UPDATE 1-Pimco flagship fund slightly reduces U.S. government holdings in Oct.
November 12, 2014 at 19:10 PM EST
NEW YORK, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Pimco's flagship Total Return fund, whose long-time manager Bill Gross unexpectedly departed on Sept. 26, ended October with a slight decrease in U.S. government-related holdings and a slight increase in mortgage-backed securities.