      44,338   
  Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      36,240   
  Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      11,174   
  Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      5,431   
  State Street Bank & Trust Co.      2,500   

Convertible Fund

            
  State Street Bank & Trust Co.      3,388   
  Banc of America Securities LLC      1,800   
  Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      300   
  Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      0   

 

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Credit Absolute Return Fund

             
   Banc of America Securities LLC      14,795   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      7,920   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      4,356   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      4,259   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      1,063   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      483   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      230   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      0   

Diversified Income Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      112,889   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      111,958   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      78,759   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      61,445   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      57,931   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      44,920   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      26,417   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      12,179   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      9,701   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      6,935   
   UBS Securities LLC      5,868   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      1,017   
     

EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      139,893   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      84,267   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      67,929   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      53,720   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      43,843   
   UBS Securities LLC      39,599   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      34,572   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      16,568   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      8,188   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      6,128   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      3,963   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      1,113   
     

Emerging Local Bond Fund

             
   Banc of America Securities LLC      31,847   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      2,143   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      469   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      268   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      224   
     

Emerging Markets Bond Fund

             
   Banc of America Securities LLC      13,592   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      4,053   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      3,961   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      2,743   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      1,775   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      1,234   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      1,232   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      1,165   
   UBS Securities LLC      897   

 

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Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

             
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      838   
     

Emerging Markets Currency Fund

             
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      45,402   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      14,520   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      8,412   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      5,648   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      2,285   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      1,435   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      257   
     

Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

             
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      100   
     

Extended Duration Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      1,910   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      1,641   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      426   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      2   
     

Floating Income Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      110,282   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      80,332   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      53,590   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      38,534   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      34,922   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      32,025   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      23,320   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      22,504   
   UBS Securities LLC      15,744   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      8,768   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      2,878   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      1,758   
     

Foreign Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      117,892   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      95,841   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      35,314   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      26,748   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      15,660   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      14,603   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      13,485   
   UBS Securities LLC      11,461   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      5,583   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      4,043   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      2,300   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      771   

 

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Foreign Bond Fund (Unhedged)

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      127,814   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      89,443   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      45,217   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      35,286   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      18,583   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      14,443   
   UBS Securities LLC      11,210   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      9,412   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      6,285   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      4,698   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      4,000   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      2,144   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      939   
     

Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      86,662   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      26,989   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      22,236   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      20,756   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      17,595   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      8,560   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      2,961   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      2,541   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      693   
   UBS Securities LLC      585   
     

Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      56,884   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      27,259   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      22,515   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      14,587   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      12,491   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      10,080   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      9,951   
   UBS Securities LLC      4,949   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      4,018   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      2,202   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      1,302   
     

Global Advantage® Strategy Bond Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      128,412   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      53,943   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      32,937   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      25,035   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      23,116   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      4,560   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      792   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      776   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      519   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      327   

 

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Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      11,714   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      8,157   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      3,260   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      2,140   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      1,806   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      1,679   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      1,200   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      1,044   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      1,043   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      748   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      211   
     

Global Bond Fund (Unhedged)

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      38,986   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      20,801   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      10,556   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      5,032   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      3,098   
   UBS Securities LLC      2,634   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      1,759   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      1,169   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      687   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      648   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      475   
     

Global Multi-Asset Fund

             
   Banc of America Securities LLC      14,577   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      9,017   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      3,718   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      2,625   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      2,610   
     

GNMA Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      15,459   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      3,078   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      826   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      312   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      228   
     

Government Money Market Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      57,800   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      45,300   
   RBC Capital Markets, LLC      45,300   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      22,600   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      22,600   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      9,700   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      5,900   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      4,500   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      494   

 

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High Yield Fund

             
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      56,180   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      16,285   
   UBS Securities LLC      10,647   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      9,319   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      4,428   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      1,010   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      982   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      653   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      611   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      36   
     

High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

             
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      209   
     

High Yield Spectrum Fund

             
   Banc of America Securities LLC      4,043   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      4,035   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      0   
     

Income Fund

             
   Banc of America Securities LLC      2,194,912   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      1,623,083   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      418,292   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      409,197   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      406,031   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      351,614   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      288,006   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      85,764   
   UBS Securities LLC      32,944   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      8,219   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      2,096   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      865   
     

Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund

             
   Banc of America Securities LLC      6,769   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      5,556   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      5,300   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      1,165   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      1,158   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      341   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      251   
     

International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

        
   Banc of America Securities LLC      82,201   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      45,059   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      36,937   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      20,798   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      14,195   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      9,544   
   UBS Securities LLC      7,056   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      4,858   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      2,280   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      411   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      228   

 

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International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

        
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      25,462   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      9,676   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      4,990   
   UBS Securities LLC      2,459   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      1,519   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      1,399   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      639   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      497   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      251   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      154   
     

International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged)

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      24,457   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      15,973   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      15,315   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      9,821   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      7,586   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      4,764   
   UBS Securities LLC      1,812   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      1,766   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      1,326   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      1,105   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      419   
     

Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      443,210   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      338,531   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      253,852   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      225,623   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      175,861   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      102,215   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      56,545   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      28,769   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      24,896   
   UBS Securities LLC      16,219   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      1,372   
     

Long Duration Total Return Fund

             
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      100,159   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      95,008   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      91,433   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      81,599   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      43,498   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      39,416   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      28,848   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      16,778   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      5,043   
   UBS Securities LLC      3,569   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      2,992   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      136   

 

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Long-Term Credit Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      101,002   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      56,529   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      50,708   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      40,023   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      37,038   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      32,238   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      29,302   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      16,217   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      8,886   
   UBS Securities LLC      637   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      478   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      87   
     

Long-Term U.S. Government Fund

        
   Banc of America Securities LLC      11,833   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      11,400   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      2,952   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      1,169   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      942   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      528   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      523   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      506   
     

Low Duration Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      432,800   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      229,612   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      226,484   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      221,157   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      202,921   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      112,722   
   UBS Securities LLC      60,959   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      45,177   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      42,212   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      35,183   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      7,148   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      5,698   
     

Low Duration Fund II

        
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      27,162   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      15,210   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      14,831   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      14,352   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      6,977   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      5,463   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      1,148   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      1,099   
   UBS Securities LLC      990   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      591   
     

Low Duration Fund III

        
   Banc of America Securities LLC      5,423   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      2,818   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      2,581   

 

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   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      2,404   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      1,516   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      1,365   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      1,221   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      1,200   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      835   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      488   
   UBS Securities LLC      385   
     

Moderate Duration Fund

        
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      65,665   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      59,156   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      55,070   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      54,192   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      32,356   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      19,946   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      11,700   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      10,579   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      7,901   
   UBS Securities LLC      0   
     

Money Market Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      60,400   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      54,300   
   RBC Capital Markets, LLC      54,300   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      36,717   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      27,100   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      25,000   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      11,500   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      5,400   
     

Mortgage Opportunities Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      33,460   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      14,308   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      7,052   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      3,784   
   UBS Securities LLC      3,384   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      2,622   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      519   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      493   
     

Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      12,980   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      7,027   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      1,438   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      1,148   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      653   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      622   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      320   
     

Municipal Bond Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      580   
     

 

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National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      122   
     

New York Municipal Bond Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      552   
     

Real Income 2019 Fund®

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      243   
     

Real Income 2029 Fund®

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      171   
     

Real Return Asset Fund

        
   Banc of America Securities LLC      7,844   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      5,822   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      2,163   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      1,539   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      565   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      328   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      224   
     

Real Return Fund

        
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      170,551   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      163,822   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      108,491   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      69,618   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      49,270   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      32,784   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      31,521   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      4,620   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      2,916   
     

RealEstateRealReturn Strategy Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      18,284   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      15,312   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      9,795   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      9,663   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      2,865   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      525   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      303   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      222   
     

RealRetirement® 2020 Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      164   
     

RealRetirement® 2030 Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      164   
     

RealRetirement® 2035 Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      162   
     

RealRetirement® 2040 Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      233   

 

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RealRetirement® 2050 Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      227   
     

Senior Floating Rate Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      9,615   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      2,681   
     

Short Asset Investment Fund

        
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      2,798   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      2,492   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      1,705   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      1,460   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      602   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      428   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      416   
     

Short Duration Municipal Income Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      531   
     

Short-Term Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      465,590   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      309,738   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      211,842   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      188,582   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      165,354   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      113,533   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      72,571   
   RBC Capital Markets, LLC      61,254   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      7,681   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      6,555   
   UBS Securities LLC      6,532   
     

Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

        
   Banc of America Securities LLC      30,154   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      13,439   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      11,068   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      6,758   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      4,023   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      3,699   
   UBS Securities LLC      1,210   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      1,005   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      545   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      394   
     

Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund

        
   Banc of America Securities LLC      9,984   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      9,829   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      8,220   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      6,569   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      3,008   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      1,350   
   UBS Securities LLC      784   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      722   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      678   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      659   

 

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StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      23,958   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      15,764   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      15,564   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      13,161   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      5,946   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      5,260   
   UBS Securities LLC      4,966   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      4,393   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      4,305   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      2,898   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      511   
     

StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      90,332   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      67,120   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      60,589   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      56,823   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      27,380   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      16,585   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      14,182   
   UBS Securities LLC      14,064   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      3,735   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      3,399   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      863   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      552   
     

StocksPLUS® Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      41,755   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      27,185   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      25,781   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      20,630   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      12,356   
   UBS Securities LLC      2,533   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      2,208   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      673   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      492   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      398   
     

StocksPLUS® Long Duration Fund

        
   Banc of America Securities LLC      26,190   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      11,237   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      10,404   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      9,335   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      6,751   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      5,894   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      4,976   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      995   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      676   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      260   

 

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Tax Managed Real Return Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      7,206   
     

Total Return Fund

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      5,365,728   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      3,419,423   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      3,396,068   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      2,629,979   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      2,020,637   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      1,880,290   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      1,665,412   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      859,090   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      611,035   
   UBS Securities LLC      191,253   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      67,368   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      37,835   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      25,731   
   RBC Capital Markets, LLC      6,711   
     

Total Return Fund II

        
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      94,061   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      87,220   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      81,630   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      60,918   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      55,843   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      37,977   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      18,137   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      12,361   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      10,357   
   UBS Securities LLC      9,719   
     

Total Return Fund III

        
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      77,013   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      40,404   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      39,183   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      34,480   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      28,722   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      23,042   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      7,747   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      5,834   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      1,926   
   UBS Securities LLC      760   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      593   
     

Total Return Fund IV

        
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      13,761   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      13,728   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      7,448   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      7,347   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      7,330   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      7,114   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      5,350   
   UBS Securities LLC      3,519   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      1,380   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      20   

 

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Unconstrained Bond Fund

        
   Banc of America Securities LLC      811,551   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      776,069   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      300,783   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      236,551   
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      233,915   
   RBC Capital Markets, LLC      212,700   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      137,224   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      125,330   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      120,092   
   UBS Securities LLC      103,735   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      14,727   
   Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.      12,352   
     

Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund

        
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      21,237   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      20,343   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      4,168   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      696   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      514   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      451   
   UBS Securities LLC      336   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      182   
   Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.      57   
     

Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund

        
   Barclays Capital, Inc.      175,973   
   Banc of America Securities LLC      18,293   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      14,709   
   Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.      13,633   
   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.      13,547   
   Goldman Sachs & Co.      2,808   
   BNP Paribas Securities Corp.      1,964   
   Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith      1,122   
   State Street Bank & Trust Co.      631   

Portfolio Turnover

A change in the securities held by a Fund is known as “portfolio turnover.” PIMCO manages the Funds without regard generally to restrictions on portfolio turnover. See “Taxation” below. Trading in fixed income securities does not generally involve the payment of brokerage commissions, but does involve indirect transaction costs. Trading in equity securities involves the payment of brokerage commissions, which are transaction costs paid by a Fund. The use of futures contracts may involve the payment of commissions to futures commission merchants. High portfolio turnover (e.g., greater than 100%) involves correspondingly greater expenses to a Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities. The higher the rate of portfolio turnover of a Fund, the higher these transaction costs borne by the Fund generally will be. Such sales may result in realization of taxable capital gains (including short-term capital gains which are generally taxed to shareholders at ordinary income tax rates).

The portfolio turnover rate of a Fund is calculated by dividing: (a) the lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for the particular fiscal year by; (b) the monthly average of the value of the portfolio securities owned by the Fund during the particular fiscal year. In calculating the rate of portfolio turnover, there is excluded from both (a) and (b) all securities, including options, whose maturities or expiration dates at the time of acquisition were one year or less and any short sales that the Fund does not intend to maintain for more than one year. Proceeds from short sales and assets used to cover short positions undertaken are included in the amounts of securities sold and purchased, respectively, during the year. Portfolio turnover rates for each Fund that was operational as of the Trust’s most recent fiscal year end are provided in the applicable Prospectuses under the “Financial Highlights.”

 

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The PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds indirectly bear the expenses associated with the portfolio turnover of the Underlying PIMCO Funds (and unaffiliated funds, in the case of PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds), which may have fairly high portfolio turnover rates (i.e., in excess of 100%). Shareholders in the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds also bear expenses directly or indirectly through sales of securities held by the Funds and the Underlying PIMCO Funds (and unaffiliated funds, in the case of PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund and the PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds), which result in realization of taxable capital gains. To the extent such gains relate to securities held for one year or less, such gains will be short-term taxable gains taxed at ordinary income tax rates when distributed to shareholders who are individuals.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

Policies and Procedures Generally. The Trust has adopted portfolio holdings disclosure policies and procedures to govern the disclosure of the securities holdings of the Funds (the “Disclosure Policy”). The Disclosure Policy is designed to protect the confidentiality of the Funds’ non-public portfolio holdings information, to prevent the selective disclosure of such information, and to ensure compliance by PIMCO and the Funds with the federal securities laws, including the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder and general principles of fiduciary duty.

Monitoring and Oversight. The Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) is responsible for ensuring that PIMCO has adopted and implemented policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with the Disclosure Policy and, to the extent the CCO considers necessary, the CCO shall monitor PIMCO’s compliance with its policies and procedures.

Any exceptions to the Disclosure Policy may be made only if approved by the CCO upon determining that the exception is in the best interests of the Fund. The CCO must report any exceptions made to the Disclosure Policy to the Trust’s Board of Trustees at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

Quarterly Disclosure. The Funds will publicly disclose the complete schedule of each Fund’s holdings, as reported on a fiscal quarter-end basis, by making the information publicly available in a manner consistent with requirements established by the SEC. You may view a Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recently completed quarter online at www.pimco.com/investments, or obtain a copy of the schedule by calling PIMCO at 1-800-927-4648. This information will be available no earlier than the day on which it is transmitted to shareholders in the Funds’ annual and semi-annual reports, or filed with the SEC on Form N-Q, which will occur on or about the sixtieth day after a fiscal quarter’s end.

The Funds file their complete schedules of securities holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q will be available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-202-551-8090.

Defaulted/Distressed Securities. PIMCO may, in its discretion, publicly disclose portfolio holdings information at any time with respect to securities held by the Funds that are in default or experiencing a negative credit event. Any such disclosure will be broadly disseminated via PIMCO’s website at www.pimco.com/investments, the Distributor’s website at www.pimco.com/investments, or by similar means.

Confidential Dissemination of Portfolio Holdings Information. No disclosure of non-public portfolio holdings information may be made to any unaffiliated third party except as set forth in this section. This prohibition does not apply to information sharing with the Funds’ service providers, such as the Funds’ investment adviser, sub-advisers (if any), distributor, custodian, transfer agent, administrator, sub-administrator (if any), accountant, counsel, securities class action claims services administrator, financial printer, proxy voting agent, lender and other select third party service providers (collectively, the “Service Providers”), who generally need access to such information in the performance of their contractual duties and responsibilities. Such Service Providers are subject to duties of confidentiality, including a duty not to trade on non-public information, imposed by law and/or contract.

A Fund or PIMCO may, to the extent permitted under applicable law, distribute non-public information regarding a Fund, including portfolio holdings information, more frequently to certain third parties, such as mutual fund analysts and rating and ranking organizations (e.g., Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, Fitch, Morningstar and Lipper Analytical Services, etc.), pricing information vendors, analytical service providers (e.g., Abel/Noser Corp., FT Interactive Data, etc.) and potential Service Providers that have a legitimate business purpose in receiving such information. PIMCO currently has an ongoing arrangement to distribute non-public portfolio holdings information for the PIMCO Government Money Market Fund to Moody’s solely for the purpose of Moody’s rating the Fund. The distribution of non-public information must be authorized by an officer of the Trust or PIMCO after determining the requested disclosure is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and after consulting with and receiving approval from PIMCO’s legal department. The Disclosure Policy does not require a delay between the date of the information and the date on which the information is disclosed, however, any recipient of non-public information will be subject to a confidentiality agreement that

 

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contains, at a minimum, provisions specifying that: (1) the Funds’ non-public information provided is the confidential property of the Funds and may not be used for any purpose except in connection with the provision of services to the Funds and, in particular, that such information may not be traded upon; (2) the recipient of the non-public information agrees to limit access to the information to its employees and agents who are subject to a duty to keep and treat such information as confidential; and (3) upon written request from the Funds or PIMCO, the recipient of the non-public information shall promptly return or destroy the information, except as otherwise required by applicable law or such recipient’s record retention policies and procedures. Neither the Funds nor PIMCO may receive compensation or consideration in connection with the distribution of non-public portfolio holdings information.

Non-Specific Information. Under the Disclosure Policy, the Funds or PIMCO may distribute non-specific information about the Funds and/or summary information about the Funds at any time. Such information will not identify any specific portfolio holding, but may reflect, among other things, the quality or character of a Fund’s holdings.

Large Trade Notifications

A Fund or its agent may from time to time receive notice that a current or prospective shareholder will place, or that a financial intermediary has received, an order for a large trade in a Fund’s shares. The Fund may determine to enter into portfolio transactions in anticipation of that order, even though the order will not be placed or processed until the following business day, as applicable. This practice provides for a closer correlation between the time shareholders place trade orders and the time a Fund enters into portfolio transactions based on those orders, and permits the Fund to be more fully invested in investment securities, in the case of purchase orders, and to more orderly liquidate its investment positions, in the case of redemption orders. On the other hand, the current or prospective shareholder or financial intermediary, as applicable, may not ultimately place or process the order. In this case, a Fund may be required to borrow assets to settle the portfolio transactions entered into in anticipation of that order, and would therefore incur borrowing costs. The Funds may also suffer investment losses on those portfolio transactions. Conversely, the Funds would benefit from any earnings and investment gains resulting from such portfolio transactions.

NE T ASSET VALUE

Net asset value is determined as indicated under “How Fund Shares are Priced” in the Prospectuses. All Funds’ net asset value will not be determined on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. On any business day when the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) recommends that the securities markets close trading early, the PIMCO Government Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds may close trading early and determine net asset value as of an earlier time.

For all Funds other than the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value. Market value is determined on the basis of last reported sales prices, or if no sales are reported, as is the case for most securities traded OTC, at the mean between representative bid and asked quotations obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or independent pricing services. For NASDAQ traded securities, market value also may be determined on the basis of the NASDAQ Official Closing Price instead of the last reported sales price. Fixed income securities, including those to be purchased under firm commitment agreements (other than obligations having a maturity of 60 days or less), are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services, which take into account appropriate factors such as institutional-sized trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data.

The PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds’ securities are valued using the amortized cost method of valuation. This involves valuing a security at cost on the date of acquisition and thereafter assuming a constant accretion of a discount or amortization of a premium to maturity, regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on the market value of the instrument. While this method provides certainty in valuation, it may result in periods during which value, as determined by amortized cost, is higher or lower than the price a Fund would receive if it sold the instrument. During such periods the yield to investors in a Fund may differ somewhat from that obtained in a similar investment company which uses available market quotations to value all of its portfolio securities.

The SEC’s regulations require the PIMCO Government Money Market, PIMCO Money Market and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Funds to adhere to certain conditions. The Board of Trustees, as part of its responsibility within the overall duty of care owed to the shareholders, is required to establish procedures reasonably designed, taking into account current market conditions and each Fund’s investment objective, to stabilize the net asset value per share as computed for the purpose of distribution and redemption at $1.00 per share. The Trustees’ procedures include a requirement to periodically monitor, as appropriate and at such intervals as are reasonable in light of current market conditions, the relationship between the amortized cost value per share and the net asset value per share based upon available indications of market value. The Board of Trustees will consider what steps should be taken, if any, in the event of a difference of more than 1/2 of 1% between the two. The Board of Trustees will take such steps as it considers appropriate, (e.g., selling securities to shorten the average portfolio maturity) to minimize any material dilution or other unfair results which might arise from differences between the two. Each Fund also is required to maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 60 days or

 

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less and a dollar-weighted average life to maturity of 120 days or less, to limit its investments to instruments having remaining maturities of 397 days or less (except securities held subject to repurchase agreements having 397 days or less maturity) and to invest only in securities determined by PIMCO under procedures established by the Board of Trustees to be of high quality with minimal credit risks. Each Fund may not invest more than 0.5% of its total assets, measured at the time of investment, in securities of any one issuer that are in the second-highest rating category for short-term debt obligations.

Each Fund’s liabilities are allocated among its classes. The total of such liabilities allocated to a class plus that class’s distribution and/or servicing fees (if any) and any other expenses specially allocated to that class are then deducted from the class’s proportionate interest in the Fund’s assets, and the resulting amount for each class is divided by the number of shares of that class outstanding to produce the class’s “net asset value” per share. Under certain circumstances, the per share net asset value of the Class B and Class C shares of the Funds that do not declare regular income dividends on a daily basis may be lower than the per share net asset value of the Class A shares as a result of the daily expense accruals of the distribution fee applicable to the Class B and Class C shares. Generally, when Funds pay income dividends, those dividends are expected to differ over time by approximately the amount of the expense accrual differential between a particular Fund’s classes.

TAXATION

The following summarizes certain additional federal income tax considerations generally affecting the Funds and their shareholders. The discussion is for general information only and does not purport to consider all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that might be relevant to beneficial owners of shares of the Funds. The discussion is based upon current provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, existing regulations promulgated thereunder, and administrative and judicial interpretations thereof, all of which are subject to change, which change could be retroactive. The discussion applies only to beneficial owners of Fund shares in whose hands such shares are capital assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code, and may not apply to certain types of beneficial owners of shares (such as insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations, and broker-dealers) who may be subject to special rules. Persons who may be subject to tax in more than one country should consult the provisions of any applicable tax treaty to determine the potential tax consequences to them. Prospective investors should consult their own tax advisers with regard to the federal tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of Fund shares, as well as the tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, foreign country, or other taxing jurisdiction. The discussion here and in the Prospectuses is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning.

Each Fund intends to qualify annually and elect to be treated as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code. To qualify as a regulated investment company, each Fund generally must, among other things, (a) derive in each taxable year at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, payments with respect to securities loans, and gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, net income from certain “qualified publicly traded partnerships,” or other income derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies (“Qualifying Income Test”); (b) diversify its holdings so that, at the end of each quarter of the taxable year, (i) at least 50% of the market value of the Fund’s assets is represented by cash, U.S. Government securities, the securities of other regulated investment companies and other securities, with such other securities of any one issuer limited for the purposes of this calculation to an amount not greater than 5% of the value of the Fund’s total assets and 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of its total assets is invested in the securities of any one issuer (other than U.S. Government securities or the securities of other regulated investment companies), the securities of certain controlled issuers in the same or similar trades or businesses, or the securities of one or more “qualified publicly traded partnerships”; and (c) distribute each taxable year the sum of (i) at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (which includes dividends, interest and net short-term capital gains in excess of any net long-term capital losses) and (ii) 90% of its tax exempt interest, net of expenses allocable thereto. The Treasury Department is authorized to promulgate regulations under which gains from foreign currencies (and options, futures, and forward contracts on foreign currency) would constitute qualifying income for purposes of the Qualifying Income Test only if such gains are directly related to investing in securities. To date, such regulations have not been issued.

If a Fund failed to qualify as a regulated investment company accorded special tax treatment in any taxable year, a Fund would be subject to tax on its taxable income at corporate rates, and all distributions from earnings and profits, including any distributions of net tax-exempt income and net long-term capital gains, would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. Some portions of such distributions may be eligible for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders and reduced rates of taxation on qualified dividend income in the case of individuals. In addition, a Fund could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and interest and make substantial distributions before requalifying as a regulated investment company that is accorded special tax treatment.

As described in the applicable Prospectuses, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Funds may gain exposure to the commodities markets through investments in commodity index-linked derivative instruments. On December 16, 2005, the IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2006-01 which held that income derived from commodity index-linked swaps would not be qualifying income. As such, each Fund’s ability to utilize commodity index-linked swaps as part of its investment strategy is limited to a maximum of 10 percent of its gross income, respectively.

 

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A subsequent revenue ruling, Revenue Ruling 2006-31, clarified the holding of Revenue Ruling 2006-01 by providing that income from alternative investment instruments (such as certain commodity index-linked notes) that create commodity exposure may be considered qualifying income under the Internal Revenue Code. The IRS has also issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income from certain commodity index-linked notes is qualifying income. Based on the underlying tax principles relating to such rulings, each Fund will continue to seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in commodity-linked notes and through investments in its Subsidiary (as discussed below). As discussed below, in July 2011, the IRS suspended the issuance of private letter rulings concluding that income from certain commodity index-linked notes is qualifying income.

