- ISIN
- US7443366379
- CUSIP
- 744336637
- Issuer
- PGIM
- Inception Date
- Jun 18, 2018
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
PGKZX Performance Chart
PGIM Jennison Technology Fund (PGKZX) is up 22.3% since the beginning of the year. PGKZX is currently trading at $37 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PGKZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,302.
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Returns By Period
PGIM Jennison Technology Fund (PGKZX) has returned 22.34% so far this year and 43.74% over the past 12 months.
PGIM Jennison Technology Fund
- 1D
- 2.68%
- 1M
- 4.63%
- YTD
- 22.34%
- 6M
- 21.77%
- 1Y
- 43.74%
- 3Y*
- 33.14%
- 5Y*
- 18.15%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PGKZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 19, 2018, PGKZX's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -14.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PGKZX closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.10% | -2.15% | -4.12% | 16.62% | 13.18% | -0.11% | 22.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.17% | -6.27% | -11.76% | 4.10% | 11.05% | 8.41% | 1.98% | 0.44% | 6.11% | 6.88% | -4.10% | -0.88% | 16.93% |
| 2024 | 6.88% | 8.68% | 1.39% | -4.60% | 7.08% | 8.24% | -5.13% | 1.74% | 2.99% | 0.68% | 5.73% | 3.90% | 43.15% |
| 2023 | 9.87% | 0.15% | 9.78% | -1.94% | 14.82% | 6.37% | 5.15% | -2.87% | -7.39% | -2.54% | 16.63% | 6.61% | 65.78% |
| 2022 | -13.96% | -5.54% | 1.53% | -13.43% | -4.17% | -8.27% | 10.60% | -4.22% | -11.87% | 5.17% | 6.12% | -6.15% | -38.60% |
| 2021 | 3.02% | 0.50% | -6.38% | 5.10% | -2.71% | 8.97% | 1.73% | 5.87% | -5.99% | 8.27% | -0.22% | -2.44% | 15.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM Jennison Technology Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.89%, beta of 1.26, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 19, 2018.
- This fund captured 135.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.83% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 5.89% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.89%
- Beta
- 1.26
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 135.62%
- Downside Capture
- 103.83%
Expense Ratio
PGKZX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PGKZX ranks 44 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 Technology Fund (PGKZX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PGKZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.60 | 2.78 | -0.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.80 | 12.44 | -4.64 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Jennison Technology Fund provided a 4.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.64 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.64 | $1.64 | $2.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.96 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 4.46% | 5.45% | 7.67% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.73% | 4.41% | 0.04% | 0.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Jennison Technology 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.64 | $1.64 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.08 | $2.08 |
| 2023 | $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 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.96 | $1.96 |
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 Technology 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 Technology Fund was 48.47%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 316 trading sessions.
The current PGIM Jennison Technology Fund drawdown is 3.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -48.47%Oct 2022 | 10mo 26d | 1y 3mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -30.48%Apr 2025 | 2mo 10d | 3mo 14d | 5mo 24dJan 2025 - Jul 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.07%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 2dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2021 bear market2021 | -21.46%May 2021 | 2mo 26d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 15dFeb 2021 - Aug 2021 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.12%Dec 2018 | 3mo 8d | 2mo 25d | 6mo 3dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PGKZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.47% | -56.78% | +8.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.55% | -9.10% | -7.45% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -30.48% | -18.90% | -11.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.47% | -25.43% | -23.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.06% | -1.80% | -1.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.35% | -10.71% | -0.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.49% | 2.03% | +3.46% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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