PDO

PYRAMID OIL CO

PDO

Market cap $332M

Delisted

PDO was delisted on the 10th of September, 2014.

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Stop Settling For Less Than You Deserve: PDO

This fund maximizes the benefits of active management in the fixed-income sector. By moving between opportunities deftly, it produces outsized returns. You pay a slight premium for access to massive outperformance.

Stop Settling For Less Than You Deserve: PDO

PDO: Limited Term Provides Valuation Stability

Equity valuations are stretched, so I see better value in credit, especially PIMCO closed end funds like PDO. PDO stands out for its limited-term structure, offering a planned liquidity event in 2033 that anchors its valuation near NAV. PDO has delivered over 12% returns in the past year, outperforming most fixed income peers, with stable NAV and monthly distributions.

PDO: Limited Term Provides Valuation Stability

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

PDO: 11% Yield Is Not Enough

PDO's 11% yield, as mouthwatering as it is in absolute terms, is less attractive when properly benchmarked. Given the recent rises in risk-free rates, its yield spread vs. treasuries is below the historical average. The fund's heavy exposure to non-agency mortgages and high-yield credit isn't properly compensated by its current yields amid rising delinquencies.

PDO: 11% Yield Is Not Enough

Bad News For PIMCO CEF Vehicles

PIMCO CEFs offer high yields and stable distributions, but their portfolios are heavily tilted toward lower quality fixed income and high leverage. Rising mortgage delinquencies, widening junk bond spreads, and persistent inflation increase risks for PIMCO's underlying holdings and income stability. Elevated repo leverage costs and uncertain policy direction, including tariffs and inflation, threaten both NAV and distribution sustainability.

Bad News For PIMCO CEF Vehicles

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

PDO: Strong Income Value

With inflation nearing the Fed's 2% target, I expect rate cuts in 2025, which should benefit PDO's fixed income portfolio. PDO's strong 11.4% yield and focus on mortgage securities make it an attractive income investment, especially for dividend-focused investors. The CEF recently made non-mortgage assets its number one investment category and also increased its exposure to emerging market debt.

PDO: Strong Income Value

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below. The distributions are payable on July 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 12, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of June 12, 2025.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

PDO Vs. PDI: Hold PDO Amid U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade

Recent U.S. credit rating downgrades have driven up long-term treasury rates, impacting risk/return for income-oriented CEFs like PDO and PDI. PDI faces significant headwinds due to its high duration-adjusted exposure to long-term U.S. government bonds. I expected PDO to be impacted, though in a smaller and less direct way.

PDO Vs. PDI: Hold PDO Amid U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade

PIMCO Update | May 2025 | Valuations Remain Compelling, NAVs Resilient

PIMCO taxable closed-end funds, or CEFs, remain attractive after recent volatility, with PTY and PCN offering compelling value due to compressed premiums and solid fundamentals. Leverage across PIMCO funds is at multi-year lows, reflecting prudent management amid higher borrowing costs and uncertain market conditions. Coverage ratios dropped mainly due to currency moves, but I do not anticipate distribution cuts, especially for muni CEFs, given historical resilience.

PIMCO Update | May 2025 | Valuations Remain Compelling, NAVs Resilient

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