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PFL

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund

PFL

Market cap $366M

7.21 USD

-0.12

1.64%

At close Updated Sep 14, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

7.19

-0.02

0.28%

1 day

-1.64%

5 days

-4.5%

1 month

-6.97%

3 months

-6%

6 months

-10.1%

Year to date

-14.78%

1 year

-15.28%

5 years

-38.11%

10 years

-30.74%

About: PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is a United States-based closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to seek high current income, consistent with the preservation of capital. The company seeks to achieve its objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of floating and fixed-rate debt instruments.

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PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 11, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of September 11, 2026: Monthly Distribution Per Share Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change From Previous Month Percentage Cha.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

PFL: Hard To Recommend This High-Yielding Bond Fund Today

The PIMCO Income Strategy Fund offers a 12.48% yield but struggles to fully cover its distribution, raising sustainability concerns. PFL primarily invests in traditional bonds and floating-rate loans, with minimal convertible bond exposure, limiting inflation protection. Recent performance shows PFL underperformed on price but delivered a 6.60% total return with distributions reinvested, slightly ahead of junk bonds.

PFL: Hard To Recommend This High-Yielding Bond Fund Today

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on September 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 13, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of August 13, 2026: Monthly Distribution Per Share Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change From Previous Month Percentage Change.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

PIMCO CEFs: What's Behind The Premium Deflation

PIMCO taxable CEFs have experienced significant premium compression, converging toward zero after years of elevated valuations. Premium deflation has been concentrated in PCM, PTY, RCS, PCN, and PDI, with underlying NAV performance remaining generally strong versus the broader CEF market. Distribution coverage volatility, reduced leverage, and credit concerns have contributed to valuation declines, but current levels offer improved margin of safety.

PIMCO CEFs: What's Behind The Premium Deflation

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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

PFL: Downside Movement Was Overdone

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund maintains a buy rating, trading at a favorable 1.18% premium to NAV with a 12.7% yield. PFL's NAV remains stable despite share price declines, supported by a diversified, short-duration, high-yield-focused portfolio. Distribution coverage is weak at 75.89%, with payouts exceeding net investment income, but management prioritizes consistent monthly dividends.

PFL: Downside Movement Was Overdone

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on June 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 11, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of May 11, 2026: Monthly Distribution Per Share Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change From Previous Month Percentage Change From Previo.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

PIMCO Closed-end Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on May 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 13, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of April 13, 2026: Monthly Distribution Per Share Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change From Previous Month Percentage Change From Pre.

PIMCO Closed-end Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

A Pair Trade Opportunity By Pimco Income Strategy Funds

PIMCO's Income Strategy Fund and Income Strategy Fund II offer a compelling pair trade opportunity amid current market volatility. Both funds share nearly identical multi-sector debt strategies, managed by the same team, resulting in highly correlated portfolios and performance. Recent market dislocations have led to mispricing between PFL and PFN, creating a positive mean reversion expectation for the pair trade.

A Pair Trade Opportunity By Pimco Income Strategy Funds

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK, March 02, 2026 (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

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