PIMCO Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund Price & Performance (BOND)

Active bond ETFs, such as PIMCO's BOND and the iShares Flexible Income Active ETF, have demonstrated notable flexibility during recent market swings. Managers have tactically shortened durations and diversified across sectors, helping funds like BINC and PYLD deliver higher yields and lower rate sensitivity, distinguishing themselves from passive peers.12

The first quarter of 2025 saw actively managed bond funds outperform most index-based competitors. PIMCO's Total Return Fund led its category with a 3.5% gain, while several Vanguard index funds lagged. Longer-term Treasuries and inflation-protected securities also outpaced municipal bonds, reflecting shifting investor preferences amid market uncertainty.34

The PIMCO Multisector Bond ETF (PYLD) continued its steady climb, gaining 0.27% on Friday and rising 1.63% over the past two weeks. With low volatility and strong liquidity, the ETF is viewed as a hold or accumulate candidate, though further gains may depend on broader market movements in the coming days.2