As discussed in “Investment Objectives and Policies—Investments in the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries,” each Fund intends to invest a portion of its assets in its Subsidiary, each of which will be classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The IRS has also issued private rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income derived from investment in a subsidiary will also be qualifying income. In July 2011, the IRS suspended the issuance of these private letter rulings as well as the private letter rulings discussed above. There can be no assurance that the IRS will not change its position with respect to some or all of these issues or that future legislation will not adversely impact the tax treatment of a Fund’s commodity-linked investments. If the IRS were to change its position or otherwise determine that income derived from certain commodity-linked notes or from investments in the Subsidiaries does not constitute qualifying income and if such positions were upheld or if future legislation were to adversely affect the tax treatment of Fund investments, the certain Funds, including the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Funds might cease to qualify as regulated investment companies and would be required to reduce their exposure to such investments which might result in difficulty in implementing their investment strategies. If the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Funds did not qualify as a regulated investment companies for any taxable year, their taxable income would be subject to tax at the Fund level at regular corporate tax rates (without reduction for distributions to shareholders) and to a further tax at the shareholder level when such income is distributed. In such event, in order to re-qualify for taxation as a regulated investment companies, the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy, PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Funds may be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and interest and make certain distributions.Foreign corporations, such as the Subsidiaries, will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income taxation unless they are deemed to be engaged in a U.S. trade or business. It is expected that the Subsidiaries will conduct their activities in a manner so as to meet the requirements of a safe harbor under Section 864(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code under which the Subsidiaries may engage in trading in stocks or securities or certain commodities without being deemed to be engaged in a U.S. trade or business. However, if certain of either Subsidiary’s activities were determined not to be of the type described in the safe harbor (which is not expected), then the activities of such Subsidiary may constitute a U.S. trade or business, or be taxed as such.

In general, foreign corporations, such as the Subsidiaries, that do not conduct a U.S. trade or business are nonetheless subject to tax at a flat rate of 30 percent (or lower tax treaty rate), generally payable through withholding, on the gross amount of certain U.S.-source income that is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business. There is presently no tax treaty in force between the U.S. and the Cayman Islands that would reduce this rate of withholding tax. It is not expected that the Subsidiaries will derive income subject to such withholding tax.

Each Subsidiary will be treated as a controlled foreign corporation (“CFC”). The PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund will be treated as a “U.S. shareholder” of the CPS Subsidiary, PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund will be treated as a “U.S. shareholder” of the CPSS Subsidiary, the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® will be treated as a “U.S. shareholder” of the CRRS Subsidiary, the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund will be treated as a “U.S. shareholder” of the GMA Subsidiary and the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund will be treated as a “U.S. shareholder” of the IRMA Subsidiary. As a result, each Fund will be required to include in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes all of its Subsidiary’s “subpart F income,” whether or not such income is distributed by such Subsidiary. It is expected that all of the Subsidiaries’ income will be “subpart F income.” Each Fund’s recognition of its Subsidiary’s “subpart F income” will increase such Fund’s tax basis in its Subsidiary. Distributions by the Subsidiary to its respective Fund will be tax-free, to the extent of its previously undistributed “subpart F income,” and will correspondingly reduce such Fund’s tax basis in its Subsidiary. “Subpart F income” is generally treated as ordinary income, regardless of the character of the Subsidiary’s underlying income. If a net loss is realized by a Subsidiary, such loss is not generally available to offset the income earned by such Subsidiary’s parent Fund.

Based on Revenue Ruling 2006-31, IRS guidance and advice of counsel, each Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in commodity index-linked notes and through investments in its Subsidiary. The use of commodity index-linked notes involves specific risks. Applicable Prospectuses, under the heading “Characteristics and Risks of Securities and Investment Techniques—Derivatives” provide further information regarding commodity index-linked notes, including the risks associated with these instruments.

 

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As a regulated investment company, a Fund generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its investment company taxable income and net capital gains (any net long-term capital gains in excess of the sum of net short-term capital losses and capital loss carryovers from prior years) designated by the Fund as capital gain dividends, if any, that it distributes to shareholders on a timely basis. Each Fund intends to distribute to its shareholders, at least annually, all or substantially all of its investment company taxable income and any net capital gains. In addition, amounts not distributed by a Fund on a timely basis in accordance with a calendar year distribution requirement may be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax. Unless an applicable exception applies, to avoid the tax, a Fund must distribute during each calendar year an amount equal to the sum of (1) at least 98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gains or losses) for the calendar year, (2) at least 98.2% of its capital gains in excess of its capital losses (and adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the twelve month period ending on October 31, and (3) all ordinary income and capital gains for previous years that were not distributed during such years. A distribution will be treated as paid on December 31 of the calendar year if it is declared by a Fund in October, November, or December of that year to shareholders of record on a date in such a month and paid by the Fund during January of the following year. Such distributions will be taxable to shareholders (other than those not subject to federal income tax) in the calendar year in which the distributions are declared, rather than the calendar year in which the distributions are received. To avoid application of the excise tax, each Fund intends, to the extent necessary, to make its distributions in accordance with the calendar year distribution requirement.

Distributions

Each Municipal Fund, the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund and the PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund must have at least 50% of its total assets invested in Municipal Bonds at the end of each tax quarter so that dividends derived from its net interest income on Municipal Bonds and so designated by the Fund will be “exempt-interest dividends,” which are generally exempt from federal income tax when received by an investor. Other Funds that have at least 50% of their assets invested in other Funds at the end of each quarter may also be eligible to pay exempt-interest dividends. A portion of the distributions paid by a Municipal Fund, the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund and the PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund may be subject to tax as ordinary income (including certain amounts attributable to bonds acquired at a market discount). In addition, any distributions of net short-term capital gains would be taxed as ordinary income and any distribution of capital gain dividends would be taxed as long-term capital gains. Certain exempt-interest dividends, as described in the applicable Prospectuses, may increase alternative minimum taxable income for purposes of determining a shareholder’s liability for the alternative minimum tax. In addition, exempt-interest dividends allocable to interest from certain “private activity bonds” will not be tax exempt for purposes of the regular income tax to shareholders who are “substantial users” of the facilities financed by such obligations or “related persons” of “substantial users.” The tax-exempt portion of dividends paid for a calendar year constituting “exempt-interest dividends” will be designated after the end of that year and will be based upon the ratio of net tax-exempt income to total net income earned by the Fund during the entire year. That ratio may be substantially different than the ratio of net tax-exempt income to total net income earned during a portion of the year. Thus, an investor who holds shares for only a part of the year may be allocated more or less tax-exempt interest dividends than would be the case if the allocation were based on the ratio of net tax-exempt income to total net income actually earned by the Fund while the investor was a shareholder. All or a portion of interest on indebtedness incurred or continued by a shareholder to purchase or carry shares of a Municipal Fund, the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund or the PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund will not be deductible by the shareholder. The portion of interest that is not deductible is equal to the total interest paid or accrued on the indebtedness multiplied by the percentage of the Fund’s total distributions (not including distributions of the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) paid to the shareholder that are exempt-interest dividends. Under rules used by the IRS for determining when borrowed funds are considered used for the purpose of purchasing or carrying particular assets, the purchase of shares may be considered to have been made with borrowed funds even though such funds are not directly traceable to the purchase of shares. Future changes in federal and/or state laws could possibly have a negative impact on the tax treatment and/or value of municipal securities.

Shareholders of the Municipal Funds, the PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund and the PIMCO Unconstrained Tax Managed Bond Fund receiving social security or railroad retirement benefits may be taxed on a portion of those benefits as a result of receiving tax exempt income (including exempt-interest dividends distributed by the Fund). The tax may be imposed on up to 50% of a recipient’s benefits in cases where the sum of the recipient’s adjusted gross income (with certain adjustments, including tax-exempt interest) and 50% of the recipient’s benefits, exceeds a base amount. In addition, up to 85% of a recipient’s benefits may be subject to tax if the sum of the recipient’s adjusted gross income (with certain adjustments, including tax-exempt interest) and 50% of the recipient’s benefits exceeds a higher base amount. Shareholders receiving social security or railroad retirement benefits should consult with their tax advisors.

In years when a Fund distributes amounts in excess of its earnings and profits, such distributions may be treated in part as a return of capital. A return of capital is not taxable to a shareholder and has the effect of reducing the shareholder’s basis in the shares.

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taxable and must be reported on each shareholder’s federal income tax return. Dividends paid out of a Fund’s investment company taxable income will be taxable to a U.S. shareholder as ordinary income. Distributions received by tax-exempt shareholders will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent permitted under the applicable tax exemption.

Although a portion of the dividends paid by certain Funds may qualify for the deduction for dividends received by corporations and/or the reduced tax rate for individuals on certain dividends, it is not expected that any such portion would be significant. Dividends paid by certain other Funds generally are not expected to qualify for the deduction for dividends received by corporations and/or the reduced tax rate for individuals on certain dividends. Distributions of net capital gains, if any, designated as capital gain dividends, are taxable as long-term capital gains, regardless of how long the shareholder has held a Fund’s shares and are not eligible for the dividends received deduction. Any distributions that are not from a Fund’s investment company taxable income or net realized capital gains may be characterized as a return of capital to shareholders or, in some cases, as capital gain. The tax treatment of dividends and distributions will be the same whether a shareholder reinvests them in additional shares or elects to receive them in cash. After 2012 the maximum individual tax rate on long-term capital gains is generally 20%.

For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, an additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds certain threshold amounts.

The PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds will not be able to offset gains realized by one Underlying Fund in which the Funds invest against losses realized by another Underlying Fund in which the Funds invest. Redemptions of shares in an Underlying Fund could also result in a gain and/or income to the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds. The Funds’ use of the fund-of-funds structure could therefore affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to shareholders. Redemptions of shares in an Underlying Fund could also cause additional distributable gains to shareholders.

Sales of Shares

Upon the disposition of shares of a Fund (whether by redemption, sale or exchange), a shareholder may realize a gain or loss. Such gain or loss will be capital gain or loss if the shares are capital assets in the shareholder’s hands, and will be long-term or short-term generally depending upon the shareholder’s holding period for the shares. Any loss realized on a disposition will be disallowed to the extent the shares disposed of are replaced within a period of 61 days beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the shares are disposed of. In such a case, the basis of the shares acquired will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss. Any loss realized by a shareholder on a disposition of shares held by the shareholder for six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any distributions of capital gain dividends received by the shareholder with respect to such shares. Additionally, any loss realized upon the sale or exchange of Fund shares with a tax holding period of six months or less may be disallowed to the extent of any distributions treated as exempt interest dividends with respect to such shares. If a Fund redeems a shareholder in-kind rather than in cash, the shareholder would realize the same gain or loss as if the shareholder had been redeemed in cash. Further, the shareholder’s basis in the securities received in the in-kind redemption would be the securities’ fair market value on the date of the in-kind redemption.

For shares of the Funds redeemed after January 1, 2012, your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) will report gains and losses realized on redemptions of shares for shareholders who are individuals and S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information will also be reported to you on Form 1099-B and the IRS each year. In calculating the gain or loss on redemptions of shares, the average cost method will be used to determine the cost basis of Fund shares purchased after January 1, 2012 unless you instruct the Fund in writing that you want to use another available method for cost basis reporting (for example, First In, First Out (FIFO), Last In, First Out (LIFO), Specific Lot Identification (SLID) or High Cost, First Out (HIFO)). If you designate SLID as your cost basis method, you will also need to designate a secondary cost basis method (Secondary Method). If a Secondary Method is not provided, the Funds will designate FIFO as the Secondary Method and will use the Secondary Method with respect to systematic withdrawals made after January 1, 2012. Your cost basis election method will be applied to all fund positions for all of your accounts as well as to all future funds added, unless otherwise indicated by you.

Mutual fund shares acquired prior to January 1, 2012, are not covered by cost basis regulations. When available, average cost will be reported to investors who will be solely responsible for calculating and reporting gains and losses realized on the sale of non-covered securities. This information is not reported to the IRS. All non-covered shares will be depleted before the covered shares, starting with the oldest shares first.

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transfer will be defaulted as a transfer due to gift. If the recipient’s existing account or new account will use the Average Cost accounting method, they must accept the shares being transferred at fair market value on the date of the gift or settlement if the shares should be transferred at a loss. For transfers due to Inheritance on accounts with Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship (JWROS), unless you instruct us otherwise by indicating the ownership percentage of each party, the shares will be split equally with the basis for the decedents portion determined using the fair market value of the date of death and the other portions maintaining the current cost basis.

Your financial intermediary or the Fund (if you hold your shares in a Fund direct account) is also required to report gains and losses to the IRS in connection with redemptions of shares by S corporations purchased after January 1, 2012. If a shareholder is a corporation and has not instructed the Fund that it is a C corporation in its account application or by written instruction, the Fund will treat the shareholder as an S corporation and file a Form 1099-B.

Potential Pass-Throug h of Tax Credits

If a Fund invests in Build America Bonds, created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, or any other qualified tax credit bonds, the investment will result in taxable income to such Fund. The applicable Fund may elect to pass through to shareholders the applicable interest income and available tax credits, in which case shareholders will be required to report both the interest income and tax credits as taxable income. Shareholders may be able to claim the tax credits on their federal tax returns against their income tax, including alternative minimum tax, liability. However, such tax credits are generally not refundable. There is no assurance that a Fund will elect to pass through any such income and credits.

Backup Withholding

A Fund may be required to withhold up to 28% of all taxable distributions payable to shareholders who fail to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number or to make required certifications, or who have been notified by the IRS that they are subject to backup withholding. Corporate shareholders and certain other shareholders specified in the Internal Revenue Code generally are exempt from such backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against the shareholder’s U.S. federal tax liability.

Options, Futures and Forward Contracts, and Swap Agreements

Some of the options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap agreements used by the Funds may be “section 1256 contracts.” Any gains or losses on section 1256 contracts are generally considered 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gains or losses (“60/40”) although certain foreign currency gains and losses from such contracts may be treated as ordinary in character. Also, section 1256 contracts held by a Fund at the end of each taxable year (and, for purposes of the 4% excise tax, on certain other dates as prescribed under the Internal Revenue Code) are “marked to market” with the result that unrealized gains or losses are treated as though they were realized and the resulting gain or loss is treated as ordinary or 60/40 gain or loss.

Generally, the hedging transactions and certain other transactions in options, futures and forward contracts undertaken by a Fund, may result in “straddles” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In some cases, the straddle rules also could apply in connection with swap agreements. The straddle rules may affect the character of gains (or losses) realized by a Fund. In addition, losses realized by a Fund on positions that are part of a straddle may be deferred under the straddle rules, rather than being taken into account in calculating the taxable income for the taxable year in which such losses are realized. Because only a few regulations implementing the straddle rules have been promulgated, the tax consequences of transactions in options, futures, forward contracts, and swap agreements to a Fund are not entirely clear. The transactions may increase the amount of short-term capital gain realized by a Fund which is taxed as ordinary income when distributed to shareholders.

A Fund may make one or more of the elections available under the Internal Revenue Code which are applicable to straddles. If a Fund makes any of the elections, the amount, character and timing of the recognition of gains or losses from the affected straddle positions will be determined under rules that vary according to the election(s) made. The rules applicable under certain of the elections operate to accelerate the recognition of gains or losses from the affected straddle positions.

Because application of the straddle rules may affect the character of gains or losses, defer losses and/or accelerate the recognition of gains or losses from the affected straddle positions, the amount which must be distributed to shareholders, and which will be taxed to shareholders as ordinary income or long-term capital gain, may be increased or decreased substantially as compared to a fund that did not engage in such hedging transactions.

Rules governing the tax aspects of swap agreements are in a developing stage and are not entirely clear in certain respects. Accordingly, while the Funds intend to account for such transactions in a manner they deem to be appropriate, the IRS might not accept such treatment. If it did not, the status of a Fund as a regulated investment company might be affected. The Trust intends to monitor developments in this area.

 

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Certain requirements that must be met under the Internal Revenue Code in order for a Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company, including the qualifying income and diversification requirements applicable to a Fund’s assets may limit the extent to which a Fund will be able to engage in transactions in options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap agreements.

In addition, the use of swaps or other derivatives could adversely affect the character (capital gain vs. ordinary income) of the income recognized by the Funds for federal income tax purposes, as well as the amount and timing of such recognition, as compared to a direct investment in underlying securities, and could result in a Fund’s recognition of income prior to the receipt of any corresponding cash. As a result of the use of swaps and derivatives, a larger portion of the Fund’s distributions may be treated as ordinary income than would have been the case if the Fund did not enter into such swaps or derivatives. The tax treatment of swap agreements and other derivatives may also be affected by future legislation or Treasury Regulations and/or guidance issued by the IRS that could affect the character, timing and/or amount of a Fund’s taxable income or gains and distributions made by the Fund.

Sho rt Sales

Certain Funds, particularly the PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy, PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Funds, may make short sales of securities. Short sales may increase the amount of short-term capital gain realized by a Fund, which is taxed as ordinary income when distributed to shareholders. Short sales also may be subject to the “Constructive Sales” rules, discussed below.

Passive Foreign Investment Companies

Certain Funds may invest in the stock of foreign corporations which may be classified under the Internal Revenue Code as passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”). In general, a foreign corporation is classified as a PFIC for a taxable year if at least one-half of its assets constitute investment-type assets or 75% or more of its gross income is investment-type income. If a Fund receives a so-called “excess distribution” with respect to PFIC stock, the Fund itself may be subject to tax on a portion of the excess distribution, whether or not the corresponding income is distributed by the Fund to stockholders. In general, under the PFIC rules, an excess distribution is treated as having been realized ratably over the period during which the Fund held the PFIC stock. A Fund itself will be subject to tax on the portion, if any, of an excess distribution that is so allocated to prior taxable years and an interest factor will be added to the tax, as if the tax had been payable in such prior taxable years. Certain distributions from a PFIC as well as gain from the sale of PFIC stock are treated as excess distributions. Excess distributions are characterized as ordinary income even though, absent application of the PFIC rules, certain excess distributions might have been classified as capital gain.

A Fund may be eligible to elect alternative tax treatment with respect to PFIC stock. Under an election that currently is available in some circumstances, a Fund generally would be required to include in its gross income its share of the earnings of a PFIC on a current basis, regardless of whether distributions are received from the PFIC in a given year. If this election were made, the special rules, discussed above, relating to the taxation of excess distributions, would not apply. Alternatively, another election may be available that would involve marking to market a Fund’s PFIC shares at the end of each taxable year (and on certain other dates prescribed in the Internal Revenue Code), with the result that unrealized gains are treated as though they were realized and reported as ordinary income. Any mark-to-market losses and any loss from an actual disposition of PFIC shares would be deductible as ordinary losses to the extent of any net mark-to-market gains included in income with respect to such shares in prior years. If this election were made, tax at the Fund level under the PFIC rules would generally be eliminated, but the Fund could, in limited circumstances, incur nondeductible interest charges. A Fund’s intention to qualify annually as a regulated investment company may limit its elections with respect to PFIC shares.

Because the application of the PFIC rules may affect, among other things, the character of gains and the amount of gain or loss and the timing of the recognition of income with respect to PFIC shares, and may subject a Fund itself to tax on certain income from PFIC shares, the amount that must be distributed to shareholders and will be taxed to shareholders as ordinary income or long-term capital gain may be increased or decreased substantially as compared to a fund that did not invest in PFIC shares.

Foreign Currency Transactions

Under the Internal Revenue Code, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates which occur between the time a Fund accrues income or other receivables or accrues expenses or other liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and the time the Fund actually collects such receivables or pays such liabilities generally are treated as ordinary income or loss. Similarly, on disposition of debt securities denominated in a foreign currency and on disposition of certain other instruments, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency between the date of acquisition of the security or contract and the date of disposition also are treated as ordinary gain or loss. These gains and losses, referred to under the Internal Revenue Code as “section 988” gains or losses, may increase or decrease the amount of a Fund’s investment company taxable income to be distributed to its shareholders as ordinary income.

 

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Foreign Taxation

Income received by the Funds from sources within foreign countries may be subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries. Tax conventions between certain countries and the U.S. may reduce or eliminate such taxes. In addition, PIMCO intends to manage the Funds with the intention of minimizing foreign taxation in cases where it is deemed prudent to do so. If more than 50% of the value of a Fund’s total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of securities of foreign corporations or foreign governments, the Fund will be eligible to elect to “pass-through” to the Fund’s shareholders the amount of foreign income and similar taxes paid by the Fund. Funds that have at least 50% of their assets invested in other regulated investment companies at the end of each quarter (“Fund of Funds”) may also be eligible to make this election. If this election is made, a shareholder generally subject to tax will be required to include in gross income (in addition to taxable dividends actually received) his pro rata share of the foreign taxes paid by the Fund, and may be entitled either to deduct (as an itemized deduction) his or her pro rata share of foreign taxes in computing his taxable income or to use it (subject to limitations) as a foreign tax credit against his or her U.S. federal income tax liability. No deduction for foreign taxes may be claimed by a shareholder who does not itemize deductions. Each shareholder will be notified after the close of the Fund’s taxable year whether the foreign taxes paid by the Fund will “pass-through” for that year.

Generally, a credit for foreign taxes is subject to the limitation that it may not exceed the shareholder’s U.S. tax attributable to his or her total foreign source taxable income. For this purpose, if the pass-through election is made, the source of a Fund’s income will flow through to shareholders of the Trust. With respect to such Fund, gains from the sale of securities will be treated as derived from U.S. sources and certain currency fluctuation gains, including fluctuation gains from foreign currency-denominated debt securities, receivables and payables will be treated as ordinary income derived from U.S. sources. The limitation on the foreign tax credit is applied separately to foreign source passive income, and to certain other types of income. Shareholders may be unable to claim a credit for the full amount of their proportionate share of the foreign taxes paid by the Fund. Various other limitations, including a minimum holding period requirement, apply to limit the credit and/or deduction for foreign taxes for purposes of regular federal tax and/or alternative minimum tax.

Original Issue Discount and Market Discount

Some of the debt securities (with a fixed maturity date of more than one year from the date of issuance) that may be acquired by a Fund may be treated as debt securities that are issued originally at a discount. Generally, the amount of the original issue discount (“OID”) is treated as interest income and is included in income over the term of the debt security, even though payment of that amount is not received until a later time, usually when the debt security matures. A portion of the OID includable in income with respect to certain high-yield corporate debt securities may be treated as a dividend for federal income tax purposes.

Some of the debt securities (with a fixed maturity date of more than one year from the date of issuance) that may be acquired by a Fund in the secondary market may be treated as having market discount. Generally, any gain recognized on the disposition of, and any partial payment of principal on, a debt security having market discount is treated as ordinary income to the extent the gain, or principal payment, does not exceed the “accrued market discount” on such debt security. Market discount generally accrues in equal daily installments. A Fund may make one or more of the elections applicable to debt securities having market discount, which could affect the character and timing of recognition of income.

Some debt securities (with a fixed maturity date of one year or less from the date of issuance) that may be acquired by a Fund may be treated as having acquisition discount, or OID in the case of certain types of debt securities. Generally, the Fund will be required to include the acquisition discount, or OID, in income over the term of the debt security, even though payment of that amount is not received until a later time, usually when the debt security matures. The Fund may make one or more of the elections applicable to debt securities having acquisition discount, or OID, which could affect the character and timing of recognition of income.

A Fund generally will be required to distribute dividends to shareholders representing discount on debt securities that is currently includable in income, even though cash representing such income may not have been received by the Fund. Cash to pay such dividends may be obtained from sales proceeds of securities held by the Fund.

Constructive Sales

Certain rules may affect the timing and character of gain if a Fund engages in transactions that reduce or eliminate its risk of loss with respect to appreciated financial positions. If a Fund enters into certain transactions in property while holding substantially identical property, the Fund would be treated as if it had sold and immediately repurchased the property and would be taxed on any gain (but not loss) from the constructive sale. The character of gain from a constructive sale would depend upon the Fund’s holding period in the property. Loss from a constructive sale would be recognized when the property was subsequently disposed of, and its character would depend on the Fund’s holding period and the application of various loss deferral provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

IRAs and Other Retire ment Plans

If you invest in a Fund through an IRA or other retirement plan you should consult with your own tax adviser on the applicable rules for such IRA or retirement plan with respect to plan qualification requirements, limits on contributions and distributions, and required distributions from IRAs and retirement plans. As an example, there could be tax penalties on distributions from an IRA or retirement plan prior to age 59 1/2 and, under current law, there are minimum distribution requirements applicable to IRAs or retirement plans at age 70 1/2.

 

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Non-U.S. Shareholders

Withholding of Income Tax on Dividends: Under U.S. federal tax law, dividends paid on shares beneficially held by a person who is a “foreign person” within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code, are, in general, subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% of the gross dividend, which may, in some cases, be reduced by an applicable tax treaty. However, if a beneficial holder who is a foreign person has a permanent establishment in the United States, and the shares held by such beneficial holder are effectively connected with such permanent establishment and, in addition, the dividends are effectively connected with the conduct by the beneficial holder of a trade or business in the United States, the dividend will be subject to U.S. federal net income taxation at regular income tax rates. Distributions of long-term net realized capital gains generally will not be subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax.

A Fund is generally able to designate certain distributions to foreign persons as being derived from certain net interest income or net short-term capital gains and such designated distributions are generally not subject to U.S. tax withholding. The provision is currently scheduled to expire for the Funds’ tax year beginning after March 31, 2014. There can be no assurance that the provision will be extended. Distributions that are derived from any dividends on corporate stock or from ordinary income other than U.S. source interest would still be subject to withholding. Foreign currency gains, foreign source interest, and ordinary income from swaps or investments in PFICs would still be subject to withholding when distributed to foreign investors. There can be no assurance as to the amount of distributions that would not be subject to withholding when paid to foreign persons.

Effective July 1, 2014, the Funds will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends and (effective January 1, 2017) redemption proceeds made to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to the Funds to enable the Funds to determine whether withholding is required.

Income Tax on Sale of a Fund’s shares: Under U.S. federal tax law, a beneficial holder of shares who is a foreign person is not, in general, subject to U.S. federal income tax on gains (and is not allowed a deduction for losses) realized on the sale of such shares unless (i) the shares in question are effectively connected with a permanent establishment in the United States of the beneficial holder and such gain is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business carried on by such holder within the United States or (ii) in the case of an individual holder, the holder is present in the United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the year of the sale and certain other conditions are met.

State and Local Tax: A beneficial holder of shares who is a foreign person may be subject to state and local tax in addition to the federal tax on income referred above.

