- ISIN
- US7439696102
- CUSIP
- 743969610
- Issuer
- PGIM
- Inception Date
- Sep 15, 2014
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
PDEZX Performance Chart
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund (PDEZX) is up 32.0% since the beginning of the year. PDEZX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PDEZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,111.
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Returns By Period
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund (PDEZX) has returned 32.03% so far this year and 45.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PDEZX has returned 11.85% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.33% annually.
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- -0.50%
- 1M
- -0.69%
- YTD
- 32.03%
- 6M
- 32.58%
- 1Y
- 45.13%
- 3Y*
- 27.39%
- 5Y*
- 2.12%
- 10Y*
- 11.85%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.64%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
PDEZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 17, 2014, PDEZX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +20.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, PDEZX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.13% | 6.45% | -10.66% | 20.78% | 3.50% | -0.08% | 32.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.71% | 0.81% | -0.17% | -1.56% | 3.93% | 7.68% | -1.42% | 4.15% | 3.83% | 0.98% | -2.73% | 0.67% | 14.88% |
| 2024 | -1.56% | 4.95% | 1.51% | -1.03% | 4.50% | 4.68% | -2.68% | 2.51% | 4.00% | 2.24% | -2.25% | 0.63% | 18.48% |
| 2023 | 9.36% | -6.47% | -0.08% | -4.38% | 1.13% | 4.85% | 3.03% | 0.07% | -2.80% | -4.01% | 11.59% | 4.38% | 16.12% |
| 2022 | -11.38% | -3.00% | -8.70% | -11.22% | -4.87% | 2.08% | -1.49% | -0.76% | -9.71% | -2.92% | 7.99% | -6.81% | -41.65% |
| 2021 | 6.82% | -0.98% | -4.94% | 4.03% | 2.57% | 8.05% | -7.22% | 5.50% | -6.13% | 2.78% | -6.86% | -2.77% | -0.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.31%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 18, 2014.
- This fund participated in 80.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.67% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.48 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -0.31%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.48
- Upside Capture
- 71.67%
- Downside Capture
- 80.81%
Expense Ratio
PDEZX has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PDEZX ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund (PDEZX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PDEZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.08 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.36 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.25 | 2.69 | +0.57 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.17 | 12.34 | -1.17 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund provided a 1.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.43 |
Dividend yield | 1.67% | 2.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.43 | $0.43 |
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 Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities 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 Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund was 54.95%, occurring on Apr 25, 2023. Recovery took 760 trading sessions.
The current PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund drawdown is 2.81%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -54.95%Apr 2023 | 2y 2mo | 3y 12d | 5y 2moFeb 2021 - May 2026 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -29.48%Oct 2018 | 9mo 3d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -27.62%Feb 2016 | 8mo 21d | 1y 3mo | 1y 11moMay 2015 - May 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -27.24%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 9dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.51%May 2026 | 12d | — | 1mo 1dMay 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| PDEZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.95% | -56.78% | +1.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.94% | -9.10% | -4.84% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.92% | -18.90% | -3.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -52.88% | -25.43% | -27.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -54.95% | -33.92% | -21.03% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.81% | -2.97% | +0.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.22% | -10.72% | -9.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.05% | 1.97% | +2.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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