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An Introduction to PIMCO’s Diversified Multi-Asset Fund (Canada) – DMAF

Geraldine Sundstrom, Portfolio Manager, introduces DMAF – a multi-asset investment strategy that applies PIMCO’s macro and relative value views to invest across global asset classes including equity, credit, interest rate, FX and real asset markets.

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TEXT ON SCREEN: Geraldine Sundstrom, Portfolio Manager, Asset Allocation

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Geraldine Sundstrom: So DMAF is a multi-asset fund. By this we mean that it covers all asset classes, starting from equities, via credit, government bonds, and finally, FX.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Diversified Multi-Asset Fund (Canada); Covers all asset classes and geographic zones

IMAGE: Geraldine Sundstrom

Not only this, it also covers different geographical zones. Even though it's mostly focused on developed markets, it will also cross over to emerging markets when we see the opportunity fits.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Diversified Multi-Asset Fund (Canada); Covers all asset classes and geographic zones; Not being wedded to a benchmark allows it to be more opportunistic

IMAGE: Geraldine

Not only this, DMAF is obviously dynamic. By this we mean it's not wedded to a benchmark. We will be opportunistic, depending on the cycle and where we want to position the fund. This will be in line with asset class valuation, opportunity set, and obviously the PIMCO global macro view.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Risk appetite depends on outlook and asset valuations

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You can think of it, in a way, as a traffic light system. How much risk we are taking will depend on our outlook and asset valuation very much.

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And then there's, of course, the drilling down of this. This risk, how is it allocated versus a different asset class? Within each asset class what is our bottom-up pick?

But the last and very important thing about this fund is its philosophy, and really a philosophy of winning by not losing, how to create a portfolio that has great upside characteristics, and trying to be aware of the downside, which, of course, at this point in the cycle

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makes most investors worried as asset valuations are pretty mature. And to do all of this we obviously need a fair dose of tailored risk management.

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Please note that this video contains the opinions of the manager as of the date recorded, and may not have been updated to reflect real time market developments. All opinions are subject to change without notice.

All Investments contain risk and may lose value. Investing in the bond market is subject to risks, including market, interest rate, issuer, credit, inflation risk, and liquidity risk. The value of most bonds and bond strategies are impacted by changes in interest rates. Bonds and bond strategies with longer durations tend to be more sensitive and volatile than those with shorter durations; bond prices generally fall as interest rates rise, and low interest rate environments increase this risk. Reductions in bond counterparty capacity may contribute to decreased market liquidity and increased price volatility. Bond investments may be worth more or less than the original cost when redeemed. Investing in foreign denominated and/or domiciled securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations, and economic and political risks, which may be enhanced in emerging markets. Mortgage and asset-backed securities may be sensitive to changes in interest rates, subject to early repayment risk, and their value may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of issuer creditworthiness; while generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee there is no assurance that private guarantors will meet their obligations. High-yield, lower-rated, securities involve greater risk than higher-rated securities; portfolios that invest in them may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than portfolios that do not. Equities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic, and industry conditions. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Investing in derivatives could lose more than the amount invested. Diversification does not ensure against loss.

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

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