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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF, 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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Returns By Period
PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF (PBL) has returned -2.98% so far this year and 11.71% over the past 12 months.
PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF
- 1D
- 1.41%
- 1M
- -3.30%
- YTD
- -2.98%
- 6M
- -1.20%
- 1Y
- 11.71%
- 3Y*
- 11.99%
- 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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 14, 2022, PBL's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -3.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PBL closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.91% | -0.58% | -3.30% | -2.98% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.07% | -0.72% | -3.72% | -0.16% | 3.76% | 3.11% | 1.75% | 0.98% | 3.03% | 1.90% | -0.05% | -0.01% | 12.35% |
| 2024 | 0.97% | 3.40% | 2.65% | -3.49% | 3.51% | 3.16% | 0.93% | 1.65% | 1.90% | -1.18% | 4.95% | -2.53% | 16.70% |
| 2023 | 2.93% | -1.38% | 1.96% | 0.99% | 0.20% | 3.87% | 2.59% | -1.63% | -3.53% | -1.86% | 6.08% | 3.66% | 14.28% |
| 2022 | -3.52% | -3.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.74%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 77.34% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 67.05% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.62 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
- 0.74%
- Beta
- 0.62
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 67.05%
- Downside Capture
- 77.34%
Expense Ratio
PBL has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PBL ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF (PBL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| PBL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.04 | 0.90 | +0.14 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.55 | 1.39 | +0.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.86 | 1.40 | +0.46 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.64 | 6.61 | +1.03 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore PBL risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF provided a 2.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.68 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.68 | $0.68 | $1.94 | $2.04 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 2.28% | 2.21% | 6.89% | 7.92% | 0.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.94 | $1.94 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.04 | $2.04 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
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 Portfolio Ballast ETF. 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 Portfolio Ballast ETF was 11.69%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF drawdown is 4.49%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -11.69% | Dec 9, 2024 | 82 | Apr 8, 2025 | 54 | Jun 26, 2025 | 136 |
| -7.88% | Aug 2, 2023 | 62 | Oct 27, 2023 | 31 | Dec 12, 2023 | 93 |
| -5.82% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.7% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -4.95% | Feb 3, 2023 | 25 | Mar 10, 2023 | 50 | May 22, 2023 | 75 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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