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This general information is provided by and used with the permission of this manager. It may not contain information about the Pacific Select Fund portfolios managed by this manager. Pacific Select Fund portfolios are available only through Pacific Life's and its affilitates' variable products.
PIMCO is a renowned fixed income portfolio management powerhouse with a reputation built on nearly a quarter century of experience.
Fixed Income Management Philosophy
PIMCO's performance is attributed to a long-term investment philosophy that focuses on active decision making. In order to enhance its capabilities, the company has developed and continues to refine proprietary analytics that add value to the portfolios it manages.
Value Added Strategies
PIMCO adds value through a variety of techniques to maximize return and minimize volatility:
- Interest rate forecasts help determine portfolio duration
- Yield curve positioning determines portfolio maturity structure
- Sector rotation
- Credit analysis
- Issue selection
- Proprietary quantitative analysis
- Cost effective trading
- Futures/derivatives and forwards
Consistent Investment Management Expertise
- Depth and continuity in staff
- Conservative philosophy with long-term orientation
- History of innovation - new markets and ideas
- Organization structure focused and flat
Attributes
- Co-founded in 1971 by William Gross, noted bond manager, and Morningstar's 1998, 2000 & 2002 Fixed Income Manager of the Year
- Approximately $746 billion in assets under management
Portfolios Managed
Pacific Select Fund
Data as of December 31, 2007.
Although some portfolios may have names or investment objectives that resemble retail mutual funds managed by the portfolio manager, these portfolios will not have the same underlying holdings or performance as the retail mutual funds.
You should carefully consider a variable life insurance product’s risks, charges, limitations and expenses, as well as the risks, charges, expenses and investment objectives of the underlying investment options. The accompanying product and underlying fund prospectuses contain this and other information about Pacific Life. Read them carefully before investing or sending money.
Pacific Life Insurance Company is licensed to issue individual life insurance and annuity products in all states except New York. Product availability and features may vary by state.
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