- ISIN
- US74441U1051
- CUSIP
- 74441U105
- Issuer
- PGIM
- Inception Date
- Jan 21, 1990
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PRNMX Performance Chart
PGIM National Muni Fund (PRNMX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. PRNMX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PRNMX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,053.
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Returns By Period
PGIM National Muni Fund (PRNMX) has returned 1.58% so far this year and 6.18% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PRNMX has returned 1.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
PGIM National Muni Fund
- 1D
- 0.07%
- 1M
- 1.28%
- YTD
- 1.58%
- 6M
- 1.86%
- 1Y
- 6.18%
- 3Y*
- 4.13%
- 5Y*
- 1.04%
- 10Y*
- 1.88%
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%
PRNMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1991, PRNMX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Feb 1993 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PRNMX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.06% | 1.03% | -2.18% | 1.06% | 0.28% | 0.36% | 1.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.81% | 1.06% | -0.83% | -0.27% | 0.27% | 0.56% | 0.13% | 0.79% | 1.58% | 1.06% | 0.20% | 0.28% | 5.76% |
| 2024 | -0.18% | 0.22% | -0.14% | -0.70% | -0.19% | 0.87% | 0.83% | 0.68% | 0.81% | -1.17% | 1.43% | -0.67% | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 2.16% | -1.70% | 1.59% | -0.17% | -0.59% | 0.85% | 0.49% | -1.01% | -1.77% | -0.67% | 4.21% | 1.76% | 5.10% |
| 2022 | -2.75% | -0.47% | -3.12% | -2.38% | 0.97% | -1.22% | 1.82% | -1.61% | -2.81% | -0.72% | 3.14% | 0.48% | -8.55% |
| 2021 | 0.59% | -1.53% | 0.57% | 0.69% | 0.30% | 0.22% | 0.80% | -0.31% | -0.78% | -0.38% | 0.61% | 0.21% | 0.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM National Muni Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.40%, 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 captured 14.55% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -0.61%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated 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
- 4.40%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 14.55%
- Downside Capture
- -0.61%
Expense Ratio
PRNMX has an expense ratio of 0.61%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PRNMX ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% 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 National Muni Fund (PRNMX) 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.
| PRNMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.87 | 1.37 | +0.50 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.34 | 2.78 | -0.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.10 | 12.44 | -4.34 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM National Muni Fund provided a 3.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 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 | $0.46 | $0.59 | $0.41 | $0.28 | $0.23 | $0.26 | $0.38 | $0.42 | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.53 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 3.24% | 4.17% | 2.98% | 1.97% | 1.71% | 1.69% | 2.50% | 2.80% | 3.35% | 3.39% | 3.61% | 3.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM National Muni 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.19 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.59 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $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 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.23 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
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 National Muni 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 National Muni Fund was 12.72%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 189 trading sessions.
The current PGIM National Muni Fund drawdown is 0.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -12.72%Mar 2020 | 13d | 9mo | 9mo 13dMar 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -12.61%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 2y 10mo | 4y 1moAug 2021 - Sep 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -12.19%Oct 2008 | 8mo 26d | 6mo 29d | 1y 3moJan 2008 - May 2009 |
1994 correction1994 | -11.22%Nov 1994 | 9mo 24d | 5mo 19d | 1y 3moJan 1994 - May 1995 |
2013 pullback2013 | -9.17%Sep 2013 | 8mo 29d | 8mo 12d | 1y 5moDec 2012 - May 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PRNMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.72% | -56.78% | +44.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.66% | -9.10% | +6.44% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.72% | -18.90% | +15.18% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.61% | -25.43% | +12.82% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -12.72% | -33.92% | +21.20% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.51% | -1.80% | +1.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.96% | -10.71% | +8.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.76% | 2.03% | -1.27% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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