- ISIN
- US74440K8687
- CUSIP
- 74440K868
- Issuer
- PGIM
- Inception Date
- Jun 2, 2000
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
SPFZX Performance Chart
PGIM Jennison Focused Growth Fund (SPFZX) is up 3.5% since the beginning of the year. SPFZX is currently trading at $35 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SPFZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,486.
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Returns By Period
PGIM Jennison Focused Growth Fund (SPFZX) has returned 3.53% so far this year and 16.49% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SPFZX has achieved an annualized return of 18.52%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
PGIM Jennison Focused Growth Fund
- 1D
- -1.69%
- 1M
- -1.77%
- YTD
- 3.53%
- 6M
- 2.29%
- 1Y
- 16.49%
- 3Y*
- 21.62%
- 5Y*
- 8.25%
- 10Y*
- 18.52%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
SPFZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2001, SPFZX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SPFZX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 7, 2021 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.67% | -4.08% | -5.72% | 13.44% | 8.97% | -4.85% | 3.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.49% | -3.92% | -10.29% | 3.91% | 10.28% | 6.53% | 2.28% | 0.03% | 4.55% | 4.06% | -2.38% | -0.88% | 16.15% |
| 2024 | 4.60% | 8.09% | 0.70% | -4.97% | 6.60% | 6.80% | -3.77% | 3.88% | 1.35% | 0.21% | 5.26% | 0.20% | 31.90% |
| 2023 | 11.18% | -1.57% | 9.48% | 1.06% | 6.80% | 6.00% | 2.34% | -1.05% | -5.01% | -1.42% | 12.72% | 4.25% | 52.74% |
| 2022 | -14.76% | -3.64% | 3.78% | -15.13% | -7.15% | -7.52% | 14.41% | -5.66% | -9.38% | 3.47% | 3.54% | -8.68% | -40.55% |
| 2021 | -0.85% | 0.00% | -5.27% | 7.89% | -5.27% | 8.80% | 1.28% | 4.20% | -5.58% | 8.26% | -1.45% | -4.12% | 6.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
PGIM Jennison Focused Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.86%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2001.
- This fund captured 120.17% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.85% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.86% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.06 and R2 of 0.80, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.86%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 120.17%
- Downside Capture
- 105.85%
Expense Ratio
SPFZX has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SPFZX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% 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 Focused Growth Fund (SPFZX) 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.
| SPFZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.77 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.99 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.32 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.95 | 2.46 | -1.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.91 | 10.92 | -8.01 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PGIM Jennison Focused Growth Fund provided a 3.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.25 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.58 | $2.17 | $1.86 | $1.48 | $1.62 | $1.25 | $1.66 |
Dividend yield | 3.59% | 3.72% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.24% | 8.03% | 10.64% | 10.65% | 10.91% | 10.23% | 11.93% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PGIM Jennison Focused Growth 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $1.25 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.58 | $3.58 |
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 Focused Growth 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 Focused Growth Fund was 50.87%, occurring on Mar 11, 2003. Recovery took 1969 trading sessions.
The current PGIM Jennison Focused Growth Fund drawdown is 5.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -50.87%Mar 2003 | 2y 1mo | 7y 10mo | 9y 11moJan 2001 - Jan 2011 |
Bear market2022 | -48.70%Dec 2022 | 1y 20d | 1y 6mo | 2y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.88%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 18d | 3mo 13dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.77%Apr 2025 | 3mo 22d | 2mo 19d | 6mo 11dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -23.29%Dec 2018 | 2mo 23d | 2mo 27d | 5mo 20dOct 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SPFZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.87% | -56.78% | +5.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.97% | -9.10% | -9.87% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.77% | -18.90% | -5.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.70% | -25.43% | -23.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.70% | -33.92% | -14.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.65% | -3.21% | -2.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.59% | -10.71% | -3.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.17% | 2.04% | +4.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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