- Issuer
- PGIM
- Inception Date
- Dec 27, 2024
- Category
- Defined Outcome, Nasdaq-100
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
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Performance
PQJL Performance Chart
PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July (PQJL) is up 6.0% since the beginning of the year. PQJL is currently trading at $31 per share.
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Returns By Period
PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July (PQJL) has returned 6.01% so far this year and 13.63% over the past 12 months.
PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July
- 1D
- -0.27%
- 1M
- -1.19%
- 6M
- 5.52%
- YTD
- 6.01%
- 1Y
- 13.63%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
PQJL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2025, PQJL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -3.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, PQJL closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.71% | -0.55% | -2.44% | 7.66% | 1.77% | 0.45% | -1.43% | 6.01% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.47% | -0.74% | -3.34% | 0.91% | 4.48% | 4.99% | 1.27% | 1.15% | 2.61% | 1.57% | 0.11% | 0.82% | 16.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July has an annualized alpha of 2.93%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (58.67%) than losses (35.47%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.93% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.63 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.93%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 58.67%
- Downside Capture
- 35.47%
Expense Ratio
PQJL has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PQJL ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July (PQJL) 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.
| PQJL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.00 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.31 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.35 | 2.35 | 0.00 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.68 | 10.19 | +1.49 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July provided a 0.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July. 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 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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 Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July. 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 Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July was 12.32%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 38 trading sessions.
The current PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - July drawdown is 1.44%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-12.32%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 13dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-5.83%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 14d | 2mo 14dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-3.24%Nov 2025 | 21d | 12d | 1mo 3dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 | — |
-2.29%Jul 2026 | 7d | — | 16dJun 2026 - now | — |
-1.75%Oct 2025 | 1d | 10d | 11dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| PQJL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.32% | -56.78% | +44.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.83% | -9.10% | +3.27% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.44% | -0.49% | -0.95% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.25% | -10.70% | +9.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.17% | 2.09% | -0.92% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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