PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income Fund

PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund that manages a diversified portfolio combining fixed income and equity securities across global markets. Launched in April 2003 and domiciled in the United States, the fund is managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC in partnership with Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. The fund employs a long/short strategy utilizing financial derivatives, including options, to generate returns across market cycles.

The fund's investment approach spans multiple asset classes and geographies. On the fixed income side, it invests in mortgage-backed securities, government bonds, corporate debt, and emerging market bonds from both U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, maintaining an investment-grade orientation with low- to intermediate-average duration. The equity allocation targets stocks across diversified sectors globally. This balanced structure is designed to provide both income generation and capital appreciation while managing risk through strategic asset allocation and derivative positioning.

As a closed-end fund, PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income Fund operates through publicly traded shares rather than traditional open-end mutual fund structures, allowing it to maintain a fixed capital base and employ leverage when appropriate. The fund serves retail and institutional investors seeking exposure to global fixed income and equity markets through a professionally managed vehicle.