Estate and Gift Taxes: Under existing law, upon the death of a beneficial holder of shares who is a foreign person, such shares will be deemed to be property situated within the United States and will be subject to U.S. federal estate tax. If at the time of death the deceased holder is a resident of a foreign country and not a citizen or resident of the United States, such tax will be imposed at graduated rates from 18% to 40% on the total value (less allowable deductions and allowable credits) of the decedent’s property situated within the United States. In general, there is no gift tax on gifts of shares by a beneficial holder who is a foreign person.

The availability of reduced U.S. taxation pursuant to any applicable treaties depends upon compliance with established procedures for claiming the benefits thereof and may further, in some circumstances, depend upon making a satisfactory demonstration to U.S. tax authorities that a foreign investor qualifies as a foreign person under U.S. domestic tax law and such treaties.

Other T axation

Distributions also may be subject to additional state, local and foreign taxes, depending on each shareholder’s particular situation. Under the laws of various states, distributions of investment company taxable income generally are taxable to shareholders even though all or a substantial portion of such distributions may be derived from interest on certain federal obligations which, if the interest were received directly by a resident of such state, would be exempt from such state’s income tax (“qualifying federal obligations”). However, some states may exempt all or a portion of such distributions from income tax to the extent the shareholder is able to establish that the distribution is derived from qualifying federal obligations. Moreover, for state income tax purposes, interest on some federal obligations generally is not exempt from taxation, whether received directly by a shareholder or through distributions of investment company taxable income (for example, interest on FNMA Certificates and GNMA Certificates). Each Fund will provide information annually to shareholders indicating the amount and percentage of a Fund’s dividend distribution which is attributable to interest on federal obligations, and will indicate to the extent possible from what types of federal obligations such dividends are derived. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in a Fund.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION

Capitalization

The Trust is a Massachusetts business trust established under a Declaration of Trust dated February 19, 1987, as amended and restated December 15, 2010. The capitalization of the Trust consists solely of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with a par value of $0.0001 each. The Board of Trustees may establish additional series (with different investment objectives and fundamental policies) at any time in the future. Establishment and offering of additional series will not alter the rights of the Trust’s shareholders. When issued, shares are fully paid, non-assessable, redeemable and freely transferable. Shares do not have preemptive rights or subscription rights. In liquidation of a Fund, each shareholder is entitled to receive his pro rata share of the net assets of that Fund.

Under Massachusetts law, shareholders could, under certain circumstances, be held personally liable for the obligations of the Trust. However, the Declaration of Trust disclaims liability of the shareholders, Trustees or officers of the Trust for acts or obligations of the Trust, which are binding only on the assets and property of the Trust, and requires that notice of the disclaimer be given in each contract or obligation entered into or executed by the Trust or the Trustees. The Declaration of Trust also provides for indemnification out of Trust property for all loss and expense of any shareholder held personally liable for the obligations of the Trust. The risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which such disclaimer is inoperative or the Trust itself is unable to meet its obligations, and thus should be considered remote.

Information on PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

The table below sets forth the average annual total return of certain classes of shares of the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) (which was a series of PIMCO Advisors Funds (“PAF”) prior to its reorganization as a Fund of the Trust on January 17, 1997) for the periods ended March 31, 2013. Accordingly, “Inception Date of Fund” refers to the inception date of the PAF predecessor series. Since Class A shares were offered since the inception of PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged), total return presentations for periods prior to the Inception Date of the Institutional Class are based on the historical performance of Class A shares, adjusted to reflect that the Institutional Class does not have a sales charge, and the different operating expenses associated with the Institutional Class, such as 12b-1 distribution and servicing fees and administrative fee charges.

Total Return for Periods Ended March 31, 2013†

 

     Class*   1 Year     5 Years     10 Years    

Since Inception

of Fund

(Annualized)

    Inception
Date of Fund
 

Inception

Date of Class

PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)   Institutional Return Before Taxes     8.77%        7.38%        6.05%        7.32%      10/2/1995   2/25/1998
  Institutional Return After Taxes on Distributions†     6.46%        5.28%        4.19%        4.77%       
  Institutional Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares†     5.54%        4.95%        4.05%        4.68%       
  Class A Return Before Taxes     4.33%        6.16%        5.24%        6.67%        10/2/1995
  Class A Return After Taxes on Distributions†     2.24%        4.22%        3.53%        4.28%       
  Class A Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares†     2.98%        4.05%        3.46%        4.22%       
  Class B Return Before Taxes     4.09%        6.10%        5.09%        6.57%        10/2/1995
  Class C Return Before Taxes     6.59%        6.18%        4.85%        6.10%        10/2/1995

 

(†)

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period. After-tax returns are for Institutional Class and Class A shares only. After-tax returns for Class B and Class C shares will vary.

 

 

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(*)

Institutional Class total return presentations for periods prior to the Inception Date of that class reflect the prior performance of Class A shares of the former PAF series, adjusted to reflect the fact that there are no sales charges on Institutional Class shares of the Fund. The adjusted performance also reflects any different operating expenses associated with Institutional Class shares. These include (i) 12b-1 distribution and servicing fees, which are not paid by the Institutional Class but are paid by Class A (at a maximum rate of 0.25% per annum), and (ii) administrative fee charges, which are lower for Institutional Class shares (at a differential of 0.15% per annum).

Note also that, prior to January 17, 1997, Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) were subject to a variable level of expenses for such services as legal, audit, custody and transfer agency services. As described in the Class A, B and C Prospectus, for periods subsequent to January 17, 1997, Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Trust are subject to a fee structure which essentially fixes these expenses (along with other administrative expenses) under a single administrative fee based on the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares. Under the current fee structure, the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) is expected to have lower total Fund operating expenses than its predecessor had under the fee structure for PAF (prior to January 17, 1997). All other things being equal, the higher expenses of PAF would have adversely affected total return performance for the Fund after January 17, 1997.

The method of adjustment used in the table above for periods prior to the Inception Date of Institutional Class shares of the PIMCO Global Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) resulted in performance for the period shown that is higher than if the historical Class A performance were not adjusted to reflect the lower operating expenses of the newer class. The following table shows the lower performance figures that would be obtained if the performance for the Institutional Class was calculated by tacking to the Institutional Class’ actual performance the actual performance of Class A shares (with their higher operating expenses) for periods prior to the initial offering date of the newer class (i.e., the total return presentations below are based, for periods prior to the inception date of the Institutional Class, on the historical performance of Class A shares adjusted to reflect the current sales charges associated with Class A shares, but not reflecting lower operating expenses associated with the Institutional Class, such as lower administrative fee charges and/or distribution and servicing fee charges).

Total Return for Periods Ended March 31, 2013

(with no adjustment for operating expenses of the Institutional Class for periods prior to its Inception Date)

 

Fund   Class    1 Year   5 Years   10 Years   Since
Inception of
Fund
(Annualized)

PIMCO Global Bond (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)

  Institutional    8.77%   7.38%   6.05%   7.26%

Voting Rights

Under the Declaration of Trust, the Trust is not required to hold annual meetings of Trust shareholders to elect Trustees or for other purposes. It is not anticipated that the Trust will hold shareholders’ meetings unless required by law or the Declaration of Trust. In this regard, the Trust will be required to hold a meeting to elect Trustees to fill any existing vacancies on the Board of Trustees if, at any time, fewer than a majority of the Trustees have been elected by the shareholders of the Trust. In addition, the Declaration of Trust provides that the holders of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of the Trust may remove a person serving as Trustee either by declaration in writing or at a meeting called for such purpose. The Trustees are required to call a meeting for the purpose of considering the removal of a person serving as Trustee if requested in writing to do so by the holders of not less than ten percent of the outstanding shares of the Trust. In the event that such a request was made, the Trust has represented that it would assist with any necessary shareholder communications. Shareholders of a class of shares have different voting rights with respect to matters that affect only that class.

The Trust’s shares do not have cumulative voting rights, so that the holder of more than 50% of the outstanding shares may elect the entire Board of Trustees, in which case the holders of the remaining shares would not be able to elect any Trustees. To avoid potential conflicts of interest, the PIMCO All Asset, PIMCO All Asset All Authority, PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond, PIMCO Global Multi-Asset, PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset and PIMCO RealRetirement® Funds will vote shares of each Underlying PIMCO Fund which they own in proportion to the votes of all other shareholders in the Underlying PIMCO Fund. In addition, to the extent the Funds own shares of a money market fund or short-term bond fund pursuant to the November 19, 2001 SEC exemptive order discussed above, the Funds will vote such shares in proportion to the votes of all other shareholders of the respective money market or short-term bond fund.

 

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Control Persons and Principal Holders of Securities

As of July 3, 2013, the following persons owned of record or beneficially 5% or more of the noted class of shares of the following Funds.

 

FUND NAME    CLASS         REGISTRATION    SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      140,161,873.68       *      28.91
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      62,385,024.35            12.87
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      45,701,914.35            9.43
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      41,144,974.98            8.49
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      34,401,765.77            7.10
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      34,377,881.38            7.09
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      25,337,651.42            5.23
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      80,831,378.28            18.67
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      66,014,424.37            15.25
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      54,168,201.52            12.51
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      48,725,052.83            11.25
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      31,718,676.92            7.33
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      30,536,363.81            7.05
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      24,413,597.55            5.64
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      22,714,859.50            5.25

 

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FUND NAME    CLASS         REGISTRATION    SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      63,974,412.22       *      37.18
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      53,765,594.08       *      31.25
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      26,267,262.97            15.27
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      11,062,302.25            6.43
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      348,449,876.34            21.87
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      307,608,985.17            19.31
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    Institutional    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      126,515,989.68            7.94
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    Institutional    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE, BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS ATTN: SERVICE TEAM 4800 DEER LAKE DRIVE EAST 3RD FL JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      115,562,030.75            7.25
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      111,067,407.31            6.97
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      190,103,770.48       *      32.38
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      144,277,729.76            24.58
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      84,520,842.37            14.40
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      46,997,869.20            8.01
ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND    P    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      32,870,240.16            5.60
ALL ASSET FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      27,124,815.25            15.18

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
ALL ASSET FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      23,668,679.90              13.24
ALL ASSET FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      20,081,277.66            11.24
ALL ASSET FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      15,712,700.49            8.79
ALL ASSET FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      15,518,155.68            8.68
ALL ASSET FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      12,236,134.99            6.85

ALL ASSET FUND

  

Administrative

  

**

   JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INS CO (USA), ATTN LIZ SEELEY, RPS-TRADING OPS XXXXX 601 CONGRESS ST BOSTON MA 02210-2804      18,477,348.76       *      45.64

ALL ASSET FUND

  

Administrative

  

**

   NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      14,135,906.46       *      34.92
ALL ASSET FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      348,461.62            19.48
ALL ASSET FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      329,409.51            18.41
ALL ASSET FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      200,963.28            11.23
ALL ASSET FUND    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      194,880.78            10.89
ALL ASSET FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      175,612.50            9.82
ALL ASSET FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      142,141.99            7.95
ALL ASSET FUND    B    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      111,211.08            6.22
ALL ASSET FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      26,389,208.17            15.57

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
ALL ASSET FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      23,891,348.15              14.09
ALL ASSET FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      21,030,126.73            12.40
ALL ASSET FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      19,645,024.15            11.59
ALL ASSET FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      17,836,438.08            10.52
ALL ASSET FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      13,404,777.63            7.91
ALL ASSET FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      32,223,295.97       *      37.97
ALL ASSET FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      31,586,991.40       *      37.22
ALL ASSET FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      7,241,695.82            8.53
ALL ASSET FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      5,003,936.66            5.90

ALL ASSET FUND

  

Institutional

  

**

   NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      364,563,440.56            16.91

ALL ASSET FUND

  

Institutional

  

**

   CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      260,331,700.07            12.08

ALL ASSET FUND

  

Institutional

  

**

   MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE, BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS ATTN: SERVICE TEAM 4800 DEER LAKE DRIVE EAST 3RD FL JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      110,547,886.93            5.13
ALL ASSET FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      42,129,900.03       *      36.26
ALL ASSET FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      25,853,029.23            22.25

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
ALL ASSET FUND   

P

  

**

   RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      15,795,466.81              13.60
ALL ASSET FUND   

P

  

**

   LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      10,170,510.00            8.75
ALL ASSET FUND   

R

  

**

   ING NATIONAL TRUST, 1 ORANGE WAY, WINDSOR CT 06095-4773      4,417,790.25       *      36.37
ALL ASSET FUND   

R

  

**

   ING LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY CO, 151 FARMINGTON AVE, HARTFORD CT 06156-0001      1,159,322.40            9.54
ALL ASSET FUND   

R

  

**

   UMB BANK N/A, FIDUCIARY FOR TAX DEFERRED A/C’S, 1 SECURITY BENEFIT PLACE TOPEKA KS 66636-1000      930,970.72            7.66
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES PORTFOLIO   

Institutional

  

**

   MAC & CO, FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 3198 ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT PITTSBURGH PA 15230-3198      9,799,173.53            12.28
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

A

  

**

   UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,379,620.89       *      25.36
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

A

  

**

   FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,078,055.02            19.82
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

A

  

**

   MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      792,678.53            14.57
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

A

  

**

   MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      708,202.59            13.02
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

A

  

**

   PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      344,331.08            6.33
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

C

  

**

   MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      394,379.85       *      31.35
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

C

  

**

   MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      208,082.50            16.54
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

C

  

**

   FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      149,299.67            11.87
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

C

  

**

   JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      130,852.96            10.40
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND   

C

  

**

   UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      92,427.76            7.35

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      331,774.98       *      61.59
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      143,626.45       *      26.66
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      4,607,048.89       *      55.43
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      788,049.80            9.48
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      505,920.85            6.09
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      541,011.05       *      39.41
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      451,949.63       *      32.92
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      184,644.31            13.45
CALIFORNIA INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      140,636.18            10.24
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      73,647.58       *      63.40
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      22,745.61            19.58
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      7,763.23            6.68
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    U S BANCORP INVESTMENTS INC, FBO XXXXX, 60 LIVINGSTON AVENUE ST PAUL MN 55107-2292      10,085.12       *      59.95
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,990.99       *      29.67
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,015.25            6.04
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      14,680.37       *      39.75

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      11,092.78       *      30.03
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      7,600.80            20.58
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      3,317.30            8.98
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      308,083.63       *      75.65
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      36,719.72            9.02
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      29,407.53            7.22
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, A/C XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 92121-1968      9,735.33       *      74.40
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      2,324.79            17.77
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,025.87            7.84
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      3,391,289.42       *      30.54
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      2,481,079.27            22.35
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,404,942.77            12.65
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,270,250.80            11.44
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,009,788.77            9.09
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      743,818.32            6.70
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      96,058.23       *      25.70
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      90,437.82            24.20

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      74,317.38              19.88
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      69,707.16            18.65
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      594,316.46       *      72.98
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      105,642.08            12.97
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,795,772.62       *      45.28
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,717,079.65       *      44.01
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,255,482.77       *      45.84
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      717,410.03       *      26.20
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      327,289.66            11.95
CALIFORNIA SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      310,715.56            11.35
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      107,392.58       *      30.18
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    A    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      70,845.76            19.91
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      33,180.03            9.33
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    A    **    OPPENHEIMER & CO INC, FBO ENMR TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC, PREFERENCE PO BOX 1450 CLOVIS NM 88102-1450      23,558.28            6.62
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    A    **    OPPENHEIMER & CO INC. FBO, PLATEAU TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., PREFERENCE ADVISORY ACCOUNT PO BOX 1450 CLOVIS NM 88102-1450      23,312.88            6.55

 

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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      77,776.13       *      79.08
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      10,991.51            11.18
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      752,587.75       *      82.16
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      95,168.08            10.39
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      60,425.52       *      56.09
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      27,347.09       *      25.39
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      13,995.47            12.99
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      5,913.93            5.49
COMMODITIESPLUS SHORT STRATEGY FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      159,665.88       *      99.27
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      4,527,688.33       *      61.70
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,300,895.32            17.73
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      509,194.31            6.94
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      216,623.76       *      29.06
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      116,865.82            15.67
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      85,047.93            11.41
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      57,761.51            7.75

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      47,349.53              6.35
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,257,634.60       *      74.54
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      519,752.16            11.89
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    D    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      229,973.61            5.26
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      134,576,224.17       *      43.90
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      56,978,650.81            18.59
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE, BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS ATTN: SERVICE TEAM 4800 DEER LAKE DRIVE EAST 3RD FL JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      27,009,882.33            8.81
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      25,759,235.34            8.40
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      17,876,661.04            5.83
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TR CO FBO, RAHE INC 401K PSP, PO BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      6,406.65            17.38
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT TRUSTEE & OR CUSTODIAN, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      5,995.01            16.26
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    R    **    MG TRUST COMPANY CUST FBO, D GARRETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN, 717 17TH STREET SUITE 1300 DENVER CO 80202-3304      5,797.41            15.72

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TR CO FBO, CHAMPION WIRE & CABLE 401K PLAN XXXXX P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      4,695.81              12.74
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    R    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,842.39            7.71
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TR CO FBO, TLM GROUP 401K RET PLAN XXXXX P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      2,407.78            6.53
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT TRUSTEE & OR CUSTODIAN, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      2,389.73            6.48
COMMODITIESPLUS STRATEGY FUND    R       CLARK & FALCETTI PROFIT SHARING, PLAN, DOMINIC L FALCETTI & MICHAEL FALCETTI TTEES 725 HIGH ST HOLYOKE MA 01040-4705      2,135.39            5.79
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      49,910,536.44            19.36
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      49,336,485.09            19.14
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      25,300,759.49            9.81
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      20,027,506.86            7.77
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      18,738,571.48            7.27
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      16,305,940.15            6.32
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      19,009,851.03       *      35.80
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    Administrative    **    BNYM IS TRUST CO FBO WRAP CLIENTS, 760 MOORE RD, XXXXX KNG OF PRUSSA PA 19406-1212      15,457,591.51       *      29.11
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      684,951.68       *      25.33
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      486,686.49            18.00

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      268,029.63              9.91
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      264,242.62            9.77
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      25,807,721.29            23.94
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      18,647,270.88            17.30
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      11,216,709.58            10.41
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      9,514,706.30            8.83
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      8,134,425.63            7.55
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      7,125,777.39            6.61
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      6,246,937.53            5.80
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      72,170,346.54       *      45.97
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      45,490,725.77       *      28.98
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      12,443,079.43            7.93
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      469,809,746.01            21.93
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      412,198,110.97            19.24
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE, BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS ATTN: SERVICE TEAM 4800 DEER LAKE DRIVE EAST 3RD FL JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      272,169,371.95            12.70

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      215,971,576.22              10.08
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      92,955,554.06       *      32.39
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      77,748,944.60       *      27.09
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      45,748,676.97            15.94
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      18,699,382.36            6.52
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      16,056,079.96            5.59
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    R    **    ING LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY CO, 151 FARMINGTON AVE, HARTFORD CT 06156-0001      1,407,909.82            23.72
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    R    **    SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, 5801 SW 6TH AVE, TOPEKA KS 66636-1001      1,033,543.51            17.41
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT TRUSTEE & OR CUSTODIAN, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      445,221.30            7.50
COMMODITYREALRETURN® STRATEGY FUND    R    **    PIMS/PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT, AS NOMINEE FOR THE TTEE/CUST XXXXX, CITY OF JERSEY CITY 1 JOURNAL SQUARE PLZ STE 4 JERSEY CITY NJ 07306-4004      390,858.46            6.58
CONVERTIBLE FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      361,259.26       *      33.32
CONVERTIBLE FUND    A    **    TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA, XXXXX, PO BOX 6503 ENGLEWOOD CO 80155-6503      214,275.00            19.76
CONVERTIBLE FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      118,948.12            10.97
CONVERTIBLE FUND    A    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      68,896.72            6.35
CONVERTIBLE FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      66,231.61            6.11
CONVERTIBLE FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      63,622.93            5.87

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
CONVERTIBLE FUND    Administrative    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      25,750.67       *      46.62
CONVERTIBLE FUND    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      14,238.65       *      25.78
CONVERTIBLE FUND    Administrative    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC FBO PUTNAM, FBO RECORDKEEPING FOR VARIOUS BENEF, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      13,575.57            24.58
CONVERTIBLE FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      67,827.49            22.55
CONVERTIBLE FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      63,138.00            20.99
CONVERTIBLE FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      47,634.23            15.84
CONVERTIBLE FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      37,159.98            12.36
CONVERTIBLE FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      21,359.98            7.10
CONVERTIBLE FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      183,075.62       *      47.70
CONVERTIBLE FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      119,224.68       *      31.06
CONVERTIBLE FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      62,438.90            16.27
CONVERTIBLE FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      12,769,003.11       *      50.26
CONVERTIBLE FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SEPCIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      4,494,987.00            17.69
CONVERTIBLE FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      2,345,181.25            9.23
CONVERTIBLE FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,900,395.82            7.48

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
CONVERTIBLE FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      147,512.10       *      88.69
CONVERTIBLE FUND    P    **    JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 1801 MARKET ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19103-1610      10,579.04            6.36
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,218,280.06       *      37.01
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      522,434.96            15.87
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      355,002.51            10.79
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      177,571.76            5.39
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      173,342.36            5.27
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      278,409.31       *      26.28
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      275,399.27       *      25.99
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      169,766.28            16.02
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      67,419.59            6.36
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,167,608.66       *      47.58
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNTS, FBO CUSTOMERS ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      980,059.87       *      39.94
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      80,042,978.94       *      59.30
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      37,966,190.06       *      28.13
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      7,204,514.66            5.34

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,355,980.12       *      42.34
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,203,107.53       *      37.57
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    P    **    STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC, 501 NORTH BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS MO 63102-2188      199,975.87            6.24
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      180,708.60            5.64
CREDIT ABSOLUTE RETURN    R    **    CAMTRU LLC, 1411 THIRD STREET 4TH FLOOR, PORT HURON MI 48060-5480      54,047.02       *      97.47
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,987,309.21            21.32
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,402,426.88            15.04
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      970,905.45            10.41
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      957,822.35            10.27
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      921,920.00            9.89
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      690,450.11       *      89.81
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    Administrative    **    WELLS FARGO BANK FBO, VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLANS XXXXX NC 1151 1525 WEST WT HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28288-1076      42,228.58            5.49
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      744,040.05            17.60
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      688,679.58            16.29
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      611,653.68            14.47
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      439,566.47            10.40
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      371,501.81            8.79

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      332,133.36              7.86
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      303,415.01            7.18
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      4,947,017.64       *      42.97
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,412,563.85       *      29.64
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,537,776.88            13.36
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      280,750,151.69       *      45.10
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      224,213,820.64       *      36.02
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      31,737,644.39            5.10
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      3,380,631.48       *      40.32
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,855,081.16            22.13
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      514,697.29            6.14
DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    JP MORGAN CHASE FBO, BOEING CO EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT, PLANS MASTER TRUST 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 7TH FLOOR BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      10,430,300.47       *      33.67
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,774,585.77            19.75

 

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DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      2,536,445.78              10.49
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      2,505,037.38            10.36
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      2,198,007.14            9.09
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,028,786.56            8.39
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,009,426.50            8.31
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,604,295.94            6.64
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO, 100 VANGUARD BLVD VM-613, OUTSIDE FUNDS MALVERN PA 19355-2331      467,458.86       *      46.71
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      206,095.97            20.59
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY, FBO SSOE INC, 100 VANGUARD BLVD MALVERN PA 19355-2331      139,375.74            13.93
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC FBO PUTNAM, FBO RECORDKEEPING FOR VARIOUS BENEF, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      93,752.24            9.37
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      99,322.53            22.51
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      61,104.09            13.85
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      58,518.06            13.26
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      54,687.42            12.40
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      39,320.59            8.91
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      38,626.94            8.76

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    B    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      24,118.11              5.47
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      3,124,649.24            18.71
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,231,604.09            13.36
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,988,778.39            11.91
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,602,847.73            9.60
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      1,129,053.33            6.76
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,033,278.33            6.19
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,026,779.84            6.15
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      983,229.44            5.89
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      6,356,543.13       *      48.38
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      4,706,532.12       *      35.82
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      735,572.50            5.60
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      170,151,801.43       *      33.15
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      103,866,386.41            20.23
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      44,032,163.25            8.58

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      40,751,435.41              7.94
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      4,655,539.66       *      49.60
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,791,300.02            19.08
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,548,047.80            16.49
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      932,754.98            9.94
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      31,239.12       *      35.54
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      29,390.97       *      33.44
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      11,685.77            13.29
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    A    **    STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC, 501 NORTH BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS MO 63102-2188      8,162.48            9.29
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      38,870.79       *      75.85
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, A/C XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      3,972.20            7.75
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      267,296.76       *      62.47
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      134,979.93       *      31.54
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      11,764,075.69       *      71.73
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      3,457,565.90            21.08
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      10,760.32       *      91.40

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
EM FULL SPECTRUM BOND FUND    P    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,012.96              8.60
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A       JAMES JUDSON BALDING TTEE, J & D BALDING FAMILY TRUST, U/A DTD 05/11/2009 THE ANT GROUP 18025 SKY PARK CIR STE K IRVINE CA 92614-6598      9,174.31       *      56.88
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      3,107.36            19.26
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A    **    STOCKCROSS FINANCIAL SERVICES, STOCKCROSS FINANCIAL SVCS C/F, NEIL COWEN IRA 5642 S NOME ST ENGLEWOOD CO 80111-4160      1,581.92            9.81
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A    **    STOCKCROSS FINANCIAL SERVICES, STOCKCROSS FINANCIAL SVCS C/F, AMY COWEN IRA 5642 S NOME ST ENGLEWOOD CO 80111-4160      1,242.94            7.71
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,023.54            6.35
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Administrative    **    SAXON & CO, FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 7780 PHILADELPHIA PA 19182-0001      11,533.15       *      90.58
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Administrative    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,199.18            9.42
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      8,609.62       *      84.59
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,023.54            10.06
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    ROBERT W BAIRD & CO INC, A/C XXXXX, 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE MILWAUKEE WI 53202-5391      545.26            5.36
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    D    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,023.54       *      53.03
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    D    **    E*TRADE CLEARING LLC, XXXXX, PO BOX 484 JERSEY CITY NJ 07303-0484      564.97       *      29.27
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      341.60            17.70
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      305,958,609.08       *      50.68
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      215,620,645.75       *      35.72
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional       PIMCO EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS TR, STRATEGY FUND XXXXX, 2501 COOLIDGE RD STE 400 EAST LANSING MI 48823-6352      64,284,662.14            10.65
EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    P    **    LPL FBO LPL CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPERATIONS, 1 BEACON ST FL 22 BOSTON MA 02108-3106      299,771.78       *      83.69

