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All data as of 10.31.09, unless otherwise indicated. 
Allianz NACM Pacific Rim Fund Inst (NAPRX)
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Fund Overview
Highlights
  • Investment process identifies companies experiencing positive fundamental change that is sustainable and just beginning to be recognized in the market.
  • Utilizes a “bottom-up” fundamental research investment process.
  • Seeks to discover the most attractive investment opportunities in the rapidly-growing Pacific Rim region.

 
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 is comprised of 2,300 stocks located in the Pacific Rim region, including Japan.
  • Investment ideas are generated from a variety of traditional and quantitative sources that make up the firm's global research platform.
  • Rigorous analysis is performed on each investment idea, including in-depth financial research, peer review of recommendations and evaluation of associated risk factors.
  • Portfolio manager utilizes the results of this research to construct a portfolio that balances the trade-off between risk and reward.

 
At A Glance
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Symbol
CUSIP
Inst Shares
NAPRX
018919332
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)
$168.7

Inception Date
Dec 31, 1997

Dividend Frequency
At Least Annually

Net Expense Ratio
1.330%

Gross Expense Ratio
-

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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 believes that investing in companies undergoing positive change with sustainable characteristics and timely market recognition will result in outstanding investment performance. This investment approach is supported by a foundation of academic research in behavioral finance indicating that investors react inefficiently to changing information. This market inefficiency presents mispricing opportunities that the firm capitalizes on to earn excess return.



> 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 and summary prospectus, if available, which may be obtained by contacting your financial advisor, or by calling 888-877-4626. Click here for the Fund´s prospectus or summary prospectus. Please read them carefully before you invest or send money.

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

 

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All holdings are subject to change.

 

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