- ISIN
- US74441P8665
- CUSIP
- 74441P866
- Issuer
- PGIM
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 1999
- Category
- Health & Biotech Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
PHSZX Performance Chart
PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund (PHSZX) is down 1.3% since the beginning of the year. PHSZX is currently trading at $46 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PHSZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,501.
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Returns By Period
PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund (PHSZX) has returned -1.32% so far this year and 26.74% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PHSZX has had an annualized return of 13.24%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- 0.39%
- YTD
- -1.32%
- 6M
- -2.49%
- 1Y
- 26.74%
- 3Y*
- 15.47%
- 5Y*
- 8.46%
- 10Y*
- 13.24%
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%
PHSZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 1999, PHSZX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst month was Jan 2016 at -18.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, PHSZX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 20, 2024 with a return of +26.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.66% | 2.21% | -6.00% | 0.59% | 5.56% | -1.64% | -1.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.64% | -1.69% | -5.56% | -0.54% | -5.54% | 3.88% | -0.87% | 4.94% | 3.87% | 9.47% | 9.00% | -2.04% | 19.73% |
| 2024 | 4.38% | 6.18% | 2.09% | -6.33% | 2.52% | 2.79% | 3.29% | 5.48% | -3.77% | -3.27% | 1.69% | 6.83% | 23.04% |
| 2023 | 0.31% | -2.58% | 2.09% | 6.08% | -2.65% | 4.29% | -2.34% | 0.55% | -3.37% | -0.42% | 3.43% | 7.15% | 12.50% |
| 2022 | -12.82% | 0.98% | 4.49% | -8.25% | -1.99% | 0.82% | 4.51% | -4.61% | -3.45% | 6.81% | 4.24% | 0.64% | -10.06% |
| 2021 | 0.54% | -1.36% | -3.18% | 7.77% | -2.22% | 8.42% | 0.06% | 3.09% | -8.29% | 3.95% | -5.95% | 4.57% | 6.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund has an annualized alpha of 9.51%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 1999.
- This fund captured 103.74% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 68.48% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 9.51% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 9.51%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 103.74%
- Downside Capture
- 68.48%
Expense Ratio
PHSZX has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PHSZX ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund (PHSZX) 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.
| PHSZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.57 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.15 | 2.78 | -0.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.28 | 12.44 | -6.16 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund provided a 11.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.13 | $5.13 | $10.41 | $1.91 | $0.62 | $14.03 | $11.70 | $1.43 | $4.78 | $2.18 | $1.35 | $6.36 |
Dividend yield | 11.08% | 10.93% | 23.93% | 4.26% | 1.48% | 29.82% | 20.26% | 2.92% | 11.21% | 4.43% | 3.44% | 13.45% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Jennison Health Sciences 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 | $5.13 | $5.13 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.41 | $10.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.91 | $1.91 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.03 | $14.03 |
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 Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences Fund was 42.77%, occurring on Jul 23, 2002. Recovery took 376 trading sessions.
The current PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund drawdown is 4.26%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -42.77%Jul 2002 | 1y 6mo | 1y 6mo | 3y 22dDec 2000 - Jan 2004 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -40.20%Nov 2008 | 10mo 14d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moJan 2008 - Mar 2010 |
2016 bear market2016 | -38.06%Feb 2016 | 6mo 23d | 1y 11mo | 2y 6moJul 2015 - Jan 2018 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.92%Mar 2020 | 1y 5mo | 1mo 19d | 1y 7moOct 2018 - May 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.36%Jun 2022 | 9mo 16d | 1y 7mo | 2y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PHSZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.77% | -56.78% | +14.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.24% | -9.10% | -3.14% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.06% | -18.90% | -3.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.36% | -25.43% | -3.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.92% | -33.92% | +3.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.26% | -1.80% | -2.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.92% | -10.71% | +0.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.18% | 2.03% | +2.15% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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