Top-down analysis begins with PIMCO's annual Secular Forum, during which the firm develops a three- to five-year outlook for the global economy and interest rates. This helps set basic portfolio parameters, including duration, yield-curve positioning, sector weightings and individual security selection. The portfolio is globally positioned, with normally at least 80% of net assets in government securities-bonds issued by governmental issuers located in no fewer than three different countries including the United States. The majority of assets are generally held across a range of government securities, including bonds issued by local and national governments, agency-backed mortgage-backed securities, and supranational and sovereign entities. Although the Fund seeks an overall average credit rating of AA, it may invest up to 20% in non-investment grade debt and up to 20% in emerging market debt.
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