PIFZX's Sortino Ratio of 2.82 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.82 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 14, 2026).
Unlike other measures, Sortino only focuses on downside volatility (losses), making it particularly useful for investors more concerned about protecting against drawdowns than overall price swings.
PIFZX Sortino Ratio Rank
PIFZX ranks above 76.1% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-average returns relative to downside risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).
What moves the rank
- Strong returns with minimal downside volatility → Higher rank
- Severe or frequent drawdowns → Lower rank
- Upside volatility → No impact (Sortino doesn't penalize upside swings)
What you can do with this information
- Above-average downside protection with room for improvement
- Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
- Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
- Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio risk profile
PIFZX Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows PIFZX's Sortino Ratio relative to all mutual funds on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.
- Red zone (bottom 25%): 1.55 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.55 to 2.78
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.78 or higher
- Top 1%: 8.76+
- Median: 2.26 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar mutual funds
The table compares PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund Class Z's Sortino Ratio with other mutual funds in the Short-Term Bond category across multiple time periods, showing how PIFZX's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.
Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jul 14, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFCFX | DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 13.86 | |||
| GPICX | GuidepathConservative Income Fund | 7.99 | |||
| DHEIX | Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund Class I | 7.84 | |||
| BATAX | BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series A Portfolio | 7.18 | |||
| HOBEX | Holbrook Income Fund | 6.84 | |||
| DHEAX | Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 6.56 | |||
| DFEQX | DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio | 5.76 | |||
| DLDFX | Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund | 5.68 | |||
| DFAIX | DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 5.31 | |||
| DBLSX | DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund | 5.25 | |||
| PIFZX | PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund Class Z | 2.82 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows PIFZX's rolling Sortino ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to downside risk, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility during market stress. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.
Identify market cycles by observing when PIFZX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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