- ISIN
- US74441P8582
- CUSIP
- 74441P858
- Issuer
- PGIM
- Inception Date
- Jan 21, 1990
- Category
- Utilities Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
PRUAX Performance Chart
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund (PRUAX) is up 5.7% since the beginning of the year. PRUAX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PRUAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,763.
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Returns By Period
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund (PRUAX) has returned 5.72% so far this year and 14.43% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PRUAX has returned 10.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund
- 1D
- 0.79%
- 1M
- -1.16%
- YTD
- 5.72%
- 6M
- 6.07%
- 1Y
- 14.43%
- 3Y*
- 17.40%
- 5Y*
- 12.01%
- 10Y*
- 10.59%
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%
PRUAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1991, PRUAX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -19.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, PRUAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.80% | 10.46% | -3.81% | 3.25% | -5.21% | 0.86% | 5.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.40% | 0.78% | -1.26% | -0.00% | 2.30% | 0.52% | 5.48% | -1.65% | 4.64% | 1.79% | 1.87% | -5.50% | 11.47% |
| 2024 | -3.24% | 2.39% | 6.27% | 1.18% | 9.40% | -5.20% | 4.87% | 4.44% | 7.33% | -0.06% | 5.97% | 1.67% | 39.83% |
| 2023 | -1.22% | -5.07% | 3.28% | 1.96% | -4.74% | 2.88% | 2.40% | -4.27% | -5.78% | 0.54% | 5.42% | 1.38% | -3.96% |
| 2022 | -3.68% | 0.00% | 7.84% | -4.46% | 2.71% | -6.04% | 6.18% | 1.05% | -9.69% | 4.08% | 6.60% | -3.06% | -0.18% |
| 2021 | -0.50% | -5.60% | 7.38% | 3.68% | -0.78% | -0.88% | 2.57% | 4.00% | -5.28% | 5.78% | -2.24% | 6.92% | 14.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.80%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.56 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 (76.30%) than losses (62.65%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.80% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.69 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.80%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 76.30%
- Downside Capture
- 62.65%
Expense Ratio
PRUAX has an expense ratio of 0.83%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PRUAX ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Jennison Utility Fund (PRUAX) 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.
| PRUAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.42 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.37 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.60 | 2.78 | -1.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.41 | 12.44 | -9.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund provided a 10.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.63 | $1.69 | $2.78 | $1.27 | $1.23 | $2.24 | $0.33 | $0.88 | $1.20 | $0.59 | $0.99 | $1.44 |
Dividend yield | 10.36% | 11.24% | 18.59% | 9.82% | 8.33% | 13.94% | 2.07% | 5.62% | 9.19% | 4.19% | 7.64% | 11.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Jennison Utility 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.11 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $1.69 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.60 | $2.78 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $1.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $1.23 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.08 | $2.24 |
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 Jennison Utility 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 Jennison Utility Fund was 58.20%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1008 trading sessions.
The current PGIM Jennison Utility Fund drawdown is 5.05%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.20%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 3d | 5y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -53.95%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 2y 3mo | 3y 8moMay 2001 - Feb 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.54%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 1y 24d | 1y 1moFeb 2020 - Apr 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -20.65%Oct 2023 | 1y 19d | 7mo 10d | 1y 7moSep 2022 - May 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.50%Jan 2016 | 1y 21d | 5mo 5d | 1y 5moDec 2014 - Jun 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PRUAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.20% | -56.78% | -1.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.25% | -9.10% | -0.15% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.92% | -18.90% | +3.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.65% | -25.43% | +4.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.54% | -33.92% | -1.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.05% | -1.80% | -3.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.42% | -10.71% | +1.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.33% | 2.03% | +2.30% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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