PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY)

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PDO and PTY are both strong CEFs, but PDO has outperformed recently. PDO's higher leverage and dynamic, multi-sector strategy position it for greater upside in a falling rate environment. PTY offers greater stability, lower leverage, and a long track record but is currently less favored by the market, trading at a lower P/NAV multiple.

My income portfolio prioritizes resilient, high-dividend securities with long-term positive NAV trends rather than trading based on unpredictable short-term price movements. Therefore, I focus on funds that have demonstrated value creation since launch, especially those with at least a decade of performance history, with its accompanying ups and downs. In this article, I show how the NAVs of all my securities behaved during the worst moments of their existence and how they largely rebounded.

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PTY: It Lost To Cash In 2025; The 2026 Outlook Is Slightly Better

NEW 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.

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We are always investing in uncertain times. The 10-Year Trap: High past performance is often a warning, not a green light. Diversified Resilience: A "dog-like" peace of mind comes from knowing your cash flow is from various sectors, so you never have to sell at bad prices.

The rate cut in December has ended the inversion of the yield curve, which should benefit both PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (PDO) and PIMCO Corporate and Income Opportunity Fund. Both funds have sizable allocations to mortgage related assets, especially when adjusted for duration. The yield curve's shift to a positive slope could lower the costs of these assets and enhance their income potential.

This article compares PTY and GOF, highlighting why the initial appeal of high dividend yields can be a yield trap for investors. The funds show contrasting results: while one achieves NAV growth, the other suffers from capital erosion. As interest rates decline, PTY's portfolio is positioned to outshine GOF in the new market cycle.

NEW 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.

The rebound that began in April on stock markets around the world is leading to a positive double-digit year-end close for Wall Street. This increase has been partially reflected in my portfolio, which focuses on high-dividend securities, showing a gain of more than 6% against the cost basis. In addition, there has been a recent flurry of positive news regarding various special year-end distributions announced by several funds in my portfolio.

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Pimco Corporate and Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: PTY - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $13.84 and traded as low as $12.87. Pimco Corporate and Income Opportunity Fund shares last traded at $12.8950, with a volume of 1,244,655

PIMCO Corporate and Income Opportunity Fund offers investors exposure to a diverse range of income-producing securities. PTY now offers a dividend yield of 10.8% and issues payouts on a monthly basis. The fund's portfolio strategy has proven to be efficient over time, resulting in outperformance against peers.

Media fears over Meta's debt created a buying opportunity. PTY trades near a 5-year low premium to NAV. "Risky" Beignet debt is actually rated A+ by S&P.