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PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February (PBFB)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
PGIM
Inception Date
Jan 31, 2024
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Alternatives
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February (PBFB) has returned -1.32% so far this year and 10.42% over the past 12 months.


PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February

1D
1.37%
1M
-1.73%
YTD
-1.32%
6M
1.11%
1Y
10.42%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2024, PBFB's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.

Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -2.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, PBFB closed higher 62% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.18%-0.75%-1.73%-1.32%
20250.63%-0.29%-2.15%-0.29%2.90%2.49%1.14%1.19%1.48%0.68%0.59%1.16%9.86%
20241.31%1.07%-1.02%2.27%1.32%0.69%1.18%0.82%0.28%1.31%0.38%10.00%

Benchmark Metrics

PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February has an annualized alpha of 2.85%, beta of 0.38, and R² of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2024.

  • This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (39.26%) than losses (22.68%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.85% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.38 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
2.85%
Beta
0.38
0.88
Upside Capture
39.26%
Downside Capture
22.68%

Expense Ratio

PBFB has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PBFB ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


PBFB Risk / Return Rank: 7474
Overall Rank
PBFB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PBFB Sortino Ratio Rank: 7373
Sortino Ratio Rank
PBFB Omega Ratio Rank: 8080
Omega Ratio Rank
PBFB Calmar Ratio Rank: 6666
Calmar Ratio Rank
PBFB Martin Ratio Rank: 8383
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February (PBFB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PBFBBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.26

0.90

+0.36

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.89

1.39

+0.50

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.32

1.21

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.74

1.40

+0.34

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.60

6.61

+3.00

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Dividends

Dividend History


PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February. 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 US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February was 8.65%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 41 trading sessions.

The current PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February drawdown is 2.47%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-8.65%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202541Jun 6, 202575
-3.79%Feb 2, 202640Mar 30, 2026
-2.68%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 20248Aug 15, 202422
-1.81%Apr 1, 202415Apr 19, 202411May 6, 202426
-1.36%Nov 13, 20256Nov 20, 20253Nov 25, 20259

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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