PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund

PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund is a non-diversified and closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to seek high current income, as well as capital preservation and appreciation. The company was founded on October 17, 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 01, 2024 (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 December 2, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 12, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of November 12, 2024.

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My portfolio includes CEFs, ETFs, a few BDCs and an ETN, for whose selection I have developed over the years a criterion based mainly on NAV performance. In this article, however, I decided to focus on the price of each security in my portfolio, comparing it with the lows and highs touched throughout its history. An overview of the path each one has taken from launch to current market quotation with a personal assessment of the possible room for maneuver from those values.

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PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund offers a high yield of 9.44%, outperforming peers and providing substantial income for investors. Inflation poses risks to bond funds like this one, potentially impacting the fund's future performance and distribution sustainability. Long-term interest rates rose last week, which could suggest that the market is starting to doubt the "victory over inflation" narrative.

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Total Return is a percentage measure reflecting the total performance of a fund, incorporating both capital gains and the effect of dividends reinvested over a specific period. Net Asset Value is the value of an investment fund, determined by subtracting liabilities from assets. The fund's per-share NAV is found by dividing NAV by number of shares outstanding. A positive Total Return with a negative NAV performance creates dissonance in my opinion, whereas having both values positive gives a favorable indication of the quality of a fund.

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The PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund offers a high yield of 10.04%, beating inflation, but bonds may not hold value in an inflationary environment. The fund's leverage is lower than peers, reducing risk for investors concerned about principal preservation. Despite consistent distributions, the fund struggled to cover them in 2024, and shares are trading at a high premium, suggesting caution for potential investors.

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We take a look at coverage, leverage, and performance metrics of the PIMCO CEF suite. Taxable and Muni PIMCO CEF coverage diverge further in March, with average taxable coverage at new lows over the last 12 months. Leverage levels across the PIMCO taxable suite remain subdued, reflecting the lack of compelling opportunities in the credit market.

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Funds rely on at-the-market offerings and capital gains to make up for earnings shortfalls and maintain distributions. Coverage levels for taxable funds declined in January due to the falling value of the dollar. Net investment income production has been declining for several years, leading to potential distribution cuts and overvalued NAVs.

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The PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund offers a competitive 9.88% distribution yield, higher than many of its peers. The PCN closed-end fund has underperformed the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index in terms of price performance over the past six months. The fund's high premium to net asset value and potential weakness in the bond market suggest a "hold" rating.

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Coverage for PIMCO CEFs has improved for muni funds but fell slightly for taxable funds.

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NEW YORK, March 01, 2024 (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 April 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on March 11, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of March 8, 2024.

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Macro markets saw positive movement, with the S&P 500 up 1.81% and bonds performing well. The PPI report offset slightly hot CPI, leaving uncertainty about how the Fed will respond to rising inflation figures. PIMCO Corp & Inc Strat (PCN), a fund I've been high on for some time, has gone parabolic. There was a recommendation from a Seeking Alpha author that likely drove.

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Not much has changed fundamentally in taxable PIMCOs, but there has been a shift in valuations and sentiment. The drop in the dollar has put downward pressure on funds with exposure to foreign bonds and currency forwards contracts. Leverage is a key consideration for assessing NAV trends, and some funds have reduced leverage significantly in the past month.

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Total Return is the actual rate of return for an investment over a given evaluation period, typically one, three, five, or ten years. The Total NAV Return is the sum of all dividends/distributions, assuming they are reinvested, plus the change in the NAV of the fund, be it positive or negative. However, managing our portfolio is not only about applying financial rules, because it is not certain that dividends can and will always be reinvested.

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The article evaluates the PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund as an investment option. The fund's premium to NAV, poor income metrics, and the market's narrowing of high-yield corporate spreads all suggest caution is warranted going forward. There is some good news, such as modest growth in corporate bond issuance globally and the potential for yield "pick up" in non-US holdings.

PCN: Still Not A Buy As We Look To 2024

The PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund has experienced a significant drawdown, opening up a potential value gap. The fund's portfolio is diversified across various corporate sectors, presenting investors with exposure to credit risk premiums, which look set to revert to mean. The fund's high dividend yield and moderate premium to NAV add to our bullish outlook.

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We provide an August update for the PIMCO CEF taxable suite. Coverage remained steady at nearly 70% on average for taxable funds. Borrowings ticked higher but remain in a six-month range.

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