PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund
PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund (AMEX: PRFD) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $49.35 (about ₹4,738 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 1:51 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.88% and holds 221 securities. Indian residents can buy PRFD through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$49.35
Today's high
$49.47
52 week low
$49.35
52 week high
$52.60
PRFD opened at $49.47, closed previously at $49.48, and has traded between $49.35 and $52.60 over the past 52 weeks.
About
PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Preferred and Capital Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets of global region. The fund primarily invests in preferred securities and capital securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. financial institutions including banks and insurance companies. It employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up security picking approach to create its portfolio. PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Preferred and Capital Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund was formed on January 18, 2023 and is domiciled in the United States.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.88%
Assets (AUM)
$237.9M
Holdings
221
NAV
$50.00
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-4.89%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
PRFD holds 221 securities in total. These 10 are 15.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy PRFD from India
Indian residents can buy PRFD units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search PRFD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, PRFD, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in PRFD from India
Trading and taxes when buying PRFD from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the PRFD price today?
PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund (PRFD) last traded at $49.35 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 1:51 PM ET. That is ₹4,738 a unit at the 24 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does PRFD trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is PRFD, and what does it cost to hold?
PIMCO Preferred And Capital Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund manages about $237.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.88% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2023.
What are PRFD's largest holdings?
The top three are US DOLLAR (3.3%), JPMORGAN CHASE + CO JR SUBORDINA 12/99 VAR 6.50% 12/31/2099 (1.5%) and ROYAL BANK OF CANADA JR SUBORDINA 05/84 VAR 7.50% 05/02/2084 (1.5%). PRFD's 10 largest positions make up 15.3% of the fund.
Does PRFD pay dividends?
Yes. PRFD is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on PRFD taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of PRFD?
Yes. You can buy PRFD by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has PRFD performed?
PRFD's price is down 4.9% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.