PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z (PDBZX) Alternatives
PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z (PDBZX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PDBZX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to PDBZX
PDBZX charges 0.49% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PDBZX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | PDBZX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | PDBZX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | PDBZX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | PDBZX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | PDBZX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PDBZX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | PDBZX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | PDBZX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | PDBZX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | PDBZX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | PDBZX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing PDBZX Alternatives (YTD)
PDBZX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | PDBZX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | PDBZX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | PDBZX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | PDBZX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | PDBZX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PDBZX
PDBZX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | PDBZX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | PDBZX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | PDBZX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | PDBZX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | PDBZX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PDBZX
PDBZX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | PDBZX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | PDBZX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | PDBZX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | PDBZX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | PDBZX vs MWIGX |
Other Mutual Funds from PGIM
Most popular PGIM mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM High Yield Fund Class R6 | High Yield Bonds | 88 | -1.39% | Oct 31, 2011 | PDBZX vs PHYQX | |
| PGIM Jennison Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -14.26% | Nov 2, 1995 | PDBZX vs PJFAX | |
| PGIM Total Return Bond R6 | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 60 | -0.59% | Dec 27, 2010 | PDBZX vs PTRQX | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 96 | -0.26% | Dec 23, 2013 | PDBZX vs SDMZX | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund | Bank Loan | 91 | -0.61% | Mar 29, 2011 | PDBZX vs FRFZX | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 89 | -1.05% | Oct 26, 2012 | PDBZX vs HYSZX | |
| PGIM High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -1.45% | Jan 22, 1990 | PDBZX vs PBHAX | |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 92 | -0.49% | Sep 1, 1989 | PDBZX vs PBSMX | |
| PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 4 | -12.90% | Jun 4, 2012 | PDBZX vs PWJZX | |
| PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 28 | -2.61% | Jan 22, 1990 | PDBZX vs PGOAX |
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