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PUTTING MARKETS IN PERSPECTIVE | 2Q14


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Introduction PIMCO’s process Cyclical insights

EconomyGlobal U.S. Europe Emerging markets

Financial markets Emerging market debt Credit Income Municipals

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PIMCO’s Cyclical Forums take place three times a year and distill extensive analysis into the market views highlighted in this presentation.

PIMCO’s Cyclical Forums: Reading the road

Long-term

secular inputs

and analysis to

set guardrails,

and short-term

cyclical inputs

to help set near-

term strategy

Forums

Develop and

implement portfolio

strategies, combining

top-down and bottom-

up analysis to actively

manage portfolios

Portfolio Managers

Investment Committee

Distills insights

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Portfolios

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— Saumil H. Parikh

Managing Director

Cyclical Forum Leader

“The global economy will likely experience steady broad-based growth in 2014. The key question now is whether this period of tranquility can last for more than just one year.”

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Global economy

We expect global growth of 2.5%–3.0%, driven largely by modest increases in our expectations for the U.S. and the eurozone.

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PIMCO forecasts steady global growth ...

ECONOMY Pg 7

Source: Bloomberg, PIMCO. Current data for real GDP represents four quarters ending Q3 2013. World is a weighted average sum of countries listed in the chart.


… although monetary policy expectations are diverging

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Source: Bloomberg


U.S. economy

Our expectation of 2.5%–3.0% real growth in the U.S. recognizes the continuing transition from policy-assisted to demand-driven growth.

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The Fed has backed away from its unemployment threshold …

ECONOMY Pg 10

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Haver. Data through 31 January 2014. *Year-over-year percentage change in the core personal consumption expenditure deflator.


… although trends in short-term unemployment suggest wage pressures may be rising

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data through 31 January 2014. Long-term unemployment refers to a subset of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U3, defined as people who have been unemployed for more than 26 weeks but who actively looked for work within the past four weeks. Short-term unemployment is also a subset of U3 for people who have only been unemployed for less than 26 weeks.


European economy

We are forecasting real growth of 1.0%–1.5% for the eurozone, reflecting improved conditions in peripherals and greater access to capital markets.

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The eurozone has recovered from its double-dip recession …

ECONOMY Pg 13

Source: Markit, ISM, PIMCO. PMI is Purchasing Managers’ Index, data through February 2014. ISM is the Institute of Supply Management Index, data through January 2014.


… and improving growth extends beyond Germany

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Source: Eurostat. Data through December 2013.


Emerging markets

Emerging markets’ growth advantage will continue, with GDP (ex. China) increasing about 3% in 2014. But, a slowing China poses risks to the EM outlook.

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EM depends on China as a buyer …

ECONOMY Pg 16

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), 2012 data as reported during 2013.


… and is vulnerable to a potential China slowdown

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Source: China National Bureau of Statistics, HSBC/Markit. IP data through December 2013, HSBC PMI data through February 2014.


Key topics PIMCO’s outlook Implications

Global Steady, though multi-speed, growth of 2.5%–3.0%

Invest globally to take advantage of opportunities presented by differentiation in growth rates and policy responses

U.S. Real growth of 2.5%–3.0% as economy transitions to demand-driven growth

Fixed income investors may want to reduce duration in favor of credit risk. Equity investors may want to favor cyclicals with strong fundamentals.

European 1.0%–1.5% real growth reflecting improved conditions in peripherals

Overweight select periphery sovereign debt and underweight U.K., focus on select multinational stocks with exposure to growth markets.

Emerging markets Growth advantage will continue but slowing China poses risks

Recognize the uncertainties but know that the fundamental case for emerging market investing remains intact

Economy

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We continue to find selective opportunities in emerging market countries with sound fundamentals.

Emerging market debt

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Flows into EM have sharply reversed …

Source: J.P. Morgan. Data through February 2014. J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets


… but country analysis shows select opportunities remain


Source: J.P. Morgan. Data through 10 February 2014.


Credit

Improving fundamentals have led to tighter credit spreads but we continue to see opportunities for return.



The stock market has delivered strong returns ...


Source: Bloomberg. Data through 31 March 2014.


... influencing enterprise value and credit spreads


Source: Capital IQ, Markit. Data through 12 December 2013.


