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All data as of 07.31.08, unless otherwise indicated. 
Allianz NACM Pacific Rim Fund A (PPRAX)
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Fund Overview
Highlights
  • Investment process seeks companies standing to benefit from positive change, sustainable business practices and rising stock prices.
  • Utilizes a “bottom-up” fundamental research investment process.
  • Seeks to invest in some of the fastest growing economies in the Pacific Rim, including Japan.

 
Why Invest in this Fund
  1. Offers shareholders exposure to some of the fastest growing economies within the Pacific Rim
  2. Pacific Rim represents a compelling investment arena, with:
    • An abundant amount of natural resources
    • Some of the world’s most skilled and educated work forces
  3. Area is becoming more tolerant of foreign investors and open market commercialization
Investment Process
  • Investment universe consists of companies located in the Pacific Rim, including Japan.
  • Manager seeks companies with above-average per share earnings growth; high returns on invested capital; healthy balance sheets; sound financial and accounting polices; strong competitive advantages; effective research and product development; efficient operations; pricing flexibility and strong management.
  • Bottom-up investment process is coupled with both proprietary and non-proprietary technical tools that analyze trends within the economy, markets, sectors, industries and stocks.

 
At A Glance
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Symbol
CUSIP
A Shares
PPRAX
018919340
Objective
Seeks long-term growth of capital

Primary Portfolio
Emphasizes equity securities of Pacific Rim (including Japan) companies across all market capitalizations.

Total Fund Assets (in millions)
$328.2

Inception Date
Dec 31, 1997

Dividend Frequency
Annual

Maximum Sales Charge
5.50%

Expense Ratio *
1.760%

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Manager
Pedro Marcal

Pedro Marcal is a Senior Vice President and portfolio manager for NACM, joining the firm in 1994. During his tenure he has been instrumental in forming the firm’s global equity strategy, including a 7 year term as lead portfolio manager of Nicholas-Applegate Emerging Countries strategies. Prior to NACM Pedro spent 5 years as an economist at A.B. Laffer & Associates and a precious metals trader at A-Mark Precious Metals.

Management Firm
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management LLC (NACM)

San Diego, California

Nicholas-Applegate applies a change-focused investment philosophy to domestic and international portfolios across fundamental and systematic equity, income and growth strategies. Each strategy in the firm's diverse line-up follows one of two signature approaches: traditional or model-driven.



> Management Commentary

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of this Fund carefully before investing. This and other information is contained in the Fund´s prospectus, which may be obtained by contacting your financial advisor, or by calling 888-877-4626. Click here for the Fund´s prospectus. Please read this prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

* Expense Ratio reflects any contractual expense reductions currently in place for this fund.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed.

 

This is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. It is presented only to provide information on investment strategies and opportunities. The material contains the current opinions of the author, which are subject to change without notice. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. References to specific securities and issuers are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, recommendations to purchase or sell such securities.

 

Earnings growth is the percentage increase or decrease from the prior period’s earnings.

 

The Fund may invest at least 80% of its assets in issuers that are economically tied to countries within the Pacific Rim, including emerging market countries. Investing in foreign securities may entail risk due to foreign economic and political developments; this risk may be enhanced when investing in emerging markets, which are more volatile and may be less liquid than U.S. securities. This Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes or as part of its investment strategy. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk that a fund could not close out a position when it would be most advantageous to do so. Portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

PIMCO Funds and Allianz Funds are distributed by Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105-4800, www.allianzinvestors.com, 1-888-877-4626.

Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED

 

Click here to view the Fund's top ten holdings and current sector weightings.

All holdings are subject to change.

 

Click here to view the Fund's current standardized performance.
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