PIMCO has built an alternative investments funds business focused on real estate and distressed debt over the past 10 years, creating a bright spot in the firm's quest for profitability and growth. The Newport Beach, Calif., firm has more than $24 billion in hedge funds and private equity funds that are sold only to institutional investors. They have become increasingly attractive as the 30-year bond rally comes to an end. Read the original story from BloombergBusiness.