PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (PFL)
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PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. It invests in fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of floating rate debt instruments with an average duration of around three years. It employs fundamental analysis with top-down approach to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as PIMCO Floating Rate Income Fund. PIMCO Income Strategy Fund was formed on June 19, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
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PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions
globenewswire.com
2026-02-02 17:32:00NEW YORK, Feb. 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
globenewswire.com
2026-01-02 16:31:00NEW YORK, Jan. 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 Income Strategy Fund (NYSE:PFL) Shares Cross Below 200-Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened
defenseworld.net
2025-12-18 04:31:08PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PFL - Get Free Report) passed below its two hundred day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $8.42 and traded as low as $8.38. PIMCO Income Strategy Fund shares last traded at $8.4050, with a volume of 207,622 shares trading

PFL: Efficient Strategy Leads To Outperformance Against Peers (Rating Upgrade)
seekingalpha.com
2025-12-12 04:17:10PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is upgraded to a buy, offering a compelling risk-adjusted yield and resilient performance amid market uncertainty. PFL trades at a 6.12% premium to NAV, closely aligned with its five-year average, and maintains a moderate 10.7% leverage level. The fund's portfolio is diversified by region, sector, and maturity, with a heavy allocation to investment-grade securities, supporting stable distributions.

Pimco Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions
globenewswire.com
2025-12-01 17:33:00NEW YORK, Dec. 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
globenewswire.com
2025-11-03 16:20:00NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 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
globenewswire.com
2025-10-01 17:01:00NEW YORK, Oct. 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. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on November 3, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 14, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of October 14, 2025: Monthly DistributionPer Share Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change FromPreviousMonth PercentageChange FromPreviousMonth PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PCN) $0.112500 - - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: PTY) $0.118800 - - PIMCO Global StocksPLUS® & Income Fund (NYSE: PGP) $0.069000 - - PIMCO High Income Fund (NYSE: PHK) $0.048000 - - PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RCS) $0.040000 - - PCM Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PCM) $0.064240 - - PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PFL) $0.081400 - - PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (NYSE: PFN) $0.071800 - - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE: PDI) $0.220500 - - PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: PDO) $0.127900 - - PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: PCQ) $0.036000 - - PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PML) $0.039500 - - PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PNI) $0.029500 - - PIMCO Access Income Fund (NYSE: PAXS) $0.149400 - - PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PDX) $0.133400 - - Fund Distribution Information as of August 31, 2025: Fund NYSE Symbol CurrentAmount Annualizedcurrentdistributionrateexpressed asa percentageof NAV as of8/31/2025 Annualizedcurrentdistribution rateexpressed as apercentage ofMarket Price asof 8/31/2025 PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PCN) $0.112500 11.33% 10.33% PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: PTY) $0.118800 12.01% 10.07% PIMCO Global StocksPLUS® & Income Fund (NYSE: PGP) $0.069000 9.87% 9.74% PIMCO High Income Fund (NYSE: PHK) $0.048000 12.36% 11.61% PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RCS) $0.040000 10.37% 6.64% PCM Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PCM) $0.064240 12.98% 12.14% PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PFL) $0.081400 12.16% 11.49% PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (NYSE: PFN) $0.071800 12.00% 11.34% PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE: PDI) $0.220500 15.56% 13.47% PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: PDO) $0.127900 11.58% 11.07% PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: PCQ) $0.036000 4.69% 5.22% PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PML) $0.039500 6.16% 6.52% PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PNI) $0.029500 4.81% 5.36% PIMCO Access Income Fund (NYSE: PAXS) $0.149400 11.60% 11.15% PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PDX) $0.133400 6.13% 6.48% Distribution rates are not performance and are calculated by annualizing the current distribution per share announced in this press release and dividing by the NAV or Market Price, as applicable, as of the reported date.

PFL: Inconsistent Earnings Warrants Caution
seekingalpha.com
2025-09-20 02:44:05PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is maintained at a Hold rating due to concerns over distribution sustainability despite a recent interest rate cut. PFL offers an attractive 11.5% yield and monthly payouts, but its ability to cover distributions with earnings has been inconsistent, raising caution. The fund's reliance on positive net realized gains and exposure to below-investment-grade debt heighten risks, especially in adverse market conditions.

PIMCO CEF Update: Coverage Dead Cat Bounce?
seekingalpha.com
2025-09-05 09:43:26PIMCO taxable CEFs show persistently low distribution coverage, raising the risk of future distribution cuts and potential valuation hits. Current valuations across the PIMCO suite are not attractive, with premiums and tight credit spreads limiting upside potential. Tight credit spreads and a flat yield curve mean limited additional income growth on leverage, even if short-term rates decline as expected by the market.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions
globenewswire.com
2025-09-02 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 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.

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2025-08-07 13:30:10Closed End Funds (CEFs) offer a combination of portfolio mitigation risk diversification and active management.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions
globenewswire.com
2025-08-01 17:24:00NEW 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.

