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PIMCO RCS fund widens high-yield and mortgage exposure

PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. has updated its investment guidelines.

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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.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Below investment grade limit 50% of total assets Maximum allocation to below investment grade or comparable-quality unrated debt
Effective date of new guidelines July 24, 2026 Date when new investment policies take effect
Moody’s below investment grade threshold Below Baa3 Rating level defining below investment grade for policy
S&P and Fitch below investment grade threshold Below BBB- Rating level defining below investment grade for policy
Reporting period for first updated N-CSR 12 months ended June 30, 2026 First annual report reflecting the guideline change
below investment grade financial
"may invest up to 50% of its total assets in debt instruments that are... rated below investment grade"
A credit rating category for bonds or debt judged to have higher risk of default than 'investment grade.' It signals that the issuer’s financial condition or repayment prospects are weaker, similar to a borrower with a lower credit score who pays higher interest. This matters to investors because it typically brings higher yields to compensate for greater risk and can affect which funds or institutions are allowed or willing to hold the debt.
Form N-CSR regulatory
"shareholder reports beginning with the Fund’s annual shareholder report on Form N-CSR"
Form N-CSR is a regulatory filing that U.S.-registered investment funds use to deliver certified shareholder reports to regulators and the public, including audited financial statements, a snapshot of portfolio holdings, fee and performance information, and governance disclosures. For investors it acts like a fund’s report card and safety check—providing verified details needed to assess a fund’s financial health, costs, holdings and compliance so you can compare funds, monitor risks and spot red flags.
Moody’s Ratings financial
"rated below investment grade (below Baa3 by Moody’s Ratings"
S&P Global Ratings financial
"or below BBB- by either S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings, Inc."
S&P Global Ratings is a major credit rating service that evaluates the ability of governments, companies and financial products to repay debt, assigning letter grades much like a credit score or report card. Investors, lenders and regulators use those grades to judge risk, set interest rates, decide whether to buy bonds or loans, and determine eligibility for certain funds; changes in a rating can affect borrowing costs and market value.
Fitch Ratings, Inc. financial
"or below BBB- by either S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings, Inc."

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What guideline change did PIMCO Strategic Income Fund (RCS) announce?
PIMCO Strategic Income Fund announced updated investment guidelines allowing unlimited investment in commercial mortgage-related securities and permitting up to 50% of total assets in below investment grade or comparable-quality unrated debt instruments, effective July 24, 2026, expanding its flexibility across credit markets.

When do the new RCS investment guidelines become effective?
The new RCS investment guidelines become effective on July 24, 2026. From that date, the fund may invest without limitation in commercial mortgage-related securities and allocate up to 50% of total assets to specified below investment grade or comparable-quality unrated debt instruments.

How much below investment grade debt can RCS hold under the new policy?
Under the new policy, RCS may invest up to 50% of its total assets in debt instruments rated below Baa3 by Moody’s or below BBB- by S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings, Inc., or in unrated securities PIMCO considers of comparable quality.

How does RCS define below investment grade for its new limits?
RCS defines below investment grade as securities rated below Baa3 by Moody’s Ratings or below BBB- by S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings, Inc., or unrated instruments that PIMCO determines are of comparable quality to securities with those below investment grade ratings.

When will RCS investors first see these changes in shareholder reports?
Investors will first see the updated guidelines reflected in RCS shareholder disclosures in the fund’s annual shareholder report on Form N-CSR for the 12-month reporting period ended June 30, 2026, which will describe the revised investment policies.

Does RCS now face higher potential credit risk under its new guidelines?
The new guidelines permit higher exposure to below investment grade and comparable-quality unrated debt, which typically carry greater credit risk and yield. The actual risk profile for RCS will depend on how much of the 50% allocation limit PIMCO chooses to use in practice.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) June 24, 2026

PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

811-08216   94-3194834
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1633 Broadway, New York, NY   10019
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(844) 337-4626

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)  

Name of each exchange on which

registered

Common shares   RCS   New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Investment Guideline Change

Effective as of July 24, 2026, PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is permitted to invest without limitation in commercial mortgage-related securities.

Additionally, effective as of July 24, 2026, the Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in debt instruments that are, at the time of purchase, rated below investment grade (below Baa3 by Moody’s Ratings or below BBB- by either S&P Global Ratings or Fitch Ratings, Inc.), or unrated but determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality to securities so rated.

The disclosure change will be reflected in the Fund’s shareholder reports beginning with the Fund’s annual shareholder report on Form N-CSR for the 12-month reporting period ended June 30, 2026.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

By:

  

/s/ Ryan G. Leshaw

Name:

  

Ryan G. Leshaw

Title:

  

Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Date: June 24, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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