PGIM Jennison Blend Fund (PBQAX)
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of any market capitalization size. The fund invests in equity and equity-related securities from traditionally growth and value areas, as well as stocks exhibiting characteristics of both. Its portfolio managers use quantitative analytics to complement their fundamental investment process and to provide additional investment insights on which to make investment decisions from time to time.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US74441T1088 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 74441T108 |
| Issuer | PGIM Investments |
| Inception Date | Jan 22, 1990 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
PBQAX has a high expense ratio of 0.94%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PGIM Jennison Blend Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
PGIM Jennison Blend Fund had a return of 24.96% year-to-date (YTD) and 31.70% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, PGIM Jennison Blend Fund had an annualized return of 3.21%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that PGIM Jennison Blend Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 24.96% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | 3.26% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 13.05% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 31.70% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 6.19% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.21% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PBQAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.81% | 6.13% | 2.76% | -4.97% | 4.50% | 2.34% | 2.49% | 2.78% | 0.88% | -0.64% | 24.96% | ||
| 2023 | 8.02% | -2.20% | 1.31% | 0.62% | 1.23% | 6.75% | 4.09% | -2.33% | -5.00% | -3.25% | 9.77% | 3.98% | 24.12% |
| 2022 | -8.08% | -1.95% | 1.31% | -10.55% | -1.70% | -8.74% | 9.75% | -3.20% | -8.44% | 8.13% | 4.34% | -7.99% | -26.01% |
| 2021 | 0.66% | 4.29% | 0.63% | 5.38% | -0.41% | 3.11% | 0.65% | 3.32% | -3.56% | 6.58% | -2.75% | -14.49% | 1.62% |
| 2020 | -0.15% | -7.72% | -17.32% | 14.41% | 7.33% | 3.91% | 6.48% | 7.69% | -3.63% | -1.50% | 13.56% | -1.78% | 18.02% |
| 2019 | 9.47% | 4.32% | 0.51% | 4.02% | -7.05% | 6.69% | 0.59% | -2.80% | 0.76% | 1.95% | 4.57% | -3.25% | 20.33% |
| 2018 | 6.53% | -3.06% | -1.49% | 0.52% | 3.85% | 0.32% | 1.62% | 3.32% | -0.51% | -9.49% | 1.14% | -19.03% | -17.52% |
| 2017 | 2.83% | 2.65% | 0.71% | 1.30% | 1.24% | 0.73% | 2.87% | -0.42% | 2.61% | 2.13% | 2.13% | -7.56% | 11.27% |
| 2016 | -8.44% | -1.80% | 6.43% | 0.89% | 1.92% | -1.94% | 4.90% | 0.63% | 0.47% | -2.23% | 4.62% | -4.12% | 0.36% |
| 2015 | -3.18% | 6.61% | -0.37% | -0.55% | 0.97% | 0.23% | 1.56% | -6.05% | -4.32% | 7.13% | 1.22% | -12.60% | -10.44% |
| 2014 | -2.44% | 5.48% | -1.94% | -1.84% | 2.06% | 3.99% | -2.63% | 4.87% | -3.29% | 2.36% | 1.36% | -0.38% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 5.59% | -0.10% | 3.24% | 1.25% | 2.90% | -1.10% | 6.14% | -1.46% | 4.76% | 3.18% | 3.04% | -7.86% | 20.42% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of PBQAX is 60, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Jennison Blend Fund (PBQAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Jennison Blend Fund provided a 0.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.11 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.03 | $0.17 | $0.04 | $2.60 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 0.38% | 0.47% | 0.33% | 0.00% | 0.31% | 0.50% | 0.54% | 0.12% | 0.90% | 0.23% | 12.35% | 0.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Jennison Blend Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.60 | $2.60 |
| 2013 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the PGIM Jennison Blend 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 Jennison Blend Fund was 59.78%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1092 trading sessions.
The current PGIM Jennison Blend Fund drawdown is 7.95%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.78% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1092 | Jul 11, 2013 | 1430 |
| -56.92% | Apr 16, 1998 | 1139 | Oct 9, 2002 | 1253 | Oct 5, 2007 | 2392 |
| -42.99% | Nov 9, 2021 | 152 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -40.98% | Aug 30, 2018 | 392 | Mar 23, 2020 | 114 | Sep 2, 2020 | 506 |
| -29.81% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 449 | Nov 21, 2017 | 610 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current PGIM Jennison Blend Fund volatility is 4.61%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.