PGIM Strategic Bond Fund Class Z (PUCZX) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PUCZX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PUCZX
PUCZX charges 0.62% annually. There are 65 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | PUCZX vs VTBNX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 394.40B | Sep 1995 | PUCZX vs VBTIX | |
| Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Mar 1990 | PUCZX vs FXNAX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 394.40B | Feb 2010 | PUCZX vs VBMPX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Oct 2017 | PUCZX vs FNSOX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PUCZX
PUCZX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There are 35 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 100 | — | Feb 2015 | PUCZX vs VUSFX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 100 | — | May 2018 | PUCZX vs FJTDX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 99 | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | PUCZX vs VUBFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 99 | — | Oct 2008 | PUCZX vs JSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series Short-Term Credit Fund | 90 | — | Mar 2015 | PUCZX vs FYBTX |
Top Performing PUCZX Alternatives (YTD)
PUCZX is at 0.87% YTD. There are 15 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.88%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class Z | 2.88% | — | Oct 2018 | PUCZX vs FIWDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class I | 2.75% | — | Jul 1995 | PUCZX vs FSRIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class A | 2.72% | — | Sep 1996 | PUCZX vs FSTAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class M | 2.72% | — | Oct 1994 | PUCZX vs FSIAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class C | 2.25% | — | Nov 1997 | PUCZX vs FSRCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PUCZX
PUCZX has 3.74% 1-year volatility. There are 41 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.60% | — | Feb 2015 | PUCZX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 0.68% | — | Oct 2008 | PUCZX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 0.80% | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | PUCZX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 1.26% | — | May 2018 | PUCZX vs FJTDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund Class C | 1.82% | — | Jul 2016 | PUCZX vs FANCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PUCZX
PUCZX has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.11%. There are 77 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | -0.10% | — | May 2018 | PUCZX vs FJTDX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | -0.25% | — | Feb 2015 | PUCZX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | -0.26% | — | Oct 2008 | PUCZX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | -0.30% | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | PUCZX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Bond Fund | -1.17% | — | Sep 1986 | PUCZX vs FSHBX |
Often Compared With PUCZX
Investors most often compare PUCZX with FRFZX, PIMIX, FCNVX. These 8 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund | Bank Loan | 96 | 2.82% | — | Mar 2011 | PUCZX vs FRFZX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Multisector Bonds | 59 | 0.98% | — | Mar 2007 | PUCZX vs PIMIX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.82% | — | Mar 2011 | PUCZX vs FCNVX | |
| Fidelity Mortgage Securities Fund | Total Bond Market | 45 | 0.70% | — | Dec 1984 | PUCZX vs FMSFX | |
| T. Rowe Price QM U.S. Bond Index Fund | Total Bond Market | 29 | 0.28% | — | — | PUCZX vs PBDIX | |
| Vanguard GNMA Fund Investor Shares | Total Bond Market | 39 | 0.78% | 11.00B | Jun 1980 | PUCZX vs VFIIX | |
| Fidelity Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bond | 83 | 2.77% | — | Oct 1994 | PUCZX vs FADMX | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities Index Fund Adm... | Total Bond Market | 49 | 0.90% | 17.10B | Dec 2009 | PUCZX vs VMBSX |
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