XPFLX

About XPFLX

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is a closed-end fund focused on generating high current income while maintaining capital preservation. Managed by PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, the fund invests in a diversified portfolio of both floating- and fixed-rate debt instruments sourced from a wide range of issuers and sectors. Its holdings may include corporate bonds, floating-rate loans, event-linked securities such as catastrophe bonds, bank capital securities, unsecured bank loans, and select money market instruments. The fund's strategy incorporates fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to navigating global fixed income markets, with an average portfolio duration typically around three years. Particularly noteworthy is the fund's emphasis on floating-rate loans, which can help mitigate interest rate risk in changing market environments. The PIMCO Income Strategy Fund plays a significant role for income-focused investors seeking exposure to multiple sectors and geographies within the bond market, offering a consistent stream of distributions and diversification beyond traditional fixed income products.