An investigation for investors in PIMCO ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:BOND) shares over potential securities laws violations by PIMCO ETF Trust was announced and NYSEARCA:BOND stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWire) -- 09/30/2014 --The Shareholders Foundation announces that an investigation on behalf of investors of PIMCO ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:BOND) shares was launched over potential securities laws violations by Pacific Investment Management Co.

Investors who purchased shares of PIMCO ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:BOND) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on possible claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of PIMCO ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:BOND) concerning whether certain statements by PIMCO Total Return ETF regarding the funds business, its prospects and its operations were materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

Shares of PIMCO ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:BOND) grew from $104.51 per share in late 2013 to as high as $109.81 per share in August 2014.

On September 23, 2014 an article was published that stated that "the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether bond giant Pacific Investment Management Co. artificially boosted the returns of a popular fund aimed at small investors, according to people familiar with the matter, the latest challenge for the firm run by investor Bill Gross." According to article, the fund involved in the investigation was the Pimco Total Return ETF Bond fund.

On September 26, 2014, PIMCO announced that Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer William H. Gross, has resigned and will leave the firm, effective immediately.

On September 26, 2014, PIMCO ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:BOND) shares closed at $108.57 per share.

Those who purchased shares of PIMCO ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:BOND) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Contact:
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Michael Daniels
3111 Camino Del Rio North - Suite 423
92108 San Diego
Phone: +1-(858)-779-1554
Fax: +1-(858)-605-5739
mail@shareholdersfoundation.com