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Performance
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PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF (PBQQ) is up 4.7% since the beginning of the year. PBQQ is currently trading at $30 per share.
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Returns By Period
PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF (PBQQ) has returned 4.74% so far this year and 28.19% over the past 12 months.
PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF
- 1D
- 0.57%
- 1M
- 5.21%
- YTD
- 4.74%
- 6M
- 7.46%
- 1Y
- 28.19%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.20%
- 1M
- 7.57%
- YTD
- 4.10%
- 6M
- 6.93%
- 1Y
- 34.89%
- 3Y*
- 19.70%
- 5Y*
- 11.23%
- 10Y*
- 12.99%
PBQQ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2025, PBQQ's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -3.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, PBQQ closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.67% | -0.52% | -1.90% | 6.61% | 4.74% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.52% | -0.76% | -3.19% | 0.78% | 5.06% | 3.84% | 1.54% | 0.98% | 2.28% | 1.44% | 0.21% | 0.99% | 15.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.52%, beta of 0.67, and R² of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (65.96%) than losses (36.02%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.52% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.67 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
- 4.52%
- Beta
- 0.67
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 65.96%
- Downside Capture
- 36.02%
Expense Ratio
PBQQ has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PBQQ ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF (PBQQ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| PBQQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.46 | 2.69 | +0.77 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.32 | 3.73 | +1.59 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.73 | 1.50 | +0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.53 | 3.52 | +2.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 26.21 | 16.15 | +10.06 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF provided a 0.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 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 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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 Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 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 Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF was 12.92%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 27 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -12.92% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 27 | May 16, 2025 | 61 |
| -4.71% | Jan 28, 2026 | 43 | Mar 30, 2026 | 7 | Apr 9, 2026 | 50 |
| -2.79% | Oct 30, 2025 | 16 | Nov 20, 2025 | 7 | Dec 2, 2025 | 23 |
| -1.48% | Oct 9, 2025 | 2 | Oct 10, 2025 | 6 | Oct 20, 2025 | 8 |
| -1.38% | Jan 24, 2025 | 2 | Jan 27, 2025 | 8 | Feb 6, 2025 | 10 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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