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
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EM FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      47,275.06              13.20
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      10,046,859.86            23.09
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      6,739,348.91            15.49
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      5,613,639.07            12.90
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      4,447,520.01            10.22
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      4,176,737.87            9.60
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,742,320.18            8.60
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,421,928.93       *      72.93
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    Administrative    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      267,628.58            5.70
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      246,383.11            5.25
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      3,167,851.32            19.94
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      3,147,083.29            19.81
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,874,485.92            11.80
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,708,907.99            10.76
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,621,547.02            10.21
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      998,789.40            6.29

 

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SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      31,593,375.15       *      39.36
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      21,231,393.90       *      26.45
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      12,476,108.69            15.54
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    D    **    GENWORTH FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY, FBO GENWORTH FINANCIAL WEALTH, MANAGEMENT & MUTUAL FUND CLIENTS FBO OTHER CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS 3200 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE PHOENIX AZ 85012-2468      8,070,103.67            10.05
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      4,299,490.79            5.36
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      249,616,770.95            21.84
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      242,730,773.72            21.24
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      198,573,784.43            17.38
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      150,898,342.44            13.20
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      34,700,683.57       *      34.91
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      15,440,785.93            15.53
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    P    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      6,841,005.32            6.88
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      5,792,911.40            5.83
EMERGING LOCAL BOND FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      5,756,980.48            5.79

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
EMERGING MARKETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      37,806,249.50       *      43.96
EMERGING MARKETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      21,094,906.21            24.53
EMERGING MARKETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET KANSAS CITY FBO, PIMCO GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FND, ATTN: CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      7,102,772.45            8.26
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      14,582,592.64       *      27.01
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      9,431,422.38            17.47
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,999,480.24            9.26
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,633,759.23            6.73
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      3,539,011.06            6.55
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      359,583.12            20.43
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      318,295.76            18.08
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Administrative    **    TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA, XXXXX, PO BOX 6503 ENGLEWOOD CO 80155-6503      288,982.29            16.42
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Administrative    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      248,250.93            14.10
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Administrative    **    STRAFE & CO, FBO DMP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC XXXXX PO BOX 6924 NEWARK DE 19714-6924      237,290.00            13.48
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      54,984.45            19.32
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    B    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, OMNIBUS ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      51,842.49            18.22

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      42,823.18              15.05
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      31,531.85            11.08
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      27,020.40            9.50
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      18,023.17            6.33
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      3,003,319.63            16.82
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      2,793,096.43            15.65
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,469,804.14            13.83
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,923,060.90            10.77
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      1,879,743.75            10.53
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,362,134.00            7.63
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,237,209.25            6.93
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      17,848,230.52       *      49.65
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      9,566,261.28       *      26.61
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      2,293,342.25            6.38
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      147,335,970.18       *      31.62

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      92,629,550.03              19.88
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      42,745,564.42            9.17
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, OMNIBUS ACCT CASH/CASH, PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      41,751,909.66            8.96
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      30,042,525.35            6.45
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      17,830,208.15       *      56.91
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      4,203,142.87            13.42
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      2,431,305.39            7.76
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    P    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,002,897.64            6.39
EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,820,427.55            5.81
EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE BOND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      436,104.80       *      56.33
EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE BOND    A    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      124,152.09            16.04
EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE BOND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      103,293.47            13.34
EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE BOND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      37,028.96       *      26.28

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE BOND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      21,821.99              15.49
EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE BOND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      13,504.84            9.58
EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE BOND    C    **    WILLIAM BLAIR & CO. L.L.C., SUSAN HIRSCH SCHWARTZ TRUSTEE, 222 WEST ADAMS STREET CHICAGO IL 60606-5237      8,438.48            5.99
EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE BOND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      7,783.33            5.52
EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE BOND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      109,263.62       *      87.62
EMERGING MARKETS PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    JP MORGAN CHASE FBO, BOEING CO EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT, PLANS MASTER TRUST 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 7TH FLOOR BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      6,411,694.72            5.98
EXTENDED DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, OMNIBUS WRAPPED 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      6,660,351.46            19.25
EXTENDED DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    MAC & CO A/C XXXXX, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS, PO BOX 3198 PITTSBURGH PA 15230-3198      5,866,954.74            16.96
EXTENDED DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      5,067,335.68            14.65
EXTENDED DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    DINGLE & CO, C/O COMERICA BANK, ATTN XXXXX PO BOX 75000 DETROIT MI 48275-0001      4,463,871.80            12.90
EXTENDED DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,848,263.18            8.23
EXTENDED DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, OMNIBUS ACCT REINV/REINV, 733 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55479-0001      2,646,831.84            7.65
EXTENDED DURATION FUND    P    **    MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL INSURANCE, COMPANY, ATTN RS FUNDS OPERATIONS XXXXX 1295 STATE ST SPRINGFIELD MA 01111-0001      1,761,531.21       *      66.34
EXTENDED DURATION FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      636,428.91            23.97

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
EXTENDED DURATION FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      162,523.19              6.12
FLOATING INCOME FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      3,683,624.56            16.19
FLOATING INCOME FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      3,406,906.17            14.97
FLOATING INCOME FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      2,828,723.26            12.43
FLOATING INCOME FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      2,435,565.61            10.70
FLOATING INCOME FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,325,124.32            10.22
FLOATING INCOME FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      2,123,511.69            9.33
FLOATING INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION, 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN PA 19355-2331      9,576.74       *      38.80
FLOATING INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      7,580.13       *      30.71
FLOATING INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,503.69            14.19
FLOATING INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      2,839.45            11.50
FLOATING INCOME FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,190,969.63            15.37
FLOATING INCOME FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,028,783.08            14.23
FLOATING INCOME FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,821,069.28            12.77
FLOATING INCOME FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,716,525.82            12.04
FLOATING INCOME FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      1,474,534.46            10.34
FLOATING INCOME FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      971,101.45            6.81

 

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OUTSTANDING
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FLOATING INCOME FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      839,574.76              5.89
FLOATING INCOME FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,345,550.52       *      34.95
FLOATING INCOME FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      1,261,546.80       *      32.77
FLOATING INCOME FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      338,768.88            8.80
FLOATING INCOME FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      327,808.46            8.52
FLOATING INCOME FUND    D    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      197,425.95            5.13
FLOATING INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      212,905,194.36       *      46.79
FLOATING INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      205,519,464.26       *      45.17
FLOATING INCOME FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      10,930,706.13       *      73.13
FLOATING INCOME FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,188,967.17            7.95
FLOATING INCOME FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      944,236.96            6.32
FLOATING INCOME FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      769,024.17            5.14
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      10,033,873.44       *      27.82
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      5,974,599.07            16.57

 

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OUTSTANDING
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CLASS OWNED

 

 
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,155,104.01              11.52
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      3,947,978.03            10.95
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,191,048.60            8.85
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO SPECIAL CUSTODY, ACCT FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMERS ATTN: CAROL WU/MUTUAL FUND OPS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      440,565.30       *      27.14
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      415,596.28       *      25.60
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      281,887.16            17.36
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    Administrative    **    COMMUNITY BANK NA AS CUSTODIAN, FBO UBS PR CLIENTS, ATTN BENEFIT PLAN ADMINISTRATORS 6 RHOADS DR UTICA NY 13502-6317      136,439.03            8.40
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    Administrative    **    VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION, 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN PA 19355-2331      136,316.88            8.40
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      8,952.91       *      27.19
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      5,820.27            17.68
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      5,318.61            16.15
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      4,744.25            14.41
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      2,652.76            8.06
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      852,913.81            16.36
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      667,261.41            12.80
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      567,172.46            10.88

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      551,366.22              10.57
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      481,462.84            9.23
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      440,371.58            8.44
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      370,754.76            7.11
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      22,551,657.48       *      57.22
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      9,215,900.64            23.38
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      2,272,678.42            5.77
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      134,124,838.11       *      31.87
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, OMNIBUS ACCT CASH/CASH, PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      104,626,231.51            24.86
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      84,036,822.68            19.97
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      28,312,367.92       *      55.50
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      6,156,190.68            12.07
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      4,844,147.03            9.50
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    P    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      4,678,673.19            9.17

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,733,691.28              5.36
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    R    **    UMB BANK N/A, FIDUCIARY FOR TAX DEFERRED A/C’S, 1 SECURITY BENEFIT PLACE TOPEKA KS 66636-1000      550,739.86       *      25.97
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    R    **    UMB BANK NA, FIDUCIARY FOR VARIOUS TAX DEFERRED, ACCOUNTS ATTN FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1 SW SECURITY BENEFIT PL TOPEKA KS 66636-1000      540,169.27       *      25.47
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    R    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      234,371.34            11.05
FOREIGN BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR-HEDGED)    R    **    SECURITY BENEFIT LIFE INS CO, SBL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT XIV, ATTN FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1 SW SECURITY BENEFIT PL TOPEKA KS 66636-1000      138,241.61            6.52
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      7,126,281.41            24.46
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      3,666,603.34            12.59
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      2,970,385.36            10.20
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,874,530.06            9.87
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,421,179.46            8.31
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    ING LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY CO, 151 FARMINGTON AVE, HARTFORD CT 06156-0001      1,479,038.16            5.08
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      872,737.95       *      48.12
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    VRSCO FBO AIGFSB CUST TTEE FBO, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS 457B ORP, 2929 ALLEN PKWY STE A6-20 HOUSTON TX 77019-7117      311,595.09            17.18
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    DELAWARE CHARTER GUARANTEE & TRUST, FBO VARIOUS QUALIFIED PLANS, 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      144,166.42            7.95
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION, 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN PA 19355-2331      122,956.97            6.78
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,751,257.77            22.92
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,713,460.00            22.42

 

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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      745,351.30              9.75
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      720,385.06            9.43
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      635,228.76            8.31
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      423,840.66            5.55
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      406,677.82            5.32
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      40,239,340.78       *      61.33
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      13,872,587.11            21.14
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      80,554,631.18       *      25.02
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      48,733,350.43            15.14
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      47,449,457.05            14.74
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, OMNIBUS ACCT CASH/CASH, PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      34,482,483.95            10.71
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      29,722,612.52            9.23
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE, BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS ATTN: SERVICE TEAM 4800 DEER LAKE DRIVE EAST 3RD FL JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      18,452,254.95            5.73

 

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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      6,573,700.09       *      44.52
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      3,214,142.81            21.77
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,801,292.93            12.20
FOREIGN BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      973,940.27            6.60
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      4,576,917.42       *      28.76
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      3,042,282.12            19.11
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,615,922.15            10.15
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,303,172.46            8.19
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,489,736.67            23.42
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      787,906.48            12.39
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      701,646.42            11.03
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      542,627.87            8.53
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      459,510.06            7.22
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      395,168.13            6.21
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      388,151.81            6.10

 

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OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      359,742.17              5.66
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      4,072,362.94       *      35.66
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,223,270.69            19.47
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,444,376.39            12.65
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,259,858.40            11.03
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE TRUST COMPANY, XXXXX, PO BOX 17748 DENVER CO 80217-0748      588,452.68            5.15
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      427,546,914.33       *      60.07
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      220,294,400.93       *      30.95
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      2,920,975.26       *      27.37
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,730,878.12            16.22
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,492,782.55            13.99
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      929,884.47            8.71
FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGY FUND    P       JANE P HUGGINS, PRIVATE ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT, PO BOX 6525 FLORENCE SC 29502-6525      769,244.11            7.21
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      11,327,304.46            17.30
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      10,559,381.13            16.13
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      6,603,249.66            10.09

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      6,506,629.94              9.94
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      5,913,966.00            9.03
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      4,761,670.57       *      96.14
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,693,896.00            15.49
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      3,944,347.52            13.01
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      3,603,214.52            11.89
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,806,008.51            9.26
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      2,318,224.16            7.65
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      2,159,203.50            7.12
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,981,124.83            6.54
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,818,518.33            6.00
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      49,508,578.33       *      63.37
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      16,880,463.01            21.61
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,751,321.29            6.08
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      45,438,683.40       *      27.15

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      34,666,282.21              20.71
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional       THE UCLA FOUNDATION, C/O UCLA INVESTMENT COMPANY, 12400 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1000 LOS ANGELES CA 90025-1058      26,007,655.32            15.54
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      9,017,150.07            5.39
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      8,594,293.30            5.13
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      11,457,697.55       *      31.04
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      8,405,328.68            22.77
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      5,899,844.81            15.98
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      4,593,761.77            12.44
FX STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, ILTRS MAIN GMAS, 2 AVENUE DE LAFAYETTE STE 1 BOSTON MA 02111-1748      637,103.91       *      31.32
FX STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK FBO, WELLS FARGO LDI, 733 MARQUETTE AVE 5TH FLOOR MAC# XXXXX MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402      388,321.52            19.09
FX STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    NORTHERN TRUST FBO, CATHOLIC BISHOP OF CHICAGO LD, 801 S CANAL ST CB-1N CHICAGO IL 60607-4715      339,417.39            16.68
FX STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE, FBO SAFEWAY INC., MASTER RETIREMENT XXXXX PO BOX 92956 CHICAGO IL 60675-0001      293,683.57            14.44
FX STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FBO US BANK PENSION PLAN, 60 LIVINGSTON AVE SAINT PAUL MN 55107-2292      183,967.13            9.04
FX STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    NORTHERN TRUST FBO ELECTRICAL, CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION &, LOCAL 134 50 SOUTH LASALLE CHICAGO IL 60675-0001      160,733.10            7.90
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      2,278,169.47       *      26.67

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,251,250.22              14.65
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      865,348.86            10.13
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      857,208.81            10.03
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      755,407.02            8.84
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      518,206.54            6.07
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      537,546.30            17.58
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      527,188.12            17.25
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      374,159.50            12.24
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      328,546.14            10.75
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      252,777.76            8.27
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    C    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      165,529.72            5.41
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,695,893.68       *      36.55
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      1,617,703.50       *      34.87
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      519,142.55            11.19
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      279,943.32            6.03

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      88,810,765.44              21.36
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      62,489,359.70            15.03
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      51,809,115.09            12.46
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      50,896,937.28            12.24
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NORTHERN TRUST CO FBO, TRINITY HEALTH, 801 S CANAL ST # XXXXX CHICAGO IL 60607-4715      34,153,882.68            8.22
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,239,418.84       *      43.50
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,088,449.16            21.14
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      974,954.34            18.94
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      405,318.39            7.87
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    R    **    ING NATIONAL TRUST, 1 ORANGE WAY, WINDSOR CT 06095-4773      476,771.30       *      82.81
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STRATEGY BOND FUND    R    **    SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, 5801 SW 6TH AVE, TOPEKA KS 66636-1001      37,134.94            6.45
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,014,814.25            13.40
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      976,744.62            12.90
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      743,482.11            9.82
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      742,406.68            9.81
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      732,100.68            9.67

 

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OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      449,939.36              5.94
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      400,441.95            5.29
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      293,975.12       *      70.40
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      39,313.70            9.41
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Administrative    **    VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION, 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN PA 19355-2331      23,619.39            5.66
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      5,286.61            19.96
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      4,582.22            17.30
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      3,636.53            13.73
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      3,271.85            12.35
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      3,240.97            12.23
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      2,801.85            10.58
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,855.31            7.00
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      456,011.02            16.85
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      399,825.20            14.78
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      312,551.88            11.55
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      309,070.74            11.42

 

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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      196,743.01              7.27
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      10,078,276.86       *      26.08
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      7,136,888.70            18.47
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      4,553,494.79            11.78
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, HMH - OPERATIONAL PORTFOLIO, XXXXX PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      3,585,630.55            9.28
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional       RAM IIC INC, 76 ST PAUL STREET SUITE 500, BURLINGTON VT 05401-4477      2,817,988.71            7.29
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, HMH - COLLIS P & H PORTFOLIO, XXXXX PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      2,054,950.24            5.32
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    CARIBOU INSURANCE COMPANY INC, AON C/O ADRIAN RICHARDSON, 199 WATER STREET NEW YORK NY 10038-3526      1,961,971.59            5.08
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      610,987.23       *      29.59
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    P    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      363,226.16            17.59
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      311,286.13            15.08
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      231,855.66            11.23
GLOBAL BOND FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      230,454.89            11.16
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INS CO (USA), ATTN LIZ SEELEY, RPS-TRADING OPS XXXXX 601 CONGRESS ST BOSTON MA 02210-2804      18,396,067.61       *      79.46

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,628,736.11              7.03
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,493,145.88       *      47.92
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,009,681.42       *      38.63
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      24,478,767.71       *      32.92
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF, MASSACHUSETTS HMO BLUE INC, TREASURY DEPARTMENT 01-07 LANDMARK CENTER 401 PARK DR BOSTON MA 02215-3325      8,394,311.64            11.29
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      7,940,937.86            10.68
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF, MASSACHUSETTS INC INDEMNITY, TREASURY DEPARTMENT 01-07 LANDMARK CENTER TREASURY 01/07 401 PARK DR BOSTON MA 02215-3326      7,445,825.27            10.01
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      278,557.64       *      71.42
GLOBAL BOND FUND (UNHEDGED)    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      57,020.39            14.62
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      12,344,238.78            18.24
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      10,217,988.33            15.10
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      10,067,636.74            14.88
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      7,918,603.43            11.70
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      6,624,006.84            9.79

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      3,772,325.57              5.57
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    Administrative    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS TTEE FBO, PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS, DEF PER CAPITA SAVINGS PLAN PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      207,975.71       *      74.41
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      41,715.19            14.92
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    Administrative    **    NEW YORK LIFE TRUST COMPANY, 169 LACKAWANNA AVE, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054-1007      18,442.80            6.60
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      15,603,220.77       *      27.35
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      8,123,389.51            14.24
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      5,979,300.93            10.48
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      5,798,962.49            10.17
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      4,147,265.52            7.27
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      3,629,116.47            6.36
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,037,484.74            5.32
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      2,858,995.44            5.01
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      6,769,896.01       *      46.99
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      4,052,782.72       *      28.13
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,872,182.12            12.99
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      51,872,965.36       *      27.64

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    Institutional    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE, BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS ATTN: SERVICE TEAM 4800 DEER LAKE DRIVE EAST 3RD FL JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      27,572,814.07              14.69
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      21,403,022.40            11.40
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    Institutional       SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-PRODUCERS, PENSION PLAN, 3601 W OLIVE AVE STE 200 BURBANK CA 91505-4697      12,600,922.30            6.71
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      9,897,525.82            5.27
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      24,317,839.92       *      44.63
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      14,208,839.95       *      26.08
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      5,722,876.86            10.50
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      5,143,257.28            9.44
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    R    **    ING NATIONAL TRUST, 1 ORANGE WAY, WINDSOR CT 06095-4773      1,346,508.11       *      72.09
GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND    R    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      102,064.71            5.46
GNMA FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      7,187,633.89            16.21
GNMA FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,701,121.68            10.60
GNMA FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      3,366,033.37            7.59
GNMA FUND    A    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED FIA OMNIBUS ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      3,319,038.78            7.48
GNMA FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,248,200.81            7.32

 

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OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GNMA FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      3,079,853.59              6.94
GNMA FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,446,059.64            5.51
GNMA FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      2,331,964.85            5.26
GNMA FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      176,293.60       *      29.59
GNMA FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      76,943.65            12.92
GNMA FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      75,541.57            12.68
GNMA FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      73,982.38            12.42
GNMA FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      47,329.65            7.95
GNMA FUND    B    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      45,650.96            7.66
GNMA FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      2,844,455.64            14.52
GNMA FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,545,283.87            12.99
GNMA FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      2,037,876.69            10.40
GNMA FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,027,366.75            10.35
GNMA FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,939,816.05            9.90
GNMA FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,438,517.98            7.34
GNMA FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      7,365,175.24       *      44.93

 

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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GNMA FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      4,202,736.33       *      25.64
GNMA FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,032,956.99            12.40
GNMA FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,313,856.38            8.02
GNMA FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      9,524,821.49       *      26.15
GNMA FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      7,755,142.56            21.29
GNMA FUND    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      4,050,350.15            11.12
GNMA FUND    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      3,049,394.47            8.37
GNMA FUND    Institutional    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,804,117.51            7.70
GNMA FUND    Institutional    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLIENTS 401K, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      2,150,067.18            5.90
GNMA FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,994,756.16            22.86
GNMA FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,916,549.44            21.97
GNMA FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,893,120.18            21.70
GNMA FUND    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      743,754.01            8.53
GNMA FUND    P    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      498,680.11            5.72
GNMA FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      486,510.13            5.58
GNMA FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      457,291.55            5.24

 

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OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      2,450,120.39              20.19
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    ING NATIONAL TRUST, 151 FARMINGTON AVE, HARTFORD CT 06156-0001      2,017,290.68            16.62
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    AMERITRADE INC FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 2226, OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,000,495.64            8.24
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    A       TINA M BANWART TTEE, TINA M BANWART REVOCABLE LIVING, TRUST U/A DTD 09/11/2009 337 S YORK ST DEARBORN MI 48124-1441      846,307.76            6.97
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      736,121.63            6.07
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    BB&T COLLATERAL LOAN ACCT, FBO ALBERT B WOMBLE, 5661 E THE TOLEDO LONG BEACH CA 90803-4048      651,892.41            5.37
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,077,199.57            19.99
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      1,057,490.09            19.63
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,051,960.55            19.52
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      818,534.86            15.19
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      325,164.19            6.04
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    M    **    US BANK NA FBO CFP, FOR THE PIMCO INVESTMENT, PO BOX 1787 MILWAUKEE WI 53201-1787      125,017,696.42       *      35.04
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    M    **    STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF DELPHI CORPORATION, SAVINGS TRUST 1200 CROWN COLONY DR QUINCY MA 02169-0938      107,319,298.68       *      30.08
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    M       VIVA HEALTH INC, 1222 14TH AVE SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM AL 35205-5300      53,066,407.21            14.87
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    M    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      23,477,203.23            6.58
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    P    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, BLOCK BUYING GROUP LLC 401K PSP, & TR 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      1,467,237.27       *      37.44

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    P    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, GARGANO APPELBAUM & HORAN 401K PSP, & TR 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      762,285.87              19.45
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    P    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, KING FISH INC 401K PSP, & TR 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      531,811.82            13.57
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND    P       JAMES F MILLER FBO, COMPRESSED AIR SPECIALISTS COM 401K, PSP & TR 370 MEADOWLANDS BLVD WASHINGTON PA 15301-8905      289,225.25            7.38
HIGH YIELD FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      15,055,127.45            12.96
HIGH YIELD FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      12,317,101.65            10.61
HIGH YIELD FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      10,846,503.08            9.34
HIGH YIELD FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      9,939,532.21            8.56
HIGH YIELD FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      8,777,727.25            7.56
HIGH YIELD FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      7,238,278.56            6.23
HIGH YIELD FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      44,783,648.02       *      52.41
HIGH YIELD FUND    Administrative    **    VANTAGE TRUST- NAV, ATTN: OUTSIDE MUTUAL FUNDS GROUP, 777 N CAPITOL ST NE STE 600 WASHINGTON DC 20002-4290      11,675,675.08            13.66
HIGH YIELD FUND    Administrative    **    VANTAGE TRUST- UNITIZED, ATTN: OUTSIDE MUTUAL FUNDS GROUP, 777 N CAPITOL ST NE STE 600 WASHINGTON DC 20002-4290      8,841,026.44            10.35
HIGH YIELD FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      258,236.59       *      25.27
HIGH YIELD FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      207,561.81            20.31
HIGH YIELD FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      116,945.89            11.44
HIGH YIELD FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      88,491.46            8.66

 

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OUTSTANDING
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HIGH YIELD FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      82,122.21              8.04
HIGH YIELD FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      11,893,260.20            19.71
HIGH YIELD FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      9,178,716.04            15.21
HIGH YIELD FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      7,454,260.08            12.36
HIGH YIELD FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      5,226,574.68            8.66
HIGH YIELD FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      4,767,301.67            7.90
HIGH YIELD FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      3,865,109.93            6.41
HIGH YIELD FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      3,718,630.33            6.16
HIGH YIELD FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      3,229,949.82            5.35
HIGH YIELD FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      27,736,014.73       *      44.15
HIGH YIELD FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      19,595,502.19       *      31.19
HIGH YIELD FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      5,247,248.34            8.35
HIGH YIELD FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      3,383,713.06            5.39
HIGH YIELD FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      338,221,165.31            23.11
HIGH YIELD FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      318,824,360.85            21.78

