PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund that focuses on generating income by investing primarily in floating-rate debt instruments, specifically high-yield senior floating-rate loans. The fund targets the U.S. fixed income markets and employs a fundamental analysis with a top-down approach to construct its portfolio. It conducts in-house research to select securities across diversified sectors. The fund is managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC and co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO). Originally launched as PIMCO Floating Rate Strategy Fund, it was formed on June 30, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol PFN. The fund trades in U.S. Dollars (USD), which is the currency of its primary market. As a closed-end fund listed on a major U.S. exchange, investors can buy and sell shares through brokerage accounts, and the fund's net asset value (NAV) is calculated in USD. The fund's investments are also denominated in USD, as it focuses on U.S. fixed income markets.

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically within the Asset Management industry. As an asset management firm, the fund pools capital from investors and invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, primarily floating-rate loans. The fund's management team, including Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, makes investment decisions on behalf of shareholders. This classification reflects the fund's role in managing investment portfolios to generate returns for its investors.

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) is domiciled in the United States and focuses its investments on the U.S. fixed income markets. The fund is managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, which is headquartered in the U.S., and co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO), a globally recognized investment management firm. While the fund primarily serves U.S. investors, it is available to international investors through the NYSE. The fund's portfolio consists of securities from companies operating across diversified sectors within the United States, emphasizing high-yield senior floating-rate loans.

PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) generates returns primarily through interest income and capital appreciation from its investments in floating-rate debt instruments, particularly high-yield senior floating-rate loans. These loans typically have variable interest rates that adjust periodically, providing a hedge against rising interest rates. The fund employs a top-down investment approach combined with fundamental analysis to select securities across diversified sectors. By focusing on senior floating-rate loans, the fund aims to offer a higher yield compared to traditional fixed-rate bonds, while managing credit risk through in-house research. As a closed-end fund, it may also use leverage to enhance returns, though this can increase risk.