Pimco Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) Soars 0.96% on Upgrade

Pimco Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) rose 0.96%, marking its second consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 1.10% over the past two days.

The strategy of buying PFN shares after they reach a recent high and holding for one week resulted in poor performance over the past five years. The strategy yielded an excess return of -26.89%, with a total return of -9.89% and a CAGR of -8.35%. The Sharpe ratio was -0.56, indicating that the risk-adjusted return was negative, and the maximum drawdown was -15.85%, highlighting the strategy's vulnerability to downturns.

On June 25, 2025, the most significant factor influencing the stock price change of PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) was the upgrade from "Sell Candidate" to "Buy Candidate" following the trading session on June 24, 2025. This upgrade has the potential to positively impact investor sentiment and subsequently affect the stock price.