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
HIGH YIELD FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      219,773,978.72              15.02
HIGH YIELD FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      156,284,877.67            10.68
HIGH YIELD FUND    Institutional    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE, BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS ATTN: SERVICE TEAM 4800 DEER LAKE DRIVE EAST 3RD FL JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      97,095,413.40            6.63
HIGH YIELD FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      15,937,010.83       *      30.91
HIGH YIELD FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      12,721,776.46            24.67
HIGH YIELD FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      6,938,837.77            13.46
HIGH YIELD FUND    P    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      3,742,150.56            7.26
HIGH YIELD FUND    P    **    STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC, 501 NORTH BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS MO 63102-2188      2,697,542.69            5.23
HIGH YIELD FUND    R    **    AMERICAN UNITED INSURANCE CO TTEE, GROUP RETIREMENT ANNUITY, PO BOX 368 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46206-0368      1,403,381.59            22.26
HIGH YIELD FUND    R    **    SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, 5801 SW 6TH AVE, TOPEKA KS 66636-1001      780,083.12            12.37
HIGH YIELD FUND    R    **    ING NATIONAL TRUST, 1 ORANGE WAY, WINDSOR CT 06095-4773      408,813.70            6.48
HIGH YIELD FUND    R    **    MASSACHUSETTES MUTUAL, LIFE INSURANCE CO, 1295 STATE STREET MIP N255 SPRINGFIELD MA 01111-0001      366,278.34            5.81
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      4,031,450.88            21.09
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      3,223,485.19            16.86
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      3,212,291.43            16.81

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,846,025.47              14.89
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,689,655.43            8.84
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,418,703.11            7.42
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,110,415.83       *      26.86
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,218,608.53            15.51
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      995,852.73            12.68
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      893,026.71            11.37
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      755,922.69            9.62
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      426,553.31            5.43
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      1,508,908.60       *      46.41
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,072,854.45       *      33.00
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      407,813.76            12.54
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      6,433,542.89       *      68.95
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,017,983.49            10.91

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      579,212.78              6.21
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      3,524,657.50       *      81.88
HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      475,500.13            11.05
HIGH YIELD PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    MAC & CO A/C XXXXX, MUTUAL FUND OPERATIONS, PO BOX 3198 525 WILLIAM PENN PLACE PITTSBURGH PA 15230-3198      4,943,440.65            6.35
HIGH YIELD PORTFOLIO    Institutional       TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP FBO, TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES INC, 19001 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE NF 10 TORRANCE CA 90501-1106      4,433,578.01            5.69
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      251,391.59       *      26.06
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      235,504.33            24.41
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      106,363.07            11.02
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    A    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      55,067.84            5.71
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      91,513.50            22.82
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    C    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, OMNIBUS ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      66,488.75            16.58
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      62,825.72            15.67
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    C    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      26,673.83            6.65
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      23,487.72            5.86
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      870,499.76       *      58.88
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      447,533.45       *      30.27

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      134,625,094.59       *      49.59
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      126,127,063.78       *      46.46
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    P    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,822,369.98       *      85.60
HIGH YIELD SPECTRUM FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      597,767.39            13.39
INCOME FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      80,267,261.89            22.26
INCOME FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      63,205,670.43            17.53
INCOME FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      50,820,479.73            14.10
INCOME FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      30,636,651.65            8.50
INCOME FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      22,214,227.15            6.16
INCOME FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      21,247,913.36            5.89
INCOME FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      19,369,890.54            5.37
INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    GENWORTH FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY, FBO GFWM & MUTUAL CLIENTS & FOR THE, BENEFIT OF OTHER CUST CLIENTS 3200 N CENTRAL AVE STE 700 PHOENIX AZ 85012-2468      11,500,667.13       *      77.68
INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,442,938.87            9.75
INCOME FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      46,926,007.01            18.09
INCOME FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      33,799,787.50            13.03

 

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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
INCOME FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      30,640,076.36              11.81
INCOME FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      29,635,386.08            11.42
INCOME FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      19,263,952.88            7.43
INCOME FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      17,901,637.13            6.90
INCOME FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      13,217,587.86            5.10
INCOME FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      13,062,570.60            5.04
INCOME FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      162,183,266.51       *      44.97
INCOME FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      150,017,856.46       *      41.60
INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      278,473,220.06       *      26.60
INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      215,144,122.43            20.55
INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      176,251,861.83            16.84
INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      104,081,145.49            9.94
INCOME FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      61,712,162.62       *      26.92

 

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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
INCOME FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      50,031,893.47              21.82
INCOME FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      42,537,533.37            18.56
INCOME FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      38,807,915.79            16.93
INCOME FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      14,125,600.50            6.16
INCOME FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT TRUSTEE & OR CUSTODIAN, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      727,638.59            22.43
INCOME FUND    R    **    SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, 5801 SW 6TH AVE, TOPEKA KS 66636-1001      584,833.85            18.03
INCOME FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT TRUSTEE & OR CUSTODIAN, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      340,929.87            10.51
INCOME FUND    R    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      266,947.62            8.23
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      376,799.16            23.24
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    A    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      264,819.38            16.33
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    A    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      243,475.91            15.01
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      217,223.62            13.40
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      138,083.56            8.52
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      87,383.53            20.40
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      82,985.51            19.37

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      81,152.22              18.94
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      41,821.29            9.76
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      3,714,592.18       *      85.26
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    D    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      423,929.28            9.73
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      11,828,287.03       *      28.88
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    Institutional    **    KBR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT MASTER TRUST, 601 JEFFERSON STREET SUITE 3552, HOUSTON TX 77002-7900      8,376,381.45            20.45
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    Institutional       WASHINGTON MEAT INDUSTRY, C/O ZENITH ADMINISTRATORS, 201 QUEEN ANNE AVE N STE 100 SEATTLE WA 98109-4824      3,712,993.73            9.07
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, CIC - FOREST PRODUCTS - REAL RETURN, PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      3,572,719.46            8.72
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      3,140,117.27            7.67
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, RFP MASTER TRUST - MUTUAL FUNDS, XXXXX PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      2,750,084.08            6.71
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    Institutional       WESTERN METAL INDUSTRY PENSION FUND, PO BOX 12068, SEATTLE WA 98102-0068      2,728,442.16            6.66
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      388,041.20       *      59.39
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      188,560.88       *      28.86
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      39,910.35            6.11
INFLATION RESPONSE M-A    R    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,025.23       *      100.00
INTERNATIONAL FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      156,840,169.72       *      51.18

 

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INTERNATIONAL FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      143,351,389.92       *      46.78
INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO    Institutional       TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP FBO, TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES INC, 19001 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE NF 10 TORRANCE CA 90501-1106      29,707,364.89            7.21
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      3,153,287.28       *      25.80
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,296,476.52            18.79
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      961,933.72            7.87
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      892,464.79            7.30
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      724,949.78            5.93
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      15,757.33            21.15
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      11,039.99            14.82
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      9,742.59            13.08
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      9,052.16            12.15
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, OMNIBUS ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      6,748.43            9.06
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      5,049.43            6.78
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    B       LUIS CORREA &, ZEIDA CORREA JTWROS, 410 71ST ST NORTH BERGEN NJ 07047-5512      3,813.54            5.12
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      663,753.91            15.23

 

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INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      594,884.87              13.65
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      538,897.07            12.37
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      352,445.72            8.09
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      320,429.09            7.35
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    C    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      316,596.33            7.26
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      10,280,602.12       *      43.47
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      9,106,278.80       *      38.51
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      2,117,505.79            8.95
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      12,485,052.10       *      27.62
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      8,123,535.72            17.97
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      5,957,680.76            13.18
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,527,594.38            5.59
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      2,433,642.56            5.38

 

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OUTSTANDING
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CLASS OWNED

 

 
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      649,705.12              24.03
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      484,432.75            17.92
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      425,586.91            15.74
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (U.S. DOLLAR HEDGED)    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      332,348.81            12.29
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      328,984.46            15.71
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      233,893.45            11.17
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    STATE STREET BANK TRUSTEE, AND/OR CUSTODIAN, FBO ADP ACCESS 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      172,942.11            8.26
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      153,295.33            7.32
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      149,743.45            7.15
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      147,361.77            7.04
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    A    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      144,145.60            6.88
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    FIIOC FBO SPELLMAN HIGH VOLTAGE, ELECTRONICS CORP XXXXX, 100 MAGELLAN WAY KW1C COVINGTON KY 41015-1987      152,526.51       *      68.55
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    FIIOC FBO ARISTEIA CAPITAL LLC, RETIREMENT PLAN XXXXX, 100 MAGELLAN WAY KW1C COVINGTON KY 41015-1987      25,137.92            11.30
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    FIIOC FBO, PHOENIX PROCESS EQUIPMENT CO 401K, PROFIT SHARING PLAN XXXXX 100 MAGELLAN WAY KW1C COVINGTON KY 41015-1987      13,764.15            6.19
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    Administrative    **    FIIOC FBO NETCENTRICS CORPORATION, 401K PS PLAN XXXXX, 100 MAGELLAN WAY KW1C COVINGTON KY 41015-1987      11,920.11            5.36

 

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INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      122,102.92              13.97
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      118,516.64            13.56
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      85,652.01            9.80
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC, 501 NORTH BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS MO 63102-2188      56,057.21            6.42
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      54,480.00            6.24
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      1,631,432.92       *      50.22
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,174,312.75       *      36.15
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      278,205.55            8.56
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional       PIMCO INTL STOCKS PLUS TR STRATEGY, FUND (UNHEDGED) XXXXX, 2501 COOLIDGE RD STE 400 EAST LANSING MI 48823-6352      120,083,849.60       *      72.42
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      28,498,050.30            17.19
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      352,704.59       *      44.99
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      230,478.25       *      29.40
INTERNATIONAL STOCKSPLUS AR STRATEGY FUND (UNHEDGED)    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      78,460.33            10.01
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      23,043,289.69            15.44
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      20,185,968.55            13.53
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      17,763,687.78            11.91
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      12,835,945.36            8.60

 

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OUTSTANDING
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CLASS OWNED

 

 
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      12,768,633.51              8.56
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      10,352,232.28            6.94
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO SPECIAL CUSTODY, ACCT FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMERS ATTN: CAROL WU/MUTUAL FUND OPS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      10,495,904.56       *      58.36
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    Administrative    **    GENWORTH FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY, FBO GFWM & MUTUAL CLIENTS & FOR THE, BENEFIT OF OTHER CUST CLIENTS 3200 N CENTRAL AVE STE 700 PHOENIX AZ 85012-2468      3,090,678.90            17.19
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    Administrative    **    FIFTH THIRD BANK FBO CINTAS PIMCO, INV GRD CORP BD FD XXXXX, 5001 KINGSLEY DR CINCINNATI OH 45263-0001      980,036.58            5.45
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      17,608,602.38            20.57
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      13,507,858.69            15.78
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      12,058,473.31            14.09
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      9,804,418.76            11.46
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      7,055,888.22            8.24
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      40,014,901.17       *      57.19
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      15,745,546.95            22.50
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      5,739,173.89            8.20
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      100,248,927.10            20.49

 

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INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      87,785,573.06              17.95
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      73,369,323.29            15.00
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      49,024,826.63            10.02
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      14,579,120.46       *      32.70
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      13,940,259.92       *      31.26
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      5,847,652.56            13.11
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      3,924,966.21            8.80
INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE PORTFOLIO    Institutional       TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP FBO, TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES INC, 19001 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE NF 10 TORRANCE CA 90501-1106      22,258,868.69            6.62
LONG DURATION CORPORATE BOND PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    MAC & CO, FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 3198 ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT PITTSBURGH PA 15230-3198      150,896,418.17            11.42
LONG DURATION TOTAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      92,919,396.60            16.83
LONG DURATION TOTAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      91,690,383.42            16.61
LONG DURATION TOTAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      89,309,594.60            16.18
LONG DURATION TOTAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    JPM A/C XXXXX AS DIRECTED TTEE FOR, THE ERNST & YOUNG DEF BENE RET PL, TR FUND ACCT ATTN TOTAL REWARDS-BENEFITS 200 PLAZA DR STE 2 SECAUCUS NJ 07094-3607      39,342,450.87            7.13
LONG DURATION TOTAL RETURN FUND    P    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      454,137.81            24.38

 

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LONG DURATION TOTAL RETURN FUND    P    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      433,515.47              23.28
LONG DURATION TOTAL RETURN FUND    P    **    SAXON & CO, FBO: XXXXX, P.O BOX 7780-1888 PHILADELPHIA PA 19182-0001      288,968.73            15.51
LONG DURATION TOTAL RETURN FUND    P    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT TRUSTEE & OR CUSTODIAN, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      156,509.40            8.40
LONG-TERM CREDIT FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      105,143,359.44       *      26.58
LONG-TERM CREDIT FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      87,534,535.42            22.13
LONG-TERM CREDIT FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      52,107,794.39            13.17
LONG-TERM CREDIT FUND    Institutional       REED ELSEVIER US RETIREMENT PLAN, ATTN LYNN FORMICA, 2 NEWTON PL STE 350 NEWTON MA 02458-1643      43,608,429.63            11.02
LONG-TERM CREDIT FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      417,625.81       *      80.13
LONG-TERM CREDIT FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      87,057.36            16.70
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      2,422,284.13            12.14
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,882,123.08            9.44
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    A    **    TR CO OF AMERICA, FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 6503 ENGLEWOOD CO 80155-6503      1,365,799.51            6.85
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    A    **    MASSACHUSETTES MUTUAL, LIFE INSURANCE CO, 1295 STATE STREET MIP N255 SPRINGFIELD MA 01111-0001      1,301,186.77            6.52
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,295,255.21            6.49
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,226,529.64            6.15
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,039,576.87            5.21

 

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LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,968,678.68       *      64.56
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      965,360.68            15.70
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      91,997.03       *      50.95
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      14,350.76            7.95
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    B    **    STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC, 501 NORTH BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS MO 63102-2188      9,229.30            5.11
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,344,266.91       *      44.47
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      635,507.68            12.05
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      363,774.66            6.90
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      324,103.26            6.15
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      89,646,888.39       *      59.44
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      23,572,610.66            15.63
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      21,743,211.67            14.42
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,049,726.56       *      35.08
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    P    **    STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC, 501 NORTH BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS MO 63102-2188      692,107.39            23.13

 

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OUTSTANDING
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LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      558,275.25              18.66
LONG-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      174,416.02            5.83
LOW DURATION FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      61,593,065.42            17.56
LOW DURATION FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      48,688,926.62            13.88
LOW DURATION FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      45,070,746.24            12.85
LOW DURATION FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      39,107,944.79            11.15
LOW DURATION FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      31,254,367.24            8.91
LOW DURATION FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      25,778,198.84            7.35
LOW DURATION FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      30,717,451.61       *      48.42
LOW DURATION FUND    Administrative    **    GENWORTH FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY, FBO GFWM & MUTUAL CLIENTS & FOR THE, BENEFIT OF OTHER CUST CLIENTS 3200 N CENTRAL AVE STE 700 PHOENIX AZ 85012-2468      15,943,071.79       *      25.13
LOW DURATION FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      81,747.92       *      26.00
LOW DURATION FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      34,719.53            11.04
LOW DURATION FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      28,687.32            9.12
LOW DURATION FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      25,763.25            8.19
LOW DURATION FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      24,414.52            7.77
LOW DURATION FUND    B       WILLIAM HAUENSTEIN &, VIOLET HAUENSTEIN JT WROS, 3611 WOODHILL PL FAIRFAX VA 22031-3331      16,055.32            5.11

 

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LOW DURATION FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      23,512,195.10              23.37
LOW DURATION FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      13,743,432.12            13.66
LOW DURATION FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      13,580,148.78            13.50
LOW DURATION FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      10,568,127.81            10.50
LOW DURATION FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      6,925,528.87            6.88
LOW DURATION FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      6,373,914.83            6.33
LOW DURATION FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      5,070,157.68            5.04
LOW DURATION FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR, BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      105,588,762.97       *      54.99
LOW DURATION FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      57,674,414.16       *      30.04
LOW DURATION FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      10,901,818.44            5.68
LOW DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      329,802,831.12            23.20
LOW DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      249,097,674.69            17.52
LOW DURATION FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      124,425,226.92       *      59.00
LOW DURATION FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      41,673,219.39            19.76
LOW DURATION FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      20,314,924.09            9.63

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
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LOW DURATION FUND    R    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO THE CHURCH OF GOD, ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      2,036,898.16              14.48
LOW DURATION FUND    R    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED FIA OMNIBUS ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      1,956,779.89            13.91
LOW DURATION FUND    R    **    ING LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY CO, 151 FARMINGTON AVE, HARTFORD CT 06156-0001      1,637,189.71            11.64
LOW DURATION FUND    R    **    STATE STREET BANK TRUSTEE, AND/OR CUSTODIAN, FBO ADP ACCESS 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      1,412,270.36            10.04
LOW DURATION FUND    R    **    UMB BANK N/A, FIDUCIARY FOR TAX DEFERRED A/C’S, 1 SW SECURITY BENEFIT PL TOPEKA KS 66636-1000      1,232,628.09            8.76
LOW DURATION FUND    R    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,092,214.13            7.76
LOW DURATION FUND II    Administrative    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, CED GRANTOR TR-SERP, PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      1,502,945.12       *      54.49
LOW DURATION FUND II    Administrative    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, CED GRANTOR TRUST-DEF COMP, PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      1,078,013.51       *      39.08
LOW DURATION FUND II    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      140,276.32            5.09
LOW DURATION FUND II    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      16,471,532.90            23.57
LOW DURATION FUND II    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      13,964,629.57            19.98
LOW DURATION FUND II    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, OMNIBUS ACCT CASH/CASH, PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      5,547,331.65            7.94
LOW DURATION FUND II    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      90,368.42       *      55.36
LOW DURATION FUND II    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      69,988.63       *      42.87
LOW DURATION FUND III    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      253,086.68       *      61.58

 

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OUTSTANDING
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LOW DURATION FUND III    Administrative    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      67,551.49              16.44
LOW DURATION FUND III    Administrative    **    ROBERT W BAIRD & CO INC, A/C XXXXX, 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE MILWAUKEE WI 53202-5391      34,327.66            8.35
LOW DURATION FUND III    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      25,618.00            6.23
LOW DURATION FUND III    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      5,854,604.66            22.99
LOW DURATION FUND III    Institutional       THE SALVATION ARMY, A GEORGIA CORP, 1424 NORTHEAST EXPWY ATTN OFFICE OF INVESTMENTS ATLANTA GA 30329      4,834,037.70            18.99
LOW DURATION FUND III    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      3,016,239.80            11.85
LOW DURATION FUND III    Institutional       ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, FOUNDATION, 500 S MAIN ST STE 500 ORANGE CA 92868-4536      2,212,437.30            8.69
LOW DURATION FUND III    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      780,954.48       *      59.34
LOW DURATION FUND III    P    **    STRAFE & CO, FBO THE CHURCH OF ST STEPHEN XXXXX P O BOX 6924 NEWARK DE 19714-6924      162,209.28            12.33
LOW DURATION FUND III    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      99,971.44            7.60
LOW DURATION FUND III    P    **    STRAFE & CO, FBO PHI MU FOUNDATION INC XXXXX P O BOX 6924 NEWARK DE 19714-6924      95,114.83            7.23
LOW DURATION PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST FBO, NESTLE LOW DURATION PORTFOLIO, 2 AVENUE DE LAFAYETTE FL 1 BOSTON MA 02111-1750      25,614,056.67       *      100.00
MODERATE DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      39,952,591.04            15.62
MODERATE DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY AS, TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF, ACCENTURE PROFIT SHARING AND 401K TRUST PLAN - DV PO BOX 92994 CHICAGO IL 60675-0001      24,000,426.84            9.38
MODERATE DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK NA FBO, OMNIBUS ACCT CASH/CASH, PO BOX 1533 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480-1533      14,053,187.49            5.50
MODERATE DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    MITRA & CO, FBO 98, C/O MARSHALL & ILSLEY TRUST COMPANY 11270 W PARK PL STE 400 XXXXX ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS MILWAUKEE WI 53224-3623      13,546,904.80            5.30

 

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MODERATE DURATION FUND    P    **    WELLS FARGO BANK FBO, VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLANS XXXXX NC 1151 1525 WEST WT HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28288-1076      2,709,751.97       *      85.47
MODERATE DURATION FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      394,047.34            12.43
MODERATE DURATION PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    SSB&T FBO COOPER INDUSTRIES, MASTER TRUST FOR DEF CON XXXXX, 2 AVENUE DE LAFAYETTE STE 1 BOSTON MA 02111-1748      15,847,439.29       *      55.71
MODERATE DURATION PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    JP MORGAN CHASE FBO, COMMINGLED PENSION TR-JPMORGAN, 14221 DALLAS PKWY FL 6 DALLAS TX 75254-2942      12,596,537.49       *      44.29
MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      27,122,489.02            10.10
MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      25,915,939.27            9.65
MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      24,286,875.48            9.04
MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      21,396,903.20            7.97
MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      13,808,961.55            5.14
MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      13,780,827.40            5.13
MONEY MARKET FUND    A    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, FBO:NMB (USA) INC RSP, C/O FASCORE LLC 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      13,653,032.95            5.08
MONEY MARKET FUND    Administrative    **    NEW YORK LIFE TRUST COMPANY, 169 LACKAWANNA AVE, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054-1007      100,316,409.38       *      81.69
MONEY MARKET FUND    Administrative    **    MERCER TRUST CO TTEE, FBO STRUCTURE TONE ORGANIZATION, 401K PLAN PSP ATTN DC PLAN ADMIN XXXXX 1 INVESTORS WAY NORWOOD MA 02062-1599      10,439,782.33            8.50
MONEY MARKET FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,254,812.57       *      28.04
MONEY MARKET FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      620,450.48            13.86

 

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CLASS OWNED

 

 
MONEY MARKET FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      569,544.67              12.73
MONEY MARKET FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      511,028.56            11.42
MONEY MARKET FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      302,627.27            6.76
MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      34,795,861.18            19.45
MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      18,294,645.56            10.22
MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      15,890,355.78            8.88
MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      14,306,061.39            7.99
MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      14,236,841.13            7.96
MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      13,434,249.84            7.51
MONEY MARKET FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      10,216,892.60            5.71
MONEY MARKET FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      63,726,153.62            19.64
MONEY MARKET FUND    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      52,734,650.52            16.25
MONEY MARKET FUND    Institutional    **    SECURITIES FINANCE TRUST CO AS, AGENT FOR PIMCO 0-5 YEAR HIGH YIELD, CORPORATE BOND INDEX FUND 175 FEDERAL ST FL 11 BOSTON MA 02110-2276      50,507,112.50            15.57
MONEY MARKET FUND    Institutional    **    MERCER TRUST CO CUST FBO, ABBVIE PUERTO RICO SAVINGS PLAN, 1 INVESTORS WAY ATTN: DC PLAN ADMIN XXXXX NORWOOD MA 02062-1599      22,393,269.80            6.90
MONEY MARKET FUND    Institutional       GARNEY HOLDING COMPANY, 1333 NW VIVION RD, KANSAS CITY MO 64118-4554      20,779,401.82            6.40

 

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OUTSTANDING
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MONEY MARKET FUND    Institutional         XEROX CORPORATION, 45 GLOVER AVE, NORWALK CT 06850-1203      18,876,956.49              5.82
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      237,313.49       *      31.61
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      222,070.46       *      29.58
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      211,669.06       *      28.20
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      50,633.40            6.74
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      151,757.27       *      52.02
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      59,025.74            20.23
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      53,419.37            18.31
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      15,458.84            5.30
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,442,236.59       *      93.47
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      15,252,692.28       *      33.36
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      9,874,405.01            21.60
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    Institutional    **    DENGEL & CO, C/O FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY INTL, 500 E BROWARD BLVD 9TH FL MUTUAL FUNDS PROCESSING FT LAUDERDALE FL 33394-3000      4,279,987.07            9.36
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      4,021,845.86            8.80
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      4,021,845.86            8.80

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      400,819.98       *      49.69
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      211,794.85       *      26.25
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    P    **    JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 1801 MARKET ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19103-1610      68,159.77            8.45
MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITIES FUND    P    **    STRAFE & CO, FBO TRUST U/W FOR P COLAGIURI ETAL XXXXX P O BOX 6924 NEWARK DE 19714-6924      55,446.85            6.87
MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO    Institutional       TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP FBO, TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES INC, 19001 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE NF 10 TORRANCE CA 90501-1106      46,067,834.19            7.53
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      1,197,745.65            19.51
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      779,083.28            12.69
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      656,054.26            10.68
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      557,891.71            9.09
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      491,786.53            8.01
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      329,408.10            5.36
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      315,596.50            5.14
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,403,137.77       *      37.97
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO SPECIAL CUSTODY, ACCT FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMERS ATTN: CAROL WU/MUTUAL FUND OPS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      695,149.55            18.81
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    Administrative    **    FRONTIER TRUST CO FBO, HERITAGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM 403B, PLAN #XXXXX PO BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      653,558.78            17.69
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    Administrative    **    PIMS/PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT AS, NOMINEE FOR THE TTEE/CUST XXXXX, PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER 3333 COYOTE HILL RD PALO ALTO CA 94304-1314      352,404.38            9.54

 

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MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      12,853.00              21.31
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      8,275.75            13.72
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    B    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      7,436.18            12.33
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    B    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, OMNIBUS ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      7,108.51            11.79
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      5,592.24            9.27
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      4,778.26            7.92
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      393,490.03            21.00
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      302,193.61            16.13
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      221,975.95            11.85
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      208,825.27            11.15
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      151,149.29            8.07
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      151,130.39            8.07
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,695,385.05       *      50.61
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,146,082.01       *      29.39

 

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OUTSTANDING
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MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      678,230.88              9.29
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      7,235,368.20       *      35.21
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      6,293,846.68       *      30.63
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    Institutional    **    SOMPO JAPAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF, AMERICA, ATTN TAMMY VAN DUNK 777 3RD AVE FL 28 NEW YORK NY 10017-1421      2,713,287.24            13.20
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      661,516.26       *      32.53
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      597,458.43       *      29.38
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      284,954.59            14.01
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND    P    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      104,252.91            5.13
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      8,960,200.62       *      29.31
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      4,137,509.93            13.53
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      3,265,196.99            10.68
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,992,706.56            9.79
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      2,474,039.39            8.09
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      1,626,459.48            5.32
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,537,610.51            5.03

 

