10 Best PIMCO Mutual Funds for 2012 - TheStreet Ratings

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PIMCO is a global investment management firm that manages investments for over 8 million people worldwide. Bill Gross is the founder of PIMCO -- PIMCO funds are now exclusively distributed by Allianz Global Investors Funds.

Top Rated PIMCO & Allianz Funds as of 3/31/12

Fund NameGet InfoOverall RatingRisk Grade
Allianz NFJ All-Cap Value APNFAXAC+
Allianz RCM Global Small Cap ARGSAXB+C-
Allianz AGIC Target APTAAXBC-
Allianz RCM Technology ARAGTXBC
Allianz AGIC Ultra Micro Cap AGUCAXB-D
Allianz RCM Wellness Fd ARAGHXB-C
Allianz RCM Mid-Cap ARMDAXC+C-
Allianz AGIC Growth APGWAXC+C
Allianz NFJ Dividend Value APNEAXC+C+
Allianz NFJ Mid-Cap Value APQNAXC+C+

Source: TSC Ratings

TheStreet Ratings model compiles and examines financial data on a monthly basis to gauge a mutual fund’s risk-adjusted return compared to its competitors.

The 10 PIMCO mutual funds (listed above) are ranked highest by TheStreet Ratings' methodology.

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Economic concerns are causing more bond fund managers to boost their cash positions.
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