We continue to find attractive risk-adjusted opportunities for income in non-agency MBS and discounted assets sold by deleveraging European banks.

Income



U.S. non-agency MBS market continues to provide an attractive source of income


Source: PIMCO. Data through 31 December 2013. Hypothetical example for illustrative purposes only. Non-agency MBS loss-adjusted yields are based on pricing from PIMCO’s survey on the market. Loss-adjusted yields represent the yield earned after expected losses on a specific mortgage bond, across a variety of scenarios. PIMCO’s loss-adjusted yield calculation currently factors in the default risk level. The two-year home price appreciation axis illustrates the different home price depreciation and appreciation levels (e.g., -10% represents 10 percent depreciation).


New opportunities may come from European bank deleveraging


Source: PIMCO, BIS, Morgan Stanley, CEIC, SNL Financial, FDIC. Data through 30 September 2013.


Supply pressures and headline risk will feed market volatility, creating buying opportunities for research-based managers.

Municipals



Primary market supply is low …


Source: Bond Buyer, data through 19 March 2014.


… and changes in secondary supply conditions are increasing market volatility


Source: Lipper for flows, Thomson Reuters Municipal Market Data for yields. Data through 19 March 2014.


Key topics PIMCO’s outlook Implications

Emerging market debt

Continue to find selective opportunities in emerging market countries

Favor countries with strong fundamentals and limited susceptibilities to investment flows

Credit Improving fundamentals have led to tighter credit spreads but we continue to find opportunities

Focus on credits with improving fundamentals

Income Continue to find opportunities in non-agency MBS and high quality, discounted assets from European bank deleveraging

Favor active managers with the size and expertise to access opportunities

Municipals Supply pressures and headline risk will feed volatility, creating buying opportunities

Take a long-term perspective

and focus on independent credit research

Financial markets



Any questions?

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Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results.

FORECASTForecasts, estimates and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary research and should not be interpreted as investment advice, as an offer or solicitation, nor as the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. Forecasts and estimates have certain inherent limitations, and unlike an actual performance record, do not reflect actual trading, liquidity constraints, fees, and/or other costs. In addition, references to future results should not be construed as an estimate or promise of results that a client portfolio may achieve.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLEHypothetical and simulated examples have many inherent limitations and are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. There are frequently sharp differences between simulated results and the actual results. There are numerous factors related to the markets in general or the implementation of any specific investment strategy, which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of simulated results and all of which can adversely affect actual results. No guarantee is being made that the stated results will be achieved.

INVESTMENT STRATEGYThere is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions or are suitable for all investors and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest long-term, especially during periods of downturn in the market.

OUTLOOKStatements concerning financial market trends or portfolio strategies are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. There is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions or are suitable for all investors and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest for the long term, especially during periods of downturn in the market. Outlook and strategies are subject to change without notice.

RISKInvesting in the bond market is subject to certain risks, including market, interest rate, issuer, credit and inflation risk; investments may be worth more or less than the original cost when redeemed. Bank loans are often less liquid than other types of debt instruments. High yield, lower-rated securities involve greater risk than higher-rated securities; portfolios that invest in them may be subject to greater levels of credit and liquidity risk than portfolios that do not. Investing in foreign-denominated and/or -domiciled securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks, which may be enhanced in emerging markets. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may be sensitive to changes in interest rates, subject to early repayment risk, and their value may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of issuer creditworthiness; while generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee, there is no assurance that private guarantors will meet their obligations. Investing in securities of smaller companies tends to be more volatile and less liquid than securities of larger companies. Equities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic and industry conditions. Certain U.S. government securities are backed by the full faith of the government. Obligations of U.S. government agencies and authorities are supported by varying degrees but are generally not backed by the full faith of the U.S. government; portfolios that invest in such securities are not guaranteed and will fluctuate in value. Investing in distressed companies (both debt and equity) is speculative and may be subject to greater levels of credit, issuer and liquidity risks, and the repayment of default obligations contains significant uncertainties; such companies may be engaged in restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings. Entering into short sales includes the potential for loss of more money than the actual cost of the investment, and the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the portfolio. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risks, such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Investing in derivatives could lose more than the amount invested. Diversification does not ensure against loss.

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