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MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      71,509.76       *      71.68
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Administrative    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      11,078.41            11.10
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Administrative    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      10,733.98            10.76
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      19,652.15       *      26.25
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      18,260.23            24.39
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      12,039.18            16.08
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      8,818.46            11.78
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    B    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      4,255.79            5.69
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    B    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      3,765.42            5.03
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      4,492,373.10       *      32.85
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,494,781.75            18.24
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,397,335.37            10.22
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,301,310.28            9.52
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      830,581.67            6.07
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      763,739.71            5.59
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      525,814.95       *      37.71
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      326,375.01            23.41

 

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MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      110,545.98              7.93
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      90,989.38            6.53
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      90,345.62            6.48
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      5,068,492.20       *      35.85
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,310,370.75            16.34
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional       DEAN HEALTH SYSTEMS INC, ATTN KEVIN STEVENS, 1808 W BELTLINE HWY MADISON WI 53713-2334      1,439,679.08            10.18
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      1,126,895.19            7.97
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,055,416.38            7.47
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      5,272,865.71       *      59.62
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,451,776.82            16.42
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      886,971.15            10.03
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      471,984.74            5.34
MUNICIPAL SECTOR PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    JP MORGAN CHASE FBO, REYNOLDS AMERICAN DEFINED BENEFIT, MASTER TRUST GLOBAL SECURITIES SERVICES 3 CHASE METROTECH CTR FL 6 BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      3,454,501.11            9.26
MUNICIPAL SECTOR PORTFOLIO    Institutional       TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP FBO, TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES INC, 19001 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE NF 10 TORRANCE CA 90501-1106      2,058,265.82            5.52

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      451,408.18       *      44.53
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      345,596.21       *      34.10
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      114,435.31            11.29
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      112,062.28       *      67.95
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      15,818.20            9.59
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      14,705.11            8.92
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      9,082.70            5.51
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      87,067.17       *      84.38
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      11,629.14            11.27
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      305,154.05       *      90.44
NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      509,515.93       *      96.81
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,241,924.22       *      25.10
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      937,843.49            18.95
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      455,918.06            9.21
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      371,994.67            7.52

 

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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      306,688.85              6.20
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      276,451.53       *      28.78
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      140,807.58            14.66
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      101,393.74            10.55
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      98,590.89            10.26
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 1801 MARKET ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19103-1610      65,303.91            6.80
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      54,005.54            5.62
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      53,402.39            5.56
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      862,392.16       *      49.99
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      487,139.72       *      28.24
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      103,726.69            6.01
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      4,481,612.18       *      70.65
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,109,131.09            17.48

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      179,686.89      *      43.59
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      90,658.69           21.99
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      71,395.54           17.32
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      56,825.19           13.79
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      612,261.47      *      48.07
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      170,463.77           13.38
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      155,101.31           12.18
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      415,595.07      *      58.83
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      93,319.79           13.21
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      64,460.93           9.13
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNTS, FBO CUSTOMERS ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      161,163.48      *      48.71
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      60,862.92           18.39
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      56,101.34           16.95
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      177,521.42      *      56.19
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    Institutional    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      84,348.24      *      26.70
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      28,836.05           9.13
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      59,573.59        48.62

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      31,948.00       *      26.08
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      21,514.66            17.56
REAL INCOME 2019 FUND    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      9,371.19            7.65
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    A       JAMES W MCGINITY, SUBJECT TO BFDS TOD RULES, 4209 DUNNING LN AUSTIN TX 78746-1925      180,195.98       *      43.25
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    A    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC MUTUAL, FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, ATTN: MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      85,935.90            20.62
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      74,173.82            17.80
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      98,230.21       *      49.46
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      26,201.00            13.19
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST ROLLOVER IRA, FBO DAVID NANCARROW, 7308 FERNDALE CIR AUSTIN TX 78745-6523      21,065.51            10.61
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      16,703.47            8.41
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      10,326.02            5.20
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      396,776.05       *      52.24
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      192,147.80       *      25.30
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FEBO, OUR CLIENT, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      123,811.70            16.30
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    Institutional    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      367,180.66       *      55.55
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      128,848.12            19.49

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
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REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      84,773.47              12.82
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    Institutional    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      50,988.72            7.71
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      81,156.08       *      60.63
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    P    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      28,674.24            21.42
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      10,252.84            7.66
REAL INCOME 2029 FUND    P    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      7,376.25            5.51
REAL RETURN ASSET FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      10,586,865.30       *      28.07
REAL RETURN ASSET FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      8,635,758.75            22.90
REAL RETURN ASSET FUND    Institutional    **    NEW YORK LIFE TRUST CO CLIENT ACCT, 169 LACKAWANNA AVE, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054-1007      4,828,994.45            12.81
REAL RETURN ASSET FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      4,479,097.33            11.88
REAL RETURN ASSET FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      3,982,570.11            10.56
REAL RETURN ASSET FUND    P    **    LPL FBO LPL CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPERATIONS, 1 BEACON ST FL 22 BOSTON MA 02108-3106      467,455.73       *      44.31
REAL RETURN ASSET FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      318,716.88       *      30.21
REAL RETURN ASSET FUND    P    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY A/C FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      71,204.11            6.75

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REAL RETURN ASSET FUND    P    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      54,409.43              5.16
REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      38,583,672.33            10.96
REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      36,778,625.87            10.45
REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      35,958,852.59            10.22
REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      31,738,121.09            9.02
REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      26,895,083.61            7.64
REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      21,673,158.72            6.16
REAL RETURN FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      30,894,856.86            24.13
REAL RETURN FUND    Administrative    **    JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INS CO (USA), ATTN LIZ SEELEY, RPS-TRADING OPS XXXXX 601 CONGRESS ST BOSTON MA 02210-2804      28,293,467.72            22.10
REAL RETURN FUND    Administrative    **    GREAT WEST FUND INC, 8515 E ORCHARD 2T2, GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      8,896,822.93            6.95
REAL RETURN FUND    Administrative    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLIENTS 401K, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      6,675,719.31            5.22
REAL RETURN FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      598,303.93       *      44.67
REAL RETURN FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      180,763.86            13.50
REAL RETURN FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      106,832.78            7.98
REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      54,533,955.33       *      26.36
REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      28,306,691.90            13.68

 

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REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      22,970,156.43              11.10
REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      22,940,791.79            11.09
REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      15,722,552.17            7.60
REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      14,206,504.81            6.87
REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      11,688,222.63            5.65
REAL RETURN FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      76,484,230.64       *      43.03
REAL RETURN FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      57,683,923.65       *      32.45
REAL RETURN FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      14,308,640.18            8.05
REAL RETURN FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      10,420,430.05            5.86
REAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      234,744,322.74       *      30.27
REAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      116,826,136.58            15.07
REAL RETURN FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      62,617,323.93       *      47.34
REAL RETURN FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      28,518,776.46            21.56
REAL RETURN FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      11,992,972.10            9.07

 

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REAL RETURN FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      8,509,432.13              6.43
REAL RETURN FUND    R    **    HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE CO, 401K SEPARATE ACCOUNT, PO BOX 2999 HARTFORD CT 06104-2999      9,113,499.71            21.93
REAL RETURN FUND    R    **    ING LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY CO, 151 FARMINGTON AVE, HARTFORD CT 06156-0001      3,682,178.80            8.86
REAL RETURN FUND    R    **    UMB BANK N/A, FIDUCIARY FOR TAX DEFERRED A/C’S, 1 SW SECURITY BENEFIT PL TOPEKA KS 66636-1000      3,456,162.07            8.31
REAL RETURN FUND    R    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED FIA OMNIBUS ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      2,600,962.06            6.26
REAL RETURN FUND    R    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,390,113.84            5.75
REAL RETURN FUND    R    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      2,121,010.12            5.10
REAL RETURN PORTFOLIO    Institutional       TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP FBO, TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES INC, 19001 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE NF 10 TORRANCE CA 90501-1106      24,642,079.42            7.50
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      18,244,540.39            19.18
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      9,476,648.85            9.96
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      8,866,317.58            9.32
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      7,980,414.70            8.39
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      7,080,737.98            7.44
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      6,922,757.36            7.28
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      4,952,154.85            5.21
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      80,677.46            21.28

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      67,486.22              17.80
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      61,256.11            16.15
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    B    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      25,212.02            6.65
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      22,334.51            5.89
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    B    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      20,520.40            5.41
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      7,344,331.76            14.97
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      7,090,211.26            14.46
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      6,982,574.59            14.24
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      6,067,411.10            12.37
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,294,855.38            6.72
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      2,815,879.31            5.74
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      2,750,321.55            5.61
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      2,543,855.59            5.19
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      41,028,337.12       *      52.07
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      18,700,478.69            23.74

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      6,418,926.03              8.15
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      3,971,889.70            5.04
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      50,644,924.60       *      31.01
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      41,631,800.47       *      25.49
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      15,771,424.65            9.66
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      12,313,318.61            7.54
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SEPCIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      12,018,198.02            7.36
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      11,035,309.95       *      30.69
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      9,368,748.93       *      26.05
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      5,873,418.31            16.33
REALESTATEREALRETURN STRATEGY FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      4,047,560.49            11.26
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      151,433.82       *      49.85
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    A    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS CUST FBO, HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & A W L XXXXX, PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      47,035.38            15.48
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK TTEE/CUST, FOR THE TIAA-CREF RETIREMENT PLANS, PROGRAM 4 NEW YORK PLAZA NEW YORK NY 10004-2413      25,251.25            8.31

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    A    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      20,201.44              6.65
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    A    **    DWS TRUST COMPANY TTEE, DWS TRUST COMPANY, FBO DIAMOND PRODUCTS 401K & PROFIT SHARING PLAN PO BOX 1757 SALEM NH 03079-1143      17,861.39            5.88
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    A    **    DWS TRUST CO TTEE/CUSTODIAN, FBO ADP ENTERPRISE PRODUCT, PO BOX 1757 SALEM NH 03079-1143      15,406.10            5.07
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,549,645.37       *      60.86
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      562,164.93            22.08
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    Administrative    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND OR CUST FBO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED, PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      305,760.16            12.01
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      20,589.23       *      28.27
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      13,181.11            18.10
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST SIMPLE IRA, CITY GLASS CO INC, FBO VIRGINIA A ECKHARDT 322 OLIVARRI DR ANDERSON SC 29621-3045      5,334.16            7.32
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      5,290.00            7.26
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,587.32            6.30
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST ROLLOVER IRA, FBO BENNIE STRAYHORN, 915 HALESWORTH DR CINCINNATI OH 45240-1805      4,240.62            5.82
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    C    **    UMB BANK NA C/F, BETHLEHEM AREA SD 403B, FBO LUZ N RODRIGUEZ 3611 DEWALT ST BETHLEHEM PA 18020-3425      3,853.47            5.29
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      3,834.68            5.26
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      84,070.61       *      70.82

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      27,822.87              23.44
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,069,236.44       *      58.26
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      241,676.40            13.17
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK FBO, VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLANS XXXXX NC 1151 1525 WEST WT HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28288-1076      149,768.45            8.16
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    Institutional    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS TTEE FBO, OVERLAND PARK KANSAS MUNICIPAL EMPS, PP&T PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      113,198.70            6.17
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    Institutional    **    MID ATLANTIC TRUST COMPANY, FBO ST BARNABAS HEALTH SYSTEM, RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      107,858.64            5.88
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE TRUST COMPANY, PO BOX 17748, DENVER CO 80217-0748      98,766.20            5.38
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    P    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      19,075.44       *      90.17
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    P    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,083.41            5.12
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      12,792.07       *      78.62
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    R    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,060.33            6.52
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    R    **    STATE STREET BANK TRUSTEE, AND/OR CUSTODIAN, FBO ADP ACCESS 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      1,029.44            6.33
REALRETIREMENT 2015 FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TR CO FBO, DIDIT 401K SALARY SAVINGS PLAN XXXXX, 28 P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      821.28            5.05
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      212,751.31            22.09

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    A    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS CUST FBO, HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & A W L XXXXX, PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      152,371.28              15.82
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      72,419.08            7.52
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    A    **    DWS TRUST CO TTEE/CUSTODIAN, FBO ADP ENTERPRISE PRODUCT, PO BOX 1757 SALEM NH 03079-1143      59,130.75            6.14
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    A    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      54,992.18            5.71
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      52,183.61            5.42
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,512,048.98       *      47.97
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,045,844.47       *      39.07
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    Administrative    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND OR CUST FBO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED, PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      424,242.60            8.10
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      63,189.38            19.50
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      47,325.32            14.61
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      30,120.94            9.30
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      22,954.44            7.08
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST ROLLOVER IRA, FBO TERRY W STEWART, 3655 E ADAMS ST HERNANDO FL 34442-2501      20,522.59            6.33
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      254,031.18       *      57.69

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      114,417.49       *      25.98
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      42,121.34            9.57
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,499,924.70       *      62.84
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      714,690.25            17.97
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK FBO, VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLANS XXXXX NC 1151 1525 WEST WT HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28288-1076      214,013.86            5.38
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    P    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      80,825.77       *      98.38
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    R       YUVAL YANIV FBO, ADVANCED TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS I 401K, PSP & TR 2986 NAVAJO STREET YORKTOWN HTS NY 10598-1834      59,738.89       *      34.76
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      34,917.49            20.32
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    R    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      17,675.03            10.28
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    R       PHIL ESTRADA FBO, QUIMEX INC 401K PSP, & TR 14702 HAMLIN AVE MIDLOTHIAN IL 60445-3427      14,892.26            8.67
REALRETIREMENT 2020 FUND    R    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, BUCKLEY & THEROUX LLC 401K PLAN, 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      9,149.16            5.32
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    A    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS CUST FBO, HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & A W L XXXXX, PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      92,032.97       *      30.05
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      63,981.34            20.89
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    A    **    TD AMERITRADE TR CO, XXXXX, PO BOX 17748 DENVER CO 80217-0748      55,571.58            18.15

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
         

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    A    **    PIMS/PRUDENTIAL RETPLAN, NOMINEE TRUSTEE CUSTODIAN, XXXXX GASP 401K PSP PARTNERSHIP MEDICAL GROUP 3530 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 350 LOS ANGELES CA 90010-2335      34,664.94              11.32
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK TTEE/CUST, FOR THE TIAA-CREF RETIREMENT PLANS, PROGRAM 4 NEW YORK PLAZA NEW YORK NY 10004-2413      26,471.89            8.64
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,157,311.11       *      52.69
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      1,389,755.67       *      33.95
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    Administrative    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND OR CUST FBO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED, PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      452,723.47            11.06
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      10,707.17       *      26.56
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      8,705.00            21.59
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    C    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      3,027.05            7.51
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    C    **    FRONTIER TRUST COMPANY FBO, INFANT TODDLER 403B PLAN XXXXX, P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      2,907.19            7.21
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      149,456.38       *      80.66
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      25,486.49            13.75
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,616,701.53       *      71.16
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK FBO, VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLANS XXXXX NC 1151 1525 WEST WT HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28288-1076      206,871.83            9.11

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      175,879.62            7.74
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    Institutional    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS TTEE FBO, OVERLAND PARK KANSAS MUNICIPAL EMPS, PP&T PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      127,081.25            5.59
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    P    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      94,269.98       *      97.25
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    R    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLIENTS 401K, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      43,886.21       *      44.95
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      33,272.08       *      34.08
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    R    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, BUCKLEY & THEROUX LLC 401K PLAN, 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      8,875.68            9.09
REALRETIREMENT 2025 FUND    R    **    TD AMERITRADE TR CO, XXXXX, PO BOX 17748 DENVER CO 80217-0748      5,344.41            5.47
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    A    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS CUST FBO, HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & A W L XXXXX, PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      311,618.43       *      31.01
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      162,204.65            16.14
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      80,712.09            8.03
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      64,551.02            6.42
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    A    **    DWS TRUST CO TTEE/CUSTODIAN, FBO ADP ENTERPRISE PRODUCT, PO BOX 1757 SALEM NH 03079-1143      60,251.69            6.00
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    A    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      51,360.58            5.11
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,901,422.74       *      45.14
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,829,018.75       *      44.01

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    Administrative    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND OR CUST FBO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED, PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      445,494.08            6.93
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      74,411.47       *      30.92
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      20,739.86            8.62
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      13,112.25            5.45
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    C    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      12,593.50            5.23
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      151,329.36       *      36.24
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      137,577.41       *      32.95
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      76,335.36            18.28
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,297,117.23       *      56.91
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      1,152,153.68       *      28.54
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    Institutional    **    WELLS FARGO BANK FBO, VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLANS XXXXX NC 1151 1525 WEST WT HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28288-1076      222,789.10            5.52
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    P    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      102,694.89       *      98.63
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      47,373.40       *      26.50

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    R    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      34,352.35            19.21
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    R    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, IDC INDUSTRIES INC 401K PSP, & TR 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      32,240.83            18.03
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    R    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLIENTS 401K, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      20,390.56            11.40
REALRETIREMENT 2030 FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TR CO FBO, DIDIT 401K SALARY SAVINGS PLAN XXXXX, 28 P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      9,515.57            5.32
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    A    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS CUST FBO, HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & A W L XXXXX, PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      92,138.08       *      47.31
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      34,168.18            17.55
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK TTEE/CUST, FOR THE TIAA-CREF RETIREMENT PLANS, PROGRAM 4 NEW YORK PLAZA NEW YORK NY 10004-2413      27,147.99            13.94
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,957,406.43       *      61.41
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      767,733.15            24.09
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    Administrative    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND OR CUST FBO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, QUALIFIED PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      285,987.75            8.97
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      6,929.71       *      53.08
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    C    **    U S BANCORP INVESTMENTS INC, FBO XXXXX, 60 LIVINGSTON AVENUE ST PAUL MN 55107-2292      1,816.00            13.91
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,718.44            13.16
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    C    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,070.10            8.20

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      38,722.43       *      42.34
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      30,952.54       *      33.85
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    D    **    CAPITAL ONE SHAREBUILDER INC, —OMNIBUS ACCOUNT—, 83 S KING ST STE 700 SEATTLE WA 98104-2851      6,023.99            6.59
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,676.62            5.11
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,148,566.44       *      79.57
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      285,512.53            10.57
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    P    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      115,718.31       *      97.55
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      22,899.85       *      60.36
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    R    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLIENTS 401K, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      9,719.45       *      25.62
REALRETIREMENT 2035 FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TR CO FBO, DIDIT 401K SALARY SAVINGS PLAN XXXXX, 28 P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      4,058.25            10.70
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      106,486.33            16.73
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    A    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS CUST FBO, HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & A W L XXXXX, PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      82,554.15            12.97
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      72,137.24            11.34
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      65,657.89            10.32
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      46,586.40            7.32

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    A    **    DWS TRUST CO TTEE/CUSTODIAN, FBO ADP ENTERPRISE PRODUCT, PO BOX 1757 SALEM NH 03079-1143      37,641.95            5.92
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    A    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      33,931.58            5.33
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,440,195.69       *      54.00
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,588,809.85       *      35.16
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    Administrative    **    MG TRUST COMPANY CUST, FBO TRI-AD, 717 17TH ST STE 1300 DENVER CO 80202-3304      265,870.95            5.88
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    C    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      24,495.75            21.79
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      20,709.58            18.42
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST SIMPLE IRA, HERITAGE CLUB, FBO LEWIS M ROSENBLOOM 4783 GEMSTONE CT MASON OH 45040-3308      12,643.56            11.25
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      10,816.03            9.62
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST, SEP IRA, FBO TIMOTHY P DOYLE 1113 BERGER ST AUSTIN TX 78721-2533      8,813.23            7.84
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      7,578.27            6.74
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      110,150.28       *      31.06
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      93,023.64       *      26.23
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      79,724.68            22.48

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    D    **    CAPITAL ONE SHAREBUILDER INC, —OMNIBUS ACCOUNT—, 83 S KING ST STE 700 SEATTLE WA 98104-2851      23,465.30            6.62
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,780,455.11       *      74.66
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      874,946.76            17.28
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    P    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      210,981.20       *      99.30
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    R    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLIENTS 401K, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      86,959.85       *      50.81
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      33,877.69            19.80
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    R    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      20,731.66            12.11
REALRETIREMENT 2040 FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TR CO FBO, DIDIT 401K SALARY SAVINGS PLAN XXXXX, 28 P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      9,144.79            5.34
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    A    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS CUST FBO, HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & A W L XXXXX, PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      21,821.40       *      38.85
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      20,225.08       *      36.01
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK TTEE/CUST, FOR THE TIAA-CREF RETIREMENT PLANS, PROGRAM 4 NEW YORK PLAZA NEW YORK NY 10004-2413      7,595.37            13.52
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      429,268.25       *      75.46
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    Administrative    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND OR CUST FBO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, QUALIFIED PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      66,841.87            11.75
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    Administrative    **    NEW YORK LIFE TRUST COMPANY, 169 LACKAWANNA AVE, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054-1007      66,707.01            11.73
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      6,921.67       *      69.50

 

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OUTSTANDING
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REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    C    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,051.48            10.56
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST IRA, FBO BRADFORD MULKEY, 102 N BELVEDERE AVE GASTONIA NC 28054-4212      728.80            7.32
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      705.87            7.09
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      22,193.43       *      60.52
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      7,457.62            20.34
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      5,392.50            14.70
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,612,995.79       *      98.28
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    P    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      30,690.65       *      96.42
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      23,154.47       *      80.30
REALRETIREMENT 2045 FUND    R    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLIENTS 401K, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      4,577.59            15.88
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      24,503.93            13.95
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      19,893.58            11.32
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    A    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS CUST FBO, HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & A W L XXXXX, PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      15,825.27            9.01
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      10,915.40            6.21

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      9,241.34            5.26
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,478,627.87       *      64.76
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      685,617.14       *      30.03
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      12,483.31            18.14
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST ROTH IRA FBO, AMBER L H CYPERS, 1917 DAN DR LAYTON UT 84040-2331      8,193.53            11.91
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST ROTH IRA FBO, MITCHELL M CYPERS, 1917 DAN DR LAYTON UT 84040-2331      7,710.50            11.20
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    C    **    FRONTIER TRUST COMPANY FBO, INFANT TODDLER 403B PLAN XXXXX, P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      3,948.02            5.74
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST IRA, FBO JAMES H SPIVEY, 107 KENDALL CT GOOSE CREEK SC 29445-5332      3,740.77            5.44
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST IRA, FBO ROBERT T DIAMOND, 261 COE RD ARARAT NC 27007-8228      3,537.64            5.14
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      239,987.60       *      47.68
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      155,454.20       *      30.89
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      68,063.01            13.52
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,850,728.54       *      85.22
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      555,600.47            12.30
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    P    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      27,830.51       *      95.04

 

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REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    R    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLIENTS 401K, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      30,455.62       *      34.53
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      19,056.79            21.61
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TR CO FBO, DIDIT 401K SALARY SAVINGS PLAN XXXXX, 28 P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      14,841.58            16.83
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TRUST COMPANY FBO, GC COM CONSTRUCTION CO INC RETIR, XXXXX P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      9,413.58            10.67
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    R    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, MICROMIDAS INC 401K PSP, & TR 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      5,098.18            5.78
REALRETIREMENT 2050 FUND    R    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, BUCKLEY & THEROUX LLC 401K PLAN, 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      4,664.68            5.29
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    A    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, POPPLE CONSTRUCTION INC 401K PSP, & TR 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      186,109.49            16.14
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      120,450.57            10.45
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      115,782.12            10.04
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    A    **    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK TTEE/CUST FBO, THE RETIREMENT PLANS FOR WHICH, TIAA-CREF ACTS AS RECORD KEEPER 4 NEW YORK PLAZA NEW YORK NY 10004-2413      75,334.87            6.53
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    A    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      73,798.34            6.40
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,494,272.74       *      44.10
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      966,746.57       *      28.53
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    Administrative    **    NEW YORK LIFE TRUST COMPANY, 169 LACKAWANNA AVE, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054-1007      653,696.98            19.29

 

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OUTSTANDING
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REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    Administrative    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND OR CUST FBO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED, PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      263,715.56            7.78
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      46,805.60            16.92
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    C    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      28,296.50            10.23
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      26,037.73            9.41
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      22,027.92            7.96
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    C       JAMES A GIAUQUE JR TTEE, THE DIXIE R GIAUQUE FAMILY TRUST, U/A DTD 05/12/2000 2082 E MARRWOOD DR SALT LAKE CTY UT 84124-1742      19,969.81            7.22
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST ROLLOVER IRA, FBO SHARON J KALISH, 514 HILLTOP CIR MONTFORT WI 53569-9757      14,972.54            5.41
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    C    **    SSB&T CUST IRA, FBO MARILYN W DIENER, 1240 JAMES CIR LAFAYETTE CO 80026-2809      14,629.70            5.29
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      108,872.84       *      38.00
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    D    **    AMERITRADE INC FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 2226, OMAHA NE 68103-2226      108,837.81       *      37.98
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      35,178.08            12.28
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,112,992.06       *      56.38
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      275,354.40            13.95
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE TRUST COMPANY, PO BOX 17748, DENVER CO 80217-0748      188,774.39            9.56
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    Institutional    **    VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION, 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN PA 19355-2331      145,800.10            7.39

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
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REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    P    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      26,427.39       *      56.34
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    P    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      14,693.10       *      31.33
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      4,521.58            9.64
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    R    **    ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK, DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALI FIED FIA OMNIBUS 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      18,038.87       *      45.43
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    R    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      4,720.36            11.89
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    R    **    GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY LLC TTEE F, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLIENTS 401K, 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      4,503.86            11.34
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    R    **    TD AMERITRADE TR CO, XXXXX, PO BOX 17748 DENVER CO 80217-0748      3,204.41            8.07
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    R    **    MID ATLANTIC TR CO FBO, SALEM CREEK INC 401K PSP, & TR 1251 WATERFRONT PL STE 525 PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4228      2,555.29            6.44
REALRETIREMENT INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION FUND    R    **    FRONTIER TR CO FBO, DIDIT 401K SALARY SAVINGS PLAN XXXXX, 28 P O BOX 10758 FARGO ND 58106-0758      2,020.55            5.09
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,914,804.73       *      26.72
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,179,239.30            16.46
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR C USTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      945,814.46            13.20
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      838,182.02            11.70
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,079,674.18       *      42.42
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR C USTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      579,183.98            11.81
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      434,530.37            8.86

