PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF (PJFM) belongs to the Mid Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PJFM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PJFM
PJFM charges 0.49% annually. There are 42 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.03% | 18.14B | Nov 2005 | PJFM vs SPMD | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 218.80B | Jan 2004 | PJFM vs VO | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 1.64B | Jun 2004 | PJFM vs IMCB | |
| Schwab US Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 14.91B | Jan 2011 | PJFM vs SCHM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.05% | 93.70B | Dec 2001 | PJFM vs VXF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PJFM
PJFM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 63 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castellan Targeted Equity ETF | 93 | — | Jun 2025 | PJFM vs CTEF | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 89 | 226.12M | Dec 2006 | PJFM vs CSD | |
| Optimize Strategy Index ETF | 89 | 239.89M | Apr 2024 | PJFM vs OPTZ | |
| Counterpoint Quantitative Equity ETF | 87 | 366.29M | Nov 2023 | PJFM vs CPAI | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 83 | 536.81M | Jun 2009 | PJFM vs EPU |
Top Performing PJFM Alternatives (YTD)
PJFM is at 9.11% YTD. There are 67 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.32%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 37.32% | 226.12M | Dec 2006 | PJFM vs CSD | |
| Castellan Targeted Equity ETF | 34.60% | — | Jun 2025 | PJFM vs CTEF | |
| Optimize Strategy Index ETF | 29.14% | 239.89M | Apr 2024 | PJFM vs OPTZ | |
| Counterpoint Quantitative Equity ETF | 27.31% | 366.29M | Nov 2023 | PJFM vs CPAI | |
| Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | 21.55% | 1.70B | Feb 2018 | PJFM vs VFMO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PJFM
PJFM has 16.64% 1-year volatility. There are 60 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 8.76% | 426.50M | Feb 2018 | PJFM vs VFMV | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 9.74% | 95.10M | May 2003 | PJFM vs PWC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 9.74% | 101.68M | May 2003 | PJFM vs BMVP | |
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 10.25% | 185.97M | May 2020 | PJFM vs SIXL | |
| Indexperts Quality Earnings Focused ETF | 11.02% | 34.97M | Dec 2024 | PJFM vs QIDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PJFM
PJFM has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.79%. There are 60 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -6.00% | 426.50M | Feb 2018 | PJFM vs VFMV | |
| RiverNorth Patriot ETF | -6.25% | 3.97M | Feb 2022 | PJFM vs FLDZ | |
| SRH U.S. Quality ETF | -6.31% | 170.62M | Oct 2022 | PJFM vs SRHQ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | -6.45% | 95.10M | May 2003 | PJFM vs PWC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -6.45% | 101.68M | May 2003 | PJFM vs BMVP |
Other ETFs from PGIM
The 10 most viewed PGIM ETFs shown here include PAAA, PULS, PFRL and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.53% | 10.35B | Jul 2023 | PJFM vs PAAA | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.13% | 17.62B | Apr 2018 | PJFM vs PULS | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | 93 | 2.81% | 118.91M | May 2022 | PJFM vs PFRL | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 91 | 1.30% | — | Jul 2023 | PJFM vs PSDM | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 87 | 6.76% | 213.82M | Jun 2024 | PJFM vs BUFP | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 92 | 5.10% | 194.07M | Jun 2024 | PJFM vs PBFR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 92 | 1.60% | 102.00M | Jun 2024 | PJFM vs PUSH | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 79 | 2.28% | 167.88M | Dec 2023 | PJFM vs PSH | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 99 | 3.60% | — | Mar 2025 | PJFM vs PMAP | |
| PGIM Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 35 | -0.07% | 1.07B | Dec 2021 | PJFM vs PTRB |
Often Compared With PJFM
Investors most often compare PJFM with FLQM, VOT, PJFV. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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