Fund Overview
The fund takes a broad-based approach to investing in income-generating bonds, seeking to build a diversified portfolio within a socially conscious framework that uses environmental-, social-, and governance-related (ESG) criteria to choose securities that comprise the fund and to proactively engage with issuers to realize ESG-related objectives.
Why Invest In This Fund
Focus on income as a driver of total return
The fund seeks to invest across high quality and higher yielding sectors of the fixed income markets in an effort to provide a diversified income stream. The strategy also incorporates a “bend but don’t break” philosophy where we expect some price volatility but attempt to avoid defaults in a credit-stressed environment.
Built on PIMCO’s ESG philosophy to exclude, evaluate and engage
The Fund seeks a strategic allocation to green, social and sustainability-linked bonds, low carbon footprint and issuer engagement. The fund will seek to emphasize issuers committed to sustainability with strong ESG credentials.
Ability to be opportunistic
The fund’s five veteran portfolio managers – Dan Ivascyn, Josh Anderson, Jing Yang, Alfred Murata and Jelle Brons – collaborate with a large, experienced team across portfolio management, credit research, portfolio analytics and risk management.
PRIMARY BENCHMARK
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index (CAD Hedged)
PRIMARY BENCHMARK DESCRIPTION
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index (CAD Hedged) 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. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.
DISTRIBUTION FREQUENCY
Monthly with Daily Accrual
SERIES INCEPTION
26-02-2021