 

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OUTSTANDING
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SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      401,324.46            8.19
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,405,429.99       *      64.02
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      638,563.03            17.00
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      494,568.50            13.16
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      129,918,639.93       *      50.62
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      99,098,769.16       *      38.61
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,568,990.45       *      68.22
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      277,598.99            12.07
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      198,356.66            8.62
SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND    R    **    SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, 5801 SW 6TH AVE, TOPEKA KS 66636-1001      149,149.57       *      98.56
SENIOR FLOATING RATE PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO FBO, BCBS ARIZONA GENERAL ACCOUNT PLUS, 140 BROADWAY NEW YORK NY 10005-1108      1,381,851.27       *      60.54
SENIOR FLOATING RATE PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      324,087.80            14.20
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      332,813.59       *      60.74
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      143,358.81       *      26.16
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    A       ROBERT A HANSEN & LISA HANSEN TTEES, HANSEN FAMILY TRUST, U/A DTD 06/01/2007 28102 BEDFORD DR LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 92677-1477      33,111.02            6.04
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      5,692.34       *      73.81

 

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SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,010.15            13.10
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    Administrative    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      1,010.00            13.10
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,155,420.97       *      85.33
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      103,658.26            7.66
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      4,899,391.68       *      48.47
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET AS CUSTODIAN FOR SOUTH, DAKOTA COLLEGEACCESS 529 PLAN, AGE-BASED PORTFOLIO XXXXX ATTN: TRUST OPERATIONS 801 PENNSYLVANIA KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      1,787,166.53            17.68
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET AS CUSTODIAN FOR SOUTH, DAKOTA COLLEGEACCESS 529 PLAN, AGE-BASED PORTFOLIO XXXXX ATTN: TRUST OPERATIONS 801 PENNSYLVANIA KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      1,733,573.26            17.15
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,239,684.54            12.26
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, A/C XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 92121-1968      18,722.63       *      72.43
SHORT ASSET INVESTMENT FUND    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      6,115.70            23.66
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      8,672,392.75       *      38.31
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      6,151,902.43       *      27.17
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      2,592,347.50            11.45
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,171,822.39            5.18
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    Administrative    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      69.93       *      99.96

 

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CLASS OWNED

 

 
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      320,917.64            15.72
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      286,801.21            14.05
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      258,263.77            12.65
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      249,845.07            12.24
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      229,242.49            11.23
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      158,868.07            7.78
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      108,280.88            5.30
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,349,599.58       *      78.71
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      165,736.19            9.67
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      5,697,946.72       *      46.99
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,843,936.77       *      31.70
                 
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      640,045.98            5.28
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,464,841.58       *      42.73
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,408,258.44       *      41.08
SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      275,669.99            8.04

 

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SHORT DURATION MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      210,256.17            6.13
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV II PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    MAC & CO FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 3198, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT PITTSBURGH PA 15230-3198      29,365,442.14            5.24
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV II PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST FBO, OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT, FUND 2 AVENUE DE LAFAYETTE STE 1 BOSTON MA 02111-1748      29,323,884.90            5.23
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV III PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET KANSAS CITY FBO, PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      1,520,378,912.94       *      42.18
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV III PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET KANSAS CITY, PIMCO LOW DURATION FND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      554,812,246.81            15.39
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV III PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, PIMCO STOCKS PLUS TR SHORT STRAT, 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE ATTN CHUCK NIXON KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      223,569,430.20            6.20
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV III PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, PVIT TOTAL RETURN PORT, 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE ATTN CHUCK NIXON KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      185,655,063.85            5.15
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, PIMCO EMERGING LOCAL BOND FND, 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE ATTN CHUCK NIXON KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      169,135,607.87            9.21
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, PVIT REAL RETURN PORT, 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE ATTN CHUCK NIXON KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      159,749,538.65            8.70
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, PIMCO UNCONSTRAINED BND FND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      132,896,605.03            7.24
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, PIM DEVELOPING LOCAL MARKETS, 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE ATTN CHUCK NIXON KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      124,504,370.74            6.78
SHORT-TERM FLOATING NAV PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, PIMCO FLOATING INCOME FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      106,549,158.80            5.80
SHORT-TERM FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      33,123,532.47       *      26.64
SHORT-TERM FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      32,461,112.68       *      26.11

 

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SHORT-TERM FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      11,022,154.37            8.87
SHORT-TERM FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      8,159,863.69            6.56
SHORT-TERM FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      7,752,705.19            6.24
SHORT-TERM FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      7,036,210.64            5.66
SHORT-TERM FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      272,604,898.75       *      97.49
SHORT-TERM FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      12,535.19            17.08
SHORT-TERM FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      12,502.88            17.03
SHORT-TERM FUND    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      9,229.64            12.57
SHORT-TERM FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      6,545.71            8.92
SHORT-TERM FUND    B    **    JP MORGAN CLEARING CORP OMNIBUS, ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT, OF CUSTOMERS 3 CHASE METROTECH CENTER 3RD FL MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT BROOKLYN NY 11245-0001      6,096.88            8.31
SHORT-TERM FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      5,269.81            7.18
SHORT-TERM FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      4,857.12            6.62
SHORT-TERM FUND    B    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      4,285.18            5.84
SHORT-TERM FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      3,983,301.82            16.93
SHORT-TERM FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      3,077,443.77            13.08

 

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SHORT-TERM FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      2,586,138.81            10.99
SHORT-TERM FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,554,083.24            10.85
SHORT-TERM FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,549,785.36            10.83
SHORT-TERM FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      1,976,295.19            8.40
SHORT-TERM FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      1,954,647.82            8.31
SHORT-TERM FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      25,152,046.83       *      48.09
SHORT-TERM FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      16,672,621.93       *      31.88
SHORT-TERM FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      3,728,585.91            7.13
SHORT-TERM FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      3,022,537.00            5.78
SHORT-TERM FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      155,428,887.91            20.96
SHORT-TERM FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      121,691,941.07            16.41
SHORT-TERM FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      26,539,378.69       *      57.69
SHORT-TERM FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      6,828,889.21            14.84
SHORT-TERM FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      3,951,450.66            8.59
SHORT-TERM FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      2,862,863.09            6.22

 

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SHORT-TERM FUND    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      2,385,854.31            5.19
SHORT-TERM FUND    R    **    SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, 5801 SW 6TH AVE, TOPEKA KS 66636-1001      2,678,276.75       *      70.40
SHORT-TERM FUND    R    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      239,893.95            6.31
SHORT-TERM PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    MAC & CO FBO, XXXXX, PO BOX 3198 ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT PITTSBURGH PA 15230-3198      7,693,917.12            8.46
SHORT-TERM PORTFOLIO    Institutional    **    FIDELITY MANAGEMENT TRUST CO FBO, TIME WARNER DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS MASTER 82 DEVONSHIRE ST TRUST OPERATIONS XXXXX BOSTON MA 02109-3605      4,562,329.34            5.02
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      5,691,422.11            19.29
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      3,621,458.49            12.27
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      3,569,678.15            12.10
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      2,667,317.03            9.04
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,921,584.01            6.51
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,531,314.82            15.66
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,320,945.26            13.51
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,295,896.24            13.25
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      903,202.60            9.24
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    C    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      764,692.55            7.82
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      727,953.76            7.44

 

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SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      528,148.43            5.40
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      519,297.33            5.31
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      23,216,000.65       *      64.87
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      7,697,111.82            21.51
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      11,036,642.86       *      29.94
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      5,511,733.29            14.95
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      4,274,274.01            11.60
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      1,921,664.43            5.21
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      2,878,707.82       *      35.82
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      2,015,096.64       *      25.08
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      1,328,053.47            16.53
SMALL CAP STOCKSPLUS® AR FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      799,712.73            9.95
SMALL CO FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      22,674,909.17       *      53.91
SMALL CO FUNDAMENTAL INDEXPLUS AR FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      17,054,505.29       *      40.54

 

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STOCKSPLUS® FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      3,019,670.66            17.72
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,910,672.67            11.21
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,735,090.24            10.18
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,167,331.44            6.85
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    A    **    WILMINGTON TRUST RISC AS TTEE FBO, NOBLE ENERGY PRODUCTION DCP FOR SE, PO BOX 52129 PHOENIX AZ 85072-2129      993,898.72            5.83
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      927,659.99            5.44
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Administrative    **    CITY NATIONAL BANK, FBO WESTERN GROWERS ASSOC, RETIREMENT SECURITY PLAN XXXXX 555 S FLOWER ST STE 1000 LOS ANGELES CA 90071-2429      166,327.25       *      26.92
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      157,019.04       *      25.41
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Administrative    **    NEW YORK LIFE TRUST COMPANY, 169 LACKAWANNA AVE, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054-1007      109,727.48            17.76
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Administrative    **    STATE STREET BANK TTEE AND/OR, CUST FBO ADP ACCESS 401 (K) PLAN, 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      64,317.91            10.41
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Administrative    **    MG TRUST CO AS THE AGENT FOR NTC &, CO CUSTODIAN FBO QUALIFIED PLANS, PO BOX 5508 DENVER CO 80217-5508      39,091.54            6.33
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      25,795.39            16.48
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      18,075.14            11.54
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      15,003.52            9.58
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,068,864.87            12.77
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,057,687.24            12.64

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
          

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      782,002.05            9.34
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      688,981.51            8.23
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      515,255.92            6.16
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      480,941.72            5.75
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,270,411.18       *      39.52
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      1,084,800.95       *      33.74
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      399,119.70            12.42
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      10,389,405.00            20.69
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      7,129,120.85            14.20
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET KANSAS CITY FBO, PIMCO GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FND, ATTN: CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      6,908,547.40            13.76
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, PVIT GLOBAL MULTI ASSET PORT, 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE ATTN CHUCK NIXON KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      3,079,890.48            6.13
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK FBO, ILTRS MAIN GMAS, 2 AVENUE DE LAFAYETTE STE 1 BOSTON MA 02111-1748      2,520,037.45            5.02
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,553,158.46       *      80.87
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      117,248.88            6.11

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      103,258.00            5.38
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    R    **    MASSACHUSETTES MUTUAL, LIFE INSURANCE CO, 1295 STATE STREET MIP N255 SPRINGFIELD MA 01111-0001      320,645.40       *      38.34
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    R    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      90,996.45            10.88
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    R    **    CAPITAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY TTEE, FBO STAMPS COM INC 401K PLAN, C/O PLAN PREMIER/FASCORE LLC 8515 E ORCHARD RD 2T2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111-5002      74,638.12            8.92
STOCKSPLUS® FUND    R    **    PIMS/PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT, AS NOMINEE FOR THE TTEE/CUST XXXXX, SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT 31592 WEST ST LAGUNA BEACH CA 92651-6907      51,501.23            6.16
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      4,234,384.42            16.58
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    A    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      3,198,673.01            12.52
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      3,106,032.92            12.16
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,496,949.19            9.78
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,002,714.02            7.84
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      29,904.56            24.49
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      25,553.25            20.92
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      14,019.84            11.48
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      13,025.78            10.67
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      7,934.22            6.50

 

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STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    B    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      7,723.21            6.32
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,722,789.19            15.86
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,458,048.71            13.42
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,418,954.32            13.06
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,101,961.30            10.14
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      750,616.06            6.91
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      692,233.24            6.37
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      20,748,290.17       *      62.72
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      7,292,145.77            22.04
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,662,924.70            5.03
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      9,954,993.33       *      30.69
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      6,680,823.10            20.60
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      4,112,861.36            12.68
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET AS CUST FBO SOUTH, DAKOTA HIGHER EDUCATION TR SELECT, PIMCO STOCKSPLUS TR FD INV PORT 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      2,325,644.12            7.17

 

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BENEFICIALLY
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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      1,948,802.74            6.01
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,723,419.15            5.31
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      3,255,036.90       *      32.41
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      2,116,825.41            21.08
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,374,473.57            13.69
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,273,853.28            12.68
STOCKSPLUS® ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      973,866.46            9.70
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      13,590,289.38       *      42.12
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      4,987,041.82            15.46
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      3,701,743.48            11.47
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,351,479.87            7.29
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      1,939,188.03            21.80
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,815,453.83            20.41
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      970,322.50            10.91
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      919,958.21            10.34
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      708,669.54            7.97

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      663,679.28            7.46
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      9,652,752.19       *      43.42
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      8,053,409.72       *      36.22
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,294,735.44            5.82
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,214,522.26            5.46
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      2,320,027,600.81       *      97.97
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      9,122,230.13       *      35.43
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      6,315,097.10            24.53
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      4,651,996.06            18.07
STOCKSPLUS® AR SHORT STRATEGY FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      3,386,417.64            13.15
STOCKSPLUS® LONG DURATION FUND    Institutional       SPX CORPORATION, ATTN SCOTT SPROULE, 13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PL CHARLOTTE NC 28277-3607      12,225,509.86            18.74
STOCKSPLUS® LONG DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    NORTHERN TRUST AS TRUSTEE FBO, NEW YORK TIMES CO PENSION TRUST XXXXX PO BOX 92956 CHICAGO IL 60675-2956      11,337,390.62            17.38
STOCKSPLUS® LONG DURATION FUND    Institutional       S D WARREN CO, 255 STATE ST STE 4A, BOSTON MA 02109-2618      10,791,162.65            16.54
STOCKSPLUS® LONG DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA AS DIRECTED, TRUSTEE FOR THE ADVANCE, PUBLICATIONS MASTER RETIREMENT TR 1 CHASE MANHATTAN PLZ NEW YORK NY 10005-1401      9,917,610.04            15.20
STOCKSPLUS® LONG DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      8,909,986.72            13.66

 

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STOCKSPLUS® LONG DURATION FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      3,284,523.90            5.03
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      309,033.39       *      47.27
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      90,907.86            13.91
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      53,753.27            8.22
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      41,090.07            6.29
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      67,820.21            24.49
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      66,986.98            24.19
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      37,875.01            13.68
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      14,294.83            5.16
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      207,660.95       *      45.76
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNTS, FBO CUSTOMERS ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      163,841.40       *      36.11
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      35,600.98            7.85
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FEBO, OUR CLIENT, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      25,500.39            5.62
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      3,901,311.51       *      84.75
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      330,336.67            7.18

 

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TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      64,459.99       *      41.17
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      33,347.46            21.30
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    P    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      27,070.85            17.29
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    P    **    STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC, 501 NORTH BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS MO 63102-2188      19,234.19            12.29
TAX MANAGED REAL RETURN FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      10,757.31            6.87
TOTAL RETURN FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      277,470,993.85            11.87
TOTAL RETURN FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      241,812,411.93            10.35
TOTAL RETURN FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      213,446,149.78            9.13
TOTAL RETURN FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      177,374,681.38            7.59
TOTAL RETURN FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      121,513,371.56            5.20
TOTAL RETURN FUND    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,267,191,820.70       *      44.81
TOTAL RETURN FUND    B    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      5,422,712.44            24.50
TOTAL RETURN FUND    B    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      4,636,984.20            20.95
TOTAL RETURN FUND    B    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      4,269,601.90            19.29
TOTAL RETURN FUND    B    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,529,682.65            6.91
TOTAL RETURN FUND    B    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,306,812.67            5.90

 

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PERCENTAGE
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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
TOTAL RETURN FUND    B    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      1,265,050.79            5.71
TOTAL RETURN FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      264,265,348.55       *      25.00
TOTAL RETURN FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      144,112,489.96            13.64
TOTAL RETURN FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      127,428,226.48            12.06
TOTAL RETURN FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      103,875,296.81            9.83
TOTAL RETURN FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      69,430,742.73            6.57
TOTAL RETURN FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      64,862,169.55            6.14
TOTAL RETURN FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      57,335,847.13            5.43
TOTAL RETURN FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      771,221,728.92       *      45.86
TOTAL RETURN FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      514,907,958.40       *      30.62
TOTAL RETURN FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      92,065,873.73            5.47
TOTAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      4,401,580,186.46       *      28.34
TOTAL RETURN FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      2,130,655,750.98            13.72
TOTAL RETURN FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      334,883,085.61       *      31.43

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
TOTAL RETURN FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      221,665,882.43            20.80
TOTAL RETURN FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      139,750,820.45            13.11
TOTAL RETURN FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      124,968,841.15            11.73
TOTAL RETURN FUND    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      71,678,245.33            6.73
TOTAL RETURN FUND    R    **    HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE CO, 401K SEPARATE ACCOUNT, PO BOX 2999 HARTFORD CT 06104-2999      50,113,601.03            16.17
TOTAL RETURN FUND    R    **    ING LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY CO, 151 FARMINGTON AVE, HARTFORD CT 06156-0001      25,136,843.16            8.11
TOTAL RETURN FUND    R    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED FIA OMNIBUS ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      22,573,098.27            7.28
TOTAL RETURN FUND    R    **    STATE STREET BANK TRUSTEE, AND/OR CUSTODIAN, FBO ADP ACCESS 1 LINCOLN ST BOSTON MA 02111-2901      18,373,142.12            5.93
TOTAL RETURN FUND    R    **    DCGT AS TTEE AND/OR CUST, FBO PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED PRIN ADVTG OMNIBUS ATTN NPIO TRADE DESK 711 HIGH ST DES MOINES IA 50392-0001      15,610,201.42            5.04
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,427,342.07       *      25.17
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    Administrative    **    NEW YORK LIFE TRUST COMPANY, 169 LACKAWANNA AVE, PARSIPPANY NJ 07054-1007      792,907.17            13.98
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    Administrative    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO SPECIAL CUSTODY, ACCT FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMERS ATTN: CAROL WU/MUTUAL FUND OPS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      758,298.88            13.37
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    Administrative    **    PIMS/PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT, AS NOMINEE FOR THE TTEE/CUST XXXXX, NEIGHBORWORKS AMERICA RETIREMENT 999 NORTH CAPITOL STREET, NE SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20002-4684      648,721.18            11.44
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    Administrative    **    ING NATIONAL TRUST, ATTN MIKE KAMINISKI, 1 ORANGE WAY WINDSOR CT 06095-4773      572,000.09            10.09
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    Administrative    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      411,964.94            7.26
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      64,263,892.09            24.31

 

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OUTSTANDING
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TOTAL RETURN FUND II    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      30,523,595.19            11.55
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    P    **    JPMORGAN CHASE AS TRUSTEE FBO, AWG RESTATED 401(K) PLAN, 11500 OUTLOOK ST OVERLAND PARK KS 66211-1804      580,849.72       *      39.39
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      363,961.91            24.68
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    P    **    JPMORGAN CHASE AS TRUSTEE FBO, HAC, INC. 401(K) PLAN, 11500 OUTLOOK ST OVERLAND PARK KS 66211-1804      93,590.60            6.35
TOTAL RETURN FUND II    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      91,660.78            6.22
TOTAL RETURN FUND III    Administrative    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      6,675,821.70       *      54.01
TOTAL RETURN FUND III    Administrative    **    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK TTEE/CUST, FBO TIAA CREF RETIREMENT PLAN, PROGRAM 1 CHASE MANHATTAN PLAZA NEW YORK NY 10005-1401      1,211,449.02            9.80
TOTAL RETURN FUND III    Administrative    **    LINCOLN RETIREMENT SERVICES COMPANY, FBO ENVIRONMENTAL DEF FUND INC, RET SV PLN PO BOX 7876 FORT WAYNE IN 46801-7876      887,794.96            7.18
TOTAL RETURN FUND III    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      80,959,448.58            21.92
TOTAL RETURN FUND III    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      51,775,117.11            14.02
TOTAL RETURN FUND III    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      4,972,825.63       *      42.56
TOTAL RETURN FUND III    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      3,850,071.06       *      32.95
TOTAL RETURN FUND III    P    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      1,315,955.91            11.26
TOTAL RETURN FUND IV    A    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      1,145,521.18       *      53.92

 

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OUTSTANDING
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TOTAL RETURN FUND IV    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      352,696.91            16.60
TOTAL RETURN FUND IV    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR C USTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      172,106.18            8.10
TOTAL RETURN FUND IV    C    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMERS, 12555 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131-3729      517,618.28       *      94.07
TOTAL RETURN FUND IV    Institutional    **    EDWARD D JONES & CO, ATTN MUTUAL FUND, SHAREHOLDER ACCOUNTING 201 PROGRESS PKWY MARYLAND HEIGHTS MO 63043-3009      81,266,755.20       *      93.17
TOTAL RETURN FUND IV    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      13,564.07       *      60.98
TOTAL RETURN FUND IV    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      3,640.33            16.37
TOTAL RETURN FUND IV    P    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      2,577.16            11.59
TOTAL RETURN FUND IV    P    **    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, MUTUAL FUND OMNIBUS PROCESSING, ATTN MUTUAL FUND OPS MANAGER 510 MARQUETTE AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-1110      1,935.48            8.70
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      56,372,946.21       *      29.64
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      26,419,113.59            13.89
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      17,885,113.07            9.40
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      17,663,493.10            9.29
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      14,511,989.59            7.63
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    A    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      13,504,217.75            7.10
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    A    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      9,607,509.33            5.05
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    A    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      9,518,446.08            5.00

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    Administrative    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      5,676.86       *      86.67
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    Administrative    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      872.87            13.33
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      21,448,810.17            21.36
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      17,705,493.02            17.63
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      10,480,189.54            10.44
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      9,714,885.55            9.67
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      8,812,752.60            8.78
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      6,628,062.40            6.60
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      5,468,366.72            5.44
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      5,343,552.71            5.32
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      36,891,045.57       *      26.65
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      34,932,194.59       *      25.24
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      26,489,898.92            19.14
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    D    **    GENWORTH FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY, FBO GENWORTH FINANCIAL WEALTH, MANAGEMENT & MUTUAL FUND CLIENTS FBO OTHER CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS 3200 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE PHOENIX AZ 85012-2468      22,587,975.51            16.32
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      9,909,503.89            7.16

 

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OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      316,981,873.84            18.21
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      272,487,452.55            15.65
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      254,914,225.81            14.64
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      172,679,658.23            9.92
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      58,074,607.11            18.95
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      55,537,034.52            18.12
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      20,148,925.90            6.57
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    R    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      558,625.04       *      37.51
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    R    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      184,537.75            12.39
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    R    **    TD AMERITRADE TR CO, XXXXX, PO BOX 17748 DENVER CO 80217-0748      136,492.03            9.16
UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND    R    **    TD AMERITRADE TR CO, XXXXX, PO BOX 17748 DENVER CO 80217-0748      93,263.53            6.26
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    A    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      1,664,073.46       *      29.30
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    A    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      1,031,746.91            18.16
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    A    **    AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SVC, XXXXX, 707 2ND AVE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-2405      670,687.43            11.81
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    A    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      557,667.44            9.82

 

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UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    A    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      532,320.92            9.37
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    C    **    MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT, OF ITS CUSTOMERS, ATTN XXXXX 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      598,651.04       *      31.86
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    C    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      226,885.76            12.07
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    C    **    UBS WM USA XXXXX OMNI A/C M/F ATTN DEPT MANAGER 499 WASHINGTON BLVD FL 9 JERSEY CITY NJ 07310-2055      170,672.71            9.08
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    C    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      165,118.52            8.79
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    C    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      160,008.93            8.51
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    C    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, PLAZA 2, 3RD FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      137,896.78            7.34
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    C    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FLOOR ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER 200 LIBERTY ST NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      120,485.02            6.41
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    C    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      117,738.00            6.27
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      1,312,142.08       *      42.94
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    D    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FBO CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      1,061,564.89       *      34.74
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    D    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      312,201.61            10.22
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    D    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      200,525.57            6.56
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    Institutional    **    DINGLE & CO C/O COMERICA BANK, PO BOX 75000, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 3446 DETROIT MI 48275-3446      10,255,081.05       *      39.34
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    Institutional    **    CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCOUNT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS ATTN: MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 211 MAIN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-1905      5,522,457.50            21.19
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    Institutional    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      3,554,823.08            13.64

 

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FUND NAME    CLASS          REGISTRATION    SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
          

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    Institutional    **    NFS FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR, CUSTOMER, 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      3,381,276.75            12.97
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    Institutional    **    TD AMERITRADE INC FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS, PO BOX 2226 OMAHA NE 68103-2226      2,119,713.10            8.13
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    P    **    MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER, & SMITH INC FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF, ITS CUSTOMERS 4800 DEER LAKE DR E FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL 32246-6484      2,409,955.50       *      32.67
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    P    **    FIRST CLEARING LLC, SPECIAL CUSTODY ACCT FOR THE, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CUSTOMER 2801 MARKET ST SAINT LOUIS MO 63103-2523      1,269,028.85            17.20
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    P    **    LPL FINANCIAL, XXXXX, 9785 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1968      1,099,053.90            14.90
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    P    **    RAYMOND JAMES, OMNIBUS FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, HOUSE ACCT XXXXX ATTN COURTNEY WALLER 880 CARILLON PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716-1100      704,113.30            9.55
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    P    **    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY NJ 07311      702,546.57            9.52
UNCONSTRAINED TAX MANAGED BOND FUND    P    **    PERSHING LLC, 1 PERSHING PLZ, JERSEY CITY NJ 07399-0002      527,614.11            7.15
US GOVERNMENT SECTOR PORTFOLIO    Institutional       TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP FBO, TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES INC, 19001 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE NF 10 TORRANCE CA 90501-1106      29,508,267.90            7.39
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    A    **    AMERITRADE INC FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 2226, OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,693.98            18.07
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    A    **    AMERITRADE INC FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 2226, OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,623.14            17.32
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    A    **    AMERITRADE INC FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 2226, OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,526.27            16.28
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    A    **    AMERITRADE INC FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 2226, OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,089.60            11.63
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    A    **    AMERITRADE INC FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 2226, OMAHA NE 68103-2226      1,011.12            10.79
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    A    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      999.45            10.66
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    A    **    AMERITRADE INC FBO XXXXX, PO BOX 2226, OMAHA NE 68103-2226      884.82            9.44
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    C    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      999.00       *      66.97

 

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BENEFICIALLY
OWNED
          

PERCENTAGE
OF
OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF
CLASS OWNED

 

 
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    C       HENRY LAI, 5745 BOZEMAN DR APT 8436, PLANO TX 75024-5807      492.61       *      33.03
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    D    **    NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS DEPT 5TH FL 200 LIBERTY ST ONE WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER NEW YORK NY 10281-1003      10,475.14       *      87.55
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    D    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      999.11            8.35
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET ALL AUTHORITY FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      166,718,084.95       *      55.22
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    Institutional    **    STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO FBO, PIMCO ALL ASSET FUND, ATTN CHUCK NIXON 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64105-1307      126,050,023.65       *      41.75
WORLDWIDE FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE AR STRATEGY FUND    P    **    ALLIANZ FUND INVESTMENTS INC, 5701 GOLDEN HILLS DR, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416-1297      999.03       *      100.00

* Entity owned 25% or more of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the Fund, and therefore may be presumed to “control” the Funds, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act.

