PCM Fund Inc (PCM)
NYSE NYSE Primary 
PCM: Limited Value Here Going Into 2026
PCM Fund is evaluated as an investment, focusing on its strategy of high current income via non-agency mortgage and high-yield corporate debt. Despite a generally risk-on market, PCM has delivered only modest returns, validating a cautious stance. I view the premium to NAV, weak income metrics, and outpacing of downgrades (over upgrades) in the high yield credit market as all reasons to stay on the sidelines.
PCM: Buying After Distribution Cuts Should Be Done Carefully
The PCM Fund aims for high current income by investing in agency-backed MBS, non-agency MBS, investment-grade and high-yield corporate debt, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. Historically, I avoided leveraged CEFs like PCM due to the unfavorable risk-reward profile during the Fed's rate hikes and yield curve inversion. My caution was justified as PCM's returns have been flat over the past 2.5 years, under-performing other risk assets.
