- ISIN
- US74440M1045
- CUSIP
- 74440M104
- Issuer
- PGIM
- Inception Date
- Jan 21, 1990
- Category
- High Yield Muni
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PRHAX Performance Chart
PGIM Muni High Income Fund (PRHAX) is up 3.0% since the beginning of the year. PRHAX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PRHAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,052.
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Returns By Period
PGIM Muni High Income Fund (PRHAX) has returned 2.95% so far this year and 7.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PRHAX has returned 2.55% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
PGIM Muni High Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.21%
- 1M
- 2.27%
- YTD
- 2.95%
- 6M
- 3.30%
- 1Y
- 7.70%
- 3Y*
- 5.55%
- 5Y*
- 1.01%
- 10Y*
- 2.55%
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%
PRHAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1991, PRHAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.41%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.1 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PRHAX closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -4.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.87% | 1.37% | -2.30% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.74% | 2.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.97% | 1.11% | -1.22% | -0.93% | -0.09% | 0.56% | -0.85% | 0.68% | 2.74% | 1.29% | 0.23% | -0.09% | 4.42% |
| 2024 | -0.43% | 0.73% | 0.53% | -0.97% | 0.54% | 1.72% | 1.30% | 0.75% | 1.05% | -1.44% | 2.43% | -1.50% | 4.74% |
| 2023 | 3.76% | -2.53% | 1.76% | 0.30% | -0.79% | 1.63% | 0.74% | -1.74% | -3.12% | -1.83% | 7.33% | 2.73% | 8.02% |
| 2022 | -2.76% | -0.55% | -3.71% | -3.53% | 0.28% | -3.24% | 2.48% | -1.83% | -5.32% | -2.09% | 5.57% | -0.24% | -14.37% |
| 2021 | 1.41% | -1.62% | 0.93% | 1.10% | 0.72% | 0.89% | 0.89% | -0.40% | -0.88% | -0.40% | 1.28% | 0.14% | 4.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM Muni High Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.89%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1991.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (17.96%) than losses (3.36%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.89%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 17.96%
- Downside Capture
- 3.36%
Expense Ratio
PRHAX has an expense ratio of 0.81%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PRHAX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of mutual funds 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 Muni High Income Fund (PRHAX) 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.
| PRHAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.65 | 1.37 | +0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 2.78 | -0.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.09 | 12.44 | -3.35 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Muni High Income Fund provided a 3.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.37 | $0.49 | $0.37 | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.41 | $0.43 |
Dividend yield | 3.90% | 5.23% | 3.89% | 2.93% | 2.92% | 2.68% | 3.41% | 3.39% | 3.87% | 3.80% | 4.14% | 4.19% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Muni High Income 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.49 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.37 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.28 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.29 |
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 Muni High Income 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 Muni High Income Fund was 19.43%, occurring on Oct 26, 2022. Recovery took 745 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.43%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 2moAug 2021 - Oct 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -18.36%Dec 2008 | 10mo 26d | 9mo 7d | 1y 7moJan 2008 - Sep 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -16.47%Mar 2020 | 18d | 9mo | 9mo 18dMar 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2013 correction2013 | -10.99%Sep 2013 | 4mo 10d | 8mo 1d | 1y 6dMay 2013 - May 2014 |
2011 pullback2011 | -8.72%Jan 2011 | 2mo 24d | 6mo 12d | 9mo 6dOct 2010 - Jul 2011 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PRHAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.43% | -56.78% | +37.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.05% | -9.10% | +6.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.67% | -18.90% | +12.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.43% | -25.43% | +6.00% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.43% | -33.92% | +14.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.26% | -10.71% | +8.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.85% | 2.03% | -1.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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