** Shares are believed to be held only as nominee.

Code of Ethics

The Trust, PIMCO, Research Affiliates and the Distributor each has adopted a Code of Ethics pursuant to the requirements of the 1940 Act and the Advisers Act. These Codes of Ethics permit personnel subject to the Codes of Ethics to invest in securities, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Funds.

Custodian, Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent

State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), 801 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, serves as custodian for assets of the Funds. Under the custody agreement, State Street may hold the foreign securities at its principal office at 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, and at State Street’s branches, and subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, at a foreign branch of a qualified U.S. bank, with an eligible foreign subcustodian, or with an eligible foreign securities depository.

Pursuant to rules adopted under the 1940 Act, the Trust may maintain foreign securities and cash in the custody of certain eligible foreign banks and securities depositories. Selection of these foreign custodial institutions is made by the Board of Trustees following a consideration of a number of factors, including (but not limited to) the reliability and financial stability of the institution; the ability of the institution to perform capably custodial services for the Trust; the reputation of the institution in its national market; the political and economic stability of the country in which the institution is located; and further risks of potential nationalization or expropriation of Trust assets. The Board of Trustees reviews annually the continuance of foreign custodial arrangements for the Trust. No assurance can be given that the Trustees’ appraisal of the risks in connection with foreign custodial arrangements will always be correct or that expropriation, nationalization, freezes, or confiscation of assets that would impact assets of the Funds will not occur, and shareholders bear the risk of losses arising from these or other events.

 

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Boston Financial Data Services – Midwest, 330 W. 9th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 serves as transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent for the Institutional Class, Class M, Class P, Administrative Class and Class D shares of the Funds. Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., P.O. Box 55060, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-8050 serves as transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent for the Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares of the Funds.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300, Kansas City, Missouri 64106-2197, serves as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP provides audit services, tax assistance and consultation in connection with review of SEC and IRS filings.

Counsel

Dechert LLP, 1900 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006, passes upon certain legal matters in connection with the shares offered by the Trust, and also acts as counsel to the Trust.

Registration Statement

This Statement of Additional Information and the Prospectuses do not contain all of the information included in the Trust’s registration statement filed with the SEC under the 1933 Act with respect to the securities offered hereby, certain portions of which have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. The registration statement, including the exhibits filed therewith, may be examined at the offices of the SEC in Washington, D.C.

Statements contained herein and in the Prospectuses as to the contents of any contract or other documents referred to are not necessarily complete, and, in each instance, reference is made to the copy of such contract or other documents filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, each such statement being qualified in all respects by such reference.

Financial Statements

Audited financial statements for the Trust as of March 31, 2013, including the notes thereto, and the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP thereon, are incorporated herein by reference from the Trust’s March 31, 2013 Annual Reports.

 

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PART C. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 28. Exhibits

 

(a)      (1)      Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated December 15, 2010(13)
     (2)      Amended and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest dated November 9, 2010(13)
     (3)      Establishment and Designation of Series of Beneficial Interest relating to the PIMCO Total Return Fund IV dated February 7, 2011(16)
     (4)      Establishment and Designation of Series of Beneficial Interest relating to the PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund, PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series –Senior Floating Rate Portfolio, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund and PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund dated February 28, 2011(14)
     (5)      Establishment and Designation of Series of Beneficial Interest relating to the PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund dated December 29, 2010(16)
     (6)      Establishment and Designation of Series of Beneficial Interest relating to the PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund dated May 23, 2011(18)
     (7)      Establishment and Designation of Series of Beneficial Interest relating to the PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series – Low Duration Portfolio and the PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series – Moderate Duration Portfolio dated August 16, 2011(19)
     (8)      Establishment and Designation of Series of Beneficial Interest relating to the PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund dated November 8, 2011(20)
     (9)      Establishment and Designation of Additional Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest relating to the PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund and PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series – Short Term Floating NAV Portfolio III dated February 28,
2012
(21)
     (10)      Establishment and Designation of Additional Series of Beneficial Interest relating to the PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund dated August 14, 2012(27)
     (11)      Establishment and Designation of Additional Series of Beneficial Interest relating to the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund dated November 13, 2012(28)
     (12)      Amended Designation for PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund, PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar Hedged), PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund, PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund dated February 26, 2013(29)
(b)           Amended and Restated By-Laws of Registrant dated December 15, 2010(13)
(c)           Not applicable
(d)      (1)      Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract dated February 23, 2009(3)
     (2)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO Emerging Markets and Infrastructure Bond Fund and the PIMCO MuniGO Fund dated May 19, 2009(5)

 

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     (3)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO Real Income 2019 Fund, PIMCO Real Income 2029 Fund, and PIMCO Tax Managed Real Return Fund dated August 11, 2009(7)
     (4)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to fee changes dated October 1, 2009(8)
     (5)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS® Short Strategy Fund dated February 23, 2010(9)
     (6)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO High Yield Spectrum Fund and PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series FX Strategies Portfolio dated August 17, 2010(11)
     (7)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to certain fee reductions dated October 1, 2010(12)
     (8)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series – Senior Floating Rate Portfolio, PIMCO Senior Floating Rate Fund, PIMCO Total Return Fund IV, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2015 Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2025 Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement® 2035 Fund and PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund dated February 28, 2011(15)
     (9)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO Credit Absolute Return Fund and PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund dated May 23, 2011(18)
     (10)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series – Low Duration Portfolio and PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series – Moderate Duration Portfolio dated August 16, 2011(19)
     (11)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO California Municipal Bond Fund, PIMCO National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund and PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series – Short Term Floating NAV Portfolio III dated February 28, 2012(21)
     (12)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to PIMCO RealRetirement® 2045 Fund dated November 8, 2011(20)
     (13)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund dated August 15, 2012(27)
     (14)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund dated November 13, 2012(28)
     (15)      Supplement and Amended Exhibit A to Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Contract relating to the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar Hedged), PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund, PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund dated March 22, 2013(30)
     (16)      Amended and Restated Asset Allocation Sub-Advisory Agreement relating to PIMCO All Asset Fund and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund dated December 1, 2010 (17)

 

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     (17)      Supplement to Amended and Restated Asset Allocation Sub-Advisory Agreement relating to PIMCO All Asset Fund and PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund and Sub-Advisory Agreement relating to PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund and PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund dated December 1, 2012(28)
     (18)      Sub-Advisory Agreement relating to the PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® Fund and PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund dated October 13, 2006(23)
     (19)      Supplement to Sub-Advisory Agreement relating to the PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Tax Efficient Strategy Fund and PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund dated February 28, 2008(4)
     (20)      Supplement to Sub-Advisory Agreement relating to the PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund dated August 15, 2012(27)
     (21)      Sub-Advisory Agreement relating to the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund dated November 10, 2008(6)
     (22)      Supplement to Sub-Advisory Agreement relating to the PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy and PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund dated August 16, 2011(20)
(e)      (1)      Amended and Restated Distribution Contract dated April 1, 2012(22)
     (2)      Supplement to Amended and Restated Distribution Contract relating to the PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund dated August 15, 2012(27)
     (3)      Supplement to Amended and Restated Distribution Contract relating to the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund dated November 13, 2012(28)
     (4)      Supplement to Amended and Restated Distribution Contract relating to the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar Hedged), PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund, PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund dated March 22, 2013(30)
     (5)      Form of Sales Agreement(28)
     (6)      Form of Sales Agreement(28)
(f)           Not Applicable
(g)      (1)      Custody and Investment Accounting Agreement dated January 1, 2000(6)
     (2)      Amendment to Custody and Investment Accounting Agreement dated June 8, 2001(6)
     (3)      Amendment to Custody and Investment Accounting Agreement dated March 30, 2010(9)
(h)      (1)      Second Amended and Restated Supervision and Administration Agreement dated April 1, 2012(23)
     (2)      Supplement to the Second Amended and Restated Supervision and Administration Agreement relating to the PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund dated August 15, 2012(27)
     (3)      Supplement to the Second Amended and Restated Supervision and Administration Agreement relating to the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund dated November 13, 2012(28)

 

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     (4)      Supplement to the Second Amended and Restated Supervision and Administration Agreement relating to the PIMCO EM Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Absolute Return Strategy Fund, PIMCO Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Fund, PIMCO International Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (Unhedged), PIMCO International StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund (U.S. Dollar Hedged), PIMCO Small Cap StocksPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO Small Company Fundamental IndexPLUS® AR Strategy Fund, PIMCO StocksPLUS® Absolute Return Fund, PIMCO StocksPLUS® AR Short Strategy Fund and PIMCO Worldwide Fundamental Advantage AR Strategy Fund dated March 22, 2013(30)
     (5)      Fourth Amended and Restated Fee Waiver Agreement relating to the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund dated July 25, 2011(17)
     (6)      Amended and Restated Fee Waiver Agreement relating to the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund dated July 25, 2011(17)
     (7)      Sixth Amended and Restated Fee Waiver Agreement relating to PIMCO RealRetirement 2010® Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement 2015® Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement 2020® Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement 2025® Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement 2030® Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement 2035® Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement 2040® Fund, PIMCO RealRetirement 2045® Fund and PIMCO RealRetirement 2050® Fund dated November 8, 2011(20)
     (8)      Amended and Restated Fee Waiver Agreement relating to the PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund dated May 25, 2012(29)
     (9)      Fee and Expense Limitation Agreement relating to PIMCO Government Money Market Fund, PIMCO Money Market Fund and PIMCO Treasury Money Market Fund dated February 14, 2011(17)
     (10)      Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement dated February 23, 2009(17)
     (11)      Amendment to Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement dated February 23, 2010(17)
     (12)      Revised Schedules A and B to Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement dated March 22, 2013(31)
     (13)      Second Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement relating to the PIMCO All Asset Fund dated September 26, 2012(29)
     (14)      Second Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement relating to the PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund dated September 26, 2012(29)
     (15)      Fee Waiver Agreement relating to the PIMCO Funds: Private Account Portfolio Series – PIMCO International Portfolio (PIMCO Cayman Japan Fund II, Ltd.) dated June 12, 2011(25)
     (16)      Fee Waiver Agreement relating to the PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund dated November 13,
2012
(28)
     (17)      Amended and Restated Fee Waiver Agreement relating to the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund (PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd.) dated February 23, 2009(29)
     (18)      Amended and Restated Fee Waiver Agreement relating to the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund (PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund II, Ltd.) dated February 23, 2009(29)
     (19)      Fee Waiver Agreement relating to the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund and PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Short Strategy Fund (PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III, Ltd. and PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV, Ltd.) dated May 7, 2010(29)
     (20)      Fee Waiver Agreement relating to the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund (PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund VII, Ltd.) dated May 23, 2011(29)
     (21)      PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd. Appointment of Agent for Service of Process(1)
     (22)      PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund II Ltd. Appointment of Agent for Service of Process(2)
     (23)      PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd. Appointment of Agent for Service of Process(9)
     (24)      PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd. Appointment of Agent for Service of Process(9)
     (25)      PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund VII, Ltd. Appointment of Agent for Service of Process(18)

 

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     (26)      PIMCO Cayman Japan Fund I Ltd. Appointment of Agent for Service of Process(25)
     (27)      PIMCO Cayman Japan Fund II Ltd. Appointment of Agent for Service of Process(25)
     (28)      Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated October 3, 2008(9)
     (29)      Amendment to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated June 1, 2010(15)
     (30)      Amendment to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated May 1, 2011(17)
(i)           Opinion and Consent of Counsel(32)
(j)           Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm(32)
(k)           Not Applicable
(l)           Not Applicable
(m)      (1)      Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class A Shares(6)
     (2)      Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class B Shares(6)
     (3)      Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class C Shares(6)
     (4)      Distribution and Servicing Plan for Class D Shares(22)
     (5)      Distribution and Servicing Plan for Administrative Class Shares(22)
     (6)      Distribution and Services Plan for Class R Shares(6)
     (7)      Form of Bank Fund Services Agreement (28)
     (8)      Form of Fund Services Agreement(28)
(n)           Eleventh Amended and Restated Multi-Class Plan Adopted Pursuant to Rule 18f-3 dated April 1, 2012(22)
(p)      (1)      Revised Code of Ethics for the Registrant(15)
     (2)      Revised Code of Ethics for PIMCO(29)
     (3)      Form of Code of Ethics for Research Affiliates LLC(9)
     (4)      Revised Code of Ethics for PIMCO Investments LLC(15)
*      Power of Attorney(10)

 

(1)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 on April 29, 2008, and incorporated by reference herein.
(2)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 147 on December 22, 2008, and incorporated by reference herein.
(3)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 151 on March 18, 2009, and incorporated by reference herein.
(4)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 153 on April 13, 2009, and incorporated by reference herein.
(5)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 157 on June 8, 2009, and incorporated by reference herein.
(6)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 160 on July 29, 2009, and incorporated by reference herein.
(7)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 165 on August 28, 2009, and incorporated by reference herein.
(8)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 167 on October 28, 2009, and incorporated by reference herein.
(9)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 173 on May 12, 2010, and incorporated by reference herein.
(10)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 177 on July 27, 2010, and incorporated by reference herein.
(11)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 178 on August 30, 2010, and incorporated by reference herein.
(12)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 181 on November 3, 2010, and incorporated by reference herein.
(13)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 183 on February 11, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(14)    Filed with Amendment No. 243 on March 8, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.

 

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(15)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 187 on March 18, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(16)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 191 on April 19, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(17)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 210 on July 28, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(18)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 213 on August 17, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(19)    Filed with Amendment No. 279 on August 30, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(20)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 222 on January 30, 2012, and incorporated by reference herein.
(21)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 226 on March 7, 2012, and incorporated by reference herein.
(22)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 228 on April 30, 2012, and incorporated by reference herein.
(23)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 229 on May 21, 2012, and incorporated by reference herein.
(24)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 230 on May 21, 2012, and incorporated by reference herein.
(25)    Filed with Amendment No. 304 on June 15, 2012, and incorporated by reference herein.
(26)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 236 on July 30, 2012, and incorporated by reference herein.
(27)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 238 on September 5, 2012, and incorporated by reference herein.
(28)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 243 on January 29, 2013, and incorporated by reference herein.
(29)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 245 on March 15, 2013, and incorporated by reference herein.
(30)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 246 on May 14, 2013, and incorporated by reference herein.
(31)    Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 248 on May 30, 2013, and incorporated by reference herein.
(32)    Filed herewith.

 

Item 29. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant.

The Trust through the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund, a separate series of the Trust, wholly owns and controls the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd. (“CRRS Subsidiary”), a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The CRRS Subsidiary’s financial statements will be included, on a consolidated basis, in the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

The Trust through the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund, a separate series of the Trust, wholly owns and controls the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund II Ltd. (“GMA Subsidiary”), a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The GMA Subsidiary’s financial statements will be included, on a consolidated basis, in the PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

The Trust through the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund, a separate series of the Trust, wholly owns and controls the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund III Ltd. (“CPS Subsidiary”), a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The CPS Subsidiary’s financial statements will be included, on a consolidated basis, in the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

 

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The Trust through the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Short Strategy Fund, a separate series of the Trust, wholly owns and controls the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd. (“CPSS Subsidiary”), a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The CPSS Subsidiary’s financial statements will be included, on a consolidated basis, in the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Short Strategy Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

The Trust through the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund, a separate series of the Trust, wholly owns and controls the PIMCO Cayman Commodity Fund VII, Ltd. (“IRMA Subsidiary”), a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The IRMA Subsidiary’s financial statements will be included, on a consolidated basis, in the PIMCO Inflation Response Multi-Asset Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

The Trust through the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III, a separate series of the Trust, wholly owns and controls the PIMCO Cayman Japan Fund I Ltd. (“Short-Term Floating NAV Subsidiary”), a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Short-Term Floating NAV Subsidiary’s financial statements will be included, on a consolidated basis, in the PIMCO Short-Term Floating NAV Portfolio III’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

The Trust through the PIMCO International Portfolio, a separate series of the Trust, wholly owns and controls the PIMCO Cayman Japan Fund II Ltd. (“International Subsidiary”), a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The International Subsidiary’s financial statements will be included, on a consolidated basis, in the PIMCO International Portfolio’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

 

Item 30. Indemnification

Reference is made to Article IV of the Registrant’s Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, which was filed with the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 183 on February 11, 2011.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to trustees, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant by the Registrant pursuant to the Declaration of Trust or otherwise, the Registrant is aware that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and, therefore, is unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by trustees, officers or controlling persons of the Registrant in connection with the successful defense of any act, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustees, officers or controlling persons in connection with the shares being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issues.

 

Item 31. Business and Other Connections of the Investment Adviser

The directors and executive officers of PIMCO and their business and other connections are as follows:

 

Name   Business and Other Connections
Amey, Mike   Managing Director, PIMCO
Anderson, Joshua   Managing Director, PIMCO

 

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Baker, Brian P.   Managing Director, PIMCO; Director, PIMCO Asia Pte Ltd. and PIMCO Asia Limited (Hong Kong)
Balls, Andrew T.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Benz II, William R.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Bhansali, Vineer   Managing Director, PIMCO
Bodereau, Philippe   Managing Director, PIMCO
Bosomworth, Andrew   Managing Director, PIMCO
Bridwell, Jennifer S   Managing Director, PIMCO
Callin, Sabrina C.   Managing Director, PIMCO; Acting Head of PIMCO Advisory; and Vice President, StocksPLUS Management, Inc.
Cupps, Wendy W.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Dada, Suhail H.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Dawson, Craig A.   Managing Director, PIMCO; Director, PIMCO Europe Ltd.
De Leon, William G.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Dialynas, Chris P.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Durham, Jennifer E.   Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, PIMCO. Chief Compliance Officer, the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT
El-Erian, Mohamed A.   Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer and Co- Chief Investment Officer, PIMCO. Senior Vice President, the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT. Formerly President and CEO of Harvard Management Co.
Flattum, David C.   Managing Director, General Counsel, PIMCO. Chief Legal Officer, the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT
Gomez, Michael A.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Gross, William H.   Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer and Executive Committee Member, PIMCO. Director and Vice President, StocksPLUS Management, Inc. Senior Vice President of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT
Harris, Brent Richard   Managing Director and Executive Committee Member, PIMCO. Director and President, StocksPLUS Management, Inc. Trustee, Chairman and President of the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO ETF Trust. Trustee, Chairman and Senior Vice President, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT. Director, PIMCO Luxembourg S.A. and PIMCO Luxembourg II
Hodge, Douglas M.   Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, PIMCO; Trustee and Senior Vice President, the Trust, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO ETF Trust. President, PIMCO Equity Series and PIMCO Equity Series VIT. Director and Vice President, StocksPLUS Management Inc.; Director, PIMCO Europe Ltd., PIMCO Asia Pte Ltd., PIMCO Australia Pty Ltd, PIMCO Japan Ltd. and PIMCO Asia Limited (Hong Kong)
Holden, Brent L.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Ivascyn, Daniel J.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Jacobs IV, Lew W.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Kiesel, Mark R.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Lahr, Chuck   Managing Director, PIMCO

 

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Lown, David C.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Masanao, Tomoya   Managing Director, PIMCO
Mather, Scott A.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Mattu, Ravi K.   Managing Director, PIMCO. Formerly, Head of Research and Strategy, Citadel Securities.
McDevitt, Joseph V.   Managing Director, PIMCO. Director and Chief Executive Officer, PIMCO Europe Limited
Mead, Robert   Managing Director, PIMCO
Mewbourne, Curtis A.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Miller, John M.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Mogelof, Eric   Managing Director, PIMCO
Moore, James F.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Murata, Alfred   Managing Director, PIMCO
Ongaro, Douglas J.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Otterbein, Thomas J.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Pagani, Lorenzo   Managing Director, PIMCO
Parikh, Saumil H.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Ravano, Emanuele   Managing Director, PIMCO
Rodosky, Stephen A.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Schneider, Jerome   Managing Director, PIMCO
Seidner, Marc Peter   Managing Director, PIMCO
Short, Jonathan D.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Stracke, Christian   Managing Director, PIMCO.
Strelow, Peter G.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Sutherland, Eric   Managing Director, PIMCO; Head of Sales, PIMCO Investments. Formerly, Managing Director, Nuveen Investments.
Takano, Makoto   Managing Director, PIMCO; Director and President, PIMCO Japan Ltd.
Thimons, Josh   Managing Director, PIMCO
Vaden, Andrew Taylor   Managing Director, PIMCO
Wang, Qi   Managing Director, PIMCO
Wilson, Susan L.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Worah, Mihir P.   Managing Director, PIMCO
Young, Robert   Managing Director, PIMCO

The directors and officers of Research Affiliates LLC (“Research Affiliates”) and their business and other connections are as follows:

 

Name   Business and Other Connections
Arnott, Robert D.   Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
Hsu, Jason   Chief Investment Officer
Sherrerd, Katrina F.   Chief Operating Officer
Brightman, Christopher   Managing Director, Head of Investment Management
Hattesohl, Joseph   Chief Financial Officer
Harkins, Daniel M.   Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Larsen, Michael   Director, Global Head of Affiliate Relations
Li, Feifei   Director, Head of Research
West, John   Managing Director, GTAA Product Management
Wilson, Jeff   Director, Head of U.S. Institutional Group

 

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The address of Research Affiliates LLC is 620 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, California, 92660.

 

Item 32. Principal Underwriter

 

(a) PIMCO Investments LLC (the “Distributor”) serves as Distributor of Shares of the Trust.

 

(b) The officers of the Distributor are:

 

Name and Principal

Business Address*

 

Positions and Offices With

Underwriter

 

Positions and Offices with

Registrant

Short, Jonathan D.   Chairman   None
Sutherland, Eric M.   President   None
Bishop, Gregory A.   Head of Business Management   None
Martin, Colleen M.   Chief Financial Officer and Financial and Operations Principal   None
Froio, Richard F.   Chief Compliance Officer   None
Zucker, Meg   Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer   None
Ratner, Joshua D.   Chief Legal Officer   None
Ongaro, Douglas J.   Senior Vice President   None
Wolf, Greggory S.   Vice President   Vice President
Plump, Steven B.   Vice President   None
Johnson, Eric D.   Vice President   Vice President
Harry, Seon L.   Vice President   None

 

* The business address of all officers of the Distributor is 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.

 

Item 33. Location of Accounts and Records

The account books and other documents required to be maintained by Registrant pursuant to Section 22(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Rules thereunder will be maintained at the offices of Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, 840 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660, State Street Bank & Trust Co., 801 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64105, State Street Investment Manager Solutions, 46 Discovery, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618, State Street Bank & Trust Co. c/o Iron Mountain Information Management, Inc., 1000 Campus Boulevard, Collegeville, PA 19426, Boston Financial Data Services - Midwest, 330 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., P.O. Box 55060, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-8050, Boston Financial Data Services, c/o Recall North America, 5 Beeman Road, Northborough, MA 01532, Boston Financial Data Services, c/o Iron Mountain, 175 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532, Boston Financial Data Services, c/o Iron Mountain, 6119 Dermus, Kansas City, Missouri 64120, and Schick Databank, 2721 Michelle Drive, Tustin, California 92680.

 

Item 34. Management Services

Not applicable

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it meets all the requirements for effectiveness of this Post-Effective Amendment No. 249 to its Registration Statement under Rule 485(b) under the 1933 Act and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 249 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Washington in the District of Columbia on the 26th day of July, 2013:

 

PIMCO FUNDS

(Registrant)

By:

    

 

    

Brent R. Harris*, President

*By:

    

/s/ BRENDAN C. FOX

    

Brendan C. Fox

    

as attorney-in fact

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

 

Signature      Title   Date

 

    

Trustee

  July 26, 2013

Brent R. Harris*

      

 

    

Trustee

  July 26, 2013

William J. Popejoy*

      

 

    

Trustee

  July 26, 2013

Vern O. Curtis*

      

 

    

Trustee

  July 26, 2013

E. Philip Cannon*

      

 

    

Trustee

  July 26, 2013

J. Michael Hagan*

      

 

    

Trustee

  July 26, 2013

Douglas M. Hodge*

      

 

    

Trustee

  July 26, 2013

Ronald C. Parker*

      

 

    

President

  July 26, 2013

Brent R. Harris*

    

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

    

Treasurer

  July 26, 2013

John P. Hardaway*

    

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

*By:

 

    /s/ BRENDAN C. FOX

 

    Brendan C. Fox

    as attorney-in-fact

 

 

 

*

Pursuant to power of attorney filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 177 to Registration Statement No. 33-12113 on July 27, 2010.


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EXHIBIT LIST

 

(i)

    

Opinion and Consent of Counsel

(j)

    

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm