PGIM Total Return Bond R6 (PTRQX) Alternatives
PGIM Total Return Bond R6 (PTRQX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PTRQX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to PTRQX
PTRQX charges 0.39% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PTRQX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | PTRQX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | PTRQX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | PTRQX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | PTRQX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | PTRQX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PTRQX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | PTRQX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | PTRQX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | PTRQX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | PTRQX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | PTRQX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing PTRQX Alternatives (YTD)
PTRQX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | PTRQX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | PTRQX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | PTRQX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | PTRQX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | PTRQX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PTRQX
PTRQX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | PTRQX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | PTRQX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | PTRQX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | PTRQX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | PTRQX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PTRQX
PTRQX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | PTRQX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | PTRQX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | PTRQX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | PTRQX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | PTRQX vs MWIGX |
Other Mutual Funds from PGIM
Most popular PGIM mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM High Yield Fund Class R6 | High Yield Bonds | 88 | -1.39% | Oct 31, 2011 | PTRQX vs PHYQX | |
| PGIM Jennison Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -14.26% | Nov 2, 1995 | PTRQX vs PJFAX | |
| PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 57 | -0.53% | Jan 14, 1997 | PTRQX vs PDBZX | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 96 | -0.26% | Dec 23, 2013 | PTRQX vs SDMZX | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund | Bank Loan | 91 | -0.61% | Mar 29, 2011 | PTRQX vs FRFZX | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 89 | -1.05% | Oct 26, 2012 | PTRQX vs HYSZX | |
| PGIM High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -1.45% | Jan 22, 1990 | PTRQX vs PBHAX | |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 92 | -0.49% | Sep 1, 1989 | PTRQX vs PBSMX | |
| PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 4 | -12.90% | Jun 4, 2012 | PTRQX vs PWJZX | |
| PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 28 | -2.61% | Jan 22, 1990 | PTRQX vs PGOAX |
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