PIMCO Strategic Income Fund (RCS) raises below-investment-grade and mortgage limits
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PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. has updated its investment guidelines. Effective July 24, 2026, the fund is permitted to invest without limitation in commercial mortgage-related securities, giving it wider flexibility to allocate assets to this segment of the credit markets.
On the same effective date, the fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in below investment grade debt instruments, defined as below Baa3 by Moody’s Ratings or below BBB- by S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings, Inc., or comparable-quality unrated securities. The revised guidelines will be reflected in shareholder reports starting with the annual report on Form N-CSR for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2026.
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RCS is expanding into higher-yield, higher-risk credit segments within a revised guideline framework.
PIMCO Strategic Income Fund’s new policy allows unlimited exposure to commercial mortgage-related securities and permits up to 50% of total assets in below investment grade or comparable-quality unrated debt. This broadens its opportunity set in credit markets.
Below investment grade is defined as below Baa3 by Moody’s Ratings or below BBB- by S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings, Inc. This category typically carries higher credit risk and yield. The actual risk profile will depend on how close the fund operates to the new 50% ceiling.
The changes take effect on July 24, 2026 and will first appear in shareholder disclosures in the Form N-CSR annual report for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2026. Subsequent reports can show how actively the fund uses its new flexibility across credit quality and commercial mortgage-related holdings.