PGIM Global Total Return Fund (GTRAX)

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PGIM Global Total Return Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

PGIM Global Total Return Fund (GTRAX) has returned -2.25% so far this year and 4.57% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GTRAX has returned 1.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 1990, GTRAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 19.3 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 11 months.

On a daily basis, GTRAX closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 30, 1995 with a return of +26.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 16, 1995 at -20.4%.

PGIM Global Total Return Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.03%, beta of 0.02, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 1990.

• This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (22.81%) than losses (18.59%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
• R² of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

GTRAX has an expense ratio of 0.88%, placing it in the medium range.

GTRAX ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Global Total Return Fund (GTRAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

PGIM Global Total Return Fund provided a 3.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.18 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Global Total Return Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the PGIM Global Total Return Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the PGIM Global Total Return Fund was 33.63%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current PGIM Global Total Return Fund drawdown is 15.25%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.