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PFL: Distribution Is Fully Covered, But Hard To Justify The Premium
seekingalpha.com
2025-07-07 03:18:09PIMCO Income Strategy Fund offers a high 11.71% yield, outperforming most fixed-income indices, but faces risks from U.S. dollar devaluation and inflation. The fund's significant exposure to long-dated bonds and limited foreign currency diversification make it vulnerable if inflation accelerates or the dollar weakens further. The fund appears to be missing an opportunity to profit by owning foreign currency bonds. It only has limited exposure to such assets.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions
globenewswire.com
2025-07-01 16:38:00NEW 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
globenewswire.com
2025-06-02 16:46:00NEW 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
globenewswire.com
2026-02-02 17:32:00NEW YORK, Feb. 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
globenewswire.com
2026-01-02 16:31:00NEW YORK, Jan. 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 Income Strategy Fund (NYSE:PFL) Shares Cross Below 200-Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened
defenseworld.net
2025-12-18 04:31:08PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PFL - Get Free Report) passed below its two hundred day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $8.42 and traded as low as $8.38. PIMCO Income Strategy Fund shares last traded at $8.4050, with a volume of 207,622 shares trading

PFL: Efficient Strategy Leads To Outperformance Against Peers (Rating Upgrade)
seekingalpha.com
2025-12-12 04:17:10PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is upgraded to a buy, offering a compelling risk-adjusted yield and resilient performance amid market uncertainty. PFL trades at a 6.12% premium to NAV, closely aligned with its five-year average, and maintains a moderate 10.7% leverage level. The fund's portfolio is diversified by region, sector, and maturity, with a heavy allocation to investment-grade securities, supporting stable distributions.

Pimco Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions
globenewswire.com
2025-12-01 17:33:00NEW YORK, Dec. 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
globenewswire.com
2025-11-03 16:20:00NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 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
globenewswire.com
2025-10-01 17:01:00NEW YORK, Oct. 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. For the following Funds, the distributions are payable on November 3, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 14, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of October 14, 2025: Monthly DistributionPer Share Fund NYSE Symbol Amount Change FromPreviousMonth PercentageChange FromPreviousMonth PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PCN) $0.112500 - - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: PTY) $0.118800 - - PIMCO Global StocksPLUS® & Income Fund (NYSE: PGP) $0.069000 - - PIMCO High Income Fund (NYSE: PHK) $0.048000 - - PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RCS) $0.040000 - - PCM Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PCM) $0.064240 - - PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PFL) $0.081400 - - PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (NYSE: PFN) $0.071800 - - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE: PDI) $0.220500 - - PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: PDO) $0.127900 - - PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: PCQ) $0.036000 - - PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PML) $0.039500 - - PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PNI) $0.029500 - - PIMCO Access Income Fund (NYSE: PAXS) $0.149400 - - PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PDX) $0.133400 - - Fund Distribution Information as of August 31, 2025: Fund NYSE Symbol CurrentAmount Annualizedcurrentdistributionrateexpressed asa percentageof NAV as of8/31/2025 Annualizedcurrentdistribution rateexpressed as apercentage ofMarket Price asof 8/31/2025 PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PCN) $0.112500 11.33% 10.33% PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: PTY) $0.118800 12.01% 10.07% PIMCO Global StocksPLUS® & Income Fund (NYSE: PGP) $0.069000 9.87% 9.74% PIMCO High Income Fund (NYSE: PHK) $0.048000 12.36% 11.61% PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RCS) $0.040000 10.37% 6.64% PCM Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PCM) $0.064240 12.98% 12.14% PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PFL) $0.081400 12.16% 11.49% PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (NYSE: PFN) $0.071800 12.00% 11.34% PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE: PDI) $0.220500 15.56% 13.47% PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: PDO) $0.127900 11.58% 11.07% PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: PCQ) $0.036000 4.69% 5.22% PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PML) $0.039500 6.16% 6.52% PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II (NYSE: PNI) $0.029500 4.81% 5.36% PIMCO Access Income Fund (NYSE: PAXS) $0.149400 11.60% 11.15% PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund (NYSE: PDX) $0.133400 6.13% 6.48% Distribution rates are not performance and are calculated by annualizing the current distribution per share announced in this press release and dividing by the NAV or Market Price, as applicable, as of the reported date.

PFL: Inconsistent Earnings Warrants Caution
seekingalpha.com
2025-09-20 02:44:05PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is maintained at a Hold rating due to concerns over distribution sustainability despite a recent interest rate cut. PFL offers an attractive 11.5% yield and monthly payouts, but its ability to cover distributions with earnings has been inconsistent, raising caution. The fund's reliance on positive net realized gains and exposure to below-investment-grade debt heighten risks, especially in adverse market conditions.

PIMCO CEF Update: Coverage Dead Cat Bounce?
seekingalpha.com
2025-09-05 09:43:26PIMCO taxable CEFs show persistently low distribution coverage, raising the risk of future distribution cuts and potential valuation hits. Current valuations across the PIMCO suite are not attractive, with premiums and tight credit spreads limiting upside potential. Tight credit spreads and a flat yield curve mean limited additional income growth on leverage, even if short-term rates decline as expected by the market.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions
globenewswire.com
2025-09-02 16:30:00NEW YORK, Sept. 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.

Looking for $500 Per Month? Invest $20K in These 3 CEFs
247wallst.com
2025-08-07 13:30:10Closed End Funds (CEFs) offer a combination of portfolio mitigation risk diversification and active management.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions
globenewswire.com
2025-08-01 17:24:00NEW 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.

Passive Income of $5,600 Annually Can Be Had From These 5 High-Yield Closed-End Funds
247wallst.com
2025-07-18 12:11:32US mutual funds trace their origin to 1924's Massachusetts Investors Trust, which was the first formalized US mutual fund entity.

PFL: Distribution Is Fully Covered, But Hard To Justify The Premium
seekingalpha.com
2025-07-07 03:18:09PIMCO Income Strategy Fund offers a high 11.71% yield, outperforming most fixed-income indices, but faces risks from U.S. dollar devaluation and inflation. The fund's significant exposure to long-dated bonds and limited foreign currency diversification make it vulnerable if inflation accelerates or the dollar weakens further. The fund appears to be missing an opportunity to profit by owning foreign currency bonds. It only has limited exposure to such assets.

PIMCO Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions
globenewswire.com
2025-07-01 16:38:00NEW 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
globenewswire.com
2025-06-02 16:46:00NEW 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.










